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Programs
Van Transportation:  Two full-time vehicles for handicapped and seniors.  Destinations include medical appointments, shopping, nutrition site, hairdressers, banking, errands, Senior Club meetings, Adult Day Health PROGRAM in North Adams, and our Supportive Day Program.

Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders (S.H.I.N.E.):  We can refer you to a trained volunteer counselor who will assist residents with information and problem-solving with any insurance issue.

Adams Supportive Day Program:  Provides daily activities for frail and isolated seniors.  The program provides socialization, crafts, music, exercise, special outings, and nutritious meals five days per week.  Care partners are relieved of their responsibilities knowing their parent or spouse is safe and cared for at the CoA.

Homebound Marketing Program:  Shopping program in cooperation with BigY supermarket.

Library Outreach:  In cooperation with the Adams Free Library for shut-ins.

Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc. Nutrition Site:  Sponsered by the CoA, it provides balanced,, nutritious meals Monday through Friday at 11:30a.m.  Home delivered meals are also available through this program. Please reserve meals two days in advance - suggested donation of $2.00.

Brown Bag Program (fourth Friday of every month) - A program of the Western Massachusetts Food Bank providing donated food to qualifying seniors.

Educational Speakers and Programs.

Monthly Health Clinics by the V.N.A.

Quilting

"Are you O.K.?" Program: a computerized reassurance program operated by the Adams Police Department.

Special Persons Bracelet Program.