Council on Aging

Providing Scituate's older adults with education, information, stimulation, socialization, transportation, recreation, and wellness.

The mission of the Scituate Council on Aging is to identify the unique needs and interests of the senior members of our community and to implement programs that will enhance quality of life, foster independence, and ensure physical and emotional well-being for a growing aging community.

We are open Monday through Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM.  Please call 781-545-8722 and listen to be directed to the appropriate staff person.  Please leave any contact information that is helpful, including cell phone and e-mail if you have it.  See the Classes and Activities Menu tab for our classes and programs .  Many programs, including lunch, require advance sign-ups.

Outreach Services

Outreach Services are offered to the senior (60+) and disabled adult population of Scituate to assist with applications for financial and benefit assistance, including SNAP (Food Stamps support), Fuel Assistance, Housing, Insurance as well as connection to Meals on Wheels and the Food Pantry.  We have SHINE volunteer counselors to assist with information on Medicare and other health insurance needs.  We have local attorneys rotating for appointments one time per month, resources for caregiving, and monthly appointments with the Town Nurse to check your blood pressure or answer other questions.  We offer limited monthly appointments with providers in Reflexology, Reiki and Chair Massage for a modest cost.  

 Call the main number at 781-545-8722 and listen to the options to have your call directed to the Outreach staff extension or the Front Desk for questions or appointments. 

Transportation Services

The Scituate Council on Aging provides transportation services to Scituate adults 60+, and those who meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Scheduled trips to the local markets as follows:

Shaws:   Wednesday

Market Basket: 1st and 3rd Thursday (suspended for February)

Village Market:   2nd and 4th Thursday

Scituate Food Pantry:  Please call if you need transportation assistance.

Please contact our Transportation Coordinator at 781-545-8872 for any transportation request or question.

The new GATRA "Go" ON DEMAND Seacoast service replacing the SLOOP schedule is operating Mon-Fri from 7:30AM – 5:30PM; Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sunday 12:00PM - 5:00PM.

You may call 800-698-7676 to request a ride/pick up at your home along the previously designated SLOOP route AND a drop-off destination also along the previous route.  A return ride may be scheduled at the same time.  You may also "download" the GATRA GO "application" to your cell phone and schedule a ride with the "tap" of a button.  Please call the Senior Center if you need assistance with learning to use the APP or in calling for a ride.  Service for the month of February is FREE.  Rides will be $2.00 each way beginning in March.