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Senior Corner

Senior Center Weather Policy
Just a reminder, when the schools are closed due to inclement weather, The Norwood Senior Center will also be closed. The Center is open, however, during school vacations. Should the Center be closed for the day, the voice mail greeting on the front desk (781-762-1201, option 5), will be modified with the change for that day. 
 If there is any doubt, feel free to call and press option 5!

Stay Updated!
Stay updated on all that is happening at the Norwood Senior Center through the monthly newsletter!
The newsletter is available in the Center lobby as long as supplies last but there are several other ways to find out what’s happening! 
Would you like the newsletter mailed to your home? It can be done! The cost is $10 for the year to cover postage. Cash or check is accepted. Make checks payable to “Norwood Senior Center.” 
The newsletter is also available on the town website: norwoodma.gov. Scroll down and look for the long blue box on the left, click on “Senior Center.” Look for another long blue box on the next page, scroll down and click on “newsletter.” Then, click on the month you’d like to read. 
To be notified that the newsletter is available, go to the town website, find “residents” toward the top, then click on e-notify. Enter your email and click on any updates you’ll enjoy. You’ll receive an email alerting you to updates when they are released.

Medical Appointment Transportation 
Out of town medical rides are available to Norwood residents who are 60 and older. 
• Available Monday through Friday. 
• A minimum of 72 hours (3 working days) advance notice is required. Rides are not guaranteed: Canton, Walpole, Westwood, Dedham, Foxboro, Newton and Needham. 
• Caregivers are welcome to accompany rider. 
• Walkers and transport chairs are allowed but rider must be able to get into and out of the van independently. The van is not wheelchair accessible.
• Masks are recommended while riding in any town vehicle. 
• New phone number for out of town rides: 781-762-1201, x6.
The Norwood Senior Center is located at 275 Prospect St., Norwood. It is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call 781-762-1201, visit their town website at www.norwoodma.gov/residents/senior_center/index.php, or email [email protected].