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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-00-COA-newsletter L���'�,.�ii � • c eLexinton Senior Center _ .'':,':.6. :.t.„ •,.....i. „1 NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE 1 1 . ' 4 & Social Services NewsletterPAID 1 '•'!:.::.., • 1 •-!.:'•=! 1 ;4:L”. ' '4,...6.tv 4.1-' BOSTON, MA J • {iu .:b , 59349 October 2005 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 Phone: 781-861-0194 Issue 298 http://ci.lexington.ma.us FAX: 781-863-2271 DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES Lauren MacNeil October Luncheons at the Senior Center , . . lmacneil@cilexmgton.ma.us ci.lexmgton.ma.us Minuteman Senior Services Lunch...Tuesday, October 18, 11:30 am. OFFICE MANAGER Dianne Snell Menu includes a sandwich choice of a Sliced Turkey,Pasta Salad,Marinated Vegetable dsnell@ci.lexmgton.ma.us Salad, Potato Chips, Fresh Fruit and beverage $3.00. Register with receptionist by SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR noon on Friday, October 14th. Kelly Magee kmagee a ci.lexmgton ma. Bring a Friend to Lunch for Halloween, Monday, October 31, 11:30. SOCIAL SERVICES NURSE Menu includes Cheese pizza, salad, dessert and beverage. Catering by Charlotte Rodgers Bertucci's Brick Oven. Register with receptionist by noon on Thursday, crodgers@cilexington.ma.us ci.lexington.ma.us October 27th. $3.00. PROGRAM CLERK Sue Hayes The special luncheons are very popular space in limited register early. shayes@cilexington.ma.us ci.lexmgton.ma.us NUTRITION SITE MANAGER Muriel Meade CPR Training for Grandparents SUPPORTIVE DAY CARE DIRECTOR We are pleased to offer a new course for seniors who are interested Carolyn Griffith cgn �rffith ciJexmgton.ma.us in learning CPR for infants and children. This class is for anyone 781-259-1807 who may be babysitting grandchildren, and want to learn the basics for CPR and first VETERANS'AGENT aid for choking. Our instructor will be Norm Porter, RN, from New England CPR and Winston"Pat"Flynn First Aid. Participants will be certified by the American Heart Association in Infant SERVOUTH&FAMILY ES COORDINATOR and Child CPR. Norm is a skilled presenter and trainer, and makes learning CPR fun! Becky Rushford brushford@ci.lexington.ma.us 781-861-2742 We are offering two classes; each class will be limited to 8 participants. COUNCIL ON AGING Thursday, October 13, 2005 9 AM to 12 NOON Betty Borghesam Thursday, October 20, 2005 9 AM to 12 NOON Don Chisholm Marian Cohen,Chair There is no cost for this class, but you must sign up with the receptionist. BDaa Edwards If you have any questions about this program, please call Charlotte Rodgers, RN at Donald Graham 781-861-0194. Paul Lapointe Leo McSweeney Frieda Ohner Jane Trudeau Celebrate Halloween with yourgrandkids!! FRIENDS OF THE Please join us as we show "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown", a COUNCIL ON AGING Mark Barons Halloween classic (rated G). Bring your grandchildren in costumes and ,4 Becky Clarke enjoy snacks while watching the film. This event is being held at CaryMare Hill Beverly Kelley Memorial Library Meeting Room on Mon.,October 31"beginning at 3 t, Susan O'Keefe p.m. Space is limited to 40. Call the Senior Center at(781) 861-0194 SELECTMAN Richard gett to pre-register for both adults and accompanying children. - 2 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS OCTOBER 2005 OCTOBER PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Trusts and Probate. Tuesdays, 9:30 am-11:30 am. Trust and Probate is an ongoing member-directed class which discusses the use use of wills, trusts, and probate in estate planning, as well as many aspects of senior living and town affairs. Class members all contribute to the discussions with their experience and points of view. • 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. • Can You Afford to retire:A Seminar for Pre Retirees A financially secure retirement is within the reach of most, if we effectively use the tools available to us, and plan strategically for our many retirement needs. This three-session seminar can help you anticipate your financial needs during retirement,and plan methods to address and meet those needs.Presented by Spencer Betts,Certified Financial Planner with Bickling Financial Services. Dates: Sept. 26th, Oct. 3rd & Oct. 17th Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location: Cary Memorial Library Meeting Room Space is limited to 25 persons.To register please call the Lexington Social Services Dept./Senior Center at(781- 861-0194). • Afternoon Movies Tuesday, October 4, 1:30 pm. The Upside of Anger. Terry Wolfmeyer (Joan Allen) is a suburban wife and mother whose life takes a drastic turn when her husband vanishes. Terry takes solace in the bottle,and while she struggles to keep her life together, she finds a new drinking buddy: her neighbor, Denny (Kevin Costner), a once-great baseball player who's now a radio talk show host. Rated R. Tuesday, October 18, 1:30 pm. Be Cool. Erstwhile movie mogul Chili Palmer (John Travolta) sees a friend killed while he's at lunch,and when he visits the wife(Uma Thurman)of the deceased,he pitches himself as her new business partner,hoping to enter the music industry. Chili takes on a would-be pop star as a client but soon finds himself dealing with Russian mobsters, an incompetent manager, and other complications. Rated PG-13. • Cooking Demonstration, sponsored by Billerica Crossings Assisted Living. Join Michael Dee, Executive Chef At Billerica Crossing on Wednesday,October 5,2005 at 1:30 p.m.Michael will prepare some fabulous dishes for you. Not only will he show you how to prepare these delightful treats, but he will also offer samples to the crowd. Recipes will be provided for you to try at home. Pre-registration is required; please sign up with the receptionist by noon on Monday, October 3rd. • Computer Club: Wednesday, October 5, 9:45-11:00 Shep Arkin and others will continue the discussion of Excel Applications including setting up a data base and graphing the data. Wednesday, October 19, 9:45-11:00 Steve Strickler will show how to record Television on your computer. • Quilting Classes: Beginner/Intermediate Quilting . Thursdays, October 6- December 1, 1:00 pm. Students will learn the basics of quilting, including both hand and machine piecing. We will explore the block in the"Dear Jane"book by Brenda Papadakis. Register with receptionist$42 Advanced Quilting.Thursdays,October 6-December 1,9:00 am Students will continue to ex plore advanced machine quilting techniques. We will design sampler type Quilts using varied block shapes and sizes. Register with the receptionist $42. • Lexington Veteran's Association. Tuesday, October 11, 1:00pm Cary Library Meeting Room. The speaker will be Sam Bernstein and he will talk about the USMC at Iwo Jima. Come join with us to share with his experiences. Coffee and cookies will be served. • Poets Live Again. October 11, 18 & 25, November 1,8,15 & 22, 10:OOam-12:OOpm. Evelyn Giteck , MA Humanities,will be conducting a live discussion the poet of the day.Join us for a lively discussion.Pay instructor $30. OCTOBER 2005 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 3 OCTOBER PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED) • Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Presentations in Lexington ..v. The SHINE Program from Minuteman Senior Services will present information (1 1 the new Medicare Drug plans in several Lexington locations this fall. These are: -= • r Friday, October 14, 10:00 am, Countryside Village '. r -. Friday, October 21 10:00 am Vynebrooke Village a `r. -Yi µ � Y g r' -'. r Wednesday, October 26, 11 am , Lexington Senior Center r'..;= :.: - k ti : -_ri- Wednesday,November 2, 10:00 am, Greeley Village ., :.. { , : ~;--..- Did you know that everyperson who has Medicare will need to decide whethe i - - -.4- r, . .{,. .r _ '.�r take a Medicare drug plan or not?That means everyone who already has drug cover L.. , ;;.`„ �,� r - ;L with an HMO,with a retiree plan,with Prescription Advantage,with Mass Healt `.�. _ -- 'i ' 1 ii �i with the VA and with Medigap insurance. } . . i Everyone needs to make the right decision in order to avoid extra charges on — - - _ — — " - their premiums in the future. Come to review your options and describe who is eligible for extra help. For additional infor-mation regarding health insurance options, call The Lexington Senior Center at 781-861-0194 or Lexington Housing Authority at 781-861-0900 for more information. • Shifting Gears-Registry of Motor Vehicles Outreach Program Friday, October 14, 11:00 a.m. Michelle Ellicks, RMV Community Outreach Coordinator, will present "Shifting Gears," a free, hour- long program designed to educate and encourage elder drivers to be the best driver possible. This pro gram highlights issues facing elder drivers and offers safe-driving tips, information on how age affects one's driving, and identifies the most frequent collisions for elder drivers. A list of warning signs of unsafe driving is provided to help drivers minimize their driving risk. The benefits of not driving a vehicle and suggestions of ways to preserve one's independence without a license are also discussed. • Creative Craft Class, with Anne Rasis Tuesday, October 18, 9:30-11:00 am Create a gift box that's a gift in itself. First cover and image with teeny (1.5mm) clear glass marbles which will give the image a watercolor look. Then we'll use the images to cover a small box. There will be a cost of$3.00 for the class and materials. Register in advance with the receptionist. • Art History Slide Presentation and Lecture Series with Gershon Weisenberg. Friday, October 21, 2005 at 10:15 am . Women Artists of the 18th 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. f TIME TO • • W L 4 M. - Don't Keep - , _i }��- _ CONSIDER . 0, , !4 Your Business �, Advertising in th- - - . _ ,. 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Berkshire Railroad & Fall Foliage.... $59 Monday, October 10, You pay only the Today we'll travel to the western part of Massachusetts for a two and a half advertising cost. hour ride on the Berkshire Scenic Railway. The narrated train ride from Lenox to Stockbridge and back goes through the beautiful Housatonic River Va ey, Public relations and 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 good will values 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 are free. of chicken. Trip Code T06-10. Depart 8 a.m.; return 6:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. This newsletter is kept Indian Head Resort $49 Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at home 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 a full month. delicious luncheon buffet and entertainment.The show and music feature the Alpine It is regularly 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. referred to Suffolk Downs $29 Wednesday,November 9,2005 for important e-• Join us for a day at the races!. Thoroughbred horseracing at Suffolk Downs, *j� including a full luncheon buffet and a chance to wager on the trifecta. We dates, times, �� will be seated in the enclosed dining area with open views of the races. Trip '0 Code T06-12. Depart 11:15 a.m.; return 5 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, events and meetings. Worthen Rd. Convenient Budget _. • ' - • : TIME TO Payment Terms Write . CONSIDER Advertising in th- • - Today! publication? r NOW YOU CAN READ l' Or call WE THINK SO. . . YOUR NEWSLETTER ONLINE! Call Senior Citize • 617-254-4545 VISIT Publishing TODA www.seniorpubs.com 617-254-4545 - - J OCTOBER 2005 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 5 OCTOBER PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED) • Dietitian Discussions- "MY PYRAMID"Presented by Minuteman Senior Services Everyone is an individual. The new My Pyramid is an attempt to personalize the Dietary Guidelines for Americans released earlier this year.Peg Mikkola,RD,LDN,nutrition consultant with Minuteman Senior Services will ad dress the My Pyramid and it's message to seniors, showing that You Can make a difference in your nutrition health. Please come with your questions about any nutritional concerns. Thursday October 27, 2005 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at the Senior Center. There is no cost for this class. Please sign up with the receptionist. • Love Chocolate?Join us for an Experience: CHOCOLATE Chocolate Tasting,Thursday,October 27 at 1:30 pm as we acquaint discerning chocolate lovers with premium chocolate brands and the factors that influence their taste. Some chocolates have an immediate intense flavor that disappears quickly. Others can be initially bland, with the flavor taking its time to explode and linger in your mouth. Everyday flavor connections such as fruity, nutty, buttery, or spicy can be detected as you • ,learn about cocoa content and began origin for each tasting selection. Cost is $5 person.Space • is limited to 20 guests, so register early!This program is funded in part by the Friends of the 'r__ Council on Aging. • Everything Is Coming Up Roses:A Ribbon Rose Workshop, Thursday, October 27, 10:00-11:30 am. Sandra Meyer Cohen will teach the art of making a rose out of French wire ribbon to be attached to a pin. These pins will be ready to wear on your lapel, hat or even pinned onto a pillow. Bring a pair of scissors and a sewing needle. Class size is limited. Register with receptionist. Fee $2.00. -- • Library Lines: In addition to the regular functions of the library, we provide a welcoming place for patrons to read the newspaper,magazines, look through our browsing books and just chat. Do come by and see us; our easy chairs are very comfortable! We hope to receive more books and magazines as well as DVD's. Thank you for your donations. • LEXPRESS... Lexington's mini-bus service is wheelchair equipped and ADA compliant. Operates six fixed routes; each route holidays. Route No. 1 stops at the Senior Center entrance at 12:48 pm, 1:48 pm and upon request. Seniors fare is$.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. G pc-7,-z) f"°e- :) 7/'t0^vt �� ry �� ) "�1 ( l v� ' ), _'�` � �v�� U "°y ( ^ � f,2:\� IT MAKES SENSE TO CONCENTRATE YOUR ADVERTISING WHERE IT DOES MOST GOOD - RIGHT IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! YOU PAY ONLY THE ADVERTISING COST. PUBLIC RELATIONS AND GOOD WILL VALUES ARE FREE. THIS NEWSLETTER IS KEPT AT HOME A FULL MONTH. IT IS REGULARLY REFERRED TO FOR IMPORTANT DATES, TIMES, EVENTS AND MEETINGS. CONVENIENT BUDGET PAYMENT TERMS WRITE TODAY! OR CALL 617-254-4545 8 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS OCTOBER 2005 National Are you interested in spending time Depression Screening Day 2005 with the middle school students? Thursday, October 6th, from 9 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. at Clarke Middle School is looking for volunteers to teach Lexington Senior Center The Town of Lexington Social after-school clubs.It can be anything of interest,knitting, Services Department will be participating in the 2005 chess,painting. Please contact Becky Rushford,Youth National Depression Screening Day,which provides in- and Family Services Coordinator at 781-861-2742. person, confidential screenings. National Depression Screening Day is designed to call attention to mood and Tax Aide Program Seeks Volunteers anxiety disorders on a national level,to educate the public The Tax-Aide program,jointly sponsored by the AARP and clinicians about symptoms and effective treatments, and the IRS, helps low to moderate income seniors and to connect those in need of treatment to the mental prepare their federal and state income tax returns. Tax- health care system. Lexington residents of all ages are Aide volunteers attend a one week training program in invited to contact Becky Rushford at (781) 861-2742 January and must pass an IRS take-home test. Tax for more information or to schedule a confidential preparation sessions are held at the Senior Center from appointment with a social worker. mid-February to mid-April. If you are interested in becoming a Tax-Aide volunteer,call Marge Kent at 781- Free Conversation Groups for 862-4014. Adults Learning English Fall 2005 • Practice Speaking English while making new friends! Volunteer Opportunities! • Groups are for Intermediate or Advanced English The Friend-to-Friend program is seeking volunteers to Speakers support home-bound seniors through socialization and • One must understand 70% or more of spoken assistance with light household management tasks. Share English. personal stories, play cards, or assist with grocery >> Tuesday September 13-November 1 shopping-the two of you decide!! While offering help 9:30-11:30 & to a senior at home, you can gain personal fulfillment >> Tuesday September 13-December 20 from volunteering and form a lasting relationship. Call 1:00-2:30 Kelly Magee at 781-861-0194 for information. >> Wednesday, September 14-November 2 10:00 am-11:30 am Band Looking For Musicians Bringing together Lexington Seniors and Middle The Pryme Tyme Big Band of the Lexington Senior School Students! Computer Training. Center is looking for musicians who like to play swing Again this fall,Clarke Middle School students will offer and big band music. The band currently had openings in all four sections: Sax,Trumpet a getting-acquainted-with the computer program forTrombone, and Rhythm (Bass & '�*��� � 4,11.110/� seniors. This program will be held in the Clarke Middle Or,_ / School Room 107,with instruction and support provided Guitar) . The band rehearses on � by Clarke students. The dates are Wednesday October wed. afternoons. It plays for 5, 12, 19, and 26. The sessions will go from 3:00 to several dances and concerts 4:00 pm. The program is structured for attendance at all through the season, Most of the gigs are in the afternoon four sessions. Some of the learning possibilities are: or early evening. The new season for the band will start word processing, drawing presentations, database, Oct. 12th. The band was formed at the Senior Center in making certificates and greeting cards, mail merge, 1991. It has an extensive library of big band charts.The Internet and search engines, making a web site, band website is:http://users.rnc.com/edsheldon/band. If Beginners are welcome. Enrollment is limited to 12 you are a musician and would like to join the band or get seniors and it is free. Register with the Senior Center more information, please contact Ed Sheldon, at receptionist ejsheldon@yahoo.com or by phone at 781-862-8737. OCTOBER 2005 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 9 r New Senior Center Library Hours From the HEalth Corner: Monday -Friday 10:00 am -2:00 pm Depression in Older Adults We are hoping to receive donated DVDs. New books are being added to our shelves on a regular basis. We 0 ctober 6th is National Depression Screening Day, which welcome your patronage. seeks to promote greater understanding of depression,offer in-person screenings, and provide education regarding treatment options. We all feel sad at times. For older adults,major Windowpane Y life transitions are commonl and can lead to feelin s experienced, g of sadness and grief, particularly around the death of a loved one, Shop Hours relocating from one's home, and coping with physical changes. loam to 2pm, Weekdays When such feelings begin to interfere with one's daily functioning, this response may be indicative of a more serious problem. Clinical Selling like-new clothing, accesso- depression, sometimes referred to as major depression, is a ries, jewelry, scarves, pocketbooks, biolo icall based disorder that affect's one thoughts, feelings, and small household items. Dona- biologically g � behavior, and physical health. Accordingto the National Alliance tions are accepted Mon.through Fri. p Y 8:30-4:30m. p for the Mental Illness depression affects nearly6.5 million p Americans aged 65 years or older. Often times, depression is, unfortunately, often unrecognized in older persons and as a result, • Fix It Shop is not often treated. Symptoms of depression in older persons may be characterized by memory problems,confusion,social withdrawal, Open Thursdays 9 am to 12 noon loss of appetite, inability to sleep, irritability, and in some cases, Agreatplace to get those small items delusions and hallucinations. Symptoms may also be complicated repaired. Drop off and pick up dur- by other medical conditions, such as dementia, or result as a side ing these times only. Labor free - effect from medications.Depression can be effectively treated. Such repair parts at cost. Donations ac- options may include medication,psychotherapy,electro convulsive cepted. therapy(ECT),or any combination of these treatments. Depression, like diabetes or arthritis, is a chronic disease. If you or a loved one are experiencing anyof the above symptoms and ou find these Lexington's new Town Manager, p gyou Carl Valente will join us for the dailysymptoms interfere with your daily functioning,please contact your to discuss these concerns. For additional questions or to lunch Friday, October 21st at noon physician schedule a confidential screening,you also contact the Social in the Senior Center Dining Room. may Services Department at (781) 861-2742 to s eak with a SocialReservation for lunch need to be p p Worker. made by 11:00 am October 20th.This lunch will be free to all Seniors. Do- nations for this lunch will be made (Adapted from the National Alliance for Mental Illness, 2005) by the Friends of the Council on Ag- A 1 ing. 10 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS OCTOBER 2005 SENIOR CENTER EXERCISE CLASSES ONGOING GROUPS AND SERVICES... Yoga for Health and Fitness,with Lisa Groves • Bereavement & Friendship Group. Meets on the Mondays October 3, 17, 24, 31 second and fourth Wednesday of each month., 10:00 - 11:00 $24.00 facilitated by staff Social Worker, Kelly Magee. All Develop strength, flexibility, and balance, and are welcome, and no registration is necessary. 1:00- improve overall physical and mental well-being using 2:30 pm. time-honored yoga movements, postures, and • Prostate Cancer Group. This group is for men who breathing exercises.Exercises will be adapted to meet currently have prostate cancer or survivors who wish individual needs; all levels welcome. Please bring a to share the knowledge they have gained with others. blanket or yoga mat. Register with Senior Center Meets third Wednesday of each month, 1:00 - 2:30 receptionist. pm.. • Parkinson's Support Group. Led by Art Sotak.The Tai Chi,with Laura Coulter-Cook Parkinson's Disease support group will meet 4th Mondays October 3, 17, 24, 31 Monday of each month at 1:00 pm at the Senior Center 1:30 - 2:30 $12.00 in the Muzzey Room. Improves balance, breathing and body awareness. • Caregivers Group: Group meets 1st and 3rd Medical studies show benefits towards lower blood Thursday of each month,2-3:30 pm.A support group pressure, cholesterol and osteoporosis. First 30 for caregivers of individuals with memory minutes of class is chi gong exercises to warm up. In impairment.The group is ongoing and there is no fee. the second 30 minutes, beginners learn to breathe, Leader is Sandy Simon,an experienced geriatric social balance and the sequence of Level 1. Register with worker. Senior Center receptionist. • Asian Support Group. We meet to talk about personal and family issues, and adjustment to DROP-IN EXERCISE PROGRAMS. American culture.Meets at the Senior Center 2nd and • Stretch & Bend. Lar e o ular stretchin and 4th Wednesday of each month, 1:00-2:30 pm. g ' p p g • PodiatryClinic. With Dr. Teri Burtoft. Thursday, limbering group offers support and instruction. The October 20. Call 781-861-0194 to schedule an group meets Mondays through Friday at 9:00-9:30 appointment. $25. Please paythe Podiatrist directly. am. Free. pp y Appointments scheduled 8:30 am to 11:30 am. • 60+Fitness. Lead by enthusiastic group members, • Blood Pressure Cli this workout focuses on both upper and lower body nic. Thursdays at 10:00 AM. On the first Thursday of the month, the clinic is held at muscle strengthening, using free weights and bands. the Senior Center. Clinics are also held at the Senior Meets Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays at 9:35- Villages other Thursdays the month.Call the Senior 10:30. All welcome. Instructor Sue LeVasseur will g Center for directions to the other locations. run one session/month. See group for schedule. Free. • Veterans'Agent Office Hours. Our Veterans'Agentent • Kripalu Yoga with Don Weikert. Move gently Pat Flynn can meet with you during his weekly office from a centering meditation,to stretching and warm- hours, Monday's from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. Call Pat at ups, to lin physicalpostures (asanas) to y p ' learning p y 781-861-9108 to make an appointment. 8:30-9:45. relaxation. Mondays $5/session. Paypp • SHINE. Counselors Rose Lerner or Rhoda Neidorf instructor. are available to help yan with aspect of your health y p • Line Dancing with Patricia Kavgian.Dancing is a insurance on Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.Call great way to exercise! Come join the group for great the Senior Center at 781-861-0194 to make an music, fun dances and a group of people having a appointment. Please let us know if you can't make great time. Every Thursday from 1:15 to 2:30 in the your appointment. dining room. Pay instructor $2 a session. • Supportive Day Care. Provides a safe daytime • Ping Pong. All welcome to join a game on environment for seniors who are having difficulty Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 2-4. All levels. living independently, and respite for car givers. Call Free. Carolyn for further information at 781-259-1807.