Oxford Senior Center Events323 Main St.

508-987-6000

Laura Wilson, Director

Open Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Email: seniorcenteratoxfordma.us

Website: www.oxfordma.us

Lunches are served on Tuesdays and Fridays, prepared by our own in-house cook! Please call at least 48 hours in advance to reserve a lunch or come in and sign up. We offer DINE IN for $5 and TAKEOUT for $6. 

Weekly Activities: Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Cribbage

Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m. Strength & Balance w/ Donna Freeland. Cost $3 per class

Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m. Chair Yoga w/ Heidi Gambaccini. Cost $3 per class

Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Needleworkers (Knitting, Crocheting, Needlepoint). Bring your favorite project and come join the group for conversation and laughs.

Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Chair Volleyball. Lots of laughs and only two rules (1) stay seated (2) have fun!

Thursdays at 10 a.m. Dominoes

Monthly Activities: 

“Let’s Talk Oxford History”– 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m.  Sponsored by the Oxford Historical Commission.

Blood Pressure Clinic – 2nd Tuesday of each month at 11a.m.

Men’s Coffee Group – 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Coffee and pastry are served.

Tri-Valley Inc. Options

Counseling - 3rd Tuesday of each month from 12:30pm – 2:30pm.  By appointment.

SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) – 3rd Wednesday of each month. By appointment.

Book Club – 1st Friday of each month at 12:45p.m. Reserve your book from the Oxford Public Library.

Movie Matinee – 2nd Friday of each month at 12:45 p.m.

BEANO – 4th Friday of each month at 12:45 p.m. Arrive by 12:30 p.m. to purchase your BEANO sheets.

Special Presentations: 

Tuesday, January 28 at 12:30 p.m.  “Aging Gracefully: A Fall Prevention & Wellness Workshop.” Presented by UMASS Injury Prevention Department.

Friday, January 31 at 1 p.m. Terrarium Gardening presented by Therapy Gardens.

Cost is $3 per person. Must sign up, space is limited.

Need help completing paperwork? Fuel Assistance, MassHealth applications or

re-certifications, SNAP etc., we can help. Call us at 508-987-6000 to make an appointment.

Auburn Senior Center

4 Goddard Drive

Auburn 

Mon. and Fri. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

Tues., Wed., Thu. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

508-832-7799

Ongoing activities:

The Blood Pressure Clinic is the first Monday of each month from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Provided by the Care Central VNA and Hospice Inc. No charge. First come, first served.

Mondays – Adult coloring, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy this relaxing hobby; Canasta at 12:45 p.m. $2

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. Feb. 4 and Feb 18. Cornhole.

Mondays and Wednesdays - Walking Club, both days at 9 a.m. at Auburn Mall; Knit & Stitch, Monday 10 -11:30 a.m.; Wednesday 9:30 -11 a.m.

Wednesdays - Tech Clinic (be sure to check calendar) 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Pitch at 

1 p.m.; Cribbage at 6 p.m.

Thursdays – Bingo at 12:45 p.m.; iPad Club at 1 p.m.

Fridays - Bridge 12:45 p.m.; Dominos at 12:45 p.m.; Pitch 6:30 p.m.

Instruction:

Wednesdays - American Sign Language at 1:30 p.m. No fee. With Laurie McGarry and her service dog Princess. Learn to communicate with ASL.

Fridays  - Meditation class at 11 a.m. Free with Usha Verma; Quilting – 12 p.m.

No experience necessary. We adapt to your skill level.

Exercise and Movement 

Mondays at 10 a.m. Senior Sweat $3 donation with Dr. Clermont. Balance, stretch and strengthening. Also posture, coordination and working essential muscle groups.

Mondays at 11 a.m. Tai Chi $3 donation with George Chase, certified instructor. Slow, rhythmic patterns of movement.

Tuesdays and Thursdays - Chair Dance at 10 a.m. with Forty Arroyo, $3. Seated exercise with upbeat music.

Tuesdays -  Gentle Flow Yoga at 11 a.m. with Angie Lavache, certified fitness instructor. $3. Slow-paced for strength, flexibility and mobility. 

Tuesdays – Classic Cardio Blast at 1 p.m. with Angie Lavache. Strength and cardio activities to improve health and fitness. $3 donation.

Wednesdays and Fridays Strength & Balance class at 10 a.m. $3 with Lin Hultgren, ACE certified fitness instructor. Strengthen and tone your body.

Special events:

Monday, Feb. 3 – Big screen movie, “The Neon Highway” two unlikely prospects take their shot at the Nashville big time.

Monday. Feb. 10  Caregiver Support Group, 1- 2:30 p.m. For those caring for loved ones with Alzheimers or dementia. Guest speakers, information about community resources and support.

Monday. Feb. 10  Bill Reidy, veteran singer and guitarist will entertain with folk, pop, classic hits, sold oldies and country. RSVP to the center.

Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. Sam’s Stems Flower Arranging class. $15 due at registration. A hands-on class will help you create beautiful floral designs to brighten your space or give to someone. Materials provided. Call 508-832-7799.

Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. Enjoy a sweet treat dipping strawberries, pretzel rods, and marshmallows in melted chocolate. Free with only 15 spots available. Call 508-832-7799.

Thursday, Feb. 13 – Chat with Auburn Police Officers over lunch, dessert or just a cup of coffee. At noon. They will answer any questions you may have.

SHINE (serving the health information needs of elders) is a state program that provides free health information. To make an appointment with our SHINE counselor, Patrick Morris, call the senior center at 508-832-7799.

Monday, Feb. 10  at 1 p.m. for the Caregiver Support Group, for those who are caring for a  family member with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Guest speakers, information about community resources and a supportive environment. For more information, call Usha Verma at 508-832-7799.

Monday, Feb. 17 at 9 a.m. Veterans Agent David Adams will host a coffee hour at the Senior Center.

Tuesday, Feb. 18 – at 1:30 p.m. Grief and Loss Support Group, facilitated by Metrowest Hospital. Call 508-832-7799 to register.

Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. Fire Safety for Seniors. Presented by Auburn Fire Dept.

Monday, Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. “Her Majesty” The story of Queen Elizabeth, a one woman show by Sheryl Faye.  Tea and refreshments will be served. Call the center for reservations. 

Tuesday, Feb. 25  at 1 p.m. Diabetes Workshop with Dr. Anil Chawla, a 25 year veteran researcher at UMASS,  will share his knowledge of the disease.

Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10:30 a.m. Depression Workshop with Vrushank Patel, Pharm.D, Auburn Pharmacy.

Transportation - The Auburn Senior Center and the WRTA offer a transit service for the residents of Auburn who are age 60 and over and for people with

disabilities of all ages. This is a shared ride service that will pick you up at

your home. The van may make stops to pick up/drop off other

passengers while you are on the way to your destination.

Call the WRTA to set up an account and schedule service. 508-752-9283.

We’re looking to start a Men’s Club that is low-key, pressure-free and dedicated to good talk and good company. Stop by the Senior Center desk so we can plan a meeting day.

Enjoy a free lunch during your birthday month at the Senior Center courtesy of FASCA. Call 508-832-7799 at least two days in advance and tell them “It’s my birthday!”