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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-01-00-COA-newsletterNON - PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID BOSTON, MA 59348 Return Service Requested January 2006 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 Phone: 781 - 861 - 0194 Issue 302 http / /ci.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 Sue Hayes shayes @ci.lexington.ma.us NUTRITION SITE MANAGER Muriel Meade SUPPORTIVE DAY CARE DIRECTOR Carolyn Griffith cgriffith @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 Borghesam Don Chisholm Marian Cohen, Chair Bob Edwards Dan Fenn Donald Graham Paul Lapointe Leo McSweeney Frieda Oliner Jane Trudeau Vacancy FRIENDS OF THE COUNCIL ON AGING Mark Barons Marie Hill Susan O'Keefe Vacancy SELECTMAN LIAISON Richard Pagett Lexington Senior Center & Social Services Newsletter .. ... ... .. ...... ..... 7;,K �W �W �W �W �W �W +* Senior Center Snow Policy �%to Ifthe Lexington Schools are closed due to snow, all COA programming and lunches (including Meals on Wheels) will also be cancelled. Senior ��� Center Staff will make every effort to be at the center during the day to answer any questions. Please use your judgment about venturing out �%U on snowy days as your safety is important to us. January Luncheons at the Senior Center Bring Friend to Lunch, Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. Menu includes Chicken, Broccoli and Ziti, Caesar Salad, Dessert �%'U and Beverage. Catered by Neillio's $3.00. Register with the receptionist by January 9th at noon. 177Z A ��� Minuteman Senior Services Lunch �� Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. Menu includes Baked Ziti with Tomato Sauce, Meatballs, Tossed Salad, Green Beans, Rolls, Dessert and Beverage $3.00. Register with the ��� receptionist by January 23rd at noon. ���k +* 0 O 0 0 0 0 0T11F__ 2 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JANUARY 2006 Trusts and Probate. Tuesdays, 9:30 am -11:30 am. Trust and Probate is an ongoing member - directed class which discusses the 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. Afternoon Movies Monday, January 9, 1:15 pm - The Terminal - Viktor Navorski (Tom Hanks), whose plans of ` • 'A immigrating to New York were hastened by a violent coup in his home country. Unfortunately, Viktor finds himself on the wrong end of a nasty technicality while enroute to America: His passport was issued from a country, which, during its upheaval, ceased to exist in an official capacity. Unauthorized to leave Kennedy Airport upon his arrival and unable to return home, he finds himself in the exiled inside the terminals transit lounge. Rated PG 13 Monday, January 30,1:15 pm - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets -Harry Potter (Dan Radcliffe) and his friends Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) return for a second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It isn't long before Harry and company discover something is amiss at Hogwarts: Students are petrified like statues, threats are written in blood on the walls, and deadly monster is on the loose. It seems that someone has opened the mysterious chamber of secrets. Rated PG Movies are provided by the generosity of Video Smith. Tussie Mussie. Thursday, Janaury 26th, 10:00a.m. - 11:30a.m. Floral Arrangment with Sandra Meyer Cohen. Create a lovely fresh flower arrangement in a pot. Bring gloves, apron, scissors, and a small container or box to carry your arrangement home. Cost is $10.00. Register with receptionist. Space is limited. Lexington Veteran's Association. Monday, January 9, 1:15 pm at Cary Memorial Library (Meeting Room), in Lexington Center, at 1874 Massachusetts Avenue. Our speaker will be Harry Christensen and his talk will be "USMC Tanks in Vietnam." Mr. Christensen is a combat veteran and was a tank commander in the Vietnam War. Please join us. Veterans, friends and all interested people are invited to attend this free program. Coffee is generously provided by Starbucks (Lexington Center) and cookies /cake will be served. Creative Craft Class, with Anne Rasis, Tuesday, January 17, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Glass With Class Convert a clear, glass item to one that is pretty and unique. Bring an inexpensive, small, clear glass item such as a drinking glass, vase (no larger than 6 "), or dessert -sized bowl or plate. The item does not need to be new, but should be clean. The instructor will also have small plates for sale. Cost for the class and materials will be $1.00 if you bring your own glass item or $1.50 if you purchase a plate from the instructor. Please indicate if you will need to purchase a plate when you register. A minimum of five people will be required for the class to run. (continued on next page) JANUARY 2006 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 3 Program Highlight continued.... Art History Slide Presentation and Lecture with Help Preparing your Income Taxes Sponsored by AARP/ Gershon Weisenberg, Wednesday, January 25th IRS, trained Tax -Aide volunteers will again be available to 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. This months presentation help prepare your Federal and State income taxes for those will be "Women Artist's of the 19th and Early 20th over 60 with incomes under $50,000. Sessions will start Century ". A brief introduction will be followed by February 22. Appointments are required and may be scheduled a slide presentation after which Mr. Weisenberg will after February 1 st. Call the receptionist at 781- 861 -0194 to facilitate discussion. Register with the receptionist. schedule an appointment. $1 per person. Registration is limited to 40. Estate Planning, Elderhostel Presentation, Thursday, January 12, Friday, January 20th 10:30 a.m. 12: 00 p.m. 2006 10:00 11:00 a.m. Elderhostel is dedicated Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., the Law Offices of John to providing learning adventures for people 55 and M.White, Jr. & Claude B. Lavallee & Lexington Social over. From New Hampshire to New Zealand, South Services Department invite you to join us for a special seminar, Africa to South Dakota, the program offers you a Estate Planning: How To Build Your Legacy. world of educational opportunities - at exceptional • In this complimentary seminar you will receive values. Our speaker, Marge Huemmler has attended information on 32 Elderhostels, most with her husband and also • What vital documents are needed in the state of some with her grandchildren. She will have Massachusetts catalogs from Elderhostel headquarters available • How to document beneficiaries of insurance, trusts, plus personal pictures and albums. Please call 781- wills and more 861 -0194 to register with senior center receptionist. • How to leave a lasting legacy with estate planning strategies • Provide yourself with retirement income while giving to your "Understanding Reiki Healing Workshop" heirs Wednesday, January 11, 2006 10:30 to 12:00 • The ins and outs of income tax, capital gains tax, estate tax p.m. in the Muzzey Room at the Senior Center. and gift tax Reiki means Universal Life Force Energy. Come This is an educational seminar. There's no cost or obligation. and join our presenter, Rosemarie Bass, as she Continental breakfast will be served. introduces you to the complementary healing and Lexington Senior Center, 1475 Massachusetts Avenue relaxation powers of Reiki. Rosemarie is a Lexington, MA 02420 Lexington resident, and a Reiki Master. This Space is limited to 40. Please make a reservation for you and workshop is free, but sign up is required. For more up to three guests. Call John M. White, Jr., Esq. (781) 863 - information and to sign up, please call the senior 0711, Claude B. Lavallee, Esq. (781) 861 -6573 or Werner center at 781- 861 -0194. Krings, Jr., MBA, Financial Advisor (508) 363 -1038 (continued on next page) R E I K I HEALING TOUCH THERAPIES Relieves Pain •Reduces Stress Promotes a Feeling of Well -being Rosemarie Bass, Reiki Master (781) 862 -4292 gift certificates available LONGMEADOW PLACE An Independent and Assisted Living Residence Pathways Program for the Memory Impaired Call for a Tour 781- 270 -9008 • 800 -854 -0576 Located directly across from the Lahey Clinic 42 Mall Rd., Burlington, MA 01803 www.newtonseniorliving.com SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING • 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254 -4545 4 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JANUARY 2006 (January Program Highlights continued) Grandparenting Support Group coming in February "Grandparenting with Love and Logic" Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. starting February 7th February 28th in the Conference room at the Senior Center. Beginner Quilting Thursdays, January 5, 2006 February 23, 2006 1:00 pm. Students will learn the basics of quilting, including both hand and machine piecing. Register with receptionist. $42.00 Advanced Quilting, Thursdays, January 5 —Feb- ruary 23rd 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 Receptionist. $42.00 Knitting Classes, Mondays 10:00 am January 23, 2006 March 27, 2006. Knitters of all levels are welcome to join this Monday morning knitting group beginning January 23rd. Bring your current projector yarn and size 8 needles. The group will meet for nine weeks and the cost is: $108 /Seniors $80. To register please contact Lexington Community Education at 781- 862- 8043. LCE catalogs are available at the Senior Center and in local libraries. LEXPRESS... Lexington's mini -bus service is wheelchair equipped and ADA compliant. Operates six fixed routes; each route runs once per hour. There is 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. Library Lines: Now is the time to relax after the holidays. What better way to do it than with a good book, Video, Audio, or DVD? Our Books - For -Sale rack has lots of excellent choices and there's always the "Free stuff " table! We are warm and cozy in the Library and welcome our regular patrons and new comers. Senior Center Library Hours Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs The New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage is available to all Medicare Beneficiaries beginning January 1, 2006. Extra help is available to pay for a Medicare prescription drug plan for people with lim- ited income and assets. If you are eligible, you will have very low premiums and co- payments. An appli- cation for this "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 www.socialsecurity.Gov to apply online. Ifyou are on Medicaid (Mass Health) or in a Medicare Savings Program (QMB,SLMB,or QI), where Massachusetts pays for your Medicare B Premium, you will receive this "extra help" automatically and do NOT need to complete an application. Don't forget that you must still enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan to use the extra help. Medicare Prescription Drug Plan information will be available in October and enroll- ment begins November 15, 2005. If you area Pre- scription 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 provided 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 press 1). You must enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan by December 31, 2005. Medicare Prescription Drug Plan information will be available in October and enrollment begins November 15th, 1005. For More information call 1- 800 - MEDICARE or the SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs ofElders) Program at 1- 800 - AGE -INFO or 1- 800 - 243 -4636 (and press 2). 5 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JANUARY 2006 Day and Overnight trips for Lexington Seniors f � 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. 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 Museum & La Provence Lunch ............ $29 ............................ ..........................Wed., February 15, 2006 Spend a special afternoon at the Concord Museum for a guided tour of "Why Concord?", the museum's feature exhibit, with an introductory film and six galleries of Concord's history. Among the important artifacts you will see are Native American tools, Paul Revere's lantern, Thoreau's desk, the furnishings of Emerson's study, and Daniel Chester French's Minuteman statue. There will be ample time to view the museum's new exhibit, "A Main Street Point of View ", a look back at Concord's past. This exhibit features photos and artifacts, then and now. Before the museum visit, luncheon will be served at La Provence with a choice of Chicken Suedoise or Quiche Lorraine, dessert and choice of beverage. Trip Code T06 -18. Depart 11:30 a.m.; return 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! Lexington's new Town Manager, Carl Valente will join us for the daily lunch on January 20th at noon in the Senior Center Dining Room. - Jetwise ... Advertise! Call Senior Citizen Publishing � 617 - 254 -4545 D o you have trouble falli asleep . Are you awake for long periods of time during the night, leaving you tired and rundown the next day? Healthy men and women age 65 and older who are experiencing sleep problems are needed for a study involving an investigational medication for insomnia. This study involves two daytime office visits & ten overnights. Qualified volunteers will also receive up to $2060 Qualified individuals completing study receive • • Study Medication • • Laboratory Tests • • Study Related Medical Care Interested? 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W Q CL J � � O W N � J Opp � � cfl �z OOZ y tp � O = k�) .l PPIP o Q) u) ca U) v U a o °o J 4° Q o o2S v O O p N O — s= O �= O Cu 0 v CU L L E U o .2- CLP + -L-- O L Ca _ C/) C-0 J C/) a= U H> m O p O O O LC) O O O Lt7 O M M O M � N O M M z cz W U F D jW OOWZ z)wZO W x Z w U a� U 4j w A Irl Irl O c� 0 . ,.N ct v ca 1 O V ui L . O W v� M 04 0�0 M 00 8 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JANUARY 2006 Money Management Program: Assistance with Monthly Bill Paying Coping with bills and the mechanics of monthly bill paying can be overwhelming. Could you or someone you know use help keeping up with your monthly bills? The Money Management Program (co- sponsored 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 Minuteman Senior Services: 781 - 272 -7177 or 978 - 263 -8720. Attention Seniors! The Minuteman Rollers Bowling League is looking for some new fun - loving men and women who enjoy candlepin bowling as kids and now want to give it another try as adults. We meet at the Woburn Bowladrome every Friday at 9:00 a.m. and thoroughly enjoy both the exercise and the camaraderie. There are all levels of bowlers and the only competition is against yourself. Interested call John Ayvazian at 781- 862 -5279. Are you interested in spending time with the middle school students? Clarke Middle School is looking for volunteers to teach after - school clubs. It can be anything of interest, knitting, chess, painting. Please contact Becky Rushford, Youth and Family Services Coordinator at 781- 861 -2742. 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 fulfillment from volunteering and form a lasting relationship. Call Kelly Magee at 781- 861 -0194 for information. Fuel Assistance Program The Fuel Assistance program will run from November 1, 2005 through April 29, 2006. Appointments can be scheduled for new clients through the Senior Center receptionist by calling (781) 861 -0194. Fuel Assistance appointments will take place in the Senior Center Resource Room on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Unfortunately, we are unable to take walk -ins, so please be sure to schedule an appointment. Special arrangements may be available to accommodate persons unable to come to the Senior Center. Please call Kelly Magee at (781) 861 -0194 with questions or if you need special accommodations. 400w W�.Mmw Medicare Plan Finder Help : I THE Medicare Drug Plan Finder Tool is not yet available on www.medicare.gov but the SHINE 1 Program is providing Medicare Drug Plan Enrollment Worksheets to all the Councils on Aging in order to help people prepare to find a plan. This form should be completed by the senior who can use to: personally search the plan finder tool at www.medicare.gov, give it to the SHINE counselor for processing in 3 -4 weeks, send it to Minuteman Senior Services SHINE Program for processing call MassMedline with the information at 1 - 866- 633 -1617, or call Medicare at 1- 800 - medicare. CAUTION: Do not be hasty and pick a plan before you understand how it may impact your health insurance for 2006! For example, if you belong to a Medicare HMO and you pick a plan that is not connected to your HMO, you will be disenrolled by Medicare from the HMO and lose your health insurance! Call the HMO with the phone number on the back of your HMO card if you have questions. Beware companies who want to do the search for a fee. The SHINE Program and MassMedline searches are free. Beware companies who ask you for your Social Security and Medicare numbers. Fraudulent companies may try to use the numbers to bill Medicare for a service or equipment you do not need. Remember, most people have until May 15, 2006 to decide on a plan and trained staff will be available to help you. JANUARY 2006 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 9 Poet's Live Again Conducted by Evelyn B. Giteck M Y G Haired F and I The master poet sits at the dead of the ta Dar grey hairthi with Curl Dresses impecca Accentuate by a C olorful sc arf. Smiling she Ca th e Class to order The Tuesd Morning Poets Dive Again. Energeti sh reca th e life Of the poet of the day Research Compiled she shares. We dissect b it by bit the life, the words Of this famous poet from days gone by. Sitting around the ta reading the printed word Stirre b th e poet we marvel, we sigh Sometimes we even Cry. Anger and righteous indignation Are no strangers to this group, As we identify with the writer Tak up his mighty Cause "How dare they!" we say fists banging on the ta Emotions are fueled, feelings flow, thoughts shared As we re -live the author's life. How swiftly the morning passes for one brie span of time We escaped to past lands to fire up our minds. At twelve o'c we stand Turning to say goodbye We' meet again next Tuesday My grey hairedfriends and I. December 13, 2005 - January 31, 2006 Tuesdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fee $ 30.00 for eight sessions Diabetic Sneakers* cie for Medicare We will bill Patients! your Medicare Insurance Company directly • ARLINGTON Cerified Retailer. The best selection of Raquel Welch wigs and additions. Lynn Sheehan, Certified Fitter (781) 6 4 6 - 6 0 0 0 w orld's Finest beauty, choice 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 MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR YOUR IF It IE IE Hearing Screening or Hearing Aid Cleaning Receive $100 OFF the purchase of a hearing aid. Pine Knoll Nursing Center V ON "We take good care '• � AF of our neighbors. " 30 Watertown Street -86 -8 5 781 2 1 1 Lexington, MA www.pineknollnursingcenter.com 10 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JANUARY 2006 • Most of your body heat is lost through your head- so wear a hat! • Mittens provide more warmth to your hands than gloves. • Wear waterproof, insulated boots to help avoid hypothermia or frostbite by keeping your feet warm and dry and helping you maintain your footing on ice and snow. • Get out of wet clothes immediately and warm the core body temperature with a blanket or warm fluids like hot cider or soup. Avoid drinking caffeine or alcohol. • Recognize the symptoms of hypothermia that can be a serious medical condition: confusion, dizziness, exhaustion and severe shivering. Seek medical attention immediately if you have these symptoms. • Recognize frostbite warning signs: gray, white or yellow skin discoloration, numbness, and waxy feeling skin. Seek medical attention immediately if you have these symptoms. • Winter car travel can be dangerous. Allow extra time. Monitor the weather conditions carefully and adhere to travel advisories. • Keep a winter storm survival kit in your car. This kit should include a blanket, food, flares, gloves and first aid supplies. By following these few simple steps, you should be able to have a safe (and warm!) winter season! - Adapted fNOm the American Red Cross, December 2005 Did you know FISH offers free rides to medical appointments?? If you are a Lexington resident, FISH will take you to a medical appointment throughout the Greater Boston area, Monday Friday FREE of charge. For more information call between 9:00 am 4:00 pm at 781- 861 -9300. FISH always needs Volunteers to drive locally or help with phone calls. If you want to hear more about volunteering call 718 - 862 -0375. Windowpane Shop Hours I oam 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. Fix It Shop Open Thursdays 9 am to 12 noon A great place to get those small items repaired. Drop off and pick up during these times only. Labor free - repair parts at cost. Donations accepted. JANUARY 2006 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 11 is FT a COLD OR TME mt. U? A virus causes both colds and flu, and the real difference between them is simply the type of virus that causes the illness. The only way to catch a cold or flu is from other people. The viruses are spread by tiny droplets in the air (such as from a cough or sneeze) or from direct contact (especially handshaking). Infected people can spread the virus for from a day or two before they even have the symptoms to three to four days after the symptoms start. SYMPTOMS COLDS FLU Fever Common in children. Common in children Unusual in adults. U Muscle Aches Mild and infrequent Very common, often severe Fatigue Mild and brief Can be severe and last Several weeks. Nausea, Vomiting, Uncommon Common, especially in And Diarrhea Children. Congestion, Runny Common, especially in early Common, but late in the course of Nose and Sore Throat stages of illness. the illness. WHEN TO SEE YOUR DOCTOR Other more serious illnesses can result as a complication of a cold or the flu. It is important to see your doctor if any of the following occur: • Severe, continuous vomiting or diarrhea lasting 8 hours, or any vomiting and diarrhea not improved in 24 hours. • Fever over 102 degrees. • Earache • Shaking chills • Difficulty breathing or chest discomfort. • Skin rash. • Unusual lethargy or delirium • Change in cough or nasal secretions to thick green or gray. • Uncontrollable cough or cough that sounds like a "seal bark ". ALWAYS REMEMBER TO CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY FOR CHEST PAIN OR DIFFICULTY BREATHING. 12 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JANUARY 2006 Yoga for Health and Fitness, with Lisa Groves Fridays, 10 -11:00 a.m. Jan. 6, 13, 27 $ 18.00 Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 $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 with Senior Center receptionist. Class size is limited. Tai Chi, with Laura Coulter -Cook 1:30- 2:30pm Mondays - Jan. 9, 23, 30 $9.00 Feb. 6, 13, 27 $9.00 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. • Stretch & Bend. Large, popular stretching and limbering group offers support and instruction. The group meets Monday through Friday, 9 -9:3 0 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 welcome. Instructor Sue LeVasseur will run one session/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 2:3 0 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. Bereavement & Friendship Group. Meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month., facili- tated by staff Social Worker , Kelly Magee. All are welcome, and no registration is necessary. 1 -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 4th Mon- day of each month at 1:00 pm at the Senior Center in the Muzzey Room. No meeting in December! Caregivers Group: Group meets 1 st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 2-3:3 0 pm. A support group for caregivers of individuals with memory impairment. The group is ongoing and there is no fee. The group is ongoing and there is no fee. If interested, please call Sandy Simon for an initial telephone intake at 781 -862 -2829 The Evergreen Group. We meet to talk about personal and family issues. Meets at the Senior Center 2nd Monday of each month, 9:30 -11:00 a.m. Podiatry Clinic. With Dr. Teri Burtoft. Thursday, December 15 Call 781- 861 -0194 to schedule an ap- pointment. $25. Please pay the Podiatrist directly. Appointments scheduled 8:3 0 am to 11: 3 0 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 Vil- lages 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 3:3 0 PM. Call Pat at 781- 861 -9108 to make an appointment. SHINE. Counselors Rose Lerner or RhodaNeidorf 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 appoint- ment. Please let us know if you can't make your appoint- ment. Supportive Day Care. Provides a safe daytime envi- ronment for seniors who are having difficulty living independently, and respite for caregivers. Call Carolyn for further information at 781- 259 -1807. Free.