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
Donna Popkin: Director
Carol Wood: Secretary
Marilyn Keating: Outreach Supervisor
Mary Coakley: Outreach –
Linda Kiernan:Volunteer/Activities Coordinator
COA Board of Directors
Fred Kenyon Chairman
Helen Gentile Vice Chairman
Lucille MacKinnonSecretary
Dorothy Grossman
Friends of COA Board
Pricella Ellis Vice Presiden
Margarita Kaliviotis Treasurer
Annette Presseau Recording Secretary
Marie Morrison Membership
Nicholas Rosa Past President
COA Activites
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!
Please check out the Billerica Council on Aging's Facebook page!
Respite Care Companion Program: There is no place like home: The Pespite 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, Alzeimer'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 a 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 the Senior Center at 978-671-0916 to learn more about how the Respite Companion program can help you.
Tired of walking alone or need the motivation to walk?—Meet other walkers with the Walking Wounders Walking Club. The walking club will meet everyday 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.
Check out the Billerica Council on Aging's new TV program Forever Young— Forever Young is a new monthly TV program hosted by Donna Popkin and Paul Hogman and feature programs, activities and information relevant to senior citizens and their caregivers. Forever Young is available on Comcast Channel 8 and Verizon Channel 31 on these days and times through the year.
Saturday5:00p.m.
Monday 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday6:30 p.m.
Friday 12:30 p.m.
COA Van Schedule— The van operates 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+, 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 moth 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 Yourr 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 and also holiday 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 and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. We have a treadmill, elliptical machine, bike, and two stations of free wights. 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 Respote Companion Prgram seeks kind, compassionate, and patient people for Respite Companion postion. The program serves Billerica's homebound seniors by helping families take care of their loved ones. For more information, please call Jeanne Teehan at: 978-671-0916 ext: 226 or email.
Contact the Billerica Senior Center at 978-671-0916 for more information or to sign up for the following volunteer opportunities.
Telephone Receptionists: Applications are being taken for Receptionists 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 holiday and social events.
Library: Organize and sort books
Computer Work: Projects using Publisher and Excel
Billerica Council On Aging
Call the Senior Center at 978-671-0916 for reservation and cost information.
Monthly Activities
Free Veterans’ Group:3rd Monday
Podiatry Appointments ($25):2nd Tuesday
Free Blood Pressure Checks:Tuesday and Thursday
Free Book Club: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
Free Meditation: 4th Wednesday
Free Men’s Group:1st Thursday
Free Reiki Clinic:2nd & 4th Thursday
Free History Lecture:Last Thursday
Free Laughter Yoga 2nd Friday
Free Pharmacy Clinic:Once or Twice a Month
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Fitness Center Hours:
8:30–2:30 Monday and Wednesday
8:30-12:00 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
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
9:00:Bowling at Collins Bowladrome
9:30: Free Blood Pressure Checks
11:45:Free Cardio Boost & Conditioning
12:00:Free Bridge Discussion
1:00:Free Party Bridge
1:00:Free Dominoes
1:00:Line Dancing
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
10:00:Horseshoes
10:45:Free Blood Pressure Checks
12:45:BINGO – Everybody's favorite game
FRIDAY
9:00:Yoga – Relaxing exercise
10:00:Free Quilting Group
10:00:Free Joyful Living
12:30:Free Mah Jongg
1:00:Line Dancing
2:00:Free Pool Lessons for Women
7:30 p.m:Chess Club
Special February Activities
Income Tax Preparation Help— AARP Income Tax volunteers Gerrit and Ron will be at the Senior Center again this year to help individuals, who are over 60 and a Billerica resident, complete uncomplicated Income Tax forms. Please call the COA front desk at 978-671-0916 to make an appointment fo a Mon. or Tues.
Sen. Donnelly Hours—Wed., Feb 1 at 9:30 a.m.
Caregiver Support— Wed., Feb 1 & 15 at 10:00 a.m. Facilitator is Elaine Patsourakos, MSW, L.I.C.S.W. This is open to anyone caring for an elderly person.
Men's Group—Thurs., Feb. 2 at 1:00 p.m.
Zumba— Fri., Feb. 3 at 11:45 (last class in session)
Weight Loss Challenge— starts Tues., Feb. 7 at 11:00 a.m. Dan Dorazio, Certified Personal Trainer, will give helpful tips and advice. $10 for six weeks.
Beginner l Computer—continuing from January. Tues., Feb. 7, 14, 21 &28 at 10:30 a.m.
SHINE Appointments— Wed., Feb. 8 & 22 at 9:00 a.m. Please make an appointment with the SHINE counselor Sherry Palo.
Grief & Healing— Wed., 8 at 11:00 a.m. Susan Bailey, Chaplain at the Merrimack Valley Hospice is the facilitator.
Reiki Clinic— Thurs., Feb. 9 & 23 at 9:00 a.m. Reiki Master, Rosemarie Bass, and her staff administer the Reiki Clinic. Please call for an appointment.
Pharmacy Clinic— Thurs., Feb. 9 & 23 at 10:00 a.m. Conducted by Dr. Chin of Walgreen's Pharmacy.
Podiatry Appointments— Tue., Feb. 14 starting at 9:00. Dr. Timothy Downs is the Podiatrist.
Veteran's Group— Tue., Feb. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Facilitated by Brian Zuzelo and Donna Woosley.
Hearing Screenings— Wed., Feb. 15 from 9 a.m. Atlantic Audiology will conduct hearing screenings. The specialist will also clean and check your hearing aids. Call for an appointment.
"Age Smart! and Where is the Care?" workshop— Thurs., Feb. 16 at 10:00 a.m. Presented by JoAnn Thibault of the Elder Insider. Will aid you in safe at-home living and give you information about home care companies.
Closed Mon., Feb 20— Presidents' Day
Meditation— Wed., Feb. 22 at 10:15 a.m. This is facilitated by Marion Goddard.
History Lecture— Thurs., Feb 23 at 10:00 a.m. Paul Hagman will talk on "The Knox Trail."
Bool Club— Tues., Feb. 28 at 12:30 p.m.
Matter-of-Balance Class— continuing from Jan. to Feb. from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.
There is no Billerica Band Stand in February.
