Program offered for stressed caregivers
On Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m., Carol Jaillet, of Nashoba Homecare, will be at Hildreth House to discuss how to assist and improve a caregiver’s stress and how to care for oneself in order to stay happy and healthy.
Flu shot clinic planned
Representatives of Nashoba Nursing Services will be at Hildreth House Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 1 to 2 p.m. to administer immunization shots for pneumonia, influenza, and tetanus. Because there is a shortage of seasonal flu vaccine, anyone seeking flu immunization should call the Council on Aging office a day or two prior to the clinic to ensure there is availability.
Girl Scouts host holiday tea
The Harvard Girl Scouts invite all Harvard seniors to join them for their sixth annual holiday tea Wednesday, Dec. 16, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at St. Theresa’s church. Call the COA office to register.
Holiday concert and carol sing-along planned
On Tuesday, Dec. 22, Harvard resident Mark Hastings, singer-songwriter and pianist extraordinaire, will be at Hildreth House at 1 p.m. to perform from his repertoire—which includes classical, swing, pop, blues, rock, and more—and to lead a Christmas carol sing-along. The COA asks that people planning to attend notify the office in advance.
On the road with COA
Call the COA office at 978-456-4120 for more information or to sign up for trips. Anyone who cannot afford a trip should contact the office about a scholarship.
- Friday, Dec. 4: COA travelers will venture to Westminster for lunch at the Old Mill Restaurant. The group will leave Hildreth House at 11 a.m. and return around 1:30 p.m. Cost is $2 plus lunch.
- Friday, Dec. 18: The COA will help celebrate the holiday season with a trip to Worcester’s Hanover Theatre to see a presentation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, A Christmas Carol. Trip-goers will leave Hildreth House at 6:30 p.m. and return by 10:30 p.m. Cost is $50, payable in advance.
- Thursday, Dec. 31: Senior New Year’s revelers are invited to join in the COA trip to Boston for a New Year’s Eve daytime outing, which will include a special lunch at the Prudential Top of the Hub, in a private room. The group will leave Hildreth House at 10:45 a.m. and return by 3 p.m. Cost is $60.
