Department of Elder and Human Services

Department of Elder and Human Services A home away from home

Department of Elder & Human Services

Director, Diane Tynan
Outreach Worker,
Vicky DiMaria
Program Coordinators
Marylou Sullivan
Principle Clerk, Beth Barrera
Clerk, Linda Friel
Bus Drivers, Steve Genatassio,
Rich D'Attanasio, Fred Rausa, Al
Widberg, Bob Trayers & Jim Paschal

Council on Aging Board: Janet Walrod, Chairman, Elaine Gilmore, Vice-Chair,
Doctor John Crowe, Ellen Donovan, Jane Pratt, John Thoener, and Rich Kulas.

Friday, August, 2026Another engaging day at the Senior Center/DEHS๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Yoga with Sherry Boulanger ๐Ÿƒ Beginners Bridge wit...
08/07/2026

Friday, August, 2026

Another engaging day at the Senior Center/DEHS

๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Yoga with Sherry Boulanger

๐Ÿƒ Beginners Bridge with Lorna Patterson

โšฝ๏ธ Volleyball

๐ŸŽฅ KevTech Technology Assistance

๐ŸŽถ Adult Chorus at 1860 Washington Street

๐ŸŽฒ Rummikub

๐ŸŽธ Ukulele Lessons with Georgina DeRoehn

Our drivers were busy taking folks shopping and to medical appointments

**The tongue weighs practically nothing, but so few people can hold it**

Thursday, August 6, 2026Another busy day at the Senior Center/DEHSDEHS Drivers preparing for a busy daySport Fit with Sh...
08/06/2026

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Another busy day at the Senior Center/DEHS

DEHS Drivers preparing for a busy day

Sport Fit with Sherry Boulanger

Sit Fit with Sherry Boulanger

๐Ÿ€„ Mahjong

Barre Class with Sam Cox

Art Journaling with Angie

WW1 Presentation by June

Sit Strength Training with Carmen Robles at 1860 Washington Street

T'ai Chi with Vince Jornales at 1860 Washington Street(No photo today)

Socializing

Cookie do ation from Jaimie!

๐Ÿ“‹ Social Services
Visits, phone calls and emails supporting our residents

๐Ÿ“ž Community Support
Lots of calls and assistance

Transportation ๐Ÿš
Our drivers continue to keep everyone moving going to activities, errands and Doctor appointments

"Treat people the way you want to be treated "

Wednesday, August 5, 2026Another busy day .....๐ŸšถWalking group โœจ Tai Chi with Vince Jornales Zumba with Alba Lucia๐ŸฉบBlood ...
08/05/2026

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Another busy day .....

๐ŸšถWalking group

โœจ Tai Chi with Vince Jornales

Zumba with Alba Lucia

๐ŸฉบBlood pressure clinic with BOH Nurse Kara Johnson

โ™ ๏ธ Duplicate Bridge

Bingo with Rich Kulas

Mediation at 1860 Washington with Angela Powers

Introduction to Yoga with Angela Powers at 1860 Washington Street

Behind the scenes, staff worked hard all day to keep spaces clean and safely transition furniture to accommodate everyone comfortably.

๐Ÿš Transportation Services continue โ€” providing rides to programs, local errands, and the Canton Helpline Food Pantry

๐Ÿค Social Services continue โ€” with home visits, office visits and ongoing phone support

" A little progress each day adds up too big results."

08/05/2026
Tuesday, August 4, 2026Another jam packed day at the Senior Center!Programs & Activities:Waxing with Lisa Mario Cardio F...
08/04/2026

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Another jam packed day at the Senior Center!

Programs & Activities:

Waxing with Lisa Mario

Cardio Fit with Sherry Boulanger

Yoga with Sherry Boulanger

Book Club

Line Dance with Rich Kulas

Chair line dancing with Rich Kulas

Knitting group

Strength and conditioning with Steve Avellino

Zumba with Carmen Robles

Country Line Dancing with Rich Kulas

Early Bird Dinner

American Sign Language ๐ŸคŸ

Transportation Services:
Our drivers provided rides to the food pantry, programs, and shopping.

Social Services & Support provided everyday

"Never stop being a good person because of bad people."

08/04/2026

A great way to start you day!

๐ŸŒŸ Another Great Day at the Canton Senior Center/DEHS! ๐ŸŒŸMonday, August 3, 2026Cardio Fit with Sherry BoulangerChair Fit w...
08/03/2026

๐ŸŒŸ Another Great Day at the Canton Senior Center/DEHS! ๐ŸŒŸ

Monday, August 3, 2026

Cardio Fit with Sherry Boulanger

Chair Fit with Sherry Boulanger

Yoga with Maria Rosa

Hand and Foot Card Game

iPhone help with Agnes Hagan

Chair Zumba with Carmen

Socializing

"Happiness is a mood. Positivity is a mindset."

Friday, July 31, 2026Another engaging day at the Senior Center/DEHS๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Yoga with Sherry Boulanger ๐Ÿƒ Beginners Bridge wi...
07/31/2026

Friday, July 31, 2026

Another engaging day at the Senior Center/DEHS

๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Yoga with Sherry Boulanger

๐Ÿƒ Beginners Bridge with Lorna Patterson

โšฝ๏ธ Volleyball

๐ŸŽฅ Singo

๐ŸŽถ Intro to Handbells with Crosby Goshgarian at 1860 Washington Street

๐ŸŽฒ Rummikub

๐ŸŽธ Ukulele Lessons with Georgina DeRoehn

Our drivers were busy taking folks shopping and to medical appointments

**Strong people don't put others down....They lift them up**

07/31/2026

Taking place now our first handbell class.

Address

500 Pleasant Street
Canton, MA
02021

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+17818281323

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