36 South Main Street, 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 January 2025 Newsletter

Our hearts are broken by the news of the loss of Lorraine Stratton Nedoroscik. For those of you who did not have the privilege of knowing Lorraine, she was the Town of Uxbridge first Senior Center Director. Lorraine was a strong advocate for older residents and for the formation of our current site of the senior center. Lorraine will be fondly remembered by all who believe in serving those with kindness, positivity & JOY in life. “Legacy is not leaving something behind for other people. It’s leaving something behind in other people.” RIP Lorraine

Need help filing your tax returns? Sign up for the AARP Tax Assistance Program!  The program starts on Monday, February 3rd and is every Monday morning until early April. Please call the Center soon to book your appointment.

If you need fuel assistance, please call the senior center to book your appointment! Emergency applications are now taking 7 days or more.  Please do not wait until your oil tank is empty to get assistance. The senior center is here to help.

Certain seniors who own or rent residential property in Massachusetts, as their principal residence, are eligible for a refundable tax credit with the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit. As a senior citizen (65 years old or older by December 31 of the tax year), you may be eligible to claim a refundable credit on your Massachusetts personal income tax return. The Circuit Breaker tax credit is based on the actual real estate taxes or rent paid on the Massachusetts residential property you own or rent and occupy as your principal residence. Find out if you qualify and how to apply, go to Mass.gov for more information or call your tax accountant.

Our computer and tech assistance classes are back on schedule on the first Monday of each month. If you need help on your laptop, cell phone or any device, please call us to book your appointment. Students from BVT are here to help!

Just a reminder to all, when the Uxbridge Schools are closed or have a snow delay due to inclement weather, the senior center lunch program will be closed. Be safe during the winter months and please call the senior center if you have any questions or need assistance. 

Sincerely,

Lisa

Monday, January 13, 2025 – 1:30 pm – Snowman Craft with Sally!  Class is limited so sign up early.  $7.00 donation per person due upon signup.    

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 – 1:00 pm – Uxbridge Library Book Club. They will be discussing “The Sicilian Inheritance” by Jo Piazza.  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, February 11, 2025, and they will be discussing “The Women” by Kristen Hannah. 

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 – 1:00 pm – Benefit Enrollment Specialist – Tri-Valley, Inc.  Call the senior center to book an appointment with Gina.  Next date will be February 11, 2025.

Monday, January 20, 2025 - The senior center will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  We will re-open on Tuesday, January 21st. 

Thursday, January 23, 2025 – 1:30 pm - Small Gnome Craft with Sally!  Class is limited so sign up early.  $7.00 donation per person due upon signup.    

Monday, January 27, 2025 - 1:30 pm – “Ask the Attorney” with Attorney Ralph Tepper by appointment only. Please Call 508-278-8622 to schedule your appointment.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - 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, January 31, 2025 – 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, January 31, 2025 - 12 noon – January Birthday Cake Celebration. Come Celebrate all the birthdays this month!  

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! 

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.    

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

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!  

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.