Happy April! As spring brings new energy and sunshine into our days, we’re excited to celebrate two special events here at the Methuen Senior Activity Center: Volunteer Appreciation and Spirit Week!
April is National Volunteer Month, and we want to take this time to honor the incredible individuals who give their time, kindness and dedication to our center. Our volunteers greet guests with warm smiles, support our programs, assist with events and make our building feel like a true home for our community. Thank you for your generosity, your compassion and the positive impact you make every single day. You are the heart of our center and we are deeply grateful for all you do.
To add some extra fun to the month, we’re thrilled to host Spirit Week! Each day will have a light-hearted theme to help us spread joy, creativity and community pride throughout the center. We can’t wait to see your outfits, your spirit and, most importantly, your smiles!
Thank you to our participants, volunteers, staff and friends who continue to make this center a warm, welcoming and vibrant place.
Here’s to a wonderful April filled with gratitude, celebration and community spirit!
US vs. THEM
You don’t want to miss this popular showdown! The Methuen Senior Activity Center is hosting a 45’s US vs. THEM tournament, where the Methuen Police Department will face off against our seniors in a spirited game. It is free to play, just register in advance. This will be held April 6 at 12:30pm.
Kev-Tech is
coming back
Get ready! Kev-Tech is making its return! Are you interested in learning how to navigate your phone, use computers with confidence or understand your electronic devices better? The first class starts at 10am April 15. The Spanish version will be at 10am on April 29. Sign-up is required.
Storyteller
& song artist
Join us April 14 at 1:15pm for a themed program “This Land is Your Land” that weaves music and narrative to highlight the richness of American culture and history. The program concludes with a rendition of Wood Guthrie’s beloved anthem.
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 April 21.
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.
Jazz Committee
You are warmly invited to join us on Wednesday, April 15 from 1-3pm as we welcome the talented Jazz Committee Band. They bring to life the timeless music of legends like Frank Sinatra and Duke Ellington.
Spring into safety
The Methuen Fire Department will host a Safety for Seniors event April 21 from 9-10:30am in the lobby. Join us to learn important tips that help keep you safe at home. Topics will include carbon monoxide safety and alarms, kitchen safety and smoke-alarm awareness.
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, 12-3pm 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!
Scholarships
The Board of Directors of the Methuen Senior Activity Center is pleased to announce the 2026 Rene and Elaine Morissette Scholarships. We will award $2,500 each to two graduating seniors who are Methuen residents. The board will present scholarships to two students who fostered the commitment of the Morissettes and helped realize their vision through active service to the city and its constituencies, especially the senior active service to the city/aging population of Methuen. Scholarship application and process, requirements, and selection criteria are available online on the Senior Center page at Methuen.gov.
Coming up
April 1: Quilting 9am; Painting 10am; Adopt A Grandparent, 2:30pm.
April 2: Blood Pressure Clinic, 9am; Bridge, 12:30pm; Happy Hearts, 1pm.
April 3: Senior Center closed.
April 6: US vs THEM, 12:30pm; Mahjong, 1pm.
April 7: BP Clinic, 9am; Storytelling with Song, 1:15pm; Beginner 45’s, 1pm; Dominoes, 1pm.
April 8: Puzzle Mania, 1pm; Adopt A Grandparent, 2:30pm.
April 9: BP Clinic 9am; Ukulele, 10:30am; Crafts with Robyn, 1pm; Happy Hearts, 1pm.
April 10:Cribbage, 10am.
April 13: Mahjong, 1pm; BINGO, 1pm.
April 14: Mobile Market, 10am; Beginner 45’s, 1pm; Dominoes, 1pm.
April 15: Attorney Appointments, 9am; Lost in Transition, 10am; Kev-Tech (English), 10am; Jazz Committee Band, 1pm; Adopt A Grandparent, 2:30pm.
April 16: BP Clinic, 9am; Ukulele, 10:30am; The Talk, 10:30am; Bridge, 12:30pm; Happy Hearts, 1pm.
April 17: Kindness Rocks, 10am; Cribbage, 10am.
April 20: Senior Center closed.
April 21: Spring into Safety, 9am; Beginner 45’s, 1pm; Dominoes, 1pm; Apple Jack Music, 1pm.
April 22: Adopt A Grandparent, 2:30pm.
April 23: BP Clinic, 9am; Ukulele, 10:30am; Bridge, 12:30pm; Happy Hearts, 1pm.
April 24: Cribbage, 10am.
April 27: Mahjong, 1pm; BINGO, 1pm.
April 28: BP Clinic, 9am; Beginner 45’s, 1pm; Dominoes, 1pm.
April 29: Intro to Kev-Tech (Spanish),10am; Adopt A Grandparent, 2:30pm.
April 30: BP Clinic, 9am; Ukulele, 10:30am; Bridge, 12:30pm; Happy Hearts, 1pm.
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
