COA Holiday Dinner

Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 12 p.m.

Dick and Betty Ferrucci are generously sponsoring the annual COA Holiday Dinner.  Seating is limited. Please contact the senior center to inquire about reservations.

Miscoe 6th Grade Chorus Holiday Program

Thursday, Dec. 12 at 10:30 a.m.

The Miscoe students can’t wait to perform for you. Please save the date and contact the center to reserve a seat and consider staying for lunch.

Minstrels Holiday Performance

Thursday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m.

The Mendon Minstrels will be offering us a festive holiday performance, followed by a luncheon. Space is limited for this popular event, please contact the Senior Center to register.

Western themed New Years Eve Celebration

Dec. 31 11 a.m. -  2 p.m.

Let’s celebrate the incoming New Year together! Join us at the center for a festive Western themed New Years Ever Party. Enjoy an assortment of tasty appetizers and delicious desserts with friends and toast the new year! A donation of $5 per person is requested. Please stop in or call to register at the Senior Center.

Weekly Programs: Call for more information and availability.

- Shopping Van – Monday 9 a.m.

- Walking Group – Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30 a.m.

- Chorus – Mondays 1 a.m.

- SHINE Counseling – Mon. 12:30 p.m.

- Chair Exercise – Tues/Thurs 9 a.m.

- Lunch – Tues/Thurs 12 p.m.

- Hand, Knee & Foot – Tuesday 1 p.m.

- Panera Bread – Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

- Qigong – Wednesday 10 a.m.

- Cribbage – Wednesday 9:45 a.m.

- Genealogy – 1st/3rd Wed 1 p.m.

- Mah Jong – Wed/Thurs 1 p.m.

- Knitting Group – Thursday 1 p.m.

Outreach Assistance

Senior Center Outreach Coordinator, Janet Hubener is available to offer free confidential counseling, caregiver support, and information and referral services on aging issues for seniors and caregivers. This position is grant funded in part under a state grant. Home visits are available, please contact Janet at 508-478-6175.

Individuals who can help transport parishioners to local churches/house of worship. Please contact Janet Hubener.

Social Security Adopts New Income Rules for SSI Benefits

The Social Security Administration has dropped a long-standing policy of counting financial help from friends or family for buying food as income that affects eligibility, and payment amounts for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - part of a suite of changes to the program that could boost benefits for hundreds of thousands of economically vulnerable older adults and people with disabilities.

Guided Meditation for Stress Reduction

Friday, Jan. 10 at 11 a.m.

Faith Kennedy, certified instructor, will offer a one-hour guided meditation for stress reduction and relaxation on Friday, Jan. 10 at 11 a.m. with tips for continuing success at home. Space is limited, so call 508-478-6175 or stop by the senior center to reserve your space early. Faith will then offer crystal bowl therapy. Crystal bowl sound therapy is an ancient practice in which sound healers produce different sound frequencies with quartz crystal singing bowls to restore balance and harmony in the body. The cost is $25 per person. Call or stop by the senior center to register.

REAL ESTATE TAX EXEMPTIONS

While taxes cannot be avoided, some taxpayers may be entitled to partial relief via a “real estate tax exemption.” A tax exemption is a discharge from the obligation to pay all or a portion of a tax. There are several types of exemptions each with its own requirements; one that is age related (65 years or older detailed below), others given due to blindness, surviving spouse or veteran’s status. Mendon’s Principal Assessor, Sherrie Bates will be at the Mendon Senior Center on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 1 p.m. (with a snow date of Feb. 12 at 1 p.m.) at the Mendon Senior Center, 62 Providence St. Mendon to review the requirements and to answer any questions. Please stop by or call the senior center at 508-478-6175 to register.

Applications for all of these exemptions are due no later than April 1, 2025. If you are unable to come to our presentation on Jan. 22 please contact the Assessor’s office 508-473-2738 for confidential assistance.