Current Events for Seniors in Medford MA
Local Senior Center Events 2024:
The Arlington Council on Aging is hosting a Scams Awareness Talk with the Arlington Police Department and Watertown Savings Bank on Thursday, April 18th at 11:00am in the Main Hall. Lt. Gallagher from the Arlington Police Department and Dan Durickas, Fraud Officer from Watertown Savings Bank will share the latest information about scams circulating in our lives and you can learn tips to avoid them. Register now! 781-316-3400. Free.
The Arlington Council on Aging is hosting Living Well With Hearing Loss (Two Part Class) – Must Attend Both on Thursday, April 11th and May 2nd at 11:00am in the Main Hall. Join us for this two part class where you can learn from Cheryl Bakey, Speech Language Pathologist, who has worked to improve communication for adults who have hearing loss for 20+ years. MUST Register. Call 781-316-3400. Free.
Beech Street Center, in Belmont is hosting a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party on Monday, April 8th, at 1:30pm. All ages welcome! We will provide eclipse viewing glassesand have children’s crafts. Games by Knucklebones and food will be provided by Trolley Dog Food truck. This event will be cancelled in the event of rain or significant overcast skies. Please call 617-993-2970 to register. Cost free.
Beech Street Center, in Belmont is hosting Meet and Greet with Xeira the Service Dog on Friday, April 19th at 11:00am. Spend time with Xeira (pronounced Kay-Ruh), the golden retriever and her handler. She needs your help to socialize and learn to interact in new situations. Come by and say hello between 11am and noon!
Beech Street Center, in Belmont is hosting a BPL Intergenerational Event: Family Magic Show on Tuesday, April 16th at 1:15pm. Laugh and be amazed by Ed Popielarczyk’s magic show. There will be surprises at every moment and plenty of chances for audience members to help Ed with his tricks. This program is for all ages. This program will run for approximately 45 minutes. Please call 617-993-2970 to register. Cost free.
Beech Street Center, in Belmont has a Books on Wheels service that delivers to your home: books, movies, and audiobooks. Free monthly delivery, 4th Thursday 9:30am-11:30am. Information packets are available at the Circulation Desk at the library at the Beech Street Center, or you can learn more on the library website. Whether for yourself or a family member or neighbor in need, it never hurts to find out if Books on Wheels is the right fit!
The Medford Senior Center is hosting a virtual reality, arm chair experience on Wednesdays in April from 2:30pm-3:30pm. Tuft Students will be leading a virtual reality group. Pre-registration is required. Sign up today by calling 781-396-6010.
The Medford Senior Center is hosting Ballroom and Latin Dancing - A 5-week Course Starting date: April 19th , meet each Friday at 10:00am. Come and join us for a free, fun and high-energy dance class on Fridays. You will have a great workout, you will meet new friends, and you will learn some of the most popular Latin American Dances such as Salsa, Merengue, Rumba, Cha-cha, etc. No partner and no experience necessary.
The Medford Senior Center is hosting Therapy Gardens will present What to Grow: Fun & Unique Garden Ideas on Thursday, April 18th at 1:00pm. Whether you enjoy growing indoors or outdoors, come check out these unique (and easy) garden ideas. We will review several common and uncommon vegetable, herb, and flower plants that you can grow, including what to plant and when, and more. Participants will leave with their own garden planning sheet along with information on where to purchase hard to find seeds and other supplies. Reserve your seat today, call 781-396-6010.
The Melrose Milano Center will be hosting a Senior Dinner on Tuesday, April 30th at 4:30pm. Cost is $5.00. Menu: Chicken Marsala, ziti, garlic bread, and tiramisu. Sign up in advance with payment at the Milano Center or by calling 781-662-6886 and using your "wallet"!
The Melrose Milano Center will host a Community Repair Café on Sunday, April 21st from 10:00am-1:00pm. Cost is free. Repair cafes are community events where you can expect a volunteer with useful skills to try to repair household items. These events keep trash out of landfills, save money, and build community relationships! No sign-ups necessary -- walk-ins of all ages are welcome!
The Saugus Senior Center is hosting Spring Tea Party and Entertainment on Tuesday, April 16th after lunch at 12:00pm. Tea, pastries, raffles, and entertainment will all be a part of this fun afternoon. Feel free to bring your own special tea cup or we will have a special one here for you. Cost is $4.00. Please sign up and get your ticket in advance.
The Saugus Council of Aging is hosting a Red Sox Opening Day Luncheon on Tuesday, April 9th at 11:30am. Trivia, prizes, and ice cream sandwiches will be a part of this fun day! Cost is $4.00. Please sign up and get your ticket in advance.
[All events shared on this page are also posted on each town's LPI newsletters, full listings can be located at: https://www.mycommunityonline.com/]
Below are Senior Centers that offer various free support groups & are held at the Senior Centers unless listed differently below:
NEW: Arlington - Group for Loss of a Loved One Due to Special Circumstances meets on Wednesdays, from 1:00pm-2:30pm, from May 1st to June 5th. Registration is required. Contact Lourie August, LICSW at 781-316-3410 or email: laugust@town.arlington.ma.us
Arlington - Caregiver’s Support Group with a Focus on Caring for People Living with Dementia meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 5:30pm in the Games Room. Led by Lourie August & Jack Radochia. Call & register with Eva at 781-316-3400. Free.
Arlington - Bright Day Memory Café at Brightview meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 10:00am at BrightView Arlington, 1 Symmes Road. Come for socializing, support, activities, and snacks. Free. Call & RSVP with Shannon at 781-316-3404. Van rides are available upon request. Free.
Belmont - Living Alone Support Group (in-person) meets on Thursdays at 11:00am-12:00pm. Topics include: health & wellness, safety, creating community, and living your best life. Facilitated by Liz, Social Work Intern. Call to register 978-563-9786.
Belmont - End of Life Paperwork - meet 1:1 with their social worker, Janet, to learn about the documents you and your loved ones will need in case of an emergency and for end-of-life planning. By request. Call to schedule an appointment 617-993-2983.
Belmont - Good News Group meets on Mondays at 10:30am-11:30am. Have you heard about the legally blind high-school athlete who plays goalie for his hockey team? Or about the revival of independent bookstores? Bring stories of positivity and joy to share with your friends.
Lynn - The Outreach Coordinator Michel Chamsarian provides services in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Her main goal is to provide seniors with support and guidance to fill out essential need applications such as food security, health insurance, housing ID/Driver’s License and immigration issues. The intent is to always try to make the lives of our seniors better. Additionally Michel works in collaboration with GLSS for a nutrition/caregiver support group offered 2nd Thursday of every month 10:00am-12:00pm. Services provided for seniors 60+. Pease contact our Reception Desk to make an appointment. Office Hours below Monday-Wednesday (9:30am-1pm) Fridays (9:30am-1pm), call (781) 586-6879.
Medford - Low vision support group meets on Friday, April 19th from 10:00am-12:00pm. The group meets monthly at the Medford Senior Center. Hosted by Alan White. For more information please call 781-396-6010.
Medford - Grief support meets on Thursday, April 11th from 1:30pm-3:00pm. They meet the 2nd Thursday of each month to offer conversation and support. Join Janice and Annette at the senior center. Reserve your seat by calling 781-396-6010.
Medford - Home Maintenance Calling all Medford Residents 60+ - No job too small! To schedule service, call 781-396-6010. Funded through a Medford CDBG Human Services Grant.
Melrose - Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Milano Center in the Carriage House Lounge. Please call 781-910-8958 prior to your first meeting or email Sue at alz.caregivers.sue@gmail.com. 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-272-3900.
Melrose - Parkinson's Support Group meets at the Lynnfield Senior Center each first Thursday of the month at 10:00am. RSVP with Linda Triffletti at 781-598-1078. If you have any questions, contact Maryann Barry directly at 781-960-7027. Upcoming dates are Thursday, April 4th.
Melrose - Blood Pressure Check - Deb Powers will be onsite in our Carriage House Lounge at 12:15pm1:15pm the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month to check your blood pressure.
Saugus - Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support Group will meet on Friday, April 5th and April 19th from 1:00pm-2:30pm at the Saugus Senior Center. Sue FitzPatrick from the Alzheimer's Association will be at the events. Call 781-910-8958 to sign up.
Saugus - Reiki Healing is being offered on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 10:00am, and 2nd and 4th Thursday at 12:00pm. Reiki Master, Rose Marie Tenaglia will be providing her Reiki healing energy for 20 minute sessions at the center. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction, relaxation, and healing.
General Information:
If you are on Mass Health, expect a BLUE redetermination letter in the mail. Do not ignore! This is important. For the past three years, your Mass Health has been automatically renewed because of the pandemic exceptions. However, this round you must complete the redetermination process or you will be dis-enrolled.
Elder Abuse Hot Line - call 1-800-922-2275 - Do you know of a senior who is at risk of financial, physical, or emotional harm or abuse? There is help! You can voice your concerns by contacting Protective Services. They will follow up and take action or offer services to improve and protect the elder you are worried about.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - call, text, or chat online 988. 24/7 help is available.
Senior Scams - Are you seeing an increase in texts and emails that try to SCARE you? Don’t Click That Link!! Don’t Give That Code!! Call your bank or credit card company directly if you are in doubt. Use the number on the back of your card or on your statement. Never give a “code” that has been sent to you to anyone who calls you. Call the police before you give any information! You can also report by calling 1-877-FTC-HELP.
Tips for Staying Hydrated - Drink when you feel thirsty, if not before. Carry a bottle of water and refill it as needed during the day. Drink extra fluids during HOT weather or when you are sick.
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line - Massachusetts' new Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) offers direct connection to mental health and substance use care for anyone in the Commonwealth - no insurance needed. Available 24/7, in more than 200 languages, the BHHL is a phone, text, and online chat line whose clinically trained staffed will work with you to determine the care that best fits your needs and directly connect you to various treatment, including outpatient, urgent care, and immediate crisis care. If you’re interested in getting mental health or substance use help, but not sure where to start: Call or text the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line at 833-773-2445 or chat online at masshelpline.com
Massachusetts SNAP Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) - Individuals who have SNAP benefits will be able to buy prepared food at authorized restaurants and/or food trucks. Restaurants approved in this area are: Las Delicias Colombianas in Revere, MA, Thmor Da Restaurant in Revere, MA, Sabrine Bakery & Café in Malden, MA, Brother’s Deli of Lynn in Lynn, MA, Bridge Pizzeria in Revere, MA. This list will expand as the state approves more meal providers.
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