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Senior Services Program

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The Senior Services Program (formerly Older Adults Program) offers programs and activities that promote independent, non-institutional living among the elderly in our community. Seniors have increasingly felt the effects of shrinking entitlements and local resources. Staff have played a more important role in working with governmental, housing and medical agencies to ensure that seniors' needs are met.

The older adult program increases socialization and provides better physical and mental health for low-income elders. We believe inclusion of the elderly population in community, cultural and recreational activities builds a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We offer volunteer opportunities for seniors within both our own programs with those of other agencies.

Email Senior Services at seniors@uses.org

Doctors and technicians from the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary devoted time at
United South End Settlements
on March 1,2007 to provide
free eye screenings to
area seniors.

SERVICES PROVIDED

For class classes listed below, please call 617-375-8163 for more information or to register.

Senior Home Repair - This program assists individuals with minor, major and emergency repairs. Please view the full details for more information.

Free Tax Preparation for Low-Income Seniors - Please call (617) 375-8163 for more information.

Benefits Advocacy - Our benefits advocacy program provides housing and legal referral services, access to benefits, Social Security assistance, court assistance, income tax preparation, home management counseling, and taxi coupons services. Please call (617) 375-8114 or (617) 375-8163 for more information.

Health Education- We offer Preventative health screenings and workshops at little or no cost. We have osteoporosis, prostrate cancer, diabetes, dental and vision screenings just to name a few.

Hot Lunch Program- We provide a nutritional lunch. Monday-Friday, 12:00noon - 1:30pm
$1.75/person suggested donation.

Telephone Outreach to the Homebound- This service provides homebound baskets at holiday time, weekly phone calls for health check and any other issues pertaining to homebound seniors.

SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

For class classes listed below, please call 617-536-8610 for more information or to register. Please call ahead to register for all classes.

BEGINNERS' DRAWING AND WATERCOLOR

10 Classes
Tuesday, 10:00am – 12:00 noon September 25 - November 27 Thursdays, 10:00am – 12:00 noon
September 27 – December 6, 2007
Free for Seniors
No art experience required.

SENIOR EXERCISE CLASS

Ongoing
Wednesdays, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Fridays, 11:00am – 12:00 noon
Free for Seniors

CREATIVE RECYCLING GROUP

Participant-led group creating crafts from recycled items. For more information, please call 617-375-8114 or 781-646-8549

Ongoing
Wednesdays, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Free for Seniors

COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS

Please see the Technology Education page for a complete calendar of upcoming classes.

TRIPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
View the schedule of upcoming trips

We schedule many trips throughout the year. Some of our excursions have included a Spirit of Boston Cruise, Scallopfest, shopping, museum trips and Foxwoods. Also, we have many seasonal celebrations including a Halloween party, Thanksgiving Dinner, Holiday Dinner Dance, Valentines Party, and Swing into Spring! Times and prices vary.

Last Update: 03/21/2008

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