News and Information for the Week of December 26, 2022

Click here to view the First Selectwoman’s webpage with the latest town updates.

Click here for the January Newsletter.

Click here for the Lifelong Learner Winter Program. The registration page on the program incorrectly states the course fee is $20, but winter courses are $25 (except Art is $45.)

Bigelow Center Information

The Bigelow Center is CLOSED on Monday, December 26 and Monday, January 2. Also, there are no exercise classes the week of December 26 - January 2. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 3.

The Bigelow Center Raffle was a huge success and we could not have done it without you! We especially thank all those who donated: Bigelow Tea, Fairfield Human Services Commission, Oasis Senior Providers, Synergy Home Care, Fairfield Public Library, Amedisys Home Care, Collins Medical, Right at Home, Pinochle Group, Mah Jongg Group, Hook & Needle Group, Friends of the Bigelow Center.

In Case of Inclement Weather

In case of inclement weather the Bigelow Center Closings and Delays are publicized on TV channels 12, 8, 6 and 3; on WICC radio; and on the CT Post and Fairfield Citizen websites. Please check for cancellations or delays prior to traveling to the Bigelow Center.

If Fairfield Public Schools have a delayed opening, the Center will open at 10:00. Any activities scheduled prior to 10:00 are cancelled. Bus service will also be delayed until 10:00. If schools are closed due to inclement weather, all Bigelow Center activities/classes/transportation/lunches are cancelled and the Senior Center will be closed. If you’re not sure, call the school system hotline: 203-255-8255.

Covid Tests
The Bigelow Center has Covid Tests available so please stop in to pick up a box.

In addition, all US households are now eligible to order four or more free at home Covid test kits. Visit https://www.covid.gov/tests to order the tests. The Bigelow Center

Energy Assistance

The Fairfield Human Services Department acts as an intake site for energy assistance during the winter season. Please be aware that residents must apply every year Applications for Energy Assistance are done by appointment only. Call Social Services at (203) 256-3170 to schedule an appointment.

More information is in the newsletter for all activities and events listed below. Some events below may currently be full. Register on myactivecenter.com, or call the Center at 203-256-3166.

Monday, December 26
Bigelow Center is CLOSED

Tuesday, December 27

Wednesday, December 28
12:45 New Year’s Eve Celebration

Thursday, December 29

Friday, December 30
No Afternoon Activities