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The Senior Center is a
Town facility managed by the COA Department.
Mission Statement
To enhance the lives of our Senior
Citizens by identifying their needs
and developing programs, activities,
community involvement and resources
to provide them with an independent
and enriched quality of life.
Tewksbury Senior Center
175 Chandler Street
Tewksbury, MA 01876
978-640-4480
Fax 978-640-4483
Linda Brabant, Director
E-mail:
lbrabant@town.tewksbury.ma.us
Senior Center Hours
Monday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Council on
Aging Members
Joel Deputat,
Chairman
Warren Layne,
Vice Chairman
Treasurer, Marie
Durgan
Clerk, Joan
Unger
Joanne Aldrich
Carolyn French
Peg Keefe
Rose McKenna
Lorene Patch
Bernice Sprague
Mark Wood
Council on
Aging Alternate Members
Dvoralyn Kerr
Paul McNaught
Virginia Desmond
Tewksbury Senior Center Services:
Referral Services
Educational Seminars
Health Services
Community Programs
Hot Lunches
Meals on Wheels to Shut-Ins
Photo ID Cards
Health, Fitness & Exercise Programs
Income Tax Assistance
Rehabilitation Equipment on Loan
Intergenerational Program
Recreational & Social Activities
Book Club
Library
Reading Machine - Enlarges Print
Podiatry Clinics
Support Groups
Volunteer
Opportunities:
Receptionist
Activity Instructors
Activity Supervisors
Fund Raising Events
Newsletter Staff
Community Programs
Outreach
Trip & Event Assistants
Database Clerks
Gift Shoppe
Consignment Shop
Obtaining Information:
Programs/Events are posted on the
Senior Center bulletin boards.
Weekly and Monthly schedules are
available in the Activities Area.
Information also available in the
Town Crier and Advocate COA News Column and the Town COA website.
A Monthly Newsletter will soon be
available.
Other Senior Center Functions
Emergency Shelter Site
Storage for Emergency Preparedness Supplies
Polling Site for Elections
Fuel Assistance Intake Site
Site of Tewksbury Board of Health Public Nurse Office
Virginia Desmond/RN - 978-640-4473 or 640-4481
Lowell Visiting Nurse Association Clinics
Nancy Harding, RN
AARP Tax Assistance during Tax Time
Volunteers: Ralph Luongo & Carole Beaulieu
Merrimack Valley Nutrition Project
Congregate and Meals On Wheels Programs
Site Coordinator, Shirley Lambert 978-851-5121
SHINE Counselor
Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc.
Medical Coverage Advice
Thursdays 9:00 to 12:00 a.m. by appointment
Volunteer, Emily Kearns 978-640-4480
Silver Tones
Orchestra
Manager, Tom
MacPherson - Director, Roger Whittlesy
Golden Age Club, Inc.
A
chartered private non-profit organization.
(housed
at the Senior Center)
President, Paul McNaught
Carnation Belles - Red Hat Society
A
chartered private non-profit organization.
(housed
at the Senior Center)
Queen Mother, Virginia Desmond
Friends of the Elderly, Inc.
(housed at the Senior Center)
A
charitable non-profit organization and
fund raising source for the Senior Center.
President, Leonard Spadafora
Piece makers
A
local quilting organization.
Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM
President, Norma Biggins
Tewksbury Garden Club
A
local organization.
Meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM
President, Jackie
Stone
Tewksbury Senior Center Activities
Monday - Friday:
Walking group at 8:00 a.m.
Walking group at 9:00 a.m. (longer walk)
Hot Lunches 11:30 a.m. (Hall B)
(Advanced reservation is required - call 978-851-5121)
Billiards and Darts - 8 to 4 - As Scheduled
Wii Games - As scheduled.
Tuesday - Thursday:
Board of Health Nurse, Virginia Desmond, R.N.
(Afternoons - Hours Vary - Call 978-640-4481)
Monday:
Forever Fit 9:00 AM (Hall A)
Clogging Lessons 10:00 AM (Hall A)
Fused Glass Jewelry Making 9:30 AM (Crafts Room)
Stained Glass 12:30 PM (Crafts Room)
Bunka Embroidery 1:00 PM (Fabric Arts Room)
Gentle Yoga 4:30 PM (Hall A)
Band Practice 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Hall A)
Tuesday:
Wood Carving 9:15 AM (Crafts Room)
Country Line Dance 9:30 AM (Hall A)
Silver Striders 10:00 AM (Hall B)
Billiards Instructions 12:30 PM
BINGO 12:45 PM (Hall B)
Independent Painting 12:30 PM (Crafts Room)
Rapp`n Tapp`n 3:00 PM (Hall A)
Swinging Singers Chorus 4:00 PM (Hall B)
Creative Writing 6:00 PM - May - Date TBA
Wednesday:
Arts & Crafts 9:00 AM (Crafts Room)
Quilting 9:00 AM (Fabric Art)
VNA Nurse's Clinic 10 AM to 12 PM (Nurse's Office)
(VNA`s Hours on 4th week 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
(1st Wednesday is Blood Sugar Testing for Diabetes)
Wellness Series 10:30 AM (Hall A)
Cribbage 12:45 PM (Hall B)
Drawing 1:00 PM (Crafts Room)
Booma Labamba 4:00 PM (Hall A)
The Power of Ritual Class 6:00 PM - May - Date TBA
Thursday:
Traditional Embroidery Class 9:00 - 11:00 AM (Fabric Arts)
Diet Workshop 9:00 AM (Conference Room)
Spice It Up 10:00 AM (Hall A)
Whist 12:45 PM (Hall B)
Bunka Embroidery 1:00 p.m. (Fabric Arts)
Flowing Yoga 5:30 PM (Hall A)
Friday:
Tai Chi 8:30 AM (Hall A)
Body Works 10:00 AM (Hall A)
Self Defense 10:00 AM -May - 10:00 AM
Experienced Yoga 12:30 (Hall A) Starts
Preparation for Weekend Activities 12:00 Noon
Weekend Activities
As
scheduled & noted on bulletin boards and News Articles.
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