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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-07-00-COA-newsletterLexington Senior Center & Social Services Newsletter NON - PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID BOSTON, MA 59348 Return Service Requested I July - August 2006 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 Phone: 781 - 861 -0194 I Issue 307 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 criffith @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 Shirley Buck Marian Cohen, Chair Bob Edwards Dan Fenn Donald Graham Paul Lapointe Leo McSweeney Frieda Oliner Nicholas Santosuosso Jane Trudeau FRIENDS OF THE COUNCIL ON AGING Mark Barons Marie Hill Susan O'Keefe Julie Miller Mary Ellen Goodwin SELECTMAN LIAISON Richard Pagett Summertime Luncheons at the Senior Center Brim a Friend to Lunch - Tuesday, July 11th at 11:30 a.m. - Catered by Upper Crust. Menu includes Cheese Pizza, salad, dessert and beverage. Sponsored by the FCOA. Register with the receptionist by Thursday, July 6th. $3.00 Light Summer Salad - Wednesday, July 19th at 11:30 a.m. - Menu includes Star Cut Tomato stuffed with Chicken Salad, Pasta salad, Cole slaw, dessert and beverage. Register with the receptionist by Tuesday, July 11th. $3.00 Hawaiian Luau - Thursday, July 27th at 11:30 a.m. - Menu includes Boneless Breast of Chicken with stuffing, Maraschino Sweet and Sour Sauce, White Rice with Roasted Vegetables, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots, Dinner Roll, dessert and beverage. Register with the receptionist by Tuesday, July 18th. $3.00 Morning Brunch - Tuesday, August 8th at 11:00 a.m. - Menu includes Juice, Muffins, Yogurt, Bagels with Cream Cheese, Broccoli Bake, Oven Roasted Po- tatoes, Fresh Fruit. Register with the receptionist by Friday, July 28th. $3.00. Brim a Friend to Lunch - Thursday, August 17th at 11:30 a.m. - Catered by Neillio's. Menu includes Sandwich choice of: Fresh Mozzarella Tomato & Pesto, Tuna, Black Forest Ham or Chicken Salad, Pasta salad, dessert & beverage. Sponsored by the FCOA. Register with the receptionist by Friday, August 11th. $3.00. Backyard BBB - Wednesday, August 23rd at 11:30 a.m. -Menu includes Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Rolls, Potato Salad, Corn on the Cob, dessert and bev- erage. Register with the receptionist by Monday, August 14th. $3.000 Refunds for luncheons can only be made if vacancy is filled. Five Day Opening For Day Care Program The Supportive Day Care Program provides a supervised day for seniors who are having difficulty living independently, and is a respite program for families and caregivers. On July 1St the program, currently open fours days each week, will expand to offer a fifth day of service on Wednesdays. Consistent with other days, meals transportation and a full day of activities will be provided. For more information, contact Carolyn Griffith at 781- 259 -1807. 2 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JULY / AUGUST 2006 Ice Cream Socials Wednesday, July 5th at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 1st at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 30th at 2:00 p.m. Please register with receptionist. Trust and Probate - Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 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. All class members contribute to the discussions with their expe- rience and points of view. Lexington Senior Advocates (LexSA) - Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. LexSA identifies, develops and promotes actions or ideas that specifically satisfy the needs of Lexington Seniors. All are welcome. Finance Matters - Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - An open discussion group focused on financial issues deemed important to seniors. Topics include estate planning (wills and trusts), investing, budgeting and saving, risk management (in- surance) and taxes. This program will start on September 5, 2006. World Affairs Study Groin - Tuesdays, 2:00 pm. The Affairs Group continues to meet in the Conference roo Rathore will be leading the group. The format is discuss n about world affairs and current issues in the US. New peo le are always welcome. Plein Air Painting - July 6, 2006 through September, 2006 Once again this year Avis Foster invites you to bring your easel, paint box, hat, a sandwich and drink, and accompany her for trips to neighboring towns to paint and have fun in the shade. The local trips will be enhanced by the trips to Marblehead, a special invitation location, and a trip to an overnight work- shop at the North Shore on the waterfront at a bed and break- fast. Avis will offer instruction in watercolors, acrylic or oils. There is no fee and you may attend any and /or all of the classes. Please register with receptionist. The schedule is as follows: Thurs., July 6 & 13, 9:00 -1:00 p.m. Pein Air (meet at the Senior Center and go outside). Wed., July 19 & 26, 1:00 -3:00 p.m. Art Demo at the Senor Center (Avis will do a demonstration, students follow along). Thurs., Aug. 3, 10, & 31st, 9:00 -1:00 p.m. Plein Air (meet at the Senior Center go outside). Wed., Aug. 16 & 23, 1:00 -3:00 p.m. Art Demo at the Senior Center (Avis has set a specific schedule for her painting group). The Poet's Live Again - Eveyln Gitek, Course s Leader - Tuesdays, July 11,18, 25 and August 1st from 10 -12 noon. Join us to study the Poetry of Marianne Moore, one of our noted women poets whose choice of words and use of meta- phor are a delight. Come and meet a fun group of poetry devotees. Discuss, read and study the life of a distinguished American poet and her works. Please pay the instructor. $ 15.00 fee Art History Slide Presentation and Lecture with Gershon Weisenber� - ■ Friday, July 14th at 11:00 a.m. Presen- tation on Charles Denuth - A brilliant water- colorist specializing in Flower arrangements and Industrial Buildings. He was part of the outer edge of the Stiglitz 291 Circle. Please register with the receptionist $ 1.00. ■ Friday, August 25th at 11:00 a.m. - Presen- tation on Max Beckmann - One of the finest and best known german painter of the 21st century. Please register with the reception- ist. $ 1.00 Real Estate Transition Planning for Seniors - Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. Pre- sented by Chris Grande, MSIM, Certified Se- nior Advisor and is Principal and founder of Walnut Hill Advisors in Medford. Join us in this important discussion on real- estate transition planning and making the right decisions for you. Topics covered in this workshop include: • Deciding whether downsizing may be right for you or not. • Choosing among the various housing options available today • What you should know about reverse mort- gages • How you could turn your home sale profit into a pension -like secure income that keeps com- ing month after month Lunch will be provided. Space is limited to 25 you must pre - register with the recep- tionist_ Walk - ins cannot be accommodated. JULY / AUGUST 2006 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 3 Program Highlights continued.... Mah Jong Group - Fridays, starting July 21s' at 1:00 p.m. Are you a Mah Jong player? Do you want to learn how to play Mah Jong? Starting Friday, July 21 st at 1:00 p.m. we have scheduled a Mah Jong group in the classroom at the Senior Center. An instructor will be available to teach new players or to coach players who haven't played in a while. Please register with receptionist. Afternoon Movies Start time 1:15 p.m. _ Popcorn and Lemonade Served Tuesda Jul 11th - Dreamer - Starring Kurt Russell and Dakota Fanning - A horse trainer and his inspiring young daughter whose determination to help and injured racehorse changes their lives forever. Rated PG. Tuesda Jul 25th - In Her Shoes - Starring Cameron Diaz and Toni Collette - Two very close but very dif- ferent sisters. Free wheeling Maggie and Straign laced Rose. They learn a dark family secret. Rated PG-13. Tuesda Au gust 8th - Bee Season - Starring Richard Gere and Eliza Naymann - This gripping tale about a father obsessed with training his talented daughter for the Nation Spelling Bee. Rated PG-13. Tuesda Au gust 22nd - Dr. DoLittle 3 - Starring Kyla Pratt - She just wants to be a normal teenager, but there is one small problem, she has inherited her father's uncanny ability to talk to animals!. Rated PG. Movies are provided by the generosity of Video Smith. Introduction to Grant Writing Wednesdays, July 12th & 19th at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Lexington Council on Aging will be offering the Introduction to Grant Writing Workshop given by Managing Change. This workshop series will be held at the Senior Center from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Grant Money has always been an im- portant source of money for many non - profit or- ganizations. However, knowing there is grant money "out there" and knowing how to access it are two different things. The Introduction to Grant Writing workshop series is an overview of the grant writing process. The first session concen- trates on assessing the agency's readiness and re- searching funding sources. The second session de- tails the different parts of a grant proposal itself and realistic management tips. It is a survey semi- nar and lots of information will be shared. Man- aging Change offers the Introduction to Grant Writing workshop series to the local adult educa- tion programs as well as Councils on Aging in Massachusetts. Register with the Receptionist. $5.00 materials fee. Class size is limited. � HEALING TOUCH THERAPIES Relieves Pain •Reduces Stress Promotes a Feeling of Well -being Rosemarie Bass, Reiki Master Teacher (781) 862 -4292 gift certificates available Coin qfe ' 3 REHAB /L /TAT /ON WA V, WOBURN, MA Independent & Assisted Living For a Tour Phone Sm AA* F Get Wise HER vertise Here 7- 254 -4545 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 Free /n -Home Consultation Cwnfort <Eo 781-721-5522 pa Comforting Solutions for In -Home Care TM Companionship • Light Housekeeping • Errands 24 -Hour Care • Meal Preparation SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING • 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254 -4545 4 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JULY / AUGUST 2006 "Talking with Your Doctor"' Tuesday, July 25th at 10:00 a.m. - In today's busy world, a good patient- doctor relationship is more of a partnership. You and your doctor can work as a team, along with other health care providers, to solve your medical problems and keep you healthy. Taking an active role in your health care puts the responsibility for good communication on both you and your doctor. F-1 ' ' ' ly true as you age. Join Charlotte RN for this informal discussion We will be using the book "Talk - g with Your Doctor ", a publica- )n of the National Institute on ging and the National Institutes of Health. Class members will receive a copy of the book to take home. The class will be limited to 10 par- ticipants. Please call 781- 861 -0194 to sign up. 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 noon the day before you would like to join us to make a reservation. We also celebrate monthly birthdays during lun- cheon the Third Wednesday of each month. Call Muriel Meade if you would like to celebrate your birthday with us! Weekly menus can be found in the Lexington Min- uteman. For a monthly calendar of menus, call the Senior Center to have one sent to your home. Did you know FISH offers free rides to medical appointments ?? If you are a Lexington resident, FISH will take you to a medical appointment throughout the Greater Boston area, Monday Friday FREE of charge. For more information call between 9:00 am :00 pm at 781- 861 -9300. FISH always needs Volunteers to drive locally or help with phone calls. If you want to hear more about volunteering call 718 - 862 -0375. Volunteer Opportunities There are volunteer opportunities at the Lexington Senior Center. Please contact Dianne Snell for more information at 781 - 861 -0194. Senior Center Library Hours - Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. LEXPRESS Lexington's mini -bus service is wheelchair equipped and ADA compliant. Operates six fixed routes; each route runs once per hour, Monday through Friday. 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 LEXPRE S S 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 A WORD ABOUT BULLETIN BOARDS: The lower level of the senior center has three new bulletin boards! A Youth Services board is located just outside of Becky Rushford's office, and will contain news and programming infor- mation primarily of interest to youth and fami- lies. Two other bulletin boards are located in the fitness area. Please note that these are divided into categories. We hope that you will find these boards to be useful, and easier to read! ANOTHER NOTE If you wish to put an an- nouncement up on a bulletin board, please check with Dianne or Sue. We will be up- dating and monitoring all items in an effort to keep the new boards clean, easy to read, and up to date ! ! Thanks! 5 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JULY / AUGUST 2006 "C.O.A Seniors Golf" All senior experienced and beginner golfers are invited to join your golfing friends at two weekly morning events: Mondays at 7:30 a.m. at Stone Meadow Golf Course and Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. at Pine Meadow Golf Course. For further information, contact Ted Gorczyca at 781 - 863 -8729. Volunteer Opportunities! The Friend -to- Friend program is seeking volun- teers to support home -bound seniors through so- cialization 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 vol- unteering and form a lasting relationship. Call Kelly Magee at 781- 861 -0194 for information. 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 keep- ing up with your monthly bills? The 1 Money Management Program (co -spon- sored 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 rec- onciling checkbooks to bank statements. Inter- ested? Call the Money Management Program at Minuteman Senior Services: 781- 272 -7177 or 978- 263 -8720. Are You A Grandparent Raising Your Grandchild(ren)? ask any questions. Do you Want to Develop a Healthier Lifestyle? It's never too late! You Can! Move More! is a free, 12- week long course that promotes the benefits of exercise and encourages older adults to make healthier lifestyle choices. The program will be held in the Community Room located in Vynebrook Village, beginning in late June 2006. Tenta- tively scheduled for Tuesday mornings. Call Kelly Magee at (781) 861 -0194 to register. This program is limited to 15 participants you must pre- register. Sponsored in conjunction with Minuteman Senior Services, Administra- tion on Aging You Can! program, and Winchester Hospital Community Health Initiative. Keep Mo vin I Interested in a walking group? We will be meeting on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Lexington High School track for July and August (group will not meet in bad weather). If you would like to join us feel free to drop in. Please bring walking shoes and water. You can walk at your own pace. To find out more information, please call Char- lotte Rodgers at the Senior Center, 781 - 861 -0194. Do you have trouble falli*ng asleep .1 Are you awake for long periods of time during the night, Z&ASS & mare. leaving you tired and rundown the next day? Healthy men and women age 65 and older who are experiencing sleep problems are needed for 781-248-8 1 fj 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 Res1tor Interested? Call (617) 855 -2174 McLean Hospital Welthum St An affiliate of Harvard Medical School SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING • 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254 -4545 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 7:30 ......... Golf - Stone 3 4 9:00 ....... Stretch & Bend 5 7:30 ..... 9 - 12 Golf - Pine Mea. 6 - It - Shop 9:00 ......Stretch &Bend 7 Meadow 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY 9:30 ....... FoursomeBridge .....Fix 9:00 .....Stretch &Bend 9:30 ......Foursome Bridge 8:30 .........Kripalu Yoga 9:35 ....... 60 +Fitness 9:00 ..... Advanced Quilting ' Yoga o r Heal th 9:00 .........Stretch &Bend 12:00 ..... Lunch - Lex Cafe 9:00 ..... Plein Air Painting 9:35 ...... 60 +Fitness 9:35 ......... 60+ Fitness ... .... 2:00 ....... Ice Cream ' 10 00 Blood Pressure 12:00 .... Lu nch x fe Lu - Le Ca " 12:00 .......Lunch -Lex Cafe' -4 ......... Ping Pong Senior Center 1:00 ......Current Events 1:00 ......... Scrabble 12:00 ... Lunch- Lex Cafe 1:30 ......Bingo 1:30 ......... Tai Chi A 1:00 ..... Beginner Quilting 2 -4 ........Ping Pong 2 -3:30 ...... Veterans Agent 1:15 ..... Line Dancing 2 -4 . Ping Pon 2:00 ..... Care GiversSupport 7:30 .........Golf -Stone Meadow 10 9:00 ....... 9:00 Walking Gr. Stretch &Bend 11 8:30 ....... On Golden 12 7:30 .....Golf -Pine Mea. 13 9:00 &Bend 14 8:30 ......... Kripalu Yoga ....... 9:30 ....... Trust &Probate Pond Trip T07 -2 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9 -12 .....Fix -It -Shop ......Stretch 9:30 ...... Foursome Bridge 9:00 ......... Stretch & Bend 10:00 ..... Poets Live ....... 9:30 Intro. To 9:00 .....Stretch &Bend 9:30 ...... Yoga for Health 9:35 ......... 60+ Fitness 11:00 ..... Lex. Senior ....... Grant Writing 9:00 ..... Advanced Quilting 9:35 ...... 60 +Fitness 10:00 .......Evergreen Group Advocates (Lex SA) 11:30 ..... Bring a Friend to 9:30 ....... Foursome Bridge 9:00 ..... 10:00 ...Blood Plein Air Painting Pressure 11:00 Aft rt History y 12:00 .......Lunch -Lex Cafe' Lunch 9:35 ....... 60 +Fitness Counrtyside 12:00 ....Lunch -Lex C afe 1:00 ......... Scrabble 1:00 ....... SHINE, Pool 12:00 ..... Choice Lunch - 12:00 ...Lunch- Lex Cafe 1:00 ......Current Events 1:30 .........Tai Chi 1:15 ....... Afternoon Movie Chinese 1:00 ..... Beginner Quilting 1:30 ......Bingo 2 -3:30 ...... Veterans Agent Dreamer 1:00 ....... Bereavement Sup. 1:15 ..... Line Dancing 2 -4 ........ Ping Pong 2 -4 ........... Ping Pong 2:00 ....... World Affairs 2 -4 ......... Ping Pong 7:30 Golf - Stone 17 9 :00 ....... Walking Gr. 18 9:00 ....... Stretch & Bend 19 7:30 Golf - Pine Mea. 20 9:00 ...... Stretch & Bend 21 ......... Meadow 9 :00 ....... 9:30 Stretch & Bend Trusts &Probate 9:30 ....... Intro. To .... 8:30 .... Podiatry Clinic 9:30 .... .Foursome Bridge 8:30 ......... Kripula Yoga ....... 10:00 Poets Live Writing Grant Writi 9 -12 .... Fix -It -Shop 9:30 ...... Yoga for Health 9:00 ......... Stretch & Bend ..... 11:00 Lex. Senior 9:30 ....... Foursome Bridge 9:00 .... Stretch & Bend 9:35 ...... 60+ Fitness 9:35 ......... 60+ Fitness ..... Advocates (Lex SA) 9:35 ....... 60 +Fitness 9:00 .... Advanced Quilting 12:00 ....Lunch -Lex Cafe 12:00 ....... Lunch l Lex Cafe 12:00 ..... Real Estate 11:30 ..... Summer Salad 10:00 .. B. Pressure Greeley 1:00 ......Current Events 1:30 Tai Chi Transition Planning - Seniors Lunch 12:00 .. Lunch - Lex Cafe 1:00 ...... Mah Jong ......... 2 -3:30 ...... Veterans Agent 12:00 ..... Lunch - Lex Cafe 1:00 ....... Prostate Cancer 1.00 .... Beginner Quilting 1:30 ...... Bingo 2 -4 ........... Ping Pong 1:00 ....... SHINE, Pool 1:00 ....... Plein Air Painting 1:15 .... Line Dancing 2 -4 ........ Ping Pong 2:00 ....... World Affairs 2 -4 ......... Ping Pong 2:00 .... Caregivers Group 7:30 .........Golf -Stone 24 9:00 ....... Walking Gr. 25 9 :00 Stretch &Bend 26 27 28 Meadow 9:00 ....... Stretch &Bend ....... 7:30 .... Golf - Pine Mea 9:00 ......Stretch &Bend 8:30 ......... Kripula Yoga 9:30 ....... Trust & Probate 9:30 ....... Foursome Bridge 9 - 12 ..... Fix - It - Shop 9:30 ...... Foursome Bridge 9:00 Stretch & Bend 10:00 ..... Poets Live 9:35 ....... 60 +Fitness 9:00 ...... Sprit of Boston 9:30 ...... Yoga for Health ......... 9:35 60 +Fitness 10:00 ..... Talking with MD 12:00 ..... Choice Lunch - TripT07 -3 9:35 ...... 60 +Fitness ......... 12:00 ....... Lunch - Lex Cafe 11:00 ..... Lex. Senior Chinese 9:00 .... 9:00 Stretch & Bend Advanced Quilting 12:00 .... Lunch - Lex Cafe 1:00 .........Scrabble vocaes Lex SA t Ad � ) 12:00 Luch Lex Cafe 1:00 ....... Bereavement ..... 10:00 ... B. Pressure- Vynebrook 1:00 ......Current Events 1:00 ......... Parkinson'sGr. ..... 1:00 SHINE Pool Support 11:30 ... Hawaiian Luau - 1:00 ...... Mah Jong 1:30 ......... Tai Chi ....... 1:15 Afternoon Movie 1:00 .... Plein Air Painting Luncheon 1:30 ...... Bingo 2 -3:30 ...... Veterans Agent ....... In Her Shoes 2-4 ......... Ping Pong 1:00 .... Beginner Quilting 2 -4 ........ Ping Pong 2 -4 ........... Ping Pong 2:00 ....... World Affairs 1: 15 ..... Line Dancing 7:30 ......... Golf -Stone 31 Meadow H ome it Companionship 8:30 ......... 9.00 ......... Kripula Yoga Stretch & Bend T nstea d . Cooking • shopping 9:35 ......... 60+ Fitness 12:00 ....... Lunch - Lex Cafe SENIOR CARE ® • Housekeeping 1:00 ........ .Scrabble (781)- 402 -0060 • Tr p 1:30 .........Tai Chi www.homeinstead.com • Errands 2 -3:30 ...... Veterans Agent 2 -4 ........... Ping Pong The CRAFTY YANKEE Distinctive Gifts, Jewelry, Cards, Candles Seniors who are over "65 Years Young" 1838 Mass Ave, Lexington (781) 863 -1219 LAW OFFICE OF TRUDEAU AND MCA VOV, L.L.P. JANE A. TRUDEAU L.L.M. TAXATION PATRICK M. MCAVOY L.L.M. TAXATION • Wills • Trusts • Probate • Medicaid Planning • Personal Injury • Civil Litigation • Business Planning • Corporate Law • Real Estate 15 Muzzey St., Lexington • 7 -861 -155 7 al -A Jatlaw @rcn.com Mcavoylaw @worldnet.att.net The CRAFTY YANKEE Distinctive Gifts, Jewelry, Cards, Candles Seniors who are over "65 Years Young" 1838 Mass Ave, Lexington (781) 863 -1219 Home ' Companionship instead Cooking •Shopping SENIOR CARE R •Housekeeping (781)- 402 -0060 Transportation www.homeinstead.com •Errands 9:00 ...... Walking Group 1 9 :00 .... Stretch & Bend 2 7:30 ..... Golf - Pine Mea. 3 9:00 ...... Stretch & Bend 4 9:00 ...... Stretch & Bend 9 :30 .... Foursome Bridge 9 -12 ..... Fix -It -Shop 9:30 ...... Foursome Bridge 9:30 ...... Trusts & Probate ..... 9:00 Stretch & Bend 9:30 ...... Yoga for Health 10:00 ....Poet's Live 9 :35 .... 60 +Fitness 9 12:00 .. Lunch - Lex Cafe 9 :00 ..... Advanced Quilting 9 :35 ...... 60 +Fitness 11:00 .... Lex. Senior 9:00 ..... Plein Air Painting 12:00 .... Lunch - Lex Cafe Advocates (LexSA) 2 -4 ...... Ping Pong 10:00 ... B. Pressure - Sr. Ctr. 1:00 ......Current Events 12:00 .... Lunch - Lex Cafe 12:00 ... Lunch- Lex Cafe 1:00 .... Mah Jong 1:00 ...... SHINE, Pool 1:00 ..... Beginner Quilting 1:30 ...... Bingo 2:00 ...... World Affairs 1:15 ..... Line Dancing 2 -4 ........ Ping Pong 2:00 ...... Ice Cream Social 2:00 ..... Caregivers Support 7:30 ..... Golf- Stone 7 8:00 ....... Blackstone Valley R 9 :00 .... Stretch & Bend 9 7:30 ..... Golf -Pine Mea. 1 9:00 ...... Stretch & Bend 11 River Cruise T07 9 - 12 ..... Fix Meadow 9:30 .... Foursome Bridge p 9:30 ......Foursome Bridge 8:30 ..... Kripalu Yoga 9:00 ...... Walking Group 9 :35 .... 60+ Fitness 9:00 ..... Stretch & Bend 9:30 ...... Yoga for Health 9:00 ..... Stretch & Bend 9:00 ...... Stretch & Bend 9:00 ..... Advanced Quilting 9 :35 ...... 60 +Fitness 9:35 .....60+ Fitness 9:30 ...... Trust &Probate 12:00 .. Choice Lunch - 11:00 .... Lex. Senior Chinese 9:00 ..... Plein Air Painting 12:00 ....Lunch -Lex Cafe 12:00 ... Lunch _ Lex Cafe 10:00 ... Blood Pressure 1:00 ..... Scrabble Advocates (LexSA) 1:00 .... Bereavement 1:00 ......Current Events 1:30 ..... Tai Chi 11:00 .... Morning Brunch Support - Lex Cafe 12:00 ... Lunch- - Lex 1:00 .... Mah Jong 2-3:30.. Veterans Agent 1:00 ..... Beginner Quilting 1:00 ...... SHINE, Pool 2 -4 ...... Ping Pong 1:30 ......Bingo 2 -4 ....... Ping Pong 1:15 ...... Movie - Bee Season 2 -4 ........ Ping Pong 2:00 World Affairs 1:15 .....Line Dancing 7:30 ..... Golf- Stone 7:30 ..... Golf -Pine Mea. 14 9:00 ......Walking Gr. 15 9:00 .... Stretch & Bend 16 8:30 ..... Podiatry Clinic 17 9:00 ...... Stretch & Bend 18 Meadow 9:00 ...... Stretch & Bend 9:30 .... Foursome Bridge 9 -12 . .... Fix - It - Shop 9:30 ......Foursome Bridge 9:00 ..... Stretch & Bend 9 :30 ...... Trusts & Probate 9:35 .... 60+ Fitness 9:00 ..... Stretch & Bend 9:30 ...... Yoga for Health 9:35 ..... 60+ Fitness 11:00 .... Lex. Senior 12:00 .. Lunch -Lex Cafe 9:00 ..... Advanced Quilting 9 :35 ...... 60+ Fitness 10:00 ... Evergreen Group Advocates (Lex SA) Birthday 9:00 ..... Plein Air Painting 12:00 .... Lunch - Lex Cafe 12:00 ... Lunch- Lex Cafe 12:00 .... Lunch - Lex Cafe 1:00 .... Prostate Cancer 10:00 ... B. Pressure - Greeley 1:00 ......Current Events 1:00 .....Scrabble 1:00 ......SHINE, Pool 11.30 ... Bring a Friend Lunch 1: .. 1:00 Plein Air Painting 1:00 ..... Beginner Quilting 1:00 .... Mah Jong 30 ... Tai Chi 1 : 3 .... Veterans Agent 2 :00 ...... World Affairs 2 -4 ...... Ping Pong 1:15 ..... Line Dancing 1:30 ...... Bingo 2 -4 ....... Pin Pon 2:00 ..... Caregivers Group 2 -4 ........Ping Pong 7:30 ..... Golf- Stone 21 9:00 ...... Walking Gr. 22 8:45 .... Cannon Mt. 23 7:30 ..... Golf -Pine Mea. 24 9:00 ...... Stretch & Bend 25 Meadow 9:00 ...... Stretch & Bend Aerial Tramway T07 -5 9 -12 ..... Fix -It -Shop 9:30 ...... Foursome Bridge 8:30 ..... Kripula Yoga 9:30 ...... Trust & Probate 9 :00 .... Stretch & Bend 9:00 ..... Stretch & Bend 9:30 ...... Yoga for Health 9:00 ..... Stretch & Bend 11:00 .... Lex. Senior 9 :30 .... Foursome Bridge 9:00 ..... Advanced Quilting 9:35 ...... 60 +Fitness 9:35 ..... 60 +Fitness 9:35 .... 60 +Fitness 9:00 ..... Plein Air Painting 11:00 .... Art History 12:00 ...Lunch- Lex Cafe Advocates (LexSA) 11:30.. Back 10:00 ... B. Pressure - Vynebr. and BBQ 12:00 ....Lunch -Lex Cafe 12:00 .... Lunch - Lex Cafe y 1:00 ..... Scrabble Lunch 12:00 ... Lunch- Lex Cafe 1:00 ...... Current Events 1:30 ..... Tai Chi 1:00 ...... SHINE, Pool 1:00 .... Bereavement Sup. 1:00 .... Mah Jong 2-3:30.. Veterans Agent 1:15 ...... Movie - Dr. Dolittle 3 1:00 .... Plein Air Painting 1:00 ..... Beginner Quilting 1:15 Line Dancing ...... Bingo 2 -4 ....... Ping Pong 2:00 ...... World Affairs 2 -4 Pin Pon .....g 2 -4 . Ping Pon 7:30 ..... Golf- Stone 28 9 :00 ...... Walking Gr 29 9:00 .... Stretch & Bend 30 7:30 ..... Golf -Pine Mea. 31 Meadow 9 :00 ...... Stretch & Bend 9:30 .... 9 -12 ..... Fix -It -Shop 8:30 .....Kripula Yoga . Foursome Bridge 9;00 .....Stretch &Bend 9:00 ..... Stretch & Bend 9 :30 ......Trust &Probate 9:35 .... 60 +Fitness 9:35 ..... 60+ Fitness 11:00 ....Lex. Senior 12:00 .. Lunch -Lex Cafe 9 :00 .....Advanced Quilting 9:00 ..... Plein Air Painting 12:00 ... Lunch- Lex Cafe Advocates (LexSA) 2:00 .... Ice Cream Social 1:00 ..... Scrabble 12:00 .... Lunch - Lex Cafe 2 -4 ...... Ping Pong 12:00 ... Lunch- Lex Cafe 1:00 ..... Parkinson's Gr 1:00 ...... SHINE, Pool 1:00 ..... Beginner Quilting 2-3:30.. Veterans Agent 2:00 ...... World Affairs 1:15 ..... Line Dancing 2 -4 ....... Ping Pong �I Qp WEVE DoT �Q �� THE AUDIENCE! RE YOU IN THE SPOTLIGHT `� Call Senior Citizen Publishing to place your ad today. 617 - 254 -4545 LAW OFFICE OF TRUDEAU AND MCA VOV, L.L.P. JANE A. TRUDEAU L.L.M. TAXATION PATRICK M. MCAVOY L.L.M. TAXATION • Wills • Trusts • Probate • Medicaid Planning • Personal Injury •Civil Litigation • Business Planning • Corporate Law • Real Estate 5 Muzzey St., Lexington • 7 81 -861 -155 7 M -A Jatlaw @rcn.com Mcavoylaw @worldnet.att.net 8 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JULY / AUGUST 2006 WINDOWPANE SHOP HOURS :00 am to 2:00 pm, Weekdays Selling like -new clothing, accessories, jewelry, scarves, pocketbooks, and small household items. Donations are accepted Mon. through Fri. 8:30 -4:30 p.m. F1* x It Shop Open Thursdays 9:00 am to 12:00 p.m. A great place to get those small items repaired. Drop off and pick up during these times only. Labor free repair parts at cost. Donations accepted. FY07 Senior Service Program The Senior Service Program allows participating taxpayers to work for the municipality in exchange for a reduction in their tax bill. • Applications for participation in this program are now available and will be accepted for review June 15th through September 15, 2006. • Applicants must be 60 years of age or older and own property in Lexington that serves as their principle residence. • Income must not exceed $46,300 for single tax- payer or $52,950 for a couple. • At the time of this publication, the maximum amount for reduction has not been finalized. Call Dianne at 718- 861 -0194 for more information. 275 Mass Ave., Lexington Oil Sales and Service 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. 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What the wind does 6. Spinach gave Popeye these 9. Opposite of subtract 10. We need this to think 11. Colorful arc sometimes seen in the sky 14. Small yellow singing bird 16. The Wizard Oz 17. Make a picture 18. Stick to help one walk 20. MacDonald 21. Use this to catch a butterfly I% Diabetic Sneakers* cie for Medicare *We will bill Patients! your Medicare Insurance Company directly • ARLINGTON Cerified Retailer. The best selection of 1 Raquel Welch wigs and additions. Lynn Sheehan, Certified Fitter (781) 6 4 6 - 6 0 0 0 World's Finest beauty, choice and fit Hair U Wear is a proud sponsor of the American Cancer Society and has donated 13, 000 wigs to the American Cancer Society thru 2005 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 "We take good care ►r of our neighbors. " 30 Watertown Street 7 81 -86 2 -8 1 51 Lexington, MA www.pineknollnursingcenter.com SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING • 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254 -4545 10 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JULY / AUGUST 2006 From the Health Corner: O Beating the Heat and Enjoying Summer Charlotte Rodgers, RN, Social Services Nurse Summer provides and excellent opportunity to get outside and enjoy a more active lifestyle. But summer also holds risks - such as heat, skin cancers and even tetanus- that may strike seniors more often than the general population. Older adults are more likely to experience problems with prolonged heat waves of over -90 degree temperatures with high dew points. Factors include age, disease and even medication. Many blood pressure medications, for example, are diuretics. They remove salt and fluid volume% from the body. Coupled with perspiring from high temperatures, these medications could lead to dehydration, which, in turn, can lead to discomfort, confusion and even more serious, life- g p g ° threatening complications. As we age, g y the mechanism that regulates thirst is not as finely tuned a and it is therefore less likely to direct us to drink more fluids. Drinking at least six 8 -ounce glasses of fluid every day will help prevent dehydration! In addition, senior's bodies are not as able to regulate body temperature. Make sure your home is properly ventilated, especially during extreme heat, and check in on frail neighbors to make sure they are safe. Practice sun - safety: Stay out of direct, intense sun and always use sun protection, including sunscreen and a hat! Watch for changes in your skin, and see your doctor if you notice a trouble spot. Tetanus is an unusual but hard to diagnose condition that affects seniors more than any other age group. Tetanus occurs when a microorganism, often found in the soil, enters the body through a cut. Make sure you have a tetanus booster every 10 years! We've all heard this: Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold! At room temperature, the bacteria in food can double every 20 minutes. It is important to refrigerate foods quickly because cold temperatures keep most bacteria from multiplying. Planning proper food storage will help you stay healthy and enjoy that summer picnic! Take advantage of summer weather to enjoy walks or light exercise, such as gardening. It may improve your balance, build muscle mass, lower blood pressure, improve cardiac health, and provide other health benefits- emotional and physical. But, don't do too much too soon. With any activity, ease into it and gradually build up your endurance. Watch the heat and your fluid intake, and you can enjoy the summer in vood health! SUN SAFETY ACTION STEPS D Limit Time in the Midday Sun D Seek Shade O Wear a Hat O O Wear Sunglasses that Block UV Radiation O O Avoid Sunlamps and Tanning Salons O Cover Up Always Use Sunscreen Watch For the UV Index Report JULY / AUGUST 2006 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 11 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. On Golden Pond $59 Wednesday, July 12, 2006 Today we will travel to Squam Lake, New Hampshire for a two hour cruise on the lake where the award - winning movie, starring Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn was filmed. Captain Joe will treat you to a personalized, guided tour around the most picturesque lake in New England. You will see Thayer Cottage and Purgatory Cove, scene of the film; Church Island, with its outdoor chapel; and view the singing loons. A full course luncheon will be provided at Hart's Turkey Farm Restaurant. Trip Code T07 -2. Depart 8:30 a.m.; return 6:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Spirit of Boston $59 Thursday, July 27, 2006 Join us for a two hour narrated cruise on the Spirit of Boston around Boston's famed harbor. You'll dine on a delicious menu, which includes lobster, chicken, and pasta entrees, salad, vegetables, and dessert, served buffet style. Enjoy the lively entertainment of the wait staff while you dine. After the cruise there will be a stop at Quincy Market, where you can browse among the shops and boutiques. Trip Code TO 7 -3. Depart 9 a.m.; return 5:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Blackstone Valley River Cruise $49 Tuesday, August 8, 2006 Discover New England's Heritage when you spend the day visiting the Blackstone River Valley. First stop will be at the Blackstone Visitor Center in Pawtucket, RI to learn the life of the mill workers in the 1800's. There will be a 45 minute narrated cruise on the Blackstone Valley Explorer from Woonsocket, RI to Blackstone, MA as you learn about the river's industrial past. After cruising, enjoy a delicious luncheon at the Cocke `n Kettle Restaurant, with a choice of baked scrod or baked chicken. A stop will be made at the Museum of working Culture in Woonsocket, RI before we return home. Trip Code T074. Depart 8 a.m.; return 5 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Cannon Mt. Aerial Tramway $56 Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Travel to Franconia Notch for a ride on the Cannon Mt. Aerial Tramway, one of New Hampshire's most spec- tacular rides. The tramway brings visitors to the 4,180 foot summit of Cannon Mountain; where, on the ob- servation deck, you will enjoy views of the mountains of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Canada, and New York. A buffet luncheon will be served at the Indian Head Resort. Trip Code T07 -5. Depart 8:45 a.m.; re- turn 6 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Atlantic City - 3 day trip ° Wed., Sept. 6 - Fri., Sept. 8 $169 twin room; $249 single room Travel to Atlantic City onboard a luxury coach for a two night stay at the Tropicana, Atlantic City's fabu- lous casino resort hotel,where you will experience the finest gambling facilities and top entertainment. A $20 cash bonus and two full course brunch buffets are included as well as admission to the Casino's Revue show. There will be ample time to enjoy the famous boardwalk of Atlantic City and visit the other great casinos. A deposit of $50 is required on registration; balance due Aug. 1.Trip Code T07 -6. Depart 7:30 a.m. Wednesday; return 6:30 p.m. Friday. Park at the DPW, 201 Bedford St. License plate number is required for overnight parking; please give to the receptionist when you register. Cape Cod Railroad / Cruise $56 Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006 We will start our tour this morning with a narrated cruise of Hyannis Harbor, where you will see the natural beauty of ospreys, seals, and cormorants. After a de- licious luncheon at Tugboat's Restaurant, choice of baked scrod or baked chicken; enjoy a fifty minute scenic train ride from Hyannis to Sandwich as you view cranberry bogs, freshwater ponds, and old vintage rail- road stations. Trip Code T07 -9. Depart 7:30 a.m.; return 6:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Road. 12 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JULY / AUGUST 2006 SENIOR CENTER EXERCISE CLASSES Yoga for Health and Fitness, with Lisa Groves Fridays, 9:30 -10:35 a.m. July 7, 14, 21, 28 $24.00 August 4, 11, 18, 25 $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 - July 10, 17, 24, 31 $ 12.00 August 7, 14, 21 $ 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 3 0 minutes, beginners learn to breathe, balance and the sequence of Level 1. Register with Senior Center receptionist. DROP-IN EXERCISE PROGRAMS • Stretch & Bend. Large, popular stretching and limbering group offers support and instruction. The group meets Monday through Friday, 9-9:30 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. 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 a.m. $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 p.m. in the dining room. Pay instructor $2 a session. • Ping Pong. All welcome to join a game on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 2 -4 p.m. 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. 1:00 -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. 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 am. Podiatry Clinic. With Dr. Teri Burtoft. Thursday, July 20th & August 17th. Call 781- 861 -0194 to schedule an appointment $25. Please pay the Podiatrist directly. Appointments scheduled 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Clinic. Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. On the first Thursday of the month, the clinic is held at the Senior Center. Clinics are also held at the Senior Villages 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 3:30 p.m. Call Pat at 781- 861 -9108 to make an appointment. SHINE. Counselors Rose Lerner or Rhoda Neidorf are available to help you with any aspect of your health insurance on Tuesdays from 1:00 p.m. 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 appointment. 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.