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Home My WebLink About2011-07-00-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 July/August 2011 FAX: 781-863-2271 http://www.lexingtonma.gov Issue 356 Í·¹² «° º±® Ö«´§ ú ß«¹«¬ °®±¹®¿³ ¾»¹·² Ö«²» îé ×½» Ý®»¿³ Í±½·¿´ Wednesday, July 13 at 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by Atria Longmeadow Place Thursday, August 18 at 1:30 p.m . Sponsored by the Friends of the Council on Aging. Please sign up with the receptionist for each Ice Cream Social at 781-861-0194. Free ÍËÓÓÛÎ ÞÞÏ Tuesday, August 23 at Noon Join us for a traditional barbecue featuring tender pulled pork and pulled chicken along with all the sides and ¿ xings catered by Firebox BBQ! Dessert included. Please register and pay the receptionist by August 16. $7.00 ÐÎÛÍÝÎ×ÐÌ×ÑÒ ßÜÊßÒÌßÙÛ ÐÎÛÍÛÒÌßÌ×ÑÒ Tuesday, July 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the Lexington Senior Center Each year thousands of seniors in Massachusetts reach the gap in their Medicare prescription drug coverage not (Part D) that is often called the “donut hole.” In 2011, when Medicare bene¿ ciaries (who do get Extra Help) reach the donut hole, their Part D plan will pay 50% of covered brand name drugs and 7% of covered generic drugs. Although a 50% discounts sounds great, if you take a brand name drug that costs $300, you This is where Prescription Advantage can help. will still have to pay $150! Kathy Campbell from the Executive Of¿ ce of Elder Affairs will be here to explain how Prescription Advantage can help to ¿ ll the hole You won’t want to miss this important presentation! in your Medicare prescription drug coverage. Sign up with the Senior Center receptionist at 781-861-0194. ÓÛÜ×ÝßÎÛ ÑÐÛÒ ÛÒÎÑÔÔÓÛÒÌ ÝØßÒÙÛÍ ÚÑÎ îðïï Pay close attention to the new dates for this year! October 15 to December 7. Open Enrollment will be held from During this time, you will be able to change your Medicare Advantage health plan or prescription drug coverage for 2012. Please pay attention to the mail you receive from your current plan. More information on presentations highlighting these changes will be in the September and October newsletters. The Senior Center will be closed on Tuesday, August 2nd for staff development 2 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JULY/AUGUST 2011 ê¾ÁÃ¼ÈËìÇ¾ËÍ¼Á¾k½íÁ¾ÂË¾ö Ü×ÎÛÝÌÑÎ ÑÚ ØËÓßÒ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍ Summer Edition – “Dust” æ Ý¸¿®´±¬¬» Î±¼¹»®ô ÎÒôÓß elcome to summer! During the summer months, expect to see some áÒÕàÝßÒÑüØßÌÛÖÝÐÕÖ×ãÝÕÎ dust around the Senior Center as we make some improvements around ßÍÍ×ÍÌßÒÌ Ü×ÎÛÝÌÑÎ the building. In June we will install two new audio-visual systems ÚßÓ×ÔÇ ñ ØËÓßÒ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍ (one in the dining room and one in the Muzzey room) that include À at screen Û³·´§ Í¿®¿ Ô¿ª·²»ô Ô×ÝÍÉ TV’s with full computer links. The dining room set-up will allow us to show ßØãÎÛÖßüØßÌÛÖÝÐÕÖ×ãÝÕÎ movies, and presentations will be clearer to see and easier to hear with wireless microphones for the speaker. The Library will experience the addition of ßÍÍ×ÍÌßÒÌ Ü×ÎÛÝÌÑÎ ÑÚ ÍÛÒ×ÑÎ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍ computers – computer stations will relocate to the library, and laptops will be Ý¿®®·» Ö±¸²±²ô ÔÝÍÉ available in September for your use in the Senior Center. We will also make áÞÚÕÜÖÑÕÖüØßÌÛÖÝÐÕÖ×ãÝÕÎ some improvements to the Classroom to increase meeting space. ÍÛÒ×ÑÎ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍ The Senior Services staff would like to remind you that now is the time to ÝÑÑÎÜ×ÒßÌÑÎ sign up for the Senior Services Tax Work Program for FY 2012. This program Þ¿®¾¿®¿ Ü»ª»¿« allows you to work for the Town of Lexington, and the amount you earn is âàßÎßãÏüØßÌÛÖÝÐÕÖ×ãÝÕÎ deducted from your property taxes. Income guidelines apply. For more detailed ØËÓßÒ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍ ÒËÎÍÛ information, please contact Paula McGlynn. Õ»´´§ Í¬¿²·´¿©¦§µô ÎÒô ÞÍÒ You’ll ¿ nd lots of fun and air-conditioned activities throughout the summer: the µ¬¿²·´¿©¦§µà´»¨·²¹¬±²³¿ò¹±ª BBQ returns in August, enjoy ice cream socials and movies, ¿ tness classes and ßÜÓ×Ò×ÍÌÎßÌ×ÊÛ groups…or just have lunch with friends. ßÍÍ×ÍÌßÒÌ Staff will be planning programs for the fall and winter – please share your Ð¿«´¿ Ó½Ù´§²² suggestions with us! Ô×áÝØËÖÖüØßÌÛÖÝÐÕÖ×ãÝÕÎ - Charlotte, Carrie, Paula, Laurie, Emily, Kelly, Gwen and Barbara ÐÎÑÙÎßÓ ÝÔÛÎÕ Ù©»² Ö»ºº»®±² ¹¶»ºº»®±²à´»¨·²¹¬±²³¿ò¹±ª ôíéìóù÷ùûê÷ìê÷é÷îèûèóíî Monday, August 8th at 1:30 íþïþñõðüþõï Hospice is a dif¿ cult subject. In America, we don’t like to talk about death. Yet it happens to all of us and to our loved ones. ßÍÍ×ÍÌßÒÌ Ü×ÎÛÝÌÑÎ ÇÑËÌØ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍ Hospice is a family-oriented, team-directed program that brings comfort to patients Ô¿«®·» Ø»²®§ô Ô×ÝÍÉ with limited life expectancy by controlling pain and symptoms while maximizing ´¸»²®§à ØßÌÛÖÝÐÕÖ×ãÝÕÎ quality of life in the time remaining. Hospice also focuses on helping families éèïóèêïóîéìî through the trauma of losing a loved one, both during the process and for up to 13 months afterward. ÝÑËÒÝ×Ô ÑÒ ßÙ×ÒÙ Yet because hospice deals with an uncomfortable subject, there are many õãÖáËàØßÒßÐÐËÕÒÝÜßÑãÖÛ Ó¿®·´§² Ý¿³°¾»´´ misunderstandings about what it is and isn’t. Hopefully, Lauren Shaughnessy, manager üßÒãØàûÕÍßØØãÒâãÒãñßàÛÙßÒ of Visiting Nurse and Community Health’s Hospice Care program, will help dispel ×®ª·²¹ Î±¬¸³¿² the myths and allow more people to understand this valuable service. Please sign up with the receptionist at 781-861-0194. ÚÎ×ÛÒÜÍ ÑÚ ÌØÛ ÝÑß Í¸·®´»§ Þ«½µ öãÒÛßûÛØØ ðóúêûêãøíîûèóíîé ùãÖÛáßøßÖÖßàËöÛáÙßËøÜãÊã× ÷ßÕöáðÍßßÖßËùÏØÛßöÛØØßÒ The Senior Center library will not be accepting book and puzzle donations during ðÏÑãÖôøßßÞßþØßãÖÕÒð×ÛÐÜ the months of July and August as we reorganize our current collection and ãÒÕØðÖßØØðÜÛÒØßËðÐÕØÊ rearrange our space. The library will again welcome donations of high quality Ö¿²» Ì®«¼»¿« books and magazines in September. Thank you for your continued support of the library! ÍÛÔÛÝÌÓßÒ Ô×ß×ÍÑÒ Ø¿²µ Ó¿²¦ SENIOR CENTER HOURS ARE MONDAY THRU FRIDAY, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. JULY/AUGUST 2011 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 3 ß Ó ÚÌÛÎÒÑÑÒÑÊ×Û TUESDAYS through the summer. Start time 1:15 p.m. in the Muzzey Room. Come keep cool and enjoy refreshments. The Lovely Bones ...........July 5 – Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg ( PG13 ) øéèï÷ èêîóíìðð Morning Glory .................July 12 – Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford (PG13 ) îéë Ó¿ ßª»òô Ô»¨·²¹¬±² Unstoppable .....................July 19 – Denzel Washington, Chris Pine ( PG13 ) Ñ·´ Í¿´» ¿²¼ Í»®ª·½» Secretariat ........................July 26 – Diane Lane, John Malkovich ( PG ) Í»²·±® °´»¿» ½¿´´ ¿¾±«¬ Everybody’s Fine .............August 9 – Robert DeNiro, Kate Beckinsale ( PG13 ) ±«® Í»²·±® Ý·¬·¦»² Ü×ÍÝÑËÒÌÿ The King’s Speech ..........August 16 – Colin Firth, Geoffry Rush ( R ) Û´¼»® Ý¿®» The Queen .......................August 23 – Helen Mirren, James Cromwell (PG13) ¿¬ Ø±³» The Fighter ......................August 30 – Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale ( R ) É» °®±ª·¼» ±²»ó±²ó±²» ³»¼·½¿´ ú ²±² ³»¼·½¿´ ¿·¬¿²½» ÜÎÑÐ ×Ò ÌÛß ßÒÜ ÝÑÒÊÛÎÍßÌ×ÑÒæ éèïóêìîóðèèð with Lexington Senior Center staff member or invited guest Ý±²ª»²·»²¬ Ø±³» Wednesdays, July 6 through August 31 from 2:45-3:30 p.m., Senior Ý¿®» Í»®ª·½» ×²½ò Center Dining Room ©©©òÝ±²ª»²·»²¬Ø±³»Ý¿®»ò½±³ ÔÛÙßÔ ÍÛÓ×ÒßÎ Monday, August 1 at 1:30 p.m. Û´·¦¿¾»¬¸ Ð¿®±² Attorney Julie-Ann Shapiro will update you on the essentials of estate planning, including a practical approach to what documents most people ÌÎßÜ×Ì×ÑÒßÔ need...and don’t need. She will discuss issues everyone should be aware ÓßÍÍßÙÛ ÌØÛÎßÐÇ of regarding powers of attorney, health care proxies, wills and trusts and will also help you keep up to date on the latest issues regarding long-term care ¢ planning. 781-248-1389 Shapiro Elder Law is a family practice dedicated to the needs of seniors, the »°´»¨àª»®·¦±²ò²»¬ disabled, and their families. The practice consists of Attorney Julie-Ann Shapiro, ÍßÊÛ îðû ÑÒ ï Ê×Í×Ì ÍÌ her father, Jerry Friedman, J.D., Paralegal, and her mother, Marcia Friedman, Please register with the receptionist. Free Long Term Care Consultant. Ì¸¿²µ Ç±« êðõ Ú×ÌÒÛÍÍ ÚÑÎ ÌØÛ ÍËÓÓÛÎ Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Starts July 11 and ends on August Cost $30.00.Please sign up with the receptionist at 781-861-0194 31. ÚÎ×ÜßÇ Ú×ÌÒÛÍÍ Shake it Up with Robyn this summer! Join this combination class of seated yoga ¬± ±«® Fridays from 10:00-11:00 a.m. from July 8 followed by strength training on ÍÐÑÒÍÑÎÍ through August 26. Cost: $15.00. º±® ¬¸»·® «°°±®¬ Please sign up with the receptionist at 781-861-0194 ÍÌßÇ ÝÑÑÔ ×Ò ÌØÛ ÐÑÑÔ 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.lexingtonma. gov or call 781 862-0500 x 262. Swim tags must be purchased at the Tennis Booth located in the Pool bath house. 4 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JULY/AUGUST 2011 É Ý ß ÛÛÕÔÇßÒÜÑÒÌ×ÒË×ÒÙÝÌ×Ê×Ì×ÛÍ 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. EDUCATIONAL AND DISCUSSION GROUPS É±®´¼ ßºº¿·® Í¬«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. Ý±³°«¬»® 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. Þ±±µ Ý´«¾æ Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2:30 p.m. July book: Twenty Wishes by Debbie Macamber, August Book: The Perfect Summer by Juliet Nicolson. SUPPORT GROUPS Ì¸» Ú®·»²¼¸·° Ù®±«°æ 2nd and 4th Group meets on theWednesday 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. Ý¿®»¹·ª»® Ù®±«°æ Lexington Senior Center Group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, at the 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. POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT Ö¿§ Õ¿«º³¿²æ Representative Jay Kaufman will be at the Senior Center on Friday, July 22 at 10:00 a.m. for open of¿ ce hours. Ô«²½¸ ©·¬¸ Ô»¨·²¹¬±² Ì±©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. ASSESSOR’S OFFICE IS MOVING The Assessor’s Of¿ ce will be moving during the month of July, 2011. If your business with the Assessor’s Of¿ ce is not time-sensitive, please consider visiting us during the month of August or later. Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated. The new Assessor’s Of¿ ce will be located on the First Floor (street level) near the elevator of the Town Of¿ ce Building. This year, exemption applications for Property Tax Relief and the Community Preservation Act Surcharge will not be available for the public to pick up from the Assessor’s Of¿ ce until October 1, 2011. ØÑÉÛÔÔ ú Ó×ÒÝØÛÔÔÑô ÔÔÐéèïóèêíóîììì Ý»®¬·º·»¼ Ð«¾´·½ ß½½±«²¬¿²¬ JULY/AUGUST 2011 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 5 Ú Ø Ýæ • Talk to your Doctor. Discuss how medications and ÎÑÓÌØÛÛßÔÌØÑÎÒÛÎ chronic conditions may affect your body’s ability to Í«³³»® Í¿º»¬§ º±® Í»²·±® manage heat. The following tips from the American Red Cross • Take the heat seriously. Rapid heartbeat, dizziness, can help seniors beat the heat: diarrhea, nausea, headache, chest pain, fatigue, • Slow down. Strenuous activity in hot weather clammy skin, mental changes or breathing problems adds strain to the heart. If you must be active, are warning signs that you should seek immediate choose the coolest part of the day ( early morning medical attention. Frail seniors who live alone should or evening). be checked on frequently to make sure they are safe. • Take regular breaks when engaging in physical activity on ÐÑÜ×ßÌÎÇ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍæ warm days. If you think that you, or someone else, show signs of heat related illness, stop your activity, ¿ nd a cool will not Podiatry Services be available at the Lexington place, drink À uids and apply cool compresses. Senior Center during the months of July and August. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Gimbel at his • Stay cool. If you don’t have air conditioning, spend time Arlington of¿ ce, you may call him at 781-641-0107. at an air conditioned shopping center, senior center, library To discuss other options for nail care, please call Kelly or movie theater. Stanislawzyk, RN, at 781-861-0194. • Plan outdoor activities. Stay in the shade. Wear a wide brimmed hat and use and umbrella or sit under a tree ÞÔÑÑÜ ÐÎÛÍÍËÎÛ ÍÝÎÛÛÒ×ÒÙÍæ Thursday to protect yourself from sun exposure. Don’t forget 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. mornings from at the following sunscreen! locations: • Stay cool in your home. If you must be at home without air 1st Thursday of the month - Lexington Senior Center, conditioning stay in the coolest part of the house ( usually 1475 Massachusetts Avenue the lowest À oor). Close curtains or shades to keep out the sunlight. Use portable or ceiling fans to keep cool. 2nd Thursday of the month - Countryside Village, off Woburn St.- in Lexington Housing Authority Of¿ ce • Stay hydrated. Carry water and drink it even if you do not Building/Meeting Room. feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which dehydrates the body. 3rd Thursday of the month - Greeley Village, off Bedford St., turn in on Tewksbury St. or Shirley St.- in the center • Eat small meals. Sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit and building/ meeting and laundry facilities. vegetables are good choices. 4th Thursday of the month - Vynebrooke Village, off • Dress for the heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Waltham St.- in the center building. Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the suns harmful rays. 5th Thursday of the month – No BP clinic. PLEASE SUPPORT THESE ADVERTISERS, THEY MAKE OUR NEWSLETTER POSSIBLE DON’T KEEP YOUR BUSINESS Ú®»» ×²óØ±³» Ý±²«´¬¿¬·±² A SECRET! éèïóéîïóëëîî ADVERTISE HERE ! Comforting Solutions for In-Home Care TM 800-732-8070 ùÍÏÌÛÎÓÍÎÉÔÓÌ§ðÓÕÔÈôÍÇÉ×Ñ××ÌÓÎÕ§÷ÊÊÛÎØÉ ôÍÇÊùÛÊ×§ï×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 JULY/AUGUST 2011 ÑÒ ÌØÛ ÓÑÊÛÿ ÜßÇ ßÒÜ ÑÊÛÎÒ×ÙØÌ ÌÎ×ÐÍ ÚÑÎ ÔÛÈ×ÒÙÌÑÒ ÍÛÒ×ÑÎÍ All trips leave from St. Brigid’s Church parking lot, unless otherwise noted. Tanglewood Overnight ..........................................$325 – double; $365 – single .............Sun, Mon., July 10-11, 2011 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 an exhibit by The French impressionist Pissaro. Lunch on your own at the museum. Depart Sunday, 8 a.m.; return Monday 5-5:30 p.m. Park at the Lexington High School, Worthen Road. Lot. Deposit of $25 required; balance due June 1. Capt’n Jacks Restaurant ......................................$64 ...............................................................Thursday, July 14, 2011 Complete clambake with choice of lobster or prime rib, overlooking the water in Rhode Island. Depart 9:45 a.m.; return 5:15 p.m. Drive to Point Judith Lighthouse after lunch. Casablanca by the Sea ..........................................$59 ..................................................................Tuesday, July 26, 2011 Complete buffet lunch at Dunstan School House, Scarborough, Maine. Ninety minute narrated cruise of Portland’s picturesque harbor on the Bay View Lady. Time to browse at Portland’s Old Port section. Departs 8:30 a.m.; returns 6 p.m. Essex Steamboat & Train.....................................$76 ........................................................Wednesday, August 10, 2011 Lunch at Dock n’Dine, Old Saybrook, CT.; choice of stuffed chicken breast or baked cod. One hour ride along Connecticut River on Valley RR Steam Train. One hour cruise on Connecticut River and train ride back to motor Departs 9 a.m.; return 7:15 p.m. coach. Lowell Spinners .....................................................$39 ............................................................Saturday, August 20, 2011 “All-You-Can-Eat” BBQ before the baseball game. Watch the Lowell Spinners, Red Sox Class A team, take on the Depart 2:30 p.m.; return after the game NY Yankees A Team. Foxwoods Casino ...................................................$24 .................................................Wednesday, September 14, 2011 Depart 7:30 a.m.; return 6:30 p.m. Casino package includes $15 food coupon and $15 Keno. Casino time 9:30-4:30. White Mt. Hotel Lunch, Hobo RR Ride ...........$68 .......................................................Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Complete luncheon at the White Mt. Hotel; choice of baked haddock or beef tips. Scenic ride on the Kangamangus Highway to Lincoln, NH. One hour and twenty minute ride on the Hobo Railroad through a woodsy setting along Depart 8:15 a.m.; return 6:45 p.m. Pemigewasset River. Enjoy an ice-cream treat during the train ride. Town of Trip reservations can be made by mail or in person at the Senior Center. Make checks payable to the 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 üêêôêéüïúøæôéõúüëøñôöõéõîèêøòøøíôïöñüèïùëä öëîúøëäêõîííôïöüííîôïéðøïéêúîðíüïôîïêõôí For Ad Info Call 1 800-732-8070 Community Publications • Lexington Council on Aging, Lexington MA. 06-5117 © A Division of LPi JULY/AUGUST 2011 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 9 ÌØÛ ÝÑËÒÝ×Ô ÑÒ ßÙ×ÒÙ øÝÑß÷ ÞÑßÎÜ The Council on Aging Board meets monthly at the Senior Center, the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday July 6, 2011 from Ø¿ª» §±« ¸¿¼ ¿ ¸·° º®¿½¬«®»á 3:30-5:00. COA Board Meetings are open public meetings and Ø»´° ·³°®±ª» º«¬«®» ¸·° º®¿½¬«®» ½¿®»ò we encourage you to attend and learn more about how the COA Board advocates for older adults in the Lexington community. If you (or someone you know) have broken a For more information please call Charlotte Rodgers at the Senior hip and are aged 60 years or older, you may be eligible to participate in a research study at Center, 781-861-0194. Boston University. People who qualify for this research study will receive either: ÚÝÑß ÞÑßÎÜ ÓÛÛÌ×ÒÙ ÍÝØÛÜËÔÛ • a DVD-based home exercise The Friends meet monthly at 9:30AM on the 3rd Thursday of every program supervised by month in the Senior Center dining room. We hope you will join a physical therapist, or • a nutrition education us! Light refreshments served. program Donations may be made at the Lexington Senior Center or by All activities will take place in mail to: 1475 Mass Ave. Lexington, MA 02421 your home at no cost. ÔÛÈ×ÒÙÌÑÒ ÇÑËÌØ ÍËÓÓÛÎ ÌØÛßÌÎÛ ÐÛÎÚÑÎÓÍ There will be ¿ nancial compensation for your time. lûäøûäøûôëùôøk Ú±® ³±®» ·²º±®³¿¬·±²ô °´»¿» ½±²¬¿½¬ July 21-22 at 7:00 p.m. and July 23 at 1:00 p.m. at Cary Hall. Õ·®¿ ¿¬ êïéóêíèóïçèï ±® µ©·´µ»à¾«ò»¼« Tickets are $14 in advance; $16 at the door. Tickets are available online at www.lexingtonyouthsummertheatre. org. For more information email lystparent@verizon.net or call Leslie Goldberg at 781-608-7866. Þ»´³±²¬ ÞÑÍÌÑÒ ÍÇÓÐØÑÒÇ ÑÎÝØÛÍÌÎß ÍÛÎ×ÛÍ Ð®±¬¸±¼±²¬·½ üçè ×ÒÝÔËÜ×ÒÙ ÞËÍ The Boston Symphony Orchestra presents a series of open rehearsals óÎÕÏêúÕÜÏÖùðùððêÚ íËÎÊÉÕÎÙÎÏÉÔÊÉ on four Wednesday evenings during the season, with a pre-concert ôÐÍÑÜÏÉÎÑÎÖÔÊÉ lecture by one of their musicologists. The schedule for the 2011-12 Ð®±¾´»³ ©·¬¸ §±«® ¼»²¬«®»á season is: É» Ý¿² Ø»´° É·¬¸ léØØÉÕÔÏîÏØùÜÄk É·¬¸ ß¼ª¿²½»¼ ×³°´¿²¬ Í«®¹»®§ Ì»½¸²·¯«» Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 Wednesday, March 21, 2012 ×³°´¿²¬ Ý®±©² Ü»²¬«®» Schumann Violin Concerto Kodaly, Dances of Galanta Í°»½·¿´ Î¿¬» º±® Í»²·±® Strauss,Ein Heidenleben Dvorak, Violin Concerto êïéòìèçòïìéð Rafael de Burgos, conductor Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 3 Juraj Valcuha. conductor íèë Ý±²½±®¼ ßª»òô Í¬»ò ððî Þ»´³±²¬ô Óß ðîìéè ©©©ò¾»´³±²¬¼³¼ò½±³ Wednesday, Jan 4, 2012 Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Haydn, Symphony No. 90 Beethoven, Symphony No. 1 Turnage, From the Wreckage Mendelssohn, Incidental music Strauss,Thus spake Zarathustra to A Midsummer Andris Nelsons, conductor Night’s Dream Bernard Haitink, conductor Depart @ 5:30 p.m. from C&W parking lot, 240 Bedford St. Lexington. Please sign up and pay at the Lexington Senior Center. Questions please call Phyllis Rand at 781-861-0194 10 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS JULY/AUGUST 2011 FYI: OROURNFORMATION 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. 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 Ê±´«²¬»»®æ Can you volunteer one day a month to drive Lexington seniors to medical appointments either in Lexington and vicinity or in Boston? 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For Ad Info Call 1 800-732-8070 Community Publications • Lexington Council on Aging, Lexington MA. 06-5117 © A Division of LPi JULY/AUGUST 2011 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 11 $ $ $ YOUR MONEY: É×ÒÜÑÉÐßÒÛ ÍØÑÐ ØÑËÎÍ ÚÇïï ÍÛÒ×ÑÎ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛ ÐÎÑÙÎßÓæ 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Weekdays The Senior Service Program asks participating taxpayers to work Accepting donations of like-new for the municipality in exchange for a reduction in their tax bill. clothing, jewelry and small gift items Positions vary and hours are À exible. on Mondays and Fridays ONLY • Applications are available through the Senior Services Department, Paula McGlynn at the Senior Center 781-861- 0194. Ú×Èó×Ì ÍØÑÐ • Applicants must be 60 years of age or older and own property Open Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to Noon in Lexington that is their principle residence. Do you have small items around the house • Gross income (including Social Security income) must not that need repair? Do you ever think about exceed $50,000 for a single taxpayer or $ 52,950 for a getting those items ¿ xed? If couple. so, this is your time! Bring The maximum credit for a single taxpayer is $935.00. A couple them to the Fix-It Shop. may earn a maximum of $1,190.00. You will have a fast response with the best workmanship ØËÓßÒ ÍÛÎÊ×ÝÛÍæ imaginable! Veterans Services: For Veterans services information please call 781-861-0194 to be connected to our interim Veterans ñøåôïöéîï÷üëðøëiêðüëòøé Services Of¿ cer. Tuesdays, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. rain or enior Health Outreach Program: SThis program is a service shine provided by the Town of Lexington to seniors who are The Market is on the corner of Mass Ave, homebound and unable to easily access health screenings. Woburn St., and Fletcher Ave. in Lexington The service includes regular home visits conducted by a Center. Features locally grown produce, registered nurse as well as consultation and home visits by a a variety of meats, ¿ sh, baked goods and social worker if needed. To ¿ nd out more about this program, other prepared foods and artisans tent. please contact Carrie Johnson by calling 781-861-0194. Admission is free. For more information SHINE: Counselors Rose Lerner or Rhoda Neidorf are and to subscribe to the weekly newsletter , available to help you with any aspect of your health insurance visit www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.org. The Call the Senior on THURSDAYS from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lexington Farmers’ Market accepts SNAP Center at 781-861-0194 to make an appointment. coupons and will be offering double your dollar incentive program. PLEASE SUPPORT THESE ADVERTISERS, THEY MAKE OUR NEWSLETTER POSSIBLE ÐØ Î×ÊßÌÛ ÑÓÛ ØÝ ÛßÔÌØ ßÎÛ þßìéðïèåèÝðÝèâãÚðØÚâïÜßãäð 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 JULY/AUGUST 2011 Õ Ú ÛÛÐ×Ì friends at these two weekly morning events. For Yoga for Health & Fitness with Lisa Groves: Please further information, contact Ted Gorczyca at 781- bring a blanket or yoga mat. Register and pay the Senior 863-8729. Center receptionist. Class size is limited. (Please pay in-full for each month.) Stretch & Bend: Monday through Friday from 9 Beginner Level: Mondays, 2:45 – 3:50 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. This self led stretching and limbering July 11, 18, 25 $18.00 group is free. August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 $30.00 Ping Pong: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 1 - 4 Intermediate Level: Fridays, 9:30 – 10:35 am p.m. All levels are welcome. Free. July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 $30.00 Line Dancing for all levels with Sam O’Clair: August 5, 12, 19, 26 $24.00 Thursdays from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. $3.00. Please pay the receptionist. T’ai Chi with William Barron: Register and pay the July 7, 14, 21, 28 Senior Center receptionist. Class size is limited. August 4, 11, 16*, 25 (*Line Dancing will be at (Please pay in-full for each month.) Wednesdays, 1:30 1:30 on 8/16, no class on 8/18) - 2:30 p.m. July 6, 13, 20, 27 $16.00 Seated Strength Training: July 12 - September 1: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 $20.00 Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 pm. $30.00- Please pay the receptionist. C.O.A. Seniors Golf: Mondays at 7:30 a.m. at 60+ Fitness: Monday and Wednesday only this Stone Meadow Golf Course and Thursdays at 7:30 summer, please see page 3 for summer registration a.m. at Pine Meadow Golf Course – All experienced and class details and beginner senior golfers are invited to join gol¿ ng × 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!