Beat the Winter Blues with BINGO!
Join Athol Credit Union for a fun-filled BINGO afternoon at the Senior Center.
Before the game begins, we’ll share helpful tips about mortgages and Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) — perfect for planning ahead.
When: Wednesday, January 28th at 12:00PM
Where: Athol Senior Center
Lunch and Prizes provided by ACU!
Space is limited. Please contact Athol Senior Center at
978-249-8986 by January 29th.
Drop in Ukulele Group
It’s time to dust of your ukulele and join the fun! Everyone is welcome to strum, hum, and share in the joy of music at Athol Senior Center.
This friendly, informal group is open to ALL levels–from beginners to seasoned players–and we are especially hoping to find someone with experience who would enjoy leading. Bring your favorite songs, a smile, and your enthusiasm, and let’s make music together!
Bring your own ukulele and music stand.
The first session will meet on Monday, January 5th at the Senior Center at 1pm.
Participants will determine the frequency of sessions. Call 978-249-8986 if you have any questions.
Caregivers Support Group
This new program is designed to provide a loatcal group gathering for individuals who provide support and care for someone with dementia and other memory loss challenges. The group will offer information, education, problem solving and coping strategies, isolation reduction, and community networking. The group will come together to share experiences, exchange information, and offer support to one another.
The Caregiver’s Group will meet the third Monday of each month from 10 am – 11:30 am.
While you gather, there will be respite availability for caregivers while those you care for will have an opportunity to participate in their own setting to socialize and enjoy meaningful activities. Please call the Senior Center at 978-249-8986 for more information and to register.
The next Support Group meets Monday, January 19th
Game Day
Scrabble and More!
Come out and play games you know and love!
Learn new games!
Bring a friend and meet new people!
Not only are games, such as SCRABBLE fun, they may improve your overall Health and Wellness, including memory and cognitive skills – see below
“Training your memory leads to improved cognitive capacity, which means that your brain will be more efficient when dealing with challenging tasks. One of the effects of playing Scrabble is learning new words, but playing this game will also have a direct impact on the performance of your brain.” https://www.meeplemountain.com
Bingo
Starting Tuesday, March 21st, our schedule will be as follows:
~Every 1st and 3rd Tues of the month
~Doors will open at 12:45pm
~Games played from 1pm – 3pm
~Concessions available for sale
~Due to lingering concerns over COVID, attendance is limited
Call 978-249-8986 for additional information
January Movie
“A successful public relations executive travels home for her brother’s wedding only to discover he is marrying Joanna, her high school bully. Memories of the abuse she suffered as a teenager come flooding back, but her mother convinces her to try to forget the past, until her mum discovers the fiancée’s aunt is her former bully too. The pair try to let bygones be bygones, but the feud soon erupts as the ceremony draws closer.“
PG, 1 hour 45 minutes
Beverages and snacks provided
North Quabbin Memory Cafe
Mondays, 10 AM – 12 PM
We are excited to announce that the Athol Council on Aging and the Petersham Council on Aging have partnered to create a new initiative called the North Quabbin Memory Café.
This program will offer a monthly meeting place for individuals living with changes in their thinking or memory, mild cognitive impairment or dementiadue to Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder.
It will be a place to relax, have fun, and meet others along with their care partners. Each month will feature a theme, activities for participants and care partners based on the interests of the group, a time for socializing and refreshments.
The Café is free of charge and promotes inclusion for all.
Funded by LifePath, Inc, the Church Street Home Fund, Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and the Friends of the Council on Aging
Grief Support Group for Elders
Watch for new scheduling. Please call for more information.
Senior Dining at Pam’s Luncheonette
Enjoy a nutritious and tasty lunch in the company of others. Lifepath, Inc, of Greenfield provides a congregate lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Athol Senior Center for those 60 and older and/or disabled. Wednesdays feature Pam’s popular surprise “Mystery Dessert”!
To reserve, please sign up by 9:00 AM the day before the Tuesday or Wednesday you wish to dine by calling the Senior Center at 978-249-8986.
Lunch is served at noon and a $3.50 donation is welcome.
Foot Screening
Tues, January 27th and Wednesday, January 28th
Please call for an appointment * Fee $8
Blood Pressure Clinic and “Ask a Nurse”
3rd Wednesday of each month
11- 12:30
Appointment not needed
Fitness Classes
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 at AM
Yoga
Thursdays at 10:30 AM
July Fitness and Yoga Class Schedule
Tues, July 1st – NO Fitness class
Thurs, July 3rd – Center is Closed
Tues, July 8th – Fitness with Deb
Thurs, July 10th – Fitness with Caroline
Thurs July 10th – NO Yoga class
Following the above dates, all classes resume as regularly scheduled
Painting
Mondays
12:30 to 2:30
Quilting
Wednesdays
9:00 to 12:00
Woodcarving
Tuesdays
12:30 to 2:30
Mah Jongg
Wednesdays
12:30 to 3:00 PM
Scrabble Club
Thursdays
Starting at 1:00
Cards: 
Pitch
Tuesdays
10:00 AM
Cribbage
Mondays
12:00 Noon
Bridge
Thursdays
12:00 Noon
Canasta
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1:00 PM
