From the Mendon Senior Center…

Viva las Elvis! Join us on Wednesday, November 20th, at 12:15 PM, for a fun-filled hour of entertainment featuring New England’s premier Elvis Presley tribute artist, Dan Fontaine! Event is free but please stop by or call the Center to sign up for this exciting event! 508-533-3210

Common Fraud Schemed Targeting the Elderly: Anyone can be the victim of financial scams, but older individuals are common targets. Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) is the investigative arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. They protect the public from crimes of victimization, focusing on individuals and networks who target vulnerable populations.

On Wednesday, December 4th, at 10:00 AM, Sean Garvey, Assistant Special Agent in Charge HIS New England, will join us to discuss how we can protect ourselves from financial scams. Call or stop by the Center to sign up for this informative session. 508-533-3210

Become a soup master: Join us for the next offering in our “Fall into a Healthier Lifestyle” initiative. The workshop, presented by Therapy Gardens, is focused on healthy cooking and eating! The workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 13th starting at 11:30 AM. The first half hour will be a recap of the October session which discussed the Mediterranean pattern of eating. Please call 508-533-3210 to sign up for this class. $10.00 for this class, which includes samples and recipes to take with you.

Wii Bowling at the Center: Every Tuesday at 10:00 AM join the Alley Cats for lots of fun and plenty of laughs! Wii bowling is easy to learn and anyone can play. As more people join in on the fun, we hope to create other teams and start a monthly tournament. Win or lose, we can guarantee you’ll have a great time!

Weekly exercise classes include:
Monday
9:30 AM Dance Cardio $5
11:00 AM Strength Exercise $4
Tuesday
11:00 AM Line Dancing $4
12: 30 PM Strength & Power $5
Wednesday
9:30 AM Yoga $3
11:30 AM Sword Tai Chi $10
1:00 PM Chair Exercise $3
Thursday 11:00 AM Zumba Exercise $5
Friday 12:20 PM Chair Exercise $3

Tribute bricks are available for purchase: Honor your loved ones by purchasing a tribute brick that will be engraved and added to the Center’s front patio. Order forms are available now at the Medway Senior Center. The inscription can be up to 20 characters per line with a max of 3 lines. The cost is $100.00 per brick.

Outreach Dept: Did you know that the Senior Center has two part-time Outreach workers? The Outreach Department can meet with seniors, families, or any individual. We can explain community programs and benefits, assist with applications for designated programs, aid in the search for services, and act as an advocate to support individuals in need.
Examples of what the department can help with include but are not limited to:
· SNAP (food stamps) applications
· Fuel assistance applications
· Referrals for Home Care Services
· Internet Discount
· Mass Health applications
If you need assistance, call the Center and ask for Cathy Carvalho or Sue O’Connor in the Outreach Department.