*Please note that some Regular Events have changed and needs to be updated

The Millis Senior Center is located at 900 Main Street on the ground floor of the Veterans Memorial building. The Center is open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays  8:30-4  Thursdays   8:30-2   Fridays 8:30-12:30. For more information call (508) 376-7051

Regular Events: 

• BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS   We have a registered volunteer nurse that will provide a blood pressure check for you every Thursday from 11:00-11:30.

• Cribbage  Meets every Monday and Friday from 9:30-12. 

• BINGO   Thursday at 12:15 in room 21. SUPER Bingo (the last pot is worth $25) is every Thursday of the month. 

• Stretch & Flow Yoga    Every Friday at 9:30 in room 130. Cost is $3.00 per class. Class will meet in room 18. 

• FREE BREAD AND PASTRY   is available on a daily basis every day in room 21 courtesy of Roche Brothers, Shaws, Country Kitchen and Blue Moon Bakery. 

• Nanak’s Kitchen The Sikh Dharma food relief program is providing bags of nonperishable organic, vegan foods to anyone in need at the Council on Aging every Tuesday from 9-11  All are welcome. 

October Events:

• Real Estate Trusts   Rescheduled from last month.. Have people told you that you need to put your home in trust but you don’t really understand what that means? On Thursday, October 13th at 11a.m., Nicole Riley, Esq. will offer an information session discussing the benefits of a real estate trust. If you are interested in proceeding with a trust, Nicole Riley, Esq, and Beth Murphy, Esq. will gather the information needed to draft a real estate trust and all necessary accompanying documents on November 110th at 11a.m. Finally, on December 8th at 11a.m., Nicole Riley, Esq. and Beth Murphy, Esq. will execute the trust and accompanying documents for filing.  

• Medicare 101 Information Session—Brian Murphy from SHINE will be here on Tuesday, October 11th from 11:30-12:30.  During the session, we will review the various parts of Medicare and how to enroll. We’ll discuss what to do as you approach retirement and move from employer health coverage to Medicare. Participants will complete the session understanding how to shop for plans including Medigap, Medicare Advantage and Part D plans. We will also cover the BENES Act which becomes effective in 2023.  The BENES Act changes enrollment dates for Medicare and has some additional changes.  

The session is intended for anyone approaching retirement or people on Medicare that want to review their supplemental insurance options.  Estimate 45 minutes of presentation with additional time for questions.  This session will take place in the Senior Center at the Veterans Memorial Building, 900 Main St, Millis, Ma 02054.  Reservations are greatly appreciated. 

• Pastel Painting with Paula Fraser will be providing a new experience mixing hard and soft pastels. Layering of colors is how pictures are given texture, warm and cool colors along with atmosphere. Come experience this fun way to paint on Monday, October 24th at 1pm.  Cost is $10. Reservations required.

• BOH Health Fair Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 at 10am-1pm at the Veterans Memorial Building (Town Hall) Gym.  Free vision screenings for both adults and children will be provided by the Lions Club, as well as blood pressure screenings provided by the health department. There will be no high-dose flu vaccine available. If you would like to register for a flu vaccine, please use the following registration link: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/millis  If you have any questions, please contact the Millis Health Department at 508-376-7042

• Podiatry   Main Street Podiatry will be here Wednesday, October 19th from 9-11 to trim your toenails and provide an initial evaluation of your feet. They accept most insurances with the exception of BMC. There may be charges from your insurance such as co-pays, deductibles, etc. Please check to with your insurance in advance to see if a referral is required. Pre-registration for appointments will be required. We will mail or email you a form that can be filled out prior to your visit. Please bring your insurance cards and completed form to the first visit.  Please note that home visits can be arranged by calling the Senior Center or Main Street Podiatry (508) 533-3500. 

• Thunderstorms, flash floods, hurricanes, blizzards and tornados, oh my! Everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it! Join us for a Great Course on The Science of Extreme Weather. Tour the world’s wildest weather and learn how to protect yourself from it - with a storm chasing, prize winning meteorologist. Eric Snodgrass is the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Atmospheric Science at the University of Illinois. Learn about global weather patterns and the influences of geological features on land and ocean currents on weather. All of these factors interact with incredible complexity to produce the weather necessary for life on earth. There are 24 lectures and we will view 2 per week. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 11AM-12:15PM on October 2, 12, 19, 26 – further sessions to be announced. Hosted by Susan Steele. 

• Boxing with Amy Gagne  You’re never too old to try something new! Try this 30-minute boxing workout designed for seniors who want to keep their bodies & minds strong after age 60.  High-intensity workouts can be difficult as we age, and we each have our own physical limitations. Boxing workouts are especially beneficial for fitness lovers over the age of 60 because they can be adapted into low-impact routines.  Benefits include: improving hand-eye coordination , increase in cognitive abilities and alertness, and mind body connection. Gloves will be provided but if you prefer you can purchase your own at Walmart or Amazon.  Classes will be held every Thursday from 11– 11:30 in room 18. Cost is $3 per class for Millis residents $5 for out of towners. 

• Needle Workers Group Come meet some new and old friends as you help each other with needleworking projects on the first and third Thursday of every month from 1-3. Needle pointers, knitters, crocheters, quilters and embroiderers are all welcome. Carol Goldstein will assist with explaining knitting patterns. Come and share your talents.

• Board Games with Debbie  This has been a great success. Debbie will be hosting on third Monday of the month from 1-3. Come on down and enjoy some friendly competition with your neighbors.  

• TAI CHI with Tony  Berg  This class will focus primarily on the therapeutic aspects of Tai Chi, while the martial/ self-defense and performance aspects will be secondary, discussed only as an aid to learning the various forms. We will be practicing Yang style Tai Chi, which is the most popular of the five tra ditional schools of Tai Chi. The slow, controlled movements of Tai Chi improve concentration, strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, coordination, and poise. We learn to release unnecessary tension from the body and increase relaxed awareness. The movements and postures are easily modified to fit individual needs. Tony will be here every Tuesday at 9. Classes are $3.00 per class. 

• GRAB AND GO LUNCH from HESSCO Every Thursday from 11:15-12 HESSCO is offering a packed lunch which consists of a sandwich, chips, side salad, dessert and lemonade for a suggested donation of $3. Every week the sandwich is different.   Week 1: Chicken Salad, Week 2: Turkey & Cheese,  Week 3: Seafood Salad, Week 4: Ham & Cheese, Week 5: Tuna Salad. Please call the Center at 376-7051 by noon the Friday before to order. 

• Stretch & Flow Yoga    In yoga class at the Senior Center we practice gentle stretches, flowing movement and breathing exercises. The class is adaptable and really is for everyone! You can use a chair or bring your own mat if you prefer to be seated on the floor. Several levels of modification are given, you will go at your own pace. In this class you will be encouraged to move with ease, never forcing or pushing yourself to a place where you feel uncomfortable. 

The class concludes with a breathing exercise and a few minutes in deep relaxation. My hope is that you will leave the class feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to take on your day with grace and an optimistic mindset The class meets every Friday at 9:30. The cost is $3.00.

• FITNESS ROOM: Thanks to our Friends group the annual fee for Millis residents is now $50!!!!  Why pay expensive gym fees when you can come to your Senior Center and work out with friends? We have 2 treadmills, recumbent bike, upright bike,  Elliptical machine and a 7 piece hydraulic circuit training station. All that is needed is a completed application, medical release from your doctor and view an instructional video, all which can be found on the COA website at millisma.gov. An annual fee of $100 for non-Millis participants. This covers our maintenance costs and other related expenses. Please contact us at 508-376-7051 if interested. Hope to see you soon!