Active living starts here
Stay active.
Stay connected.
The best-kept secret in a 10-town area. Quinebaug Valley Senior Center is where adults 50+ share skills, build friendships, try something new, and contribute to the community — right here in Brooklyn, Connecticut.
Move. Make. Lead.
Bring your experience. Find your people.
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Center Bulletin
Closings, schedule changes, and special events — posted by our staff. No Facebook needed.
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Live schedule
Coming Up
The next programs at the center, updated automatically from our calendar.
No upcoming programs are listed. Please call the center for updates.
Who we serve
A Non-Profit for Ten Towns
We are a non-profit Center for Active Living serving Brooklyn, Canterbury, Eastford, Killingly, Plainfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Sterling, Thompson, and Woodstock — offering benefits counseling, Medicare guidance, meals, rides, and programs for adults 50+.
Purpose & skill-sharing
You spent decades building expertise. Don't leave it at the door.
Our members teach, mentor, and lead. Through Skill Share & Gigs you choose how, when, and what you share — in bite-sized projects with a clear finish.
⚡ Bite-sized gigs
Set up a class, judge a contest, run a short tech help session. No open-ended shifts.
🤝 Peer skill-share
Share a trade, hobby, or craft with interested members. Staff make the introductions.
🏛️ Counts for your town
Your completed hours add to your town's volunteer total on our impact report.
Guest speakers
Answers Straight From the Source
The Judge of Probate, veterans representatives, Congressman Joe Courtney's office, state Social Services, Senior Resources, fall prevention educators, and home care experts visit us through the year. Free, no appointment needed, no sales pitch.
Senior stories
In Their Own Words
Stories, history, and accomplishments from your neighbors — real people telling the world who they are, in their own words.
Be the first to share your experience — your story might be exactly what a neighbor needs to hear.
Bring your interests
Make the day your own
Join a project, share what you know, plan your visit, or find your next favorite activity.
Move & Learn
Explore fitness, clubs, workshops, games, and learning opportunities.
Hours & Directions
Open Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at 69 South Main Street, Brooklyn, CT.
Call Our Office
Questions about meals, rides, or programs? Call us at (860) 774-1243 — we're happy to help.
Stay Independent
Join the table, plan a ride, and use wellness resources on your terms.
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Good to know
Plain-Language Quick Answers From Our Staff
Medicare reminders, scam warnings, deadlines, and how our programs work — in words that make sense.
Advance Directives: Putting Your Health Care Wishes in Writing
A few simple forms let you choose who speaks for you and what care you want if you can't speak for yourself.
Renewing Your Handicap Parking Placard
Don't let your placard expire — what you need to renew, and how our staff can help with the paperwork.
Your Benefits Check-Up: What It Is and How to Use It
Eight simple yes/no questions that point you to help you may qualify for — plus what to bring and how we can help you apply.
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Never Miss a Dinner Date or Deadline
Program news, Medicare deadlines, and event reminders — sent by our own staff, never by a machine. No account needed.
Member portal
Your Own Member Page
Members can sign in to update their profile, see what's coming up in the next two weeks, and ask for reminders about the programs they care about.