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YOUR DOWNTOWN.
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RiverMills Curbside Pick-Up Menu
The senior center continues to offer its curbside meal pick-up program and has expanded it to five days a week, Monday-Friday. The meal price will increase from $2 to $3 to allow us to add two more days of meals. We hope you all understand the reason for the price increase and realize the meals are still a good deal. The meals are prepared by RiverMills staff. Chicopee older adults who would like a meal must call 534-3698 at least a day before to reserve a meal. A name and phone number must be provided. Meals will be available for pick-up between 1:00 and 3 p.m. Please note that meals will be cooked but will have to be heated at home. Please enter the senior center parking lot by going down the hill and around to the back entrance for meal pick-up.
Please Bring the Correct Change to Pay for Your Meals.
Beginning October 19th.
With the colder weather approaching, we ask that you would keep our staff in mind and bring the correct dollar amount when paying for your meal/s. This will help us to speed up the curbside pick-up process and make it easier for our staff who will be working in the colder weather. We appreciate your understanding. Thank you.
Here is the RiverMills Curbside Pick- Up menu for next 2 week (meals are subject to change). You must call to place your order: 534-3698.
Monday, 11/02 - Chicken Cordon Bleu
Tuesday- Pork Chop & Scalloped Potatoes
Wednesday- Chicken Sandwich w/Chips
Thursday- American Chop Suey
Friday- Shepherd’s Pie
Weekend Meal- Hot Dog and Beans
*Weekend meal must be requested when ordering.
*Please bring the correct change to pay for your meals.
Monday, 11/09 - Meatball Grinder w/Chips
Tuesday- Chicken Drumstick Dinner
Wednesday- Closed for Veteran’s Day. No Meal.
Thursday- Chicken Caesar Salad
Friday- Salisbury Steak
Weekend Meal- Hot Dog and Beans
*Weekend meal must be requested when ordering.
*Please bring the correct change to pay for your meals.
Download Menu for week of 11/06-11/13/2020
RiverMills Programming On Zoom
Though RiverMills Center remains closed to the public, we are rolling out programming via Zoom. Our goal is to make this transition as simple as possible for our members. If you would like to participate but are unfamiliar with Zoom, our Program Technician can help you get connected. To schedule an appointment for assistance, please call Jona at 413-534-3698 ext.104, or send an email to: jruiz@chicopeema.gov
Note: Though you can use Zoom without a camera some programming will require a camera. Call Jona for more details.
For a list of up and coming online program visit the RiverMills Reminder Newsletter page or click here.
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.
End with Care Free Webinars
End With Care is an educational resource that provides and promotes public, professional, and institutional awareness of end-of-life care issues. They present valuable information and offer an easy to use directory of care and service providers throughout Massachusetts, to assist individuals, their loved ones, and caregivers with end-of-life needs.
End with Care is introducing the first of their new free webinars and invite you to view: Advance Care Planning: "The What, Why, and How to speak for yourself...even if you're unable to speak for yourself." Delivered on-demand through their website, this free webinar is pre-recorded, so viewers can watch anytime that’s convenient for them. To start click the link below:
https://www.endwithcare.org/webinar
Chicopee Senior Transportation
The Transportation Department at RiverMills Center is doing rides to supermarkets, pharmacies, and doctor’s appointments. Riders must adhere to new passenger safety standards. See below for more information. Please reach out to our Transportation Department if you have an emergency need at 413-536-5733. Please leave a message and someone will get back to you.
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