September events at Medway Council on Aging
WEEKLY EXERCISE CLASSES
Monday
9:30 AM Dance Cardio $5
11:00 AM Strength Exercise $4
Tuesday
11:00 AM Line Dancing $4
Wednesday
9:30 AM Yoga $3
11:30 AM Sword Tai Chi $10
1:00 PM Chair Exercise $3
Thursday
11:00 AM Zumba Exercise $5
Friday
12:20 PM Chair Exercise $3
NEW FITNESS CLASS
Join us for a full body low-impact class focusing on strength, balance, core, and proper movement. Get healthier and happier in this musical upbeat class that will help you build layers of fitness and conditioning. You may bring your own handled and loop bands but the class will provide them if you don’t own any.
This class will be held on Tuesdays at 12:30 PM starting on September 10th. It will be taught by Shawn, the instructor for our Dance Cardio class. The cost for this class is $5.00.
OUTREACH DEPARTMENT
Did you know that the Senior Center has two part-time Outreach workers? The Outreach Department can meet with seniors, families, or any individual. We can explain community programs and benefits, assist with applications for designated programs, aid in the search for services, and act as an advocate to support individuals in need.
Examples of what the department can help with include but are not limited to:
SNAP (food stamps) applications
Fuel assistance applications
Referrals for Home Care Services
Internet Discount
Mass Health applications
If you need assistance, call the Center and ask for Sue O’Connor or Cathy Carvalho.
Join Us for a Fun Talk on Classic Comedy TV Shows!
Are you a fan of classic comedy TV shows? Do you love reminiscing about the golden age of television? If so, you won’t want to miss our upcoming presentation!
September 12th at 1:00 PM
in The Center
We’ll be exploring all your favorite classic comedy TV shows, from timeless sitcoms to groundbreaking sketches. Join us for a nostalgic journey through TV history and share some laughs along the way. Event Free but please sign up at Center 508-533-3210
FEATHERS & FLIGHT: A JOURNEY INTO BIRD LIFE
It’s September and birds are in our yards. Join us on Monday, September 16th at 12:00 PM, to learn why we enjoy watching birds at play. Stop by or call the Center to sign up!
We will have a few facts to share about what happened behind the scenes of Hitchcock’ movie “The Birds”. We will also have a few trivia facts about our backyard birds. Historically, the Mayflower left England in September. What birds did the Mayflower encounter when they arrived? Finally, do you know how to talk with the squirrels in your yard?
ACTIVE AGERS DAY
Please join us at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 25th at the Medway Council on Aging to celebrate our participation in the Massachusetts Councils On Aging’s ActiveAgers!
There will be a Healthy Aging presentation, nutritious snacks, a chance to win prizes, a celebration of our exercise programs. Event is free but please sign up at Center for planning purposes.
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS
We continue to accept donations for the Food Pantry at Mahan Circle. You can leave your contribution on the table in the lobby of the Council on Aging.
Please check the expiration date on your donations as they cannot distribute items that are out of date.