CARE

Providing older adults connection, support and engagement.

The Jenks Center

The Jenks Center offers Cultural,

Educational, Recreational, and Social Service programming for Residents age 55+, to promote active, healthy, and meaningful engagement and connection within the community.

We have many Virtual and Live Events at The Jenks Center. Many of which we have captured for visitors to view on our YouTube channel .

Please click the Link below to view past Presentations from

The Wilson's Science & Technology Forum

https://jenksst.blogspot.com/

WELCOME TO THE JENKS!

The Jenks Center is open on

Saturdays due to a generous

grant from

Winchester Mount Vernon House.

Patrons, Staff and Board Members

Thank You for your generosity!

2025 Jenks Symposium

Speaker Presentations:

Henry Quinlin

Dr. Vijaya Kolachalama

Dr. Maryam Fakhr Hosseini

The Caregiver Respite Program

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Caregiver Respite Drop-Off Program

Senior Citizen Tax Abatement Program

Additional Openings

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Tax Abatement Program

Weekday Events

Mon, Oct 20
Traveling Chef
Details
Oct 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
Please join us for Lunch on Monday, October 20, 2025. Serving Maple Roasted Chicken with Fall Vegetables. Suggested donation of $2.
Wed, Oct 22
Fall and Injury Prevention Presentation
Details
Oct 22, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Proven Solutions to Keep You Safe and Independent! Falls are one of the most common causes of disability, morbidity, and even mortality in older adults. Dr. Michael Stare will provide solutions that you can apply right away to reduce your risk of falls. Please register at www.jenkscenter.org
Thu, Oct 23
Sociological Book Club
Details
Oct 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
"Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again" by Robert Putnam with Shaylyn Romney Garrett
Thu, Oct 23
Caregivers Support Group: Thursday, October 23 -11:00 -12:15 pm (1)
Details
Oct 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
We meet on the Second & Fourth Thursday of each month. There will be a presentation on Memory Care and the Winchester Vulnerable Resident Identification Program and keeping loved ones safe.