There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks. Check them out here, and for further information on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, please call the COA office at (978) 526-7500.
Free income tax advice will be available for qualified senior citizens and low-income residents beginning on Thursday, February 6, 2020. This service is available through a cooperative effort of the AARP Foundation tax-aid program and the SeniorCare RSVP program. All volunteer counselors are trained by the Internal Revenue Service; counselors will have hours at the Town Hall in Manchester on Thursdays 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. with appointments scheduled every hour. Seniors coming in for tax advice should bring with them copies of their previous year’s federal and state tax returns, any forms including W-2s and other relevant material showing income for the year. APPOINTMENTS ARE NECESSARY AND CAN BE SCHEDULED BY CALLING THE COUNCIL ON AGING OFFICE.
On Wednesday March 4, the Manchester Council on Aging is offering a trip to East Sakura Restaurant in Salem. East Sakura has an all-you-can-eat buffet for $9.49. Enjoy Chinese food, seafood, roast beef, soup, salad, desserts and more. The van will start picking up seniors around 11:00 a.m. To reserve your seat on the van, please call the COA office.
On Friday, March 6, the Manchester Council on Aging van will be going to Ocean State Job Lot and the malls in Danvers. Ocean State Job Lot sells an ever-changing array of household goods, apparel, pet supplies, kitchen pantry staples, and seasonal products (such as holiday, gardening, and pool supply) at a fraction of their typical price. You can also go to either the Liberty Tree Mall or the North Shore Mall. The van will start picking up seniors around 10:00 a.m. For further information or to reserve your seat on the van, please call the COA office.
The Manchester Council on Aging is offering a trip to the Boston Flower & Garden Show at the Seaport World Trade Center on Thursday, March 12. This year’s show theme is Garden Party, Celebrating Friends and Family, where the show will celebrate outdoor living and interior plantscapes that inspire us to spend time with the ones we love.
The discounted ticket price is $16, and we have 18 tickets available. The first 12 people will be provided with transportation. The Council on Aging van will begin to pick up at 8:30 a.m. with a return expected by 3:00 p.m. Please call the Council on Aging office to reserve your ticket. Reservations and prepayment are due in the Council on Aging office by Friday, March 6. Please call the Council on Aging office for more information.
On Friday, March 13, the Manchester Council on Aging is pleased to offer a trip to Cape Ann Lanes in Gloucester. Enjoy a few strings of candlepin bowling. No experience needed. Get some exercise and receive fun and laughs in return. The costs are $3 per person per string, $3 shoe rental. The van will start picking up seniors at 11:45 a.m. For further information or to sign up, please call the COA office.
