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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-01-00-COA-newsletterLexington Senior Services Newsletter NON - PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID BOSTON, MA 59348 Partial funding for the distribution of this newsletter is Return Service Requested supported by a grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. January 2010 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 Phone: 781 - 861 -0194 Issue 339 http: / /www.lexingtonma.gov FAX: 781 - 863 -2271 IMPORTANT NEWSLETTER INFORMATION Beginning in January 2010, the Senior Center newsletter will be sent out automatically by mail to Lex- ington residents age 65 and over. For others who wish to receive the newsletter, it can be picked up at Town Hall, Cary Library and at the Lexington Senior Center. To receive the Senior Center newsletter electronically, please follow the directions below: Sign up to Receive the COA Newsletter Via Email :D Go to www.lexingtonma.gov u :D In the left -hand column click on "Town Government" Click on "Departments" :D Go to the YELLOW menu at the top of the page and click on "News & Events" Click on "Join our Email Lists" 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" �D It's that easy. Then, please call 781 - 861 -0194 to cancel your newsletter via regular mail! HELP PREPARING YOUR INCOME TAMES Sponsored by HARP /IRS For those over 55 with low to moderate incomes, trained Tax -Aide volunteers will again be available to help prepare your Federal and State income taxes. Sessions will start February 8, 2010 and end on April 9, 2010. Appointments are required and may be scheduled beginning January 26, 2010. Call the receptionist at 781- 861 -0194 to schedule an appointment. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Please note that the Lexington Senior Center Dining Room and Kitchen will be CLOSED through the month of January due to remodeling construction. Meals on Wheels service will continue. Further announcements will be posted at the Senior Center, in the Minuteman Newspaper and on lexingtonma.gov — for questions, please speak with Barbara Deveau, Carrie Johnson or Charlotte Rodgers. Registration for January programs begins December 29, 2009 2 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JANUARY 2010 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 Nancy Adler • Betty Borghesani Shirley Buck Marian Cohen, Chair Margaret Cole • Dan Fenn Paul Lapointe Rose Lerner • Frieda Oliner Irving Rothman • Peter Spiers FRIENDS OF THE COUNCIL ON AGING Mary Ellen Goodwin Marie Hill Julie Miller Susan O'Keefe Eleanor Smith Jane Trudeau • Leo McSweeney SELECTMAN LIAISON Hank Manz FROM THE DIRECTOR'S CORNER: Happy New Year, 2010! Ready or not, 2010 is here! When this newsletter arrives, we will be in the middle of our kitchen and dining room renovations. This project will include new countertops, new sinks and a new dining room floor. Added to the make- over is fresh coat of paint and new curtains. Please call the Senior Center for updated information and to find out the exact date for the grand re- opening of the dining room! Remember, if you need Meals on Wheels, that program continues, it is only the LexCafe that is closed. Are you ready for winter emergencies? Be sure to read the "From the Health Corner" for Winter Weather Safety tips to help you prepare. If you are on oxygen, in a wheelchair or have another condition that you would like us to know about, please call Assistant Director of Senior Services, Carrie Johnson. Staff at the Senior Center is available to provide a telephone check in, or safety check for you. We all wish you a happy and healthy New Year. Charlotte, Carrie, Barb, Paula, Cara, Emily, Laurie and Bob Afternoon Movie Start time: 1:15 p.m. in the Muzzey Room - Please note change of day! My Life in Ruins — Friday, January 15, 2010. A romantic comedy starring Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Richard Dreyfuss and Rachel Dratch. (PG -13). 98 Minutes. State of Play Friday, January 29, 2010. A thriller with Ben Affleck, Russell Crowe and Rachel McAdams. (PG -13) 128 Minutes. Senior Center Snow Policy: When the Lexington Schools are closed due to snow, all COA programming and lunches (including Meals on Wheels) will also be cancelled. Senior Center Staff will make every effort to be at the center during the day to answer any questions. Please use your judgment about venturing out on snowy days because your safety is important to us. It's time for the SNOWBIRDS to take flight againll If you will be away for more than one month, would you please call the Senior Center and let us know how long you will be gone. With that one phone call we can stop the mailing of your newsletter while you are away, and resume mailing when you return. The Post Office does not forward the newsletter and thus we have to cover the cost of mailing it out plus another charge for "Postage Due" when it's returned to us. That one call will be greatly appreciated. 60+ Fitness Exercise Program Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays beginning January 11 through March 19, 2010. From 9:45 am. to 10:45 am. with instructors from Summit Health & Fitness Priority will be given to Lexington residents. If the 9:45 class fills, a second class MAY be offered. To participate in this session you must complete a re- lease form and a "My Senior Center" form (if you do not already have a swipe card). Please see the receptionist for these forms as well as to register and pay for the session. 10 -week- session for $30.00. 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Finance Matters: Tuesdays, 9:30 am to 11:30 am (ends at 11 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month when LexSA meets) An open discussion group focused on financial issues of interest to seniors. January 12: Lexington Real Estate Taxes: Rate Setting, Assessments & Abatements with Town Assessor Joe Nugent and his staff. Please register with the receptionist at 781 - 861 -0194. Free World Affairs Study Group: Tuesdays at 2 p.m. An open discussion group focused on world affairs. Current Events: Fridays at I p.m. A round -table discussion group focused on current events. Computer & Technology Group: Wednesdays at 10 a.m Check our website for calendar of topics: www.tinyurl.com/Lex- comp -grp. January 6: Using Audio on the Web; January 20: More on using spreadsheets & a peak at Chromium; January 13 & 27: Informal Discussions. Book Club: Third Thursday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Scrabble, Puzzles and Other Board Games: Mondays at I p.m. Foursome Bridge: Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 am Pool: Open to all on a drop -in basis, as long as there is not another ongoing program in the fitness area. Card Making — Valentine Embroidery Cards: Monday, January 11, 2010 at 10 am Make attractive valentine cards using cardstock, embroidery thread, and heart patterns. No previous embroidery experience necessary. Bring small scissors. All other materials will be provided. Please register and pay the receptionist $4.00. Young at Heart Chorus: CANCELLED for the month of January. Mickity Mack Group: Second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. This drop in group knits or crochets for charity. Please bring needles, yarns and patterns 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... 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What is the U.S. Census 2010? • The U.S. Census 2010 is a count of everyone living in the United States • The census is mandated by the U.S. Constitution. • Your participation in the census is required by law — it takes less than 10 minutes to complete. • Federal law protects the personal information you share during the census (Title 13, U. S. Code, Section 9). It is illegal for the U. S. Census Bureau, or its employees to share your personal information with anyone, including other government agencies such as law enforcement, IRS, Welfare, FBI or Immigration. • Census data are used to distribute Congressional seats to states, to make decisions about what community services to provide, and to distribute $300 billion in federal funds to local, state and tribal governments each year. The U.S. Census 2010 population totals will determine the number of seats each state will hold in the House of Representatives and how legislative districts will be redrawn. 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Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Or U.S. Census Bureau, Boston Regional Census Center Phone: 1- 800 - 462 -8683 One Beacon St, 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02108 Website: www.ma2010census.ora Phone: 617 - 223 -3610 Website: http: / /www.census.gov JANUARY 2010 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 5 �t 3 From the Health Corner: o PREPARING FOR WINTER WEATHER Charlotte Rodgers, RN, MA d The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) reminds everyone that a winter storm can bring large snow accumulations, extreme cold, icing on trees and power lines and the possibility that you may be without utilities or other services for a period of time. MEMA recommends that you have a "Winter Emergency Supply Kit" in your home that includes the following: Flashlight and extra batteries Portable radio with extra batteries Charged cell phone First aid kit Essential prescription medications Non - perishable food Manual can opener Water (one gallon per person /per day) Extra blankets Fire Extinguisher Remember that many injuries occur as people deal with the aftermath of a large storm - including over- exertion, hypothermia and frostbite and burns from the improper use of fires or space heaters. Consider the following tips: Don't attempt to remove ice or snow if you have had a heart attack, a history of heart disease, high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels. The effort of shoveling causes a rapid rise in heart rate and blood pressure, and can be very dangerous. It's worth spending the money to have this tiring task done for you. �J Winter car travel can be dangerous. Allow extra time. Monitor the weather conditions carefully and adhere to travel advisories. Keep a winter storm survival kit in your car. This kit should include a blanket, food, flares, gloves and first aid supplies. As you plan for winter weather, think about your neighbors - is there someone you should check in on? If you have questions about how to prepare for winter weather, please call the Senior Center at 781 - 861 -0194. &i Alp, Z - L — L 6D 5 —' a5 CL - 0 '�- L + as LL —j E c o o cu co CD > 0 C/) (.0 z w a- w >P- m . . . . . . . . . . 8 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JANUARY 2010 Matchmaker Match your skills to our needs. 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. JANUARY 2010 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER 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: Friends of the Council on Aging, PO. Box 344, 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 Address: In Memory of: Send Acknowledgment to: Name & Address: 1 The Council ou Aging Board (COA Board] Meeting Schedule The Council on Aging Board meets monthly at the Senior Cen- ter on the first Thursday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Board meet- ings are open to the public, and we encourage you to attend! The winter /spring schedule is as follows: January 7, 2010 February 4, 2010 March 4, 2010 April 1, 2010 May 6, 2010 June 3, 2010 TOWN SERVICES Medical Waste Drop -off Days For more information call 781 - 862 - 0500x281. Saturday, April 3, 2010: 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 2, 2010: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Flu Clinics Please call the Senior Center or Department of Health k os (781-862-0500 x 281) for current information on Public Flu Clinics. Have you had a hip fracture? contact for your time. Please 617-638-1993 or snhean@bu.edu Comfort are at Home, LLC AFFORDABLE HOMECARE Personal Care. Meal Preparation. Light Housekeeping. Errands. Caregivers are screened and insured. All the seniors in town are reading this newsletter. Do they know who YOU are? Call Senior Citizen Publishing to place an ad today 617 -254 -4545 www.seniorpublishing.com Chances are with, just ONE AD, you'll get MORE THAN ONE new customer! Call Senior Citizen Publishing 617 - 254 -4545 10 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JANUARY 2010 Join us for lunch at the Senior Center! Suggested do- nation is $3.00. The Dining Room will he Closed the Month of January The Lexington daily lunch program is sponsored by Min- uteman 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: Come in and view the new titles we have from authors, J. D. Robb, Nora Roberts, Stephanie Meyer, Jack Higgins, and Lexington authors, William Tapply and Philip Craig. Also, don't forget to look and see what's available on the free table. Senior Center Library Hours: Monday - Friday 10 a. m. - 2 p.m 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. Need a patient advocate to help you navigate? AT YOUR SIDE www.myraatyourside.com 978 - 473 -6264 At the Munroe Center for the Arts Introduction to Painting with Acrylics with Peg Kane: Learn the basic techniques and materials used in acrylic painting. Tuesday, January 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2010 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Ceramics with Melanie Yuhl: Learn hand building techniques, potter's wheel and how to glaze and finish pieces. Tuesday, Febru- ary 9, 16, 23 & March 2, 2010, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. At the Lexington Senior Center Basic Drawing with Sue Funk: For those wanting to learn the basics of drawing. Thurs- day, January 21, 28, & February 4 & 11, 2010, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jewelry Making with Andrea Karis: Design jewelry using a variety of techniques. Tues- day, February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2010 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Watercolor Painting with Emily Passman: Learn the basic techniques. For any level. Tuesday, March 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2010 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Please register with the receptionist at the Lexington Senior Center, 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, at 781 - 861 -0194. Please make checks payable to the Munroe Center for the Arts and pay the instructor on the first day of class. Cost per program: $25.00. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE OUR SPONSORS ATRIA LONGMEADOW PLACE 42 Mall Road. 1 � M4*whys SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING • 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254 -4545 JANUARY 2010 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 11 Fuel Assistance Program 2009 -2010 Do you need help paying your winter heating bills? The Fuel Assistance program can help pay a portion of the cost of heating your home. This program begins November 1, 2009 and ends April 30, 2010. Income eligibility guidelines for the program are as follows: Household size of 1 - $29,126 (Maximum Gross Income) Household size of 2 - $38,087 (Maximum Gross Income) First time applicants can schedule an appointment by calling the Human Services Department at (781) 861 -0194. An appointment is required; we are unable to accommodate walk -ins. Special accommodations are available for those persons who are home- bound or have other extenuating circumstances. Please call Carrie Johnson or Emily Lavine at the number above to schedule an appointment, for special accommodations, or with questions. Veteran's Agent Office Hours: Wednesdays I - 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. Senior Health Outreach Program: This program is a service provided by the Town of Lexington to seniors who are homebound and unable to easily access health screenings. The service includes regular home visits conducted by a registered nurse as well as consultation and home visits by a social worker if needed. To find out more about this program, please contact Carrie Johnson by calling 781 - 861 -0194. 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 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 workmanship imaginable! Lunch with Lexington Town Manager, Carl Valente: Third Friday of the month (not in January) in the Senior Center dining room at 12 noon. Carl encourages seniors to bring any questions and concerns to him at this time. An Hour with Senator Ken Donnelly: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 9:30 a. m. Join Senator Donnelly for a discussion of public policy and current issues. Lexington Senior Advocates (LexSA): First Tuesday of the month from 11 a.m. - 12 noon. LexSA identifies, develops and promotes actions or ideas to improve the lives of Lexington seniors. REMINDER! REMINDER! REMINDER! REMINDER! indowpane Shop Hours 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Weekdays New Selection of Men's Clothing Selling like -new winter clothing, accessories, jewelry, scarves & pocketbooks. Accepting donations of small household items. Please no toys, computers or children's clothing. DON'T FORGET - THE DINNG I OWE ROOM WI LL SEES o FE CLOSED THE MONTH OF ,o J'ANOARY. REMINDER! REMINDER! indowpane Shop Hours 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Weekdays New Selection of Men's Clothing Selling like -new winter clothing, accessories, jewelry, scarves & pocketbooks. Accepting donations of small household items. Please no toys, computers or children's clothing. 12 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JANUARY 2010 Yoga for Health & Fitness with Lisa Groves: Please bring a blanket or yoga mat. Register and pay the Senior Center receptionist. Class size is limited. (Please pay in -full for each month.) Beginner Level: Mondays, 2:45 – 3:50 p.m. January -4, 11, 25 $18.00 Intermediate Level: Fridays, 9:30 – 10:35 am January -8, 15, 22, 29 $24.00 T'ai Chi with William Barron: Register and pay the Senior Center receptionist. Class size is limited. (Please pay in -full for each month.) Intermediate Level: Wednesdays, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. January -6, 13, 20, 27 $16.00 Stretch & Bend: Monday through Friday from 9 to 9:30 a.m. This self led stretching and lim- bering group is free. 60+ Fitness: Current session is full. Check future newsletters for new sessions. Ping Pong: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 1 - 4 p.m. All levels are welcome. Free. Beginner's Line Dancing with Sam O'Clair: Thursday from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Classes are $3.00. Please pay the receptionist. NO CLASSES THE MONTH OF JANURARY. The Evergreen Group (Chinese Senior Support): Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 10 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. This Chinese senior support group meets to talk about personal and family issues. Parkinson's Support Group: Group meets the 4th Monday of each month at 1:00 pm. This Parkinson's Disease support group is led by Art Sotak. The Friendship Group: Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 1 - 2:30 pm. This self led group meets for friendship and support around issues of long- standing loss and liv- ing alone. All are welcome to attend. Prostate Cancer Group: Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1 - 2:30 pm. This group is for men who currently have prostate cancer or survivors who wish to share the knowledge they have gained with others. Caregivers Group: Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 1 - 2:30 pm. This is a support group for caregivers of individuals with memory impairment. The group is ongoing and there is no fee. If interested please call Susan Moor at 781 - 861 -9863 or Barbara Deveau at 781 - 861 -0194 for an initial telephone intake.