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
Fred Kenyon Chairman
Helen Gentile Vice Chairman
Lucille MacKinnonSecretary
Friends of COA Board
Pricella Ellis Vice Presiden
Margarita Kaliviotis Treasurer
Annette Presseau Recording Secretary
Marie Morrison Membership
Nicholas Rosa Past President
COA Activities
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. A bargain at $5.00 per year. Makes a great gift!
Respite Care Companion Program: There is no place like home: The Respite Companion program helps families care for their loved ones, allowing elders to remain at home as long as possible. The compassionate, experienced Respite Companion staff is capable of caring for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer’s or other health conditions that require supervision. Respite Companions will come to the home and prepare light meals, help with shopping lists, and be dependable caregiver. The Respite Companions can also provide transportation for errands and appointments for elders who do not drive or need help managing their bundles. Respite Companions are available to work morning, noon or night, seven days a week. Please call Lauren Gray at 978-671-0916 ext: 226 to learn more about how the Respite Companion program can help you.
Friday Added to COA Van Schedule -- The van will now operate on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, in Billerica only, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The van will take seniors, age 60+, to medical appointments and errands. Cost is $1.00 each way. To schedule a ride please call Ruth Alex, between 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (978-671-0916 x229). A two-day notice is preferred.
Get Answers to Your Questions! — Senator Ken Donnelly will hold office hours at the Billerica Senior Center on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Bring your issues and concerns about events on Beacon Hill and the District to his attention and keep the lines of communication open.
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 Gift 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 8:30 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/
Caregiver Support Group -- The Caregiver Support Group meets 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, facilitates the group. There is no cost, and the group is open to anyone caring for an elderly relative or friend.
Volunteer Opportunities
Billerica Council on Aging Respite Companion Program seeks kind, compassionate, and patient people for Respite Companion position. The program serves Billerica’s homebound seniors by helping families take care of their loved ones. For more information, please call Lauren Gray at: 978-671-0916 ext: 226 or email: Lgray@town.billerica.ma.us
Contact the Billerica Senior Center at 978-671-0916 for more information or to sign up for the following volunteer opportunities.
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: Provide food shopping for homebound seniors.
Friendly Home Visitor: Make 1-hour weekly visit.
Telephone Reassurance: Make daily phone call.
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. Calendar Events
Billerica Council on Aging
Call the Senior Center at 978-671-0916 for reservation and cost information.
Monthly Activities
3rd Monday
Podiatry Appointments ($25):
2nd Tuesday
Free Blood Pressure Checks:
Tuesday and Thursday
Last Tuesday
Sen. Donnelly Office Hours:
1st Wednesday
Free Caregiver Support Group:
1st Wednesday
Free Grief & Healing Support:
2nd Wednesday
Free Hearing Appointments:
3rd Wednesday
4th Wednesday
1st & 3rd Thursday
2nd & 4th Thursday
Last Thursday
2nd Friday
Once or Twice a Month
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8:30–12:00 Monday through Friday
Computer Room Hours:
9:00-3:00 Monday through Friday
(unless classes are scheduled)
Computer Extra Help Hours: 9:30-11:30 Friday
Billiard Tables Hours: 8:30–4:00 Monday thru Friday
Weekly Activities
MONDAY
9:00: Exercise Class – Low-impact aerobics
10:00:Free Open Art Studio
10:15: Free Chair Aerobics – Easy, fun, good for you
11:00:Free Diet Buddy – Support & encouragement
1:00: Free Social Time – Coffee, snacks, conversation
TUESDAY
9:00:Free Knit/Crochet Group – Items to be donated
9:00:Tap Dancing – For experienced students
9:30:Free Blood Pressure Checks
10:00:Intermediate Tai Chi – Experienced students
11:45:Free Cardio Boost & Conditioning
12:00:Free Bridge Discussion
3:00:Free Pool Lessons for Women
WEDNESDAY
9:00:Exercise Class – Low-impact aerobics
9:00:Ceramics Class – Make decorations and gifts
12:00:Free Cribbage – A great group of players
THURSDAY
9:15:Beginner's Tai Chi – Chinese art of meditation
10:45:Free Blood Pressure Checks
12:45:BINGO – Everybody's favorite game
FRIDAY
9:00:Yoga – Relaxing exercise
10:00:Free Quilting Group
2:00:Free Pool Lessons for Women
September Activities
Free SHINE Appointments (Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders) – September 8 and 22.
Tired of walking alone or need the motivation to walk? -- Meet other walkers with the Walking Wonders Walking Club. The walking club is restarting after an August break on Monday September 13 and will meet every Monday at 8:45 in the lobby of the Senior Center. Walkers will have two choices of walks: A one-mile moderately-paced walk or a three-mile faster-paced walk, both leaving from the Senior Center.
Senior Fishing Program -- The Billerica COA and the Billerica Park & Recreation are teaming up to offer a Senior Fishing Program this fall. It will be Monday September 20, 27 and October 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The fee is $6 and covers all three dates. The bait will be provided. You must furnish your own fishing gear and fishing license. Fishing licenses can be purchased at Billerica’s Town Clerk’s office. Fishing will be at different Billerica sites. The Park & Rec van will pick up at the Senior Center. To register, please see Linda at Billerica Council on Aging, 978-671-0916.
Bandstand Is Back!!! — Monday, September 13 at 11:00 a.m.: Come to the Senior Center and enjoy lunch and dancing. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Reserve your spot and get your ticket for $4.00 at the reception desk. Carpool if possible.
Healthy Eating Workshop -- Limited Space still available for the Healthy Eating Workshop. Together we will sort out information regarding common sense meal planning, label reading and healthy eating tips. We will visit a grocery store and learn how to shop for healthy foods and will eat a healthy lunch together! The six sessions are on Tuesday morning, from September 14 to October 19 from 9:30 to 11:30a.m.
Hearing Appointments Returns!! Starting Wednesday, September 15 at 9:30 a.m.: Dr. Sarah Kashi of Atlantic Audiology will be coming to Senior Center on the third Wednesday of the month starting September 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. She will conduct hearing screenings as well as cleaning and checking your hearing aids. There is no charge for the services. Dr. Kashi earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of MA, Amherst and her Doctorate of Audiology from Northeastern University.
20th Annual Yankee Doodle Homecoming Weekend — September 17, 18 and 19: The theme this year is "20 Years of Community Pride”. The Council on Aging will have a float and marchers in the parade. If you are interested in participating, please contact Linda at 978-671-0916.
Silk Floral Arrangement Class – Monday, September 20 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.: - Instructor Kay Warren invites you to come and have fun making a lovely silk floral arrangement. Free silk flowers will be provided, but there is a $1.00 fee for the container. Please sign up at the front desk. Class limit is12.
Identity Theft Information -- Monday, September 20 at 10:00 a.m. Mike McGrath of the Stoneham Bank will present information on identity theft and financial exploitation. There will be refreshments. Please sign up at front desk
Protecting Your Assets for You and Your Heirs — Tuesday, September 21 at 10:00 a.m.: Presented by Aaron Greenblatt , New York Life Insurance Co. Refreshments will be served. Please sign up at front desk.
Book Club — Tuesday, September 28 at 12:30 p.m.: Discussion of “The Center of Everything” by Laura Moriarty, led by Paul Hogman.
Enjoy the wonderful talents of Richard Clark in “Educating Rita” on Wednesday, September 29 at 12:30 p.m.: Sponsored at the Billerica COA by Billerica Cultural Grant and Mass. Arts Council Cultural Grant. Please sign up at the front desk.
History Lecture — Thursday, September 30 at 10:00 a.m.: Paul Hogman tells all you wanted to know about Lewis & Clark!
Do you enjoy playing horseshoes and are you at least 60 years old? We have a wonderful outdoor horseshoe pit built by Eagle Scout Dan Peltier. Come and join us every Thursday (weather permitting) from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m
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