FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Here's what's happening at the Callahan in May, 2009:

“Jewels of Framingham” to be honored -- If you are a Framingham resident, 90 years of age and older, you are invited to the “Jewels of Framingham” celebration on Friday, May 15, 2009 from 11:15 am to 1:30 pm at the Callahan Center. Lunch and entertainment will be provided. Please contact Lorraine Fournier at 508-532 5980, ext.4102 by Friday, May 1, 2009.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 — 1:00 pm at Callahan Center “Diagnosis of Glaucoma & Treatment Options”

SENIOR WEEK PROGRAMS:

Monday, May 4th from 9:00 am 12:00 pm - “FREE Haircuts and Manicures” with the Cosmetology Students from Keefe Technical High School.

Tuesday, May 5th at 11:00 am - SERVE Presentation.

Wednesday, May 6th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm “Open House” at Callahan.

Wednesday, May 6th at 1:00 pm - ‘Special Bingo’.

Thursday, May 7th from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - Cameron Middle School Chamber Orchestra will perform at the Callahan Center under the direction of Christine Dupuis.

Please call the Center at 508-532-5982 to attend any of these events.

Heritage Gallery is now under new management. Cheryl Cook is the manager of the Gallery and a Framingham resident. Please join us in welcoming her to the Center!

INDOOR YARD SALE at Callahan Center on Friday, June 12, 2009 from 10:00 am - 1:30 pm. Start your holiday shopping early and pick up some unique items at reduced prices. We will have tables with items for 25 cents, 50 cents, $1.00, $2.00 and up! All proceeds go to the Friends of Callahan Building Fund.

Support Groups at Callahan Senior Center -

Bereavement Support Group: Mondays, May 4, 11 & 18 at 10:00 am.

Center closed on May 25 for Memorial Day holiday.

‘Better Breathers’ Support Group: Wednesday, May 13 at 12:00 noon.

Caregivers’ Support Group: Tuesday, May 12 at 10:30 am.

Diabetes Support Group: Tuesday, May 26 at 10:00 am.

Grandparent Support Group: Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00 pm.

Please call the Center to confirm in the event of a change.

Low Vision Group: Friday, May 15 at 1:00 pm.

Massage Therapy: Thursdays, May 7 & 21 (by appt. only).

Parkinson’s Support Group: Tuesday, May 19 at 1:30 pm.

Podiatry: Wed., May 13 with Dr. John 12:30 - 4:00 pm . Wed., May 27, with Dr. Lukoff from 1:00 - 3:30 pm (by appt. only).

Stroke Survivors’ Support Group: Monday, May 4 at 1:00 pm.

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC FOR MAY - Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 9:30—12:30 pm.

New Hours for Travel Office: Monday through Friday - 10:00 am until 2:00 pm

Featured trips:

7/30/09 Guys & Dolls, Ogunquit Playhouse, Maine w/lunch and time for shopping $82.00 per person.

8/30/09 Sunday at Tanglewood, featuring James Taylor, John Williams, Jazz Brunch $92.00 per person.

9/05/09 Jersey Boys 8:00pm performance, motorcoach & orchestra ticket $122.00 per person.

MANY other GREAT trips also available - please call 508-532-5980, ext. 4104.

The Callahan Center offers a number of courses including Introduction to the PC, Intermediate PC, Internet and Email, MS Word, and Photoshop. All are 4-day a month courses and the donation is $20.00. If interested, please call Robert Kyriakakis, Computer Center Coordinator, at 508-532-5983.

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