Dear Patrons,
November is a short programming month with only 30 days and a few holidays added in. We continue to work on our outdoor park project and will complete what we can, before the cold hits. There are many things happening at the center in November, like the expansive Craft Fair on Saturday, the 1st, sponsored by the Boosters. Bus service will be available for this event, just make a reservation with the front desk staff.
A reminder that we are in the midst of open enrollment for Medicare Part D. If you need to have your drug plan reviewed by a Shine Counselor, just fill out the form in the Link and submit it. A staff member will contact you to make an appointment. Fuel assistance for new applicants will start on November 1st. If you need an application or are reapplying and need help, contact our Social Service staff.
Kudos to Kristen Noonan, Project Coordinator and her wonderful group of volunteers that logged in over 18,000 hours this past fiscal year. We could not function without the help of volunteers. If you are not currently volunteering, please consider signing up or maybe you know someone that might be interested.
We have some exciting programming this month like the live performance of “Great Expectations”, a presentation on the Cocoanut Grove Fire, Owls in our state with Mass Audubon, history of the South River by N. & S. Watershed Association and some great crafting classes with clay or felt. We will also have a special Thanksgiving Meal on the 14th of November if you are longing for turkey.
A big thank you to the Boosters for helping to make the “Age and Dementia Friendly Celebration” a rousing success on September 26th! The Boosters funded the entire event including wonderful entertainment, delicious refreshments and age friendly goodie bags.
A reminder that the Veteran’s Day Parade will be taking place on the 11th to honor the men and women that served.
With Gratitude and appreciation for our Senior Center, Veterans, patrons and volunteers.
Carol Hamilton
