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| Ranking |
Effective Practice |
| Description |
"Life: Be-In-It" is the motto of the Greenwich Senior Center. Transportation services bring seniors to the center, which offers a variety of recreation programs and classes, Town Public Health monitoring/health awareness programs, and Social Services. Seniors can also enjoy a nutritious luncheon, and just relax in a friendly atmosphere. Available classes include English as a Second Language and computer classes. The center also offers an energy/rent rebate and tax preparation assistance. |
| Goal / Mission |
The goals of the Greenwich Senior Center are to improve health education/health monitoring/health screening utilization for diverse groups of seniors and to empower seniors to access programs, services and information on their own through literacy and computer literacy. The center also aims to provide socialization opportunities and financial assistance for seniors.
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| Results / Accomplishments |
The Greenwich Senior Center has been active for more than 5 years and provides services to over 400 members daily. |
| Categories |
Health / Older Adults & Aging
Education / Literacy
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| Organization(s) |
Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation |
| Source |
American Public Health Association (APHA) |
| Date of Publication |
2004 |
| Location |
City: Greenwich, CT |
| Primary Contact |
Laurette Helmrich, Administrator
Greenwich Senior Center
299 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 622-3994
lhelmrich@greenwichct.org
http://www.greenwichct.org
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| For more details |
http://www.greenwichct.org/commissiononaging/ca...
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| Target Audience |
Seniors 55+ |
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