Can’t make it to the Danbury Farmers’ Market on Saturdays? No worries! The Farmers’ Market is coming to the Senior Center. Clatter Valley Farm of New Milford will bring their fresh vegetables and produce right to the Senior Center and set up a Farm Stand just for you! Come check it out on Wednesdays, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19 and October 17. These are the same days we host Eat Smart Live Strong, our education and nutrition program that awards $15 in Farmer’s Market gift certificates to those that attend. You can go right from class out to the parking lot of the Senior Center Farm stand and shop! Thank you to CityCenter Danbury and the Danbury Farmers’ Market for making this happen. Cash, credit cards, SNAP cards, Fruit and Veggie gift certificates, and state department of agriculture vouchers will be accepted. Call Elmwood Hall/Danbury Senior Center for more details on the Farm Market on the Move and Eat Smart Live Strong Education and Nutrition program. Sign up required for Eat Smart Live Strong. Must be 60 years of age. All ages welcome to shop at the Farm Market.
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Heather Peracchio, MS, RD, CD-N will again lead the popular program “Eat Smart, Live Strong” that is designed to help those age 60 and up incorporate more fruits, vegetables, and exercise into their lives. She will also talk about our local Farmer’s Market and give out gift certificates to the Farmer’s Market to those who attend. You MUST sign up for each date separately.
NEW THIS YEAR – “FARM MARKET ON THE MOVE!” WILL COME TO THE SENIOR CENTER DURING EAT SMART LIVE STRONG on Wednesdays, June 20, July 18, August 15 and September 19, and October 17 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Clatter Valley Farm of New Milford will bring their fresh vegetables and produce right to the Senior Center.
Cash, credit cards, SNAP cards, Fruit and Veggie gift certificates, and state department of agriculture vouchers will be accepted.
All ages welcome to shop at the Farm Market.
Click here for Eat Smart Live Strong event flyer >
Click here for Farm Market on the Move! flyer >
We will depart Elmwood Hall at 10:30 am and head over to the Museum to visit the exhibits and operating layouts and to take a mini tour of the 6-acre Railyard with over 70 pieces of historic railroad equipment and artifacts.
We will also enjoy lunch (hot dog, chips, drink) for $5. This cost must be covered by you!
Cost of $7 museum fee paid for by The Prime Timers, Inc. Friends of Danbury Seniors.
Please call the center to sign up for this event.
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We will meet in the parking lot across from Immaculate High School and hike the 1 mile easy loop around the pond. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants, sun hat, bug spray. Bug spray is a must and will be provided. Hiking pole suggested. Please be comfortable walking a mile on an unpaved trail.
Light refreshments served after hike.
Sign up required for this event.
Call Elmwood Hall at 203-797-4686 to reserve your spot.
Tarrywile Park is located at 70 Southern Boulevard, Danbury, CT 06810
Event hosted by Elmwood Hall / Danbury Senior Center
Susan Tomanio , LCSW is the Director of Elderly Services for the City of Danbury and a member of the Castskill 3500 Club. She and her Goldendoodle, Logan, lead hikes in CT and the Hudson Valley.
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