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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-07-00-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. July /August 2009 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 Issue 337 http: / /www.lexingtonma.gov Phone: 781 - 861 -0194 FAX: 781 - 863 -2271 Summer RRQ Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. Join us and enjoy a summer BBQ with barbequed chicken (dark meat), potato salad, cole slaw, watermelon and juice catered by Minuteman Senior Services. Please pick up a ticket and register with the receptionist by July 20th. $5.00. Ice Cream Socials Make your own sundaes! Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 2 p.m. Sponsored by Youville Place and Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 2 p.m. Sponsored by Metropolitan Home Health Services Please sign up with the receptionist at 781 - 861 -0194 for both Ice Cream Socials. Free. Now to Prepare for Your Doctor's Visit Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 10 a.m. Presented by Myra Fournier, B.A., EdM Learn which questions to ask, what information to bring, and how to behave in order to ensure that your doctor's appointment is efficient and productive. You will be given valuable insight as to how doctors think so that your dialogue with your doctors will make sense. Reputable resources (online and other) to guide you through your medical situations will be provided. Please register at 781-861 - 0194. Space is limited. CPR Training for Seniors, Grandparents and others! Wednesday, July 15, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Lexington Senior Center We are once again offering this popular course for seniors who are interested in learning CPR for infants, children, and adults! This class is for anyone who wants to learn the `7 basics of CPR and first aid for choking..r Our instructor is Norm Porter, RN from New England CPR and First Aid. Norm is a skilled presenter and trainer, and makes learn- ing CPR fun! Participants will be certified by the American Heart Association in Community CPR. Class size is limited to 12 participants. There is no cost for this class, but you must sign up with the receptionist. Please call 781 - 861 -0194 to register. Monday's 60+ Fitness Class has a NewSummer Instructor Mondays, July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2009 at 9:35 a.m. at the Senior Center With Barbara Cook, AFAA Certified Group Fit- ness Instructor, who holds a Christopher Newport University personal trainer certificate in Les Mills Body Pump, Silver Sneakers, YogaFit and Madd Dogg Spinning. She served as a Navy Fitness Coordinator for three years. When the instructor is not present, one of the participants leads the group. Donations welcome. NON - PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID BOSTON, MA 59348 Return Service Requested 2 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JULY /AUGUST 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 cjohnson @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: Summer - warm breezes and life at a slower pace... But, you will still find lots to do at the Senior Center! In July and August we offer movies once -a -week with lemonade and popcorn. There are a number of educational programs and discussion groups to attend, fun trips, two ice cream socials and a Summer Barbeque. The Human Services Department is pleased to welcome Carrie Johnson, LCSW, to our staff as the Assistant Director of Senior Services. Carrie is a clinical social worker who has worked in elder services for many years. She will be responsible for the Senior Services Department as well as the Senior Center, and she will be working closely with Barbara Deveau, the Senior Services Coordinator. Also, we're planning a coffee in September so that you will have the opportunity to meet with staff. Say hello to Carrie when you see her this summer! The Senior Center exercise area has a new ping pong table, funded by the Friends of the Council on Aging. The Friends also partially fund other costs as- sociated with the exercise programs. Starting this summer, you will see a donation box on the lower level near the fitness area. Your voluntary donation into this box will go to support fitness programs and equipment at the Senior Center. Don't forget to sign up for your "My Senior Center" swipe card. Using this system to check in, when you come to the Senior Center, is important. The sys- tem helps us track attendance and program use. Staff then uses these numbers to report statistics to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA). The EOEA grant funds many programs and services for older adults in all Massachusetts towns, including Lexington. Did you know that we have over 120 volunteers? What a great group! In June we celebrated the efforts of the volunteers that help to keep the Senior Center and all of our programs running. As always, if you have an hour (or 2 or 3) to share, give us a call. Charlotte Rodgers and the Human Services Department Staff. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Nutrition: Fiber Thursday, July 30, 2009 from 10 to 11 a.m. Q ) Presented by Jessy McNeil, registered dietician with Salter Healthcare The importance of fiber: what it is and why it's important in our diets. The lec- ture will be followed by a question session and a healthy snack. Please register by calling 781 - 861 -0194. Space is limited. Hand Stamped Card Making for Grandparents and Grandchildren Monday August 3, 2009 from 1 to 3 pm at the Lexington Senior Center Dining Room Bring your grandchild or bring a friend and come enjoy an afternoon making beautiful stamped cards. You will use rubber stamps and special papers to make greeting cards. Amy Corr will be our instructor. Amy is an experienced stamping artist and teacher. Light refreshments will be served. There is a $1.00 suggested donation per person. Class size is limited to a total of 30 people, and children must be with an adult. 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(PG -13) Slumdog Millionaire – Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - Oscar awarded Best Picture for 2008. 120 minutes (rated R for violence) Not appropriate for children. Nights in Rodanthe – Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - Starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane. 97 minutes (PG -13) Marley & Me – Tuesday, August 4, 2009 - Starring Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson. 110 minutes (PG) Bring your grandchildren! Last Chance Harvey – Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - Starring Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson. 93 minutes (PG -13) Bride Wars – Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - Starring Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway and Candice Bergen. 89 minutes (PG) W. – Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - Oliver Stone's satiric retrospective on the life of George W. Bush. Starring Josh Brolin and Richard Dreyfuss. 129 minutes (PG- 13) Health Plan Options for People with Medicare Monday, August 10, 2009 from 2 to 3 p.m. *lo Presented by Heather Hurd, Senior Plan Consultant with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Learn how Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans work with Medicare and gain a better understanding of Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage. This popular semi- nar is often praised for the way it makes complex information easy to understand. Please bring your questions! Please register with the receptionist at 781 - 861 -0194. This seminar is for information purposes only. Stay Cool in the Pool Here are some affordable options for keeping cool and getting some exercise at the same time this summer. Town Pool and Old Reservoir r Senior Adult (62 +): Season Swim Tag ($50.00) OR $5.00 entrance fee each visit. Check adult swim times at wwwlexin tonma gov or call 781 - 862 -0500 x262. Hayden Recreation Centre Senior Citizen Swim: Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Senior Citizen Swim fee: $40.00 For more information call: 781 - 862 -8480. 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 ff µ SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING, INC. 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254 -4545 4 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JULY /AUGUST 2009 Calorie Listing at Chain Restaurants In an effort to provide Massachusetts consumers with im- portant health information, the Massachusetts Public Health Council has recently approved rules requiring large chain restaurants to provide calorie information for the food that they sell. Those restaurants will be required to provide that information at the point of purchase either on the menu board or on the restaurants menu. The new rules will take affect in November 2010 and will effect approximately 50 chain restaurant companies. "This is a major step in the right direction in fighting the obesity epidemic in our state," said Massachusetts Depart- ment of Public Health Commissioner John Auerbach. "With more than half of our adult population and one -third of our middle and high school students either overweight or obese, we need to do more to address this problem. We know that providing this information will help our residents make more informed choices ". For more information on the new rules, visit the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's website at www.mass.gov /dph Scrabble, Puzzles and Other Board Games: Mondays at 1 p.m.A great way to spend an afternoon. All are welcome. C.O.A. Seniors Golf: Mondays at 7.30 a.m. at Stone Meadow Golf Course and Thursdays at 7.30 a.m. at Pine Meadow Golf Course: All experienced and beginner senior golfers are invited to join golfing friends at these two weekly morning events. For further information, contact Ted Gorczyca at 781 - 863 -8729. Lexington Veterans Association: Next meeting will be Monday, September 14, 2009 at Cary Memorial Library (Meeting Room) at 1:15 p.m. World Affairs Study Group: Tuesdays at 2 p.m. This group meets to discuss world affairs. New members are An Hour with Senator Ken Donnelly: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 9:30 am. Please join Senator Don- nelly 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 a.m. Please call Senior Center for information. 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 pat- terns to use and share. Computer & Technology Group: The group will have informal meetings with Q & A and Windows study every Wednesday at 10 am. Check our www tinyurl.com/Lex- comp -grp calendar for updates and to sign up. All are welcome. Summer Reading Starts in Spring: Thursdays, through July, 2009 from I p.m. to 2 p.m. Come read, re -read and discover the joys of John Updike. We will read and discuss some of his poems and short stories. Together we will decide who and what to read. Fa- cilitated by Marilyn Campbell. Please register with the receptionist at 781 - 861 -0194. Space is limited. Free. Current Events: Fridays at 1 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 everyone has the opportunity to speak at a round -table discussion. always welcome. ADVERTISE HERE Call Senior Citizen Pub- lishing at 617- 254 -4545 or visit us at www.seniorpubs.com SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING • 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254 -4545 • www.seniorpubs.com JULY /AUGUST 2009 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 5 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 July) in the Senior Center dining room at 12 noon. Carl encourages seniors to bring any questions and concerns to him at this time. Beat the Heat Monday, July 6, 2009 at 2 p.m. Presented by Home Instead Senior Care and risiting Nurse & Community Health of Arlington Hot weather is particularly dangerous for in- fants and older adults, who can, quite suddenly, experience the effects of dehydration and heat stroke. You will focus on the signs, symptoms and prevention of dehydration and heat stroke. Please register with the receptionist at 781- 861 -0194. Keeping Your Cool in Hot Weather, and Other Summer Safety Tips Charlotte Rodgers, RN, Director of Human Services It's that time of year again - summer! We hope you will join us at the senior center for some in- teresting health programs, and some summertime lunches and socials. Sun Safety: Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body? The skin is more than just a shell- it actually serves as a barrier against infection and injury, regulates internal body temperature, pro- duces Vitamin D, removes waste products from our body, shields us from forms of radiation and provides us with a sense of touch. 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. Keeping Cool Older adults are more likely to experience problems with pro- longed heat waves of over -90 degree temperatures with high dew points. Risk 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 - threatening complications. As we age, the mechanism that regulates thirst is not as finely tuned, 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. Air conditioning is the number one protective factor against heat illness. If you do not have air conditioning, spend time in public facilities such as the senior center, libraries or malls. Check in with the Senior Center during times of extreme heat to find out if cooling centers are available. Take walks or do gardening during the cooler hours of early morning or evening, and wear lightweight clothing. It is also a great idea to check in on frail neighbors to make sure they are safe. Warning signs of Hyperthermia (Heat Stress) may include: Fatigue Dizziness Nausea Throbbing Headache Confusion Rapid Heartbeat Beating the Bite In Massachusetts, some mosquitoes can transmit eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus and West Nile virus (WNV). While your overall risk is small, people over the age of 50 have a higher risk of developing a severe form of these illnesses, so it is important to reduce your chances by avoiding mosquito bites. Ways to avoid bites include: • Wearing long sleeved -shirts and long pants. • Stay indoors at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active. • Keep screens repaired. • Remove all sources of standing water from your property. • Use mosquito repellents as directed on the label of the product. For more information about staying cool and safe, this summer, you can go to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health website at wwwmass.gov /dph or call the Department of Public Health Information Line at (866) 627 -7068. 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As we sail through the canal, a narrator will relate the history of the canal and show us the points of interest along the shore. Trip Code TO 10-4. Depart 8:30 a.m.; return 6:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Tanglewood Overnight $295- double, Sun., Mon., July 12 -13, 2009 $335- single Joshua Bell will be the featured soloist at the afternoon performance of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The program also includes Beethoven's Egmont Overture and Dvorak's Symphony No. 8. Our overnight stay at the Wil- liam's Inn includes a complete dinner and breakfast. On Monday morning we will visit Ventford Hall, Lenox for a guided tour of this summer estate. Full payment due on registration, which is limited to 25. Trip Code T010 -2. Depart 8 a.m., Sun.: return 5 p.m. Mon. Park at the Lexington High School, Worthen Rd. lot. Rhode Island lighthouse Cruise $69 Tuesday, July 21, 2009 This 90 minute cruise, which showcases some of Rhode Island's most beautiful lighthouses, is aboard "The Millen- nium", the largest and most luxurious sightseeing catamaran in all of New England. The captain will take us throughout Narragansett Bay, bringing us up close to these 10 historic lighthouses, as the narrator relates the history and folklore of these landmarks. Before the cruise, lunch will be served at the Amalfi Restaurant, with choice of baked schrod or chicken marsala. Trip Code T010 -3. Depart 9:30 a.m.; return 5:30 -6 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. Foster's lobsterbake $65 Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Enjoy a traditional New England Clambake at Fos - ter's in Maine, complete with all the fixings (choice of lobster or chicken), including chowder, clams, and dessert. A stop will be made at the "Nubble" Light- house, York, Maine before we head home. Trip Code TO10 -5. Depart 8:30 a.m.; return 5:30 p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. 3 Day Atlantic City, NJ Mon. —Wed., Sept. 21-23,2009 The TROPICANA HOTEL & CASINO, on the board- walk 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 entertainment, an array of shops, and of course, a state of the art casino. The package includes 2 nights hotel accom- modations; $20 coin bonus; 2 buffet dinners; $15 food credit; Revue Show; all taxes; baggage handling; and service charges. Deposit of $100 due on registration; balance due Aug. 1, 2009. Insurance available for $30 per person, due with deposit. 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. 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, Phyllis Rand, or Rita Wall at the above number. What are the funds used for? Funds are used to support programs and activities, help purchase equipment and services, and to make improvements at the Lexington Senior Center. How can you help? Did you know that you can make a tax deductible donation to the FCOA? We are a 501(c) 3 and are a non -profit organization. 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. Are You Looking for a New Way to Serve Your Community? The Council on Aging Board and the Friends of the Council on Aging Board would like you to know that each board has current openings. The COA Board is appointed by the Town Manager and works with the Director of Human Services and the Assistant Director of Senior Services to develop policy and advocate services for Lex- ington's seniors. The FCOA is a non -profit organization that raises funds and main- tains the donations given to the Senior Center. The FCOA helps to fund the programs and equipment used at the Senior Center. If you would like more information about these boards, please contact Charlotte Rodgers, Director of Human Services, at 781- 861 -0194. BUSINESS EIG YOUR ON TARGET! To advertise here, please call SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING Repairs, Installations, Custom Solutions Windows & Doors, Decks € For those jobs that need to get done!! Licensed • Small or Large!! • Insured Support Our Sponsors! It's because of the community spirit and generosity of our sponsors that we are able to publish this newsletter each month, continued on p. 10 11 1 10 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JULY /AUGUST 2009 continued from p. 9 FCOA Please join the FCOA on the second Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at the Lexington Senior Center for their monthly meeting. All are welcome. Light refreshments served. Meeting Dates: July 9, 2009 No meeting in August September 10, 2009 fFm October 8, 2009 November 12, 2009 December 10, 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 funding 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: Just a reminder for those who need help reading regular print books... The library has a good selec- tion of large print books, so please take advantage of the collection. Also, the library has two copies of the "Boston Globe" and the "Lexington Minuteman" for your reading pleasure. Senior Center Library Hours: Monday - Friday 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 informa- tion 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. barrgminuteman senior. off. "Meals on Wheels" is sponsored by Minuteman Senior Services LEXPRESS - The LEXPRESS staff is happy to ini- tiate 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 volunteering please call David Horton at 781 - 862 -3293. 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Or call 617- 254 -4545 WWW.SENIORPUBLISHING.COM ATRIA LONGMEADO 'PLACE SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING • 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254 -4545 JULY /AUGUST 2009 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 11 BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the following locations: • 1st Thursday of the month - Lexington Senior Center, 1475 Massa- chusetts Avenue • 2nd Thursday of the month - Countryside Village, off Woburn St.- in Lexington Housing Authority Office Building/Meeting Room. • 3rd Thursday of the month - Greeley Village, off Bedford St., turn in on Tewksbury St. or Shirley St. in the center building/ meeting and laundry facilities. • 4th Thursday of the month - Vynebrooke Village, off Waltham St.- in the center building/ meeting and laundry facilities. • 5th Thursday of the month - No BP clinic. 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? The Money Management Program (co- sponsored by AARP, EOEA, and Mass Home Care) can provide a volunteer to assist with bill paying including: making a budget, sorting bills, writing checks (for YOU to sign), and reconciling checkbooks. Call Minuteman Senior Services at 781 - 272 -7177 or 888 - 222 -6171. FY 10 Senior Service Program: FY 10 Applicatons Now Available. The Senior Service Program asks participating 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 Lexington 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 Lexington 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 homebound and unable to easily ac- cess 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 Hu- man Services Department Staff by calling 781 - 861 -0194. Please remember to sign up for your "My Senior Center" card with Jerri and sign in before class. Fix -it Shop Open Thursdays 9:00 am 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 JULY /AUGUST 2009 Yoga for Health and Fitness - Beginner Level w/ Lisa Groves - Mondays July -6, 13, 20, 27 $24.00 3:00 -4:05 p.m. August -3, 10, 17, 24, 31 $30.00 3:00 -4:05 p.m. Yoga for Health and Fitness - Intermed. Level - w Lisa Groves Fridays July— 10, 17, 24, 31 $24.00 9:30 -10:35 a.m. Aguust -7, 14, 21, 28 $24.00 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 Class with William Barron Wednesdays July — 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 $20.00 1:30 -2:30 p.m. August — 5, 12, 19, 26 $16.00 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. • 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 – Fitness instructor and personal trainer, Carolyn Martin 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 • 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. Bereavement & 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 Charlotte Rodgers or Barbara Deveau (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 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 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.