Orange Senior Center

07/06/2026

🏓 Love pickleball? Learn how to stay in the game!

Join us on Tuesday, June 23 at 1:00 PM for a presentation on preventing common pickleball injuries with Physical Therapist Katy Sullivan from PTSMC of Orange.

Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting started, you'll leave with practical tips to help keep you healthy, active, and on the court.

📍 High Planes Community Center
📞 Call 203-891-4784 to reserve your seat.

03/06/2026

Share Your Story: What America Means to Me

Help the Orange Senior Center celebrate America’s 250th birthday by contributing to a special community tribute display! ❤️🤍💙

Whether it’s a favorite photo, a drawing, or a few heartfelt words, we’d love to showcase what America means to YOU.

📅 Submission Deadline: Monday, June 22
📍 Drop off submissions at the Senior Center front desk or email [email protected]
🖼️ Displayed throughout July!

Need inspiration or the form? Click here: https://shorturl.at/pdWgM

Let’s celebrate this historic milestone together! 🇺🇸✨

02/06/2026

🇺🇸 Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with the Orange Senior Center! 🎉

We’ve got a summer full of patriotic fun planned — from crafts and cabarets to hot dogs, fireworks, history, and even an All American Pet Photo Day! ❤️🤍💙

📅 Mark your calendars and join us for these exciting events throughout June & July as we celebrate 250 years of America together!

✨ Highlights include:
⭐ Patriotic Star Wall Hanging Craft 6/22
🌭 All American Hot Dogs with Vita Rose 6/30
🎆 Town of Orange Fireworks 7/3
🎤 Neil Diamond Cabaret 7/6
🐾 All American Pet Photo Day 7/10 & 7/18
📖 US History programs & activities

Check the Orange Friendlies and Town website for more information!

01/06/2026

🌼 June is packed with fun at the Orange Senior Center! 🌼

From wellness talks and creative workshops to movies, hikes, live music, and special events—there’s something for everyone this month! 🎶🎨🚶‍♀️

✨ Highlights include:
• Decluttering & Organizing for a Better Tomorrow
• Pain vs. Exercise Education Session
• Free Artisan Festival & Summer Concert 🎸
• Self-Care Workshop for Seniors 🧘‍♀️
• Ice Cream Truck Cabaret 🍦
• Tech Tutoring with local youth volunteers 💻
• Weekly hiking group & ongoing classes

📅 Don’t miss out—check out the full schedule and join us for a month full of community, learning, and fun!

📞 Call 203-891-4784 to register or learn more.

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25/05/2026

🎶✨ Summer Concerts are BACK in Orange! ✨🎶

Join us for Music Under the Stars at the Gazebo at the High Plains Community Center! Grab your lawn chairs, bring your friends & family, and enjoy an amazing lineup of FREE live music all summer long. 🌟🎵

🗓 Thursdays | ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

🎤 June 18 – Gunn Street Revival (at the OEDC Artisan Festival)
🎤 June 25 – StereoBomb
🎤 July 9 – JP Trio
🎤 July 23 – Ace & Friends
🎤 August 6 – Sun Kings
🎤 August 13 – Sabb Brothers

🌽 Come early and enjoy the OEDCC Farmers’ Market from 3:30–7:00 PM!

We can’t wait to spend summer nights with you under the stars! ⭐🎶

22/05/2026

🐾 We’re excited to welcome everyone to today’s pet wellness clinic here at the Orange Senior Center! 🐶🐱

Come stop by with your furry friends and meet the amazing team helping keep our pets healthy and happy. We can’t wait to see you all! 💙

🐾 We’re here at Orange Senior Center! Our team’s ready to help your pets stay healthy and happy. 💙

We can’t wait to see everyone at today’s wellness clinic!

19/05/2026

🍝✨ What an incredible evening at our 19th Annual Pasta Festa!

We were proud to honor this year’s Living Treasure recipients for their outstanding dedication and service to the Town of Orange 🧡

✨ Carla Birmingham
✨ Francis “Joey” Davis
✨ James Ewen
✨ Ken Lenz

Thank you for all you’ve done to make our community so special! 👏

06/05/2026

🌸 May is full of fun at the Orange Senior Center! 🌸

From crafts and movies to educational talks and special celebrations, there’s something for everyone this month! Here are just a few highlights:

🍕 Lions Club Pizza Party – May 4
💎 Diamond Art Journal – May 11
🏠 Getting Your House in Order Presentation – May 13
🍝 Don’t miss our annual Pasta Festa on May 15 at St. Barbara’s Greek Orthodox Church from 5–8 PM as we honor 4 incredible seniors who have given so much to the Orange community! Tickets are $30 per person.
⚾ Red Sox/Yankees Rivalry Talk – May 18
🐢 The Turtle Presentation – May 20

Be sure to register early—many events fill quickly!
📞 Call 203-891-4784 for details and to reserve your spot.

We can’t wait to see you this month! 🧡

01/05/2026

✨Senior Spotlight: Joe Davis ✨

If you’ve spent any time at the Orange Senior Center, you already know Joe Davis. A lifelong Orange resident and true town staple, Joe is a familiar and beloved presence at the center. He enjoys spending his time with us playing Bingo, joining pizza parties, and getting creative during craft sessions.

After years of sharing memories, laughter, and community with us, we are thrilled to celebrate a very special milestone in Joe’s life. Joe Davis is officially being honored as one of our Living Treasures on May 15th! 🏆

Please join us in congratulating Joe on this incredible and well-deserved honor! 🧡
✨ Want to be our next Senior Spotlight?
Click the link below to fill out the form and share your story! 👇
https://tinyurl.com/OrangeSeniorSpotlight

30/04/2026

🍝 21st Annual Pasta Festa Supper 🍝

Join us for a wonderful evening hosted by Orange Community Services as we celebrate four incredible community members!

📅 Event Date: Friday, May 15, 2026�
🕔 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
🎉 Honoring This Year’s Living Treasures:�
• Carla Birmingham – AARP Tax Aide Coordinator�
• Ken Lenz – Orange Lions & Orange Players�
• Joey Davis – O.V.F.D.�
• Jim Ewen – Orange Inland & Wetlands, Conservation & Country Fair
📍 Location: St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, Orange, CT
🎟️ Tickets: $30 per person�
⏳ Purchase Deadline: Friday, May 8

All proceeds support the Orange Senior Center. Don’t miss this meaningful night of great food and community celebration!