Reading Council Debates New Senior Center and Outreach Efforts

Overview: At the recent Reading Council on Aging meeting, discussions centered on the potential construction of a new Senior Center, outreach efforts to inform senior citizens, and various operational matters. The members considered several topics, including the need for a facility that adequately serves the town’s elderly population, exploring the feasibility of purchasing property from an adjoining town for the new center, and strategizing an outreach campaign to raise awareness about the council’s activities.

Reading Center for Active Living Committee Selects Senior Community Center Site

Overview: In a move, the Reading Center for Active Living Committee recommended Simon’s Way as the location for the new Senior Community Center. This recommendation came after a thorough discussion among committee members, who examined various sites and considered feedback from the community. The committee chose to proceed with the recommendation despite pending information from the permanent building committee.

Maynard Senior Center Committee Discusses Critical RFI Response and Fundraising Strategies

Overview: The Maynard Senior Center Committee meeting featured updates on a recently issued Request for Information (RFI) and discussions on potential fundraising strategies, with a focus on financial planning and community outreach.

Miami Lakes Plans Tech Education and Field Trips for Seniors

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee focused on enhancing the lives of seniors through education and social outings. The committee approved a motion to host a senior tech class and debated the feasibility of a Senior Planet center in Miami Lakes. Additionally, they discussed logistics for a senior field trip to the movies and the possibility of visiting a museum.

Shutesbury Council on Aging Explores Community Health Initiatives

Overview: The Shutesbury Council on Aging’s latest meeting saw the discussion of new community health initiatives and the expansion of services. High on the agenda were plans for a summer safety series, a health and wellness fair, educational sessions open to all residents, and the introduction of Musepasses to cultural institutions. Moreover, the meeting addressed the state of the meeting room, the potential invitation to non-residents for local health services, and debated the use of funds for expanding broadband connectivity through postcard outreach.