Come be our Guest at our Weekly Lunches

Thursday, Oct. 9: Chicken with BBQ Sauce

Tuesday, Oct. 14: Chicken Stir Fry & Steamed White Rice

Thursday, Oct. 16: Menu change ~ Caesar Chicken Salad and Soup

Tuesday, Oct. 21: Ziti with Meat Sauce

Thursday, Oct. 23: Vegetarian Chili

Tuesday, Oct. 28: Roast Pork with Cranberry Stuffing

Thursday, Oct. 30: Italian Buffet & Halloween Hat Party!

Friendly Reminders for our Tri-Valley Lunch Program!

Meals are served at 12 noon. The cost is $3 donation per meal. Reservations must be made 48 hours in advance. Transportation is available. Call 508-478-6175 to schedule. Meals are subject to change.

Dine-Out

This Friends of Mendon Elders sponsored program is open to all. Join us on the appointed Wednesday at either the Senior Center at 11:30 a.m. to carpool or at the restaurant at 12 p.m. Please sign up with the Senior Center. The cost of lunch is your responsibility, but the awesome company is free!

Wednesday, Oct. 15 – Three Seasons Restaurant at BVT High School, Upton.

New Players Welcome!

The Mendon Senior Center offers a variety of recreational activities including:

Cribbage - Wednesdays 9:45 a.m. The Cribbage group is always looking for new players. Stop in Wednesdays at 9:45 a.m. All levels welcome.

Hand, Knee and Foot card game—Tuesdays 1 p.m.

Mah-Jong - Wednesdays & Thursdays 1 p.m.

Brain Games - Thursdays 11:30 a.m.

Please check our schedule regarding days, times, and availability. Don’t see your favorite game listed, please let us know what you’d like to see offered!

Mendon Minstrels Chorus Returns! Music Lovers Invited!

The Senior Center Chorus meets on Mondays from 1 - 3 p.m. It’s not too late to join even if you miss the first few sessions! The chorus and musicians, under the direction of Dave Clinkman, will be focusing on music for the November veteran’s program, their upcoming fall program with a sports related theme as well as a spring “Garden Party theme. New members are welcome! Call the Mendon Senior Center at 508-478-6175 if you are interested in joining.

Mendon Senior Walking Group

The Mendon Senior Walking Group will continue this September, weather permitting, on Mondays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m. at various locations. The average distance we walk is approx. 2 miles. If you are interested or have questions, contact Diane at [email protected] or call her at 508-473 3081. New Walkers are always welcome.

Crystal Bowl Sound Bath

Instructor Faith Kennedy will offer a 90-minute crystal bowl sound therapy session at the senior center on Friday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. Crystal bowl sound therapy is an ancient practice where different sound frequencies, produced by quartz crystal singing bowls, may help restore balance and harmony in the body. The cost is $25 per person. Please call or stop by the senior center to register.

A Birthday Bash to Remember Featuring Tommy Rull and YOU!

Get ready to light the candles and raise your glasses—because we’re throwing a birthday bash that promises fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories! Everyone is welcome, to this Friends sponsored event, whether you have a September Birthday or are just in the mood to celebrate someone who does. Join us Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 12 p.m. for complementary lunch of pizza, salad, birthday cupcakes. Immediately following lunch, we will be entertained by Tom Rull who will take us on “A Musical Journey Through the Years.” Our November Birthday Bash is scheduled for Nov. 19. Please stop by the Senior Center or call 508-478-6175 to register.

Oktoberfest Raffle & Craft Fair

Join us for a festive fall tradition at the Annual Oktoberfest Fair—a community favorite filled with cheer, treats, and treasures!

To be held Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Mendon Senior Center. This event will feature Raffle Baskets, Delicious baked goods and beautiful handmade crafts and knit goods. This special fundraiser is made possible by the support of community groups, talented crafters, and our generous bakers. Your participation helps keep the spirit of Octoberfest alive year after year! Can’t make it? You can also view and purchase raffle baskets tickets at the Mendon Lions Club Craft & Vendor Fair at Clough School on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Don’t Miss it!

Mendon Farms: Past and Present - Not to be missed!

Former Mendon farmer Larry Pearson will offer us a fascinating look into Mendon Farm’s past and present, through pictures and personal experience, on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 10:30 a.m.

For starters, did you know that in the late 1800’s there was a large cranberry operation in Mendon? Please stop by or call the Senior Center to register for this program. Consider joining us for lunch following the program featuring Roast Pork with gravy and cranberry stuffing. Please register for lunch separately.

Halloween Hat Party & Italian Buffet

Join us for a spooky good time on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 12 noon

Come wearing your best Halloween Hat (or Costume.) You may even win a prize! Our Tri-Valley buffet features a Build Your Own Pasta Bowl with penne pasta and a choice of tomato or Alfredo sauce and the following toppings: meatballs, sweet Italian sausage, grilled chicken, roasted onions and peppers, broccoli and sauteed mushrooms. Also served with garlic bread, milk and dessert. Cost: $3 donation. Call 508-478-6175 or stop by the center to register. Van transportation is available. Call Shawna Timperio to schedule a ride.

Senior Day Trip -Yankee Candle & Bright Nights Trip ~ Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

Get in the holiday spirit with this fun-filled day! At Yankee Candle learn how candles are made and a get a chance to dip you own. Enjoy a late lunch afterwards at the Golden Corral featuring an all-you-can-eat buffet. As darkness falls a ride through Bright Nights a renowned village of Christmas lights will be enjoyed! Cost is $99 per person. No refunds given after 11/12/25. Please register at the Mendon Senior Center. For more info or questions, please contact Bev Fior at 508-473-8382. Checks are to be made out to Friends of Mendon Elders (please add ‘trip account’ in memo line.) Mail to 62 Providence St., Mendon, MA 01756 Trip Operated by Bloom Tours.s