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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-03-00-COA-newsletterLexington Senior Center & Social Services Newsletter NON - PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE BOSTON, MA 59348 PAID Return Service Requested I March 2006 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 Phone: 781 - 861 -0194 I Issue 304 http: / /ci.lexington.ma.us FAX: 781 - 863 -2271 DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES Lauren McSweeney lmssweeney @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 Borghesani 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 Marie Hill Susan O'Keefe Julie Miller SELECTMAN LIAISON Richard Pagett 14,0010 WW Senior Center Snow Policy If the 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 on snowy days as your safety is important to us. Community Preservation Act Presentation Friday. March 3, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. At the March 6 election voters will have a chance to adopt the Community Preservation Act in Lexington. The State Legislature enacted the CPA to provide communities with matching funding to preserve open space and historical sites, enhance recreational facilities and encourage affordable housing. Passage of the CPA in Lexington will approve a 3% surcharge on the property tax. Senior homeowners with incomes below a specified threshold will be able to get a rebate of the surcharge. A one person senior household over age 60 with an annual income less than $57,800 or a 2 person household over age 60 with annual income less than $66,100 is eligible for a rebate. ( To learn how the town will benefit from this new source of state funds and how you will be affected by the surcharge, please attend an information session sponsored by the CPA for Lexington Committee before the election. ) For more information, please go to the website, www.cpaforlexington.com, call Betsey Weiss 781- 863 -5602 and come to the March 3rd 9:00am forum where you will have an opportunity to learn what is CPA, its benefits, and ask questions. Do you want to develoD a healthier lifestyle? It's never too late! You Can! Move More! is a free, 12 -week long course that promotes the benefits of nutrition and exercise and encourages older adults to make healthier lifestyle choices. The program will be held in the Community Room located in Countryside Village. Call Kelly Magee at (781) 861 -0194 to register. This program is limited to 15 participants you must pre- register. Sponsored in conjunction with Minuteman Senior Services, Administration on Aging You Can! program, and Winchester Hospital Community Health Initiative. Monthly Newcomers Coffee - fir'' Friday, March 10, 10: DO a.m. —Il: 00 a. m. Join Senior Center Director Lauren McSweeney for an informal coffee and tour of our facility. This is a great opportunity to learn more about what we do and how you can become part of our community. No registration necessary. 2 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MARCH 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. WorldA airs Stud Groin Tuesdays, 2:00 pm. The World Affairs Group continues to meet in the Conference room. Dr. Rathore will be leading the group. The format is discussion about world affairs and current issues in the US. New people are always welcome. Be inner Quilting Thursdays, March 16th May 4th, 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, March 16th —May 4, 2006 9:00 am Students will continue to explore advanced machine quilting techniques. We will design sampler type Quilts using varied block shapes and sizes. Register with Receptionist. $42.00 Computer Club Wednesday, March 15th, 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Presentation by George Gamato, President, Science & Technology Management Associates . Topic is "Filing Taxes by Computer Using Turbo Tax ". Art History Slide Presentation and Lecture with Gershon s Weisenberg Friday, March 10th 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. This months presentation will be "Women Artist's of the 20th Century ". A brief introduction will be followed by a slide presentation after which Mr. Weisenberg will facilitate discussion. Register with the receptionist. $1 per person. Registration is limited to 40. Lexington Veteran's Association Monday, March 13th, 1:15 pm at Cary Memorial Library (Meeting Room), in Lexington Center, at 1874 Massachusetts Avenue. Our speaker will be Michael Terry and his topic will be the Lockheed P -3 8 fighter in World War II. Mr. Terry is an accomplished speaker and expert on the P3 8, the most effective long range fighter in WWII. 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 RasisTuesday, March 21st, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. More Card Tricks Faux Cloisonne. Learn a technique to make greeting cards that look like they have a cloisonne finish. There will be some "fussy cutting" involved; other wise this will be an easy project. You can plan to complete one card in the class and prepare another to cut and assemble on your own at home. NOTE: Please bring a small pair of scissors that you can use to cut paper. There will be a cost of $1.00 . Please register with receptionist. Sandra Meyer-Cohen Craft Class, Thursday, March 23rd, 10:00 a.m. Creating A Decorative Floral Bouquet We will create a fresh floral arrangement in a glass vase and will add decorative elements for visual interest. Bring scissors and a box to carry your arrangement home. Fee includes flowers, decorative elements, and vase. Register with Receptionist. Cost is $5.00. Space is limited. eooi Afternoon Movies Monday, March 6th, 1:15 pm - Spanglish - This charming drama stars Adam Sandler and Tea Leoni in the story of an American Family who takes in a mother and daughter from Mexico. Rated PG-1 3. Monday, March 20th, 1:15 pm - Must Love Dogs A romantic comedy about a newly divorced women cautiously rediscovering romance with the enthusiastic by often misguided help of her well - meaning family. Rated PG - 13. Movies are provided by the generosity of Video Smith. Meet theAuthor – Monday March 6, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. "Where Somebody Waits For Me" by Donald L. Angell, PhD. This fascinating story of personal despair and triumph, takes place during the Great Depression. The experience of the 1930's became a part of our national psyche and affected how two generations of Americans viewed the fragility of their way of life. Dr. Angell's program will include readings from his book intertwined with music of the Great Depression. Dr. Angell is the father of three and grandfather of six and lives on a bay south of Boston in Kingston, MA. Free. Space is limited. Register with Receptionist. MARCH 2006 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 3 Program Highlight continued.... Making Recent Tax Law Changes W ork For You Including review of retirement accounts - Wednesday, March 8th, 10:00 a.m. Presented by Spencer Betts, CFP, Bickling Financial Services, and James T. Crane, CPA with Baker, O'Connor & Sullivan, LLC. There have been many tax law changes over the last two years changes in federal laws and changes in Massachusetts tax laws. After reviewing some of the basics about taxes including the forms and general concepts, we will review these changes, even the most recent ones, and help you understand the effects on your personal situation. These changes relate to educational planning and education credits; they relate to estate planning; gifting; and they relate to itemized deductions. We will also focus on tax- preferred retirement accounts. Understanding Reverse Mortgages - Tuesday, March 14th from 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Reverse Mortgage Programs are designed to raise a senior's standard of living and enable them to remain in their own home for the rest of their life. Are you unsure if this is an option for you? Please join Jack Malamut of Continental Funding Corporation as he presents an informational seminar on the HUD /FHA Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. This seminar will help you understand what a reverse mortgage is, review who qualifies for the program, discuss the benefits of reverse mortgage, and address questions and concerns you may have about these programs. SHINE Presentation - Wednesday, March 15th 1:30 p.m. THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW - The New Drug Plans: Medicare D, Prescription Advantage and the Medicare Advantage Plans. Come hear the latest information about the prescription drug plans for seniors. Prescription Advantage OPENS for enrollment March 15 and CLOSES April 28. Medicare D plans CLOSE May 15. Don't miss your chance to sign up for the plan you need. Come get help to choose a plan or unravel a problem with a new plan. Bring your questions. The SHINE Program and the Lexington Council on Aging invite you to a workshop. For more information or to speak with a SHINE health benefits counselor call the Council on Aging at 781- 861 -0194. Shifting Gears - Wednesday, March moil 22nd, 10:00 a.m. Michele 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 program highlights issues facing elder drivers and offers safe - driving tips, information on how age affects one's driving, and identifies the most frequent causes for collisions for elder drivers. A mist 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. 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 Count (40e' ifds C V AA1 3 REHAB /L /TA T /ON WA V, WOBURN, MA Independent & Assisted Living For a Tour Phone Get Wise ... Advertise! 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 Call Senior Citizen Publishing 617 - 254 -4545 SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING • 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254 -4545 4 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MARCH 2006 �' , March Luncheon at the Senior Center ........ Tuesday, March 7, 200611:30 a.m. Menu includes Cheese Pizza, Caesar Salad, Dessert and Beverage. Please register with the receptionist. $2.00 E06 -17 mA ,� Merry Atric The Older I get, Wednesday, March 22nd, 1:30 p.m. Performance by Steve Henderson. The performance features comical and touching stories about the healthcare experiences of an elderly man. This program is supported in part by the Lexington Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Free. Register with receptionist. Prescription Advantage Prescription Advantage will have an open enrollment from March 15, 2006 to April 28,2006 and publicity will commence February 15. New applications will be developed and mailed out so seniors should wait till those are available. Money Management Pro ream 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 4 Mass Home Care) can provide a volunteer to assist with bill paying Inumuing. 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. Fuel Assistance Program The Fuel Assistance program will run 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. PLEASE NOTE that the Senior Center will be closed ALL DAY Wednesday, March 1St for staff training and facility cleaning. 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: With a ............ 0 ....... ......... ..... ........ winter chill in the air, thoughts turn toward indoor rather than outdoor activities. So why not turn off the TV and pick up a good book from the Senior Center library. Many recent books have been added during the summer: Biographies, Mystery, Romance and Historical novels in hardcover, paperback and large print. Also available are video tapes and puzzles. Senior Center Library Hours Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Everyday enjoy!! ILI 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 Bowla- drome 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. 5 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MARCH 2006 l 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. Museum of Fine Arts: Degas to Picasso $28 Thursday, March 9, 2006 Degas to Picasso: Modern Masters will survey the Museum's collection of European painting, sculpture, and graphic arts from 1900 through the 1960's. Beginning VV the late works of the Impressionists (Degas, Monet, Cezanne) and post - Impressionists (Gauguin, Rodin, Maillol), the exhibition explores clusters of works by major figures in 20th century Europe. German and Austrian works will be shown, as well of those of the Norwegian, Munch. The Parisian School will be represented by Matisse, Miro, and Calder; and a major group of works by Picasso in virtually every medium will be presented. There will be ample time to view the Museum's other exhibits. Lunch is on your own in of the Museum's restaurants. Trip Code T06 -19. Depart 9 a.m.; return 3 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Mohegan Sun Casino $22 Monday, March 20, 2006 Celebrate the first day of Spring with a visit to Mohegan Sun Casino, where you can try your luck at your choice of over 6,000 state -of -the -art slot machines, as well as the table games. The package includes a $10 food coupon and a $10 free bet. Trip Code T06 -20. Depart 7:30 a.m.; return 6:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Foxwoods Casino $24 Wednesday, April 12, 2006 Foxwoods Resort Casino has expanded into the largest resort casino complex in the world nearly 5 million square feet. There are six different casinos that collectively offer more than 6,000 slot machines, 350 tables for 17 different types of games, and the world's largest Bingo Hall. A $10 food coupon and $15 Keno ticket are included. Trip Code T06 -24. Depart 7:30 a.m.; return 6:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Newport & Marble House Mansion $65 Friday, April 28, 2006 Experience the splendor of Newport's Gilded Age with a visit to the Marble House, one of the most sumptuous of Newport's "summer cottages ". The William Vanderbilt mansion, filled with European architecture and decorated with fine antiques, features a Chinese Teahouse and Vanderbilt's yachting memorabilia. There will be a 90 minute guided tour of Newport, to see the highlights of this seaside town, including a scenic ride along Ocean Drive. Luncheon will be at the Atlantic Beach Club, located directly on the beach, with choice of breast of chicken or baked stuffed schrod. Trip Code T06 -21. Depart 8 a.m.; return 6 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Cynthia Warman RZX&,SS &,Vice. 781 -248 -8180 Cmw,..w.xmamoNEew.uxm FUR-tkne Realtor Walthum SL Lun MA Do you have trouble falli*ng asleep .1 Are you awake for long periods of time during the night, leaving you tired and rundown the next day? 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M � � z Q W � U o F N � W O�y W J� OOWZ� z)"ZO> N v . M � � o � 8 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MARCH 2006 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. THE Medicare Drug Plan Finder Tool is not yet available on www.medicare.gov but the SHINE 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 it 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. STROKE HEROES ACT FAST PROGRAM CAN HELP PREVENT DISABILITY DEATH, Monday March 6t 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. & Monday March 20 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.. Both classes will be in the Muzzey Room, at the Lexington Senior Center, following exercise classes. Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the United States and the third leading cause of death. Disability and death can be prevented with early ti treatment, but only if friends, loved ones and caregivers learn to recognize the sometimes - subtle symptoms of stroke and call 9 -1 -1 at the first sign. To prevent severe impairments caused by stroke, The Lexington Social Services Department is presenting The Stroke Heroes Act FAST program. The program uses the FAST acronym: Face, Arm Speech and Time to call 9 -1 -1 to teach the signs of stroke. The Stroke Heroes Act FAST program engages audiences of all backgrounds and ages. The centerpiece of the program, a lively, 3 minute music video combines a catchy song and animated characters to teach symptoms and drive home the message: at any sign of stroke, call 9-1-1! Become a Stroke Hero. Call 781- 861 -0194 to register. Free. MARCH 2006 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 9 FROM THE HEALTH CORNER: Learning More about Rapid Response to Stroke Charlotte Rodgers, RN, Social Services Nurse Stroke is the third leading cause of death in this country, and the number ONE cause of adult disability. Every year in Massachusetts, 18,000 people have a stroke. 3,500 of those people will die, and many more will remain permanently disabled. With rapid response, many of these deaths and disabilities could be prevented. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has developed a program to help everyone understand and recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke. This new program, called "Stroke Heroes Act FAST ", was based on the highly effective FAST system developed for the Cincinnati Pre - hospital Stroke Scale. This is a tested system that uses the FAST acronym: Face, Arm, Speech and Time to cal 911. Using this system, 75% of strokes can be recognized immediately. What are the warning signs of stroke? Face - Does the face look uneven? Ask the person to smile. The difference between the affected side of the face and the unaffected side will be much more obvious. Arm - Does one arm drift down? Ask the person to raise both arms. If one arm drifts down, the part of the brain that controls the arm is being affected. Speech - Does their speech sound strange? Words may sound jumbled or slurred. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase, for example, "the sky is blue" or ask them to identify a common object. Don't just ask if they are okay. Time - If you observe any of these symptoms, then it's time to call 911.During the months of March and April, the Lexington Senior Center will be presenting the FACE stroke class. We will discuss the definition of stroke, the different kinds of stroke; detail the warning signs of stroke, the risk factors for stroke and what happens when a stroke patient goes to the hospital in an ambulance. Each presentation will last approximately 25 to 30 minutes with time for questions. We will also have brochures available to help you remember the FACE system. Look for FACE posters around the Senior Center, and around the town. If you have any questions, or would like to pick up a brochure, please ask Dianne or Charlotte for more information. 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 as "We take good care '• � of our neighbors. " 30 Watertown Street -86 -8 5 781 2 1 1 Lexington, MA www.pineknollnursingcenter.com 10 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MARCH 2006 National Alcohol ScreeningDDa 2006 - Thursday, April 6th, from 9 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. at Lexington Senior Center. The Town of Lexington Social Services Department will be participating in the 2006 National Alcohol Screening Day, which provides in- person, confidential screenings. National Alcohol Screening Day is designed to help community members reassess their drinking, screen for at -risk drinking and other alcohol problems, and to connect those in need of treatment to the mental health care system. Lexington residents of all ages are invited to contact Becky Rushford at (781) 861 -2742 for more information or to schedule a confidential appointment with a social worker. Nominations Sought for 2006 Minuteman Cane Award The Lexington Minuteman and the Lexington Council on Aging are seeking nominations for the 2006 Minuteman Cane Award. This award honors an active elder Lexingtonian. To be eligible an individual must meet the following criteria. • Must have lived in Lexington for at least 15 years • Must be at least 75 years of age • Must be actively involved in the community , *Must serve as an inspiration to others and be actively beneficial to others Nomination forms may be picked up at Theatre Pharmacy, The Lexington Minuteman office at 9 Meriam Street, the Town Clerk's Office at Town Hall, or the Lexington Senior Center. Submit completed forms to the Lexington Senior Center, 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420, attention Minuteman Cane Committee. Deadline for nominations is Friday, March 31, 2006 at 4:00 p.m.. Call Dorothy Boggia at 781- 862 -2177 with any questions. Are You A Grandparent Raising Your Grandchildren) If so, are you looking for support around the joys and challenges of this role? Would you like to meet other grandparents who are raising their grandchild(ren)? The Social Services Department is looking to begin a group to meet the specialized needs of grandparents raising children, and is looking for individuals who may have an interest in participating in such programming. Please contact Becky Rushford, Youth Services Coordinator, at (781) 861 -2742 or Kelly Magee, Social Services Coordinator, at (781) 861- 0194 to discuss interest, suggestions for topics, and /or ask any questions. SAVE THE DATE!! Plan to come to the Lexington Senior Center's Health and Wellness Fair Help Preparing your Income Taxes Sponsored by AARP /IRS, trained Tax -Aide volunteers will again be available to help prepare your Federal and State income taxes for those over 60 with incomes under $50,000. Sessions will start February 22. Appointments are required and may be scheduled after February 1 st. Call the receptionist at 781 -861- 0194 to schedule an appointment. Fix It Shop Open Thursdays 9 am to 12 noon A great place to get those small items re- paired. Drop off and pick up during these times only. Labor free - repair parts at cost. Donations accepted. Windowpane Shop Hours loam to 2pm, Weekdays Selling like -new clothing, accessories, jewelry, scarves, pocketbooks, and small household items. Donations are ac- cepted Mon. through Fri. 8:30-4:30 pm. MARCH 2006 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 11 LEXINGTON FRIENDS OF THE COUNCIL ON AGING Who are we? The FCOA as we are known, maintains the monetary donations raised through both contributions and fundraising activities on behalf of the Lexington Council on Aging to support the Senior Center. What are the funds used for? They are used to support programs and activities, help purchase equipment and services, and to provide improvements at the Lexington Senior Center. What are some examples? Many seniors attend our FCOA sponsored meals each month and enjoy many of the music and exercise programs that we help to support. How do we help? Did you know that you could make a tax deductible donation to the FCOA? We area 5 0 1 (c) 3 and are a non profit organization. I I I DONATION INFORMATION I I I I I Name: I I I I I I I I Address: I I I I I I I I Telephone Number General Donation: $ I I I I Memorium $ In Memory of I I I I I I L 12 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MARCH 2006 Yoga for Health and Fitness, with Lisa Groves Fridays, 9:30 -10:30 a.m. March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 $30.00 April 7, 14, 21, 28 $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 - March 6, 13, 20, 27 $ 12.00 April 3, 10 $6.00 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. 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, 10:00 -11:30 a.m. Podiatry Clinic. With Dr. Teri Burtoft. Thursday, March 16. Call 781- 861 -0194 to schedule an appoint- ment. $25. Please pay the Podiatrist directly. Appoint- ments 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.