Free Legal Consults – Rochester resident Attorney Matt Beaulieu has offered to give his time on the 1st Thursday of every month , at 3 p.m., here at the Senior Center, for any Rochester senior who would like assistance with their Health Care Proxy and/or their Living Will.

State Senator Michael  Rodriques or His legislative Aid, Maria Conners  will hold office hours at the Rochester Senior Center on the 4th Wednesday of each month  from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone wishing to speak individually to the Senator, or Maria, with questions or concerns, or for information, should drop in to the Senior Center during that time to speak with him/her.

Free Vascular Screening – Ann Texeira, RN from Southcoast Hospitals Group will be offering free vascular screenings for Peripheral Artery Disease at the Senior Center on Tuesday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The screening is done fully clothed, takes 15 minutes per person, and is done sitting down. No preparation is needed. Advance sign up to reserve your spot is necessary by calling the Senior Center. All is welcome.

Cobb’s Luncheon- The monthly Cobb’s Luncheon will be held on Friday, May 18 at 12 p.m. at the Senior Center. The menu is a Baked Meatloaf Dinner with all the fixings. All are welcome. Sign–up by the Wednesday afternoon of the week of the luncheon, so that we will plan enough for everyone. No cost, but there is a suggested donation in the amount of $5 per person.

Trip – On Saturday, May 19,  from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a trip to the Annual Rhode Island Wool & Fiber Festival, Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol, RI.  Cost is $5 at the door. There is lunch on site for an additional cost.

Trip -  On Tuesday, May 29, there will be a trip to the Heritage Museum & Gardens in Sandwich. Lunch on site for an additional cost. Admission cost is $15. The van will leave at 9 a.m. and return at 3 p.m.

Veteran’s Corner–  The monthly Veteran’s gathering in Rochester will take place on Wednesday, May 16, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Rochester Senior Center. Any Rochester veteran of any age is welcome to attend. Refreshments are served. No charge for this event.

Nutrition Lecture, Cooking Demo & Luncheon – Join us on Monday, May 21, for a food preparation and nutritional informative lecture given by Kimberly Ferreira, MS,RD,LDN, Dietician from Coastline Elderly Services of New Bedford. Following the demonstration, the lunch will be served for those in attendance. Please call in advance to sign up.

Attention all Senior Knitters – The Kennedy Donovan Center in New Bedford is in need of knitted hats, mittens, booties and sweaters for newborns, infants and toddlers for their “at risk mom’s & families” program. All colors and patterns are welcome! Donated hand knitted items  can be brought to the Senior Center for delivery to the Kennedy Donovan center at your convenience.

Volunteers Needed –

We need a few volunteers to help us with our Monday night Bingo game. This would entail helping to set up the game, put away the game, and to be a runner during the games to collect the coins and distribute the winnings. Please call 508-763-8723 if you are interested

Buy A Brick Fundraiser

The Friends of Rochester Senior Center have launched a “Buy A Brick” Program as a fundraiser towards the new Senior Supportive Day Program addition. Consider buying a brick or two for the walkway and entrance of the addition in memory of or, in honor of a loved one, or a treasured event. It’s a lasting memorial and a fine tribute for a good cause. Get your form at the Senior Center and all donations are tax deductable. For more information, please call the Senior Center at 508-763-8723.                                       

Friday Movies – Movies are free and anyone is welcome to attend! We serve popcorn too! Starts at 1:30 p.m.

Friday, May 4 – The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

Friday, May 11 – Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Friday, May 18 – We Bought a Zoo