Shrewsbury Council on Aging

The Shrewsbury Council on Aging (SCOA) is a human service department of the town which serves the needs and issues of Shrewsbury's seniors, age 60 and over, or families with senior issues.

Description:
The Council on Aging offers a range of programs, services, and activities, some of which are described below. The department works closely with other agencies such as the Age Center in Worcester, Services of Worcester, the Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging, and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. It also works with other town departments and agencies, such as Parks and Recreation, the Health Department, Shrewsbury Community Services, Shrewsbury Public Access, and the Police Department.
SERVICES INCLUDE: Information and Referral, Transportation, Nutrition, Senior Monthly Newsletter, Outreach Services, Free Medical Screening: Podiatry, Spinal, Hearing, Blood Pressure, Free Legal and Financial Clinics, Monthly Educational Talks, Volunteer Opportunities.
PROGRAMS INCLUDE: SHINE, Fuel Assistance, RUOK, CARES, Vital of Life, Friendly Visitors, Grand Reading.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Line Dancing, Yoga, Reiki, Meditation Classes, Acrylic Painting, Fabric Painting, Softball, Billiards, Special Events, Community Dinners, Bingo, Bridge and Whist Card Games and lessons, Senior Computer Classes, Social Groups and trips.

History:
The Shrewsbury Council on Aging was established in 1990. The Town of Shrewsbury build a new facility in the year 2000. The department receives funding by local tax dollars appropriated at the Annual Town Meeting. Other funding is obtained through grants, the largest being an annual grant given by the Executive Office of Elderly Affairs in Boston where a dollar amount is given per senior in town. The Friends of the Shrewsbury Senior Center,Inc., is the fundraising arm of the organization that can also supplement the department's budget and offer other support. Donations that are received go through the Friends organization and allow the Senior Center to mail the Council on Aging Newsletter to every senior in town, purchase equipment and pay for other special events or needs.

Contact person: Stacy Lavely, Program Coordinator, (508) 841-8758, (email)

Office fax number: 508-841-8641

Address:

98 Maple Avenue Shrewsbury, MA 01545 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.ci.shrewsbury.ma.us/html

Directions:

FROM ROUTE 9: Take Route 9 East Come into Shrewsbury, into White City...just continue down Route 9 After you pass Spag's, watch for the "intersection" (it's more like a fork) in which Chili's and Price Chopper will be on your left. You'll. . . (more)

Miscellaneous Information

Are any opportunities appropriate for youth ages 18 or under? If yes, what age range?
	Age 10 +

Last updated on June 18, 2009