
Come one! Come all! Come and sing with the Cameron Music Makers on Fridays at 9am. We welcome returning singers, as well as folks who would like to enjoy a musical morning. Tom Boyer will be back to lead the effort. We hope to see you then!
Come one! Come all! Come and sing with the Cameron Music Makers on Fridays at 9am. We welcome returning singers, as well as folks who would like to enjoy a musical morning. Tom Boyer will be back to lead the effort. We hope to see you then!
We are pleased to announce a FREE monthly series with speakers from local hospitals. These sessions will be held at the Cameron on the second Tuesday of every month at 4:30. Mark your calendar for the first one on January 10, when Audiologist Adelia Witt, from Emerson Hospital, will be here to discuss aging and hearing issues. There will be opportunity to ask questions.
Please sign up at 978-692-5523
Hal Schreiber, our volunteer tax expert, will be back this year to complete 2022 federal and state income tax returns. This is a free service sponsored by your Senior Center and there are no age or income limits.
Please call the Senior Center at 978-692-5523 to add your name and telephone number to the list for having your tax return prepared. Hal has all the federal and state tax forms that are needed to be filled out – you do not need to bring any blank tax forms or instructions with you.
Information Needed for Preparing Your Tax Return:
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. The Cameron Social Services staff is completing new SNAP applications and state-required recertifications for all town residents. There is no age requirement for this benefit! Recipients must meet monthly income guidelines which are currently less than $2,147 for a household of 1 and $2,903 for a household of 2 (gross annual amount).
And if you qualify for the SNAP program, you also have access to the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP)! Through HIP, you can purchase farm-fresh fruits and vegetables at food at HIP retailer and then you get SNAP credit back! Free money!
If you would like to see if you qualify for SNAP, please call the Center 978-692-5523 and we will schedule a telephone appointment for you with Annette.
For more information, please review:snap-and-hip-program-information or go to https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program
Westford Veterans Agent, Ryan Cobleigh is available to assist with questions about benefits and/or other needed services or information. To speak with Ryan, please call 978-392-1170 or visit http://westfordma.gov/veterans
Please be aware: The Cameron follows the same inclement weather procedures as Westford Town Hall. For information please go to https://westfordma.gov or simply call the center at 978-692-5523 after 6:30AM to receive current information on delay/closure.
Enjoy dining out? Meet your friends at a local restaurant once a month! Be sure to mark your calendars to join us for our next outing!
December Review
Please pre-register at 978-692-5523 so we can ensure adequate seating at the restaurant. When you arrive, please check in under “Westford Senior Center”. If you need a ride, please book the van with Transportation (978-399-2322) as soon as possible.
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), outlined $14 billion in flexible funds to MA. For housing-related initiatives those dollars have primarily gone to programs such as Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and more. The fight for using ARPA dollars for housing is not over!
Westford has received renewed ARPA funding to assist financially qualified households with mortgage/rent/utility payments. The funding is limited and applications are considered on a first come, first served basis. If you have questions about the program or want to apply, call Alison at 978.399.2325
Join Katie in the library by the fireplace and enjoy some hot cocoa and cookie decorating.
Call the Cameron Sr Center to sign up at 978-692-5523.
Joanne Fontaine RN and Lisa Sobhian LICSW have been co-facilitating a support group for many years with the Alzheimer’s Association. Joanne is a Geriatric Care Manager, owner of Pro-Active Eldercare. Lisa is an Alzheimer’s Specialist and is currently the Director of Dementia Services and Social Services at D’Youville Life & Wellness Community.
Where: The group will meet at Cameron Senior Center, 20 Pleasant St, Westford, MA 01886
When: Tuesday December 27 at 6PM
Before attending your first meeting, please call Lisa at 978-808-4246.