SENIOR SCENE (Monthly Newsletter)
WESTBOROUGH COUNCIL ON AGING
APRIL 2024
This is an ON-LINE version of the CURRENT MONTH NEWSLETTER with information from a copy of SENIOR SCENE
SPRING SHREDDING DAY
MONDAY APRIL 29 FROM 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM
E.L.Harvey’s mobile shredding truck will be here to eliminate all of your old documents, bills and papers
Westborough Fire Department will collect sharps in approved containers
Westborough Police Department will collect old or unused prescription or over the counter medication
Westborough residential Seniors ONLY!
Please, no plastic bags
Put your papers, etc. in the trunk and we will help you get them out
WHAT'S NEW
VETERAN'S BREAKFAST
SATURDAY APRIL 6 AT 10:00 AM
WESTBOROUGH SENIOR CENTER
Baked French Toast, Sausage, Juice, Coffee
Open to all local Veterans
All reservations must be made by Thursday, April 4
Transportation is available
508-366-300
Sponsored by American Legion Post 0163, Westborough
Boy Scout Troop 100 Cordially invites you to their annual SENIOR CITIZEN SPAGHETTI DINNER
SATURDAY APRIL 6 AT 5 PM
WESTBOROUGH SENIOR CENTER
We hope you can join us for an evening of food, fun and friendship!
Please call the Senior Center at 508-366-3000 to make your reservation
Transportation is available!
AARP SMART DRIVER PROGRAM
TUESDAY APRIL 30 FROM 10:00 AM TO 3:00 PM
at the WESTBOROUGH SENIOR CENTER
$20.00 for AARP Members
$25.00 for non-members
Free if you have United Healthcare
No written exam! No driving test!! This is a great opportunity to better understand the updated technologies in new vehicles, the rules of the road and strategies to compensate for age-related changes in vision, hearing, response time and more.
Lunch will be provided. Please sign up and pay by Thursday, April 25, at noon.
617-855-0125
This is the number that will show up on your caller ID if you receive a call from the Senior Center letting you know a class has been canceled or to remind you of an event. You cannot call us back on this number.
PRETZEL DAY
FRIDAY APRIL 26 AFTER LUNCH
at the WESTBOROUGH SENIOR CENTER
Do you like pretzels?? We’ll be celebrating Pretzel Day on Friday, April 26, after lunch.
You’ll have your own pretzel rod to dip in various flavors of chocolate and a multitude of “toppings” to roll them in, nuts, sprinkles, jimmies, coconut, etc.
There is no charge and we’ll have bags to put your pretzels in so you can take them home! Please let us know if you are coming so we have enough supplies. Thanks.
ASIAN OUTREACH PROGRAM
OPEN TO ALL SENIORS
SOCIAL GATHERING!
FRIDAY APRIL 12 at 10 AM
Chinese observes Qingming Festival. What is Qingming Festival? Come join us for a social gathering to explore on what people do on the Qingming festival. We will begin our program with some light exercises to invigorate our bodies. After that, we will watch some interesting videos on the history of Qingming Festival. Refreshments will be served.
Sign up must be made by noon on Thursday 4/11.
EXPERIENCE THE TRANQUILITY OF NATURE
FRIDAY APRIL 19 at 10 AM
Come join us for an outing to DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln on Friday April 19 at 10 am. DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is famous for its modern and contemporary outdoor sculptures.
It’s a top spot to see unique artworks surrounded by nature. The museum admission is $12. Lunch to be determined. Bus leaves at 10:00 am from the Senior Center. (Rain day will be scheduled in May)
Sign up must be made by noon on Wednesday April 17.
HONG KONG MAHJONG GAME
FRIDAY 4/5 from 1:30-3:30 pm and 4/26 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
BOSTON RED SOX
Opening Day at Fenway
TUESDAY APRIL 9 at 12:30 PM
Join us for opening ceremonies and the first pitch! Wear your favorite player shirt
We’ll have hot dogs, popcorn, peanuts and soda Trivia with prizes
There is no charge
Reservations are requested
Transportation is available
PAPERCRAFT CLASS
TUESDAY APRIL 9 at 1:00 PM
You’ll be making an adorable gift box, great for graduations, first communions, showers, etc.
Class starts at 1:00 p.m. No charge but you must sign up ahead of time. Thanks to the WSCS for supporting this program. A sample is available at the Senior Center.
WESTBOROUGH MILL
Have you ever worked at Westboro Mill at 69 Milk Street – either at Polyform (Styrofoam) or Kenworthy Bros. (rubber innersoles for shoes)? Kris Allen is writing an article about this old mill and would like to talk to someone who worked there. Please contact her at 508-366-0312. Thanks!
WESTBOROUGH AMERICAN LEGION POST 0163 MONTHLY MEETING
WESTBOROUGH SENIOR CENTER
THURSDAY APRIL 18 AT 10:00 AM
ALL VETERANS ARE WELCOME
Transportation is available
NEWS FOR YOU
COME HAVE LUNCH ON FRIDAY
FRIDAY AT NOON
The menu looks great for lunches on Friday this month. Won’t you join us? No shopping, no cooking, no dishes…..sounds tempting. Reservations must be made by 10:00 a.m. the day before. A $3.00Ndonation is requested.
4/5 – Beef Chili, Spinach, Wheat Roll, Raisins
4/12 – Pollack w/Mediterranean Sauce, Italian Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes, Ratatouille, Wheat Bread, Orange
4/19 – Lentil Stew, Mixed Vegetables, Tosses Garden Salad, Wheat Bread, Peaches
4/26 – Roast Turkey w/ Gravy, Bread Stuffing, Green Beans, Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit
All meals include 1% milk and margarine.
Call 508-355-3000 to make yourreservation. Transportation is available.
DINNER AT THE BACK DOOR
MONDAY APRIL 22 AT 1:00 PM
Dinner at the Back Door will be Monday, April 22, and will be cheese ravioli, meatballs, tossed salad, rolls and butter and dessert. Dinners are available to pick up after 1:00 p.m.
Cost is $7.00.
All reservations must be made by noon Friday, April 19, at noon.
GRAB’N GO LUNCH
WEDNESDAY APRIL 24 AT NOON
G’N G will be on Wednesday, April 24, The sandwich will be Turkey and Cheese, chips, pickle , water and a cookie.
Cost is $5.00 Reservations by noon the day before. Pick up at 11:00 a.m.
BAGELS WITH THE SELECT BOARD
TUESDAY APRIL 16 AT 9:30 AM
A member of the Select Board will be at the Senior Center on Tuesday, April 16, at 9:30 a.m. Come and enjoy a fresh bagel and a cup of coffee and some conversation.
There is no charge and all are welcome. There have been some very lively discussions and everyone has learned from each of us.
Transportation is available. Please call and let us know if you are coming so we have enough bagels!!
ASSABET BUFFET APRIL 10
WEDNESDAY APRIL 10 AT NOON
We’ll be headed to Assabet Vocational School on Wednesday, to enjoy their amazing buffet lunch.
Cost is $15.00, which includes tax and tip. We will be sending our bus but if you would like to drive on your own and be part of our reservation, you are welcome to do so.
Please call to reserve by Thursday, April 4, Treat yourself and maybe make a new friend.
APRIL BIRTHDAY LUNCH
TUESDAY APRIL 30 AT 12:00 NOON
Come celebrate your birthday with us!!
Salad, Pizza, Birthday cake and Ice Cream
Free for Birthday Babies!
Others $4.00
Reservations by noon the day before
Transportation is available
HUNDREDTH TOWN CHORUS
Mary Havlicek Cornacchia, Director
Anne O'Brien, Accompanist
Sentimental Journey 75th Anniversary Concert
SUNDAY APRIL 28, 2024 AT 2:00 PM
Westborough Senior Center
Free and open to the public!
WITH MARK ALZAPIEDI FROM WATERMAK ANTIQUES & GOLD
TUESDAY APRIL 16 FROM 12:45 PM TO 3:00 PM
Bring your gold, silver, diamonds, watches, and old & unusual collectibles and antiques!
APPRAISALS: $5 EACH, 3 FOR $10
Watermark will offer to buy certain items at the time of appraisal
REGISTER IN ADVANCE BY CALLING 508-366-3000
AND THERE'S MORE
WESTBOROUGH SENIOR CENTER PRESENTS
SATURDAY APRIL 13 FROM 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM
An Adult Respite Program – A program for Westborough Seniors with Memory Loss and Respite for their Caregivers.
Saturday Sunshine provides a structured, quality time for your loved one with memory loss. Professional staff will provide lunch and engaging activities for those who require some supervision.
You must register prior to event. Please contact Stephanie Keane, LICSW or Alma DeManche at 508-366-3000 to register and for more information.
SUNSHINE CAFÉ
THURSDAY APRIL 18 AT 1:00 PM
At the Westborough Senior Center
Caregivers/Partners bring your loved ones with memory changes to enjoy a sing-a-long with Ragtime Jack
There is no cost to attend
RSVP’s are recommended to 508-366-3000
Westborough transportation is available
This program is supported in part by a grant from The Westborough Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
COMING IN MAY
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION BREAKFAST
NEW TO MEDICARE TALK
ASSABET LUNCH
SUMMER TRIPS
MOTHER’S DAY
NATIONAL NURSES’ DAY
