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A Lobster Bake, Mohegan Sun Trip and More From the Council on Aging

The latest from the Tewksbury Council on Aging.


The Upscale Consignment Shop at the Senior Center will hold its “Intake of Items” day Monday , Aug. 5 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Residents are reminded that the shop is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; and, in the evening on “intake Day”. 

There are still a few tickets for the day trip to Mohegan Sun on Wednesday, August 7 available. Tickets are $25 per person and include motorcoach transportation, a casino package and the driver gratuity.  Tickets for the trip to Foxwoods on September 12 will go on sale on August 12.

The Friends of the Elderly will hold a Lobster Bake at the Senior Center on Tuesday, August 13th at 6 p.m.  Tickets are now available at $30 per person.  The evening includes dinner and entertainment. 

This event will be limited to 125 people so do get your tickets early.  Ticket sales will end on August 7.

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DJ Jon Mansfield will be back to the Senior Center for an afternoon of dancing on Monday, Aug 19. 

Ticket are $6 per person.   Tickets will also be available at the door but without lunch included.

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The following day trips are scheduled and  are contingent on the interest shown:

  • Friday, August 16 – Perkins Cove on one's own at $16 per person and includes mini coach transportation and driver gratuity.  Departure time will be 9 a.m.
  • Wednesday, August 21st – Amtrak Downeaster Train Ride to Portland at $35 per person and includes mini coach transportation and driver gratuity.  Departure time will be 8:45 a.m.
  • Wednesday, August 28th – Hampton Beach and the Continentals Concert at the shell at $14 per person and includes mini coach transportation and driver gratuity. Departure time is 3 p.m.

Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley (ESMV) and the Merrimack Valley Nutrition Program (MVNP) will coordinate the distribution of Senior Farmer's Market Coupons through distribution sites on Wednesday August 7.  

The following Senior Centers near Tewksbury will be distribution sites: 

Billerica - 978-671-0916; Lowell – 978-446-7185; Dracut – 978-957-0129; and,  Methuen – 978-983-8825.  

For more information one may call the Centers noted.  A list of participating Farmer's Markets will be posted on the COA Bulletin Board. 

Each recipient will receive a listing of participating certified Farmers Markets and must use their coupons by October 1.

This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and provides low-income seniors with coupon booklets (valued at $25) that can be exchanged for fresh fruits and vegetables at participating Farmer's Markets across the Commonwealth.  

To be eligible one must be at least 60 years old and have the following incomes levels: 1 person household $21,257/year or $1,772/month; 2 person household $28,694/year or $2,392/month.  

Coupons will be given on a first-served basis to Senior Citizens who meet the eligibility criteria.  One will need to demonstrate his/her low-income status by showing proof.  

One must also bring an ID that shows one's date of birth and address.  Those on SSI; Section 8 Housing; Energy Assistance (Fuel); and, Medicaid may bring along proof of being on those programs.

One will want to mark his/her calendar for this year's "National Night Out Against Crime" being held by the Tewksbury Police Department at the Senior Center, 175 Chandler Street, on Tuesday, August 6.

The event will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a classic car show, visit from the Spinner’s Canaligator and Metlife Snoopy, and all the supporting organization’s tables/activities. Then at 6 p.m. the families head inside to our “movie theater” to watch Disney’s Cars with popcorn, candy and drinks.  

This event has always been a fun night for the whole family.  Hope to see you there.

Have a great week.   God Bless America.


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