Services And Activities

Recreation and Leisure

Special events and theme parties are held each month. Day trips to museums, restaurants, and casinos are offered monthly. Overnight trips to places such as Vermont and Maine as well as group travel are promoted. Classes in the arts including quilting and watercolors are available.

Information Referral and Outreach to Elders

Daily, we assist seniors and their family members with their problems and concerns. Outreach staff will meet with clients and/or caregivers to listen, support, and provide information and referrals to other agencies. Outreach staff also reach out to seniors in the community who are not familiar with Council on Aging services and resources.

Group Travel 

2012 will be an exciting year for Group Travel! We will travel to: Boston for Duck Tours and lunch in August, an overnight trip to Boothbay Harbor, ME in August, the Bourne Scallop Festival in September, Lake Winnipesauke in Octobera, a Canadian Maritimes Cruise in October, even a trip to Tuscany in November, and many, many more!  For more information contact Kendra Seavey, Activities Coordinator, kseavey@beverlyma.gov or stop in to pick up a flyer with the details of a trip that may interest you.

Support Groups

Support Groups for loss/bereavement and chronic diseases are ongoing; see a schedule in our monthly newsletter. For a list of support groups for caregivers, visit our the Caregiver Resources page.

Daily Activities

Coffee is brewing by 8:30 every morning. Local grocery stores and specialty stores donate pastries and bread, and we offer hot and cold cereal for all to enjoy. Check out our T.V. lounge, Library and Billiards Room in addition to opportunities for poker, scrabble, bridge, mahjong, cribbage and ...we even bowl with Nintendo's Wii system. 

Outreach Initiatives

Livin’ the Good Life, is a BevCam show produced by outreach staff and volunteers.  We are currently looking to recruit new volunteers to help with this program.  Contact Gail Murley, Volunteer Coordinator at the center for more information.

Beverly Hoarding Task Force, is hosted by SeniorCare, Inc and the Senior Center. The groups mission is to educate, advocate and provide resources for “first responders” and the community.

Wellness Programs

Exercise programs are offered every day at the Senior Center.  Programs include: Yoga, Tai Chi, Line Dancing, general exercise classes, arthiritis exercise classes, walking our Labyrinth and weekly opportunities for ballroom dancing. Free health seminars and lectures are offered monthly.  Health and Wellness Clinics are available weekly and include: medication counseling, walk-in blood pressure, Podiatrist, hearing screening and general wellness check-ups. 

Community Garden  

Our community garden plot produced many vegetables and flowers for our seniors the past two years and we are looking forward to another great growing season!  If you would like to become involved with our garden this summer, call or email Meg Pascucci, Assistant Director at the center, mpascucci@beverlyma.gov 

Newsletter

The Garden City Courier is our monthly newsletter containing current programs, trip information, health services, luncheon menu, up-coming events and other useful information. You can pick up a copy of the newsletter at the senior center or if you would like the newsletter delivered to your home, please let us know. Out of town subscription is available for $10 year.  

S.H.I.N.E.

Serving Health Information Needs of Elders. This program provides trained volunteers to help elders with all their health insurance questions and needs. Call 978-921-6017 to make an appointment.  SHINE volunteers are available at the center on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Volunteering 

Volunteers help us maintain all programs and activities within the center and are a vibrant and vital part of our center. Call or email Gail Murley, Volunteer Coordinator to inquire about volunteering gmulrey@beverlyma.gov.
 

Friendly Caller

An outreach volunteer makes weekly calls to homebound seniors for well being checks.

Government

A representative from Congressman John Tierney's office has office hours the second Friday of every month at the center from 10:30 - 11:30.Beverly's State Representative, Jerry Parisella holds office hours the first Friday of each month in the Dining Hall a the center from 10:00 - 11:00 am. 

Sunshine Birthday Visits

Volunteers delivers a flower and card to a homebound senior on their birthday.

AARP Tax-aide Program

Beginning Thursday, February 3 through April 14, AARP, together with volunteers with SeniorCare RSVP, assist seniors with their tax preparation and filing. Appointments are necessary for this service.
 

Legal Assistance

Two Beverly Attorney's donate their time providing 15 minute, private appointments, free of charge, to answer questions for seniors. Appointments must be made ahead of time.

Nutrition

A hot lunch, provided by SeniorCare, Inc. is served in our Dining Room year round (except holidays)  Monday, Tuesday & Thursday at 11:30,  and Wednesday & Friday at 11:20 a.m.  Reservations requested at least one day in advance. A donation of $2.00 is suggested.

Meals-on-Wheels 

Meals on Wheels are delivered year round, Monday through Friday, under the auspices of SeniorCare, Inc. for elders who satisfy the evaluation criteria. For information, call SeniorCare, Inc. 1-866-927-1050.

Transportation

Transportation is available free of charge for any registered Beverly senior/disabled rider. Transportation is available Monday—Friday 8:30am—3pm and requires a two day advance reservation.  For more information call 978-921-6078 or visit our Transportation page.