Mashpee Senior Center

Overview

The Council on Aging is a department of the Town of Mashpee. Its charge is to sponsor, coordinate, or conduct human service, educational, social and recreational services and programs at the Mashpee Senior Center, as well as to identify and create opportunities and solutions for the empowerment and betterment of the Town’s seniors and their care partners. This is accomplished with the support of a volunteer advisory board, also known as the Council on Aging.

Services and Programs

• Art classes
• Book club
• Crafts classes
• Canasta
• Bridge
• Pinochle
• Bowling(candlepin)
• Dance classes
• Exercise groups
• Gadgets & PC appointments
• Knitting and crocheting
• Mah Jongg
• Meditation
• Men’s Club
• Movie discussion group
• PC laptop skills appointments
• Seasonal swimming at Sea Mist
• Singing
• Tai Chi
• Travel club
• Woodcarving
• Yoga classes
• Zumba classes
• Coffee and health talks with the Visiting Nurse
• Aerobics for the Brain
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s support group
• Independence House relationship education and advocacy
• Parkinson support group
• Sight Loss Services peer support group
• VNA wellness programs (Matter of Balance, Fit & Strong, etc.)

Eligibility

59 ½+ years

Membership and Fees

If you are a resident of Mashpee and at least 59 ½ years old, you are automatically eligible to participate in all offered activities and services. There is no membership fee. Stop by the Senior Center to receive a welcome package and to fill out a contact information form. This will ensure that you receive by mail our free, Senior Connection monthly newsletter that contains information on all our activities and services. Or you can stop by the Front Desk at the Senior Center to pick up the newsletter if you would prefer. Non-residents may participate in most activities on a “space available” basis.

Hours

Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Contact the center to confirm current hours.