Department on Aging

Great news! As of June 7, 2021 the Eisenhower, Bethany & Black Rock Senior Centers will all be open from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. All three centers will be fully opened as of June 21, 2021. Please call 203-576-7993 for more information. 

2021 Statewide Senior Outing Flyer

Spring 2021 Tai Chi Class

Anyone with food insecurities, please visit King’s Food Pantry. ***Please bring your own bags.

King’s Food Pantry
30 Florence Street
Bridgeport, CT 06607  

Monday - Thursday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

For Energy Assistance, please call Alliance For Community Empowerment at (203) 384-6904. 

Our mission

The mission of the Department on Aging is to ensure that all Bridgeport Seniors will be able to reach their full potential by providing opportunities for socialization, elderly education, information and referrals and other supportive services. To increase awareness of nutrition, health and wellness, transportation, fitness, preparedness, social services, recreation and leisure activities that promotes an appropriate level of independence available to Bridgeport’s active senior population.

The City of Bridgeport senior centers include the following three locations:

Eisenhower Senior Center
307 Golden Hill Street
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604
203-576-7993

Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 3:00 pm

North End/Bethany Senior Center & East Side Senior Center
20 Thorme Street
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06606
203-576-7730

Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Black Rock Senior Center
2676 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06605
203-576-7258

Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 4:00 pm

East Side Senior Center
New Center & Location Pending
203-395-8366

Hispanic Elderly: Services necessary to assure the health, safety and welfare of elderly people, as well as services that assist the elderly or aging persons to improve their quality of life. Services include social services, information, referral and case management.

Senior Transportation:

 Senior transportation will be provided to and from the center. Please indicate if transportation will be needed when you are registering to become a member. Transportation will only be provided within the City of Bridgeport.