The Senior Center of the Chathams is a nonprofit agency which encourages the independence and well-being of seniors and their families in the greater Chatham area by connecting them with each other and the community at large.

The center offers an array of programs that promote wellness and healthy
lifestyles.

Recreation and Fitness
Recreation and Exercise Classes 
Tone & Flex  
Sr. Men’s Basketball 
Dance Lessons
Pickleball 
Qi Gong Tai Chi 
Guided Relaxation
Chair Zumba 

Seminars on Healthy Aging
Healthy Aging Seminars
Nutrition Series
Other Seminars
Blood Pressure Screening
Health Screenings

The center offers classes, lectures, and other activities that promote lifetime learning.

Lifetime Learning
DVD Lecture Series 
Watercolor Workshop 
Art Classes, Other 
Reading Discussion Group, Fiction 
Reading Discussion Group, Non-Fiction

Games
Beginner Bridge Instruction
Intermediate/Duplicate Lite Bridge 
Mah Jong
Scrabble 
Canasta
Poker (Chips Only)  

Movie Series
Regular Matinee
Foreign Film
Musical and Theatrical Performances

The center offers a wide variety of discussion and support programs to facilitate connection.

Men’s Discussion Group
Reflections  
Dementia Support Group for Family and Caregivers
Connections support group
Nifty Knitters

The center offers services and resources that help older adults navigate a variety of geriatric issues.

Education, Advocacy & Information Services
The Senior Center provides a variety of educational and advocacy programs including seminars on housing options, advanced directives, fraud prevention, and benefits and resources available to older adults. Each summer, we offer an AARP Smart Driver refresher course. During tax season, we host AARP tax volunteers who provide free tax preparation to over 100 local older adults. We also have State Health Insurance Counseling Program (SHIP) volunteers to help members understand and navigate the Medicare benefits that may be available to them. 

Resources
Life is a series of transitions, and as we age, the rate of changes can accelerate. We may experience declining health, loss of a loved one, and downsizing to name a few. Senior Center social workers are available at the Center to help people navigate through these changes and get connected to resources and referrals in the community. Contact Executive Director, Julie Reich at 973.635.4565 to learn more. 

Information
The Senior Center of the Chathams maintains a large library of free information, articles, brochures, and pamphlets about topics such as health, senior housing, home care, transportation options, assisted living, continuing care retirement communities, social services, and more.

For information on the program offerings and services offered please visit the Senior Services Center of the Chathams.