The Uxbridge Senior Center and University of Massachusetts Boston Gerontology Institute are excited to share with you the report “Aging in Uxbridge: A Community Needs Assessment.”

This report is the result of many months of coordination and planning and is the culmination of feedback and ideas from Uxbridge residents who have provided their time, energy, and ideas. Over the past year, many Uxbridge residents of all ages participated in interviews, focus groups and a community survey. 

The focus areas include outdoor spaces and public buildings; broader transportation options; respect for diversity and social inclusion; communication and public information; housing choices; social participation; civic participation and employment; community and mental and physical health services. 

The report was researched and written by the expert team at theUniversity of Massachusetts Boston Gerontology Institute. 

Everyone is thanked who participated in this process and provided thoughtful feedback including Uxbridge residents, community leaders, service providers, business owners, and municipal employees who gave of their time and provided insights into how to make Uxbridge a more vibrant community. 

Please hear the results on Wednesday, February 19 at 12 p.m. at the Uxbridge Senior Center, located at 36 South Main Street, Uxbridge, for a presentation of this Final Report. This is a luncheon meeting so please sign up early as space is limited. There will also be an evening Zoom meeting presentation at the Select Board meeting which will be held on Monday, February 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. 

We trust you will find this report to be informative and we encourage you to participate in the work ahead to meet our community’s needs and improve the lives of Uxbridge’s residents. This report will be shared widely, and the information will be used to support strategic and program planning. 

Thank you for your support, vision, and engagement as we work to make Uxbridge a community for all ages. For more information, please contact Lisa Bernard, Director of the Uxbridge Senior Center, at 508-278-8622 or [email protected].