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PLAINVILLE COUNCIL ON AGING

9 SCHOOL ST.

PLAINVILLE, MA   02762

(508)699-7384  ~ FAX (508) 699-1325

Income Tax -  Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays – by appt. Free.

Manicurist – Tues., Feb. 9^th 9:30-12 by appointment, $10.

COA Meeting – Tues., Feb. 9th at 10:00.  All welcome!  Positions available for new members.  Fill out an availability card at the Senior Center or Town Hall.

Elder Law Speaker – Steve Matthews of Metrowest Legal Serives.  Tues., Feb. 9^th 12:30.

Lunch Bunch – Wed., Feb. 10^th Villa Diana Restaurant, Plainville.  Sign up in advance at the Center.

Massage Therapist - 15 min. chair massage – $8 Thurs., Feb. 11th 1:00-3:30, Appointments must be

made in advance.

Valentine’s Day Breakfast – Friday, Feb. 12^th at the Wood School.  Sign up in advance at the Center.  Free.

Center Closed Monday, Feb. 15^th for the Presidents’ Day Holiday

Ask-a-Nurse – Mon., Feb. 22nd at 10:00

Movie – Tues., Feb. 23rd at 1:00.  50 cents includes popcorn – the best deal in town!

Weekly Events:

Computer Classes: Intermediate Mondays 1:00 and 2:00 New Advanced Beginner class starts in March Wednesdays at 1:00.  Beginners resumes in April. Sign up at the Center.

Cards – Every day at 1:00 (Hand & Foot, Cribbage, Canasta); Progressive Cribbage on Mondays

Line Dancing – Mondays at 1:00 with Clare Shea. $2. 

Exercise Classes – Zumba Gold Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:30 Strength and Stretch classes – Wednesdays at 10:00. ($1.50 per class)

Knitting – Tuesdays at 10:45

Table Tennis – Tuesdays at 1:

WII Bowling – Wednesdays at 9:00.  Come learn how to play the latest interactive video game; it’s easy and fun!

SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Counselor is available by appt. Tuesdays  10-12

Reiki – Japanese Technique for stress reduction, relaxation and healing. Wednesdays at 11:00.  No appt. necessary.  Donations accepted.

Sing-a-long  - Thursdays at 10:00

Wood Carving – Thursdays at 6:30 pm

Bingo – Fridays at 12:45

Mah Jong – Fridays at 12:45 

Van pick up for shopping:  department store Tuesdays at 1:00 and grocery store Thursdays at 1:00.  Reservations must be made in advance.

Upcoming Trips:

FOXWOODS – the third Tuesday of the month. $20.00 pp Includes transportation, lunch, and gaming package.  Trips resume March 9^th (note different day).  Next trip:  April 20^th. 

TROPICAL ISLAND HEAT – Luciano’s at Lake Pearl – Tues., May 11.  $43.95 pp includes show and luncheon (choice of stuffed breast of chicken or baked haddock)  Transportation is on your own. Let the Royal Island Players put you in a summer mood with the sounds of the Caribbean;  steel drums, mambos, boleros and cha-chas! 

NONANTUM RESORT – KENNEBUNKPORT, ME – May 20 – 21.  $235 pp/do.  Located in the picturesque seaside town of Kennebunkport – just a short walk to Dock Square’s unique shops, art galleries and historic landmarks.  This beautiful resort features elegantly appointed rooms, dining room overlooking the harbor, heated pool and hot tub.  Price includes transportation, one night’s lodging, special lobster bake dinner and American buffet breakfast, exclusive evening entertainment, local touring of the region.  Begin your Maine adventure now!

ROCKING HORSE RESORT – historic Hudson Valley, NY – June 14 – 18.  $599 pp/do.  Package includes 3 delicious meals each day, 4 nights deluxe accommodations, live entertainment, transportation, taxes and gratuities.  Daytime activities include hay rides, shuffleboard, bocce, sauna, paddleboats, horseback rides, contest, games, prizes and more!

LAKE GEORGE, NY/BALLOON FESTIVAL – Sept. 24 – 26.  $377 pp/do.  Share all the excitement and pageantry of the 38^th annual Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival.  You’ll view an actual balloon launch as well as a spectacular evening demonstration, “Moon Glow”.  You’ll also enjoy a relaxing sightseeing cruise on Lake George.  Trip includes two nights lodging, three meals, cruise, and transportation and driver/tour director gratuities.

• Foxwoods payments are due at the time of sign up.  All other trips must be paid in full one month in advance.  Make checks payable to:  FPS (Friends of Plainville Seniors). 

• Call Sandy Hammond, Trip Coordinator, 508-699-7384 for more information.