Upcoming Sudbury Senior Center Events

Sudbury Police: Home Safety and Scams

Our local Sudbury Police detectives will here to talk about “Home Safety and Scams” as well as answer your questions.  Please register at (978) 443-3055 for this popular program at the Sudbury Senior Center on Thursday, October 10 at 1:00 PM. 

Biking to the Assabet Refuge 

Are you interested in getting reacquainted with your bike?  Would you like to take a ride from the Senior Center to the Assabet Wildlife Refuge?  Join Cate Dill, former Sudbury teacher, local resident, and avid cyclist, for a short session on safe biking and a bicycle ride to Assabet Refuge on Hudson Road.  The ride will take place on Thursday, October 10 from 10:30-12:30 AM.  Please sign up for this event at the Sudbury Senior Center by calling (978) 443-3055. 

Men’s Breakfast

Join us on Thursday, October 31 at 9:00 AM, for freshly flipped flapjacks (pumpkin, blueberry and plain), sausage, fresh fruit, juice, coffee and tea!  Special guest Don Sackman will talk about his experience with the Eastern Mass. Senior Softball Team, including their trip to Cuba in 2010.  Special thanks to Joe Bausk, Barry David, John Beeler, Mark Lupien, and Ron McInnis our planners and chefs extraordinaire. 

The Unknown Secrets of Elementary Math 

Mathematics is beautiful!  Learn how to use easy arithmetic to create intriguing and attractive visual designs.  You probably didn't learn this in school.  These geometric designs help to reveal the underlying aesthetic structures of our number system.  Participants should bring a couple pencils and a ruler, if possible.  The Senior Center will provide paper and magic markers.  You must register in advance for this class on Thursday, October 17 at 1:00 PM.  Please call us at (978) 443-3055.  No charge.

All You Need to Know about Cholesterol

You’ve probably heard conflicting messages about cholesterol.  What is the latest information on this health indicator?  Phyllis Schilp, the Sudbury Board of Health Nurse, will be here on Tuesday, October 22 at 1:00 PM, to tell you about the different types of cholesterol, how it works in your body, what the different numbers mean and what you can do to lower it.  Enjoy a healthy snack while you learn more.  Please call (978) 443-3055 to let us know that you are coming so that we will have enough food!

Soups On! Staying Safe

Physical Therapist Leslie Olender from Joint Ventures in Wayland will be at the Sudbury Senior Center on Thursday, October 24 to share with you her most important tips for staying safe and avoiding injuries during everyday activities.  How does flexibility and strength play a role in staying safe when lifting, bending, and carrying items in the house?  How about getting into and out of the car?  Join us for homemade soup and salad at 12 noon and this informative and entertaining talk at 12:30 PM!  Call (978) 443-3055 to sign up for soup and/or the talk by 4 PM on Tuesday, October 22.

Don’t Ignore your Medicare Mail!

It’s that time of year again!  If you have a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO, PPO), you should be receiving information from your plan by the end of September.  It is important to understand and save this information because it explains the changes in your plan for 2014.  During the annual Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 - December 7), you will have a chance to change your plan for next year.  Our SHINE Counselors can help you understand your plan changes, as well as other options you may have.  Call the Sudbury Senior Center to make your SHINE appointment early by calling (978) 443-3055.  As SHINE appointments fill up, we will offer suggestions for other SHINE locations. 

The Movies

Relax on Friday afternoons with a movie!  In October, the Sudbury Senior Center is showing documentaries: Lewis and Clark (1997) on October 11 and The Tillman Story (2010) on October 18.  All Friday movies are shown at 12:30 PM.  Call (978) 443-3055 to let us know that you are coming. 

Current Events is Back! 

Richard Nesmith returns to lead the Sudbury Senior Center Current Events discussion group on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 10:00 AM.  Next meeting is on October 17.  Join the group for lively discussions on diverse topics.  Please call to sign up at (978) 443-3055. 

Canasta 

Keep your mind engaged and have fun at our new Canasta group on Wednesdays at 1:00 PM at the Sudbury Senior Center.  Drop in to learn more, or call the Senior Center at (978) 443-3055. 

Sudbury Senior Community Work Program 

Do you have clerical or administrative skills?  Experience working in an office?  Perhaps you’d like to help the Town and get a Property Tax abatement at the same time?  The Sudbury Senior Community Work Program is accepting applications for the new calendar year beginning in January 2014, for abatements to take effect in 2015.  If you would like information or an application, please call the Sudbury Senior Center at (978) 443-3055.  

Sudbury Senior Center Blood Pressure/Glucose Clinic

The free weekly drop-in Blood Pressure Clinic hours at the Sudbury Senior Center will be held from 8:30-10:30 AM every Tuesday.  Free blood sugar (glucose) checks are available from 8:30-9:30 AM.  The Blood Pressure clinic is scheduled in conjunction with the Sudbury Board of Health and Parmenter Community Health.  No appointment is necessary, but please arrive before 10:30 AM.  For more information, please call the Senior Center at (978) 443-3055.