36 South Main St., Uxbridge

508-278-8622

Lisa Bernard – Director

Gail Boutiette – Outreach Coordinator 

Donna Oncay – Transportation Coordinator

Omer Boucher – Van Driver

Sally Selvidge – Activities Coordinator

Pat Ordway – Chef

Welcome to November and the start of the holiday season!

The Senior Center will carry on the annual Thanksgiving meal distribution for Uxbridge residents.  This year’s meal will be held on Monday, November 25th.  At your request, the lunch can be delivered to your home between the hours of 11:30am-1:30pm, or, if you prefer, you can drive by the senior center to pick it up.  Lunch will consist of hot, sliced, turkey with gravy dinner with mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetable and a roll, and cranberry sauce on the side along with a personal sized Table Talk Pie for dessert. We are accepting monetary donations to the Center to help support this project.  The lunch is free and open to all seniors and the disabled.  Please call the Center if you would like lunch or if you would like to donate.  Once again, this year, the Senior Center received a Fallon Health Mini Grant to cover for some of this project. We appreciate their continued support!        

A big shout out to Hannaford’s Pharmacy for sponsoring our Flu Shot Clinic last month.   Over 50 seniors participated in this event! Thank you, Hannaford’s Pharmacy, for keeping our seniors safe!  

Appointments are available to help folks with Fuel Opportunity Council).  This program begins on November 1, 2024.  Please call the senior center for more information and schedule your appointment.    

Tara Hammes from MCOA (Massachusetts Council on Aging) visited us on October 3rd at McCloskey School (our satellite site) to host the MCOA ActiveAgers Program. Councils on Aging (COAs) are essential in promoting healthy aging by offering diverse programs and services that keep older adults active, eating well, managing chronic conditions, and staying socially connected. The Uxbridge Senior Center was awarded a $100 grant to sponsor this event, and we had 2 lucky drawing winners for the ActiveAgers Program who each won a $25 VISA gift card, and the door prize was raffled which consisted of a gym bag with lots of extras inside! The Uxbridge COA focus is on fitness programs, namely our Zumba, Low Impact and Walking Groups which our Wellness Coordinator, Doreen Cedrone, supervises. Thank you to all our participants and to MCOA for a spectacular day! P.S.--Stay tuned for another exercise program coming soon to McCloskey School for our older adults! 

In Home Vaccinations Available 

Call (833) 983-0485 In-Home Vaccination Central Intake Line or Go to: In-Home Vaccination Program (COVID-19/Influenza) | Mass.gov

Get COVID Free Test Kits

Stop by the Senior Center or order them by calling 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).       

Happy Thanksgiving to All!

Lisa

The Uxbridge Senior Center has been chosen, again, as a Shaw's GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program Nonprofit Partner! The senior center will receive $1 for each $3.00 GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag sold during the month of November 2024 at Shaw’s, 1177 Providence Road, Whitinsville MA! 

Also, The Uxbridge Senior Center has been chosen, again, as a Hannaford Bloomin’ 4 Good Program Nonprofit Partner! The senior center will receive $1 for each specially marked Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet sold during the month of November 2024 at 158 No. Main Street, Uxbridge MA! 

Friday, November 8th - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

“PopUp Library.”  Books will be on display to check out, library card sign-ups, book hold pick-ups, etc. This program is being offered by the Uxbridge Free Public Library. 

Monday, November 11th

The Senior Center will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.  We will re-open on Tuesday, November 12th at 8:00 am. 

Tuesday, November 12th – 1 pm

Uxbridge Library Book Club. They will be discussing “Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murders” by Jesse Q. Sutanto.  You are welcome to join us for lunch on this day, just be sure to call ahead to “book” yours!  Next book club meeting is on Tuesday, December 10th and they will be discussing “The Secret Book of Flora Lea” by Patti Callahan Henry. 

Tuesday, November 12th – 1 pm

Benefit Enrollment Specialist – Tri-Valley, Inc.  Call the senior center to book an appointment with Gina.  Next date will be December 10th.

Tuesdays, November 12th, 19th & 26th – 9 am – 1:30 pm

SHINE Appointments – Pat Nectow, our SHINE Counselor, will be here to help you with your health insurance questions.  Please call 508-278-8622 to schedule.  

Tuesday, November 19th – 1:30 pm

Make Clay Christmas Ornaments with Christine Tansen!  Onetime cost is $10.00, and class is limited, so sign up early!  We will make the ornaments on the 5th and then glazing them on the 19th.  Please stop by the senior center to sign up.

Wednesday, November 13th – 10:30 – 11:30 am

Senator Ryan Fattman Staff Office Hours.  Meet with District Director Amanda Hellyar.  The purpose of staff office hours is to give constituents a chance to meet with their office to seek guidance on issues related to a state agency, find out about upcoming events, and learn more about legislative affairs on Beacon Hill.   

Thursday, November 14th – 1:30 pm

“New” Fall Soups & Stews with Therapy Gardens. This is sponsored by The Uxbridge Elderly Connection Inc.  Come explore recipes perfect for the season like Butternut Squash & Apple & Sage, Roasted Pumpkin & Ginger, Creamy Mushroom with Tarragon, Roasted Red Bell Pepper Soup and more!  Learn the ingredients, techniques, and tips to create these fantastic dishes.  Get Therapy Gardens latest recipes!  Whether you’re an experienced cook or just starting, this presentation will inspire you to bring the flavors of fall into your home.  Space is limited so sign up early!  Taste samples will be provided!

Thursdays, November 14th, 21st & December 5th - 2:45 – 3:45 pm

8-session Low Impact Exercise Classes Continue.  Please stop in the senior center to sign up.  Enrollment and waiver forms are required prior to the start of class.  Cost: $25.00 donation.

Thursdays, November 21st, December 5th, 12th & 19th   - 1:30-2:30 pm

8-session Zumba Classes Continue. Please stop in the senior center to sign up.  Enrollment and waiver forms are required prior to the start of class.  Cost: $25.00 donation.

Monday, November 18th - 1:30 pm 

“Ask the Attorney” with Attorney Ralph Tepper by appointment only. Please Call 508-278-8622 to schedule your appointment.

Thursday, November 21st – 12 pm

November Birthday Cake Celebration. Come Celebrate all the birthdays this month!  

Friday, November 22nd – 12 pm 

Annual Thanksgiving Celebration with Bob Moon here to entertain us!   This is Sponsored by the Uxbridge Elderly Connection Inc.  Sign up early as space is limited!

Monday, November 25th – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Meal Distribution.  No lunch at the center this day. 

Tuesday, November 26th - 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.

The senior center will be closed on Wednesday, November 27th, Thursday, November 28th & Friday, November 29th in Observance of Thanksgiving.  We will re-open on Monday, December 2nd at 8:00 am.

Card Game played during lunch on Mondays. No Games on 11/11 or 11/25. 

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 creative fun! 

Walk & Talk Exercise Group every Tuesday @ 9:30 am – Join Doreen Cedrone, our Wellness Coordinator.  For the month of November, we will walk the Town Loop in Uxbridge and meet up at McCloskey School parking lot, 62 Capron Street at 9:30 am.  If you haven’t already signed up, please stop by the senior center for your enrollment & waiver forms.  The program is weather permitting. Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. This is a Free Event! 

Every Wednesday – 9 am – 3 pm – 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 FREE ride.  Requests require a 48-hour notice.  NOTICE NEW DATE: November 26th for this month only!    

Wednesdays - “Canasta” Hand, Knee & Foot Card Game – 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm.  No Canasta on November 27th. 

Wednesdays – Play Scrabble! – 1:00 pm – Come by for an afternoon playing Scrabble.  Boards are supplied by the senior center. Let us know if you’d like to join us for lunch! No Scrabble on November 27th. 

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, tea (regular and caffeine free), 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.