Programs & Services « Abington Senior Center

Zumba Gold Classes have switched from Mondays to Tuesday early evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE - Abington's Public Health Nurse is available for Abington residents of ALL Ages. The Abington Board of Health in conjunction with the Council on Aging now offer the Public Health Nurse at the Abington Senior Center with expanded hours. The nurse, who is a staff member of the Norwell VNA will generally be available to Abington residents at the following locations:
Every Monday 9:30AM - 12:30 - Abington Senior Ctr
1st Tuesday of Mth 9:30 - 12:30 - Leavitt Terrace
2nd Tuesday of Mth 9:30 - 12:30 - Shaw Ave
3rd Tuesday of Mth 9:30 - 12:30 - Chestnut Glen

Abington teachers quit activities, won’t attend senior events, graduation May 19, 2012
After an unsuccessful bargaining session between the Abington Education Association and the School committee, all teachers have resigned from any volunteer activities, including advising clubs, group and teams and attending activities like the senior reception and graduation. […]
Boston Republican Joe Selvaggi to challenge Rep. Stephen Lynch May 18, 2012
In his first run for elective office, businessman Joe Selvaggi says the redrawn 8th Congressional District is ready for a conservative representative. Selvaggi owns the Plaster Fun Time chain of children’s activity shops, including one in Braintree. […]
Illegal salon and tattoo parlor found in North Abington May 18, 2012
An illegal salon and tattoo parlor was discovered on Adams Street Thursday. […]
State denies release of Abington bra trick video May 17, 2012
The Enterprise appealed a denial from Superintendent Peter Schafer for the video of the meeting including a magic trick done by then-School Committee Chairman Russell FitzGerald. The state has agreed with Schafer, denying the video for reasons of privacy. […]

Programs & Services

ABINGTON COUNCIL ON AGING: Senior lunches $4.00, meals on wheels, cost $3 suggested donation; health/hearing/aid screenings; shopping/medical/errand van; elder law clinics by appointment; reverse mortgage advice; Are You OK?; line dancing; computer classes; bereavement support (6:30 p.m. first Thursdays, Abington Public Library), food pantry (Tuesday evenings, St. Bridgets Hall). Weekday activities: Bingo (Mondays/call for time), cribbage, shopping van, workout, computer classes,Tai Chi, chair yoga, quilting, knitting/crocheting, line dancing (2:15-3:30 p.m. Friday, St. Bridget’s).

Outreach: Many of you have had occasion to meet with our Outreach/S.H.I.N.E. Coordinator, Valerie O’Loughlin , over the years regarding Medicare, Prescription Advantage, food stamps or any of the other services offered to seniors age 60 and older in Abington. Outreach will assess a senior’s needs through an office or home visit and work with them to complete forms for help and entitlement, make referrals for services, troubleshooting and general advocacy. Drop in or make an appointment to visit Valerie with your concerns and questions or read her column in our monthly newsletter.