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May 3, 2012

Manchester calendar


thursday, may 3

Manchester COA's trip to the Christmas Tree Shop in Lynnfield, COA van starts pick up at 9:30 a.m. and return by 12 noon. For registration/information, call 978-526-7500. $3 donation, if able.

Sunday, May 6

Jazz concert for Gloucester's Grace Center for the homeless, 5 p.m., First Parish Church. Henri Smith Quartet, Rebecca Shrimpton, Willie Sordillo Quartet, Bonnie MacLeod. $15 at church or door. Call 978-526-7661 ext 1.

tuesday, may 8

Manchester COA van monthly mystery ride, van driver heads for an undisclosed destination on the North Shore. Pick-up starts at 1 p.m., returns by 3 p.m. For information/reservation, call 978-526-7500.

thursday, may 10

Manchester COA trip to Kittery to visit "When Pigs Fly Bakery and Pizzeria," Sample and shop for wide range of specialty culinaries. COA van pick-up starts at 10 a.m., return by 2:30 p.m. Lunch is on your own. Call 978-526-7500.

friday, may 11

Manchester COA van goes to the Peabody and Danvers Malls, seniors may choose between the two malls. $3 donation requested. Van pick-up starts 9:30 a.m. For more information/reservation, call 978-526-7500.

Saturday, May 12

Hit the Street for Little Feet 5K Road Race and 1-Mile Fun Run, 8 a.m. Register 6:45 a.m. Starts and finishes at Manchester Essex Regional High School; $20 per person, $50 per family, includes T-shirts, if registered by April 30. Online registration ends May 8, at: www.mmpto.org.

Monday, May 14

Low Vision Support group meets, 1:30 p.m., Plains Community Room. Vision related discussion led by Jay Sibulkin, Pharmacist and owner of Allen's Pharmacy. Q&As welcome. Information/reservation, call 978-526-7500. Senior van pick-up available.

Wednesday, May 16

Manchester Historical Museum invites Manchester seniors to enjoy "High Tea" on Wednesday, May 16, 2 p.m. at the Trask House. Reservations are required, so please call the COA at 978-526-7500. For transportation, call the COA to reserve a place on the COA van.