Canoe Brook Center

Phone

203.481.3429 Click here for: Upcoming New Perspective Special Events!  

Fax

  Click here for: Upcoming Events For MAY 2008!  

Location

11 Cherry Hill Road, Branford CT 06405 Click Here for: Upcoming Road Trips from Canoe Brook Center  

Hours of Operation

9:00am to 4:30pm Monday-Friday Click Here for: Computer Classes are Back! Spring Courses.  

Department Head

Dagmar Ridgway  The Branford Police Department is requesting your help in taking
positive steps to improve our community.
Please take a few moments to take part in our survey.
 
TRIAD: The YELLOW DOT PROGRAM" Canoe Brook Center, Branford Police Department, and People's United Bank have teamed up to create a program to help save lives! Check out our presentation to learn more!

Canoe Brook Art Class Exhibition at Branford Hills Health Care Center!

 

Students in Canoe Brook's art class currently have their artwork on display at Branford Hills Health Care Center. Under the guidance of local artist Maureen Wilkinson many of the students have discovered a previously undeveloped aptitude for drawing and painting. The class meets Thursdays at 12:30 p.m at Canoe Brook. Please call Nancy Cohen at 315-0684 if you would like to join the fun. In the meantime click here a slide show!

Special Events and Announcements

Click here for a listing of: Upcoming Events, Winter 2007/2008

                           Computer Classes

 

***New Fee Structure***

 

At their February 15 meeting the Commission on Services for the Elderly voted to adjust Canoe Brook’s fee structure. Activity fees have not been raised since their inception in 1994 and have remained at one $12 fee payable twice a year. Last year we offered 703 classes; if you took every one you would have only paid 3 cents per class!  An analysis of fees statewide showed that we have the lowest fees of all CT Senior Centers; most are charging a minimum of $ 2 – 5 per class. We are very fortunate that the Town of Branford contributes about 50% of the funds needed to pay our instructors, however our current fee structure does not adequately support the remaining 50%. To address the deficit, the Commission unanimously voted to implement the following

fee structure for 2008 (fee structure will be reviewed on an annual basis):

 

There will now be two different fees, each payable twice a year (January & July).

 

Activity Fee: $15 covers participation in Bridge and Art.

 

Fitness Fee:  $24 covers participation in Swimming, Aerobics, Yoga, Tai Chi, and Dancing.

 

Participation lists will be reviewed monthly as many of our classes are now at capacity. For those classes with a waiting list members who miss 4 consecutive classes will be removed from the class roster and placed at the bottom of the waiting list; this will allow new members the opportunity to join and participate. There will be no refund of fees paid.

 

  Membership Dues:  $5 effective July 1, 2008.

  A schedule of activities/special events is posted at the Center monthly. In addition a newsletter with a complete listing of all activities, trips, and events is mailed to our membership quarterly. Please stop by the Front Office at 11 Cherry Hill Road to sign up. We look forward to meeting you!

 

Contact us at: 203-481-3429 or click the links below.

 

Dagmar Ridgway,  Director Ext. 113 dridgway@branford-ct.gov

Marlowe Ioime,       Assistant Director Ext. 112 mioime@branford-ct.gov

Bill Pinette,              Transportation Coordinator Ext.111 bpinette@branford-ct.gov

Wendy Ventura,     Transportation Assistant Ext. 111 wventura@branford-ct.gov

Annette McKitrick, Nurse Ext. 115 amckitrick@branford-ct.gov

Front Office/Activity Coordinator, Ext. 110

 

Some of the service's offered include: The Canoe Brook Center, serves lunch weekdays at noon, provides transportation to Branford residents for medical appointments and shopping, has health clinics for blood pressure screening and information on health insurance and community resources. For more information or reservations for any of the following programs contact Canoe Brook Center at 481-3429 

 

"An Important Note from Dagmar at Canoe Brook... Things you need to know about Medicare D, the new prescription drug plan"

 

With a commitment of one day a month civic-minded citizens can join Canoe Brook’s team of outstanding volunteers for a rewarding experience. Town insured recent vintage Ford Crown Victoria’s with two way radios transport Branford residents to and from doctor appointments in Branford, Guilford and the New Haven area around Yale and St. Raphael’s Hospital.  For more information call Bill or Wendy at 481-3429 ext. 111

CURRENT INFORMATION is available on Social Security, Medicare, HMO’s, insurance, Medicaid, Food Stamps, tax relief, energy assistance, consumer protection, CONNPACE, and CONNMAP.  Home consultations are available.  Call Marlowe (ext 112) for appt

 

HOUSING Information on senior housing is available, contact Ms. Ridgway for an appointment.

 

DELIVERED MEALS are available on a short-term basis for those who cannot get out, contact Ms. Ridgway for info.

 

 

Dagmar Ridgway, Director       dridgway@branford-ct.gov            203-481-3429 ext 113

 

HEALTH CLINICS are held on Monday mornings by appointment for blood pressure monitoring, diabetic screening, and answers to questions about medications/illnesses are a few of the services provided by private consultation  Call Marlowe (ext 110) for appointment.

 

LEGAL CONSULTATION with Attorney Steve Errante is available for legal clarification and referral as needed.  Contact Marlowe (ext 110) for more information.

 

 

Marlowe Ioime, Administrative Ass’t      mioime@branford-ct.gov                203-481-3429 ext 110

 

HANDYMAN for minor repairs contact Mr. Ridgway (ext 113) for more information.

 

EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEERING for assistance please contact Ms Ridgway (ext 113).

 

 

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

 

MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION is available for medical appointments in Branford and the central New Haven area for (Adult) Branford Residents.  Call 481-3429 (ext 111) to schedule appointments.  Appointment times must be between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.  Due to high volumes of this service a five day advance notice of appointments is requested. However, every attempt will be made to accommodate last minute appointments.  Concerning information on wheelchair transportation, contact Bil Pinette. 

 

BUS TRANSPORTATION to Canoe Brook Center for activities and hot lunch is available, please call 481-3429 (ext 111) by 9:00 a.m. on the day you would like a ride.  Grocery shopping is Tuesday and Friday call by 8:30 a.m. or call the day before to be added to the list.   Transportation is available to hairdressing appointments on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday mornings.

 

GROCERY SHOPPING is as follows:

 

Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. Stop and Shop for Stony Creek and Central Branford.

Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. A&P for Branford, Short Beach & Branford Hills.

 

Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Local Malls and/or Department Stores; Call 481-3429 ext 111 for details

 

Friday, 8:30 a.m. Stop and Shop for Stony Creek and Central Branford.

Friday, 12:00 p.m. A&P for Branford, Short Beach & Branford Hills.

 

 

Bil Pinette, Transportation Coordinator  bpinette@branford-ct.gov               203-481-3429 ext 111

 

HOT MEALS served Monday through Friday 12 noon at the Center.  Call 481-3429 ext (121) for reservations at least one day in advance. (Call before 12:30 the day before you want to come in).

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