By Michele Taranto

For anyone who has not visited or utilized the Norwood Council on AgingSenior Center, it is a must visit in 2024. Their services are available to anyone over 60 years old; and oh, what services they offer! The list is long, but just a few examples include exercise, social hours, a lunch program, trips, transportation, and many other topics related to living as a senior citizen.

There is no charge to attend the Center and you don’t have to live in Norwood to visit or enjoy its services, however, Norwood residents do receive local preference and accessibility to ride the senior bus.

Their three core responsibilities are: 

To identify the needs of older adults along with the available resources within the community. 

To educate the community at large on the problems of aging and the needs of its older adults. 

To design and promote services that are needed to serve older adults. To serve as advocates and enhance the lives of older adults in our community. 

The Norwood Council on Aging offers many legal and financial advisories, recreational opportunities, medical screenings, many other services. 

For more information on the Norwood Senior Center or Council on Aging, call 781-762-1201, or visit the Center at 275 Prospect St., Norwood. Don’t let another year go by without checking out this fabulous resource.

Thinking of Visiting Ireland?

The Norwood Senior Center is hoping to plan a trip and is holding an information session on Monday, January 29, 1-2 p.m., with Collette Tours. For more information, contact Nanci 781-762-1201, x4.

Norwood Memory Cafe 

The Norwood Memory Café is held the third Thursday of each month. The next session is Thursday, January 18, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Entertainment by Senior Moments. The Norwood Memory Café is a monthly social gathering with caregivers and their loved ones who are living with memory changes. For more information, contact Jean Cotton, MS, Gerontology, C.D.P. at [email protected], or call: 781-762-1611.

Self Help Fuel Assistance 

Applications for fuel assistance are accepted through April 30, 2024, but the sooner you apply, the sooner help will arrive. For more information, qualification guidelines, or complete an application, call Kathleen at the Norwood Senior Center at 781-762-1201, x3.  

Tried Listening to a Podcast

Have you ever listened to a podcast? Podcasts are online audio recordings, similar to a radio show, except it is available to listen to anytime. Remember the days being tied down to a specific time to listen to something on the radio or watch a program on tv? With a podcast, you can listen at your convenience from your phone, tablet or computer. And the best part? Well, two best parts! They are free, and there are podcasts about almost everything: news, sports, comedy, health and so much more! 

Kathleen from the Norwood Senior Center has compiled a sampling of interesting podcast titles: This American Life - These are true stories that unfold like little movies for radio’ The Bill Simmons Podcast - Bill Simmons breaks down all things sports; Camp Codger - Three retired guys sharing their rocking chair wisdom; Criminal - Stories of people who have done wrong or been wronged; The Daily - Breaks down the biggest or most interesting news story of the day; Excuse My Grandma - Hosts talk about generational differences on relationships; Living to 100 Club - This is an exciting take on getting older; The Moth - This compelling storytelling podcast is made up of true stories; The Perfect Scam - AARP’s weekly podcast telling stories of people targeted by scams; ReiMAgine Aging – tells the story of the age-and dementia friendly movement in MA.; A Rosary Companion - You can pray the rosary along with the Host; My Generation, sponsored by SS Senior News – Healthy aging, nostalgia and retirement; Stuff you Missed in History Class – Talks about historical figures and events; Ted Talks Daily - The latest talks by the world’s leading thinkers and creators; You Must Remember This - Stories of the forgotten days of Old Hollywood; 70 over 70 - Interviews with 70 fascinating people over the age of 70. 

Most cell phones have a podcast app pre-loaded that you can click on and get started, Google ‘podcast,’ or, if you are an Amazon member, you can access podcasts from that resource.

Drop-In Technology Help

Need help learning or keeping up with the latest technology?  The staff from the Morrill Memorial Library is at the Senior Center two Friday’s a month, 10:30 a.m.-noon. They could even provide help with podcasts! For more information, call the Center at 781-762-1201, x3.

Jan. 19

Monthly Council on Aging Ballroom Dance

Norwood Senior Center, 275 Prospect St.

7-10 p.m. 

Music will be provided by the D B Band. Cost is $12 per person, and coffee, tea, and desserts, will be served. There are also door prizes. Newcomers of all ages are welcome,

To stay updated on the Council on Aging and their events, follow their Facebook page: Friends Of The Norwood Council On Aging | Facebook