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Published December 10, 2018 | Council on Aging | Automatically Archived on 12/30/2018

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Holiday Gifts for Families in Need

Published September 11, 2018 | Social Worker

The Sudbury Board of Health Social Work Department is organizing the second annual Holiday Gift and Donation Program. Any Sudbury family who self-identifies as being in need can apply for the program. The application is due by … More →

Council on Aging Seeks Applicants for Membership!

Published July 6, 2018 | Council on Aging | Automatically Archived on 8/2/2018

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Hot, Humid Weather Alert!

Published June 30, 2018 | Council on Aging | Automatically Archived on 7/5/2018

Hot, humid weather can drain your energy and leave you dehydrated. Take care by slowing down, drinking water/fluids, staying out of the sun, using air conditioning and fans. If you don’t have air conditioning or … More →

SENIOR CENTER IS EMERGENCY SHELTER, CHARGING AND WARMING STATION

Published March 9, 2018 | Social Worker

As many are still without power, the Sudbury Senior Center has been set up as an emergency shelter as well as a charging and warming station. Residents are encourage to come to the Senior Center … More →

Fairbank Community Center Recommendations for the Future

Published February 1, 2018 | Council on Aging | Automatically Archived on 2/2/2018

The Fairbank Community Center Feasibility Consultant’s Report will be presented at the Sudbury Senior Center on Thursday, February 1, at 7:00 PM. Open House and Tours from 5:30-7:00 PM will precede the presentation. More →

Livable Sudbury Assessment – Two Public Forums on November 8

Published November 1, 2017 | Council on Aging | Automatically Archived on 11/9/2017

Livable Sudbury Forums The Town of Sudbury has contracted with UMass Boston – Center for Social and Demographic Research in Aging to conduct a Needs Assessment or Livable Sudbury Assessment of the town*. This assessment … More →

Repair Café Saturday Oct. 28, 2017 at Senior Center

Published October 25, 2017 | Council on Aging | Automatically Archived on 10/28/2017

Saturday, October 28 from 9am-12pm at the Sudbury Senior Center. Bring mendable clothing, lamps, small appliances, computers, electronics, etc. to be repaired free – only pay for any needed parts. More →

Part-time Van Drivers Wanted!

Published August 3, 2017 | Council on Aging | Automatically Archived on 12/31/2017

The Sudbury Senior Center seeks part-time Van Drivers to transport Sudbury residents in handicapped accessible vans. Hours will be variable, 7 – 19 hours/week; some daytime, some evening hours available. Drivers must be, or willing to … More →

Your Input is Needed on Transportation!

Published August 3, 2017 | Council on Aging | Automatically Archived on 8/16/2017

The town of Sudbury is looking into expanded transportation services. We will start small and build on our successes. Some options we are considering include: fixed route shuttles (for example, to and from train stations … More →

The duties of the Council on Aging are to:

Identify the total needs of the community's elderly population.
Educate the community and enlist the support and participation of all citizens concerning these needs.
Design, promote or implement services to fill these needs, or coordinate present existing services in the community.
Promote and support any other programs which are designed to assist the elderly in the community.

The council on Aging works with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Elder Affairs and is cognizant of all State and Federal legislation concerning funding, information exchange and program planning which exists for better community programming for the elder.

The COA gives an annual report in writing, to the Board of Selectmen, with a copy of that report directed to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Elderly Affairs.