Events and Activities

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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, December 16^th

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NEW!! Peer to Peer Tech Group

When: 4^th Thursday of each month, 12:30 – 2:30
Where: Athol Senior Center – 82 Freedom Street
What:
A drop in group for participants in the Embrace Technology digital workshop to practice building skills learned in class, share tips, and increase confidence. Support and encouragement is available from one of our friendly tutors.

Want more practice? Weekly meetings are also held in the Conference Room at the Athol Public Library every Wednesday from 12 – 1.

Not participating in the workshop? One on one help is available! Drop by or call either location to schedule an appointment.

Even if you are not enrolled in the workshop, the public is welcome to attend.

A collaboration Between:
Athol Council on Aging – 82 Freedom Street – 978-249-8985
Athol Public Library – 568 Main Street – 978-249-9515

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Through generous funding provided by a grant from the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, the COA and APL are pleased to announce Embrace Technology, a
collaborative project designed to help members of our community enhance their
digital literacy by providing free or affordable access to the internet, state-of-the-art equipment, small group sizes, one-on-one sessions, and more.
We are living in a digital age, and the COA and APL are here to help. With friendly,
patient instruction, participants will have the opportunity to learn new skills, giving them the confidence to Embrace Technology for today and tomorrow.
Group learning sessions will begin at the library in February, and on-on-one sessions are already happening at the Senior Center and the Library. Details on upcoming programs and services are available at both locations.

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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}

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Bingo

Starting Tuesday, March 21^st, our schedule will be as follows:

~Every 1^st and 3^rd 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

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August Movie

Wednesday, August 27th–1:00 pm

Celebration the 50th anniversary of this iconic film.
2 hours 4 minutes ‧PG
Free Popcorn!

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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

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Grief Support Group for Elders

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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.

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Foot Screening –Tues, July 29 & Wed, July 30

Please call for an appointment * Fee $8

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Blood Pressure Clinic and “Ask a Nurse”

3rd Wednesday of each month

11- 12:30

Appointment not needed

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July Fitness and Yoga Class Schedule

Tues, July 1^st – NO Fitness class
Thurs, July 3^rd – Center is Closed
Tues, July 8^th – Fitness with Deb
Thurs, July 10^th – Fitness with Caroline
Thurs July 10^th – NO Yoga class

Following the above dates, all classes resume as regularly scheduled

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Cards:

Canasta

2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays
1:00 PM

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