News for Residents 55+ Week Ending June 13th

Council On Aging News for Week Ending June 13, 2025

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FEATURED EVENTS AROUND TOWN:  Hope to see 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 and  early weather forecasts are predicting a gorgeous night.   Also save the date June 28th for Town Beach Days at YMCA Camp Massapoag  from 10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. come enjoy the beach on your own or with family and friends hosted by Dunstable Recreation Commission.  

Next week, our senior luncheon will be at the Dunstable Public Library on Wednesday June 11th.  Lunch will be a pasta bar featuring Ravioli and Linguine with your choice of a Meat or Alfredo Sauce. While reservations are typically closed by this time, we do have a few spaces available so if you didn't register and would still like to come please message Chuck as soon as possible at the contact information below. 

Upcoming Luncheons :  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 and it is also our Farmer's Market Day where the first 20 who sign up are able to get free items from Tully's Farm as part of a grant from Greater Lowell Health. 

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!

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 Chuck at the information below.

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. 

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.  Also our monthly Tech Support from Dean Lotito is taking a hiatus until the fall as well.    Dean continues to make himself available by calling him at 781-367-4791

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

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