Join us for an Italian themed luncheon on Monday, August 5 at 11:30 a.m. for only $10. Menu includes: Zuppa Toscana, Italian sausage, peppers and onions over linguine, bread rolls and cannolis for dessert. Register by calling us at 508-763-8723 or by visiting the front desk at the Rochester Senior Center. All reservations must be paid in full by Friday, August 2. (All those with a Rochester COA membership/keychain tag are welcome to join us.)
On Monday, August 12 at 11:30 am, we will be having a BBQ put on for us by Coastline Elderly Services. Menu includes: Hamburger or Cheeseburger or Hot Dog and Potato Salad, 3 Bean Salad & Watermelon and Lemonade. A $2 Voluntary Donation is appreciated. Register by calling us at 508-763-8723 or by visiting the front desk at the Rochester Senior Center. (We welcome our Town of Rochester residents and their friends from New Bedford, Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Marion and Mattapoisett to join us.)
On Thursday, August 15 at 5:30 pm, we will be celebrating with 100 of our cherished seniors at our annual scallop dinner for only $20. Tickets will be going fast (only 100 seats available) for this wonderful event. Register by visiting the Friends of the Rochester Senior Center registration station, which is located on top of the bookcase in the reception area at the Rochester Senior Center. (All those with a Rochester COA membership/keychain tag are welcome to register.)
On Monday, August 19 at 11:30 am, we will be having a BBQ put on for us by the Rochester Highway & Fire departments. (This luncheon is for Rochester residents only please.) The Menu includes: Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs & more. The cost is only $5. Register by calling us at 508-763-8723 or by visiting the front desk at the Rochester Senior Center. All reservations must be paid in full by Friday, August 16.
Thursday, August 22 from 6-8 pm is the Friends of the Rochester Senior Center’s third annual Art Show. This year’s theme is “Garden Party.” Please mark your calendars. Come and meet the talented artists who never cease to amaze us with their wonderful works of art. Wine and hors-d’oeuvres will be available. We encourage those that attend to take the time to vote for their favorites as the winner of the contest will receive a “People’s Choice Award.”
On Tuesday, August 27 from 5-7 pm, we are planning an outdoor concert open to all town residents featuring vocalist Marvin Perry. He is being brought back to sing for us by popular demand. Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy a couple of hours of song and fun. We will be offering pulled pork sandwiches and strawberry shortcake for sale at $5 each ($10 for both), enjoy either or both. Proceeds to benefit the Rochester Council on Aging.
We have also introduced a kid’s menu to our daily breakfast program. Hopefully, we’ll see kiddos with their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. We encourage all ages to enjoy a great, affordable breakfast from 7 am to 9 am Monday through Friday. The Friends and Family Breakfast Café is located inside of the Rochester Senior Center at 67 Dexter Lane in Rochester. All ages and cities and towns are welcome to join us for breakfast as all proceeds benefit the Rochester Council on Aging. Thank you.