No General Meeting in August ….
No General Meeting in August...We're Busy Building What's Next!
While we won't be holding our regular General Meeting in August, Friends volunteers will be hard at work behind the scenes preparing exciting new initiatives, strengthening our organization, and expanding the ways we serve Dedham seniors.
Throughout the month, our Tiger Teams will be focused on advancing projects that include our website refresh, enhanced communications, new fundraising opportunities, volunteer engagement, strategic planning, and preparations for an active fall season.
We're also celebrating the one-year anniversary of Friends Connect, our newsletter—a milestone made possible by the dedication of our volunteers and the support of our members.
Our next General Meeting is planned for Monday, September 21, where we'll share our progress and preview the exciting months ahead.
Because every improvement we make today helps brighten tomorrow for Dedham seniors.
Make Every Bite Count at Panera Dedham – All Day – July 23
Make Every Bite Count – July 23 (All Day—Open to Close)
Dine at Panera Bread and help support Dedham seniors!
Dedham Plaza — 687 Providence Hwy (South)
Use code FUND4U (in-store, online, drive-thru, kiosk, or in the app) at checkout, and 30% of your order will be donated to support Dedham seniors.
It’s an easy and meaningful way to give back—just by enjoying a meal.
👉 Dine in • Takeout • Drive-thru • Online— it all counts!
July 13 FDCOA General Meeting
Pull up a chair and join the conversation. Discover how the Friends are helping inform, nourish, and connect Dedham seniors—and how you can be part of the effort.
Bay State Antique Auto Club Car Show - July 12
53rd Bay State Antique Auto Club Car Show
Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026 (Car Show: 7:00 AM–2:00 PM; Friends Tent: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM)
Location: Endicott Estate, 656 East Street, Dedham, MA
Join us at the 53rd Bay State Antique Auto Club Car Show at the historic Endicott Estate!
Be sure to visit the Friends of the Dedham Council on Aging tent between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. You'll find us near the front of the Endicott Estate Mansion just to the right of the entry driveway.
Stop by our tent for:
Dedham and 250th Anniversary Keepsakes
Special Car Show Coloring Booklets
Information about the Friends and our mission
Details about our Coins for Care initiative
Volunteer and membership opportunities
We look forward to seeing you and sharing how our nonprofit organization supports programs and services that benefit Dedham seniors throughout our community.
Summer Dedham Farmers Market—Kids POP Club - July 8
Where Fresh Produce, Friendly Faces, and Summer Memories Come Together
Summer Dedham Farmers Market—Kids Day
Sisters visiting our tent to make bubbles at July 2024 Kids Day at the Dedham Farmers Market!
Cans for Care — Fill the GAP 5¢ Container Drop-off
Friends members and Dedham Youth Commission student volunteers cheerfully celebrating with some of the 7,700 redeemable containers collected at our April 11th drop off event.
FDCOA General Meeting
Charter Senior Living – Dedham graciously hosts one of our monthly General meetings.
Dedham Farmers Market
Our new “Dedham in Bloom” Botanical Garden keepsake, now available to the public for the first time. Visit us at the Farmers Market to learn more or order yours now online at tinyurl.com/keepsake-order!
Dedham Farmers Market
Our new “Dedham in Bloom” Botanical Garden keepsake, now available to the public for the first time. Visit us at the Farmers Market to learn more or order yours now online at tinyurl.com/keepsake-order!
FDCOA General Meeting
President Mike Marks emphasizes a point at one of our General meetings.
Dedham Farmers Market
Come see our new “Dedham in Bloom” Botanical Garden keepsake, now available to the public for the first time. Visit us at the Dedham Farmers Market to learn more or order yours now online at tinyurl.com/keepsake-order!
FDCOA General Meeting
Our Treasurer and Acting Clerk, Paula Murray, pauses for a member comment at one of our General meetings.
Cans for Care Collection at VFW Parking Lot – 84 Eastern Avenue
Every 5-cents adds up to help support Dedham seniors!
Dedham Farmers Market
A glimpse of the “Dedham Seniors in Bloom” Botanical Garden keepsake, now in development.
FDCOA Day for Dedham Seniors at Dedham Panera Bread
👉 Make every bite a small act of kindness — shared across our community.
FDCOA General Meeting
Our Vice President Kim Campia is happy about hearing the news at one our General meetings.
FDCOA General Meeting
Our Social Media Strategist Joe Silvi finds something to smile about at one our General meetings.
FDCOA General Meeting
President Mike Marks makes an important point during one our General meetings while Treasurer Paula Murray listens in.
Final Run Cans for Care (& Bottles too) Campaign
Member volunteers are all smiles with some of the containers collected at our tent at the Dedham VFW on Sunday, October 26, 2025!
Winter Dedham Farmers Market
The holiday sprit was in the hall last year at Dedham First Church!
General Meeting
General Meeting Notice
Monday, November 17, 2025 2:15-3:45PM
Join us for our monthly meeting to discuss organization business, plans for the balance of this year., upcoming organization December elections, and more thoughts about 2026. All are welcome to participate as a member, volunteer, or observer.
We meet at the Ames Senior Center, Dedham Town Hall (1st Floor Rear), 450 Washington St., Dedham, MA 02026. The Ames Senior Center What3Words geo-location code is ///fasts.novice.engages.
Dedham Farmers Market
FDCOA volunteer ready to greet visitors at Dedham Farmers Market on a chilly, breezy day.
General Meeting
General Meeting Notice
Monday, October 20 2025 2:15-3:45PM
Join us for our monthly meeting to discuss organization business, plans for the balance of this year., upcoming organization elections, and preliminary thoughts about 2026. All are welcome to participate as a member, volunteer, or observer.
We meet at the Ames Senior Center, Dedham Town Hall (1st Floor Rear), 450 Washington St., Dedham, MA 02026. The Ames Senior Center What3Words geo-location code is ///fasts.novice.engages.
Mark Your Calendars now for our "Cans for Care" 5-cent Deposit Fundraiser Core Drive Week in Dedham! Extended Run Campaign from 10/27 to 12/31.
Redeem MA 5-cent deposit containers for Seniors. Bring your redeemable containers to our tent at the Dedham VFW parking lot on Saturday, 10/18, or Sunday, 10/19, from 11 AM until 3 PM and we will put them to a good cause in support of our seniors as part of our “Cans for Care” fundraising drive. Every container counts — just like every senior counts!
NEW DATE - General Meeting Notice
NEW DATE - General Meeting Notice
Monday, September 22 2025 2:15-3:45PM
Join us for our monthly meeting to discuss organization business and plans for the year. All are welcome to participate as a member, volunteer, or observer.
We meet at the Ames Senior Center, Dedham Town Hall (1st Floor Rear), 450 Washington St., Dedham, MA 02026. The Ames Senior Center What3Words geo-code is ///fasts.novice.engages.