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Senior Center, Rec Dept. will try merger to pool resources

SOUTHWICK — Town officials plan to merge the Council on Aging and Parks and Recreation Department on a trial basis, hoping that...

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She’s moving: Palmer will bring YMCA experience to COA fitness classes

WESTFIELD — Carol Palmer is joining the Westfield Council on Aging staff this fall as group exercise instructor, leading two fitness classes,...

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Southwick plans ‘Welcome Back Day’ for seniors

SOUTHWICK — The Southwick Council on Aging is planning a “Welcome Back Day” event Sept. 9 to celebrate being able to have...

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Council on Aging discusses vaccination rates, plans for Senior Center programs

WESTFIELD- The Council on Aging met May 10 to discuss the progress in vaccinating Westfield’s seniors against COVID-19 and the plan for...

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SAFE grant funds awarded for student and senior programs

WESTFIELD- The Council on Aging and the Westfield Fire Department are both receiving SAFE grants this year to help fund the residential...

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Senior vaccination frustrations continue

Online queues for vaccine appointments continue to top 100,00 people WESTFIELD- Council on Aging Director Tina Gorman said Tuesday morning that the...

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Council on Aging director describes chaotic vaccine rollout

Sudden shift in rollout timeline caused confusion, frustration WESTFIELD- Council on Aging Executive Director Tina Gorman said that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout...

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Seniors have a lifeline through the Council on Aging

WESTFIELD – As the classic James Taylor song says – “You’ve Got A Friend.” Seniors in the city are reminded that advice...

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Senior Center offers tax assistance with same-day drop off service

WESTFIELD – Westfield Council on Aging Executive Director Tina Gorman has announced that the AARP Tax Assistance for area seniors will be...

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Southwick Senior Center meals program helps drive out hunger

SOUTHWICK – As COVID-related cases skyrocket, local services such as the meals program at the Southwick Senior Center remain an integral part...

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COA has ‘abundance’ of free incontinence supplies

WESTFIELD-With an abundance of incontinence supplies available for older adults through the Westfield Council on Aging, staff members are encouraging city residents...