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Greetings from Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard,
Winter has certainly made itself at home on the Vineyard this year. Between shoveling snow, bundling up against the bitter cold, and navigating icy days, many of us have been reminded just how important connection, support, and preparation are during this season. Even as the snow lingers, Healthy Aging has been busy working to ensure older adults across our community stay safe, engaged, and supported.
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We’re excited about several upcoming programs and resources, including a new session of our Matter of Balance falls prevention class this spring, the return of Call a Tech Pro IT support at Councils on Aging across the Island, and a new Quick Guide to Transportation designed to help older adults better understand the options available to them.
Alongside these offerings, our advocacy work continues—focused on strengthening the infrastructure and services older adults need to thrive year-round.
As we move through these cold winter months, we’re grateful for our partners, supporters, and the older adults who inspire this work every day. We invite you to explore our website, stay connected, and join us as we look ahead to a busy and hopeful season.
Warmly,
Cindy Trish
Executive Director
Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard
We’re on Facebook!​
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Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard is excited to launch our new Facebook page! Follow us to stay up to date on local events, helpful resources, and news for older adults and their families across the Island. It’s a great way to stay connected and informed. ​Click HERE to follow us on Facebook!


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Thank You to Our Funders:
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Cape Cod 5
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Comcast Foundation
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Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands
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Farm Neck Golf Club
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Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation
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Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation
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Mass General Brigham/Martha's Vineyard Hospital
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Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
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Massachusetts Department of Transportation
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NAACP​
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Point32Health
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Rockland Trust
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Rotary Club of MV
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Slough Farm
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Tower Family Fund
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Town of Aquinnah
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Town of Chilmark
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Town of Edgartown
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Town of Oak Bluffs
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Town of Tisbury
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Town of West Tisbury
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West Chop Foundation
HAMV Weighs in
Elder Lonliness is Growing Island Concern
Vineyard Gazette, 12/4/2025
Written by Ethan Genter
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The Face of Ageism Could be Your Own
Vineyard Gazette, 7/24/2025
Written by HAMV Board Chair, Robert Laskowski
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Beach access group keeps pressure on local managers
Martha's Vineyard Times, 1/10/2025
Island older volunteers providing millions in help
Martha's Vineyard Times
Written by Karen Tewey, Vineyard Vision Fellow leading HAMV's Community Engagement Initiative
Working for Your Health: Look Out for Each Other
Martha's Vineyard Times
Written by HAMV Board Chair, Robert Laskowski​​​
Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard: August 2024
Martha's Vineyard Times, 7/25/24
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Letter to the Editor, Vineyard Gazette, June 14, 2024
Iris C. Freeman
NCEA NEW PODCAST:
The OGs of Elder Justice: Bill Benson & Iris Freeman
Hear what an HAMV board member, Iris Freeman, has to say!
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Hear what Bob Laskowski has to say on the need for affordable housing for Older Adults. Click here.
