Introduction
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Moveable Senior Center (MSC) is a partnership among Senior Centers in the Greater Hartford area. Adult members of the LGBT community and community Allies are invited to join. The purpose of the LGBT MSC is to connect the LGBT community to mind-body-spirit, to each other and to services and supports for healthy aging. There are no age or town residency participation requirements or fees to participate in the LGBT MSC. (For non-MSC events, Center participation requirements apply.)
The LGBT Moveable Senior Center is sponsored by Connecticut Community Care, Inc. as part of “Getting it Right: Creating an LGBT-Responsive Organization,” a project funded by the John H. and Ethel G. Noble Charitable Trust and was guided by CT LGBT Aging Advocacy.
2017 is the third year of operation for the LGBT MSC. Eleven Greater Hartford Area Senior Centers have participated in programming. Each Center has attended training on becoming an LGBT-welcoming and inclusive organization. These eleven Centers have been provided with a decal of the MSC logo (shown below) indicating their participation in the program.
Participating Senior Center Town Index (details below)
| Avon |
Bloomfield |
West Hartford (Bishop Corner} |
| Canton |
Hebron |
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| Manchester |
Newington |
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| Plainville |
Simsbury |
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| South Windsor |
West Hartford (Elmwood) |
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CENTER DETAILS
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Center Name
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Avon Senior Center
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Website address
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http://www.avonct.gov/senior-center
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Physical address
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635 West Avon Road
Avon, CT 06001
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Phone (front desk)
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860 675 4355
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Leadership Name/Title
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Jennifer Bennett, LMSW - Avon Senior Center Coordinator
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Hours of Operation
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M-F: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Center Participation requirements
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No Center membership fee. Some programs require donation as specified in the Newsletter which can be found online. Lunch program has age-specific donation requirement and is listed as “… open to all seniors in the Town of Avon as well as surrounding towns.”
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Center Name
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Marilyn Michaelson Senior Center of Bloomfield, Connecticut
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Website address
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http://www.bloomfieldct.gov/senior-services
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Physical address
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330 Park Avenue (rear)
Bloomfield, CT 06002
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Phone (front desk)
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860 243 8361
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Leadership Name/Title
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Yvette Huyghue-Pannell/Director
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Hours of Operation
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M-F: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Center Participation requirements
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No Center membership fee. Serves persons 55+. Program fee structure: Bloomfield residents pay lower fees than non-residents; proof of residence required for fee-based programs.
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Center Name
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Canton Senior and Social Services
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Website address
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http://www.townofcantonct.org/content/19178/19244/default.aspx
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Physical address
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40 Dyer Avenue, Collinsville, CT 06022
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Phone (front desk)
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860 693 5811
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Leadership Name/Title
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Claire Cote, LMSW
Senior and Social Services Director
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Hours of Operation
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Seasonal (check website for changes)
Sept-May: M,Tu,W,F: 8:30-4:30; Th: 8:30-6:30
June – Aug: M-F: 8:30-4:30
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Center Participation requirements
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Serves persons 55+. Senior Center membership used for grants and statistics. Call Center for details.
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Center Name
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Russell Mercier Senior Center
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Website address
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http://hebronct.com/town-departments/senior-center/
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Physical address
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14 Stonecroft Drive, Hebron, CT 06248
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Phone (front desk)
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860 228 1700
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Leadership Name/Title
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Sharon Garrard, Senior Services Director/Municipal Agent for the Elderly
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Hours of Operation
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M-T: 8:00-4:30
Friday: 8:00-1:00
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Center Participation requirements
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Programs require registration and specified fees/suggested donation. Everyone participating in activities at the Center must complete a Center Registration Form. Call for details.
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Center Name
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Senior Center, Town of Manchester
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Website address
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http://seniorcenter.townofmanchester.org/
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Physical address
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549 East Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06040
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Phone (front desk)
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860 647 3211
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Leadership Name/Title
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Eileen Faust, Director
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Hours of Operation
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M-F: 8:30-4:30
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Center Participation requirements
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Membership required. Manchester residents 55+ are eligible; proof of age and residence required. Members 60+ may participate in all programs; Members 55-59 may participate in evening programs only. Some programs also require small participation “commitment” fee.
Website membership page: http://seniorcenter1.townofmanchester.org/index.cfm/membership-requirements/
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Center Name
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Newington Senior and Disabled Center
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Website address
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http://www.newingtonct.gov/content/78/118/146/2454.aspx
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Physical address
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120 Cedar St, Newington, CT 06111
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Phone (front desk)
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860 665 8778
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Leadership Name/Title
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Dianne Stone, Director
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Hours of Operation
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M-F: 8:30-4:30
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Center Participation requirements
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Membership required. Adults 55+ are eligible. No town residency requirement. Annual membership: $5.00 resident; $10:00 non-resident. Program participation fees with non-resident differential may apply. Some services, e.g. social work/transportation provided to Newington residents only.
Website membership page: http://www.newingtonct.gov/content/78/118/146/2239/default.aspx
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Center Name
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Plainville Senior Center
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Website address
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http://www.plainvillect.com/senior-center
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Physical address
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200 East Street, Plainville, CT 06042
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Phone (front desk)
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860 747 5728
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Leadership Name/Title
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Shawn Cohen, Director
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Hours of Operation
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Monday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Center Participation requirements
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Membership is open to Plainville residents 60 years of age and older at no charge. Membership for non-resident seniors requires a yearly user fee. Some programs are fee-based with fee differential based on membership status.
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Center Name
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Simsbury Senior Center at Eno Memorial Hall
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Website address
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http://www.simsbury-ct.gov/senior-center
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Physical address
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754 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070
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Phone (front desk)
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860 658 3273
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Leadership Name/Title
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Kathleen Marschall, Senior Center Coordinator
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Hours of Operation
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Monday 8:30am to 7:00pm
Tuesday - Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am to 1:00pm
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Center Participation requirements
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Welcomes all members of the older adult population – ages 50+; activity registration via the website requires account which can be created online. Some programs have fees.
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Center Name
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Charles N. Enes Community Center
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Website address
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http://www.southwindsor.org/adult-senior-services
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Physical address
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150 Nevers Road
South Windsor, CT 06074
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Phone (front desk)
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860 648 6361
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Leadership Name/Title
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Andrea Cofrancesco, Adult and Senior Services Director
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Hours of Operation
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Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 unless otherwise posted
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Center Participation requirements
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Event registration required; some programs have fees. Call for detail requirements
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West Hartford has 2 Sr. Center locations – Elmwood Community Center and Bishop’s Corner. Personnel at both Centers have received LGBT inclusivity training. LGBT MSC events have been sited at the Elmwood Community Center location.
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Center Name
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West Hartford (Elmwood)
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Website address
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https://www.westhartfordct.gov/gov/departments/leisure/senior_centers/esc/default.asp
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Physical address
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1106 New Britain Avenue, 2nd Floor, West Hartford, CT 06110
(access is from So. Quaker Lane to Burgoyne Street; no access from New Britain Avenue)
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Phone (front desk)
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860 561 8180
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Leadership Name/Title
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Kathleen Faroni, Director (Elmwood)
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Hours of Operation
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Monday – Friday
9:00-4:30
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Center Participation requirements
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Age requirement of 55+; town resident membership fee of $10 annually; non-residents welcome with $30.00 annual fee. Program fees apply. (2016 fee schedule)
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Center Name
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West Hartford (Bishop’s Corner)
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Website address
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https://www.westhartfordct.gov/gov/departments/leisure/senior_centers/whsc/default.asp
(no specific Bishop’s corner website; single bulletin with listings for both Centers)
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Physical address
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15 Starkel Road, West Hartford, CT
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Phone (front desk)
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860 561 7583
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Leadership Name/Title
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Gina Maroni, Director (Bishop’s Corner)
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Hours of Operation
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Monday – Friday
9:00-4:30
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Participation requirements
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Same as Elmwood
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