Senior Van Transportation

Our van service is available Monday thru Thursday for trips to medical appointments, local shopping or just coming down to the Senior Center. Please call Shawna Timperio at the center 508-478-6175 ext. 3 to make your ride reservations, 48 hours or more in advance. Rides are based on availability. Medical appointments take priority.  Ride donations are $1 for local roundtrip rides/$4 for out-of-town rides.

Need Support? Jenn Can Help! Outreach Coordinator, Jenn Talamini, offers:

•  Free, confidential counseling

•  Caregiver support

•  Information and referrals on aging issues

•  Home visits are available by appointment.  

Call Jenn 508-478-6175 ext. 2 for an appointment.

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.

Please check our schedule regarding days, times, and availability. We’ve had a request to offer traditional CANASTA. Please call Shawna Timperio if you are interested.

Tri-Valley Lunch Menu

Thursday, May 14: Garlic Herbed Chicken with Cranberry Stuffing

Tuesday, May 19: Birthday Bash!

Thursday, May 21: Hot Dogs, Baked Beans & Coleslaw

Tuesday, May 26: Turkey Supreme with Cornbread Stuffing

Thursday, May 28: Greek Chicken with Steamed White Rice

Friendly Reminders! Meals are served at noon. The cost is $3 donation per meal. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Transportation is available. Please call Shawna Timperio to schedule.

SHARING STRENGTH ~ Support Program

The Mendon Senior Center continues to host Sharing Strength; a supportive program led by Counselor Gail Bourassa, LMHC of My Choice Therapy. The group, using everyone’s experience, will explore topics related to health and wellness such as stress, hobbies, coping, routines etc. Upcoming scheduled dates on Thursdays are May 14 and May 28 at 11 a.m. Please contact director Amy Wilson Kent at 508-478-6175 ext. 1, if you are interested in attending this group.

May Birthday Bash

Tuesday, May 19 at noon. This month we’re thrilled to welcome Brandon and Steve Hehn, who will entertain with a selection of golden oldies and ‘the music of your life.’ Before the show, our cooks will serve a hearty meal. Whether you’re celebrating a May birthday or simply looking for a cheerful afternoon out, you’re warmly invited.

Friends Dine Out

Wednesday, May 20– Empire Buffet, Woonsocket, RI Carpool with friends from the senior center the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. or meet at the restaurant at 12 p.m. The cost of lunch is your responsibility, but the company is free! Please sign-up at the senior center.

Elder Law Program

Wednesday, May 20 at 1 p.m.   The Mendon Senior Center will host a statewide program presented by the Massachusetts Bar Association entitled “Taking Control of Your Future: A Legal Checkup.” Elder Law Attorney Jack Nealon from Hopkinton will touch on some important topics in this year’s 2026 resource guide (available for distribution) on a wide range of legal issues affecting the lives of seniors including how to protect your home and assets, power of attorney and health care proxies, reverse mortgages, Medicare / Medicaid changes and alternatives to nursing home care. For more information or to register for this free program call the Mendon Senior Center at 508-478-6175. 

Special Get Togethers

Senior Tea—Sunday, May 24,   2-4 p.m. Our former pen pals from Mendon Junior Girl Scout Troop #65245 cordially invite you to a special tea on Sunday, May 24 at the Mendon Senior Center. This event will help the girls to develop leadership skills, connect with their community, and understand how to make a lasting impact. Please register at the senior center to attend and wear your finest!

Mendon Senior Center Volunteer Appreciation

Wednesday, May 27 11 a.m. by invitation. 

Pen Pal Reveals

Seniors and their Whitinsville Christian School pen pals will have a meet and greet/ice cream social at the Mendon Senior Center on the following dates: 4th Grade - Thursday, May 28 at 1:30 p.m. and 5th Grade - Friday, May 29 at 1 p.m. Please be prompt as our time together will be brief. Reminder-we will not be giving our student pen pal a gift. If something unexpected arises, please contact Cheryl Lemon at 508-685-1419 as soon as possible.  

History Series – Mendon’s Golden Age

Tuesday, May 26 at 2 p.m. Our April visit to the Ammidon Inn was both eventful and enlightening—an iconic Mendon treasure many of us were seeing for the first time. This month, we gather at the Mendon Senior Center for a fascinating look at Mendon’s Golden Age. Local historian Rich Schofield will guide us through the remarkable era when Mendon stood at the center of the Blackstone Valley towns. Please stop by the center or call 508-478-6175 ext. 3 to register for this program.

Medicare Savings Programs

Apply to Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) now to save thousands a year on Medicare costs. What are Medicare Savings Programs? Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) will pay for some or all of Medicare premiums, deductibles, copayments, and co-insurance. Depending on your income, MSPs will pay for your Medicare Part A & B premiums and cost sharing, or Medicare Part B premium, as well as lower your prescription costs. This is not an insurance plan. There is no asset limit. Who qualifies? Medicare beneficiaries who meet the following monthly income limits: At or below $2,993 (individual At or below $4,058 (couple) Call the Mendon Senior Center at 508-478-6175 to make an appointment with a SHINE counselor for more information!

Having Trouble Making Ends Meet?

The Mendon Food Pantry, located at the Senior Center, is open to Mendon residents in need one Friday per month by appointment. Deliveries for orders are also available for residents with ambulatory or transportation issues. Upcoming dates are June 5 and July 3. For more information or to make an appointment call Amy Wilson Kent at 508-478-6175, ext. 1.

Stroke Awareness ~ Save the date

Thursday, June 11 at 10:30 a.m.

This Stroke Awareness educational program will cover the signs and symptoms of a stroke. Our presenter Elizabeth Ryan, MSN, RN, AGACNP-BC is the Nurse Practitioner/Stroke Program Manager of the UMass Inpatient and Outpatient Neurology.

2026 Sheriff’s Annual

Senior Picnic

Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Sac Park, 438 Lake Street Shrewsbury MA. There will be a BBQ Meal / Lottery Tickets /Tons Of Giveaways / Desserts / Raffle Bonanza. Must register By May 20. First Come, First Serve! Call 508-796-2638—leave a message with your name, address and phone number OR Register at the Mendon Senior Center.

The Mendon Senior Scene

You can access The Mendon Senior Scene newsletter at: https://mycommunityonline.com/organization/friends-of-mendon-elders-inc

You may subscribe to the newsletter online and have it sent right to your inbox.

The Plymouth Harbor Cruise ~Pilgrim Belle Tour~

Friday, Aug. 7  

Join the Mendon Senior Center for a relaxing summer day in Plymouth! Start the day with a delicious buffet lunch at the historic Dan’l Webster Inn. The Inn is recognized as a top 1% restaurant in the country. Next, we head over to Plymouth Harbor for a 75-minute narrated harbor cruise aboard the Pilgrim Belle, a Mississippi-style paddle wheeler. The cost is $135 per person. Board the Motorcoach at the Mendon Senior Center. Trip Departs: 9:45 a.m. and returns approximately: 6:15 p.m. For reservations, contact Beverly Fior at 508-473-8382 or drop by the senior center to register. Make Checks payable to: Friends of Mendon Elders. Mail to 62 Providence St., Mendon, MA 01756. (Trip is operated by Bloom Tours)