Active Aging- CodeRed Emergency Notification, Early Voting, Next Bingo Date, Medicare Open Enrollment
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Active Aging Quote : "Consider getting older a privilege that not everyone gets to experience." - Cameron Diaz
Have you signed up for CodeRed? CodeRed is a 24 hour emergency notification system now being offerd by the Town to keep you and your family safe in the event of an emergency. Enroll by visting www.dunstable-ma.gov , from the homepage click on the CodeRed Logo. Enter all required fields. You can also download the CodeRed App from the App Store or Google Play. You can also text the keyword : DUNSTABLE to 24639
Early Voting continues at Town Hall Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Avoid the rush of election day and make your voice heard.
Active Aging FACEBOOK PAGE! Our Facebook page continues to grow. Please Follow the Page and interact as much as possible so that we can help to build engagement. This page will help us share photos, information and serve as another way you can RSVP to our events and luncheons. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592829142968
Upcoming Weekly Wednesday Luncheons at The Dunstable Public Library (unless noted otherwise). Please remember to ensure we have enough food, your reservation for lunch must be made by the prior Wednesday. You can sign up at the luncheon or by reaching out to Chuck at [email protected] or 978-649-4514x223 A suggested contribution of $5 from those who can afford it, is greatly appreciated to offset costs, this is voluntary please do not let it stop you from attending. Lunch is served at Noon but the space is available from 10-2 p.m. Before and after lunch, there are several games you can join in on including Scrabble & Mexican Train Dominoes. Please see individual dates for unique entertainment or guests.
Where else can you get a full meal for $5 these days?
October 28th- HALLOWEEN PARTY. Dress Festive. Potato Leek Soup with Ham & Cheese Sandwiches and dessert.
November 4th- The library will be available for games but lunch will not be served. We are hosting an excursion to Greater Lowell Vocational Technical High School's The Artistan Restaurant- a student run restaurant. Always a great cross generational experience. Reservations are now closed for this event. If you have signed up, please remember to bring a photo ID.
November 11th - No Luncheon in Observance of Veteran's Day.
November 18th- BINGO is back along with Traveling Chef Caterers. Asian Meal with Lemongrass Chicken & Beef, Asian Vegetables, Coconut Rice and Pineapple Dessert. $5.00 for lunch/bingo or $10 for both. 100% of the money goes to Cash Prize Winners and each week the council on aging offers Gift Card Prizes as well. The more who play, the bigger the payout. ALL ADULTS regardless of age are welcome to join. Please Reserve for Lunch 1 Week in advance so we can order enough food. Lunch is served at Noon with Bingo beginning at approximately 12:45 p.m. Bingo is over by 2 p.m.
EXERCISE PROGRAM-
YOGA. Join Sherida for yoga Mondays at 4 p.m. at Town Hall Lower Level. This class has been extended through the end of the year! Come join Sherida for an always different yoga experience that is accessible and welcome to all levels! Please bring your own yoga mat or towel. This class if free for all Dunstable Residents who would like to attend. This week Sherida is planning some Halloween Fun, dress Festive or Come as you are.
Bone Builders is a class to combat osteoporosis,improve function and enhance the quality of life for our older residents. It is offered free to residents at the Dunstable Public Library on Wednesdays at 10:30 A.M. and Friday at 11:15 A.M. If you have not participated before, please feel free to stop by to observe and pick up enrollment paperwork.
FREE! Fit Over 50 "Fitness Fusion Class" - As part of a Wellness Grant from Age Span this has been extended. This is a great class for those who are looking for a class that might be a little more challenging than Bone Builders. This Class Meets Monday Mornings at 11:30 a.m. at Town Hall Lower Level and is FREE! Fitness Fusion combines a variety of exercise styles to offer a low impact but powerful session that targets all areas of the body with great music and a fun atmosphere with a certified instructor from the YMCA. This class is typically $10 so if you haven't tried it yet, come join in on Mondays while the cost is covered for you.
AROUND TOWN:
Internationally renowned Psychic Medium JOHN HOLLAND comes to Dunstable Town Hall an afternoon of Mediumship on Sunday November 1st 2 p.m. . Get tickets to "Hello from Heaven" here. John was recently a guest on the Gabrielle Bernstein Podcast. This is selling very quickly, do not wait to get your tickets. https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactionInfo.aspx?CustomerID=2641&Tran...
Health and Wellness:
Monthly Wellness Check Visits with a nurse are back the fourth Wednesday of every month from 11 a.m.- Noon.
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT. Shine is your go to source of information. Learn more about SHINE here : https://youtu.be/hDraSW3w1hM?si=uV_vCXL25VZ0-J-V
Dunstable's New Councilor is Barbara Soloman. Here Contact Information is below.
[email protected], or leave a message: 978-946-1374.
As always your suggestions and feedback are always welcome,
[email protected] or 978-649-4514 x 223