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March Program Highlights at the Norfolk Senior Center

Tuesday, March 8 at 11:30 a.m. MA Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit Seminar State Representative Shawn Dooley (R-Norfolk) will be hosting an informational seminar on the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit. Seniors 65+ who own or rent residential property in MA, as their principal residence, may be eligible for a refundable tax credit. The maximum credit amount for tax year 2021 is $1,170. Find out if you qualify and how to apply. 
Monday, March 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Need Help with Your Prescriptions? The Metacomet Public Health Alliance along with the Mass. College of Pharmacy Outreach Program can help! There are so many questions and variables that can cause medications to be less effective or can cause side effects. It can be very confusing! Gather all your medication bottles and bring them to this program for an individualized half-hour session to learn more about your medications and the correct way to take them, and to see if there is a more cost-effective way to obtain them. They can also help you understand your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. Limited slots are available, appointment necessary.
Friday, March 18 at 1 p.m. A Celtic Celebration Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the coming of spring! Davis Bates, award-winning singer and storyteller, will be performing songs and stories of the season. Davis will include traditional songs and tales from Ireland and other Celtic cultures, ghost stories and family tales.  This performance is funded in part by a grant from the Norfolk Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.  
Tuesday, March 22 at 11:30 a.m.  Senior SCAMS: What You Should Know Presented by 
Tri-County HS Legal & Protective Services Career Program and Norfolk Police Department’s Det. Sam Webb, Officer Joe Choiniere and “Officer” Mitch. The presentation will focus on how to prevent scams and fraudulent practices that target the elderly. Topics include Phishing & Identity Theft, IRS, romantic/companionship, sweepstakes, charity, funeral, and grandparent scams. 
Wednesday, March 23 at 4 p.m. The Topless Towers of Ilium: Gods, Mortals, and the Trojan War Presented by Artifactual Scholar, Paolo Di Gregorio. The epic story of the war between the Greeks and the Trojans is one of the great tales of world literature. A war sparked by jealousy and fueled by vengeance and pride, it saw warrior heroes and gods fight amongst themselves. This lecture will present the major actions, themes, and characters of the Trojan War. Light refreshments.
Pre-registration is required for all events. RSVP to 508-528-4430 or register at the Norfolk Senior Center, 28 Medway Branch Road, Norfolk.