Spring is just around the corner — bringing brighter days, warmer walks and a fresh season of activities at the Methuen Senior Activity Center. This month, let’s celebrate community, wellness and a little Irish cheer as we welcome the season of renewal together.
We’re looking forward to sharing laughter, programs and memories with all of you. Our members make the center feel like a true home away from home, and we’re grateful for the joy, kindness and energy you bring through our doors each day. Thank you for being such an important part of our community.
Wishing everyone a joyful — and lucky — month ahead!

Caricature Day

Join us for a fun and creative Caricature Day on Tuesday, March 3 at 11:30am in the lobby. A professional caricature artist will be on site creating personalized sketches for our guests. There are only 19 slots available — first come, first served!

Spring Fling

Join us March 24 from 1-3pm for our Spring Fling — an afternoon of dancing and live music with Miller Tyme, playing your favorite blues, rock and R&B hits. It’s sure to be an unforgettable afternoon!

Thrift Shop hours

Our Thrift Shop is open to the public Monday to Thursday, 9am-3pm and Friday, 9am-noon. Come, browse and shop. The Thrift Shop will host a Fill A Bag for $5 on March 17.

Clinic hours

Our clinic is open Tuesdays, 9-11am with nurses Faith and Maggie and from 11am-4pm with the City of Methuen nurse Karen Ferullo, plus Thursdays, 9am-3pm with Nurse Ferullo.

Afternoon Tea Party

You are warmly invited to join us for a delightful afternoon tea party Thursday, March 12 from 1-3pm in the lower lounge. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of sipping tea, sharing laughter and learning about the benefits of tea. This event is hosted by Robyn from the Giving Tree Senior Living.

A decadent,
cocoa-fueled afternoon

Learn the benefits of dark chocolate. Join us for a delicious and informative event Thursday, March 19th from 1-3pm in the lower lounge. This event is hosted by Robyn from the Giving Tree Senior Living.

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 regarding mental health, are seeking access to resources or just want to chat, PATH will be at the center Tuesdays, noon-3pm and Wednesdays, 9-11am.

Jewelry donations
temporarily on hold

Please note that we are not accepting jewelry donations until further notice. We sincerely appreciate all the wonderful piece you have contributed to our jewelry sales … they’ve made a big difference. We will announce as soon as we re able to resume accepting jewelry donations at the center.

Trips

Come to the Methuen Senior Activity Center and receive the information on trips that are planned for 2026! There are day trips and overnight trips with Royal Tours. In addition, we offer extended tours with Collette Vacations!

Coffee with a Cop

Join us March 23 at 10:30am for a special edition of Coffee with a Cop. Enjoy fresh Heav’nly Donuts and coffee while chatting with members of our Police Department. Plus, don’t miss the chance to meet Oliver, the department’s new comfort puppy!

Medical discussion
group

The Senior Center would like you to join Donald Marcus, VMD and Karen Ferullo, RN on March 31 at 1pm. This discussion is open to all members of the center who want to improve their interactions with their medical providers and gain useful knowledge in navigating a complex medical field.

Coming up

March. 2: BINGO, 1pm.
March 3: Methuen Retirees Association, 10am; Path Program, noon; Indoor Cornhole, noon; Dominoes, 1-3pm; Matter of Balance, 1:30pm.
March 4: Path Program, 9am; Book Club, 1pm.
March 5: Ukulele, 10:30am; The Talk, 10:30am-noon.
March 6: Cribbage, 10am; Clear Path for Vets, 9am; Kindness Rocks, 10am.
March 9: 45’s, 12:30pm.
March 10: Sewing Guild, noon; Indoor Cornhole, noon; Dominoes, 1pm; Matter of Balance, 1:30pm.
March 11: Path Program, 9am.
March 12: Ukulele, 10:30am.
March 13: Cribbage, 10am-noon.
March 16: GLCAC, 9am; BINGO, 1pm.
March 17: Thrift Shop’s Fill-A-Bag for $5, 9am-3pm; Coffee & Donuts, 10am; Indoor Cornhole, noon.
March 18: Lost in Transition, 10am.
March 19: The Talk, 10:30am; Ukulele, 10:30am.
March 20: Kindness Rocks, 10am; Cribbage, 10am.
March 23: 45’s, 12:30-3pm.
March 24: Indoor cornhole, noon; Spring Fling, 1pm.
March 26: Craft with Robyn, 1pm.
March 27: 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 of functions, call (978)983-8825