Mattapoisett Council on Aging events

Nov 19, 2015

The Mattapoisett Council on Aging, located at 17 Barstow St., has the following programs in December. Registration is required by calling 508-758-4110.

 

Tuesday, Dec. 8


Hearing screenings: Audiologist Kristie Lamoureux will conduct hearing screenings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sessions are free and are 10 minutes each. There is limited space so an appointment must be made by Dec. 7.

Legal consultations: The firm of Suprenant and Beneski will conduct 15 minute sessions from 10 to 11 a.m. The sessions are free, and there is no obligation to hire the law office. Call to schedule an appointment by Dec. 7.

Jewelry making: Local jeweler Diana Taft will lead a jewelry class for adults from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $20 and includes supplies. Each person can make and bring home two pieces of jewelry. This event is co-sponsored by Mattapoisett Recreation. RSVP by Dec. 4.

Lunch and speaker series – Heating safety: The free series continues with a discussion on staying safe while using fireplaces, space heaters, wood burning stoves and more. This event begins at noon. RSVP by Dec. 7.

 

Friday, Dec. 11, Jan. 22

Foot care: Call to make an appointment. The fee is $29.


Saturday, Dec. 19

Restaurant and show: The Council on Aging will take a trip to the Black Whale Restaurant and then go to the Zeiterion to hear the New Bedford Pops Holiday Show. The van will leave the park and ride on North Street at 12:15 p.m. Call the COA for details and to RSVP. Space is limited.

 

Tuesday, Dec. 29

Movie and pizza: Beginning at noon, the Council on Aging will show “Unbroken”, the true story of Olympian war hero Louis Zamperini and two crewmen who survived a crash in World War II and became POWs.

 

The following are ongoing activities at the Mattapoisett Council on Aging:

Mondays

Tai Chi, 8:30 a.m.

Knitting and conversation, 10 a.m.

Qi Gong (meditative/core/breathing), 10 a.m.

Strength and balance, noon

Scrabble, 1 p.m.

 

Tuesdays

Sport yoga, 8:45 a.m.

Walking group, 9 a.m.

Watercolor open studio, 1 p.m.

 

Wednesdays

CardioFit, 9:30 a.m.

Men’s discussion group at Mattapoisett Library, 10 a.m. (Second Wednesday of each month)

Meditation, 10:45 a.m.

Strength and balance, 12 p.m.

Bingo, 1 p.m.

Mahjong, 1:15 p.m.

 

Thursdays

Trips (call COA for details)

Computer tutor (by appointment)

Country line dancing, 1 p.m.

 

Fridays

Sport yoga, 8:45 a.m.

QiGong, 10 a.m.

Chair yoga, 11:15 a.m.