The Southbury Senior Center is preparing for its Annual Holiday Cheer Drive, a community-supported effort that brings comfort and joy to local seniors during the holiday season. The Southbury Senior Services Department identifies older residents who may be isolated or in need of extra holiday cheer. The success of this meaningful program depends on the generosity of our community.
Due to the popularity of our “themed” approach these past few years, we are once again creating “theme/experience” gift baskets for our seniors. We request that all donations to be delivered to the Southbury Senior Center by Wednesday, December 2nd by 5:00pm.
If you or your organization would like to participate, please consider contributing in one of the following ways:
- Donate completed basket(s), see below for theme ideas
- Donate individual item(s) for the staff to construct baskets
- Monetary Donations for our staff to purchase additional items/gift cards. The Senior Center accepts cash or checks made payable to Town of Southbury; please include Holiday Cheer in the memo line.
Last year, the Southbury Senior Services Department brought holiday cheer to 100 seniors in need by delivering 100 thoughtfully prepared baskets. In 2026, we aim to do it again by collecting, creating, and distributing 100 Holiday Cheer baskets. With your support, we can reach our goal and brighten the season for seniors in our community!
To learn more about ways you can donate, please visit the Town of Southbury website or the Town of Southbury Facebook page, or call the Southbury Senior Services office at (203) 262-0651.
Thank you for your ongoing support of our senior community!
Southbury Senior Center 2026 Holiday Cheer Program
Items Requested/Needed
Cozy Winter Night:
- Mugs
- Hot cocoa/Coffee/Tea
- Tins of cookies/Chocolates
- Pajamas (men and women’s)
- Slippers/Socks
- Lap blanket
- Crossword/Puzzles Books
Pasta Night:
- Gourmet pasta
- Sauce/Spices
- Specialty vinegar/oils
- Wooden Spoons
- Apron/Potholders
- Wine
Gone to the dogs!
- Dog Food/Treats
- Leash
- Dog Toys
- Grooming Kit
Are you Kitten Me?
- Cat Food/Treats
- Kitty Litter
- Cat toys/Catnip
- Blanket
Self-Care:
- Microwaveable heating pads/bags
- Essential oil diffusers/Candles
- Specialty Lotion/Soaps
- Slippers
- Facemasks
It’s All About Art:
- Mini Canvases
- Paintbrushes/Paint
- Art Markers/Colored Pencils
- Craft Kits
- Paint by numbers/Adult Coloring Pages
Brunch Basket:
- Pancake Mix
- Gourmet Syrup/Jams
- Elegant paper plates & napkins
- Gourmet granola & snacks
- Champagne
One for the Guys:
- Gourmet nuts
- Beef Jerky
- Bottle Opener
- Coffee
- Beer
- Nice Shaving Kit
It’s Laundry Day!
- Laundry Basket
- Detergent
- Dryer Sheets/Balls
- Fragrance Sprays
- Bath Towels
Miscellaneous Items:
- Small denomination gift cards of $10 - $15 to Dunkin Donuts, McDonalds, Etc.
- Gift cards to Local Restaurants, Movie Theater
- Gas Gift Cards
- Calendars geared to men and women
- Stamps/Greeting Cards/Stationary
- Bus Cards for the Senior Center bus-(in town cards $15 or $20, Dial a Ride Medical $15)