Elder Affairs

The Department of Elder Affairs/Council on Aging (COA) works to improve and enhance the quality of life for elder residents in Springfield. It advocates, plans, develops, coordinates and provides social services as well as information and referral services for Springfield's elder citizens.

Programs Offered

Good Life Center- Administrative Offices

• Senior Employment Program
• SHINE Health Insurance Counseling
• SeniorNet Computer Training
• Springfield Golden Age Club
• Smoke detector installation program
• Fitness Center - is now located at the Riverview Senior Center

Senior Centers

• Hungry Hill Center
• Mason Square Center
• Mayflower Center
• Pine Point Center
• Riverview Center
• Greenleaf Center

Upcoming Events

Ballroom Dancing

Scheduled Thursday evenings 6:30PM  to 9:30PM:

• January 22^nd, 2009

• February 12^th, 2008

Cost : $7.00 per person

Senior Spotlight

Watch for "Senior Spotlight" on Springfield Comcast Community TV Channel 12 

Sundays at 9:00 AM

Springfield Star Newsletter

The Department of Elder Affairs newsletter "The Springfield Star" is available here in .pdf format.

November 2008

October 2008

September 2008

Recent Activities

Seniors enjoying activities around the City.

US Air Force Services "Tops in Blue" performs at Forest Park

Bingo at Greenleaf Center

Senior Center Trips

Golden Age Club Halloween Party

Riverview Senior Center at Halloween

Riverview Christmas Party at the Spanish American Union