Senior Services is a component of the Town of Orange Community Services Department. The Orange Senior Center is committed to providing programs and services that promote independence, creativity, and sound physical and emotional health for residents over the age of 55.

Opportunities for education, cultural development, socialization, and community services are offered. Some of the classes and activities that are offered are as follows: Computer Classes, Watercolor Painting, Gentle Yoga, Tai Chi, Ballroom Dancing, Fitness Class, Chair Exercise, Line Dancing, Tap Dancing, Belly Dancing, Blood Pressure Screenings, AARP Driver Safety Course, Legal Clinic, Shopping Bus, Informal Painting Group, Safety Classes, Bocce, Shuffleboard, Billiards, TRIAD Yellow Dot Program, BINGO, Social Bridge Group, Flower Arranging, Various Trips, Writing Classes, Picnics, Dances.

(Non-residents over 55 are welcome to join the Center for an annual fee)

The Orange Senior Center is a member of the Connecticut Association of Senior Center Personnel {C.A.S.C.P}

Senior Center:  Provides various social activities, educational programs, classes, lectures, safety programs, trips, health screenings and a monthly newsletter.

Elderly Meal Program:  Provides a hot meal at lunchtime, Mondays through Fridays which is sponsored by the Elderly Nutrition Program of New Haven. A reservation and donation are requested. Call (203) 891-4784

Elderly Outreach Services:  Services include assessments, family consultation, information/referral, support, entitlement applications, and follow-up to homebound seniors. Call (203) 891-4787

Transportation Services:  The town provides vans to transport Orange seniors and residents with disabilities to and from appointments. The vans are equipped to service handicapped individuals. A 24 to 48 hour notice is required to make these appointments. A donation is requested for each trip. Call Kim Callahan at (203) 891-4788

Lending Library:  Various books and videotapes on multiple topics are available in the Center's Senior Lounge. This service is based on the honor system. Donations of books and videos are welcome.

Intergenerational Tutoring Program: Retired seniors tutor Orange Elementary school children in English, Math, History, Science, Language Arts, and Study Skills every Thursday from 3 pm until 5 pm at the Case Memorial Library. Call John Ulatowski at (203) 891-4785