Just 15 minutes of your time could end up saving a life!
If you are called to give CPR in an emergency, you will most likely be trying to save the life of someone you love: a child, a spouse, a parent or a friend.
Hands - Only CPR has been shown to be as effective in the first few minutes as Conventional CPR for cardiac arrest at home, at work or in public.
Spend part of your Saturday morning with us and learn this life saving skill!
Saturday, June 13, 2026 DROP IN for 15 minutes anytime from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Morris Town Hall / 3 East Street FREE!
Sponsored in collaboration with Litchfield Ambulance.
Questions? Email us at Activities@MorrisCT.gov
If we know anything, we know ICE CREAM!
Let's enjoy our beautiful summer with an old fashioned ice cream social complete with some FUN entertainment at the Morris Town Beach Pavilion! None other than Ice Cream Emergency will be joining us and scooping up some amazing flavors along with, delicious toppings including hot fudge, sprinkles, Oreos, M&Ms, walnuts and don't forget the whipped cream!
Tickets, in limited supply, are required for participation and may be purchased directly from us at the Morris Senior Center.
Tuesday, June 16 / 1pm / $5.00 / Morris Town Beach
Another of our favorite annual traditions returns: Senior Picnic at the Morris Town Beach Pavilion!
This year, we'll enjoy a patriotic theme in honor of our Nation's 250th Anniversary!
Our beautiful Morris Town Beach Pavilion on the shores of the lovely Bantam Lake - the largest natural body of water in the State of Connecticut! We'll enjoy a catered picnic lunch under the Pavilion complete with a FUN and a delicious dessert. Following lunch, we'll be entertained with some fabulous live entertainment. We'll be sure to include our famous raffles, door prizes and our "Guess How Many" jar and maybe even a few additional surprises! Tickets are REQUIRED to attend and can be purchased from the Morris Senior Center, directly.
Monday, July 27 / 12pm / MTB Pavilion / $20 pp
This has become a fun annual tradition at the Morris Town Beach Pavilion thanks to the generosity of the Morris Senior Center Commission! lt returns this year, as well!
We'll be welcoming Milestone Pizza of Thomaston and their amazing wood fired pizza oven on wheels! Hot fresh pizzas, made to order! Any combination from sausage and peppers to ham and pineapple! (Does pineapple belong on pizza??!) As if the pizzas weren't enough, their salad is also delicious!
Not to speak of the amazing venue we have at the Morris Town Beach - views are simply gorgeous - right in our backyard. Live, foot tapping entertainment will round out this afternoon; sure to make it a memorable occasion!
LIMITED tickets are available for purchase-don't delay. Stop by the Morris Senior Center and purchase yours today!
Tuesday, August 18 / I2:30pm / MTB Pavilion / $20pp
Lunch Bunch meets on the first Friday of each month. Each month, we'll showcase a different restaurant in our area to enjoy lunch together. Make your reservation for Lunch Bunch with us, but we'll meet directly at the designated restaurant.
Friday, July 3; 12:00 pm: This month's showcased restaurant is Vera Roma Grille and Bar at Eastwood Country Club, located at 1301 Torringford W. Street in Torrington. Serving the best Northern Italian cuisine.
Take yourself out to lunch and join us! Email or call us today to reserve your space. Limited seating available for each Lunch Bunch. Join us and try something new!
Thursday, June 25 / 9am departure / $35 per person: BOOKS AND BLOOMS TRIP! From the impressive Georgian architecture of the home of namesake Florence Griswold, to the light-filled and modern spaces of the Krieble Gallery, to the rolling landscape of their l2-acre site, the Florence Griswold Museum is a truly special place that is privileged to serve as the home of American impressionism. We'll enjoy a docent - led tour of the museum and gardens, have a lovely lunch by the water and find our next best read at the Book Barn!
Thursday, July 30 / 11am departure / $30 per person: 42ND STREET AT THE SHARON PLAYHOUSE! A rite of Summer for us is a trip out to the quaint little town of Sharon and the amazing talent we find every year at the Sharon Playhouse. We've missed bearing witness to their fabulous productions - currently, 42nd Street! Set during the Great Depression, 42nd Street follows a determined chorus girl whose big break brings new hope to a struggling Broadway company and joy to audiences everywhere! We'll enjoy brunch at a local favorite restaurant prior to the production, on your own.
*New Location*: The Morris Senior Center / 109 East St.
Click HERE for registration form! Advanced registration is required—please email us to do so (Activities@MorrisCT.gov)!
The use of vibrational healing modalities and sound instruments activates the relaxation response to calm the mind, relax the body to release emotions and nourish your soul. Sound healing works by activating the parasympathetic nervous system—the opposite of fight/flight.
This modality helps with chronic stress and anxiety, muscle tension, sleep disorders, stuck emotions, high blood pressure and so much more. It is also known to improve creativity, your senses and cultivate more body awareness.
Join Jeanine Chayka, the owner of Inspired Vibrations, as she offers a group session of Sound and Vibrational Healing to heal the mind, body and spirit.
She will use a variety of sound tools such as crystal and Himalayan bowls, chimes and drums to assist in activation the relaxation response to calm your mind, relax your body and balance your nervous system. It helps to release stress, emotions and nourish the soul.
We’ll be offering a three session series over the course of three months with Jeanine on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm.
Sessions held at the Morris Senior Center.
Please bring a mat and / or chair for your comfort.
Advanced registration is required—please email us to do so (Activities@MorrisCT.gov)! Suggested donation of $10 per person, per session accepted upon your arrival.
UpcomingClass dates:
Wednesday, June 10 - 6:30pm
The Morris Senior Center / 109 East St. Morris
To Reserve your spot, reach out to Morris Community Activities! activities@morrisct.gov 860-567-7437
Click HERE to access our custom website. You can view detailed information and even book directly.
At long last, the trip of a lifetime has arrived—PACIFIC NORTHWEST and CALIFORNIA!
Join us as we travel to the West Coast in the Spring of 2027. A visit to experience the Redwood National Forest seems to be on everyone’s Bucket List. We’re thrilled to offer you the opportunity to check it off of your List!
Morris Community Activities (Morris Beach and Recreation / Morris Senior Center) have partnered with AAA Northeast / Collette Tours to bring you this once is a lifetime experience. You will enjoy 8 days / 7 nights in Washington / Oregon / California.
Some of the highlights of your experience include, but are not limited to: visits to Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, Columbia River Gorge, Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Rogue River Cruise, Redwood National Park, Avenue of the Giants and finally...San Francisco!
We’ll be spending one day in Washington, three days in Oregon, and three days in California.
Your tour includes 12 meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners.
This adventure includes your round trip air fare from John F. Kennedy International Airport along with ALL of your transfers including transportation to and from the airport from the Morris Town Hall, hotel accommodations, 12 meals along with activity / museum entry fees. Gratuities not included.
Travel dates are April 27 - May 4, 2027. Cost per person, double occupancy—$4,499. Single / triple rates are available upon request.
Would you like a copy of our color brochure? Email us at Activities@MorrisCT.gov.
Click on the link below to visit our custom website for more details or to book directly!
Ready to book? Reach out to us at Activities@MorrisCT.gov or directly to Karen Basilone, AAA Northeast at kbasilone@aaanortheast.com.
Limited seating available - don't delay!
An ongoing program returns for 2026!
Sewing Sisters...and brothers!
Have a project or quilt that you're working on? Bring it and your machine along with you and get some work done on it with like-minded sewers.
Need a little guidance with a project? Bring it along with you, too! Friendly, knowledgeable sewers will be here to lend a helping hand!
Be sure to pack your lunch, too!
**NEW SCHEDULE FOR 2026!**
ONGOING second Tuesday of each month 10 am - 2 pm
UPCOMING MEETING DATES: Tuesday, July 14 Tuesday, August 11 Tuesday, September 8 Tuesday, October 13 Tuesday, November 10 Tuesday, December 8
Don't forget to pack your lunch! Morris Senior Center / 109 East Street
Ongoing class every Thursday @ 1:00pm!
Join us for some Bingo Fun every Wednesday @ 1pm!!
THE FRIENDLIEST LITTLE SENIOR CENTER AROUND!
The Morris Senior Center building was built in 1990, adjacent to Eldridge Senior Housing, to provide Senior Citizens in Morris and the surrounding Community, with an abundance of resources.
THE SENIOR CONNECTION We publish a bi-monthlynewsletter,that lists all of our special events and activities along with valuable resources. If you'd like to be added to our mailing list, please let us know!
Something is happening at the Senior Center every day of the week!
Please feel free to stop in and say "HI!"
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