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Services
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Protective Services Hotline
1-800-922-2275
BROCKTON COUNCIL ON AGING
36 MAIN STREET, THIRD FLOOR
BROCKTON, MA. 02301
FY 2001
PHONE: 508-580-7811
FAX: 508-580-1674
The Brockton Council On Aging, a branch of city government, is mandated to assess the needs and provide services to seniors age 60 and over and strives to improve their quality of life. The Council On Aging offers through its staff and volunteers easy access to an array of age-specific programs, socialization opportunities, support, advocacy and companionship.
The Brockton Council On Aging continues to afford senior citizens the opportunity to enjoy new programs, take trips, attend luncheons
and enjoy wonderful holiday dinners at our senior center.
Our agency provides social and recreational programs as well as
support services including but not limited to the following:
Bingo
Speakers Forum
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts Activities
Income Tax Assistance
Farmers Market Coupons
Senior Photo I.D.
Monthly Newsletter
Legal Assistance
SHINE Counselor
Antique Appraisals
Ceramics
Bridge
Book Club
Confection Workshop
Weight/strength training
YMCA Walking Club
Flu shots, first aid/CPR training
S.E. Regional Lunch
Glucose/Cholesterol Screening
Crafts
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Trips
Computer Classes
Billiards
Tai Chi
Mah Jongg
Estate Planning
Health Programs
Nutrition Programs
Health Fair
Yoga
Trip Club
Birthday Parties
Whist
Art and music
Movies
Cards& Games
Blood Pressure Screen
Parties
Ballroom
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Seniors also have the opportunity to Participate in city-wide, community based activities such as Annual Harvest Festival, public school reading competition "Million Minute Read", Bake Sales, Annual Christmas Parade, etc. involving them with children and young adults.
The Center has provided nearly 3,000 individuals with an array of services and opportunities for personal growth, affirming the dignity and potential of older persons. The Center's program focuses on and evokes positive images of aging and self-help. The goal - - enabling seniors to enjoy a fuller, richer
life
Our existing center is located at the geographic center of the City of Brockton, an area including more than 90,000 residents, 16,000 over the age of 60. In the very near future, the Center will move to a larger facility which will also be located in the Center of the City at Main and Father Kenney Way, for easy access as the number of members continues to grow.
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