Weekly News for Residents 55 Plus Week Ending 10/3/25

Weekly News for Residents 55 Plus Week Ending 10/3

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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.  

October 8th -  No Lunch will be served at  the library but the community space is still open for those that prefer.   We wil be having a special luncheon and comedy show at Town Hall Lower Level.    Reservations are now closed for this event.   We can't wait to laugh with you and enjoy a delicious meal from Dinner Made Simple.   If you are attending, the comedian is working free of charge, if you like his show, a small cash tip to him would be greatly appreciated.   This will take place at Town Hall Lower Level- Doors at 11:30 am, Lunch at Noon, Comedy Show immediately following lunch. 

October 15 - Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken Option 

October 23- Pizza Party and Celebrating the Birthdays of the month

October 29th-  Turkey Waldorf Salad and Vegetable Soup.   Halloween Party with costume prizes!  

Bone Builders Excercise 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" takes place  Monday at Town Hall (Lower Level) at 11:30 A.M.   $10 Cash or Check Drop in for those that have not taken advantage of the pre-paid option.   Check can be made out to Dunstable C.O.A.    

  Around Town :  Do you run or walk for exercise?   Consider joining Dunstable's Oktoberfest 5K benefiting the recreation commission and Dana Farber Cancer Research.    Register and learn more here : https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Dunstable/DunstableDash

Tech Support With Dean Lotito- Resumes this Wednesday October 8th at the Library with information on Windows 10.  If you own a computer  running Windows 10, you may be wondering if you need a new computer based on what you hear in the news or from friends.  All seniors can come in to the Dunstable Library on Wednesday,  October 8th and speak with our computer tech volunteer and learn the real story.  If you own a laptop, bring it with you for free Windows 10 evaluation.  

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

What to know about Medicare Open Enrollment

SHINE counselors can help you with all things Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment: October 15 – December 7.

Health insurance costs are an important part of your budget and Medicare Open Enrollment is your opportunity to review your Medicare plans with a SHINE counselor to learn about what you can expect with your current plan in 2026, or to learn about all options that may be most cost-effective for you.

You may also benefit from cost-savings programs which a SHINE counselor will explain to you.

Medicare plans can change annually, and changes are expected for 2026.

This can affect your health care and drug costs.

SHINE = Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone…on or eligible for Medicare. Certified SHINE counselors are available all year, and offer free, unbiased, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on or eligible for Medicare.

You can also join an Intro to Medicare session with a SHINE counselor on a Wednesday evening on Zoom, 5:00-7:00 pm: , August 13, September 17, October 22, November 19, December 17.  Call their office and they can share an email link to the Zoom Sessions with you.  

Call the Regional SHINE Program who can assist by phone at: 978-946-1374   

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

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