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About Madison Senior Services
The Depot Meeting Center is open to senior citizens 60 years
of age or older and those accompanying them, Monday through
Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Department of Senior
Services schedules activities, programs and bus trips, some
of which require a participation fee. The department also
acts as an information and referral center, and offers
services, assistance, and support programs for senior
citizens.
For safety and liability reasons,
participants in programs at the Depot Meeting Center, at
sponsored events, and on bus trips must be able to care for
themselves or be accompanied by a Personal Care Provider.
Personal Care Providers are competent individuals who
provide one-on-one caregiving services to a specific client.
The department staff
cannot monitor and assist clients who need one-on-one care.
Clients experiencing memory loss or
confusion problems require the services of a Personal Care
Provider to participate in department sponsored programs and
trips.For safety and liability reasons
individuals with unstable health conditions or problems may
be requested to refrain from attending programs, events,
ride on the senior bus, or participate in bus trips, due to
health, environment, and liability concerns.
The Director of Senior Services and the Madison Senior
Citizen Commission are responsible for establishing
operation rules and program policies for the overall benefit
of all senior citizens utilizing the services of the
department. The Director is responsible for reviewing and
handling all participant complaints, health problems that
may limit program participation, and behavioral and health
problems that adversely affect other senior center
participants. Behavior problems may result in suspension of
participant's right to attend programs sponsored by the
department.
Programs and Activities
Madison Senior Services offers many activities and programs including exercise classes, Bocce, crafts, Bridge lessons, discussion groups, concerts, safe driving courses, speakers, cooking classes, bus tours, day trips, and much more. Programs and services are available to all Madison senior citizens. No membership fee required-some programs/trips require a registration fee. Click here for more information about programs and services available to Madison senior citizens.
Services and Resources
Madison Service Services strives to improve the quality of life for the senior citizens of Madison through providing services itself and connecting seniors, family members or caregivers to state and local services and resources.
Under the State Department of Social Services guidelines, Madison Senior Services has a Municipal Agent on staff who provides information and referrals for elderly issues, local and state programs.
The Municpal Agent offers forms, information and referrals for: handicapped parking permits, ConnPACE (prescriptions), ConnMAP (physician fee limitation), living wills, transportaion, income tax filing, legal services, senior discounts, "Fix-it Small Jobs" by volunteers, Blood Pressure check, rent & tax relief programs, Meals-on-Wheels, Title 19, Medicaid, nursing & long-term care facilities, fuel assistance programs and much more. Visit the Services/Resources section of our website for more information about these and other resources and to contact the Municpal Agent.
Newsletter
The Senior Center publishes a monthly newsletter called 'The Depot Express' which is mailed free to registered Madison seniors. It provides information on state and local programs, hot lunch menus, calendar, lists of activities, programs, trips, and information on current legislative issues. Call the Depot at 245-5627 to
register. For a fee out of town seniors may receive "The
Depot Express."
The Depot is the home of Madison's Senior Center, and is overseen by the Madison Senior Citizen Commission. It is supported by the Town of Madison budget. The "Depot" Senior Center is a drop-in location for seniors, offering access to socializing opportunities, services, and programs. Additionally, The Depot may be rented for community meetings and events. Click here for more information on renting The Depot meeting space.
Notary Services
Are available by appointment at the Depot.
Hot Lunch/Elderly Nutrition Program
The Elderly Nutrition Program
offers a daily hot lunch program. Reservation for lunch must
be made 24 hours in advance for regular lunches and one week
in advance for special lunches. Menus are published in the
local newspaper, on the wesbite and in the senior center newsletter. A
suggested donation is $2.00 per meal.
Call 245-5686 to make a lunch reservation.
Transportation
There are several transportation services provided by Madison Senior Services and other local groups/organizations. Some are free to Madison senior citizens; some require advanced notice/reservations. Click here for more information on transportation options available to Madison senior citizens.
Solicitations
No solicitations or private sales may take place in the
Depot Meeting Center. Program presenters may provide
information but can not solicit business.
Charitable Contributions and Solitications
No organization may solicit contributions, sell fund raising
items or raffle tickets, without the permission of the
Director of Senior Services.
Gratutities and Gifts
Town of Madison employees are
paid to perform their assigned duties and should refrain
from accepting gifts or other favors where it might appear
that these are designed to influence the individual in the
performance of his/her duties. Permissible are the
acceptance of gifts of a small value which are of such
nature as to indicate tokens of respect or
friendship.
Donations
The Department of Senior Services does accept material
donations that can be used to benefit senior citizen
programs. Also, monetary gifts may be made to the "Depot
Donation Fund." These funds are used by the Commission to
enhance senior programs and activities.
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