Council on Aging

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RiverMills Visiting Guidelines

· All visitors to RiverMills must sign a waiver their first time back to the center. Waivers are available at the main reception desk downstairs.

· All visitors to RiverMills must wear mask per order of the city. Mask are required in all municiple buildings. 

· Registration is required for most programs. Fitness classes are now being held inside the building and registration is required.

· All visitors must sign in at the kiosk with their swipe card.

 Participant applications are available at the main reception desk.

· Fitness renewals/waivers must be updated in order to participate in exercise classes and use the gym.

· All programming is subject to change due to the ongoing pandemic. Cancellations may occur.

ALL PROGRAMS ARE TENTATIVE AND MAY CHANGE DUE TO COVID-19 RISING INFECTION RATES.

Vaccine Appointments for Our Homebound Residents

Vaccine appointments for our HOMEBOUND residents! Please call the following number to sign upfor an in-home vaccine appointment. Eligibility criteria applies. Offered by Commonwealth Care Alliance,use this centralized state call number: 1-833-983-0485.

iPad Lending Prgram

RiverMills Center Tablet Lending Program now has more tablets available for lending. If you are a Chicopee senior with internet access who needs an updated device, or if you are thinking of buying a new tablet but are not sure what to get. You can borrow one of our iPads for up to 3 weeks! These tablets can be used to get online, play games, or join Zoom programming. The tablets will also have charging and typing accessories, as well as a user's guide.

If you are a Chicopee senior who could use a tablet please contact Program Technician Jona Ruiz at 534-3698 ext.104 or send an email to jruiz@chicopeema.gov.

Here is our free iPad Guide! 

  1. iPad Guide

Dial-A-Lawyer: Free Legal Advice by Phone for Elders

The Massachusetts Bar Association sponsors a monthly Dial-A-Lawyer program and encourages members of the public to call our hotline for free legal advice. Dial-A-Lawyer attorney volunteers are in good standing and have a wide variety of legal experience.

On the first Wednesday of every month, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., attorneys are available at (617) 338-0610 or (877) 686-0711 to answer questions on a variety of topics, including family law, bankruptcy, employment, estate planning, real estate, consumer rights and more.

Questions? Contact the MBA Community Service Department at (617) 338-0695 or via email at communityservices@massbar.org.

Chicopee Senior Transportation

The RiverMills Center Transportation Department follows the CDC and State Standards for drivers, passengers and vehicle safety.

1.Passenger MUST wear a mask and use hand sanitizer BEFORE entering the vehicle.

2. All vehicles are cleaned and disinfected before and after each passenger.

Round Trip Transportation Fees

$1 – Chicopee Senior Center

$2 – Anywhere in Chicopee

$4 – Springfield and West Springfield, Holyoke and South Hadley

The Chicopee Council on Aging receives Federal Older Americans Act Funding from local Area Agency on Aging, West Mass Elder Care, the State Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and the Federal Administration for Community Living. 


Duties & Responsibilities


The duties of the Council on Aging are to: 
  • Identify the needs of older adults 55 years or older & their younger spouses residing in the City
  • Educate the community & City officials
  • Enlist the support & participation of all citizens concerning those needs
  • Design, promote, & implement services to fill those needs

Services & Grants


The Council also coordinates existing services in the City & promotes & supports other programs which are designed to assist older adults in the community. The Council identifies funding sources, applies for appropriate grants, & administers grant-funded programs.

The Council on Aging must be aware of state & federal legislation concerning funding, information, exchange, & program planning to improve community programming for older adults.

Areas of Assistance


The Senior Center is committed to assisting and improving the quality of life for older adults in the areas of:
  • Community service
  • Good health maintenance
  • Lifelong learning
  • Mobility
  • Recreation
  • Related informational services
The Chicopee Council on Aging receives Federal Older Americans Act funding from local Area Agency on Aging, WestMass Elder Care, the State Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and the Federal Administration for Community Living.