NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Recent news, events and updates from the Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging.
CMAA Donates $3,000 to Support Clinton Senior Center Food Pantry
CLINTON – A project born out of the COVID-19 pandemic got a boost from a donation.
During COVID, the Clinton Senior Center, 271 Church St., opened a food pantry for Clinton seniors, called Stephanie’s Staples.
On Friday, Aug. 13, the senior center let the public know that the Central Mass. Agency on Aging provided a check for $3,000 to establish a senior food pantry.
According to a post on the Senior Center’s Facebook page, in addition to the usual staple items, this pantry will have items of use specifically for seniors.
“We will also have fresh produce and dairy items,” according to the post.
Debra Goodsell, director of the Clinton Council on Aging’s Senior Center, said Stephanie’s Staples was well received.
“Seniors were so happy to be able to individually go in an get items without having to go to the grocery store,” Goodsell said. “It was a so well received. Central Mass. Agency on Aging is supporting this mission. They are also looking to provide us with fresh produce. They are such a great source of support for us.”
The “Stephanie” of Stephanie’s Staples is meal site manager Stephanie Cerutti. She will be running the pantry.
“We will be using a space we now use for storage as the pantry,” Goodsell said, adding, “There are certain items that our seniors use that a regular pantry may not carry. Undergarments, denture grip, sugar-free items for our diabetics, heart healthy food items, etc.
“While at the center, we can also see if we can assist them in any other ways. Perhaps they qualify for SNAP, fuel assistance, or have other needs we can help with,” Goodsell said. “We are so excited to be able to help our seniors in yet another way.”
Donations can be made to the Clinton Senior Center. For information, call (978) 733-4747.
Bidders’ Conference – July 27, 2021
The Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging is pleased to announce a
Bidders’ Conference
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
10:00 AM
330 Southwest Cutoff (3rd Floor)
Worcester, MA
LEGAL NOTICE
The Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging will hold a Special Bidders’ Conference on Tuesday, July 27th, 2021 at 10:00 AM in the third floor conference room of 330 Southwest Cutoff Worcester, MA 01604.
The purpose of this Bidders’ Conference is to review our American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Priorities, the application process, including letters of intent, and highlight criteria used by the Planning and Allocations Committee in its review of proposals.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP by July 20th, 2021 to Ethan Belding, Director of Planning and Research at ebelding@seniorconnection.org or 508-852-5539. Only organizations which submit a letter of intent that appropriately addresses ARPA Priorities will be invited to submit a full proposal.
The Planning and Allocations Committee determines the type of services to be funded by the area agency under each priority. The Committee reserves the right to request interviews with any or all applicants. Applicants’ letters of intent will then be considered for the following areas: *III B Supportive Services *III C Regional congregate and home delivered meal services *III D Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.
With adequate notice, people with disabilities may request special accommodations (e.g. sign interpreter, sound system, etc.). For more information, please call CMAA at (508) 852-5539 V/TDD or 1- 800-244-3032. Website: www.seniorconnection.org
EOE/AA July 7, 2021
Community Listening Sessions
Calling all Senior Centers and Councils on Aging in Central Massachusetts!
Come Grab a Cup of Coffee with Dr. Moses S. Dixon, President & CEO of Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging, Inc.!
We’d like to formally invite you to participate in an upcoming community discussion series, Coffee & Chat with Dr. Moses S. Dixon!
Dr. Dixon and CMAA staff will come to your center or facility to listen to questions, concerns, or ideas to improve the lives of older adults and caregivers. Sessions will be 30-45 minutes long. Coffee and donuts will be available for participants.
These sessions will be a chance for CMAA to know what the needs of older adults and caregivers in Central Massachusetts are post-COVID over the next three to four years.
There will even be a chance for participants to win a $5 Dunkin Coffee Card!
Please note: we will be taking photos and videos at the sessions for internal purposes and CMAA social media with participant permission. If you have questions, please reach out to akrasinski@seniorconnection.org.
Bidder’s Conference – March 23, 2021
The Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging is pleased to announce a
Bidders’ Conference
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
10:00 AM
Online
LEGAL NOTICE
Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging will hold a Bidders’ Conference on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 10:00 AM, online.
If you are interested in attending, the meeting can be accessed at: https://meeting.windstream.com/j/1122756769?pwd=UHJoYzl2cVM0bVZNRXJ0OUlPNDI0dz09.
The purpose of this Bidders’ Conference is to review FFY 2022 Priorities for funding under the Older Americans Act, the application process, including letters of intent, and highlight criteria used by the Planning and Allocations Committee in its review of proposals.
Only organizations which submit a letter of intent that appropriately addresses the FFY 2022 Priorities will be invited to submit a full proposal.
The Planning and Allocations Committee determines the type of services to be funded by the area agency under each priority. The Committee reserves the right to request interviews with any or all applicants. Applicants’ letters of intent will then be considered for the following areas:
- III B Supportive Services
- III C Regional congregate and home delivered meal services
- III D Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
With adequate notice, people with disabilities may request special accommodations (e.g. sign interpreter, sound system, etc.).
For more information, please call CMAA at (508) 852-5539 V/TDD or
1-800-244-3032. Website: www.seniorconnection.org
EOE/AA
‘File of Life’ cards
This past week, the Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging worked with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office to deliver 500 ‘COVID-19 File of Life’ cards to the Worcester Senior Center in addition to several hundred cards for the Northborough Senior Center.
Over the next few weeks, we will be delivering 10,000 ‘COVID-19 File of Life’ cards in total to local senior centers across Central Massachusetts.
‘File of Life’ cards contain important medical information for first responders in the event of an emergency call. These cards now also provide a safe place for seniors to store their COVID-19 vaccination information.
With the support of our Agency, these updated cards are now in the hands of hundreds of area seniors!
Thank you to our community partners, like the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, for helping to continue this effort across our region.
Together, we can keep the older adults in our area a bit safer.
For the full story, check out Spectrum News 1’s coverage by clicking here!
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The State of Older Adults in Central Massachusetts with Dr. Moses Dixon
The State of Older Adults in Central MA with Dr. Moses Dixon
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