Extended 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.
Summer Dedham Farmers Market
Visit our tent at this perennial community event to get our latest Seasonal Fun Crayon Coloring Booklet packet and new raft of colorful rubber ducks, engage in friendly conversation about what our organization does for the senior community, and to consider a donation for advancing our mission. All forms of credit/debit cards accepted! Location: First Church Dedham Green, 670 High St., Dedham, MA.
Summer Dedham Farmers Market
Visit our tent at this perennial community event to get our latest Seasonal Fun Crayon Coloring Booklet packet and new raft of colorful rubber ducks, engage in friendly conversation about what our organization does for the senior community, and to consider a donation for advancing our mission. All forms of credit/debit cards accepted! Location: First Church Dedham Green, 670 High St., Dedham, MA.
Dedham Summer Stroll
SAVE THE DATE! DETAILS TO FOLLOW! ONE OF THE GREAT COMMUNITY EVENTS OF THE YEAR! ENTERTAINMENT, STREET VENDORS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, FOOD & REFRESHMENTS, GAMES OF CHANCE, GOOD TIMES, AND MUCH MORE! NOT TO BE MISSED! WE’LL BE LOOKING FOR YOU AT OUR TENT!
Save the Date: July 10th FDCOA-Panera All-day Fundraiser
We are excited to announce our “Make Every Bite Count” fundraising partnership with Panera Dedham through their “Raise Some Dough” program for non-profits! The concept is simple: enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Panera Dedham and generate a donation that helps support our seniors! That’s why every bite counts. You may order in-person, at the kiosk, online, or using the Panera app. When you use code FUND4U, or show a flyer or digital image of it, anytime on July 10th, Panera will donate 20% 30% of net sales to Friends of the Dedham Council on Aging toward its financial mission. Click this link for current updates about this special event. We look forward to your participation!
No General Meetings in July or August!
Our members will be busy working on our programs, projects, and fundraisers for the balance of the year! Join us again for our September meeting.
Note: a Special Membership Meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 4th at 10 AM. See Upcoming Events for details.
General Meeting Notice
General Meeting Notice
Monday, June 16, 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.
Spring Dedham Farmers Market
Visit our tent (table indoors, if bad weather) at this perennial community event to get our latest Seasonal Fun Crayon Coloring Booklet packet, engage in friendly conversation about what our organization does for the senior community, and to consider a donation for advancing our mission. All forms of credit/debit cards accepted! Location: First Church Dedham Green, 670 High St., Dedham, MA.
General Meeting Notice-Revised!
General Meeting Notice-Revised!
Monday, May 19, 2025 2:30-4:00PM (new times)
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 this month at Charter Senior Living, Main Dining Room, 391 Common Street, Dedham, MA 02026. (new location)
Spring Dedham Farmers Market
Visit our tent (table indoors, if bad weather) at this perennial community event to get our latest Seasonal Fun Crayon Coloring Booklet packet, engage in friendly conversation about what our organization does for the senior community, and to consider a donation for advancing our mission. All forms of credit/debit cards accepted! Location: First Church Dedham Green, 670 High St., Dedham, MA.
General Meeting Notice
General Meeting Notice (Revised Date)
Monday, April 28, 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.
Spring Dedham Farmers Market
Visit our tent (table indoors, if bad weather) at this perennial community event to get our latest Seasonal Fun Crayon Coloring Booklet packet, engage in friendly conversation about what our organization does for the senior community, and to consider a donation for advancing our mission. All forms of credit/debit cards accepted! Location: First Church Dedham Green, 670 High St., Dedham, MA.
"That's Entertainment!" Musical Fundraiser
"That's Entertainment!" Musical Fundraiser on April 23rd is almost here!
“That’s Entertainment!”, a Broadway show and movie tunes musical performance from Riverside Theatre Works, is coming to Town for our Spring fundraiser at Dedham VFW Post 2017 on Wednesday, April 23rd at 6:00 PM. Click here to learn more and to purchase tickets!
Spring Dedham Farmers Market
Visit our Friends of the Dedham COA table for information about our organization and to obtain tickets to our Spring Musical Fundraiser, “That’s Entertainment!”, on Wednesday, April 23rd at 6 PM at Dedham VFW Post 2017.
General Meeting Notice
General Meeting Notice
Monday, March 24, 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.
Dedham Winter Farmers Market
Dedham Winter Farmers Market
Saturday, 3/22/2025 10:00AM-1:00PM
Visit our table at this fabulous community event to purchase “That’s Entertainment!” musical fundraiser tickets, for friendly conversation, to learn more about our organization, or to get involved in supporting our mission on behalf of seniors in Dedham. Our table is located indoors at this event.
The event is located at the First Church in Dedham (Hall building), 670 High St. Dedham, MA 02026. The Hall building is opposite the Church building on the Church grounds. The Hall entrance What3Words geo-code is ///bounded.ideal.pacing.
Dedham Winter Farmers Market
Dedham Winter Farmers Market
Saturday, 3/22/2025 10:00AM-1:00PM
Visit our table at this fabulous community event for friendly conversation, to learn more about our organization, or to get involved in supporting our mission on behalf of seniors in Dedham. Our table is located indoors at this event.
The event is located at the First Church in Dedham (Hall building), 670 High St. Dedham, MA 02026. The Hall building is opposite the Church building on the Church grounds. The Hall entrance What3Words geo-code is ///bounded.ideal.pacing.
Valentine's Day Dance at the Ames Senior Center
Valentine's Day Dance at the Ames Senior Center
Friday, February 14, 2025 2:00-4:00 PM
We will have an information table at this annual event presented by the Dedham Council on Aging. Stop by for friendly conversation and to learn more about how our organization helps support the senior community.
FDCOA Annual Meeting and Elections
Join us for our annual election of officers and review of our rejuvenated 2024 year plus preview pivotal 2025!
Dedham Holiday Stroll
1000s enjoy themselves downtown. Come visit our tent to be enlightened!