SENIOR SCENE (Monthly Newsletter)
WESTBOROUGH COUNCIL ON AGING
FEBRUARY 2024 EDITION
This is an ON-LINE version of the CURRENT MONTH NEWSLETTER with information from a copy of SENIOR SCENE
AARP INCOME TAX PREPARATION
Once again, the Senior Center and AARP have teamed up to prepare Income Tax returns for people coming to the Westborough Senior Center!
To make a reservation, you must come into the Senior Center and pick up an information packet and fill it out before you can have your taxes completed.
We will not take appointments over the phone. Appointments are available on Fridays, beginning February 2 through April 5. There is no charge for this service.
WHAT'S NEW
WE’VE BEEN CHALLENGED! AGAIN!!
TUESDAY 2/1 AT 3:00 PM
The WHS Student Council has challenged us , again, to a Jeopardy match on Thursday, February 1, at 3:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. We are looking for a few good Jeopardy players to represent us and a nice cheering section for support!
If you are interested, please call the Senior Center and let us know. All are welcome. Transportation is available and refreshments will be available.
MAKE YOUR VALENTINE CARDS
TUESDAY 2/6 AT 1:00 PM
Join us on Tuesday, February 6, at 1:00 p.m. to make your very own Valentine Cards to send to family and friends. Examples of the possibilities are on display at the Senior Center.
There is no charge but you must pre-register so we have enough supplies. Francine and Juanita will be here to help and show you all the tricks to making beautiful cards!
Transportation is available. Call today
GENERATION BRIDGES IS BACK
WEDNESDAY AT 2:45 PM
Please join us on Wednesday afternoons at 2:45 p.m. for the popular Generation Bridges program. Students from Westborough High School will be at the Senior Center to have conversations with you about your life, their life, the world and our community.
There are no phones involved, just talking. This has been such an interesting group with both students and Seniors learning from each other. Plus, there’s lots of laughter!!
Stop in on Wednesday afternoon and help the students learn from you and see what you can learn from them!
COMPUTER HELP WITH ASSABET
FRIDAY 2/2 AT 10:00 AM
The students from Assabet Vocational School will be at the Senior Center on Friday, February 2, at 10:00 a.m. to assist you with your laptop, tablet or cell phone. Let us know if you are coming so we can have enough students here to help.
There is no charge and transportation is available.
FAT TUESDAY BREAKFAST
TUESDAY 2/13 AT 9:00 AM
Fat Tuesday is the day before Lent starts and the day for one last delicious fling before the period of fasting and reflection begins. Serving pancakes on that day is a tradition that we will be honoring with a pancake breakfast on Tuesday, February 13, at 9:00 a.m.
We’ll be serving pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. There is no charge but you MUST have a reservation.
Transportation is available. Let us know when you make your reservation if you will be needing a ride.
FUEL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
The SMOC Fuel Assistance program is now accepting new applications. If you are a single person with yearly income below $42,412 or a two person household with income below $55,462, you may be eligible for assistance with your heating bills this winter.
Call the Senior Center and we will send you an application packet. When you have gathered all of the necessary documentation, call back and we will schedule an appointment to complete the application process.
SUGGESTION BOX IN THE LOBBY
Did you know there is a suggestion box in the lobby of the Senior Center?
We are looking for some additional input from you ,so if you have an idea, let us know.
We can’t promise we’ll do everything you suggest, but we’ll see what we can do!
ATTENTION LADIES!!
COME CELEBRATE SADIE HAWKINS DAY!!
THURSDAY 2/29 FROM 10:00 AM TO 2:00 PM
Lunch will be served at noon along with a presentation by David Polatin
about the “Pioneering Women of Early Rock’n Roll ”
Have your rings cleaned and checked
Enjoy a relaxing Reiki Treatment
Check your Blood Pressure
Door Prizes and Goodie Bags
Fun and Surprises
Cost for the day is $15.00 and includes everything
Reservations must be made and paid for by Monday, February 26
TOWN MEETING TIME
TUESDAY 2/27 AT 1:00 PM
The annual Town Meeting is quickly approaching (March 16) and we are pleased to be able to offer you the opportunity to hear from Town Manager Kristi Williams and School Superintendent Amber Bock about the budget on Tuesday, February 27, at 1:00 p.m. They will have a presentation to explain what’s happening this year and there will be plenty of time for questions.
Transportation is available.
Come and be prepared for Town Meeting
WESTBOROUGH AMERICAN LEGION POST 0163 MONTHLY MEETING
THURSDAY 2/15 AT 10:00 AM
WESTBOROUGH SENIOR CENTER
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! A
Reservations must be made by 10:00 a.m. the day before.
$3.00 donation is requested.
2/2 – Pot Roast w/Gravy, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Root Vegetables, Wheat Roll Pineapple
2/9 – Chicken Stir Fry, Jasmine Coconut Rice, Multigrain Bread, Mixed Fruit
2/16 – Broccoli Egg Bake, Home Fries, Stewed Tomatoes, Wheat Bread, Fruit
2/23 – Raviolis, Tomato Sauce, Brussels Sprouts, Snack’nLoaf Muffin, Pears
All meals include 1% milk and margarine.
Call 508-355-3000 to make your reservation.
Transportation is available
BAGELS WITH THE SELECT BOARD
TUESDAY 2/20 AT 9:30 AM
A member of the Select Board will be at the Senior Center on Tuesday, February 20, 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!!
GRAB’N GO LUNCHES
WEDNESDAY 2/7 & 2/21 AT NOON
2/7 – Turkey Wrap
2/21 – Chicken Salad
Lunch is served with chips, pickle, cookie and a bottle of water.
Cost is $5.00 and reservations MUST be made by noon the day before.
SOUP FOR THE SOUL
THURSDAY 2/22 AT NOON
Join us on Thursday, February 22, at noon for a hot bowl of Minestrone Soup conversation and fun. There is no charge and transportation is available.
This is a very informal lunch. Please let us know you are coming by Friday, February 16, so we can plan for enough soup.
DINNER AT THE BACK DOOR
MONDAY 2/26 AT 1:00 PM
Dinner is back by popular demand! And we’ve picked your favorite meal–chicken parmesan! Make your reservation for Monday, February 26. Dinners will be ready to pick up at 1:00 p.m. at the back kitchen door at the Senior Center.
Dinner will include chicken parmesan, ziti with sauce, rolls and butter and dessert.
Cost is $7.00.
Be sure to call in your reservation by noon on Thursday, February 22.
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY LUNCH
WEDNESDAY 2/28 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
SWEETS AND TREATS
WEDNESDAY 2/14 BETWEEN 1:00 PM AND 2:00 PM
Stop into the Senior Center on Wednesday, February 14, between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. and enjoy a special Valentine treat!! Share some love, bring a friend!!!
Please call to let us know you are coming!
All are welcome
ASIAN OUTREACH PROGRAM
OPEN TO ALL SENIORS
FRIDAY 2/2 AT 1:30 PM – MOVIE TIME!
Nothing will be more lunatic than to watch “Everything Everywhere All at Once” together to welcome the upcoming Lunar New Year in February. Hot cocao and cookies will be served. The movie is narrated in English with Chinese subtitles.
Sign up must be made by 2/1.
FRIDAY 2/9 at 1:30 PM – HONG KONG MAHJONG GAME & LUNAR NEW YEAR’S EVE
RIDAY 2/16 AT 1:30 PM – LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION! (2/10 – 2/24)
Come join us for a social gathering to celebrate the year of the Dragon. We will go to SKY Buffet in Milford for lunch together. The bus will leave at 11:15 am from the Senior Center. After lunch, we will be back to the Senior Center to watch some video clips and to make Chinese lanterns for celebrating the Lantern Festival on Feb 23.
Sign up must be made by 2/14.
FRIDAY 2/23 AT 1:30 PM – HONG KONG MAHJONG GAME & LANTERN FESTIVAL
Come join us for a social gathering to play Mahjong game, and to celebrate the Lantern Festival with the riddle contests. Chinese lanterns will be displayed with riddles for you to guess. Refreshments will be served.
Sign up must be made by 2/22.
PAINTING WITH JANINE
BEGINNING THURSDAY 2/1 AT 1:00 PM
Janine will be back for six weeks of painting classes, beginning Thursday, February 1, at 1:00 p.m. You can paint in whatever medium you are comfortable (oil, water color, pastels) and can bring your own photo to paint or work with what Janine brings to the class. You will
learn so much!
Cost for the six weeks is $40.00 and must be paid prior to the start of the classes.
Individual classes are $7.00 each. Class size is limited so don’t delay.
Transportation is available. Classes will end around 3:00 p.m.
AND IT SNOWED!!
Well, it finally happened. Snow (and ice) fell from the sky and made travel difficult for a couple days. There will be more! Please remember that if there is no school in Westborough because of weather issues, there are no activities, Mini-bus or Meals on Wheels. However, please use common sense when deciding to leave your house if the weather is questionable. Call us first to make sure there is a class. We will try to
call you to cancel and activity if necessary, as soon as possible. BE SAFE!!
AND THERE'S MORE
WESTBOROUGH SENIOR CENTER PRESENTS
SATURDAY SUNSHINE, 2/10 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 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.
SUNSHINE CAFÉ
THURSDAY 2/15 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 Steve McGovern
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 MARCH
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
ST. PATRICK’S PARTY
FIRST DAY OF SPRING PARTY
SOUP OF THE SOUL
INTERNATIONAL WAFFLE DAY
POOL LESSONS
