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Senior Resources
Highland Valley Elder
Services
320 Riverside Dr., Florence, MA 01062 (413) 586-2000; www.highlandvalley.org Administrator: Allan Ouimet
Services: Services include care management, information/referral services, family caregiver program, personal emergency-response service, protective services, home-health services, chore services, nursing- home ombudsman services, adult
day programs, elder-care advice, bill-payer services, options counseling, respite services, representative
payee services, local dining centers, personal-care and homemaker services, and home-delivered meals
LifePath
101 Munson St., Suite 201, Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-5555; www.lifepathma.org Administrator: Barbara Bodzin Services: LifePath, formerly
Franklin County Home Care Corp., an area agency on aging, is a private, nonprofit corporation that develops, provides, and coordinates a range of services to support the independent living of elders and people with disabilities with a goal of independence; it also supports caregivers, including grandparents raising grandchildren
Massachusetts Executive
Office of Elder Affairs
1 Ashburton Place, Unit 517, Boston, MA 02108
(617) 727-7750; www.mass.gov/elders Administrator: Elizabeth Chen Services: Connects seniors and families with a range of services, including senior centers, councils on aging, nutrition programs such as Meals on Wheels, exercise, health coaching, and more; supports older adults who may be somewhat frail through programs in nursing homes, such as the ombudsman program, volunteers who visit residents, and quality-improvement initiatives
in nursing homes and assisted- living facilities; caregiver programs offer support to people with mild Alzheimer’s disease or those caring for someone with more advanced Alzheimer’s
Massachusetts Senior
Legal Helpline
99 Chauncy St., Unit 400,
Boston, MA 02111
(800) 342-5297; www.vlpnet.org Administrator: Joanna Allison Services: The Helpline is a project of the Volunteer Lawyers Project
of Boston that provides free legal information and referral services to Massachusetts residents age 60 and older; the Helpline is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon
MassOptions
(844) 422-6277;
www.massoptions.org
Administrator: Marylou Sudders Services: A service of the Massachusetts Executive Office
of Health and Human Services, MassOptions connects elders, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers with agencies and organizations that can best meet their needs; staff can also assist with determining eligibility for and applying to MassHealth
VA Central and
Western Massachusetts
Healthcare System
421 North Main St., Leeds, MA 01053 (413) 584-4040; www.centralwesternmass.va.gov Administrator: Suzanne Krafft Services: Provides primary, specialty, and mental-health care, including psychiatric, substance-abuse, and PTSD services, to a veteran population in Central and Western Massachusetts of more than 120,000 men and women
WestMass ElderCare Inc.
4 Valley Mill Road, Holyoke, MA 01040 (413) 538-9020; www.wmeldercare.org
Administrator: Roseann Martoccia Services: Provides an array of in-home and community services to support independent living; interdisciplinary team approach to person-centered care; information, referrals, and options counseling as well as volunteer opportunities available; primary service area includes Holyoke, Chicopee, Granby, South Hadley, Belchertown, Ludlow, and Ware, as well as other surrounding communities
LIFELONG LEARNING & FUN AT SPRINGFIELD CITY LIBRARY
At Springfield City Library, we believe that your golden years should be filled with joy, learning, and connection. Our wide array of programs and services are designed to cater to the interests and needs of seniors in our community. Here’s what we offer:
Concerts
Enjoy live music performances that span genres and eras. Whether you’re a fan of classical, jazz, or contemporary music, our concerts provide a perfect way to relax and enjoy your time.
Book Clubs
Engage in stimulating discussions and meet new friends through our various book clubs. Share your thoughts on bestsellers, classics, and everything in between. We’ve got 10 different books clubs, including one held at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center- Third Thursday of each month 10 – 11 am
Special Programs
Participate in educational and
recreational activities such as
Chair Yoga, Knot Just Knitters,
and Basic Cooking Classes,
designed to stimulate your mind and engage your interests. Explore new hobbies, learn new skills, and stay engaged with our diverse offerings.
Digital Resources
With a Springfield City Library card, you gain access to a vast collection of digital resources that cater to your interests and needs. Enjoy your favorite books, music, movies, and more anytime, anywhere.
Made possible by a grant from the Springfield Library Foundation’s Rose M. Smith Music Fund
The Springfield Library Foundation (SLF) encourages legacy giving at every level. Thanks to generous donors from as far back as the 1870s, the Library Foundation was able to provide more than $500,000 in FY2024
support to the City Library’s programs, materials and operations. To
learn more about the SLF and planned giving opportunities, please contact Matt Blumenfeld, Executive Director at 413-263-6828 ext. 251, or by email at MBlumenfeld@springfieldlibrary.org
Join Us Today! Experience all that Springfield City Library has to offer. With 9 locations across Springfield, MA- We’ve got something for everyone anywhere you go! Visit us, give us a call, or check out our website and social media for more information and updates.
Embrace Enrichment, Entertainment, and Community!
Springfield City Library 220 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 (Plus 8 more locations!) www.springfieldlibrary.org
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