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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-09-00-COA-newsletter7 0 1' Lexington S enior C enter k A W ; & Social Services Newsletter Q � o APRIL I September 2005 `1 �Fx1N°1 F PROFIT OSTAGE AID ON, MA IT NO. 9348 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED No. 298 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 Phone: 781- 861 -0194 httn: 11ci. lexington. ma. us 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 Charlotte Rodgers crodgers @ci. lexington. ma. us PROGRAM CLERK To be filled coa @ci. lexington. ma. us NUTRITION SITE MANAGER Muriel Meade SUPPORTIVE DAY CARE DIRECTOR Carolyn Griffith criffith@ci. lexington.. ma. us 781 - 259 -1807 VETERANS' AGENT Winston "Pat" Flynn YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES COORDINATOR Becky Rushford bushford@ci. lexington. ma. us 781- 861 -2742 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 Fall Luncheons at the Senior Center . Summer Isn't Quite Over, Hawaiian Luau Thursday, September 8, 11:30 am. Menu includes Boneless Breast of Chicken with Bread Stuffing, Maraschino Sweet and Sour Sauce, White Rice with Roasted Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Strawberry Peach Upside Down Cake with Whipped Cream and Punch. Register with the receptionist by noon on September 1 st. $3.00. Bring a Friend to Lunch, Tuesday, September 27,11:30. Menu includes Meat Lasagna, salad, dessert and beverage. Catering by Vinny T's of Lexington. Sponsored in part by the FCOA. Register with the receptionist by noon on September 23rd. $3.00. G randpa rents Discussion G roup based on "Grandparenting with Love and Logic" by Fay and Cline Six Mondays, September 19 & 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, Ito 2:30 pm "Parenting experts Jim Fay and Foster W. Cline, M.D., grandparents themselves, have combined to offer sensible, easy -to -use techniques based upon their unique Love and Logic philosophy of working with children." The book guides us through grandparenting in today's world where grandparents are more important than ever. Join with other grandparents for lively and supportive conversations. The group will be facilitated by Marilyn Campbell, grand- mother, Lexington resident, and gerontologist. Space (and books) are limited. Register with the receptionist. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the Senior Center, thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Council on Aging. The Young at Heart Singers begin the season on Tuesday September 6. Our rehearsals are every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3:00 pm at the Senior Center. There is a $30.00 registration fee per chorus member due by September 27th to help defray expenses. We welcome new members in all voice parts, especially Sopranos and Tenors. The ability to read music is help- ful, but not required. There is no audition. Please come and join us for an exciting year of making music! Register with the receptionist. Checks should be made out to: Friends of the COA. Blood Pressure Clinics at the Senior Center are held on the first Thursday of each month. Due to the high numbers of people attending the clinic, we ask that you please call the reception desk and sign up for a time slot. By coming to the clinic during that time slot, we hope to eliminate longer waiting times that may occur when everyone comes at the same time! Walk -in will be accommodated; no one will be turned away. Remember that you may also at- tend the clinics on Thursdays at Countryside, Greeley, or Vynebrooke Villages. AARP Legal Checkup Seminar ^, Wednesday, September 28, 10 am to noon. Dennis Sullivan & Associates invite you to this seminar, designed to review important con- cepts to help you save taxes and protect assets. All participants will receive an AARP partici- pant workbook, a personal plan of action, and a complimentary personal consultation with At- torney and CPA Dennis Sullivan. To register please call (800) 964 -4295. Lexington Senior Center Newsletter — September 2005 Page 2 More September Programs 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. Pleine Air Painting. Tuesdays through September, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. 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 receptionist. Lexington Veteran's Association. Monday, September 12, 1:15 pm. Cary Library Meeting Room. Liberty Ships The Ubiquitous Ones. Did you know that, in World War II, the Merchant Marine took more casualties than the total military force up until the Normandy Invasion? Ivan Lubash of Sudbury will give you a personal account of his experiences getting war material to the troops across the North Atlantic, and subsequent voyages to the Mediterranean and Pacific. His talk will cover construction of the Liberty ships, convoys in the North Atlantic and some personal history. The Liberty ship was one of the keys to allied victory in the War. The war was won by production and delivery. 2170 Liberty ships were built from September 1941 through the summer of 1945. They were the epitome of mass production for shipping and built in shipyards ranging from Portland, Maine down the east coast, along the Gulf coast and up the West coast to Portland, Oregon. Mr. Lubash put in two and a half years at sea during the war. Come join with us to share his experiences. Coffee and cookies will be served. Afternoon Movies. Monday, September 12, 1:30 pm. Being Julia (2004). Starring Annette Bening and Jeremy Irons. A woman scorned unleashes her fury in this droll comedy based on a story by W. Somerset Maugham. Julia Lambert (Annette Bening) is a famous and well- respected actress, but though her life in the limelight seems glamorous, things are not going well for her off-stage. Rated R. Running time: 1 hour, 44 minutes. Tuesday, September 27, 1:30 pm. Million Dollar Baby (2004). Starring Hillary Swank, Clint Eastwood, and Morgan Freeman. This Academy Award winning film is the story of Maggie (Hillary Swank), a woman determined to escape her world of poverty through boxing, and Frank (Eastwood), the seasoned trainer whom she finally convinces to manage her boxing career. Rated PG -13 . Running time: 2 hours, 12 minutes. Jay Kaufman's Roundtable Discussion. Tuesday, September 13, 10 to 11 am. State Representative Jay Kaufman will hold a Roundtable discussion, inviting all interested to attend. If you have questions or would like to schedule a separate appointment with Representative Kaufman, please call his State House office at 617- 722 -2240. What's Up Doc? Tuesday, September 13, 1:00 to 2:30 pm. The medical system can be a maze of unfamiliar terms, hurried appointments and complicating referrals. What's Up Doc? will provide useful tools in dealing with the medical community. Whether you are a patient yourself or caring for a loved one, learn what to do before, during, and after a doctor's visit to become a partner in the health care system. Reverse Mortgage and Your Estate Workshop, Wednesday, September 14, 10 to 11 am. An informational breakfast seminar presented by Gosselin and Associated P.C. and First Service Home Mortgage, this program will explain all of the facts surrounding the new Federal Reverse Mortgage Program. Reverse mortgages are increasingly being used by those 62 and older to convert Home Equity into tax -free cash. Please reserve your spot by calling Michelle Marshall at 781 - 729 -0313. To request a free informational kit on reverse mortgages, call First Service Home Mortgage (781) 329 -6644 and ask to speak with Edward Barrett. Monthly Birthday Lunch. Thursday, September 15, noon. Join the daily luncheon program for our monthly celebration of birthdays! Make reservations by 11:00 the day before. Be sure to tell us if you'll be celebrating your own birthday with us! All welcome... bring a friend! BINGO Special Event, Friday September 16, 1:30 pm. Summer vacations are over and the new program season is beginning. The Senior Center staff and BINGO volunteers would like to welcome back familiar faces and welcome new players to the weekly BINGO games. BINGO is held every Friday starting at 1:30 p.m. To kick off the new season on Friday, September 16 refreshments will be served and we will be holding a BINGO raffle. Creative Craft class, Tuesday, September 20, 9:30 am. Photos That Swing, This mobile is a perfect way to display six or eight photos (grandkids, that fabulous vacation) in a very small space. Perfect for an end table or bedside table. Please bring 6 or 8 photos (approximately 2" x 2 ") that can be cut. There will be a cost of $3 for the class and materials. Register in advance with the receptionist. Lexington Senior Center Newsletter — September 2005 Page 3 Non Prescription Remedies for Pain: What Works? What's Safe? Wednesday, September 21, 2 pm. Dr. David L. Freeman is a theumatologist at Carney Hospital and Lahey Clinic. He will speak about pain remedies that you can buy without prescription and will answer any questions that you may have about arthritis. As a medical director of the Arthritis Foundation Massachusetts Chapter, he lectures frequently and has appeared on television so the hour will be informative. Register in advance with the receptionist. Free. The Talking Bouquet: A Tussie Mussie Class, Monday, September 26,10:00 —11:30 a.m. A tussie- mussie is a term for a small, round bouquet of fresh flowers, herbs, and greens chosen for their symbolic meaning to convey a message. We will learn the art of "composing" a tussle- mussie on the theme of friendship. Please bring scissors, clippers, and a small jar or vase to carry your finished arrangement home. Register with the receptionists. John Buonomo, Registrar of Probate for Middlesex County, Tuesday, September 27, 10 am. Come and meet our Registrar of Probate John Bounomo, who will present an informative overview and update of the many recent changes in the Middlesex Probate and Family Court, all of which have an impact on our lives. The court handles a wide variety of matters, from the probate of wills and administration of estates, to guardianships for the aged, infirmed and children. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. Art History Slide Presentation and Lecture Series, with Gershon Weisenberg. - Class size limited. Friday, September 9, 10:15 a.m. Veldzquez (or Veldsquez), Diego (1599 - 1660). Spain's greatest painter was also one of the supreme artists of all time. A master of technique, highly individual in style, Diego Velasquez may have had a greater influence on European art than any other painter. Register with the receptionists Friday, September 23, 10:15 am. Modigliani, Amedeo (1884 - 1920). Italian painter and sculptor, captivated by African masks and primitivism, perfecting the punctuality of line, mastering simplicity and grace in his shapes, using delicate colors and distortion of the body to highlight his models' personalities. Register with receptionists. Volunteer Opportunities! The Friend -to- Friend program is seeking volunteers to support home -bound seniors through socialization and assistance with light household management tasks. Share personal stories, play cards, or assist with grocery shopping the two of you decide!! While offering help to a senior at home, you can gain personal fulfill- ment from volunteering and form a lasting relationship. Call Kelly Magee at 781- 861 -0194 for information. FROM THE HEALTH CORNER: Dehydration Is Not Just a Summer Concern Charlotte Rodgers, RN, Social Services Nurse We've all heard that we need to drink more water - right? Water is vital to keeping our bodies functioning properly. This is especially important during the warmer months of summer and early fall, when we are likely to be more active, and lose body fluids through perspiration. Many common medications (especially antibiotics, diuretics and some blood pressure medications) cause you to need more fluids as well. Young children and people over the age of 60 are the most prone to dehydration. When you become dehydrated, your body loses energy; it also can't cool itself, which could lead to heat exhaustion, heat stroke and in severe cases, death. Here are some quick tips to follow to make sure that you are getting enough water every day: • Everyone needs at least 8 -10 cups (64 -80 ounces) of water per day. More active people need at least 10 -12 cups (80 -96 ounces) of water per day. • Remember to drink water regularly throughout the day- not just when you are thirsty! Bring a water bottle with you in the car. Always have a water bottle with you when you exercise. Keep water cold in the refrigerator to make it more appealing- add a few drops of lemon if you like. • Keep a check on your own hydration status- your urine should be clear and light colored. Very dark, concen- trated urine may be an indication of dehydration. • Plain water is the best way for you to get fluids. You may also drink flavored or sparkling waters, fruit juices, low -fat milk or frozen juice pops. Remember that beverages that contain caffeine can actually cause you to lose fluid, so try to avoid lots of soda, coffee and tea. • Signs of dehydration include: headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, heat intolerance, light - headedness, dry mouth and dry cough, dark urine with a strong odor and possible muscle cramping. Remember- water is great! It helps every cell in our bodies, keeping things moving as they should, and cooling us down when we need it. If you have more questions about dehydration, be sure to contact your physician. (Adaptedfrom The Food and Nutrition News and Review, UMASS Extension, summer, 2005) S ep t embe r 2 0 0 S • enl or enter Programs Page 4 MONDAY T TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 9 -12 Fix -It -Shop 9:00 2 Stretch & Bend New Senior Center Fix It Sho � L Hours 9:00 Stretch &Bend 9:30 Foursome B Open Thursdays 9:00 Quilting 9:35 60+ Fitness Monday - Friday 9 am to 12 noon 10:00 Driving Program 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 10:00 Blood Pressure 1:00 Current Events A great place to get those small Senio Cente 1:30 Bingo We are hoping to receive donated items repaired. Drop off and pick 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 2 -4 Ping Pong DVDs. New books are being added up during these times only. Labor 1:00 Quilting to our shelves on a regular basis. g free - repair parts at cost. 1.15 Line Dancing 2:00 Caregivers Support We welcome your patronage. Donations accepted. 5 6 7 8 9 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 9:30 Foursome Bridge Labor Day 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 9:35 60+ Fitness /Sue L. 9:00 Quilting 9:35 60+ Fitness 1:00 SHINE 9:45 Computer Club 10:00 Blood Pressure 10:15 Art History 1:30 Pool 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe Countryside 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 1:30 Chorus 2 -4 Ping Pong 12:00 Hawaiian Luau 1:00 Current Events 2:00 World Affairs 1:00 Quilting 1:30 Bingo 1:15 Line Dancing 2 -4 Ping Pong Senior Center Closed 12 13 14 15 16 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 10:00 Jay Kaufman 9:35 60+ Fitness 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9:35 60+ Fitness 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 10:00 Reverse Mortgage 9:00 Quilting 11:30 Lunch — Lex Cafe 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 SHINE 12:00 Choice Lunch 10:00 Blood Pressure 1:00 Current Events 1:15 Veteran's Group 1:00 What's Up Doc Chinese Greeley 1:30 Special Bingo 1:30 Afternoon Movie 1:30 Pool 1:00 Bereavement 12:00 Birthday Lunch — 2 -4 Ping Pong Being Julia 1:30 Chorus 1:00 Asian Support Lex Cafe 1:30 Tai Chi 2:00 World Affairs 2 -4 Ping Pong 1:00 Quilting 2 -3:30 Veterans' Agent 1:15 Line Dancing 2 -4 Ping Pong 2:00 Caregivers Support 19 20 21 22 23 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 Creative Crafts 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 Blood Pressure 10:15 Art History 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 SHINE 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe Vynebrooke 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 1:00 Grandparent's 1:30 Pool 1:00 Prostate Cancer 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 1:00 Current Events Group 1:30 Chorus 2:00 Pain Remedies Talk 1:00 Quilting 1:30 Bingo 1:30 Tai Chi 2:00 World Affairs 2 -4 Ping Pong 1:15 Line Dancing 2 -4 Ping Pong 2 -3:30 Veterans' Agent 2 -4 Ping Pong 26 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 Stretch & Bend 9:00 Pleine Air Painting 9:30 Foursome Bridge 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9:30 Foursome Bridge 9:35 60+ Fitness 10:00 John Buonomo 9:35 60+ Fitness 9:00 Quilting 9:35 60+ Fitness 10:00 Tussie Mussie Class 12:00 Bring a Friend 10:00 AARP Legal 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe 12:00 Lunch — Lex Cafe Lunch 12:00 Choice Lunch 1:00 Quilting 1:00 Current Events 1:00 Parkinson's Group 1:00 SHINE Chinese 1:15 Line Dancing 1:30 Bingo 1:00 Grandparents Group 1:30 Pool 1:00 Bereavement 2 -4 Ping Pong 1:00 Scrabble 1:30 Afternoon Movie 1:00 Asian Support 1:30 Tai Chi Million Dollar Baby 2 -4 Ping Pong 2 -3 :3 0 Veterans' Agent 1:30 Chorus 2 -4 Ping Pong 2:00 World Affairs Lexington Senior Center Newsletter — September 2005 Page 5 ON THE MOVE 1 . Day and Overnight trips for Lexington Seniors Tizp reservations can be inacle by mail or in person at the Senior Center. Reservations cannot be made by phones Make checks payable to COA Recreation. Due to advancefincrncial comrmtments, refundsfor cancellations incrcle only ifthe vacancy isfilled. Trip itinerary may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Mohegan Sun Casino $22 Friday, September 9, 2005 Try your luck at your choice of over 6,000 state-of -the -art slot machines or at one of over 150 table games like Blackjack, Poker, or Baccarat. The package includes a $10 food coupon and two $5 pull tabs. Trip Code T06 -7. Depart 7:30 a.m.; return 6:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Peabody Essex Museum $42 Friday, September 23, 2005 We will travel to Salem, MA to visit the Peabody Essex Museum to see "Treasures from the Lost Kingdom of Siam ", the first time ever seen in the United States. A docent will guide us through the exhibit to see stunning works from Siam--gold ceremonial objects, contemplative bronze Buddhas, decorative wood carvings, temple furnishings, textiles, and other long - hidden treasures. Luncheon will be served in a private dining room alad, Mediterranean chicken with rice pilaf and vegetables, dessert and beverage. After lunch there will be time to see the museum's other exhibits--maritime art and culture, Asian export art, Oceanic and African art collections, textile and costume collections. Trip Code T06 -9. Depart 9 a.m.; return 3:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Berkshire Railroad & Fall Foliage $59 Monday, October 10, 2005 Today we'll travel to the western part of Massachusetts for a two and a half hour ride on the Berkshire Scenic Railway. The narrated train ride from Lenox to Stockbridge and back goes through the beautiful Housatonic River Valley, an opportunity to view the fall foliage at its peak. There will be time to visit the Lenox Station Rail Museum and see the displays of railroad memorabilia. A stop will be made in Lee for shopping at a variety of outlet stores. A delicious luncheon will be served at the Lenox 218 Restaurant: choice of baked scrod or boneless breast of chicken. Trip Code T06 -10. Depart 8 a.m.; return 6:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Indian Head Resort $49 Wednesday, October 19, 2005 It's time for "Octoberfest" in New Hampshire's spectacular White Mountains at the Indian Head Resort. Following a welcome cocktail reception, there will be a delicious luncheon buffet and entertainment. The show and music feature the Alpine Oom -Pah Band and Ziggy Moller. Trip Code T06 -11. Depart 8:30 a.m.; return 6 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Mt Washington Hotel & Resort $219 pp double room; $279 pp single room Mon, Tues., Dec. 5-6,2005 Join us as we enjoy an overnight visit to the Mount Washington Hotel & Resort, a masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture, set in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Since it opened in 1902, the hotel has been the summer home of poets, presidents and princes. This National Historic Landmark is fabled for daytime diversion and elegant evenings. This tour includes deluxe accommodations for one night, a welcome reception with afternoon tea and entertainment, dinner in the Grand Dining Room and breakfast. There will be an evening holiday show and a tour and history of the hotel offered by a local historian. $50 deposit due with registration; balance due Nov. 1. Trip Code T06 -14. Departure time to be announced. Park at DPW, 201 Bedford Street, Lexington. Windowpane Shop Hours loam to 2pm, Weekdays Selling like -new clothing, accessories, jewelry, scarves, pocketbooks, and small household items. Donations are accepted Mon. through Fri. 8:30-4:30 pm. - - September Sale - - 50% off summer clothing. LEXPRESS.... Lexington's mini -bus service is wheelchair 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. Trans- fers within the LEXPRESS system are $.25. For riders on Route No. 5 go- ing to Burlington, a $.25 surcharge applies. An annual senior pass is avail- able for $125. For more information call 781- 861 -1210 or www.lexpress.us. 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 discount 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 experi- enced golfers. Joe is an expert golfer who specializes in teaching senior citizens astep -by -step approach to golfing. Free informal lessons and discount mailable on the following days and times: Tuesdays from 7:00 am - 11:00 am and Wednesdays from 7:00 -11:00 am. Stone Meadow Golf is located at 675 Waltham Street, Lexington. 781 - 863 -0445. Lexington Senior Center Newsletter — September 2005 Page 6 Senior Center Exercise Classes Yoga for Health and Fitness, with Lisa Groves Mondays September 12, 19, 26 10:00 - 11:00 $18.00 October 3, 17, 24, 31 10:00 - 11:00 $24.00 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 September 12, 19, 26 1:30 - 2:30 $9.00 October 3, 17, 24, 31 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 breathe, 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. Instructor Sue LeVasseur will run one session per month. See group for schedule. 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 welcome. Free. Ongoing Groups and Services... Bereavement & Friendship Group. Meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month., facilitated by staff Social Worker , Kelly Magee. All are welcome, and no registration is necessary. 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. The Parkinson's Disease support group will meet September 26th and the following 4th Monday of each month at 1:00 pm at the Senior Center in the Muzzey Room. • 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, September 15. 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. Please see front page article for new appointment procedure. 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. Provides a safe daytime environment for seniors who are having difficulty living independently, and respite for car givers. Call Carolyn for further information at 781- 259 -1807.