Senior Center and COA

441 Summer Street

Abington, MA 02351

(781) 982-2145

Office Hours:

Mon-Thurs. 9 am-2:00 pm

Friday 9 am-1 pm

Co-Directors:

Suzanne Djusberg & David Klein

Chairwoman: Marie Brown

Breaking News

Zumba Gold Classes are now offered on Mondays from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

TAX ASSISTANCE will be available at the Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from February to April. Please call to make an appointment.

FUEL ASSISTANCE is available at the Senior Center on Mondays and Wednesdays until the end of April. Please call to schedule an appointment.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE - Abington's Public Health Nurse (Available for ALL Ages) now has expanded hours at the Senior Center. The Abington Board of Health in conjunction with the Council on Aging have agreed to move the Public Health Nurse's base of operations to the Senior Center. The nurse will be available to ALL Abington residents regardless of age 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

Volunteer Professionals

Free. Appointments are needed. Call the COA for appointment or connection.

Auto Repair Intermediary – Mr. Mark Jamieson will talk to your mechanic, “second opinion”, so to speak.

Banking Issues – Mr. Hal Norton will talk to you about any banking issues..

Elder Law Clinic – Abington Attorney George Whiting at the COA on the 3rd Monday morning of each month. You will meet confidentially and the attorney will answer your basic questions and offer general legal guidance. Call 781-982-2145.

Elder Hearing Screening – “Listen to Life Again” – Specialist John Klefeker visits the COA on the 1st Tuesday afternoon each month for hearing screenings and hearing aid checks. Free.

Moving – Mr. George Weir will give you tips on moving.

Reverse Mortgage – Specialist John Fournier at the COA on the 3rd Wednesday afternoon of each month. Must be 62 years old to participate. Cash for any purpose, using the equity in your house. No paying back until the house is sold. No credit or income requirements.