Town of Norwell, MA - Important News & Events

Construction on our addition is in full swing. If you’re planning to attend a program, please be sure to call the office at 781-659-7878 to sign up. Some programs may be relocated due to construction or may be cancelled or postponed if attendance is below a minimum number. Thank you for your understanding!

Join Kristen Alberino from Social Security Administration on Mon., Nov. 28 at 1:30 p.m., to discuss the history of Social Security programs, Social Security in society, how you qualify, what is available, how SSA determines a cost of living increase, and the future of Social Security. Call the COA office at 781-659-7878 to sign up for this informative session.

Winter will soon be upon us and that means snow! Again this year, we are preparing a list of individuals available for snow shoveling. We are also compiling a list of snow plow companies. Please call the COA office at 781-659-7878 for more information.

Volunteer drivers are needed to assist with home delivered meal delivery. There is an immediate need for help on Thursdays, as well as back-up drivers for other days. Volunteers are also needed to assist Norwell seniors with transportation to medical appointments, both locally and in Boston, as well as errands. Anyone interested should contact the COA office at 781-659-7878.

Mark these dates on your calendar to meet Rosemary for breakfast at 9:00 a.m. on Wed., Nov. 9, 2011, at the Omelet Factory in Pembroke. Call the COA office at 781-659-7878 to sign up.

Local attorneys are available for 45-minute complimentary consultations at the senior center. Clinics are for general information and guidance with appropriate referrals made if necessary. During the holiday season, clinics will be held on the following dates;

Call the COA office at 781-659-7878 to schedule an appointment. All consultations are strictly confidential. Please remember that these professionals volunteer their time. If you are unable to make your appointment, please call to let us know.

Due to the holidays, lunch at Cole School will be held earlier in the month than usual. We’ll be going to Cole School on Thursdays, Nov. 17 and Dec. 8, at 1:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is $3.75. If you’d like to sign up for lunch, please call the COA office at 781-659-7878. Don’t miss the best kept secret in town!

The Book Club meets the first Monday of each month, unless otherwise noted in the calendar. Here is a list of the upcoming book selections.

Join us for “Lunch on the Road.” on Fri., Dec. 2, at Longhorn Steak House at 1:00 p.m. Please call the COA office at 781-659-7878 for dates and to reserve your space. Transportation is available.

National Honor Society students from Norwell High School needs senior volunteers to be interviewed for an intergenerational project. During the school year, students need to learn about the history of Norwell, world events and how life has changed over the decades. They will then be asked to prepare a presentation. If you are interested in being a part of this educational program, please contact the COA office at 781-659-7878.

Feeling stressed with all the holiday pressure? Come enjoy a relaxing induction, learn self hypnosis techniques and discuss triggers for holiday stress. Join Joanne Campbell, Certified Consulting Hypnotist and member of the National Guild of Hypnotists since 1996, on Mon., Dec. 12 at 1:30 at the senior center. The program runs 1.25 hr. and costs $5.00. To register, call the COA office at 781-659-7878.

Do you need goodies for Thanksgiving or a holiday party? The Friends of Norwell COA, Inc. will hold a bake sale on Mon., Nov. 21, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The sale will take place in the Osborn Room at Norwell Town Hall. Don’t miss out on all of the tasty treats and gift baskets!

First-time senior customers (65+) can apply for an MBTA senior CharlieCard ID at the Norwell Council on Aging on Thurs., Dec. 1 at 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. Proof of age is required. CharlieCards are prepaid and allow reduced fares on MBTA subways, buses and commuter rail lines. For seniors who need to renew a CharlieCard, you can do so by contacting the MBTA Reduced Fare office at 617-222-5976.

The Red Hat group will meet at the senior center on Wed., Dec. 14 at 12:30 p.m. for a pot luck luncheon and Yankee Swap. Anyone interested should call the COA office at 781-659-7878 and leave a message for Maureen Melanson.

The Pen Pal program is back for the fourth year, this year with Mrs. Linda Joy’s 3rd Grade Students at Norwell’s Cole Elementary School! The program kicks off in March 2012. We are still looking for 12 women and 12 men to participate in the program. This is a great opportunity to help the class with it’s community studies curriculum and meet some wonderful children. At the end of the program, seniors and students will meet at a luncheon. Please call the COA office at 781-659-7878 by January 31, if you're interested in being a part of this exciting program.

Local attorneys are available at the senior center for 45-minute free consultations. These clinics are for general information and guidance with any necessary referrals. Clinics are scheduled for Wed., Mar. 16 and Apr. 20. Appointments are available between 1:30 - 3:45 p.m.. All consultations are strictly confidential. Please call the COA office at 781-659-7878 to schedule an appointment.

The Book Club meets at 1:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month, unless otherwise noted in the calendar. The upcoming book selections include;

Don’t miss lunch at the Cole School. We’ll be going to Cole School on Thursdays, Mar. 17 and Apr. 7, at 1:30 p.m. If you ’d like to sign-up for lunch, please call the COA office at 781-659-7878.

As the warm weather approaches, we’re ready to head back out on the road for lunch. Joins us on the following dates for lunch followed by a little shopping, or just join us for lunch!

First-time senior customers (65+) can apply for an MBTA senior CharlieCard ID at the Norwell Council on Aging on Mar. 28 at 9:30 A.M. Proof of age is required. CharlieCards are prepaid and allow reduced fares on MBTA subways, buses and commuter rail lines. For seniors who need to renew a CharlieCard, you can do so by contacting the MBTA Reduced Fare office at 617-222-5976

Join Rosemary for breakfast and conversation at 9:00 A.M., on Tues., Apr. 19 at The Eating Establishment in Hanover. Call the COA at 781-659-7878 to sign up.

Do you need goodies for Easter or a family gathering? The Friends of Norwell COA will hold a bake sale on Thurs., Apr. 21, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Osborne Room at Norwell Town Hall. They’ll also offer a variety of gift baskets and also raffle tickets for a quilt made by Mary Merrit. The quilt will be on display at the COA prior to the sale. Anyone interested in baking, please contact Maureen Melanson, at the COA office, 781-659-7878.