Our Mission
Meeting the needs of Edgartown seniors while promoting vital aging; growing older with dignity, independence, and health.
The Edgartown Council on Aging, also known as The Anchors, is a department of the Town of Edgartown. It provides programs, events and activities for which no membership is required. Everyone, regardless of age or town of residence, is invited and welcome. We also provide outreach, volunteer opportunities and healthy and delicious home made meals twice a week!
What is a Council on Aging?
Councils on Aging in Massachusetts are the 350 municipal agencies that provide local outreach, social and health services, advocacy, information and referral for older adults, their families and caregivers.
Councils on Aging & Senior Centers provide support services to elders, families and caregivers in the community.
What People Are Saying
“As a neophyte to Elder Center activities and programs, I have been extremely delighted with the Anchor's Center in Edgartown. Not only is the appearance, interior and conveniences superb, but the staff has been nothing but friendly, caring and helpful. Their concern for the participants' needs and desires have been a pleasure to be around. The center has facilitated a congenial atmosphere for everyone. Congratulations on a job well done.”
— Rick Lee
“Just the other day I was writing to my friend in Florida. She had told me that there wasn't a "senior" club in her town. I wrote her back that she was missing camaraderie and so much more. Since we've moved here to Edgartown full time, and even prior, as visitors, Anchors has been a go-to place for us: we've made senior (and younger!) friends! We've seen movies, heard music, played games, joined exercise classes, enjoyed gleaning from the farms and the sea, and also, personally benefited by being able to share our own time (something seniors have a lot of). In short, we've had our spirits lifted, have something to look forward to, and enjoy plenty of good food and companionship. Thank you, dear Meris and staff, for all you do for us!”
— Adele Dreyer
“The Anchors senior center is a marvelous place. To start with the staff: they are ever welcoming, excel at what they do, and are innovative in their offerings. Programs have been curtailed because of the pandemic, but their engagement with the community and their cheerful demeanor have helped us through difficult times. They have shown flexibility by adapting practices that allowed the food distribution and lunch programs to continue. When conditions allow, we can look forward to exhibitions that highlight the talent of Edgartown’s elders, to in-person lunches and the return of our favorite programs, to travel plans, and much more. The Anchors is a shining asset to Edgartown.”
— Patricia Correia
“What does the Anchors mean to me…a place to go…to see people…to laugh with others…to learn something new. Love the fish distribution…the movies…the trips…the ideas…and the people who work there. They care…they work so hard for us…they are crazy fun. Thank you Anchors.”
— Ann Tyra