Westerly Senior Center
Address
39 State Street
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 596-2404
Description:
Provides a wide variety of social, educational, health and recreational activities and programs. Paid membership is $25 per year and is not limited to Westerly residents. Services include:
Meal Program - lunch is served Mon - Friday at noon to those 60 and older (or to those under 60 with a handicap, disability, or married to a participant over 60). A suggested donation of $3/meal is requested. Meals are provided through Westbay Community Action. Reservations are requested a week in advance though you may call any day to see if spaces are available. Transportation may be arranged at the time of reservation.
Transportation
Medical Rides: MTM is the State program for medical rides. To make reservations, call 1-855-330-9131.
Center Van: available Tuesday - Thursday for shopping, hairdresser, barber, banking, and nursing home visits. Contact Edie Jacobson, the Transportation Coordinator to make a reservation. (401) 596-7216
Recreational Activities include billiards, bridge, Bingo, ping pong, corn hole, cribbage, pitch, table shuffleboard, floor shuffleboard, and MahJongg
Arts & Crafts includes a craft group, art, quilters, wood carving and music
Social Activities: day and overnight trips
Educational Opportunities include lectures and book clubs.
Health and Fitness: line dancing, TOPS (Taking off Pounds Sensibly), Tai Chi and yoga.
Social Services
Social Workers: An Elder Information Specialist is available for information, resource linkage and referral, short-term counseling, and assistance with medical / consumer issues. The department will also provide home visits if seniors are unable to come to the Center. The following is a partial list of services available: RIPAE, Housing Assistance, Heating, Financial Assistance, Medical (Federal/State), Medicare Savings Program, SHIP, Health Insurance, Printed Source Material, Medical Equipment Loan(s). Also, numerous special programs involving senior issues are scheduled throughout the year.
Support Groups:
Various support groups are offered at the Senior Center.
INSIGHT (a support group for those with visual impairments) meets quarterly, please check the Newsletters.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets Sunday - Saturday at 7:30 AM in the triple room, Mondays at 7 PM, Tuesdays at 6 PM, and Fridays at 7 PM. There is also a Women's only group on Wednesdays at 10 AM, and a Men's only group Wednesdays at 7 PM. New members are welcome to attend, regardless of Center membership.
Narcotics Anonymous meets Saturdays at 10:00 AM in the conference room. New members are welcome to attend, regardless of Center membership.
Al-Anon, for family members of those attending AA meetings, meets Fridays at 7:00 PM in the conference room. New members are welcome to attend, regardless of Center membership.
Additional groups are scheduled according to season and schedule availability.
Health Programs
Visiting Nurse:
VNS Home Health Services provides a visiting nurse to the Center who will meet individually at no cost with senior citizens to discuss current health problems, to take blood pressures, and to offer basic advice. The visiting nurse is at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of each month from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Appointments are made on a first-come first-served basis.
URI Pharmacy Mini Clinic
The University of Rhode Island Mini Clinic is held on the fourth Monday of the month from 11 AM to noon. You may have blood pressure checked or review medications.
Special Programs
Medical Equipment Donations:
Accepted at the Center to assist others who may need items such as: wheelchairs, bedside commodes, toilet seats, shower chairs, transport chairs and adult underwear, walkers, etc. Should you need medical equipment or adult underwear, please call the center so we can fill out a slip for the item(s). We fill orders on a daily basis as the needed item are received based on a first come first served basis.
Health Insurance:
The Senior Center allows representatives from various health insurance programs to make presentations and offer information on their respective programs at the Center on a continual basis. The Senior Center does not endorse any particular plan but does provide the space and opportunity for these programs so that you, the consumer, can make an educated choice based on the information you may be seeking. For specific scheduling of each health plan, consult the Senior Center's monthly newsletter .
AARP Safe Driving Course: offered seasonally
Services
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Description
Visiting Nurse: VNS Home Health Services provides a visiting nurse to the Center who will meet individually at no cost with senior citizens to discuss current health problems, to take blood pressures, and to offer basic advice. The visiting nurse is at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of each month from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Appointments are made on a first come first served basis. URI Pharmacy Mini Clinic- The University of Rhode Island Mini Clinic is held on the fourth Monday of the month from 11am to noon. You may have blood pressure checked or review medications. SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Medical Equipment Donations: Accepted at the Center to assist others who may need items such as: wheelchairs, bedside commodes, toilet seats, shower chairs, transport chairs and adult underwear, walkers, etc. Should you need medical equipment or adult underwear, please call the center so we can fill out a slip for the item(s). We fill orders on a daily basis as the needed item are received based on a first come first served basis Health Insurance: The Senior Center allows representatives from various health insurance programs to make presentations and offer information on their respective programs at the Center on a continual basis. The Senior Center does not endorse any particular plan but does provide the space and opportunity for these programs so that you, the consumer, can make an educated choice based on the information you may be seeking. For specific scheduling of each health plan, consult the Senior Center's monthly newsletter.
Geography Served
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Serves all areas
Description
The mealsite continues to offer meals each day Monday through Friday. The meal program continues with a $3 suggested donation. For more information call.
Hours
Monday through Friday, call to confirm hours of the week
Fees
$3 suggested donation
Geography Served
None
Description
Support group programs: Insight- a support group for those with visual impairments) meets quarterly. Alcoholics Anonymous meets Sunday-Saturday at 7:30am in the triple room, Mondays at 7pm, Tuesdays at 6pm, and Fridays at 7pm. Women's group: meets on Wednesdays at 10am, and a men's only group that meets on Wednesday at 7pm. New members are welcome to attend, regardless of Center membership. Narcotics Anonymous meets Saturdays at 10:00am in the conference. New members are welcome to attend, regardless of center membership. Al-anon for family members of those attending AA meetings, meets Fridays at 7:00pm in the conference room. New members are welcome to attend, regardless of Center membership.
Hours
Alcoholics Anonymous Sunday-Saturday 7:30am, Mondays 7pm, Tuesdays 6pm, Fridays 7pm. Women's group: Wednesdays 10am Men's group: Wednesday 7:00pm Narcotics Anonymous: Saturdays 10:00am
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Special Notes/Funding
Region 3 Subcontracted by South County Community Action Agency
Description
SHIP Counseling
Hours
By appointments only
Eligibility
Medicare clients
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call Nichole Woodward 401-596-2404 to schedule an appointment
Service Area
Westerly
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Washington County
- Misquamicut
- Watch Hill
- Westerly
- Washington County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Non-profit human service agency that caters to the needs of area senior citizens. The Center strives to meet the educational, recreational, social and health needs of its members. Transportation for medical appointments, and to the meal site Transportation for hairdressing, visits, and personal reasons Social Workers Support Groups Visiting Nurse Podiatrist Westerly Hospital Blood Lab URI Pharmacy Mini Clinic S.H.I.P. (Senior Health Insurance Program): AARP Tax Assistance Postal Services Center Mini-Store Community Information Specialist works fulltime to help people with a wide range of social service issues (health insurance, housing, fuel assistance, medical bills, and other issues to help you maintain your physical and mental health). Center Ministore: Members and visitors may take advantage of a small gift shop/ general store which offers greeting cards, post cards, pens, candy, chips, small inexpensive items, and seasonal gift items as well as Center sweatshirts and T-shirts and novelties. Postal Services: The Westerly Senior Citizens Center has a contract postal unit at the front desk of the Center to meet all of your postal needs which include: the sale of stamps (all denominations) post cards, stamped envelopes, mailers, money orders, checking of parcel weight, insurance of parcels, return receipt material, etc.
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (September - June) Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (July & August)
Eligibility
Age 55 +
Fees
$25. per year (membership not necessary for all programs)
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Description
The town's transportation program operates each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to take people to local grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, etc. Medical Rides: MTM is the State program for medical rides. To make reservations, call 1-855-330-9131. Center Van: The Center van is available Tuesday- Thursday for shopping, hairdresser, barber, banking, and nursing home visits. Contact Edie Jacobson, the Transportation Coordinator to make a reservation .
Hours
Town Transportation program: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday MTM call to request ride Center Van: available Tuesday-Thursday
Intake Procedure
call to request transportation
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Description
Non-profit human service agency that caters to the needs of area senior citizens. The Center strives to meet the educational, recreational, social and health needs of its members. Transportation for medical appointments, and to the meal site Transportation for hairdressing, visits, and personal reasons Social Workers Support Groups Visiting Nurse Podiatrist Westerly Hospital Blood Lab URI Pharmacy Mini Clinic S.H.I.P. (Senior Health Insurance Program): AARP Tax Assistance Postal Services Center Mini-Store
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (September - June) Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (July & August)
Eligibility
Age 55 +
Fees
$25.00 per year (membership not necessary for all programs)
Geography Served
None
General Information
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (September - June)
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (July & August)
Program Fees:
$25.00 per year
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
August 6, 2024
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
Visiting Nurse: VNS Home Health Services provides a visiting nurse to the Center who will meet individually at no cost with senior citizens to discuss current health problems, to take blood pressures, and to offer basic advice. The visiting nurse is at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of each month from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Appointments are made on a first come first served basis. URI Pharmacy Mini Clinic- The University of Rhode Island Mini Clinic is held on the fourth Monday of the month from 11am to noon. You may have blood pressure checked or review medications. SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Medical Equipment Donations: Accepted at the Center to assist others who may need items such as: wheelchairs, bedside commodes, toilet seats, shower chairs, transport chairs and adult underwear, walkers, etc. Should you need medical equipment or adult underwear, please call the center so we can fill out a slip for the item(s). We fill orders on a daily basis as the needed item are received based on a first come first served basis Health Insurance: The Senior Center allows representatives from various health insurance programs to make presentations and offer information on their respective programs at the Center on a continual basis. The Senior Center does not endorse any particular plan but does provide the space and opportunity for these programs so that you, the consumer, can make an educated choice based on the information you may be seeking. For specific scheduling of each health plan, consult the Senior Center's monthly newsletter.
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Description
The mealsite continues to offer meals each day Monday through Friday. The meal program continues with a $3 suggested donation. For more information call.
Hours
Monday through Friday, call to confirm hours of the week
Fees
$3 suggested donation
Geography Served
None
Description
Support group programs: Insight- a support group for those with visual impairments) meets quarterly. Alcoholics Anonymous meets Sunday-Saturday at 7:30am in the triple room, Mondays at 7pm, Tuesdays at 6pm, and Fridays at 7pm. Women's group: meets on Wednesdays at 10am, and a men's only group that meets on Wednesday at 7pm. New members are welcome to attend, regardless of Center membership. Narcotics Anonymous meets Saturdays at 10:00am in the conference. New members are welcome to attend, regardless of center membership. Al-anon for family members of those attending AA meetings, meets Fridays at 7:00pm in the conference room. New members are welcome to attend, regardless of Center membership.
Hours
Alcoholics Anonymous Sunday-Saturday 7:30am, Mondays 7pm, Tuesdays 6pm, Fridays 7pm. Women's group: Wednesdays 10am Men's group: Wednesday 7:00pm Narcotics Anonymous: Saturdays 10:00am
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Special Notes/Funding
Region 3 Subcontracted by South County Community Action Agency
Description
SHIP Counseling
Hours
By appointments only
Eligibility
Medicare clients
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call Nichole Woodward 401-596-2404 to schedule an appointment
Service Area
Westerly
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Washington County
- Misquamicut
- Watch Hill
- Westerly
- Washington County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Non-profit human service agency that caters to the needs of area senior citizens. The Center strives to meet the educational, recreational, social and health needs of its members. Transportation for medical appointments, and to the meal site Transportation for hairdressing, visits, and personal reasons Social Workers Support Groups Visiting Nurse Podiatrist Westerly Hospital Blood Lab URI Pharmacy Mini Clinic S.H.I.P. (Senior Health Insurance Program): AARP Tax Assistance Postal Services Center Mini-Store Community Information Specialist works fulltime to help people with a wide range of social service issues (health insurance, housing, fuel assistance, medical bills, and other issues to help you maintain your physical and mental health). Center Ministore: Members and visitors may take advantage of a small gift shop/ general store which offers greeting cards, post cards, pens, candy, chips, small inexpensive items, and seasonal gift items as well as Center sweatshirts and T-shirts and novelties. Postal Services: The Westerly Senior Citizens Center has a contract postal unit at the front desk of the Center to meet all of your postal needs which include: the sale of stamps (all denominations) post cards, stamped envelopes, mailers, money orders, checking of parcel weight, insurance of parcels, return receipt material, etc.
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (September - June) Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (July & August)
Eligibility
Age 55 +
Fees
$25. per year (membership not necessary for all programs)
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Description
The town's transportation program operates each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to take people to local grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, etc. Medical Rides: MTM is the State program for medical rides. To make reservations, call 1-855-330-9131. Center Van: The Center van is available Tuesday- Thursday for shopping, hairdresser, barber, banking, and nursing home visits. Contact Edie Jacobson, the Transportation Coordinator to make a reservation .
Hours
Town Transportation program: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday MTM call to request ride Center Van: available Tuesday-Thursday
Intake Procedure
call to request transportation
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Description
Non-profit human service agency that caters to the needs of area senior citizens. The Center strives to meet the educational, recreational, social and health needs of its members. Transportation for medical appointments, and to the meal site Transportation for hairdressing, visits, and personal reasons Social Workers Support Groups Visiting Nurse Podiatrist Westerly Hospital Blood Lab URI Pharmacy Mini Clinic S.H.I.P. (Senior Health Insurance Program): AARP Tax Assistance Postal Services Center Mini-Store
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (September - June) Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (July & August)
Eligibility
Age 55 +
Fees
$25.00 per year (membership not necessary for all programs)
Geography Served
None
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
39 State Street
Westerly, RI 02891
Mailing
39 State Street
Westerly, RI 02891
Contacts
Donald L. Reynolds
Edie Jacobson
Transportation Coordinator
(401) 596-7216
Nichole Woodward
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