This past year has brought change, love and lots of new people to our beloved center! We would like to thank all those from the past for creating such a beautiful dwelling for all to enjoy. We want to thank all those in the present who make our days filled with joy and laughter. To those who will come to the center in the future, we welcome you with open arms.
You are our reason! May this new year bring lots of joy, good health and happy days of making memories with those you hold near and dear.
Wellness Roadmap
at your center
Our goal for the next 12 months is simple: Help every senior look, feel and live healthier! How? Each month we will be focused on daily habits – better eating, more movement and reduced isolation. We will be helping to build strong friendships on this journey. We will host Caregivers Seminars and resources, outreach to isolated seniors, skill-building and volunteer training to strengthen programs and community support.
Our mission looking into the future is: Grow stronger, healthier and wiser in community – one month, one activity, one friendship at a time!
Winter weather
advisory
If Methuen Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, all programs at the center will be canceled. If the schools have a two-hour delay, the center will also have a two-hour delay. This is all for your safety!
Great job with
tree removal
Thank you, Methuen DPW, Recreation Department, Livingston Family Tree Service and Coady’s Towing!
We thank them for the beautiful work they did removing our spruce tree and taking it to The Loop to serve as the holiday tree for the community to enjoy – all decorated in sparkling lights and Christmas balls (see story in this issue of MethuenLife!). You all did an amazing job!
In gratitude
To all who donated to The Giving Tree, we are forever grateful! You opened your hearts to our seniors in the community who otherwise would not have a Christmas. A major thank you to all who participated. I know that some came and we ran out of names, however, we were able to give direction on where else to donate. Our hearts are filled with appreciation and gratitude to all!
Thrift Shop hours
Our Thrift Shop is open to the public Monday to Thursday, 9am-3pm and Friday, 9am-noon. Come, browse, shop. The Thrift Shop will host a Fill A Bag for $5 on Jan. 20!
Clinic hours
Our clinic is open Tuesdays, 9-11am with nurses Faith and Maggie and from 11am-4pm with City of Methuen Nurse Karen Ferullo, plus Thursdays, 9am-3pm with Nurse Ferullo.
Tax appointments
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. You do not need to be an AARP member to utilize this program. AARP volunteers will start taking appointments in mid-January! Call (978) 983-8825 for information.
Matter of Balance
AgeSpan offers Matter of Balance, a free 8-week course offered at the Senior Center from Jan. 13 to March 3. Do you want to feel more confident on your feet? Learn practical ways to prevent and manage falls. Build confidence, flexibility and strength, and stay independent! If you have fallen or are afraid you are going to fall, this program is for YOU!
Ukelele lessons
Learn to play the ukelele with Aura Fluet and AnnMarie Morse beginning Jan. 8 from 10am-noon.
Trips
Come to the Methuen Senior Activity Center and receive the information on trips that are planned for 2026! There are day trips, overnight trips with Royal Tours and extended tours with Collette Vacations!
Mental-health
help is here!
The Community Response Team is excited to hold office hours at the Methuen Senior Activity Center. This is a collaboration between the City of Methuen and Front Line Community Services. PATH provides access to mental health services. If you have questions in regards to mental health, are seeking access to resources or just want to chat, PATH will be at the center Tuesdays, 9-11am and Wednesdays, 12-3pm.
Coming up
Jan. 1: Closed for New Years.
Jan. 2: Kindness Rocks, 10am-noon; Cribbage, 10am-noon.
Jan. 5: BINGO, 1-3pm; Mahjong, 1pm.
Jan. 6: Dominoes, 1pm; 45’s for beginners, 1pm.
Jan. 7: Book Club, 1pm.
Jan. 8: The Talk, 10:30am.
Jan. 9: Cribbage, 10am.
Jan. 12: Mahjong, 1pm; 45’s, 12:30pm.
Jan. 13: Sewing Guild, noon; Dominoes, 1pm.
Jan. 14: Emergency Preparedness Training, 10am.
Jan. 15: Bridge, 1pm; BINGO in Spanish and English, 1pm.
Jan. 16: Cribbage, 10am; Kindness Rocks, 10am.
Jan. 17: Attorney Peter McQuillan hosts free, 15-minute consultations. Appointment needed, so call the center.
Jan. 19: Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Jan. 20: Beginners 45’s, 1pm; karaoke,1:30pm; Dominoes, 1pm.
Jan. 21: Loss and Transition, 10am; Hands-Only CPR Training, 10am.
Jan. 22: Bridge, 1pm.
Jan. 23: Cribbage, 10am.
Jan. 26: BINGO, 1pm; Mahjong, 1pm.
Jan. 27: Beginner 45’s, 1pm; Dominoes, 1pm.
Jan. 29: Bridge, 1pm.
Jan. 30: Cribbage, 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.
