The following was submitted by the Council on Aging.  The Senior Center Yard Sale which was to be held this Saturday, August 20,  has been CANCELLED. Refunds will be given to the few people who signed up for a table. DJ Jon Mansfield will be back to the Senior Center next Monday, August 22, for an afternoon of dancing. Dr. Smith will conduct a Podiatry Clinic at the Senior Center on Thursday, August 25. This clinic will be limited to 30 Tewksbury senior citizens and is partially funded by the Council on Aging. Aco-payment of $15 is due upon registration. Registrations are now being accepted …

Tickets for the Foxwood day trip of Tuesday, September 6th will go on sale next Monday at 8:15 AM. Valerie Fisher’s Girl Scout project “Senior Citizens Game Day” will be held next Monday, August 15th at 1:00 PM. Admission is free and a fun time is on the agenda.  There will be another Senior Center Yard Sale held on August 20th from 9 AM to 2 PM. Table space is available to the public at $15 per table or $25 for two tables. For more information one may call 978-640-4480 or drop by the Senior Center.  DJ Jon Mansfield will be back to the Senior Center on Monday, August 22nd for an afternoon of…

This Saturday, July 30th at 8 PM, the Friends of the Elderly will present its first ever “Comedy Night” at the Tewksbury Senior Center. The doors will open at 7:00 PM. The show headliner Comedian is Jimmy Dunn…also featured are Steve Bjork, Mike Prior and Steve Macone…four of the funniest nationally touring comedians working today. At the time this article was submitted there were some tickets still available. One may call 978-640-4480 to see if there are any tickets left. This Friday, July 29th, SpayMass will be stationed in the Senior Center parking lot with its Catmobile to conduct a Low-…

Valerie Fisher will be conducting her Girl Scout game evening with our Senior Citizens next Monday, July 18th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Why not come on down and join in this fun activity and have a few refreshments. One may sign-up at the front desk for this event. Next Wednesday, July, 20th, the Seniors will visit the Museum of Fine Arts to see the “Chihuly: Through the Looking Glass” exhibit of glass works. The trip cost is $36 per person and includes mini coach, a guided tour of the exhibit and a stop off at the “No Name” restaurant for lunch. Lunch will be on one’s own at the No Name. Those …

Tickets for the Mohegan Sun day trip of Monday, August 8 will go on sale Monday, July 11th beginning at 8:15 AM.  This year the Farmer’s Market (previously held at the Senior Center) will be held at the Town Hall Common every Thursday from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM. It is hoped that we will be able to increase participation by local farmers as the summer unveils. For more information or to register, one may call Linda Brabant at 978-640-4480 Monday through Thursday or e-mail her at lbrabant@tewksbury-ma.gov.  An activities meeting has been scheduled for next Monday evening, July 11th at 4:00 PM. …

A Farmer’s Market will take place this Thursday, June 30th, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM. This year the Farmer’s Market will be held at the Town Hall Common. It is hoped that we will be able to increase participation by local farmers as the summer unveils. For more information or to register, one may call Linda Brabant at 978-640-4480 Monday through Thursday or e-mail her at lbrabant@tewksbury-ma.gov.  A note of thanks is extended to all our Senior Volunteers who worked the Yard Sale this past weekend; and, to all those people who patronized the event. The event drawing winner was Barbara Aikey…

 A Giant Yard Sale will be held at the Tewksbury Senior Center this Saturday, June 25th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Why not “come on down” and browse the numerous treasure tables, enjoy one of the luncheon specials or choose an item from the bake table. There is a lot to see. The public is welcomed.  Dr. Smith will conduct a Podiatry Clinic on this same day, June 25th. At the time this article was submitted for print, there were still a few openings. A co-payment of $15 is due upon registration. This clinic is limited to 30 Tewksbury Senior Citizens. This clinic is supported, in part, by the …

The Silver Tones Band will hold its monthly dance this Friday, June 17th, from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Tickets will be available at the door at $10.  Tickets for the July 7th Foxwood day trip went on sale this past Monday. To find out if there are any openings left, one may drop by the Tewksbury Senior Center or call 978-640-4480. The trip cost is $21 per person.  Dr. Timothy Smith will hold a podiatry clinic at the Senior Center on Saturday, June 25th. Space is still available. This clinic is limited to 30 Tewksbury Senior Citizens. A co-payment is due upon registration for the clinic.  On this …

The Friends of the Elderly will hold its monthly dance at the Senior Center this Friday, June 10th from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Music will be provided by the Entertainer’s Band. Tickets are available at the door at $10. Tickets for the July 7th Foxwood trip will go on sale this coming Monday June 13th beginning at 8:15 AM. The trip cost is $21 per person. A Cootie Party will be held in the afternoon on Monday, June 13th beginning at 12:45 PM. Don’t know how to play? Just come on down and the group will be more than pleased to show you how. This is an enjoyable afternoon filled with many laughs. The…

A Senior Center Breakfast Benefit will be held this Sunday, June 5th from 7:30 to 11:00 AM. This will be the last breakfast before the crew breaks for summer months. Adult tickets are $6, children 12 and under $3 and toddlers are free. The menu includes: pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, homefries, beans, toast and beverages. The public is welcome. ACTORS, inc. will be present “THE PORCH” at a dinner theatre on June 3rd and 4th at 6:00 PM as well as a matinee on June 4th at 12:00 Noon. These productions shall take place at UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center, 50 Warren Street, Lowell…

The Town will be planting a “rain garden” at the Senior Center this Friday, May 27th.  Anyone wishing to help in this planting project should be at the Senior Center at 9:30 AM.  Those people helping with the Senior Citizen’s Parade Float should note that float decorating will take place on Friday, May 27th at Dennis Sheehan’s garage at 9:00 AM.  One may pick-up his/her shirts on Thursday, May 26th. ACTORS, inc. will be present “THE PORCH” at a dinner theatre on June 3rd and 4th at 6:00 PM as well as a matinee on June 4th at 12:00 Noon.  These productions shall take place at UMass Lowell Inn…

The Historical Society will present the one-act-play “Schmoozing with Sophie” tonight (Thursday, May 19) at the Senior Center beginning at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available at the door at $10 per person.  The Silver Tones will hold a dance at the Senior Center this Friday, May 20th from 7 to 10 PM. Tickets are also available at the door at $10 per person. Saturday, May 21st, will be Town Clean-Up Day. As a part of clean-up the Town will be planting a “rain garden” at the Senior Center the day before on May 20th. We are looking for volunteers to work with Town personnel to establish this garden. …

The Friends will hold a dance this tonight, Friday, May 13th. Entertainment for the evening will be the Fred Manzi Band. The dance begins at 7:00 PM and tickets are available at the door at $10 per person. A Senior Center Breakfast Benefit will be held this Sunday, May 15th from 7:30 to 11:00 AM. Proceeds from this event will benefit both the Tewksbury Patriotic Committee and Senior Center Memorial Day Parade activities. Plan to come on down for a hearty breakfast and at the same time support the Town Memorial Day events. Adult tickets are $6m, children 12 and under tickets are $3 and …

This Friday, May 6th, Older Americans Day, the COA will hold its Annual “Showcase of Creativity” Art Show at the Senior Center from 5:00 to 8:00 PM - another opportunity to see the wonderful art pieces created by our senior Artisans and their instructors. There will be various mediums displayed: paintings, wood carvings, embroidery, quilting, crafts, work in progress, demonstrations by our instructors and students and of course music and refreshments. The public is welcome. Admission is free. A hearty note of thanks is extended to all those who volunteered and assisted in the Board of Health…

The Tewksbury Health Department and Council on Aging will hold a “Health and Wellness Fair for the Whole Family” next Wednesday, May 4, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Tewksbury Senior Center, 175 Chandler St. There will be items of interest for the young and the not so young. Admission is Free. There will be many health agencies present as well as the Police and Fire Department and the Lions Eyemobile where one may have his/her eyes checked. There will also be fun games and face painting for the children, give-a-ways, and demonstrations on exercise, healthy eating and cooking, entertainment, …

The Special Act Charter Commission will hold a Public Hearing at the Senior Center in Hall A on Wednesday, April 27th. This meeting will begin at 1:00 PM. The public is welcomed.  A two-part Activities Meeting has been scheduled for Friday afternoon, April 29th. The first part of the meeting is scheduled for 1:30. Art show volunteers should attend at this time. The second portion of the meeting will cover the Senior Citizen Memorial Day Parade floats and will begin at 2:00 PM. Those people volunteering for the Health Fair will be contacted as to when a meeting will be held to go over fair …

A note of thanks is extended to all those who helped with the events at the Senior Center over the weekend.  The winner of the drawing at the breakfast was Peg Carter. An activities meeting will be held this Friday, April 15th at 10:00 AM.  At this meeting the main topic of discussion will be the Senior Citizen participation in the Memorial Day Parade. This Friday, April 15th, is also the date of the Silver Tones Dance.  Tickets will be available at the door at $10 per person.  The attire for the evening is casual.  Refreshments will be served mid evening. A Cribbage Tournament is being held …

Lee Lewis and his Doo Wop Revue will take place at the Senior Center this Friday, April 8th.  The show and dancing will begin at 8:00 PM.  However, the doors will be open at 7:00 PM.  At the time this article was submitted there were approximately 25 tickets remaining.  Tickets may be available at the door.  However, it would be wise to call ahead to be sure by calling 978-640-4480 any time after 5:00 PM. This Sunday, April 10th, the Seniors will be holding their first Breakfast Benefit from 7:30 to 11:00 AM.  The proceeds from this breakfast event will benefit both the Tewksbury Patriotic …

Residents are reminded that Town Elections will be held this Saturday, April 2, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Departure time for the Mohegan Sun day trip of next Monday, April 4th is 7:00 AM. Tickets are still available. If interested please obtain a ticket by this Thursday, March 28th. Next Monday, April 4th is “Intake Day” for the Upscale Consignment Shop. Spring articles are now being accepted. Intake takes place from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Please note that the shop is no longer accepting winter clothing. Red Hatters are reminded that April 6th is the last day to get tickets for the Amesbury …

The Board of Health will conduct a Pneumonia vaccine clinic this Thursday, March 24th at the Senior Center, 175 Chandler St., from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. This clinic is for residents who are 65 or older and is free of charge. A Rabies Clinic will be held at the DPW, 999 Whipple Road on Saturday, March 26th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. For more information, one may call the Town Clerk’s Office at 978-640-4355. The fee is $15. One may also have a microchip inserted in their pet for a fee of $30. An afternoon dance with DJ Jon Mansfield will be held next Monday, March 28th. Tickets are now available for the …