The Rochester Senior Center would like to remind people about the COVID restrictions and guidelines in place; there is a maximum capacity of 15 people permitted in the large room at the Senior Center. This includes staff and participants. This limit is in adherence to the MA Department of Public Health guidelines for reducing capacity indoors. Meetings and activities held outside can accommodate more people, weather permitting. Face coverings are required and six feet of social distancing from non-household members apply. Everyone attending activities held at the Senior Center will be asked to sign a COA Waiver of Liability Agreement. Waivers are available at the front desk and will be kept on file. You do not have to fill out a waiver each time you visit.
The Rochester Senior Center will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7.
The Rochester Affordable Housing Committee will meet at the Senior Center on Monday, September 14 at 5:00 pm. This group meets to discuss the feasibility of building and providing affordable senior housing to Rochester residents.
The Friends of the Rochester Senior Center are planning a craft sale sometime in the fall. Details will be provided at a later date.
While many local food programs are ceasing this fall, the food distribution programs at the Rochester Senior Center continue. Please contact the Senior Center if you would like to participate. The Senior Center also has emergency food cards available for people with special dietary needs.
The Rochester Senior Center would like to thank all of the local farmers, private and commercial, who have donated fresh produce to the food distribution program. The number of people being served has increased significantly in the last month. We expect more participants in the fall as other local programs will be ending with the re-opening of schools. If you have extra produce from your garden, and are looking to share it, please call the Rochester Senior Center.