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Village Neighbors

Helping residents over age 60 in Shutesbury, Leverett, Wendell, and New Salem
stay connected and age independently at home.

413-345-6894, PO Box 501, Shutesbury, MA 01072 generalinfo@villageneighbors.org

Welcome to the Village Neighbors Website
Village Neighbors is a volunteer run non-profit organization.
Free membership comes with simple services, transportation, classes and activities.
Contact membership@villageneighbors.org or call 413-345-6894 ext.2 to learn more.

The Many Faces of Dementia


This free presentation is open to all and will provide an overview of the different types of dementia.


Please join us at one of the following options:

 

Thursday, July 31

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

In-person Presentation

Followed by Q&A and refreshments

Wendell Library

7 Wendell Depot Road

Wendell, MA

Wednesday, August 20

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Zoom Presentation

Followed by Q&A

Zoom Link

Presenter Linda Puzan, MSW, brings decades of experience in the fields of dementia care and memory support. Linda has dedicated her career to understanding the challenges of memory loss and providing compassionate guidance to individuals and caregivers alike.


This event is part of a series of presentations and activities sponsored by the Village Neighbors and the Councils on Aging of Leverett, New Salem, Shutesbury and WendellNeighborhood Dementia Support Program.

For support with memory loss, contact Village Neighbors at 413-345-6894 or email us at generalinfo@villageneighbors.org


This Age & Dementia Friendly Community Award is supported by LifePath, with funding from the Point32 Health Foundation and the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Network, a project of the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG).






Volunteering


With 1/3 of our four towns’ populations now over age 60, all VN members are encouraged to actively create ways to support each other and volunteer. As we grow, we will need more VOLUNTEERS of all ages, so please consider becoming a part of the Village Neighbors Team. You can choose to provide direct services or work behind the scenes. 

Contact: 
volunteers@villageneighbors.org or visit our next Volunteer Orientation.

Village Neighbors Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday, September 9 , 2025
at 6:30 PM 
New Salem Library
Call 413 345 6894 ext.3 or email 
volunteers@villageneighbors.org

to receive a Zoom link and additional information.

(If you feel that you want an in person orientation, contact us at volunteers@villageneighbors.org.)


Free Member Services

Members can access the free services listed below by contacting
servicerequests@villageneighbors.org or call 413-345-6894 ext.1



Member Well Being
Volunteers visit members at their homes to provide companionship and connection to community.

Services:

Check in call

Errands

Friendly visit

Going for walks

Information organization and

referrals

Post hospital check-in

Reading to member

Respite for Care Givers

Technical Support
Volunteers give technical support for electronic devices and simple computer problems.

Services:

Electronics / TV

Mac

PC

Phone / tablet
Accessing internet

 

Helping Hands
Volunteers assist members with occasional household tasks, yard work or minor repairs.

Services: 

Easy fixits

Grocery deliveries

Help in garden

Household tasks

Meal prep

Move furniture

Organize household items

Pet care

Plant care

Seasonal tasks
Service smoke alarm

Snow shovel path

Wood stacking


Transportation
Volunteers provide transportation to appointments, visits with friends, social and cultural events, grocery or other shopping trips.

Services:

Medical ride

Long distance ride

Ride for errands

Ride for shopping

Ride for social event

Third party ride