To learn more about FoBS …
Senior Assistance fund:
FOBS provides funds to Bolton seniors in need for unforeseen or emergency assistance. No one should have to make the decision to sacrifice essentials such as food or medication because of a financial crisis or unforeseen expenses. If you or someone you know is in need, we can help. For more information contact fobsma@gmail.com.
Tuesday Connections:
FOBS 2019 Tuesday Connections has outstanding programs that will keep you engaged! Featuring a variety of fun and entertainment from local farming, to sports trivia and stamp collecting, to songs… Join your friends at the Senior Center on the third Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. followed by a delicious lunch prepared by FOBS volunteers. Mark your calendars now – you will not want to miss one.
Future Tuesday Connections:
- February 19th – Genealogy with Roger Breeze. Do you know who your great grandparents were? Bolton Historical Society genealogist Roger Breeze will show you how to discover your ancestry.
- March 19th – A return visit with folk singer Lindsay Straw. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Boston-based folk singer, guitarist, and bouzouki player Lindsay Straw will be presenting a concert of traditional Irish ballads and Irish-American pub songs (including lots of sing-alongs!). “This program is supported in part by a grant from the Bolton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.”
- April 16th – A Musical Baseball Show with Howie Newman. Just in time for the baseball season, Howie Newman, a former sportswriter who covered the Red Sox for many years, will sing baseball songs, offer up baseball trivia and talk about his days on the Bosox beat. “This program is supported in part by a grant from the Bolton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.”
- May 21st – The History of Stamps. Stamps tell the story of the history of the Postal Service, and the story of society, cultures and identity through postage stamps. Henry Lucas, the Education Director at the Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History, will present the fascinating history of stamps and the postal system. “This program is supported in part by a grant from the Bolton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.”
- June 18th – Trivial Pursuit game. Engaging in brain exercises is just as important as engaging in physical exercises for the body, so join us in a rollicking game of Trivia Pursuit.
November – Health Fair and Thanksgiving dinner was educational and fun
And a few pics!
Make sure to check out all sort of helpful information about fuel assistance, meals etc on our resources and programs pages!
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Annual membership drive
Friends of the Bolton Seniors did well in its last membership drive. Through generous donations from the Bolton community, FOBS has been able to help with services and programs for Bolton Seniors. Of course many seniors stay active; but others need our help. Please join us in fulfilling our mission by becoming a member.
need assistance?
If you are a senior in need of assistance, our list organizations and agencies can help.
Senior Assistance Fund: FOBS provides funds to Bolton seniors in need for unforeseen or emergency assistance. No one should have to make the decision to sacrifice essentials such as food or medication because of a financial crisis or unforeseen expenses. If you or someone you know is in need, we can help. Lisa D’Eon has the form and can also give you guidance on whether we can help or not.
