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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-00-COA-newsletterLexington Senior Center & Social Services Newsletter NON - PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID BOSTON, MA 59348 Return Service Requested I May 2007 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 Phone: 781 - 861 -0194 I Issue 315 http: / /ci.lexington.ma.us FAX: 781 - 863 -2271 DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES Join us for lunch at the Senior Center! Lauren McSweeney lmcsweeney @ci.lexington.ma.us Mother's Day Celebration - Friday, May 11 2007 at 11:30 a.m. - OFFICE MANAGER Dianne Snell Choice of sandwich (Fresh Mozzarella, tomato & pesto; Ham & Swiss; dsnell @ci.lexington.ma.us Roast Beef & Boursin• Roasted Chicken with avocado), Pasta Salad SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR Dessert and Beverage. Catered by Nellio's. Register with receptionist by May 4th. Vacant $4.00 SOCIAL SERVICES NURSE Charlotte Rodgers crodger @ci.lexin S ringtime Luncheon - Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. - Chicken Stir Fry PROGRAM CLERK with Teriyaki Sauce, Vegetable Medley, Fried Rice, Rolls, Fortune Cookies, Pineapple Cara Shapiro Chunks, Beverage and Dessert. Register with receptionist by May 14th $3.00 cshapiro @ci.lexington.ma.us NUTRITION SITE MANAGER Don ' t forget to check out our dally lunch menu in the Lexington Minuteman. Despina Maradianos SUPPORTIVE DAY CARE DIRECTOR " Celebrate Mwith Brown Bag Day Carolyn Griffith cgriffith @ci.lexington.ma.us Tuesday Ma 2007 y i 781- 259 -1807 Do you have questions about your medications? The Senior Center will hosting VETERANaSnAGENT "Brown Bag Pharmacy" - a full day of activities scheduled to provide you with YOUTH & FAMILY medication education. The event will feature MassMedLine, a public - private partner - SERVICES COORDINATOR ship of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Elder Affairs, and the Mas- Becky Kosterman bkosterman @ci.lexington.ma.us sachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The morning event will be a 781 -861 -2742 speaker from MassMedLine. They will discuss current trends in medications, prescrip- COUNCIL ON AGING Betty Borghesani tion plans, and the issue of "polypharmacy "- understanding your medication's possible Shirley Buck side effects and drug interactions. At noon, you can enjoy a complimentary brown Marian Cohen, Chair Bob Edwards bag lunch. In the afternoon, MassMedLine Pharmacists and pharmacy interns will be PaDan Fenn Lapointe on hand to meet with you and discuss your medications and answer any specific Leo McSweeney questions you may have. Frieda Oliner Jane Pagett Nicholas Santosuosso The schedule of events includes: Jane Trudeau . 10 -11:30 a.m. MassMedLine Presentation and Questions and Answers FRIENDS OF THE • 12 -1:00 .m. Brown Bag unch sponsored b Lexington Health Care Center p g p y g COUNCIL ON AGING Mary Ellen Goodwin • 1 -3:00 p.m. Brown Bag Consultations with MassMedline Marie Hill Julie Miller Space is limited to 30 participants. Call 781- 861 -0194 to register with the recep- Susan O'Keefe Eleanor Smith tionist by Wednesday April 25th. Brown bags will be available for you to pick up SELECTMAN LIAISON at the Senior Center. Please bring your brown bag (filled with all of your prescription Hank Mariz and Over the Counter, vitamins, herbals, eye drops and creams) with you that day. For specific information, you may contact Charlotte Rodgers, RN at 781 - 861 -0194. 2 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MAY 2007 Finance Matters - Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - An open discussion group focused on finan- cial issues of interest to seniors. Topics include estate planning (wills and trusts), probate, invest- ing, budgeting and saving, risk management (in- surance) and taxes. Special Presentation open to all - College Funding Possibilities for Grand- children Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 9:00 AM. Presented by Spencer Betts of Bickling Financial Services, Inc. Helping to fund educational needs for grandchildren can be 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 educa- tional money for your grandchildren has 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! This presentation occurs during the regularly scheduled Finance Matters Meeting. Please call to pre- Register at (781) 861 -0194. Lexington SeniorAdvocates ( LexSA)- Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. LexSA identifies, devel- ops and promotes actions or ideas that specifically satisfy the needs of Lexington Seniors. All are welcome. World Affairs Stud Group - Tuesdays, 2:00 p.m. The World Affairs Group continues to meet in the Conference room. Dr. Rathore will be leading the group. The format is discussion about world af- fairs and current issues in the U.S. New members are always welcome. Computer & Technolo . Groin - ( Formerly Com- puter Club) - New Name change to enlarge topics to include TV, Radio, Video, Etc. • Wednesday, May 2, at 10:00 a.m. - Open forum, Questions, problems and answers. • Wednesday, May 16, at 10:00 a.m. - Presen- tation on "Media Security" Lexington Veteran's Association - Monday, May 14, 2007 at 1:15 p.m. at the Cary Memorial Library. The Lexington Veterans Association will be presenting a talk by Ron Rosenthal, entitled, "Jefferson Davis, Commander -in- Chief." Jefferson Davis was a very successful US senator and busi- nessman and President of the Southern Confederacy. The study of his life will surprise many who only see him as the southern rebel who served as the president. He was also an able military strategist. He was a graduate of West Point, served gallantly and with distinction in the Indian and Mexican wars and was married to the daughter of Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the United States. During the Civil War, Davis was often overshadowed by the legendary Robert E. Lee. Mr. Rosenthal will give insight to the man as the Commander -in -Chief of the Confederacy. Join us for this lecture. All are welcome. Coffee is generously provided by Starbucks (Lexington Center) and cookies /cake will be served. Beginner Quilting - Thursdays, April 5th - May 24th at 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Students will learn the basics of Quilting, including both hand and machine techniques. We will choose a small project (Table Runner or Wall Hanging) to work on in class. $42.00 Advanced Qui z - Thursdays, April 5th - May 24th at 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Students will explore advanced machine piercing and machine quilting techniques. New projects can be started or unfinished hems can be completed. Register with the receptionist. $42.00 Sari Presentation - Monday, May 7, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. The Indian Sari is a cloth, which ranges from 7 to 9 yards, which is wrapped around the petticoat, pleated and neatly tucked and draped around the blouse. Saris are worn in different styles by different castes of people in different regions of India. Join Mano Mundy as she answers questions about the Sari and demonstrates how to tie and wear the traditional garment of India. Card Making — Embroidery on Pa - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 12:30 p.m. - Add a few simple and easy embroidery stitches to paper that has been pierced with a design and create your own beautiful greeting card. Come join us and learn how to do it. No previous experience needed. Supplies will be provided. Please bring a pair of small sharp scissors. Register with receptionist. Space is limited. $3.00 MAY 2007 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 3 Program Highlights continued... Art History Slide Presentation with Gershon Weisenber - Friday, May 25, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the Muzzey Room - Presentation on women artists of the 19t and early 20t centuries. Please register with receptionist. $3.00 Every thin is Coming U p Roses! - Monday May 14, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. In a container provided, we will create a mound of roses that will delight the eye. This arrangement can dry naturally and be decorative for months to come. Please bring to class scissors, gloves, and a box to carry your arrangement home. Register with Receptionist. Space in limited. Fee $ 10.00 Fix It Shop Open Thursdays 9:00 a.m. 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 ac- cepted. �1 I t "s Spring Time!! Windowpane Shop Hours 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Weekdays 7F All Are Invited! To a reception at the Lexington Senior Center on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Honoring Arthur Katz, this year's recipient of the Minuteman Cane Award. Please join us in recognizing Arthur for his many years of inspiration and service in our community. Please register with the Senior Center receptionist at 781 - 861 -0194. a -6 auar P ft 1- 18-56 www .emmbAdgemvinp. 6M Selling like -new spring time clothing, accessories, jewelry, scarves, & pocketbooks. Accepting donations of small household items (dishes, serving plates, vases, etc.) Donations are accepted Mon. through Fri. 8:30 -4:30 p.m. Monthly Newcomer's Coffee May 17, 2007 `� 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. � Joinus atthe Senior Center 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 required. TIME TO CONSIDER Advertising in this publication? SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING, INC. 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254 -4545 4 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MAY 2007 Program Highlights continued.... "HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF MEDICARE" SAYE THESE DATES FOR FUTURE TRIPS Monday May 7'", 1.2 PM You are invited to come and learn about how Medicare is changing to meet the needs of beneficiaries. As the Baby Boomers age into Medicare, it is important for them to learn about the rights and protections they will have as Medicare beneficiaries. Ellen Pothier, RN, Beneficiary Outreach and Mediation Coordinator at Masspro, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organi- zation for Massachusetts, will be coming to our center on May 7th. Ellen is an experienced Registered Nurse and a strong patient advocate. Her mission is to help Massachusetts Medicare beneficiaries learn more about the rights and protections that are built into the Medi- care program so they can better navigate the complex healthcare system. This presentation will educate you about Masspro, an organization that works with ben- eficiaries to advocate for your rights to appeal coverage decisions in hospitals, nursing homes and home health care. Each participant will get an information packet of updated Medicare information. Beneficiaries have the power to improve the Medicare system -but they need to be active participants in their healthcare. Cookies and coffee will be served. There is no cost for this presentation, but you must register so we know to expect you. Please call the Senior Center receptionist to sign up at 781- 861 -0194 WITH ROGERS HEARING SOLUTIONS Monday, May 21, 2007, -, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. �' *By Appointment Only* Joe Sarofeen from Rogers Hearing Solutions will be at the Senior Center to screen for hearing loss. This service is free of charge. Rogers Hearing Solutions is a provider for Audibel Hearing Aids. The company does screenings, sales and service. You must sign up with the receptionist and make an appointment for your hearing screening. Call the Senior Center at 781- 861 -0194 to register. Monday, July 9 Lobster Bake at the Red Parrot Restaurant Monday, July 30 Portland by Land and Sea "DON'T FALL VICTIM TO A FALL 99 Monday, May 21, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. Falls can severely injure, and sometimes disable, people of all ages. To address this problem, Visiting Nurse and Community Health, Inc. (VNCH), of Arlington, has developed an aware- ness presentation that will hopefully help stop injuries due to falls. This timely presentation is a "how to avoid falls" in the home and surrounding outside areas, and details everyday hazards and offers easy- to- imple- ment solutions. As a part of the presentation, VNCH plans to have a physical therapist present to do gait and safety assessments. As summertime approaches and you become more active, consider coming to this one hour, free presentation to learn more about keeping safe! Please register with receptionist by calling 781- 861 -0194. Afternoon Movie Start time 1:15 p.m. in the Muzzey Room The Pursuit of Ha pyness - Tuesday, May 8th - In- spired by a true story, Chris Gardner (Will Smith) is a bright and talented, but marginally employed salesman. Struggling to make ends meet, Gardner finds himself and his five year old son evicted from their San Francisco apartment with nowhere to go. When Gardner lands an internship at a prestigious stock brokerage firm, he and his son endure many hardships, including being homeless and living in shelters, in pursuit of his dream of a better live for the two of them. (PG -13) The Holiday - Monday, May 21st -Two women— one British (Kate Winslet) and one American (Cameron Diaz) swap homes, paving the way for romances they never imagined possible. (PG -13) MAY 2007 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 5 William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Common- wealth, recently announced the 11t Annual Senior Citizens Artistic Interpretation of the State House Holiday Card Contest. Sponsored by the Secretary's office the contest is open to all citizens age 62 and over and the theme of the 2007 contest is THE STATE HOUSE IN WINTER. Entries will be accepted from both amateur and professional artists and the artwork will be exhibited at the Commonwealth Museum. The date of the exhibit will be determined later due to museum renovation. Professional artists will judge the entries. All medium of art is acceptable (oil, water- color, ink, pastels, etc.) and the size requirements are a minimum of 5" x 7" and a maximum of 18" x 24". If an artist is unable to mat and frame their entry we will provide matting using basic materials. You may also re- submit one previous entry along with your 2007 entry. Please be sure to print your name, address and telephone number and medium on the back of the artwork. The deadline for entries is June 15, 2007. Entries must be mailed or delivered to the attention of Dolores McCray, Massachusetts Archives Building, Commonwealth Museum at Columbia Point, 220 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125. In order for artwork to be displayed on the web site each entry must include an authorization form (available at the Lexing- ton Senior Center). Artists are responsible for retriev- ing their artwork from the Commonwealth Museum at or after the awards presentation. Bringing together Lexington Seniors and Middle School Students! Computer Training Again this spring, Clarke Middle School students will offer a getting - acquainted -with the MAC computer program for seniors. This program will be held at Clarke Middle School, with instruction and support provided by Clarke students. The dates are Wednesday May 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th. The sessions will go from 3:00 to 4:OOpm. The program is structured for attendance at all four sessions. Some of the learning possibilities are: word processing, drawing presentations, data- base, making certificates and greeting cards, mail merge, internet and search engines, mak- ing a web site. Beginners are welcome. En- rollment is limited to 12 seniors and it is free. Register with the Senior Center receptionist at 781- 861 -0194. Jav Kaufman's Rountable� Monday May 14, 10:00 -11:00 am. Representative Jay Kaufman invites you to join him for a Roundtable discus- sion on May 14th from loam- 11 am at the Lexington Senior Center. This Roundtable will be driven by your questions and conversation. Come by to discuss public policy, raise ques- tions, address concerns you may have, or sim- ply chat. With questions or for more informa- tion about Representative Kaufman's Senior Roundtable Conversation, please contact Jay or Jocelyn Lippert in his office at the State House at 617- 722 -2240. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE OUR SPONSORS WE ARE Do you need some help — I LOOKING • learning to send and receives e-rnails and photos FOR • choosing & using a computer or digital camera • organizing & shoring family retards and photos SPONSORS! 275 Mass Ave., Lexington Oil Sales and Service Call Bill at: 781-259-9859 I CALL 617-254-4545 SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING • 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254 -4545 LLI w W > L) co w H L) LLI 0 _V) LL 5 0 ( 0 0 - r m 0 0 >� 03_ room 9 :r LU W >- LL qqr CD ti(J) L - aj M T � CO X � co a.) 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The Lexpress staff is happy to initiate Seniors to Lexington's in -town bus service by telephone inquires or accompanying a rider on the bus to guide them as they build their comfort level. Call the Lexpress office at (781) 861 -1210 to speak to the staff about schedules, routes or travel training. ` ONE HOUR ", Ale I S1 Volunteer Opportunities at the Senior Center Did you know how much you can do in just one hour? One hour per month can mean that an otherwise homebound senior could attend a special luncheon at the senior center. One hour every two weeks might be an opportunity for a cup of coffee and a chat. One hour per week could help a senior with vision impair- ment pick up some groceries, a prescription or get a haircut! The Friend to Friend Program is looking for a few more hours a month to help isolated seniors keep in touch with everyday activities. We carefully match people according to the time they have avail- able and what you would like to do. Currently, there are several seniors looking for a friendly volunteer. Call Charlotte Rodgers at 781- 861 -0194 for more information Money Management Pro ram Assistance with Monthly Bill Paying Coping with bills and the me- chanics 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, writ- ing checks (for YOU to sign), and reconciling check- books to bank statements. Interested? Call the Money Management Program at Minuteman Senior Services: 781- 272 -7177 or 978 - 263 -8720. C.O.A. Seniors Golf All senior experi- enced and beginner golfers are invited to join your golfing friends at two weekly morning events: Mondays at 7:30 a.m. at w � Stone Meadow Golf Course and Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. at Pine Meadow Golf Course. For further infor- mation, contact Ted Gorczyca at 781- 863 -8729. Supportive Day Care Due to the factors that include increasing nursing home costs and decreases in Medi- care and Medicaid coverage, aging in place of becoming a reality for many seniors. As more people are realizing a full life span, the numbers of elders with multiple disabilities is increasing, and it can be a burden for spouses and caregivers of these individual to find so- lutions for their care. As community supporters of these elders, we look for ways to help them maintain their independence and increase quality of life. The Social Services Department Supportive Day Care program is part of our available network to assist. Supportive Day Care offers relief for family members who are caring for an elder who needs support and supervision in order to remain at home. In addition to providing a safe place to spend the day, we offer two meals, recreational programming, exercisers, social op- portunities, intellectual stimulation and round trip trans- portation. Supportive Day Care can be a key support in assisting families who are coping with increasing needs for supervision and care for a loved one during day time hours. For more information about the pro- gram contact Carolyn Griffith, 781- 259 -1807 Library Lines: Our library is well supplied with good reads both magazines as well as books, so all you readers out there take advantage! The DVD collection is steadily growing and general VCR tapes have been added to our collection. We welcome everyone to borrow what we have to offer. Senior Center Library Hours - Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. K! MAY 2007 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 9 Friends of the Council on Aging Donations Request Form Who are we? The FCOA as we are known maintains the monetary donations raised through both contributions and fundraising activities on behalf of the Lexington Council on Aging to support the Senior Center. What are the funds used for? They are used to support programs and activities, help purchase equipment and services, and to provide improvements at the Lexington Senior Center. What are some examples? Many seniors attend our FCOA sponsored meals each month and enjoy many ofthe music and exercise programs that we help to support. How do we help? Did you know that you could make a tax deductible donation to the FCOA? We area 501(c) 3 and are a non profit organization. Please mail donations to: 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 024200 We appreciate your gifts, thank you. What is the F.C.O.A.? This question has been asked of us recently. Therefore, in short, the Friends of the Council on Aging is a separate non profit organization of volunteers dedicated to the support of the Senior Center, now and for the future. The Friends maintains the monetary donations raised through both contributions and fundraising activities on behalf of the Council on Aging, for the benefit of the Senior Center. Our Board members are: Susan O'Keefe .................................... ............................... President Mary Ellen Goodwin ......................... ............................... Treasurer Marie Hill ......................... ............................... Recording Secretary Julie Miller ............... ............................... Corresponding Secretary MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR YOUR IF It IE IE Hearing Screening or Hearing Aid Cleaning Raoeive $100 OFF the purchase of a hearing aid. SPONSOR THIS NEWSLETTER! can 617- 254 -4545 10 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MAY 2007 v V Trip reservations can be made by mail or in person at the Senior Center. Reservations cannot be made by phone. Make checks payable to COA Recreation. Due to advance financial commitments, refunds for cancellations made only if the vacancy is filled. Trip itinerary may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Museum of Science $29 Thursday, May 3, 2007 Join us for a day at Boston's Museum of Science to experience the IMAX theatre and see the latest exhibits. At the IMAX we will view "Hurricane on the Bayou", one of the most vibrant places in America: the Louisiana bayou and the city of New Orleans--a region overflowing with life, love, music, history, and natural beauty. The story of the delta's coastal wetlands, both before and after Hurricane Katrina, documents the environment and the effects of this most devastating natural disaster. After the noon showing of the film, there will be time for lunch on your own and an opportunity to see one of the museum's latest exhibits The Butterfly Garden. You will walk among the free - flying residents of this warm conservatory filled with exotic plants and get close to a variety of living butterflies from New England and across the globe. Trip Code T07 -23. Depart 10:30 a.m.; return 3:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Suffolk Downs Race Track $31 Wednesday, May 16, 2007 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 T07 -22. Depart 11:15 a.m.; return 5 -5:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Mohegan Sun Casino $20 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 Try your luck at your choice of nearly 3,000 state -of -the -art slot machines or at one of the 170 table games like Black Jack, Poker, Barccarat. The package includes a $10 food coupon and a $10 free bet coupon. Trip Code T07 -24. Depart 7:3 0 a.m.; return 6:3 0 p.m.. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Griswold Inn /Gillette Castle $59 Wednesday, June 20, 2007 Join us for a day in Connecticut with a visit to the historic Gillette Castle. Built in 1919 by William Hooker Gillette, a well known actor, the castle is located on a bluff overlooking the Connecticut River. This three story stone building, which resembles a medieval castle, is located on a 184 acre estate that overlooks the Connecticut River. A full course luncheon will be at the Griswold Inn, one of the country's oldest continuously operated inns since 1776. Choice of baked schrod or sirloin of beef. Trip Code 7-25. Depart 8::45 a.m.; return 5:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Tall Ships Cruise $84 Thursday, June 28, 2007 The tall ships are back in New England! Today we will travel to Quonset, RI and board the Provincetown II cruise vessel to see this international flotilla of sailing vessels. On the two hour narrated tour of Newport Harbor, the captain will tell us about Newport and describe the tall ships as we view them. After the cruise, luncheon will be served at Captain Jack's Restaurant, with your choice of lobster or prime rib. A drive through Newport on its famous Ocean drive will conclude our day in RI. Trip Code To -20. Depart 7:30 a.m.; return 6 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Tanglewood Overnight $275- double; $315 single Sun., Mon., July 22 -23, 2007 Listen to the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the enclosed shed at the Tanglewood Music Center. The guest conductor of this all Beethoven program will be Jens Georg Bachmann, with piano soloist Leon Fleisher and Violin soloist Daniel Hope featured. The performance includes the Lenore Overture, a piano concerto, a romance for violin, and Symphony No. 7 Our overnight stay at the William's Inn in Williamstown, MA includes a complete dinner and breakfast. On Monday morning, we will visit Edith Wharton's famous home, The Mount, in Lenox. This 1902 home and formal gardens of the famous author have recently been restored to reflect the time that Edith lived there. A deposit of $25 is required on registration; balance due June 25. Registration limited to 25 people. Trip Code T08 -1. Depart 8 a.m., Sunday; return 5 p.m., Monday. Park at the Lexington High School, Worthen Rd. field. MAY 2007 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 11 From the Health Corner: Food Safety at Home Rebecca Williams, RN, Lexington Department of Public Health As the summer heats up, the chance of food borne illness increases. Harmful bacteria and other organ- isms can grow and multiply rapidly in raw meat, poultry, and other food items exposed to warm tem- peratures. Proper food handling and preparation is key to preventing food borne illness. Below are four basic rules for food safety. CLEAN, SEPARATE, COON, CHILL Clean: Wash fruits, vegetables, and other s u rfaces danger zone. Foods must be cooked to a high enough internal temperature to destroy bacteria and other or- ganisms. To ensure foods have reached a proper internal temperature a food thermometer can be used. Poultry should be cooked to an internal temperature of 170 °F. Ground meat and pork should be cooked to 160 °F. Steaks, roasts, and fish should reach an internal temperature of 145 °F. If you do not have a food thermometer, cut meat to see if it is done, don't guess. Juices should run clear. Hamburgers should be brown in the middle. Poultry should not have any pink to it. Wash all fruits and vegetables before eating to re- move dirt and other contaminates. Bacteria and other organisms grow rapidly on food and other surfaces contaminated by food. Wash cutting boards, dishes, cooking utensils, and counter tops with warm soapy water before and after preparing a food item. Peri- odically sanitize cutting boards and counter tops with a solution of 1 tsp of bleach to 1 qt water. Separate: Keep raw meat and poultry apart from cooked foods Cross - contamination is when bacteria and other or- ganisms from one food product come in contact with another food product. To avoid cross contamination, separate raw meat and poultry products from pro- duce in your grocery cart. Store raw meat and poultry on the bottom shelf of your refrigerator so juices do not drip and contaminate ready to eat food. Never reuse marinades, as they can harbor bacteria and are best for one time use. Marinate meat and poultry in the refrigerator, not on the counter or outside. Use separate cutting boards, one for raw meat and poultry and one for fruits and vegetables. Place cooked foods on a clean plate. Cook: Cook foods to the proper temperature Bacteria and other organisms grow rapidly between the temperature danger zone of 41 - 140° F. To avoid bacteria growth, keep foods out of the temperature Chill: Refrigerate promptly Harmful bacteria and other organisms multiply rap- idly at room temperature. To slow down bacteria growth store raw meat, poultry, and eggs in the re- frigerator. After grocery shopping, come straight home from the store and place raw meat, poultry, and eggs in the refrigerator. Be sure to place all leftovers from home or from eating out in the refrigerator promptly. Always thaw meat in the refrigerator or under cold running water for 2 hours or less. Do not let meat thaw while sitting out on the counter or outside, plan ahead to allow proper thawing methods. If food has been out for more than four hours throw it away. Keep cold foods cold, 41'F or below, and hot foods hot, 140 °F or above. Remember to wash your hands frequently during any food preparation process with warm soap and water for at least 20 sec- onds. If running water is not available use a waterless hand sanitizer product. If you have any additional questions, please call the Lexington Health Department at 781- 862 -0500 Ext. 237. For further information on food safety, log unto the Massachusetts Department of Public Health web site at www.mass.gov /dph or the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cd c. ov and search `Food Safety.' 12 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MAY 2007 Yoga for Health and Fitness, with Lisa Groves Fridays, 9:30 -10:35 a.m. May 4, 11, 18, 25 $24.00 June 1, 8, 15, 22 29 $30.00 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 - May 7, 14, 21 $ 12.00 June 4, 11, 18, 25 $ 16.00 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 Mondays through Fridays at 9:00-9:30 a.m. 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 a.m. 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. • Ping Pong. All welcome to j oin a game on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 2 -4 p.m. All levels. Free. • Line Dancing with Sam O' Clair. 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. Classes will be every Thursday from 1:3 0 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Cost is $3.00 per session, pay the receptionist. The Evergreen Group - (Chinese Senior Support) We meet to talk about personal and family issues. Meets at the Senior Center the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 10:00-11:45 a.m. Parkinson's Support Group. Led by Art Sotak. The Parkinson's Disease support group will meet 4th Monday of each month at 1:00 pm at the Senior Center in the Muzzey Room. Bereavement & Friendship Group. Meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month., fa- cilitated 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. Caregivers Group: Group meets 1 st and 3rd Thurs- day of each month, 1:00 –2:30 pm. A support group for caregivers of individuals with memory impair- ment. The group is ongoing and there is no fee. If interested please call Charlie Zoeller at 781 -861- 8630 or Susan Moor at 781- 861 -9863 for an initial telephone intake. 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 appointment. Please let us know if you can't make your appointment. Podiatry Clinic. With Dr. Gimbal. Wednesday, May 16thth. Call 781- 861 -0194 to schedule an appoint- ment $30. Please pay the Podiatrist directly. Ap- pointments scheduled 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.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. Supportive Day Care. Provides a safe daytime environment for seniors who are having difficulty living independently, and respite for caregivers. Call Carolyn for further information at 781- 259 -1807.