New for Residents 55+
Weekly News for Residents 55 Plus Week Ending 01/16/26
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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.
January 24th - Stuffed Chicken with Broccoli and Cheese with Orzo. If you missed the Wednesday Deadline for this luncheon, you can reserve until Monday at Noon.
January 28th - Pizza Party- celebrating the birthdays of the month. FREE CHAIR MASSAGE : As part of an Agespan Grant we will be offering free chair massages with a licensed massage therapist from Moon River Wellness Center in Pelham, NH who will be available from 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. for lunch attendees. When registering for the lunch please note if you want to sign up for the massage. The length of the massage will depend on the number of participants ( which is also limited). We anticipate the massages will be 5-10 minutes each.
Council on Aging is again partnering with the Highway Department to offer free salt mix delivery to residents who are unable to go to to the pick up location. Contact Kristina Hooper at (978) 649-4514 Ext. 227 to request delivery, which may take up to 2 weeks so please plan ahead. If you have participated in this program in the past and have any empty buckets & lids, if you could please return them to The Town Hall Lowel Level ( Road Commission) we have run out and would love to reuse them. You can also bring them to the weekly luncheon.
COUNCIL ON AGING EXERCISE PROGRAM
Bone Builders Exercise Class is 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 "Barre Fusion Class" - As part of a Wellness Grant from Age Span. 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! Barre 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 great 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.
Health and Wellness:
We are excited to announce that the Monthly Wellness Check Visits with a nurse returns in January. The fourth Wednesday of every month from 11 a.m.- Noon starting on January 28,2026.
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone…on or eligible for Medicare)
If you are turning 65 and have questions about Medicare, already have Medicare and have questions about Medicare, Medicare Savings Programs, MassHealth (Massachusetts Medicaid) or any other Medicare related concerns, SHINE counselors can help! You may have a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to make changes to your Medicare plan for a limited time. SEPs are limited to specific situations. If you are currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO, HMO-POS, PPO) you can change to Original Medicare with a Medigap and a Drug Plan or change to a different Medicare Advantage Plan. Or, if your Part D plan has been discontinued in January, you may have a SEP to change your plan. Timelines vary for these SEPs so be sure to reach out to SHINE to learn if you have these options. A SHINE counselor will review your coverage and will help determine if you are qualified to make a change at this time of year.
Certified SHINE counselors offer free, unbiased, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on or eligible for Medicare and help you understand Medicare and your options.
To schedule a SHINE appointment, call 978-946-1374 Ask for Lisa Rose
As always your suggestions and feedback are always welcome
[email protected] or 978-649-4514 x 223