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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-06-00-COA-newsletterTELEPHONE 781 - 861 -0194 FAX 781 - 863 -2271 DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES Lauren MacNeil lmacneil @ci. lexington. ma. us OFFICE MANAGER Dianne Snell dsnell @ci. lexington. ma. us SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR Kelly Magee kmagee@ci.lexington.ma.us SOCIAL SERVICES NURSE To be filled PROGRAM CLERK Elisabeth Coble ecoble@ci. lexington. ma. us NUTRITION SITE MANAGER Muriel Meade ADULT DAY CARE DIRECTOR Carolyn Griffith 781 - 259 -1807 VETERANS' AGENT Winston "Pat" Flynn COUNCIL ON AGING Betty Borghesani Don Chisholm Marian Cohen, Chair Bob Edwards Dan Fenn Donald Graham Paul Lapointe Leo McSweeney Frieda Oliner Jane Trudeau FRIENDS OF THE COUNCIL ON AGING Mark Barons Becki Clarke Marie Hill Beverly Kelley Susan O'Keefe SELECTMAN LIAISON Richard Pagett Join us for Lunch in June .. . Father's Day Celebration! Friday, June 17,11:30 am. Menu includes baked ham with raisin sauce, baked potato with sour cream, buttered carrots, rolls, frosted homemade cake, and milk. Register with the receptionist by noon on June 3. $3.00. Bring - Friend to Lunch Monday, June 27,11:30 am. Menu includes a sandwich choice of Fresh Roast Turkey, Roast Chicken and Mango, Greek Roll -up, or Tuna Salad; Minestrone Soup, dessert, and beverage. Catering by Neillio's. Sponsored in part by the FCOA. Register with the receptionist by June 23. $3.00. Young at Heart Chorus Spring Concert. Tuesday, June 14, 2:00 pm. The Young at Heart Chorus invites you to a concert of varied selections and refresh- y g y k ments. Please come and enjoy sharing this afternoon of fellowship celebrated in song. RSVP with the receptionist. Warm -up at 1:30. Grandparents Discussion Group. Mondays, June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25, August 8 & 22. 1:00 pm. AS* This new support group will be facilitated by Lexington resident and former Town of Weston COA Director, Marilyn Campbell. Meet with grandparents to discuss grand - parenting issues that the group finds interesting and relevant. Topics might include child growth and development; who raises the children; unfinished business between adult children and parents; separation and divorce; when grandchildren visit; that very special kind of love; grandparenting resources. Be part of lively and informative discussions sure to broaden skills and enhance understandings. Registration with receptionist is required, as space is limited. C reative C rafts! Mizuhiki Woven Pin Tuesday, June 21, 9:30 -11:00 am. Mizuhiki is an old Japanese art of weaving cords to convey messages instead of the writ- ten word. These beautiful designes are used as a pin or barette or to decorate a hand- made card or gift package. We will use some foil - wrapped cords to weave a simple design which will be mounted onto a pin back. Register with the receptionist. Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Council on Aging. The Talking Bouquet A Tussie - Mussie Class. Thursday, June 23,10:00 -11:30 am A Tussie - Mussie is a term for a small, round bouquet of flowers, herbs, and greens chosen for their symbolic meaning to convey a message. We will learn the art of "composing" a Tussie - Mussie on the theme of friendship. The class will be taught by Sandra Meyer Cohen, a designer and teacher of decorative and fashion accessories. Please bring scissors, clippers, and a small jar or vase to carry your finished arrangement home. Class is free. Space is limited. Register with the receptionist by noon, June 20. The Curse Reversed watercolors on display in our Dining Room through June! Lexington S enior C enter & NON- PROFIT Social Services Department U.S. POSTAGE PAID BOSTON, MA Newsletter PERMIT NO. �—, 59348 ` June 2005 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED No. 296 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 htt :11ci. lexington. ma. us TELEPHONE 781 - 861 -0194 FAX 781 - 863 -2271 DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES Lauren MacNeil lmacneil @ci. lexington. ma. us OFFICE MANAGER Dianne Snell dsnell @ci. lexington. ma. us SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR Kelly Magee kmagee@ci.lexington.ma.us SOCIAL SERVICES NURSE To be filled PROGRAM CLERK Elisabeth Coble ecoble@ci. lexington. ma. us NUTRITION SITE MANAGER Muriel Meade ADULT DAY CARE DIRECTOR Carolyn Griffith 781 - 259 -1807 VETERANS' AGENT Winston "Pat" Flynn COUNCIL ON AGING Betty Borghesani Don Chisholm Marian Cohen, Chair Bob Edwards Dan Fenn Donald Graham Paul Lapointe Leo McSweeney Frieda Oliner Jane Trudeau FRIENDS OF THE COUNCIL ON AGING Mark Barons Becki Clarke Marie Hill Beverly Kelley Susan O'Keefe SELECTMAN LIAISON Richard Pagett Join us for Lunch in June .. . Father's Day Celebration! Friday, June 17,11:30 am. Menu includes baked ham with raisin sauce, baked potato with sour cream, buttered carrots, rolls, frosted homemade cake, and milk. Register with the receptionist by noon on June 3. $3.00. Bring - Friend to Lunch Monday, June 27,11:30 am. Menu includes a sandwich choice of Fresh Roast Turkey, Roast Chicken and Mango, Greek Roll -up, or Tuna Salad; Minestrone Soup, dessert, and beverage. Catering by Neillio's. Sponsored in part by the FCOA. Register with the receptionist by June 23. $3.00. Young at Heart Chorus Spring Concert. Tuesday, June 14, 2:00 pm. The Young at Heart Chorus invites you to a concert of varied selections and refresh- y g y k ments. Please come and enjoy sharing this afternoon of fellowship celebrated in song. RSVP with the receptionist. Warm -up at 1:30. Grandparents Discussion Group. Mondays, June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25, August 8 & 22. 1:00 pm. AS* This new support group will be facilitated by Lexington resident and former Town of Weston COA Director, Marilyn Campbell. Meet with grandparents to discuss grand - parenting issues that the group finds interesting and relevant. Topics might include child growth and development; who raises the children; unfinished business between adult children and parents; separation and divorce; when grandchildren visit; that very special kind of love; grandparenting resources. Be part of lively and informative discussions sure to broaden skills and enhance understandings. Registration with receptionist is required, as space is limited. C reative C rafts! Mizuhiki Woven Pin Tuesday, June 21, 9:30 -11:00 am. Mizuhiki is an old Japanese art of weaving cords to convey messages instead of the writ- ten word. These beautiful designes are used as a pin or barette or to decorate a hand- made card or gift package. We will use some foil - wrapped cords to weave a simple design which will be mounted onto a pin back. Register with the receptionist. Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Council on Aging. The Talking Bouquet A Tussie - Mussie Class. Thursday, June 23,10:00 -11:30 am A Tussie - Mussie is a term for a small, round bouquet of flowers, herbs, and greens chosen for their symbolic meaning to convey a message. We will learn the art of "composing" a Tussie - Mussie on the theme of friendship. The class will be taught by Sandra Meyer Cohen, a designer and teacher of decorative and fashion accessories. Please bring scissors, clippers, and a small jar or vase to carry your finished arrangement home. Class is free. Space is limited. Register with the receptionist by noon, June 20. The Curse Reversed watercolors on display in our Dining Room through June! Lexington Senior Center Newsletter — June 2005 Page 2 June Program Highlights World Affairs Study Group Tuesdays, 2:00 pm. The World Affairs Group continues to meet in the Conference Room. Dr. Rathore has returned and will be leading the group. The format is discussion about world affairs and current issues in the US. New people are always welcome. The Thursday Social Group Thursdays, 10 -11:30 am. For those in retirement, everyday can seem like Saturday! For some, it's an adventure; for others, they need a few ideas about how to fill their days. Join comrades in retirement as we get together for coffee & conversation. " Identify Theft Protection: Protecting Your Good Name " Wednesday, June 1, 1:00. Learn good practices for protecting your personal information and credit record from frauds and scams. Understand the procedures necessary to prevent fraud or resolve problems if you become a victim of identity theft. Presenter Sandra Jones, Bank Auditor and Financial Fraud Investigator, has 30 years of experience in identifying, preventing, and resolving problems of fraud and theft. Sign -up with the receptionist. Computer Club (No meetings during July and August. Program will resume Wednesday, September 7.) Wednesday, June 1, 9:45 am - 11:00 am. Jack Simon — Part 2 of his Cryptography discussion. Wednesday, June 15, 9:45 am - 11:00 am. Shep Arkin — Plans for next year's meetings. Pleine Air Painting Tuesdays starting June 7 through September, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Once again this season, Avis Foster invites you to bring your paint brushes, paint, and food to share and accompany her for short trips to neighboring towns to paint and have fun in the sun and shade. We'll paint in some new locations! There is no fee, and you may attend any and /or all of the classes. Register with the receptionist. Open to adults of all ages. " How to Evaluate a Home Care Agency " Wednesday, June 8, 10:00 am. This presentation will cover how to determine the need for home care, what kind of home care is needed, use of private individuals versus homecare agencies, what to look for in a good home health care agency, and how to do business with a home care agency. Presented by Jack Cross, president of Home Instead Senior Care and the author of the monthly Lexington Minuteman column, "Senior Cares." Sign -up with the receptionist. Monthly Birthday Lunch Thursday, June 9, noon. Join the daily luncheon program for our monthly celebration of birthdays! Make reservations by 11:00 on Wednesday, June 8. Be sure to tell us if you'll be celebrating your own birthday with us! All welcome... bring a friend! Afternoon Movies. Monday, June 6, 1:00 pm. Ladder 49. Starring John Travolta. Trapped in a fire that looks likely to kill him, a fireman takes a last opportunity to reflect on his career, wife, and family PG -13 . Monday, une 20 1:00 m. National Treasure. Starring Nicholas Cage. Archaeologist Ben Franklin y� � p g g g -`' Gates descends from a family of treasure - seekers who've all hunted for the same war chest hidden by the Founding Fathers of our nation. PG. 100 minutes. Lexington Veteran's Group Monday, June 13, 1:15 pm. In the Meeting Room at Cary Library. John Caplis, a Regular Army Sergeant on assignment to the Concord National Guard Company, has just returned from Iraq and will speak on his experience as well as on the wounds he received while there. Our meetings are free and all are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served. Art History Slide Presentation, with Gerry Weisenberg. Monday, June 27, 10:15 am. Women A rtists of the 20th Century. A brief introduction will be followed by a slide presentation, after which Mr. Weisenberg will facilitate discussion. Register with the receptionist. $1 per person. Registration is limited to the first 40 people. Join the American Cancer Society's Community Executive for Cancer Control, Caitlin Tirrell in a month long series at the Lexington Senior Center on Cancer Awareness, to honor National Cancer Survivor's month in June. On June 8 at 10 - 11 am, test your Sun Safety IQ ... Why you should know about mela- noma! Come by and check out the American Cancer Society's Skin Analyzer and see your skin's invisible sun damage! On June 15 at 10 - 11 am, learn the latest screening guidelines for the Prevention and Detec- tion of Breast Cancer, and how Survivors of Breast Cancer can volunteer for the American Cancer Society's Reach to Recovery program. On June 22 at 10 - 11 am, take a Colon Cancer Quiz! What you need to know about the Prevention and Detection of one of the most curable cancers that affects both men and women over 50. On June 29 at 1 pm, hear the American Cancer Society's Survivor Speaker, Susan Morse, discuss her cancer experience and what it means to be a conqueror of cancer to her today! For more infor- mation on any of these topics, please visit www.cancer.org or call 800- ACS -2345. No appointments or ad- vance registration is necessary. J une 2 S Center Programs Page 3 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY New Senior Center 1 9:00 Stretch &Bend 9 -12 Fix -It -Shop 2 9:00 Stretch & Bend Library Hours 9:30 Foursome Bridge 9:00 Stretch &Bend 9:30 Foursome Bridge Monday - Friday 9:30 ESL - Chinese 9:00 Quilting 10:00 Thurs. Social Group 9:30 Yoga 9:35 60+ Fitness - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 9:35 60+ Fitness 9:45 Computer Club 10:00 Blood Pressure 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 9:00 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe Senior Center 1:00 Current Events We are hoping to receive donated 1:00 Identity Theft 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 1:30 Bingo DVDs. New books are being added 1:45 Pryme Tyme Band 1:00 Quilting 2 - 4 Ping Pong to our shelves on a regular basis. < < < 1 g 2 -4 Ping Pong 1:15 Line Dancing Quilting 1 �j We welcome your patronage. Yoga 2:00 Care fiver 's Grou g p Lunch — Lex Cafe 6 7 g 9 24 10 8:30 Kripalu Yoga 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9 -12 Fix -It -Shop 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9:00 Pleine Air Painting 9:30 Foursome Bridge 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9:30 Foursome Bridge 9:35 60+ Fitness 9:30 English /Chinese Srs 9:30 ESL - Chinese 9:00 Quilting 9:30 Yoga 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 9:30 Trusts & Probate 9:35 60+ Fitness /Sue L. 10:00 Thurs. Social Group 9:35 60+ Fitness 1:00 Afternoon Movie 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 10:00 Eval /Home Agency 10:00 Blood Pressure 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 10:00 Ladder 49 1:00 SHINE 10:00 ACS /Skin Cancer SHINE Countryside 1:00 Current Events 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 English /Chinese Srs 12:00 Chinese Meal 12:00 Birthday Lunch — 1:30 Bingo 1:30 Tai Chi 1:30 Pool 1:00 Asian Support Pryme Tyme Band Lex Cafe 2 -4 Ping Pong 2 -3:30 Veterans' Agent 1:30 Chorus 1:00 Bereavement 1:00 Quilting 2 -4 Ping Pong 2:00 World Affairs 1:45 Pryme Tyme Band 1:15 Line Dancing 27 28 29 2 -4 Ping Pong 8:30 Kripalu Yoga 9:00 Stretch & Bend 13 Stretch & Bend 14 Fix -It -Shop 15 9:00 16 9:00 17 8:30 Kripalu Yoga 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9:00 Stretch & Bend 8:30 Podiatry Clinic 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9:00 Pleine Air Painting 9:30 Foursome Bridge 9 -12 Fix -It -Shop 9:30 Foursome Bridge 9:35 60+ Fitness 9:30 English /Chinese Srs 9:30 ESL - Chinese 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9:30 Yoga 10:15 Art History 9:30 Trusts & Probate 9:35 60+ Fitness 9:00 Quilting 9:35 60+ Fitness 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 9:45 Computer Club 10:00 Thurs. Social Group 11:30 Father's Day Lunch 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 SHINE 10:00 ACS /Breast Cancer 10:00 Blood Press /Greeley 1:00 Current Events 1:00 Grandparent Group 1:00 English /Chinese Srs 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 1:30 Bingo 1:15 Veteran's Group 1:30 Pool 1:00 Prostate Cancer 1:00 Quilting 2 -4 Ping Pong 1:30 Tai Chi 1:30 Chorus 1:45 Pryme Tyme Band 1:15 Line Dancing 2 -3:30 Veterans' Agent 2:00 World Affairs 2 -4 Ping Pong 2:00 Caregiver's Group 2 -4 Ping Pong 20 21 22 23 24 8:30 Kripalu Yoga 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9 -12 Fix- It -Sho p 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9:00 Pleine Air Painting 9:30 Foursome Bridge 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9:30 Foursome Bridge 9:35 60+ Fitness 9:30 English /Chinese Srs 9:30 ESL - Chinese 9:00 Quilting 9:35 60+ Fitness 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 9:30 Trusts & Probate 9:35 60+ Fitness 10:00 Tussie Mussie Class 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 1:00 Afternoon Movie 9:30 Creative Crafts 10:00 ACS /Colon Cancer 10:00 Thurs. Social Group 1:00 Current Events National Treasure 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 12:00 Chinese Meal 10:00 Blood Press /Vynbrk 1:30 Bingo 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 SHINE 1:00 Asian Support 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 2 -4 Ping Pong 1:30 Tai Chi 1:00 English /Chinese Srs 1:00 Bereavement 1:00 Quilting 2 -3:30 Veterans' Agent 1:30 Pool 1:45 Pryme Tyme Band 1:15 Line Dancing 2 -4 Ping Pong 2:00 Chorus Concert 2 -4 Ping Pong 2:00 World Affairs 27 28 29 30 8:30 Kripalu Yoga 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9 -12 Fix -It -Shop 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9:00 Pleine Air Painting 9:30 Foursome Bridge 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9:35 60+ Fitness 9:30 English /Chinese 9:30 ESL - Chinese 9:00 Quilting 10:15 Art History 9:30 Trusts &Probate 9:35 60+ Fitness 10:00 Thurs.Social Group 11:30 Bring Friend Lunch 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 1:00 Parkinson's Group 1:00 SHINE 1:00 Cancer Survivor Story 1:00 Quilting 1:00 Grandparents Group 1:00 English /Chinese Srs 1:45 Pryme Tyme Band 1:15 Line Dancing 1:00 Scrabble 1:30 Pool 2 -4 Ping Pong 1:30 Tai Chi 1:30 Chorus 2- 3:30Veterans' Agent 2:00 World Affairs 2-4 Ping Pong Lexington Senior Center Newsletter — June 2005 R B K L K L R R S C R A B B L E L B H H C L D R C D V P L I N E D A N C I N G H L R N R U Q N C N R W N S P U O R G T R O P P U S T T R R I A M J H N R X B J M C B L O O D P R E S S U R E B D W Q K X Q K D T M E D L F M M K C T X F E G E P H G W X M V Z N R M G A S H L P L F P L N L M N M R P E L L L Y E A J P L L H R P G D P T N Y W X I C M B Z Y M M I E D V O Y S I Q K X E T T C K C N T P V Y M G W R H K Q F H M O N P V Q E Y Y Y O J L L L R F X X F T N D V H S Z N E M M B T R R M C X C I K Y S P O A L B E M P T N W Y W H C F H P Q L L J U J E O T G L X R Y J T I R H L O O P A U R P F H R Q H D D N R P A R S H P X Y E L M R R T K J F T T R C I N U I S C Z N K P K I J E T L D E G J L K W H N A E O A E Y Q T T Z V D F H L D M R K Z P M P D U T I Y E N A N L V F L X I S O S W C M K M I R Y L R R B N I D K T D B D S P G K B K L P D N T R K L I F F 1 O T M B L Z T I N J M D M U B G D W Q H A S J K E R L T K W O R I T W O N R B P D K L X K I T R T L C U K L R T B T X C V X L O J T P T Q M C C L Z P E D T Y R P L N R N I J N F R C R C L W E N L K M N A E S I C R E X E E G G N K T T C C H P K K T W T R C V C K Q N K X S L L G Z N J W B G S L X K J E P U O R G S N A R E T E V R X Z W J Z M J X R X R K F B J W R I T I N G C L A S S E S N www.WordSearchMaker.com Adult Day Care Line Dancing Art History Meals on Wheels Bingo Movies Blood Pressure Ping Pong Bridge Pleine Air Computer Club Podiatrist Current Events Pool Exercise Pryme Tyme Band Fix It Shop Quilting Friend to Friend Scrabble Volunteer Opportunities! The Friend -to- Friend pro- gram is seeking volunteers to support home -bound seniors through socialization and assistance with light household management tasks. Share personal stories, play cards, or as- sist with grocery shopping the two of you decide!! While offering help to a senior at home, you can gain personal ful- fillment from volunteering and form a lasting relationship. Call Kelly Magee at 781- 861 -0194 for information. Senior Center SHINE Special Lunches Support Groups Trips Veterans Group Writing Classes Young at Heart Page 4 Elmer Bull Fix It Shop at the Lexington Senior Center Open Thursdays 9 am to 12 noon A great place to get those small items repaired. Drop off and pick up during these time only. Labor free - repair parts at cost. Donations accepted. Tax Work Off Program Enrollment is still open through July 15, 2005 for Lexington seniors wishing to participate in the Tax Work Off program. Lexington property owners over 60 can reduce their prop- erty taxes by up to $750 per year by working for the Town of Lexington. Income must not exceed $36,750 for single ap- plicants and $42,000 for mar- ried applicants. Call Elisabeth at 781- 861 -0194 with questions or to request an application. LEXPRESS. Lexington's mini -bus service is wheel- chair equipped and ADA compliant. Operates six fixed routes; each route runs once per hour. Service is from 7:00 am to 6:25 pm, Monday - Friday. No service on Saturday, Sunday, or legal holidays. Route No. 1 stops at the Senior Center entrance at 12:48 pm, 1:48 pm and upon request. Seniors fare is $.75. Transfers within the LEXPRESS system are $.25. For riders on Route No. 5 going to Burlington, a $.25 surcharge applies. An annual senior pass is available for $125. For more information call 781- 861 -1210 or www.lexpress.us. Lexington Senior Center Newsletter — June 2005 Page 5 ON THE MOVE 1 . Day and Overnight trips for Lexington Seniors Tiip reservations can be made by nwil or in person at the Senior Center. Reservations cannot be made byphorre Make checks payable to COA Recreation. Due to advance financial commitments, refundsfor cancellations mcule only ifthe vacancy isfilled Boston Pops $55 Tuesday, June 7 Enjoy an evening with the Boston Pops Orchestra, as Keith Lockhart conducts the orchestra in an array of musical favorites American classics, Broadway hits, and light orchestral compositions. Seating is in the first balcony, center section. Trip Code T05 -22. Depart 6:30 p.m.; return 10:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Cape Cod Special $52 Wednesday, June 29 Travel today to beautiful Cape Cod, where we will arrive in Sandwich, the oldest town on the Cape. We'll visit the Sandwich Glass Museum, where you will see glass blowing artisans at work and view the extensive collection of glass ranging from early Americana to contemporary. Lunch will be served at the Daniel Webster Inn—the Grand Buffet Luncheon fruit cup, a selection of entrees (Coq au Vin, Pasta Primavera, Scrod), and apple cranberry crisp. The afternoon will be spent at the Heritage Museum and Gardens, 76 acres of rolling hills that are beautifully landscaped with seasonal plants and flowers. There are three museums to visit and a 1912 carousel that you can ride. Trip code T05 -28. Depart 8 a.m.; return 6 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Lobsterbake at the Gloucester House $59 Tuesday, July 12 Join us for a great day on Cape Anne. We will stop first in Rockport for browsing or shopping; then it's on to Gloucester for a Lobster Bake lunch at the Gloucester House Restaurant. The luncheon includes clam chowder, homemade corn bread, lobster or BBQ chicken, potatoes, corn on the cob, fruit, and beverage. An ice cream stop will be made on the way home. Trip Code T06 -2. Depart 8:45 a.m.; return 4 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Tanglewood Overnight $250 pp double room, $285 pp single room Sunday, Monday, July 17 -18 The Sunday afternoon concert by the Boston Symphony Orchestra will be conducted by James Levine and features pianist, Peter Serkin, and the music of Harbison, Varese, and Gershwin. We will stay at the Williams Inn in Williamstown; dinner on Sunday and breakfast on Monday included. Monday morning we will travel to Pittsfield to visit the Hancock Shaker Village, set on 1,200 acres of farm, woodland, and pasture in the Berkshire Hills. This restored village is home to the premier collection of 20 historic Shaker buildings including the famous Round Stone Barn. The artifacts include Shaker furniture, craft and household items--oval boxes, brooms, baskets, and textiles. Before returning home, we will stop in Stockbridge to have lunch (on your own). $25 deposit due on registration; balance due June 25. Trip Code T06 -1. Depart 8 a.m. on Sunday; return 5 p.m. on Monday. Park at the Lexington High School, Waltham St. parking lot. Martha's Vineyard $59 Wednesday, July 27 Travel today to Cape Cod!. We'll first arrive in Falmouth to board the ferry, The Island Queen, for the forty -five minute ride across Nantucket Sound to Martha's Vineyard. On arrival, a local guide will provide a tour on board his bus across the Island. From Oak Bluffs, famous for its brightly painted Victorian gingerbread houses to Edgartown, we'll experience the island's charm and beauty. In Edgartown there will time to browse, shop, and get a bite to eat. We'll return to Oak Bluffs for the ferry trip to Falmouth and a delicious dinner at the Country Buffet in Hyannis. Trip Code T06 -3. Depart 7:30 a.m.; return 7 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Lexington Supportive Day Care Information Tour. The Lexington Supportive Day Care (former Adult Day Care) provides a safe daytime environment for seniors who are having difficulty living independently. It is also a respite program for families and caregivers. On Wednesday, May 25, the Day Care House will be open between the hours of 10:00 and 12:00 for an informational tour. The Day Care House is located at 20 Mill Street in Lincoln. For further information, call Carolyn Griffith at 781 - 259 -1807. Senior Citizens Get FREE GoyLessons � Learn to Play Goy'in a Relaxed Setting. Stone Meadows Golf is offering Senior Citizens FREE informal golf instruction with Joe Divico and a 20 percent dis- count on the nine -hole, par three golf course. The course at Stone Meadows is pristine, compact, and easy to walk. It is an ideal course for beginners and a great short course for experienced golfers. Joe is an expert golfer who specializes in teaching senior citizens astep -by -step approach to golfing. Free informal lessons and discount available on the follow- ing days and times: Tuesdays from 7:00 am - 11:00 am and Wednesdays from 7:00 am - 11:00 am. Stone Meadow Golf is located at 675 Waltham Street, Lexington. 781 - 863 -0445. Free Senior Citizen Passes for Massachusetts State Forests &Parks Massachusetts Senior Citizens over age 62 can receive a free senior citizen pass for day use areas. Passes can be ob- tained at any of the parks that charge a day use parking fee or by sending proof of date of birth and address to Depart- ment of Conservation &Recreation, 251 Causeway Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114. For additional information, call (617) 626 -1250 or visit their website www.massparks.org. Lexington Senior Center Newsletter — June 2005 Page 6 Senior Center Exercise Classes Yoga for Health and Fitness, with Lisa Groves Fridays June 3, 10, 17 9:30 - 10:30 $18.00 Develop strength, flexibility, and balance, and improve overall physical and mental well -being using time - honored yoga movements, postures, and breathing exercises. Exercises will be adapted to meet individual needs; all levels welcome. Please bring a blanket or yoga mat. Register in advance with Senior Center receptionist. Tai Chi, with Laura Coulter -Cook Mondays June 6, 13, 20, 27 Beginner 1:30 - 2:30 $12.00 Improves balance, breathing and body awareness. Medical studies show benefits towards lower blood pressure, cholesterol and osteoporosis. First 30 minutes of class is chi gong exercises to warm up. In the second 30 minutes, beginners learn to breath, balance and the sequence of Level 1. Register with Senior Center receptionist. Drop -in Exercise Programs... Stretch & Bend. Large, popular stretching and limbering group offers support and instruction. The group meets Mondays through Friday at 9:00 -9:30 am. Free. 60+ Fitness. Lead by enthusiastic group members, this workout focuses on both upper and lower body muscle strengthening, using free weights and bands. Meets Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays at 9:35- 10:30. All are welcome. On Wednesday, June 8, Sue LeVasseur will run the class. Free. Kripalu Yoga with Don Weikert. Move gently from a centering meditation, to stretching and warm -ups, to learning physical postures (asanas) to relaxation. Mondays 8:30 -9:45. $5 /session. Pay instructor. Line Dancing with Patricia Kavgian. Dancing is a great way to exercise! Come join the group for great music, fun dances and a group of people having a great time. Every Thursday from 1:15 to 2:30 in the dining room. Pay instructor $2 a session. Ping Pong. All welcome to join a game on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 2 -4. All levels of experience in Ping Pong are welcome. Free. Ongoing Groups and Services... Bereavement & Friendship Group. Meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. 1:00 -2:30 pm. • Prostate Cancer Group. This group is for men who currently have prostate cancer or survivors who wish to share the knowledge they have gained with others. Meets third Wednesday of each month, 1:00 - 2:30 pm.. Parkinson's Support Group. Led by Art Sotak. Support for individuals suffering from Parkinson's disease, families & caregivers. Group meets the 4th Monday of each month at 1:00 pm. • Caregivers Group: Group meets 1 st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 2-3:30 pm. A support group for caregivers of individuals with memory impairment. The group is ongoing and there is no fee. Leader is Sandy Simon, an experienced geriatric social worker. Asian Support Group. We meet to talk about personal and family issues, and adjustment to American culture. Meets at the Senior Center 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 1:00 -2:30 pm. Podiatry Clinic. With Dr. Teri Burtoft. Thursday, June 16. Call 781- 861 -0194 to schedule an appointment. $25. Please pay the Podiatrist directly. Appointments scheduled 8:30 am to 11:30 am. Blood Pressure Clinic. Thursdays at 10:00 AM. On the first Thursday of the month, the clinic is held at the Senior Center. Clinics are also held at the Senior Villages other Thursdays of the month. Call the Senior Center for directions to the other locations Veterans' Agent Office Hours. Our Veterans' Agent Pat Flynn can meet with you during his weekly office hours, Monday's from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. Call Pat at 781- 861 -9108 to make an appointment. SHINE. Counselors Rose Lerner or Rhoda Neidorf are available to help you with any aspect of your health insurance on Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Call the Senior Center at 781- 861 -0194 to make an appointment. Please let us know if you can't make your appointment. • Supportive Day Care program (former Adult Day Care). A structured, supervised day program for seniors who are having difficulty living independently. Provides respite for caregivers and family members. Breakfast, lunch, round trip transportation and a full day of activities are provided in a home -like setting. Contact Carolyn Griffith at 781- 259 -1807.