Southwick Senior Center Events in August
Southwick Senior Center Events in August
413-569-5498
Open to Southwick, Granville and Tolland Seniors
Senior P.A.T.R.O.L. Avoiding Identity Theft, Scams & Fraud Presentation by the Springfield Mayor’s Office of Consumer Information on Tuesday August 29 at 11am.
How to Pastel Paint Jellyfish – Thursday August 17 10am-12pm. Call to register.
Fall Welcome Back Pancake Breakfast and Meet and Greet – August 31 8:30am – 10am. Learn about class offered, hear about the dining room and transportation options. Talk to staff about trips and volunteer opportunities.
Interested in joining the Gardening Club? Please call.
Spaghetti dinner on Wednesday September 20 at the American Legion Post 338. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Friends of the Southwick Senior Center.
Foot Care Clinic offered by foot nurse Debra Deane. Cost of service $40.00 paid directly to nurse. Appointments will be held every month. Currently scheduling appointments. Call senior center to make appointment.
Veteran’s Representative – office hours second Thursday of the month from 9-11am. Stop by if you have questions/concerns.
Senator Paul Mark or office representative – office hours 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 1p-4p. All members of the public are welcome.
SHINE program provides free health insurance information and counseling to all MASS residents with Medicare and their caregivers. People who have Medicare or who are about to become eligible for Medicare can meet with a counselor to learn about benefits and options available. A counselor will review programs that help people with limited income to pay health care costs. You must call to schedule an appointment.
Weekly Activities:
Monday 9am – Quilting and Sewing Social Group
Monday 10am – Chi-Gong with Kathleen $2.00
Monday 11am – Writers workshop
Tuesday 9am – Aerobics with Donna $2.00
Tuesday 10am – Tai-Chi with Lenny $2.00
Tuesday 12pm – Cards
Tuesday 1:00pm - Cribbage, Whist Card Game
Wednesday 10am – Line Dancing with Clara $2.00
Wednesday 12pm - Cards
Wednesday 1pm – Scrabble
Wednesday 1-3pm – BINGO with Cara
Thursday 9am – Zumba with Becca $2.00
Thursday 1030am – Yoga with Renee $2.00
Thursday 1pm – Crafts with Denise (2x per month)
Friday 8:30am – Walk with Cara – call to register
Friday 10:30am – Chair Yoga with Heidi $2.00
Look for information about BINGOSIZE coming in the fall!
Trips/tours:
Foxwoods – Thursday August 10. Cost is $6.00.
Lady Bea River Cruise & Lunch at Brunelle’s Marina – Friday August 25. Cost is $27.00. Lunch at your own expense.
Essex Steam Train and Riverboat Lunch Excursion – Friday September 1. Cost is $73.00 due by August 23.
The Big E – Tuesday September 26. Volunteer van will drive, cost is $4.00. You will need to purchase your ticket