Who We Are

It takes a team - actually many teams - to offer the diverse programming you will find every day at the Center. Here are the teams that make it happen.

Our Staff

Jayne Colino, Director 617-796-1671

Jayne leads "the team" and supervises the staff of the Department of
Senior Services. She guides the Center on a daily basis with an eye toward the future. Jayne also staffs the Newton Council on Aging, a citizens group appointed by the Mayor to identify and meet the needs of the Department's seniors in the community.

Contact Jayne if you would like to discuss the needs of seniors in the community and how the Center can help.

Alice Bailey, Administrative Coordinator 617-796-1664

Alice’s organizing skills keep the Center running smoothly. She works to ensure that the Center is a safe and comfortable environment. She keeps our data, keeps us in supplies, processes the finances and keeps the building ship-shape.

Contact Alice

Joanne Fisher, Program Coordinator 617-796-1670

Joanne uses her creative abilities to develop our wide array of programs. In addition to producing our monthly newsletter, "Coming of Age", Joanne oversees our volunteer corps. Joanne also produces a monthly cable program, also named "Coming of Age". If you are new to the center, Joanne will give you a tour. Just call for an appointment.

Contact Joanne if you have feedback on current programs, suggestions for new programs, if you want to explore volunteer opportunies, or if you have something newsworthy for "Coming of Age".

Kathy Laufer,  Social Worker 617-796-1663

Kathy is an experienced social worker with a specialty in geriatrics.  She and the outreach worker can be found in the Social Work Suite on the Lower Level. They are joined by a social work intern.  All are available to provide resources, assistance and support.  For an appointment or to learn about groups currently being offered, please Contact Kathy.

Meghan Kennedy , Outreach Worker 617-796-1672

Meghan works with the Center Social worker, Kathy Laufer, LICSW and the Social Work Intern to reach beyond the doors of the Center and see that Newton Senior Citizens are able to access all necessary services. Contact Meghan Kennedy

Custodial Staff

Custodial staff Ken Doucette and John Flynn contribute to the center's clean, safe, comfortable environment that is so important to our mission.

Corps of Volunteers

The Newton Senior Center’s Corps of Volunteers is an amazing team of over 200 individuals who share their skills, wisdom and interests to create a very special environment at the Center. We have volunteer teachers, caterers, bingo callers, singers, musicians, receptionists, data entry, store clerks, handymen, and lunch site helpers. The list of volunteer opportunities is endless. If you have an interest or skill, we’d love to have you volunteer for us. Contact Joanne and let her know how you’d like to get involved.

Council on Aging

The Council o Aging is a group of interested volunteers appointed by the mayor to serve the needs and improve the quality of life for all Newton seniors focusing on outreach, advocacy, education and legislation.

Contact the Council Chairperson at 617-796-1666.

Lunch Site

Manager Lucy Bedigian

The Newton Senior Center offers lunch Monday-Friday, through the Federal Lunch Program, under contract to Springwell. Diners are offered a choice of hot or cold entrees 5 days a week. A donation of $1.75 is suggested, per lunch, and reservations should be made by 11:00am the previous day by calling the main number at 617-796-1660.

Transportation Staff

Van / taxi drivers and coordinators provide services under a contract with Veteran's Taxi. See transportation info.

We hope this brief introduction to our teams helps you see what makes the Newton Senior Center such a special place in our community. So come by and visit!
  

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