36 South Main Street, Uxbridge

508-278-8622

DIRECTOR’S NEWS FOR JUNE 2025

The First Annual Golden Gala was a success! Thank you to the Uxbridge Elderly Connection for hosting this event!  We especially thank all the sponsors who helped support us with donations for the beautiful centerpieces and other items. Thank you, Sally Selvidge, for the extra time and effort to make this event a wonderful experience. A fun time was had by all!

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is Sunday, June 15

The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older adults by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic, and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect. Recognizing the warning signs of elder abuse can help determine if your loved one is being neglected or disrespected. Some indicators of abuse or neglect may include a change in behavior or appearance, a rapid display of injury marks like bruising or scarring, or a sudden change in financial resources.  For more information or assistance, please call the senior center.

The Annual Summer Cookout with State Rep. Mike Soter

Friday, June 27 at 12 p.m. at the VFW located at 13 Cross Road in Uxbridge. Please call the senior center to sign up early! The menu will consist of a lobster roll and all the fixings. Thank you in advance to Rep. Mike Soter for putting on this spectacular event!

• Check out the Activity Calendar for some special programs coming up this month! The National Grid Customer Caring event, Customer Advocates will be here to assist you with your electric bills on Wednesday, June 18  from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and continuing  the third Wednesday of every month.

Welcome Frank Caccavelli, our new Medical Driver!

Frank will be joining our team of drivers for our Transportation Program. Please help us welcome him to our crew!

• We are excited to announce that Uxbridge Senior Center has been selected, again, as a nonprofit partner in the Hannaford Community Bag Program.  We will receive $1 for each $2.50 reusable Community Bag sold during the month of June 2025 at 158 No. Main Street, Uxbridge MA.  

• Computer Tutoring with students from Blackstone Valley Tech will be held on the first Monday of each month. Please call ahead to book an appointment. 

• Tuesday, June 17 and 24.  An 8-week Session of Seated Strength Yoga, 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. continues from earlier in the month. Held at McCloskey School with instructor Pamela Landi, a certified personal trainer.  

• Monday, June 16 at 1:30 p.m. Make July Fourth Tie Dye Shirts with Sally!  Donation is $7 per person.  Payment and T-shirt sizes are due upon signup.  

• Tuesday, June 17 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. SHINE Appointments  Pat Nectow, our SHINE Counselor, is back to help you with your health insurance questions.  Please call 508-278-8622 to schedule an appointment.  

• Wednesday, June 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. National Grid Information Table – A representative from National Grid will be available to answer and assist you with discount rates, payment plans, arrears forgiveness, special protections, energy saving, and more.  If you plan on joining us for lunch on this day, please call ahead to RSVP as space is limited.  You are welcome to come either before or after lunch as well! This event will be held monthly on the third Wednesday.  

• Thursday, June 19  -  The Senior Center will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.  No lunches will be served, and no transportation will be available. We will re-open on Friday, June 20th at 8:00 am. 

• Friday, June 20 at 12 p.m. Quarterly Lunch Talk with the Uxbridge Fire Department and presenting on the Emergency Key Access Program.  Please join us to meet the Fire & Emergency Medical Response crew.  This is an educational presentation and lunch event.  Please call to RSVP.  We will also have our June Birthday Cake Celebration!   

• Monday, June 23 at 12 p.m. Pout Pond “Bring A Friend Day” sponsored by the Uxbridge Elderly Connection Inc.  Bob Moon will be back to entertain us!  Join us at Pout Pond and bring a friend for lunch!  There will not be lunch served at the senior center on this day. This is weather permitting, if it rains, we will hold it at the senior center. Please remember to RSVP.

• Tuesday, June 24 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ask the Nurse Free Blood Pressure Clinic with the Salmon Health VNA.  RSVP if you’d like to join us for lunch.

• Thursday, June 26 at 9:30 a.m.  Our Walk & Talk Club Continues.  Join Doreen Cedrone, our Wellness Coordinator, to walk the town loop every Thursday morning.  This is weather permitting.  Pre-registration is required.  Get your enrollment forms at the center.  The meet up spot is McCloskey School. 

• Friday, June 27 at 12 p.m. Summer Kickoff with State Rep. Mike Soter.  Join us at the VFW, located at 13 Cross Road, for lobster rolls and fun!  This event is free, please RSVP early! 

• Monday, June 30 at 1:30 p.m. – “Ask the Attorney” with Attorney Ralph Tepper by appointment only. Please call 508-278-8622 to schedule your appointment.

• Card Game played during lunch on Mondays. 

• Hannaford grocery shopping every Tuesday. Pick up begins at 8:30 a.m. Please sign up in advance by calling us at 508-278-8622 to reserve your seat on the van. 

• Come join our Knitting Group!  Our Knitting Group meets every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. Even if you don’t know how to knit or crochet, come and visit us! The group members are always willing to teach you. The group also has some beautiful handmade gifts available for sale at the senior center. If you need a baby shower or birthday gift, please stop by, and check out the selection of items! All sales go to the Uxbridge Senior Center Activity Donation Fund.

• Every Wednesday  from 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.  Ride requests require a 48-hour notice.   

• Wednesdays - Try Canasta Hand, Knee & Foot Card Game. The start time has changed to 1:15 p.m. due to parking spaces.  Let us know if you’d like to join us for lunch! 

• Wednesdays – Play Scrabble. The start time is now 1:15 p.m. due to parking spaces. 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! 

• 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.