In Melrose, we care for our seniors!
Join us at the Milano Senior Center for a wide variety of activities and programs including educational and wellness programs, entertainment, parties, movies, crafts, games, lunch, public computers and computer lessons, book clubs, transportation, trips and more. Read below for more. Everyone is welcome!
For the most up-to-date offerings, pick up a copy of the LOOKING AHEAD newsletter at City Hall or the Milano Senior Center.
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WEEKLY WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Falun Gong
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Yoga
Chair yoga
Aerobics
Line dancing
Zumba
Primetime fitness
Chair exercise
Strength training
Tai chi
Tai chi for arthritis
MONTHLY WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Podiatry
Ask a Nurse
Hearing Screening
SHINE – unbiased help with medical insurance concerns
Blood pressure and weight check
FUN AND GAMES
Current and Classic Movies
Origami - beginners and advanced
Chair Caning
Swedish Weaving
Bingo
Mah Jongg
Whist
Scrabble
Bridge
Cribbage
SENIOR DINING PROGRAM
Delicious noontime meals are served each weekday in the Milano Center. The lunch program is run in cooperation with MVES, Inc. To reserve a meal call 781-662-6886 between 10:00-11:45 a.m. at least a day before you plan to attend. A $2.00 meal donation is requested. Rides are available by calling 781-665-4304 ($1 suggested donation).
COMMUNITY DINNER
Mayor Dolan invites you to come to the Community Dinner on Tuesday evenings from 5-6 p.m. at the Milano Senior Center. Reservations are requested by Friday and may be made by calling 781-662-6886.
LEARN TO USE COMPUTERS
Learn to use email, send pictures, surf the internet and much more. Lessons are offered 4 days a week.
SHINE COUNSELORS
Visit SHINE counselors at the Milano Senior Center for valuable unbiased health insurance information or help dealing with health insurance related problems.
ASK A NURSE
Individualized health care counseling. The nurse will check your blood pressure, listen to your lungs and answer your health related questions. “Ask a Nurse” is free and no appointments are necessary.
MINIBUS
Trips to Shaws, Johnnie’s Foodmaster, the Meadow Glen Mall, the Square One Mall, Melrose hairdressers, banks, pharmacies, doctors and more. All for a suggested donation of $1 each way. Call 781-665-4304 to reserve a ride.
