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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-05-00-COA-newsletter L ���'���.�ii � r:+{ti, fLexington Senior CenterNON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE 1 L 1 '.k- v n & Social Services Newsletter y.f-� • 1 ,c....,.....:....4. ,ti.1 1 8. L -4.__,..t- 4.. PAID -' '' BOSTON, MA J • {iu .:A•' , 59348 Return Service Requested May 2006 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 Phone: 781-861-0194 Issue 306 http://ci.lexington.ma.us FAX: 781-863-2271 DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES Lauren McSweeney lmcsweeney ci lexington.ma.us 41111w•' • 1• • r��� • �' C� ��CV • OFFICE MANAGER AllAre Invited./ . - _ Dianne Snell • • dsnell@ci lexington.ma.us 4 to a reception at the Lexington Senior Center on SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR Wednesday, May3rd at 2:00p.m.Kelly Magee /' kmagee a ci lexington ma.us ' honoring Shirley Stoltz,this year's recipient of the c SOCIAL SERVICES NURSE Charlotte Rodgers Minuteman Cane Award. Please join us in recognizing Shirley crodgers@cilexington.ma.us ci.lexmgton.ma.ns for her many years of inspiration and service in our community. PROGRAM CLERK Sue Hayes shayes a ci lexington.ma.us Please register with the Senior Center receptionist at 781-861-0194. NUTRITION SITE MANAGER Muriel Meade SUPPORTIVE DAY CARE DIRECTOR6 MayCarolyn Griffith cgnffith@ci.lexington.ma.us 781-259-1807 igi loi _ VETERANS'AGENT Mother's Dav Celebration Winston"Pat"Flynn YOUTH&FAMILY Tuesday, May 9th at 11:30 p.m. SERVICES COORDINATOR Menu includes Chicken Marsala served over pasta, House Salad, dessert and bever- Becky Rushford brushford@ci lexington.ma.us age Catered by Not Your Average Joes. Please register with the receptionist by 781-861-2742 Friday, May 5th at noon. $3.00. E06-20 ,,,e‘,*....,„ COUNCIL ON AGING Betty Borghesam Minuteman Senior Services Shirley Buck Marian Cohen,Chair Wednesday, May 24th at 11:30 a.m. 4%611 " Bob Edwards Dan Fenn Menu includes Baked Ham with Raisin Sauce, Baked Potato with Sour Cream, Donald Graham Paul Lapointe Buttered Carrots, Rolls, Dessert and Beverage. Leo McSweeney Please register with the receptionist by Tuesday, May 9th at noon. $3.00. Frieda Ohner Nicholas Santosuosso E06-21 Jane Trudeau FRIENDS OF THE COUNCIL ON AGING Youngat Heart Chorus Spring Concert Mark Barons Marie Hill Tuesday, June 6th at 2:00 p.m. Susan O'Keefe Julie Miller The Young at Hearts Chorus invites you to a concert of varied selections Mary Ellen Goodwin and refreshments. Please come and enjoy sharingthis afternoon of SELECTMAN LIAISON '� y Richard Pagett fellowship celebrated in song. Please register with the receptionist. r Rehearsal starts at 1:30 p.m. ix 2 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MAY 2006 MAY 2006 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Trusts and Probate-Tuesdays,9:30-11:30 am. �!•40 Afternoon Movies / •.. Trust and Probate is an ongoing member-directed Wird ‘...tieZ class which discusses the use of wills,trusts, and Monday, May 1st at 1:15 p.m. probate in estate planning,as well as many aspects The Thing About My Folks of senior living and town affairs. Class members A heart warming tale of family bonds and enduring love. After all contribute to the discussions with their experi- 47 years of marriage,Ben's(Reisner)Mother(Dukakis)unex- ence and points of view. pectedly leaves her husband. With no where else to turn,Ben's father Sam (Falk) is forced to spend time and get to know his World Affairs Study Group - Tuesdays, 2:00 son. PG-13 p.m. The World Affairs Group continues to meet Monday, May 15th at 1:15 p.m. in the Conference Room. Dr. Rathore will be Yours, Mine and Ours leading the group.The format is discussion about Dennis Quaid and Renee Russo the roles of this remake of the world affairs and current issues in the US. New 1968 comedy about two single parents who plan to marry and people are always welcome. merge their brood into one "Happy"family. PG Computer Club-Wednesday,May 3rd at 9:45 Movies are provided by the generosity of Video Smith. a.m. -Presentation given by Jack Simon"Retire- Senior Advocates Group Formed- May 9th at 9:30 a.m. ment Plan Scenario" . The Trust and Probate group at the Senior Center has initiated Wednesday, May 17th at 9:45 a.m. - Demon- the first meeting of Senior Advocates on May 9, 2006 at 9:30 stration of installing computer peripherals, in- a.m.to be held at the Lexington Senior Center. All seniors are cluding scanners and digital cameras hosted by welcome. This will be the way for seniors to link with Dan Brezezinski selectmen,town meeting members and COA for greater partici- Art Histor Slide Presentation and Lecture with pation in senior issues, In turn those committees will commu- v Gershon Weisenberg - Friday, May 12th at nicate with the seniors as a group. 11:00 p.m. Slide presentation on "The Life and Mary Kay Demonstration - Thursday, May 11th at 10:00 Artistry of Arthur Dove."Member of the Stiglitz a.m. Get some Glamour!! Join us Tuesday,May 2 at l 0AM for 291 Circle. a complimentary sampling of Mary Kay Signature Creme Lipstick and MK Signature Lip Gloss. Also available for you Lexington Veteran's Association-Monday,May to try are 8 wonderful shades of MK Signature Nail Enamel. 8th, 1:15 p.m. at the Cary Memorial Library These items are available for you through Robin Currie, Inde- (Meeting Room), in Lexington Center, at 1874 pendent Beauty Consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics. Everyone Massachusetts Avenue. who attends will be entered in a drawing to win a free gift! "Take a powerful journey with a son C.O.A Seniors Golf All senior experienced and beginner to find the father he never knew. " golfers are invited to join your golfing friends at two weekly Our speaker will be Walter Ford Carter,speak- morning events: Mondays at 7:30 a.m. at Stone Meadow ing about his book "No Greater Sacrifice, No Golf Course and Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. at Pine Meadow Greater Love" -A Son's Journey to Normandy Golf Course. For further information,contact Ted Gurczyca The quote above is by James Bradley in his at 781-863-8729. review of this book,which is the story of a father MASSACHUSETTS SENIOR GAMES and son whose relationship is severed forever by PRESENTS "A DAY /N THE PARK" World War II,and the son's discovery,some fifty The 15th Annual Fitness Walk For Seniors Promoting a Healthy years later, of the man his father was. Lifestyle for Women and Men 50 and over Friday, June 16, Coffee is generously provided by Starbucks 2006 Forest Park, Springfield, MA. Registration fee is $10 (Lexington Center) and cookies/cake will be person.Applications are available at the Lexington Senior served. per ppg Center. MAY 2006 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 3 MAY 2006 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Program Highlight continued.... "Talking with Your Doctor" Monday May 8th10:00 Financial SecuritvDuringRetirement Tuesdays,May a.m.to 11:30 a.m.in the Conference Room at the Senior 9, 16,23 at 1:00 p.m. A seminar for retirees,this three- Center. In today's busy world, a good patient-doctor part seminar covers all the important financial strategies relationship is more of a partnership. You and your that are critical throughout retirement. Please note that doctor can work as a team,along with other health care the course runs over three consecutive weeks and will providers,to solve your medical problems and keep you cover different topics in each session. Information on healthy. Taking an active role in your health care puts asset allocation, investment selection, tools to combat the responsibility for good communication on both you inflation,minimize taxation and maximize the strength and your doctor. This is especially true as you age. Join of one's portfolio will be presented. You will also be Charlotte Rodgers, RN for this informal discussion asked to consider the non-financial aspects of retire- group. We will be using the book"Talking with Your ment, such as self-imagine, use of time, and housing Doctor",a publication of the National Institute on Aging choices. The course concludes with sections on Social and the National Institutes of Health. Class members Security, long-term care insurance,the new IRA distri- will receive a copy of the book to take home. The class bution rules, and estate planning. Class is limited to will be limited to 10 participants. Please call 781-861- 25 please sign-up with the receptionist. Presented 0194 to sign up. by Spencer Betts, Certified Financial Planner with Bringing together Lexington Seniors and Middle Bickling Financial Services. School Students! y Computer Training -Wednesdays, The ABC's of Diabetes Management Presentation by � � May 3, 10, 17,and 24 at 3:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Again VNCH Monday, May 22, at 10:30 a.m. this spring, Clarke Middle School students will offer a There are 20.8 million people in the US, or 7% of the getting-acquainted-with the computer program for se- population,who have diabetes. While an estimated 14.6 niors. This program will be held in a computer lab at million have been diagnosed as having diabetes, 6.2 Clarke Middle School, with instruction and support million people (or nearly one-third) are unaware provided by Clarke students. The program is structured that they have the disease. In light of those startling for attendance at all four sessions. Some of the learning numbers, Visiting Nurse and Community Health, Inc. possibilities are: word processing, drawing presenta- (VNCH) of Arlington, has developed "The ABCs of tions,database,making certificates and greeting cards, Diabetes,"a presentation that outlines contributing fac- mail merge, internet and search engines,making a web tors, indicators and preventative tips for those afflicted site. Beginners are welcome. Enrollment is limited to with this manageable disease. This presentation will be 12 seniors and it is free. given at the Lexington Senior Center, 1475 Mass Ave., Register with the Senior Center receptionist. Lexington. f .-..-, -.. ,- - REIKI ►� 1 W LLL +r, f _i M. HEALING TOUCH THERAPIES 46' 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 • Call for a Tour 781-270-9008 • 800-854-0576 ,. -iiK .;-, Rosemarie Bass, Reiki Master Located directly across from the Lahey Clinic ' ` 7 S 1 S 6 2-4 2 9 2 42 Mall Rd.,Burlington,MA 01803 C ,� �,_ •• • 1 gift certificates available www.newtonseniorliving.com CountryGet ' - ' , Call Senior Citizen Aitik ... �� ` - Publishing 3 REHABILITATION WAV, WOBURN,MA '' Independent&Assisted Living Advertise! : ..1, .. 617-254-4545 ' Fora Tour Phone .� i SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING • 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254-4545 4 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MAY 2006 Join us for lunch at the The Lexington Pops Chorus LEX CAFE! ("...a verygood sound and such clear diction..." under the g )� Nutritious lunches are served daily, for a donation direction of former Lexington Public Schools music teacher, request of$2.00. Call 781-861-0194 to speak with Robert Lague,will give it's 24th Annual Spring Concert on Nutrition Coordinator Muriel Meade, b noon the Friday and Saturday,May 19 and 20, 8:00 p.m.,at Hancock y da beforeyou would like to •oin us to make a Church in Lexington Center. The church is handicapped y J reservation. We also celebrate monthl birthdays accessible. In the first half,the chorus will sing Franz Josef y y duringluncheon the Third Wednesdayof each Haydn s moving(and timely) "Mass in Time of War"with month. Call Muriel Meade ifyou would like to the following soloists: Soprano, Lili Kaufmann; Alto, Sara y celebrateyour birthda with us! Wyse-Wenger;Tenor,W.Douglas Halsted,III. The second y half, always in a lighter mood, features medleys from the Weekly menus can be found in the Lexington Min- Broadwayshow, "Annie" and"What'd I Say: A Tribute to uteman. For a monthlycalendar of menus, call the y Ray Charles and a jazz piece called "Spring Can Really Senior Center to have one sent to your home. HangUp You the Most." Adult tickets:$12 in advance,$15 Medicare Rx Update at the door, children age 12 and under$5. Advance tickets • Medicare beneficaries can continue to sign upfor may be purchased from a member of the Chorus or on line: g drugcoverage, Medicare Part D, www.LexingtonPopsChorus.org. For more information, prescription through May15th. Call 1-800-MEDICARE or please visit our website or call Mary Ellen at 508-481-6554. g g online to www.Medicare.gov. - . The Lexington Farmers Market • Prescri tionAdvanta ethe state-s onsored finan- • p Advantage, • p needs helpand input toplan some special events for our cial supplement to Medicare Part D, holds open p p enrollment March 15th -April 28th. Ifyou have upcoming 2006 market season. Opening on June 13th,and p runningeveryTuesdaythrough October from 2:00-6:30. signed up for a Medicare drug plan and need further g helppaying foryour prescriptions, check out Pre- Have an idea for a special event to be held at the market, or p y g p p •'� want to helpplan one? scription Advantage to find out if its right for you. Call 1-800-AGE-INFO. Please call Lori Deliso @ 781-863 6375. • Free one-on-one counseling on Medicare Part D LEXPRESS and Prescription Advantage is available from SHINE (ServingHealth Insurance needs for el- ders). l- Lexington's mini-bus service is wheelchair equipped and ders . Call 1-800-AGE-INFO to find a SHINE ADA compliant. Operates six fixed routes; each route runs counselor inyour community once per hour. There is no service on Saturday, Sunday or y y legal holidays. Route No. 1 stops at the Senior Center • To get your copy ofAARP's booklet,Medicare Rx: g p What You Need to Know,call 1-866-448-3621 or entrance at 12:48 pm,1:48 pm and upon request.Seniors fare is $.75. Transfers within the LEXPRESS system are $.25. e-mail Ma@aarp.org. For riders on Route No. 5 going to Burlington, a $.25 surcharge applies. An annual senior pass is available for Seniors - The Time is Now. $125. For more information call 781-861-1210 or The Prescription Advantage Program is open www.lexpress.us. now until April 28 and is FREE if your income is under $29,400. Enrollment fee from $29,400 to Library Lines $49,000. Find out how it will help pay for your It's spring when the urge to weed out unwanted stuff is upon Medicare drug plan! What do you have to lose? us and your library can use magazines for our"Free Stuff' Medicare drug plans close for enrollment May 15. table. We accept all kinds, except for old magazines and Hurry and make your appointment so you don't miss religious types.Our supply has dwindled and we need more. the deadline. Callour Council on Aging to speak y g g p Thank you for any help you can give us. with a SHINE counselor or make an appointment pp Senior Center Library Hours with a counselor at Minuteman Senior Services in Monday - Friday 10.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. r Burlington by calling 781-221-7029. 5 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MAY 2006 III IIM ENE 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. North Shore Music Theatre, Mohegan Sun Casino $24. "Damn Yankees" $67 �` Wednesday, nesday, June 28, 2006 Wednesday,May10, 2006 Try your luck at your choice of over 6,000 state-of-the- In this season opener, a die-hard Boston Red Sox fan art slot machines or the table games of Blackjack, makes a deal with the devil,himself,to help the Sox beat Poker,and Baccarat at the Mohegan Sun Casino.A$10. the Yanks, and outsmarts "old Scratch" himself. The food coupon and$10. free bet included in the package. North Shore Musical Theatre has been renovated with Trip Code T06-26. Depart 7:30 a.m.; return 6:30 p.m. more comfortable seating and better viewing.A complete Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Road. buffet luncheon will be served in the new Overture Restau- rant. Trip Code T06-22.Depart 11 a.m.;return 5:30 p.m. Tanglewood Overnight Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd., $260 twin room; $295 single room Sun., Mon., July 16-17, 2006 Suffolk Downs Racetrack $29 Listen to the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the Wednesday,May 24, 2006 - f enclosed shed at the Tanglewood Music Join us for a day of exciting thoroughbred horse racing and --, Center.The guest conductor ofthe Sunday G �i 7,:,, a complete buffet luncheon from soup to ` afternoon concert will be Sir Andrew Davis 4" ` dessert at the Suffolk Downs Racetrack. c and will feature Jean-Yves Thibaudet,the ac- ` We will be in the"Topside Room",where claimed French pianist.The music will include the folk you can view the races and place your bets in comfort.Trip music of the Hungarian composer, Zoltan Kodaly, a Code T06-23.Depart 11:15 a.m.;return 5:30 p.m.Park at Franz Liszt piano concerto, and Dvorak's Symphony St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. No. 6. Our overnight stay at the William's Inn, Williamstown,Massachusets includes a complete din- Boston Pops Concert $59. ner and breakfast. On Monday morning, we will visit Tuesday, June 13, 2006 the Clark Art Museum,which is premiering an exhibit Enjoy an evening with the Boston Pops Orchestra,as Keith of its Impressionist masterpieces. Works by Homer, Lockhart conducts the orchestra in an array of musical Sargent, Cassat, Van, Gogh, Monet, Seurat, Cezanne, favorites American classics, Broadway hits, and light Matisse,and Picasso will be included.A deposit of$25 orchestral compositions. Seating is in the first balcony, required on registration;balance due June 25.Trip Code center section.Trip Code T06-25.Depart 6:30 p.m.;return T07-1. Depart 8:00 a.m. Sunday; return 5 p.m. Mon- 10:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Road. day.Park at Lexington High School,Worthen Rd.field Cynthia Waxman Doyouhave troublefallingasleep? .,,e6y4. 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 for 781-248-8180 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 CynthlaiWaxmanONEMovea.com Qualified individuals completing study receive Fullime „4-:x-r. • 'Study Medication • 'Laboratory Tests • 'Study Related Medical Care : r : Realtor r,J:;111;'L I Interested? 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Would you like to meet other grandparents who clubs.It can be anything of interest,knitting,chess, are raising their grandchild(ren)? The Social Services painting. Please contact Becky Rushford, Youth Department is looking to begin a group to meet the specialized and Family Services Coordinator at 781-861-2742. needs of grandparents raising children, and is looking for individuals who may have an interest in participating in such Volunteer Opportunities! The Friend-to-Friend programming. Please contact Becky Rushford,Youth Services program is seeking volunteers to support home- Coordinator,at(781)861-2742 or Kelly Magee,Social Services bound seniors through socialization and assistance Coordinator,at(781)861-0194 to discuss interest,suggestions with light household management tasks. Share for topics, and/or ask any questions. 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 MonthlyNewcomers Coffee fulfillment from volunteeringand form a lastin g relationship. Call Kelly Magee at 781-861-0194 for information. Friday, May 12th 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Join Senior Center Social Services Coordinator Kelly -yMone Management g informal Magee for an coffee and Program: -- tour of our facilit . This is a great y ....:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.::. Assistance with Monthly Bill Paying opportunity to learn what we do Coping with bills and the mechanics of monthly and how you can become part of bill paying can be overwhelming. Could you or our community. someo• ► •u know us- - . keeping • ' h your No Registration necessary. mo pi Th- / o y ag - Pr. am (c .• ore by AR I EO`A, • ss .me C. . provid; o nteer t• with bill payi _ ing: •udge - .ills, KeepMov/n writing -. for YO • . 1),and r, o • g checkb• • .nk sta men Intere ed? ;11 Interested in a walking group? We will be exploring the t ' Mo ,. ,eme Pro at nute .n start-up of a weekly summer(June, July and August)walking S, ` s: -2 '- 8- • 20. group. If you would like to be a part of such a group,please call Charlotte Rodgers at the Senior Center, 781-861-0194 i �'.& i �'r% it ow �'r� i� �'�� i� �,r� i� i �'�'� �� �,r�ier �,r� i�er .4 �.r�r 4 lir ATTENTION SENORS It makes sense to concentrate your advertising where it does Are You OrA Loved One Entering A most good - right in your neighborhood! Nursing 7oAmeN?OrDoHYouKNnow9Someone Youa onlythcost. p y e 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. 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( Keep Moving- the benefits of exercise! �� � Charlotte Rodgers,RN, Social Services Nurse Now that spring is really here, it's a good time to think about windowpane Shop some ways for you to include physical activity into your day. Hours. �, Many people who come to blood pressure clinic will ask me � how they can help lower their blood pressure. They often ask, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, — '� "Does exercise really help?" Research shows that when you keep moving, you can help to prevent or Weekdays control high blood pressure and improve your general circulation. Even very mild exercise can produce endorphins-a naturally occurring hormone that act Selling like-new clothing, to improve mood. 30 minutes of regular physical activity each day can help: accessories,jewelry,scarves, pocketbooks, and small household • If your blood pressure is mildly elevated,30 minutes of brisk items. walking most days of the week may be enough to keep you off medication Donations are accepted Mon. through Fri. 8:30-4:30 pm • If you take medication for high blood pressure,30 minutes of moderate physical activity can make your medication work more effectively and make you feel better. • Ifyou don't have high blood pressure,being physically active can help keep it that way. If you have normal blood pressure- but are not active- your chances of developing high blood pressure increase, especially as you get older. Being over- weight or having diabetes may also contribute to high blood pressure. Fix It Shop It is important that you talk with your doctor about what forms of physical activity are right for you. Open Thursdays Remember,many factors can influence your ability to exercise and the type of 9:00 am to 12:00 p.m. physical activity you can do. Your activity program can be as simple as a 15- minute walk around your neighborhood each morning and evening. There are even exercises you can do while sitting down! Here are some easy tips for getting started: A great place to get those small • Take the stairs instead of the elevator items repaired. • Park far away from your destination in parking lots so you have further to walk Drop off and pick up during these • If you take the bus, get off one stop early and walk times only. The following activities count as moderate exercise: brisk walking, home Labor-free repair parts at no cost. care and general housework, mowing the lawn, gardening, dancing, racket sports(such asping-pong),golf,fishing, swimming,cycling and canoeing or Donations accepted. rowing. If you are having trouble sticking with a physical activity program, (� ' enlist the help of a friend and motivate each other! Set small,realistic goals 4,-,--- and reward yourself for a job well done. iVict- r'�� 75 Adapted from the National Institutes of Health Senior Newsletter, Nigtv4,,, March 2004 MAY 2006 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 11 Lexington Friends r .' 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 are a 501(c) 3 and are a non profit organization. cii r__4 -1 1 1 DONATION INFORMATION 1 I Name: I Address: I 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- May 5, 12, 19,26 $24.00 tated by staff Social Worker , Kelly Magee. All are June 2, 9, 16,23,30 $30.00 welcome, and no registration is necessary. 1-2:30 pm. Develop strength, flexibility, and balance, and improve overall physical and mental well-being using Prostate Cancer Group. This group is for men who time-honored yoga movements, postures, and currently have prostate cancer or survivors who wish to breathing exercises.Exercises will be adapted to meet share the knowledge they have gained with others. individual needs; all levels welcome. Please bring a Meets third Wednesday of each month, 1:00-2:30 pm.. blanket or yoga mat. Register with Senior Center Parkinson's Support Group. Led by Art Sotak. The receptionist. Class size is limited. Parkinson's Disease support group will meet 4th Mon- Tai Chi,with Laura Coulter-Cook 1:30-2:30pm day of each month at 1:00 pm at the Senior Center in the Mondays- May 8, 15,22 $9.00 Muzzey Room. June 5, 12, 19,25 $12.00 Improves balance, breathing and body awareness. Caregivers Group: Group meets 1st and 3rd Thurs- Medical studies show benefits towards lower blood day of each month, 2-3:30 pm. A support group for pressure, cholesterol and osteoporosis. First 30 caregivers of individuals with memory impairment. The group is ongoing and there is no fee. If interested, minutes of class is chi gong exercises to warm up. In please call Private Geriatric Care Manager, Sandy the second 30 minutes, beginners learn to breathe, Simon for an initial telephone intake at 781-862-2829 balance and the sequence of Level 1. Register with Senior Center receptionist. The Evergreen Group. We meet to talk about per- sonal and family issues.Meets at the Senior Center 2nd DROP-IN EXERCISE PROGRAMS Monday of each month, 10:00-11:30 a.m. • Stretch & Bend. Large, popular stretching and limbering group offers support and instruction. The Podiatry Clinic. There will be no clinic this month. 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 muscle strengthening, using free weights and bands. Villages 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 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 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 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 if you can't make your great time. Every Thursday from 1:15 to 2:30 in the appointment. 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 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 2-4. All levels. independently,and respite for caregivers.Call Carolyn Free. for further information at 781-259-1807.