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Senior happenings for the Week of Feb. 2 – Entertainment – The Villager – Northborough, MA – Wicked Local Northborough

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DIGHTON

The Dighton Council on Aging is located at 300 Lincoln Ave., N. Dighton. Phone: 508-823-0095. Contact Alice E. Souza, http://www.dighton-ma.gov/

February Monthly News

The Bristol County Sheriffs Office has launched a new, free Public Safety Program for seniors. In just a few minutes, we can create a Senior ID card that has your name, photo and emergency contact. Please give us a call at 508-823-0095 to let us know you would like to attend on March 17 at 1 p.m. at the Council on Aging 300 Lincoln Ave.

Do you need help with heating costs? If you would like to know more about Fuel Assistance, contact Citizens for Citizens, located at 1 Taunton Green, 508-823-6346.

Prime Time is an adult supportive respite facility located in the rear of the Town Hall, 1059 Somerset Ave. If you know of someone who cannot stay alone or whose family could benefit from some respite, we may be able to help both the elder and the caregiver. Prime Time is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prime Time is a supervised program for elders where they can enjoy a full and productive life. Call Sheila at 508-669-6272 or visit http://www.dighton-ma.gov for more information.

Chair Yoga class is held for those 60+, on Tuesdays, from 11 a.m. - noon, at the Dighton Council on Aging, in the Lincoln Village Community Center, 300 Lincoln Ave. Call 508-823-0095 for more information.

Tai Chi Classes are held on Fridays, from 9 to 10 a.m. Classes are held at the Dighton Council on Aging, 300 Lincoln Ave. For more information, call 508-823-0095.

Exercise Classes are held for those ages 60+, on Mondays and Wednesdays starting at 9:30 a.m., at the Dighton Council on Aging. For more information, call 508-823-0095.

The next time the Un-Finished-Object/Arts and Crafts Group will meet will be Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m., at the Dighton Council on Aging. Let's finish your projects, bring your quilting, beading, knitting or crocheting, and let's finish it together. Call 508-823-0095 for more information.

The Sojourn Group will meet on Monday, Feb. 24 at 10:30 a.m. Bears made by caring volunteers, are distributed to Cancer Patients, Survivors and those affected by it, at nearby hospitals. For more information and to let us know if you would like to help stuff the bears, sew, etc., call 508-823-0095.

A Representative from the Dighton Public Library will be at Lincoln Village on Tuesday, Feb. 11 and Tuesday Feb. 25. This program is for Dighton residents. You may check out and return books, videos, D.V. Ds and more. For more information, call 508-669-6421.

The next Wellness Clinic will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 9:30 a.m., at the Dighton Council on Aging, 300 Lincoln Ave. The scheduled topic in February is Preventing Falls and Fractures. A Nurse will be available to answer questions and to check your blood pressure. Call 508-823-0095 to schedule appointment. Walk ins are always welcome.

A Vision Clinic will be held Tuesday, March 31, at Prime Time. Cornerstone Family Vision provides this free service of minor repairs and adjustments to eyeglasses. If you are a Dighton resident 60+ and need this service, call 508-669-6272 for more information.

The next food bank will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, starting at 8 a.m. Dighton Town Hall, (Lower Level) 979 Somerset Ave. First time attending: Must show ID and Utility bill with address and, Show Proof of need: Tax Returns, Disability Statement, etc.

The Town of Dighton Historian, would like to listen to your stories about the good old days. Join Myrna on Friday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m., (please call to confirm) at the Dighton C.O.A, 300 Lincoln Ave. Call 508-823-0095 to let us know youll be attending.

Senator Mark Pacheco, or a representative, can be reached by calling 508-822-3000. If you have any questions, needs or concerns that Senator Pacheco can help you with, call 508-822-3000 to speak to someone and or make an appointment.

Citizens for Citizens is currently enrolling older workers, age 55+, for the SCSEP Program. Low-income seniors may qualify for paid job training opportunities. If you consider yourself an energetic, enthusiastic person, you may be able to supplement your income with a part time, twenty-hour per week-minimum wage training job in the Senior Aide Program. Call Alice at 508-823-0095 for more details.

GATRA transportation provides Dial-A-Ride, a curb-to-curb transportation for persons 60 years or older. To find out which services are available call: 1-800-483-2500 or visit http://www.gatra.org

MED Wheels, long distance medical transportation: funded through United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton for seniors and people with disabilities that are ADA eligible in Dighton, and surrounding communities. To make a reservation, call 508-823-8828, ext. 263.

Applications are being accepted for one-bedroom apartments at Lincoln Village, low income housing for the Elderly/Disabled. Dighton residents having preference. The age requirement is 60+. Those with a permanent disability or handicap also qualify. Limits of income are $47,600 for an individual and $54,400 for a couple. Rent is based on 30% of gross income and includes all utilities. Please contact the Dighton Housing Authority at 508-823-8361, 300 Lincoln Avenue, North Dighton, MA 02764. The office is open from 8 a.m. till 2 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. For more information and an application, visit http://dightonhousingauthority.org

Pinochle-Cribbage-Whist: Games are played at the Lincoln Village Community Center, on Wednesdays and Thursday at 1 p.m. We also have a Whist Party scheduled for the 1st. and 3rd. Monday of the month at 1 p.m.

Nutritious meals are served at Prime Time Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. by reservation. Call Sheila at 508-669-6272 by 10:30 a.m. the previous day to reserve a meal. A donation of $2 per meal is suggested. Home delivered meals can be arranged for homebound elders upon request. If you know of someone who is homebound and in need of home delivered meals please call (508)- 823-0095 or (508) 669-6272.

The SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) is available to assist you with questions concerning available Medicare HMOs and Medicare Supplements (Medigaps). Call 1-800- 987-2510 for more information.

FALL RIVER

Fall River Council on Aging, 508-324-2401; Regular programming includes:

Flint Senior Center, 69 Alden St. Coordinator Almerinda Medeiros; 508-324-2712

Monday: Lunch and bingo 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Rep. Paul Schmid visits first Monday of the month at 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday: Arts and crafts

Wednesday: Breakfast bingo 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. third Wednesday of the month; Zumba 11:30 a.m.

Thursday: Arts and crafts 9:30 a.m. to noon; Lunch and bingo noon to 2:30 p.m.

Friday: Movie matinee day; noon.

Bilingual Portuguese staff available

Niagara/Maplewood Senior Center, 550 Tucker St. Coordinator Jennifer Milterick 508-324-2717

Monday: Lunch 11:30 a.m.; bingo 1 p.m.

Tuesday: Exercise 9 to 9:50 a.m.; Low impact aerobics 10 to 10:45 a.m.; Pitch 1 to 3 p.m.

Wednesday: Lunch 11:30 a.m.; Bingo 1 p.m.

Thursday: Exercise 9 to 9:50 a.m.; low impact aerobics 10 to 10:45 a.m.; Jambalaya Jammers noon to 3 p.m.

Friday: Lunch 11:30 a.m.; bingo 1 p.m.

Puzzle and game area available daily

North End Senior Center, 101 President Ave., Executive Plaza. Coordinator Donald F. Jackson; 508-324-2711

Monday: Pitch 1 p.m., knitting/crochet group 1-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Lunch 11:30 a.m., bingo 1 p.m. Slam Bingo every last Tuesday of the month 1 p.m.

Wednesday: No set schedule of events

Thursday: Lunch 11:30 a.m., bingo 1 p.m.

Friday: Bingo 1 p.m.

Bilingual Portuguese staff available

South Main Senior Center, 114 South Main St. Coordinator Nancy Suspiro; Assistant Patricia Bouvier, 508-324-2715

Monday: Lunch 11:15 to noon; bingo 1 to 3 p.m.

Tuesday: Cards 9 a.m. to noon

Wednesday: Cards 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; lunch 11:15 to noon; bingo 1 to 3 p.m.

Thursday: Cards 9:30 a.m. to noon

Friday: Cards 9 to 11 a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m.; Bingo 1 p.m.

Puzzle and game area available daily

FREETOWN

Freetown Council on Aging, 227 Chace Road, East Freetown; E-Mail Address: Barbara: COA@freetownma.gov or Rosemary: Freetowncoa@comcast.net. Contact person/phone number: Barbara Place, 508-763-9557

Feb. 3 to Feb. 7

Monday: 9 a.m. Pool, 9 a.m. Knitting, 10 a.m. Muffins, 10 a.m. SHINE, 11:30 a.m. Drums Alive, 1 p.m. Pitch

Tuesday: 12:45 p.m. Bingo, 3 p.m. High School Computer Class, Cyds Deadline

Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. AARP Taxes, 9 a.m. Painting, 9:30 a.m. Line Dancing

Thursday: 8:30 a.m. AARP Taxes, 9 a.m. Drums Alive, noon Senior Club, 12:30 p.m. Scrabble

Friday: 9:30 a.m. Strength & Stretch, 10:30 a.m. Kanakis, 10:30 a.m. Closed

PORTSMOUTH

Portsmouth Multi Purpose Senior Center, 110 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth R.I. Phone: 401-683-4106 Fax: 401-683-4001

Winter Schedule Activities Calendar:

Line Dancing Instructor Rose Northup-10 a.m.- Monday.

Billiards Daily at 9 a.m.

Bridge - 1 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Pitch (Hi-Lo Jack) - Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Adult Coloring - 1:15 p.m. every Mondays. Free (bring your own supplies).

Art Class- Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Free. Bring your own supplies

Alzheimer's Support Group-Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.

Chair Yoga Exercise with Kathryn Ward/Linda McAllister: Tuesdays: 1 p.m.

Cribbage-Tuesdays: 1:30 p.m.

SHIP counselor, Donna Macomber will be here every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. SHIP specializes in health insurance plans, such as: Medicare Part A, B, C, and D, Medicare Advantage, several supplemental plans. Pat can also help you with your medical bills. Appointment is necessary. Call 401-644 3317.

Tai Chi-Instructor Jessie Harding - Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m.

Country Jammin- Wednesdays at 12:30 pm

Bingo-Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments served.

Walking Club at 10 a.m. Weather permitting

Chorus - Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Chorus Director: Josephine Vierra

Mahjongg - Thursdays at 1 p.m.

Cardio Exercise with Stephanie Synnott - Fridays at 9:00a.m.

Zumba Gold with Jessica Shea - Fridays at 10:15 a.m.

Fitness Center is opened daily for members only. 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Thrift Shop open from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed for lunch noon to 1 p.m. Donations of small items may be made during these hours.

Portsmouth Caf Luncheon meals are served at noon Monday through Friday at the Center. Meals served to 60 and over or disabled. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. Suggested donation $3. Call 401-683-4106

Blood Pressure Screenings - Fourth Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon. Open to the public.

The Portsmouth Multi-Purpose Senior Center is located one mile south of the Mt. Hope Bridge at 110 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth. The Center is self-supporting and a non-profit agency that strives to meet social, educational and nutritional needs of senior citizens. Membership dues are $15. Classes are $2.50 for Members and $3 for Non-members You must be 55 years and older to join. For more information about events and activities or other services provided by the Center, please call the office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - noon and 1 to 4 p.m. at 401-683-4106.

SOMERSET

The Somerset Council on Aging: Regular office hours for the Council on Aging are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The business line is 508-646-2833, Transportation line, 508-646-2819. Contact Shauna or Samantha with any questions or concerns.

Regular weekly activities include:

Osteoporosis exercise, Monday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

Tai Chi every Monday at 9:15 a.m., $3 per class

Mahjongg casual and instructional every Monday 10:30 2:30

Mahjongg every Thursday 10:30 2:30

Aerobics exercise class every Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m., $3 per class

Bingo every Tuesday and Friday, 12:30 p.m.

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