Repair Café / Fix-It Workshop
Bring a small household item, troubleshoot together, and pass along practical know-how.
Move • Make • Learn • Lead • Connect
Choose What Energizes You
Bring your curiosity, experience, and ideas. Programs are free or low-cost, newcomers are welcome, and many activities offer ways to teach, mentor, organize, or simply join in.
Choose a date below to see full program details.
Sample programs in development
Work side by side. Share what you know.
These proposed programs put practical skills, teamwork, and community contribution at the center.
Skills Exchange & Peer Mentoring
Teach a skill, learn from a neighbor, or help shape a short hands-on workshop.
Local Volunteer Project Team
Plan and complete useful projects for local groups through shared, structured work.
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 all visit us through the year. Free, no appointment, no sales pitch.
See Who Speaks HereThroughout the year
Seasonal Specials
Alongside our regular programs, we host special classes and celebrations as the seasons change. Watch the calendar for dates.
Holiday Arrangement Classes
Create festive centerpieces and decorations to take home for the holidays.
Garden Arrangement Classes
Hands-on classes arranging flowers and greenery from the garden.
Bulb Planting Classes
Learn how to plant spring and summer bulbs, and plant some to take home.
Holiday Picnics & Afternoon Treats
Special picnics and sweet afternoon gatherings to celebrate the holidays together.
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SaturdayOctober 17
No programs are scheduled for this day.
October 2026
Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
(860) 774-1243
October 2026 Program Calendar
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Saturday, October 17
No programs are scheduled for this day.
Thu, Oct 1 · 9:00 AM — Fitness Over Fifty Exercise, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Thu, Oct 1 · 9:30 AM — Medicare Choices Counseling, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Thu, Oct 1 · Time TBC — Big Y Bread Donation, Front Lobby
Thu, Oct 1 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
Fri, Oct 2 · Time TBC — Pitch/Setback Card Games, Game Room
Fri, Oct 2 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
Mon, Oct 5 · Time TBC — Knitting & Crocheting, Craft Room
Mon, Oct 5 · 9:30 AM — Medicare Choices Counseling, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Mon, Oct 5 · Time TBC — Fitness Over Fifty Exercise, Main Hall
Mon, Oct 5 · Time TBC — Mah Jong, Game Room
Mon, Oct 5 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
Mon, Oct 5 · Time TBC — PO-KEE-NO, Game Room
Tue, Oct 6 · 9:00 AM — Quilting, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Tue, Oct 6 · Time TBC — Blood Pressure Check with our R.N., Wellness Room
Tue, Oct 6 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
Tue, Oct 6 · Time TBC — Bridge Group, Game Room
Wed, Oct 7 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
Wed, Oct 7 · Time TBC — Rummikube, Game Room
Thu, Oct 8 · 9:00 AM — Fitness Over Fifty Exercise, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Thu, Oct 8 · 9:30 AM — Medicare Choices Counseling, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Thu, Oct 8 · Time TBC — Big Y Bread Donation, Front Lobby
Thu, Oct 8 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
Thu, Oct 8 · Time TBC — Caregivers Support Group (Alzheimer's & Dementia), Room 2
Fri, Oct 9 · Time TBC — Pitch/Setback Card Games, Game Room
Fri, Oct 9 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
Mon, Oct 12 · Time TBC — Knitting & Crocheting, Craft Room
Mon, Oct 12 · 9:00 AM — Center Closed: Columbus Day, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Mon, Oct 12 · 9:30 AM — Medicare Choices Counseling, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Mon, Oct 12 · Time TBC — Fitness Over Fifty Exercise, Main Hall
Mon, Oct 12 · Time TBC — Mah Jong, Game Room
Mon, Oct 12 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
Mon, Oct 12 · Time TBC — PO-KEE-NO, Game Room
Tue, Oct 13 · 9:00 AM — Quilting, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Tue, Oct 13 · Time TBC — Catered Breakfasts & Picnics, Main Hall
Tue, Oct 13 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
Tue, Oct 13 · Time TBC — Bridge Group, Game Room
Wed, Oct 14 · Time TBC — Seasonal & COVID Vaccine Clinic, Main Hall
Wed, Oct 14 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
Wed, Oct 14 · Time TBC — Rummikube, Game Room
Wed, Oct 14 · 1:00 PM — Book Club: The Book Thief, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Thu, Oct 15 · Time TBC — Travel Program Trip, Depart from the Center
Thu, Oct 15 · 9:00 AM — Fitness Over Fifty Exercise, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Thu, Oct 15 · 9:30 AM — Medicare Choices Counseling, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Thu, Oct 15 · Time TBC — Big Y Bread Donation, Front Lobby
Thu, Oct 15 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
Fri, Oct 16 · Time TBC — Pitch/Setback Card Games, Game Room
Fri, Oct 16 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
Mon, Oct 19 · Time TBC — Knitting & Crocheting, Craft Room
Mon, Oct 19 · 9:30 AM — Medicare Choices Counseling, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Mon, Oct 19 · Time TBC — Fitness Over Fifty Exercise, Main Hall
Mon, Oct 19 · Time TBC — Mah Jong, Game Room
Mon, Oct 19 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
Mon, Oct 19 · Time TBC — PO-KEE-NO, Game Room
Tue, Oct 20 · 9:00 AM — Quilting, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Tue, Oct 20 · Time TBC — Food Boxes for Income-Eligible Neighbors, Front Lobby
Tue, Oct 20 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
Tue, Oct 20 · Time TBC — Bridge Group, Game Room
Wed, Oct 21 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
Wed, Oct 21 · Time TBC — Rummikube, Game Room
Wed, Oct 21 · 1:00 PM — Trivia with Bob & Wayne, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Thu, Oct 22 · 9:00 AM — Fitness Over Fifty Exercise, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Thu, Oct 22 · 9:30 AM — Medicare Choices Counseling, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Thu, Oct 22 · Time TBC — Big Y Bread Donation, Front Lobby
Thu, Oct 22 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
Fri, Oct 23 · Time TBC — Pitch/Setback Card Games, Game Room
Fri, Oct 23 · 9:30 AM — Oktoberfest Dinner, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Fri, Oct 23 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
Mon, Oct 26 · Time TBC — Knitting & Crocheting, Craft Room
Mon, Oct 26 · Time TBC — Member Newsletter Mailing, Room 2
Mon, Oct 26 · 9:30 AM — Medicare Choices Counseling, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Mon, Oct 26 · Time TBC — Fitness Over Fifty Exercise, Main Hall
Mon, Oct 26 · Time TBC — Mah Jong, Game Room
Mon, Oct 26 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
Mon, Oct 26 · Time TBC — PO-KEE-NO, Game Room
Tue, Oct 27 · 9:00 AM — Quilting, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Tue, Oct 27 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
Tue, Oct 27 · Time TBC — Bridge Group, Game Room
Wed, Oct 28 · 9:00 AM — Fall Prevention Class & Barber Day, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Wed, Oct 28 · Time TBC — Hearing Screening, Wellness Room
Wed, Oct 28 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
Wed, Oct 28 · Time TBC — Rummikube, Game Room
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 AM — Fitness Over Fifty Exercise, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:30 AM — Medicare Choices Counseling, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Thu, Oct 29 · 10:15 AM — Board of Directors Meeting, Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
Thu, Oct 29 · Time TBC — Big Y Bread Donation, Front Lobby
Thu, Oct 29 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
Fri, Oct 30 · Time TBC — Pitch/Setback Card Games, Game Room
Fri, Oct 30 · 11:30 AM — Daily Meals in the Café, Café
We are closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and major holidays. Schedules can change — this live calendar always shows the latest updates. Use Print / Save as PDF for a paper copy.