Senior Services

The Senior Center is open to visitors. Call 617-972-6490 for information or email the Senior Center if you have questions about current activities.

The Watertown Council on Aging / Senior Center

The Watertown Council on Aging/Senior Center provides a variety of social, health, educational, recreational, advocacy, and support programs designed to help Watertown's older adults age well in the community. The Senior Center is accessible for individuals with physical disabilities and is equipped with Wi-Fi. Review our brochure in English or in Russian:

Programs & Services for Seniors & their Families

Programs and services for seniors and their families include:

Case Management
Emergency Assistance
Income Tax Preparation
Information and Referral
Legal Advice
Medical Transportation
Medicare Health Insurance Counseling (SHINE)
Property Tax Work-Off Program
Senior Parking Permits
Senior Shuttle Shopping Bus
Watertown Food Pantry

Activities

Activities available at the Senior Center include:

Afternoon Movies
Art Classes
Book Club
Chair Yoga
Drop-In Lounge
Educational Lectures and Workshops
Fitness Classes
Games Groups
Knitting Group
Line Dancing
Lunch and Learn Programs
Mellowtones Co-Ed Singing Group
Public Safety Mornings
Tai Chi
Trips
Yoga

Additional activities can be found here.

See our monthly newsletter for program details, or call us at 617-972-6490.

Additional Resources

View our monthly newsletters: Watertown Senior News
Sign up to receive Weekly Updates from the Senior Center/Council on Aging by registering with the City's Notifications System.
Follow us on Facebook: Watertown Council on Aging Facebook
Resource Directory of Local Senior Services: The Directory of Senior Services (2019) (PDF) contains listings of resources in Watertown and the surrounding Metro area. A hard copy may be obtained by calling the Senior Center at 617-972-6490.

Snow Policy

If the Watertown Schools are closed, all programs and Senior Shuttle Bus services are cancelled. If the Watertown Schools are Delayed, the Morning Shopping Run on the Senior Shuttle Bus is cancelled and Senior Center programs may be cancelled at the Director's and Instructor's discretion, so please call ahead. Safety is your first priority. Staff members are available 8:30 am to 5 pm for questions. School cancellation information is broadcast on local cable, radio, and television stations. Stay safe!