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The Rochester Senior Center would like to welcome the incoming Director, Cheryl Randall-Mach. Randall-Mach will be co-directing with Sharon Lally for the month of August. Lally’s retirement date is August 31, at which time Randall-Mach will step into her new role as Director. Best wishes to them both!
The Senior Center will be closed on July 4th in observance of Independence Day. The Center will also be closed on July 9th and 10th for cleaning and maintenance.
July 1st is the beginning of the new fiscal year for the Town of Rochester. Senior Property Tax Work-Off Abatement Program Applications are now available at the Senior Center. This program offers a $1,000.00 property tax credit per year. To qualify, you must be 62 years of age or older, reside in a Rochester property that you own, and have an annual income of $47,000.00 or less. Program participants will work for a total of 83 hours per year in a town department at minimum wage ($12.00) to earn the property tax credit. The first 20 qualifying residents are accepted into the program.
The Rochester Senior Center Fitness Room is open 5 days a week for 4 hours a day: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday is from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, and Tuesday from 10:00 am -2:00 pm. The monthly membership is $10.00. The Fitness Room is well-equipped with one stationary bicycle, free weights, and various weight machines. Stop by to pick-up your application.
There is a day trip on Friday, July 5to Pilgrim Hall Museum and lunch at Woods on the Pier in Plymouth. The van leaves at 9:00 am and will return at approximately 3:00 pm. Reservations are required to save your seat on the van.
We provide free transportation for Rochester residents. Please call for a ride with one of our friendly drivers at least 24 hours in advance so we can schedule a driver.
Please contact the Senior Center at 508-763-8723 for more information or to make reservations for rides and/or events.