The B-Street Bombers

METHUEN ACTIVITY CENTER
77 Lowell Street, Methuen, MA 01844
(978)983-8825
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am- 4:00pm
Friday 8:00am –12:30pm
OCTOBER 2015
Welcome to the Methuen Activity Center, a gathering place for retirees of all ages to
continue their life journey, learn new things, make new friends, enjoy special moments and
stay actively engaged in the community. Membership is not required, so individuals can drop
in and participate at their own pace. Activities vary from month to month. Stop by for a
newsletter to see the latest schedule or visit our website at www.ci.methuen.ma.us
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Are you ready
for
a great time?
The B-Street Bombers
at the Methuen Activity Center
Saturday, October 17, 2015
7:00-10:00pm ~ $20.00pp
Grab your friends and your dancing
shoes and get ready for a great night!
Coffee & Brownies (provided by Piro’s Bakery!)
will be served at intermission. Feel free to bring
your own refreshments.
Space is limited, so get your tickets early!
ANNUAL HOLIDAY
CRAFT FAIR
Methuen Activity Center 77 Lowell St, Methuen
Saturday, November 7, 2015
9:00am-3:00pm
Assorted Crafts
Giant Raffle
Hourly Drawings
Pastry Shoppe
Luncheon Snack Bar
Jewelry Table
Gift Shop Table
Book Table
All Crafters are invited to participate!
Limited space available. Call 978-983-8825.
Methuen Fire Department
Will Host A Free
SENIOR SUPPER
Methuen Activity Center
77 Lowell St, Methuen
Wed. Oct 21, 2015 ~ 4:00-6:00pm
All Methuen Seniors Are Invited!
INFORMATIONAL HEALTH TALK
Dr. Timothy Norton, Interventional Radiologist of New England Vein Specialists in N. Andover
will discuss varicose vein therapy on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 10:30am.
All are invited to attend.
FUNDRAISING
METHUEN ELDER AFFAIRS
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Please help our efforts to keep the Center safe, clean and
well-maintained by attending our fund-raising activities!
While reading this newsletter, you’ll notice a smiley face
symbol next to several events. This symbol denotes a
fundraising activity sponsored by our non-profit Methuen
Senior Activity Center Inc. Committee. Privately raised
funds will be put toward our estimated $25K in annual
utilities & repairs. Also, please remember to patronize our
Thrift & Gift Shops, specially scheduled Jewelry Sales and
the on-going 50/50 Raffle as we depend upon these major
fund-raising venues to keep us going! Thank You!
COUNCIL ON AGING STAFF
Corinne C. LaCharite, Executive Director
Department Head
Linda Sheehan, Administrative Assistant
Lynneanne Moss, Head Clerk
Susan Foster, Activity Coordinator
Elena Ganem, Office Support
Cheryl McQuillan, Outreach
COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD
Monica Pitman, Chairman
Mary Jane Beaulieu, Vice Chair
Elena Ganem, Secretary
Leo Kirane, Treasurer
Elaine Morissette
Alfred D’Agata
Theresa Robinson
VICE PRESIDENTIAL
SERIES
Join us this month for our
Vice Presidential Series featuring
John Adams 1789-1797
MEMORIALS
Memorials have been received
in memory of:
This is your chance to win a $10.00 gift card to either a
local food store or pharmacy! Get your informational
fact sheet and questionnaire entry at the center.
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Congratulations to the August Trivia Winners
Fernande Soucy
Amelia Vogler
John McDougall & Ruth Piccolomini
Memorial monies received to the Methuen Senior Activity
Center will be used for special memorial items only.
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Memorial cards are available at the Center Office
and from your funeral director.
FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE.
Karol Bisbee,
Elder Law Attorney will hold a free legal clinic
every 3rd Wednesday of the month. 15 minute
appointments are made on a first come-first
served basis, beginning at 9:00am.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC ~ TUESDAYS 9:00am-11:00am
This is a free service, but donations are always welcome!
Join the Club…
METHUEN SENIOR CENTER 50/50 CLUB
(Your Donation is Tax Deductible)
Three Winners Each Month!
Membership $4.00 per month
Must be paid 6 month $24.00 or 12 months $48.00
Prize Fund
50% of Total Monthly Income
# of
Prize
1st
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Members Fund
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3rd
Prize
$ 40
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For more information, or to join the club,
Visit the office at 77 Lowell St, Methuen
Membership $4.00 per month
Must be paid 6 months or 12 months
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Donation: $ _______________
6 months = $24.00
12 months = $48.00
(Make Check Payable To: MSC 50/50 Club)
Date: _________________
Name: ____________________________________
Address: __________________________________
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(Cut out and mail in your membership today!)
October 2015 Events
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Arthritis Support Meeting. 10:00am
TRIAD Senior Safety Meeting. 10:00am
TOPS Taking Off Pounds Sensibly. 6-8pm.
Informational Talk: Presented by
The Savings Bank. 10-11:30am.
Movie Matinee. The Kingsman. 1:00pm.
Flu Shot Clinic. 9-11:30am. By appointment only.
Sponsored by Rite Aid Pharmacy.
☺ Sat Night Ballroom Dance. Pete Saran New
Life. 7:00pm. $10.00pp
Columbus Day. Center Closed.
TOPS Taking Off Pounds Sensibly. 6-8pm.
45’s Tournament. 1:00pm.
Birthday Party. 11:30am.
Special Fundraising Event: The B-Street Bombers!
7-10:00pm. $20.00pp. Details page 1.
Informational 6 week program: Caregiver Support
(#1 of 6). 12:30-3:30pm. Presented by ESMV, Inc.
Sign up in office.
Informational Health Program: Brain Health. 1012:00n. Presented by Methuen Village.
Informational talk: Medicare Open Enrollment
presented by SHINE of ESMV, Inc. 1:00pm.
TOPS Taking Off Pounds Sensibly. 6-8pm.
INFORMATIONAL TALK
Tuesday. October 20, 2015
1:00pm
IT’S MEDICARE OPEN
ENROLLMENT TIME!
A SHINE representative from Elder Services of the
Merrimack Valley, Inc. will present Open Enrollment
information at the Methuen Senior Activity Center. The
SHINE program provides free assistance to Medicare
beneficiaries by presenting accurate, unbiased
information regarding Medicare options. Medicare
options may change annually, so this session is a great
opportunity to learn how to make the most cost-effective
choice for you!
Informational Talk
A LEGAL CHECK-UP
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 ~ 10:30am
Atty. Robert Harb will visit the Methuen Activity
Center to discuss Health Care Proxies, Durable
Powers of Attorney, Living Wills & more! All are
invited!
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Informational Talk: Legal Check-Up including
Health Care Proxies, Durable Powers of Attorney,
Living Wills, etc. Presented by Atty. Harb.
10:30am.
Free Legal Clinic. Atty. Karol Bisbee. 9:00am.
Appointment required (15 minutes maximum)
Methuen Veterans Director Tom Hargreaves
monthly office hours. 10-11:30am.
Foot Care Clinic. By appointment. 1:30-3:30. $25
Free Senior Supper sponsored by Methuen Fire
Department. 4-6pm.
Movie Matinee. 10:00am.
☺ Sat Night Ballroom Dance. Bob Drinkwater
Band. 7:00pm. $10.00pp
Caregivers Support (#2of 6). 12:30-3:30pm.
Ice Cream Social. Halloween theme – come
in costume. Sponsored by Councilor
Ron Marsan. 1-3:00pm.
Weight Support Group. 10:00am.
Informational Health Talk: Vein Treatment and
Therapy. Speaker: Dr. Timothy Norton 10:3011:30am.
45’s Tournament. 1:00pm.
INFORMATIONAL HEALTH TALK
Boost Your Brain Health by Eating Well!
Presented by Methuen Village
Monday, October 19, 2015 ~ 10-12:00n
At Methuen Activity Center
Current research shows that diet CAN boost
your
brain health, at any age! Lean how our easy
nutrition guidelines and recipes can get you started on
the road
to a healthier mind and improved memory!
Light lunch will be provided. Space is limited.
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Registration required by calling 978-983-8825.
All are encouraged to attend.
INFORMATIONAL TALK
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 ~ 10-11:30am
MONEY SMART FOR OLDER ADULTS
Presented by The Savings Bank
This program will provide you with information and tips
to help prevent common fraud, scams & other types of
elder financial exploitation. Topics will include: telephone, homeowner, and veteran benefits scams as well
as identity theft and planning for unexpected life events.
WANTED: Jewelry.
Is your jewelry box filled with pieces you no longer wear?
Consider donating them for the next Jewelry Sale at the Methuen Activity Center.
You get a neater jewelry box and the proceeds help the senior center… what could be better?
Donations are gratefully accepted anytime in the office!
FLU SHOT MINI- CLINICS ~ Friday Oct. 9, 2015 ~ 9-11:00am
Sponsored by Rite Aid Pharmacy at Methuen Activity Center 77 Lowell St, Methuen
Pre-registration Required! Stop by office or call 978-983-8825
ANYONE FOR A GAME OF…?
Looking for a challenge and a chance to make new
friends? Come play! Mondays, Mahjong, an ancient
Chinese tile game from 1-3pm. Scrabble, Dominoes or
other board games on Tuesdays from 1-3pm. Michigan
Rummy Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30am. Bridge on
Thursday afternoons from 12:30-3:30pm. Don’t forget
about Bingo on Mondays, 1:00-3:00pm and
Shuffleboard on Tuesdays from 8:30-11:30am. And if
none of that appeals to you, there’s always a puzzle in
the works! Everyone is welcome to participate!
THRIFT SHOP HELP!
Do you have just 3 hours to spare, once a week? Thrift
Shop volunteers are needed for the following time slots:
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Tuesday morning 9:30-12:30pm
Tuesday afternoon 12:30-3:30pm
Wednesday afternoon 12:30-3:30pm
Thursday afternoon 12:30-3:30pm
Volunteers greet customers, run the register, stock and
organize donated merchandise and keep the shop tidy.
It’s fun! You get to meet some really great people and
come across some very interesting things. Our Thrift
Shop is one of the on-going fundraising efforts used to
supplement our budget and keep our center running.
We depend upon our dedicated volunteers who so
generously give their time to help!
Bring Your Medicare B Card with You!
POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS
Presented by
Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley
At Methuen Activity Center
Mondays Oct 19-Nov 23 ~ 12:30-3:30pm
This 6 week program is designed to support those who
are caring for a relative or friend. Participants will learn to:
 Reduce stress & relax
 Communicate effectively with other family
members, doctors, or paid help,
 Reduce guilt, anger and depression,
 Make tough decision,
 Set goals and problem solve.
Space is limited and registration is required
by calling Ashley at 978-946-1220.
COME PLAY
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Sign up for the twice monthly tournament
Oct. 14 & Oct 28
1:00pm $3.00pp
Congratulations to tournament winners:
8/12/15
Dick Monroe & Frank Cali
8/26/15
Joan McGravey & Bernie Gallagher
8/12/15
8/26/15
Runners up:
Esther LaFlamme & Sandra Baxley
Frank Cali & Arthur Ouellette
IN APPRECIATION.
Big thanks to all who contributed to the services and programming in September including: Tom McGonagle
for the pool tournament; Gayle Yarnell for presenting “Talking Books”; all who participated and helped with
the Senior Picnic and especially to Lynne Moss, Office Manager who was recognized for 35 years of service to
the City or Methuen and to many of our local officials for donating raffle prizes for the event; Elder Services of
the Merrimack Valley for balance workshop; singer Tommy Rull for a wonderful performance and Methuen
Cultural Council for sponsoring the event; Tom Gradzewicz for local history presentation; Happy Hearts
Choral Group for another wonderful “BIG SHOW” and all who helped out with the 2 day event; and Atty.
Karol Bisbee for continued free legal consultations.
Stop in again this month – we’ve got lots in store for you!
October
2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
8:00-9:00
CHAIR YOGA
8:00-9:00
3B FITNESS
(Balance, Bones & Brain)
8:15-9:15
WEIGHT TRAINING
8:00-9:00
CHAIR YOGA
8:00-9:00
WEIGHT TRAINING
9:15-10:15
AEROBICS/CARDIO
9:00-11:00
QUILTING
9:30-10:30
AEROBICS
10:15-11:00
INTRO TO LINE DANCING
9:00-11:00
11:00-1:00
COMPUTERS
9:30-10:30
AEROBICS
9:30-11:30
NEEDLEARTS
9:00-11:30
12:30-3:00
CERAMICS
1:00-3:00
BINGO
9:30-10:30
WORKOUT ROOM
TRAINING
9:00-11:00
QUILTING
1:00-3:00pm
MAHJONG
10:45-11:30
INTERMEDIATE DANCE
9:30-11:30
MICHIGAN RUMMY
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9:00-11:00
2nd & 4th Tues of the Month
CLINIC
EZ Trans
Assist Van
685-8767
or for a cab
1-877-308-7267
48 Hrs. Advance
Notice Required
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FOOT CARE
CLINIC
Once a month
by appt only.
$25.00 charge.
Call for schedule.
8:30-11:30 &
SHUFFLEBOARD
1:00-3:00
SCRABBLE, DOMINOES
& OTHER GAMES
TAI CHI
11:00-12:00
Counseling services
Tuesdays 9–11am
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Weight Support
Program
4th Tuesday of the
month 10-10:45am
9:30-10:30
FITNESS CLASS
9:00-11:00
11:00-1:00
COMPUTERS
12:30-3:30
BRIDGE
10:30-12:30
OIL PAINTING
12:30CHORAL GROUP
1:30-3:30
BEREAVEMENT
SHARING GROUP
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2:15-3:45
ADOPT-A-GRANDPARENT
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9:30-12:00
JAPANESE BUNKA
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Tom Hargreaves of
Methuen Veterans Dept.
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State Rep. Linda
Dean-Campbell or an
aide from her office
will be here Fridays
10:30am-12:00pm
to address questions,
concerns & comments.
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PLEASE NOTE:
RIDES FOR
MEDICAL
APPOINTMENTS
Exercise programs,
yoga and dance classes
run continuously
throughout the year.
Craft classes run on 10
week semesters
Call 978-983-8825.
A minimum of 4 days
advance notice required
Office Hours
3rd Wednesday of the
month. 10-11:30am
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LEGAL CLINIC
Atty. Karol Bisbee3rd Wednesday of the
month by appointment
Our Newsletter & Mailings are
sponsored in part by Executive
Office of Elder Affairs,
One Ashburton Pl.
Boston, MA 02108
LUNCH SERVED
Monday ~ Friday ~ 11:30am
Call Mornings 978-983-8832
(Two day advance notice Required)
Donation: $2.00
The GIFT SHOP and
THRIFT SHOP are open
Mon–Thur 9:30am–3:30pm
Fri 9:30-12:00
THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME!
FITNESS ROOM ~ Our Fitness Work-Out Room with treadmills & exercise bikes is
available to help you round out your exercise routine. Sign up for orientation/training in the office.
TICKETS MUST BE PAID FOR AT TIME OF RESERVATION
TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
For complete details about trips hosted by the Methuen Senior Activity Center, including participant
responsibility, a comprehensive “Trip Policy” outline is posted at the Senior Center and copies are available in
the main office. All participants are required to have “Emergency Contact” information on them throughout
the trip. Wallet sized “File of Life” information packets are available free, in the office, for your convenience!
 Oct. 8-10, 2015. Break for Moose at the Grand Resort Hotel. Sunday River Resort. Includes: r/t motorcoach
transportation, 2 nights lodging, 4 meals, admission to Fryburg Fair, Chondola Ride to top of North Peak,
Moose Safari, Sunday River Fall Festival with Wife Carrying Championship, professional tour guide.
$419pp/do
 Oct 12-20, 2015. Paris to Normandy’s Landing Beaches. 8 day river cruise. $4348pp/do.
 Oct. 21, 2015. Italian Festival 2015 at Danversport Yacht Club, Danvers, MA. Luncheon & Show. $91.00pp
 Nov. 6-8, 2015. “Miracle of Christmas” 3 days/2 nights. Lancaster, PA. $399 pp/do.
 Nov. 10, 2015. “Salute to our American Heroes” lunch and show at The Log Cabin. 9:15am. $82pp
 Nov. 12, 2015. “Barbara & Frank: The Concert That Never Was” at Venus DeMilo,
Swansea, MA. Lunch/Show $91pp.
 Dec. 2, 2015. Sleigh Bells Swing at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse with lunch at Hart’s Turkey Farm.
10:00am. $79pp.
 Sept 23-Oct 2, 2016. Sunny Portugal. 10 days. 14 meals. $3,449pp/do.
 March 10-18, 2016. Discover Panama Cruise. 9 days, 15 meals. $2,749pp/do.
 May 21-29, 2016. Canadian Rockies by Train. 9 days, 13 meals. $4,199pp/do.
A HEALTHIER YOU!
Healthy eating is an important ingredient in the recipe for achieving and maintaining a
healthy weight. Join Sharon Thomson, RN for this free weight support program held
on the 4th Tuesday of the month, 10-10:45am. Share recipes and tips, learn from guest
speakers and challenge each other to reach your personal healthy weight.
Come on, what have you got to lose?
50/50 CLUB WINNERS
Congratulations to the August 2015 winners
Theresa Habib
Maureen Morin
Isabelle Trahan
$179.55
$107.73
$ 71.82
And the September 2015 winners:
Cheryl Bonitz
Loretta Saulen
Celeste Difruscia
$174.80
$104.88
$ 69.92
If you haven’t joined the club yet, it’s not too late!
Enrollment forms are available in the office
6 months ($24.00) or 12 months ($48.00).
Three chances to win each month! Sign up today!
ATTENTION: EZ TRANS RIDERS
Financial assistance is available for the purchase of EZ
Trans transportation tickets through the Methuen
Council on Aging’s grant funded by HUD. Methuen
senior residents who use the EZ Trans program are
encouraged to apply for reduced fare (1/2 price) ticket
books available only through the Methuen Council on
Aging. Methuen seniors must be income eligible and
provide proof of household income to participate. For
more info, stop by the office or call 978-983-8825.
SATURDAY NIGHT BALLROOM DANCE
SCHEDULE 2015
Dances are held from 7:00pm- 10:30pm
Methuen Activity Center
77 Lowell St, Methuen ~ 978-983-8825
Oct 10 Pete Saran- New Life
Oct 24 Bob Drinkwater (Halloween)
Nov 21 The Entertainers
Dec 5
Pete Saran – New Life
Dec 19 Boots & Co.
Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Dinner/Dance
Pete Saran – New Life (Tickets: $TBA)
Come in costume for our specially marked dances!
Prizes awarded for best costume.
Dance 7:00-10:30pm. $10.00 per person
CAMPBELL’S SOUP LABELS
Campbell Soup labels and General Mills
“Box Tops for Education” labels are collected year
round. The labels are delivered to local schools to be
traded in for new classroom supplies! All you have to do
is cut out the “Point Value” symbol or the UPC label
from the back of Campbell’s products and the“Box Tops
For Education” symbols off General Mills products
and drop them off here at the center. It’s so
easy and a great way to help the
children in our community!
OTHER HAPPENINGS
IN OUR COMMUNITY
“Seniors Helping Seniors” Nevins Family of Services.
Volunteers wanted at the assisted living and nursing areas:
friendly visiting, assisting residents with various activities,
or office work. Call Lisa Shea 978-363-2454.
Methuen Nursing & Rehab, Jackson St, Methuen
Volunteers wanted to do crafts and/or friendly visiting. Call
Donna Byrne at 978-722-2042.
American Red Cross. Blood Drive Donor Ambassadors
wanted! Flexible; preferred commitment: 1 shift/month.
Welcome & greet donors, assist in donor sign in area and
hospitality area; ensure donors have all relevant information,
etc. Call or email; 617-274-5325,
[email protected]
Moving On Group. Social/support group for widows,
widowers and divorced individuals meets Monday nights
6:30-9:30pm at St. Lucy’s Parish Hall Methuen for fun &
friendship, activities including bingo, dice, holiday parties
and annual clambake. For more information, call Betty
Cuddy at 978-683-8456.
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED!
All you need to become a N.E.E.T. driver is a depend-able
car, a good driving record, a caring heart and a little time
each month! N.E.E.T. drivers. The Northern Essex Elder
Transport program (NEET) drives seniors from their homes
to medical appointments. All seniors requesting N.E.E.T.
rides are independent and ambulatory. N.E.E.T. drivers are
provided with an orientation into the program, supplemental
insurance for their vehicles, and a reimbursement stipend of
43¢ per mile driven. The N.E.E.T. program meets a critical
community need with reliable, dependable transportation to
those with no other way to get to important medical
appointments. To volunteer, call 978-983-8825.
For Sale: Hoveround® Power Chair
Used, good condition, w/ battery pack. $1000/ best offer
On display in lobby. Stop in or call 978-983-8825.