As the colder weather approaches, we all begin to think about preparing for the winter. Many folks ask if the Cameron Sr Center knows of people who can help with snow removal. Unfortunately, this is one of the hardest needs to find volunteer services for. There are several companies in the area that provide snowplowContinue reading “Finding help for Snow Removal: It’s a tough one!”
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Are you turning 65? Over 65 and considering retirement? Meet with the SHINE Counselor!
Are you turning 65? Over 65 and considering retirement? If so, the Cameron Senior Center is glad to have Fred Baumert, an experienced SHINE Counselor and Westford resident available to assist in exploring your healthcare options and provide helpful information about Medicare as listed below: The enrollment process and the timeline for Medicare-related plans NavigatingContinue reading “Are you turning 65? Over 65 and considering retirement? Meet with the SHINE Counselor!”
Need Technology Access? Tools available!
Reduced Comcast Internet Rate If you are eligible for Mass Health, SNAP, SSI or Housing Assistance, you may qualify for high speed internet at the affordable rate of $9.95/month through Comcast’s program Internet Essentials at http://www.internetessentials.com. You can not be a current customer of Xfinity or Comcast in the last 90 days. Any questions youContinue reading “Need Technology Access? Tools available!”
We need Volunteers! Are you handy??
SEEKING HANDYPERSON VOLUNTEERS Our senior residents on fixed incomes occasionally look to us for help with small/odd jobs. Requests that come in are varied but include: Installing window air conditioners Changing faucets Repairing computers Rewiring lamps Moving furniture Trimming hedges and More! You select which jobs you are comfortable helping with. If you are lookingContinue reading “We need Volunteers! Are you handy??”
Do you have a File of Life?
The File of Life (FOL) program provides critical medical information to emergency response personnel during a medical emergency. The program is offered free to persons 60 years and older. A FILE OF LIFE is a great safety document all should have in their household. With one’s health being the primary concern this past year please makeContinue reading “Do you have a File of Life?”
POTPOURRI OF POEMS-A VIRTUAL CONCERT PRESENTED BY CANTABILE
Performed by Jeanne Masterman and Laurie Oliver, sopranos, and Rachel Muller, pianist. Call to sign up 978-692-5523 to receive the Youtube link to watch these timeless poems put to song. An example of the collection: A Girls Garden by Robert Frost, The Grass by Emily Dickinson, and I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by WilliamContinue reading “POTPOURRI OF POEMS-A VIRTUAL CONCERT PRESENTED BY CANTABILE”
Key Safe Lock Box Program
The KEYSAFE LOCK BOX program through the Westford Fire Dept. has been a huge success with over 50 lock boxes installed at seniors homes. If you live alone, have medical issues or frequently need to call 911, you are a candidate for a key safe lock box. The heavy-duty metal box is installed on theContinue reading “Key Safe Lock Box Program”
Need Technology Access? Tools available!
Reduced Comcast Internet Rate If you are eligible for Mass Health, SNAP, SSI or Housing Assistance, you may qualify for high speed internet at the affordable rate of $9.95/month through Comcast’s program Internet Essentials at http://www.internetessentials.com. You can not be a current customer of Xfinity or Comcast in the last 90 days. Any questions youContinue reading “Need Technology Access? Tools available!”
Sign up for SNAP Benefits at the Cameron Sr Center
Food insecurity is a significant problem for many families. The USDA runs the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with a mission to End Hunger and Move People Forward to Self Sufficiency. Receiving SNAP benefits can make a big difference in your family’s monthly food budget. The Cameron Sr Center is a SNAP site for all Westford town residents.Continue reading “Sign up for SNAP Benefits at the Cameron Sr Center”
Expanded Housing Financial Assistance
The government has expanded financial assistance for folks who have rental or mortgage arrears or are facing eviction, loss of utilities, or other housing emergencies. New benefit amounts have been applied for Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) and Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance Program (ERMA). A new Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)Continue reading “Expanded Housing Financial Assistance”
Friends of the Cameron Senior Center 