Council on Aging

Mission

The mission of the Southbridge Council on Aging Board of Directors is to link needs with services and to promote wellness programs that educate and empower senior citizens to maintain their quality of life. An additional mission is to raise community consciousness concerning the services, programs, and activities that are offered at the Casaubon Senior Center, located at 153 Chestnut Street, Southbridge, MA.

Services

Services Coordinated by the Council on Aging and Senior Center:

  • Social Events and Classes
    • Pickleball held Monday-Friday from 8:00-10:30am (register daily - call for more info)
    • Exercise program held Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am to 10am 
    • Brain Games held Wednesday from 10am to 10:45am (EXCEPT April 12th and 19th)
    • Scrabble held Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm
    • Senior Bingo held Friday from Noon to 2:30pm (EXCEPT April 7th and 14th)
    • Latino program held Tuesday and Thursday mornings, from 9 to Noon.
  • Special Events
    • Coffee and Conversation will be held Wednesday, April 19th at 10:30am.                          Our speaker will be Abigail, from the Massachusetts Office of Disability.  She will be speaking about the importance of being prepared for emergency situations.  This is an important topic for all seniors and folks with disabilities.  Please register for this free event by Friday, April 7th.  A continental breakfast will be served, and Abigail will be bringing a Be Prepared Kit for those in attendance.
    • Southbridge Senior Citizen Association Lunch Meeting April 24th from 11:30-1:00pm. This is a member only event.  The luncheon cost is $5.00.  Menu to be determined.
    • Senior Center will be closed on the following dates:  April 17th - Patriot's Day
  • ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE UNLESS A FEE IS POSTED.  
  • EVERYONE IS WELCOME AGE 60+

Health

  • Annual flu shots
  • Assistance for Seniors with Medicare, Medicaid, and open enrollment Insurance issues
  • SHINE services, including help with all health insurance questions, prescription drug plans, Social Security, Medicare and Mass Health

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