Senior Center

Join us at the Morris Town Beach for some Patriotic fun! Pack your picnic dinner and enjoy some quality time at the beautiful Morris Town Beach!

We'll enjoy some live music with MASS-CONN-FUSION beginning at 6 pm - funded by the Town of Morris.

Mass-Conn-Fusion is musical talent from Massachusetts and Connecticut - from Jazz to Motown to Pop, they've got your music covered!

Following the concert at dusk, it's time for some classic Fourth of July Fireworks! Our fireworks display is made possible by funding from the Town of Morris and donations from the John DuFour Family, the Bantam Lake Protective Association and anonymous donors in memory of longtime lake resident Christine Longo.

Questions? Email us at Activities@MorrisCT.gov

Another of our favorite annual traditions returns:  
Senior Picnic at the Morris Town Beach Pavilion!

This year, we'll enjoy a patriotic theme in honor of our Nation's 250th Anniversary!

Our beautiful Morris Town Beach Pavilion on the shores of the lovely Bantam Lake - the largest natural body of water in the State of Connecticut!  We'll enjoy a catered picnic lunch under the Pavilion complete with a FUN and a delicious dessert. Following lunch, we'll be entertained with some fabulous live entertainment. We'll be sure to include our famous raffles, door prizes and our "Guess How Many" jar and maybe even a few additional surprises!
Tickets are REQUIRED to attend and can be purchased from the Morris Senior Center, directly.

Monday, July 27 / 12pm / MTB Pavilion / $20 pp

This has become a fun annual tradition at the Morris Town Beach Pavilion thanks to the generosity of the Morris Senior Center Commission!  lt returns this year, as well!

We'll be welcoming Milestone Pizza of Thomaston and their amazing wood fired pizza oven on wheels! Hot fresh pizzas, made to order! Any combination from sausage and peppers to ham and pineapple! (Does pineapple belong on pizza??!)  As if the pizzas weren't enough, their salad is also delicious!

Not to speak of the amazing venue we have at the Morris Town Beach - views are simply gorgeous - right in our backyard. Live, foot tapping entertainment will round out this afternoon; sure to make it a memorable occasion! 

LIMITED tickets are available for purchase-don't delay. Stop by the Morris Senior Center and purchase yours today!

Tuesday, August 18 / I2:30pm / MTB Pavilion / $20pp

Friday, July 3; 12:00 pm:
This month's showcased restaurant is Vera Roma Grille and Bar at Eastwood Country Club, located at 1301 Torringford W. Street in Torrington. Serving the best Northern Italian cuisine.

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, July 30 / 11am departure / $30 per person:
42ND STREET AT THE SHARON PLAYHOUSE!
A rite of Summer for us is a trip out to the quaint little town of Sharon and the amazing talent we find every year at the Sharon Playhouse. We've missed bearing witness to their fabulous productions -  currently, 42nd Street! 
Set during the Great Depression, 42nd Street follows a determined chorus girl whose big break brings new hope to a struggling Broadway company and joy to audiences everywhere! 
We'll enjoy brunch at a local favorite restaurant prior to the production, on your own. 

Join us as we travel to the West Coast in the Spring of 2027. A visit to experience the Redwood National Forest seems to be on everyone’s Bucket List. We’re thrilled to offer you the opportunity to check it off of your List!

Morris Community Activities (Morris Beach and Recreation / Morris Senior Center) have partnered with AAA Northeast / Collette Tours to bring you this once is a lifetime experience. You will enjoy 8 days / 7 nights in Washington / Oregon / California.

Some of the highlights of your experience include, but are not limited to: visits to Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, Columbia River Gorge, Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Rogue River Cruise, Redwood National Park, Avenue of the Giants and finally...San Francisco!

We’ll be spending one day in Washington, three days in Oregon, and three days in California.

Your tour includes 12 meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners.

This adventure includes your round trip air fare from John F. Kennedy International Airport along with ALL of your transfers including transportation to and from the airport from the Morris Town Hall, hotel accommodations, 12 meals along with activity / museum entry fees. Gratuities not included.

Travel dates are April 27 - May 4, 2027. Cost per person, double occupancy—$4,499. Single / triple rates are available upon request.

Would you like a copy of our color brochure? Email us at Activities@MorrisCT.gov.

Click on the link below to visit our custom website for more details or to book directly!

https://gateway.memberchoicevacations.com/link/1435849

Ready to book? Reach out to us at Activities@MorrisCT.gov or directly to Karen Basilone, AAA Northeast at kbasilone@aaanortheast.com.

Limited seating available - don't delay! 

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, July 14
Tuesday, August 11
Tuesday, September 8
Tuesday, October 13
Tuesday, November 10
Tuesday, December 8

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

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