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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-03-00-COA-newsletter L����'.,ti ,�� � _ r:+{ti, L � . t: Lexington Senior Center NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE 1 .' ~ 1 ,4;;! 1 L •1 1 '.k- v & Social Services Newsletter PAID `.r.• ••'�•1 r• L .:1 y�f�� • ..,:r„:. ,,..!.....:...,_:..,..-�ti.1 1 Ai%,' -,444t.:14'. - BOSTON, MA J {ii•,~:,.g.L , 59348 Return Service Requested March 2006 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 Phone: 781-861-0194 Issue 304 http://ci.lexington.ma.us FAX: 781-863-2271 DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES \'# Senior Center Show PolicyLauren McSweeney lmssweeney@cilexington.ma.us ci.lexington.ma.us If the Lexington Schools are closed due to snow, all COA programming and OFFICE MANAGER Dianne Snell lunches (including Meals on Wheels) will also be cancelled. Senior Center Staff will dsnell@ci.lexington.ma.us make every effort to be at the center during the day to answer any questions. Please use SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR your judgment about venturing out on snowy days as your safety is important to us. Kelly Magee klnagee a ci.lexmgton ma.us Community Preservation Act Presentation Friday.March 3. 2006 at 9: At OO a.m. SOCIAL SERVICES NURSE the March 6 election voters will have a chance to adopt the Community Preservation Charlotte Rodgers crodgers@cilexington.ma.us ci.lexington.ma.us Act in Lexington. The State Legislature enacted the CPA to provide communities with PROGRAM CLERK matching funding to preserve open space and historical sites, enhance recreational Sue Hayes facilities and encourage affordable housing. Passage of the CPA in Lexington will approve shayes@cilexington.ma.us ci.lexington.ma.us a 3%surcharge on the property tax. Senior homeowners with incomes below a specified NUTRITION SITE MANAGER threshold will be able to get a rebate of the surcharge. A one person senior household Muriel Meade over age 60 with an annual income less than $57,800 or a 2 person household over age SUPPORTIVE DAY CARE DIRECTOR g 60 with annual income less than$66,100 is eligible for a rebate. To learn how the town Carolyn Griffith will benefit from this new source of state funds and how you will be affected by the cgriffith@cilexington.ma.us ci.lexmgton.ma.us 781-259-1807 surcharge, please attend an information session sponsored by the CPA for Lexington VETERANS'AGENT Committee before the election. ) For more information, please go to the website, Winston"Pat"Flynn www.cpaforlexington.com, call Betsey Weiss 781-863-5602 and come to the March 3rd YOUTH&FAMILY 9:00am forum where you will have an opportunity to learn what is CPA, its benefits, SERVICES COORDINATOR and ask questions. Becky Rushford brushford@ci.lexington.ma.us 781-861-2742 Do you want to develop a healthier lifestyle? Its never too late! You Can! Move COUNCIL ON AGING More! is a free, 12-week long course that promotes the benefits of nutrition and exercise Betty Borghesam and encourages older adults to make healthier lifestyle choices. The program will be Marian Cohen,Chair held in the Community Room located in Countryside Village. Call Kelly Magee at Bob Edwards Dan Fenn (781) 861-0194 to register. This program is limited to 15 participants you must Donald Graham p pre-register. Sponsored in conjunction with Minuteman Senior Services,Administration Paul Lapointe re-re aster. Leo McSweeney on Aging You Can! program, and Winchester Hospital Community Health Initiative. Frieda Ohner Jane Trudeau FRIENDS OF THE 1:;WMonthly Newcomers Coffee - 13:::ZOr COUNCIL ON AGING Mark Barons Friday,March 10, 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Marie Hill Susan O'Keefe Join Senior Center Director Lauren McSweeney for an informal coffee and tour Julie Miller 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. SELECTMAN LIAISON Richard Pagett 2 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MARCH 2006 MARCH 2006 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Trusts and Probate Tuesdays,9:30 am 11:30 am. Trust Creative Craft Class, with Anne RasisTues day, and Probate is an ongoing member-directed class which March 21st, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. More Card discusses the use of wills, trusts, and probate in estate Tricks Faux Cloisonne.Learn a technique to make planning,as well as many aspects of senior living and town greeting cards that look like they have a cloisonne affairs. Class members all contribute to the discussions finish. There will be some "fussy cutting" involved; with their experience and points of view. other wise this will be an easy project. You can plan WorldAalrs Study Group Tuesdays,2:00 pm. The World to complete one card in the class and prepare another Affairs Group continues to meet in the Conference room. to cut and assemble on your own at home. NOTE: Please bring a small pair of scissors that you can use Dr. Rathore will be leading the group. The format is to cut paper. There will be a cost of 1.00 . Please pp $ discussion about world affairs and current issues in the US. receptionist. register with always people y New eo le are als welcome. g Sandra Meyer-Cohen Craft Class,Thursday,March Berinner Oulltln2 Thursdays, March 16th May 4th, 23rd, 10:00 a.m. Creating A Decorative Floral 2006 1:00 pm Students will learn the basics of quilting, Bouquet We will create a fresh floral arr ngem n in including both hand and machine piecing. Register with alass vase and will add decorative elements for visual receptionist. $42.00 g p interest. Bring scissors and a box to carry your Advanced Quilting Thursdays, March 16th —May 4, arrangement home. Fee includes flowers, decorative 2006 9:00 am Students will continue to explore advanced elements, and vase. Register with Receptionist. Cost machine quilting techniques. We will design sampler type is $5.00. Space is limited. Quilts using varied block shapes and sizes. Register with ''i 1 Receptionist. $42.00 %It'll° ' Afternoon Movies Computer Club Monday, March 6th, 1:15 pm - Spanglish - This Wednesday, March 15th, 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. charming drama stars Adam Sandler and Tea Leoni Presentation by George Gamato, President, Science & in the story of an American Family who takes in a Technology Management Associates . Topic is "Filing mother and daughter from Mexico. Rated PG 13. Taxes by Computer Using Turbo Tax". Monday, March 20th, 1:15 pm -Must Love Dogs Art History Slide Presentation and Lecture with Gershon —A romantic comedy about a newly divorced women Weisenberg Friday,March 10th 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. cautiously rediscovering romance with the This monthspresentation will be "Women Artist's of the enthusiastic by often misguided help of her well- 20th Centur y". A brief introduction will be followed by a meaning family. Rated PG- 13.Movies are provided slide resentation after which Mr.Weisenber will facilitate by the generosity of Video Smith. p g discussion. Register with the receptionist. $1 per person. Meet the Author–Monday March 6,2006 at 10:00 Registration is limited to 40. a.m."Where Somebody Waits For Me"by Donald L. Lexington Veteran's Association Monday, March 13th, Angell, PhD. This fascinating story of personal 1:15 pm at CaryMemorial LibraryRoom , in despair and triumph, takes place during the Great ) Lexington Center, at 1874 Massachusetts Avenue. Our Depression. The experience of the 1930's became a speaker will be Michael Terry and his topic will be the part of our national psyche and affected how two Lockheed P-38 fighter in World War II. Mr. Terry is an generations of Americans viewed the fragility of their accomplished speaker and expert on the P38, the most way of life. Dr.Angell's program will include readings effective long rangejoin fi hter in WWII. Please us. from his book intertwined with music of the Great g Veterans, friends and all interested people le are invited to Depression. Dr. Angell is the father of three and attend this free program. Coffee is generouslyprovided by grandfather of six and lives on a bay south of Boston p g in Kingston, MA. Free. Space is limited. Register Starbucks (Lexington Center) and cookies/cake will be g ' p g served. with Receptionist. MARCH 2006 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 3 1il m ■ • • . m • m/i 1 ■ ■ ■ Program Highlight continued.... Making Recent Tax Law Changes Work For You SHINE Presentation - Wednesday, March 15th 1:30 Including review of retirement accounts-Wednesday, p.m. THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW- The New Drug March 8th, 10:00 a.m. Presented by Spencer Betts, Plans: Medicare D, Prescription Advantage and the p g CFP, Bickling Financial Services, and James T. Crane, Medicare Advanta a Plans. Come hear the latest CPA with Baker,O'Connor&Sullivan,LLC.There have g information about the prescription drug plans for seniors. been many tax law changes over the last two years Prescription Advantage OPENS for enrollment March changes in federal laws and changes in Massachusetts p g g g 15 and CLOSES April 28. Medicare D plans CLOSE tax laws.After reviewing some of the basics about taxes May 15. Don't miss your chance to sign up for the plan including the forms and general concepts,we will review you need. Come get help to choose a plan or unravel a these changes, even the most recent ones, and help you problem with a new plan. Bring your questions. The understand the effects on your personal situation.These SHINE Program and the Lexington Council on Aging changes relate to educational planning and education invite you to a workshop. For more information or to credits; they relate to estate planning; gifting; and they speak with a SHINE health benefits counselor call the itemized to deductions.We will also focus on tax- Council l on Aging at 781-861-0194. preferred retirement accounts. Understanding Reverse Mortgages -Tuesday,March Shifting Gears - Wednesday, March 14th from 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Reverse Mortgage 22nd,10:00 a.m.Michele Ellicks,RMV Programs are designed to raise a senior's standard of Community Outreach Coordinator, will living and enable them to remain in their own home for present "Shifting Gears", a free, hour- the rest of their life.Are you unsure if this is an option long program designed to educate and encourage elder for you? Please join Jack Malamut of Continental drivers to be the best driver possible. This program Funding Corporation as he presents an informational highlights issues facing elder drivers and offers safe- seminar on the HUD/FHA Home Equity Conversion driving tips,information on how age affects one's driving, Mortgages. This seminar will help you - and identifies the most frequent causes for collisions for understand what a reverse mortgage is, elder drivers.A mist of warning signs of unsafe driving review who qualifies for the program, is provided to help drivers minimize their driving risk. discuss the benefits of reverse mortgage,and The benefits of not driving a vehicle and suggestions of address questions and concerns you may have — ways to preserve one's independence without a license about these programs. are also discussed. • W L - J.:as / - 4+r, f _i I. / HEALING TOUCH THERAPIES \ '', Relieves Pain • Reduces Stress LONG M EA DOW P LAC E r± lisionspisisil - ,: Promotes a Feeling of Well-being An Independent and Assisted Living Residence Pathways Program for the Memory Impaired - SPECIAL RATES FOR SENIORS Call for a Tour $35. 1/2 HOUR - $55. HOUR 781-270-9008 • 800-854-0576 ,. -IIK .;-" Rosemarie Bass, Reiki Master Located directly across from the Lahey Clinic (781 ) 862-4292 42 Mall Rd.,Burlington,MA 01803 ,�•�,_ •• • 1 gift certificates available www.newtonseniorliving.com CountryGet ' - ' Call Senior Citizen Aitikase ... �� - Publishing 3 REHABILITATION WAY,WOBURN,MA " Independent&Assisted Living ',��..= ..Advertise! • 617-254-4545 For a Tour Phone .� -i SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING • 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254-4545 4 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MARCH 2006 LEXPRESS...Lexington's mini-bus ((----Atservice is wheelchair equipped and March Luncheon at the Senfor Centee ADA compliant. Operates six fixed Tuesday, March 7, 2006 11:30 a.m. routes;each route runs once per hour. Menu includes Cheese Pizza, Caesar Salad, Dessert and Beverage. There is no service on Saturday, Please register with the receptionist. $2.00 E06-17 Sunday or legal holidays.Route No. . 1 stops at the Senior Center entrance Jerry Atric The Older I get. Wednesday, March 22nd, 1:30 at 12:48 pm, 1:48 pm and upon p.m.Performance bySteve Henderson. The performance features request. Seniors fare i s $.75. comical and touchingstories about the healthcare experiences Transfers within the LEXPRESS system are$.25. For riders onRoute of an elderly man. This program is supported in part by the No. 5 going to Burlington, a $.25 ton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the surcharge applies. An annual seniorrMassachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Free. Register withpass is available for $125. For more receptionist. information 1- 1-121 or call78 86 0 Prescription Advantae Prescription Advantage will have an open www.lexpress.us. g � � p g enrollment from March 15, 2006 to April 28,2006 and publicity will commence February15. New applications will be developed and mailed Library Lines: With a pp p winter chill in the , out so seniors should wait till those are available. thoughts turn toward NI)/ MoneyMana ement Pro ram: Assistance with MonthlyBill Payingindoor rather than outdoor activities. � � Coping with bills and the mechanics of monthlybillpayingSo why not turn off the TV and pick p g upgood book from the Senior can be overwhelming. Could you or someone you know use a Center library. Many recent books keeping up with your monthly bills? The Money Management Program(co-sponsored AARP EOEA and have been added during the summer: gby Mass Home Care)canprovide a volunteer to assist with bill paying iiieiuulli Biographies,Mystery,Romance and pY � � Historical novels in hardcover,a budget, sorting bills, writing checks (for YOU to sign), and reconcilingcheckbooks to bank statements. Interested? Call the Moneypaperback and large print. Also available are video and tapespuzzles. Management Program at Minuteman Senior Services: 781-272-7177 or p 978-263-8720. Senior Center Library Hours Monday-Friday 10:00 am-2:00 Fuel Assistance Program The Fuel Assistance program through ram will run throw h pm. Everyday enjoy!! April 29,2006. Appointments can be scheduled for new clients through the Senior Center receptionist by calling(781)861-0194. Fuel Assistance Attention Seniors! • appointments will take place in the Senior Center Resource Room on The Minuteman Rollers Bowling pp fun- Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Unfortunately, we are League is looking for some new Y Y� . unable to take walk-insplease be sure to schedule an appointment. Special loving men and women who enjoy so pp p arrangements maybe available to accommodate persons unable to come to candlepin bowling as kids and now g the Senior Center. Please call KellyMagee at(781)861-0194 with uestions want to give it another try as adults.g q or if you needspecial accommodations. 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 PLEASE NOTE IND"'' levels of bowlers and the only that the Senior Center will be closed ALL DAY competition is against yourself. Wednesday, March 1St for staff training and facility cleaning. Interested call John Ayvazian at 781- 862-5279. 5 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MARCH 2006 ENE !rte 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 Foxwoods Casino $24 Thursday, March 9, 2006 Wednesday,April 12, 2006 Degas to Picasso: Modern Masters will survey the Foxwoods Resort Casino has expanded into the largest Museum's collection of European painting,sculpture,and resort casino complex in the world nearly 5 million graphic arts from 1900 through the 1960's. Beginning square feet. There are six different casinos that with the late works of the Impressionists collectively offer more than 6,000 slot machines, 350 (Degas, Monet, Cezanne) and post- tables for 17 different types of games, and the world's Impressionists (Gauguin, Rodin, largest Bingo Hall. A$10 food coupon and $15 Keno Maillol),the exhibition explores clusters ticket are included. Trip Code T06-24. of works by major figures in 20th Depart 7:30 a.m.; return 6:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's century Europe. German and Austrian Church, Worthen Rd. works will be shown, as well of those of the Norwegian, Munch. The Parisian School will be Newport & Marble House Mansion $65 represented by Matisse, Miro, and Calder; and a major Friday,April 28,2006 group of works by Picasso in virtually every medium will Experience the splendor of be presented. There will be ample time to view the Newport's Gilded Age with Museum's other exhibits. Lunch is on your own in of the a visit to the Marble House, Museum's restaurants. Trip Code T06-19.Depart 9 a.m.; one of the most sumptuous return 3 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. of Newport's "summer cottages".The William Vanderbilt mansion,filled with Mohegan Sun Casino $22 European architecture and decorated with fine antiques, Monday, March 20,2006 features a Chinese Teahouse and Vanderbilt's yachting Celebrate the first dayof Spring with a visit to Mohegan memorabilia. There will be a 90 minute guided tour of p gNewport, to see the highlights of this seaside Sun Casino,where you can try your luck at your choice of ptown, over 6,000 state-of-the-art slot machines, as well as the including a scenic ride along Ocean Drive. Luncheon will be at the Atlantic Beach Club, located directly on table games. The package includes a $10 food coupon the beach, with choice of breast of chicken or baked and a $10 free bet. Trip Code T06-20. Depart 7:30 a.m.; • stuffed schrod.Trip Code T06-21.Depart 8 a.m.,return return 6:30 p.m.Park at St.Brigid's Church,Worthen Rd. 6pg .m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Cynthia an Doyouhave troublefallingasleep? geonesty. Are you awake for long periods of time during the night, RefLdess Z . leaving you tired and rundown the next day? Healthy men and women age 65 and older who are experiencing sleep problems are needed 781-248-8180 for a study involving an investigational medication for insomnia. 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The Friend-to-Friend program Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the is seeking volunteers to support home-bound seniors United States and the third leading through socialization and assistance with light household cause of death. Disability and death management tasks. Share personal stories,play cards, or can be prevented with early assist with grocery shopping the two of you decide!! treatment, but only if friends, loved While offering help to a senior at home, you can gain ones and caregivers learn to personal fulfillment from volunteering and form a lasting recognize the sometimes-subtle n relationship. Call Kelly Magee at 781-861-0194 for symptoms of stroke and call 9-1-1 at the first sign. information. To prevent severe impairments caused by stroke,The Lexington Social Services Department is presenting MEDICARE PLAN FINDER HELP The Stroke Heroes Act FAST .ramro The program p g THE Medicare Drug Plan Finder Tool is not yet uses the FAST acronym: Face,Arm Speech and Time available on www.medicare.gov but the SHINE to call 9-1-1 to teach the signs of stroke. Program is providing Medicare Drug Plan Enrollment The Stroke Heroes Act FAST program engages Worksheets to all the Councils on Aging in order to audiences of all backgrounds and ages.The centerpiece help people prepare to find a plan. of the program,a lively,3 minute music video combines This form should be completed by the senior who a catchy song and animated characters to teach can use it to:personally search the plan finder tool at symptoms and drive home the message: at any sign of www.medicare.gov, give it to the SHINE counselor stroke, call 9-1-1! Become a Stroke Hero. Call 781- for processing in 3-4 weeks, send it to Minuteman 861-0194 to register. Free. Program g processing,Senior Services SHINE for rocessin call g MassMedline with the information at 1-866-633- Congestive Heart Failure: Serious but Treatable - 1617, or call Medicare at 1-800-medicare. Tuesday, March 21st 2:00 p.m. CAUTION: Do not be hasty and pick a plan before An estimated 4.8 million Americans are afflicted with you understand how it may impact your health Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), and more than insurance for 2006! For example,if you belong to a 400,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. CHF, Medicare HMO andyoupick aplan that is not g which is the most common diagnosis of hospital connected to your HMO, you will be disenrolled by patients age 65 and older,occurs when the heart's weak Medicare from the HMO and lose your health ! with pumping action causes a backup of fluid d into the lungs Call h HMO he n number n back of your HMO card ifyou have questions. and other parts of the body. In light of these ever- theq Beware com anies who want to do the search fora increasing numbers, Visiting Nurse and p ! fee.The SHINE Program and MassMedline searches Community Health, Inc. (VNCH), of are free. Beware companies who ask you for your 0Arlington, has developed "Congestive Social Security and Medicare numbers. Fraudulent 101000 Heart Failure and HomMed," a companies may try to use the numbers to bill Medicare presentation that outlines contributing for a service or equipment you do not need. factors, indicators and preventative tips Remember, most people have until May 15, 2006 to for those with CHF. This presentation decide on a plan and trained staff will be available to will be given on March 21 at 2 p.m. at the Lexington help you. Senior Center in the Muzzey Room. MARCH 2006 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 9 FROM THE HEALTH CORNER: M >> 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, MAKE NAPPOINTMENT F 18,000 people have a stroke. 3,500 of those people will die, and FOIA YOUR 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 Hearing Screening or to help everyone understand and recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke. This new program, called "Stroke Heroes Act FAST", HeaFing Aid d leaning was based on the highly effective FAST system developed for the Receive SICIOOFF the purchase of a hearing aid. 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 Pine Knoll 1,004‘ jumbled or slurred. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase, for N u r s i n g example, "the sky is blue" or ask them to identify a common object. i Don't just ask if they are okay. Center Time - If you observe anyof these symptoms, then it's time to call "We takegood care 911.During the months of March and April, the Lexington Senior of our nei hbors. Center will be presenting the FACE stroke class. We will discuss the definition of stroke the different kinds of stroke• detail the warnin 30 Watertown Street 781-862-8151 g Lexington,MA signs of stroke, the risk factors for stroke and what happens when a www.pineknollnursingcenter.com 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* ciettrx • for Medicare Patients! *We will bill , your Medicare - ii, liJ?1 Insurance Company directly _ ��+ T• COMMONWEALTH MEDICAL SUPPLIES '''..V• � L' � _ 1193 B MASS.AVE.,ARLINGTON,MA Cerified Retailer The best selection of Raquel Welch wigs and additions Illp Lynn Sheehan,Certified Fitter (781) 6 4 6-6 0 0 0 World'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 10 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MARCH 2006 National Alcohol Screening Day 2006 - Thursday,April 6th,from 9 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. at Lexington Senior Center. SAVE THE DATE" The Town of Lexington Social Services Department will be participating in the 2006 National Alcohol Screening Day, Plan to come to the which provides in-person,confidential screenings.National Lexington Senior Center's Alcohol Screening Day is designed to help community members reassess their drinking,screen for at-risk drinking Health and Wellness Fair and other alcohol problems,and to connect those in need of Wednesday, April 26t'', 2006 treatment to the mental health care system. Lexington 9 AM to 12 NOON residents of all ages are invited to contact Becky Rushford at (781) 861-2742 for more information or to schedule a (Look for details in your April newsletter) confidential appointment with a social worker. Nominations Sought for 2006 Minuteman Cane Award Help Preparing your Income Taxes The Lexington Minuteman and the Lexington Council on Sponsored by AARP/IRS, trained Tax-Aide Aging are seeking nominations for the 2006 Minuteman volunteers will again be available to help prepare your Cane Award. This award honors an active elder Federal and State income taxes for those over 60 with Lexingtonian. To be eligible an individual must meet the incomes under$50,000. Sessions will start February following criteria. 22. Appointments are required and may be scheduled • Must have lived in Lexington for at least 15 years after February 1st. Call the receptionist at 781-861- • Must be at least 75 years of age 0194 to schedule an appointment. • 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 Fix It Shop Town Clerk's Office at Town Hall,or the Lexington Senior Open Thursdays 9 am to 12 noon Center. Submit completed forms to the Lexington Senior A great place to get those small items re- Center, 1475 Massachusetts Avenue,Lexington,MA 02420, paired. Drop off and pick up during these attention Minuteman Cane Committee. Deadline for times only. Labor free-repair parts at cost. nominations is Friday,March 31,2006 at 4:00 p.m..Call Donations accepted. Dorothy Boggia at 781-862-2177 with any questions. Are You A Grandparent Raising Your Grandchild(ren)? If so, are you looking for support around the joys and challenges of this role? Would you like to meet other Windowpane Shop Hours grandparents who are raising their grandchild(ren)? The loam to 2pm, Weekdays Social Services Department is looking to begin a group to Selling like-new clothing, accessories, meet the specialized needs of grandparents raising children, jewelry,scarves,pocketbooks,and small and is looking for individuals who may have an interest in household items. Donations are ac- participating in such programming. Please contact Becky cepted Mon. through Fri. 8:30-4:30 Rushford, Youth Services Coordinator, at (781) 861-2742 p g or Kelly Magee, Social Services Coordinator,at(781) 861- pm. 0194 to discuss interest, suggestions for topics, and/or ask any questions. 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 ofthe 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 are a 501(c) 3 and are a non profit organization. ci' r__4 -1 1 DONATION INFORMATION 1 1 I Name: I Address: 1 Telephone Number General Donation: $ I Memorium $ In Memory of L J 12 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MARCH 2006 SENIOR CENTER EXERCISE CLASSES ONGOING GROUPS AND SERVICES... Yoga for Health and Fitness,with Lisa Groves Bereavement & Friendship Group. Meets on the Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. second and fourth Wednesday of each month., facili- March 3, 10, 17, 24,31 $30.00 tated by staff Social Worker , Kelly Magee. All are April 7, 14, 21,28 $24.00 welcome,and no registration is necessary. 1-2:30 pm. Develop strength, flexibility, and balance, and Prostate Cancer Group. This group is for men who improve overall physical and mental well-being using currently have prostate cancer or survivors who wish to time-honored yoga movements, postures, and share the knowledge they have gained with others. breathing exercises.Exercises will be adapted to meet Meets third Wednesday of each month, 1:00-2:30 pm.. individual needs; all levels welcome. Please bring a Parkinson's Support Group. Led by Art Sotak. The blanket or yoga mat. Register with Senior Center receptionist. Class size is limited. Parkinson's Disease support group will meet 4th Mon- day of each month at 1:00 pm at the Senior Center in the Tai Chi,with Laura Coulter-Cook 1:30-2:30pm Muzzey Room. Mondays- March 6, 13,20, 27 $12.00 Caregivers Group: Group meets 1st and 3rd Thursday April 3, 10 $6.00 of each month,2-3:30 pm.A support group for caregivers Improves balance, breathing and body awareness. of individuals with memory impairment. The group is Medical studies show benefits towards lower blood ongoing and there is no fee. The group is ongoing and pressure, cholesterol and osteoporosis. First 30 there is no fee.Ifinterested,please call Sandy Simon for minutes of class is chi gong exercises to warm up. In an initial telephone intake at 781-862-2829 the second 30 minutes, beginners learn to breathe, The Evergreen Group.We meet to talk about personal balance and the sequence of Level 1. Register with and family issues. Meets at the Senior Center 2nd Senior Center receptionist. Monday of each month, 10:00-11:30 a.m. DROP-IN EXERCISE PROGRAMS Podiatry Clinic. With Dr. Teri Burtoft. Thursday, March 16. Call 781-861-0194 to schedule an appoint- • Stretch & Bend. Large, popular stretching and ment.$25.Please pay the Podiatrist directly. Appoint- limbering group offers support and instruction. The ments scheduled 8:30 am to 11:30 am. group meets Monday through Friday,9-9:30 am.Free. Blood Pressure Clinic. Thursdays at 10:00 AM. On • 60+Fitness. Lead by enthusiastic group members, the first Thursday of the month,the clinic is held at the this workout focuses on both upper and lower body Senior Center. Clinics are also held at the Senior Vil- muscle strengthening, using free weights and bands. lages other Thursdays of the month. Call the Senior Meets Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays at 9:35- Center for directions to the other locations. 10:30. All welcome. Instructor Sue LeVasseur will Veterans' Agent Office Hours. Our Veterans' Agent run one session/month. See group for schedule. Free. Pat Flynn can meet with you during his weekly office • Kripalu Yoga with Don Weikert. Move gently hours,Monday's from 2:00 to 3:30 PM.Call Pat at 781- from a centering meditation,to stretching and warm- 861-9108 to make an appointment. ups, to learning physical postures (asanas) to SHINE. Counselors Rose Lerner or RhodaNeidorfare relaxation. Mondays 8:30-9:45. $5/session. Pay available to help you with any aspect of your health instructor. insurance on Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Call • Line Dancing with Patricia Kavgian.Dancing is a the Senior Center at 781-861-0194 to make an appoint- great way to exercise! Come join the group for great ment.Please let us know ifyou can't make your appoint- music, fun dances and a group of people having a ment. great time. Every Thursday from 1:15 to 2:30 in the Supportive Day Care. Provides a safe daytime envi- dining room. Pay instructor $2 a session. ronment for seniors who are having difficulty living • Ping Pong. All welcome to join a game on independently,and respite for caregivers.Call Carolyn Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 2-4. All levels. for further information at 781-259-1807. Free.