Amenities
Our flagship location in Northfield welcomes you with myriad activities, educational programs, and volunteer opportunities; a fitness center and gym; library; art studio; lending closet to borrow durable medical equipment; a gift shop; a café that’s open for breakfast, lunch, and snacks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; and a spacious Atrium to socialize, enjoy a book, or relax between programs. Our doors are open to new and familiar visitors alike. We hope to see you soon!
Learn more about our locations here. Click here for a complete list of communities served and a map of our service areas.
A&A Café
Hours:
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Stop by to enjoy a light breakfast, lunch, or a snack at the A&A Café.
In addition to coffee and tea, the menu features muffins and bagels, soups, sandwiches, and salads. All soups are from Three Tarts Bakery and Café. A rotating list of “Daily Specials” includes BLTs, chicken, egg, and tuna salads, pasta salad, and a wide variety of seasonal soups such as summer vegetable, tomato basil, chicken noodle, and seafood chowder.
The Shop at the Center
Hours:
Monday – Friday
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The Shop at the Center
Visit The Shop at the Center to find one-of-a-kind gifts and vintage, classic, and contemporary treasures! Revel in the assortment of jewelry, glassware, crystal, china, pottery, figurines, puzzles, and collectibles. The Shop also features hand-crafted items lovingly made by our talented Sewing Bees Club, including beautiful baby quilts, sweaters, hats, and booties—unique gifts for the little ones in your life!
Donations are welcome and appreciated!
Donate your baubles, bangles, dishes, and collectibles to benefit others. Donations of new or seldom-used items keep The Shop operating and can be dropped off during Shop hours. Due to space limitations, the following cannot be accepted for donation: furniture, computers and electronics, clothing other than high-end designer pieces, and shoes.
Donations also put volunteers to work polishing, sorting, and selling merchandise to support NSSC’s mission of empowering older adults, their families, and the community.
All sale proceeds directly benefit North Shore Senior Center, a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.
For more information, please call 847.784.6035 or email theshop@nssc.org.
Technology Assistance Lab
Hours:
Fridays
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Katarski Room
Need help with your technology? Our volunteer tech experts can help and at no cost! Bring your laptops, smartphones, or tablets—or any other piece of technology you have questions about. Our experts will work with you to help solve your issue.
For more information, please call 847.784.6000.
Library
Hours:
Monday – Friday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Our Northfield campus operates a free library of books (including large print), audiobooks, and magazines, available to anyone in the community. Come in and check out our wide selection of books or settle in for a quiet space to read or relax. The library accepts donations of new and gently used books during operating hours.
For more information, please call 847.784.6000.
Lending Closet
Hours:
Monday – Friday
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Closed 1 – 2 p.m.
Our free Lending Closet loans out durable medical equipment for those recovering from surgery, injury, or illness. Items can be borrowed for a period of three months. Extended borrowing periods can sometimes be accommodated, if our inventory permits. This is a completely free service, with no membership, residency, age, or income requirements. Monetary donations are welcome and greatly appreciated.
Our inventory fluctuates based on public demand, but these items are generally available:
- Canes
- Long-Handled Shoe Horns
- Reachers (for picking up objects)
- Sock Aids (to assist with putting on socks)
- Walkers
- Wheelchairs
Due to health and safety concerns, the Lending Closet does not loan out or accept personal care/hygiene equipment such as raised toilet seats, commodes, transfer benches, shower chairs or crutches.
For more information, please call 847.784.6000.
Fitness Center
Hours:
Monday – Friday:
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday:
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
(The latest members can begin an exercise program is 30 minutes prior to close)
The Fitness Center offers a variety of ways to get fit and improve your well-being! Enjoy the benefits of working out in our boutique fitness center with access to our highly-trained staff. NSSC fitness specialists are available to provide guidance to help you create a wellness experience tailored to your individual fitness goals. Click here to learn more!
Art Studio
Whether you’re an experienced artist or just starting to explore your creative side, the art studio is your place to paint, sculpt, and express yourself freely. Our welcoming studio is open to painters and sculptors alike, offering both independent studio time and a wide variety of workshops and classes designed to spark inspiration and build skills.
Here, creativity knows no limits—we even have our own kiln for ceramics and sculpture work. Join a vibrant and welcoming community of artists, try something new, or dive deeper into your passion in a space designed to support your artistic journey.
Come create with us!
To learn more, contact Rose Carroll at rcarroll@nssc.org or call 847.784.6035.
Funds in whole/part for these programs were provided by AgeOptions.
