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Linda Brabant

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Senior Center To Host Benefit Breakfast on Sunday

Giant yard sale is planned for July.

A Friends dance will be held this Friday, June 8that 7:00 PM. Tickets are $10 per person and available at the door. Entertainment for the evening is the Fred Manzi Band. The Seniors will hold a Breakfast Benefit this Sunday, June 10th, from 7:30 to 11:00 AM. The menu includes: pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries, beans, toast and beverages. Adult tickets are $6, children 12 and under $3 and toddlers free. A note of thanks is extended to all those who helped in making the Showcase of Creativity art show a success and to all those who made donations to the Country Store. We especially thank Ernie Lorenz and Garret Star for providing music for the event. Winners of the Country Store are listed on the bulletin board at the …

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Giant Yard Sale, Benefit Breakfast Highlight Senior Center Calendar

Plenty of happenings over the next month at the Tewksbury Senior Center.

A Giant Yard Sale will be held at the Senior Center, 175 Chandler Street, this Saturday, March 24th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, rain or shine. The public is welcomed. Besides all the treasures to be found on the yard tables, the event will also feature a yummy bake table and luncheon specials. The public is welcomed. DJ Jon Mansfield will be at the Senior Center this coming Monday, March 26th for an afternoon dance. Tickets are available at the door at 12:00 noon at $6 per person. Please note that tickets purchased after the 21st do not include lunch due to the fact that lunches are required to be ordered in advance from the MVNP. The Seniors shall hold their first Breakfast Benefit of the year on Sunday, April 1st at the Senior Center from 7…

Friday, February 10, 2012

Senior Center To Host Substance Abuse Program

Valentine's Dance tonight at 7 p.m.

The Friends and COA will hold a Valentine Dance tonight (Feb. 10) from 7-10:30 PM. Tickets are available at the door.  Entertainment will be provided by the Silver Tones. Our AARP Volunteer Tax Assistants have begun helping Senior Citizens with their tax returns.  To sign up for an appointment, one may drop by the Senior Center or call 978-640-4480 to place his/her name on the sign-up sheet at the front desk.  The Director will then call those on the list to arrange an appointment time.   Please note that the Tax Assistants DO NOT, however, help prepare Schedule C, Schedule E or complicated/lengthy Scheduled D forms or other specialized forms. Taxpayers with complex tax forms are advised to seek paid tax help.  Appointment will be …

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Senior Center To Host Valentine's Dance On Feb. 10

February events at the Tewksbury Senior Center.

The next Upscale “Intake of Items” day will be held on Monday, February 6th from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Both the Upscale Boutique and the Snooti Patooti gift shop at the Senior Center are open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Why not stop in and check out the bargains. The Friends and COA are looking for those special Tewksbury couples who have been married 50 or 50+ years but never been guests at a Senior Center Valentine Dance. If you are such a couple or know of one, please jot the information down on a piece of paper and drop it off or mail it to the Director at the Senior Center. The Valentine Dance will be held on Friday, February 10th. All names MUST be submitted next Monday, February 6th. Tickets are still available for …

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Holy Felines, Batman, It's The Catmobile!

Red Hat Carnation Belles plan a Pajama Party.

The Senior Center will be closed next Monday, January 16th, in recognition of Martin Luther, Jr. Day. A memorable and safe holiday is wished to all. Tickets for the Mohegan Sun trip of February 6th will go on sale at 8:15 AM next Tuesday, January 17th at 8:15 AM. The Red Hat Carnation Belles will hold a “PJ's, Pizza, and Popcorn” night at the Senior Center on Wednesday, January 18th. Tickets ($5 per Belle) should be purchased ASAP. Belles should note  that this is NOT a “sleep-over”. However, it should prove to be a fun-filled Red Hat evening and movie night. Information and tickets will soon be available for the up-coming Carnation Belles Anniversary Dinner being held on Sunday, February 19th. The Silver Tones Band will hold its monthly …

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Council On Aging Seeks Couples Married At Least 50 Years

Winter season is heating up at the Tewksbury Senior Center.

The Senior Center Upscale Consignment Boutique will hold its “Intake of Items Day” next Monday, Jan. 9 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Those people traveling on the Foxwood day trip of next Tuesday, Jan. 10 are reminded that departure time from the Senior Center is 7:00 AM sharp.  Tickets are still available for this January trip. However, one must sign up by this Thursday.  Tickets for the Mohegan Sun trip of Feb. 6 will go on sale at 8:15 AM on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 8:15 AM. The Red Hat Carnation Belles will hold a “PJ's, Pizza, and Popcorn” night at the Senior Center on Wednesday, Jan. 18.  Tickets ($5 per Belle) are now available for this event.  Belles should note that this is NOT a “sleep-over”.  However, it should prove to be a fun-filled Red …

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Senior Citizens To Ring In The New Year Saturday Night

Tickets for celebrity impersonator show are now on sale.

It is hoped that everyone enjoyed their holiday.  A healthy, happy and prosperous New Year to all. Those attending the Friends New Years Eve Dinner Dance at the Senior Center this Saturday, Dec. 31, are reminded that the event will begin at 7:00 PM.  Dinner will be served at approximately 7:15-7:30. The Senior Center will be closed next Monday, Jan. 2, in recognition of the New Year Holiday. Information has been received by the Tewksbury Police Department regarding “Fraudulent Phone Calls Targeting Elders”.  Residents, especially Senior Citizens, please take  note that suspicious calls have been received by elders from individuals wishing to up-date/verify bank account information.  The caller has a very thick accent, there is noise in the…

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Senior Center To Host Two Dances This Week

Tickets are now on sale for a performance by the Edward Twins.

Those Carnation Belles attending the Red Hat Christmas Dinner this Thursday, December 15th, are reminded that the event begins at 6:00 PM with dinner served at approximately 6:15 PM. The Silver Tones band will hold a dance this Friday, December 16th, from 7-10 PM. Tickets are available at the door at $10 per person. Residents are reminded that The Upscale Consignment Boutique and the Snooti Patooti Gift Boutique shoppes at the Senior Center will now be open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM; and, also on Mondays from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturdays from 11:00 to 3:00 up through December 19th. All “001” items in the gift shop are now reduced by 20% and this Saturday one will want to take advantage of the free gift wrapping of …

Friday, October 21, 2011

Senior Center To Host Dance Tonight

Plenty of activities scheduled for seniors as the holiday season approaches.

The Silver Tones Band will hold its monthly dance this Friday, October 21st from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Why not come on down and support  your Senior band and at the same time enjoy a great night of music. Tickets are available at the door at $10 per person. Refreshments are served mid evening. The Tewksbury/Wilmington Elks will hold its Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Tewksbury Senior Citizens on Thursday, November 10th. The event will be held at the Elks from 6-11 PM with dinner being served at 7:00 PM.   Tickets are free and will be distributed to Tewksbury Seniors next Thursday, October 27th beginning at 9:00 A.M.   Please keep in mind that we limit the tickets one can get as follows:  a single person can get one more ticket; and, a couple …

Thursday, September 15, 2011

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IMAGE GALLERY: The Mary Ann Wareham Golf Connection

The 14th annual Mary Ann Wareham Golf Connection raised money for the Tewksbury Friends of the Elderly.

The Mary Ann Wareham Golf Connection was started in 1998 by Mary Ann Wareham to raise money for the Tewksbury Friends of the Elderly. When Mary Ann passed away in 2002, the tradition continued and was renamed to honor her. Today the fundraising is coordinated by the Tewksbury Senior Center director, Linda Brabant.

Christian Panasuk

8:04 am on Thursday, September 15, 2011

Mary Ann was a wonderful lady, and a tremendous asset to our community. She is greatly missed!   more ›

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