YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME. Re- opening details on last page.

Hello Beautiful People,

Do you sense it in the air? Do you feel the warmth? Do you see the colors? Do you hear the sounds? No, I’m not talking about Spring silly!; Blah, blah, blah – that happens every year. Nope- I’m talking about the Albert Harris Center is opening up for real!!

Inside this newsletter and on the town website are all the details and protocols we’ll follow -- but I feel that spring in your step; so eager to get here. I can already hear the sounds of Movin Sounds- cuz’

they are coming soon! I can feel the warmth and the fun in the air with onsite Bingo, exercise and classes of all kinds and so many events lined up already! Remember, we still have to wear masks and distance ourselves but let’s do it together. Welcome back folks – we love you!!

With much LOVE and CARE,

Susan

^The Albert Harris Center

Pepperell Senior Center News

YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

CENTER INFO

37 Nashua Road Pepperell, MA 01463

(978) 433-0326

coa@town.pepperell.ma.us

http://town.pepperell.ma.us/coa Cable Channel 194

Monday-Friday…..8am-4pm AHC has many Zoom classes!!

Call the Center for an invitation.

FREE RABIES CLINIC

Saturday, April 17 10:30am –1:30pm Dr. John Lindermuth at Preventative Veterinary

Medical Clinic is going to have a FREE rabies clinic and all donations will go to the Albert

Harris Center !!! So stop on by and get your dog or cat vaccinated.

25 Maple Street, Pepperell MA.

978-433-6050

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Harris Connects

We have gathered together some amazing volunteers to keep you engaged during this challenging time. We know this isolation has been a lot longer than we thought and people are in need of contact and support. Our vol- unteers will be reaching out to you to see if you’d like a call daily, monthly or weekly. The

conversation will be light and friendly. Let’s keep in touch!

Let’s stay connected!

If you’d like to be a part of this program or no someone who may need a call, please reach out

to the Becky Torpey, AHC Out- reach Coordinator.

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3 Hollis Street Pepperell, MA 01463

P: 978.433.0046 F: 978.433.0047

JANET CRAMB

Senior Care Specialist Lic. in MA & NH

113 Main Street, Pepperell, MA Cell: 978.852.5704 janet@janetcrambandcompany.com

www.JanetCrambAndCompany.com

Robin B. Buxton Attorney At Law 978.650.1120

111 Main St., Pepperell

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STAFF

Director ... Susan McCarthy smccarthy@town.pepperell.ma.us Outreach ... Becky Torpey Activities ... Cheryl Balkan Volunteers ... Diane Homoleski Chef………...Walter Collins Van Driver ... Bob Conlon Van Driver ... Neil Cadogan Van Driver ... James Casserly Maintenance ... Al Harris

COA BOARD

Chair ... Peter Nordberg Vice Chair ...Irene Leddy Secretary ... Joanna Reagan Members

Phil Durno, Harvey Serreze, Luke Boccelli, Katherine Pecorelli Meetings are on the second Tuesday of each Month. Next meeting is on April 13th @ 6:00pm

TRIAD

PEPPERELL COA VAN

# 978-433-0262

If you are not registered, let the staff know so we can help!

$3.50 out of town round trip

$2.50 in town round trip

No checks please Pick up times begin

around 9:00am

Appointments are on a first come first served basis. Medical always

come first but we will accommodate as many trips as

possible. Seating is limited.

Masks are required!

Medical and Shopping

OFFICER HASKINS

Dear Seniors,

The days are getting longer, the temperatures are getting warmer, and spring is just around corner! With the arrival of spring, more people are getting out of their houses. So be careful in your daily travels. Also, be more vigilant about all the scams that are out there. The scammers are keeping up with the headlines and adapting their tactics to the latest stories and trends. One of the latest scams involves the Corona Virus. I found the following

information on the AARP website that I wanted to share with you.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been accompanied by a parallel outbreak of coronavirus scams, many targeting older Americans.

As of March 16, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had logged more than 388,000 consumer complaints related to COVID-19 and stimulus pay- ments, 69 percent of them involving fraud or identity theft. These scams have cost consumers $372.6 million, with a median loss of $326.

Fraudsters are using the full suite of scam tools — phishing emails and texts, bogus social media posts, robocalls, impostor schemes and more — and closely following the headlines, adapting their messages and tactics as new medical and economic issues arise.

For example, with the COVID-19 vaccination in full swing, federal and state agencies are warning of a flood of vaccine scams, with phony websites and email campaigns promising easy and early access to coronavirus shots.

Tips to avoid coronavirus scams

• Avoid online offers for coronavirus cures or faster access to vaccines.

They aren't legitimate.

Be wary of emails, calls and social media posts advertising "free" or gov- ernment-ordered COVID-19 tests. Check the FDA website for a list of ap- proved tests and testing companies. 

• Don't click on links or download files from unexpected emails, even if the email address looks like a company or person you recognize. Ditto for text messages and unfamiliar websites.

• Don't share personal information such as Social Security, Medicare and credit card numbers in response to an unsolicited call, text or email.

Be skeptical of fundraising calls or emails for COVID-19 victims or virus research, especially if they pressure you to act fast and request payment by prepaid debit cards or gift cards.

Ignore phone calls or emails from strangers urging you to invest in a hot new stock from a company working on coronavirus-related products or Services

 Stay Safe and Be Aware, Officer Bruce Haskins

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Bonding Through Books

Fridays at 9:00 AM (ZOOM) With Cheryl

What is a book bonding group? We are going to learn to help each other grow and be positive! You do not need to buy any books. We will read a chapter to you each week and then we can bond and grow through discussions. Our next book is, Don’t Sweet the Small Stuff by Richard Carlson, PH.D. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff teaches how to not let the little things take over your life. This ground breaking inspirational guide — a classic in the self- help genre — shows you how to put challenges in perspective, reduce stress and anxiety through small daily changes, and find the path to achieving your goals.

First Annual Rubber Ducky Race

Tuesday, April 20 The Albert Harris Center will be hosting its first rubber ducky race. It will be held on the 20^th of April.

A duck can be purchased at the center for $3.00. The ducks will be dropped into the Nissitissit River from the 111 bridge and retrieved behind Shattuck Oil. Gift cards from local sponsors will be awarded. Pick up a ducky today.

We would like to thank the many sponsors

Breen’s Diner

Charlotte’s Cozy Kitchen

C & S Pizza

Lazy Bubble

Mariano’s Restaurant

Pepperell Family Pharmacy

Pepperell Quality Market

Pet icure

Pizza Pizzazz

Ray’s Package Store

National Walking Day!

Wednesday, April 7 10:30 am National Walking Day is a holiday that was first established in 2007. This is when the American Heart Association launched this holiday to promote a heart– healthy agenda and to encourage people to add a little bit more exercise into their lives. Well the Albert Harris Center would like to walk and have some very needed fun with you on this special day!! Yes we will walk but there will be a plethora of games and prizes also! No one said you cant have fun while getting healthy. So stop on by, win some stuff and leave with a great lunch. Please sign up today for the fun and the lunch which is just

$3.oo as usual.

Nature Walk with Nancy

Tuesday, April 20th 1:30pm Please join Nancy Lebedzinski as she leads a nature walk for a maximum of 25 people around and behind the Albert Harris Center property. She will point out spring wildflowers, shrubs, trees, insects, birds...whatever happens to be around that day, and answer any questions you might

have about our wonderful location!

Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear...we'll be walking through the parking area, through the field out back, and along the river. Nancy Leb- edzinski, retired from the US

Department of Agriculture and former high school science teacher. She will take you on a wonderful walk around the Nissitissit River behind the Albert Harris Center. Enjoy the spring air and reconnect with other nature lovers!

Bingo w/ Jan Begins !!!

Wednesdays 10:30 AM That’s right beautiful people, Bingo is starting up!!!

Please sign up each week because space is limited.

We cannot wait to watch you all WIN BIG!

Paint and Sketch class

Thursday, April 15 10:00am-12:00pm This peer guided class is so much fun! Bring your own supplies and work with other artist that enjoy sharing their techniques with others such as yourself. Every- one is inviting and friendly. If your feeling the need to create, stop on by you will not be disappointed!

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SHINE WITH ANN SHELDON

Tuesdays, April 13th 12:00pm– 3:00pm Our Shine representative Ann Sheldon will be back to help you navigate the Medicare system and answer questions.

Remember, you should contact social security to enroll in Medicare at least 3 months before your birthday. Please call the Albert Harris Center to make a virtual appointment or phone call.

FREE HEARING TESTS AND AID CLEANING

Tuesday, May 18 9:30 am-2:30pm

Chris Streeter, from Affordable Hearing LLC, will provide hearing tests and hearing aid cleanings here at the center free of charge. Small fixes on hearing aids can be done on site. Holes or cracks in hearing aids can be fixed for a small fee. Batteries are available at a discounted rate. Please call for an appointment.

Coffee Talk with Margaret

Tuesday, April 27 1:00pm These meeting will be the last Tuesday of each month at 1:00pm. Select Board member Margaret Scarsdale will zoom with us on Tuesday, April 27th. In this 45 minute sessions, you will have a chance to hear from and ask questions of Margaret on all the topics important to you. There may be special guests from time to time.

Spring Fling with Movin Sounds!!!

Wednesday, April 21st 11:00am Rain date Friday, April 23rd

It’s time to have some fun with our energetic friends Movin Sounds!!! Get ready to dance my friend we’ve got a lot of pent up energy that we need to shake off.

Spring is in the air and it’s time to celebrate a little bit of freedom. Bring your law chairs and sunscreen and lets have some fun!!! Bagged lunch of BLT, Chips, pickle bottled water and ice cream sandwich for des- sert. You must sign up for this festive event. If your

having lunch cost is just $3.00

New England Bird Presentation

Friday, May 14th 1:00pm Please join Nancy Lebedzinski as she presents short videos and photographs of New England Birds. A lim- ited number of folks may register to be onsite for this event which will be presented live via Zoom, but which also will be recorded by Pepperell Community Media for future viewing. Please call the Senior Center to reg- ister and indicate whether you plan to attend in person or via Zoom. If you indicate "Zoom", please ensure that we know your Zoom registration name so that our

"gatekeeper" will recognize you and allow you in to view the presentation.

TRAVELING TOOTHFAIRY

Wednesday, May 14th 10:00 am-2:00pm Marcy E. Foreman, RDH, BS will be here to provide dental cleaning and check-ups. Mass health, Senior Whole Health & most Commonwealth Care insurance accepted! No insurance? No problem! Services are affordably priced! Adult cleanings $65 or less.

Reduced fees are available for those who qualify.

Please call or stop at the front desk for an appointment.

Podiatrist is Back!!!!!

Monday, May 17th 9:30am - 2:15 pm Dr. Ayleen Gregorian will be returning on Monday May 17. She is requesting that all clients have their two COVID vaccines before scheduling an appointment.

This is a great service and we are very excited to welcome Dr. Gregorian back!

Yoga with Patsy is Back!!!!

Beginning Tuesday, May 4 9:30am Greetings dear Students,

Oh my, it has been such a very long haul and I know that’s an understatement. I have missed you and our yoga classes together very much! I have missed your smiling faces gathered together in anticipation of our class to begin. Then at the close of class, I have missed your peaceful expressions as you head out for your day. I am hopeful that your yoga experience has helped support your path through this extremely challenging time.

It is my sincere pleasure to tell you that yoga classes will begin again on May 4th at 9:30 AM and I truly cannot wait to see you! I will be fully vaccinated by the end of this month and so will feel comfortable to come into the center and teach. One very well known benefit of a yoga practice is that it heals the body and the mind. So, this will be my intention as I prepare classes for you. Our practice, especially as we start again, will be more of a moving meditation to quiet the chitta, the busy mind, and balance the body.

My email is patsybrightman@gmail.com. It would be a pleasure to hear from you and any suggestions will be welcome. Let's look forward to May 4th with bells on as we mindfully return to our yoga class at the center. Namaste, Patsy

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VOLUNTEER 

SHEILA STONE

Diane Homoleski, Coordinator of Volunteers

Hone: 978-433-0326, extension 12 dhomoleski@town.pepperell.ma.us

Newsletter: www.pepperell.town.ma.us/coa

Our April 2021 "Covid 19 Volunteer of the Month" is Sheila Stone. Sheila is an amazing lady who is so very happy to help us in any way. She has been a delight to work with during these "Pandemic Days.." She is on our Friday "Meals on Wheels"

delivery team. She is also willing to substitute drive when needed and one of our

volunteers who drives our "curbside pickup meals" to our shut-ins. Sheila is one of our "shopping" volunteers who is always ready, willing and able to help our seniors. It is such a pleasure to be able to recognize someone who has a true volunteer heart. Congratulations Sheila and thank you for all of your time and efforts.

We thank Judy Palumbo O'Brien, Sue Cooney and Joanna Reagan for coming in to our center to take down our Christmas decorations and prepare the "Art Room" for tax preparations. You did a phenomenal job; we are so appreciative of your assistance!

We thank our amazing kitchen staff Walter Collins and his assistants Sharon Tetreault, Grant Triehy and substitutes Carol Whitney and Joanna Reagan. The meals that they put out Monday through Thursday get rave reviews. We so thank them for making delicious and nutritious meals each day.

We thank the following volunteers who come in for a variety of assistance. They are Bill Talbot who picks up the

“Panera” bread the 3^rd Monday of the month and Arthur Taback who delivers that bread to our home-bound seniors; Tereze Stokes for picking up flowers from Trader Joe’s the 1^st Tuesday of the month and Michelle Lewis for arranging those flowers, which are then given to our seniors who are part of our “Harris Connect” program.

We thank Bawn Clifton for delivering our newsletters to our local businesses each month. We also thank Heather Van Pelt, Arthur Taback and Tammy Kowalczyk for delivering curbside meals on Tuesday, Wednesday &

Thursday respectively. We thank Russell Tetreault so much for scrubbing our kitchen stove so clean that it sparkles!

We thank our dedicated zoom "Bone Building Instructors: Sue Cooney and her substitute Nancy Lebedzinski.

They work so hard every week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) to provide our seniors with exercises to keep our bones healthy.

Our “Meals on Wheels” program continues with Bob Conlon at the helm and his drivers: Karen Mulligan, Arthur Taback, Michelle Lewis, Dick Howley, Steven & Barbara Bourdon, Jessica Cardinali, Shelia Stone, and Sharon Tetreault, with Heather Van Pelt and Jane Stoy substituting when needed. We are so grateful for their dedication.

We continue to shop and run errands for our seniors as well. Those volunteers are: Heather Van Pelt, Arthur Taback, Barbara & Steven Bourdon, Sheila Stone, Cindy Hand, Carol Case and Joy Stewart. We so thank them for their assistance and selflessness.

We continue to stay in touch with our seniors through our “Harris Connects” program. Those volunteers who make phone calls to our seniors are: Shirley Hult, Irene Leddy, Lorraine Christman, Sheila Stone, Barbara Bourdon, Corinne Hitt, Jean Bergeron, and Vanessa McDevitt. Thank you ladies for your time and efforts!

We thank Jane Stoy, Barbara Bourdon, Sheila Stone and Carol Case for coming in on March 16^th to peel vegetables for our St Patrick’s curbside meal on the 17^th.

New volunteers: Tammy Kowalczyk, Curbside Meal Deliverer and Joy Stewart – Food Shopper.

Wising everyone a Happy Spring – enjoy the fresh air!

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ALBERT HARRIS CENTER OUTREACH & SUPPORT 

PLEASE CALL BECKY TORPEY, AHC OUTREACH COORDINATOR, 978Ͳ433Ͳ0326

UPDATE: AARP Safe Driving Course

AARP’s safe driving course will not resume in person until September. If you are interested in taking an online course the information is listed below.

Interested participants could take the on-line Driver Safety Course. There is a fee, but about a 25% reduction from what it normally costs. Go to this web site to register and begin: www.aarpdriversafety.org

To take FREE On-line virtual workshops related to driving, go to this web site and choose a category:

https://campaigns.aarp.org/ads-online-events/

APRIL is NATIONAL STRESS AWARENESS MONTH

With April National Stress Awareness Month, it’s time to take stock of what’s making your heart race, your palms sweat and your stomach ache. And if you can’t get rid of these stressors altogether, you can at least institute some better habits to more effectively deal with them. Here are several good ways to start:

Stay connected

Being able to open up and share your anxieties with family and friends can obviously help defuse them but having relationships has even greater benefits when it comes to dealing with stress. Social connections can also prevent the flood of stress hormones in your body, which can keep many diseases at bay, thereby adding years to your life.

Get moving

Exercise can reduce stress by boosting the endorphins that make you feel good and distracting you from your wor- ries. It can also counteract the effects of stress on your sleep, which is so vital in dealing with stress throughout your day. In a recent study, physically fit women in their mid-60s were found to have essentially the same response to stress as women in their late 20s who were not in good shape.

Eat better

That candy bar might ameliorate your anxiety in the short term, but there are a number of foods that are better in arming you to combat stress for the long haul. For example, complex carbs, such as whole grain breads and oat- meal, boost serotonin that calms you, while omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon and tuna can prevent spikes in stress hormones. Snacking on nuts can protect from the effects of stress and drinking black tea can help you bounce back from stress more quickly.

Be mindful

Stress is often caused by worrying about something that happened yesterday or could happen tomorrow. Through meditation, positive affirmations, yoga, deep breathing or even coloring in an adult coloring book, you remain completely in the moment and push feelings of worry

and anxiety out of your mind.

YELLOW DOT PROGRAM

Do you or a loved one have a medical condition? Or do you take a medication that can’t be mixed with other meds?

Participants in the Yellow Dot Program place the yellow sticker on the bottom left corner of their vehicle’s rear window. This sticker alerts emergency response crews to check the vehicle’s glove compartment for important medical information about the driver and or passengers. If emergency professionals are aware of your condition, they are in a better position to correctly treat you, which could make the difference between life and death.

The program is a cooperative effort between the Pepperell Council on Aging, Pepperell Police Department, Pepperell Fire Department and Southern New Hampshire

Immediate Care/Pepperell Family Practice.

Things to Think About

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Unused Gift Cards - Do you have gift cards lying around from Christmas that you don’t use and no you never will? Those gift cards can be donated to the AHC and donate them to our seniors in need or in homebound holiday baskets. Please call us at 978- 433-0326 and ask for Becky. THANK YOU!!!

PEPPERELL IS BECOMING DEMENTIA FRIENDLY! WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

Would you like to be apart of something really special? If so, join the DEMENTIA FRIENDLY ACTION TEAM!!

Dementia Friendly Massachusetts is a grassroots movement designed to change the environment in our community to be more welcoming and supportive of people with dementia and their care partners. Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning that impacts the ability to complete everyday tasks, often re- quiring care provided by family members, friends, or other care partners. Over 14% of people in Massachusetts over the age of 65 experience dementia, with the number of people affected by dementia expected to increase as the general population ages. In response, over 160 communities across the Commonwealth are participating in this critical movement.

Each dementia-friendly community is different to meet the spe- cific needs of their residents. Educational

programs like Dementia Friends informational sessions help people throughout the community understand how to engage their neighbors with memory loss respectfully. Systems such as support groups and respite care services emotional relief to care partners. Residents with memory impairment can directly bene- fit from dementia-friendly programs such as memory cafés, secure transportation methods, and home adaptation services.

Environmental and cultural shifts in the public space encourage residents with dementia and their care partners to thrive.

All sectors of a community including citizens, businesses, ser- vices and supports, faith communities, the health care sector, legal and financial services, government services, and residen- tial settings play an essential role in creating a dementia- friendly community. Representatives from these sectors can advocate for real change in their industries by promoting de- mentia awareness and workplace training.

Dementia-friendly communities share one thing: the mission to make their neighborhoods inclusive, welcoming those touched by dementia to continue to be active, contributing citizens.

Pepperell is in the beginning stages of this project which we are calling the “OPEN ARMS PROJECT!” We have trained town employees and now it is the community’s turn to get in- volved and get excited. We are looking for interested indi- viduals that represent a cross section of church leaders, medi- cal professionals, healthcare and hospice professionals, bank- ers, business owners, library workers, youth in our communi- ty, local government officials and state officials to join this core team. This action team, once set up would meet monthly and discuss how we can better serve our community by be- coming dementia friendly.

If you would like to join our team please call the center today ! We are so excited go get moving with this project! Call 978-433-0326 to become part of the DEMENTIA FRIENDLY ACTION TEAM!!

Catch up on local governing topics with Town Administrator Andrew MacLean by following this QR Code to his web page: or type the text below:

https://town.pepperell.ma.us/637/TA-News-Notes

The Lawrence Library Is Open !

Monday - Saturday, for curbside pickup and browsing!

Our new, expanded, hours are M, W, & F 9:00-5:00, T & Th.

12:00-7:00, and Sat. 9:00-2:00.Place holds on items through our online catalog, call us, or send an email to law-

rence.library.pepperell@gmail.com, with your requests. We'll pull the items, check them out to you, then bag them up and put them outside on our curbside pickup carts. Then pick up your things anytime we are open.

If you would like to come inside and browse, or use a computer, the copier, or fax, just make an appointment! We are welcoming our patrons back into the building M, W, F, & Sat, 10:00 - 1:00, T & Th 3:00 - 6:00 (and until 7:00 for computer appointments).

Masks are required, and you will be asked to use hand sanitizer on your way in. Make an appointment through our online event calendar or give us a call, we'd love to see you!

To place holds or make an appointment, go

www.lawrencelibrary.org or call us at 978-433-0330. 

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COMMUNITY NEWS 

FROM THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR

PACH FOOD PANTRY

Pepperell Aid from Community to Home Tuesday 5:00pm-7:00pm

Thursday 2:00pm-4:00pm and 5:00pm-7:00pm PACH has remained opened during our current situation and we would like to thank all those who volunteer. Donations of non-perishable items and canned goods are always welcome.

Paper goods and personal hygiene items are a great contribution as well. All items need to be new and non-expired. Please bring your donations directly to PACH or drop them off at the Albert Harris Center (formally the Pepperell Senior Center).

VIRTUAL CANDIDATES NIGHT !

April 15th 7:00pm This candidates night will be remote via Go to meeting and can be found on the towns website. Each candidate will be asked 1-2 questions by the CEN organizers (the candidates will have these in advance) and then questions can be asked by those attending. We have been asked to submit questions, if interested. If you would like to, please do so by March 31.

Hope to see you there. Don’t forget Annual Town Election is April 26th ! Get out and VOTE!

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THE FRIENDS OF THE PEPPERELL SENIORS

We keep saying what a challenging year it has been but there is light at the end of the tunnel and we are already starting to see that bright brilliant light! The center with be doing a soft opening and the Friends couldn't be more thrilled. We know there will be restrictions but this is the first step to getting back together.

In March we paid for the corned beef and we want to thank Chef Walter and all the volunteers for a fantastic meal. It was yummy! We highly recommend the meals here at the center. There is just a $3 donation and it is worth every penny.

Unfortunately, we are not ready for our large meeting but the board will be having an in person meeting Tuesday, May 13 at 2pm. We will keep you posted when we can all get together again.

Until next month , get your shots, wash your hands, wear your mask and stay healthy! Miss you all!!

Sincerely, The Friends of the Pepperell Seniors

FRIENDS OF PEPPERELL SENIORS , INC / REOPENING PLAN

FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP FORM– ALL AGES ARE WELCOME TO JOIN

We appreciate your support!

Single Member $7.00 ______ Couple $12.00 _______ Donation __________________

Name ____________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________

Phone# ___________________________ Cell# __________________________________

Email ____________________________________________________________________

Make checks payable to: Friends of the Pepperell Seniors, Inc.

Mail to: PO Box 1555, Pepperell, MA 01463 SAFE RETURN PROJECT

Do you know someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia that sometimes wanders? The Safe Return Project is a collabo-

ration between the Pepperell Police Department, Fire De- partment and the Council on Aging to protect residents with serious cognitive impairments. If you know someone

that this project can help protect, give us a call at 978-433-0326 to sign them up today.

National Days We Will Celebrate

April 7– National Walking Day

April 12 - National Grilled Cheese Day April 23– National Picnic Day

April 27 - National Devil Dog Day

Monday, April 12th

Please wear a mask at all times

Maintain 6 feet distance

Sign up for classes and services for contact tracing.

Call if you cannot make class

Sign in at the kiosk will Senior Center Card.

No cards or mah jongg at this time.

Hopefully May.

Curb-side Lunch Pickup Only