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Senior Corner
November events at Uxbridge Senior Center
The following events will be hosted this month by the Uxbridge Senior Center. The center is located at 36 South Main Street, Uxbridge, MA.
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Tuesdays, Nov 1st, 8th, 9th, 22nd & 29th – 9:00 am – SHINE Appointments available for health insurance questions with Pat Nectow. Please call 508-278-8622 to schedule. Appointments will be available until Dec 6th.
Tuesday, Nov 1st – 12:00 pm – Elvis is in the House! An Elvis impersonator will be performing during our lunch. This entertainment is courtesy of Bob Burbank’s family in honor of his 80th Birthday! Happy Birthday Bob!
Thursday, Nov 3rd – 10:30 am – 11:30 am – Veterans’ Services with Carl Bradshaw by appointment only. Call 508-278-8622 to sign up.
Thursday, Nov 3rd – 12:30 pm – “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.
Friday, Nov 4th – 12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn with Chief Montminy. His guest speaker will be Christopher Murphy, Mass 911 Equipment Distribution Program (MassEDP). Please call ahead to reserve your lunch.
Tuesday, Nov 8th – 1:00 pm – Uxbridge Library Book Club. They will be reading Everything I never Told You by Celeste Ng. You are welcome to join us for lunch on this day. Please remember to RSVP.
Tuesday, Nov 8th – 1:00 pm – Benefit Enrollment Specialist – TriValley, Inc. Call the senior center to book an appointment with Katelynn Wackell. Next date will be Dec 13th.
Wednesday, Nov 9th – 1:30 pm – Owl Paint Craft with Sally! Donation $5.00. Call or stop by to sign up EARLY!
ZUMBA Classes for Seniors Thursday, Nov 10th & 17th –1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Amy Smith will be your instructor. Classes will be held at the McCloskey School, 62 Capron Street.
Chair Yoga Classes Thursday, Nov 10th & 17th – 2:45 pm –3:45 pm – 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 each for Zumba & Yoga classes. Checks may be payable to the Uxbridge Senior Center. Applications and waiver forms are required prior to the start of this program. No Classes on Nov 3rd & Nov 24th. Friday, Nov 11th – The Senior Center will be closed in observance of Veteran’s Day. We will re-open on Monday, Nov 14th. "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." — John F. Kennedy
Tuesday, Nov 15th – 1:00 pm – Trip to Hobby Lobby with Sally. Please call ahead or stop in to sign up.
Thursday, Nov 17th – 12:00 pm – Annual Thanksgiving Party Sponsored by the UEC. Kathy Penza and the UHS students with will provide entertainment! Call ahead to reserve your lunch.
Friday, Nov 18th – 12:00 pm – Dr. Allison Tupaj from Blackstone Valley Physical Therapy presents “Fall Safety”. Call ahead to reserve your lunch.
Monday, Nov 21st – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm -Thanksgiving Meal Distribution.
Tuesday, Nov 22nd – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Ask the Nurse Free Blood Pressure Clinic with Nancy Favulli, Salmon Health VNA. RSVP to participate and to join us for lunch.
Tuesday, Nov 22nd – 1:30 pm – Library Building Focus Group –Please join us to discuss the future plans of the Uxbridge Library.
You are welcome to come and share your thoughts and ideas.
Thursday, Nov 23rd, 24th & 25th – The senior center will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. We will re-open on Monday, Nov 28th.
Monday, Nov 28th – 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Pick up your Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at the senior center.
Monday, Nov 28th - 1:30 pm – “Ask the Attorney” with Attorney Ralph Tepper by appointment only. Please Call 508-278-8622 to schedule your appointment at the Uxbridge Senior center.
Wednesday, Nov 30th – 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.
Card Game played on Monday and BINGO on Wednesday during our congregate lunches.
Open Medium Studio Day every Monday - 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Computer Class Tutoring every Monday – 3:00 pm by appointment only. Please call ahead to sign up. No class on Nov. 21st.
Hannaford grocery shopping every Tuesday. Pick up begins at 8:30 AM. 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 pm – Come join the fun! 1st and 3rd Wednesday – Nov 2nd & 16th – Bank & Pharmacy Rides. Please call at least 24 hours in advance.
Every Wednesday - “Canasta” Hand, Knee & Foot Card Game –1:00 pm – 3:30 pm. Please call to sign up and join in on the fun! 2nd Thursday – November 10th – 8:30 am - Shaws/Ocean State Shopping Rides. Please call at least 24 hours in advance.
Medical Transportation is accepting appointments. Call 508-2788622 to schedule your rides.
The senior center is in need of the following donations: 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. https://www.Facebook.com/UxbridgeMASeniorCenter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNh_RIq99rucmFHUO7VFBw
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Give Thanks
Plummer Place, the home of the Northbridge Senior Center will host the following events
“Daily Coffee Time” at Plummer Place starts November 1st. From 9-
11:30am, Monday-Friday we will be brewing up fresh coffee and putting out lite snacks. We hope to see many of you that have enjoyed this time in the past, and hopefully see some new faces!
“Take a Hike” will meet November
1st, 15th, and 29th, with destinations to be announced. There will be no walks
in December. All walks start at
10:00am. Call Jeanne for more infor-
Blackstone Valley Physical Therapy Services, “Lunch & Learn” Wednesday, November 9th 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Join us for a pizza lunch and listen to the experts from BVPT on how to be safe in your home and how to safely use assistive devices you may be given after a fall or setback. Come with your questions, sign up at the front desk. Senior Veterans Day Breakfast, Thursday, November 10th 9:00-10:00 am. Senior Veterans, please join us on this very special morning to honor and thank you! Enjoy a catered breakfast and the companionship of fellow veterans. This event is cosponsored by Senator Ryan Fattman, Rep. Dave Muradian, and Northbridge Police and Fire Departments. Please call Amy at Plummer Place to sign up.
Billiards Organized Games every Wednesday from 8:30-10:30. This is not a league, just an organized time that you know there will be others to hang out with and play a few games. Open to all, no charge, and no need to sign up.
“A Night of Spirit Messages”, FINE’s November fundraiser, Friday, November 11th from 6-8:00pm at the Knights of Columbus in Whitinsville. Support FINE and have an entertaining evening with friends! Tickets are $50 each, cash bar, snacks provided. Sign up at Plummer Place.
UNIPAY from UNIBANK is now
available through F.I.N.E’s website to pay for any tickets for Plummer Place events. Go to FINE’s website at
http://nscfine.com and click on the UNIPAY link, follow the very easy instructions and you’re done. It’s the quickest way to sign up for events at our Center. Call us if you need assistance with using UNIPAY. SMOC Fuel Assistance 2022-2023
deadline is 4/30/23. If you or someone you know is struggling financially due to this winter’s heating bills, the Fuel Assistance Program may help. This income-based program begins November 1st and helps defray the cost of winter heating bills with applications accepted until April 30, 2023. Our Center is processing applications for residents; families and individuals under SMOC. Call Jeanne White at the
Center for assistance.
Women’s Discussion Group and Coffee Hour, Wednesday, November 9th from 1-2:00pm. Call Amy to sign up.
Salmon VNA Blood Pressure Clinic, Tuesday, November 8th, 11 a.m.-12:00.
Veterans Services Rep., Tuesday November 8th, 10:30-11:30 a.m. SHINE Informational Meeting, Tuesday, November 15th @ 10:00am. Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15th through December 7th. It’s important to review your Medicare options every year during open enrollment to make sure you have the plan that works best for you next year. Our SHINE counselor, Chet Twardzicki, will be here to help you understand changes to your current plan, as well as discuss other options you may have. Please call the office to sign up.
Volunteers Needed for Tax Prep: TaxAide, a partnership between the IRS and the AARP Foundation, needs volunteer counselors to help low and moderate income persons in our 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 and information: https:/ www.aarp.org/volunteer/programs/taxaide/
The center can be reached at 508-234-
2002 and is open: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m, Friday 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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DAILY ACTIVITIES: Monday: Painting class 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Balance & Strength Exercise 10 a.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 2 p.m., Wednesday: Balance & Strength 10 a.m., MahJong 1 p.m.. Thursday: Yoga 9:30 a.m., Hand & Foot cards 1 p.m., Friday: Balance & Strength 10 a.m.
If you need to see a SHINE counselor you may contact the senior center and we can set this up for you.
So much fun was had on Smile Day! We would like to thank UniBank for
the pizza luncheon, and Webster First Federal Credit Union for the festive
cupcake dessert. Entertainment was funny to say the least and made everyone smile and for this we thank the
Douglas Cultural Council.
All daily activities are free of charge. You are welcome to stop in the center anytime to check out an activity. THE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED
ON NOVEMBER 11th & 24th. CLOS-
ING at 12 p.m. on NOVMEBER 23rd. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
• BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC ON
MONDAY 11/21 @ 10:00 AM
• MOVIE & PASTA LUNCH ON THURSDAY 11/3 @ 12 PM, $4.00 p/p. • FUEL ASSISTANCE FOR NEW
APPLICANTS ON TUESDAY 11/8.
THEY WILL BE HERE FROM 10:30
TO 3:00. YOU MUST CALL THE
CENTER TO SCHEDULE A TIME
TO COME IN. THIS IS BY APPOINT-
MENT ONLY.
• MEMORY DETECTING w/ STEVE
ON WEDNESDAY 11/9 @ 11:30, CHICKEN & STUFFING LUNCH $4.00 p/p. Steve does metal detecting and brings artifacts with him to show. You may recognize a piece or learn something new. Should be very interesting to see his finds. • HEART TO HOME LUNCHEON
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10th @ 11:30 a.m. THERE IS NO CHARGE
FOR THIS EVENT. Lunch will be provided. Your choice of sweet onion &
lemon Chicken or Meatballs in
Mushroom Sauce.
• HEARING AID CLEANING
Thursday, November 17th @ 10 a.m. • SUNSHINE CLUB IS HAVING A
BEEF STEW DINNER WITH LIVE
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT. FRI-
DAY 11/18th @ 5:30 p.m., THE COST FOR THIS EVENT IS $10. p/p. • BEMIS NURSERY IS BACK ON
WEDNESDAY 11/30 @ 11 a.m. TO
ASSIST US IN MAKING A “CEN-
TERPIECE SURPRISE.” THE COST FOR THIS ACTIVITY IS $15.00 p/p AND MUST BE PREPAID.
These activities require you to sign up before the day of the event. Some events are prepaid, you can stop in the center anytime to sign up. You may also call the center to sign up for many events.
If you have any questions please feel free to call the center at 508-476-2283
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