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Community Engagement Center (CEC)

Respite Plus Engaging Programs

The CEC is an innovative center to provide respite, education, activities, and community engagement for people and families in caregiving situations. Through the CEC, your loved one will enjoy engaging programming while you have respite from caregiving work. Activities will include music, arts, memory activities, games, puzzles, movement, and a variety of intergenerational projects. You will also be able to access training, resources, peer support, massage, and other supports.

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More Information about the Community Engagement Center

The CEC is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m-3 p.m. Participants may come full or partial days and may join regularly or intermittently.

Participants have access to:

  • Engaging programming
  • Intergenerational activities
  • A hot meal
  • Companionship
  • Safe, compassionate care

Caregivers have access to:

  • Respite time while your loved one is at the program
  • Professional and peer support
  • Coaching and system navigation
  • Workshops and wellness activities
  • Resources and individualized assistance
  • Respite stipends

Resources are available to you regardless of a loved one attending the CEC.

Learn about the Family Caregiver Program Access a respite stipend

Volunteer with the Community Engagement Center

Volunteers are needed to assist with activities with older adults at our respite care site in Greenfield. We also welcome donations of craft materials and other items for our enrichment programs.

Apply to become a volunteer Donate items for our participants

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