Groveland Council on Aging Announces October Programs and Events

GROVELAND – Director Alyssa Lee and Assistant Director Nisha Burke are pleased to share Groveland Council on Aging’s October programs and events.  

The Groveland Council on Aging offers senior residents a variety of programs and events each month. October’s activities include:  

Thursday, Oct. 19: Cider and Donuts Social  

The Groveland COA would like to invite residents to a fall fun event that will feature cider, donuts, and conversations.  

The event will be held at Town Hall Meeting room, 183 Main St. starting at 10:30 a.m.  

Monday, Oct. 23: Trip to Mann’s Orchard

The Groveland COA is offering van trips to Mann’s Orchard in Methuen for $15 per person. The day will include fall activities at the orchard followed by lunch at China Blossom. Lunch is not covered in the price of travel and individuals will be responsible for covering their own lunch. 

To reserve a spot, call the Groveland COA at (978) 372-1101. The COA Van will depart from Town Hall at 10 a.m. 

Tuesday, Oct. 24: Movie ‘Jurassic Park Dominion’

Tuesday movie night will feature ‘Jurassic Park Dominion’ starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Laura Dern. The movie will be shown at 11 a.m. in the Center Hall Meeting Room at Town Hall. 

Thursday, Oct. 26: Plan it Your Way 

Attorney Elaine Dalton will be hosting a workshop for elders to discuss estate planning. 

The workshop will be held in the Town Hall Back Meeting Room at 10 a.m. This is a free event.  

Monday, Oct. 30: Legal Monday 

This event will feature a 15-minute consult with Attorney Elaine Dalton.  

Available appointments include 10 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. 

Those interested in attending should call the COA at 978-372-101 to reserve their spot.  

Tuesday, Oct. 31: Halloween Party featuring Rick Anthony as Johnny Cash 

The Groveland COA is hosting a Halloween Party which will feature a performance from Rick Anthony as Johnny Cash.  

The event begins at 12 p.m. in the Town Hall Center Meeting room and will feature a catered lunch.  

The event is $5 per person and costumes are encouraged. Residents who would like to attend should secure their spot by calling the COA at 978-372-101.  

The Groveland COA would also like to share an important November event with residents.  

Thursday, Nov. 2: An Introduction to Medicare 

The informational lunch and learn session will be presented by a certified SHINE Counselor who will provide free, unbiased, Medicare Health insurance information and guide those 65 or older through Medicare options.  

The session will be held at the Groveland COA office, 183 Main St., from 12-1 p.m. 

Additionally, the Groveland COA would like to remind residents of the variety of programs offered to seniors throughout the year: 

• 3B Fitness (Brains, Bones, Balance) classes are offered every Tuesday at 9 a.m. hosted by Bryan C. under the tent outside the Public Safety Building, 181 Main St. Each class is $5.  
• Yoga is $5 per class and is held in the Town Hall Center Meeting Room every Friday starting at 10:45 a.m. 
• Groveland COA Food Pantry offers fresh and frozen food to seniors. The food pantry is open Wednesdays, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.  
• Mobile Market, free grocery delivery service.  
• Meals on Wheels, call the COA 978-372-1101, to arrange assistance. 

Residents can also sign-up for a new Council on Aging Key Tag that will allow residents to sign-up for programs online or in-person at the touch screen kiosk at the COA office.

For more information about the Groveland COA or to stay up to date with the latest programs, services and events click here or call 978-372-1101.   

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