Summer 2002


Important Numbers:

Elder Affairs
1-800-243-4636
TDD/TTY
1-800-872-0166

Elder Abuse Hotline
1-800-922-2275
TTY
1-800-922-2275

Atty. General's
Elder Hotline

1-888-243-5337

Social Security
Administration

1-800-772-1213

Medicare Fraud &
Abuse Hotline

1-800-368-5779

 
Monthly Newsletter:

To subscribe to our monthly Newsletter which includes complete and detailed information on upcoming events, trips, course offerings, lunch menus and more, or to sign up for an event,call us at: (978) 448-1170

Welcome to the Groton Council On Aging Online. Here we will be posting information about our ongoing programs, upcoming events and classes for your convenience. Please check back often...


The Groton Council on Aging seeks to enrich the lives of senior citizens by providing opportunities for learning, leisure, creativity, health and fitness, information and referral, and social services.

 
GCOA Welcomes New Director
The Groton Council On Aging would like to welcome Martha Campbell of Dracut as the new Director for the Senior Center. Martha brings with her a wealth of experience working with Seniors as a Program Director in assisted living. She will also be receiving her Masters Degree from Lesley College in May.

Her energy and enthusiasm will be an asset to the Senior Center and we feel fortunate to have her join our team!

Road Runner

Monday 9:00am-3:30pm
Groton, Ayer & Harbor Mall
Tuesday 9:00am-3:30pm
1st Wal-Mart, 2nd Westford, 3rd Nashua, 4th Searstown, 5th Nashua
Wednesday 9:00am-3:30pm
Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm
Friday 9:00am-3:30pm
Groton & Ayer

Call 1-800-589-5782 between 8:00am and 3:00pm for next day service. In town service is 50 cents one way; out of town service is 80 cents one way.

Outreach
Our Outreach Coordinator Kathryn Becker maintains a variety of programs available to area Seniors including the Friendly Visitor Program, File of Life, Angels on Wheels, Fuel Assistance, the Sunshine Program, Meals on Wheels and the Prescription Advantage Program to name a few. For more details on these and other Outreach Programs click here!

Upcoming Events
Summer 2002... click here for details

Mon., June 3rd, 2002 (12:45 pm)
Lowell "Historical" Park lecture

Mon., June 10th, 2002 (10:00 am)
Veteran's Breakfast

Wed., June 12th, 2002 (11:00 am)
Groton Senior Police Picnic

Wed., June 19th, 2002 (1:00 pm)
Mel Simons "Prescription for Laughter"

And much more... click here for details

Merry Trippers
Please note that we have changed the date of the Mackinac Island & Niagara Falls trip to:
Friday, September 20th-27th, 2002.

More information on upcomming Merry Trippers events inside!

Computer Lab
Visit our new computer lab. We offer courses for the beginner and advanced user. Students currently in the computer class click here for your weekly assignments!

 

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