Coronavirus Madison: Errands On Wheels, Senior Pen Pal Programs

MADISON, CT — The Madison Senior Center is closed for people to come in and visit and use the services, but it is far from shuttered. Serving one of the most at-risk populations, seniors are now more in need than ever. Most are isolated, alone even. So staff has been creative in finding ways to serve the vulnerable population with its new Errand on Wheels and Senior Pen Pal programs.

Errands on Wheels Program
Are you in need of someone to grocery shop for you? Do you need a prescription picked up or an important errand run? Are you concerned about a Madison family member getting out to get supplies? The Madison Senior Center will help! Guidance from the CDC suggests that if you are an older adult or have a compromised immune system or with a serious underlying medical condition, making every effort to stay home is in your best interest. Let us match you up with a local volunteer to run these errands for you, while you stay safe at home. The Madison Senior Center has developed guidelines and has screened local volunteers to help. For more information please email noblinh@madisonct.org or call (203)245-5627.

Senior Pen Pal Program
Looking for a great activity while social distancing? The Madison Senior Center is connecting local seniors with children to brighten each other’s day. You will be matched up with area school children to learn about each other’s lives, talk about your favorite hobbies, tell each other stories, etc. At some point, in the hopefully not too distant future, we would love to bring these pen pals together to meet! Please email Ellie Gillespie if you are interested at gillespiee@madisonct.org Parents interested in getting their kids involved? For more information please email-corbette@madison.k12.ct.us