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

I would like to personally thank all the contributors, donors, and volunteers who helped make the Thanksgiving meal distribution a success.  We were able to distribute over 200 meals to our seniors on Monday, November 25th for lunch.  This year we collaborated with Kapi’s Pub in Uxbridge to cook the luncheon.  The Town of Uxbridge is truly blessed to have so many people who care for each other.  What a wonderful way for the community to come together for a great cause.  Thank you for allowing the Senior Center to be a part of this endeavor.

Here is a list of our major contributors/donors:

Kapi’s Pub, Inc

Table Talk Pies

Hannaford’s

Fallon Health

UniBank

The Uxbridge Elderly Connection

Thank you to Fallon Health for the $1000 grant and the Uxbridge Elderly Connection for $1500 contribution that helped curb the cost to the senior center.  I also want to acknowledge all our volunteers.  Our seniors thank you!

In addition, the Uxbridge Elderly Connection sponsored all our holiday luncheons this year.  We wish to thank all who contribute to the Elderly Connection’s ongoing efforts this year.  Without their continued support, we would not be able to provide the extra activities and expenses that are not in our municipal budget.  THANK YOU!

Welcome back Sally!   

Crafts with Sally will be reinstated this month. Sally will be doing a Grinch and Snowman Craft on Monday, December 9th at 1:30pm, the cost is $7.00 per person to cover the supplies.  Please sign up early and consider joining us for lunch that day!

   Special Town Meeting - Please Note: A Special Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 10th at 7pm at the Valley Chapel Church located at 14 Hunter Road.

The winter months are now upon us.  Please look after your elderly neighbors, relatives and friends. Please consider calling, visiting or writing to your friends and those in need.  A little kindness will go a long way!  Remember, people will forget what you say or do but they will always remember how you made them feel.  Take the time to make someone feel special!

Lastly, I want to personally wish everyone a blessed Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Sincerely,

Lisa Bernard

Director

Monday, December 2nd – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm - Computer Tutoring with students from BVT. Please call ahead to book an appointment. This will be held on the first Monday of each month.  Next date will be Monday, January 6, 2025.   

Monday, December 2nd – 1:00 pm – Uxbridge Senior Center Drama Club Meeting with Cathy Thornton.  Does this sound like it would be something fun to do? Reading aloud, discussing, viewing plays could be our focus. Field trips to local community theatres are a possibility. Maybe invite some high school students to join in reading some selections.  Call 508-278-8622 if you are interested in joining!

Tuesday, December 3rd 9:00 am – 1:30 pm and Tuesday December 10th 9:00 am – 11:30 am – SHINE Appointments – Pat Nectow, our SHINE Counselor, will be here to help you with your health insurance questions.  Please call 508-278-8622 to schedule.  

Thursday, December 5th – 10:30 am – Veterans’ Services with Carl Bradshaw by appointment only.  Call 508-278-8622 to sign up.

Thursday, December 5th - 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm- Low Impact Exercise Class.  

Thursdays, December 5th, 12th & 19th - 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Zumba Classes.

Friday, December 6th – 12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn with Chief Montminy.  His guest speaker will be Sheila Kelly, Community Relations Rep for Mass Behavioral Health Helpline will be presenting an overview of their services & programs.  Be sure to RSVP for this event.  

Monday, December 9th – 1:30 pm – Laundry Bucket Snowman or Grinch Craft with Sally! Class is limited so sign up early.  $7.00 donation per person.   

Tuesday, December 10th – 1:00 pm – Uxbridge Library Book Club. They will be discussing “The Secret Book of Flora Lea” by Patti Callahan Henry.  You are welcome to join us for lunch on this day, just be sure to call ahead to “book” yours!  Next book club meeting is on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. 

Tuesday, December 10th – 1:00 pm – Benefit Enrollment Specialist – Tri-Valley, Inc.  Call the senior center to book an appointment with Gina.  Next date will be January 14, 2025.

Thursday, December 12th – 12:30 pm – Uxbridge High School Chorus presents a Holiday Concert at the senior center.  Come for lunch and be entertained by the UHS students.  Holiday cookies will be served, compliments of the UHS Culinary Dept. 

Friday, December 13th – 12:00 pm – Uxbridge Fire Department Quarterly Talk on Winter Safety Tips.  Please call ahead to RSVP for this event.  

Monday, December 16th - 1:30 pm – “Ask the Attorney” with Attorney Ralph Tepper by appointment only. Please Call 508-278-8622 to schedule your appointment.

Tuesday, December 17th - 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, December 20th – 12:00 pm – Annual Christmas Celebration!  Join us for our annual Christmas luncheon sponsored by the Uxbridge Elderly Connection Inc.  Our entertainment with Tommy Rull is funded by the Uxbridge Cultural Council.  Please call ahead to RSVP.  

Friday, December 20th - 12 noon – December Birthday Cake Celebration. Come Celebrate all the birthdays this month!  

Tuesday, December 24th & Wednesday, December 25th – The Senior Center will be closed in observance of Christmas.  We will re-open on Thursday, December 26th. 

Friday, December 27th – 12:00 pm – Annual New Years at Noon Celebration with Tim Brook, the Crooner at Large!  This is sponsored by the Uxbridge Elderly Connection Inc.  Call ahead to RSVP.   

The senior center will be closed on Tuesday, December 31st, Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Observance of New Years!  We will re-open on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 8:00 am.

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. Shopping trips changed from December 24th & December 31st to Mondays, December 23rd & 30th for the holiday season. 

Knitting Club every Tuesday @ 1:30 pm – Come join the creative fun! No knitting group on 12/24 & 12/31. 

Walk & Talk Exercise Group every Tuesday @ 9:30 am – Join Doreen Cedrone, our Wellness Coordinator.  For the month of December, we will walk the Town Loop in Uxbridge and meet up at McCloskey School parking lot, 62 Capron Street at 9:30 am.  If you haven’t already signed up, please stop by the senior center for your enrollment & waiver forms.  The program is weather permitting. Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. This is a Free Event! No Walking Group on 12/24 or 12/31.

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 FREE ride.  Requests require a 48-hour notice.   Shuttle has changed from December 24th & December 31st to Mondays, December 23rd & 30th for the holiday season. 

Wednesdays - “Canasta” Hand, Knee & Foot Card Game – 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm.  No Canasta on December 25th & January 1st.

Wednesdays – 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 Scrabble on December 25th & January 1st. 

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, tea (regular and caffeine free), 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.