The Rochester Senior Center May events

Apr 30, 2019

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Senior Center will host a number of events in May. 

On Friday, May 10, the Senior Center will offer rides to Coastline’s Annual Healthy Aging Fair at the Fairhaven Recreation Center. The van will leave the Senior Center at 9:30 a.m. Call the Senior Center to reserve a spot. 

Hanna’s Special luncheon for May will be held on May 13 at noon. A donation of $5 is requested. Call the senior center to request a ride. 

This month’s food distribution date for the Greater Boston Food Bank is Wednesday May 15 from noon to 4 p.m. at the senior center. Participants should bring their own bags to sign and pick up their food. May is also re-certification month. Call the Rochester Senior Center for details on how to qualify for the program. 

The Friends of the Rochester Senior Center will hold a fundraiser dinner on May 16 at 5:30 p.m. They will serve French Meat Pies, mashed potatoes and gravy, and strawberry chiffon pie. Tickets for the fundraiser are $10 and can be purchased in advance. 

The Rochester Senior Center will hold a day trip to Mark Twain’s house in Connecticut on May 17. The trip will cost between $15.50 and $18.00 depending on the number of participants. The charge covers lunch, museum admission, and a guided tour. Call the Senior center for details or to reserve a spot. 

The Senior Center Friends will host a tea party on May 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring aunts, daughters, sisters, or grandchildren, and a favorite mug. Call the Senior Center to reserve a spot. 

Mike and Ann’s special luncheon will be held at noon on May 20. A reservation via phone and $5 donation are required for the lunch. 

On May 21 Barbara Canuel, RD, will present on The Mediterranean Diet. The presentation will take place at 10 a.m, and requires a reservation. 

The Rochester Firefighter’s Association will host its annual Ham and Bean Supper at the Senior Center on May 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, and are sold at the door. 

The Senior Center will hold a blood pressure clinic every Wednesday in May from 10 a.m. to noon, with the exception of May 8. The clinic is free. 

Call the Rochester Senior Center at 508-763-8723 for more information or for reservations.