Sudbury Senior Center Announces Upcoming Events

From the Sudbury Senior Center:

Learn about Adaptive Equipment from a Physical Therapist

Elizabeth Crowley, PT, DPT, Staff Physical Therapist at the Center of Rehabilitative and Sports Therapies at Emerson Hospital will be at the Sudbury Senior Center on Monday, July 18 at 1:00 PM to discuss assistive equipment that you might use either when recovering from surgery or on a regular basis, if needed. Talk will be followed by Show and Tell—please bring your questions! Please sign up online at www.sudburyseniorcenter.org

The Legendary Judy Garland

Bruce Hambro presents “The Legendary Judy Garland” an engaging one-hour review of the life and fabulous career of the girl from Oz! During the program, an informative discussion is teamed with music and a power-point presentation that includes fascinating archival photos, many of which harken back to the delightful motion pictures in which Judy starred. The Legendary Judy Garland review will take place at the Sudbury Senior Center on Thursday, July 21 at 2:00 PM. Cost of the program is $7.00 at the door. Please sign up by calling the Senior Center at (978) 443-3055.

Nutrition Counseling

Do you need tips for making meals for one? Do you need information on improving your diet and making it brain and heart healthy? Sign up for one-to-one nutrition counseling with nutritionist Traci Robidoux, RD, LDN, of BayPath Elder Services. She will be scheduling one hour appointments on Thursday, July 28 from 12:00 – 3::00 PM at the Sudbury Senior Center. Please call the Senior Center to sign up at (978) 443-3055 and let us know a general idea what your topic of interest is so that Traci can have materials ready.

Caring Café - Meet Me at the Movies

Please join us for a one-of-a-kind film experience, designed specifically for people living with memory loss and their loved ones at the Sudbury Senior Center on Friday, August 5th from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. We will show short clips from classic films and TV, followed by audience discussion and reminiscence guided by a moderator. This program is jointly sponsored by Pleasantries Adult Day Care, Traditions of Wayland, Right at Home, Hearthstone at New Horizons and the Sudbury Senior Center. This program is free and all are welcome, but seating may be limited. Please RSVP to wecare@thehearth.org.

Cancer Support group

Nancy Gaulin, Psy.D., of Facing Cancer and Anne Manning, LMHC, will offer a Cancer Support Group on Monday’s beginning July11th, from 12:30-2:00 PM at the Sudbury Senior Center. This group will run through the summer. This program is a support group for people who are living with a cancer diagnosis. In a warm, supportive and safe community, we explore the challenges of living with cancer. Together, we find ways to support one another and cope with multiple life changes and managing uncertainty. Please call the Sudbury Senior Center to sign up at 978-443-3055.

2 Watercolors Workshop

Join our delightful Watercolors Workshop with instructor Sandy Wilensky on Friday afternoons from

11:30 AM-1:30 PM, July 8-Sept. 2, No class on August 19. Class is 8 weeks; cost is $56. A second workshop called “Plein air class Watercolor” will be held on the above dates, but will start at 2:00 PM. The Plein air watercolor class will meet in different outdoor locations to paint outside. Class is open to those with lots of experience as well as new artists. During inclement weather, class will meet in the Instructor’s studio, ArtSpace at 63 Summer St., Maynard, MA. For more information, you may leave a message for Sandy with the Senior Center Receptionist at (978)443-3055. Please stop by the Sudbury Senior Center and pay for the class, when you register for the class.

World’s Greatest Paintings DVD Series

The Sudbury Senior Center will be showing “World’s Greatest Paintings DVD Series” on the following Mondays—July 11, 25, August 8, 15, 22 & 29. Stop by with your brown bag lunch at 12:30 PM. The DVD will start at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (two 30 minute lectures). This series will discuss some of the most significant painting in Western Art taking you from the 14th century to the 20th, distinguished art historian and veteran Great Courses’ Professor William Kloss reveals a group of works that rank among the greatest paintings ever made. Please call the Sudbury Senior Center at (978) 443-3055 to sign up.

Teen Tech

We have added additional Teen Tech sessions on Tuesdays during the summer beginning July 12 – Aug 23 from 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM. Stop by to learn all about the new Senior Center website and to get technical help creating a login Id on Eventbrite so you can sign up for future programs being offered at the Sudbury Senior Center. Please call the Sudbury Senior Center to make an appointment at (978) 443-3055.

Short Story Discussion Group

Join Lois Leav at the Senior Center for a discussion of the short story “A Good Man is Hard to Find” on Thursday, July 28 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Lois, who is a book and story lover, will facilitate the discussion. Call us at the Senior Center to let us know that you will attend at 978-443-3055. Thank you Lois for suggesting this idea!

Paintings for Sale

Sudbury Senior Center’s watercolor class recently painted pictures of 50 different “African Animals”. Twenty-five of these paintings are currently on display at the Goodnow Library. Prints of the paintings have been made and are currently for sale in 11x14 mats and in postcard format. The proceeds support “The Friends of Sudbury Seniors”. Please stop by the Goodnow Library to view this exhibit.

FISH Volunteer Medical Transportation

F.I.S.H. NEEDS DRIVERS! FISH. (Friends in Services Helping) is a volunteer organization that provides transportation for Sudbury residents to medical appointments, when their family and friends are not available. The volunteer drivers are under no obligation to accept any assignment unless it fits with their schedules. There is no monthly or weekly requirement. F.I.S.H. is a great way to help your neighbors in need. If you are willing to become a driver, please call Ed Gottmann at 978-443-9233 or Jane Graham at 978-443-1813.

Jimmy Lehoux Band and The Turkey Train

On Wednesday, October 19, join Sudbury Senior Trips and take a ride on the “Turkey Train” from Meredith, NH, while enjoying the Fall foliage. Have lunch and matinee of the Jimmy Lehoux Band, a fun time of “New England” goes country.” Day trip includes motor coach to NH. Please stop by the Sudbury Senior Center for more detailed information.

Pizza and a Movie

Pizza will be served at 12:00 PM – Movie starts at 12:30 PM on Thursday afternoons during July and August at the Sudbury Senior Center. We are also showing two child friendly movies; “Inside Out” and “How to Train Your Dragon”. The play list is as follows: “Inside Out”- kids welcome on July 14, No movie on July 21,“In the Heart of the Sea” on July 28, “Burnt” on Aug 4, “Doctor Zhivago” on Aug 11, “How to Train Your Dragon” -kids welcome on Aug 18 and “East Side Sushi” on Aug 25. Please call the Sudbury Senior Center at (978) 443-3055 to order your pizza by 10:00 AM on the day of the movie.

Get the Sudbury Senior Scene Newsletter by Email

Did you know the “Friends of Sudbury Seniors” spend about $1000 per month mailing the newsletter? If you would you like to receive our monthly newsletter via email go to the Town of Sudbury website at www.sudbury.ma.us; click on the “Subscribe” box in the upper right corner of the screen and please contact Claire Wigandt via email at senior@sudbury.ma.us to remove yourself from the paper mailing list – include your address. This will save the “Friends of Sudbury Seniors” from paying the postage for the paper copy each month. Thanks!

Forever Motown

Sudbury Senior Trips will leave on Wednesday, September 21 to see the iconic sounds and choreography of “Motown” performed by veteran entertainers. Featuring songs of The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, and many more. This day trip includes transportation, lunch and show. The tour company is Best of Times. Please sign up and pay at the Sudbury Senior Center by August 9, 2016.

Foxwoods Trip – August 1, 2016

The 2016 Foxwoods trips will continue on a quarterly basis with Deanna Sklenak and Ron Ragno organizing and promoting them—thanks Deanna and Ron! Please sign up early, so that we can be sure to have enough participants to cover the bus fee. Trips have been scheduled for August 1, and November 7. You may sign up, as early as, two months before the trip. Please stop by or call the Sudbury Senior Center for more information at (978) 443-3055. The cost of the trip is $26.00 which includes transportation and the following casino coupons: $10.00 food/buffet voucher and $10.00 slot play.

Friday at the Movies

Relax on Friday afternoons with a movie at the Sudbury Senior Center. All movies are shown on Fridays at 12:30 PM. We are currently showing. “Wicked: The New Musical” on July 15, “Trumbo” on July 22 “Hachi: A Dogs Tale” on July 29, “Youth” on Aug 5 and “Lady in the Van” on August 12. Please call the Sudbury Senior Center at (978) 443-3055 to sign up for the movie.

Medical Equipment Loan Closet

The Senior Center Medical Equipment Loan Closet is available for those in need of medical equipment such as shower chairs, walkers, canes, commodes, transfer benches and wheelchairs. The Sudbury Senior Center can provide the item on loan for as long as it is needed, at no cost. We also welcome donations of clean, gently used equipment in particular we are in need of wheelchairs, transport chairs, shower chairs and 4 wheeled walkers. Please call the Sudbury Senior Center at (978) 443-3055 for more information.

The 2016 Great Rivers of Europe Tour

Please join Sudbury Senior Trips on a 16-day River Cruise leaving from Amsterdam on October 7, 2016. You will travel by boat through Amsterdam, Germany and Austria with 11 stops along the way. Trip includes: 14 nights aboard the ship, all meals, 11 tours, exclusive discovery series events, port charges and more. Please stop by or call the Sudbury Senior Center for a trip brochure at (978) 443-3055.

Tax Work-off Program

Applications are now available for the Sudbury Senior and Veterans Tax Work-off Program at the Sudbury Senior Center. Eligible Sudbury seniors or veterans may be able to work in a Town Department and “earn” a tax abatement for the following year. This year, there are seniors and Veterans working at the Town Clerk’s office, the Sudbury Senior Center, the IT Department, DPW and the Sudbury Public Schools.

They are particularly in need of workers at the Put ‘n’ Take. Veterans should submit a copy of their discharge papers with their application. All applications should be delivered to: Sudbury Senior Center, Tax Work-off Program, 40 Fairbank Road, Sudbury, MA 01776. Should you have a question about the program, please call the Sudbury Senior Center at (978) 443-3055 or email at senior@sudbury.ma.us.

Current Events

The Sudbury Senior Center Current Events group meets at the Senior Center twice a month on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Please feel free to join the group at any meeting. For information and to sign up, please call the Sudbury Senior Center at (978) 443-3055.

Cards and Games!

Join us for the ultimate brain games at the Sudbury Senior Center. On Tuesdays; Cribbage 9:00-11:30 and Bridge 12:30-3:30, Wednesdays; Canasta 1:00-3:30 and Fridays; Bingo 9:30-11:30. If you have any questions or need more information, please call the Sudbury Senior Center at (978) 443-3055.

Please join Sudbury Senior Trips on a 16-day River Cruise leaving from Amsterdam on October 7, 2016. You will travel by boat through Amsterdam, Germany and Austria with 11 stops along the way. Trip includes: 14 nights aboard the ship, all meals, 11 tours, exclusive discovery series events, port charges and more. Please stop by or call the Sudbury Senior Center for a trip brochure at (978) 443-3055.

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