Look around & soak up spring!

Happy May! I have noticed that the trees are beginning to bud as we welcome spring. Soon the flowers and trees will be bursting with beautiful colors along with warmer sunshine. Here at the center, we hope that you can take a moment to enjoy all the beauty that surrounds us. In these fast-paced times, we lose track of what the City of Methuen offers: the beautiful falls on Osgood Street, the magnificent Searles walls that surround the campus of Notre Dame Cristo Rey Academy, Methuen Music Hall, Searles building that houses the city offices, Tenney Gate House, Grey Court and so much more!

Arts, Crafts &
more Festival

Mark your calendar for the annual Arts, Crafts, Music and Jewelry Festival, set for Thursday, May 8 from 9am-3pm. Enjoy senior-made items from the ceramics, quilting and painting classes held at the Methuen Senior Activity Center. If you are a Methuen senior and would like to show your craft, please reach out to the center at (978) 983-8825. We will gladly display your item/items.

The day will also start off with free coffee and donuts from 9:30am-10:30 am.

Food bar will open at 11am featuring hot dogs, meatball subs and tuna sandwiches, chips, soda and coffee.

The Happy Hearts Chorus will take center stage at 1pm for a great, toe-tapping show.

Join us for a great day celebrating you!

Thank you to all

Recently, I lost my mom. On behalf of my brother, sister and myself, along with our families, we wish to thank you all for the cards, spiritual bouquets, flowers and all the love you sent to us during this time. It is so very much appreciated!

Coming up

Reservations are required for all events by calling the center at (978) 983-8825.
May 1: The Talk, conversation on current events, 10am; jewelry-making class, 10:30am.
May 2: Rock Painting – Kindness Rocks, 10am.
May 5: BINGO sponsored by Salem Woods, 1pm; Kev Tech class (help with your cell phone, tablet, laptop), 10am.
May 6: Open Art, Tole Painting, 9am-noon.
May 7: Office hours for Congresswoman Lori Trahan, 10am-2pm; Tour of Brightview, 11:30am; Book Club meets, 1pm.
May 9: Office hours with Interim Director, 10am; movie “Cocoon,” 10:30am.
May 12: Caregiver Support with Bridges of Epoch, 10:30am; 45’s Tournament, 12:30pm.
May 13: Grief Presentation with Karen Campbell, 10am; Ambassador Coffee Hour, 10am; Walkling Club meet at the Railroad Depot, 10:40am; Sewing Guild meets, noon; Methuen Police Department Senior Supper, 4-6pm.
May 14: Intergenerational Senior Prom, 3-5pm.
May 15: The Talk, 10am; jewelry making class, 10:30am; BINGO, 1pm.
May 16: Kindness Rocks, 10am.
May 19: Senior Medicare Patrol informational – Medicare, 11am; Howie Newman, Knock On Wood, acoustic folk-rock duo, 1pm.
May 20: Thrift Shop Bag Sale, fill a bag for $5, 9am-2:30pm; Resource Fair, 1-3pm.
May 21: Loss and Transition, 10am; Green Team Park Clean Up, 1pm.
May 22: The Talk, 10am; jewelry-making class, 10:30am.
May 23: Games outside (weather permitting), 10am; Movie “Grand Torino,” 10:30am.
May 27: Traveling Chef with carving station, $2 per person, 11:30am; karaoke, 1:30-3:30pm.
May 29: Jewelry-making class, 10:30am; Trivia and Tunes with Vin Pescatore, 12:30pm.
May 30: Flower Planting with Reps. Hamilton and Reyes along with Sen. Payano, 10am.

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.