The full monthly newsletter and calendar are available on our website www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com. Events and photographs are also posted on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Rochestercoa.
November Flu Clinic: There will be a morning flu clinic, which will be scheduled once a new shipment of vaccine arrives. The flu clinic scheduled for October 22 was canceled due to a delay in shipping of vaccine. The Rochester COA and BOH would like to apologize for any inconveniences that were caused by the cancelation.
Parlons François: Conversational French at the Rochester Senior Center will take place at 9:30 am on the following dates; November 1, 8, and 15. All are welcome to join this lively group of French speakers. There is no fee, and no reservation is needed.
There will be a scrumptious special luncheon on Monday, November 4at 12:00 pm, which will be prepared by Outreach Worker, Lorraine Thompson. Lorraine will be making chicken salad sandwiches and homemade soup. Advanced reservations are needed and a donation of $5 is suggested.
On Tuesday, November 5at 5:00 pm, there will be a very special Veteran’s Supper. All of our Veterans will be thanked and honored, with a special recognition going to Rochester’s own Gordon Helme. Gordon is not only a Veteran who served in the Navy until 1971, but he also served as the Veteran’s Agent and SHINE counselor, and is currently serving on the Board of Directors at the Rochester Senior Center. This supper is for Rochester Veterans and their families. Supper will include ham, beans, coleslaw and a cake for Gordon. The Senior Center has mailed invitations to all of the Veterans on their list. If you are a Rochester Veteran (or you know one), and did not receive an invitation, please contact the Rochester Senior Center so that you can be added to the list.
On Thursday, November 7, Attorney Beaulieu will be available to meet with seniors regarding legal matters. There is no cost for an appointment. Appointments can be made by contacting the Rochester Senior Center. Appointments will be made for 3:00 pm and later.
The PACE Fuel Assistance Program helps eligible residents pay for heating costs. This includes gas, oil, wood, propane, pellets, coal or electric heat. A PACE representative will be at the Rochester Senior Center on the following Thursday’s from 1:00 to 2:00 pm: November 7, 14and 21. Please call the Senior Center to make an appointment: 508-763-8723. Bring the following documents with you, if possible: photo ID, proof of income for at least 30 days, copies of social security cards for all household members, proof of housing costs and a primary heating bill.
The Rochester Senior Center will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day.