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Blackstone
Council on Aging / Senior Center
15 St. Paul Street, Blackstone, MA 01504
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

Front row: Karen Albright, Director
Back row: Dennis Pimenta, Transportation Coordinator
Gail LeClair, Nutrition Site Coordinator
Jean Doiron, Outreach Coordinator

Welcome!

Contact Information
Karen Albright, COA Director - 508-876-5135 Fax: 508-876-2008 or email Karen
Jean Doiron - Outreach Coordinator - 508-876-5134 or email Jean
Gail LeClair - Nutrition Site Manager - 508-876-5151 or email Gail
Medical Transportation - Dennis Pimenta at 508-876-5133 or email Dennis
Drop-In Center at Blackstone Town Hall - 508-876-5125

The Blackstone Council on Aging's Mission

To serve as advocates and enhance the lives of seniors and their caregivers in the community.
To identify the needs of seniors and provide information and referral resources.
To educate the community about the various aging issues and the needs of older citizens.
To design and promote services that are needed to serve the residents of Blackstone.
To provide services that allow the elder to remain independent and keep the quality of life for them at home for as long as possible.

All information that is gathered is held in strict confidence. *Confidentiality is held as a priority.

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COA Advisory Board Members:
Daniel Gagnon, Chairperson
James DiLibero, Vice Chairperson
Doris Suss, Member
Dorothy Clifford, Member
Judith Collin, Member
Helen Grumbach, Member
Arthur Rittwager, Member

Purpose
The Council on Aging (COA) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and providing comprehensive services for Blackstone residents age 60 and over. The COA Board consists of seven (7) members who are appointed by the Selectmen. The Board works with other town agencies and community service providers. Along with the Director, they are part of the municipal government and act as an advisory board overseeing and volunteering for projects aimed at identifying the total needs of the community's elder population, linking services to those needs, and improving the quality of life for our Seniors.

The regular meeting of the Council on Aging is held once a month on the first Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM in the Selectmen room on the main floor in the Blackstone Municipal Center.

The public is welcome and encouraged to attend the COA public meetings.

Outreach Program
Jean Doiron is the Outreach program coordinator. Jean is available to speak with you Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Please feel free to call her at 508-876-5134 or by email at jdoiron@townofblackstone.org

The intent of outreach is to identify elders with unmet needs and to increase awareness and understanding of the support services available to them and their caregiver.

The outreach program identifies the needs of all residents 60 and over. Once the need is identified she provides information and referral services and links the appropriate agency to the need of the elder. In this fashion, the program is able to connect residents to agencies and services with the eldercare network and to make available up-to-date information and referrals.

All information that is gathered is held in strict confidence.

*Confidentiality is held as a priority.

Nutrition Program
The Nutrition Site Manager, Gail LeClair coordinates the volunteers who deliver the Meals on Wheels for homebound elders in Blackstone and Millville.

We provide a lunch program at the center each weekday except Wednesdays for a donation of $2.00. Lunch is served by volunteers. The food for both programs is provided through the Tri-Valley, Inc.

Van transportation is available for those who need it. Meals must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance.

Please call the Nutrition Site Manager, Gail LeClair at 508-876-5151 or email her at gleclair@townofblackstone.org

Transportation
Blackstone/Millville Regional Van Transportation Service 508-876-5133

The van service picks up seniors in Blackstone and Millville, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. This service is available to all residents age 60 and over and the disabled of any age. The Transportation Coordinator, Dennis Pimenta, is available to provide information and schedule appointments.

A new brochure is available at the Blackstone and Millville Senior Centers and at the Libraries and Town Halls. Feel free to pick up a Transportation Brochure outlining all of the available services the van transportation provides.

Medical appointments are always a priority.

Details pertaining to transportation is scheduled by contacting Dennis Pimenta at 508-876-5133 or by email at coatransport@townofblackstone.org

Blackstone Council on Aging / Senior Center 15 St. Paul Street, Blackstone, MA 01504 Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

Blackstone
Council on Aging / Senior Center
15 St. Paul Street, Blackstone, MA 01504
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm