Monthly updates for the 55+ community on Martha’s Vineyard from M.V. Center for Living, the Dukes County veterans agent, and the Council on Aging for each town, plus articles about elder law, medicare, and more.
Up-Island Council on Aging: January 2025
Up-Island Council on Aging, Howes House
1042 State Rd., West Tisbury
508-693-2896
friendsofupislandcouncilonaging.org
There’s always something happening at the Howes House! We are open Monday – Friday, 8:30...
Edgartown Council on Aging: January 2025
Edgartown Council on Aging, The Anchors
The Anchors at 10 Daggett St.
508-627-4368
edgartowncoa.com
The Anchors will be closed on the following holidays in January: New Year’s Day...
Oak Bluffs Council on Aging: January 2025
Oak Bluffs Council on Aging
21 Wamsutta Ave.
508-693-4509, ext. 3
oakbluffsma.gov/152/Council-on-Aging
Please note that we will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, and on Monday, Jan. 20.
Weekly...
Tisbury Council on Aging: January 2025
Tisbury Senior Center
34 Pine Tree Road, Vineyard Haven
508-696-4205
tisburyma.gov/council-aging
The center is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. It will be closed on...
M.V. Center for Living: January 2025
M.V. Center for Living, the Island’s Dementia and Caregiver Support Network
508-939-9440
lesliec@mvcenter4living.org
mvcenter4living.org
M.V. Center for Living will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, for New Year's...
Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard: January 2025
Worrying about aging on the Island? We’ve got your back!
Let’s face it — aging on Martha’s Vineyard comes with its unique challenges. That’s where...
Veterans’ Corner: January 2025
The Dukes County Veterans Service Department serves the veterans of all seven towns within Dukes County. The Veterans Service Officer helps veterans obtain all...
SHINE: January 2025
SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone)
Barnstable County Regional SHINE office
shine@capecod.gov
774-243-2953
capecod.gov/departments/human-services/initiatives/shine
SHINE is providing free health insurance information and assistance for Medicare-eligible adults and...
Noteworthy 55+: January 2025
Community Programs
MVRHS Senior Luncheon
Monthly senior luncheons at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School’s Culinary Arts dining room are every second Thursday. Join us on Jan....
CORE Senior Services: January 2025
CORE senior services
508-693-7900, ext. 210
mvcommunityservices.org
Counseling, Outreach and Referral for the Elderly (CORE) at M.V. Community Services works with at-risk and mostly home-bound seniors in...
Up-Island Council on Aging: December 2024
Up-Island Council on Aging, Howes House
1042 State Rd., West Tisbury
508-693-2896
friendsofupislandcouncilonaging.org
There’s always something happening at the Howes House! We are open Monday – Friday, 8:30...
Edgartown Council on Aging: December 2024
Edgartown Council on Aging, The Anchors
The Anchors at 10 Daggett St.
508-627-4368
edgartowncoa.com
The Anchors will be closed for the Christmas holiday on Tuesday, Dec. 24 at...