*Please note that some Regular Events have changed and needs to be updated

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 Wednesdays 8:30-4  Thursdays   8:30-2   Fridays 8:30-12:30. For more information call (508) 376-7051

Regular Events: 

• BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS   We have a registered volunteer nurse that will provide a blood pressure check for you every Thursday from 11:00-11:30.

•  Cribbage  Meets every Monday and Friday from 9:30-12. 

• BINGO   Thursday at 12:15 in room 21. SUPER Bingo (the last pot is worth $25) is every Thursday of the month. 

• Stretch & Flow Yoga    Every Friday at 9:30 in room 130. Cost is $3.00 per class. Class will meet in room 18. 

• FREE BREAD AND PASTRY   is available on a daily basis every day in room 21 courtesy of Roche Brothers, Shaws, Country Kitchen and Blue Moon Bakery. 

• Nanak’s Kitchen The Sikh Dharma food relief program is providing bags of nonperishable organic, vegan foods to anyone in need at the Council on Aging every Tuesday from 9-11  All are welcome. 

December  Events:

•Christmas with Millis Police & Fire: This year on Monday, December 12th at noon the Millis Police and Fire will be sponsoring a Christmas Feast at the Millis Council on Aging. Bossy’s Catering will be serving lasagna, sausage and peppers, antipasto salad and dessert. This event is only open to Millis residents. Reservations are limited to 64 and  are required by Tuesday, December 6th. Please do not delay in calling ahead as this event will likely fill up fast. Come share in the Holiday fun with your neighbors and friends. Transportation is available.  

• Anthology of Millis   Jessica from Anthology of Millis will be discussing the first of two new communities in Massachusetts operated by Anthology Senior Living, which will offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care options to Millis and surrounding areas. She will also discuss amenities, pricing and share photo renderings of the building that is set to open after the first of the year in 2023. They are currently taking deposits and renovations so anyone interested should join us on Monday, December 5th at 1:00.  There will be an open Q&A session at the end of her presentation.

• Podiatry: Main Street Podiatry will be here Wednesday, December 21st from 9-11 to trim your toe nails and provide an initial evaluation of your feet. They accept most insurances with the exception of BMC. There may be charges from your insurance such as co-pays, deductibles, etc. Please check to with your insurance in advance to see if a referral is required. Pre registration 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. 

• Extreme Weather Last episode will be December 7th from 11-12:15. That day you will explore Storm Surge and Hurricane Intensification as well as El Nino and Cycles of Extreme Weather. On December 14th from 11-12:15 Susan Steele will present  Wild Weather– a documentary that features a series of ambitious, surprising and revealing experiments that will change the way you think about weather.  Reservations are appreciated.

• HOME SAFETY TIPS for Fall Prevention  More older adults are choosing to remain at home. Per the CDC, “Every second of every day, an older adult (65+) suffers a fall in the US,” in fact, “ One out of 4 older adults will fall each year.” Come join Deb Froehlich, OTR/L, Clinical Liaison with Complete VNA, on Tuesday, December 13th at 11:00 as she shares some simple things one can do to help make their home setting safer, reducing the risk for falls. Deb has completed many home safety checks with her evaluations through the years, and is delighted to share some tips to help improve our safety. Deb will address common issues in various main rooms of the home, and review simple solutions, including review of durable medical equipment.

• Boxwood Trees with Eileen   Boxwood Table Top Tree   Eileen Muller will be here Friday, December 9th at 10:00 to walk you through making these beautiful Boxwood Table Trees. Boxwood trees last for months, it’s not like a flower arrangement that will wilt.  Reservations with $10 payment must be made before December 1st. Non Residents $20. * Thank you to out Friends group for sponsoring this program.

• Pizza and Prevention with MFD  Monday, December 19th at 11  Otis will be here with pizza and talking about the Millis Fire Department Senior Safe Program. Reservations are appreciated.  

• Holiday Cookie Decorating   The holidays are here. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Kawanza, or New Year, it is a great time to decorate cookies. Outreach Coordinator Debbie Sand will provide supplies and tips for decorating cookies on Tuesday, December 6th at 1PM. Please RSVP for limited seating. 

• Boxing with Amy Gagne  You’re never too old to try something new! Try this 30-minute boxing workout designed for seniors who want to keep their bodies & minds strong after age 60.  High-intensity workouts can be difficult as we age, and we each have our own physical limitations. Boxing workouts are especially beneficial for fitness lovers over the age of 60 because they can be adapted into low-impact routines.  Benefits include improving hand-eye coordination, increase in cognitive abilities and alertness, and mind body connection. Gloves will be provided but if you prefer you can purchase your own at Walmart or Amazon.  Classes will be held every Thursday from 11– 11:30 in room 18. Cost is $3 per class for Millis residents $5 for out of towners. 

• Needle Workers Group Come meet some new and old friends as you help each other with needleworking projects on the first and third Thursday of every month from 1-3. Needle pointers, knitters, crocheters, quilters and embroiderers are all welcome. Carol Goldstein will assist with explaining knitting patterns. Come and share your talents.

• TAI CHI with Tony Berg  This class will focus primarily on the therapeutic aspects of Tai Chi, while the martial/ self-defense and performance aspects will be secondary, discussed only as an aid to learning the various forms. We will be practicing Yang style Tai Chi, which is the most popular of the five traditional schools of Tai Chi. The slow, controlled movements of Tai Chi improve concentration, strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, coordination, and poise. We learn to release unnecessary tension from the body and increase relaxed awareness. The movements and postures are easily modified to fit individual needs. Tony will be here every Tuesday at 9. Classes are $3.00 per class. 

• GRAB AND GO LUNCH from HESSCO Every Thursday from 11:15-12 HESSCO is offering a packed lunch which consists of a sandwich, chips, side salad, dessert, and lemonade for a suggested donation of $3. Every week the sandwich is different.   Week 1: Chicken Salad, Week 2: Turkey & Cheese, Week 3: Seafood Salad, Week 4: Ham & Cheese, Week 5: Tuna Salad. Please call the Center at 376-7051 by noon the Friday before to order. 

• Stretch & Flow Yoga    In yoga class at the Senior Center we practice gentle stretches, flowing movement and breathing exercises. The class is adaptable and really is for everyone! You can use a chair or bring your own mat if you prefer to be seated on the floor. Several levels of modification are given, you will go at your own pace. In this class you will be encouraged to move with ease, never forcing or pushing yourself to a place where you feel uncomfortable. 

The class concludes with a breathing exercise and a few minutes in deep relaxation. My hope is that you will leave the class feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to take on your day with grace and an optimistic mindset The class meets every Friday at 9:30. The cost is $3.00.

• FITNESS ROOM: Thanks to our Friends group the annual fee for Millis residents is now $50!!!!  Why pay expensive gym fees when you can come to your Senior Center and work out with friends? We have 2 treadmills, recumbent bike, upright bike, Elliptical machine and a 7 piece hydraulic circuit training station. All that is needed is a completed application, medical release from your doctor and view an instructional video, all which can be found on the COA website at millisma.gov. An annual fee of $100 for non-Millis participants. This covers our maintenance costs and other related expenses. Please contact us at 508-376-7051 if interested. Hope to see you soon!