Weekly News for Residents 55 plus ending 10/17

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Weekly News for Residents 55 Plus Week Ending 10/17

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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 cash donation of $3-5 from those who can afford it, is greatly appreciated t 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 and Poker.  

Octber 23- Pizza Party and Celebrating the Birthdays of the month-  Registrations will be open until Monday at Noon for this one. 

October 29th-  Turkey Waldorf Salad and Vegetable Soup.   Halloween Party - wear a costume or festive clothing.   We will also be having Halloween Bingo with PRIZES! 

November 5th-  Location will be at Greater Lowell Vocational School.    Always a great excursion with food prepared and served by the students in their lovely restaurant on campus.   Choice of Baked Haddock or Chicken Pot Pie.    $15 includes gratuity, must be paid in advance to Council on Aging to reserve your spot.  This can be paid at the weekly lunch or brought to town Hall Upper Level ( attention Chuck) please make checks out to Town of Dunstable Council on Aging.     Doors open at 11:00 a.m. with lunch service beginning at 11:30 a.m. 

November 12th - Eggplant Parmigiana with Pasta, Capri Vegetables, Salad and Apple Pie

November 19th- Swedish Meatballs 

November 26th-  No Luncheon Served- Happy Thanksgiving!  

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"  -  Town Hall Lower Level Monday 10/20 at 11:30 A.M.   Drop In Rate is $10.    We will be gauging interest for another 5 week session that would start on 10/27.    We need pre-registrations to ensure the class happens.   Pre-Registrations pay $35 for the 5 classes.   You can drop off payment to town hall upstairs (attention Chuck) or pay at this class.    Cash or Check made out to Dunstable Council on Aging.    

 Around Town:  

Nashoba Board of Health is offering Regional Flu Clinics in surrounding towns. Learn more here : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IHgp5pU3FSzuMVZPkm3VZSAfOhuinXVz/view

Fall Fest- Sponsored by The Dunstable Rural Land Trust.   10/19  11:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Mcloon Barn. Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, WIldlife Encounter, Cider Donuts, Cookies, Apple Cider Press, Coffee & More.  Free!  Donations Welcome. 

Free Theater Tickets for Seniors - The GD Players are offering free tickets to a matinee show of, Much Ado About Nothing. This show is taking place on November 8th at 2:00 PM at 703 Chicopee Row, Groton in the Black Box Theater.  Just mention to the ticket sellers that you are aware of the Free Ticket Offer for Seniors.  

Angels Among Us with Teresa-Baker Opland.   Join Medium Teresa- Baker Opland at Town Hall ( Upper Level) on Sunday November 9th 1:00 - 3:00 PM  

In this transformative class, participants will learn how to open their hearts and minds to the loving presence of angels. Designed for beginners and those looking to deepen their connection, this class provides practical tools to connect with angels, receive messages, and feel their support in daily life. Through guided exercises, meditation, and gentle instruction, students will gain clarity, comfort, and confidence in communicating with their angelic guides.  Whether seeking healing, reassurance, or guidance, participants will leave the class feeling uplifted, empowered, and inspired to cultivate a lasting connection with the angels who surround them. 

$45.00  Tickets Here : https://dunstable-ma.gov/angelsrecreationevent

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

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

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