Town of Rowe Council on Aging

03/02/2026

Email from Hilltown Families Friends, here's your guide to community-based learning in Western MA! View as Webpage Learn Local. Play Local. March is a threshold

03/02/2026

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/health/scams-elderly-banks.html?unlocked_article_code=1.QFA.sqe_.xMyvCz7t8ZlT&smid=url-share

Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.

02/25/2026

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/interactives/aging-in-place/

Wirecutter tests and reviews the best tech, appliances, gear, and more. You can trust our veteran journalists, scientists, and experts to find the best stuff.

02/24/2026

Some interesting approaches to aging in place! What do you think?

We talked with five seniors about the ways they’ve tackled the challenges of aging in place, plus the essential lessons on how to prepare, stay connected, and remain resilient. Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/3MV3Snt

02/18/2026

Have you always wanted to work with flowers and learn how to create a vase arrangement? Participants will learn the techniques floral designers incorporate to create a beautiful mixed bouquet. At the end of the class participants will walk away with a vase arrangement that they made themselves and t...

02/02/2026

Reminder that Rowe Seniors are welcome to attend! Just give a call to let them know you’re coming.

01/27/2026

Greenfield Communtiy College Senior Symposium talk Feb. 3.

John Bollard will read from and discuss his new book Protesting with Rosa Parks: From Stagecoaches to Driving While Black, which recounts the experiences of nearly 100 Black passengers who, like Rosa Parks, refused to give up their dignity or their seats while traveling throughout the country from 1...

12/07/2025

Coming up on Tuesday….

Join us for our next Caring for the Caregiver webinar! Hear from experts at Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell's office and learn how to spot scams.

💡Topic: Protecting Yourself and Loved Ones from Scams and Identity Theft
🗓️When: Tues., Dec. 9 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
✅Register: bit.ly/Dec2025CaregiverWebinar

12/04/2025

Greenfield Community College is hosting lots of workshops and events of interest to seniors. Take a look.

See what we've offered in the past! These workshops aren't currently running, but you can join the waitlist and we'll let you know if and when registration becomes available.