Senior Center (Council on Aging)
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The Norfolk Senior Center is pleased to announce that it reopened on Monday, July 17, 2023, after being closed for 5 months due to water damage. We have resumed our regular hours, Monday through Friday, 9AM to 4PM. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please call us at 508-528-4430 to preregister for programs and events, or if you have any questions.
The Metacomet Public Health Alliance nurses will be offering a Flu Clinic for Norfolk Town Residents older than 18 years on
Wednesday, October 4 from 11AM-1PM and 2PM-4 PM
at the Norfolk Senior Center, 28 Medway Branch Rd Norfolk. Bring your insurance cards and wear short sleeves. Protect yourself by getting vaccinated yearly!
Register at the link below:
https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/metacomet?calendar=e4745b50-762a-4a3d-b151-e5600176182b&site=23-24-norfolk-senior-center
Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey is sponsoring a secure Document Shredding Event in the parking lot of the Norfolk Senior Center.
Thursday October 5th at 10AM-1PM
All are Welcome.
Our Mission: The mission of the Norfolk Council on Aging is to identify and address the diverse needs of residents age 60 and older. The Senior Center provides a warm, welcoming place for people to stay connected and age well. We strive to offer a wide variety of programs and services that enhance the quality of life, promote healthy aging and foster independence in our senior population. We also serve as an advocate on issues that impact seniors and provide information and referrals to resources for seniors, their families and caregivers.
The Norfolk Council on Aging is a Town of Norfolk board organized under the Board of Selectmen's office to oversee services available to residents sixty years of age and over according to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Annotated Laws Chapter 40, Section 8B.
The Council on Aging publishes a monthly newsletter, “The Silver Set Gazette”
STAFF
- Karen Edwards, Director
- Debbie Sand, Program and Volunteer Coordinator
- Stephanie Cooley, COA Assistant
- Becky Poynot, Outreach Coordinator
- Jim Carley, Bus Driver
| Board Members | |
|---|---|
| Deborah Grover, Chair | 2023 |
| Mary Nuhibian | 2023 |
| Dawn Cohen | 2025 |
| Gerald Calhoun | 2023 |
| Linda Hennessy | 2025 |
| Jennifer Kuzeja | 2025 |
| Mary Mlinarcik | 2024 |
| James J. Schweitzer | 2024 |
The Council on Aging usually meets on the fourth Friday of every month except in July. They meet at the Senior Center at 9:30 AM.
COA Board: (Top row, left to right): Mary Mlinarcik, Linda Hennessy, Thomas Mirabile, Deborah Grover, Dawn Cohen (Bottom row): Gerald Calhoun, Chair, Karen Edwards, COA Director (not pictured: Jennifer Kuzeja) In separate photo below: James Schweitzer and Mary Nuhibian
Helpful Links
Dial-A-Ride is shared door-to-door transportation serving customers 60 years of age or older and/or those who meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Information is available on the GATRA website
Transportation for Medical Appointments to Boston or other local destinations is now available with GATRA through Kiessling Transit, 48 hours prior to your appointment. Call 800 698-7676 and ask for Miles for Health.
Veterans Services (click on link to Town of Norfolk Page)