Medway Council on Aging July Events
Lunch and a Movie
Join us for lunch and stay for a movie. We’ll supply the popcorn! Show time is at 1:00 PM.
La La Land, a 2016 romantic musical film, stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as a struggling jazz pianist and an aspiring actress who meet and fall in love while pursuing their dreams in Los Angeles. This film will be airing on Thursday, July 13th.
On Thursday, July 27th the film we’ll be showing is Forrest Gump starring Tom Hanks. The film follows several decades in the life of a slow-witted and kindhearted Alabama man named Forrest Gump and his experiences in the 20th-century United States.
Southeastern MA Community Concert Band
Join us at the Center on Wednesday July 19th from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM to listen to the Southeastern MA Community Band. This event is free but please sign up for planning purposes. 508-533-3210
Plainville Casino Trip
Join us on Wednesday, July 19th for a return trip to the Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville, MA. The bus will leave the Center at 10:00 AM and return at 2:00 PM. Space is limited; call or stop by the Center to sign up. 508-533-3210
Medway Senior Tax Work-Off Program
The Medway 2022-2023 tax work-off program ended on June 30th. Hours must be turned in by the end of July. Sign up for the 2023-2024 tax work-off will begin on Monday, June 26th. You must come in to sign a new contract even if you participated in previous years. The tax work-off program gives residents aged 60 or older the opportunity to volunteer in town in exchange for a reduction in property tax.
Fuel Assistance
If you were approved for Fuel Assistance last year, you will be receiving a pre-printed application form in August from SMOC (South Middlesex Opportunity Council) for the 2023-2024 heating season. To avoid delays in receiving your benefits, gather all your documents early and schedule an appointment with the Outreach department. We will review everything with you so you can submit your renewal application. If you don’t receive your form by August 31st, contact Outreach. Note, the process for new applicants begins November 1, 2023.
Save The Date: Medway Community Farm Presentation
On Monday August 14th Todd Sandstrum will be at the Medway Senior Center to discuss how the Medway Community Farm runs, everything they offer and how they can help you. Event is free but please sign up for planning purposes. 508-533-3210
Save the Date: Medway Senior Center Blood Drive
The Red Cross will be at the Medway Senior Center on Monday August 21st from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM for a blood drive. Please sign up through the red cross website, redcrossblood.org if looking to donate.
Medway Parks and Recreation present 2023 Summer Concert Series at Oakland Park:
Concerts are from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Food Trucks will be present at concerts.
July 10th: The Pub Kings
July 17th: AK Cody
July 24th: The Peacheaters
July 31st: Lake Shore Drive Band
August 7th: Petty Larceny
August 14th: Northeast Grove
August 21st: Burning Paper Mountains
Free Summer Lunch and Fun at the Medway Public Library
Starting Wednesday July 5, the Medway Library will offer free lunches on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 12pm until 12:45pm for children and their caregivers throughout the summer. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. All are welcome; there are no restrictions and income information is not needed. Teens are welcome to stop by and grab some lunch too. There will be programs before lunch, starting at 11am, for children of preschool age and younger. Toddler Jam is held on Tuesday mornings and Story Time is held on Wednesdays and Thursdays at the library. Activities for older children and their families start at 1pm in the Makerspace. Teen activities will be held at 2pm. Please visit www.medwaylibrary.org for a full list of events. This program is funded by the support of local businesses and organizations in the surrounding communities. The program will end Thursday, August 24th.
Since the summer of 2017, the Medway Library has served nutritious lunches and has hosted fun, educational activities before and after the meal. Last year we fed over 880 people. If your business or organization would like to help support the program or if you would like to volunteer your time please email [email protected].
