Millis Council on Aging Upcoming Events
The Millis Senior Center is located at 900 Main Street on the ground floor of the Veterans Memorial building. The Center is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information call 508-376-7051
Regular events include:
Stretch & Strength Training DVD: The Stronger Seniors workout program is safe and easy to follow. It will increase stamina and improve balance. This effective strength training program targets your upper and lower body. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Technological Training for Multi–Devices: Having trouble with your laptop, smartphone or tablet? Available by appointment any Monday from 10 a.m. to noon.
Blood Pressure Checks: We have a registered volunteer nurse that will provide a blood pressure check for you every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Scrabble: The group meets every Monday at 9:30 a.m.
Cribbage: Meets every Monday or Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Bingo: Every Thursday at 12:15 p.m. in Room 21. SUPER Bingo (the last pot is worth $25) is every 2nd and last Thursday of the month.
Holly’s Chair Yoga: Every Friday at 10 a.m. in Room 130. Cost is $3 per class.
Line Dancing with Jean: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Cost is $4 per class.
Free Bread and Pastry: Available on a daily basis every day in Room 21 courtesy of Roche Brothers, Shaws, Country Kitchen, and Blue Moon Bakery.
August events include:
Medication Safety: Anne McManus, NP will give a talk about medication safety in the Senior Center on August 11 at 11 a.m. in Room 19. Topics to be discussed include timing and storage of medication, knowledge of medication usage, actions to take if a dose is missed or taken incorrectly. It is very important to keep a current list of prescribed medications and know the reason they are prescribed. Please come and join this program. Walgreens has generously donated gift bags containing a pillbox, lip balm, moisturizing lotion, stress ball, and medication log.
Coyles Antique Roadshow: Our annual Antique Roadshow with Coyles Auction Gallery from Medway will be held on August 18 at 1 p.m. in Room 18. Please bring in your valuables to be appraised. Some things to consider bringing in would be toys, dolls, Hummel’s, paintings, fine pottery, stoneware, coins, military items, or whatever else you may have laying around the house that you think may be of value. There is a $4 charge per item for an appraisal. All proceeds go to the Friends of Millis Council on Aging and are used to fund activities at the Center.
New Podiatrist: Either Dr. Curley or Dr. Engelthaler from Main Street Podiatry will be at the Center on August 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to trim your toenails and provide an initial evaluation of your feet at no cost to you. They accept most insurances with the exception of BMC. Preregistration for appointments will be required. We will mail or email you a form that can be filled out prior to your visit. Please bring your insurance cards and completed form to the first visit. Please note that home visits can be arranged by calling the Senior Center or Main Street Podiatry 508-533-3500.
Regular events include:
Stretch & Strength Training DVD: The Stronger Seniors workout program is safe and easy to follow. It will increase stamina and improve balance. This effective strength training program targets your upper and lower body. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Technological Training for Multi–Devices: Having trouble with your laptop, smartphone or tablet? Available by appointment any Monday from 10 a.m. to noon.
Blood Pressure Checks: We have a registered volunteer nurse that will provide a blood pressure check for you every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Scrabble: The group meets every Monday at 9:30 a.m.
Cribbage: Meets every Monday or Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Bingo: Every Thursday at 12:15 p.m. in Room 21. SUPER Bingo (the last pot is worth $25) is every 2nd and last Thursday of the month.
Holly’s Chair Yoga: Every Friday at 10 a.m. in Room 130. Cost is $3 per class.
Line Dancing with Jean: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Cost is $4 per class.
Free Bread and Pastry: Available on a daily basis every day in Room 21 courtesy of Roche Brothers, Shaws, Country Kitchen, and Blue Moon Bakery.
August events include:
Medication Safety: Anne McManus, NP will give a talk about medication safety in the Senior Center on August 11 at 11 a.m. in Room 19. Topics to be discussed include timing and storage of medication, knowledge of medication usage, actions to take if a dose is missed or taken incorrectly. It is very important to keep a current list of prescribed medications and know the reason they are prescribed. Please come and join this program. Walgreens has generously donated gift bags containing a pillbox, lip balm, moisturizing lotion, stress ball, and medication log.
Coyles Antique Roadshow: Our annual Antique Roadshow with Coyles Auction Gallery from Medway will be held on August 18 at 1 p.m. in Room 18. Please bring in your valuables to be appraised. Some things to consider bringing in would be toys, dolls, Hummel’s, paintings, fine pottery, stoneware, coins, military items, or whatever else you may have laying around the house that you think may be of value. There is a $4 charge per item for an appraisal. All proceeds go to the Friends of Millis Council on Aging and are used to fund activities at the Center.
New Podiatrist: Either Dr. Curley or Dr. Engelthaler from Main Street Podiatry will be at the Center on August 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to trim your toenails and provide an initial evaluation of your feet at no cost to you. They accept most insurances with the exception of BMC. Preregistration for appointments will be required. We will mail or email you a form that can be filled out prior to your visit. Please bring your insurance cards and completed form to the first visit. Please note that home visits can be arranged by calling the Senior Center or Main Street Podiatry 508-533-3500.
