Fuel Assistance

The Fuel Assistance program helps to defray the cost of winter heating bills with applications being accepted through April 30, 2026. 

The Mendon Senior Center will be processing applications for Mendon families, seniors and disabled individuals under the administration of SMOC (South Middlesex Opportunity Council). Applying early is advisable. If your gross household income falls within the updated limits shown in the following chart you may qualify for fuel assistance and discounts on electric and telephone bills. Call the Mendon Senior Center at 508-478-6175 to request an instruction checklist and to make a free confidential appointment.

Please note- anyone who is eligible for fuel assistance is automatically eligible to use the Mendon Food Pantry located at the center. Contact Jenn Talamini at the senior center if your household size is larger than this chart. Help is just a call away.

Household size (Max income) 

1 person ($51,777)

2 people ($67,709)

3 people ($83,641)

4 people ($99,573)

5 people ($115,504)

What are you thankful for?

Here at the Senior Center we are thankful for all of our volunteers including those who serve Tri-Valley lunch and their helpers: Wendy Bohannan, Karen Cieply, Phil Cieply, Betsy Edsall, Warren Goodnow, Rosie Gibson-Hare, Peg Nogueira, Dona Son, Carolyn Wass and our newest volunteer Doris Campagna.

Contact Amy Wilson Kent at 508-478-6175, if you’d like to join our friendly team once or twice a month. 

Mendon Food Pantry   

The Food Pantry is located at the Senior Center and is open for Mendon residents one Friday per month by appointment. Upcoming dates include Dec. 5, Jan. 9, Feb. 6. For more information or to make an appointment call Amy Wilson Kent at 508-478-6175.

Blood Pressure Clinic, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

The Salmon Family VNA of Greater Milford and the Regional Board of Health, in cooperation with the Mendon Board of Health, will be offering a free Blood Pressure Clinic on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please call or stop by the center to register. Drop ins are also welcome. Why not consider staying for lunch at noon? If you’d like to do so, please make a separate reservation for lunch.

New Players Welcome

The Mendon Senior Center offers a variety of recreational activities including the following. Beginners are welcome to come and learn.

-  Cribbage, Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m. The Cribbage group is always looking for new players, all levels welcome, drop in. 

-  Hand, Knee & Foot Canasta 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!

Let’s Make Medicare Simple 

Maggie Mood, Senior Benefits Specialist, has assisted numerous seniors trying to navigate their way through health insurance changes this fall. She will be available at the Mendon Senior Center on Tuesday, Nov. 18, working one on one by appointment to answer your Medicare questions and help you research the plan best for you given you physician and medications. She can assist with Medicare Advantage Plan Comparisons, Medigap (Supplement) Plan Support, Prescription Drug Plans (Part D) and Enrollment Assistance if needed. Call Shawna to set up an appointment on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Note: Maggie Mood is an Independent Licensed Agent and does not offer every plan in our area.

Mendon Minstrels Chorus fall performance, “Your Sports Report,” Thursday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m., followed by lunch

Music lovers and sports enthusiasts are invited to a rousing, good time when the Minstrels’ fall performance showcases tunes inspired by some of our favorite past times including baseball, football and hockey. Classic songs included in the playlist are Take Me Out to the Ball Game, Sweet Caroline and Sweet Georgia Brown just to name a few.

They have a few other entertaining songs incorporated for your listening enjoyment. Please call the center or stop by to register for the music program and/or lunch.

Calling all Readers

If anyone has books with a copyright date of 2021—2025 that you are done with, please drop them off. This will help keep the shelves refreshed by adding to the selections available. Next time you come in, why not take a moment to see if there’s a book or puzzle you might enjoy – simply borrow, enjoy, and return!  

Emergency Medical Folder Seminar, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 12 p.m.

Attorney Amy Azza will present an emergency medical folder seminar and teach you from start to finish on how to create these folders, what to include in them, and how to draft all the documents included (Health Care Proxy, HIPAA Authorization, Durable Power of Attorney, Emergency Contacts and Medical info, summary of insurance and key accounts, a short notice of their wishes in case something unexpected happens). This seminar also includes a free emergency planning medical folder, and free lunch and dessert.

Christmas Fair, Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

The Friends of Mendon Elders will be holding our Christmas Fair on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Mendon Senior Center, 62 Providence St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will be showcasing many gently used Christmas items, beautiful, handmade knit and crocheted items and our famous baked goods sale. There will be a Door Prize Raffle at no cost to anyone who stops by and fills out a raffle ticket. Drawings will be done at 2 p.m.

Yarn Works Group on Thursdays

The Yarn Works Group meets every Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center to socialize and share patterns and to knit and crochet. There is also a fabulous assortment of yarn in the basement for your use at no charge. Donations of knitted or crocheted items are wanted to be sold at the Friends of Elders fair on Dec. 7. Donations of hats, scarves, mittens, baby items may also be given to those in need.

Annual Santa Parade, Tree Lighting & Fireworks, Friday, Dec. 5, Founders Park, 1 Main Street, Mendon

Food and music start at 6 p.m. and the parade starts at 7 p.m. Sponsored by Brothers of the Brush.

Senior Center Holiday

Decorating

Join us Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help Deck the Senior Center out in holiday fashion.

COA Holiday Dinner Dec. 10 at 12 p.m. 

The COA Holiday Dinner will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 12 p.m. and is once again generously sponsored by Dick and Betty Ferrucci. Seating is limited. Please contact the senior center to register.

Youth Holiday Chorus, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. 

The Miscoe 6th Grade Chorus will be offering a Holiday Program at the Mendon Senior Center on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 10 a.m. Come get into the holiday spirit and support our youth! Please register at the center.

Yankee Candle & Bright Nights Trip, Friday, Dec. 12 

Get in the holiday spirit with this fun-filled day! At Yankee Candle learn how candles are made and get a chance to dip your own. Enjoy a late lunch afterwards at the famous 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 after Nov. 12). Please register at the Mendon Senior Center. Checks should be made out to: Friends of Mendon Elders (please add ‘trip account’ in memo line) Mail to 62 Providence Street, Mendon, MA 01756. Trip Operated by Bloom Tours. For more info or questions, please contact Bev Fior at 508-473-8382.

Welcome new Outreach Coordinator Jenn Talamini

The Mendon Council on Aging and Director Amy Wilson Kent are pleased to introduce the Center’s newest staff member Outreach Coordinator Jenn Talamini. 

Jenn Talamini is the new Outreach Coordinator at the Mendon Council on Aging. Courtesy photo

 Jenn brings over 15 years of experience working with senior adults. Her background in occupational therapy, dementia support, caregiver burnout, home health care and assisted living has made her a diligent, experienced and passionate educator and advocator for the seniors she works with.

Jenn resides in Mendon with her husband, Josh, their daughter, Johanna, and their beloved dog, Benny and cat, Moonshine. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, serving in various church ministries, being outdoors, listening to podcasts and drinking coffee.

She is looking forward to bringing her passion and knowledge to the seniors of Mendon and can’t wait to meet you.

Knitted & crocheted donations needed for Dec. 7 Fair 

Donations of knitted or crocheted items are wanted to be sold at the Friends of Elders fair on Dec. 7.  Donations of hats, scarves, mittens, baby items may also be given to those in need. For more information, contact the Mendon Senior Center.