Town of Dudley, Massachusetts About Government Residents Business Senior Services News Events All Documents Senior Center AUGUST 2021 DUDLEY SENIOR CALENDAR Our Senior center is closed temporarily, (perhaps only a few weeks), for a deep cleaning, however we’ll be enjoying our Tri Valley lunches outside on the Senior Senior patio M, W, and Fri. 11:30 am. Please Call Inge Gassner at 508-949-9081 to reserve your lunch. (Please call at least two days in advance to order your meal). We have a new, fun arts and crafts workshop with our talented artist friend Dolores, scheduled every Wednesday at 10 am. In our Jo’s Garden Patio, (program cost varies depending on projects & supplies needed, approx. $5.00 to $15.00/per workshop, however no one will be turned away if they can’t afford the cost)! We’ve already held three excellent and interesting art workshops; come join us for a good time and make some new friends! Please note: In case of rain, we’ll be crafting/lunching at the DFD until our senior center opens again. You are invited to Join us for our Common Ground Memory Cafe’ in the “Jo’s Garden Patio” in the upper parking lot of the Dudley Municipal Complex on Thursday, August 19 at 3pm to 5pm. Dana Lewis will entertain us with his excellent guitar skills and oldies music! Pizza and H2O will be served. This is a FREE (outdoor) Program for anyone dealing with cognitive challenges, Alzheimer’s, Mild Dementia, Lewy Bodies Dementia, Stroke, Parkinson’s, PTSD, Anxiety, Loneliness, etc. Being together in a welcoming environment with friends, family, caregivers, loved ones, and kindred spirits, is a great remedy for loneliness, creating positive social engagement, while accepting/respecting affected individuals personhood. Come as you are, be who you are at this moment in time. All welcome to our judgment free memory cafe’! Please bring a mask/observe social distance even if vaccinated. Thank you for your patience and understanding. For more info. Contact Coadirector@dudleyma.gov 508-849-8015 Introducing the new Southbridge, Webster, & Dudley Shuttle The Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) is pleased to share effective Monday, August 3, 2020 a new route serving Southbridge, Dudley and Webster will begin. This new service was made possible by MassDOT’s Workforce Transportation Grant Program. Funding through this grant will allow the WRTA to initiate, maintain, strengthen, and expand service to the workforce population. The new Southbridge, Dudley, and Webster shuttle will serve: Big Bunny Plaza Harrington Hospital (Southbridge) Jacob Edwards Library Dept. of Transitional Assistance Southbridge Hotel & Conf. Center Quinsigamond Community College (Southbridge) MassHire Career Center Big Y Plaza Dudley District Court Dudley Housing Authority Dudley Municipal Complex Webster Town Hall & Senior Center Harrington HealthCare at Webster The shuttle will begin as a free service for the month of August 2020. The route will connect with WRTA Route 29 (Southbridge), and Route 42 (Webster) that provides connections to the Auburn Mall, Worcester, and the WRTA Hub at Union Station. Click here for link to Shuttle Schedule Volunteers Needed: Volunteers needed to help setup for Senior Lunches on Mondays and Fridays. Hours: 10 a.m. to Noon. Please call 508 943 3044 or 508 461 7315 or 508 949 8015 Option 3 Important Information Medicare and Mass. Health Patients (65+) Click Here Medicare Enrollment News Brief For helpful resources visit our senior services page. Council on Aging Margaret Bussiere, COA Coordinator Phone: 508-949-8015 Option 3 Hours: Monday: 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Thursday: CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC Friday: CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC Senior Center News & Updates No News Posted As Of Recently Senior Center Events No Events Posted As Of Recently About Dudley Located at the crossroads of New England, The Town of Dudley offers it's residents a wonderful quality of life. Low taxes, great schools, fresh air, clean water, rolling green hills and modern conveniences all combine to make Dudley the place to live in Central Massachusetts. Town Hall Address 71 WEST MAIN STREET DUDLEY MA 01571 Phone: (508) 949-8000 Fax: (508) 949-8013 Email: selectmen@dudleyma.gov Hours **Effective May 24, 2021 the Town Hall is open to the public:** Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Evening Hours to be determined after July 1, 2021 Website Sponsors