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The Rochester Council on Aging continues to provide assistance to local seniors while the Senior Center building remains closed to the public. Staff members are working onsite and remotely during at this time. If you are interested in any of the services currently being provided by the Rochester Senior Center, please call 508-763-8723 and leave a message. Messages are returned daily. Limited urgent in-person meetings may be possible by appointment only. Anyone entering the Senior Center or riding on the Senior Center van is required to wear a face covering, and have their temperatures taken by a staff member prior to admittance. Social distancing guidelines set forth by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health will be strictly adhered to; six feet between non-household members. Thank you in advance for helping to stop the spread of COVID-19 to the seniors in Rochester.
In observance of Arbor Day, the Rochester Senior Center distributed Blue Spruce trees to first graders from Rochester Memorial Elementary School. This 30-year-old tradition has facilitated the planting of many trees over the years. If you are a first-grader living in Rochester, and would like to receive a tree, please contact the Senior Center. Trees will continue to be distributed as long as supplies last. These trees are truly enjoyed by students, parents, and the community.
The Rochester Senior Center is offering a service called, “Friendly Calls”. Senior Center Program Assistant, Edna Holmes is making these friendly calls daily. If you or someone you know would like to receive a friendly call, please contact the Senior Center.
AARP Tax Preparers are hoping to resume tax preparations in mid-June. If you were scheduled to meet with an AARP Tax Preparer and your appointment was canceled, someone will be contacting you in the next few weeks.
The Rochester Council on Aging continues to support food and nutritional needs with both pick-up and delivery available. This month’s Greater Boston Food Bank distribution is scheduled for June 10 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at the Senior Center. The Senior Center also has volunteers available for grocery shopping. Volunteers will shop from a list provided by you, and deliver groceries to your home.
The Rochester Senior Center would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to community members and groups who have made monetary and food donations for Rochester residents in need during the pandemic. These donations have allowed residents to shop using grocery cards, and/or receive donated food items and are very much appreciated.
The Rochester Senior Center would also like to thank the thoughtful couple who donated a wheelchair accessible picnic table. It will be well utilized when summer luncheons resume.