News for Residents 55+ - FREE Exercise Classes, Yankee Swap & Cash Prize BINGO Coming in 2026!
Weekly News for Residents 55 Plus Week Ending 12/05
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Annual Resident Survey. Let your voice be heard. Take the annual resident survey here : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZyax3eenyX1N40hG3X4D4Pr-3CSDx... This online version requires a Google Account, you can also fill out a paper copy and return it to Town Hall. Details on the town website.
Digital Equity with AgeSpan. Digital Devices help us connect with friends and loved ones, access patient portals, games, music, television, movies, telehealth appointments and much more. For Residents aged 60 plus Age Span is here to help with access. If you currently own a device and would like some help understanding and utilizing it, they are offering a one hour in home or public meeting place session to provide training. If you do not own any type of device ( Tablet/Ipad, Computer, Laptop) you are eligible to receive a FREE TABLET, Training and 1 Year Data Service. If you are interested in taking advantage of either of these options please contact Molly Gerbutavich at 978-651-3033 or [email protected] as soon as possible as quantities are limited.
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. The first snowfall will be here before we know it so please make your request as soon as possible, as delivery wait time is approximately 2 weeks. Contact Kristina Hooper at (978) 649-4514 Ext. 227 to request delivery.
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 cash donation of $3-5 from those who can afford it, is greatly appreciated to offset costs. 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.
December 10th Annual Holiday Luncheon Sponsored by the Dunstable Police Association at Town Hall. Short Rib meal prepared and served by the students of Greater Lowell Vocational School. No Donation Requested. Typically one of our best attended events. RESERVATIONS ARE CLOSED! Seating will begin at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at Noon.
December 17th- Year End Luncheon with Special Carving Station Meal of Roast Beef and Turkey with all the fixings! We will also be having our annual holiday swap! Bring a wrapped gift valued at Approximately $15.00 to unwrap, swap/steal and just have fun. The best gifts are consumable or usable.
January 7th- New Year's Celebration with Asian Veggie & Rice Bowl. Chicken or Tofu ( for the Vegetarians who have requested more Vegetarian Options). Also after the success of our trial run we will be offering monthly BINGO with Gift Card & Cash Prizes. $5.00 to play 5 games. Game will start following lunch. The more who participate the bigger the payout.
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.
Fit Over 50 "Barre Fusion Class" - As part of a Wellness Grant from AgeSpan - The next 5 week session of Barre Fusion each Monday at 11:30 am at Town Hall Lower Level is FREE! If you haven't tried this class with YMCA instructor Eva, now is your chance with No Charge. This is a great class for those who are looking for a class that might be a little more challenging than Bone Builders. Come work off those Turkey Dinners!
Around Town:
Jinglefest is December 6th.
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.
Medicare Open Enrollment is happening now Age and AARP have put together a support video that you may find beneficial. You can watch it here : https://youtu.be/RFgjEI3-SZ0?si=5Qk0dhvbiwJH86d8
As always your suggestions and feedback are always welcome
[email protected] or 978-649-4514 x 223