Welcome to Chester Recreation
The Town of Chester Senior Center is the hub of activities and services for our 60+ population, and a visible indication of our concern for our residents.
The Center's primary goal is to provide a balance of social, recreational, educational and informative services to residents.
The Center holds exercise classes 4 days a week:
Monday @ 9am and Friday 10am: Gentle Stretch and Exercise
Tuesday @ 10am and Thursday @ 9am: Chair Yoga
Friday @ 11am: Mat Yoga
Monthly Fitness Fees are as follows:
Residents: age 18-59 $25.00 month
age 60+ $10.00 month
Non-Residents: $25.00 month
Tai Chi: Tuesday evenings @ 5:30pm
Fee for Tai Chi is $20.00 month
We also offer a variety of activities throughout the week:
Monday 10:30am-2:30pm: Quilting
Tuesday 12:00pm-3pm: MahJong
Thursday 11:00am-3pm: Open Cards and Games
4th Friday of every month: Book Club
The Golden Age Club is separate from the Senior Center, for information on joining or the club please contact:
President: Allan Cohen 845-238-2978
Vice President: Larry Malone 845-782-6325
We send out announcements on happenings, trips, cancellations, delayed openings and other helpful information via email so be sure to create an account so you can stay abreast of all the wonderful happenings
Some information is time sensitive and we send out a text message so be sure to provide your cell number and check receive notifications in your account.
By creating an account you will be able to register for children's camps and Town Recreational Basketball, a great way top ensure a spot.
To get started please Create an Account with all your household information as well as family members.
The data provided - emergency contacts, medical information, etc. - will help us better serve you.
This info will also be automatically placed into your registration forms.
Once you have submitted all the information your account will be reviewed and an approved email sent.
You will receive all emails sent out regarding events, programs, sign ups and cancellations.
The Town of Chester Senior Rec Center is available for rent, please contact Michele for further information
Helpful links:
Town of Chester: 845-469-7000
Town Highway Garage: 845-469-4101
Village of Chester: 845-469-2388
Orange County Office of the Aging: 845-615-3700
Orange County Veterans Administration: 845-291-2470
Jewish Family Services of Orange County: 845-341-1173
For further information on the Senior Rec Center, Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, or our Town parks and pavilions the contact information is below
Contact Michele Deshler for information on the Senior/Rec Center
mdeshler@thetownofchester.org
(845) 469-7000 ext 332 or call/text 845-325-7227.
Contact Walter Popailo, Director of the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, for information on the Theatre
wpopailo@thetownofchester.org
(845) 469-7000 ext 101
Contact Kristin Palmer for information on the use of Town fields, parks or pavilions
kpalmer@thetownofchester.org
(845) 469-7000 ext 102
Michele Deshler
Recreation Coordinator
Town of Chester Senior Rec Center
81 Laroe Rd
Chester NY 10918
mdeshler@thetownofchester.org
845-325-7227 (call/text)
www.chester-ny.gov
Walter Popailo
Recreation Director
The Town of Chester
@ Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center (PAC)
231 Creamery Pond Rd
Chester NY 10918
845-469-7000 ext 101 (office)
wpopailo@thetownofchester.org
www.chester-ny.gov