Berlin, MA Council on Aging

11/06/2025

Thank you to those that attended the Charcuterie Board Making Class. It was so much fun!

11/06/2025

Join us at 19 Carter at 6 PM tonight for Managing Caregiver Burnout.

11/06/2025

As an EBT retailer, we received the notice (see below) from the USDA reminding us that we are unable to provide special offers to SNAP recipients - hence no discounts or free food explicitly for those who need it most while benefits are being withheld.
In solidarity with our friends at Clarkdale Fruit Farms, we are offering a free half peck of utility/second apples, a free squash and a free pint of apple cider to anyone who requests them in our store, for the rest of the season. Please share!

11/05/2025

Exercise Updates:

There will be no chair yoga this Saturday(11/8/25).

Strength & Balance will be moving to MONDAYS starting 11/17 at 2:20 pm

Tai Chi will not be held 11/25 or 12/23 for the holiday season.

11/04/2025

Berlin residents are welcome to attend the below programs hosted by Bolton COA. Please make sure to call and register with Heather.

10/29/2025

One week away. It's going to be fun!

Join the COA in making your own Charcuterie Board. We provide the items for the board and you get to make it and take it home.

Please call Melissa at 978-838-2750 to register.

10/28/2025

COA Events 11/1-11/15

* Reminder ALL COA events are open to those 60+ regardless of the location the event is being held*

10/27/2025

Managing Caregiver Burnout
When: Thursday, November 6th at 6pm
Where: 19 Carter, Berlin MA
Cost: Free!
Registration encouraged but not required.
Sponsored by Berlin's Council on Aging.
Register here!

✨ Join us for this free event and discover a new path to balance and well-being! Presented by Pamela Dussault, Personal Crisis Coach + Caregiver Advocate.

Are you feeling overwhelmed as a caregiver? Many caregivers struggle with guilt, exhaustion, and the feeling that they’re never doing enough. But caregiving doesn’t have to mean sacrificing yourself.

In this talk, Pamela will share insights from her 20+ years of experience helping caregivers move from burnout to balance. You’ll walk away with practical tools to manage stress, set boundaries, and redefine what love really means—so you can care for your loved ones without losing yourself.

10/20/2025

10/16/2025

COA events happening in November. Please note that ALL COA events are open to Berlin Residents 55+ regardless of the location the event is being held.

10/15/2025

Medicare & Insurance Updates for the New Year
There are plenty of insurance changes coming in the new year—do you know if your current health insurance is still the right fit? Is your plan continuing or ending next year?

Join Cole Stairs of Integrity Medicare Advisors for an informational session to get the latest updates and answers to your questions and concerns.

🗓 Monday, October 20 at 10:00 AM
☕ Coffee and donuts will be served!

Please call Melissa at 978-838-2750 to register.

10/14/2025

October COA Events:
Tuesdays, October 14, 21, 28 Tai Chi at 1 pm Room 118
Thursdays, October 23,30 Core Class at 2 pm Room 118
Fridays, October 17, 24,31 Strength & Balance at 2 pm Room 118
Saturdays, October 18,25 Yoga at 8:50 am Room 118