Plummer Place offers a variety of activities for area Seniors

Plummer Place is the home of the Northbridge Senior Center and is located at 20 Highland Street, Whitinsville. Phone: 508-234-2002 / Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m, Friday 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

CAFÉ NOW OPEN

Plummer Place Café is now open! Chef Pete Sabourin is cooking lunch on Tuesdays and breakfast on Thursdays in our brand-new kitchen. There is a fee for each meal, $8 for lunch and $6 for breakfast and you must sign up for all meals at the front office. Chef Pete has many delicious meals planned, come in to pick up our monthly menu or call the office.

120 CLUB TICKETS

It’s not too late to buy your 120 Club tickets for this cycle. 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 will be held on May 18th for a chance to win $500, $400, $300, $200 or $100. The new cycle begins on July 6th and goes through November 16th. Tickets for the new cycle go on sale on May 19th.

SCRABBLE ANYONE?

Scrabble players will meet on Mondays, May 8th and May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. We are always looking for new players! Call Jeanne to sign up.

VETERANS SERVICES

Veterans Services Rep, Carl Bradshaw will be here on Tuesday, May 9th at 10:30 a.m. for his office hour.

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC

Salmon VNA Blood Pressure Clinic, Tuesday, May 9th from 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.

BOOK CLUB

Book Club will meet on Wednesday, May 17th at 10:30am. Call Michelle to find out what book we are reading.

TAKE A HIKE

“Take a Hike” will meet Tuesdays, May 9th and May 23rd, weather permitting, destination to be announced. All walks start at 10:00am. Call Jeanne for more information.

MUSIC FOR SENIORS

“Music for Seniors by Howie Newman”, Wednesday, May 3rd from 1:002:00 p.m. Howie has been entertaining us at the Center for several years and is always a favorite. Howie brings music and laughter through his original songs. Light refreshments will be served, sign up at the front office. Howie’s program is supported in part by a grant from the Northbridge Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass

Cultural Council, a state agency.

DULL MEN’S CLUB

Dull Men’s Club, Friday May 5th from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Are you looking for an opportunity to share your thoughts and experiences or listen to a speaker or enjoy some trivia or jokes? Come and see if our newest program is for you! Coffee and donuts are on us! Please contact Amy to sign up.

MOTHER’S DAY TEA

Mother’s Day Tea with Janet Parnes, Thursday, May 11th 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Janet Parnes is back with her portrayal of the first female cabinet secretary, Frances Perkins. Frances was a confidante of FDR and described as a principled politician, admired by her contemporaries. Don’t miss learning about this remarkable woman, sipping on some delicious tea and enjoying good company! Sign up in the main office.

CARING COMMUNITY

Caring Community presentation by the Worcester County DA’s office, Wednesday, May 17th 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Our guest speaker from the DA’s office will discuss creating a safe environment for seniors within community settings and eliminating bullying and stigmas in the community. Light refreshments, sign up at the main office.

CONCERT

New Leaves Duo Concert, Friday, May 19th 10:00-11:00 a.m. Join us in welcoming back a favorite duo at Plummer Place! Enjoy the music of Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, John Denver, Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash and more! Light breakfast refreshments, sign up in the main office.