ROCHESTER — The Senior Center received word from the National Council on Aging /National Institute of Senior Centers that we have achieved full senior center accreditation for another 5 years. The National Accreditation Board voted unanimously on the decision. 

This is the third time the Rochester Senior Center has gone through the accreditation process. It has been accredited since 2007. A year-long self-assessment process was followed by an on-site peer review on Feb. 11. 

The Rochester Senior Center will have an accreditation celebration on Friday, April 5 at 1:30 p.m. Seniors who wish to attend should call the senior center to RVSP,  so the Senior Center has plenty of refreshments.

The Senior Center also plays music every Friday at 1:30 p.m.  The senior center will post each week’s film on its Facebook page, or seniors may call to find out what will be shown after Wednesday afternoon. 

The Rochester Senior Center will hosting AARP volunteers who will prepare taxes at no cost for all moderate to low income people, with special consideration for those 60 and over. This service will be offered every Wednesday until April 15. Anyone interested should call the Rochester Senior Center to schedule an appointment.

On Thursday, March 14 starting at 9:30 a.m. Old Colony Technical High School students will be at the Rochester Senior Center to provide manicures. Call the senior center for more information.

The Senior Center can provide transportation for Rochester residents. Please call to schedule a ride at least 24 hours in advance. Medical transportation to Boston or
Providence is also available for $5 via a grant program made available by Coastline Services. Call at least 2 weeks in advance for medical appointments. 

Special lunches: 
On Monday, March 11 at noon the Council on Aging will host an Irish luncheon with Irish entertainment. 

March 18 at noon Hanna will host her special luncheon. Seniors who are interested in participating should register ahead of time. There is a suggested anonymous donation of $5 to cover food costs. 

Mike and Ann’s Special luncheon and the quarterly birthday luncheon will take place Monday, March 25 at noon. Seniors should also register for this luncheon. The senior center requests an  anonymous donation of $5 for the lunch.

Please contact  Connie Dolan, Marketing and Technology Coordinator (cdolan@townofrochester.com) or Sharon Lally, Director (slally@townofrochester.com) at 508-
763-8723 with questions or concerns about programs.