Amesbury Council on Aging

10/26/2026

🦴 Protect your bones, protect your independence! 🦴

Did you know that after age 50, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will experience a fracture? The MV Public Health Alliance is offering FREE Bone Density Screenings across the Merrimack Valley from November 16th to November 20th to help you stay unbreakable.

Why you should sign up:

Fast: The screening takes less than 2 minutes.

Easy: It uses a completely non-invasive heel ultrasound.

Convenient: You get immediate results.

Check the flyer for specific dates and times at locations in Rowley, Newburyport, Amesbury, and Merrimac. Call the number listed for your local Council on Aging or YWCA to secure your spot today!

YWCA Greater Newburyport Merrimac Council on Aging & Senior Center Amesbury Council on Aging Newburyport Council on Aging Rowley Council on Aging

09/22/2026

As a reminder, DPW will be available at the COA on 9/24 to assist with your trash sticker application. Please call the COA at 978-388-8138 to sign up.

Two weeks ago, the city announced the new trash sticker program to help manage the rising costs of the Amesbury's trash and recycling collection contract. Although the fee will not cover the full cost of the agreement, it will help diversify budget revenues while respecting the demand for affordability heard at the polls last November.

Trash stickers will be required for each curbside trash collection cart, starting October 1, 2026. Residential properties with 6 or less units are eligible to purchase up to 6 stickers. Stickers fees are $100 each. Recycling carts do not require a sticker.

Properties with 7 or more units will be required to contract for private trash/recycling pick up.

To help with the process of purchasing your sticker, customer service representatives from Public Works will be available at the Council on Aging to assist you with your application on the following dates.

68 Elm Street, Amesbury MA
Thurs., 9/10 - 9am-11:30am
Weds., 9/16 - 9am-11:30am
Thurs., 9/24 - 9am-11:30am

Please bring proof of property eligibility by driver's license, state issued ID, current utility bill, tax bill, etc.

To speed up the process, only checks payable to the “City of Amesbury” will be accepted ($100. per sticker).

Please call the COA at 978-388-8138 to sign up.

In-person assistance is also available at DPW on 39 South Hunt Rd (Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm).

For more information about the program and frequently asked questions visit: www.amesburyma.gov/TrashStickers

09/21/2026

Join us at the Costello Center, 68 Elm Street in Amesbury, for an important and engaging presentation you won’t want to miss.

On September 28th at 10:30 AM, the Sheriff’s Department will be hosting a Senior Bullying Presentation—an informative session focused on recognizing, addressing, and preventing bullying among older adults. This is a great opportunity to learn helpful strategies, ask questions, and connect with others in a supportive environment.

If you’d like to attend, please call 978-388-8138 to sign up.

We hope to see you there!

09/17/2026

Caregiver Support Group with Respite Care will meet on the 3rd Friday of every month at 12:00pm.

The group will be led by Allison Rice Kolozsvary, LSW, who has a 28-year professional background working with families as a Social Worker, and most recently, as the Community Liaison for Avita of Newburyport, a memory care community.

Members of current caregiver support groups say they get an enormous amount of support.

Caregiver respite care now provided for your loved one during the meeting.

Registration for respite care is required. Call COA at 978-388-8138

09/17/2026

Attention Seniors! Check out this super fun event scheduled for 9/21.

Car Show and Lunch at the COA, featuring a DJ spinning classic 1950’s hits in the back parking lot. Lunch begins at 11:30, and the Car Show with DJ kicks off at 12:00.

Please note that parking is limited. We kindly ask you to park at the Water Street Lot; the COA will pick you up and bring you to the event. The van can also pick you up directly from home.

To sign up, please call 978-388-8138.

Rain date for the Car Show is Wednesday, 9/23.

09/15/2026

Just as a reminder, DPW customer service will be here at the COA on Wednesday, 9/16 from 9:00 am to 11:30am to assist with your trash sticker application. Bring a driver’s license or current utility bill to show proof of eligibility and a check.

Please call COA at 978-388-8138 to sign up

Two weeks ago, the city announced the new trash sticker program to help manage the rising costs of the Amesbury's trash and recycling collection contract. Although the fee will not cover the full cost of the agreement, it will help diversify budget revenues while respecting the demand for affordability heard at the polls last November.

Trash stickers will be required for each curbside trash collection cart, starting October 1, 2026. Residential properties with 6 or less units are eligible to purchase up to 6 stickers. Stickers fees are $100 each. Recycling carts do not require a sticker.

Properties with 7 or more units will be required to contract for private trash/recycling pick up.

To help with the process of purchasing your sticker, customer service representatives from Public Works will be available at the Council on Aging to assist you with your application on the following dates.

68 Elm Street, Amesbury MA
Thurs., 9/10 - 9am-11:30am
Weds., 9/16 - 9am-11:30am
Thurs., 9/24 - 9am-11:30am

Please bring proof of property eligibility by driver's license, state issued ID, current utility bill, tax bill, etc.

To speed up the process, only checks payable to the “City of Amesbury” will be accepted ($100. per sticker).

Please call the COA at 978-388-8138 to sign up.

In-person assistance is also available at DPW on 39 South Hunt Rd (Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm).

For more information about the program and frequently asked questions visit: www.amesburyma.gov/TrashStickers

09/10/2026

Join Us at the COA Wellness Fair!

Friday, September 11th • 9:00am–1:00pm
68 Elm Street, Amesbury

Swing by for a morning of learning, connection, and community! Discover helpful resources on healthy aging, wellness programs, critical assistance, and so much more.

Plus — enjoy a FREE box lunch generously provided by Atria Merrimack Place!

Have questions or want to sign up? Give us a call at 978-388-8138.

We can’t wait to see you there!

09/02/2026

Friends of the Council on Aging is proud to share that $40,358 was contributed to the COA this year to support a wide range of programs and services our seniors rely on. Here’s how those funds made an impact:

• $12,000 for exercise classes
• $6,670 for foot care
• $7,000 for breakfasts, luncheons, birthday celebrations, and daily coffee
• $2,500 for pet assistance
• $12,000+ for other essentials, including daily newspaper and movie subscriptions, equipment, postage, and more

Where did the funding come from?
Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Friends of the COA raised $30,722, with the remaining support coming from their operating fund.

• $4,000 from memberships
• $5,300 from Penny Mill sales
• $1,200 from craft fairs
• $1,031 from raffles
• $7,600 from Live Well Amesbury sponsors
• $11,000+ from general and named contributions

These contributions include memorials, honorariums, and many heartfelt thank you donations for services like tax preparation, handyman work, sewing help, SHINE assistance, exercise classes, coffee service, van rides, and more.

The Council on Aging and the residents they serve, thank the Friends of the COA for all they do and for their continued support!

09/02/2026

Two weeks ago, the city announced the new trash sticker program to help manage the rising costs of the Amesbury's trash and recycling collection contract. Although the fee will not cover the full cost of the agreement, it will help diversify budget revenues while respecting the demand for affordability heard at the polls last November.

Trash stickers will be required for each curbside trash collection cart, starting October 1, 2026. Residential properties with 6 or less units are eligible to purchase up to 6 stickers. Stickers fees are $100 each. Recycling carts do not require a sticker.

Properties with 7 or more units will be required to contract for private trash/recycling pick up.

To help with the process of purchasing your sticker, customer service representatives from Public Works will be available at the Council on Aging to assist you with your application on the following dates.

68 Elm Street, Amesbury MA
Thurs., 9/10 - 9am-11:30am
Weds., 9/16 - 9am-11:30am
Thurs., 9/24 - 9am-11:30am

Please bring proof of property eligibility by driver's license, state issued ID, current utility bill, tax bill, etc.

To speed up the process, only checks payable to the “City of Amesbury” will be accepted ($100. per sticker).

Please call the COA at 978-388-8138 to sign up.

In-person assistance is also available at DPW on 39 South Hunt Rd (Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm).

For more information about the program and frequently asked questions visit: www.amesburyma.gov/TrashStickers