Ashburnham COA announces May events

The Ashburnham Council on Aging (COA) provides numerous services for the senior citizens in town, most at little or no cost.

The Ashburnham Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is located on 1 Memorial Drive in the same building as, and next to, the Ashburnham Police Department.

All Ashburnham Senior Citizens are welcome to drop in. They have a lot of information that you might find of interest and you may have a good time just getting together for a cup of coffee and a chat.

The following are some of the services/ activities available at the Senior Center: Meals-on-Wheels are available to those unable to get out. MOC Nutrition Lunch Meals are served at noon. You must reserve the day before by calling the meal-site at (978) 827-5735. Cost of meals is a donation of $2.

If you need transportation, call (978) 827-5000. Transportation on the Senior Van costs $0.25 each stop in-town and $0.50 each way to Fitchburg or Gardner.

Additional activities include: lunch, bingo, arts & crafts, Forever Young Club meetings and events, line dancing, speakers, blood pressure clinics, exercise, and the Tax Work-Off Program.

Information is available to seniors and their families on a number of topics. Referral to other agencies and services is provided as needed.

For more information, contact Mary Lee Muesel at (978) 827-5000.

Events for May:

A Mother's Day Celebration Luncheon will be held at noon Thursday, May 8. The lunch features chicken cordon blue with supreme sauce, rice pilaf, mixed vegetables and lemon pudding. A $2 donation requested. Two-day advanced reservation requested.

Volunteer Phyllis Antidormi teaches water color painting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, and Tuesday, May 20. See the beautiful effects possible with watercolors. Free; however registration required. Materials provided.

The Ashburnham Council on Aging will conduct a blood pressure and well adult clinic from 11 a.m. to noon

Tuesday, May 13. A nurse will be available to discuss Venous Thrombosis. Offer in partnership with the Nashoba VNA. Health questions welcome. Anyone over age 55 may participate in the program.

"Pizza and Bingo for a Buck" will be held at noon

Tuesday, May 27. One dollar buys lunch, dessert and bingo card. All seniors welcome. Reservations requested.

On Wednesday, May 28, the van is planning a day trip to Capzon Zoo in Attleboro. Admission price is $3.75 and transportation is $3. Bring a lunch and eat under the tress in the picnic area. Limit is 10. Reservations requested.

For more information, or to register for events, call (978) 827-5000.