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Senior Moment: The Jam Session

By Gretchen Zale Following in the footsteps of its highly successful first musical undertaking, the Ukulele Group, the Chelsea Senior Center (CSC) now offers a variety of musical opportunities to its members and friends. One of them, The Jam Session, … Read more

April Read & Seed: A Fun Event for Seniors and Preschoolers

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Sharon Kegerreis for the information and the Chelsea Senior Center for the photos in this story.) Soon after spring’s arrival, Chelsea Senior Center’s Trinh Pifer Intergenerational Garden will be buzzing with the Read and … Read more

Vendor Applications Being Accepted for Chelsea Expo

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Sharon Kegerreis for the information in this story.) Chelsea Expo is a favorite, annual community tradition that is a great venue for vendors, businesses, nonprofits, crafters and artisans to share information, wares and services. … Read more

Senior Moment: Who Doesn’t Love a Good Story?

By Kathy Eberle The Writing Memories Group meets at the Chelsea Senior Center on the third Wednesday of most months at 1:00 pm, to share moments from their personal histories. The only requirement to join is a love of writing … Read more

Zero Waste at Chelsea Senior Center (CSC)

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jean Vargas for the information in this story.) In December, the annual Christmas dinner was held for more than 240 people at the Chelsea Senior Center (CSC). It was a sit-down holiday meal and … Read more

Senior Moment: A Tradition of Gratitude

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Meg Gilbert for the information and photos in this story.) Publisher’s Note: The dates in this story have been corrected as has the spelling of Burghardt Funeral Home. We apologize for the errors. On … Read more

Senior Moment: Movin’ and Groovin’

By Dave Gilbert Walk into the Chelsea Senior Center Room 100 on a Tuesday morning, and you will see a group of seniors from around the Chelsea area, greeting each other and finding seats. Then the music begins. They have … Read more

Senior Moment: Caring for Caregivers

By Meg Gilbert and Jennifer Smith When Chelsea Senior Center (CSC) was awarded a 3-year grant to coordinate a caregiver respite support program, they needed experienced, enthusiastic and innovative leaders to implement the idea. They found them. Lisa Klinkman (MSN,RN), … Read more

Senior Moment(s) as a Volunteer

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Maurine Nelson for the information in this story.) Senior moments are everywhere in Chelsea. What are these moments? They are seniors, aged 55 plus, helping numerous organizations provide programs to all by volunteering their … Read more