Former director was enthusiastic, joyful leader

By Sue Riccio
MethuenLife Writer

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! May the luck of the Irish be smiling upon you not only today, but always! As this month unfolds, I have started a new position at the Senior Center: interim director.

I would like to take this opportunity to speak about a very special woman who was our director and left Feb. 14 for a new position. I can’t say enough about Ashley Shaheen. Her wit, her heart, her drive to make the Senior Center the best it could ever possibly be was astounding. Her enthusiasm and laugh are contagious. She has left a mark of greatness, just as her predecessors Corinne LaCharite Johnson and Linda Sheehan.

Thank you, Ashley, for the smiles, laughs, learning curves and friendship that you have left us. We wish you nothing but luck in future endeavors. Remember, Methuen will always be your home away from home!

Fuel assistance

With the increasing cost of heating your home, have you ever tried to apply for fuel assistance? We tell everyone to apply! You don’t know if you come under the guidelines unless you apply. Call the center to make your appointment at the Methuen Senior Activity Center by calling (978) 983-8825.

SNAP

This program is designed to help if you come under the guidelines to place nutritionally valued meals on your table. Apply today. Call the Senior Center so we can give you an appointment with Methuen Health and Human Services.

Sunset Series 2025

Be sure to look for the ad for the Sunset Seminar Series in this month’s MethuenLife!
Dates are March 6, 13, 20 and 27; April 3, 10 and 17; and May 1. On these dates, the center will be open until 7pm.
Join us for evening talks and introducing our intergenerational superheroes.

Coming up

Sign-ups are required for all activities and special events by calling
(978) 983-8825.
March 3:12:30pm, 45s card game sponsored by Aspen Hill.
March 4: 9am-noon, Open Art; 1:30pm, comedian David Shikes, sponsored by Aspen Hill.
March 5: 2:30pm, Adopt-A-Grandparent.
March 6: 10am, The Talk.
March 7: 10am, Kindness Rocks; 10am-noon, Photography Class with Nancy Reardon. Call center to reserve your space for this 6-week program.
March 10: 1pm, BINGO sponsored by Aspen Hill.
March 11: 10am coffee hour. Learn about being an ambassador for the center; 12:30pm Sewing Guild.
March 12: Traveling Chef, 11:30am. Call to sign up in advance; 2:30pm, Adopt-A-Grandparent program.
March 13: 10:30am, Heart Health with AgeSpan.
March 14, 10am, Movie of the Month.
March 17:12:30pm, 45s card game.
March 18: Thrift Shop Bag Sale, $5 all day; 1:30 pm, Karaoke with Don Riccio.
March 19: 10am, Loss and Transition; 10am, The Talk; 11:30am, Giving Tree Tour of Facility; 1pm, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren informational; 2:30pm, Adopt-A-Grandparent program.
March 21: 10am, Kindness Rocks.
March 24: 1pm, BINGO.
March 26: 12:30pm, Women’s History Trivia Game.
March 27: 10:30am, Craft Class with Jennifer.
March 28: 10am, Game Day.
March 31: 12:30pm, 45s.

The Senior Center is located at 77 Lowell St. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8am-4pm; Friday, 8am-12:30pm. To view our entire newsletter, go to cityofmethuen.net and click Senior Center. For more information on activities, trips or functions, call (978) 983-8825.