Bellingham Senior Center Highlighted Events for September The Bellingham Senior Center is located at 40 Blackstone St., Bellingham. Reach them at (508) 966-0398 or online at www.bellinghamma.org.
DRIVING SAFELY: Three smart, helpful presentations are planned for the next three months to help you drive more safely, comfortably, and feeling in control. First up is CarFit, on Thursday, September 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. CarFit is an educational program developed by AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Having the proper fit in-side your vehicle can make a big difference and help protect you and those around you. At this three-hour CarFit event, trained experts will show you how you can enhance your comfort and fit within your vehicle. Limited spots available, so sign up today if you want in.
COA BREAKFAST: Free for all Bellingham residents on Saturday, September 28, at the Senior Center, catered by Town Pizza and Cafe 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.. Please call to let us know you’ll be coming.
COFFEE & CONVERSATION: Join the clever, smart, sociable folks who turn out for C&C. Every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
TECH CONNECT: iPhone for health and emergencies. Learn how the iPhone can help in case of different emergency situations. Explore emergency contacts, using the SOS feature, voice activation, and more. Tech Connect on Tuesday, September 3, at 1 p.m., with KevTech, supported by a grant from the Bellingham Cultural Council. Bring your questions and devices!
SINGER/GUITARIST: Entertainer Robert Ledoux: Show features songs from the 1920s to the 1970s. Join us on Friday, September 20, at 1 p.m. and please call ahead.
PIANIST/VOCALIST: Patrick Durkin: Durkin is an alumnus of Berklee College of Music and a published singer and songwriter who has performed as a solo pianist and vocalist throughout the New England area, the Caribbean, and in Europe. Durkin will be at the Center on Friday, September 27, at 11:30 a.m.
WALK & PICNIC: The story of River Bend Farm in Uxbridge serves as an example of the story of many farms in the Blackstone Valley. Located about halfway between Providence and Worcester, River Bend Farm sits at the crossroads of agricultural life, mill villages, transportation routes, and developing town centers. River Bend Farm represents the changing landscape over the last four centuries. Join us for a walk and picnic at the Farm on Thursday, September 5, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Please bring your own lunch. Limited van transportation will be available. Please call (508) 966-0398 to sign up.
BIRDS OF PREY: One hour presentation about the different birds of prey that call Massachusetts home. Friday, September 6, at 1 p.m. and please call ahead.
GARDENING: Kate Donovan is (unofficially) the Senior Center’s Garden Guru and spends her time running Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens and giving garden-related presentations.
Join us on Monday, September 9, at 9 a.m. for a 90-minute trip to our garden.
READING YOUR ANCESTRY DNA RESULTS: Receiving your first DNA test results can be exciting. And confusing. Presenter Seema-Jayne Kenney owns Ancestral Books, Legacy & Education and offers her services to genealogists of all skill levels. Program made possible by a grant from the Bellingham Cultural Council. Please join us on Friday, September 13, at 1 p.m. and call ahead to reserve your spot.
