Weston Answer Book – Seniors

Is there any special housing available for the elderly?

Weston has one unit, the Ivy Moore Cottage, set aside for the elderly who meet age and income requirements. It is currently occupied. When the unit becomes available, the town will advertise for applications, which are handled by the first selectman’s office.

Is there day care for the elderly?

There are a number of possibilities in the region. One is ElderHouse adult day care at 7 Lewis Street in Norwalk. Meals and door-to-door transportation are available. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 to 5, Saturdays from 9 to 3. For information, call 847-1998. The Web site is www.elderhouse.net.

Ridgefield Crossings (431-2255 or www.benchmarkquality.com), 640 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, offers a day program for seniors with memory impairment in its Harbor Program. Meals, activities, and trips are included in a daily fee.

The adult day care program at Waveny Care Center, 3 Farm Road in New Canaan, is dedicated to improving the quality of life for disabled or frail older adults who are still living at home, but who may require personal assistance throughout the day and/or more social interaction. It offers flexible hours and days. Call 594-5200 or visit www.waveny.org.

Is there a senior center?

The Weston Senior Activities Center is in two renovated classrooms at Hurlbutt Elementary School. The hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10 to 2:30, September through June. There are game tables for bridge, mah jongg, and Scrabble. There is also a piano, television, and foosball table. Classes are offered in beading, Tai Chi, yoga, strength training, and line dancing. Activities include poker, bridge, watercolors, and a book club. A senior luncheon is held every Wednesday at the Norfield Congregational Church parish hall at noon.

The Dial-A-Ride van will pick up seniors and bring them home again, but you must make a reservation by calling 222-2576. Everyone is welcome at the center, no reservations required. 

There are a number of special activities and trips sponsored by the senior center. Call Jen Ruddy, director, or Krista Hayward, assistant director, at 222-2608 for more information and to be put on the monthly newsletter mailing list.

Are there clubs or social groups for the elderly?

The Y's Men of Westport/Weston is an organization of retired and semi-retired men. Meetings are every Thursday, from September to May, and feature guest speakers on a wide variety of topics. Club members may also participate in numerous activities such as golf, bowling, camera club, bridge, chess, singing, investments, sailing, and hiking, as well as organized trips. Members also volunteer for community programs. Any retired or semi-retired man in Weston is invited to join. For information, call Bob Fatherly, 454-3653, or visit www.ysmenwestportweston.org.

The Y’s Women group is also based at the Westport/Weston Family Y. It serves active and involved working and retired women and meets on Mondays at 11 a.m. with a wide range of guest speakers. For more information, call Annette Kirban, 341-8750, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or visit www.yswomen.org.

While they are not clubs or social groups, the Westport Weston Family Y offers a senior aquafit program and a senior group exercise program. Call 226-8981.

Any of the social groups in town encourage the participation of seniors. See the Clubs section in the AnswerBook.

Where is the nearest AARP chapter?

That would be the Westport-Weston AARP Chapter 1588, which usually meets the third Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at 1 at the Center for Senior Activities, 21 Imperial Ave., Westport. Call Jen Ruddy at the Weston Senior Center (222-2608) for information. Each year during tax season, the chapter assists seniors with income tax preparation.

AARP national headquarters are in Washington, D.C. The Web site is www.aarp.org.

Is there a Meals on Wheels program?

Yes. Meals are delivered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The program is sponsored by the town, administered by the social services department, and drivers are organized by the volunteer Weston Women’s League. Call the social services department at 222-2663 or visit www.westonmealsonwheels.com for details.

Is there special transportation for the elderly?

Weston seniors over age 60 and disabled residents may take advantage of the Dial-A-Ride van service. The van offers door to door service primarily for medical appointments (doctor, dentist, therapy) locally or in Westport, Norwalk, Redding, and Wilton. Van service is available Monday through Friday from 9 to 3. Appointments are required; call 222-2576.

The Mid-Fairfield County chapter of the American Red Cross has a program called Motor Services. Volunteers will drive a senior to a non-emergency medical, dental, or rehabilitation appointment. This is a free service to those who have no other means of transportation. It is offered during the week, not on Saturday, Sunday, or holidays. Only one trip per week is allowed. For information, call Sally Lee at 227-9505, ext. 26.

Does anyone help with insurance forms?

The Norwalk Hospital Volunteer Medicare Information Service offers help to anyone interested in Medicare or supplemental insurance assistance. Call 852-3325 or 852-3326 and leave a name, telephone number and the best time for a volunteer to return the call.

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