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The Yankee Express

Douglas Senior Center

331 Main St., Douglas 
508-476-2283
Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Sunshine Club meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. The next meeting is Feb. 4. The Douglas Sunshine Club is a friendly group of folks who are proud to support the Adult Social Center by planning various programs and activities. Anyone who would like to join and get involved is welcomed. For more information, call 508-476-4474.

New Programs for 2025: Our dartboard is up and ready for players on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m.. We are also adding line dancing on Tuesdays from 2-2:45 p.m. and Dominoes on Wednesdays from 1-2:30 p.m.  All events and exercise classes are free, as well as our transportation.

Shine Counselor: Planning for retirement? Do you have questions about insurance? The Shine counselor can answer all of your insurance/ prescription questions. Please call the center for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Wellness & Blood Pressure Clinic with Nurse Ann: From 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Jan. 21, Feb. 3 and Feb.18. Walk-ins welcome.

Hearing Aide Cleaning with Darcy: February 6 from 10 - 11 a.m. Please call (508)476-2283 to schedule your appointment.

January Events:
Thursday, Jan. 16 at 11:30. Homecare Presentation Could you be getting paid to take care of your loved one? This presentation will give you the information you need to see if you qualify. Lunch is soup & sandwich for $4 per person. Please call the center to sign up by January 13.

Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 12 p.m. Free Game Day. This event is sponsored by the Sunshine Club. Kevin Richman will be our game host for “Family Feud.” We will be having FREE pizza luncheon sponsored by UniBank. Please call the center to sign up by January 16.

Activities:
Monday Pickleball 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Painting 9:45 – 11:45 a.m.; Balance & Strength 12 p.m. ; Mat Yoga 2 p.m.
Tuesday Walking Club 9 – 10 a.m.; Cribbage 9:30 a.m.; Zumba 9:30 a.m.; Bingo/lunch 11:30 a.m.; Technology class 1 p.m.;  Line dancing 2 p.m.
Wednesday Pickleball 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Balance & Strength 10 a.m.; Darts 10 a.m.; Mahjong 1 p.m.; Dominoes 1 p.m.
Thursday Walking Club 9 – 10 a.m.; Chair Yoga 9:30 a.m.; Pitch 9:30 p.m.; Hand Foot Cards 12:30 p.m.
Friday Balance & Strength 10 a.m.

February Events:
The center will be closed on Monday February 17th.

Hearing aid cleaning with Darcy on February 6 from 10 – 11 a.m. Please call the center to schedule your appointment, 508-476-2283.

Free Valentine Craft on February 6 at 11:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served, please call the center to sign up by January 31.

Valentine’s Day Celebration on February 13 at 12 p.m. A turkey luncheon will be served, for $4. The Counterfeit Cash Band will be performing the hits of Johnny Cash from 12:30-2 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Douglas Cultural Council. Please call the center to sign up, by February 6.

Lunch & Movie Thursday February 20 at 11:30a.m. We will watch “23BLAST”. Lunch is Tacos with all the fixings for $4per person. Please call the center to sign up, by February 14. 

Douglas Bus Schedule 
Monday-Thursday social center drop off & out of town medical appointments.
Friday: 9:00 social center patron pick up
10:00 Grocery shopping pick up
Jan. 3 Hannaford
Jan. 10 Walmart
Jan. 17 Price Chopper
Jan. 24 Walmart
Jan. 31 Riders Choice
Feb. 7 Hannaford
Feb. 14 Walmart
Feb. 21 Price Chopper
Feb. 28 Walmart
Please call the center 48 business hours ahead of time to schedule your ride.

Senior Van Medical Appointments: The van starts pickups at 9 a.m. and finishes at 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday for medical appointments.
Please schedule your appointments accordingly, so we can schedule your transportation during those times.

ELDERBUS SERVICE 
SCHEDULE
S.C.M. Elder bus, under contract to the Worcester Regional Transit Authority, provides transportation services to senior and disabled clients for 21 communities within central Massachusetts. Please call Elder bus directly at (1-800-321-0243) to make all reservations. Reservations must be made 48 business hours ahead of time. 

OUT OF TOWN MEDICAL:
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Service hours 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12:00 pm to 2:00

DOUGLAS SERVICE 
IN TOWN
Monday—Friday service hours
Medical 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Work 8:30 am –3:30 om
General Business 8:30 am to 3:15 pm