Ahh! The fresh crisp air of autumn is upon us. One of my favorite times of year to drive down tree-lined streets and see the beautiful colors. To me there is nothing more relaxing than an afternoon drive to nowhere. Just a drive to get the fresh air, stop and talk to people at a park. Life gets no better than this, in my opinion. Enjoy this time of year. We know what’s ahead of us (snow shovels).
Adopt-A-Grandparent
The Methuen Senior Activity Center’s Adopt-A-Grandparent program will begin in November. This program is now in its 24th year where students from Methuen High School and the community get together at the center to make lasting friendships, learn from each other, talk about today’s issues, learn about events of the past. To get more information on this program, please call (978) 983-8825
Halloween bash
We are Having a Halloween Party on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 2-4pm. Dress in costume and enjoy the music of DJ Marc Rich. Let’s have fun!
Ice Cream Social
Mayor D.J. Beauregard is hosting an Ice Cream Social on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 1-3pm. Don’t miss the delicious treat and great company.
Firemen’s Dinner
Join the Methuen Fire Department at your Methuen Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 4-6pm for a delicious dinner. This event is free!
Game time
Interested in cribbage or cornhole? Call the center and leave your name and number at (978) 983-8825.
Coming up
Pre-registration is now required for all programs. Please pre-register by calling (978) 983-8825 or stopping by the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Oct. 1: Extended hours. Center open until 7pm.
Oct. 2: Flu Clinic, 11am-3pm.
Oct. 3: Rock painting, 10am-noon; photography, 10-11am.
Oct. 6: 45s card game, 12:30-3pm, sponsored by Cedar View; KevTech, get help with your phone or device, 10am.
Oct. 7: Tai chi with Sharon Pei, 12:30-1:15pm; Taco Truck and Mariachi Band, 1:30-3pm; Sewing Guild, noon.
Oct. 8: Congresswoman Lori Trahan holds office hours, 10am-2pm; Extended hours – center open until 7pm.
Oct. 9: Healthy Living (Spanish), 10am; Flu Clinic, 11am-3pm.
Oct. 10: Photography, 10-11am.
Oct. 13: Center closed.
Oct. 14: Karaoke, 1:30pm.
Oct. 15: Coffee Time with At-Large City Councilor Jana Zanni Pesce who is seeking re-election, 9-11am; Olive Garden, 1-2pm; attorney McQuillan holds free 15-minute consultations, by appointment; Center open extended hours until 7pm.
Oct. 16: Veterans Breakfast, 9am, sponsored by McDonald’s. Call center to make reservation; AARP Safe Driving, 9am-3pm; Flu Clinic, 11am-3pm.
Oct. 17: Rock Painting, 10am-noon; photography, 10-11am.
Oct. 20: KevTech, help with your phone or device, 10am; Us vs. Them 45s card tournament, 12:30pm.
Oct. 21: Bocce, 10am-noon; Firemen’s Dinner, 4-6pm.
Oct. 22: Coffee Time with At-Large City Councilor Frank Surillo who is seeking re-election, 9-11 am; center open extended hours until 7pm.
Oct. 23: Coffee Time with At-Large City Council candidate Wanda Santos, 9-11am; Flu Clinic, 11am-3pm; Ice Cream Social with Mayor DJ Beauregard, 1-3pm.
Oct. 27: BINGO, 1-3pm, sponsored by Cedar View.
Oct. 29: Coffee Time with Councilor-at-Large candidate John Drew, 9-11am; Coffee Time with At Large City Council candidate Ryan DiZoglio, 11am-1pm; Halloween Party with DJ Mark Rich, 2-4pm; Center open extended hours until 7pm.
Oct. 30: Coffee Time with School Committee member Marybeth Donovan Grassi who is running for re-election, 9-11am; Flu Clinic, 11am-3pm.
The following groups meet at the same days and times each month
Ambassador Coffee Hour is held the second Tuesday of the month at 10am.
Beginners 45s meets every Tuesday at 1pm.
Lost in Transition Bereavement Group meets the 3rd Wednesday at 10am.
Path Program meets every Monday & Wednesday from 12-3pm.
Whist meets every Thursday from 1-3pm.
Sewing Guild, first Tuesday of the month at 12pm.
Bridge, every Thursday from 1-3pm.
Mahjong, every Monday from 1-3pm.
Dominoes, every Tuesday, 1-3pm.
Disclaimer: We do our best to ensure accuracy in the newsletter, however, often times there are last-minute program changes and/cancellations. For the most up-to-date information, please call the center for more information.
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.
