Weekly News for Residents 55+ - Free Massage & Fitness Classes. New Monthly Cash Prize Bingo Game

Weekly News for Residents 55 Plus Week Ending 12/19/25

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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Holiday Season.   Our festivities continued with another well attended holiday meal and yankee swap at the library. Our council on aging volunteers and director Chuck, also delivered meals to residents who were housebound and unable to attend.    This was our last senior lunch until 2026!   

Annual Resident Survey.   Let your voice be heard. Take the annual resident survey here : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZyax3eenyX1N40hG3X4D4Pr-3CSDx... 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. 

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 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.

 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.  $10 for Lunch and 5 bingo games.   $5.00 for lunch or bingo only.   Due to the holidays please reserve by December 29th at Noon. 

January 14th- Taco Day with a beef taco meal catered by Dinner Made Simple.  Tacos, Rice, Beans and Guacamole with a delicious dessert.   Always one of our favorite meals.   Computer Help Available from Dean. 

January 24th - Stuffed Chicken with Broccoli and Cheese with Orzo. 

January 28th - Pizza Party- celebrating the birthdays of the month.  Thank you to John Crandall for again donating every month's birthday cakes for 2026!   FREE CHAIR MASSAGE : As part of an Agespan Grant we will be offering free chair massages with a licensed massage therapist 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.  

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.  Due to the holidays the classes scheduled for Christmas Eve and New Years Eve will be offered on the Monday of that week at 10:30 a.m at the library. 

FREE!  Fit Over 50 "Barre Fusion Class"  -  As part of a Wellness Grant from Age Span - 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.  Please note there will be no class on December 29th.  The final week of this 5 week session will be January 5th. 

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.

As always your suggestions and feedback are always welcome

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