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
President Mike Marks emphasizes a point at one of our 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
Charter Senior Living – Dedham graciously hosts one of our monthly General meetings.
Make Every Bite Count at Panera Dedham – All Day – June 11
Make Every Bite Count – June 11 (All Day)
Dine at Panera Bread and help support Dedham seniors!
Dedham Plaza — 687 Providence Hwy (South)
Use code FUND4U (in-store, online, drive-thru, 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!
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
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.
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.