The Andover Senior Center at 30 Whittier Court, behind Town Offices at 36 Bartlet St. can be reached for information by calling 978-623-8321. Upcoming activities include:
New Year's Eve Afternoon Celebration: Dec. 31, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., $5. Come ring in the New year, with food, fun and entertainment from Russ McQueen. Tickets available now - advance only.
New, Beginner's Tai Chi: Tuesdays, Jan. 12 to March 9; 11:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., $32, at Old Town Hall.¬ Registration has begun for this class.
Adaptive Home Equipment Forum: Jan. 8, 10 to 11 a.m. Hear about and see some of the equipment that helps us stay safe in our homes longer. Hosted by Letourneau's Pharmacy.¬ Call us to hold a spot for this free forum.
Soup's On - The ABC's of Getting Published:¬ Jan. 12, lunch at noon, lecture at 12:30; $4.¬ Learn from local publisher, the Cheshire Group, which will tell us the process of limited run publishing and hear about local writers who fulfilled a life-long dream of publishing their writing.
Men's Breakfast: Jan. 15, 8:30 a.m., $4. Travel back in time from 1790 to the present day to learn the history of our modern-day U.S. Coast Guard.¬ Join naval historian and writer Joe Ponti as he shares his research and experience on this crucial element of our Homeland Security.
Lunch Box Café: Our deli-style café is open for lunch weekdays for reasonably priced wraps, hot panini, freshly made salads and daily specials all priced under $5. Call ahead and we'll have it ready. Daily full lunch by reservation to all 60 and older residents for a suggested price of $2.75. Stop by for menu.
Free Blood Pressure Clinic: The Andover Board of Health holds a free blood pressure and wellness clinic at the center every Wednesday from 2 to 3 p.m. The clinic is open to all Andover seniors on a first come, first served basis.
Snow Policy: When Andover Public Schools are closed for weather-related issues, the center is also closed for all programs, lunch and Meals on Wheels. Call our info line at 978-623-8377 for specific classes that may be affected by weather.
There is still availability in most aerobic, strength- training, tap and yoga classes now in session.
All classes may be audited one time, pending available space. Call the Andover Senior Center at 978-623-8321, or drop by for a tour.
