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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-00-COA-newsletterLexington Senior Services Newsletter Partial funding for the distribution of this newsletter is supported by a grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. September 2009 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 Issue 337 http: / /www.lexingtonma.gov Phone: 781 - 861 -0194 FAX: 781 - 863 -2271 Lunch a Lecture Monday, September 21, 2009 —Lunch at 11:45 a.m., Lecture at 12:45 p.m. "UNDERSTANDING INFLUENZA" Presented by the Registered Pharmacy Staff of Osco/Shaws Pharmacy Enjoy a lunch of soup, club sandwich and dessert prepared by Youville Place and learn all the news about influenza this year and more about H1N1, and what you can do to increase your chances of staying healthy. There will be plenty of time for your questions. $3.00 donation to Minuteman Senior Services. Space is limited. Please register with the receptionist and pick up a ticket by September 14, 2009. Harvest Lunch Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. Catered by Neillio's, the meal includes Mediterranean style breast of chicken (chicken sauted with onions, peppers, garlic and tomatoes), salad, roasted red bliss potatoes, corn (off the cob), rolls & butter, dessert and beverage. Please pay, register with the receptionist and pick up a ticket before September 23. $5.00. Coffee with Senior Center Staff Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 10 a.m. Bring your questions, suggestions, comments, meet Senior Center staff and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. Coffee with the Veteran's Agent Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 10 a.m. Come meet Bob Martin, the Veteran's Agent. Bring your questions and concerns. FLU CLINICS SCHEDULED IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER Monday, October 5, 2009 & Wednesday, October 28, 2009 from 12:30 to 3:30 pm Clinics will be held at the Lexington Senior Center. These clinics are sponsored by Osco/ Shaws Pharmacy and are free of charge. Please bring your Medicare Card as Medicare does reimburse the provider. A third clinic for seniors will be held by the Town of Lexington Health Department on Friday November 6th at Cary Hall. De- tails for this clinic will be in the November newsletter and posted in the newspapers and online. For questions about flu clinics, please call the Public Health Nurse, David Neylon, at 781 - 862 -0500, ext. 281. Young at Heart Chorus at the Lexington Senior Center Tuesdays through the fall, beginning September 15, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. See old friends, make new ones, enjoy an after- noon of singing, and join chorus director, Devin Lawrence, to sing songs that celebrate "The Cultures of the World ". Free. Donations will be Itt accepted to help cover the cost of new sheet music. For more information, please call the Senior Center at 781 - 861 -0194. NON - PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID BOSTON, MA 59348 Return Service Requested 2 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS SEPTEMBER 2009 DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES Charlotte Rodgers, RN,MA crodgers@c0exington.ma.us ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FAMILY/ HUMAN SERVICES Emily Sara Lavine, LICSW elavine@c0exington.ma.us ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SENIOR SERVICES Carrie Johnson, LCSW cUohnson @c0exington. ma.us SENIOR SERVICES COORDINATOR Barbara Deveau bdeveau@c0exington.ma.us ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Paula McGlynn pmcg1ynn@c0exington.ma.us PROGRAM CLERK Cara Shapiro Newsletter Editor cshapiro@c0exington.ma.us NUTRITION SITE MANAGER Despina Maradianos VETERAN'S AGENT Bob Martin rjmartin@c0exington.ma.us 781 - 953 -3160 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR YOUTH SERVICES Laurie Henry, LICSW Ihenry@ci.lexington.ma.us 781 - 861 -2742 COUNCIL ON AGING Betty Borghesani • Shirley Buck Marilyn Campbell Marian Cohen, Chair Dan Fenn • Paul Lapointe Leo McSweeney • Frieda Oliner Jane Pagett • Jane Trudeau FRIENDS OF THE COUNCIL ON AGING Mary Ellen Goodwin Marie Hill • Julie Miller Susan O'Keefe • Eleanor Smith SELECTMAN LIAISON Hank Manz FROM THE DIRECTOR'S CORNER: Hello! If you have been away for the summer, welcome back! In June we wel- comed Carrie Johnson, LCSW, the Assistant Director of Senior Services. Plan to join Carrie and Barbara Deveau, Senior Services Coordinator, on September 9th for coffee and light refreshments and learn about the services and programs available to you. On September 23, Bob Martin, Lexington's Veteran's Agent will speak about programs and services available to veterans and their families. As we start the fall season, some changes will greet you. Staff continues to evaluate the space we have and make improvements in programs. Starting in October, you will notice some changes in the structure of the popular 60+ Fitness classes, and the addition of a Beginner Level Tai Chi class. Later in the fall, look for a special day of continuing education with the Tufts OSHER Institute of Life Long Learning. There's a lot of discussion about the flu this year... Do you know how to protect yourself and your family? Come to Lunch and Lecture on September 21 to learn more about the H1N1 virus. This newsletter is full of information about programs and classes, both at the Senior Center and throughout the Lexington community. Be sure to sign up for your "My Senior Center" swipe card to be sure that you continue to receive the newsletter. If you have questions, please call a staff member, and remember, we love your ideas! Charlotte Rodgers and the Human Services Department Staff Afternoon Movie Start time: 1:15 p.m. in the Muzzey Room Bottle Shock - Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - With Alan Rickman, Chris Pine, Eliza Dushku, Bill Pullman and Freddy Rodriquez. 110 minutes. (PG -13) New in Town - Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - Starring Renee Zellweger and Harry Connick, Jr. - 96 minutes. (PG) Yoga for Tight Neck and Shoulders Wednesday, September 23, 30 and October 7, 2009 from 3 to 4 p.m. You will learn some gentle, effective stretches to help increase your shoulder and neck range of motion. Many of these stretches will be done at standing or chair level. You will need to bring a yoga mat or large bath towel. Handouts will be provided for home practice upon request. Please register with Lexington Community Education (781- 862 - 8043). Senior rate: $55 for 5 classes. Fitness Tips Tuesday Se to er 22, 2009 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Lexington Senior Ctr. Balance and hydration are two of the most important aspects of staying well into your 80's and 90's. Carolyn Martin, personal trainer from Summit Fitness, will talk about balance, hydration and how to incorporate both of these into your daily life. Please call 781 - 861 -0194 to sign up. Walking Group `Tune Up" Come join Carolyn Martin, personal trainer from Summit Fitness, for a walk! September 17, 2009 meet at the Senior Center at 9:30 a.m. September 24, 2009 meet at the Center Track (pool parking lot) at 10 a.m. Please note two different locations. No need to sign Lip just wear your sneakers and bring a water bottle. 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Lexington Veterans Association: Monday, September 14, 2009 at Cary Memorial Library (Meeting Room) at 1:15 p.m. "The Liberation of Mauthausen & Gusen Con- centration Camps, May 1945," a presentation by Dr. John R. Saunders. A compelling first -hand account of how Dr. Saunders, now an American citizen, eluded the Nazis until he was captured in 1943; how he eventually escaped from Auschwitz - Birkenau; the time he spent in different concentration camps; and how he was eventually liberated. Refreshments served. Coffee is generously provided by Starbucks of Lexington Center. Card Making - Embossing with Pizzazz: Monday, September 21, 2009 from 10 a.m. to noon. Here's a chance to try a different embossing technique. We'll stamp an image, emboss it, color parts of it with water based markers, cover the colored areas with an embossing pen and sprinkle clear embossing powder over them. When we heat the surface, the colors will come alive and you will have the makings of a greeting card with pizzazz. All materials will be provided. Class size is limited. Please register and pay receptionist $4.00. Finance Matters: Tuesdays, 9:30 am. to 11:30 a.m. beginning September 22, 2009 (ends 11 a.m. when LexSA meets) - An open discussion group focused on financial issues of interest to seniors. In September we will catch up on the events of the summer and have open discussions. Topics throughout the year include estate plan- ning (wills and trusts), probate, investing, budgeting and saving, risk management (insurance), taxes and additional topics suggested by members of the group. All are welcome Lexington Senior Advocates (LexSA): First Tuesday of the month beginning October 6, 2009 from 11 a.m. -12 noon. LexSA identifies, develops and promotes actions or ideas to improve the lives of Lexington Seniors. All are welcome Painting & Drawing with Peter Hines: Tuesdays, September 22 & 29, October 6, 13, 20 & 27, November 3 & 10 from 9:30 am. to noon at the Lexington Senior Center. In this course, you will learn how to render solid drawings by exploring object relationships, composition, tone, value and the power of light and shadow. You will learn how to transfer a drawing to the canvas and build a painting. This course provides instruction on both still -life and landscape painting. All levels welcome. Please register with Lexington Community Education (781- 862 - 8043). Senior rate: $110. Materials cost: $60. World Affairs Study Group: Tuesdays at 2 p.m. This group meets to discuss world affairs. New members are always welcome. Free In -Home Consultation - 781 - 721 -5522 - Comforting Solutions for In -Home Care T" Companionship • Light Housekeeping • Errands 24 -Hour Care • Meal Preparation CONSIDER YOUR A GOOD NEIGHBOR... ADVERTISE HERE! (617) 254 -4545 3 REHABILITATION WAV, 'WOBURN, MA Independent & Assisted Living For a Tour Phone MM SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING, INC. 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254 -4545 4 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS SEPTEMBER 2009 Young at Heart Chorus: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. beginning September 15, 2009. Come and sing in the chorus or just come and enjoy the music. An Hour with Senator Ken Donnelly: Wednes- day, September 16, 2009 at 9:30 am. Please join Senator Donnelly to discuss questions about public policy, your concerns or to just talk. Hours for constituents at the Council on Aging is one way Senator Donnelly hopes to reach out to residents of Lexington to keep the lines of communication open regarding issues and events on Beacon Hill and around the district. Foursome Bridge: Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 am. Please call Senior Center for informa- tion. Free. Intermediate Level Bridge: Wednesdays from I p.m. to 2:30 p.m. All are welcome. Free. Klickity Klack Group: Second Wednesday of the Month at 10 am. Come join this new drop in group to knit and crochet for charity. Make a hat, sweater or afghan to donate to those in need. All levels of expertise invited. Please bring needles, yarns and patterns to use and share. Computer & Technology Group: The group meets every Wednesday at 10 am. Check our www.tinyurl.com/Lex- comp -grp calendar for updates. All are welcome. • Wednesday, September 2, 2009: Download, Install, and Use IrfanView • Wednesday, September 16, 2009: I Bought a New Computer! What Next? • Wednesday, September 9, 23, & 30, 2009: Informal Q &A and Discussion Advanced Quilting: Thursdays, September 10 through October 29, 2009 at 9 a.m. with Jane Norberg. Students will continue to explore advanced machine quilting techniques. We will design sampler type quilts using varied block shapes and sizes. Register with the receptionist. $48/8 classes. Beginner Quilting: Thursdays, September 10 through October 29, 2009 at I p.m. with Jane Norberg. Students will learn the basics of quilting, including both hand and machine piecing. Register with the receptionist. $48/8 classes. Plein Air & Indoor Painting: Thursdays , through September, 2009 at 9 am. Learn to paint with Avis Foster. We will show the real artist in you using watercolors, oils and acrylics with still life, portraits or landscape, your choice. Come join us, have fun and learn with some special outdoor trips. Please register with the receptionist at 781 - 861 -0194. Free. Lunch with Lexington Town Manager, Carl Valente: Third Friday of the month in the Senior Center dining room at 12 noon. Carl encourages seniors to bring any questions and concerns to him at this time. Current Events: Fridays at I p.m. No preparation is necessary but it does help to read current newspapers and periodicals or watch political TV programs. All points of view are encouraged and ev- eryone has the opportunity to speak at a round -table discussion. Creative Memoirs: Your Legacy Tuesdays, September 15, 22 & 29, October 6, 13 & 20, 2009 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. We will write our memoirs or other formats preferred by the writer. Participants may be new to the pen, search- ing for a supportive environment, or seeking a structured class to stimulate the creative process. We will provide incentives, prompts to write, and the opportunity to develop supportive critiquing skills. So You Want to Write, 2nd Edition, by Marge Piercy and Ira Wood, will be our resource text. Please bring a pen and notebook to class. Register with the receptionist at 781 - 861 -0194. Please pay instruc- tor $5.00 per class attended. Space is limited. Repairs, Installations, Custom Solutions Windows & Doors, Decks € For those jobs that need to get done!! Licensed • Small or Large!! • Insured SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING • 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254 -4545 • www.seniorpubs.com SEPTEMBER 2009 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 5 MUNROE CENTER SENIOR ARTS L UIAL 12JUI i 1 FALL 2009 PROGRAMS The Silent Call Procedure Please mention that you are signing up for a Mu- The Silent Call procedure is a unique program in the Massachu- nroe Center Class. Register with the receptionist setts Enhanced 9 -1 -1 system that allows a caller who is unable to at 781 - 861 -0194. Please make checks payable verbally communicate their emergency over the phone to receive to the Munroe Center for the Arts and a the the appropriate response. If you need to call 9 -1 -1 and you are instructor the cost listed with the class. unable to speak for any reason, such as a physical disability, do- Classes Offered at Munroe Center for the Arts mestic violence or home invasion follow these simple steps using Ceramics with Melanie Yuhl: Learn basic ce- a wire -line touchtone phone: ramic techniques. Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 2:30 FIRST DIAL: 9 -1 -1 p.m. Session #1: September 22, 29, October 6, When the call is answered, the dispatcher will prompt you to 13. Session #2: October 27, November 3, 10, indicate your need by pressing the appropriate number on you 17. Cost: $40.00 /4 -week session. telephone: Beginner Piano Class with Epp Sonin: Have fun ' IF YOU NEED THE POLICE: Press 1 while learning familiar tunes to sing and play! ' IF YOU NEED FIRE: Press 2 Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. September IF YOU NEED AN AMBULANCE: Press 3 23, 30, October 7 and 14. Cost: $40.00/4 classes The 9 -1 -1 dispatcher will send the appropriate responding agen- or $12.00 for one class. cies. REMEMBER —THE SILENT CALL PROCEDURE ONLY Book Arts with Jan Cadman Powell: Learn ba- WORKS FROM A LANDLINE TOUCH -TONE TELEPHONE, AND THE DISPATCHER MUST FIRST ANSWER BEFORE sic book making and binding techniques to create YOU PRESS A SELECTED BUTTON. unique handmade books for i ournals or albums. Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. October Blood Pressure Screenings: 630 19, 26, November 2, and 9. Cost: $40.00. Thursday mornings from 10 am. to 11 am. at the following locations: Classes offered at Lexington Senior Center • 1st Thursday of the month - Lexington Senior Center, 1475 Basic Drawing with Sue Funk: For those in- Massachusetts Avenue terested in learning to draw. Using graphite and ' 2nd Thursday of the month - Countryside Village, off Woburn paper, students will discover the basics of com- St.- in Lexington Housing Authority Office Building /Meeting position, line and form. Fridays from 10 a.m. to Room. 11:30 a.m. Session # 1: September 25, October ' 3rd Thursday of the month - Greeley Village, off Bedford St., 2, 9, 16. Session #2: October 30, November 6, turn in on Tewksbury St. or Shirley St.- in the center building/ 13, and 20. Cost: $40.00 /4 -week session meeting and laundry facilities. • 4th Thursday of the month - Vynebrooke Village, off Waltham Basketry with Sally Santosuosso: This class will St.- in the center building/ meeting and laundry facilities. introduce students to coil basketry. Thursdays .5th Thursday of the month – No BP clinic. from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. October 1, 8, 15, and 22. Cost: $40.00 Bereavement Group for the Newly Bereaved Six Tuesdays, October 13 through November 17, 2009 Knit Wire with Adrienne Sloane: Create a from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. beautiful knit bracelet that can be embellished The Lexington Senior Center will offer a six week bereavement with beads. Basic knitting and /or crocheting ex- group facilitated by clinicians from VNA Hospice Care. The group perience is required. Wednesdays from 10 a.m. is for those who have lost a spouse or partner within the last year. to 11:30 a.m. October 21, 28, November 4 and Advance registration is required. Please call the Senior Center at 18. Cost: $40.00 781- 861 -0194 to register. You will be asked to leave your name Collage with Jan Cadman Powell. Using found and telephone number and a group leader will contact you. and produced images, students will consider composition, colors and textures to produce Podiatry Clinic With Br. Gimbel unique works of art. 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After a complete buffet lunch at Cobblestones Restaurant, we will tour the Boott Cotton Mills. During a walk through of the weave room we will experience the sights and sounds of the working looms, belts, shafts, and pulleys. A visit to the Cultural Center will show us how the "Mill Girls" lived. Trip Code T010 -8. Depart 9:15 a.m.; return 3:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Moakley Federal Courthouse $30 Friday, September 18, 2009 Join us for a visit to the Joseph Moakley Courthouse, located on Boston's waterfront, for a guided tour and a chance to sit in a typical courtroom and maybe even in the judge's chair. The spectacular glass wall affords excellent views of the Boston waterfront and harbor, and the Wall of Honor features the names of those involved in the design of the building. Please note that to gain entrance, you must have two forms of identification, including one with a photo. And any electric equipment, such as cell phones must be checked at the door. A complete luncheon will be served at No Name Restaurant- -cup of chowder, choice of entree (broiled salmon, saute shrimp, or saute chicken), pie and beverage. Trip code TO 10 -12. Depart 9:15 a.m.; return 2:30. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. 3 Day Atlantic City, NJ $209 double; Mon. —Wed., Sept. 21-23,2009 $219 single The TROPICANA HOTEL & CASINO, on the boardwalk of Atlantic City, offers a complete entertainment experience unlike any other. Today the Tropicana Casino and Resort recreates a bit of Old Havana with world -class restaurants, non -stop en- tertainment, an array of shops, and of course, a state of the art casino. The package includes 2 nights hotel accommodations; $20 coin bonus; 2 buffet dinners; $15 food credit; Revue Show; all taxes; baggage handling; and service charges. Full payment due on registration; insurance available for $30 per person. Trip Code T010 -7. Depart 7 a.m., Mon., Sept. 21; return 9:30 p.m., Wed., Sept. 23. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Salem Cross Inn a $56 Quabbin Reservoir Thursday, October 8, 2009 Join us for a lovely fall foliage trip into the heart of central Massachusetts. Lunch will be served at the colonial Salem Cross Inn - -soup, Yankee pot roast, potato, vegetable, dessert, and beverage. After lunch, we will board the motorcoach for a one hour guided tour of Quabbin Reservoir, one of the largest man-made public water supplies in the US. Before returning home, we will stop at the Brookfield Or- chards, an old- fashioned style country store with a large selection of autumn food favorites. Trip Code T010 -9. Depart 8:30 a.m.; return 6 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Foxwoods Casino $25 Wed., October 14, 2009 No one offers more gaming choices than Foxwoods Resort Casino, with its six casinos, over 7,000 slot machines, and the world's largest bingo hall. Keno is available throughout the property and in the comfortable Keno lounge. Trip Code T010 -11. Depart 7:30 a.m.; return 6:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Winnipesaukee "Turkey Train" $69 Thnrs., October 22, 2009 After a stop at the Christmas Tree Shop in Salem, NH, we'll board the Winnipesaukee Turkey Train for a two hour scenic ride through the countryside of New Hampshire. A complete turkey dinner, provided by Hart's Turkey Farm, will be served while you enjoy the scenery. Trip Code TO 10 -10. Depart 8:30 a.m.; return 6:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. If you have questions about the trips listed above, please contact Phyllis Rand at the Lexington Senior Center, most mornings at 781 - 861 -0194. The trip committee also welcomes suggestions for trips. Please contact Carol Murphy or Phyllis Rand at the above number. SEPTEMBER 2009 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 9 Friends of the Council on Aging Donations Request Form Who are the Friends? We are a 501(c) (3) all- volunteer public charity dedicated to helping Lexington seniors. Our Mission is to help support the programs and activities of Lexington Senior Services and to help make Lexington aware of the good work the Council does. What are the funds used for? To help Seniors in Lexington through the programs and services of the Senior Center. How can you help? You can make a fully tax deductible donation to Lexington FCOA. Please mail donations to: 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420. We appreciate your gifts, thank you. Please indicate if your donation is in memory of someone you care about. DONATION INFORMATION Donor's Name: Donation Amt. $ Donor's Adress: In Memory of: Send Acknowledgment to: Name & Address: FRIENDS OF THE COUNCIL ON AGING ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE Thursday September 10, 2009 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm at the Lexington Senior Center Dining Room Light refreshments will be served at 3:00 Please join us for the FCOA Annual Meeting to find out more about the Friends, and how they support the programs, activities and mission of the Senior Center. The Council on Aging Board [ODA Board] Meeting Schedule The Council on Aging Board meets monthly at the Senior Center on the first Thursday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Board meetings are open to the public, and we encourage you to attend! The Fall schedule is as follows: September 3, 2009 October 1, 2009 November 5, 2009 December 3, 2009 Go Green, Go Paperless Sign up to Receive the COA Newsletter Ha Email Go to www.lexingtonma.gov Vn the left -hand column click on "Town Government" Click on "Departments" ZGo to the YELLOW menu at the top of the page and click on "News & Events" Click on "Join our Email Lists" Z Fill in your Email address and a NEW password. Go down the list and click on the publications you would like to receive Click on "Subscribe" It's that easy. Then, please call 781 - 861 -0194 to cancel your newsletter via regular mail! If you (or someone you know) have broken a hip In the past year and are aged 61} years or older, you may be eligible to participate in a rehabllllUon study at Easton university. The study is designed to address mobility and functioning In persons with Up fracture. People who quaRy for this study will receive either: • a DV D -based home wwrelse program supervised by a physical therapist, or • a nutrition education program for 6 months. Measurements of yaur progress will take plans In your home at 6 and 9 months. All acerclse or nutrition visits and materiels will be provided to you In your home. You will receive tkrancial compensation for your time. 10 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS SEPTEMBER 2009 Join us for lunch at the Senior Center! Suggested donation is $3.00. The Lexington daily lunch program is sponsored by Minuteman Senior Services and is supported by state fund- ing and your donations. Come and enjoy a delicious three course meal prepared by the chef at Youville Place. To make a reservation, please speak with Despina Maradianos, the Nutrition Site Coordinator, by 12 noon the day before you wish to come. Space is limited! Weekly menus can be found in the Lexington Minuteman or by dropping by the Senior Center. Menus are subject to change without notice. Library Lines: Thank you to all the friends of the library for your response to our request for magazines after you have finished reading them. We also welcome donations of jig -saw puzzles to help keep our collection new and chal- lenging for all our puzzle fans. The free table is supplied with books, magazines and other odds and ends for you to check out. Senior Center Library Hours: Monday - Fri- day 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Volunteer at the Senior Center Looking for a new volunteer opportunity in a friendly and busy environment? We have openings for permanent and substitute receptionists for both the morning and afternoon shifts, as well as program volunteers and helping in the dining room. This is a wonderful chance to meet new people and provide valuable assistance to the Senior Center. Training is provided. More information or questions? Please call Paula McGlynn at the Senior Center— 781- 861 -0194. Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteers! Can you spare one hour at lunchtime once or twice a month? Drivers are needed in Lexington to deliver meals to homebound seniors. Drive on your own or share a route with a partner or friend. Volunteers are reimbursed $.50 per mile and gain satisfaction in providing this essential service For more information call Debbie or Jaso toll free at 888 - 222 -6171 or at 781 - 221 -7023 or e -mail: d.barrA minutemansemor.org. `Meals on Wheels" is sponsored by Minuteman Senior Services LEXPRESS - The LEXPRESS staff is happy to initiate Seniors to Lexington's in -town bus service by telephone inquiries or by accompanying a rider on the bus. Call the LEXPRESS office at (781) 861 -1210 to speak to the staff about schedules and routes. FISH Needs Volunteers - FISH needs volunteers to drive locally. If you want to learn more about volun- teering please call David Horton at 781 - 862 -3293. Farmers' Market Tuesdays, through October 27, 2009 from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Located at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Fletcher Avenue PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE OUR SPONSORS It makes sense to concentrate your advertising where it does most good - right in your neighborhood! You pay only the advertising cost. Public relations and good will values are free. This newsletter is kept at home a full month. It is regularly referred to for important dates, times, events and meetings. Convenient Budget Payment Terms Write Today! Or call 617- 254 -4545 WWW.SENIORPUBLISHING.COM ATRIA LONGMEADO 'PLACE: SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING • 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254 -4545 SEPTEMBER 2009 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 11 FY10 Senior Service Program: The Senior Service Program asks partici- pating taxpayers to work for the municipality in exchange for a reduction in their tax bill. Positions vary, the hours are flexible and are available at different sites including: the Schools, Cary Memorial Library, Town Hall, the Senior Center, Police Department, etc. • Applications are available through the Senior Services Department, and will be accepted for review on a rolling basis. • Applicants must be 60 years of age or older and own property in Lex- ington that serves as their principle residence. • Gross income (including Social Security income) must not exceed $46,300 for a single taxpayer or $ 52,950 for a couple. • The maximum credit a single taxpayer may earn is $935.00 including all withholdings per fiscal year. • Two people per household may participate in the program, earning a maximum of $1,190.00. For application forms, please contact Paula McGlynn at the Senior Center 781 - 861 -0194. Veteran's Agent Office Hours: Wednesdays 1 - 3 p.m. Our Veteran's Agent, Bob Martin, can meet with you during his weekly office hours. Please call Bob at 781 - 953 -3160 to make an appointment. Telecare Program: Do you know a senior who lives alone? The Lex- ington Senior Center's Telecare program offers a daily telephone check in, Monday- Friday. A trained volunteer will call with a friendly hello and check to make sure all is well. If the senior needs assistance, the call is then referred to a staff member in the Human Services Department for follow up. Senior Health Outreach Program: The Senior Health Outreach Program is a service provided by the Town of Lexington to seniors that are home- bound and unable to easily access health screenings. The service includes intake and needs assessment provided by an RN. Consultation, referrals and home visits are also available. To find out more about either of these outreach services, please contact a member of the Human Services Depart- ment Staff by calling 781 - 861 -0194. Money Management Program: Assistance with Monthly Bill Paying Coping with bills and the mechanics of monthly bill paying can be over- whelming. Could you or someone you know use help keeping up with your monthly bills? Call Minuteman Senior Services at 781 - 272 -7177 or 888 - 222 -6171 ®n G � Please remember to sign up for your "My Senior Center" card with Jerri and sign in before class. .j► Book Club Do you love to read and share your thoughts about the book with others? Consider becoming a member of a book club at the Senior Center! If you're interested please call Cara Shapiro, Barbara Deveau or Paula McGlynn at 781 - 861 -0194. Fix -it Shop Open Thursdays 9:00 a. m. to Noon Do you have small items around the house that need repair? Do you ever think about getting those items fixed? If so, this is your time! Bring them to the Fix -It Shop. You will have a fast response with the best workman- ship imaginable 12 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS SEPTEMBER 2009 Yoga for Health and Fitness - Beginner Level w/ Lisa Groves - (Please pay in -full each month.) Mondays Sept. -14, 21, 28 $18.00 3:00 -4:05 p.m. Oct. -5, 19, 26 $18.00 3:00 -4:05 p.m. Yoga for Health and Fitness - Intermed. Level - w Lisa Groves (Please pay in -full each month.) Fridays Sept.— 4, 11, 18, 25 $24.00 9:30 -10:35 a.m. Oct. -2, 9, 16, 23, 30 $30.00 9:30 -10:35 a.m. Develop strength, flexibility, 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. Please bring a blanket or yoga mat. Register with Senior Center receptionist. Class size is limited. T'ai Chi - Intermediate Level with William Barron (Please pay in -full each month.) Wednesdays Sept. — 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 $20.00 1:30 -2:30 p.m. Oct. — 7, 14, 21 $12.00 1:30 -2:30 p.m. Participants will be instructed and will perform exercises that warm up the muscles; promote body awareness; promote safety; loosen joints; improve energy efficiency; enhance breathing and oxidation capacity and improve posture. T'ai Chi - Beginner Level with William Barron (Please pay in -full for 8- classes) Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21 November 4, 18, December 2, 9, 16, 2009 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. $32.00/8 classes Participants will be instructed and will perform exercises that warm up the muscles; promote body awareness; promote safety; loosen joints; improve energy efficiency; enhance breathing and oxidation capacity and improve posture. Register and pay Senior Center receptionist. Class size is limited. Stretch & Bend – Large, popular stretching and limbering group offers support and instruction. The group meets Mondays through Friday from 9 -9:30 a.m. Free. 60+ Fitness – A fitness instructor and personal trainer from Summit Health & Fitness leads the group on Mondays. On Wednesdays and Fridays the group is led by experienced volunteers. 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 are welcome. Free. Donations are welcome. Kripalu Yoga with Don Weikert – Kripalu yoga presents an opportunity to compassionately be with your body. You simply allow the instruction of the teacher within. We meet without judgment or exception. No previous yoga experience is necessary. Through guided centering, breathing, warm -ups, postures and relaxation, you become present to your own fullness. Please bring a pillow and a mat. Mondays 8:40 -9:45 a.m. $5 /session. Please pay instructor. • Ping Pong – All welcome to join a game on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 1 -4 p.m. All levels. Free. • Pool – Open to all on a drop -in basis, as long as there is not another ongoing program in the fitness area. Free • Beginner's 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 are every Thursday from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. $3.00 per session, please 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 a.m. - 11:45 p.m. • Parkinson's Support Group – Led by Art Sotak. The Parkinson's Disease support group will meet the 4th Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center in the Muzzey Room. • The Friendship Group – Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. All are welcome, and no registration is necessary. 1 -2:30 pm. Please call Carrie Johnson (781- 861 -0194) to see if this group is appropriate for you. • 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 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1 - 2:30 pm. • Caregivers Group – Group meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 1 –2:30 pm. A support group for caregivers of individuals with memory impairment. The group is ongoing and there is no fee. If interested please call Susan Moorr 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 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call the Senior Center at 781 - 861 -0194 to make an appointment. Classes may be subject to change due to scheduling or staffing issues.