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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-03-00-COA-newsletter Ô»¨·²¹¬±² Í»²·±® Í»®ª·½»­ NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID Ò»©­´»¬¬»® BOSTON, MA 59348 Partial funding for the distribution of this newsletter is Return Service Requested supported by a grant from the Executive Of¿ ce of Elder Affairs. Phone: 781-861-0194 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 March 2011 FAX: 781-863-2271 http://www.lexingtonma.gov Issue 352 ÓßÎÝØ ÔÛÝÌËÎÛæ ÐÎÛÐßÎ×ÒÙ ÚÑÎ ÌØÛ ËÒÛÈÐÛÝÌÛÜ Monday, March 21 at 1:30 p.m., Lexington Senior Center American Red Cross Preparing for the Unexpected is an presentation that provides vital information to help prepare for emergencies. After this one-hour presentation, you will know how to create a communication net- work, assemble a disaster supplies kit, establish a meeting place for your family and stay safe in a ¿ re and This presentation is free and interactive. To sign up call 781-861-0194. other disasters. ßÎÌ Ø×ÍÌÑÎÇæ ×ÓÐÎÛÍÍ×ÑÒ×ÍÓ ÐßÎÌ × Six Wednesdays, March 30 to May 4, from 1:30 pm to 3 pm Learn about this 19 Century French movement in art and the painters who became known as the Impressionists. th Each class includes two-half-hour lectures on DVD by Richard Brettell, Ph.D., Professor of Aesthetic Studies at The University of Texas at Dallas, and a half-hour intro and/or discussion facilitated by Cara Shapiro. Ms. Shapiro, who has a degree in Art History, was the Senior Docent at the Lexington National Heritage Museum, Director of Education at Concord’s Orchard House and worked at the New England Museum Association. Registration required, course fee is $30, payable at sign up. ÒÑÓ×ÒÛÛÍ ÍÑËÙØÌ ÚÑÎ ÝßÒÛ ßÉßÎÜ The Minuteman Cane presentation continues its tradition of honoring a Lexington senior citizen. Nomina- tion forms are available at the following locations: Lexington Minuteman Publications Of¿ ce (9 Meriam St.), Theatre Pharmacy, Lexington Senior Center and the Lexington Town Hall Clerk’s Of¿ ce. The guidelines for candidate selection are: must have lived in Lexington for 15+ years; must be at least 80 years old; must be The deadline for actively involved in the community and must be an inspiration to others. applications is Friday, April 8th . All completed forms are to be submitted to the Lexington Senior Center, c/o Minuteman Cane Committee. ÍßÊÛ ÌØÛ ÜßÌÛ Volunteer Open House The Singing Trooper Monday, March 28 from 1:30 to 3.30 Monday, April 11 at 1PM (see page 2) 2 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MARCH 2011 ê¾ÁüÈËìǾËͼÁ¾k½íÁ¾Â˾ö Ü×ÎÛÝÌÑÎ ÑÚ ØËÓßÒ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍ Ý¸¿®´±¬¬» α¼¹»®­ô ÎÒôÓß Ì®§ ͱ³»¬¸·²¹ Ò»© º±® Í°®·²¹ÿ ½®±¼¹»®­à´»¨·²¹¬±²³¿ò¹±ª ßÍÍ×ÍÌßÒÌ Ü×ÎÛÝÌÑÎ Have you been thinking about volunteer opportunities in your community? ÚßÓ×ÔÇ ñ ØËÓßÒ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍ Did you know that volunteers provide hundreds of hours of service every Û³·´§ Í¿®¿ Ô¿ª·²»ô Ô×ÝÍÉ »´¿ª·²»à´»¨·²¹¬±²³¿ò¹±ª year? Volunteers really are the “heart and soul” of the Senior Center! If you have a couple of extra hours a month, your time and talents are welcome! ßÍÍ×ÍÌßÒÌ Ü×ÎÛÝÌÑÎ ÑÚ We invite you to join the Senior Center and Human Services Department staff ÍÛÒ×ÑÎ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍ Ý¿®®·» Ö±¸²­±²ô ÔÝÍÉ on Monday, March 28th from 1:30-3:30 pm to learn more about volunteer ½º¶±¸²­±²à´»¨·²¹¬±²³¿ò¹±ª positions at the Senior Center and around the Lexington community. Some of the opportunities include: ÍÛÒ×ÑÎ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍ ÝÑÑÎÜ×ÒßÌÑÎ •Friend to Friend Þ¿®¾¿®¿ Ü»ª»¿« •Reception/ administrative support ¾¼»ª»¿«à´»¨·²¹¬±²³¿ò¹±ª •Newsletter production ØËÓßÒ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍ ÒËÎÍÛ•Library/information support Õ»´´§ ͬ¿²·­´¿©¦§µô ÎÒô ÞÍÒ •LexCafe/Greeters µ­¬¿²·­´¿©¦§µà´»¨·²¹¬±²³¿ò¹±ª •Windowpane Shop or Fix-it-Shop •Computer and program instructors ßÜÓ×Ò×ÍÌÎßÌ×ÊÛ ßÍÍ×ÍÌßÒÌ All current Senior Center volunteers are asked to attend this program. You п«´¿ Ó½Ù´§²² will receive information about your job description, policies and procedures °³½¹´§²²à´»¨·²¹¬±²³¿ò¹±ª and learn about some other positions as well. Plan to stop by and enjoy ÐÎÑÙÎßÓ ÝÔÛÎÕ Please register by calling refreshments and time with other volunteers. Ù©»² Ö»ºº»®­±² 781-861-0194 ¹¶»ºº»®­±²à´»¨·²¹¬±²³¿ò¹±ª íþïþñõšðüþõï ÝÐÎ ÌÎß×Ò×ÒÙ ÚÑÎ ÙÎßÒÜÐßÎÛÒÌÍ ßÒÜ ÑÌØÛÎÍ Þ±¾ Ó¿®¬·² Wednesday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon ®¶³¿®¬·²à´»¨·²¹¬±²³¿ò¹±ª This class is for anyone who wants to learn the basics of Community CPR éèïóçëíóíïêð and¿ rst aid for choking. Norm Porter, RN, from New England CPR and ßÍÍ×ÍÌßÒÌ Ü×ÎÛÝÌÑÎ First Aid is a skilled presenter and trainer and makes learning CPR fun! Par- ÇÑËÌØ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍ ticipants will be certi¿ ed by the American Heart Association in Community Ô¿«®·» Ø»²®§ô Ô×ÝÍÉ You must sign up with the receptionist CPR. Class size is limited to 12. ´¸»²®§à´»¨·²¹¬±²³¿ò¹±ª éèïóèêïóîéìî at 781-861-0194 for this no cost class. ÝÑËÒÝ×Ô ÑÒ ßÙ×ÒÙ ÇÑÙß ÚÑÎ ÚßÔÔ ÐÎÛÊÛÒÌ×ÑÒ õãÖáËàØßÒ–ßÐÐËÕÒÝÜßÑãÖÛ öãÒÝãÒßÐ ÕØß–ÿãÖýßÖÖ Thursday March 24 and March 31 from 10:00-11:00 a.m . ñÕÑß÷ßÒÖßÒ–ýÒÛßàãôØÛÖßÒ If you end up on the ground when you didn’t plan to be, you have had a úÒÎÛÖÝñÕÐÜ×ãÖ–óßÐßÒðÔÛßÒÑ fall! Yoga can help prevent falls by increasing your awareness, strength and ÚÎ×ÛÒÜÍ ÑÚ ÌØÛ ÝÑß balance. This class will include standing/walking activities and group discus- ͸·®´»§ Þ«½µ –öãÒÛßûÛØØ sion to plan ahead for safety. Wear appropriate footwear and bring pencil/ ùãÖÛáßøßÖÖßàË–öÛáÙßË paper to take notes. Free Õ¸¿¦¿³ Sign up with receptionist by calling 781-861-0194 . ÷ßÕöáðÍßßÖßË–ùÏØÛßöÛØØßÒ ðÏÑãÖôšøßßÞß–þØßãÖÕÒð×ÛÐÜ ãÒÕØðÖßØØ–ðÜÛÒØßËðÐÕØÊ ÚßÓ×ÔÇ ÍÌÇÔÛ Ð×ÆÆß ÔËÒÝØ Ö¿²» Ì®«¼»¿« Wednesday, March 16 at noon ÍÛÔÛÝÌÓßÒ Ô×ß×ÍÑÒ Join us for a casual midweek lunch of pizza and salad. Ø¿²µ Ó¿²¦ Please register and pay the receptionist $3.00 MARCH 2011 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 3 AFTERNOON MOVIE ÍÌßÎÌ Ì×ÓÛæ ïæïë ÐòÓò ×Ò ÌØÛ ÓËÆÆÛÇ ÎÑÑÓ MILK Friday, March 4 - Sean Penn, James Franco ( R ) 129 minutes. CHOCOLAT øéèï÷ èêîóíìðð Friday, March 18 - Juliette Binoche, Johnny Depp, Lena Olin ( PG 13 ) 121 minutes. îéë Ó¿­­ ߪ»òô Ô»¨·²¹¬±² Ñ·´ Í¿´»­ ¿²¼ Í»®ª·½» ØÛÔÐ ÐÎÛÐßÎ×ÒÙ ÇÑËÎ ×ÒÝÑÓÛ ÌßÈÛÍ Í»²·±®­ °´»¿­» ½¿´´ ¿¾±«¬ Sponsored by AARP/IRS ±«® Í»²·±® Ý·¬·¦»² Ü×ÍÝÑËÒÌÿ For those over 55 with low to moderate incomes, trained Tax-Aide volunteers will be available to help prepare your Federal and State income taxes. Sessions will Û´¼»® Ý¿®» By appoint- start Tuesday, February 8, 2011 and end on Thursday, April 14, 2011. ¿¬ ر³» ment ONLYCall the receptionist at 781-861-0194 to sign up. . É» °®±ª·¼» ±²»ó±²ó±²» ³»¼·½¿´ ú ²±² ³»¼·½¿´ ¿­­·­¬¿²½» éèïóêìîóðèèð ÍÛÒ×ÑÎ ßÎÌÍ ÐÎÑÙÎßÓ ÚÑÎ ÍÐÎ×ÒÙ At the Lexington Senior Center ݱ²ª»²·»²¬ ر³» Ý¿®» Í»®ª·½»­ ײ½ò Jewelry Making:Senior Rate: $25.00 March 8, 15, 22, 29 (10 to 11:30 a.m.). ©©©òݱ²ª»²·»²¬Ø±³»Ý¿®»ò½±³ Collage:Senior Rate: $25.00 April 5, 12, 19, 26 (10 to 11:30 a.m.). At the Munroe Center for the Arts Û´·¦¿¾»¬¸ п®­±²­ Painting with Acrylics: Senior Rate: $25.00 March 8, 15, 22, 29 (1:00 to 2:30). ÌÎßÜ×Ì×ÑÒßÔ To register please call Barbara Deveau at 781-861-0194 . Please make checks ÓßÍÍßÙÛ ÌØÛÎßÐÇ payable to the Munroe Center for the Arts and pay the instructor on the ¿ rst day of class. ¢ 781-248-1389 »­°´»¨àª»®·¦±²ò²»¬ ÍËÐÐÑÎÌ ÙÎÑËÐÍ ÍßÊÛ îðû ÑÒ ï Ê×Í×Ì ÍÌ The Evergreen Group ():2nd •Chinese Senior Support Group meets on the 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. ̸¿²µ DZ« Parkinson’s Support Group4th •: Group meets the Monday of each month at 1:00 pm. This Parkinson’s Disease support group is led by Art Sotak. The Friendship Group2nd4th •: Group meets on the and 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. ¬± ±«® ÍÐÑÒÍÑÎÍ Prostate Cancer Group3rd •: Group meets the Wednesday of each month from º±® ¬¸»·® ­«°°±®¬ 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. Caregivers Group: 1st •Group meets on the Thursday of the month, at Youville Place from 1- 2:30 p.m. 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. 4 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MARCH 2011 W C A EEKLYANDONTINUINGCTIVITIES 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 conÀ icts. Please remember to sign up for your “My Senior Center” card with Jerri and sign in before class. EDUCATIONAL AND DISCUSSION GROUPS Lexington Veterans Association : The Lexington Veterans’ Association will present their monthly program Monday, March 14, 2011, at 1:15, onat Carey Memorial Library (meeting room). The program is entitled, “World War 1: The Final Year of ConÀ ict and the Devastating Impact of the Great War on the European Civilization.” It will be presented by Dan Le Clerc. Please join us for this program, as all are welcome. Coffee is generously provided by Starbucks of Lexington Center. For more information about the Lexington Veterans’ Association you can visit our website at www.lexingtonveteransassociation.com. Money Matters:Special Presentation on March 8th: Long Term - Meets weekly on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Care - Finding the Money, presented by Hans Hug, owner of the LTC Insurance Group. In this workshop, the pros and cons of the four dominant ways to pay for long term care will be explored (Medicare, Medicaid, self-insuring and private long term care insurance). The new federal CLASS Act will also be discussed. Please sign up with the receptionist by calling 781-861-0194. 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 : We meet every Wednesday at 10 a.m.for presentations, demos, and Q&A help on various computer topics. See our announcements and updates at www.tinyurl.com/Lex-comp-grp computer help and training for the meeting agenda. All are welcome. Drop-in individualwill be offered 11:30-1:00 fromfollowing each meeting on Wednesdays. Book Club: Corrections by Jonathan Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2:30 p.m. March book: Frangen Short Story Class: Wednesdays, from 1-2 PM, March 2 - April 6. The book “The O.Henry Prize Stories 2008” may be purchased by Mickey Khazam for $12. Please contact Mickey at mickeykh@verizon.net POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT Lunch with Lexington Town Manager, Carl Valente: Third Friday of the month in the Senior Center dining Lexington room at 12 noon - Carl encourages seniors to bring any questions and concerns to him at this time. Senior Advocates (LexSA) : First Tuesday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon - LexSA identi¿ es, devel- An Hour ops and promotes actions or ideas to improve the lives of Lexington Seniors. All are welcome. with Senator Ken Donnelly : Wednesday, March 16 at 9:30 a.m. - Join Senator Donnelly for a discussion of public policy and current issues. ØÑÉÛÔÔ ú Ó×ÒÝØÛÔÔÑô ÔÔÐéèïóèêíóîììì Ý»®¬·º·»¼ Ы¾´·½ ß½½±«²¬¿²¬­ MARCH 2011 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 5 Ú Øqôpúæ ÞÔÑÑÜ ÐÎÛÍÍËÎÛ ÎÑÓÌØÛÛßÔÌØÒÍËÎßÒÝÛÑÎÒÛÎ ÍÝÎÛÛÒ×ÒÙÍæ A Special Volunteer Opportunity Keep your brain active by learning new information and be “in the know” Thursday mornings from Become a volun-10 a.m. to 11 a.m. regarding Medicare and senior health insurance plans. teer SHINE counselor (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders). at the following locations: Across our community many Medicare bene¿ ciaries and their families are 1 unaware of or overwhelmed by their health and drug insurance choices. Thursday of the month - Lex- st SHINE provides free, unbiased and con¿ dential information and is part ington Senior Center, 1475 Mas- of a national program funded by the federal government and adminis-sachusetts Avenue tered through each state. Extensive training is provided for volunteers. 2 Thursday of the month - Coun- nd If you are looking for a satisfying volunteer opportunity, this is a great tryside Village, off Woburn St.- in choice. You can volunteer to help out in your own town or a nearby town Lexington Housing Authority Of¿ ce if you prefer. You will ¿ nd great satisfaction in helping bene¿ ciaries Building/Meeting Room. and their families meet their individual needs. After the initial training, schedules are À exible. A few hours per week makes a huge difference! 3 Thursday of the month - Greeley rd Village, off Bedford St., turn in on The 2011 training program begins in late March. If you want more in- Tewksbury St. or Shirley St.- in the formation or to participate, please call 781-221-7006 or send an e-mail to center building/ meeting and laundry m.kennedy@minutemansenior.org facilities. PODIATRY CLINIC: 4 Thursday of the month - Vyne- th 3rd Thursday of the month (March 17, 2011.) With Dr. Gimbel, DPM— brooke Village, off Waltham St.- in By appointment only, 1 to 4 pm. Call the Senior Center at 781-861-0194 the center building. to schedule your appointment. $30 fee– pay the doctor. Please note: The service at the Senior Center includes assessment, nail cutting and ¿ ling ONLY. 5 Thursday of the month – No BP th Medicare may pay for an of¿ ce visit to your podiatrist. For more information clinic. about your nail care, ask your primary care doctor. PLEASE SUPPORT THESE ADVERTISERS, THEY MAKE OUR NEWSLETTER POSSIBLE Ô±ª·²¹ ر³» úÜÏiÉöØÉüÆÜÄnùÎÏiÉæÎËËÄ ØÛßÔÌØ ÝßÎÛ 781-932-6312 ™ÍËÔÇÜÉØÚÜËØ™ÑÔÇÔÏÖÜÊÊÔÊÉÜÏÚØ™ÊØÏÔÎËÊØËÇÔÚØÊ ™ÊØÑØÚÉÉÕØÚÜËØÖÔÇØË×ÎËÄÎÈËÑÎÇØÙÎÏØ usaingodwetrust@verizon.net DON’T KEEP          YOUR BUSINESS     Ú®»» ײóر³» ݱ²­«´¬¿¬·±² A SECRET! éèïóéîïóëëîî  ADVERTISE HERE !  Comforting Solutions for In-Home Care TM 800-732-8070 ùÍÏÌÛÎÓÍÎÉÔÓ̧ðÓÕÔÈôÍÇÉ×Ñ××ÌÓÎÕ§÷ÊÊÛÎØÉ ôÍÇÊùÛÊקï×ÛÐìÊ×ÌÛÊÛÈÓÍÎ For Ad Info Call 1 800-732-8070 Community Publications • Lexington Council on Aging, Lexington MA. 06-5117 A Division of LPi 8 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MARCH 2011 â¼½ÐÃÍðϼ½wîÂÄÌÂÃÌÎÂÄÌÐÅÅw All trips leave from St. Brigid’s Church parking lot, unless otherwise noted. LIVE FROM IRELAND .................................................$68.00 .............................................Thursday, March 10, 2011 A Celebration of Irish Music, Comedy, Song and Dance at Venus DeMilo Music: Featuring Tony Kenny: the star of Jury’s Irish Cabaret in Dublin and Sarah Rogers Dancing: The Celtic Dancers from Ireland, featuring Edna Dunne and Joan Kenny Comedy: Joe Cuddy, His humor is pure Ireland and his performances are pure entertainment! Meal Choice : corned beef and cabbage or baked haddock. ````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` FOXWOODS CASINO ....................................................$24.00 ........................................Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Package: $15.00 food coupon or full buffet lunch and $15.00 Keno -Casino time: 9:30 - 4:30 Depart 7:30 a.m.; return 6:30 p.m. ````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS .............................................$29.00 ..................................................Tuesday, April 5, 2011 Art of the Americas Wing Visit the new at the Museum of Fine Arts, Four À oors, 53 galleries, hosting more than 5,000 works of American Art! Lunch on your own in one of the restaurants. Depart 9:00 a.m.; return 2:00—2:30 p.m. ` ```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT’S PLACE ........................$53.00 .............................................Thursday, April 28, 2011 Patriots Hall of Fame - a modern museum talking guests through Patriots and . New England Football history with video and audio presentations Lunch at Lafayette House Restaurant, choice of broiled scrod or chicken Lafayette “Patriot Place” stores and shops Time for shopping and browsing at This trip involves walking. Depart 9:30 a.m.; return 5:30 p.m. ````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` Town of Lexington Trip reservations can be made by mail or in person at the Senior Center. Make checks payable to . Due to advance ¿ nancial commitments, refunds for cancellations made only if the vacancy is ¿ lled. Trip itinerary may change. If you have any questions about the trips listed above, please contact Phyllis Rand at the Lexington Senior Center at 781-861-0194. PLEASE SUPPORT THESE ADVERTISERS, THEY MAKE OUR NEWSLETTER POSSIBLE of ðÛÅíÖÖÓÙ× éÔÛÎÓê×ÛùÍÐÐÃÏÍÊ×ìù Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Divorce 781-863-9600 • www.collymorelaw.com 807 MASSACHUSETTS AVE., LEXINGTON, MA 02420 üêêôêéüïúøæôéõúüëø™ñôöõéõîèêøòøøíôïöñüèïùëä öëîúøëäêõîííôïö™üííîôïéðøïéê™úîðíüïôîïêõôí    For Ad Info Call 1 800-732-8070 Community Publications • Lexington Council on Aging, Lexington MA. 06-5117 A Division of LPi MARCH 2011 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 9 FRIENDS OF THE LEXINGTON COUNCIL ON AGING DONATIONS REQUEST FORM ÌØÛ ßÝÝÛÍÍ×Þ×Ô×ÌÇ ÛÈÐÛÎÌÍ 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 ™êéüôëñô÷éê ™çøëéôúüñíñüé÷îëðñô÷éê increase awareness about the programs, activities and services offered ™ëüðíê to Lexington seniors. Ò»© ¿²¼ ®»½±²¼·¬·±²»¼ ­¿´»­ ¿²¼ ­»®ª·½» What are the funds used for? To help Seniors in Lexington through the www.livingfreehomestairlifts.com programs and services of the Senior Center. Join us! 617-797-5146 ÚÎÛÛ ÛÍÌ×ÓßÌÛÍ How can you help? You can make a fully tax deductible donation to ̱´´ º®»»æ èèèóëìëóìèìê 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 Ø¿ª» §±« ¸¿¼ ¿ ¸·° º®¿½¬«®»á Donor’s Name: ___________________________________ Ø»´° ·³°®±ª» º«¬«®» ¸·° º®¿½¬«®» ½¿®»ò Donation Amt. $________________ If you (or someone you know) have broken a hip and are aged 60 years or older, you may Donor’s Address:___________________________________ be eligible to participate in a research study at Boston University. People who qualify for this In Memory of: ___________________________________ research study will receive either: Send Acknowledgment to: • a DVD-based home exercise program supervised by Name & Address: _________________________________ a physical therapist, or _________________________________________________ • a nutrition education program FCOA Board Meeting Schedule All activities will take place in The Friends meet monthly at 9:30AM on the 3rd Thursday of every your home at no cost. month in the Senior Center dining room. There will be ¿ nancial compensation We hope you will join us! Light refreshments served. for your time. The Council on Aging (COA) Board Ú±® ³±®» ·²º±®³¿¬·±²ô °´»¿­» ½±²¬¿½¬ The Council on Aging Board meets monthly at the Senior Center, the next Õ·®¿ ¿¬ êïéóêíèóïçèï ±® µ©·´µ»à¾«ò»¼« meeting is scheduled for Wednesday March 2nd from 3:30-5:00. COA Board Meetings are open public meetings and we encourage you to attend and learn more about how the COA Board advocates for older adults in the Lexington community. For more information please call Charlotte Rodgers at the Senior Center, 781-861-0194. Þ»´³±²¬ SENIOR CENTER SNOW POLICY Ю±­¬¸±¼±²¬·½­ If the Lexington Schools are closed due to snow, all Senior Center pro- óÎÕÏêúÕÜÏÖùðùððêÚ gramming and lunches (including Meals on Wheels) will also be cancelled. íËÎÊÉÕÎÙÎÏÉÔÊÉ Senior Center Staff will make every effort to be at the center during the day ôÐÍÑÜÏÉÎÑÎÖÔÊÉ to answer any questions. Please use your judgment about venturing out on Ю±¾´»³­ ©·¬¸ §±«® ¼»²¬«®»­á snowy days - your safety is important to us. É» Ý¿² Ø»´° É·¬¸ léØØÉÕÔÏîÏØùÜÄk SNOWBIRDS — THIS IS FOR YOU! É·¬¸ ß¼ª¿²½»¼ ׳°´¿²¬ Í«®¹»®§ Ì»½¸²·¯«»­ If you will be away for more than one month, please call the Senior Center ׳°´¿²¬­ Ý®±©²­ Ü»²¬«®»­ and let us know how long you will be gone. With that one phone call, we Í°»½·¿´ כּ º±® Í»²·±®­ can stop the mailing of your newsletter while you are away and resume êïéòìèçòïìéð mailing when you return. The Post Of¿ ce does NOT forward the newsletter íèë ݱ²½±®¼ ߪ»òô ͬ»ò ððî and thus we have to cover both the cost of mailing it and another charge for Þ»´³±²¬ô Óß ðîìéè ©©©ò¾»´³±²¬¼³¼ò½±³ “Postage Due” when it is returned to us. Thank you!! 10 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MARCH 2011 FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Join us for lunch at the Senior Center! Suggested dona- ÚËÛÔ ßÍÍ×ÍÌßÒÝÛ tion is $3.00. ÐÎÑÙÎßÓ îðïðóîðïï The Lexington daily lunch program is sponsored by Minuteman Senior Do you need help paying your winter Services and is supported by state funding and your donations. Come heating bills? The Fuel Assistance and enjoy a delicious three course meal prepared by the chef at Youville program may be able to pay a por- Place. Join us on the last Monday of each month for Chinese Food. tion of the cost of heating your To make a reservation, please call Despina Maradianos at 781-861- 0194, the Nutrition Site Coordinator, by 12 noon the day before you home. Applicants may apply for Space is limited! wish to come. Weekly menus can be found in the this program between November 1, Menus Lexington Minuteman or by dropping by the Senior Center. 2010 and April 30, 2011. Income are subject to change without notice. eligibility guidelines for the program are as follows: ÙÛÌÌ×ÒÙ ßÎÑËÒÜæ Household size of 1 Í»²·±® Ì®¿²­°±®¬¿¬·±² Ñ°¬·±²­ îðïïæ Please check our website or pick $30,751 (Maximum Gross Income) up a copy of our updated information at the Senior Center, about ways to get around, whether a doctor’s appointment, shopping or other services to which you may need a ride. For questions or concerns about transportation Household size of 2 contact the Human Services Department at 781-861-0194. $40,213 (Maximum Gross Income) ÔÛÈÐÎÛÍÍæ The LEXPRESS staff is happy to initiate Seniors to Lexington’s First time applicants can schedule in-town bus service by telephone inquiries, or by accompanying a rider on the bus. Call the LEXPRESS of¿ ce at (781) 861-1210 to speak to the staff an appointment to complete an ap- plication by calling the Human Ú×ÍØæ Free rides to medical appointments provided by volunteer drivers to Services Department at (781) 861- seniors who do not have alternative transportation. For further information 0194. An appointment is required; or to schedule a ride call 781-861-9300 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and we are unable to accommodate 1:00 p.m. walk-ins. Special accommodations Ú×ÍØ Ò»»¼­ ʱ´«²¬»»®­æ Can you volunteer one day a month to drive are available for persons who are Lexington seniors to medical appointments either in Lexington and vicinity homebound or have other extenuat- or in Boston? If you are interested or want to learn more about FISH, please ing circumstances. call David Horton at 781-862-3293. PLEASE SUPPORT THESE ADVERTISERS, THEY MAKE OUR NEWSLETTER POSSIBLE ðÙÙÚÝÎÝÊÕÙÐÊ ÝÚÈÏÛÝÊÙÊÏÖÙÒÎ ÅÏÉÐÝÈÕ×ÝÊÙÿ www.myraatyourside.com      û Õ×ÞÕÒÐãÒßãÐÕ×ß  ûÐÐÈÔ×É×ÎÓÍÊÉÓÎÈÍÅÎÛÊ×Ê×ÛØÓÎÕÈÔÓÉÎ×ÅÉÐ×ÈÈ×Ê ÷÷ ßÚÚÑÎÜßÞÔÛ ØÑÓÛÝßÎÛ Ð»®­±²¿´ Ý¿®»ò Ó»¿´ Ю»°¿®¿¬·±²ò øÍÈÔ×ÃÑÎÍÅÅÔÍãíçÛÊ×ý Ô·¹¸¬ ر«­»µ»»°·²¹ò Û®®¿²¼­ò ÌÐÛÙ×ÛÎÛØÈÍØÛà    ùÛÐÐ Ý¿®»¹·ª»®­ ¿®» ­½®»»²»¼ ¿²¼ ·²­«®»¼ò  Call 978-930-1811 for consult. For Ad Info Call 1 800-732-8070 Community Publications • Lexington Council on Aging, Lexington MA. 06-5117 A Division of LPi MARCH 2011 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 11 YOUR MONEY: ÚÇïï ÍÛÒ×ÑÎ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛ ÐÎÑÙÎßÓæ The Senior Service Program asks participating taxpayers to work for the municipality in exchange for a re- duction in their tax bill. Positions vary and hours are À exible. • Applications are available through the Senior Services Department, 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 resi- dence. • 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. ØËÓßÒ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍæ Veteran’s Agent Of¿ ce HoursWednesdays 1 - 3 p.m.— :Veteran’s Agent, Bob Martin, can meet with you during his weekly of¿ ce 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 ¿ nd 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 Call the Senior Center at 781-861-0194 to health insurance on THURSDAYS from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. make an appointment. É×ÒÜÑÉÐßÒÛ ÍØÑÐ ØÑËÎÍ 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Weekdays Accepting donations of like-new clothing, jewelry and small gift items on Mondays and Fridays ONLY Ú×Èó×Ì ÍØÑÐ 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 ¿ xed? If so, this is your time! Bring them to the Fix-It Shop. You will have a fast response with the best workmanship imaginable! PLEASE SUPPORT THESE ADVERTISERS, THEY MAKE OUR NEWSLETTER POSSIBLE ÐØ Î×ÊßÌÛ ÑÓÛ ØÝ ÛßÔÌØ ßÎÛ þßìéðïèåèÝðÝèâãÚðØŽÚâïÜßãäð FOR A TOUR PHONE 781-935-4094 ÍÐÑÒÍÑÎÍ ÉßÒÌÛÜÿ òòò­°¿½» º±® ­¿´»òòò For Ad Info Call 1 800-732-8070 Community Publications • Lexington Council on Aging, Lexington MA. 06-5117 A Division of LPi 12 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MARCH 2011 ÕÛÛÐ Ú×Ì Ç±¹¿ º±® Ø»¿´¬¸ ú Ú·¬²»­­ ©·¬¸ Ô·­¿ Ù®±ª»­æ 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. March — 7, 14, 21, 28 ..................................................$24.00 Intermediate Level: Fridays, 9:30 – 10:35 am March — 4, 11, 18, 25 ..................................................$24.00 éiÜÔúÕÔÆÔÉÕæÔÑÑÔÜÐûÜËËÎÏ 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. March — 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 ..........................................$20.00 ͬ®»¬½¸ ú Þ»²¼æ Monday through Friday from 9 to 9:30 a.m. This self led stretching and limbering group is free. з²¹ б²¹æ 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. Æ«³¾¿ Ù±´¼æ This cardio/toning program is fun and designed so anyone can do it! Please contact Janice Swartz for more information and questions about this program: janswartz@mac.com or 781-572-5344. Please pay receptionist - $30 for any 5 weeksMarch 1, 15, 22, 29 April 5, 12 Tuesdays 3:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. : êðõ Ú·¬²»­­ É·²¬»® Í»­­·±² ¿²¼ ͬ®»²¹¬¸ Ì®¿·²·²¹æ Current session is full. Check future newsletters for new sessions. ×ÓÐÑÎÌßÒÌ ÒÛÉÍÔÛÌÌÛÎ ×ÒÚÑÎÓßÌ×ÑÒ The Senior Center newsletter will be sent out automatically by mail to Lexington 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: • Go to www.lexingtonma.gov • In the left-hand column click on “Town Government” • Click on “Departments” • 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” • It’s that easy. Then, please call 781-861-0194 to cancel your newsletter via regular mail!