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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-00-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. June 2010 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 Issue 344 http: / /www.lexingtonma.gov Phone: 781 - 861 -0194 FAX: 781 - 863 -2271 Lunch a Lecture Monday, June 21, 2010. Lunch seating begins at noon. Lecture begins at 12:45 p.m. Please join us for a sandwich lunch catered by Youville Place followed by a presentation by antique appraiser and Bedford's Town Historian, John Dodge. For those attending the lecture, you may bring a small antique item with you to be appraised. Ten to twelve items will be chosen and formally appraised. $3.00 donation to Minuteman Senior Services for lunch on the day of the lunch. Space is limited for lunch only. Please register with the receptionist for lunch only by June 14. Transportation Forum 6 � O . . . . . . . . Tuesday, June 8, 2010 1:00 -3:00 p.m. . . . . . . a Join us for a discussion about transportation in Lexington. Staff will be here from LEXPRESS, FISH, MBTA Ride and the Town of Lexington Transportation Advisory Committee to explore current transportation options as well as discuss future transportation opportunities to meet unmet needs. Please call to reserve a space at 781 - 861 -0194. ri Keeping You Safe: You and Your Medications �' Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. For many seniors, medication management is difficult and complex and is often the key to being able to manage at home safely. In this step by step presentation, you will learn how to be a key player along with your doctor and pharmacist in managing your medications. Presented by Gerry Nelson MS, RN, Community Health Department, Mount Auburn Hospital. Please register with the receptionist at 781 - 861 -0194. Registration for June programs begins May 26, 2010 NON - PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID BOSTON, MA 59348 Return Service Requested 2 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JUNE 2010 DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES Charlotte Rodgers, RN,MA crodgers@lexingtonma.gov ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FAMILY/ HUMAN SERVICES Emily Sara Lavine, LICSW elavine@lexingtonma.gov ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SENIOR SERVICES Carrie Johnson, LCSW cUohnson@lexingtonma.gov SENIOR SERVICES COORDINATOR Barbara Deveau bdeveau @lexingtonma.gov ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Paula McGlynn pmcglynn@lexingtonma.gov PROGRAM CLERK Cara Shapiro Newsletter Editor cshapiro@lexingtonma.gov NUTRITION SITE MANAGER Despina Maradianos VETERAN'S AGENT Bob Martin rjmartin@lexingtonma.gov 781 - 953 -3160 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR YOUTH SERVICES Laurie Henry, LICSW Ihenry@lexingtonma.gov 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 The BIG news this month is that the Muzzey Senior Center now has fully accessible automatic doors! Operated with a push of a button, the new hardware makes getting in and out of the Senior Center doors a breeze. The Town of Lexington will be installing the same system to the main entrance doors, making the lobby area fully accessible, as well. If you would like to make a difference in the future for Lexington's older adults, there are a couple of events coming up that you should attend. On June 8, plan to join us for the Transportation Forum. This is your chance to learn more about transportation options available in the Town, as well as make your opinions known about what is needed for the future. On June 3 the Council on Aging Board meets at 3:30 p.m., and on June 10, the Friends of the Council on Aging ( "The Friends ") will hold their Annual Meeting at 3:30 p.m. The meetings are open to everyone, and offer an opportunity for you to get involved! Finally, all of us would like to congratulate our friend and long time vol- unteer, Bob Edwards, who was the recipient of the Minuteman Cane Award this year! Charlotte, Cara, Paula, Barb, Emily, Carrie, Laurie and Bob THE ELDERQUEST Thursday, June 3, 2010 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. This program consists of numerous film clips from The Trip to Bountiful, The Winter Guest, Central Station, The Straight Story and Strangers in Good Company. Presenter, Chuck Nicholas, will distribute a number of handouts telling us how The Elderquest gives us compelling and increasingly numerous models for the new, longer, healthier and increasingly important "old age "; and, how our senior years can and should be lived. Please sign up with the Senior Center receptionist at 781 - 861 -0194. CPR TRAINING FOR SENIORS, GRANDPARENTS AND OTHERS! Tuesday, June 15, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. This class is for anyone who wants to learn the basics of Community CPR and first aid for choking. Our instructor is Norm Porter, RN, from New England CPR and First Aid. Norm is a skilled presenter and trainer, and makes learning 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. YOUNG Et`I' KrORT t';HORZIS SPRING t';ONt';URT Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. The Young at Hearts Chorus invites you to a concert of varied selections. Please come and enjoy an afternoon of music and song. Refreshments will be served. JUNE 2010 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 3 ■ a I IN& 275 Mass Ave., Lexington Oil Sales and Service Elder Care at Home We provide one -on -one medical & non medical assistance www.ConvenientHomeCare.com SPECIALIZING IN MASSAGE FOR OLDER ADULTS 240 Bedford St., Suite 5 • Lexington, MA 781 - 248 -1389 esplex @verizon.net SAUE 20%01 IST UISIT Thank You to our SPONSORS for their support Afternoon Movie Start time: 1:15 p.m. in the Muzzey Room Blind Side — Friday, June 11, 2010 - Sandra Bullock won the Academy Award for Best Actress. (PG -13). 126 Minutes. Did You Hear About the Morgans? — F June 25 , 2010 - With Sarah Jessica Parker & Hugh Grant. (PG -13) 103 Minutes. STAY CC XL IN The PCXL Here are some affordable options for keeping cool and getting some exercise at the same time this summer. Town Pool and Old Reservoir Senior Adult (62 +): Season Swim Tag ($50.00) OR $5.00 entrance fee each visit Check adult swim times at www.lexin tg onma.gov or call 781 - 862 -0500 x262 Hayden Recreation Centre Senior Citizen Swim (Lexington Residents only 60 +) Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Senior Citizen Swim fee: $40.00 For more information call: 781 - 862 -8480 JULY /AUGUST FITNESS CLASSES Seated Strength Training This seated class is designed to accommodate individuals of various fitness levels. The class will begin with a warm up followed by strength training exercises for all the major muscle groups using light hand weights and concludes with gentle stretching exercises to increase flexibility and reduce muscle tension. Tuesdays at 9:45 a.m. and Thursdays at 12:00 noon. Starts July 1st and runs for 9 weeks through August 31st. Fee is $30.00 Sign up for this class begins on June 22 at 2:00 p.m. 60+ FITNESS CLASS SUMMER EDITION Stay tuned for 60+ Fitness class information for the months of July & August. Details about this class will be in the July /August newsletter. Free In -Home Consultation ; , , Loving o 781- 721 -5522 Home J ,.,tF, Comforting Solutions for In -Home Care T Companionship • Light Housekeeping • Errands 24 -Hour Care • Meal Preparation SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING, INC. Can't GetAway — Don't Tlorry HEALTH CARE s M •private care • living assistance • senior services 0 781- 932 -6312 z • select the caregiver for your loved one y � usaingodwetrust @live.com V III EYE EYER WHO 1 2 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254 -4545 4 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JUNE 2010 Weekly and Continuing Activities For further information on any Senior Center activities, please call the receptionist at 781 - 861 -0194. Unless otherwise noted, registration is not required for these activities. Classes may be subject to change due to scheduling conflicts. Please remember to sign up for your "My Senior Center" card with Jerri and sign in before class. Lexington Veterans Association: Monday, June 14, 2010 at Cary Memorial Library (Meeting Room) at 1:15 p.m. - Presentation by Charles Bevilacqua titled " Antartica —Then and Now ". Mr. Bevilacqua will describe his participation in "operation Deep Freeze ", Admiral Richard E. Byrd's last expedition to Antactica. Charlie was a U.S. Navy Seabee and Chief Builder in charge of erecting the first building at the geographic south pole in 1956. Coffee is generously provided by Starbucks of Lexington Center. All are welcome. Finance Matters: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (ends at 11 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month when LexSA meets) Final meeting of the season is June 15th - An open discussion group focused on financial is- sues of interest to seniors. Tuesday, June 8, 2010 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.: "Estate Planning, Current Law and Changes Likely for 2011 ". Join JANE TRUDEAU, Lexington attorney and tax planner for a discussion of wills and trusts in the current environment. 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 1 p.m. - A round -table discussion group focused on current events. Computer & Technology Group: Wednesdays at 10 a.m. - Check our website for a calendar of topics: www. tinyurl.com/Lex- comp -grp. June 2: A round -table discussion—buying a new computer; June 16: John Rudy will discuss "Free Educational Opportunities" through the web, podcasts & library courses; June 9, 23, 30: Check the website above for meeting announcements. Book Club: Third Thursday of the month at 2:30 p.m 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. An Hour with Senator Ken Donnelly: Wednesday, June 16, 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 (June 1 is the final meeting of the season) from 11 a.m. - 12 noon - LexSA identifies, develops and promotes actions or ideas to improve the lives of Lexington seniors. JUNE 2010 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 5 From the Health Corner: Safety Tips fur T 17cme wish Lanr Asian The American Foundation for the Blind lists some useful tips for people with low vision: 1. Keep rooms well lit! Good overall lighting is a must for safety. 2. Use task lighting to make everyday activities easier. 3. Use night lights in bedrooms, hallways, bathrooms and kitchen to make it easier to navigate in the dark. 4. Make stairways safer by placing a brightly colored strip of tape along the edge of each step. 5. Make door frames and light switches easier to see by painting them a color that contrasts with the walls. 6. Place plates on placemats that are a contrasting color. 7. Use pill organizers with raised markings or labels to prevent serious medication mishaps. 8. Eliminate clutter and dispose of unnecessary items, put things away as soon as you have finished using them and always return them to the same place. Resources: Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Perkins School for the Blind BRIDGE Program for age 55 and Older Strategies for Life Program —age 55 and Older 617 - 727 -5550 800 - 392 -6450 Elder Learning Center, Talking Books, Free In -Home Services Contact: Debby Smith 617- 972 -7643 Podiatry Clinic: With Dr. Gimbel - 3rd Thursday of the month (June 17, 2010). Call 781 861 - 0194 to schedule an appointment. Please pay the Podiatrist $30.00 directly. Appointments scheduled from 1 -4 p.m. Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the following locations: • 1st Thursday of the month - Lexington Senior Center, 1475 Massachusetts 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. • 5th Thursday of the month — No BP clinic. j'_3o_6te_tt S ym pPc"W CwP1 o ft $97 SeW6 JadudU4 93uo The Boston Symphony Orchestra presents a series of open rehearsals on four Wednesday evenings dur- ing the season, with a pre- concert lecture by one of their musicologists. 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Come one, come all... Suffolk Downs Race Track $36 Wednesday, June 16 • Exciting Thoroughbred horse racing • Complete buffet luncheon in the "Topside Room" depart 11:15a.m.,: return 5:30 p.m. Hyannisport Harbor Cruise $55 Wednesday, June 30 • Narrated One hour cruise of historic Hyannisport Harbor - view presidential summer homes, scenic islands and beaches • Buffet lunch with time for shopping depart 8:00 a.m.: return 6:00 p.m. Tanglewood $298- double; $338- single Sun., Mon., July 11 -12 Boston Symphony Orchestra Waiting List Only • Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5 — Pinchas Zuckerman, featured soloist • Mozart's Serenade No. 6 and Richard Strauss' "Ein Heidenleben" • Overnight stay at the William's Inn includes dinner and breakfast • Clark Art Museum — "Picasso Looks at Degas" Exhibit depart Sun. 8:00 a.m. return Mon. 5:30 p.m. from Lexington High School Isles of Shoals $79 Thursday, July 15 • Board the MN Thomas Leighton for a 2 3 /4 hour cruise to view the Isles of Shoals, a group of 9 islands off the New Hampshire/Maine coastline • Lunch at the Weathervane Restaurant depart 10:00 a.m.: return 6:00 p.m. Spirit of Boston $59 Wednesday, July 28 • Board the "Spirit of Boston" 2 hour narrated cruise • Enjoy the Grande Luncheon Buffett, while cruising Boston Harbor depart 10:45 a.m.: return 3:00 p.m. Save the Date!!!!! Lobster Roll Cruise $62 Thursday, August 12 (cruise Cape Cod Bay) New England Patriot's Place $75 (Patriot's Hall of Fame, Meal and Show) Tuesday, August 24 All trips leave from St. Brigid's Church parking lot, unless otherwise noted. Trip reservations can be made by mail or in person at the Senior Center. Make checks payable to Town of Lexington. Due to advance financial commitments, refunds for cancellations made only if the vacancy is filled. Trip itinerary may change. Gratuities are included in the price. If you have any questions about the trips listed above, please contact Phyllis Rand at the Lexington Senior Center at 781 - 861 -0194. Donor's Name: Donation Amt. $ Donor's Address: In Memory of: Send Acknowledgment to: Name & Address: The Council ou Aging Board [COA 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 sum- mer schedule is as follows: June 3, 2010, July 1, 2010, August 5, 2010 Community Events A Spiritual Perspective on Advancing Years Speaker: Marceil Delacy, practitioner and teacher of Christian Sci- ence and member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship, Thursday June 10th at 7:30 p.m. Depot Square Building. Free. Crafts for Charity A new program, "Crafts for Charity ", is calling for craftspeople interested in donating their hand - crafted items to be sold in sup- port of a non -profit organization. "Crafts for Charity" will have a tent at the Lexington Farmers Market on 9/21/10. Donated crafts will be sold to the public and all proceeds will go to the buyer's choice of the following organizations: The Lexington Food Pantry, Project Bread, The Pine Street Inn or Rosie's Place. If you are interested in donating a craft item, please contact Dan Palant at 781 - 862 -0661 or dpalant@rcn.com ALL THE SENIORS IN TOWN ARE READING THIS NEWSLETTER. DO THEY KNOW WHO YOU ARE? 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AT YOUR SIDE www.myraatyourside.com 978 - 473 -6264 ATRIA LONGMEADO 'PLACE: SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING • 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254 -4545 JUNE 2010 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 11 FY10 Senior Service Program: The Senior Service Program asks participating taxpayers to work for the municipality in exchange for a reduction in their tax bill. Positions vary and hours are flexible. • Applications are available through the Senior Services Depart- ment, Paula McGlynn at the Senior Center 781 - 861 -0194. • Applicants must be 60 years of age or older and own property in Lexington that is 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 for a single taxpayer is $935.00. A couple may earn a maximum of $1,190.00. Lexington Farmer's Market Opening Day is Tuesday, June 1, 2010 from 2 to 6:30 p.m. rain or shine. - . The Market is on the corner of Massachusetts Ave, Woburn St., and Fletcher Ave. in Lexington Center. Features locally grown produce, a variety of meats, fish, baked goods and other prepared foods, and artisans tent. Admission free. For more information, and to subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.org The Lexington Farmers' Market accepts SNAP coupons and will be offering a double your dollar incentive program. Windowpane Shop Hours 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Weekdays New— Selection of Men's Clothing Selling like -new summer clothing, accessories, jewelry, scarves & pocketbooks. Accepting donations of clothing & small household items on Mondays & Fridays from 10 -2:00 p.m. Please do not bring toys, computers or children's clothing. Veteran's Agent Office Hours: Wednesdays 1 - 3 p.m. 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 home- bound 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! PRIVATE HOME HEALTH CARE Keep your loved one home! Experienced caregiver available. Please call - Chances are with, just ONE AD, you'll get MORE THAN ONE new customer! Call Senior Citizen Publishing 617 - 254 -4545 BONT KEEPYOUR BUSINESS A SECRET! DVERTISE NOW! Call Senior Citizen Pubiishing 617- 254 -4545 SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING • 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254 -4545 • www.seniorpubs.com 12 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JUNE 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. June -7, 14, 21, 28 $24.00 Intermediate Level: Fridays, 9:30 – 10:35 am June -4, 11, 18, 25 $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.) Wednesdays, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. June -2, 9, 16, 23, 30 $20.00 C.O.A. Seniors Golf: Mondays at 7.30 am 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. Stretch & Bend: Monday through Friday from 9 to 9:30 a.m. This self led stretching and limbering group is free. 60+ Fitness: Please check the July /August newsletter for information about summer fitness classes. Ping Pong: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 1 - 4 p.m. All levels are welcome. Free. Line Dancing for all levels with Sam O'Clair: Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Classes are $3.00. Please pay the receptionist. Zumba Gold: Recess for the summer, check back in September for fall classes. 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 is- sues. 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 living 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 Thursday (at Youville Place) and 3rd Thursday (at Lexington Senior Center) 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.