West Bridgewater Council on Aging

05/01/2026

🀄️ Mah Jongg is having a moment… and we’re here for it! 🀄️

Our Mah Jongg lesson group is growing by the week—and it’s been so much fun to watch! 😊

From learning the tiles
to sharing laughs around the table
to building new friendships…

This is what makes the COA so special. 💕

The best part?
👉 You don’t need to know how to play—we’re happy to teach you!

Whether you’re brand new or just looking to brush up your skills, we’ll help you get started in a relaxed, friendly environment.

And yes… it might just become your new favorite thing! 😉

👉 Come join us and see what all the fuss is about! 😄

Thursdays 10 AM

05/01/2026

🐎🎩 They understood the assignment! 🎩🐎

What a day at the West Bridgewater Council on Aging! Our Kentucky Derby celebration was a full house, full of laughs, and full of personality from start to finish.

From fabulous hats 👒
to friendly competition 🐎
to lots of smiles, laughter, and fun…

This is what it’s all about.

We had races, we had cheering, we had some serious “place your bets” energy—and most importantly, we had our seniors fully enjoying the moment together. 💕

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made the day so special. And yes… we’ve already been told:

👉 “We’ll be back next year!” 😂

That might just make this an annual tradition!

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💛 This is why we do what we do—creating moments that bring people together, lift spirits, and make the COA feel like home.

👉 What are you waiting for? Come visit us and see what it’s all about! 😄😄

04/30/2026

💗 A little sunshine on its way…

One of our donated vases has found a very special home today. 🌸

Mark (our van driver!) is delivering this sweet teddy bear arrangement to Miss Betty, who recently had a fall and has been home recovering. At 92 years young, we wanted her to know she’s being thought of and missed here at the COA.

This is exactly what your vase donations help us do — turn something simple into a moment of comfort, kindness, and connection. 💕

We love being able to send a little cheer to our seniors when they need it most.

From your donations… to someone’s day being just a little bit brighter. ✨

Thank you!❤️

04/27/2026

04/25/2026

Volunteer Appreciation Banquet 2026

Friday, we had the joy of celebrating some truly incredible people at our Volunteer Appreciation Banquet 💙

Our volunteers are the heart of everything we do at the West Bridgewater Council on Aging. Whether they’re helping in the kitchen, assisting with programs, lending a hand behind the scenes, or simply showing up with a smile — they are the reason our COA feels like home.

This year, we recognized volunteers in three levels of appreciation, honoring their time, dedication, and commitment to our community.
Each volunteer received a small token of our gratitude, along with special recognitions for those who went above and beyond.

✨ All volunteers received a keychain as a thank-you for the “waves” they make in our community
🌊 Additional honorees were recognized with special awards and plaques
💐 Our Volunteer of the Year Chris McPhee, was celebrated with a well-deserved bouquet and recognition

From the laughter, to the conversations, to the heartfelt moments — it was a beautiful day filled with appreciation and connection.

To all of our volunteers:
Thank you for your time, your kindness, and the countless ways you make a difference every single day.

We appreciate you more than words can say 💙

04/22/2026

04/18/2026

FAMILY & FRIENDS CELEBRATION
Friday, April 17, 2026

A beautiful celebration for a truly special woman 💙

We continued our “Blue Skies Ahead” celebration Friday honoring Marilyn with an afternoon surrounded by her family, friends, colleagues, and community members who have all been touched by her kindness and dedication.

From heartfelt speeches and special recognitions, to hugs, laughter, and moments that brought both smiles and tears—this was a celebration filled with love from every corner of Marilyn’s life.

It was especially meaningful to see so many people come together to honor her years of service, including many special recognitions for her dedication to the seniors and the West Bridgewater community.

Marilyn, the impact you’ve made reaches far beyond these walls. You have created something truly special here, and it shows in every person who came to celebrate you 💙

Wishing you nothing but happiness, relaxation, and blue skies ahead in this next chapter ☁️

04/18/2026

COA FAMILY LUNCHEON
Thursday, April 16, 2026

Blue Skies Ahead for our Marilyn ☁️💙

Thursday, we gathered as a COA family to celebrate someone who means so much to all of us… Marilyn 💙

From the moment she walked through the doors, to the laughter, the memories shared, and the love felt all around the room—it was a beautiful afternoon filled with gratitude and appreciation.

Marilyn has been such a special part of the West Bridgewater Council on Aging, helping to create the warm, welcoming place we all call home. Thursday was our chance to celebrate her.

There were smiles, hugs, heartfelt words, and so many wonderful memories written and shared—moments we will treasure always.

Marilyn, thank you for everything you’ve given to this COA family. You will always be a part of us 💙

Blue skies ahead… always ☁️

04/10/2026

Yesterday we said goodbye to someone very special 💙

After years of dedication, kindness, and quiet behind-the-scenes work, Linda Frenette has officially retired from the West Bridgewater COA.

Linda has been a familiar and friendly face in our kitchen, always willing to lend a hand, share a smile, and help make each meal feel like home. So much of what happens here is made possible by volunteers like Linda — and her impact will be felt for years to come.

Thank you, Linda, for your time, your heart, and everything you’ve given to our COA family.

We wish you a retirement filled with happiness, relaxation, and all the things you love. You will always have a place here with us 💙

04/09/2026

Matt and his amazing crew stopped by the Council on Aging and surprised all of our lovely ladies with beautiful flowers AGAIN — just because. 🌸🌼

The smiles, the joy, and the kindness behind this gesture mean more than words can say. Moments like this are what make our COA so special… it’s not just a place — it’s a community full of heart. 💕

Matt and his crew brought so much happiness into our day!

Please join me in giving them a big THANK YOU! 👏💙

04/05/2026

🌷 Happy Easter from all of us at the West Bridgewater Council on Aging 🌷

Wishing our COA family a day filled with peace, joy, and special moments that make life beautiful.

We are so grateful for each and every one of you. 💙

03/21/2026

🌸🐰 Look what we did today!… 🐰🌸

We had an egg-stra special craft class with Elaine, and WOW — just look at these beautiful creations! 🥚✨

Colorful Easter wreaths, lots of laughs, and a whole lot of creativity filled the room today. From start to finish, it was hands-on, fun, and full of those little moments that make our days here so special 💛

And can we talk about these wreaths?! Every single one came out amazing — each one unique, bright, and full of personality… just like the wonderful people who made them 😊They even light up!!

If you’ve been thinking about joining us… this is your sign 👀
You never know what you might miss — but we promise, it’s always something good.

💕 Thank you, Elaine, for another fantastic class!