UXBRIDGE  - The Uxbridge Senior Center, 36 South Main Sreet, has listed its calendar of events for the month. 

News from the director

Zumba and chair yoga classes are back. We are proud to announce our 8-week classes are back and started on March 10.  Zumba is a fitness program that fuses entertainment and culture into an exhilarating dance party workout.  This is an 8-week specialized program designed for seniors. The benefits of Zumba include improved balance, range of motion and coordination.  Additional benefits include increase blood flow to the brain enhancing attention and concentration skills, as well as burning calories and meeting new friends! The program is from 1:30-2:30 p.m. The instructor, Amy Smith, is a licensed Gold Zumba instructor.   

     Yoga has been shown to improve overall health when practiced regularly. Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done while sitting. Some poses can also be done standing using a chair for support. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration and strength, while boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain.  Other benefits include improved balance to help prevent falls, increased energy, and improved relaxation.  The class will focus on stretching, breathing, and allowing the mind to be still. The instructor will be Dr. David Tapscott, certified yoga instructor.  Dr. Tapscott has been an instructor since 2014 and has a deep passion for yoga. The program began Thursday, March 10, from 2:45-3:45pm. 

     Each class will run one hour, one day a week for an 8-week period.  The suggested donation cost for this 8-week class is $25.00 for each class.  Classes will be held at the Senior Center’s Satellite Site which is the McCloskey School located at 62 Capron Street in Uxbridge.      Interested individuals should call or stop by the Uxbridge Senior Center at 508-278-8622 for more information and receive their application and waiver forms prior to the start of the program.  At this time, we recommend for participant’s safety, wearing masks and maintaining social distancing guidelines.

     Last call for fuel assistance. The SMOC fuel assistance program for the winter season is ending soon.  If you need help with your heating costs, please call the center to make an appointment to apply or inquire about eligibility requirements. 

Every home in the U.S. is now eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 test kits delivered to your home. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order your tests now at COVIDTESTS.GOV or call CDC Call Center at 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).                                                            Stay safe, Lisa

Thursday, March  17,  – 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. Call ahead to reserve your lunch! Come take advantage of this wonderful program being offered by the Uxbridge Free Public Library. 

Friday, March 11,  – 12:00 pm – Donna-Lee Shain PhD from Uxbridge Orthopedic & Sports Therapy will be our guest speaker. She will present Dizziness & Prevention of Falls.  Call ahead to reserve your lunch. 

Friday, March 11 –Facebook Live Pictionary with Sally & Gail!  Be sure to tune in to play along with us.  Just go to the Uxbridge Senior Center Facebook Page. 

Thursday, March 17 – 12:00 pm – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration sponsored by the Uxbridge Elderly Connection, Inc. Frank Ruscitti will be here to entertain us!  Please be sure to call ahead to RSVP as space is limited. 

Monday, March 21– 1:30 – 3:30 pm – Hobby Lobby Trip with Sally.  Space is limited so call ahead to reserve your seat on the van. 

Wednesday, March 23 – 1:30 pm – Pysanka Easter Eggs – Celeste Langlois will hold a class on how to make your own Ukrainian Pysanka Easter Egg.  This class is sponsored by the Uxbridge Cultural Council and will be limited to 15 people.  Call 508-278-8622 to sign up. 

Friday, March 25 – 1:30 – 2:30 pm – Facebook Live Family Feud with Sally & Gail.  Be sure to tune in and play along from the comfort of your home. Just go to the Uxbridge Senior Center Facebook page. 

Monday, March 28- 1:30 pm – “Ask the Attorney” with Attorney Ralph Tepper by appointment only. Please Call 508-278-8622 to schedule your appointment at the Uxbridge Senior center.

Tuesday, March 29 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Ask the Nurse Free Blood Pressure Clinic with Celeste Kopech, Salmon Health VNA.  RSVP to participate and to join us for lunch.

Wednesday, March 30 – Movie Trip to Blackstone Valley 14 Cinema De Lux with lunch at Wendy’s.  Senior movie ticket price: $7.75 and popcorn & soda $4.50 – Movie & Time TBA and space on van is limited. 

Card Game will be played during our Monday Congregate lunches and BINGO will be on Wednesdays. 

Get ready. The Walk MA Challenge 2022 starts in April. The Walk MA Challenge intergenerational program is open to everyone ages 5 and up! Registration opens on April 1 with the Challenge itself running from May 1 through October 31.

Computer Class Tutoring every Monday, 3:00 p.m. By appointment only.  Students from BVT will be available to help you with your computers and/or devices.  *Please call ahead to book an appointment.  

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. Masks are required and seating is limited. 

Knitting Club every Tuesday, 1:30 pm – Come join the fun. 

1st and 3rd Wednesdays – March  16, 10:00 am – bank and pharmacy rides. Please call at least 24 hours in advance.  Masks must be worn as well. 

2nd and 4th Thursdays – March 24 – Shaws/Ocean State Shopping Rides.   Please call at least 24 hours in advance.  Masks must be worn and limited to 4 people on the van. 

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

The senior center is in need of the following donations: Newly packaged napkins, paper towels, 8 oz. Styrofoam cups, 8 oz plastic cups, ground coffee (both regular & decaf), coffee filters, tea bags, sugar packets (regular, sweet n’ low, & other brands) & toilet paper.  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. 

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