The Rochester Council on Aging has been awarded a grant to launch the national (NCOA) model 12-week program, “Aging Mastery Program (AMP),” by the Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging & Senior Centers (MCOA).
Rochester Council on Aging is one of fifteen in Massachusetts to win the competitive grant process to launch this innovative program. The program will meet once a week for twelve weeks, for an hour or so each week, on Thursdays from 2:15 – 4:00 pm beginning on March 12 and running for 12 consecutive weeks.
The program has space for 30 older adult participants who can be from any town in our local area. It is a free program, but advance registration is required. Each participant will need to commit to attending the full 12 weeks. Twelve educational topics will be covered by guest presenters, each focusing on a different aspect of wellness. The program will offer incentives and points for participants. No prior educational experience is necessary to participate. Anyone is welcome!
“AMP is an approach to living that embraces this gift of longer lives. The program combines knowledge sharing with goal-setting and feed-back routines, daily practices, and peer support to help you make meaningful and enduring life changes in your life. Central to the AMP philosophy is the belief that modest lifestyle changes can produce big results, and that all of us can learn to make the most of our longer lives.”
Call the Rochester Senior Center at 508-763-8723 if you have questions and/or to register for the Program. Ask to speak with Marie Vitale, Program Coordinator, or Sharon Lally, Director.
The grant will also provide funding for a second 12-week series in the fall, for different participants. More information on the fall program of AMP will be forthcoming at a later date.