COUNCIL ON AGING
COUNCIL ON AGING ACTIVITES
Friday Cards
10am-2pm at the Town Offices
Brown Bag Your Lunch
Call Janet Hoag - 413-684-3771
Community Luncheon
Held at the Town Hall on the 2nd Wednesday of Every Month (except August)
Windsor Mountain Crafters
Fridays 4-8pm at the Town Hall
COUNCIL ON AGING STAFF
SENIOR OUTREACH COORDINATOR
JESSICA BUOYMASTER
413-329-4364
BOARD MEMBERS
SUE JACOBS, Chair
413-684-3191
MARGARET BIRCHFIELD, V. Chair
MAME WHELIHAN, Clerk
SANDIE ZINK, Treasurer
PETER MENARD
DIANE PENETTI
DIANE SAUNDERS
ACTIVITIES OPEN TO ALL SENIORS
Transportation available for medical appointments, voting, and the Senior Luncheon
MISSION
The mission of the COA is to serve older Windsor adults, by providing opportunities and resources that advance the quality of life in a rural community.
RESOURCES FOR SENIORS
HOME MODIFICATION LOANS
"Good Options for Independence" is a non-profit which operates a Home Modification Loan Program to assist homeowners in financing necessary adaptations to keep disabled or elderly family members in their homes and communities. Berkshire County residents should call the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission at 413-781-6045 and ask to speak with Shirley Stephens. You may also visit www.cedac.org/hmlp to learn more information, or watch a short video on the loan program.
HEATING FUEL ASSISTANCE
The Berkshire Community Action Council, BCAC, oversees the federally funded fuel assistance program, running from November 1-April 30 each year. Detailed information to apply, including income guidelines (which are very generous) are available on the BCAC website.