Municipal Calendar

Memory Café

Tues. 9/19/17

2pm-3:30pm

Are you caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or some other type of dementia? Come to the Memory Café. It is a gathering of individuals with memory loss along with their caregivers and/or friends and family in a safe supportive environment. The café is free with the intent of giving everyone a welcome break from the disease. The afternoon will consist of conversations and entertainment along with refreshments and hopefully some laughter. Funded in part by the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs via the MA Association of Councils on Aging.

Employment Rights

Tuesday, September 19, 2 -4 pm

A Workshop for older workers and job seekers over the age of 40 presented by The Senior Employment Program of Catholic Charities Worcester County, together with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The workshop will cover the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Topics may include, but are not limited to prohibited pre-employment questions and medical inquiries during the application process, reasonable job accommodations, and EEOC’s complaint filing process, mediation and litigation program. The program is free and open to all. Refreshments will be served. Please call Susan Maedler @ (508) 860-2241 for more information and to register.

ASL interpreters provided

Contact disabilities@worcesterma.gov

Introduction to blood thinners: Warfarin and these new oral anticoagulants.

Wed. September 20 10:30am-11:30am

Do you currently take warfarin or one of the new direct acting oral anticoagulants (Xarelto, Eliquis, or Pradaxa)? Join Anthony Desmond, Pharmacy Manager at Shaw's Osco Pharmacy on Gold Star Boulevard, Worcester to learn about these medications! Focus points include the importance of taking them daily and what to be concerned with in terms of other medication, herbal supplements, over the counter products and potential food interactions. Bring questions about your current regimen or learn about these common medication classes in the senior population. Please register by calling 508-799-1232.

FLU & PNEUMONIA CLINIC WITH RITE AID

Thursday, September 21 • 9-12 pm

Insurance or Medicare Card required. Preregister: Paperwork available at the front desk. Walk-ins accepted.

Book Discussion

Thursday, Sept. 21 • 1-2 pm.

New members are always welcome! We are reading Euphoria by Lilly King. The nationally bestselling break out novel of 3 gifted anthropologists of the 30’s caught in a passionate love triangle that threatens their bonds, careers and untimely their lives. Inspired by events in the life of revolutionary anthropologists Margaret Mead.

Executive Session begins at 6 p.m., Reguler Session begins at 7 p.m.

There is a twenty dollar ($20.00) charge for residents of the City of Worcester and a thirty-five dollar ($35.00) charge for non-residents (non-refundable). We accept cash, checks or money orders payable to the City of Worcester (no charge or debit cards accepted). You must register in advance at the Worcester Police Department License Division, Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM, and 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM. Space for each course is limited and availability is on a first-come-first served basis.

**** Be Advised ****

Firearms Identification Cards (FID) and License to Carry's (LTC) are processed by appointment only. Please call the License Division at (508) 799-8648 between the hours of 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Monday through Friday to schedule an appointment.

September is National Recovery Month

Mon. 9/25/17

10am-10:30am -Opioid Public Safety Crisis City of Worcester Update with Dr. Matilde Castiel, Commissioner of Health and Human Services-Addiction is a Disease - Opiods affect us ALL please join this important discussion.

10:30am-11:30am Worcester Division of Public Health and AIDS Project Worcester will provide a comprehensive training with Narcan (naloxone). Attendees will learn how to spot the signs and symptoms of an overdose, and what steps should be followed to save an overdose victim’s life. Narcan will also be offered to those who complete the training. Please register by calling 508-799-1232.

Medication Take Back Bin

Mon. 9/25/17

12:30pm-1:30pm

Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal.

NEW WPD Neighborhood Crime Watch Meeting

Mon. 9/25/17 12:30pm-1:30pm

WPD to hold monthly meetings at the senior center, the 4th Mon. of each month. WPD will review:

Basic general crimes reported in the area

Elderly scams reported

How to protect yourselves against crime

WPD will assist seniors:

Replace smoke alarms batteries, remove A/C for the winter

Run your license plate number to ensure your registration is active and current

Supply Handicap Placards Applications

Room 410

TAI CHI FOR HEALTHY AGING PROGRAM is based on the evidence based Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance protocol. The program recommends six months of classes that meet twice per week in quiet practice space and stable chairs provided. Free of charge. No prior experience required. Snacks and water provided. Class ongoing Mondays & Fridays, 2:30-3:30pm Class starts: Sept. 25th. Class size is limited. Registration is required. Please contact the Front Desk or 508-799-1232 to sign up. Supported by MA Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund.

Meeting takes place in the second floor employee break room of "Stop & Shop." 

PODIATRY CLINIC

Tuesday, Sept 26 • 12:30-2:30 pm

Appt. required. No walk-ins. Call 508-755-9573 beginning August 1st to make your appt.

Bringing the Worcester Public Library to You - The Librarians are coming!

LIBBY!

Tues. 9/26/17 2pm-3pm

Apply for an MBTA and/or WRTA reduced fare pass for Seniors and People with Disabilities

Transportation Application Assistance Event:

Wednesday, 9/27/17

Scheduling appointments 9am-11:30am.

Contact Dawn Clark at 508-799-8486 or disabilities@worcesterma.gov

View the Public Auctions page for more information and a list of properties.

Musical Showcases Presents ...”Our Stardust Melodies”

Wednesday September 27th

12:30 p.m. -1:30pm

As the Crisp Ever-Changing Autumn Months

Bring Cooler Weather:

Harvests are Gathered, Fancy Recipes Come To Mind

Wonderful Events….Holiday Anticipation

“The Heart Longs For Music”

Let us delight you with memorable songs from the “Big Band Era,” and bring back happy remembrances of those times, filled with Hope and Inspiration. Please sign up for this program by calling 508-799-1232.

There is a twenty dollar ($20.00) charge for residents of the City of Worcester and a thirty-five dollar ($35.00) charge for non-residents (non-refundable). We accept cash, checks or money orders payable to the City of Worcester (no charge or debit cards accepted). You must register in advance at the Worcester Police Department License Division, Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM, and 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM. Space for each course is limited and availability is on a first-come-first served basis.

**** Be Advised ****

Firearms Identification Cards (FID) and License to Carry's (LTC) are processed by appointment only. Please call the License Division at (508) 799-8648 between the hours of 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Monday through Friday to schedule an appointment.

NEW Caregiver Support Group with St. Francis Rehab and Nursing Center

(4th Thursday of the month)

Thurs. 9/28/17, 9:30am -11:30 am

Please come join, listen, and share your story and experiences with St. Francis Rehab and Nursing Center caregiver support group. You’ve dedicated your life to the care of another. This is your time, an opportunity to connect with other caregivers and share in the joy, challenges, frustrations, and triumphs of caregiving. Please register for this program by calling 508-799-1232. Enjoy refreshments and raffles.

This meeting has been cancelled as of September 1, 2017.

Open to the public. 

NOTE DATE CHANGE IS 4TH THUR FOR THIS MONTH ONLY

Please contact disabilities@worcesterma.gov for more information and to RSVP.

There is a twenty dollar ($20.00) charge for residents of the City of Worcester and a thirty-five dollar ($35.00) charge for non-residents (non-refundable). We accept cash, checks or money orders payable to the City of Worcester (no charge or debit cards accepted). You must register in advance at the Worcester Police Department License Division, Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM, and 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM. Space for each course is limited and availability is on a first-come-first served basis.

**** Be Advised ****

Firearms Identification Cards (FID) and License to Carry's (LTC) are processed by appointment only. Please call the License Division at (508) 799-8648 between the hours of 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Monday through Friday to schedule an appointment.

Please contact disabilities@worcesterma.gov for more information and to RSVP.

Please come and join Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus and Chief of Police Steven Sargent at the Wocester Senior Center this October 18th at 6:00 PM at this City Wide Crime Watch Meeting.

City-Wide Crime Watch Meeting

Tentative Schedule:

* Chief of Police Steven M. Sargent Remarks

* City Manager Edward M. Augustus, Jr. Remarks

* CAU Crime Stat Presentation

* Emergency Communications Update – Questions

* Training Division – 2018 Civilian Academy Update (Scheduled for early Spring)

* General Q&A Session

* NARCAN Training/Certification For Those Interested

ASL interpreters will be provided. Please see the attached flyer for complete details.

Financial Hearing

This is a free event. Please contact disabilities@worcesterma.gov for complete details.

There is a twenty dollar ($20.00) charge for residents of the City of Worcester and a thirty-five dollar ($35.00) charge for non-residents (non-refundable). We accept cash, checks or money orders payable to the City of Worcester (no charge or debit cards accepted). You must register in advance at the Worcester Police Department License Division, Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM, and 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM. Space for each course is limited and availability is on a first-come-first served basis.

**** Be Advised ****

Firearms Identification Cards (FID) and License to Carry's (LTC) are processed by appointment only. Please call the License Division at (508) 799-8648 between the hours of 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Monday through Friday to schedule an appointment.

Please contact humanrights@worcesterma.gov to RSVP.