Hal Schreiber Recognized For Years of Community Service

Town of Westford and Lowell General Hospital Partner in Offering Scheduled Blocked Appts Through COA

Mass Vaccination Site in Lowell Now Booking Appointments

The mass vaccination site located at 1001 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, MA is now booking appointments for Covid-19 vaccination for Seniors 75 and older. The site is run in affiliation with Lowell General Hospital. You may schedule your appointment at the follo...

New Websites for The Friends of the Cameron Senior Center

State Simplifies Vaccine Registration Process

Bring a Senior 75+ for Vaccination, Get Yourself Vaccinated

Note: Due to liability issues we are not allowed to disclose the names of Seniors from our Center for this purpose. Companions are not eligible for vaccination at all vaccination sites, so check your vaccination site's guidelines.

Vaccine Update February 8th, 2021

Currently, the Westford Health Department is still waiting for vaccine. We are a registered and approved site, vaccine was requested, but none was allotted for this week. We will continue to request vaccine as we are fully prepared to open a clinic as soo...

Veterans Age 50 and Older Eligible to be Vaccinated at Bedford VA

From the Bedford VA:

New Vaccination Appointments at Gillette Stadium Site

As of 3:00 PM, today, February 4, 2021, there appear to have been many appointments added at the Gillette Stadium Vaccination Site for the dates between February 7th and February 14th. You may sign up for those appointments at the following link:

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Covid-19 Vaccination Update from Social Worker Annette Cerullo

Join District Attorney Marian Ryan for Senior Wellbeing and Safety Program

Join District Attorney Marian Ryan, March 16th at 11:00 AM on a Zoom webinar discussing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Senior population. More information is available at the following link:

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Those wishing to regi...

New Revisions to the Commonwealth's Covid-19 vaccine website

Great News From Health Director Jeff Stephens on Covid-19 Vaccine!

Covid-19 Vaccine Information Update

How to Navigate the Mass.Gov Vaccination Appointment Process

Monday, February 1st, begins Phase 2 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Covid-19 Vaccination roll out. The first priority in Phase 2 is for Seniors age 75 and older to be vaccinated. The Mass.Gov website has added a map of vaccination sites wi...

Valentines Brunch Drive-Thru Event at RiverCourt Residences

RiverCourt Residences will be hosting a drive-thru Valentines Brunch, Wednesday, February 10th, between 10 AM and 11:30 AM. For more information please click the link below: 

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Responding to Community Inquiry Regarding Covid-19 Vaccine Availability

The Cameron Senior Center would like to extend its sincere gratitude to Eagle Scout Vamsi Vesta

RMV to continue Senior only hours through March, adds additional services

Northeast Legal Aid Announces the Opening of Its New Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC)

Northeast Legal Aid, who offers free high quality civil legal services to low income and elderly people in Northeastern Massachusetts, has announced the opening of its new Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC). To learn more about their offerings and contact ...

COA Offers Socially Distanced Senior Joyrides

Senior Joyrides!

Are you tired of being home? Are you feeling lonely? Would you like to see friends AND socially distance?

We have the solution for you!

The Cameron senior center vans are able to drive clients to lunch, shopping, scenic rides, whatever your ...

RMV to offer Senior Only (75+) appointments in January for License Renewals

The Registry of Motor Vehicles will be offering Senior Only Wednesdays during the month of January for residents 75 years of age or older, in order to allow for safer in person license renewals. These Senior Only Wednesdays are only available at select RM...

Bedford Veterans Administration to Roll Out Covid-19 Vaccine to Veterans

The Bedford Veterans Administration is rolling out Covid-19 vaccinations to U.S. Veterans who are 65 or older, and registered as part of the VA Healthcare system. Veterans who are under 65 but may feel the need to get vaccinated due to health issues may a...

Resource Guide for COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-out

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has provided a resource guide regarding the plan to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine. The guide also contains a link to sign up for updates via email. You may visit the guide by clicking the following link:

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Protect Yourself - Avoid Vaccine Scams

The HHS Office of Inspector General, the FBI, the Department of Justice, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have issued the following advisory to help you steer clear of vaccine scams:

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Missing your workouts? We've got you covered

Just in case you are missing your workouts here at the Cameron Center, we have you covered! The Westford CAT has pre-recorded workouts that you may watch at your leisure. The links to them are on our Cameron Work Outs page located here:

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Eviction Diversion Initiative: Free Legal Services

Eviction Diversion Initiative: Free Legal Services 

Through the COVID-19 Eviction Legal Help Project (CELHP), there is a substantial expansion of free legal help for low-income tenants as well as low-income owner-occupants of 2-3 family properties...

Cameron Center iPad/Laptop Drive

The Cameron Center needs your help. Since being temporarily closed to the public due to the Covid-19 pandemic we have tried to offer our programs remotely. In doing so we have found that some of our participants don't have the technology they nee...

Due to rise in COVID cases, Cameron Center closed to the public

As of today, Thursday, December 10th, 2020, the Cameron Senior Center is once again closed to all members of the public due to the current pandemic. The staff of the Cameron Center remain dedicated to serving our Senior population, and are available via t...

Veterans Day Virtual Job Fair

MassHire is running a Veterans Day Virtual Job Fair, Tuesday, November 10th,  for both Veterans and the General Public alike. Job Seekers and Businesses with employment opportunities are encouraged to click the below link for more information.

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Housing Assistance Resources for Those Effected by COVID-19

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Community Teamwork Incorporated have both released informative brochures that contain links to resources available to residents who have found themselves in housing crises due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. These resources...

COA Van Transportation available for early voting (55+)

The Council on Aging van service will be providing transportation to the polls Monday, October 19^th thru Thursday, October 29th from 8:00AM -3:30PM for those who need transportation ages 55 plus.  Also, any resident who is experiencing a...

RMV to offer Senior Only (75+) appointments in October for License Renewals

The Registry of Motor Vehicles will be offering Senior Only Wednesdays during the month of October for residents 75 years of age or older, in order to allow for safer in person license renewals. These Senior Only Wednesdays are only available at select RM...

Westford Rental Assistance Program now accepting applications.

The Westford Rental Assistance Program (WRAP) is now accepting applications.  For more information on this housing subsidy program for renters, please click the link below:

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Aging Mastery Program Returns to the Cameron Center

AGING MASTERY PROGRAM RETURNS:  

Every Monday & Wednesday  October 5 through November 4, 12:00-2:00

The Aging Mastery Program® (AMP) is a national program that uses evidenced based materials, expert speakers, group dis...

Friends of the Cameron Gift Card Fundraiser

GIFT CARD PROGRAM – Starts This Fall!

Now you can purchase gift cards for popular stores, restaurants, gas stations and more right at the Cameron, through the Friends of Cameron’s Gift Card Program.  Use the cards for everyday ...

More Information on Affordable Housing

Click the links below to see more information regarding Affordable Housing options in the Westford Area

Affordable Housing Summary

Affordable Rentals

Coping with Covid, with Dr. Movitz

Alison Christopher, the social worker of the Cameron Center, worked with Westford Cable Access Television, and Dr. Rachel Movitz of Westford to create this roughly 40 minute video on helping people deal with the complex issues surrounding Covid-19. Please...

National Grid offering webinar on Covid assistance programs

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Affordable housing opportunity in Littleton

Click on the below link to see information regarding Jones Meadow, a 55+ Community, located on 100 Spectacle Pond Road in Littleton.

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New Alzheimers Resource

Alzheimers Association also has a new resource: The Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter has developed resources to help those with Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caregivers navigate the challenges presented by the COVID-...

Coping with Covid-19 for People Over Age 60

Tune into Westford CAT on June 24th at 11AM. Alison Christopher, LICSW will be interviewing Rachel Movitz PsyD. Dr. Movitz is a Licensed Psychologist and Specialist in Geropsychology and Geriatric Neuropsychology, with a private practice in Westford. She ...

Free Weekly Vegetables

Gaining Ground, a non-profit organic farm in Concord, Massachusetts is providing free organic produce to Westford residents who meet certain income requirements. For more information, please see the attached flyers. The first link is in English, and the s...

Affordable Housing Lottery! Hanover Westford Hills, Westford MA

SEB Housing is currently working with Hanover Westford Hills, MassHousing, and the Town of Westford to provide affordable housing rental units. Below is a link to a flyer for this affordable housing opportunity.  

Information is also available on ...

Emerson Hospital Free Webinar Combating Loneliness

Emerson Hospital is offering a free webinar to help combat loneliness during these times of social distancing. It will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2020 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM.  A link to their flyer which contains registration info is below.

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Westford Academy Principal delivers snacks to Cameron Center

Westford Academy Principal Jim Antonelli delivers healthy vending machine snacks to the Cameron Center for upcoming Grab and Go lunches, food deliveries, and the Westford Food Pantry. Pictured are Jim Antonelli, John Wilson, and Katie Russell

Spring Brook Farm helps Cameron Center

Spring Brook Farm excitedly donated perishable dinner bags to the Cameron Center. Al MacGilvrry, COA Van Driver, delivered the goods to Grateful residents of Westford Senior Housing, Veteran Housing, and other households. Pictured is Fran Mathewson and Ju...