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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-12-00-COA-newsletter L����'.,ti ,�� � _ r:+{ti, 6 � . t: Lexington Senior Center NON-PROFIT V. U.S. POSTAGE 41. 1 • • 1 ' il.; & Social Services Newsletter PAIDy�f�� • 1 -!ti.1 1 .I 46. 6 4-144c -4.e..-:11';': BOSTON, MA 7 J '-11.i1,:1:1-:0111., 59348 Return Service Requested December 2005 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 Phone: 781-861-0194 Issue 301 http://ci.lexington.ma.us FAX: 781-863-2271 DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES Lauren MacNeil 0 Senior Snow Policy lmacneil@cilexmgton.ma.us If the Lexington Schools are closed due to snow,all COA programming and g p g g OFFICE MANAGER lunches (including Meals on Wheels)will also be cancelled. Senior Center Dianne Snell dsnell@ci.lexmgton.ma.us Staff will make every effort to be at the center during the day to answer any questions. SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR Please use your judgment about venturing out on snowy days as your safety is Kelly Magee kmagee a ci.lexmgton ma.us important to us. SOCIAL SERVICES NURSE Holiday Tea & Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long Charlotte Rodgers , crodgers@ci.lexmgton.ma.us 60 0 with the Young at Heart Chorus PROGRAM CLERK -.) Tuesday, December 20th at 1:30 pm. Sue Hayes y shayes@cilexington.ma.us ci.lexmgton.ma.us Along with a performance of holiday songs,the Young at Heart Chorus invites you to NUTRITION SITE MANAGER join them in a Christmas carol sing-a-long, followed by a holiday tea. Register with Muriel Meade the receptionist by Friday,December 16th,Free. SUPPORTIVE DAY CARE • • DIRECTOR Ar 0 •' Armr.-`{ �ii�►� Cr`4 -*-.,.r/"� "`'a o Carolyn Griffith Of— 0 -4' ' :f.,*►r, © � cgriffith@cilexmgton.ma.us V • 781-259-1807 _ December Holiday Luncheons at the Senior Center j VETERANS'AGENT il` Winston"Pat"Flynn Wednesday, December 21, and 0 0 YOUTH&FAMILY Thursday, December 22, 2005 11:30 a.m. SERVICES COORDINATOR `\ Becky Rushford er' oin us for this seasonal luncheon. Catered by Neillo's Gourmet brushford@ci.lexington.ma.us ®fi .444 781-861-2742 itchen. The menu will include Roasted Turkey served with Mashed ;t COUNCIL ON AGING ,, Potatoes, Stuffing, Butternut Squash, Green Beans, Gravy, Cranberry j�, Betty Borghesam Sauce, Rolls, Dessert & Beverage. Register with the receptionist by '' Don Chisholmg g p Marian Cohen,Chair $5 00 Friday, December 16th. 4 Bob Edwards ` . 0 Dan Fenn Donald Graham 0 This holiday lunch will be offered on (2) two dates to accommodate o PaulMcSweeney Lapointe ;`` ;:t everyone's busyschedule. The menu will be the same on both days. So 1': Leo McSweeney t ,t y y ,�,. Frieda Ohner jX r Jane TrudeaOhn a please choose a date that works best for you. Hope to see you there. e I gicancy O01'x+`":': , :`''��r�0 OA FRIENDS OF THE ♦ 0 r 01..1,,• it l�+►` 0 ` COUNCIL ON AGING Mark Barone Hill ProgramMaHll rie MedicarePart-D sponsored by SHINE. Susan O'Keefe vacancy Due to a large number of inquiries for this program,we will be scheduling a workshop SELECTMAN LIAISON and presentation during the month of December(dates to be determined). Please call Richard Pagett the receptionist at(781) 861-0194 for information and to pre-register. 2 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS DECEMBER 2005 DECEMBER PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Trusts and Probate. Tuesdays,9:30 am 11:30 HOLIDAY FLORAL ARRANGEMENT am. Trust and Probate is an ongoing member- Thursday,December 8th, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. directed class which discusses the use of wills, Using potted plants,seasonal fresh flowers,greens,berries,and trusts, and probate in estate planning, as well as fruit, we will create a lovely "table garden" in a many aspects of senior living and town affairs. container for the holidays.Please bring floral scis- Class members all contribute to the discussions sors and an apron. Sandra Meyer Cohen is a { ji with their experience and points of view. designer and teacher of fashion and decorative \)` WorldA airs StudyGroup. Tuesdays,2:00 m, floral accessories.Her work has been showcased in 0'9-0.ff p y p The World Affairs Groupcontinues to meet in the Traditonal Home Magazine and The Boston Globe. Conference room. Dr. Rathore has returned and She is formally trained in floral design and is a member of the will be leadin the group.The format is discussion Lexington Field and Garden Club. Register with receptionist. g g p about world affairs and current issues in the US. Fee $10.00 New people are always welcome. ' ,, Lexington Veteran's Association Monday, December 12, Afternoon MoviesINN% 1:15 pm Cary Library Meeting Room.The speaker will be Dr. Monday, 5, 1:30pm - Upside of William Cochran F6F Hellcat and Carrier operations. Please y p Anger - Terr Wolfmeyer (Joan is a Join us.All veterans,friends and all interested people are invited gy y Allen) surburban wife and mother whose life takes a to this free program.Coffee is generously provided by Starbucks drastic turn when her husband vanishes. Terr (Lexington Center) cookies/cake will be served. y takes solace in the bottle, and while she struggles Creative Craft Class, with Anne Rasis Tuesday, December to keep her life together, she finds a new drinking 20, 9:30-10:30 am Wired Holiday Ornament These buddy: her neighbor, Denny (Kevin Costner), a curlicue angels and balls are easy and quick to make. They can once-great baseball player who's now a radio talk be a late addition to your tree or an extra gift when attached to show host. Rated R a package. You'll learn to make both in class. There will be a Monday,December 19, 1:30 pm -The Bridges cost of$1.00 for the class and materials. Register in advance of Madison County - Clint Eastwood (Robert with the receptionist. Kincaid) and Meryl Streep (Francesca Johnson) "Rapid Medical Response to Stroke" 1� When her family is off at a state fair, vaguely Emerson present will Hospital "Rapid Medical pResponse discontented Iowa housewife meets a National to Stroke" on Friday,December 2,2005 from 11 am to 12 Geographic shutterbug who's in Madison County noon at the Lexington Senior Center. This workshopwill be g to shoot Iowa's covered bridges. What begins as presented byphysicians from Bedford-Lexington Internal p y g a friendship soon erupts into an intense affair that Medicine Group.Please call the Senior Center at rekindles Francesca's forgotten passions. Rated 781-861-0194 to sign u . There is no charge for g p g PG-13. Movies are provided by the generosity thisresentation.Stroke is the third leadingcause of p of Video Smith. death and the leadingcause of adult disabilityin the nation. Computer Club In Massachusetts, 18,000 people are hospitalized each year Wednesday, December 7 , 9:45-11:00 with stroke symptoms. Emerson Hospital has been desig- Bill Weiss will continue his series on nated as a primary Stroke Service Hospital, where the most Windows Basics focusing on e-mail advanced therapies and lifesaving medical techniques are and attachments. - - available to treat strokes. Emergency care for stroke victims focuses on rapid assessment,evaluation and treatment. Learn- Wednesday, December 21, 9:45-11:00 ing the warning signs of stroke and calling 911 immediately We will have an open Question and Answer ses- are essential to reducing the damage a stroke can cause. We sion. Please be prepared with any questions you encourage you to come to this very informative and timely may have about Windows. presentation. DECEMBER 2005 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 3 DECEMBER PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Don't Fall Victim To A Fall Shifting Gears—Registry of Motor Vehicles Monday,December 5th at 10:00 am Outreach Program Falls severely injure,and sometimes kill,people of Friday,December 9th 11:00 am-12:00 pm Michelle Ellicks, all ages. To address this problem, Visiting Nurse RMV Community Outreach Coordinator,will present"Shift- and Community Health, Inc. (VNCH), of Arling- ing Gears,"a free, our-long program designed to educate and ton, has developed an awareness presentation that encourage elder drivers to be the best driver possible. This will hopefully help stem injuries due to falls. This program highlights issues facing elder drivers and offers safe- timely presentation, which blends common sense driving tips,information on how age affects one's driving,and and humor to address this often debilitating occur- identifies the most frequent collisions for elder drivers. A list rence, will be presented at the Lexington Council of warning signs of unsafe driving is provided to help drivers on Aging,Classroom.It is a"how to avoid"falls in minimize their driving risk. The benefits of not driving a the home and surrounding outside areas, and de- vehicle and suggestions of ways to preserve one's indepen- tails everyday hazards and offers easy-to-imple- dence without a license are also discussed. ment solutions. Low Vision and Aging-Andrea Schein, Holiday Blues and Depression Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Tuesday,December 6th 1:00 pm Tuesday,December 20th 1:00 pm 2:30 pm The upcoming holidays are,for many,a time of j oy, Everybody finds that their vision changes as they get older. gatherings and good cheer. But for some,the holi- Some changes are normal; but, some changes are associated days are stressful and can contribute to depression. with age-related diseases, like macular degeneration, glau- In anticipation of the upcoming holiday season, coma, cataract, or diabetic eye disease. In this program,you Visiting Nurse and Community Health, Inc. will learn more about theses conditions,as well as benefits and (VNCH), of Arlington, has developed "Holiday services available through the Commission for the Blind and Blues and Depression,"a presentation that outlines other agencies.You will have an opportunity to try helpful and contributing factors, indicators and preventative interesting aids and devices.Andrea Schein is a public educa- tips. This timely presentation will be given at the tion consultant for the BRIDGE Elder Blind Program at the Lexington Council on Aging, Muzzey Room. Massachusetts Commission for the Blind. Please call (781) 861-0194 to preregister. Lexington/Dolores Hidalgo Sister City Association Mexican Craft Sale December 7th 10:00 am 2:00 pm at the Senior Center. Just in time for your holiday purchases, the Lexington /Dolores Hidalgo Sister City Association will have a table displaying Mexican handicrafts. We will have jewelry, pottery, cards, and various gift items for sale at reasonable prices. The Sister City Association enjoys a long-standing relationship with Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico. Each year the two towns participate in cultural exchanges promoting friendship and understanding between our two countries. Come and see some of the beautiful crafts of Mexico. Hope to see you there. IoLo • • W L Don't Keept 4 te 4 Your Business LONGMEADOW PLACE _ 11111 �`�' a Secret! v� An Independent and Assisted Living Residence Pathways Program for the Memory Impaired • Advertise Now! 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J CJS J C 7 H CJ5 c� J CJS I— - H o E 2 U 7I �"_ '�, rri cl © o CO \'''N' c4 o cc O o Lt, O M O O Lt7 0 0 0 0 O M �ij - N O M M M O M o N O M M M - N N (Sc; O7 07 — — — — — N N DECEMBER 2005 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 6 Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs The New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage is available to all Medicare Beneficiaries beginning January 1, 2006. Extra Flhelp is available to pay for a Medicare prescription drug plan for people with limited income and assets. If you are eligible,you MAKE AN APPOINTMENT will have very low premiums and co-payments. An application for this F RFOIA YOUR "extra help" may have been mailed to you by the Social Security Administration. If you do not have a copy of this"extra help" form,call Social Security (1-800-772-1213) or the Mass Health Office (1-800- 841-2900)for this application. Go to wavw.socialsecurity.gov to apply Hearing Screening online. If you are on Medicaid(Mass Health)or in a Medicare Savings Program (QMB,SLMB, or QI), where Massachusetts pays for your Hearing Aid Cleaning- Medicare B Premium ou will receive this "extra hel "automaticall R 1 OFF the ,Y p Y and do NOT need to complete an application. Don't forget that you must pUnh hearing aid. p pp g still enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan to use the extra help. Medicare Prescription Drug Plan information will be available in October and enrollment begins November 15, 2005. If you are a Prescription Advantage member,you must complete an application for "extra help" to keep your Prescription Advantage Coverage in 2006. You need to do this even if you think you are not eligible. Mail the application to the Social Security Administration in the envelope pro- vided with the application or send it to Prescription Advantage. If you have any questions call 1-800-AGE-INFO or 1-800-243-4636 (and r There's still time press 1). You must enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan by toplace your ad here. December 31 2005.Medicare Prescription DrugPlan information will p 411 Senior Citizen Publishing be available in October and enrollment begins November 15th, 1005. at 617-254-4545 For More information call 1-800-MEDICARE or the SHINE(Serving Health Information Needs of Elders)Program at 1-800-AGE-INFO or 1-800-243-4636 (and press 2). Thank Money Management Program: Assistance with Monthly Bill Paying Coping with bills and the mechanics of monthly bill paying can to our SPONSO be overwhelming.Could you or someone you know use help keeping up for their supe iV '4- • r- with your monthly bills? The Money Management Program(co-spon- sored by AARP,EOEA,and Mass Home Care)can provide a volunteer to assist with bill paying including: making a budget, sorting bills, writing checks(for YOU to sign), and reconciling checkbooks to bank statements. Interested? Call the Money Management Program at Min- uteman Senior Services: 781-272-7177 or 978-263-8720. Diabetic Sneakers* aetrex • for Medicare *We will bill Patients! your Medicare Insurance Company directly T• COMMONWEALTH MEDICAL SUPPLIES 1193 B MASS.AVE.,ARLINGTON,MA Cerified Retailer The best selection of uel Welch 111, Lynn Sheehan,Certified Fitter (781) 6 4 6-6 0 0 0 WRaqorld's Finest beauty,choiceadditions and fit Hair U Wear is a proud sponsor of the American Cancer Society and has donated 13,000 wigs to the American Cancer Society thru 2005 5 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS DECEMBER 2005 • TIE ,r-'-''1`� DayOvernightand Trips for lexington Seniors Trip reservations can be made by mail or in person at the Senior Center. Reservations cannot be made by phone. Make checks payable to COA Recreation. Due to advance financial commitments,refunds for cancellations made only if the vacancy is filled. Trip itinerary may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Mt. Washington Hotel & Resort $219 pp dble 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 ofNew 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. Full payment is due with registration. Trip Code T06- 14. Departure time to be announced. Park at DPW building, 201 Bedford St., Lexington. Boston Pops Holiday Concert $59 Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005 Celebrate the Holiday Season with one of Boston's finest traditions - The Boston Pops Holiday Concert at Symphony Hall.The music captures the wonder and delight of the season,including a visit from Santa,himself.This will be a dress rehearsal for the TV taping of the evening performance. Seating in limited and will be in the first balcony on a first come, sign up basis. Trip Code T06-15. Depart 11:45 a.m.; return 4 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Foxwoods Casino $22 Wednesday, January 11, 2006 Try your luck at the largest resort casino complex in the world Foxwoods. There are over 6,000 slot machines and 350 tables with 17 different kinds of games for you to play. A$10 food coupon and$15 Keno ticket included. Trip Code T06-16. Depart 7:30 a.m.; return 6:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. JFK Library $44 Wednesday, January 18, 2006 Join us on this visit to the JFK Library to see the special exhibition,JFK in World War II, featuring a special film on John F.Kennedy,his family and political career.This new exhibit on Kennedy's military service in the U.S.Navy features a large selection of never-before-seen materials. After the tour, enjoy a delicious luncheon at No Name Restaurant,with a choice of delicious seafood entrees as well as chicken and beef. Afterwards you'll have time to explore the stores at Quincy Market.Trip Code T06-17.Depart 9:30 a.m.;return 5 p.m.Park at St.Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Concord Players - Once again, the Concord Players would like to offer a FREE open dress performance at our theater,the night before opening night.The theater is located at 51 Walden Street,Concord,MA across from the post office.On Thursday,February 9,2006 at 8:00 the production will be"Spitfire Grill"with music and lyrics by James Valcq and Fred Alley. This musical won the Richard Rodgers best new musical award in 2002. It is the story of a young parolee who starts her life over in a rural Wisconsin town that needed rejuvenation,as well. It is funny,very heart-warming and includes wonderful musical numbers. The season finale on April 20, 2006 at 8:00 pm, will be the beautiful Rodgers and Hammerstein"Cinderella"need I say more! We hope to see you there! SLexington's new Town Manager, Carl Valente will join us for the daily lunch re on December 16th at noon in the Senior Center Dining Room. Thank You Country aul kis A Get Wise■■■Advertise! Call Senior Citizen ��-F to our �' l r11e 3 REHABILITATION WAY, WOBURN,MA - Publishing k +' SPONSORS Independent&Assisted Living t t=-.- rtheirsu ort 617-254-4545 - - pp For a Tour Phone 8 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS DECEMBER 2005 Library Lines: In addition to our regular offerings, Fuel Assistance Program - The Fuel Assistance program we will have a collection of health and nutrition will run from November 1, 2005 through April 29, 2006. newsletters which you may borrow. You may keep Appointments can be scheduled for new clients through the any one of these if you wish. These letters are Senior Center receptionist by calling (781) 861-0194. Fuel published by universities as well as the Mayo Clinic Assistance appointments will take place in the Senior Center and other well-known medical facilities.In them,you Resource Room on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m.and will find much helpful up-to-date information of the 11 a.m. Unfortunately, we are unable to take walk-ins, so current discoveries in health issues. With all the please be sure to schedule an appointment. Special arrange- changes taking place in the medical field,it is wise to ments may be available to accommodate persons unable to keep up with the latest medical news. Senior Center come to the Senior Center. Please call Kelly Magee at Library Hours Monday - Friday loam -2pm. (781) 861-0194 with questions or if you need special accommodations. Free Conversation Groups for Adults Learning English Fall 2005 Attention All MBTA Senior Citizen and TAP ID Users: If • Practice Speaking English while making new friends! you missed your opportunity to replace your existing MBTA • Groups are for Intermediate or Advanced English Senior Citizen IDs and Transportation Access Pass (TAP) Speakers IDs here at the Senior Center,you are encouraged to attend • One must understand 70% or more of spoken En- programs at other local community centers. The following p locations have upcoming MBTA programs scheduled. En- glish. • p •g p g TuesdaySeptember 13 December 20, 1:00-2:30 Waltham Council on Aging: Fri., December 2nd, 1 p.m.-4 pp.m.and Arlington Senior Center: Tues.,December g8th, 10 Are you interested in spending time with the middle a.m.-1 p.m. With the implementation of new fare collection school students?Clarke Middle School is looking for equipment,the MBTA is replacing all valid existing MBTA volunteers to teach after-school clubs. It can be any- Senior Citizen IDs and TAP IDs for persons with disabilities. thing of interest,knitting,chess,painting.Please con- MBTA will be on hand to take photos,issue temporary cards, tact Becky Rushford, Youth and Family Services and provide applications for new TAP ID cards.Note:There Coordinator at 781-861-2742. is no charge for replacing your existing cards. Volunteer Opportunities! The Friend-to-Friend pro- Medicare Plan Finder Help - THE Medicare Drug Plan gram is seeking volunteers to support home-bound Finder Tool is not yet available on www.medicare.gov but seniors through socialization and assistance with light the SHINE Program is providing Medicare Drug Plan Enroll- household management tasks. Share personal stories, ment Worksheets to all the Councils on Aging in order to help play cards,or assist with grocery shopping the two of people prepare to find a plan.This form should be completed you decide!! While offering help to a senior at home, by the senior who can use to:personally search the plan finder you can gain personal fulfillment from volunteering tool at www.medicare.gov, give it to the SHINE counselor and form a lastingrelationship.Call KellyMagee at for processing in 3-4 weeks, send it to Minuteman Senior p g Services SHINE Programfor processing,call MassMedline 781-861-0194 for information. p g' with the information at 1-866-633-1617,or call Medicare at Band Looking For Musicians-The Pryme Tyme Big 1-800-medicare. CAUTION:Do not be hasty and pick a plan Band of the Lexington Senior Center is looking for before you understand how it may impact your health insur- musicians who like to play swing and big band music. ance for 2006! For example, if you belong to a Medicare The band currently had openings in all four sections: HMO and you pick a plan that is not connected to your HMO, Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, and Rhythm (Bass & Gui- you will be disenrolled by Medicare from the HMO and lose tar) The band rehearses on Wed. afternoons. It plays your health insurance! Call the HMO with the phone number for several dances and concerts through the season. on the back of your HMO card if you have questions. Beware Most of the gigs are in the afternoon or early evening. companies who want to do the search for a fee. The SHINE The band was formed at the Senior Center in 1991. It Program and MassMedline searches are free. Beware com- has an extensive library of big band charts. The band panies who ask you for your Social Security and Medicare website is:httyp://users.rcn.com/edsheldon/band.Ifyou numbers. Fraudulent companies may try to use the numbers are a musician and would like to join the band or get to bill Medicare for a service or equipment you do not need. more information,please contact Richard Fink at Remember,most people have until May 15,2006 to decide on don.rich4@rcn.com or by phone at 617-966-4100. a plan and trained staff will be available to help you. DECEMBER 2005 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 9 r —. F= �. .,. �:., ,�r-� Fish Rides Dayof Beaut atVott Did you know FISH offer free rides to Minuteman Regional High School NC- medical appointments?? Ify ou are a Lex- 758 Marrett Road 'to ington resident, FISH will take you to a y` medical appointment throughout the , Wednesday, December 14th at 9.30 am ,-, Greater Boston area, Monday Friday Special Senior Discount- FREE of charge. For more information APPOINTMENTS ARE NECESSARY call between 9:00 am 4:00 pm at 781- Manicure $3.00, Oil Manicure $3.50, Blow Dry $7.00, 861-9300. FISH always needs Volunteers Set $7.00 and Facial $3.00. to drive locally or help with phone calls. If register Please before 12:00 noon on December 9th. you want to hear more about volunteering . Stayfor lunch and make a reservation at the �jt, call 718-862-0375. � Fife & Drum Restaurant at 781-861-6500 Ext. 269. Windowpane Shop Hours Visit the bakeryor thegift shop. f loam to 2pm, Weekdays "' Treat yourself for the holidays! :�i'�`'-'` '"► Selling like-new clothing, accessories, jewelry, scarves,pocketbooks, and small FROM THE HEALTH CORNER household items. Donations are accepted Sa et Ti s- PreventingFalls Mon. through Fri. 8:30-4:30 pm. fps-p Charlotte Rodgers, RN, Social Services Nurse Fix It Shop With the onset of the winter months, it is time to think about making Open Thursdays 9 am to 12 noon your house and surrounding areas safe from hazards that may increase A great place to get those small items your risk of falling. Falls and fall related injuries are among the most repaired. Drop off and pick up during serious and most common medical problems experienced by the elderly. these times only. Labor free-repair parts In the United States, one in every 3 adults aged 65 or older falls each at cost. Donations accepted year. Age-related changes that may make older persons more susceptible LEXPRESS... to falls include poor vision,hearing problems,poor balance,and difficulty Lexington's mini-bus service is wheel- in walking. Factors related to diseases such as Rheumatoid arthritis, chair equipped and ADA compliant. Op- cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cardiovascular and neurological erates six fixed routes; each route runs disorders, and osteoporosis may further increase the risk of a fall. once per hour. There is no service on Sat, The majority of falls happen in the home. Following these guidelines Sun, or legal holidays. Route No. 1 stops can prevent many falls: at the Senior Center entrance at 12:48 pm, • Maintain a regular exercise program. Exercise improves strength, 1:48 pm and upon request. Seniors fare is balance and coordination. Talk with your health care provider about $.75. Transfers within the LEXPRESS the best type of exercise for you. system are $.25. For riders on Route No. yp y 5 goingto Burlington, a $.25 surcharge • g � g Make your home fall-proof. Remove tripping hazards such a papers, applies.An annual senior pass is available books and shoes from floors and stairs. Remove throw rugs that may for $125. For more information call 781- slip or secure them with double-sided tape. Use non-slip mats in 861-1210 or www.lexpress.us. bathtubs and showers. Have grab bars and/ora bath chair installed in Attention S your bathroom. Make sure that your home is well lit and that your staircases have handrails. Clear away debris from outdoor entrances, The Minuteman Rollers Bowling League have sand and salt ready for ice and snow. is looking for some new fun-loving men • Haveyour doctor or nurse reviewyour medications to reduce and women who enjoy candlepin bowling as kids and now want toive it another side effects and avoid drug interactions. Know which medications g try as adults. We meet at the Woburn may make you tired or dizzy. Bowladrome every Friday at 9:00 a.m.and • Have your vision checked regularly by an eye doctor. Poor vision thoroughly enjoy both the exercise and the can increase the risk of falling. camaraderie. There are all levels of For more information,handouts and tips about how you can help prevent bowlers and the only competition is falls, please come to our presentation "Don't Fall Victim to a Fall" on against yourself. Interested call John Monday, December 5, 2005 at l 0AM at the Senior Center. Ayvazian at 781-862-5279. 10 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS DECEMBER 2005 SENIOR CENTER EXERCISE CLASSES ONGOING GROUPS AND SERVICES... Yoga for Health and Fitness,with Lisa Groves Bereavement & Friendship Group. Meets on the Mondays- Dec. 5, 12, 19 $18.00 second and fourth Wednesday of each month., facili- 10-11:00 a.m. tated by staff Social Worker , Kelly Magee. All are Develop strength, flexibility, and balance, and welcome,and no registration is necessary. 1-2:30 pm. improve overall physical and mental well-being using Prostate Cancer Group. This group is for men who time-honored yoga movements, postures, and currently have prostate cancer or survivors who wish to breathing exercises.Exercises will be adapted to meet share the knowledge they have gained with others. individual needs; all levels welcome. Please bring a Meets third Wednesday of each month, 1:00-2:30 pm.. blanket or yoga mat. Register with Senior Center receptionist. Class size is limited. Parkinson's Support Group. Led by Art Sotak. The Parkinson's Disease support group will meet 4th Mon- Tai Chi,with Laura Coulter-Cook 1:30-2:30pm day of each month at 1:00 pm at the Senior Center in the Mondays- Dec. 5, 12, 19 $9.00 Muzzey Room. No meeting in December! Jan. 9,23,30 $9.00 Caregivers Group: Group meets 1st and 3rd Thursday Improves balance, breathing and body awareness. of each month,2-3:30 pm.A support group for caregivers Medical studies show benefits towards lower blood of individuals with memory impairment. The group is pressure, cholesterol and osteoporosis. First 30 ongoing and there is no fee. The group is ongoing and minutes of class is chi gong exercises to warm up. In there is no fee.If interested,please call Sandy Simon for the second 30 minutes, beginners learn to breathe, an initial telephone intake at 781-862-2829 balance and the sequence of Level 1. Register with Asian Support Group.We meet to talk about personal Senior Center receptionist. and family issues,and adjustment to American culture. DROP-IN EXERCISE PROGRAMS Meets at the Senior Center 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 1:00-2:30 pm. • Stretch & Bend. Large, popular stretching and Podiatry Clinic. With Dr. Teri Burtoft. Thursday, limbering group offers support and instruction. The December 15 Call 781-861-0194 to schedule an ap- group meets Mondays through Friday at 9:00-9:30 pointment. $25. Please pay the Podiatrist directly. am. Free. Appointments scheduled 8:30 am to 11:30 am. • 60+Fitness. Lead by enthusiastic group members, Blood Pressure Clinic. Thursdays at 10:00 AM. On this workout focuses on both upper and lower body the first Thursday of the month,the clinic is held at the muscle strengthening,using free weights and bands. Senior Center. Clinics are also held at the Senior Vil- Meets Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays at 9:35- lages other Thursdays of the month. Call the Senior 10:30. All welcome. Instructor Sue LeVasseur will Center for directions to the other locations. run one session/month. See group for schedule. Free. Veterans' Agent Office Hours. Our Veterans' Agent • 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 781- ups, to learning physical postures (asanas) to 861-9108 to make an appointment. relaxation. Mondays 8:30-9:45. $5/session. Pay SHINE. Counselors Rose Lerner or Rhoda Neidorf are instructor. available to help you with any aspect of your health • 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 appoint- music, fun dances and a group of people having a ment.Please let us know ifyou can't make your appoint- great time. Every Thursday from 1:15 to 2:30 in the ment. dining room. Pay instructor $2 a session. Supportive Day Care. Provides a safe daytime envi- • Ping Pong. All welcome to join a game on ronment for seniors who are having difficulty living Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 2-4. All levels. independently,and respite for caregivers.Call Carolyn Free. for further information at 781-259-1807.