Mansfield seniors set events

MANSFIELD - The Council on Aging for Mansfield has released several upcoming events for seniors. For more information about any of these events, call 508-261-7368.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital will host two diabetes management services programs in the hospital's auditorium on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.The Mansfield Municipal Electric Department will host a free safety lunch on Oct. 30 at 11:30 a.m. at the Council on Aging. Halloween costumes are optional, but encouraged, and reservations are required.Friends of the Drop In Center will host a holiday fair on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Small items may be donated on Nov. 2. COA offers personalized medical escorts to Mansfield seniors Monday through friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Transportation available for travel to the greater Norwood, Taunton, Brockton and Attleboro areas. Round trip fares are $5 for Mansfield and $10 for longer distances. At least 5 business days notice is required in advance.

Confidential debt management services are now available at the COA through American Credit Counseling on the second Tuesday of each month. Call the center to schedule an appointment.

Nurse available at Town Hall

MANSFIELD - The Public Health Nurse is available on the third Wednesday of every month from 3 to 4 p.m. at Mansfield Town Hall's second-floor meeting room.

The Public Health Nurse will be available for blood pressure and blood sugars on a walk-in basis, and for immunizations by appointment only.

For an immunization appointment, call Maureen Cardarelli, RN, at 508-222-0118 x 1367.

The nurse also performs blood pressure and blood sugar screenings on the second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Council on Aging. To find out more, call 508-261-7368.

For more information, visit www.mansfieldma.com/health/ or call 508-261-7366.

MHS class of '68 planning reunion

MANSFIELD - Mansfield High School's Class of 1968 is trying to plan its 40th reunion.

Members of the class of Class of 1968, or those who know a class member, are asked to send e-mail addresses to Mike Verzola: mverzola@cinci.rr.com.