Winchester Seniors Association Inc/Jenks Center
About
The Jenks Center is Winchester’s center for adults age 55 and older, run by the Winchester Seniors Association. It offers cultural, educational, recreational and social service programs meant to keep older residents active, healthy and connected to the community. The calendar mixes wellness talks, fitness and movement classes, history lectures, and social gatherings, with both live and virtual events so people can also take part from home.
A typical week might include a presentation on healthy sleep habits, a mindfulness session on connection and resilience, a coffee hour with the town manager, a movement class and a talk on the colonial history of the Middlesex Fells. Many presentations are recorded for later viewing, including talks from the Wilson’s Science and Technology Forum. The center also points residents to practical help, such as information on the senior citizen tax abatement program.
What to Know
- A Caregiver Respite Drop-Off Program gives family caregivers a break.
- A virtual support group meets for people caring for elderly family members.
- Saturday hours are made possible by a gift from Winchester Mount Vernon House.
- Workshops such as fall-landing and recovery skills classes focus on safety and confidence.
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