Elks To Host Thanksgiving Dinner For Seniors

The Elks Thanksgiving for Tewksbury Senior Citizens will be held this Thursday, November 15th at 6:00 PM. If there are enough people signed up for bus transportation, the bus will begin picking up Senior at 4:45 PM. Please be ready prior to pick-up time remembering that there are other people being picked up and that it takes time to get everyone. Thank you.

On Friday, November 16th, the Silvertones Band will hold its monthly dance at the Senior Center from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. The dress is casual and the price is $10. Tickets are available at the door. Why not come on down and enjoy an evening of dancing or even just listening to good music.

The Methuen Annual “Festival of Trees” will begin this coming weekend. Senior Citizens and Red Hatters will be given free admission this first weekend of Saturday and Sunday, November 17th and 18th. The event will take place from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM both days and is located at 13 Branch Street, Methuen 01844. This year the Senior Center gift shop and consignment shop will have a tree on display. This is a great take that you won't want to miss.

If you missed the recent Town Manager's Neighborhood Meeting at the Senior Center, you'll have another chance to attend. Town Manager will hold a second Neighborhood Meeting at the Tewksbury Library on Tuesday, November 20th, at 7:00 PM. All residents are encouraged to attend. This is the time to find out what your town departments do, what's new and a time to ask questions.

DJ Jon Mansfield will be at the Senior Center for his monthly afternoon dance on Monday, November 26th. October tickets (October event was canceled due to the storm) will be valid for this November dance. Those who cannot make the November dance will be refunded.

A Country Western Dance, will be held at the Senior Center on Friday, November 30th with the John Penny Band performing for the evening. Tickets are now available at $10 per person; and, will also be available at the door on the 30th.

Tickets are also available for the following events:

• The COA and Friends Christmas Dinner of Friday, December 7th. The ticket cost is $15 and includes a buffet dinner catered by the Village Inn and dancing to the sounds of the Perfect Match Band. Ticket sales will end on November 30th.
• On Sunday, December 9th, the Edwards Twins will be back in Tewksbury at the Senior Center to perform their Christmas Show. A matinee will be held at 1:00 PM and an evening show at 6:00 PM. Tickets are $30 per person and going fast. These shows are open to the general public and will be most entertaining. You won't be sorry you attended.
• The Red Hat Carnation Belles will hold their Christmas Dinner on Thursday, December 13th. Tickets are now available at $25 per Belle. The event includes a plated dinner and entertainment by the “Uptown Girls”...guaranteed to be very entertaining. Ticket sales will end on December 5th.
• New Years Eve tickets are now available. Tickets are $50 per person and include a buffet dinner with the main course being prime rib, chicken and fish. Entertainment will be provided by the Perfect Match Band. Why not ring in the New Year with friends at the Senior Center. A good time is on the agenda.

The COA will be assisting Tewksbury Seniors with Fuel Assistance applications. To obtain information on the fuel assistance program and/or to schedule an appointment call 978-640-4482.

SHINE Counselor, Yuen, is available on Mondays by appointment only to advise Seniors on medical coverage. To set-up an appointment call 978-640-4482.

A pleasant week is wished to all. God Bless America.