Senior Center (Council on Aging)

Senior Center (Council on Aging)

The Senior Center's regular hours are:  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 following link for The Norfolk Senior Center Grand Re-Opening Promotional Video shows clips of a number of the programs at the Senior Center.

Norfolk Senior Center Video

We have a lot of fun activities this month. Please look at the Programs & Activities tab for regular programs and Trips. Check out our newsletter for additional activities and programs.

 Inclement Weather Policy: The Norfolk Senior Center is closed for all programming when the Norfolk Schools are closed. If you are unsure if the Senior Center is open, please call: 508-528-4430 before leaving your house.

Sick Policy: For the safety of everyone, we ask that if you are not feeling well, please stay home. Make sure to give us a call if you need assistance.
                       

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, “News from the Branch

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 2026
Mary Nuhibian 2026
Sandra Butler 2026
Dawn Cohen 2025
Linda Hennessy 2025
Jennifer Kuzeja 2025
Mary Mlinarcik 2024
Larry Cohen 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.

Norfolk COA Board as of 7 29 22

COA Board: (Top row, left to right): Mary Mlinarcik, Linda Hennessy, Deborah Grover (chair), Dawn Cohen (Bottom row): Karen Edwards, COA Director (not pictured: Jennifer Kuzeja, Sandra Butler, Larry Cohen, 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)