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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-00-COA-newsletterLexington Senior Center & Social Services Newsletter NON - PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE BOSTON, MA 59348 PAID Return Service Requested I April 2006 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 Phone: 781 - 861 -0194 I Issue 305 http: / /ci.lexington.ma.us FAX: 781 - 863 -2271 DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES Lauren McSweeney lmcsweeney @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 Mary Ellen Goodwin SELECTMAN LIAISON Richard Pagett HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR Join us on Wednesday, April 26, 2006, 9:30 to 12:00 p.m. at the Senior Center for a morning focused on health and wellness. The event is free and will include: ♦ Diabetes (glucose) screenings and community health information by Emerson Hospital ♦ Blood Pressure screenings by Visiting Nurse and Community Health of Arlington ♦ Home Health Care information and healthy snacks provided by Metropolitan Home Health of Arlington ♦ Reiki Healing demonstrations and information ♦ Home Health and Assisted Living providers ♦ HomMed Demonstrations ♦ Healthy Food Demonstrations ♦ Exercise demonstrations by Boston Sports Club ♦ Other health and wellness information Please note that all other morning programming is cancelled on 4126. P ATRIOT'S DAY PARADE - Monday, April 17, 2006 As in the past years, LEXPRESS will be part of the Lexington Patriot's Day Parade. Senior citizens wishing to represent the Senior Center and ride or walk with the bus are invited. Lunch will be provided for all participants. Sign up with the Senior Center receptionist by April 13th. Meet at Lexington Fire Station Parking Lot • 45 Bedford Street Meeting time is 12:15 p.m. Lunch is served on the bus at parade staging site. Return to Bedford Street Fire Station, at approximately 3:30 p.m. Springtime Luncheon - Thursday, April 13th at 11:30 p.m. Menu includes: Fresh fruit cup, Shrimp Saute with clam sauce (prepared by an onsite chef), penne pasta, tossed salad, rolls, dessert and beverage. Register with receptionist by April 6th $3.00. E06 -18 Chinese Lunch - Friday, April 21st at 11:30 p.m. Menu includes: Chicken Lo- 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 Trusts and Probate -Tuesdays, 9:30 am 11:30 am. Trust and Probate is an ongoing member - directed class which discusses the use of wills, trusts, and probate in estate planning, as well as many aspects of senior living and town affairs. Class members all contribute to the discussions with their experience and points of view. World Affairs 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, April 5th, 9:45 a.m. Paul Lewis, of COMPUTER HELP organization will speak on topic "Spring cleaning for your PC ". Wednesday, April 19th, 9:45 p.m. - Do You have a computer question? Come and have your questions answered by the committee. Art History Slide Presentation and Lecture with s Gershon Weisenberg, Friday, April 14th at 11:00am - This month's presentation will be by John Marnn, Poet of the Maine Coastline and New Hampshire Mountains. Register with the receptionist. $1 per person. Registration is limited to 30. Lexington Veteran's Association Monday, April 10, 2006 at 1:15 pm at Cary Memorial Library (Meeting Room), in Lexington Center, at 1874 Massachusetts Avenue. Our speaker will be Lieutenant Colonel Paula Wolfert, Massachusetts Army National Guard and her topic will be "Women Soldiers in Iraq." Colonel Wolfert will speak about her tour in Taj i, Iraq and the role of women military in that country. Colonel Wolfert has just completed twenty years of service, active duty in the Navy and Army National Guard. 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. Sandra Meyer -Cohen Craft Class, Tuesday, April 18th, 10:00 a.m. Flower Arranging Made Easy and Creative Using spring flowers, leaves, and woody material, we will arrange a spring bouquet in a floral frog(organizer) vase. Fee includes special vase and all floral elements. Bring scissors and a box to bring your arrangement home. Register with Receptionist. Cost is $5.00. Space is limited. Afternoon Movies Monday, April 3rd at 1:15 pm - In Good Company Dan Foreman (Dennis Quaid) is headed for a shakeup. He is demoted from head of ad sales for a major magazine when the company he works for is acquired in a corporate takeover. His new boss Carter Duryea (Topher Grace) if half his age —a business school prodigy who preaches corporate synergy. While Dan develops clients through handshake deals and relationships, Carter cross - promotes the magazine with a cell phone division. Rated PG-13. Tuesday, April 11th at 1:15 p.m. - Baby Boom Diane Keaton a devoted career women "inherits" a baby girl form a distant overseas relative. Rated PG. Movies are provided by the generosity of Video Smith. National Alcohol Screening Day 2006 -Thursday, April 6th, from 9:00 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. Mary Kay Cosmetics Hand Care Demonstration - Tuesday, April 4th at 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Come and enjoy a complimentary treat from Robin Currie, a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant. Experience the Satin Hands product line which will leave your hands feeling soft and supple. All who attend will be entered in a drawing to win a free gift. Have Fun!! APRIL2006 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 3 Program Highlight continued.... Grand parentin Group "Grandparenting with Love and Logic" Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. April 4th - May 9th in the Conference room at the Senior Center. Based on "Grandparenting with Love and Logic" by Fay and Cline "Parenting experts Jim Fay and Foster W. Cline, M.D., grandparents themselves, have combined to offer sensible, easy -to -use techniques based upon their unique Love and Logic philosophy of working with g p p Y g children." The book guides us through . rand arentin in today's g p g 's world where Y grandparents are more important than ever. Join with other grandparents for lively and supportive conversations. The group will be facilitated by Marilyn Campbell, grandmother, Lexington resident, and gerontologist. Space (and books) are limited. Register with the receptionist. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the Senior Center, thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Council on Aging. Space is limited. Register with receptionist. Six Simple Rules to Conquer Paperwork - Monday, April 10th, 1:00 p.m. Are you overwhelmed by the daily mail, filling out forms, gathering documents, paying bills? Is your home becoming a warehouse for paper, newspapers, and magazines? Are you disorganized? If you answer "Yes" to one or all of these questions, SAVE THE DATE. Richard Lyford, former senior financial executive at major companies will help you get organized, eliminate confusion, and create spare time. If you think you don't have the time for this program, you probably need it! Register with receptionist. College Funding Possibilities for Grandchildren Tuesday, April 25th, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Helping to fund educational needs for grandchildren can be great a great way to show how much you care. Saving money for financing higher education is challenging for everyone, especially when college costs at a private institution can exceed $40,000 per year. The ability to help save educational money for your grandchildren has been enhanced thru state 529 plans. These 529 plans can also help in reducing your taxable estate while you maintain control over your assets. How do you know which plan is best for you? Come to this class and find out! Bringing together Lexington Seniors and Middle School Students! Space is limited. Register with receptionist. Computer Training - Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Again this spring, Clarke Middle School students will offer a getting- acquainted -with the computer program for seniors. This program will be held in a computer lab at Clarke Middle School, with instruction and support provided by Clarke students. The program is structured for attendance at all four sessions. Some of the learning possibilities are: word processing, drawing presentations, database, making certificates and greeting cards, mail merge, internet and search engines, making a web site. Beginners are welcome. Enrollment is limited to 12 seniors and it is free. Register with the Senior Center receptionist. 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 APRIL2006 Long Term Care Planning Tuesday, April 4th, 1:00 p.m. Presented by Dave Libman, Long Term Care Specialist People do not want to talk about the prospects of needing long term care especially of they're young. The assumption is that this happens to older people. However, in the blink of an eye, the need for day -to- day assistance can become a major issue. An automobile accident may lead to a recuperation period lasting for months, or an unforeseen illness that might require years of convalescence. How and what protects the family from the consequences of needing Long Term Care. These are questions that most people in their 40's 50's and 60's probably don't' spend a lot of thinking about much less planning for. Our presentation helps to: • Clear up the common misconceptions about Long Term Care Planning • Identify the consequences to the family needing Long Term Care • Explore the cost effective options and solutions should a Long Term Care event happen • Explain the value of a pro- active plan verses crisis management Our presentations are generic in nature. Our Long Term Care planning specialists will be able to field questions from the audience while providing informational material for attendees to take home. This will be a great benefit to all the attendees. 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 Our library has many interesting "browser" books on topics ranging from history, medicine information and advice, art, cooking, humor, etc. There are in addition to our shelved collection and can be borrowed by signing out with the librarian as well as looked at in our cozy library. We welcome our patrons to take advantage of this extra service we provide. Senior Center Library Hours - Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Join us for lunch at the LEX CAFE! Nutritious lunches are served daily, for a donation request of $2.00. Call 781- 861 -0194 to speak with Nutrition Coordinator Muriel Meade, by 11:00 am the day before you would like to join us to make a reservation. We also celebrate monthly birthdays during luncheon the Third Wednesday of each month. Call Muriel Meade if you would like to celebrate your birthday with us! Our special lunches for this month: Springtime Luncheon - Thursday, April 13t - 11:30 a.m. Chinese Luncheon - Friday, April 21s' - 11:30 a.m. Weekly menus can be found in the Lexington Minuteman. For a monthly calendar of menus, call the Senior Center to have one sent to your home. Monthly Newcomers Coffee Friday, April 7 1 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Join Senior Center Director Lauren McSweeney for an informal coffee and tour of our facility. This is a great opportunity to learn what we do and how you can become part of our community. No Registration necessary. Reception Wednesday, May 3rd at 2:00 p.m. honoring the recipient of the Minuteman Cane Award. This year's recipient will be announced during the Patriot's Day ceremonies. 5 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS APRIL2006 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. 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. North Shore Music Theatre, "Damn Yankees" $67 Wednesday, May 12, 2006 In this season opener, a die -hard Boston Red Sox fan makes a deal with the devil, himself, to help the Sox beat the Yanks, and outsmarts "old Scratch" himself. The North Shore Musical Theatre has been renovated with more comfortable seating and better viewing. A complete buffet luncheon will be served in the new Overture Restaurant. Trip Code T06- 22. Depart 11 a.m.; return 5:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Suffolk Downs Racetrack $29 Wednesday, May 24, 2006 Join us for a day of exciting thoroughbred horse racing and a complete buffet luncheon, from soup to dessert, at the Suffolk Downs Racetrack. We will be in the "Topside Room ", where you can view the races and place your bets in comfort. Trip Code T06 -23. Depart 11:15 a.m.; return 5:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Tanglewood Overnight $260 twin room; Sun., Mon., July 16 -17, 2006 $295 single room Listen to the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the enclosed shed at theTanglewood Music Center. The guest conductor of the Sunday afternoon concert will be Sir Andrew Davis and will feature Jean -Yves Thibaudet, the acclaimed French pianist. The music will include the folk music of the Hungarian composer, Zoltan Kodaly, a Franz Liszt piano concerto, and Dvorak's Symphony No. 6. Our overnight stay at the William's Inn, Williamstown, Massachusets includes a complete dinner and breakfast. On Monday morning, we will visit the Clark Art Museum, which is premiering an exhibit of its Impressionist masterpieces. Works by Homer, Sargent, Cassat, Van, Gogh, Monet, Seurat, Cezanne, Matisse, and Picasso will be included. A deposit of $25 required on registration; balance due June 25. Trip Code T07 -1. Depart 8:00 a.m. Sunday; return 5 p.m. Monday. Park at Lexington High School, Worthen Rd. field. Cynthia Warman Rzxans &,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? Healthy men and women age 65 and older who are experiencing sleep problems are needed for a study involving an investigational medication for insomnia. This study involves two daytime office visits & ten overnights. Qualified volunteers will also receive up to $2060 Qualified individuals completing study receive • • Study Medication • • Laboratory Tests • • Study Related Medical Care Interested? 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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. Trainingfor Retirees Minuteman Senior Services hosts a 10 -day training program for new SHINE health benefits counselors beginning Monday, May 22. Orientation is April 24 from 9 -11:00 a.m. at Minuteman, 24 Third Avenue in Burlington. Come Join the ranks of established counselors who are working in local senior centers and hospitals to help seniors with their insurance and prescription coverage questions. The work is interesting and extremely valuable to the seniors we help! For more information call Cindy Phillips at Minuteman Senior Services: 781- 272 -7177 or 978 - 263 -8720. 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 Program: Assistance with Monthly Bill Paying Coping with bills and the mechanics of monthly bill paying can be overwhelming. Could you or someone you know use help keeping up with your monthly bills? The Money Management Program (co- sponsored by AARP, EOEA, and Mass Home Care) can provide a volunteer to assist with bill paying including: making a budget, sorting bills, writing checks (for YOU to sign), and reconciling checkbooks to bank statements. Interested? Call the Money Management Program at Minuteman Senior Services: 781- 272 -7177 or 978 - 263 -8720. 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 It makes sense to concentrate your advertising where it does most good - right in your neighborhood! You pay only the advertising cost. Public relations and good will values are free. This newsletter is kept at home a full month. It is regularly referred to for important dates, times, events and meetings. Convenient Budget Payment Terms Write Today! Or call 617- 254 -4545 if you need special accommodations. 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(re 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. Ids- HeIS Preparing your Income Taxes a Sponsored by AARP /IRS, trained Tax -Aide volunteers will REVENUE 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. 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 • Religions at Our Doorstep (Quakers, Bahai, Unitarian Universalism Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -day Saints and Christian Science) • Film Series: Cary Grant • Current Events • Beginning Computers • Sexual slavery • Cultural Perspectives of Germany, Sardinia, Switzerland and Austria • Opera: Don Giovanni 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* 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 as "We take good care '• � of our neighbors. " 30 Watertown Street 781 2 1 -86 - 1 8 5 Lexington, MA www.pineknollnursingcenter.com SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING • 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254 -4545 10 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS APRIL2006 FROM THE HEALTH CORNER: Cholesterol and Heart Disease Check the Facts Charlotte Rodgers, RN, Social Services Nurse Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is an important thing you can do to improve your heart health. High blood cholesterol is one of the risk factors for heart disease that you can do something about! The following information includes tips to help you understand ways you can lower your levels. A total blood cholesterol level of under 200 is desirable and usually 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 check your levels of LDL ( "bad" cholesterol). A high level of LDL increases your risk of heart disease, as does a low level of HDL ( "good cholesterol "). An HDL level of less than 3 5 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. You may be able to lower your cholesterol levels by 10 -50 mg or even more, with diet alone! The best way to reduce your cholesterol level is to cut back on the amount of saturated fats that you eat. These fats are mostly found in animal products such as butter, cream, of cheese, whole milk, whole fat ice cream and fatty meats. They are also found in some vegetable oils- coconut, palm and palm kernel oils. Replace these oils with "healthy" choices such as canola or olive oil. Although some red meat is high in cholesterol and saturated fat, you do not need to stop eating it or any other single food. Red meat is an important source of protein, iron and other vitamins and minerals. Choose lean cuts of meat with the fat trimmed. Another way is to watch your portion sizes and eat no more than 6 ounces of meat per day. (Six ounces is about the size of two decks of playing cards). 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 ability to process cholesterol. Newer medications are being introduced that work in the intestines. Again, check with your doctor about your medication and which one is right for you. A healthy heart is something we all strive for. Remembering which risk factors you can do something about will go a long way towards achieving heart health. Lower your blood pressure, lower your blood cholesterol, don't smoke, get checked for diabetes, and lose weight and exercise! Even small changes can make a big difference! (Adaptedfrom the National Institute for Health) SAVE This Date! Wellness Fair on April 26tH, Open Thursdays 9 am to 12 noon Hurry!! Hurry!! Hurry!! This is the first time in memory that there is little, note little work in the FIX-IT-SHOP. What does this mean? It means that the dedicated volunteer repairmen have nothing to do and they like to be busy. Look around your house; is there a small appliance, or lamp or a chair you have been meaning to get fixed? Now is the time. Let's flood the fix -it shop with work!! L M PW 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 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 APRIL2006 Yoga for Health and Fitness, with Lisa Groves Fridays, 9:30 -10:30 a.m. April 7, 14, 21, 28 $24.00 May 5, 12, 19, 26 $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 - April 3, 10 $6.00 May 8, 16, 22 $9.00 Improves balance, breathing and body awareness. Medical studies show benefits towards lower blood pressure, cholesterol and osteoporosis. First 30 minutes of class is chi gong exercises to warm up. In the second 30 minutes, beginners learn to breathe, balance and the sequence of Level 1. Register with Senior Center receptionist. • Stretch & Bend. Large, popular stretching and limbering group offers support and instruction. The group meets Monday through Friday, 9 -9:3 0 am. Free. • 60+ Fitness. Lead by enthusiastic group members, this workout focuses on both upper and lower body muscle strengthening, using free weights and bands. Meets Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays at 9:35- 10:30. All welcome. Instructor Sue LeVasseur will run one session/month. See group for schedule. Free. • Kripalu Yoga with Don Weikert. Move gently from a centering meditation, to stretching and warm - ups, to learning physical postures (asanas) to relaxation. Mondays 8:30 -9:45. $5 /session. Pay instructor. • Line Dancing with Patricia Kavgian. Dancing is a great way to exercise! Come join the group for great music, fun dances and a group of people having a great time. Every Thursday from 1:15 to 2:3 0 in the dining room. Pay instructor $2 a session. • Ping Pong. All welcome to join a game on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 2 -4. All levels. Free. 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, April 20. Call 781- 861 -0194 to schedule an appoint- ment. $25. Please pay the Podiatrist directly. Appoint- ments scheduled 8:3 0 to 11:3 0 am. No clinic in Maw 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.