Senior Corner

Jody Madden of Mass DCR and Sally Selvidge; Actvities Coordinator at the Uxbridge Senior Center, take on walking path bench project.

New benches along Greenway walking path

In an effort to encourage seniors and folks of all ages to get out and walk, the Massachusetts DCR announced a campaign to place three benches along the Blackstone Valley Greenway walking path. This initiative is part of the Uxbridge Senior Center’s effort that began with the launch of the walking club lead by Activities Coordinator, Sally Selvidge. Sally presented this project to Jody Madden from Mass DCR (Department of Conservation & Recreation) and Jody quickly responded to construct and install the benches along the walking path. The walking path is located on Adams Street in South Uxbridge. The Uxbridge Senior Center’s Walking Club meets every Wednesday at 9 a.m. (weather permitting) on the walking path. This is a program in coordination with Massachusetts Council on Aging (MCOA) Walk Massachusetts Challenge, which runs until September 30th. Call the center to sign up at 508-278-8622 or go to www.mcoaonline.com/ walkma. The center wishes to thank Jody and Mass DCR for their efforts and interest in helping our community.

The following is a list of activities to be held for local seniors. The Uxbridge Senior Center is located at 36 South Main Street, Uxbridge MA. Telephone 508-278-8622. FLU SHOT CLINIC A clinic will be held on Monday, October 4th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Uxbridge Senior Center. This is a program with the Uxbridge Hannaford Pharmacy. Call the senior center 508-278-8622 to sign up. Transportation to and from the center will be available for those who need a ride. INSURANCE INFORMATION Wednesday, September 1st – 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Fallon Health Medicare – Call 508-2788622 and make an appointment with Bill Bjerke to learn about what Fallon has to offer, if you’re getting ready for Medicare or to get answers to those questions you have been thinking about over the past year. CENTER CLOSED / LABOR DAY Monday, September 6th – The senior center will be closed in Observance of Labor Day. BENEFIT ENROLLMENT Tuesday, September 14th – 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Benefit Enrollment Center – Tri-Valley, Inc. Call the senior center to book an appointment with Cole Ackerson. ASK THE ATTORNEY Monday, September 20th – 1:30 p.m. – “Ask the Attorney” with Attorney Ralph Tepper by appointment only on the third Monday of every month. Please call to schedule your appointment at the center. (No appts. Oct. 18th.) FOOT DOCTOR Thursday, September 30th – The Foot Doctor starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Uxbridge Senior Center. Appointments are set up on a first come, first served basis. If you would like an appointment with Dr. Biancamano, please call 508-278-8622 to schedule. Transportation is available. SHINE APPOINTMENTS Tuesday, September 14th & 21st - 9:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. - SHINE Representative Pat Nectow by appointment only. Call to schedule. SAVE THE DATE! The Uxbridge Elderly Connection will hold its 15th Annual Uxbridge Senior Center Golf Outing on Monday, October 18th. This will be held at the Whitinsville Golf Club starting at Noon, Shotgun start, 9 holes with a Fee of $100. Contact Russ Rosborough @ 508-5795983 or Karen Beane @ 508-769-3816. Line up your foursome! More details to follow. BLOOMIN’ 4 GOOD PROGRAM Thank you to all who have participated in this program in the month of August! LIVE ZUMBA CLASSES Amy Smith continues Thursdays from Sept. 2nd – Sept. 16th – 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – New classes starting October 7th @ McCloskey. LIVE CHAIR YOGA CLASSES Dr. Tapscott continues classes Thursdays Sept. 2nd – Sept. 16TH - 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. –New classes starting Oct. 7th @ McCloskey. ASK A NURSE Tuesday, September 28th – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Ask The Nurse is Back! Salmon VNA will be available for a Free Blood Pressure Clinic every 4th Tuesday. Feel free to join them for lunch and participate in this important free monthly clinic. ANNUAL CAR SHOW The Uxbridge Lions Club are having their annual car show on Saturday, October 2nd with a rain date of Saturday, October 9th. This will be held at Valley Chapel at 14 Hunter Road, Uxbridge from 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. CARD GAMES & BINGO Card Games will be played during their Monday Congregate lunches and BINGO will be on Wednesdays. 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. KNITTING CLUB Every Tuesday - 1:30 p.m. Space is limited and must continue to maintain social distancing. Please RSVP 508-278-8622. continued on next page

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Head Rush Concert to be held at VFW

VFW Post 1385 and Lutz Buddy Up present: Head Rush! Head Rush will be playing your favorite songs from Metallica, Megadeth, Tool, Disturbed, Godsmack, Alice in Chains, and many more. All proceeds from the event will be split between the Uxbridge VFW and the Lutz Buddy Up Club.

The event will be held on Saturday, September 11th, 4:00 p.m, at the Uxbridge VFW Post 1385, 13 Cross Rd. in Uxbridge. Please join them for a day of live music, horseshoes, raffles, and fun. Donations $10.00. Cash bar and food available for purchase. For raffle donations call or text Karen 774-280-1540 or Jody 774-280-4757.

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continued from page 19 WALK MASS CHALLENGE Every Wednesday 9:00 a.m. * Weather Permitting – MCOA Walk Massachusetts Challenge Continues - Program runs until Sept. 30th and is incorporated with Sally’s Walking Club! Meet at the Blackstone Valley Greenway, Adams St., South Uxbridge.

To sign up call or visit: www.mcoaonline.com/walkma. TRANSPORTATION 1st and 3rd Wednesdays – Sept. 1st & Sept. 15th @ 10:00 am – Bank & Pharmacy Rides. Please call at least 24 hours in advance if you need a ride. Masks must be worn as well. 2nd and 4th Thursdays – Sept. 9th & Sept. 23rd @ 9:30 am – Shaws/Ocean State Shopping Rides. Please call at least 24 hours in advance if you need a ride. Masks must be worn and limited to 4 people on the van. MEDICAL TRANSPORT Medical Transportation is accepting appointments. Call 508-278-8622 to schedule your rides. Visit them at: Uxbridge-ma.gov/coahttps://www. Facebook.com/UxbridgeMASeniorCen ter, www.youtube.com/channel, www. uxbridgetv.org/schedule/192 NEWS FROM SHINE Look for important mail from your drug and health plans. NOTICE FROM MEDICARE It’s that time of year… if you have a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug or Medicare Advantage plan, your plan will mail you a document called the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) by the end of September.

The ANOC is a summary of changes to your plan for 2022. Your costs (premiums, deductibles, and copays), covered medications, and provider networks may change from year-to-year. Make sure you read this important document and think about whether your plan will continue to meet your needs. If you do not receive it in the mail, call your plan and request another copy. If you would like to change your plan for 2022, you may do so during the annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period. You may make changes to your coverage between October 15th and December 7th, and the changes will take effect January 1st. SHINE counselors can help you to understand changes to your current plan, as well as discuss other options you may have. Don’t wait: if you would like to meet with a SHINE counselor during open enrollment, make your appointment early! SHINE Appointments are now available on the Third Tuesday of the Month. TAX PREP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers Needed for Tax Preparation Tax-Aide, a partnership between the IRS and the AARP Foundation, needs volunteer counselors to help low- and moderate-income persons in your community prepare their Federal and Massachusetts income taxes. Additional positions for site greeters are also available. Last year over 4,700 returns were prepared at 41 sites around Worcester County. Nationally almost 3 million taxpayers avail themselves of Tax-Aide services. Volunteers work 4-6 hours per week for the eleven weeks during tax preparation season – Feb 1st to Apr 15th. Training for volunteer preparers will be on three Saturdays in December. Internet access and basic computer skills are necessary. For an application and/or further information, go to: https:\\aarp.org/taxaide Select volunteer, then select Tax Aide from the drop down.

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VA Home Loan Mortgage Seminar

Mike Shain of Bay Equity Home Loans will host a free VA Loan seminar at 6:30 p.m., September 22nd at Keefe Regional Technical School, Room 206. VA loans are available exclusively to active-duty personnel, veterans, reservists and National Guard, as well as to surviving spouses of veterans. They can be used for purchases or refinances. Down payments are as low as 0% with no PMI. Pre-registration is required. Call 508416-2170 or visit www.Keefeatnight. org.FMI email: mshain@bayeq.com.