Watertown Council on Aging/Senior Center

The October issue of the Watertown Senior News is now available. Due to COVID-19, the Senior Center is closed to visitors, but many programs are offered via Zoom and staff are available to provide assistance by answering your calls and e-mails.

Call: (617) 972-6490 or E-mail: SeniorCenter@watertown-ma.gov

October 2020 Watertown Senior News

The October 2020 edition of the Watertown Senior News is now available. To keep our senior community safe, the Senior Center remains closed to visitors for all programs, exercise classes, and social activities until further notice as we adhere to recommendations for a safe re-opening. However, many of our programs have moved to a Zoom format, including Art with Dawn, Chair Yoga, Tai Chi and Meditation, Seated Strength and Balance, Exercise with Joanna, Mellowtones Chorus, Pilates, Line Dancing, and other discussion groups. The Senior Shuttle is running on a new, by appointment-only, limited schedule. Please call for details and to schedule your ride. Staff is available to respond to your phone calls and to emails. You can reach us by calling the Senior Center at (617) 972-6490 or by e-mailing SeniorCenter@watertown-ma.gov.

Medicare Open Enrollment

The Medicare Open Enrollment period begins October 15 until December 7. Call us for a free SHINE appointment with our SHINE Counselor to renew your options. There are no in-person appointments this year; they are being held by telephone. Call us to arrange your appointment time. On October 7, Mr. Dan Goldberg, SHINE Counselor, will be presenting "Everything you need to know about Medicare and Open Enrollment." This will be a Zoom presentation at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 7. Call us for access info.

Remember to Vote! General Election is November 3, 2020

For more information about early voting and poll locations, visit the Town Clerk website.

Watertown Food Pantry

The Watertown Food Pantry is located at 80 Mount Auburn Street and is open Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Food donations are accepted starting at 8:30 AM until 1:30 PM on Tuesdays. Thank you to everyone who has donated to keep the cupboards full! Your generosity has made a tremendous difference. Call (617) 972-6490 for more information.

Share on Facebook

Share on Twitter

Share via Email