Senior Center

Morris Community Activities has an Assistant position available! 

Assistant to the Director of Community Activities: Assists with the day-to-day operation of an active Senior Center and Beach and Recreation Department. Performs a full range of clerical functions and secretarial support. Along with organizing and implementing special events, community events, excursions and community outreach through the Senior Center and Beach and Recreation Department, under the supervision of Director of Community Activities.
 
This part time, 20 hour per week position includes a schedule of Monday - Friday, occasional weekends (days and hours may vary).
 
Closing Date: 10/1/26, 3:00 PM

Submit your resume to the First Selectman's Office, 3 East Street, Morris - Attention: Laurel Gilotti, Executive Assistant / selectmen@morrisct.gov / 860-567-7430.

Thrilled to announce that our Set Back Card group is returning this Fall, starting on Thursday, September 17 at 1:00 pm! A little rusty on your Set Back skills?  No worries! We’re here to help you tune up! We’ll be meeting every Thursday at 1:00 pm during the months of September and October here at the MSC.  Stop in and join in on the fun!  No cost, no obligation required - just a fun Thursday afternoon with friends!

Ongoing Thursdays: September 17, 24 October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 1:00 pm / FREE!

Tuesday, October 20—12 pm:  
We will be welcoming representatives from Companions and Homemakers for this month’s Lunch & Learn.  This month’s topic is:  “What exactly is home care?  We’ll learn so much about how Companions and Homemakers can nurture your independence at home.
This is a CATERED lunch event, thanks to the generosity of Companions and Homemakers. 
Space is limited and reservations are required.

While our Lunch & Learn program is free of charge, advance registration is mandatory.  Please call or email us to register for one program or both.  You can reach us at 860-567-7437 or Activities@MorrisCT.gov. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Friday, November 6; 12:00 pm
This month’s showcased restaurant is Rozzi’s Restaurant located at 265 Watertown Road in Thomaston.  It’s a relaxed restaurant offering home-style comfort food, pancakes and burgers.

Take yourself out to lunch and join us! Email or call us today to reserve your space. Limited seating available for each Lunch Bunch. Join us and try something new!

Thursday, October 22 / 9:00 am departure / $5 per person
THRIFT STORE TOUR!
Our ever popular Thrift Store Tour is back with a BRAND NEW itinerary! Of course we’ll still start the day at the Red, White and Blue Thrift Store in Waterbury. This store is HUGE, but very clean, neat and organized! Daily 25%, 50% and even 75% off specials for all shoppers! So many treasures just waiting for you! This store is a CASH ONLY. New stores on tap to explore along with a lunch stop and a treat stop, of course!
Thursday, October 22 9:00 am departure $5 per person

Welcome Jeanine Chayka, the owner of Inspired Vibrations, back to the MSC as she offers a group session of Sound and Vibrational Healing to heal the mind, body and spirit. She will use a variety of sound tools such as crystal and Himalayan bowls, chimes and drums to assist in activation the relaxation response to calm your mind, relax your body and balance your nervous system. It helps to release stress, emotions and nourish the soul. 
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required—please email us to do so!  Donations welcome.

Friday, October 9 - 10:30 am
Friday, November 13 - 10:30 am

No tricks here!! Just loads of treats and even more FUN! Join us for Morris Senior Center’s fabulous Halloween Party!  Goblins, ghosts and ghouls come one, come all!! Dig out your best Halloween costume to enter our famous Halloween Costume Contest with prizes galore! We’ll enjoy a delicious catered lunch, some crazy fun entertainment and so much fun!

While we’d LOVE to see you in costume, please note that costumes are NOT required to join in on the fun!  This is a party you don’t want to miss!

Friday, October 30 12:00 Noon $20.00 per person

To Reserve your spot, reach out to Morris Community Activities!
activities@morrisct.gov
860-567-7437

We’re heading to the Bronx!

Wrapped in the glow of twinkling lights, model trains and trolleys zip along over winding tracks past scaled replicas of New York Landmarks. Orange slices, cinnamon sticks, poppy pods, pine cones and a host of plant materials are used to create the more than 140 architectural reproductions. The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, The Brooklyn Bridge and Yankee Stadium are just a few examples.

See the gingerbread houses and ongoing demonstrations. Stop at the café for a cup of coffee and let's not forget to visit the gift shop!

Following our time at the Garden, we’ll enjoy lunch at Ann
& Tony’s, a popular Italian restaurant on Arthur Avenue, the “Little Italy of the Bronx”. Your menu will consist of: tossed salad, choice of Eggplant Parmesan, Veal Parmesan, or Chicken Marsala, pasta, vegetable and topped off with coffee / tea and dessert.

And finally we'll enjoy some time to shop the Italian Market of Arthur Avenue before departing for home.

Sewing Sisters...and brothers!

Have a project or quilt that you're working on? Bring it and your machine along with you and get some work done on it with like-minded sewers.

Need a little guidance with a project? Bring it along with you, too! Friendly, knowledgeable sewers will be here to lend a helping hand!

Be sure to pack your lunch, too!

**NEW SCHEDULE FOR 2026!**

ONGOING second Tuesday of each month
 10 am - 2 pm

UPCOMING MEETING DATES:
Tuesday, November 10
Tuesday, December 8

Don't forget to pack your lunch!
Morris Senior Center / 109 East Street 

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