Senior Corner

Plummer Place posts Fall Events

Plummer Place, home of the Northbridge Senior Center, has posted upcoming events. For more information on programs call 508-234-2002

“Take a Hike” will meet October 4th at Shaw Farm, Shaw Lane, Sutton and October 18th at Lincoln Woods, Lincoln, RI. All walks start at 10:00 a.m. Call Jeanne for more information. Please note: the dates on the calendar in their newsletter are incorrect. 5 Week Computer Basics course being offered through Plummer Place on Wednesdays beginning October 5th through November 2nd from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Sign up for this new course on Computer Basics which will be held at the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Computer Lab located in the lower level of Linwood Mill. Learn how to set up and use Gmail, use Zoom, Windows, and Microsoft Word, navigate social media and more! $40 for the course, sign up at Plummer Place, space is very limited.

Salmon VNA will be holding a flu clinic at Plummer Place on Thursday, October 6th from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Call the center and they will help you register through their online sign-up.

Senator Moore Office Hour: Wednesday, October 12th at 9:30 a.m. Friends of Northbridge Elders invite you to their “Fun FINE Time” Banquet on Friday, October 14th from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Come dance the evening away to the music from MusicMan DJ and enjoy a delicious hot buffet dinner. Tickets are $40 and you can get them at the Plummer Place front desk. Seating is limited, sign up today!

Women’s Discussion Group and Coffee Hour, Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. October dates are the 12th and the 26th. Call Amy to sign up or for more information.

Salmon VNA Blood Pressure Clinic, Tuesday, October 11th, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

AARP Smart Driver Course: Monday, October 24th and Tuesday October 25th from 9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. at Plummer Place with instructor Phyllis Masso. Learn proven safety strategies to help keep you safe while on the road. After taking the course, you may even be eligible for a discount on your car insurance. (Consult your auto insurance agent for details). The classroom course is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Space is limited, register now call Michelle at 508-234-2002. You must attend both days.

Volunteers Needed for Tax Prep: Tax-Aide, a partnership between the IRS and the AARP Foundation, needs volunteer counselors to help low- and moderate-income persons in the community prepare their Federal and Mass State income taxes. Additional positions for site greeters are also available. Volunteers work 4-6 hours per week for the eleven weeks during tax preparation season, February 1st to April 15th. Training for volunteer preparers will start in November, most of the training will be online. Internet access and basic computer skills are necessary. For the application & FMI https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/programs/tax-aide/

Katelynn Wackell, Care Manager at Tri-Valley, will be at Plummer Place the third Thursday of every month from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Katelynn will provide public benefit resources and options. This includes assistance with applications for SNAP, CHAMP, MRC, RAFT and MassHealth. She can also help with housing including subsidized housing applications, tenancy preservation, rental assistance, and congregate housing. Call to make an appointment with Katelynn.

Fallon Health Plan Open Enrollment Meeting, Wednesday, October 26th at 2:00 p.m. At this meeting you will have the opportunity to learn about the new rates & expanded benefits at Fallon.

A REASON TO CELEBRATE! 103 years young; Stella Bailey, born and raised in Whitinsville, turned 103 on Sept. 8th. Pictured above with her 2 daughters; Beth Kosciak & Christine Scanlon. Beatrice Bielat, (above) Turned 100 on Sept. 10th. She was born and raised in Uxbridge. Pictured with her daughter Cindy. Both “Birthday Girls” now reside at AdviniaCare in Northbridge.

A variety of activities for Douglas Seniors

The following activities will take place at the Douglas Adult Social Center located at 331 Main St., Douglas, MA FMI call: 508-476-2283 DAILY ACTIVITIES: MONDAY: Painting class 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Balance & Strength Exercise 10:00 a.m., Mat yoga 2:00 p.m. TUESDAY: Cribbage 9:30 a.m., Zumba 9:30 a.m. Technology Class 1:00 p.m., Jenga 2:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY:Balance & Strength 10:00 a.m., Knit & Crotchet 12:00 p.m., Mahjong 1:00 p.m. THURSDAY:Yoga 9:30 a.m., WII Games 11:00 a.m. FRIDAY:Balance & Strength 10:00 a.m. OCTOBER EVENTS: • Hearing aid cleaning with Darci October 3rd @ 10:00 a.m. Please call the center to schedule. • SMILE DAY October 6th @ 12:00 p.m. there will be live entertainment and a free pizza lunch. RSVP before 9/30 • Good Energy October 12th @ 11:30 a.m. Come in with your most recent electric bill for a bill audit and see if you could save money by changing your supplier. This is a great money saving opportunity. Refreshments will be served. RSVP before 10/6 • Sunshine Club is having Ukulele players on October 14th @ 11:30 a.m., lunch will be served. RSVP before 10/7 • Candle making and refreshments October 26th @ 11:30 a.m.. RSVP before 10/21 • Sunshine Club Halloween Party October 28th @ 12:00 p.m. There is no charge for this event, costumes are encouraged! RVSP before 10/21

If you have any questions feel free to call the center.

Uxbridge Senior Center October News

The center is located at 36 South Main St., Uxbridge MA 508-278-8622 DIRECTOR NEWS The Senior Work Off Program is seeking interested candidates to apply for the upcoming year. This Program has been put into place in order to assist eligible seniors with the burden of property taxes, while tapping into seniors’ wealth of knowledge and skills.

The cold and snowy weather will be upon us soon. Appointments are available to help folks with Fuel Assistance Applications with SMOC (South Middlesex Opportunity Council). Please call the senior center for more information and make your appointment. Calling All Artists! An Open Medium Studio Day is scheduled for Monday afternoons at 1:30 p.m. for artists to bring in their projects. Feel free to join in with others to see what artistic talents we all share. In addition, Susan Franz will be hosting another 3-part series on Watercolor Classes starting on Monday, October 17th at 1:30 p.m. and each consecutive Monday. No previous experience required to take these classes, please call the center to sign up. - Sincerely, Lisa

ACTIVITIES

Monday afternoons starting on October 3rd; 1:30 p.m. Open Medium Studio Day. Tuesdays, October 4th, 11th & 25th –9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. SHINE Appointments available for health insurance questions with Pat Nectow. Call to schedule, appointments will be available on Tuesdays up until December 6th.

Tuesday, October 4th – 1:30 p.m. Halloween T-shirt Craft with Sally! Donation price to be determined. Call or stop by to sign up.

Thursday, October 6th – 10:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m. – Veterans’ Services with Carl Bradshaw by appointment only. Call to sign up.

Thursdays, October 6th & 27th –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. Offered by the Uxbridge Free Public Library.

New ZUMBA Classes for Seniors starting Thursday, October 6th for an 8week session, 1:30-2:30 pm – Amy Smith will be your instructor. Classes will be held at the McCloskey School, 62 Capron Street. The suggested donation is $25.00. Checks may be payable to the Uxbridge Senior Center. Applications and waiver forms are required prior to the start of this program.

New Chair Yoga Classes starting Thursday, October 6th for an 8-week session – 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Dr. David Tapscott will be your instructor. Classes will be held at the McCloskey School, 62 Capron Street. The suggested donation for this class is $25.00.

Checks may be payable to the Uxbridge Senior Center. Applications and waiver forms are required prior to the start of this program

Friday, October 7th – 12:00 p.m. Lunch & Learn with Chief Montminy. His guest speaker will be Kevin Donohue, Worcester County DA’s Office on scams. Please call ahead to reserve your lunch. Monday, October 10th : Center closed in observance of Columbus Day.

Tuesday, October 11th – 1:00 p.m. Uxbridge Library Book Club. Reading “Sometimes I Lie” by Alice Feeney. You are welcome to join them for lunch on this day. Please remember to RSVP.

Tuesday, October 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 Nov 8th. Wednesday, October 12th – 1:30 p.m. Halloween Candy Dish Craft with Sally. $7.00 donation p.p. Please call ahead or stop in to sign up.

Friday, October 14th – 12:00 p.m. Tina Ladrie, Medicare Solutions Advisor for Mass Advantage. Mass Advantage is the local Medicare Advantage plan designed for you. They will be sponsoring lunch & dessert!

Mondays, October 17th, 24th & 31st – 1:30 p.m. Watercolor Painting Classes with Susan Franz. There is a $3.00 donation for each class and is limited to 10 participants. Supplies will be available. Call or stop in to register.

Tuesday, October 18th - 9:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. Free Flu Clinic. Lunch will not be served that day. Wednesday, October 19th 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 & Time TBA and space on van is limited.

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

Thursday, October 20th – 1:00 p.m. Making Botanical Pumpkins with Bemis Farms! Cost is $25 p.p. and required upon sign up. Class is limited to 15 people. RSVP by Oct. 13th.

Friday, October 21st – 12:00 p.m. William Bjerke 2023 Fallon Health Medicare Advantage Plans. You will have an opportunity to learn about the new rates and expanded benefits at Fallon. This meeting is open to everyone and questions are welcomed. Call ahead to RSVP for this lunch & learn. Friday, October 21st – 1:00 p.m. The Center is having a showing of Hocus Pocus to get ready for our Halloween Party. Call or stop in to RSVP.

Monday, October 24th - 1:30 p.m. “Ask the Attorney” with Attorney Ralph Tepper by appointment only. Call to schedule your appointment. Tuesday, October 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 for lunch.

Tuesday, October 25th – 12:00 p.m. Helpful Medical Tips with Joanne Garvey during lunch.

Tuesday, October 25th – 7:00 p.m. Fall Town Meeting at Valley Chapel.

Thursday, October 27th – 1:00 p.m. The Uxbridge Senior Center is having a showing of Hocus Pocus II to get ready for the Annual Halloween Party on Friday, Oct. 28th! Please call or stop in to RSVP.

Friday, October 28th – 12:00 p.m. Annual Halloween Party with a Hocus Pocus Theme. Music by Wise Guy Trivia. Come join for some Halloween fun! Costumes are highly encouraged and prizes will be awarded. • Card Game played on Monday • BINGO on Wednesday during their congregate lunches. • Computer Class Tutoring every Monday – 3:00 p.m. by appointment only. Please call ahead to sign up. No classes on Oct. 10th or 31st. • 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. • Knitting Club every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Come join the fun! • 1st and 3rd Wednesday – October 5th & 19th at 10:00 a.m. Bank & Pharmacy Rides. Call at least 24 hours in advance. • Every Wednesday - “Canasta” Hand, Knee & Foot Card Game 1:00 p.m. –3:30 p.m.Sign up and join the fun! • 2nd and 4th Thursdays – October 13th & 27th – 8:30 a.m. Shaws/Ocean State Shopping Rides. Please call at least 24 hours in advance. • Medical Transportation is accepting appointments. Call 508-278-8622 to schedule your rides.