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Council on Aging
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Contact:
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Linda M. Felix, Director |
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Location:
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Reed Community Building
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Address:
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33A Summer Street
Kingston, MA 02364
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COA Hours:
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Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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COA Phone:
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781-585-0511 or 585-0512
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Fax:
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781-585-0550
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Meets every 2nd Tuesday
(or as otherwise posted)
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Term
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| Bruce K. Bird, Chairman |
2012
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Delia N. Ferreira
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2011
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Sylvia F. Vaz
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2013
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Hazel E. Foley
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2013
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Margaret Ann Riordan
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2013
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Barbara D. Costa
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2013
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Thomas C. Croce, Jr.
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2011
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Additional Links:
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Duties and Responsibilities:
The purpose of the Council on Aging is to identify the problems and needs of the elder population and to implement programs designed to meet these problems and needs.
Council on Aging programs and activities are available to all residents of the Town of Kingston who are 60 years of age and over. Transportation services are available to handicapped individuals of any age. Other programs may be available to non-elders.
The Council on Aging provides the following services:
 Information and Referral
Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc.
South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc.
Housing Assistance
Other Health and Social Service Agencies
Transportation
Medical Appointments
Dental Appointments
Nutritional Services
Barber/Beauty Shops
Grocery/Mall Shopping
Physical Therapy
Banking
COA activities and programs
Transportation Information
Meals-on-Wheels
Delivering to Homebound Elders
SHINE Counseling
Serving Health Insurance Needs of the Elders
Assistance with Medicare issues
Assistance with Medicaid, Mass Health applications
Fuel Assistance/ Weatherization and Food Stamp Applications
Health Care Screening
Blood Pressure Clinic
Pedi-Care
Activities
Thursday Luncheon Program
Educational Programs
Cards/Games
Crafts
Oil Painting
Bingo
Movies
Calendar
For information on Council on Aging programs, scheduled trips, activities and events , please call 585-0511 or 585-0512.
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