36 South Main St., Uxbridge

508-278-8622

Lisa Bernard – Director

Gail Boutiette – Outreach Coordinator 

Donna Oncay – Transportation Coordinator

Omer Boucher – Van Driver

Sally Selvidge – Activities Coordinator

Pat Ordway – Chef

DIRECTOR NEWS FOR MAY 2024 NEWSLETTER

The Uxbridge Elderly Connection will be holding their Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 8th at 5pm at the Senior Center.  We will be reviewing the Annual Report and the election of Board of Directors members. Any member of UEC interested in running for the Board should contact Director Lisa Bernard or Donna Oncay at the senior center. The Uxbridge Elderly Connection is the fundraising arm of the senior center and provides financial funding for some of the senior center’s activities and programs. Please join us!

The Spring Town Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14th at 7pm at Valley Chapel located at 14 Hunter Road in Uxbridge.  Please plan on attending to participate in this important civic event. 

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). The 2024 theme is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. We will explore the vital role that connectedness plays in supporting independence and aging in place by combatting isolation, loneliness, and other issues. 

Join us in promoting the benefits of connecting with others. 

Here are some ways you can participate:   

• Promote resources that help older adults engage, like attending the senior center hot lunch program or taking part in activity social groups, and volunteer opportunities.

• Connect with local services, call the senior center to book your Wednesday shuttle transportation, that can help you overcome obstacles to going out for lunch or go shopping with your friends to achieve and maintain meaningful relationships.

• Share facts about the mental, physical, and emotional health benefits of social connection by attending the senior center exercise programs to contribute to your overall well-being.

Introducing our new Walk and Talk exercise group! 

Join Doreen Cedrone, our Wellness Coordinator, in walking local trails in Uxbridge. Walking with a group can help you meet new people, build friendships, and provide a sense of community. Being active is the secret to staying healthy, and walking is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to get moving. The group will meet every Tuesday at 2pm starting on May 14th.  The location for the month of May will be the Blackstone Valley Greenway located on Adams Street in South Uxbridge (near McDonald’s). Participants will meet Doreen at the walking site, the location may change each month.  The program is weather permitting and there is no charge. Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Participants are required to complete an enrollment and waiver form. Please call the senior center for more info and to receive your forms.

Best wishes for a Happy Mother’s Day and restful Memorial Day to all!

Thank you, 

Lisa Bernard, Director

Thursdays, May 23rd & 30th

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Zumba Classes Continue!  New 8-week session will start up on June 6th.

Friday, May 10th

12:00 pm - Annual Mother’s Day Celebration!   Please join us to celebrate all moms and those who love and care for each other.   We will have Bob Moon as our entertainer for this event!  The meal is being sponsored by the Uxbridge Elderly Connection Inc. Space is limited and there is a waitlist.

Monday, May 13th

8:00 am – 4:00 pm - MARTAP Staff Training – No lunch will be served today.  

Tuesday, May 14th

1:00 pm – Uxbridge Library Book Club. They will be discussing “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah.  You are welcome to join us for lunch on this day, just be sure to call ahead to “book” yours!  Next month is on Tuesday, June 11th and their book will be “One Italian Summer” by Rebecca Serle. 

Tuesday, May 14th

1:00 pm – Benefit Enrollment Specialist – Tri-Valley, Inc.  Call the senior center to book an appointment with Katelynn Wackell.  Next date will be June 11th. 

Tuesday, May 14th

7:00 pm - Spring Annual Town Meeting at Valley Chapel, 14 Hunter Drive.  Please plan on attending and participate in this important civic event. 

Monday, May 20th

1:30 pm – “Ask the Attorney” with Attorney Ralph Tepper by appointment only. Please Call 508-278-8622 to schedule your appointment.

Tuesday, May 21st

9:00 am – 12:00 pm – SHINE Appointments – Pat Nectow, our SHINE Counselor, is back to help you with your health insurance questions.  Please call 508-278-8622 to schedule.  

Friday, May 24th & 

Monday, May 27th

The Senior Center will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.  We will re-open on Tuesday, May 28th.

Tuesday, May 28th

11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Ask the Nurse Free Blood Pressure Clinic with Nancy Favulli, Salmon Health VNA.  RSVP to participate and to join us for lunch.  

Friday, May 31st

11:30 am - 12:30 pm – “PopUp Library”.  Books will be on display to check out, library card sign-ups, book hold pick-ups, etc. This program is being offered by the Uxbridge Free Public Library. 

Friday, May 31st

12 noon – May Birthday Cake Celebration. Come Celebrate all the birthdays that are in April! 

Weekly events

Card Game played during lunch on Mondays.  

Hannaford grocery shopping every Tuesday. Pick up begins at 8:30 AM. Please sign up in advance by calling us at 508-278-8622 to reserve your seat on the van. 

Knitting Club every Tuesday @ 1:30 pm – Come join the creative fun!  

Walk & Talk Exercise Group every Tuesday @ 2:00pm – This starts on May 14th.  Join Doreen Cedrone, our Wellness Coordinator, in walking local trails in Uxbridge. Walking with a group can help you meet new people, build friendships, and provide a sense of community. Being active is the secret to staying healthy, and walking is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to get moving. The location for the month of May will be the Blackstone Valley Greenway located on Adams Street in South Uxbridge (near McDonald’s). Participants will meet Doreen at the walking site, the location may change each month.  The program is weather permitting and there is no charge. Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Participants are required to complete an enrollment and waiver form. Please call the senior center for more info and to receive your forms.

Every Wednesday – 9 am – 3 pm – The Uxbridge Senior Center Transportation Program Community Shuttle. This shuttle is for seniors and individuals with disabilities to destinations such as post office, pet care appointments, hair salon or barber, bank, pharmacy & shopping anywhere in the Uxbridge/Northbridge area.  Note: this replaces the weekly bank/pharmacy and Shaw’s Ocean State rides.  Call 508-278-8622 for more information and to book your ride.  Requests require a 48-hour notice.  

Wednesdays - “Canasta” Hand, Knee & Foot Card Game – 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm. 

Every Thursday – Play Scrabble! – 1:00 pm – Come by for an afternoon playing Scrabble.  Boards are supplied by the senior center. Let us know if you’d like to join us for lunch!  No Game on May 30th.

Medical Transportation is accepting appointments.  Call 508-278-8622 to schedule your rides.

The senior center is in need of the following donations:  Lysol wipes, newly packaged napkins, paper towels, tissues, toilet paper, ground regular & decaf coffee.   We thank you for your support! 

Feel free to contact us at 508-278-8622 or visit us on our web page at Uxbridge-ma.gov/coa or like us on our FB page or by googling Uxbridge Senior Center and our new YouTube Channel or even dropping by.