In the First Intergenerational Event of the Year, We Celebrate Jeopardy Champions with Team Murphy
Dottie's Courageous Granddaughters Kick Off Our Collaborative, Intergenerational Open Mic Night
We Kick Off a New Year with a Crafty Outing to the Furniture Institute of New England in Beverly
Upon Her Retirement, Peg is Congratulated by Town Administrator Kevin Harutunian for Fifteen Years of Dedicated Service to Topsfield Seniors
Dexter Recruited Abraham Lincoln Expert Al Smith Who Offers an Educational Experience as Presidents' Day Approaches
In the Days Leading Up to the March Primary, Town Clerk Beth Willis Gives Us a Preview of the Busy Presidential Election Year
Enthusiastic Artists Collect Seashells and Other Beachy Objects to be Used in their Seashore Masterpieces
Long Time League of Women Voters' Member Dottie Wass Leads a 100th Anniversary Commemoration of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment
The Topsfield Garden Club Sends the Luck of the Irish to Home Delivered Meals Clients
When a Public Health Emergency is Declared because of COVID-19, Many Look to Dr. Anthony Fauci for Expert Advice
When the COVID Pandemic Struck, the Tri-Town School Union Helped to Save Lives by Providing Over 100 Daily Meals to Topsfield's Most At-Risk Residents
New Town Administrator Kevin Harutunian Fills the Refrigerator in a Local Senior Community with Complimentary Meals
New Protocols are Adopted to Ensure the Safety of Meals on Wheels Volunteers and Clients
COA Bus Driver Greg Young and Park & Cemetery Superintendent Steve Shepard Travel to Gillette Stadium to Pick Up Food4Vets
Maggie Successfully Shifts Dance Out Dementia Class to a Virtual Format Just a Month after a Public Health Emergency Was Declared
Maggie Gives a Thumbs Up to Trailblazing Students Who Join the First Virtual Dance Out Dementia Class
Virtual Tours with Chrysa Debuts and Offers a Wonderful Alternative to Popular Tuesday Trips
Key Members of the Fire Department Join Us for the First Coffee & Conversation to Discuss Their Role as First Responders during a Pandemic
A Happy Couple Participates in Our Inaugural Coffee & Conversation
The Supper Club Debuts as a New Virtual Program that Promotes Socializing after Hours
For the First Thursday Afternoon Virtual Program, Health Agent Wendy Hansbury Provides an Update on the Public Health Emergency
Sally Palmer Offers Restorative Yoga Virtually to Her Devoted Students
Town Administrator Kevin Harutunian Shares His Perspective on the Pandemic during Coffee & Conversation
Beth Helps Her Dedicated Students Improve Their Balance in Virtual Tai Chi Classes
In Our First Virtual ArtVenture, "Masked Up," Ilona Displays Two Masks
Ensuring Food Security during the Massachusetts Spring Pandemic Surge, Beth and Dedicated Volunteers/Board Members George and Kendra Prepare to Deliver Meals on Wheels to More than Thirty Households
Chrysa Shows Off the Place She Called Home for Four Years during One of Her First Virtual Tours
Veteran Activist Dexter Produces a Moving Virtual Memorial Day Observance
Maggie Hops on as a Co-Host with Janet to Help the Book Club Gather Online
Beloved Driver Greg Loads His Family onto the COA Bus for the Town's First Ever Memorial Day Vehicle Parade
Beth Shares a New Pandemic Hobby
Vinny's Widely Popular Silver Screenings Converts Easily to an Online Format
Speaking of TED Goes Virtual
As America Confronts Issues of Social Justice, We "Visit" the Birthplace of Martin Luther King, Jr.
New Police Chief Neal Hovey Stops by during Coffee & Conversation to Share His Perspective on Complicated Issues Involving Law Enforcement
Jac and Jessa Offer Their Thoughts on Remote Learning
Maggie Examines the Thoughtful Gift Presented to by Her Adoring Dance Out Dementia Students on the Occasion of Her High School Graduation
Eileen is All Smiles during Dance Out Dementia
The Meals on Wheels Team Collaborates to Quickly Distribute Hot Meals All Over Topsfield
Many Seniors Turn Out for the Topsfield's Unity Event in June
Hundreds of Residents Gather to Lend Their Support during a Special Town-wide Unity Event
A Slow Socially Distanced Walk Around the Congregational Church is a Key Part of the Town's First Ever Unity Event
Team Murphy Develops an Educational and Engaging Flag Day Presentation for Our Final Intergenerational Event of this Unusual School Year
Lucy and Vinny Keep Us Laughing during a Humorous Silver Screenings
Janet Is a Dedicated Fairy Godmother of the Intergenerational Garden for the Entire 2020 Growing Season
The 2020 Annual Town Meeting Is Held on the Gridiron at Masconomet!
Mother and Daughter Dottie and Gretchen are Well Prepared for a Hot Outdoor Annual Town Meeting
Retiring Constable Fred Glatz is Surrounded by Topsfield's Election Team as the Postponed 2020 Annual Town Election Gets Underway
Reappointed COA Board Member Joan Chiffer Signs "The Tome" in Front of Assistant Town Clerk Erin Merrill
Meals on Wheels Clients Receive Patriotic Favors in the Days Leading Up to the 4th of July
Maggie Launches Technology Tips as a Virtual Program
The Dedicated Dementia Friendly Taskforce Quickly Pivots in Response to the Public Health Emergency and Creates a Virtual Resource Guide to Assist Care Partners
Maggie and Joan Share Their Favorite Things during The Supper Club
A Large Group Turns Out to Learn about Updated Services from Our Area Agency of Aging, SeniorCare, Inc.
Executive Director of SeniorCare, Scott Trenti, and His Leadership Team are Impressed with the Level of Engagement by Topsfield Seniors
When Members of SeniorCare's Leadership Team Participate in a Virtual Program, We Share a Photo of a Home Delivered Meal Spiced Up by Janet with Herbs Harvested from the Intergenerational Garden
Speaking of TED Co-Host Kathy C Adds Humor to Our Post-TED Talk Discussion
During an Unprecedented Election Year, Zillie Shares Tips for Identifying "Fake News"
Eric and Hannah Get Everyone Singing Joyously at TopsCOA's Inaugural Virtual Sing-Along
Shirley Shares a Pandemic Project
Peg Eagerly Anticipates Chrysa's Tour Each Week
Chrysa Takes Us on a Safari in South Africa during Our Intergenerational Week Virtual Tour
During Our Third Annual Intergenerational Week, Mrs. Murphy Organizes a Fun Scavenger Hunt that Has Contestants of All Ages Running around the House to Locate Common Items
Charlotte Shares a Photo from Days Gone by during a Supper Club When We Got a Little Sentimental
Co-Host Janet Joins Book Club Virtually for the First Time on Her Loaner Computer
Charlotte is Expresses Her Joy during a Lively Discussion Generated during the Third Annual Intergenerational Book Club
Vinny Features Disney Princesses during the Third Edition of his Intergenerational Silver Screenings
Dedicated VNA Nurse Joan Shares Her Pandemic Experiences during a Thursday Afternoon Session
Newly Elected Select Board Member Marshall Hook Multi-Tasks as He Joins Us for Coffee & Conversation from His News Desk at Channel 7
Town Clerk Beth Willis Tells Us Everything We Need to Know about Voting by Mail as Well as Early, Absentee, and In-Person Voting
Technology Tips are Extraordinarily Relevant during Uncertain Times
With Support from CARES Funds, Sally Palmer Develops a Unique Course, Mindfulness during a Pandemic, for TopsCOA to Teach Coping Strategies during these Challenging Times
Whoopie Goldberg Makes an Appearance during Silver Screenings with Vinny
In a Special Coffee & Conversation, Retiring Park & Cemetery Superintendent Steve Shepard Shares His Favorite and Most Memorable Moments from His 47 Year Career
As We Shift the Focus of the Mid-October Holiday, We Study the Origins of Indigenous Peoples' Day around the Country
Jimmie James Love, Not a Member of Blue Man Group, Performs Live for TopsCOA during a Special Saturday Evening Online Concert
Senator Joan Lovely and Representative Brad Hill Provide Legislative Updates before Wishing the Remarkable Janet Brown a Happy 100th Birthday!
Janet Brown Shows Off the Citation Presented to Her by Representative Brad Hill in Honor of a Century of Living Well
Chris and Janet are Off to the Annual Flu Clinic being Held This Year at the Topsfield Fairgrounds
Topsfield Fair General Manager Jim O'Brien Describes Life at the Fairgrounds during this Unprecedented Year
Greg Decorated the COA Bus in Preparation for Janet Brown's Rolling Tribute on the Occasion of Her 100th Birthday
Bonnie Frequently Adds Wonderful Insights to Our Discussions
Denise is Always an Active Participant during TopsCOA Programs
Since the Start of the Pandemic, Vinny Has Been Creating Magnificent Masks Out of Men's Briefs and Household Items
During One of His Many Mask Presentations, Vinny Showcases His Favorite Character, Olaf, from the Movie "Frozen"
Though We Will Miss Her Dearly, We Were Happy to Celebrate Decades of Service by the Gracious Wendy Thatcher
Wildlife Photographer Kathy Davis Shares Stunning Photos Captured during an Excursion to India during a Vivid ArtVenture
Chrysa Helps to Kick Off Octoberfest Week When She Brought Us to Germany
Friends Kathy C and Susan W Stuff Octoberfest Gift Bags Reminding Us that "Life is Good in Topsfield" Even during a Pandemic
The Friends of the Topsfield COA Order Custom Octobefest 2020 Cookies from the Topsfield Bakeshop to Ensure that All Participants Receive a Treat (and not a Trick!)
Good Witches Bonnie and Denise Distribute Octoberfest Gift Bags to Nearly 50 Guests before the Big Event Begins
Bonnie Maintains a Safe Distance as She Presents Margaret with Her Octoberfest Gift Bag
Hostess Joan Chiffer Looks the Part for Our Hybrid Holiday (Octoberfest/Halloween) Celebration
Octoberfest 2020 Draws a Large and Festive Crowd
Chronicle & Transcript Editor Wendall Waters Joined in the Fun before Giving Advice about How to be a Wise News Consumer as Octoberfest's Keynote Speaker
John and Dottie Are among the Winners of the Octoberfest Costume Contest
Eric and Hannah Wrap Up Their Sing-along with "She's the Jolly Good Fellow" to Honor Departing COA Director Paula Burke
Even during a Pandemic the Topsfield Garden Club Finds Creative Ways to Brighten the Days of Homebound Seniors
In this Throwback Photo from the Summer of 2019, Outgoing COA Director Paula Burke takes a Selfie with Adventurers and FriendsBarbara, Lillian, and Carol while Cruising along the Charles River