News for Residents Aged 55+ Week Ending June 6, 2025

Council On Aging News for Week Ending June 6, 2025

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We had a great event at The Butterfly Place in Westford, MA this week.   We met on the property for a bring your own lunch event and then the Council on Aging picked up the attendance fee for all the residents who chose to participate.   Keep an eye on Dunstable's Social Media for photos soon.  

Hope to see many of you at the Town's Summer Kickoff Block Party at Town Hall on Friday June 20th from 5:30- 8:30 p.m.   Live Music, Food Trucks, Lots of Free Activities.   

Next week, our senior luncheon will be at the Dunstable Public Library on Wednesday June 11th.  Lunch will be Sandwiches ( reservations are closed) .  You can join our free Bone Builders Exercise Group at 10:30 AM to work up an appetite before the meal is served at Noon.   Stay afterwards to socialize and play boards games until 2 p.m.   For those who can afford it, we do ask for a $3.00 donation for the meal.  

In addition to the ongoing Bone Builders Program we are offering two FREE exercise classes run by the YMCA of Greater Lowell.  These classes take place on the lower level at Town Hall.   Mondays at 11:30 A.M. is Barre Fusion - which combines movement with light weights, it's been described as similar to bone builders but more of a challenge and is attracting those on the younger range that COA supports.   Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. is Zumba Gold- all the fun and dancing of a traditional Zumba class but geared for those 55 plus but open to any adult residents who would like to attend.    If you haven't checked out these classes, they will only run through July as part of grant from Greater Lowell Health Alliance, so take advantage of them while you can.  Out of town guests are welcome to join for $10.

The Monthly Wellness Checks at the library have been suspended for July and August.  This is due to a staffing issue as well as uncertainty of federal funding.   We are hopeful that this program can resume in the future. 

Reservations for Senior Luncheons, now must be received by the end of the luncheon the week prior.   You can reserve at the library or contact me at the information below.

Upcoming Luncheons :    6/17 Pasta Bar with Ravioli or Linguine, Meat or Alfredo Sauce. 6/25 Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken- This luncheon will be served at 12:15 pm to accommodate a special guest nutritionist at 11:30 a.m  who will be sharing her tips for easy, healthy snacks.  There will be no senior luncheon on July 2nd. July 9th will be Chicken or Egg Salad Finger Sandwiches with orzo salad and cole-slaw.  

Reserve Now:  July 30th Summer BBQ featuring Music Trivia and Memories with BARRY SCOTT - the host of the Nationally Syndicated Radio Show "The Lost 45's"  made possible by a grant from The Mass Cultural Council.  Reserve at the weekly luncheon or contact Chuck.  You won't want to miss this special event.  

For reservations, questions, suggestions etc.   Contact  Chuck Raffoni, Council on Aging Director

[email protected] or 978-649-4514 x 223