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North Attleborough Clubs & Organizations Senior Happenings July/August 2009 7-22-2009 Ongoing Weekly Activities Weekly Activities Monday at 12:30 - Canasta Tuesday at 10:30 - Exercise at the YMCA Tuesday at 12:30 - Whist Wednesday at 9:30 - Knit/Crochet and Scrabble Wednesday more... 7-22-2009 Leona's Restaurant monthly free luncheon Leona’s Restaurant generously offering 25 North Attleboro senior citizens (55 and over) a free lunch ($2.00 gratuity only) on the second Friday of each month at noon. You will be given a choice of 2 more... 7-22-2009 CAREWHEELS Medical Transportation 2009 Foxfield Taxi Corporation is pleased to announce it has received funding to provide relief from transportation to caregivers of elders who are 60 years of age or older and live in North Attleboro. Th more... 7-22-2009 Please join the Friends of the Council on Aging The Friends of the COA provide invaluable assistance to the Senior Center especially in these budget tightening times. The “Friends” provide the Center with many of the extras that the Town is unable more... 7-22-2009 File of Life and Yellow Alert Programs for your safety File of Life The file of life is important to keep on your refrigerator in case of a medical emergency in your home. The emergency personnel will have access to your medical history, medic more... 7-22-2009 Yarn Donations Needed Yarn donations needed for our Knitters Group Our knitting group is in need of any 4-Ply yarn for their group that meets every Wednesday here at the Senior Center from 9:00 – 10:30. They kn more... 7-22-2009 Health Corner Looking for a new mind-body exercise? It’s right in your own backyard. Gardening not only relaxes your mind, it gives your body a pretty good workout, too. Hauling and spreading mulch and soil, more... 7-22-2009 Senior Center Closing The Senior Center will be closed on Monday September 7th in observance of Labor Day. more... 7-22-2009 From Our Outreach Worker- Minor Home Repair and Bay State Cap Minor Home Repair Funds Available We have a small grant available for Minor Home Repairs. Our minor home repair program offers reasonably priced, quality minor home repairs on a sliding f more... 7-22-2009 Smart Features for Mature Drivers Smart Features for Mature Drivers The fact is, we are all changing, all of the time. As we age, changes in our strength, mobility and flexibility; vision and scanning skills; and the speed more... 7-22-2009 Foxfield Taxi Medical Long Distance Transportation Foxfield Taxi-Long Distance Medical Transportation - Call the COA for information about the Title III Grant funded program more... 7-22-2009 SafeLink Wireless' Lifeline Service SafeLink Wireless’ Lifeline Service The COA recently received information on SafeLink Wireless, a government supported program, which provides a free cell phone and 80 minutes of free airtime eac more... 7-22-2009 Community news - RMV Mailings Eliminated! The Registry of Motor Vehicles will no longer mail out the following materials to customers: License renewal notices Mass ID renewal notices License reinstatement letters: Le more... 7-22-2009 COA Board Meeting Dates The Council on Aging Board of Directors meets at 9:00 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month (except July & August). The meetings are held at the COA. The meetings for the year are as follows: more... 7-22-2009 New Senior Center Hours of Operation - Effective July 1. 2009 The Council on Aging Board of Directors has voted to close the Senior Center at 3:00 p.m. on Monday-Thursday beginning July 1st. On Friday we will be closing at 2 p.m. due to full time staff taking 5 more... 7-22-2009 From the Desk of the Director I can’t recall when I have seen so much rain and such heavy downpours that never seem to let up. Thankfully over the 4th of July week-end we had 3 straight days of sunshine. Due to staff shortages, more... 7-22-2009 What is Serve New England? Do you eat? Want to save money on food? Want to help others save money on fresh food from local vendors? Want good recipes? Want to be able to order food and have it delivered right here at the Senio more... 7-22-2009 Social Security Award Letters-Keep in a Safe Place SENIORS! Please hold on to your Social Security Award Letters. If you receive Social Security, you should have received this letter in the mail December 2008. This tri- fold letter indicates your m more... 7-22-2009 Many Thanks to our generous donors Many thanks to our generous donors! Newsletter Irene Lamothe, Dolores Lunt, Vera Pelletier Hard Candy: Flo Riendeau, Rose Picchi, Ruth Podsiadlo and Catherine Seaman more... 7-22-2009 July and August Birthdays July Birthdays: Aurea Dejesus, Michael McKenzie, Mary McKenzie, Carol Jemery, Carol Gaumond, Joseph LeBlanc, Jeannette Nally, Richard Gousie, Elizabeth Ferrara, Richard Fiske, Frank Perreault, Th more... 7-22-2009 Around the Center by Ann Marie Letourneau, Sr. Office Assistant Summer is beginning and we all hope the weather will be better than Spring offered us this year. If not, why not come down to the Senior Center and get involved with programs and activities we offer more... 7-22-2009 Community News - From the President of the Friends of the NACOA I hope this summer you will sign up for the Fun Trips on the Big Red Bus to Cape Cod Railroad and other trips planned for the Fall. Just call Judy at 508-699-0131 for more information on these trips more... 7-22-2009 Upcoming Trips and Events Cultural Trips for Seniors on the Big Red Bus This program is supported in part by a grant from the North Attleborough Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massa more... 7-22-2009 Recipe Corner Lemon Herb Tilapia with Zucchini* Serving Size: 1 tilapia filet and ˝ cup zucchini Yield: 4 servings 1/2 cup lemon juice 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 more... 7-22-2009 Welcome New Volunteers Welcome New Volunteers! Julie Holt Meals on Wheels Driver Tara Watts Meals on Wheels Driver We could not provide these very necessary services without your help! Thank you. more... 7-22-2009 GATRA Dial-A-Ride GATRA Dial-A-Ride Curb to Curb Service It’s simple! Call 508/222-6106 push 2 for Dial-A-Ride They will forward an application to you that should be approved within 2-3 weeks. more... 7-22-2009 Save the Date for COA Annual Cook-Out Wednesday August 19th – COA Annual Cook-out from 11:30-1:00 Please note-We will be eating inside to stay cool!! $3.00 per person must be paid by August 12th Limited seatin more... Privacy Statement Neighborhood Link Terms of Use © 1997 - 2006 Neighborhood Link, Inc.