Directory Of Senior And Caregiver Resources

Transportation Resources, Information, Planning & Partnership for Seniors (TRIPPS), is a joint venture of the Newton & Brookline Councils on Aging and BrooklineCAN, in conjunction with the Brookline Age-Friendly Community initiative. TRIPPS invites you to connect with their network of trained, background checked Transit Advisors (TAs), who will help you identify the transportation options that might work best for you.

The Newton Bereavement Support Group meets on the Third Thursday of every month at 10:30 AM. This group is a safe place to reflect on our losses, separation from or death of loved ones, end of life, etc. We will explore meditations, writing, poetry, and simple rituals and share strategies for self-care and community support.

The Newton Caregiver Support Group meets on the Third Tuesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. Open to all family caregivers of seniors. Learn from and share with other participants who are caring for an elderly family member.

The Newton Clutter Support Group meets the Second Friday of every month, 2:30 p.m. Come get support from others while learning strategies for de-cluttering. This program is co-sponsored by the Newton Department of Senior Services and Riverside Community Care.

The Newton Public Health Nurse sees individuals on a first-come, drop-in, basis to take blood pressure and answer medication questions. Check this link to the newsletter for current dates.

Programs to empower seniors to improve their overall health. Check the Newton Senior Center Newsletter for current courses.

The Newton LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) Elder Cafe, meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:00 P.M. Join us for dinner and an activity at our monthly LGBTQ get-together.

The Newton Low-Vision Support Group meets the first Monday of each month at 1:00 PM (unless it is a holiday, then moves ahead one week). This is a support group for those with vision impairments. Information, friendship and sharing are brought to the Newton Senior Center by the Vision Foundation and Massachusetts Association for the Blind. The Group suspends meetings in January and February.

The Newton Memory Cafe meets the Third Wednesday of every month at 2:00-3:30 P.M. People with forgetfulness and other changes in their thinking, along with their care partners, are invited to meet for this special program. The Memory Café is a welcoming community setting to talk, enjoy light refreshments, and socialize with other people in similar circumstances. We will enjoy refreshments and a sponsored guest artist (music, art, or dance) from 2:15-3:15 P.M.

The Newton Men’s Club meets on the Second Thursday of the month at Johnny’s Luncheonette, 30 Langley Road, Newton Centre, 9:30 – 10:30 A.M and the Fourth Thursday of the month at the Newton Senior Center, 9:30-10:30 A.M. Come and enjoy good conversation-all retired and semi-retired men are welcome! This club gives you the opportunity to meet with men with similar interests and backgrounds and others with varied interests and vastly differing backgrounds. But all will have an interesting story to tell. They usually have guest speakers at our Newton Senior Center get-togethers.

The Newton Senior Center Chamber Music Ensemble meets on Wednesdays from 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. (except from Memorial Day to Labor Day and Christmas to New Year's). Bring your instrument and join in or pull up a chair and just listen!

Newton Senior Center Holiday Parties and Concerts usually held on Fridays at 1:15 P.M. We hold parties and concerts around different seasons and holidays such as Valentine's Day, Halloween, Summer BBQ, etc. The Center usually holds one party per month and sometimes more. See the Newton Senior Center newsletter for upcoming parties and concerts.

The Newton Parkinson's Support Group meets the last Monday of each month at 10:30 AM, (unless it is a holiday, then meets the previous week). This is a support group is for people with Parkinson's disease, family members, and caregivers. This is a forum to share experiences and learn from one another. Facilitated by James Demicco, retired primary care M.D. with a 10 year history of Parkinson's.

The Newton Senior Center provides many programs and services including Fitness and Wellness programs,  Health & Nutrition services, Support Groups, Education programs, Community programs, Arts programs, Games and Entertainment programs and Senior Trips.

The Newton Council on Aging runs numerous fitness and wellness programs including: Seated Strength and Balance, 20-20-20 Fitness Class, Mindful Meditation, Zumba Gold, Tai Chi, Tong Ren, Yoga (chair), and Muscle Conditioning. All fitness classes are led by Certified Instructors. 

A trained representative sees individuals by appointment to assist with health insurance questions. To make an appointment call 617-796-1660.

Call 617-796-1672 to make an appointment with a Case Manager for social services assistance, including case management services and clinical services.

Transportation Resources, Information, Planning & Partnership for Seniors (TRIPPS), is a joint venture of the Newton & Brookline Councils on Aging and BrooklineCAN, in conjunction with the Brookline Age-Friendly Community initiative. TRIPPS invites you to connect with their network of trained, background checked Transit Advisors (TAs), who will help you identify the transportation options that might work best for you.

The Council on Aging (COA) is a group of interested volunteers, appointed by the mayor, to serve the needs of and improve the quality of life for all Newton Seniors focusing on advocacy education, outreach, and legislation. The Council on Aging is composed of 9 commissioners and 29 Advisory Board members. Among the members are citizens and service providers. They support the work and mission of the other components of the department as well as act as citizen advocates. The COA and Advisory Board holds open meetings the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Newton Senior Center.

Newton residents, 65 years and older, are eligible for a Senior Parking Sticker that allows free parking in the City's municipal lots. Applicants must show license and registration with a Newton address and a copy of the lease agreement for personally leased cars. Commercial and/or company cars are not eligible. Stickers are $6.00. Stickers are good at 1, 2, and 3 hour meters in all city lots, but never on the street! Stickers are available at the Newton Senior Center between 9:00 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Please click here for information about the Senior Citizen's Parking Sticker. Please click here for a list of required documents that are needed to obtain your parking sticker.

Newton transportation system for residents age 60 and older is called NewMo – Newton in Motion. The service is provided by Via under a contract with the Department of Senior Services. Riders can request trips to the Senior Center, medical appointments, houses of worship, grocery shopping, and to long-term care facilities within the Garden City. You can also go to any Village Center, any city building or city-sponsored program or event, and to the Needham Street Corridor. NewMo takes riders to certain medical facilities outside of Newton as well. Unlike Newton’s previous transportation system, NewMo is an on-demand, ride-share system, similar to Uber or Lyft. That means you call shortly before you want to travel, on the day you want to travel; other passengers may be in the vehicle with you. Before you request a ride, you must set up an account with Via. To do this, you will need a credit or debit card, and a promo code, which you can only get by calling the Newton Senior Center. Once you have the promo code, you can create an account by downloading the Via app on your smart phone (look for the one that says Via low cost ride-sharing), by calling Via’s call center, or by calling the Senior Center. Without the promo code, you will be charged $25 a ride. The number for the NewMo call center is 617-655-8019.

The mission of the Newton Department of Senior Services is to optimize the quality of life for older adults and those who support them through welcoming, respectful and meaningful opportunities that engage and value older people, and empower them to remain independent and to be important assets in our community. The Senior Services runs many programs, services and support programs on behalf of Newton Seniors.