Senior Center Thanksgiving Dinner and More From the Tewksbury Council on Aging

The Tewksbury/Wilmington Elks will hold its Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Tewksbury Senior Citizens this Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Elks Lodge on South Street. Those utilizing bus transportation for this event should note that pick-ups will take place between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Exactly what time one will be picked up depends on the route and the traffic during this time.  Please be watchful for the bus.

The following companies offering insurance coverage for Seniors 65 and over will be speaking at the Senior Center during the month of November.  It is asked that you call 978-640-4480 and have your name placed on the attendance list if you are planning to attend.  The presentations are schedule as follows:

• Friday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. – United Health Care
• Friday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. – BC/BS by Heather Hurd

This Friday, Nov. 15, a seminar on “The Growing Problem of Elder Additions” will take place at  the Senior Center in Hall B at 10:30 a.m.  Speakers present will be renowned expert, Dr. Donna White as well as Chris Turner and Maria Lucci of the Lowell House.  All are welcome.

A Country Western Dance will be held at the Senior Center this Friday, Nov. 15.  Music will be provided by the Jimmy Allen Band.  Tickets are $10 which may be purchased now or at the door.  This event should prove to be a foot stomp'n good time. 

Dr. Smith will conduct a Podiatry Clinic at the Senior Center on Saturday, Nov. 16. This clinic is now full.  A waiting list is being compiled.  Those registered are asked to check their appointment time.  On this day at 9 a.m., we will also be setting up for the Friends Breakfast Benefit and Mini Fair being held on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m..  This breakfast is opened to the public. The menu includes: pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, homefries, beans, toast and beverages.  Adult tickets are $7; children 12 and under $3; and, toddlers free.  Proceeds benefit the programs and activities at the Senior Center.

The MS Support Group will meet next Monday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center.  This meeting is open to the Public.

A MEMA training for those Seniors involved with the MEMA program will be held at the Senior Center next Monday, Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. in the crafts room.

The Council on Aging shall hold its regular monthly meeting next Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 12:30 p.m. in the conference room.  All are welcome.

In the evening on Nov. 20, the Red Hat Carnation Belles will hold a Buffalo Bingo Night beginning at 6 p.m.  The cost for the evening is $5.  Belles are reminded to bring along $3 in nickels.

Next Thursday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m.,  Northwood Health will be at the Senior Center to talk about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and how to cope. 

Then in the evening on Nov. 21, the Historical Society will present a “Patriotic Play” at 6 p.m. This is a free event and all are welcome to attend. 

The Silvertones will hold a dance at the Senior Center on Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.  Tickets are $10 and available at the door.  Come on down and enjoy the big band sounds.

Tickets are now available for the following day trips:

• Wednesday, Nov. 20 – Old Country Buffet & Bonworth $15 plus cost of lunch
• The Saturday, Nov. 23  Festival of Trees, Christmas Tree Shop and Chateau in Andover for Lunch has been CANCELED due to the lack of interest.  However, please note that Senior Citizens and Red Hatters can visit the Methuen Festival of Trees FREE on Nov. 23 and 24.
• Thursday, Dec. 5 – Foxwood Casino day trip - $25 (tickets available on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 8:15 a.m.)

Tickets are still available for the Red Hat Carnation Belles holiday trip to the HuKeLau on Thursday, Dec. 12  for lunch and a Christmas Show.  The cost of this trip is $54 per person and is now being open to the general public...men included.  The cut off date to sign up is Dec. 3.

Tickets are also available for: the COA & Friends Christmas Dinner of Friday, Dec. 6 ($15); the Blues Brothers Show of Friday, Dec. 13 ($10) which is being funded, in part, by the local Arts Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council; and, the Friends New Year's Eve Dinner/Dance of Tuesday, Dec. 31 ($50).  Additional information can be obtained at the Senior Center.

The Council on Aging is now assisting Tewksbury Senior Citizen residents with Fuel Assistance applications.  Seniors may call Jan or Linda at 978-640-4482 to arrange an appointment and find out what information one needs to bring with them when applying.  Younger families may call Community Teamwork (CTI) at 978-459-6161 for information on how to apply. 

Some of the household income eligibility for fuel assistance are as follows: 1 person $32,065; 2 people $41,932; 3 people $51,798; 4 people $61,664.  Information on larger families and the eligible incomes is posted at the Senior Center and is also available from CTI.

Have a great week.  God Bless America.