OCTOBER 2011
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Senior Corner Northbridge Senior Center announces October events HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Friday 8:30 am to 1:00 pm HOLIDAY CLOSING The Northbridge Senior Center and TriValley nutrition site will be closed on Monday, October 10th in observance of Columbus Day. SHINE A Shine Counselor is available by appointment only. Call for more information or to schedule an appointment. KEEP WELL CLINIC The VNA of greater Milford/Northbridge area in cooperation with the Board of Health will conduct vital signs clinic on Tuesday, October 11th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm FALLON REPRESENATIVE The Northbridge Senior Center will have a Rep from Fallon Community Health (Senior Plan) on Wednesday, October12th, at 10:00 am. Anyone having issues, regarding their Senior Health Insurance can come to the center and speak to the Fallon Rep. ASK THE NURSE The Northbridge Senior Center Ask the Nurse Program will conduct a vital signs clinic on Tuesday, October 25th, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Come in and meet Pat Wallen our RN. She is available to answer any questions concerning your medications or any other health issues you may have. CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP The Caregivers support Group meets on the fourth Friday of the month from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. The next meeting will be on Friday, October28th. MONTHLY BIRTHDAY DINNER The monthly birthday dinner will be at 11:45 am on Tuesday, October 25th. Anyone celebrating a birthday in October is invited to attend and bring a guest. Reservations must be made by Thursday, October 20th.
MALL TRIP The Northbridge Senior Centers Bus will go to Warwick RI on Tuesday, October 11th. The Bus will depart from the Center at 11:15 am for lunch at the Crows Nest with a stop at Wrights Dairy Bakery on the return home. Seating is limited; call the center to make a reservation. DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT The Northbridge Senior Center has a variety of Durable Medical equipment available for local senior residents, there is no fee for this service. Come into the center and someone will be available to show you what is available for your needs. In order to serve you better, we ask that you leave your name, address and phone number with the office staff. This helps to keep track of our inventory. Call the center for more information. FALL PROGRAMS AND LEAGUE START UPS The Northbridge Senior Center’s Pool League will resume on Wednesday morning September 7th at 9:00am, Cribbage League Thursday, September 8th at 1:00 pm and Shuffleboard on Tuesday September 13th at 8:30 am. All other programs and classes will continue throughout the year. A second Chair Yoga class has been added on Monday morning 10:30 am - 11:30 am. Substitute players are needed for shuffleboard, call the center for more information. 120 CLUB The Friends of Northbridge Elders, Inc has begun the 120 Club for the 2011 season. This Fundraiser continues to be very successful, along with the F.I.N.E. membership. Call the center if you would like more information on either of these Fund raisers. LIFE PLANNING SERVICE The Northbridge Senior Center now has a financial counselor available free of charge on a wide range of Life Planning matters. His services will include the following: all Medicare A,
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cal program here at the senior center on Tuesday October 4th at 12:45 pm. Plan to attend and enjoy wonderful music by these talented seniors. PROTECTING YOUR NEST EGG You are cordially invited to the Northbridge Senior Center on Wednesday, October 12th at 1:00 pm. Topic of Discussion will include Estate Taxes, The Probate Process, Managing Retirement Income, etc. The presenters Scott P. MacDonald & David McGuire: Agents from New York Life. Call the center to sign up for this informative program. 508-234-2002.
Whats happening at the Sutton Center 3rd • Monday 10 AM: Chatterbox Discussion group. All welcome 10 AM: “Wii TV weekly Bowling League” for more info call Sr. center 10th • Monday: Senior Center Closed 12th • Wednesday 11 AM: Seminar Q & A “Senior Transportation” 13th • Thursday 1 to 3 PM: Octoberfest Celebration & Chili Cookoff. All Welcome to Join in. 14th • Friday 9:30 AM: “Preventing Falls” By Blackstone Valley Tech students 20th • Thursday 1 PM: Movie & Snacks “True Grit” w/Jeff Bridges & Matt Damon (PG-13) 25th • Tuesday 12:45 PM: Sutton Serenaders Country Music Concert w/Guests- Southboro Chorus 26th • Wednesday 11 AM: Musical performances by The
Greendale Men’s Choir 27th • Thursday 1 PM: Michelle & Adam Edelstein’s “ Big Grand Canyon Adventure” 31st • Monday 10:15 AM: Halloween Costume Party w/The Sutton Elementary Students. All ages welcome to dress in costumes and join the fun! WEEKLY FEATURES Mondays @ 10:30 AM: Bowling League Tuesdays @ 2 PM: “Boost” High Impact exercise group Tuesdays @ 1 PM: Cribbage all welcome Thursdays @ 9 AM: “Boost” High Impact exercise group Thursdays @ 10 AM: Pitch BINGO every Wednesday & Friday @ 1 PM Fridays - 9 AM: “I’m Sorry” Card Game Free Exercise Classes Mondays & Wednesdays (Range of Motion) Free Yoga Classes Tuesdays & Fridays Free Computer Classes Wednesdays & Thursdays 9-12 AM
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