Weekly News for 55+ Residents- Free Tablet, Salt Mix Delivery, Holiday Events +
Weekly News for Residents 55 Plus Week Ending 11/7
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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.
November 19th- Swedish Meatballs
November 26th- No Luncheon Served- Happy Thanksgiving!
December 3rd- TBD
December 10th Annual Holiday Luncheon Sponsored by the Dunstable Police Union 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.
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
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" - This fun class is led by a YMCA Instructor. It's a bit more challenging than Bone Builders. While this class is great for those over 50, it's open to all who wish to attend including non-residents. $10.00 Drop In rate for those who did not pre-pay for this current 5 week session. Cash or Check Made out to Town of Dunstable.
Medicare Open Enrollment- Shine is no longer taking appointments for Medicare Open Enrollment questions. Please Call 1-800- Medicare for assistance. You can still reach out to SHINE for New Enrollments or questions pertaining to issues that are not about the open enrollment period. Our representative Lisa Rose can be reached at 978-683-7747 You can also access a new open enrollment video offered by Shine here : https://youtu.be/RFgjEI3-SZ0?si=eIYJpeB_TAQq2csi
Cold & Flu Season Vaccinations - If you are home bound and need vaccinations for this season, please reach out to NABH to schedule an appointment at (978) 772-3335 and let them know you are looking to schedule a home bound vaccine appointment.
For reservations, questions, suggestions etc. Contact Chuck Raffoni, Council on Aging Director
[email protected] or 978-649-4514 x 223