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Council On Aging 02/03/2026
(Episode Description is AI generated and may be errors in accuracy)
A routine meeting turned into a masterclass in community resilience. We open with the essentials—budget approved, February newsletters slowed by snow but quickly shared online and in print—then move straight into the pressure points: fuel assistance delays stretching back to October and a tax season so packed that towns around us are full. We added a third volunteer preparer and crossed 120 appointments, giving older residents a much-needed path through forms, credits, and deadlines without extra stress or cost.
Legal preparation took a meaningful step forward with a free estate planning clinic offering simple wills, powers of attorney, and health care proxies through income-based services. On the lighter side, a Cultural Council grant brings live Irish music to a St. Patrick’s lunch, proving that small grants can create big moments of connection. We also share why the Friends of the COA needs fresh board members to unlock funds for programs, and how one invite to a neighbor can restart a group that supports everything from socials to wellness events.
March brings two timely pilots: a men’s-only exercise class designed to lower social barriers, and a three-week caregiver support series developed with the Alzheimer’s Association to offer resources, strategies, and community to spouses and adult children. We line up practical presentations on property tax exemptions, the Homestead Act, and the tax workoff program, because keeping people housed and financially steady is core to aging well at home.
Then the unexpected—an outdoor spigot line bursts, flooding a closet. Firefighters shut water, plumbers add a critical valve, contractors dry out walls, and staff move fast to salvage supplies and reset the kitchen. We shift a lunch by a week, keep programs running, and work through the insurance deductible decision with the town. It’s a real look at how a small team and a responsive community keep a senior center open and useful when the plan goes sideways.
If this kind of practical, people-first work matters to you, listen and share your take. Subscribe for updates, send this to a neighbor who could use these services, and leave a review with one idea you want us to tackle next.
Support the show
https://www.raynhaminfo.com/
Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025
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A routine meeting turned into a masterclass in community resilience. We open with the essentials—budget approved, February newsletters slowed by snow but quickly shared online and in print—then move straight into the pressure points: fuel assistance delays stretching back to October and a tax season so packed that towns around us are full. We added a third volunteer preparer and crossed 120 appointments, giving older residents a much-needed path through forms, credits, and deadlines without extra stress or cost.
Legal preparation took a meaningful step forward with a free estate planning clinic offering simple wills, powers of attorney, and health care proxies through income-based services. On the lighter side, a Cultural Council grant brings live Irish music to a St. Patrick’s lunch, proving that small grants can create big moments of connection. We also share why the Friends of the COA needs fresh board members to unlock funds for programs, and how one invite to a neighbor can restart a group that supports everything from socials to wellness events.
March brings two timely pilots: a men’s-only exercise class designed to lower social barriers, and a three-week caregiver support series developed with the Alzheimer’s Association to offer resources, strategies, and community to spouses and adult children. We line up practical presentations on property tax exemptions, the Homestead Act, and the tax workoff program, because keeping people housed and financially steady is core to aging well at home.
Then the unexpected—an outdoor spigot line bursts, flooding a closet. Firefighters shut water, plumbers add a critical valve, contractors dry out walls, and staff move fast to salvage supplies and reset the kitchen. We shift a lunch by a week, keep programs running, and work through the insurance deductible decision with the town. It’s a real look at how a small team and a responsive community keep a senior center open and useful when the plan goes sideways.
If this kind of practical, people-first work matters to you, listen and share your take. Subscribe for updates, send this to a neighbor who could use these services, and leave a review with one idea you want us to tackle next.
Support the show
https://www.raynhaminfo.com/
Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025