Stroke Awareness

Thurs., 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. Please register to attend this informative program.

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. Our friendly drivers Wayne Phipps and Paul Sarah are available to pick you up at your home and take you where you need to go within a 15-mile radius. If you have any mobility issues, the van does include a lift, and our drivers are trained in wheelchair securement. 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.

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. Want to learn how to play any of these games; give us a call, we’re excited to teach you.

Digital Equity ~ Lend Your Voice 

Join the Town of Mendon and the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission in a conversation on internet service, device access, and digital skills. We want to hear from you about your experiences on Mon., June 15, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mendon Senior Center at 62 Providence St. Prepare to join us for an Ice Cream Social! $25 gift cards to Muffin House Café will be handed out to attendees, while supplies last.  For more information, visit: bit.ly/mendondigital, or reach out to Gloria Agossou at: [email protected]

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 6/11 and 6/25 at 11 a.m. Please contact director Amy Wilson Kent at 508-478-6175 ext. 1, if you are interested in attending. Open to all seniors. 

Tri Valley Lunch Menu 

Thurs., June 11: Marinated Pork Loin and Cornbread Stuffing

Tues., June 16: Birthday Bash!

Thurs., June 18: Juneteenth Holiday Observed ~No Meal Served

Tues., June 23: Ziti with Meat Sauce & Mozzarella Cheese

Thurs., June 25: Hot Dogs, Baked Beans & Coleslaw

Tues., June 30: Soup du Jour & Tuna Salad

Meals are served at 12 noon. Cost is $3 donation per meal. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Transportation is available, please call Shawna to schedule.

June Birthday Bash

Tues., June 16, at 12 noon

This month we’re thrilled to welcome Tom Esparnet and Andy, who will entertain us with guitar and drum selections that are sure to brighten the room and lift every spirit and maybe even have you on your feet. Before the show, our cooks will serve a hearty meal—perfect for catching up with old friends and meeting new ones. Whether you’re celebrating a June birthday or simply looking for a cheerful afternoon out, you’re warmly invited.

“Are You Game?” – Bingo!

Thurs., June 18, at 1:30 p.m. 

While the Senior Center and Town Offices are closed that day. The Friends are letting the good time roll. If you are ready to have some fun reserve your spot by calling the Senior Center at 508-478-6175 or stopping in to sign up. $5 fee (used entirely for prizes and payable by registration date). Registration deadline Tues., June 16 - You must be registered to play. Eight games with prizes based on attendance. We welcome both seasoned players and curious newcomers.

Friends Dine Out

Wed., June 24  at Beef Barn, North Smithfield, RI

Carpool with friends from the senior center one Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. or meet at the restaurant at 12 noon. The cost of lunch is your responsibility but the company is free! Please sign-up at the senior center.

What’s Cooking with Betsy and Dona

Fri., June 26, at 12:30 p.m. 

This month we will be featuring a guest chef, our very own Hala Megalaa who is originally from Cairo Egypt and will be demonstrating and giving us an opportunity to taste some of her favorite foods from Egypt. We will be serving Haftah, (seasoned beef meat rolls), tahini dressing, Egyptian bread, chicken kabobs, Greek salad with lemon and olive oil dressing and white cake for dessert. Her presentation will be tasty and not at all spicy.

History Series: Mendon’s Role in the Revolution: Beyond the Battlefield

Tues., July 30, at 2 p.m. 

Our June event will highlight Mendon’s Role in the Revolution: Beyond the Battlefield.  The American Revolution wasn’t fought only on distant battlefields. Here in Mendon, ideas, decisions, and actions helped shape the path to independence. From the bold Mendon Resolves to the safeguarding of munitions and the leadership of local citizens, this presentation uncovers the important role the town played in a pivotal moment in history. To register, stop by the center or call at 508-478-6175 ext. 3. 

Calling all Readers…

Senior Center library volunteer Barbara Lawson asks, if anyone has books with a copyright date of 2022—2026 that you are done with, please drop them off at the senior center. 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? After hours, visit our Little Library at the senior center gazebo.

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 July 3 and Aug. 7. For more information or to make an appointment call Amy Wilson Kent at 508-478-6175, ext. 1.

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.  

Prescription Drug Safe Disposal

Do you have old prescriptions at home, and you do not know what to do with them? The Mendon Police station has a Med Rx Return drop box, located at the entry to the station. The box is intended for the environmentally safe disposal of expired or unused medications. Below is a list of accepted medications that can be Disposed of in drop box: prescriptions, prescription patches, prescription ointments, over the counter medication, vitamins, samples. 

The Plymouth Harbor Cruise, Pilgrim Belle Tour

Fri., Aug. 7

Join the Mendon Senior Center on Fri., Aug. 7, 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.  You will take in view of landmarks, while hearing about this historic town & seaport. 

Cost is $135 per person (due upon signing) 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’ and mail to 62 Providence St., Mendon, MA 01756. Trip is operated by Bloom Tours.  

 Ask the Assessors Senior Means Tested Real Estate Tax Exemption (Circuit Breaker)  

Applications are available at the Assessor’s Office in Town Hall for the Senior Means Tested Real Estate Tax Credit derived from qualifying for the 2025 Mass State Income Tax Filing Circuit Breaker Tax Credit. The deadline for submitting the applications is Sept. 30, 2026.

Any Mendon resident aged 65 or older as of Jan. 1, 2025, who has applied for and received the Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit when they filed their calendar year 2025 State Income Tax return is eligible to apply for this exemption. It does not replace any existing senior exemptions but will be given as an additional exemption. As with all property tax exemptions, applicants’ financial information is kept completely confidential.

It is the Board of Assessors’ goal to have this exemption factored into the third and fourth quarter tax bills that are mailed in late December each year. If you have any questions about the new exemption, please contact Principal Assessor Sherrie Bates at 508-473-2738 or [email protected] or Taxation Aid Committee Chair Kevin Rudden.