The Billerica Senior Center is located at 25 Concord Road.
Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For more information on these or other activities,
call 978-671-0916.
COA Staff Members
COA Board of Directors
Daniel J. Hurley Chairman
Fred Kenyon Vice Chairman
Lucille MacKinnonSecretary
Margaret Frazier Alternate
Dorothy Grossman Alternate
Friends of COA Board
William Foley1st Vice President
Joan Parcewski 2nd Vice President
Priscilla Ellis Recording Secretary
Neelam Wali Past President
Volunteer Opportunities
Contact the Billerica Senior Center at 978-671-0916 for more information or to sign up for the following volunteer opportunities.
Medical Transportation: We need drivers who enjoy working with the elderly to take Billerica seniors to medical appointments at local medical centers Monday through Friday. Mileage reimbursement is available.
Telephone Receptionists: Receptionists are needed to answer phones, greet visitors and convey general information. Monday through Friday shifts are available from 8:15 to 4:00.
Food Shopping Assistance: Two options: take a senior shopping or do the shopping for the senior.
Friendly Home Visitor: Make 1-hour weekly visit.
Telephone Reassurance: Make daily phone call.
Drivers for Meals on Wheels: Deliver home meals.
Social Events: Assist at parties, outings. etc.
Recreation: Call BINGO, crafts, cards, theater/choral.
Decorator: For holidays and social events
Library: Organize and sort books
Computer Work: Projects using Publisher and Excel
C.O.A. Activities
The Billerica Senior Center Has Adopted a Family for the Holiday Season -- With the help of Marie O'Rourke from Veterans’ Services, we can make a family's holiday wishes come true and give joy to a family in need. A Christmas tree will be set up with their wishes listed on paper ornaments. If you want to help, please take an ornament, bring back the gift wrapped with the ornament attached, and place it under the tree. We will give all the gifts to the family to spread the joy of the season! Thanks and Happy Holidays!!
Shine (Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders) Appointments – December 3 and 17.
Stay Connected! – Would you like the Council on Aging newsletter, The Outlook, mailed to you every month? For more information, contact Carol Wood at the Senior Center. Makes a great gift!
Respite/Companion Care Program – Billerica’s Respite Care Program can provide companionship and supervisory care for your loved one, which allows you time to rest, take care of yourself, or continue working. If you are caring for an elderly relative who should not be left alone, we can provide services occasionally or on a regular basis. Companions prepare light meals and snacks, provide reminders to take medications, be a friend to your loved one, and contact emergency services if needed. Please contact Lauren Gray at 978-647-09916, ext. 226 or by e-mail: lgray@town.billerica.ma.us.
Help Keep Our Troops Warm!!! The knitters at the Senior Center need yarn to make hats and slippers for our deployed troops. They also make hats and blankets for babies in area hospitals. They need 3-ply worsted weight yarn in dark or muted colors for the military and 3 -ply baby or sport weight yarn in pastel colors for the little ones. Thank you for any donations dropped off at the Senior Center.
Do Your Holiday Shopping! -- The Busy Hands Gift Shop at the Billerica Senior Center, located at 25 Concord Road, has many handmade, one-of-a-kind items. Your family and friends will be impressed with your thoughtfulness. Come by and browse our shop Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Our Fitness Center is OPEN! -- The hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. We have a treadmill, elliptical machine, bike, and two stations of free weights. Funding for the exercise equipment was made possible by Lahey Clinic.
Need a Notary Public? – The Senior Center now has someone who will go to you home if you need something notarized. For more information, call 978-671-0916/
NEW! Caregiver Support Group -- A new Caregiver Support Group (Alzheimer’s and related dementias) will meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Elaine Patsourakos, MSW, a licensed Independent Certified Social Worker from Billerica, will lead the group. There is no cost, and the group is open to anyone caring for an elderly relative or friend.
Use of Computer Room -- The Computer Room is open for use on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Nintendo Wii Demonstrations -- Danielle Leblanc from Middlesex Community College will demonstrate how to play tennis, baseball, golf or bowling on the Nintendo Wii Game System on December 5 and 12 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Join in the fun!
Learn the Truth About Scams & Frauds -- A representative from the Better Business Bureau will be at the Senior Center on December 4 at 10:00 a.m. to inform us all about the latest scams and frauds. Don't be fooled!
Stock Market Information -- Ron Bazza, a licensed Financial Planner, will be at the Senior Center on December 5 at 10:30 a.m. to answer your questions about the stock market. Come and learn about the current state of the economy.
Billerica Bandstand Snow Ball! -- Celebrate the holidays with lunch and dancing at the Billerica Bandstand Snow Ball on Monday, December 8, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The Senior Sensation Tappers will perform at 11:15. Join in this favorite activity of Billerica seniors that is funded, in part, by the Friends of the COA. Reserve your spot at least two days in advance, and get your ticket for $4.00 at the reception desk. Please carpool, if possible.
Do You Need a Digital TV Converter Box? – On December 12 at 10:30 a.m., a representative from Comcast will tell you all you need to know about the converter boxes that you may need when all TV goes digital in February, 2009.
Winter Safety -- Tammy Hamilton of Life Care/Billerica will be at the Senior Center on Monday, December 15 at 10:00 a.m. to provide tips on how to stay safe and warm this winter.
Celebrate the Season! -- Come to a 30-minute holiday show with entertainment by the Concord, MA Senior Tambourine Shakers on Wednesday, December 17 at 10:30 a.m. This terrific program is one you won’t want to miss!
Fun Cookie Swap! -- Bring your favorite homemade cookies and enjoy a delicious Cookie Swap on Friday, December 19 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Limited to 30. Call Linda for details. Sign up at the front desk.
Holiday Open House -- Share some holiday cheer with us on Tuesday, December 23 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Join the staff and instructors for holiday music, delicious snacks, and great company. We look forward to seeing you.
Billerica Council on Aging
Monthly/Weekly Programs
2nd Monday:
11:00 am-2:00 pm Billerica Bandstand Dine & Dance
2nd Tuesday:
9:00 am Podiatry Appointments
Last Tuesday:
12:30 pm Book Club
1st Wednesday:
10:00 am Caregiver Support Group
2nd Wednesday:
9:00 am Hearing Appointments
2nd Wednesday:
11:00 am Grief and Healing Support
2nd & 4th Thursday
9:00 am-11:45 am 1/2 hour Reiki Energy Healing Clinics
Monday:
9:00 am Exercise class
9:30 am Diet Buddy
10:00 am Art
10:15 am Chair Aerobics
1:00 pm Social time
Tuesday:
9:00 am Tap dancing
9:00 am Knitting
9:30 am Blood pressure
10:00 am Intermediate Tai Chi
11:45 am Cardio Boost & Conditioning
12:00 noon Bridge Discussion
1:00 pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker/Dominoes
1:00 pm Party Bridge
1:00 pm Line Dancing
2:00 pm Beginners’ Line Dancing
3:00 pm Pool Lessons for Women
Wednesday:
9:00 am Exercise class
9:00 am Ceramics
12:00 noon Cribbage
Thursday:
9:15 am Beginner’s Tai Chi
10:45 am Blood pressure
12:45 pm Bingo
Friday:
9:00 am Yoga
10:00 am Quilting
10:00 amJoyful Living
10:00 amNintendo Wii Demonstrations
11:45 amCardio Boost & Conditioning
1:00 pm Line dancing
2:00 pm Pool Lessons for Women
7:30 pm Chess club
Call the Senior Center at 978-671-0916 for reservation and cost information.
