COA has request for families of Rochester veterans and more

Aug 22, 2019

ROCHESTER — Dave Watling, supervisor of veteran graves in Rochester, has requested that he be notified when a Rochester veteran has been buried in a Rochester cemetery. Watling is responsible for cemetery flags for veterans, and he would like to be sure that all veterans are recognized for their service at holidays. Watling can be reached at 508-763-5577.

The monthly Veteran’s Social will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Veterans of all ages are invited to attend this social gathering. There is no charge, sign-up is not required and refreshments will be served.

The Council on Aging Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept.11 at 9 a.m. All Rochester residents are invited to attend. The Friends of the Rochester Senior Center Board Meeting will also be held on Sept. 11, at 10 a.m. New members are always welcome. The topic for discussion is fundraising for the proposed Adult Day Center.

The Rochester Senior Center hosts special luncheons on an ongoing basis. On Monday, Sept. 9 at 11:30 a.m., Pampered Chef Linda Medeiros will host a cooking demonstration followed by lunch at noon.

On Monday, Sept. 16 at noon Hanna Milhench will serve a delicious lunch. The senior center requests a $5 donation and advance sign-up is required.

Free rides are available to the lunches. Make ride requests at least 24 hours in advance so that drivers are available. Call the Rochester Senior Center at 508-763-8723 for details.

Traditional and country western line dancing classes are held on Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m., and Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Instructor Nancy Cabral teaches the classes. The senior center requests a $3 donation.

Singles and couples are also invited to join the ballroom dancing classes at the Rochester Senior Center on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. These classes are led by Nancy Barrett. All skill levels can join in. There is a $4 donation, but no advance sign-up required.

On Saturday, Sept. 7th, the Senior Center is going to the Swamscott Arts and Crafts Festival. Admission is free. On Tuesday, Sept. 10 the Senior Center will go to Mansfield Crossings for a day of shopping. The bus for both trips leaves the Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., respectively. Please call the Senior Center at 508-763-8723 for details and to sign-up for these trips. There are a limited number of seats on the van, so advanced sign-up is required.