20 Highland Street, Whitinsville

508-234-2002

All programs and events, unless otherwise noted, require signing up in our main office to secure a spot. Light refreshments will likely be served at all events unless it is a lunch and learn program or a special event with a themed luncheon. If you have signed up for a program and are unable to attend, please call and let us know, so that we may offer your spot to someone else on the waiting list for our programs. Please note: if you have purchased a ticket for a special event and cannot attend the event, please return the ticket to our main office, so we may offer your spot to the next person on the waiting list who we know would be interested in attending the event.

 NEW: RECIPE CLUB Fridays, January 12th and February 9th 10:30-11:30am Are you tired of always trying to come up with new recipes? Interested in sharing and swapping recipes? How about sampling recipes? Our first meeting in January will be the initial planning meeting and discussion about the group. Call Amy if you are interested in joining this exciting new club! 

HOMEFIT WORKSHOP Thursday, February 1st from 1:30-2:30pm The AARPHomeFit Workshop provides information to participants on how to decide what type of home modifications are needed to stay in their homes as they age. It also provides ideas and inspiration on making those modifications. The goal of the presentation is to educate participants on home updates that can make it easier for them to go about their daily activities while staying comfortable, independent, and injury-free. 

Wednesday, February 7th 1:00-2:30pm “The Impact of Alzheimer’s and Dementia in our Community” Join us for an informative program to learn about the impact of the disease, local resources, and ways you can join the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementias. There will be an opportunity for group and one-on-one discussion following the presentation.

Valentine’s Day, February 14 – Our guest speaker Anthony Sammarco will talk about Valentine’s Day in an entertaining  and informative way as he recalls the change in the holiday from exchanging cards in school to flowers and candy received as adults. He will discuss the greeting card industry’s associateion with the holiday from Hallmark to Rust Craft and the history of St. Valentine’s Day from Lupercalia, an ancient Roman festival to today’s tradition. 

Tickets are $10 per person and Northbridge residents have priority. The event is generously sponsored by Rep. David Muradian and Sen. Ryan Fattman.

Mondays –Pitch 9 a.m.; Chair Exercise 9 a.m.; Scrabble 10 a.m.; Tai Chi 11 a.m.; Cribbage 12:30 p.m.; Mahjong, 1 p.m.; Aqua @WCC 1:30 p.m.

Tuesdays – Shuffleboard 9 a.m.; Painting 10 a.m.; Muscle Mix 11 a.m.; Lunch 12 p.m.; POKENO 12:30 p.m.; Bridge 12:30 p.m. 

Wednesdays – Low Impact exercise 10 a.m.; Strummers 10 a.m.; Ukulele 2 p.m.; Tap 2:30 p.m.

Thursdays – Meditation – 9:30 a.m.; Chair Yoga 11:15 a.m.; Lunch 12 p.m.; Mahjong 12:30 p.m.

Fridays – Stretch and Strength class 9 a.m.

Fuel Assistance 2023-24 Deadline April 30, 2024 For assistance, please contact our Outreach Worker, Jeanne White at the Senior Center at 508-234-2002.

 COVID-19 VACCINE NEWS Important: The updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines are now available to protect you against the most common variants of the virus circulating now. Medicare covers the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost to you. The CDC recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older get the updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine to protect you against serious illness. Protection from previous vaccination or infection weakens over time, so it’s important to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine now to stay protected. Also, every U.S. household can order 4 more COVID-19 at-home tests shipped directly to your home at no cost. Visit COVIDTests.gov to place your order. 

AARP TAX PROGRAM Yes, it’s that time of year! Steve Lotterman and Kathryn Converse will be back at Plummer Place for our tax preparation program. The program will begin on Friday, February 9th, 2024. They will have appointments every Friday through April 5th. Appointments will begin at 8:30am through 11:45am. Call Plummer Place to make your appointment. 

AARP NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! If you or anyone you know is interested in being a volunteer “intake” person, please contact the senior center. The “job” entails greeting the taxpayers on the days we hold the Tax Program. Volunteers would also check patrons in and make sure they have completed their questionnaires for the tax prep