Calendar of Events at Senior Center

The following events are offered by the Uxbridge Senior Center located at 36 South Main Street. FMI: 508-278-8622.

Monday July 3rd & Tuesday, July 4th – The Senior Center will be closed in observance of Independence Day. re-opening 7/5/2023.

Tuesday, July 5th – 1:30 p.m. – Movie afternoon watching 80 for Brady! Call or stop by to sign up and let us know if you would like to join us for lunch on this day. Transportation is available as well.

Thursday, July 6th – 10:30 am – Veterans’ Services with Carl Bradshaw by appointment only. Call 508-278-8622 to sign up.

Zumba & Low Impact Exercise Classes

Thursday, July 6th with last Low Impact Class on July 13th. Zumba is from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm and Low Impact Class 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm.

Friday, July 7th – 12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn with Chief Montminy. Uxbridge Police Association will be sponsoring our July 4th Picnic! guest speaker will be from ranger Viola Bramel, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, West Hill Dam. Be sure to rSVP for this free luncheon.

Friday, July 7th – 1:00 p.m. - Bemis Farms will be coming to the senior center to make a Topiary Turtle! You must rSVP for this event by July 5th. Cost is $25 per person and space is limited. You must also stop by the center to pay at time of sign-up. Thank you for your cooperation!

HAPPY TO HELP - Gail Boutiette; Outreach Coordinator, Lisa Bernard; Director, Pat Ordway; Cook, volunteer/students from Our Lady of The valley Regional School; Nick, Patrick & Nolan and Sally Selvidge; Activities Coordinator. At right: Nancy Machado and Joseph “Jerry” Rajotte.

Mondays, July 10th, 17th & 24th – 1:30 p.m. Water Color Painting with Susan Franz. please continued on next page

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continued from page 13 call ahead to sign up and let us know if you will be joining us for lunch. $6.00 donation per class. Please note: See front desk when signing up. Payment is due upon signup. Thank you for your cooperation!

Tuesday, July 11th – 1:00 p.m. –Uxbridge Library Book Club. They will be discussing Flying Solo by Linda Holmes. You are welcome to join us for lunch on this day, just be sure to call ahead to book yours!

Tuesday, July 11th – 1:00 p.m. –Benefit Enrollment Specialist – TriValley, Inc. Call the senior center to book an appointment with Katelynn Wackell. next date will be August 8th.

Tuesday, July 18th – 9:00 a.m. –SHInE Appointments available for health insurance questions with Pat nectow. Please call 508-278-8622 to schedule.

Tuesday, July 18th – 1:00 p.m. –

Hobby Lobby Shopping Trip with Sally! Sign up early seating is limited.

Wednesday, July 19th - 1:30 p.m. –3:30 p.m. – BIngO at the Uxbridge Senior Center. Join us for a fun afternoon of BIngO & cash prizes! Packet of 10 games for $10.00. Let us know if you’d like to join us for lunch on this date by calling or stop in to rSVP.

Transportation is available. Please note: See front desk as payment is due upon signup.

Thursday, July 20th – 8:30 a.m. –Podiatrist Dr. Biancamano will be available for appointments. Please call ahead to book yours.

Thursday, July 20th – 1:00 p.m. –Make Sock gnomes with Sally! $7.00 per person and payment is due upon sign-up. See front desk.

Friday, July 21st – 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – “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.

Tuesday, July 25th - 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. – Ask the nurse Free Blood Pressure Clinic with nancy Favulli, Salmon Health VnA. rSVP to participate and to join us for lunch.

Wednesday, July 26th – Movie Trip to Blackstone Valley 14 Cinema De Lux with lunch at Wendy’s. Senior movie ticket price: $7.75 and popcorn & soda $4.50 – Movie and times to be advised and space is limited on the van.

Thursday, July 27th – 12 noon –Lunch Outing at Pout Pond. We will be playing BIngO! This is sponsored by the Uxbridge Elderly Connection Inc. Please call ahead to rSVP and transportation is available or you can meet us there!

Friday, July 28th – July Birthday Cake Celebration at noontime!

Monday, July 31st - 1:30 p.m. – “Ask the Attorney” with Attorney ralph Tepper by appointment only. Please Call 508-278-8622 to schedule your appointment.

Card game played on Monday and

BIngO on Wednesday during our congregate lunches. no BIngO July 19th.

Hannaford grocery shopping every Tuesday. Pick up begins at 8:30 a.m. 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 p.m. Come join the fun!

Every Wednesday – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Uxbridge Senior Center Transportation Program Community Shuttle. This shuttle is for seniors and individuals with disabilities to destinations such as post office, pet care appointments, hair salon or barber, bank, pharmacy & shopping anywhere in the Uxbridge/ northbridge area. note: this replaces the weekly bank/pharmacy and Shaw’s Ocean State rides. Call 508-278-8622 for information and to book a ride. requests require a 48-hour notice.

Wednesdays - “Canasta” Hand, Knee & Foot Card game – 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. no Canasta on July 19th.

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. We thank you for your support!

Feel free to contact us at 508-2788622 or visit us on our web page at Uxbridge-ma.gov/coa or like us on our FB page or by googling Uxbridge Senior Center and our new YouTube Channel or even dropping by.

Douglas Adult Social Center plans July Events

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 am, Mahjong 1 p.m.

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

Friday: Balance & Strength 10 a.m.

JULY EVEnTS: The center will be closed on Tuesday July 4th, Happy Independence Day.

MASSHEALTH rEnEWALS rEMEMBEr!!

MassHealth has returned to its standard annual eligibility renewal process. All 2.3 million members will be reviewed over the following 12 months. Members who need to provide information to MassHealth will receive a redetermination package in a large blue envelope. In preparation for this, it is important that you: report any address changes or status updates to Mass Health as soon as possible. Update MassHealth by calling the Customer Service number at 800-841-2900.

IF MASSHEALTH CAn’T rEACH YOU. THEY WILL DrOP YOU.

Open and read any communications from MassHealth as soon as it arrives in the mail. Follow the instructions in the letter and return any forms and required documentation.

***Make sure you reply well in advance of the deadline.***

• Lunch & a Movie will be on Thursday July 13th @ 12 p.m. BLT’s will be served for $4.00 per person, you must pay for lunch when you sign up. The movie we will be watching is “80 for Brady.” Please call the center to sign up before July 10th by calling the center @ 508-476-2283.

• Darci will be back on Thursday July 13th @ 10 a.m. for hearing aid cleaning appointments. There is no charge for this cleaning. You may call the center to schedule an appointment by calling 508-476-2283.

• Fallon Health will present a discussion on Wednesday July 19th @ 11:30 a.m. The topics will be “Sodium, Hypertension & Making Healthier Food Choices” and “rethink your Drink.” Lunch will be Broccoli & Chicken Alfredo for $4.00. You must pay for lunch when you sign up. Please call the center @ 508-476-2283 to sign up before July 14th.

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