Council On Aging

Old Murdock Senior Center
 

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GET INVOLVED

We need volunteers! If you’d like to help out for an hour, a day or on a regular basis please contact us! Individuals and groups welcome. We can work with you to find the right fit!

SHARE YOUR IDEAS!

We want to know what you love at the Senior Center and what else you’d love to see happening here! Contact us and let us know your great ideas.

CALLING ALL LIFE LONG LEARNERS

We are excited to start a Life Long Learning Skill Share program showcasing the skills, talents, and passions of our Seniors and residents, in interactive classes. Do you have a skill or expertise you’d like to teach others about? Have you traveled abroad or do you know a lot about a specific topic? We’d love for you to share what you know with our community. We can provide materials, marketing, a small teaching stipend, and help you organize a class or seminar around what you’d like to teach. Examples include: Sewing ~ Crocheting ~ Cooking ~ Photography

SERVICES

  • TRANSPORTATION:  LET US HELP YOU GET WHERE YOU NEED TO GO!: LOCAL VAN TRIPS (Medical, Social, Shopping, etc.) Monday-Friday: 9am-1pm/ $1 Suggested Donation OUT OF TOWN MEDICAL RIDES By appointment only. Costs range from $5-$20 depending on distance. CLARK YMCA SHUTTLE Monday-Friday: 9am-11am/ $1 Suggested Donation GROCERY STORE & SHOPPING TRIPS Saturdays & Monday’s 9am-11am / $2 Suggested Donation Rides to Market Basket, Walmart and other stores in Rindge, NH. Reservations are filled on a first come, first served basis. When you make your reservation, please let staff know if you need transportation for a wheelchair. ALL rides need at least 48 hour advance notice. Same-day rides are NOT available.  
  • SNAP REGISTRATION: You may qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to receive financial support to purchase food each month. Through a DTA certified staff we can sign you up right at the Senior Center.
  • FOOD PANTRY (DELIVERIES AVAILABLE):  The Senior Center has a small food pantry for members to access free of charge when needed. If you are in need of additional food with produce, meats and dairy we can connect you with the Winchendon CAC for weekly in-person food pantry pick ups or home deliveries. Rides are available to the CAC food pantry contact the Senior Center.

  • SHINE Medicare Counseling (Appointment Only) 3rd Wednesday of the month. Certified counselors are available to assist you with questions about Medicare. Our services are free and unbiased: we are available to discuss all options related to Medicare and additional coverage, and we do not sell any plans. To make an appointment call the Senior Center.

  • MEALS ON WHEELS:  MOC’s Meals on Wheels program provides home delivered meals to elders who need help preparing their meals. Hot, cold or frozen meals are available in ready-to-eat microwavable containers. All meals include entree, bread, fruit, and milk. Call the Senior Center for more information to sign up.

  • SOCIAL SERVICE ONE-ON-ONE APPOINTMENTS: If you are struggling financially, emotionally or in other ways please reach out. We offer wrap-around service coordination and one-on-one appointments with Community Health Workers and Financial Coaches to connect you with resources including Fuel Assistance, Housing, Health Care, Mental Health support and other resources.  CALL 978-297-3155 to book an appointment. We all fall on hard times. If you are struggling please reach out.

 

MISSION

The mission of the Winchendon Council on Aging is to enrich the lives of the community senior population by providing educational programs, recreational activities, referral and social services assistance and to advocate for our seniors while educating the community of the needs of its elderly.
Miranda Jennings

Director