Coming Up at the Bellingham Senior Center
The Bellingham Senior Center is located at 40 Blackstone St., Bellingham. Reach them at (508) 966-0398 or visit www.bellinghamma.org.
MEMORY TRAINING: 4-week course held at Bellingham Public Library, to sign up for the next training, call Terri Graham at the Senior Center at (508) 966-0398.
TED TALKS: On the third Thursday of each month at 1 p.m., join us for informative 15-20 minute presentations with lots of time at the end to discuss. Hosted by Senior Center Director Josie Dutil.
CRAFT FAIR: November 5, 9-3 p.m. - The baskets for the raffle are ready and you can purchase tickets at the front desk at the Senior Center -- 1 ticket for $1.00 or 6 tickets for $5.00. We will have coffee and donuts in the morning at 9 a.m., and lunch at 11:30ish will feature hot dogs, dynamites, pizza, chips and soda! There is a bakery table as well, and we have 21 vendors. Music will be by Polka Paul from 10 – 1 p.m.
FREE TURKEY DINNER: Each year at Thanksgiving, the Lion’s Club offers Bellingham residents a special meal. Join us on Saturday, December 3 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Limited to 100, so please call the Center and sign up. (508) 966-0398.
THE GIVING TREE: For the past 19 years, “Knitters” at the Senior Center have produced hats, mittens, and more, donating hundreds of pieces to the St. Blaise Food Pantry, Milford Hospital, and several local nursing homes. If you’d like to contribute, bring your contribution to the Senior Center before the end of November. For info., call Abby at (508) 966-3788.
WALKING GROUP: Lisa Loo is leading a new walking group on Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. at the Town Common and everyone is invited! There are many benches so you can sit and rest if you want/need to. Don’t forget the walking group on Fridays at 9 a.m. at the SNETT on Center Street led by Tsune Roberts.
SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAM: The drive-by senior lunch program is 2 days a week — Tuesday and Thursday for Bellingham seniors for $3.00. Please call the Senior Center to sign up for the lunches. PJ’s will be catering the lunches for November.
SMOC FUEL ASSISTANCE: We are now taking appointments. Call the Senior Center to schedule once you have gathered all your paperwork. Many who are approved for fuel assistance also qualify for SNAP food assistance. Please inquire as we can assist you in applying.
