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. 

The St. Patrick’s Party will be held on Friday, March 15 at 12 p.m. Our traditional menu is corned beef and cabbage.  Unfortunately, we know some of our seniors will not be able to attend since it is Lent, meat is abstained on Fridays during this time. We considered changing the date; however, we must take into consideration the lack of parking at the center Monday through Thursdays, and the limited schedule of our entertainer.  We apologize ahead of time for any inconvenience.   

Mondays, March 4 through April 8  The AARP Tax Assistance Program continues.  All appointments are currently full and there is a waitlist. 

Thursdays, March 14 and 28 at *1 p.m.  Come play Scrabble! *Note New Time* Call us if you’d like to come to lunch and then have a relaxing afternoon playing Scrabble! No Scrabble on March 21. 

Monday, March 11 at 1:30 p.m. – Learn the art of Pysanky!  Come and learn about the colorful world of Pysanky, the Ukrainian art form in which an egg is designed with traditional folk motifs using wax and dyes.  This class is sponsored by the Uxbridge Cultural Council.  Registration is required and you must RSVP March 6 and the class is limited to 20. 

Tuesday, March 12 at 1 p.m. Uxbridge Library Book Club. They will be discussing “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt.  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 April 9th.

Tuesday, March 12 at 1 p.m. Benefit Enrollment Specialist – Tri-Valley, Inc.  Call the senior center to book an appointment with Katelynn Wackell.  

Thursday, March 14 at 2:45– 3:45 p.m. New Low Impact Exercise Classes Starting! All classes are held at the senior center satellite campus, McCloskey School, 62 Capron Street, Uxbridge. Sign up for eight weeks at a requested donation of $25.00.  Pre-registration is required, stop by the center to pick up your registration and waiver forms.  

Thursday, March 21 at 1:30. – 2:30 p.m. New Zumba Classes Starting!  All classes are held at the senior center satellite campus, McCloskey School at 62 Capron Street in Uxbridge. Sign up for eight weeks at a requested donation of $25.00.  Pre-registration is required, stop by the center to pick up your registration and waiver forms.  

Friday, March 15 at 12 p.m. The Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration sponsored by the Uxbridge Elderly Connection Inc., complete with corn beef & cabbage.  Dublin Down will be our entertainers featuring Irish & Celtic music. Call ahead to RSVP. 

Friday, March 22 Uxbridge Fire Department Quarterly Lunch.  Come join us for lunch and meet the Uxbridge Fire Department.  Please RSVP.

Saturday, March 23 at 12 – 1:30 p.m. - Mike Soter’s Rise Up Initiative Easter Meal Delivery. Sponsored by the UEC and State Representative Mike Soter.  Please call the center by March 8 to reserve your free ham lunch which will be delivered to your door.  

Monday, March 25 at 1:30 p.m. – “Ask the Attorney” with Attorney Ralph Tepper by appointment only. Please call 508-278-8622 to schedule your appointment.

Tuesday, March 26 at 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ask the Nurse Free Blood Pressure Clinic with Nancy Favulli, Salmon Health VNA.  RSVP to participate and to join us for lunch.  

Friday, March 29 Annual Easter Celebration with Tim Brooks, the Crooner At Large. Sponsored by the Uxbridge Elderly Connection Inc.  We will also have a special visit from Premeer Real Estate Murray the Easter Bunny!  Be sure to call ahead to RSVP.  

Friday, March 29 at 12 p.m.  March Birthday Cake Celebration!

Monday, April 8  Computer Tutoring with students from BVT. Please call ahead to book an appointment.  This will be held on the first Monday of each month.  

Card Game played during lunch on Mondays.  

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

Knitting Club every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Come join the fun!  

Every Wednesday at 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 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 at 1 p.m. “Canasta” Hand, Knee & Foot Card Game 

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