#NoSeniorHungry #MealsOnWheels
We've set a place for you at our table
Mobile friendly format, read this on your phone or tablet!

National Volunteer Week - April 23-29, 2017
Message from the Nutrition Director, Julia Martiros: 

Elder Services of Worcester has 375 Volunteers who serve Seniors in our community by providing healthy meals and a friendly face through our Meals on Wheels and Congregate Dining Program.  Every year we take the opportunity to thank them during April, National Volunteer Recognition Month.  These words cannot express the gratitude we have for all the hard work you do.  In a time where there are many unknowns, it is more important than ever to give thanks and appreciation to our self-less volunteers, without whom we would not be able to fulfill our mission of keeping seniors at home for as long and as safely as possible.  I humbly thank you for every meal you serve, every smile you give, and every life you touch through your service in our community.

April 2017 Menu


Holiday Meal: Baked Ham with Maple Glaze, Sour Cream and Chive Potatoes, Herbed Carrots and Vanilla Mousse. 

Please note the Nutrition Program is closed on Monday April 17, 2017 in recognition of Patriot's Day. Meals will not be served or delivered.


Reach Nutrition Direct
Dial 290
R each a member of the Nutrition team directly by dialing 508-852-3205 and asking for or dialing extension 290. 

Use extension 290 when calling in meal changes, meal cancellations, resuming meals after an absence, making reservations for one of our Dining Centers or calling with routine questions about your Meals on Wheels deliveries.  

The Nutrition Program's office hours are 8:00am-4:00pm.  

Please also note that you may email the nutrition staff anytime at nutrition@eswa.org

March for Meals Campaign Wrap Up
Sad elderly woman portrait at the table.
Special Lunches
Reservations are required. 

A sian Vegan Meal
Worcester Senior Center  
Thursday April 13th
508- 799-8070

Pasta Bar
Millbury Senior Center
Tuesday April 11th 
Reservations required by 4/6
508-865-9247

Hot Dog Bar
Paxton Senior Center
Tuesday April 11th
Reservations required by 4/6
508-756-2833

Pasta Bar
Shrewsbury Senior Center
Thursday April 20th
R eservations required by 4/14
508-841-8757

Baked Potato Bar
Holden Senior Center
Thursday April 27th
Reservations required by 4/24
508-210-5578

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Kosher  Meals
Bet Shalom Apartments  
RSVP 2 days in advance
508-756-7109 ext. 232

Elder Care Q&A - April 2017 - Getting Older, Staying In Shape

Q: As I get older, does it really matter to stay physically active?

A: Absolutely. No matter your health and physical abilities, you can gain a lot by staying active. There are many benefits from physical activity:

  • maintains and improves your physical strength and fitness.
  • improves your ability to do the everyday things you want to do.
  • improves your balance.
  • manages and improves diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and osteoporosis.
  • reduces feelings of depression and may improve mood and overall well-being.
  • improves your ability to shift quickly between tasks, plan an activity, and stay focused.

If you feel out of shape--but want to remain physically active--the key to success is to build up slowly from your current fitness level, according to the National Institute On Aging.

Click here to read the rest of the article
We've set a place for you at our table
Bring your Ideas to the Table
Do you have a favorite meal? Have a question about a meal's nutritional content? Interested in having us serve something different? 

We want to hear from you!

The Nutrition program invites you to bring us your comments, questions and suggestions.  You may call us between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm at 508-852-3205 or you may email the nutrition staff anytime at nutrition@eswa.org

gourmet-forks-plate.jpg
The Nutrition Project is administered by Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc. and receives federal
financial support under the Older Americans Act provided by the Central  Massachusetts Agency on Aging and the Massachusetts  Executive Office of Elder Affairs.  Funders also include United Way of Central Massachusetts,  Greater Worcester  Community Foundation, local Councils on Aging,  participant donations, grants and individual support.
www.800ageinfo.com    1-800-AGE-INFO