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Council on Aging
Office Address:
210 College Highway
Southampton, MA 01073
Mailing Address:
PO Box 102
Phone: (413)529-2105
Email: councilonaging@town.southampton.ma.us
| Jennifer Peloquin | Director and Van Administrator |
| Loretta Eichstaedt | Assistance Program Coordinator |
Board Members
| Gladys Phillips | Chairman |
| Rosemarie Keller | Treasurer |
| Cynthia Price | Secretary |
| Jennie Gnacek | Highland Valley Representative |
| Dorothy Putnam | |
| Ann Roy | |
| Theresa St. Martin |
Click here for a Tribute To Lee Annis
Regular Meeting Time:
1st Wednesday of the month at 9:00 AM
No meetings in July and August.
Click here March/April 2007 Newsletter
The Council on Aging provides information, referrals, transportation and activities to the seniors of Southampton. A large amount of information is available on many topics including an extensive list of programs that benefit seniors. Applications for Fuel Assistance, Food Stamps, Prescription Advantage, MassHealth, WMECO Discount and Cable Discount are also available.
SHINE volunteer Bruce Callahan provides seniors with health insurance and prescription assistance. An appointmenr with Bruce can be arranged by calling the Easthampton COA at 527-6151.
A wheelchair lift equipped van provided by the Franklin Regional Transit Authority operates Monday thru Friday to transport seniors. The van is available for medical appointments, shopping and important errands. Disabled residents under age 60 may use the van after receiving approval from the F.R.T.A.
| Weekly activities: | |
| Tai Chi | Mondays at 9:30 AM ($5.00) |
| Osteoporosis Exercise | Tuesdays at 9:00 AM (Free) |
| Men's Night | Wednesdays at 6:00 PM (Free) |
| Computer Class | Thursdays at 9 and 10AM (Free) |
| Line Dancing | Fridays at 9:30 AM ($2.00) |
Foot Care is provided the second Wednesday of every month with a charge of $26.00 - appointments are required.
A free Hearing Clinic is held the 2nd Wednesday of each even numbered month.
An annual Flu Clinic is held in the fall.
Yoga and Craft classes are held twice a month and other activities include Travel Club Trips, Luncheons, Christmas Party and Picnic. Computers are available for use during regular hours. Wireless internet is provided so laptops may be used.
Equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers and commodes are available for loan. Two special radios that were donated by the Lions Club are also available. The radios receive the Valley Radio Reading Service which is a free nonprofit broadcast for people who are blind and print impaired.
The Property Tax Work Off Program gives seniors the opportunity to receive up to a $750 credit per fiscal year on their taxes by working in a Town department. To qualify, a person must be at least 60 years old and have an annual gross income of $30,000 or less.
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The Assistance Program provides referrals to seniors in need of home services such as yard work, housekeeping, companions and trash removal. A yearly survey is sent to all Southampton residents to identify potential volunteers and paid workers to participate in the program. All participants are C.O.R.I. checked before being referred to a senior in need.
The TRIAD/S.A.L.T. Council provides house numbers to all Southampton residences. The reflective house number is installed on a metal post at the end of the driveway. The numbers enable emergency personnel to easily locate homes. Cell phones that may be used for 911 emergency calls only are provided to seniors free of charge.
Title: Highland Valley Elder Services
Link: www.highlandvalley.org
Title: MassMedLine
Link: www.massmedline.com
Title: Resources for MA Elders
Link: www.800ageinfo.com
Title: Medicare
Link: www.medicare.gov
Title: Social Security Administration
Link: www.ssa.gov
Title: MassHealth
Link: www.state.ma.us/dma
Title: Community Action
Link: www.fcac.net/
Flu Clinic - Friday, September 25, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Town Hall
Flu shots are free of charge to seniors with Medicare Part B or HMO plans. Please be sure to bring your Medicare and insurance cards with you. If you do not have one of the above listed insurances, the charge is $30.00. Shots are given on a first come first serve basis. Reservations are not taken. The clinic is for the flu shot only - the pneumonia shot will not be available. The clinic is provided by the VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson.
Southampton COA Yoga Classes
Wednesday, September 9, 23 & 30 and October 14 & 28 at 9:00 a.m. in the Community Room at the Edwards Public Library. $5.00 per person per class.
Southampton COA Blood Pressure Clinic
Thursday, September 10 and October 8 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Community Room at the Edwards Public Library. Free of charge.
Southampton COA Hearing Clinic
Wednesday, October 14 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the Edwards Public Library. Please call 529-2105 for an appointment by Tuesday, October 13.
Southampton COA Foot Clinic
Wednesday, October 21, beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Edwards Public Library. Cost is $28.00. Appointments are required by Friday, October 16 and can be made by calling 529-2105.
Southampton COA Osteoporosis Exercise Class
Every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Community Room at the Edwards Public Library. Classes are free of charge.
Southampton COA Senior Nintendo Wii
Come play bowling, golf, tennis, baseball and boxing every Wednesday (except 10/21) from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the Edwards Public Library. Free of charge.
Southampton COA Computer Classes
Every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Please call 529-2105 for a reservation. Classes are free of charge.
Southampton COA Computer and Internet Use
Computers are available for seniors to do word processing and access the Internet on Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Edwards Public Library.
Transportation
The Southampton COA Wheelchair Lift Van is available Monday thru Friday to transport Southampton seniors age 60 and over to medical appointments, other important appointments and shopping. Approval is needed prior to first using the van and an application can be mailed to you by calling 529-2105. Please be aware that it may take 2 weeks to receive approval, so please request an application well in advance of your first appointment.
Southampton COA Assistance Program
Volunteers and paid workers are willing to provide services such as yard work, housework, snow shoveling, companion and small repairs to Southampton seniors. Please call Loretta at 529-2105 for more info.
Judy Imes, SHINE Counselor
is available to provide information, counseling and assistance to Southampton seniors with questions about Medicare, Health Insurance and Prescription Drugs. Please call the Easthampton COA at 527-6151 to schedule an appointment with her.
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