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
dpopkin@town.billerica.ma.us

Carol Wood:  Secretary
cwood@town.billerica.ma.us

Marilyn Keating:  Outreach Supervisor 
mkeating@town.billerica.ma.us

Mary Coakley:  Outreach –
mcoakley@town.billerica.ma.us

Jeanne Teehan: Health & Community Program Planner – jteehan@town.billerica.ma.us

Linda Kiernan:Volunteer/Activities Coordinator
kiernan@town.billerica.ma.us

COA Board of Directors

    Fred Kenyon              Chairman
Helen Gentile             Vice Chairman
Lucille MacKinnonSecretary
Daniel J. Hurley
Robert Hurley
Jeanne Hogman
              Dorothy Grossman  
Kathy Matos  Alternate
Grace Gullotti               Alternate    
Julie Greene                 Alternate

Friends of COA Board

    William Foley      President
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 YoungForever 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.
Sunday  7:30 a.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

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

9:00: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.

Please check out the Billerica Council on Aging’s Facebook page!


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  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 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

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