Welcome to Athol Senior Center
&
Athol Council on Aging
Senior Center Scheduled Program Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Times subject to change
Additional hours by Appointment
Closed Fridays
Weather Related Cancelation Policy
Whenever the Athol/Royalston School District cancels and/or delays school, all events and programming will be canceled at the Senior Center. We advise you to monitor your local news stations and social media sources for updates
Athol Senior Center is a Warming Center
With approaching colder weather, we will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM as a warming center.
***Brown Bag Pickup***
We are happy to be able to hold Brown Bag Distribution at the Senior Center once again.
Pickup time is from 11 am to 1 pm.
Volunteers: Please park on the far side of the stream. The truck will be delivering at the front door and we’ll also need room for recipients to pick up their bags.
The Breakfast Club
We invite you to visit the Athol Senior Center’s “Breakfast Club” to enjoy a delicious and hearty breakfast prepared by our chef.
Monday, April date to be determined – Serving at 9am
Fee: $6 per person
The menu will be Chef’s Choice
RSVP by Thurs before Cafe date. Seating is limited, so call 978-249-8986 as early as possible.
Click HERE to visit Friends of Athol Council on Aging Facebook page
Important! Brown Bag Program Update
New Brown Bag guidelines require that if a member misses pickups for 4 consecutive months they will be removed from the program list. Please be sure to show up for distribution or let us know when you will be able to pick up your bag.
For any questions, contact us at the Senior Center at 978-249-8986
Caregivers Support Group
For more information see the Events and Activities page.
Technology Assistance
For more information call the Senior Center at978-249-8996.
North Quabbin Memory Cafe
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.
Next meeting, Monday, January 5th at 10:00A
February meeting, Monday February 2nd
For more information, see the Events and Activites 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 Lunches
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at noon.
Watch for menu information in the Newsletter and here on the Calendar page. Please call the Council on Aging at 978-249-8986
by 9:00 AM the day before to make your reservation.
Suggested donation: $3.50 per person
