Center Programming

Craft Group enjoys the day!
Our friendly Craft Group meets weekly on Thursdays from 10 am - 1 pm in The Center lounge.  Share your knitting and crochet projects along with good conversation.  You may also enjoy The Center's luncheon program at 12:15 pm.

Our energetic Pickleball Players
Pickelball (Mon-Fri) meets Fridays in the Center Gym for group play 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.  Annual membership fee is $20.  Equipment is available on a first come, first serve basis.  Players schedule additional play times via Doodle scheduling tool Monday through Thursday, 12:30 - 2:15 p.m. 
New members welcome!
Our Woodbridge Center Artists participate in the Agency on Aging Senior Art Show
Local artist Graham Dale instructs our Painting For Pleasure class each Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Center's cafe.  Classes meet once a week for ten weeks for a $60 fee.  Call for session dates.

                          If you are interested in playing Spades, or taking Tai Chi please call:  203-389-3430. 

Scroll below for details on our ongoing exercise classes, card groups, mah jongg, book club, lunch program, movie Fridays, bocce and healthcare screenings and Smart Driver Course.

Ongoing Programs

Exercise with Laurie: 

This workout includes a combination of strength training, cardio, flexibility and balance exercise.  Bring weights if you have them.  Classes are held in the Center Gym Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 -11 a.m.  No need to sign up - fee is $2 per class.  Join us for a great workout!

AARP Smart Driver Course and AAA Roadwise Driver Program

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) offers driver safety classes throughout the year in          The Woodbridge Center lounge.  The 4 hour course is designed to meet the specific needs of drivers 50 years of age and older.  It covers age-related physical changes, declining perceptual skills, rules of the road, and license renewal requirements.  Cost:  $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members;  checks payable to AARP are collected by the instructor.   Please bring your valid drivers license.  

AAA Roadwise Driver Program - This nationally recognized defensive driving course may qualify attendees for a discount on auto insurance.  This class four hour course is offered at no charge.

Participants sign-up directly with AAA or by calling 1-866-901-8457.

Call us at 203-389-3430 for course schedules


Book Club:

New members are always welcome.  Join the lively discussion on the 4th Tuesday of each month, 11 am at the Woodbridge Town Library.  Current book is posted in the Town Newsletter, Woodbridge Center News.  Please contact lmarcella@lioninc.org if you are interested in attending or call the Woodbridge Town Library Information Desk at 203-389-3434 to learn more.

Pinochle:  Come play with us! Monday, Wednesday &/or Thursdays, 1 - 4 p.m. in the Center Lounge.

This group is always seeking new players and is willing to bring rusty players up to speed!


Enjoying Pinochle!

Ask the Nurse:  In the Center Lounge

Held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month,
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for blood pressure screenings, weight checks and conversation with a registered VNA Community Healthcare nurse.
Blood Pressure Chart

Duplicate Bridge: 

Experienced players meet Mondays, 9:30 a.m. in the Center cafe.

Bridge Group:

The Center's Wednesday bridge group invites new members.  No reservations required.  Join the group at 1 p.m. for a friendly card game in the Center Lounge!




Mah Jongg:

Come find out what all the buzz is about! Mondays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m.  in the Center Building, 2nd floor, Room 13

mah-jongg: mäˈ(d)ZHôNG, mäˈ(d)ZHäNG:

 a Chinese game played, usually by sets of four people, with 136 or 144 rectangular pieces called tiles. The object is to collect winning sets of these tiles, as in card games such as gin rummy.  


To hear from our Senior Center Director about this fun activity, paste this link into your browser: http://connecticut.news12.com/clip/13393884/real-possibilities-mahjongg  

                                                                





Enjoying lunch at the Center after a game of Mah jong
Julie Luciani, Instructor

Yoga for Healthy Aging                                                                                                                         

This popular 12 week program is held Fridays 11:45 am - 1:00 pm.  This is an alignment based yoga practice that works to strengthen you and add flexibility, balance  and agility.  Class combines 30 minutes of seated and 30-40 minutes of standing postures using a chair for balance and is safe for all.  Modifications will be suggested for individuals with limited mobility or balance issues.                                                                                           

See class dates and fee for the current Yoga for Healthy Aging session in the Woodbridge Town Newsletter  or call for more information 203-389-3430.




Lunch Bunch!

Join us for lunch at an area restaurant.  Transportation is provided by the Center van ($3) or meet us there.  Reservations are required - gather your friends or come and make new ones.  Self-pay at the restaurant. 

Check the Woodbridge Center News Special Programming page in the Town Newsletter and the Woodbridge Town Community Events calendar for our next Lunch Bunch outing or call the Center for more information:  203-389-3430.


Spring and summer = BOCCE!

We have wonderful shaded courts. Adults of all ages are welcome!




Enjoy the outdoors with Bocce!