Town of Wallingford

Mayor • William W. Dickinson, Jr.
203-294-2070 • Fax; 203-294-2072
Town Hall • 45 S. Main St., Wallingford, CT 06492
203-294-2072 • Web site: www.town.wallingford.ct.us

Senior Center

Center’s mission “ to provide services and programs for older adults of the Wallingford Community that enhance their dignity, support their independence and invite their involvement in community life.” Center administered by nonprofit Wallingford Committee on Aging, Inc., under contract to Town. Member Advisory Council informs and advises Executive Director regarding operations and programs of Center.

238 Washington St., Wallingford, CT 06492
203-265-7753 • Fax: 203-284-9953 E-mail: office@wlfdseniorctr.com
Web site: www.wlfdseniorctr.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Executive Director • William Viola, Jr.
Social Worker • Eileen Flynn
Nurse • Beverly Scandariato
Senior Community Café Manager • Beatrice Wunderlee • 203-265-3508

Center offers:
Activities: musical programs • speakers series • cabarets • parties • pen pals program • needlework • billiards • genealogy workshops • support groups • legal clinic • safe driving courses • discussion groups • bingo • bocce • card games • arts and crafts • art appreciation programs • dancing • bunco • mah-jongg • ping-pong • Scrabble
• Wii bowling • woodcarving • senior fairs • movies • yoga • t’ai chi • fitness and exercise programs • strength and balance training • off-site walking/golf/tennis groups

Senior Community Café: nutritious hot lunch served daily at 11:40 a.m.; call 203-265-3508 between
9 a. m.-11 a.m. up to day in advance for reservation. Donation requested.

Lake View Café: alternate meal program serving breakfast, lunch, snacks beverages, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; supper served in cabaret setting, Thurs. (April-October), 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.; reservations not required.

Meals on Wheels: for homebound and isolated; call 203-401-0055.

Trips to near and far: call Center for details.

Prime Times: 16-page, full-color, professional-quality, monthly newsletter.

Lounge/Library: for reading and relaxation.

Computer Learning Center: variety of classes available for both beginning and advanced computer users;
modest fees charged and used to support activities of Learning Center.

Senior Center staff and trained volunteers provide full range of Social Services, coordinated by Social Worker, including: information/assistance/referral • short-term counseling and follow-up • health insurance counseling • benefits counseling • outreach visits to homebound • intergenerational programs • legislative updates on state and federal programs • seminars and workshops on variety of topics • geriatric assessments.

Registered nurse is in Senior Center each morning to provide or coordinate variety of Health/Wellness/Fitness Programs, including: health screenings • vaccine clinics • wellness days featuring concentrated series of topics • guest speakers for lectures/discussions/workshops • encouragement and evaluation of involvement in fitness/exercise/sports programs of Center. Nurse available for consultations: by appointment, Mon./Wed./Fri.; first come, first served, Tues./Thurs.

Daily Activities for Independence (DAI) is “social model” adult day program organized by Center and “designed to promote and maintain independence for older adults with mild cognitive and/or physical impairments.” For info, contact Melinda Welch, DAI Program Coordinator.
Transportation services arranged by Center are managed by Barbara Mushinski.

Transportation Services

Senior Center organizes curb-to-curb transportation system for “Wallingford residents age 60 and over who do not drive their own vehicles or who cannot access a public transportation system to reach their desired destination” and for vehicle owners on temporary basis under certain conditions. Reservations required by noon of preceding workday by contacting Center at 203-265-7753. Transportation Coordinator is Barbara Mushinski.

Senior transportation destinations within Wallingford, in order of priority: medical appointments • Center and DAI Program • grocery shopping • banking and bill paying • other appointments (e.g., lawyer, hairdresser) • visiting.
Information on other transportation options for seniors—such as Regional Rides Program of Greater New Haven Transit District/My Ride—may be obtained from Transportation Coordinator.

Regional Rides Program.
Greater New Haven Transit District/My Ride
840 Sherman Ave., Hamden, CT 06514
203-288-6288 • Fax: 203-288-7471
To cancel, change, confirm or reserve ride: 203-288-6643

Supportive Services for Families and Caregivers

Social Worker at Senior Center has information on such services, both local and long-distance. Nurse and DAI Coordinator also can advise. Call 203-265-7753.

Tax Relief and Similar Programs

Social Worker at Senior Center can provide information and assistance regarding such programs.
Call 203-265-7753.

Public Library System

Wallingford’s public library operates in two locations.
Main Library
200 N. Main St., Wallingford, CT 06492
203-265-6754 • Fax: 203-269-5698

Yalesville Branch Library
400 Church St., Yalesville, CT 06492
203-265-3688
Director • Leslie Scherer • 203-284-6411

Probate Court

45 S. Main St., Rm. 114. Wallingford, CT 06492
203-294-2100 • Fax: 203-2109
Judge • Hon. Philip A. Wright, Jr.

CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES.

Police Department

135 N. Main St., Wallingford, CT 06492
Non-emergencies: 203-294-2800 • Fax: 203-294-2865
Chief • Douglas Dortenzio

Fire Department

75 Masonic Ave., Wallingford, CT 06492
Non-emergencies: 203-294-2736 • Fax: 203-294-2736
Chief • Peter J. Struble

Volunteer Fire Companies:
• North Farms Volunteer Fire Company Meets Mon., 7 p.m., at 636 Barnes Rd.
• Yalesville Volunteer Fire Company Meets Tues., 7 p.m., at 143 Hope Hill Rd.
• East Wallingford Volunteer Fire Company Meets Tues., 7 p.m., at 2 Kondracki Lane

Other Important Phone Numbers

Animal Shelter • 203-294-2181
Assessor • 203-294-2061
Health • 203-294-2065
Parks/Recreation • 203-294-2120
Public Works • 203-294-2105
Registrars • 203-294-2125
Town Clerk • 203-294-2145

Wallingford’s Population by Age