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North Andover Senior Center Weekly News
A brief message from our Senior Center Director on "Getting into the Act" with Older Americans Month!
North Andover Senior Center Weekly News Article
May 1st, 2015
“Get into the Act”, have you ever wondered what a Senior Center is all about?
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The North Andover Senior Center promotes community engagement, helps seniors stay healthy, prolongs independence, and provides many social opportunities for meeting old and new friends. Older adults who participate at the North Andover Senior Center find services, tools, information and options that empower them to care for themselves and enhance their quality of life. We offer many invaluable community programs that can support you in your choices to live longer and stay in the community setting. Our transportation program provides pick-up for medical appointments; grocery shopping and monthly trip to Rockingham Mall. Thinking about attending a class or coming in for lunch? Our van will pick you up at you home between 8:15/9:00 and drop you off at the Senior Center. During this time you can attend a program, have lunch, shop over at CVS, go to a local hair or nail salon or take a walk down Main Street. At 12:30 the van leaves the Senior Center and will return you to your home. If you’re feeling adventurist, our Supper club meets once a month and travels to different restaurants throughout Merrimack Valley and the seacoast. As the weather warms up we will be heading out for summer outing.
Give us your ideas? How about a trip to Hampton Beach to see the sand castles, or a visit to the Gardner Museum?
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We could go for a cruise on the Charles or Essex River? We also could travel to Castle Island, stopping at Sullivan’s for a real good hot dog. Take a ride to Newburyport, stop for an ice cream, and walk the boardwalk. Lunch at Wentworth By The Sea, or a ride over to Prescott Gardens in Portsmouth. These are some of the many trips we have run over the years.
Please call the North Andover Senior Center or drop by anytime to see what we are all about. #978 688-9560.
In June we will once again be starting the in-house meals with an added attraction. Mondays at lunch we will be serving a Soup and Sandwich Bistro and Wednesday we will be returning with the Fresh Table. On Tuesday evenings once a month we will be co-hosting a Dinner Buffets. Watch for updates in our weekly calendar for starting dates.
Volunteers are the backbone of the North Andover Senior Center, we currently need Medical Transport Volunteers. You can set your own hours. Call the Senior Center for more information. Speak with our Program Coordinator at 688-9560 for an application and assistance.
Upcoming Socials:
LADIES TEA: May 5th at 4:00PM at Brightview, North Andover. Bring your own teacup and dress up for the 1st ever Joint Ladies Tea along with Brightview , North Andover Senior Center and North Andover Youth Center.
MEN’S BREAKFAST: Thursday May 7th at 9am. Town Manager Andrew Maylor will be the guest speaker at 9:30.
May is Older American’s Month! To celebrate the North Andover Senior Center will be hosting a Breakfast and Concert, “Celebrating Women.” Monday May 11th at 9 am. Cost is $4 and you must sign up with reception. Entertainment by Ms. Bay State, Ruth Harcovitz.
The next women’s forum will take place on Thursday, May 28th 2015, at the North Andover Senior Center from 1:30-3:00. Sign up is requested.
CHESS CLUB: Interested in LEARNING or TEACHING? Starting on MAY 5th at 1PM. Call reception 978-688-9560 to sign up.
ONE ON ONE COMPUTER INSTRUCTION: 45 minute sessions for $7. Tuesdays with George Chory and Thursdays with Tom Kooken. Hours are 9-12. Make your appointments with reception 978-688-9560. This time can accommodate gadgets, too if necessary (Phones, Tablets, etc.)
S.H.I.N.E. VOLUNTEERS: (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Free, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to North Andover residents on Medicare; Call center for an appointment. First and Third Tuesday of the month.
NEWS & VIEWS: Every Wednesday at 10–11:30. Come and join in the lively discussion of current events, politics, history and you never know what else?!
MEET WITH AN ATTORNEY: Atty. Ray Cannon, May 6th and Atty. Ramsey Bahrawy, May 19th. Schedule with Reception-first consult is free.
MR. FIX IT: First and Third THURSDAY of the month from 12-3pm. We repair almost as good as new. Lamps, with cords and sockets, replace watch batteries, small tables and chairs. Anything that is not listed, we will give it a shot! Your cost is $2 - $4 depending on work needed, plus parts. Proceeds benefit the Senior Center.
WALK IN CLINIC: Wednesdays 9-12 pm, the North Andover Senior Center and Home Health Inc/VNA operate a wellness clinic. If you are a North Andover Senior, we urge you to take advantage of this opportunity to check your blood pressure, blood sugar, weight and blood oxygen levels. Consult privately with an RN regarding any medication and health issues that you are concerned about. There is no charge for this service. Donations are gratefully accepted.
FOOT CARE: RN Catherine Languedoc, Foot Care Specialist ($25), 3rd Friday of every month from 8:30-2:30.
ROCKINGHAM MALL TRIP- May 18th 2015, because the fourth Monday is Memorial Day - call reception to make your reservation.
WALKING GROUP- Our Walking Group walks at the Youth Center every morning at 9 a.m., must wear appropriate foot gear for inside the gymnasium.
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