Spring activities planned at Plummer Place

Plummer Place, the home of the Northbridge Senior Center announces the following events. The center is open Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. FMI call 508-234-2002.

“Daily Coffee Time” at Plummer Place, 9-11:30 am, MondayFriday. We will be brewing up fresh coffee and putting out lite snacks. We hope to see many of you that have enjoyed this time in the past, and hopefully see some new faces!

It’s not too late to buy your 120 Club tickets. Drawings started Thursday, January 5th and will continue through May 18th. Tickets can be purchased at the Plummer Place front desk. FINE’s 120 Club has weekly drawings for a chance to win $20 each week and your number gets put back in so you can win more than once. The grand prize drawing is held on May 18th for a chance to win $500, $400, $300, $200 or $100.

Scrabble players will meet Mondays, March 6th, and 20th at 10:00am. We are always looking for new players! Call Jeanne to sign up.

“Planning for Medicare-Countdown to 65”: Tuesday, March 7th @ 10:30am. If you’re getting close to Medicare eligibility, this seminar is for you. Whether you are planning to retire or will continue to work, it’s important to know your Medicare options. A Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass representative will be here to help you navigate your health coverage decisions. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. Sign up in the main office.

New gentle Basic Yoga Class begins on March 7th @ 10:00am with instructor

Bobbi Tosti Anderson, RYT. All levels are welcome, modifications can be made as needed. Bring your own mat or use ours. $2/class.

Movie Afternoons are back!

Wednesday, March 8th @ 1:00pm we will be showing “Casablanca”. Popcorn and beverages will be served.

Veterans Services Rep, Carl Bradshaw will be here on Tuesday, March 14th at 10:30am for his office hour.

Salmon VNA Blood Pressure Clinic, Tuesday, March 14th from 11:00-12:00pm.

Women’s Discussion group will meet on Wednesday, March 15th at 1:00pm. Book Club will meet on Wednesday, March 15th at 9:45am. Please note the change in time for this date only. Call Michelle to find out what book we are reading.

“Take a Hike” will meet Tuesdays, March 14th and 28th, weather permitting, destination to be announced. All walks start at 10:00am. Call Jeanne for more information.

“Virtual Tour of Fenway Park at Plummer Place”, Thursday, March 23rd @ 9:00am. Fenway Ambassador, Bobby DeCouteau will be our guide on this virtual tour of Fenway prior to this year’s Opening Day! At Fenway, Bobby greets special guests on game days, assists in the execution and direction of pregame ceremonies, and provides event support at special events. Wear your Red Sox gear! Light refreshments will be served. Sign up at the front office.

SMOC Fuel Assistance 2022-2023 deadline is 4/30/23. If you or someone you know is struggling financially due to this winter’s heating bills, the Fuel Assistance Program may help. This income-based program begins November 1st and helps defray the cost of winter heating bills with applications accepted until April 30, 2023. Our Center is processing applications for residents; families and individuals under SMOC. Call Jeanne White at the Center for assistance.

An important update regarding SMOC Fuel Assistance: they are extremely behind processing applications. They have received almost twice as many applications as last year and have been short staffed as well. SMOC is processing as quickly as they can, please be patient if you have applied.