A Country Western Dance, Mohegan Sun Day Trip and More From the Tewksbury Council on Aging

A Country Western dance will be held at the Senior Center on Friday, July 12 at 7 p.m.  The featured Band for the evening is Frank Caruso and The Country Gentlemen.  Tickets may now be purchased and will also be available at the door.  As with all the Senior Center dances, this dance is open to the public.

Tickets for the day trip to Mohegan Sun will go on sale next Monday, July 15 at 8:15 a.m.  Tickets are $25 per person and include motorcoach transportation, a casino package and the driver gratuity.

The MS support Group will meet next Monday, July 15 at 10 a.m.  All are welcome.

A Friend's Senior Center Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Table space is available to the general public at $15 per table or two tables for $25.  Reservations are now being accepted.

DJ Jon Mansfield will be back to the Senior Center for an afternoon of dancing on Monday, July 29. Ticket are $6 per person.  Those that purchase a ticket by Wednesday, July 24 will have lunch included.  Tickets will also be available at the door but without lunch included.

The Friends of the Elderly will hold a Lobster Bake at the Senior Center on Tuesday, August 13 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.

We are hoping that the following day trips will realize enough participants.  All day trips are contingent on the interest shown.

• Monday, July 22 -  Provincetown on the “Fast Ferry” giving everyone more time in P-Town. The trip cost is $90 per person including mini coach to/from Boston, ferry fee and driver gratuity.
• Wednesday, July 31–Trolley Tour of Lowell at $15 per person mini coach transportation.
• Friday, August 16–Perkins Cove on one's own at $16 per person includes mini coach transportation.
• Wednesday, August 21 – Amtrak Downeaster Train Ride to Portland – Price TBA

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 in the Merrimack Valley.  

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 receiving SSI; Section 8 Housing; Energy Assistance (Fuel); and, Medicaid may bring along proof of being on those programs.

The Farmer's Market Coupon Distribution will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2013.  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.

A pleasant week is wished to all...remember to keep cool.   God Bless America.