North Andover Senior Center Weekly News

What is a Council on Aging?

Do you know that there are 349 municipal Councils on Aging (COAs) in Massachusetts providing more than 536,000 older adults, families and caregivers with direct service annually. What is a Council on Aging? A COA is the policy and procedure governing body of members who are appointed by the town manager. The North Andover Senior Center/Council on Aging is the only public social service agency available to address the needs and concerns of the older adult community in North Andover. Since 1965 the North Andover Senior Center has sustained and enhanced community life through linking elder needs and resources by offering direct services, education, activities, opportunities and advocacy for the older adult, families and caregivers. The North Andover Senior Center/COA offers information and referral, transportation, outreach, meals (congregate and/or home delivered), health screening and fitness and recreation programs. We also provide health insurance benefit counseling (SHINE), food shopping, medical transportation through (NEET), telephone reassurance, friendly visiting and other in-house assistance, peer support groups, computer classes, educational opportunities, case management and intergenerational programs among many other activities and services.

In September we will be CELEBRATING over 50 years of service provided to the community, by the Council on Aging and the North Andover Senior Center. Watch for updates on the upcoming event.

Applications for the North Andover Senior Tax Relief Program are now available for pick-up at the North Andover Senior Center.

Upcoming Socials:

Fresh Table is in full swing. Every Wednesday volunteers create a homemade meal that is served at the Senior Center. Sign up is limited to 30 seniors and you must pay ($5) at time of sign up by the Friday before. Menus available at reception.

SUPPER CLUB: Thursday July 23, Bus departs 4:15 van cost is $6. Starboard Galley in Newburyport. Sign up begins July 8th.

DAY TRIP TO ROCKPORT AND BEAR SKIN NECK: Thursday July 16th. Van charge is $6 and lunch is on your own at any of the area eating establishments. Sign Up begins Thursday July 2nd. Bus departs at 9:30. SOLD OUT/wait list only

CHESS CLUB: Interested in LEARNING or TEACHING? Call reception 978-688-9560 to sign up.

ONE ON ONE COMPUTER INSTRUCTION: 45 minute sessions for $7. Tuesdays with George Chory and Thursdays with Tom Kooken. Hours are 9-12. Make your appointments with reception 978-688-9560. This time can accommodate gadgets, too, if necessary (Phones, Tablets, etc.)

S.H.I.N.E. VOLUNTEERS: (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Free, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to North Andover residents on Medicare; Call center for an appointment. Third Tuesday of the month, in June, July and August.

NEWS & VIEWS: Every Wednesday at 10–11:30. Come and join in the lively discussion of current events, politics, history and you never know what else?!

MEET WITH AN ATTORNEY: Atty. Ray Cannon, August 5th and Atty. Ramsey Bahrawy, July 21st. Schedule with Reception-first consult is free.

MR. FIX IT: First and Third THURSDAY of the month from 12-3pm. We repair almost as good as new. Lamps, with cords and sockets, replace watch batteries, small tables and chairs. Anything that is not listed, we will give it a shot! Your cost is $2 - $4 depending on work needed, plus parts. Proceeds benefit the Senior Center.

WALK IN CLINIC: Wednesdays 9-12 pm, the North Andover Senior Center and Home Health Inc/VNA operate a wellness clinic. If you are a North Andover Senior, we urge you to take advantage of this opportunity to check your blood pressure, blood sugar, weight and blood oxygen levels. Consult privately with an RN regarding any medication and health issues that you are concerned about. There is no charge for this service. Donations are gratefully accepted.

FOOT CARE: RN Catherine Languedoc, Foot Care Specialist ($25), 3rd Friday of every month from 8:30-2:30.

WALKING GROUP- Our Walking Group walks at the Old Town Common during the summer at 9 a.m., Monday through Friday.

North Andover Country Club Golf Passes are available with reception. Two (2) 7 week programs are available to North Andover, age 60+senior residents. Courtesy Passes are $6, one program per senior with proof of residency only. Tee times are on Mondays, from12:30 – 2:30. 9 holes $15 and 18 holes $20. Dress code required.

Volunteers are the backbone of the North Andover Senior Center, we currently need Medical Transport Volunteers. You can set your own hours. Call the Senior Center for more information. Speak with our Program Coordinator at 688-9560 for an application and assistance.

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