Ipswich Council on Aging

10/30/2026

Happy Halloween!

10/28/2026

Good morning,

Sign up has been moved from 10/28/2026 to Friday 10/30/2026 at 10:15 AM.

Out of town residents please call on Wednesday November 4th at 10 AM to register for the Christmas party.

Thank you,

10/19/2026

Mark your Calanders for the 2026 Craft Fair!

10/19/2026

Good morning!

The Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA) launched a redesigned website this fall, making it easier for older adults, caregivers, and community members to find and use public transportation throughout Gloucester, Rockport, Ipswich, Essex, Hamilton, and Manchester-by-the-Sea.

The new, mobile-friendly site at canntran.com features expanded senior and community transportation resources, including Dial-A-Ride, medical transportation!

Send a message to learn more

10/16/2026

Good morning! Last night we celebrated one of our favorite people at the ICOA! Sheila Taylor won the Rosemary F. Kerry Community Service Award! Congratulations Sheila!

07/22/2026

Thanks to the generosity of Kinship Farm, Three Sisters, and local donors, we now have a limited supply of free soup shares from Three Sisters available at the Ipswich Council on Aging (COA).

Ipswich residents aged 60 and older are welcome to access the Community Cupboard at no cost. Participants may receive one soup share per week while supplies last.

The Community Cupboard is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:00–2:00 p.m. If you are unable to visit the Cupboard in person, groceries can also be delivered to your home.

Please call the Ipswich COA if you have any questions or would like to arrange a delivery. (978-356-6650).

07/07/2026

Join us on tomorrow Wednesday at 1PM as Delvena Theatre performs Meet Julia Child! Tickets are only $5!!!!

07/06/2026

Good morning! Join us on Wednesday at 1PM as Delvena Theatre performs Meet Julia Child! Tickets are only $5!!!!!!

Send a message to learn more

07/01/2026

With the hot weather sticking around, the Town of Ipswich is opening cooling centers at Town Hall!

❄️ Town Hall is OPEN for anyone looking to cool off:
📅 Wednesday, July 1: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📅 Thursday, July 2: 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

🌬️ Cooling Center Hours
📅 Friday, July 3: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📅 Saturday, July 4: 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

📍 Location: Council on Aging (COA) Lounge at Town Hall
➡️ Please use the COA entrance on the back side of Town Hall (handicap accessible). On July 3 and July 4, this will be the only area of Town Hall open to the public.

06/29/2026

Do not miss out on tomorrows event! It starts at 12 at the ICOA!