Join us for holiday concerts & celebrations!

Happy Holidays from the Methuen Council on Aging and Methuen Senior Activity Center staff and Board of Trustees. May this holiday season bring you love, peace and joy that follows you throughout the coming year!

Special Events with Happy Hearts Chorus

Mark your calendar early for two special events this month!

*The Happy Hearts Chorus welcomes St. Monica’s Community Chorus on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 1pm for a Holiday Concert at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, a day full of fun and music.

*On Sunday, Dec. 22 at 1pm, join the Happy Hearts Chorus at the Methuen Memorial Music Hall for a Holiday Celebration. Guest singers include Lori McLaughlin, Brendan and Janessa Murphy, James Garrity, Santa Claus, the Grinch and the St. Monica’s Community Chorus.

We wish to thank Richard Payeur, owner of Payeur Silk Flowers, for all he has done to bring this wonderful event to the Music Hall!

Both programs are free and open to the public.

Holiday Open House

Join us Thursday, Dec. 12 from 9am-3pm as we usher in the season with our Holiday Open House. There will be with a jewelry sale, free coffee and doughnuts plus the Happy Hearts Holiday Celebration (1pm). Raffles in the main lobby will support the newly created Rene and Elaine Morissette Scholarship to support Methuen students. The scholarship will be initiated in 2025, with two scholarships being presented in the spring.

The center owes much to Rene and Elaine Morissette! Rene was known as Mr. Senior Center and served as president of the Board of Trustees as well as chairman of the Council on Aging. With the assistance of other community leaders, Rene’s vison was realized during the design and construction of the Methuen Senior Activity Center. Elaine was the treasurer of the Building Committee and later served on the Board of Trustees. The Scholarship Fund is our way of honoring these two individuals who gave so much to the community, and worked tirelessly to see their vision become a reality.

Today, the center continues to be a wonderful resource for the seniors in the community and beyond and just celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Coming up

Dec. 3: Cedarview Informational, 10am; Karaoke with Don Riccio, free at 1:30pm.

Dec. 5: The Talk, 10am.

Dec. 6: “Is It Normal Aging or Memory Loss?” Sarah Turcott from Bridges is the guest speaker, 10:30am; Kindness Rocks, 10am.

Dec. 9: BINGO with Sen. Pavel Payano, 12-2pm; 45’s, 12:30pm.

Dec. 10: Sewing Guild, noon; Mayoral election.

Dec. 11: Attorney Peter McQuillan offers free 15-minute consultations by appointment. Call the center at (978) 983-8835 to schedule an appointment.

Dec. 12: Holiday Open House, 9am-3pm with the Happy Hearts Chorus Holiday Concert at 1pm.

Dec. 16: Holiday Spirit Week begins and runs through Dec. 20; Learn about AgeSpan and what they offer, 10am; Traveling Chef luncheon, 11:30am. Reservation required by calling the center.

Dec. 17: Holiday Card-Making; The Methuen Senior Center Thrift Shop is hosting a sale. Fill A Bag for $5.

Dec. 18: Loss and Transition, 10am; Adopt-A-Grandparent Holiday Party, 2:30-3:30pm.

Dec. 19: Mass Senior Medicare Patrol will do a presentation with Jackie Stern, 10:30am.

Dec. 20: Kindness Rocks, 10am-12pm.

Dec. 23: BINGO, sponsored by Cedarview.

Dec. 24-25: Center closed.

Dec. 27: Game Day, 10am.

Dec. 30: 45’s, 12:30pm.

Dec. 31: Center closes at 12:30pm.

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.