Senior Corner

Uxbridge Centenarians awarded Boston Post Canes

In 1909, Mr. Edwin A. Grozier, Publisher of the Boston Post, a newspaper, forwarded to the Board of Selectmen in over 400 towns in New England a gold-headed ebony cane with the request that it be presented with the compliments of the Boston Post to the oldest male citizen of the town. These canes were used as a gimmick to attract readers. The Boston Post went out of business in 1956, but the Town of Uxbridge continues this tradition.

On August 17th, special canes were awarded to Michael Pasichny and Mae Wrona. Both of whom turned 100 years old this year and live in Uxbridge. Mae’s birthday was June 5th, 1920 and she has lived in Uxbridge for most of her life. Michael’s birthday was August 3rd, 1920, a U.S. Marine who served his country. The canes were presented by Susan Franz and Steve Mandile on behalf of the Uxbridge Board of Selectmen. The Uxbridge Senior Center helped coordinate this event.

Presenting the canes is an honor of respect to the oldest citizens living in Uxbridge. The original Boston Post Cane proudly hangs on

Sheriff Evangelidis and members of the WCSO Farming Staff were in Uxbridge, Mendon and Milford on Tuesday, August 18th to deliver and donate hundreds of pounds of fresh organic vegetables to the Uxbridge Senior Center, Mendon Senior Center & Milford Senior Center. The veggies are grown from their 15 acre organic farm at the jail. Their harvest season has begun, and over the next few months they will be donating 500 - 900 pounds per day to help local senior centers, food pantries and meals on wheels programs.

Pictured above left, with her cane, Mae Wrona. Above (L to R) Lisa Bernard (Director of the uxbridge Senior Center), Jane Pasichny (daughter), Abby Pasichny (granddaughter), uxbridge BOS Members: Susan Franz and Steve Mandile. Seated in front is Michael Pasichny and his son Bill Pasichny.

the wall at the Uxbridge Senior Center located at 36 South Main Street. Both Mae Wrona and Michael Pasichny’s names are engraved on the wall near the cane in recognition of this special event.

For more information about the Uxbridge Senior Center, please

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call 508-278-8622 or email lbernard@uxbridge-ma.gov.

Uxbridge Senior Center News & Events

It’s September, Happy Senior Center Month Everyone! Our key words this celebration are Mind, Body, Spirit, Community. They are important reminders to take a holistic approach. During our celebration we would like to share with you some programs that connect to: • Mind: Join in on a Coffee Talk Zoom program or play FB Live Pictionary with Sally on Fridays at 1:00 p.m. • Body: Join in on the walking club with Sally on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. or participate in a Zumba or Chair Yoga • Spirit: Make a craft with Sally on Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. or join in on an outdoor concert or outdoor program • Community: Join in on a Virtual Trip with Sally around Uxbridge or go on one of our shopping trips to Foppema’s Farm or to other local stores.

The Center, located at 36 South Main Street (508-278-8622) is scaling up programs and is scheduled to open on September 9th on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., by appointment only, for assistance with applications, information and referral, and outreach. The Congregate Lunch Program is still

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closed. Visitors will need to call ahead and schedule an appointment to meet one on one with staff. (at a 6 ft. social distance) Each visitor will be asked the following questions: 1. Do you not have a mask? 2. Do you have any symptoms of COVID-19? 3. Do you have contact with someone who is COVID-19 positive?

If they answer YES to any of these questions—They are NOT ALLOWED into the Center. Precautions are in place to insure everyone’s safety. Visitors will be required to sign in via our Senior Space equipment to adhere to contact tracing requirements.

We are pleased to announce that the senior center was awarded a used 2017 van which will replace our 2009 medical transportation van. This van is from the Mass Department of Transportation and will be used for medical appointments. It is equipped with a wheelchair lift to accommodate those that need a little extra help.

Thank you to our Town Manager, Steve Sette, for helping us acquire this new van. We appreciate his efforts and interest in assisting our senior residents. Thank you, Lisa Bernard; Director

Virtual programs will be aired on Local Cable Channel 192 Tuesday –Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. and also, Facebook page and YouTube.

Medical Transportation is now accepting appointments. Call to schedule.

ZUMBA with Amy – Continuation of 8-week Session – September 3rd, 10th,

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17th & 24th –Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. Members will receive an email with the link. You can also message or call the senior center with your email address if you want to participate. Donations are graciously accepted. This is sponsored by the Uxbridge Elderly Connection.

Monday, September 7th – Center will be closed in observance of Labor Day. Friday, September 11th - 12:00 p.m. Cookout Curbside Pickup sponsored by State rep. Mike Soter. Must rSVP by Friday, September 4th. This will be curb side pick-up only. Please call to sign up.

Monday, September 21st – 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Outdoor Concert with Tim Brooks ~ The Crooner At Large! This will be at the Uxbridge Housing Authority for residents only (Calumet & Centennial Court Apartments). Not open to the public. Sign up in the laundry room. Masks required. Seating will be provided. rain date September 28th.

Friday, September 25th – 12:00 p.m. Baked Fish Curbside Pickup. Lunch includes baked fish, roasted autumn veggies, wild rice & dessert. You must call to sign up and rSVP by September 18th.

Wednesday, September 30th – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Hannaford gift card distribution will be held at the Center. If you are interested, please call the center FMI. Gift card amounts are being increased to $35 each. Thank you to the Board of Selectman for their support! Uxbridge Senior Center On The Move - Videos will be posted every Monday at 10:00 a.m. Get ready to join Sally on

VIrTUAL trips around Uxbridge to learn and find out about local hot spots! Stay tuned for more information. Any suggestions, please let them know.

Hannaford grocery shopping every Tuesday. Pick up begins at 8:30 a.m. Please sign up in advance by calling to reserve your seat on the van. Masks are required and seating is limited. • Every Tuesday – Virtual Chair exercises with Sally posted on the Uxbridge Senior Center Facebook page & YouTube. • Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Walking Club with Sally! Meet at the Blackstone river Greenway located on Adams Street. This is weather permitting and be sure to wear your mask and bring a water bottle. Walking times may change. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.* Bank & pharmacy rides. Please call at least 24 hours in advance if you need a ride. Masks must be worn as well. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.* Shopping trip to Foppema’s Farm. There will only be 4 people allowed on the van per visit. Call ahead to sign up. Masks must be worn. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.* Shaws/Ocean State Shopping rides. Please call at least 24 hours in advance if you need a ride. Masks must be work and limited to 4 people. *NOTE CHANGE IN TIME

There are many other programs offered by the Uxbridge Senior Center call 508-278-8622 for information.

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DAR Chapter dedicate grave marker at Evergreen Cemetery

Captain Job Knapp Chapter of the Daughters of the American revolution dedicated a marker on the grave site in Evergreen Cemetery of Sally Allen one of the first members of the DAr in Douglas in 1904. Sally Allen was the Daughter of Henry reynolds who was a revolutionary Patriot who served near Newport rI, her Grandfather Samuel Mitchell was also a revolutionary War Patriot. At the time she joined the Chapter she was 96 years old. The DAr recognizes members who at the time of their membership were rEAL DAUGHTErS. All members have ancestors who served in the revolution but it was rare to have a real daughter become a member.

The Captain Job Knapp Chapter would like to find anyone who might be related to Sally Allen or her daughter Ann Bowen. Some of the 35 women who were original members were descendants of Job Knapp: Flora Perry, Almira Whittemore, Ola rossell and Augusta Prentice. Other original members included: Louise Holbrook, Arvilla Batchellar Leonard, Maud McClellan, Flora Chase, Abbie Marsh, Florence Pine, Sarah Brown, and Myrtis Harris. The Jencks sisters were also early chapter members. They would also like to meet anyone whose family members were members of the chapter, and still live in the area. DAr members are today, “One in a million members.”

If you are interested in learning more about the Douglas Chapter or how you can become a member contact the Chapter at clavallee234@gmail.com.

Stefanick receives Social Work Pin

recently Uxbridge resident, Lisa Stefanick, Social Work Major, received her Social Work pin as a graduate of Anna Maria College’s Class of 2020.

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The DivorceCare support group begins a new weekly session on Tuesday, September 8th. This program is for men and women struggling through separation and divorce. The program offers support from knowledgeable leaders and interaction with others going through the same experiences. Each meeting includes time for making some new friends, refreshments, and a video, followed by small group discussion. Weekly topics include What’s Happening to Me, Facing Your Anger, Depression, Financial Survival, Loneliness, and KidCare.

The meetings will be done in a hybrid fashion. Participants can come to the in-person meeting or participate online via Zoom if that is more comfortable. The DivorceCare program is free, nondenominational, and open to all.

Meetings of the group begin Tuesday, September 8th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Pleasant Street Church, 25 Cross Street, Whitinsville. The program continues for 13 weeks, and par

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ticipants can begin attending at any time. Contact the church office or email info@pscrc.org, or visit www. pscrc.org for more information.

A complementary program for kids ages 5-12, called DivorceCare for Kids, will be run concurrently with the adult program. This will be in-person only.

DivorceCare for Kids is a support group for kids who are angry, hurt, and confused by their parent’s divorce. DivorceCare for Kids provides a safe, fun place where children will learn to understand their feelings, express their emotions appropriately, and heal from their pain and confusion. The meetings will be held in person only. Each group session is filled with motivating and exciting activities, games, crafts, role playing, discussion times, journaling and activity books, to help children process the divorce and move forward in their lives. DivorceCare for Kids is for children 5-12 years old. It is free and non-denominational.

DivorceCare for Kids begins September 8th and meets every Tuesday for 13 weeks from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Pleasant Street Church. Contact the church office or e-mail Howard@ pscrc.org for more information and to register. For details about DivorceCare for Kids go to www.dc4k.org .

A divorce support group for adults, DivorceCare, runs concurrently with DivorceCare for Kids.

Grief recovery Support Group Starts September 8th; in person and via Zoom A new grief recovery support group starts up on Tuesday, September 8th, at the Pleasant Street Church. GriefShare is a program designed to help people in bereavement find encouragement and support during the grieving process. GriefShare meetings are for anyone who is grieving the loss of someone close. The meetings will be done in a hybrid fashion. Participants can come to the in-person meeting or participate online via Zoom.

Each GriefShare session includes a video seminar and group discussion, providing an opportunity to interact with others who have experienced a recent loss. Weekly topics include “Living with Grief,” The Effects of Grief,” “Your Family and Grief,” “Why,” and “Stuck in Grief.” The program continues for 13 weeks, and attendees are welcome to join the group at any point. GriefShare is free, nondenominational, and open to all.

Meetings begin Tuesday, September 8th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Pleasant Street Church. Contact the church office at 508-234-5268, email howard@pscrc.org or visit www. pscrc.org for more information and to register.