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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-00-COA-newsletter L���,,ti ,�� � _ r:+{ti, 6 � . t: Lexington Senior Center NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE 41. 1 • • 1 itt',:„.... .: 9 & Social Services NewsletterPAID ..,:r„:. ,,....!.....:...,_:..,.. + ' Ill BOSTON, MA T •' 7 J '-11.;,:11-:0111., 59348 Return Service Requested April 2006 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 Phone: 781-861-0194 Issue 305 http://ci.lexington.ma.us FAX: 781-863-2271 DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES Lauren McSweeney HEALTH AND WELL NESS FA I R lmcsweeney@cilexmgton.ma.us ci.lexmgton.ma.us OFFICE MANAGER Join us on Wednesday,April 26, 2006, 9:30 to 12:00 p.m. Dianne Snell at the Senior Center for a morning focused on health and wellness. dsnell@ci.lexington.ma.us The event is free and will include: SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR Kelly Magee • Diabetes(glucose) screenings and community health information by Emerson kmagee a ci.lexmgton ma.us Hospital SOCIAL SERVICES NURSE • Blood Pressure screenings by Visiting Nurse and Community Health of Charlotte Rodgers crodgers@cilexington.ma.us ci.lexington.ma.us Arlington PROGRAM CLERK ♦ Home Health Care information and healthy snacks provided by Metropolitan Sue Hayes Home Health of Arlington -- shayes shayes@cilexington.ma.us , L NUTRITION SITE MANAGER • Reiki Healing demonstrations and information Muriel Meade ♦ Home Health and Assisted Living providers ,la SUPPORTIVE DAY CARE ♦ HomMed Demonstrations DIRECTOR !ri Carolyn Griffith ♦ Healthy Food Demonstrations cgriffith@cilexington.ma.us ci.lexmgton.ma.us 781-259-1807 ♦ Exercise demonstrations by Boston Sports Club VETERANS'AGENT ♦ Other health and wellness information Winston"Pat"Flynn YOUTH&FAMILY Please note that all other morning programming is cancelled on 4/26. SERVICES COORDINATOR Becky RshfordNATOR PATRIOT'S DAY PARADE - Monday, April 17, 2006 As in the past years, brushford@ci.lexington.ma.us LEXPRESS will be part of the Lexington Patriot's Day Parade. Senior citizens wishing 781-861-2742 to represent the Senior Center and ride or walk with the bus are invited.Lunch will be COUNCIL ON AGING Betty Borghesam provided for all participants. Sign up with the Senior Center receptionist by Marian Cohen,Chair April 13th. Bob Edwards Dan Fenn Meet at Lexington Fire Station Parking Lot • 45 Bedford Street Donald Graham Paul Lapointe Meeting time is 12:15 p.m. Leo McSweeney Lunch is served on the bus at parade staging site. Frieda Ohner Jane Trudeau Return to Bedford Street Fire Station, at approximately 3:30 p.m. FRIENDS OF THE Springtime Luncheon - Thursday,April 13th at 11:30 p.m. Menu includes: Fresh COUNCIL ON AGING Mark Barons fruit cup, Shrimp Saute with clam sauce (prepared by an onsite chef), penne pasta, Mane Hill tossed salad, rolls, dessert and beverage. RegisterreceptionistbyApril 6th Susan O'Keefe with Julie Miller $3.00. E06-18 Mary Ellen Goodwin SELECTMAN LIAISON Chinese Lunch - Friday, April 21st at 11:30 p.m. Menu includes: Chicken Lo- Richard Pagett Mein, Beef and Broccoli ,White Rice, dessert and beverage. Register with the Receptionist by April 14th. $3.00. E06-19 2 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS APRIL 2006 APRIL 2006 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Trusts and Probate - Tuesdays, 9:30 am 11:30 am. Sandra Meyer-Cohen Craft Class, Tuesday, April Trust and Probate is an ongoing member-directed class 18th, 10:00 a.m. Flower Arranging Made Easy and which discusses the use of wills, trusts, and probate in Creative Using spring flowers, leaves, and woody estate planning, as well as many aspects of senior living material, we will arrange a spring bouquet in a floral and town affairs. Class members all contribute to the frog(organizer) vase. Fee includes special vase and all discussions with their experience and points of view. floral elements. Bring scissors and a box to bring your World Affairs Study Group - Tuesdays, 2:00 pm. The arrangement home. Register with Receptionist. Cost World Affairs Group continues to meet in the Conference is $5.00. Space is limited. 14, room. Dr. Rathore will be leading the group. The format , is discussion about world affairs and current issues in A ternoon Movies %ill*— the US. New people are always welcome. Monday,April 3rd at 1:15 pm -In Good Company Beginner Quilting -Thursdays,March 16th-May 4th, Dan Foreman(Dennis Quaid) is headed for a shakeup. 2006 1:00 pm Students will learn the basics of quilting, He is demoted from head of ad sales for a major including both hand and machine piecing. Register with magazine when the company he works for is acquired receptionist. $42.00 in a corporate takeover. His new boss Carter Duryea Advanced Quilting- Thursdays, March 16th -May 4, (Topher Grace) if half his age—a business school 2006 9:00 am Students will continue to explore advanced prodigy who preaches corporate synergy. While Dan develops clients through handshake deals and machine quilting techniques. We will design sampler relationships, Carter cross-promotes the magazine with type Quilts using varied block shapes and sizes. Register a cell phone division. Rated PG-13. with Receptionist. $42.00 Computer Club - Wednesday, April 5th, 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 11th at 1:15 p.m. - Baby Boom Diane Keaton a devoted career women "inherits" a Paul Lewis, of COMPUTER HELP organization will baby girl form a distant stant overseas relative. Rated PG. speak on topic "Spring cleaning for your PC". Movies arerovided bythe generosityof Video Smith. Wednesday, April 19th, 9:45 p.m. - Do You have a p computer question? Come and have your questions National Alcohol Screening Day 2006 - Thursday, answered by the committee. April 6th, from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. at Lexington Art History Slide Presentation and Lecture with Senior Center. The Town of Lexington Social Services Gershon Weisenberg, Friday,April 14th at 11:00am - Department will be participating in the 2006 National This month's presentation will be by John Marin,Poet of Alcohol Screening Day, which provides in-person, the Maine Coastline and New Hampshire Mountains. confidential screenings. National Alcohol Screening Register with the receptionist. $1 per person. Registration Day is designed to help community members reassess is limited to 30. their drinking, screen for at-risk drinking and other Lexington Veteran's Association Monday, 10, alcohol problems, and to connect those in need of g Apriltreatment to the mental health care system. Lexington 2006 at 1:15 pm at Cary Memorial Library (Meeting y g Room in Lexie ton Center at 1874 Massachusetts residents of all ages are invited to contact Becky ), g Avenue. Our s Baker will be Lieutenant Colonel Paula Rushford at (781) 861-2742 for more information or p to schedule a confidential appointment with a social Wolfert, Massachusetts Army National Guard and her topic will be "Women Soldiers in Iraq."Colonel Wolfert worker. p q will speak about her tour in Taj i, Iraq and the role of Mary Kay Cosmetics Hand Care Demonstration - women military in that country. Colonel Wolfert has just Tuesday,April 4th at 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Come completed twenty years of service, active duty in the and enjoy a complimentary treat from Robin Currie, a Navy and Army National Guard. Please join us.Veterans, Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant. Experience friends and all interested people are invited to attend this the Satin Hands product line which will leave your free program. Coffee is generously provided by hands feeling soft and supple. All who attend will be Starbucks (Lexington Center) and cookies/cake will entered in a drawing to win a free gift. Have Fun!! be served. APRIL2006 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 3 APRIL 2006 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Program Highlight continued.... Grandparenting Support Group "Grandparenting with College Funding Possibilities dor Grandchildren Love and Logic" Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 25th, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. April 4th - May 9th in the Conference room at the Helping to fund educational needs for grandchildren Senior Center. Based on"Grandparenting with Love and can be great a great way to show how much you care. Logic" by Fay and Cline "Parenting experts Jim Fay Saving money for financing higher education is and Foster W. Cline, M.D., grandparents challenging for everyone, especially when college ` costs ataprivate institution can exceed 40 000 per themselves, have combined to offer sensible, � � easy-to-use techniques based upon their unique year. The ability to help save educational money for V 0 \�.�,. Love and Logic philosophy of working with your grandchildren has been enhanced thru state 529 '' children." The book guides us through plans. These 529 plans can also help in reducing ,+�. grandparenting in today's world where your taxable estate while you maintain control over grandparents are more important than ever. Join your assets. How do you know which plan is best with other grandparents for lively and supportive for you? Come to this class and find out! Bringing conversations. The group will be facilitated by Marilyn together Lexington Seniors and Middle School Campbell, grandmother, Lexington resident, and Students! Space is limited. Register with receptionist. gerontologist. Space (and books) are limited. Register with the receptionist. Copies of the book are available to Computer Training - Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, borrow from the Senior Center, thanks to the generosity and 24 at 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Again this spring, of the Friends of the Council on Aging. Space is limited. Clarke Middle School students will offer Register with receptionist. a getting-acquainted-with the computer r-/ Six Simple Rules to Conquer Paperwork - Monday, program for seniors. This program will April 10th, 1:00p.m. Areyou overwhelmed bythe dailybe held in a computer lab at Clarke �1 mail, filling out forms, gathering documents,paying bills? Middle School, with instruction and Is your home becoming a warehouse for paper, support provided by Clarke students. The program newspapers, and magazines? Are you disorganized? If is structured for attendance at all four sessions. Some you answer "Yes" to one or all of these questions, SAVE of the learning possibilities are: word processing, THE DATE. Richard Lyford, former senior financial drawing presentations, database, making certificates executive at major companies will help you get organized, and greeting cards, mail merge, internet and search eliminate confusion, and create spare time. If you think engines, making a web site. Beginners are welcome. you don't have the time for this program, you probably Enrollment is limited to 12 seniors and it is free. need it! Register with receptionist. Register with the Senior Center receptionist. f •_ -.. -- 3.' �, - R EIKi ' ob,- • W L as - / +r, 1 HEALING TOUCH THERAPIES *6' Relieves Pain • Reduces Stress LONG M EA DOW P LAC E r± - ': 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 ,.,- K ';'* 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 �, .. f • 617-254-4545 Advertise! �, For a Tour Phone .� -i SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING • 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254-4545 4 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS APRIL2006 Long Term Care Planning Join us for lunch Tuesday,April 4th, 1:00 p.m. at the LEX CAFE! Presented by Dave Libman, Long Term Care Specialist Nutritious lunches are served daily, for People do not want to talk about the prospects of needing long term a donation $of request 2.00. Call 781- q care especially of they re young. The assumption is that this happens 861-0194 to speak with Nutrition to older people. However, in the blink of an eye,the need for day-to- Coordinator Muriel Meade, by11:00 dayassistance can become a major issue. An automobile accident . am the day before you would like to may lead to a recuperation period lasting for months, or an unforeseen join us to make a reservation. illness that might require years of convalescence. We also celebrate monthly How and what protects the family from the consequences of needing birthdays during luncheon the LongTerm Care. These arequestions that most people in their 40's Third Wednesday of each month. p p 50's and 60's probably don't' spend a lot of thinking about —much Call Muriel Meade if you would lessglannin for. like to celebrate your p birthday with us! Our presentation helps to: Our special lunches for this month: • Clear up the common misconceptions about Long Term Care Springtime Luncheon - Planning Thursday, April 13th - 11:30 a.m. • Identify the consequences to the family needing Long Term Care Chinese Luncheon - Friday, April 21st - 11:30 a.m. ■ Explore the cost effective options and solutions should a Long Term Care event happen Weekly menus can be found in the • Explain the value of apro-activeplan verses crisis management Lexington Minuteman. For a monthly p ofmnSenior e us, call the o Se or Center to have one sent to your home. Our presentations are generic in nature. Our Long Term Care planning specialists will be able to field questions from the audience while IVlonthly providing informational material for attendees to take home. This will Newcomers Coffee be a great benefit to all the attendees. Friday, April 7th LEXPRESS...Lexington's mini-bus service is wheelchair equipped and 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ADA compliant. Operates six fixed routes; each route runs once per Join Senior Center Director Lauren p p p McSweeney foran informal ff n hour. There is no service on Saturday, Sundayor legal holidays.Route cSwee ey o coffee and • g y tour of our facility. This is a great No. 1 stops at the Senior Center entrance at 12:48 pm, 1:48 pm and y upon qon re uest. Seniors fare is $.75. Transfers within the LEXPRESS opportunity to learn what we do and how you can becomepart of our community. system are $.25. For riders on Route No. 5 going to Burlington,a$.25 y surcharge applies. An annual seniorpass is available for $125. For No Registration necessary. g pp more information call 781-861-1210 or www.lexpress.us. Library Lines: Our library has many interesting wax Reception Wednesday, May 3rd browser books on topics ranging from history, medicine information and advice, art, cooking, humor, 'k"'..� at 2:00 p.m. honoring the recipient of the Minuteman etc. There are in addition to our shelved collection and can be borrowed bysigning out with the librarian as well as looked at in our cozylibrary. Cane Award. This year's recipient will g gbe announced duringthe Patriot's We welcome our patrons to take advantage of this extra service we Day provide. Senior Center Library Hours - Monday - Friday 10:00 ceremonies. a.m. -2:00 p.m. 5 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS APRIL2006 III MIMI !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. Foxwoods Casino $24 be served in the new Overture Restaurant.Trip Code TO6- Wednesday,April 12, 2006 22. Depart 11 a.m.; return 5:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Foxwoods Resort Casino has expanded Church, Worthen Rd. "1 MO a into the largest resort casino complex in • the world 5 million square feet. Suffolk Downs Racetrack $29 nearly +lak,• There are six different casinos that Wednesday, May 24, 2006 collectively offer more than 6,000 slot machines, 350 tables Join us for a day of exciting thoroughbred horse racing for 17 different types of games, and the world's largest Bingo and a complete buffet luncheon, from soup to dessert, at Hall.A$10 food coupon and $15 Keno ticket are included. the Suffolk Downs Racetrack.We will be in the"Topside Trip Code TO6-24. Depart 7:30 a.m.; return 6:30 p.m. Park Room",where you can view the races and place your bets at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. in comfort. Trip Code TO6-23. Depart 11:15 a.m.;return 5:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Newport & Marble House Mansion $65 Friday,April 28, 2006 Tanglewood Overnight $260 twin room; Experience the splendor of Newport's Gilded Age with a Sun., Mon., July 16-17, 2006 $295 single room visit to the Marble House, one of the most sumptuous of Listen to the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the enclosed Newport's "summer cottages". The William Vanderbilt shed at theTanglewood Music Center. The guest mansion, filled with European architecture and decorated conductor of the Sunday afternoon concert with fine antiques, features a Chinese Teahouse and fit will be Sir Andrew Davis and will feature Vanderbilt's yachting memorabilia.There will be a 90 minute Jean-Yves Thibaudet,the acclaimed French guided tour of Newport,to see the highlights of this seaside pianist. The music will include the folk town, including a scenic ride along Ocean Drive.Luncheon music of the Hungarian composer, Zoltan will be at the Atlantic Beach Club, located directly on the Kodaly, a Franz Liszt piano concerto, and Dvorak's beach, with choice of breast of chicken or baked stuffed Symphony No.6.Our overnight stay at the William's Inn, schrod.Trip Code TO6-21.Depart 8 a.m.;return 6 p.m.Park Williamstown, Massachusets includes a complete dinner at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. and breakfast.On Monday morning,we will visit the Clark North Shore Music Theatre, "Damn Yankees" $67 Art Museum, which is premiering an exhibit of its Wednesday, May 12, 2006 Impressionist masterpieces. Works by Homer, Sargent, In this season opener,a die-hard Boston Red Sox fan makes Cassat,Van,Gogh,Monet, Seurat,Cezanne,Matisse,and a deal with the devil,himself,to help the Sox beat the Yanks, Picasso will be included. A deposit of$25 required on and outsmarts "old Scratch" himself. The North Shore registration;balance due June 25.Trip Code TO7-1.Depart Musical Theatre has been renovated with more comfortable 8:00 a.m.Sunday;return 5 p.m.Monday.Park at Lexington seating and better viewing.A complete buffet luncheon will High School, Worthen Rd. field. Cynthia Waxman Doyouhave troublefallingasleep? geonesty. Are you awake for long periods of time during the night, R.Weydess 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. This study involves two daytime office visits & ten overnights Qualified volunteers will also receive up to $2060 CynthisiWaxmanONEMovea.com Qualified individuals completing study receive Fullime f i. . • •Study Medication • •Laboratory Tests • •Study Related Medical Care : r Realtor Interested? 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Please contact Becky April 28,2006 and publicity • Rushford,Youth and Family Services Coordinator at 781- will commence February 861-2742. 15. New applications will be developed and mailed out so seniors should wait till those are available. Volunteer Opportunities! The Friend-to-Friend program is seeking volunteers to support home-bound seniors Money Management Program: Assistance with through socialization and assistance with light household Monthly Bill Paying Coping with bills and the management tasks. Share personal stories,play cards, or mechanics of monthly bill paying can be assist with grocery shopping the two of you decide!! overwhelming. Could you or someone you know use While offering help to a senior at home, you can gain help keeping up with your monthly bills?The Money personal fulfillment from volunteering and form a lasting Management Program(co-sponsored by AARP,EOEA, relationship. Call Kelly Magee at 781-861-0194 for and Mass Home Care)can provide a volunteer to assist information. with bill paying including: making a budget, sorting bills,writing checks(for YOU to sign),and reconciling checkbooks to bank statements. Interested? Call the Trainingfor Retirees Money Management Program at Minuteman Senior Minuteman Senior Services hosts a 10-day Services: 781-272-7177 or 978-263-8720. training program for new SHINE health benefits counselors beginning Monday, May 22. 1Fuel Assistance Program The Fuel Assistance Orientation is April 24th from 9-11:00 a.m. at r program will run through April 29, 2006. Minuteman,24 Third Avenue in Burlington. '_ pp A ointments can be scheduled for new clients Come Join the ranks of established counselors through the Senior Center receptionist by calling who are workingin local senior centers and (781) 861-0194. Fuel Assistance appointments will hospitals to help seniors with their insurance and take place in the Senior Center Resource Room on prescription coverage questions. The work is Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. interesting and extremely valuable to the seniors Unfortunately,we are unable to take walk-ins,so please we help! c be sure to schedule an appointment. Special arrangements may be available to accommodate `. For more information call Cindy Phillips at { persons unable to come to the Senior Center. Please Minuteman Senior Services: 781-272-7177 or call Kelly Magee at(781) 861-0194 with questions or 978-263-8720. ifp ou need special accommodations. y ATTENTION SEN I ORS It makes sense to concentrate your advertising where it does Are You OrA Loved One Entering A most good - right in your neighborhood! Nursing Home?Or Do You Know Someone YoUa onlythedtisin cost. In A Nursing Home Now? p y advertising You May Still Be Able To Protect Assets!! Public relations and good will values are free. For a free report, call: This newsletter is kept at home a full month. 781 781 -397-1700 It is regularly referred to for important dates, times, Simmons&Schiavo, LLP events and meetings. ATTORNEYS AT LAW Convenient Budget Payment Terms Write Today! > > > FREE REPORT < < < Or call 617-254-4545 SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING • 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254-4545 APRIL2006 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 9 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 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, MAKE AN APPOINTMENT and is looking for individuals who may have an interest in F RFOR YOUR 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. Hring Screor I eCleaningHearing Aid Help Preparin2 your Income Taxes o . , R $100 OFF the Sponsored by AARP/IRS,trained Tax-Aide volunteers will R4-E,0�� purchase of a hearing , again be available to help prepare your Federal and State 4-,4,,; ---. income taxes for those over 60 with incomes under$50,000. Sessions will start February 22. Appointments are required. Call the receptionist at 781-861-0194 to schedule an appointment. MILES(Middlesex Institute for Lifelong Education for Seniors) afternoon spring classes will be held April 10 to May 18. There are no term papers, tests or grades. Classes and topics include: • A Grandparents Book: Writing Autobiographically for Our Children • Doorstep at Our Religions (Quakers,Bahai,Unitarian Universalism Pine Knoll 1,004‘ g p Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Christian Science) N u r s i n g • Film Series: Cary Grant • Current Events Center 40, 2 4...... ..,,. • Beginning Computers We take good care , • Sexual slavery of our neighbors. • Cultural Perspectives of Germany, Sardinia, Switzerland and Austria 30 Watertown Street 781-862-8151 Lexington,MA • Opera: Don Giovanni www.pineknollnursingcenter.com Cost: $150 a year or $85 a semester Questions? Call AnnMarie Flynn, 781-280-3663 or Phyllis Beck, 781-280-3617. On-line class schedule: [http:/www.middlesex.mass.edu/careertraining/miles/schedule.htm Diabetic Sneakers* • ciettrx • for Medicare Patients! 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The to come to the following information includes tips to help you understand ways you can lowerY our levels. Health and A total blood cholesterol level of under 200 is desirable and usually wellness Fair puts you at lower risk for hearth disease.A blood cholesterol level of 240 is high and may increase your risk for heart disease. If your cholesterol level is high, talk with your doctor. He/she will want to on April 26th, check your levels of LDL("bad" cholesterol). A high level of LDL from 9:30 to 12 Noon! increases your risk of heart disease,as does a low level of HDL("good cholesterol").An HDL level of less than 35 is considered a risk factor. It is important to speak with your own doctor about your tests, and where your levels should be. To lower your blood cholesterol level you should eat less saturated fat,total fat and cholesterol, and lose weight if you are overweight. FAX IT SHOP You may be able to lower your cholesterol levels by 10-50 mg or Open Thursdays even more,with diet alone! The best way toreduce your cholesterol , 9 am to 12 noon level is to cut back on the amount of saturated Hurry! Hurry!! fats that you eat. These fats are mostly found Hurry!! in animal products such as butter, cream, el 0 cheese, whole milk, whole fat ice cream and This is the first time in memory Y fatty meats. They are also found in some that there is little, note little work vegetable oils-coconut,palm and palm kernel in the FIX-IT-SHOP. What does oils. Replace these oils with "healthy" choices such as canola or this mean? It means that the olive oil.Although some red meat is high in cholesterol and saturated dedicated volunteer repairmen have fat, you do not need to stop eating it or any other single food. Red nothing to do and they like to be meat is an important source of protein, iron and other vitamins and busy. Look around your house; is minerals. Choose lean cuts of meat with the fat trimmed. Another there a small appliance, or lamp or way is to watch your portion sizes and eat no more than 6 ounces of a chair you have been meaning to meat per day. (Six ounces is about the size of two decks of playing get fixed? Now is the time. Let's cards). flood the fix-it shop with work!! Your doctor may also prescribe a medication to help lower you blood cholesterol. Most of these medications are know as"statins", and are metabolized in the liver.They work by inhibiting your body's Windowpane Shop Hours ability to process cholesterol.Newer medications are being introduced ai‘-. 10am to 2pm, Weekdays that work in the intestines.Again,check with your doctor about your �p1/4 p y medication and which one is right for you. Selling like-new clothing, A healthy heart is something we all strive for.Remembering which accessories,jewelry, scarves, risk factors you can do something about will go a long way towards pocketbooks, and 416 achieving heart health.Lower your blood pressure,lower your blood small household items. cholesterol, don't smoke, get checked for diabetes, and lose weightf���4 and exercise! Even small changes can make a big difference! Donations are accepted Mon. through Fri. (Adapted from the National Institute for Health) 8:30-4:30 pm. APRIL2006 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 APRIL2006 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- April 7, 14, 21,28 $24.00 tated by staff Social Worker , Kelly Magee. All are May 5, 12, 19,26 $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- April 3, 10 $6.00 Caregivers Group: Group meets 1st and 3rd Thursday May 8, 16, 22 $9.00 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, balance and the sequence of Level 1. Register with The Evergreen Group.We meet to talk about personal Senior Center receptionist. and family issues. Meets at the Senior Center 2nd Monday of each month, 10:00-11:30 a.m. DROP-IN EXERCISE PROGRAMS Podiatry Clinic. With Dr. Teri Burtoft. Thursday, • Stretch & Bend. Large, popular stretching and April 20. Call 781-861-0194 to schedule an appoint- limbering group offers support and instruction. The ment.$25. Please pay the Podiatrist directly. Appoint- group meets Monday through Friday,9-9:30 am.Free. ments scheduled 8:30 to 11:30 am. No clinic in May. • 60+Fitness. Lead by enthusiastic group members, Blood Pressure Clinic. Thursdays at 10:00 AM. On this workout focuses on both upper and lower body the first Thursday of the month,the clinic is held at the muscle strengthening, using free weights and bands. Senior Center. Clinics are also held at the Senior Vil- Meets Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays at 9:35- lages other Thursdays of the month. Call the Senior 10:30. All welcome. Instructor Sue LeVasseur will Center for directions to the other locations. run one session/month. See group for schedule. Free. Veterans' Agent Office Hours. Our Veterans' Agent • Kripalu Yoga with Don Weikert. Move gently Pat Flynn can meet with you during his weekly office from a centering meditation,to stretching and warm- hours,Monday's from 2:00 to 3:30 PM.Call Pat at 781- ups, to learning physical postures (asanas) to 861-9108 to make an appointment. relaxation. Mondays 8:30-9:45. $5/session. Pay SHINE. Counselors Rose Lerner or Rhoda Neidorf are instructor. available to help you with any aspect of your health • Line Dancing with Patricia Kavgian.Dancing is a insurance on Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Call great way to exercise! Come join the group for great the Senior Center at 781-861-0194 to make an appoint- music, fun dances and a group of people having a ment.Please let us know ifyou can't make your appoint- great time. Every Thursday from 1:15 to 2:30 in the ment. dining room. Pay instructor $2 a session. Supportive Day Care. Provides a safe daytime envi- • Ping Pong. All welcome to join a game on ronment for seniors who are having difficulty living independently,and respite for caregivers.Call Carolyn Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 2-4. All levels. Free. for further information at 781-259-1807.