Council On Aging

  • Hat and Mitten Tree 2023
    Senior Center Hat and Mitten Tree 2023 - Knitted by Hugs from Hopedale
  • Hat and Mitten Tree 2023
    Senior Center Hat and Mitten Tree 2023 - Knitted by Hugs from Hopedale
  • Holiday Party 2021
    Holiday Party 2021
  • Veteran's Trip
    Veterans' Trip to American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA
  • Halloween 2023
    Halloween Party 2023
  • Thanksgiving 2023
    Thanksgiving Dinner 2023
  • Dance
    2023 Dance Classes with Pauline Wright
  • Ladies who Lunch
    Ladies Who Lunch August 2022
  • 90th birthday celebration
    90 + Birthday Party 2022
  • Holiday Party 2021
    Officers Costello and Flagg Help Arlene Williams and Dave Guglielmi Serve at Holiday Party 2021
  • Richard Sannicandro and Eileen Milaszewski
    Richard Sannicandro and Eileen Milaszewski decorate Tree 2021
  • Henry Lessard Turns 100!!!
    Henry Lessard Turned 100 in November 2021!!! (click on picture) More »
  • BBQ 2021
    Door Prize Winner Sr. BBQ 2021
  • DJ Mike Entertains
    DJ Mike at Hopedale Sr. Center BBQ 2021
  • March 2021 Grab and Go
    Volunteer Eileen Milaszewski at March 2021 Grab and Go

                                             

                      

Coffee Bar 

Visit the Pop-up Coffee Shop at the Hopedale Senior Center 

      The  ‘DAILY GRIND” Coffee Cart

     Open Mondays  -  8:30 am to 9:30 am

        (Starts Monday March 11, 2024)

             Hopedale Senior Center

  Coffee and Baked Goods   (Free of Charge)

 *The “Daily Grind” coffee cart is a Hopedale High School student-based  business, providing  students with work opportunities that teach vocational, communication, and money skills.  Students are working to generalize their skills in order to attain the highest level of independence and secure good jobs upon graduation.   

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$$$ for Senior Homeowners & Renters!

You may qualify for cash or credit of up to $2,590 from the State if you pay rent or property taxes!

See information on the Massachusetts "Circuit Breaker" Tax Program listed on COA Web page or call the Senior Center at (508) 634-2208.

                                        

 

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOPEDALE COMMUNITY HOUSE!!!

Thank you for 100 years of unparalleled generosity. 

Birthday
 

Transportation Services            Van

The Senior Center Errand Van is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays every other week.  Check the Activity Calendar for specific weeks of operation.

Hours of operation are : Tuesday and Thursdays from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm.

Transit is for local errands, shopping and non-medical rides.   Please call  (508)634-2208.

NOTE:  Rides to medical appointment are still available through our shared service with the Milford Senior Center, Monday through Friday.

Call (508)634-2208 to schedule a ride.

covid19

                                    

Massachusetts Homebound Vaccination Program

Homebound Individuals may call the State's Central Intake Line at" 1-883-983-0485 
Please note there are guidelines for qualification for the Homebound Program.  You can discuss the guidelines with the Intake Worker.
                             
 
Still haven't received a COVID-19 vaccine or a Booster?  Please call the Sr. Center at (508)634-2208 if you need assistance locating a vaccine or scheduling an appointment.

Need a mask or a COVID Home Test kit?  We can provide you with either or both for FREE.

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The Hopedale Sr. Center Hours                        

Our hours of operation are   9:00 am to 3:00 pm     Monday - Thursday

                                                 9:00 am to 12:00 pm           Friday
Mission Statement 
   
The Council on Aging's mission is to identify the needs of older adults and insure that those needs are met by providing opportunities for education, recreation and access to resources. We are a unified body who advocates for seniors on issues that pertain to their lives.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Become a "Grandfriend" at the Bright Beginnings Center Preschool in Hopedale
  • Become a "Reading Buddy" at the Bancroft Library (Summer Program)
  • Call BINGO  (Monday afternoon)
  • Assist in preparing the monthly Newsletter for mailing
  • Deliver Meals on Wheels (Meals are delivered on weekdays only around 11:30 am.
  • Teach a Class at the Senior Center
  • Escort Grocery Bus or Help Us Serve Meals at Our Monthly Lunches 
  • Train to be an AARP Tax Preparer                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Call the Sr. Center at 634-2208 for Details

Council On Aging Board

The Board meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:00pm at the Senior Center located inside The Community House. Check COA Calendar for changes.  No meetings in December or July.

Email the Hopedale Council on Aging

Staff Contacts

Name Title
Carole Mullen Director
Jennifer Bethel Staff Assistant
Nancy Mosher Outreach Worker
Michael Colaianni Van Driver
Mary Watson Health Nurse

Board Members

Name Title
Cheryl Moreci Chair - Exp. 2024
Bob Casali Vice Chair - Exp. 2024
Dan Malloy Secretary - Exp. 2026
Eileen Milaszewski Member - Exp. 2025
Karen Kuligowski Member- Exp. 2025
Julia Manning Member - Exp. 2025
David Guglielmi Member - Exp 2026
Arlene Williams Member - Exp 2026
Charles Duczakowski Member Exp. 2024
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