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Councils on aging, senior centers, and services for older residents.
Hadley's Council on Aging hosts a Monday talk on Black craftspeople and the pursuit of independence. Also in today's brief (22 items): Senior center fitness center open Monday; Art Stroll and Library Surfing runs Monday; Billiards team play at senior center Monday; Joy of Dance class Monday morning.
Council on Aging meets Monday at Community Center. Also in today's brief (13 items): Council on Aging meets Monday at Community Center; Regional Emergency Planning Committee meets in Northbridge; Upton Reads book group meets Tuesday; Town Clerk holds post-election tabulation Tuesday.
Council on Aging meets Monday at Community Center. Also in today's brief (13 items): Council on Aging meets Monday at Community Center; Regional Emergency Planning Committee meets in Northbridge; Upton Reads book group meets Tuesday; Town Clerk holds post-election tabulation Tuesday.
Councilor Mary Kate Feeney pressed Mayor Sisitsky on the Council on Aging at the Nov. 5 City Council meeting, a Patch column says.
Hadley's Council on Aging hosts a Monday talk on Black craftspeople and the pursuit of independence. Also in today's brief (22 items): Senior center fitness center open Monday; Art Stroll and Library Surfing runs Monday; Billiards team play at senior center Monday; Joy of Dance class Monday morning.
Councilor Mary Kate Feeney pressed Mayor Sisitsky on the Council on Aging at the Nov. 5 City Council meeting, a Patch column says.
The Council on Aging Outreach Director session scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, is cancelled, according to the town calendar.
Muffin Monday starts the week at the senior center. Also in today's brief (22 items): Muffin Monday starts the week at the senior center; Meals on Wheels runs Monday morning; Level 3 Fitness class meets Monday morning; Monday Storytime runs in library's Baker Room.
Muffin Monday starts the week at the senior center. Also in today's brief (22 items): Muffin Monday starts the week at the senior center; Meals on Wheels runs Monday morning; Level 3 Fitness class meets Monday morning; Monday Storytime runs in library's Baker Room.
The Council on Aging Outreach Director session scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, is cancelled, according to the town calendar.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 12:00 AM · Virtual
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Unity Hall, Sherborn
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Senior Community Center Meeting Room, 10 Church Street, Manchester MA 01944
The Senior Community Center at 10 Church Street opens its doors to residents Saturday morning, followed by a wastewater plant tour.
Aging commission reviews Medicare deadline and senior services. From our own coverage: RTM Education panel hears administrators' contract overview; RTM Finance panel weighs Board of Finance draw, school contract.
Games and Goodies at Council on Aging. Also in today's brief (3 items): Games and Goodies at Council on Aging; Chair Yoga returns at Council on Aging; Hilltown Memory Cafe meets Wednesday afternoon.
The Senior Community Center at 10 Church Street opens its doors to residents Saturday morning, followed by a wastewater plant tour.
Games and Goodies at Council on Aging. Also in today's brief (3 items): Games and Goodies at Council on Aging; Chair Yoga returns at Council on Aging; Hilltown Memory Cafe meets Wednesday afternoon.
Town Meeting takes up senior center design, data centers. From our own coverage: Town Meeting takes up senior center design, data centers; Planning Board presses Amazon on delivery traffic and violations.
Town Meeting takes up senior center design, data centers. From our own coverage: Town Meeting takes up senior center design, data centers; Planning Board presses Amazon on delivery traffic and violations.
Ayer Senior Center general bids came due Friday as the Finance Committee weighed the project's estimate against its funding plan. From our own coverage: Finance Committee hears Senior Center bid and budget update; CPC reviews dog park shade grant agreement.
The Ashby Council on Aging will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. Also in today's brief (1 items): Council on Aging holds monthly meeting.
The Ashby Council on Aging will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. Also in today's brief (1 items): Council on Aging holds monthly meeting.
Ayer Senior Center general bids came due Friday as the Finance Committee weighed the project's estimate against its funding plan. From our own coverage: Finance Committee hears Senior Center bid and budget update; CPC reviews dog park shade grant agreement.
Medway's Council on Aging board will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 76 Oakland St. From our own coverage: Lions Club bottle and can drive set for Saturday. Also in today's brief (3 items): Fall Town Meeting convenes Monday night; Council on Aging board meets Tuesday.
Bolton's Economic Development Committee and Council on Aging meet Tuesday, one day before the Veterans Day holiday.
Medway's Council on Aging board will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 76 Oakland St. From our own coverage: Lions Club bottle and can drive set for Saturday. Also in today's brief (3 items): Fall Town Meeting convenes Monday night; Council on Aging board meets Tuesday.
Bolton's Economic Development Committee and Council on Aging meet Tuesday, one day before the Veterans Day holiday.
The Town of Winchendon announced a Medicare information session with Gail Noel of the SHINE Program on Friday, Nov. 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center, with a Zoom option. RSVP is encouraged.
The Wayland Council on Aging announced a Veterans Day luncheon for veterans and their families on Nov. 10 at 12:30 p.m. The center closes Wednesday for the holiday and reopens Thursday with an MFA trip and a jewelry workshop.
The Finance Committee heard a Senior Center status report and took no vote; the $15.3 million estimate sits inside the $15.5 million funding plan.
The Finance Committee heard a Senior Center status report and took no vote; the $15.3 million estimate sits inside the $15.5 million funding plan.
The Town of Princeton announced a community coffee Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Community/Senior Center. The Princeton Prepared team wants resident input on seasonal preparedness and emergency response guides.
Erving's Senior Housing Committee meets Thursday afternoon at 1 Care Drive, one of several town meetings this week. From our own coverage: Library announces Winter Concert Series; Library plans three-part genealogy workshop series.
Hampden's Senior Center Building Committee meets Monday at noon, followed by the Selectboard at 6 p.m. From our own coverage: Fire station committee weighs prefab apparatus bay addition; Hampden sets state election voting hours.
Erving's Senior Housing Committee meets Thursday afternoon at 1 Care Drive, one of several town meetings this week. From our own coverage: Library announces Winter Concert Series; Library plans three-part genealogy workshop series.
Hampden's Senior Center Building Committee meets Monday at noon, followed by the Selectboard at 6 p.m. From our own coverage: Fire station committee weighs prefab apparatus bay addition; Hampden sets state election voting hours.
Council on Aging takes up new mission statement. From our own coverage: Council on Aging takes up new mission statement; Select Board weighs retiree drug plan and hazardous waste option.
Council on Aging takes up new mission statement. From our own coverage: Council on Aging takes up new mission statement; Select Board weighs retiree drug plan and hazardous waste option.
Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra has appointed Nancy Yesu as Northampton's new Senior Services Director, the city announced Wednesday. From our own coverage: School Committee subcommittee takes up revised field trip policy; Mayor appoints Nancy Yesu as senior services director.
Hadley Council on Aging opens its art show with an opening night Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. Also in today's brief (23 items): NHPR roundup features Hadley voters on Election Day; Storytime and Songs with Emily at the library; Healthy Bones and Balance class at senior center.
Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra has appointed Nancy Yesu as Northampton's new Senior Services Director, the city announced Wednesday. From our own coverage: School Committee subcommittee takes up revised field trip policy; Mayor appoints Nancy Yesu as senior services director.
Hadley Council on Aging opens its art show with an opening night Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. Also in today's brief (23 items): NHPR roundup features Hadley voters on Election Day; Storytime and Songs with Emily at the library; Healthy Bones and Balance class at senior center.
The Easthampton Council on Aging is holding its 8th annual "Share the Warmth" drive for socks, hats, gloves, scarves and mittens. Donations are accepted weekdays at 19 Union St. through Dec. 11.
Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra announced she has appointed Nancy Yesu as Northampton's new Senior Services Director.
The Cambridge Council on Aging is hosting three informal in-person conversations about loss at the Cambridge Senior Center on Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14. Registration is encouraged, but drop-in participation is welcome.
Food Share Truck stops at senior center Wednesday. Also in today's brief (16 items): Food Share Truck stops at senior center Wednesday; Cribbage session at Andover senior center; Senior center lunch runs noon to 2 p.m; Senior center shows Ocean's 12 Wednesday.
The Town of Prospect announced that the senior center's November 2026 newsletter is now available to residents through a link on the town's website.
The Groton Senior Center will hold its third annual craft fair Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Groton Center, featuring handmade goods and refreshments for shoppers.
Rowe's Council on Aging board meets Monday at Town Hall's Meeting Room 1. From our own coverage: No October home sales recorded in Rowe.
Rowe's Council on Aging board meets Monday at Town Hall's Meeting Room 1. From our own coverage: No October home sales recorded in Rowe.
Chair yoga offered at Council on Aging. From our own coverage: October deeds roundup led by Upper Russell Road sale. Also in today's brief (4 items): Chair yoga offered at Council on Aging; Respiratory illness update, blood pressure checks offered; Hilltown Memory Cafe meets at senior center.
Chair yoga offered at Council on Aging. From our own coverage: October deeds roundup led by Upper Russell Road sale. Also in today's brief (4 items): Chair yoga offered at Council on Aging; Respiratory illness update, blood pressure checks offered; Hilltown Memory Cafe meets at senior center.
Council on Aging offers Strength Class Tuesday. Also in today's brief (6 items): Council on Aging offers Strength Class Tuesday; Advanced Tai Chi class meets Tuesday morning; CrossFit Tilt Class returns Tuesday morning; Bridge players gather at senior center Tuesday.
Council on Aging offers Strength Class Tuesday. Also in today's brief (6 items): Council on Aging offers Strength Class Tuesday; Advanced Tai Chi class meets Tuesday morning; CrossFit Tilt Class returns Tuesday morning; Bridge players gather at senior center Tuesday.
Northampton closes its senior center to voters for Election Day voting Tuesday, with ballot counting set for Thursday. From our own coverage: Board weighs Valley Recycling tonnage increase; October deed records show one priced sale.
Northampton closes its senior center to voters for Election Day voting Tuesday, with ballot counting set for Thursday. From our own coverage: Board weighs Valley Recycling tonnage increase; October deed records show one priced sale.
Town Hall Reuse Committee meets Wednesday evening at Norwell's senior center building.
Town Hall Reuse Committee meets Wednesday evening at Norwell's senior center building.
Gardner's Council on Aging accepted the treasurer's report and heard how a $50,000 state earmark will be spent. The general fund stood at $157,762.89 and the gift fund at $122,667.84 after $7,900 in October donations.
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