Join in the fun this month at uxbridge Senior Center

It’s September, Happy Senior Center Month!

NOTICE: There will be no Attorney or Blood Pressure dates for the month of September.

CENTER CLOSED:

Monday, September 4th – Senior Center is Closed in Observance of Labor Day. Will re-open on Tuesday, September 5th at 8:00 a.m.

ACTIVITIES:

Tuesday, September 5th @ 1:00 p.m. – Tie Dye T-Shirts with Sally! $7.00 donation per person. Stop in to sign up early!

Thursday, September 7th @ 10:30 a.m. – Veterans’ Services with Carl Bradshaw by appointment only. Call 508-278-8622 to sign up.

Friday, September 8th @12:00 p.m. – Lunch & Learn with Chief Montminy. Guest speaker will be Susan Flanagan Blue Cross/Blue Shield MA and speaking on Medicare Supplement or Advantage Plans. Be sure to RSVP for this informational luncheon.

Tuesday, September 12th @ 1:00 p.m. –Uxbridge Library Book Club. They will be discussing “The Book Woman’s Daughter” by Kim Michele Richardson. You are welcome to join us for lunch on this day, just be sure to call ahead to “book” yours!

Wednesday, September 13th @ 1:30 p.m. –Afternoon movie at the senior center watching Top Gun! We will be watching Maverick next month on Monday, October 23rd . Consider joining us for lunch and then an afternoon movie!

Friday, September 15 th @ 12 noon – Uxbridge Fire Department Quarterly Lunch Talk. Join us for fun and games as you meet your emergency response team from the UFD! Please call to RSVP! Notice: The senior center will be closing after lunch on this day.

Monday, September 18th – 17th Annual Uxbridge Senior Center Golf Outing sponsored by the Uxbridge Elderly Connection, Inc. 9 holes, 12 noon Shotgun Start at the Whitinsville Golf Club. Proceeds from this fundraiser support the needs and services provided to Uxbridge seniors through activities, medical transportation, nutrition, education and socialization. No lunch or medical runs on this date.

Tuesday, September 19th – 9:00 a.m. – SHINE Appointments available for health insurance questions with Pat Nectow. Please call 508-278-8622 to schedule. Tuesday, September 19th – 1:00 pm –Benefit Enrollment Specialist – Tri-Valley, Inc. Call the senior center to book an appointment with Katelynn Wackell. Next date will be October 10th.

Wednesday, September 20th - 1:30 – 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. Thank you for your cooperation!

Thursday, September 21st @ 8:30 a.m –Podiatrist Dr. Biancamano will be available for appointments. Please call ahead to book yours.

Thursdays, September 21st & 28th @ 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. – Makeup Low Impact Exercise classes from previous session. These will be held at McCloskey School.

Friday, September 22nd – 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – “PopUp Library”. Books will be on display to check out, library card signups, book hold pickups, etc. This program being offered by the Uxbridge Free Public Library.

Friday, September 22nd - September Birthday Cake Celebration at noontime. Come celebrate all the September Birthdays with us!

September 25th – October 6th The Senior Center will be closed for lunch and activities while ceiling tiles replaced. Medical transportation services, shuttle runs, Hannaford shopping, outreach visits and travel activities will continue during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience and will reopen on Tuesday, October 10th.

Tuesday, September 26th – BINGO Party & Pizza being held at the Crown & Eagle Apartments for residents only.

Wednesday, September 27th – 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. MEET IN THE SENIOR CENTER PARKING LOT AS THE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED.

Tuesday, October 3rd –BINGO Party & Pizza being held at Calumet/Centennial Court for residents only.

Wednesday, October 11th @ 11:00 a.m.Upcoming Workshop at Bemis Farms Nursery in Spencer making a “Ghost with Lantern”. We will be taking a trip to Bemis Farms and the cost is $39.00 each. You must pay upon signup and seating on the van is limited. Folks are also welcome to meet us at Bemis Farms. Must RSVP by October 4th .

NEW 8-week series of Zumba & Low Impact Exercise Classes will be starting up again on Thursday, October 12th . Zumba is from 1:30 p.m .– 2:30 p.m. and Low Impact Class 2:45 p.m. –3:45 p.m. and being held at the McCloskey School. Stop by the senior center to pick up registration paperwork.

Card Game played on Monday and BINGO on Wednesday during our congregate lunches. No BINGO 9/20 & 9/27

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! No knitting on 9/26 & 10/3. Every Wednesday – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 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 more information and to book your ride. Requests require a 48hour notice.

Wednesdays - “Canasta” Hand, Knee & Foot Card Game – 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. No Canasta on 9/13, 9/20 & 9/27 & 10/4 with make-up dates of 9/14 & 9/22. 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 508-278-8622 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.

The center is located at 36 South Main Street in Uxbridge, MA.

• www.facebook.com/UxbridgeMASeniorCenter

• www.youtube.com/channel/UCNh_RIq99rucmFHUO7VFBw

• https://www.uxbridgetv.org/schedule/192

Ready for a river cruise?

The Douglas Sunshine Club is planning to travel along the Danube River in Europe in October 2024 with AmaWater Ways. It is a a 7 day itinerary river cruise with excursions along the way. There are also pre- and post cruise tour extension options.

This trip is being arranged through our local AAA agency in conjunction with AmaWaterWays. Cabins on these river cruises are limited so make your reservations soon if you are interested in this cruise along the beautiful blue Danube. Literature about this cruise is available. For more information about this trip call Pam at 508-476-4474.

Silver Club plan trips

The Silver Club is planning a trip to Penn Dutch from Sept 11th-15th for 5 days with 8 meals included. The itinerary includes the show "Moses" at Sight and Sound Theatre, another show at Magic and Wonder Theater, and guided tours of Philadelphia and of Amish country.

There will be a "fall foliage trip" to Deerfield and Shelburne Falls with a visit to the butterfly conservatory, lunch at the Deerfield Inn, a visit to The Bridge of Flowers and a stop at Yankee Candle on Oct. 3rd. Pick up spots are at the Dollar General in Whitinsville and at the Millbury Park and Ride. FMI Please call Sue at 508-476-5820.