Council On Aging

Mission Statement
The mission of the Palmer COA/Senior Center is to identify the total needs of the senior population, to promote and encourage new and existing activities, to provide services and education to enhance the quality of life for elders and to assist elders to age with dignity and independence.

COA Board

Cathy Plouffe/Chairman

Sandy Gilman/Vice Chairman

Lisa Contrino

Victoria Randolph

Mary Fife

Mary Desantis

Martha Mundell

Bridget Donato

Meals & Nutrition

Recreation & Socialization

Support Groups

Newsletter/Calendar

Safety, Health & Wellness

Legal/Health Insurance

Outreach & Social Services

Volunteer Services

Donations & Special Gift Account

Transportation

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WEATHER POLICY

Effective January 1, 2025, the senior center will refer to the policy/procedure of the town manual for closings and delays. The Council on Aging will post closings and delays on Western Mass News. Even if the senior center is closed, staff will still be available diretly by phone. Please continue to call the cenetr for assistance when needed.

If the Palmer Senior Center has delays or cancels meal services, it will be posted on Western Mass News. Just a reminder, if there are no meal services, this only means in-house meals. It does not include meals on wheels which is up to Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. Please follow their policy for meals on wheels cancellations. Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. can be reached at 413-781-8800.