The Students from Tantasqua Senior High School and
Tantasqua Junior High School
invite their senior friends to be their guests for a
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
on MONDAY MAY 24, 8-9 a.m.
at TANTASQUA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA
Please RSVP by May 17 by calling the Senior Center at 508-347-7575
Sponsored by the Tantasqua/Union 61 community Service Learning Board
The mission of the Sturbridge Council on Aging is to promote the physical, emotional and economic well-being of elder adults and to promote their participation in all aspects of community life.
The Sturbridge Council on Aging and Senior Center address the issues of Sturbridge residents over 60 years old. However, there are several reasons and circumstances when younger people or people from other communities may want to participate in programs and activities at our Center.
We invite children and grandchildren of seniors to call or visit the Director regarding concerns or questions about services and programs available for seniors either at the Center or through other agencies. Seniors are involved in intergenerational activities in the community, including reading in schools and teaching after-school programs. Students, Scouts and church groups help seniors through community service projects.
Other Resources for Seniors -
Nutrition Phone
• 508-347-5063
• 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Elderbus
• 1-800-321-0243
Mailing Address
• P.O. Box 746,
Sturbridge, MA 01566-0746
Services
A variety of services important to seniors are available at the Senior Center:
• Information and referral for food, fuel, housing and other needs
· Drop In Center
• Monthly newsletter
• Medical transportation
• Home delivered meals
• Social lunch served at the Center
• S.H.I.N.E. (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders)
counselor for medical insurance questions
• File of life
• On-line computers
• Lending library
• Are You OK? Telephone reassurance service
Health and Fitness
Seniors are welcome to participate in many health-related programs at the Senior Center. Fitness classes, Tai Chi, podiatry clinic, blood pressure clinic, flu shots, hearing aid testing, grief support, wellness programs, memory programs, caregiver support.
Activities
The Senior Center offers on-going and special activities to provide social, educational and cultural opportunities for seniors. Drop-in center, computer classes, movies, live entertainment, celebrations, recreational programs, safety programs, pool table, bridge, cribbage and bingo.
Volunteers
Volunteers are important to the success of the Senior Center. Volunteers serve as program leaders, computer instructors, friendly visitors, reception desk, garden and grounds, library, newsletter, office support, coffee makers, medical transportation drivers.
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