SENIOR SCENE (Monthly Newsletter)
WESTBOROUGH COUNCIL ON AGING
NOVEMBER 2023
This is an ON-LINE version of the CURRENT MONTH NEWSLETTER with information from a copy of SENIOR SCENE
HONOR OUR VETERANS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 AT 12 NOON
Welcoming all local Veterans, spouses, friends and family as we honor their service and sacrifice
Lunch for Veterans is free thanks to the generosity of
Central One Federal Credit Union
Cost for all others is $6.00
Reservations must be made by noon on 11/7
HOLIDAY FAIR
SATURDAY 11/18 from 9 AM to 2 PM
Westborough Senior Center
4 Rogers Road
Have lunch at our cafe and shop…
Scrumptious Baked Goods
Vermont Cheddar Cheese
Incredible Chinese Dumplings
Amazing Raffle Baskets
Enticing Silent Auctions
Lovely Jewelry & Purses
Hand Knit & Crocheted Specialties
Festive Crafts
52nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 23 1:00 PM
Knights of Columbus Hall
10 Willow Street
Full home-cooked turkey dinner
ALL ARE WELCOME!!
For reservations, call 508-366-3000
By Monday, November 20
Transportation is available
NOVEMBER CHANGES…..
This has always been a very difficult month to schedule….so here goes!
We will be closed on Friday, November 10, in honor of the Veteran’s Day holiday.
There will be no activities at the Senior Center on November 15, 16 and 17.
There will still be transportation and home delivered meals.
The Senior Center will close on Wednesday, November 22, at noon.
We will re-open on Monday. November 27, at 9:00 a.m.
Happy Thanksgiving!
GROCERY SHOPPING
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 21
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, we will be doing grocery shopping on Tuesday, November 21. The bus will go to Stop and Shop or Roche Bros in the morning and to Market Basket in the afternoon. There will be no mall shopping that day. Please call to make your reservation because we anticipate the bus will fill up quickly.
There will be no Mini-bus on the road on Wednesday, November 22. Please make your plans accordingly. The Mini-bus will return to service on Monday, November 27 when we re-open.
NEWS FOR YOU
KINDNESS BREAKFAST
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 7 AT 9:30 AM
The week of November 5-11 is Kindness Week in Westborough. We’ll be participating with a Kindness Breakfast on Tuesday, November 7, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
It will be a continental breakfast with a few surprises.
Give us a call and let us know you’re coming.
Transportation is available. Plan to join us.
SIGN UP FOR PROJECT ALARM!
THURSDAY OCTOBER 19 at 10:00 AM
It’s time to change the batteries in your household smoke and CO detectors! The Westborough Senior Center and the Westborough Fire Department will be working on this the week after Thanksgiving.
Call the Senior Center to sign up today. We will also check to see if your detectors have expired and need to be replaced. We do have some Senior Safe grant funds available for this program, but if you are able, we would appreciate it if you could purchase the batteries for your detectors. This way, we can cover many more residences.
The work is done by the Senior Center Handyman and by members of the Fire Department. Have a question, call and ask!
WE’VE BEEN CHALLENGED!!
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 2 AT 2:45 PM
The WHS Student Council has challenged us again this year to a Trivia Challenge on Thursday afternoon, November 2, at 2:45 p.m. at the Senior Center. If you are interested in being on our team, give a call and let us know.
It’s always fun and our honor is at stake!! Transportation is available!
SPICE UP YOUR LIFE!
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 7 AT 1:00 PM
Join us on Tuesday, November 7, to make your own festive seasoning blend with Therapy Gardens. From savory to spicy, you will make your very own blend using over 30 of their fresh and unique herbs and spices.
Learn how to use different combinations as well as their health benefits. This is great for people watching their sodium intake. You can use it for cooking or as a special gift. Everyone gets to make their own blend and there will be lots of recipes to take home.
Cost is $5.00 and you must register by Friday, November 3. Let’s see what kind of interesting blends we can come up with! The program begins at 1:00 p.m.
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY LUNCH
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 29 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
WHAT'S NEW
BAGELS WITH THE SELECTBOARD
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 21 at 9:30 AM
We’re giving you an opportunity to speak directly with a Select Board member on Tuesday, November 21, at 9:30 a.m. Each month one Board member will be here to sit and talk with you over a cup of coffee and a bagel. You can ask questions and let them know of your concerns.
There is no charge and transportation is available.
Please let us know if you are coming so we have enough bagels!
NEWS FROM THE WSCS
The annual meeting for the WSCS will be held on Thursday, November 2, at 1:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. There will be an election of new officers for the coming year. All members are encouraged to attend. Thanks to everyone who have already sent in their dues. It’s not too late!
ABOUT THE HOLIDAY FAIR
There will be no activities (except SHINE) at the Senior Center on 11/15, 16 and 17 as we will be setting up for the fair. We appreciate your consideration as we disrupt your routines for our big event!
If you are baking for the fair, items can be dropped off any time on Friday, 11/16 or early Saturday morning. We have such good bakers in the WSCS and all of these goodies go quickly. Please note on your baked goods if there are nuts in it and what kind of nuts.
All donations for Grandma’s Attic can be dropped off at the Senior Center on Monday, November 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be someone here to receive them.
Please, NO puzzles, books, electronics, cloth or linens, stuffed animals or broken items. If you have questions, please ask before you load up to bring it here.
The Mini-bus will be on the road all day Saturday. You must make your reservation by noon on Friday, November 17. We will not be able to take reservations from the answering machine the day of the fair.
Come, have some fun, do some shopping and help support the WSCS!
GROCERY SHOPPING & LUNCH
FRIDAY OCTOBER 13 AT 10:00 AM
Come join us for grocery shopping at the Asian Supermarket in Worcester. Then, we will have lunch at the Red Pepper restaurant.
Cost for lunch is about $14 per person, including tax and tips. Bus leaves at 10 am from the Senior Center.
Sign up must be made by Wednesday 11/8.
DUMPLING MAKING DAY
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 15
No program for Friday November 17 – set up Holiday Fair
HONG KONG MAHJONG GAME
BRAIN CHALLENGE EXERCISE
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3 AT 10:00 AM
Join us in a relaxed environment to explore and play Hong Kong style Mahjong.
AND THERE'S MORE!
Westborough Senior Center Presents
SATURDAY SUNSHINE
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 for each date by the previous Wednesday prior to program. Please contact Stephanie Keane, LICSW or Alma DeManche at 508-366-3000 to register and for more information.
Saturday, November 4 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 9. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
SUNSHINE CAFÉ
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30 AT 1:00 PM
At the Westborough Senior Center
Caregivers/Partners bring your loved ones with memory changes to enjoy refreshments
Entertainment by The Rob Show
There is no cost to attend
RSVP’s are recommended to 508-366-3000
Westborough transportation is available
COMING IN DECEMBER
Breakfast with Santa
Holiday Party
Barbershop Holiday
New Year’s Eve Eve Party
