Council on Aging

10 Walnut Street
Milton, MA 02186
617-898-4893

Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m - 4 p.m.


Transportation

  • Medical - Volunteer drivers provide transportation for ongoing treatments and doctors visits, Monday through Friday.  Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance through the Council on Aging at 898-4893.  Travel to Boston and local appointments is provided.  Parking fees and a $20 donation.
  • Medical Van Days – Two days per month the Council on Aging van provides rides for clients having local medical appointments.  Many of the area doctors are cooperating by providing appointments for these specific days.  Once your appointment is made contact the Council on Aging at 898-4893.
  • Food Shopping Van – Weekly marketing service is available for seniors who have no other means of transportation within their household.  Shopping days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to local markets.  A $2 donation is requested.
  • Shopping Van – On Tuesdays, the Van takes seniors to East Milton Square and to South Shore Plaza.  Reservations must be made in advance at 898-4893.


Information Referral

  • Seniors or families of seniors who are not certain as to what services they are entitled, will be interviewed by the Outreach staff and assisted in finding the proper program.
  • Telephone inquiries are promptly answered and information given for whatever services are needed.
  • Referrals to the Visiting Nurses or other local agencies are given for nurses, homecare, and other services.


Outreach

  • Visits seniors and assesses their needs.
  • Sets up programs for friendly visits with people unable to attend programs at the senior center.
  • Works with local youth groups for community service projects for our seniors.
  • Continually works with local organizations to promote the needs and improve the resources for the senior population.


Intergenerational Programs

  • Pen pal – a program is run with third graders to promote writing skills for the youngsters and to encourage communication with another generation.
  • Friendly visits – a program for high school students or other people to visit home bound seniors.


Social, Educational and Entertainment

  • Bridge and cribbage groups meet at the senior center.
  • Computer Ease – a pilot program for the Boston Computer Society, teaches our seniors how to enjoy the world of computers.  The class is continually growing and the interest is great.
  • Knitters for the homeless – a program for knitters to knit goods and sell them in order to provide hat, mittens, sweaters, and undergarments for the homeless.
  • Book Club -- to read and discuss books.
  • Friday Flicks – a chance to sit down with other seniors and watch a movie each Friday at the Senior Center.
  • Exercise/Wellness – a wonderful program run by a Professor at Northeastern University, to keep all of our seniors in good physical condition.
  • Monthly Birthday Party – sponsored by BankBoston.  All seniors are invited and birthdays recognized.


Widowed Persons Support Group

Monthly meetings are held for men and women who have lost a spouse and are looking for the comfort of other widowed people in a confidential, informal setting.  This group meets on the third Wednesday of every month at the Senior Center.  It is facilitated by the Milton Visiting Nurses and Social Service League and the Milton Council on Aging.


Library Services

The Milton Council on Aging co-sponsors a book delivery service for homebound seniors with the Milton Public Library.  The volunteers deliver and return books, including a good selection of large-print books.


Income Tax Assistance

A retired tax accountant volunteers tax preparation assistance at the Senior Center in February or March.  Advance appointments are necessary.


Nutrition Program

South Shore Elder Services, Inc. serves lunch at Knowlton Hall, Winter Valley, 600 Canton Avenue at 11:30 AM Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.  Reservations required 24 hours in advance.  617-296-2947


S.H.I.N.E. (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders)

This is a free service available to any Milton senior who needs help in dealing with the complexities of health insurance.


Key Contacts

Program Director: Mary Ann Sullivan
Outreach: Nancy Stuart
Transportation: Philip Driscoll