A thriving, inclusive community where older adults stay active, engaged, and empowered through wellness programs, social activities, and memorable day trips.

Join us to connect with friends - old and new - through enriching classes, exciting excursions, and events designed with you in mind.

Open Mon-Thurs 9AM-4PM, Fri 9AM-12PM

Town of Portland Welcomes

Sarah Elliott-Caratasios LMSW

Senior Services Administrator/ Municipal Agent

Forms

AARP Tax Prep Form

Ralph Paley Award Form

Tax Credit Work Program

App. for Tax Credit Work Program

Resource Pamphlet

Membership Form

Congregate Meal Form

The Bridge - Town of Portland

Services and Senior Resources

Food & Nutrition Services:

Chris Blancarte MS, RDN

Midstate Program Coordinator

Senior Resources Agency on Aging

(860) 373-6834

Congregate Meals provided by The Kitchen at Futures on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm.

Food Bank: Monday & Thursday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (860)-342-6795. DONATIONS DURING THESE DAYS AND HOURS ONLY, THANK YOU!

Mobil Food Share Truck: Every Other Monday. Advertised in the Rivereast. Weather & Holidays impact Food Share. Only Call Food Bank and Not the Senior Center. 860 342 6795.

Transportation Services:

Portland Senior Van
Phone: (860) 342-6761

The Portland Waverly Senior Center is committed to helping older adults maintain their independence by providing transportation to medical appointments for eligible Portland residents. To help us coordinate schedules and meet the needs of as many residents as possible, please request rides at least two weeks in advance whenever possible.

Please note that the Senior Van is reserved for medical transportation only and is not available for personal or social transportation, including:

Hair or nail appointments
Personal errands
Grocery or retail shopping (outside of scheduled Senior Center shopping trips)
Visiting family or friends
Other non-medical destinations

Throughout the year, the Senior Center also offers a variety of scheduled shopping trips, recreational outings, educational excursions, special events, and day trips. Transportation for these organized Senior Center activities is $5.00 per rider, unless otherwise noted.

If you are unsure whether your transportation request qualifies, please contact the Senior Center. Our staff will be happy to discuss your needs, explain our transportation policies, and help identify the most appropriate transportation resource whenever possible.

Dial-A-Ride (Middletown Area Transit)
Phone: (860) 347-3313

Dial-A-Ride is an excellent transportation option for eligible riders and serves as a helpful alternative when the Senior Van is unavailable or when transportation is needed for non-medical purposes. Reservations require at least 48 hours' advance notice. Please call to register or obtain additional information.

Dial-A-Ride (Estuary Transit District)

Phone: (860) 510-0429

Estuary District Dial-A-Ride offers transportation services for eligible older adults and individuals with disabilities. Transportation is available for medical appointments, shopping, and other personal destinations, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

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