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Welcome to Athol Senior Center

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Athol Council on Aging

Senior Center Scheduled Program Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Closed Fridays
Additional hours by Appointment


Changes to DTA/SNAP Benefits

Federal COVID-19 SNAP Emergency Allotments recently ended and on March 2nd households received their final federal COVID-19 SNAP benefit. You may be able to take advantage of a Medical Expenses Deduction to increase your benefit. Forms for this benefit are available at Athol Senior Center by appointment or online at:
https://www.mass.gov/lists/out-of-pocket-medical-expenses-form


Bingo is BACK!!!

Starting Tuesday, March 21

See the Events and Activities page for more information


March Movie
“Ticket to Paradise”

Thursday, March 23 at 1:00 PM

See Events and Activities page for more information


Grief Support Group for Elders

Free to any grieving elders to attend. Limited seating, sign up ends 2/1/23

Wednesdays at 2pm for 10 weeks starting, February 1, 2023

For more information see the Events and Activities page


North Quabbin Memory Cafe

Coffee Connections” – Beginning, Monday, February 6th, this new program will offer a monthly meeting place for individuals living with changes in their thinking or memory, mild cognitive impairment or dementia due to Alzheimer’s Disease or a related disorder.

For more information, see the Events and Activites page.


Lunch and Learn

RECOGNIZING & PREVENTING SCAMS
TARGETING ELDERS IN OUR COMMUNITY

Thursday, April 13, 11 am to 1 pm

For more information see the Events and Activities Page


There is a lot going on at Athol Senior Center.

Please check out the Events and Activities Page so you won’t miss out!!


Department of Transitional Assistance Warnings

 The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) has issued warnings to DTA (SNAP) clients regarding skimming and phishing scams that have impacted some residents. For more information, see the NEWS page.


20% Senior Discount on Food Products at Ocean State Job Lot in Athol, Mondays from 8 to 9 AM.

Congregate Lunch is BACK

Tuesdays and Wednesdays at noon.

Watch for menu information. Please call the Council on Aging at 978-249-8986

by 9:00 AM the day before to make your reservation.

Suggested donation: $3.00 per person


COVID-19 Test Kits are presently available at the Athol Senior Center. Ask at the front desk!


Yes!
Athol Senior Center is OPEN.

Check the
Events and Activities page for updates.
We will be observing all protocols required by the State and the Town of Athol.