Uxbridge Senior Center

March News

The following programs and activites will take place at the Uxbridge Senior Center located at 36 South Main Street.

FROM THE DIRECTOR

The Senior Center is proud to present a new Meditation Class that will be held at the center starting on Wednesday, March 15th from 9:30 am-10:15 am. Classes will be held once a week for 8 weeks with a requested donation of $25. The class instructor is Dr. David Tapscott who will be guiding the class participants with various mindful exercises. Benefits of Meditation include the following: Lowers stress-Reduces anxiety-Enhances mental health-Improve self-awareness-Increases concentration and attention span-Reduce memory loss-generates empathy and kindness-Improves sleep hygiene. For more information and to receive a registration packet, please call the senior center.

As of March 2nd, 2023, households will no longer receive SNAP emergency allotments (EA). In April, SNAP households will receive their regular SNAP awards, a significant decrease of at least $95/month. This is a federal decision and cannot be appealed. Since this significantly impacts over 240,000 older adults in Massachusetts, we have put together a few options that you might want to consider in order to assist you with this loss:

1. Report changes in out of pocket expenses to DTA;

2. Re-PIN your card to prevent “skimming”;

3. go to Mass.gov/ExtraCOVIDSNAP for more info;

4. Contact the People First Food Pantry at (508) 278-5506, the pantry is located at 19 Douglas Street in Uxbridge;

5. Consider attending the Senior Center for our congregate lunch program. This is a hot meal that is served Monday thru Friday at 12 noon; please call the Center to RSVP at (508) 2788622, a donation of $3 per meal is suggested but not required;

6. Contact TriValley to request Meals on Wheels, this is a nutritional program that requires eligibility criteria; please call to inquire at (508) 949-6640;

7. If you are in need, please DO NOT hesitate to contact the Senior Center for other resources to assist you. We are here to help!

Last call for Fuel Assistance!

The SMOC fuel assistance program for the winter season is ending soon. If you need help with your heating costs, please call the Center to make an appointment to apply or inquire about eligibility requirements.

If the Uxbridge School System is closed due to inclement weather, the Senior Center is closed for lunch! If in doubt, please call the Senior Center for updates.

Sincerely, Lisa

Stop by to pick up registration forms.

• Thursdays, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th – 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm –New 8-week Low Impact Exercise Class continues at the McCloskey School! $25.00 donation. Stop by to pick up your registration forms.

Friday, March 3rd – 12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn with Chief Montminy. guest speaker will be Michele Ellicks from Registry of Motor Vehicles and her topic will be the “Real ID”.

• Tuesday, March 7th – 1:30 pm –Making St. Patrick’s Day gnomes with Sally! - $7.00 donation each. Call ahead to RSVP.

• Tuesday, March 14th – 1:00 pm –Uxbridge Library Book Club. They will be reading The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman. You are welcome to join us for lunch on this day.

• Tuesday, March 14th – 1:00 pm –Benefit Enrollment Specialist – TriValley, Inc. Call the senior center to book an appointment with Katelynn Wackell. Next date will be April 11th.

• Wednesday, March 15th, 22nd & 29th – 9:30 am – 10:15 am – New 8-week Meditation Class at the Uxbridge Senior Center with Dr. Tapscott. $25.00 donation. Stop by to pick up your registration forms.

NO LUNCH at the senior center on this date. Please RSVP by March 9th!

• Tuesday, March 21st – 1:00 pm –4:00 pm – Shopping Trip to Savers with Sally! Please call or stop in to RSVP as seating is limited.

• Wednesday, March 22nd – 1:30 pm –3:30 pm – BINgO at the Uxbridge Senior Center. Join us for a fun afternoon of BINgO & cash prizes! Packets of 10 games for $10. Refreshments can be purchased and transportation provided. Let us know if you’d like to join us for lunch on this date by calling or stop in to RSVP.

• Thursday, March 23rd – 11:30 am12:30 pm – “PopUp Library”. Books will be on display to check out, library card sign-ups, book hold pick-ups, etc. This program being offered by the Uxbridge Free Public Library.

• Friday, March 24th – 12:00 pm – New Event ~ Quarterly lunch talk with the Uxbridge Fire Department. The UFD has graciously agreed to meet with us on a quarterly basis to provide education and outreach. They are sponsoring our Friday luncheon. Please be sure to RSVP for this special event!

CARD gAME played on Monday and BINgO on Wednesday during our congregate lunches.

AARP TAx APPOINTMENTS on Mondays from 8:30 am – 11:30 pm.

COMPUTER CLASS TUTORINg every Monday – 3:00 pm by appointment only. Please call ahead to sign up.

HANNAFORD gROCERY SHOPPINg every Tuesday. Pick up begins at 8:30 AM. Please sign up in advance by calling us at 508-278-8622 to reserve your seat on the van.

KNITTINg CLUB every Tuesday @ 1:30 pm – Come join the fun!

ERRAND RIDES

1st and 3rd Wednesdays – March 1st & 15th – Bank & Pharmacy Rides. Please call at least 24 hours in advance.

“CANASTA” HAND, KNEE & FOOT CARD gAME

Wednesday 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm. There will not be a game on Wed. March 22nd. No Canasta on March 22nd.

SHAWS/OCEAN STATE RIDES

ACTIVITIES:

• Wednesday, March 1st – 12:00 pm –Rescheduled Event: The greendale Retirees Chorus will be here to serenade us during lunch! Be sure to RSVP if you would like to join us for lunch.

• Thursday, March 2nd – 10:30 am –Veterans’ Services with Carl Bradshaw by appointment only. Call 508-2788622 to sign up.

• Thursdays, March 2nd, 9th, 16th 23rd & 30th – 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – New 8week ZUMBA Class continues at the McCloskey School! $25.00 donation.

• Thursday, March 16th – 8:30 am –Podiatrist Dr. Biancamano will be available for appointments. Please call ahead to book yours.

• Thursday, March 16th – Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration sponsored by the Uxbridge Elderly Connection Inc. Entertainment will be provided by ‘Dublin Down’ Live Irish music! Call ahead to reserve your lunch!

• Friday, March 17th – UHS Drama Club Presents “gREASE”. Show starts at 10:00 am and a free lunch will be served after the dress rehearsal by the UHS Culinary Art Class! There will be

• Monday, March 27th - 1:30 pm –“Ask the Attorney” with Attorney Ralph Tepper by appointment only. Please Call 508-278-8622 to schedule your appointment at the Uxbridge Senior center.

• Tuesday, March 28th - 11:00 am –12:00 pm – Ask the Nurse Free Blood Pressure Clinic with Nancy Favulli, Salmon Health VNA. RSVP to participate and to join us for lunch.

• Tuesday, March 28th – 1:30 pmButton Flower Craft with Sally! $7.00 donation. Call or stop by to RSVP!

• Friday, March 31st – 1:00 pm –Bunny String Art with Sally! $7.00 donation. Please call or stop by to RSVP!

2nd & 4th Thursdays – March 9th & 23rd – 8:30 am - Shaws/Ocean State Shopping Rides. Please call at least 24 hours in advance.

MEDICAL TRANSPORT

Medical Transportation is accepting appointments. Call 508-278-8622 to schedule your rides.

The senior center is in need of the following donations: Lysol wipes, newly packaged napkins, paper towels, tissues, toilet paper, ground regular & decaf coffee.

Feel free to contact us at 508-2788622 or visit us at Uxbridge-ma.gov/ coa or like us on our FB page or by googling Uxbridge Senior Center and our new YouTube Channel or . www.Facebook.com/UxbridgeMASeniorCenter,

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