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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-00-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 May 2011 FAX: 781-863-2271 http://www.lexingtonma.gov Issue 354 Í·¹² «° º±® Ó¿§ °®±¹®¿³­ ¾»¹·²­ ß°®·´ îê ÏË×ÔÌ ÍØÑÉô ßÎÌ ÍØÑÉ ú ÞÑÑÕ ÍßÔÛ Thursday, May 26th 10:00-3:00 p.m. at the Lexington Senior Center Come enjoy hand made quilts and original artwork on the upper level of the Senior Center and on the lower level, purchase books at a great price! To order a deluxe bag lunch for (regular Lex Café lunch will not be $6.50, call the receptionist by May 19 at 781-861-0194 served) or feel free to bring your own lunch. If you wish to exhibit or sell quilted items or artwork, please contact Barbara Deveau at 781-861-0194 for more information. ÔÛÝÌËÎÛ ÑÒ ßÎÌØÎ×Ì×Íæ ÐÎÛÍÛÒÌÛÜ ÞÇ ÐÛÑÐÔÛÚ×Ì Sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care Monday, May 9th 1:00 pm Pat Agostino from People¿ t in Woburn will discuss Arthritis. He will focus on osteoarthritis and ways to manage the pain and discomfort. Refreshments served. Please sign up with the receptionist at 781-861-0194. ßÎÛ ÇÑË ÐÎÛÐßÎ×ÒÙ ÌÑ ÎÛÌ×ÎÛá Wednesday, May 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Presented by Francine Kollias from the Social Security Administration and Elizabeth Killeen from the SHINE Program (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders). This program is ideal for those about to turn 65 OR about to retire. Learn about Social Security, the ABCD’s of Medicare, and enrollment periods and penalties Register with the Senior Center Receptionist at 781-861-0194. for Medicare. Snacks will be served. ÊÑÔËÒÌÛÛÎ ÎÛÝÑÙÒ×Ì×ÑÒ ÔËÒÝØÛÑÒæ Save the Date: Tuesday, May 17 Save the date and plan to join us for the volunteer recognition luncheon. If you have volunteered within the last year and registered as a volunteer look for your invitation in the mail. 2 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MAY 2011 ÷ËÎÐÉÕØùÔËØÚÉÎËiÊúÎËÏØË Ü×ÎÛÝÌÑÎ “Older Americans, Connecting to the Community” ÑÚ ØËÓßÒ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍ May is Older Americans month, a celebration of the many contributions that ݸ¿®´±¬¬» α¼¹»®­ô ÎÒôÓß older adults bring to their community – shared histories, diverse experiences, áÒÕàÝßÒÑüØßÌÛÖÝÐÕÖ×ãÝÕÎ Senior Arts Day on and a wealth of knowledge. Come and join friends at ßÍÍ×ÍÌßÒÌ Ü×ÎÛÝÌÑÎ May 26. Enjoy a quilt show, the work of several artists, a book sale and ÚßÓ×ÔÇ ñ ØËÓßÒ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍ a delicious box lunch. Details are on page one of this newsletter. Another Û³·´§ Í¿®¿ Ô¿ª·²»ô Ô×ÝÍÉ way we celebrate is to recognize our volunteers – over 100 people that ßØãÎÛÖßüØßÌÛÖÝÐÕÖ×ãÝÕÎ give generously of their time and talent to assist staff at the Senior Center, the Minuteman Senior Services meals program and LexCafe, and out in the ßÍÍ×ÍÌßÒÌ Ü×ÎÛÝÌÑÎ ÑÚ ÍÛÒ×ÑÎ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍ Lexington community. If you are a volunteer, look for your invitation to Ý¿®®·» Ö±¸²­±²ô ÔÝÍÉ our thank you luncheon. If you want to volunteer, call us, we’d love to talk áÞÚÕÜÖÑÕÖüØßÌÛÖÝÐÕÖ×ãÝÕÎ to you! The Human Services staff has recently said goodbye to the Towns’ Veterans’ Services Of¿ cer, Bob Martin. Bob completed 6 years of dedicated, ÍÛÒ×ÑÎ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍ caring and professional service to Lexington veterans, and he will be greatly ÝÑÑÎÜ×ÒßÌÑÎ Þ¿®¾¿®¿ Ü»ª»¿«missed. We wish him all the best. âàßÎßãÏüØßÌÛÖÝÐÕÖ×ãÝÕÎ ~ Charlotte, Barb, Paula, Gwen, Carrie, Kelly, Emily and Laurie ØËÓßÒ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍ ÒËÎÍÛ Õ»´´§ ͬ¿²·­´¿©¦§µô ÎÒô ÞÍÒ ÐÛÜÛÍÌÎ×ßÒ ÍßÚÛÌÇ ÐßÒÛÔ Ü×ÍÝËÍÍ×ÑÒ µ­¬¿²·­´¿©¦§µà´»¨·²¹¬±²³¿ò¹±ª Monday May 2, 2011 @ Muzzey Senior Center Dining Room 9:30 to 11:00 AM ßÜÓ×Ò×ÍÌÎßÌ×ÊÛ Learn how to keep safe while walking around the town. Join staff from the ßÍÍ×ÍÌßÒÌ Ð¿«´¿ Ó½Ù´§²² Lexington Police Department, Human Services Department and the Lexington Ô×áÝØËÖÖüØßÌÛÖÝÐÕÖ×ãÝÕÎ Housing Authority. This program will be translated in Mandarin. ÐÎÑÙÎßÓ ÝÔÛÎÕ ôïçøêéðøïéêéëüéøöôøê÷îëéîùüäiêëøéôëøøê Ù©»² Ö»ºº»®­±² Mary McFadden Hastings, Managing Director at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and ¹¶»ºº»®­±²à´»¨·²¹¬±²³¿ò¹±ª long time Lexington resident, will be the guest speaker at the Lexington Senior íþïþñõšðüþõï Monday, May 16th at 1:00 p.m. Center, This presentation/discussion is for éèïóèêïóðïçì Registration with the the total beginner as well as the experienced investor. receptionist is required as seating is limited, please call 781-861-0194 ßÍÍ×ÍÌßÒÌ Ü×ÎÛÝÌÑÎ ÇÑËÌØ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍ ÝØÑÎßÔ ÝÑÒÝÛÎÌ Ô¿«®·» Ø»²®§ô Ô×ÝÍÉ ´¸»²®§à ØßÌÛÖÝÐÕÖ×ãÝÕÎ Tuesday, May 24th at 1:30 p.m. éèïóèêïóîéìî The Lexington Chorale, a Brookhaven based 45 voice chorus of Senior Citizens ÝÑËÒÝ×Ô ÑÒ ßÙ×ÒÙ from Lexington, Arlington, Bedford, Burlington and Waltham will present a õãÖáËàØßÒ–ßÐÐËÕÒÝÜßÑãÖÛ concert at the Lexington Senior Center. The program will consist of music –öãÒÛØËÖ ã×ÔâßØØ from varied times and cultures and will be conducted by Dorothy DiDomenico. öãÒÝãÒßÐ ÕØß–ÿãÖýßÖÖ Refreshments will be served following the concert. ñÕÑß÷ßÒÖßÒ–úÒÎÛÖÝñÕÐÜ×ãÖ –óßÐßÒðÔÛßÒÑ ÑÒÛ ×Ò ÌØÎÛÛ ÐÛÑÐÔÛ ÑÊÛÎ ßÙÛ êë ÚßÔÔ ÛßÝØ ÇÛßÎÿÿ ÚÎ×ÛÒÜÍ ÑÚ ÌØÛ ÝÑß A Matter of Balance: Are You Concerned About Falling? ͸·®´»§ Þ«½µ –öãÒÛßûÛØØ Tuesdays, May 10-June 28 from 1:30-3:30 pm ùãÖÛáßøßÖÖßàË–öÛáÙßËøÜãÊã× This free eight week workshop series emphasizes practical strategies to manage ÷ßÕöáðÍßßÖßË–ùÏØÛßöÛØØßÒ falls, increase activity level and make changes to reduce fall risk. Anyone with a ðÏÑãÖôšøßßÞß–þØßãÖÕÒð×ÛÐÜ ãÒÕØðÖßØØ–ðÜÛÒØßËðÐÕØÊ fear of falling, history of falls, interest in improving balance and strength please Ö¿²» Ì®«¼»¿« register with the receptionist at 781-861-0194. ÍÛÔÛÝÌÓßÒ Ô×ß×ÍÑÒ Ø¿²µ Ó¿²¦ Senior Center hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MAY 2011 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 3 AFTERNOON MOVIE ÍÌßÎÌ Ì×ÓÛæ ïæïë ÐòÓò ×Ò ÌØÛ ÓËÆÆÛÇ ÎÑÑÓ Ý¸¿®´·» ͬò Ý´±«¼ øéèï÷ èêîóíìðð Friday, May 6 - Zac Efron, Charlie Tahan, Amanda Crew ( PG 13 ) 99 îéë Ó¿­­ ߪ»òô Ô»¨·²¹¬±² minutes. éÕØéÔÐØéËÜÇØÑØËiÊæÔ×Ø Ñ·´ Í¿´»­ ¿²¼ Í»®ª·½» Friday, May 20 - Rachel McAdams, Eric Bana, Arliss Howard ( PG 13 ) 107 Í»²·±®­ °´»¿­» ½¿´´ ¿¾±«¬ minutes. ±«® Í»²·±® Ý·¬·¦»² Ü×ÍÝÑËÒÌÿ Û´¼»® Ý¿®» AROUND THE COMMUNITY ¿¬ ر³» ÔÛÈ×ÒÙÌÑÒ ÎÛÝÎÛßÌ×ÑÒ É» °®±ª·¼» ±²»ó±²ó±²» ³»¼·½¿´ ú ²±² ³»¼·½¿´ 60+ BEGINNER TENNIS LESSONS: ¿­­·­¬¿²½» Thursdays May 12-June 16, 10:00-11:00 a.m. éèïóêìîóðèèð at the Gallagher Tennis Courts 1&2 at the Center Recreation Complex ݱ²ª»²·»²¬ ر³» Registration at Lexington Recreation 781-862-0500 ext. 262 Ý¿®» Í»®ª·½»­ ײ½ò Ô»¨·²¹¬±² ݱ³³«²·¬§ Û¼«½¿¬·±² ©©©òݱ²ª»²·»²¬Ø±³»Ý¿®»ò½±³ ÜÛÓÇÍÌ×ÚÇ×ÒÙ ÍØßÕÛÍÐÛßÎÛæ Six Tuesdays: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and June 7 Û´·¦¿¾»¬¸ п®­±²­ 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Lexington Senior Center. Cost for seniors: $30.00 To make sense and fully appreciate the vitality of Shakespeare, a reader must ÌÎßÜ×Ì×ÑÒßÔ approach the text much like an actor. The ¿ rst folio of his work wasn’t printed until ÓßÍÍßÙÛ ÌØÛÎßÐÇ eight years after his death. In this course, we will work together to demystify the language and study some famous soliloquies. Instructor, Steve Collins, will perform ¢ a presentation of Shakespeare’s sonnets and monologues and class members will be 781-248-1389 invited, in the last class, to do readings of their own. Sign up with Lexington Community Education at 781-862-8043 »­°´»¨àª»®·¦±²ò²»¬ ÍßÊÛ îðû ÑÒ ï Ê×Í×Ì ÍÌ SUPPORT GROUPS ̸» Ûª»®¹®»»² Ù®±«° 2nd (Chinese Senior Support): Group meets on the and ̸¿²µ DZ« 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. íÜËÒÔÏÊÎÏiÊêÈÍÍÎËÉöËÎÈÍ 4th Group meets the Monday of each month at 1:00 pm. This Parkinson’s Disease support group is led by Art Sotak. ̸» Ú®·»²¼­¸·° Ù®±«°æ 2nd4th 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 Ð®±­¬¿¬» Ý¿²½»® Ù®±«°æ 3rd Group meets the Wednesday of each month from º±® ¬¸»·® ­«°°±®¬ 1 - 2:30 pm. This informal group is for men who currently have prostate cancer or survivors who wish to share the knowledge they have gained. Ý¿®»¹·ª»®­ Ù®±«°æ Group meets on the 1st 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 MAY 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 and sign in before class. ÛÜËÝßÌ×ÑÒßÔ ßÒÜ Ü×ÍÝËÍÍ×ÑÒ ÙÎÑËÐÍ Ô»¨·²¹¬±² Ê»¬»®¿²­ ß­­±½·¿¬·±²æ The Lexington Veterans’ Association will present their monthly program Monday, May 9, 2011, at 1:15, on at Cary Memorial Library (meeting room). The program entitled, “The Grand View of Afghanistan,” will be presented by Rajiv Srinivasan, 1LT(P, US Army. Lieutenant Srinivasan will speak on the grass roots obstacles of America’s longest war. 1LT(P) Rajiv Srinivasan is in the U.S. Army and stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, WA. From July 2009 through July 2010, LT Srinivasan served as a platoon leader in Attack Company, 2-1 Infantry of 5/2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team. LT Srinivasan is a contributor to the New York Times At War Blog and PBS Regarding War series. He is a 2008 graduate of West Point and a Ph.D candidate at the Department of War Studies at Kings College London. Please join us for this program, as all are welcome. For more information about the Lexington Veterans’ Association you can visit our website at www.lexingtonveteransassociation.com. Ó±²»§ Ó¿¬¬»®­æ May 10th, Estate Planning Now That Congress Meets weekly on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Has Acted , presented by Richard J Petrucci Jr. J.D. CPA, CFP of Bay State Financial. His presentation will include estate planning issues such as: How Property Passes at Death, Trusts, Federal and State Estate Tax Issues, Income in Respect of a Decedent and strategies available to minimize estate taxes. This event is free, however, space is limited. Please sign up with the receptionist by calling 781-861-0194. ɱ®´¼ ߺº¿·®­ ͬ«¼§ Ù®±«°æ Tuesdays at 2 p.m. - An open discussion group focused on world affairs. Ý«®®»²¬ Ûª»²¬­æ Fridays at 1 p.m. - A round-table discussion group focused on current events. ݱ³°«¬»® ú Ì»½¸²±´±¹§ Ù®±«°æ 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 for the meeting agenda. All are welcome. lûÎÎÒÊæÔÉÕÎÈÉíÜÖØÊk On May 11th, Margaret Donovan will show us how to download e-books and e-audio books from Carey Library. Did you know that you can download bestsellers and classics to your Nook, IPod, IPhone, MP3 player, PC or laptop? All you need is a library card and your own compatible device. We will explore the Overdrive Digital Library and Recorded Books Library, both available online. Margaret will walk you through the downloading process for e-books and e-audio books. Þ±±µ Ý´«¾æ Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2:30 p.m. May book: The Senator’s Wife by Sue Miller. ÐÑÔ×Ì×ÝßÔ ×ÒÊÑÔÊÛÓÛÒÌ Ô«²½¸ ©·¬¸ Ô»¨·²¹¬±² ̱©² Ó¿²¿¹»®ô Ý¿®´ Ê¿´»²¬»æ 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. Ô»¨·²¹¬±² Í»²·±® ß¼ª±½¿¬»­ øÔ»¨Íß÷æ First Tuesday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon - LexSA identi¿ es, develops and promotes actions or ideas to improve the lives of Lexington Seniors. All are welcome. ß² ر«® ©·¬¸ Í»²¿¬±® Õ»² ܱ²²»´´§æ Wednesday, May 18 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¬­ MAY 2011 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 5 ÐÑÜ×ßÌÎÇ ÝÔ×Ò×Ýæ ÚÎÑÓ ÌØÛ ØÛßÔÌØ ÝÑÎÒÛÎæ With Dr. Gimbel, DPM – 3rd Thursday of n ÍßÚÛÌÇ Ì×ÐÍ Ð®»ª»²¬·²¹ Ú¿´´­ the month (May 19, 2011.) By appointment Charlotte Rodgers, RN, MA only, 1 to 4 pm. Call the Senior Center at Falls and fall related injuries are among the most serious and 781-861-0194 to schedule your appointment. most common medical problems experienced by the elderly. In $30 fee – pay the doctor. Please note: the United States, one in every 3 adults aged 65 or older falls The service at the Senior Center includes Age-related changes that may make older persons more each year. assessment, nail cutting and ¿ ling ONLY. susceptible to falls include poor vision, hearing problems, poor Medicare may pay for an of¿ ce visit to your balance, and dif¿ culty in walking. Factors related to diseases podiatrist. For more information about your such as Rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cardiovascular and neurological disorders, and osteoporosis may nail care, ask your primary care doctor. further increase the risk of a fall. The majority of falls happen in the home. Following these ÞÔÑÑÜ ÐÎÛÍÍËÎÛ ÍÝÎÛÛÒ×ÒÙÍæ guidelines can prevent many falls: 10 a.m. to 11 Thursday mornings from Ó¿·²¬¿·² ¿ ®»¹«´¿® »¨»®½·­» °®±¹®¿³ò Exercise improves a.m. at the following locations: strength, balance and coordination. Talk with your health care 1st Thursday of the month - Lexington provider about the best type of exercise for you. Senior Center, 1475 Massachusetts Avenue Ó¿µ» §±«® ¸±³» º¿´´ó°®±±ºò Remove tripping hazards such a 2nd Thursday of the month - Countryside papers, books and shoes from À oors and stairs. Remove throw rugs that may slip or secure them with double-sided tape. Use Village, off Woburn St.- in Lexington non-slip mats in bathtubs and showers. Have grab bars and/or a Housing Authority Office Building/ bath chair installed in your bathroom. Make sure that your home Meeting Room. is well lit and that your staircases have handrails. Clear away debris 3rd Thursday of the month - Greeley from outdoor entrances, have sand and salt ready for ice and snow. Village, off Bedford St., turn in on Ø¿ª» §±«® ¼±½¬±® ±® ²«®­» ®»ª·»© §±«® ³»¼·½¿¬·±²­ ¬± Tewksbury St. or Shirley St.- in the center ®»¼«½» ­·¼» »ºº»½¬­ ¿²¼ ¿ª±·¼ ¼®«¹ ·²¬»®¿½¬·±²­ò Know building/ meeting and laundry facilities. which medications may make you tired or dizzy. 4th Thursday of the month - Vynebrooke Ø¿ª» §±«® ª·­·±² ½¸»½µ»¼ ®»¹«´¿®´§ ¾§ ¿² »§» ¼±½¬±®ò Village, off Waltham St.- in the center Poor vision can increase the risk of falling. building. The Senior Center will be hosting the workshop : A Matter of Balance:Are You Concerned About Falling? Please refer to page 2 5th Thursday of the month – No BP of this Newsletter for information on how to sign up for this free clinic. eight week series. PLEASE SUPPORT THESE ADVERTISERS, THEY MAKE OUR NEWSLETTER POSSIBLE 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 MAY 2011 îèéüïùüûîèéuúîðøîïøúîðøüññu All trips leave from St. Brigid’s Church parking lot, unless otherwise noted. ÚÑÈÉÑÑÜÍ ÝßÍ×ÒÑ üîì Ì«»­¼¿§ô Ó¿§ ïðô îðïï Package includes $15 food coupon or full buffet lunch and $15 Keno. Depart 7:30 a.m.; return 6:30 p.m. Casino time 9:30-4:30 ÝÎË×Í×ÒÙ ÌØÛ ÝØßÎÔÛÍ üêç É»¼²»­¼¿§ô Ó¿§ îëô îðïï A morning tour of the “New Boston” and the Rose Kennedy Greenway. A ¿ ve course lunch at Maggiano’s Restaurant, followed by a narrated Charles Riverboat Cruise that includes the historic Sights of Cambridge and Boston Time for shopping at the Cambridge Galleria. Depart 9:30 a.m.; return 5 p.m. ÍËÚÚÑÔÕ ÜÑÉÒÍ ÎßÝÛ ÌÎßÝÕ üíê É»¼²»­¼¿§ô Ö«²» ïëô îðïï thoroughbred horse racing, viewed from the “Topside Room”, where you can place your bets in comfort. Complete Depart 11:15 a.m.; return 5-5:30 p.m. buffet luncheon from soup to dessert. ÍËÓÓÛÎ ÓËÍ×Ý ÌØÛßÌÎÛ üéì ̸«®­¼¿§ô Ö«²» íðô îðïï “Guys and Dolls” a fabulous musical show of gambling men and the women who try to tame them at the Meredith Village Summer Theatre, Meredith, N.H. Complete luncheon at Hart’s Turkey Far, choice of turkey, haddock or Depart 9:40 a.m.; return 5:30-6 p.m. roast sirloin. ÜïâéäëÙááìáÚëÞâçéèÜ ýþûqÌÁ»ÎÄËõ ýúûq½ÇÂÉÄËÍ«²ô Ó±²òô Ö«´§ ïðóïïô îðïï Joshua Bell will be the featured violin soloist at the Sunday afternoon performance of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, when he plays Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy. Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique Symphony is also on the program. The overnight stay at the William’s Inn in Williamstown includes a complete Dinner and breakfast. On Monday, we will visit the Clark Art Museum which is featuring exhibit by the French impressionist Pissaro. Lunch on your own at the museum. Depart Sun., 8 a.m.; return Mon. 5-5:30 p.m. Park at the Lexington High School, Worthen Road. Lot. Deposit of $25 required; balance due June 1. Town of Trip reservations can be made by mail or in person at the Senior Center. Make checks payable to Lexington. 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 MAY 2011 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 9 ÚÝÑß ÞÑßÎÜ ÓÛÛÌ×ÒÙ ÍÝØÛÜËÔÛ The Friends meet monthly at 9:30AM on the 3rd Thursday of every month in the Senior Center dining room. Ø¿ª» §±« ¸¿¼ ¿ ¸·° º®¿½¬«®»á We hope you will join us! Light refreshments served. Ø»´° ·³°®±ª» º«¬«®» ¸·° º®¿½¬«®» ½¿®»ò If you (or someone you know) have broken a ÌØÛ ÝÑËÒÝ×Ô ÑÒ ßÙ×ÒÙ øÝÑß÷ ÞÑßÎÜ hip and are aged 60 years or older, you may The Council on Aging Board meets monthly at the Senior Center, be eligible to participate in a research study at Boston University. People who qualify for this the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday May 4, 2011 from research study will receive either: 3:00-5:00. COA Board Meetings are open public meetings and • a DVD-based home exercise we encourage you to attend and learn more about how the COA program supervised by Board advocates for older adults in the Lexington community. a physical therapist, or For more information please call Charlotte Rodgers at the Senior • a nutrition education program Center, 781-861-0194. All activities will take place in your home at no cost. FRIENDS OF THE LEXINGTON COUNCIL ON AGING There will be ¿ nancial compensation DONATIONS REQUEST FORM for your time. Ú±® ³±®» ·²º±®³¿¬·±²ô °´»¿­» ½±²¬¿½¬ Who are the Friends? We are a 501(c) (3) all-volunteer public Õ·®¿ ¿¬ êïéóêíèóïçèï ±® µ©·´µ»à¾«ò»¼« charity dedicated to helping Lexington seniors. Our Mission is to help support the programs and activities of Lexington Senior Services and to help increase awareness about the programs, activities and services offered to Lexington seniors. Þ»´³±²¬ What are the funds used for? To help Seniors in Lexington through Ю±­¬¸±¼±²¬·½­ the programs and services of the Senior Center. Join us! óÎÕÏêúÕÜÏÖùðùððêÚ How can you help? You can make a fully tax deductible donation íËÎÊÉÕÎÙÎÏÉÔÊÉ to Lexington FCOA. ôÐÍÑÜÏÉÎÑÎÖÔÊÉ Ð®±¾´»³­ ©·¬¸ §±«® ¼»²¬«®»­á Please mail donations to: Friends of the Council on Aging, PO É» Ý¿² Ø»´° É·¬¸ Box 344, Lexington, MA 02420. We appreciate your gifts, thank léØØÉÕÔÏîÏØùÜÄk you. Please indicate if your donation is in memory of someone É·¬¸ ß¼ª¿²½»¼ ׳°´¿²¬ Í«®¹»®§ Ì»½¸²·¯«»­ ׳°´¿²¬­ Ý®±©²­ Ü»²¬«®»­ you care about. Í°»½·¿´ כּ º±® Í»²·±®­ êïéòìèçòïìéð DONATION INFORMATION íèë ݱ²½±®¼ ߪ»òô ͬ»ò ððî Þ»´³±²¬ô Óß ðîìéè ©©©ò¾»´³±²¬¼³¼ò½±³ Donor’s Name: ____________________________________ Donation Amt.: $ ____________ Donor’s Address: _________________________________ _________________________________________________ In Memory/Honor of: ______________________________ Send Acknowledgment to: __________________________ Name & Address: _________________________________ _________________________________________________ 10 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS MAY 2011 ÚÑÎ ÇÑËÎ ×ÒÚÑÎÓßÌ×ÑÒæ 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. Join us on the last Monday of each month for Chinese Food. To make a reservation, please call Despina Maradianos at 781-861-0194, the Nutrition Site Coordinator, by 12 noon the day before you wish Space is limited! to come. Weekly menus can be found in the Lexington Minuteman or by dropping by the Senior Center. Menus are subject to change without notice. Ù ßæ ÛÌÌ×ÒÙÎÑËÒÜ Í»²·±® Ì®¿²­°±®¬¿¬·±² Ñ°¬·±²­ îðïïæ Please check our website or pick 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 contact the Human Services Department at 781-861-0194. ÔÛÈÐÎÛÍÍæ The LEXPRESS staff is happy to initiate Seniors to Lexington’s in-town bus service by telephone inquiries, or by accompanying a rider on the bus. Call the LEXPRESS of¿ ce at (781) 861- 1210 to speak to the staff Ú×ÍØæ Free rides to medical appointments provided by volunteer drivers to seniors who do not have alternative transportation. For further information or to schedule a ride call 781-861-9300 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Ú×ÍØ Ò»»¼­ ʱ´«²¬»»®­æ Can you volunteer one day a month to drive Lexington seniors to medical appointments either in Lexington and vicinity or in Boston? If you are interested or want to learn more about FISH, please 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 MAY 2011 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 11 ÇÑËÎ ÓÑÒÛÇæ ÚÇïï ÍÛÒ×ÑÎ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛ ÐÎÑÙÎßÓæ 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 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 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. ØËÓßÒ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍæ Veterans Services: For Veterans services information please call 781-861-0194 to be connected with our interim Veterans Service Of¿ cer. 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 MAY 2011 Õ Ú ÛÛÐ×Ì Ç±¹¿ º±® Ø»¿´¬¸ ú Ú·¬²»­­ ©·¬¸ Ô·­¿ Ù®±ª»­æ з²¹ б²¹æ Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 1 - 4 Please bring a blanket or yoga mat. Register and pay p.m. All levels are welcome. Free. the Senior Center receptionist. Class size is limited. (Please pay in-full for each month.) ñÔÏØùÜÏÚÔÏÖ×ÎËÜÑÑÑØÇØÑÊÆÔÉÕêÜÐîiúÑÜÔË Beginner Level: Mondays, 2:45 – 3:50 p.m. Thursdays from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. $3.00. Please pay May — 2, 9, 16, 23 $24.00 the receptionist. ײ¬»®³»¼·¿¬» Ô»ª»´æ Fridays, 9:30 – 10:35 am May — 6, 13, 20, 27 $24.00 Í»¿¬»¼ ͬ®»²¹¬¸ Ì®¿·²·²¹æ May 3 - June 30: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 pm. $30.00- éiÜÔúÕÔÆÔÉÕæÔÑÑÔÜÐûÜËËÎÏ Register and pay Please pay the receptionist. the Senior Center receptionist. Class size is limited. (Please pay in-full for each month.) Wednesdays, 1:30 êðõ Ú·¬²»­­æ May 2 - June 24. Mondays, - 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays & Fridays at 9:45. $40.00—please pay May — 4, 11, 18, 25 $16.00 the receptionist. ÝòÑòßò Í»²·±®­ Ù±´ºæ Mondays at 7:30 a.m. at Stone Meadow Golf Course and Thursdays at 7:30 Æ«³¾¿ Ù±´¼æ This cardio/toning program is fun a.m. at Pine Meadow Golf Course – All experienced and designed so anyone can do it! Please contact and beginner senior golfers are invited to join gol¿ ng Janice Swartz for more information and questions friends at these two weekly morning events. For further about this program: janswartz@mac.com or 781- information, contact Ted Gorczyca at 781-863-8729. 572-5344. ͬ®»¬½¸ ú Þ»²¼æ Monday through Friday from 9 Tuesdays 3:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. (except May 24, 3:30– to 9:30 a.m. This self led stretching and limbering 4:15) $42 for all six classes, $32 for 4 classes. group is free. May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 June 7 × Ò × ÓÐÑÎÌßÒÌÛÉÍÔÛÌÌÛÎÒÚÑÎÓßÌ×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!