Council On Aging

Hadley Senior Center

We warmly welcome all to engage with us in our mission, regardless of economic status, ethnicity, family structure, gender identity or expression, marital standing, national origin, physical and mental health status, race, sexual orientation, or any other label that would seek to divide rather than to unite. 

Current services include:

  • Van transportation, Our Transportation program is for Hadley Seniors 60 and over. It runs Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:15-1:00. $2.00 round trip within Hadley, $4.00 round trip outside of Hadley; Companions/aides ride for free. Call Outreach Coordinator, Lauren Hannigan for details about the timing of the circular route and to schedule a ride off-route: 586-4023 x3. Volunteers may be able to provide transportation to out-of-town medical appointments; please call at least 3 business days in advance.
  • Congregate meals: Highland Valley Elder Services provides individually packaged and portable lunches available for dine-in or to-go. Delivery by volunteers is available for those who cannot pick up their meals. If you wish to have a meal, please call at least 2 business days in advance to request one.
  • Brown Bag food pick up and distribution (monthly). To apply to be a recipient, contact the Food Bank of Western MA, 413-247-9738 or apply online: https://www.foodbankwma.org/get-help/brown-bag-food-for-elders/. 
  • Amherst Survival Center Senior Mobile Nutrition Program: A monthly distribution at the Hadley Senior Center of produce, meat, and other grocery items from the Amherst Survival Center. Sign up for the program by contacting the Amherst Survival Center Food Pantry Coordinator at 413-549-3968 x104 or email pantry@amherstsurvival.org. No deliveries: Recipients must be able to pick up their food.
  • Outreach services: Outreach Coordinator Lauren Hannigan is available for consultation regarding social services, MassHealth applications, public benefits, or other individual needs and is available for phone appointments. 
  • One-on-one tech assistance - troubleshooting a smartphone or tablet, available, please call for an appointment.
  • General computer help by phone: Our volunteers Steve or Janice can conduct home visits, troubleshoot by phone, or meet you at the Senior Center to assist you. Call the Senior Center to arrange an appointment.
  • Foot Care Clinics: Foot care by appointment (two appointment days per month).
  • S.H.I.N.E.: Hadley residents in need of services relating to selecting health insurance can make appointments with SHINE Counselor, Jayne Sullivan. Call the reception desk (x6) to schedule an appointment.
  • Medical Equipment Loans: The Senior Center has a medical equipment supply closet and stores equipment (such as walkers, crutches, commodes, and wheelchairs) available for loan. It will also accept donations of equipment in good shape and clean. Staff disinfects all received equipment but appreciates receiving clean pieces.
  • Cooling and Warming Center: The Hadley Senior Center will operate as a cooling center open to all members of the public in heatwaves, and a warming center during cold snaps. Cooling/Warming Center hours will be announced when specific heatwave or cold-snap conditions are forecast, and Hadley residents will be informed via the town’s Nixle notification system, which communicates via phone and text. The cooling/warming center is set up in the dining room. 

Mission Statement

The Council on Aging is a municipally appointed volunteer board authorized under Massachusetts General Laws. Major responsibilities of this Department include setting local policy for the administration of elder programs and services; identifying the total needs of the community's elder population; developing, promoting, and implementing services to meet these needs; serving as an advocate for elders; and educating the community-at-large about these needs and the available resources. Our ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life of Hadley's residents 60 years of age and over and to enable them to remain active and independent within their own community.

Council on Aging Board Members:

  • Rosalie Weinberg, Chair
  • Linda LaDuc, Vice Chair
  • David Storey, Treasurer
  • Sarah Chadwick, Secretary
  • Glenn Clark
  • Linda Michalopoulos
  • Jan Peterson