ROCHESTER — The Rochester Senior center will begin to resume some of its activities outside in the week of July 13. Medical appointments will begin later in the month. 

Beginning that Monday, the Rochester Senior Center will offer biweekly  Coffee & Conversation sessions outside on the awning covered patio and on the lawn. This will be held every Monday and Friday from 9 to 11 a.m., weather permitting. Seating is limited, but attendees may bring their own chairs. Coffee, coffee condiments and food items (doughnuts and muffins,) will be provided and are pre-packaged. Participants are welcome to bring their own coffee as well. Donations are appreciated.

French class will be held July 16 and 23 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. outside on the patio. Pre-registration is required to participate and registration is limited to 10 people. Register by calling the Council on Aging at 508-763-8723.

The podiatrist will be holding appointments at the Senior Center on July 30 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments should be made directly with the podiatrist’s office. Seniors who arrive for an appointment should remain in their vehicles until called in by the doctor. The podiatrist will screen each person upon checking in. Appointments will beheld on the patio or in the large banquet room.

COVID-19 guidelines will be in place for all activities and events held at the Rochester Senior Center; all participants must wear a face covering and maintain social distance of six feet from other participants. Seniors who are not feeling well, or have any cold-like symptoms, are asked to stay at home. Participants must sign a COA Waiver of Liability Agreement. People are asked to provide their own face covering. The Senior Center has a limited supply, for seniors who forget their own. Senior Center staff will sanitize areas used regularly.