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.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026Another jam packed day at the Senior Center!Programs & Activities:Cardio Fit with Angela Powe...
09/15/2026

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Another jam packed day at the Senior Center!

Programs & Activities:

Cardio Fit with Angela Powers

Anti Scam Task Force Meeting (no photo)

Men's Club Meeting with Guest speaker Peter Pineo

Yoga with Angela Powers

Line Dance with Rich Kulas

Knitting group(no photo)

Women's Club meeting with guest speaker Ruth Pinkus

Barre class with Sam Cox

Zumba with Carmen

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

Social Services & Support provided everyday

"Stars can't shine without the darkness."

🌟 ANOTHER GREAT DAY AT THE CANTON SENIOR CENTER/DEHS 🌟📅 Monday, September 14, 2026There’s always something happening at ...
09/14/2026

🌟 ANOTHER GREAT DAY AT THE CANTON SENIOR CENTER/DEHS 🌟

📅 Monday, September 14, 2026

There’s always something happening at DEHS! Today was another fun-filled day.

💪 **Cardio Fit** with Sherry Boulanger

🪑 **Chair Fit** with Sherry Boulanger

🧘‍♂️Yoga with Maria Rosa

Card making with Lisa Quinn

🃏 Hand & Foot Card Game

🖌️Painting with Valerie Parise

🪑Chair Zumba with Carmen Robles

☕ Socializing, laughter & good company!

"Even the quiet steps are still progress."

📸 Here’s a little look at today’s fun!

Friday, September 11, 2026It’s a wrap! Another busy and fun week at DEHS/Canton Senior 💚🧘‍♀️ Yoga with Sherry Boulanger🃏...
09/11/2026

Friday, September 11, 2026

It’s a wrap! Another busy and fun week at DEHS/Canton Senior 💚

🧘‍♀️ Yoga with Sherry Boulanger

🃏 Beginners Bridge with Lorna Patterson

🎶 Bells with Crosby Goshgarian at 1860 Washington Street

🎲 Rummikub (no photos today!)

🎸 Ukulele Lessons with Georgina DeRoehn(no photo)

And our drivers were busy all week, helping folks get to shopping, medical appointments and wherever they needed to go. 🚐

We’re grateful for another week filled with connection, learning, friendship and plenty of fun!

“We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike.”

— Maya Angelou

Have a wonderful weekend! 💙

Wishing all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah a happy, healthy, peaceful, and sweet New Year.
09/11/2026

Wishing all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah a happy, healthy, peaceful, and sweet New Year.

💜 MEMORY CAFÉ A welcoming place to connect, share, and enjoy good company.Join us for conversation, friendship, activiti...
09/11/2026

💜 MEMORY CAFÉ

A welcoming place to connect, share, and enjoy good company.

Join us for conversation, friendship, activities, and a chance to make new memories together.

Everyone is welcome!

Come for the coffee, stay for the connections!

Please help us spread the word.

🇺🇸 9/11 Remembrance CeremonyThe Canton Fire Department will hold a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony this morning at 10:00 AM at...
09/11/2026

🇺🇸 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

The Canton Fire Department will hold a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony this morning at 10:00 AM at the Canton Fire Department, 99 Revere Street.

The ceremony will include:
-A moment of silence
-An invocation
-Remarks from guest speakers
-Lowering and raising of the United States flag
-A reading of the Firefighter's Prayer
Breakfast refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Blue Hill Masonic Lodge.

All are welcome to attend as the Canton community comes together to remember and honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

Thursday, September 10, 2026Another busy day at the Senior Center/DEHSSport Fit with Sherry Boulanger Podiatry clinic wi...
09/10/2026

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Another busy day at the Senior Center/DEHS

Sport Fit with Sherry Boulanger

Podiatry clinic with Dr McLaughlin (no photo)

Sit Fit with Sherry Boulanger

Veteran's Coffee Hour with VSO Arafat Knight

🀄 Mahjong Lessons & Mahjong

Barre Class with Sam Cox

Chair Strength with Carmen Robles at 1860 Washington Street

🖼️Art for Your Mind with Jill Sanford

📋 Social Services
Visits, phone calls and emails supporting our residents

📞 Community Support
Lots of calls and assistance

Transportation 🚐
Our drivers continue to keep everyone moving going to activities, errands and Doctor appointments

"No beauty shines brighter and that of a good heart"

We have a few openings for Reflexology with Louise. One open slot for tomorrow at 12pm and 2 openings for Tuesday, Sept...
09/10/2026

We have a few openings for Reflexology with Louise. One open slot for tomorrow at 12pm and 2 openings for Tuesday, September 15th. Call us at 781-828-1323 to make an appointment.

Tonight!
09/10/2026

Tonight!

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

Website

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