KP Law Session Four: Conflict of Interest & Political Activity
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Legal Essentials for Councils on Aging: A Six-Part Series with KP Law The Massachusetts Councils on Aging is proud to partner with KP Law to present a comprehensive six-part training series designed specifically for Councils on Aging. Over the course ...
January 2026 DFM Quarterly Meeting with Christina Matz
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Karen Coppola, Certified Dementia Practitioner and Executive Director of It Takes a Herd, will discuss her organization's dementia friendly equine assisted program that she created and implemented to support care partners and their care recipients with ...
January Outreach Meeting: Healthy Family Tax Credits Coalition
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
With tax season approaching, hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts older adults, workers, and families could be eligible for cash that can help cover rent, groceries, and other essentials. During this presentation, members of the Healthy Families Tax ...
LUNCH & LEARN: COA Communications 101: Telling Your Story Clearly & Consistently
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A strong communications foundation helps everything else work better. This session focuses on clarifying your COA’s core messages and communicating them consistently across newsletters, flyers, email, social media, and conversations.
January 2026 Small & Rural Discussion Group
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
If you're working in a small and rural community, join us on Wednesday, May 28th at 2:00 pm to interact with your peers, and share successes, challenges, and best practices. Bring a list of your questions and discussion topics. Regularly ...
KP Law Session Five: Contracts & Forms
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Legal Essentials for Councils on Aging: A Six-Part Series with KP Law The Massachusetts Councils on Aging is proud to partner with KP Law to present a comprehensive six-part training series designed specifically for Councils on Aging. Over the course ...
Beverly|McLean Workshop on Compassionate Boundaries & Navigating Difficult Conversations
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Application for social work continuing education credits has been submitted. Please contact Andrea Cordis at Andrea@mcoaonline.org for the status of social work CE accreditation. The cost for 2.5 CEUs will be an additional $20, invoiced upon ...
LUNCH & LEARN: Smart Partnerships: Marketing with Community & Business Partners
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Focus: Marketing partnerships Co-branding with libraries, healthcare, faith groups, local businesses Shared calendars & cross-promotion Simple MOUs & expectations Real examples from COAs ✨ Emphasis on mutual benefit, not extra work
Easthampton|McLean Workshop on Compassionate Boundaries & Navigating Difficult Conversations
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Application for social work continuing education credits has been submitted. Please contact Andrea Cordis at Andrea@mcoaonline.org for the status of social work CE accreditation. The cost for 2.5 CEUs will be an additional $20, invoiced upon ...
The COA Newsletter Makeover Series | Workshop 1 — Welcome to Canva: From Publisher to Practical Design
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
“Newsletters, But Make It Canva” ✨The COA Newsletter Makeover Series | A fun, supportive 6-week training series beginning in late February.If you’ve ever opened Canva and thought, “Where are all my Publisher buttons?” — this series ...
KP Law Session Six: Open Meeting & Public Records
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Legal Essentials for Councils on Aging: A Six-Part Series with KP Law The Massachusetts Councils on Aging is proud to partner with KP Law to present a comprehensive six-part training series designed specifically for Councils on Aging. Over the course ...
The COA Newsletter Makeover Series | Workshop 2 — Layout Essentials for Readability & Accessibility
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
“Newsletters, But Make It Canva” ✨ The COA Newsletter Makeover Series A fun, supportive 6-week training series beginning in late February.If you’ve ever opened Canva and thought, “Where are all my Publisher buttons?” — this series ...
Sandwich|McLean Workshop on Compassionate Boundaries & Navigating Difficult Conversations
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Application for social work continuing education credits has been submitted. Please contact Andrea Cordis at Andrea@mcoaonline.org for the status of social work CE accreditation. The cost for 2.5 CEUs will be an additional $20, invoiced upon ...
LUNCH & LEARN: Volunteer Recruitment & Retention: Messaging That Works
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Volunteers are essential to many COAs. This session focuses on how to communicate volunteer opportunities in ways that attract, engage, and retain volunteers. Participants will learn how to tailor messaging to different audiences and highlight ...
The COA Newsletter Makeover Series | Workshop 3 — Print vs. Digital: What COA Staff Need to Know
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
“Newsletters, But Make It Canva” ✨ Coming Soon: 🎉 The COA Newsletter Makeover Series A fun, supportive 6-week training series beginning in late February. If you’ve ever opened Canva and thought, “Where are all my Publisher buttons?” — this series ...
Worcester|McLean Workshop on Compassionate Boundaries & Navigating Difficult Conversations
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Application for social work continuing education credits has been submitted. Please contact Andrea Cordis at Andrea@mcoaonline.org for the status of social work CE accreditation. The cost for 2.5 CEUs will be an additional $20, invoiced upon ...
The COA Newsletter Makeover Series | Workshop 4 — Working With Your Printer: What They Need From You
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
“Newsletters, But Make It Canva” ✨ The COA Newsletter Makeover Series A fun, supportive 6-week training series beginning in late February.If you’ve ever opened Canva and thought, “Where are all my Publisher buttons?” — this series ...
The COA Newsletter Makeover Series | Workshop 5 — Hands-On Newsletter Build: From Blank Page to Distribution-Ready
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
“Newsletters, But Make It Canva” ✨The COA Newsletter Makeover Series A fun, supportive 6-week training series beginning in late February.If you’ve ever opened Canva and thought, “Where are all my Publisher buttons?” — this series ...
The COA Newsletter Makeover Series | Workshop 6 — Q&A + Design Lab: Bring Your Real-World Projects
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
“Newsletters, But Make It Canva” ✨ The COA Newsletter Makeover Series | A fun, supportive 6-week training series beginning in late February.If you’ve ever opened Canva and thought, “Where are all my Publisher buttons?” — this series ...
KP Law Session Seven: Friends Groups (For COA Directors)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Legal Essentials for Councils on Aging: A Six-Part Series with KP Law The Massachusetts Councils on Aging is proud to partner with KP Law to present a comprehensive six-part training series designed specifically for Councils on Aging. Over the course ...
