Billerica Council on Aging

News & Updates

**New** Starting in January 2023, our Companion Program is expanding to serve these communities:

• Bedford
• Billerica
• Burlington
• Carlisle
• Wilmington

For more information on this program that offers families and caregivers peace of mind, balance and support, please click on this link below to review and print our brochure (PDF format - two pages.)

BCOA Companion Program Brouchure

Thanksgiving Hours Update:

Tickets Available for Senior Dinner hosted by Billerica Rotary for Tree Lighting on the Common on SAT DEC 3rd.

Friends of the BCOA host a holiday raffle to benefit support of the COA

The Friends of the BCOA are hosting a wonderful raffle, to benefit the support of our Council on Aging. You can stop by the Senior Center at 25 concord Road to purchase tickets, or call 978-671-0916 for some friendly help in direction to Friends Board Members who have tickets.

Administration for Community Living Offers Home-Delivered Meals Nationally.  In MA, the government organization is AgeSpan.  Available locally and easy to get information:

Since 1972, ACL's National Senior Nutrition Program has supported nutrition services for older adults across the country. Funded by the Older Americans Act, local senior nutrition programs serve as hubs for older adults to access nutritious meals and other vital services that strengthen social connections and promote health and well-being.

If you'd like local info on the AgeSpan Home Delivered Meal ('Meals on Wheels') please contact them at 800-892-0890.  If you'd like to speak to one of our Outreach Specialists about delivered meals and other community resources, call the Billerica COA at 978-671-0916, and ask the receptionist to connect you to the Outreach team.

Click on the ACL logo, below -- to watch an informational video on the National Senior Nutrition Program.  

3 *N*E*W* Exercise Classes to UP Your Game:   

Thanks to a grant by the Friends of the BCOA, we are able to offer three new fitness classes at reduced pricing ($3 each, vs. $5 each) until March 30th, 2023.  Please take advantage of this offer!

This is great opportunity to meet the health and fitness challenge of the autumn and winter months by adding some new work-outs to your routine.  Click on the image above to check out all our offerings on the Billerica My Active Center website.  Or, call us at 978-671-0916 for more information.