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OUR MISSION
The Wenham Council on Aging provides programs and services to enrich the lives of older adults in the community.
All Wenham seniors (60 years and older) are invited to participate in the Council’s many activities. The Wenham Council on Aging regularly hosts activities at the American Legion/Wenham COA Senior Center on School Street.
Click here for the COA's By-Laws
Click here for the COA's Statement on Council Policies & Ethics
Click here for the COA's latest Newsletter
Board Members:
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Lucille Lynch
Merle Welsh
Mary Kelly
Jean Eddy
Richard Eddy
Susan Carp
Roseann Brozenske
Cecile Moscatiello |
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Associate Members:
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Nancy Spofford
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Marion D'Ambrosio
Activities:
ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL- Wednesday, August 13th ~ 2:00 – 4:00 PM. Once again, we will be serving ice cream from Cherry Farm Creamery, with all the toppings (YUM). Seating is limited so please call the COA office to sign up. This is a free event to Wenham seniors.
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Counseling. The SHINE Program provides free health care information, assistance and counseling to Medicare beneficiaries of all ages. SHINE hours will be the 1st and 3rd Fridays monthly from 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call WCOA at 9778-468-5529.
Outreach Coordinator - Friendly home visits and assistance in obtaining at-home services. Please call the coordinator, Gerry Morenski at 978-468-5529.
Wellness Clinic - 4th Wedesday Monthly ~ 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Free blood pressure screenings. Scheduled for Wednesday, June 25 - a Podiatry Clinic. Bring Medicare/Insurance cards - possible $25.00 charge. Call 468-5529 for appointments.
Friends – The Council on Aging has been approved by the state of MA to start a "Friends" group. This group will raise money for the Wenham COA to use towards programs for our seniors not funded by the town budget. For more information about the friends group, click here, or you can call 978-468-5529 or email us.
COA Art Galery - The COA Art Galery is open Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM No need to travel to see great works of art - the COA Art Gallery is open for all to stop by. Showing in July - Christine Zwicker. Christine resides in Hamilton. Showing will be a selection of water colors from Christine's collection. Christine started painting about 15 years ago at workshops held by Wenham resident Doris Suminsby. Christine then took courses at Salem State, the Community College of Beverly, and Cambridge Adult Education, studying with Deborah Aldrich, Tony Ricardi and Laren Doucette. Christine also enjoys doing still lifes as well as landscape painting from Germany, Austria, France, as well as the United Stated.
Handyman Program - The COA's Handyman Program is available for area seniors. If you have small items to be repaired, such as table and floor lamps, chairs and small tables, etc, they can be dropped off at the Center School/Town Hall (School Street). To drop your items off, enter through the building using the door entrance in between the Town Hall and Buker School. The room is the first room on the left as you go down the stairs (Room 23). Each item should be tagged with the owners name, phone number and address. The work will be done free of charge unless parts are needed. The owner will be responsible for the parts but will be notified of the cost before the repair is made. Electronics such as VCR's and TV's are not included. Items may be dropped off Monday through Friday during normal business hours. The handymen plan to meet one day a week to do the repairs. If you have any questions regarding this program, please call the COA office at 48-5529.
Movie Matinee - The COA will not be hosting movies during the months of July and August. Beginning in September, the COA hopes to host Movie Matinee at the Wenham Senior Center. Check the web site often for updates, or call 9078-468-5529 for more information.
TRIAD Council - TRIAD is a partnership which involves Senior Citizens, Law Enforcement Agencies (Sheriff / Police / District Attorney) and Support / Protective Services (Councils on Aging / Elder Services / Clergy, etc.) who agree to work together. Their primary goals are to reduce the criminal victimization of older citizens and enhance the delivery of services to this population. TRIAD provides the opportunity for an exchange of information between law enforcement, support services and senior citizens. It focuses on reducing unwarranted fear of crime and improving the quality of life for seniors. If you are interested in serving on the council, please call the COA office at 978-468-5529. Click on COA Outreach to see what programs TRIAD currently offers.
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