36 South Main Street

Uxbridge, MA 01569

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

DIRECTOR NEWS

Happy Fall Everyone!

The Senior Work Off Program is seeking interested candidates to apply for the upcoming year.  This Program has been put into place to assist eligible seniors with the burden of property taxes, while tapping into seniors’ wealth of knowledge and skills. Seniors work for various Town Departments with the assistance applied as an abatement to their tax bill. Space is limited. Eligibility requirements include the following:

Age 60 y/o or older;

Resident of the Town of Uxbridge for at least one year;

Legal owner of the property, cannot be in a trust (if in a trust, see Assessor’s office to see if you may qualify);

Report annual household net income;

Residents must possess applicable skills.

First time applicants will have priority consideration. Applicants will be chosen based on skills, availability and physical ability, as necessary. Please call the Senior Center for more information and for the application. Position assignments will start in January 2026 with abatement applied towards 2027 tax year.

The senior center is proud to announce our annual flu shot clinic:

The Flu shot clinic will be provided free of charge to the senior community on Tuesday, October 7th from 9am-12 noon at the Senior Center. This is a program with the Uxbridge Hannaford’s Pharmacy.  Please call to register.

The center will be closed for lunch on the clinic date. Transportation to and from the center will be available.

The cold and snowy weather will be upon us soon!  Appointments are available to help folks with Fuel Assistance Applications with SMOC (South Middlesex Opportunity Council). Please call the senior center for more information and make your appointment.  

We are proud to announce a new round of 8-week exercise classes starting on October 21st: 

Balance & Power is a lightweight strength circuit with gentle movements to improve flexibility. Most exercises will be seated with a focus on improving muscle strength especially around the knee area which is crucial for balance and walking and hopefully avoiding falls. Some poses can also be done standing using a chair for support. This program can help improve your flexibility, concentration and strength, while boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. This class is scheduled from 12:15pm-1:15pm. 

Move & Grove is a fitness program that fuses entertainment and cardio into an exhilarating workout.   The benefits of this program include improved balance, range of motion and coordination.  Additional benefits include increasing blood flow to the brain, enhancing attention and concentration skills, as well as burning calories and meeting new friends! This class is scheduled from 1:30pm-2:30pm.  

Each class will run for one hour, every Tuesday for an 8-week period.  The classes are free for Uxbridge residents, compliments of the State Formula Grant and will be held at the Senior Center’s Satellite Site which is the McCloskey School Gym located at 62 Capron Street in Uxbridge. Interested individuals should call or stop by the Uxbridge Senior Center at 508-278-8622 for more information and receive their application and waiver forms prior to the start of the program.  Please note there are no classes on November 11th. 

Sincerely, Lisa

Reminder: The Fall Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 28th at 7:00pm at the Valley Chapel Church located at 14 Hunter Rd., Uxbridge. 

The UEC 19th Annual Golf Tournament was held at Whitinsville Golf Club on Monday, September 22nd.  Thank you to the Uxbridge Elderly Connection for coordinating this event!  This major fundraising event was very successful!  Thank you to all our board members, sponsors, golfers, and donors.  Our seniors appreciate your support!

Tuesdays, October 14th, 21st & 28th – 9 am – Walk & Talk Club Continues!  Join Doreen Cedrone, our Wellness Coordinator, to walk the Town loop now every Tuesday morning.  This is weather permitting.  Pre-registration is required!  Get your enrollment forms at the center.  The meet up spot is McCloskey School. 

Monday, October 13th – The Senior Center will be closed today in observance of Columbus Day.  We will re-open on Tuesday, October 14th.  

Tuesdays, October 14th, 21st & 28th – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm - SHINE Appointments - Pat Nectow, our SHINE Counselor, is here to help you with your health insurance questions.  Please call 508-278-8622 to schedule an appointment.  

Tuesday, October 14th – 1:00 pm – Uxbridge Library Book Club. They will be discussing “Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping on a Dead Man” 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; November 4th and they will be discussing “The Scent Keeper” by Erica Bauermeister.  

Tuesday, October 14th - 1:00 pm – Benefit Enrollment Specialist – Tri-Valley, Inc.  Call the senior center to book an appointment with Meka.  

Wednesday, October 15th – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm – National Grid Customer Care Event – 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.  This event will be held monthly on the 3rd Wednesday. 

Thursday, October 16th – 11:30 am – Three Seasons Restaurant Trip at BVT – Cost is $15 per person and includes meal, drinks and ice cream sundae for dessert & gratuity.  Your choice of Turkey Club, Classic Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap or House-made Mac & Cheese.  Payment due upon signup.  Rides are available on the van and folks are also encouraged to meet us at BVT.  

Monday, October 20th – 1:30 pm – Scarecrow Craft with Sally! $7.00 per person.  Stop in to sign up! 

Wednesday, October 22nd - 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. 

Thursday, October 23rd –1:30 pm - Movie at the Uxbridge Senior Center!   We will be watching the original classic Jaws and popcorn will be served!  Please RSVP. 

Friday, October 24th - 12 noon – October Birthday Cake Celebration.  We will celebrate all the October birthdays! 

Monday, October 27th – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Hobby Lobby Shopping Trip with Sally! Sign up early as seating is limited on the van. 

Monday, October 27th - 1:30 pm – “Ask the Attorney” with Attorney Ralph Tepper by appointment only. Please Call 508-278-8622 to schedule your appointment.

Tuesday, October 28th - 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Ask the Nurse Free Blood Pressure Clinic with the Salmon Health VNA.  RSVP if you’d like to join us for lunch.

Thursday, October 30th – 1:30 pm – Sally’s Singing Group!  Join Sally while she forms a singing group for the Christmas Holidays!  Meeting here at the senior center.  Please call or stop in to sign up.  

Friday, October 31st – 12 noon – Annual Halloween Party with DJ Trica!  Celebrate Halloween with witches & goblins, treats & prizes!  Costumes are not required but are encouraged!  Please be sure to RSVP ahead as space is limited.  This is a luncheon party. 

Card Game played during lunch on Mondays. No game on 10/13.

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

Walk & Talk: Walking Club Program – 9:00 am - Now Every Tuesday instead of Thursdays.  Meet at McCloskey School to walk the town loop!  

Knitting Club every Tuesday @ 1:30 pm – Even if you don’t know how to knit or crochet, come and visit us!  The group members are always willing to teach you!  

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.   

BINGO played during lunch every Wednesday.  

Wednesdays - “Canasta” Hand, Knee & Foot Card Game – START TIME IS NOW 1:15 PM due to parking spaces.  Let us know if you’d like to join us for lunch! 

Wednesdays – Play Scrabble! – START TIME IS NOW 1:15 PM 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.