senior corner Mother’s Day Tea included in Douglas Adult Social Center activities

The following activities will take place at the Douglas Adult Social Center. The center is located at 331 Main Street, Douglas. Phone: 508-4762283.

DAILY ACTIVITIES:

Monday - Painting class 9:45 to 11:45 a.m, Balance & Strength Exercise 12 p.m., Mat yoga 2 p.m.

Tuesday - Cribbage 9:30 a.m., Zumba 9:30 a.m., Bingo & lunch $4.00 11:30 a.m., Technology Class 1 p.m. by appointment only, Jenga or Giant Connect 4 @ 2 p.m.

Wednesday - Balance & Strength 10 a.m., Mahjong 1 p.m.

Thursday - Yoga 9:30 a.m., Hand & Foot cards 12:30 p.m.

Friday - Balance & Strength 10 a.m.

NOTE CLOSING:

The center will be closed on Monday May 29th in observance of Memorial Day.

TRANSPORTATION:

Good news our new van has been ordered! However, a delivery date is not available as of yet. We are hoping for a late fall, early winter date. Please call and let us know if you are planning on using the van and how you will be using it. Shopping, medical appointments, or to visit the center. We are also trying to decide what we should call it. Please stop in or call the center to submit your ideas for our name the van contest.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION:

On page 3 the emergency information sheets are available for you to fill out, or update. You can also call the center and we will fill in your information for you.

SNAP BENEFITS:

Many of you have had your benefits reduced. The DTA has new qualification's that may increase your benefits based on your Medical expenses. Please visit or call the center and we will assist you in filling out this new expense form. Patrice Rousseau; Director/Outreach Case Manager

SPECIAL EVENTS:

• Wellness Clinic dates are Monday May 8th & Tuesday May 30th.

Appointments only between 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Walk-ins welcome from 11:30 to 12:00 p.m. Please call the center to schedule @ 508-476-2283.

Sunshine Club hosts Spring Fling Sock Hop

The Douglas Sunshine Club is welcoming in spring on May 12th with a Spring Fling Sock Hop at the Douglas Adult Social Center. Bobby D will be the DJ featuring music of the 50’s and 60’s, In addition to good music, dancing and friendly conversation, we will be serving ice cream sundaes. So come enjoy a fun evening with us from 5 to 8 p.m. The Douglas Adult Social Center is located at 331 Main St., Douglas. Please RSVP by calling 508-476-2283 to sign up.

In keeping with the season, we will also be holding a raffle that evening for a beautiful hand crafted wood picnic table just in time for outdoor activities! Built with hand picked wood exterior screws and bolts. Available in one of 3 styles. Ready for Memorial Day weekend. View one at the Picket Fence Restaurant, Soldier’s Field and the Family Orchard all in Douglas. Tickets available now through May 12th at the DASC or from members of the Sunshine Club. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.00.

• Design your own hat! Wednesday May 3rd @ 11 a.m. Refreshments will be available. We have the hats, flowers, ribbons, etc… there is no charge for this event. Please call the center to sign up @ 508-476-2283. You can wear your hat to our Mother’s Day Tea.

• Mother’s Day Tea Luncheon Thursday May 4th @ 11:30 a.m. An assortment of finger sandwiches, salad & desserts will be served. There is no charge for this event. Wear your hat you made the day before, or wear your favorite hat from home! Please call the center to sign up @ 508-476-2283.

• Hearing Aid Cleaning: Thursday May 4th @ 10 a.m. Please call the center to schedule your appointment to come in @ 508-476-2283. Darcy will be here until 11:00 a.m. and is always happy to assist you.

• Lunch & A Movie “We Have a Ghost” on Wednesday May 17th @ 12 p.m. Stuffed peppers will be available for lunch, $4.00 per person. Please call the center to sign up @ 508-476-2283 by 5/12.

• Let’s Go Fishing: Friday May 19th @ 10 a.m. Representative Joe McKenna & Mass Fish & Game invite you to Wallum Lake for a morning of fishing. They will be supplying all your fishing necessities. Bring a chair, a lunch, a friend and come have some fun. This is a FREE event. Fish can be fickle, so bring your luck!!!! We will be meeting at the lake, located on 107 Wallum Lake Rd. Douglas. The center will be closed this day.

• Mass EDP: Thursday May 25th @ 12 p.m. The Massachusetts Equipment Distribution Program will be here to talk about their program that provides telephone equipment to people who have difficulties using the telephone due to issues such as hearing loss and or vision loss. They offer a wide variety of phones for people to be able to stay in touch by telephone. Refreshments will be served. Please call the center to sign up @ 508-476-2283.

Check our website for events that may not be listed here https://www. douglas-ma.gov/202/Adult-SocialCenter-Senior-Center