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Plainville
Senior Moments
JULY/AUGUST 2015
CoUNCIL ON AGING
Summer is in swing!
Staff MEMBERS
Summer is the time to slow down and enjoy each precious day of warmth, sunshine,
travel, and fun. Summer is also a great time of year to visit the center. On those days
you could imagine eggs frying on the street, you can stay cool with us. The summer
calendar is loaded with activities, events, guest speakers, and of course, food!
We’ll have trips, parties and informational programs. So, grab a friend, or come
alone to make a new friend, it’s a cool way to spend your summer!
Liga Cogliano
Administrative Manager
Stacey Powell
Outreach Coordinator
Christine Higgins
Bus Driver
Sue Hinski
Consultant
Charlie Warburton
Environmental Operations
Board MEMBERS
Brenda Watkinson, Chair
Lee Ross, Vice-Chair
Florence Cushman, Treasurer
Gloria Head, Secretary
Dottie Kettell
Gail Sabin
Roberta Bumpus
Terri Galvin
Maureen Headd
Valerie Comes
Judy Molloy
Receptionists
Janice Cannon
Sandy Germano
Maureen Headd
Debbie Moore
Marjorie Saylors
Ginger Sharpe
TRAVEL COORDINATORS
Pat Bishop
Nancy Diebling
FRIENDS OF
PLAINVILLE SENIORS
Diana Green, President
Sandy Germano, Vice-President
Pete McAlpine, Treasurer
Patricia McCready, Secretary
“A life without love is like a year without summer.”
–Swedish Proverb
“A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing,
the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken.”
–James Dent
“A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.”
–St. Francis of Assisi
“Be like the flower—turn your face to the sun.”
–Kahlil Gibran
“Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.”
–Sam Keen
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the
murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time.”
–John Lubbock
“You can never appreciate the shade of a tree unless you sweat in the sun.”
–Author Unknown
Enjoy your summer!
Fun Fact: In the past three months, we issued 45 Plainville Senior Center
key cards. This means we have new members joining the center, past
members looking for a new card that may be worn out from over use, or
just lost. We also have six new bus riders. We love that you are here!
Plainville Council on Aging / Senior Center
9 School Street, Plainville, MA 02762
Phone: (508) 699-7384 Fax: (508) 699-1325
www.Plainville.ma.us/Pages/PLAINVILLEMA_COA/index
Senior Center Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm (Except Holidays)
The Senior Bus is on the road: 9:00am – 3:00pm
PLAINVILLE SENIOR SERVICES
SOCIAL SERVICES
Outreach/ Information & Referral
Assistance is provided to adults age
(60+) for needs assessment and
information for appropriate referrals
for community, State and Federal
resources and entitlement benefits,
including legal issues, fuel assistance,
food stamps, housing and healthcare
needs. Call Stacey Powell, Outreach
Coordinator, 508-699-7384
JULY/AUGUST 2015
Project Reassurance - CALL
This service could help keep you or
your loved one safe. Do you or a
loved one need a daily wellness
phone call? In cooperation with the
Police Dept, and volunteers, Project
Reassurance is designed for seniors
who live alone, or may have compromised health. A phone call is
made each morning. If no one answers, or the phone is busy, a call
back is repeated again a short time
later. If no answer a second time, a
first responder will check on the
individual. Call the Senior Center to
sign-up.
SHINE Counseling
Insurance information consultation.
Call the Center for an appointment
with Pat Bishop or Judy Malloy.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Clinics-Screenings-Ask A Nurse
OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS in
October for Medicare changes. If In cooperation with an area VNA
you need a drug search, contact the and other health providers, health
center to obtain a Drug Plan Pre- clinics and screenings are held
regularly. Seniors can meet with
Enrollment Form.
the Board of Health nurse for
questions or concerns.
Veteran’s Benefits Counseling
Ned Merrick is available the
first Wednesday of every month. NUTRITION
Call Ned to make an appointment: On-Site Meals
508-277-9110
Kathy Mandravelis is our Meal
LEGAL
Metro West Legal Services
provides civil legal representation
to older adults of low income.
Call: 1-800-696-1501.
An Attorney is available the
last Monday of every other
month. Call the Center for an appointment.
OR
MEDICAL EQUIP. LOAN
Plainville Lion’s Club which has a
large storage shed of all types of
medical equipment you may need.
Contact Mike Coates, 699-8622.
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANCE
SHINE: 800-243-4636—PRESS 3
PRESCRIPTION ADVANTAGE:
800-243-4636 PRESS 3
PHARMACY OUTREACH
PROGRAM: 866-633-1617
MEDICARE: 800-633-4227
MEDICARE ADVOCACY:
(COMPLAINTS) 866-778--0939
TRANSPORTATION
SENIOR CENTER BUS
Need a Ride? Call (508) 699-7384
Seniors age (60+) and disabled
residents
Donation Fare: $1.25 each ride
Site Director from HESSCO Elder
Self-Help Fuel Assistance of Attleboro Services. Lunch is served Monday The bus offers curbside transportation
Eligible persons may receive fuel through Friday. A voluntary dona- to the senior center, local medical
assistance, utility and phone discounts. tion of $3.00 is requested.
appointments, shopping, banking
Call: 508-226-4192
and the hairdresser. Earliest pick-up
Meals on Wheels
is 9:00am - earliest appointment
A hot meal is delivered to seniors
scheduled is 9:30am. Ride availability
who are homebound. Call the
Plainville Housing Authority
depends on medical appointments and
HESSCO manager in the
Marge Fricano 508-699-4212
shopping schedules. Please schedule
center’s kitchen 508-699-0937.
140 East Bacon St. Plainville
in advance.
PLAINVILLE
PRESCRIPTION CENTER
122 South Street, Plainville, MA
508-695-5091
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-7:00pm
Friday & Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday
9:00am-1:00pm
PLAINVILLE SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES
We’re special on the outside too…
Take a nature stroll outside the center!
Did you know the center has beautiful
blooming plants all around. You’ll see a
Weeping Cherry tree, Hostas, Day Lilies,
Rose of Sharon, Forsythia, Boxwoods,
Hibiscus, Roses, Hydrangea, Tulips,
Black-eyed
Susans, Butterfly
Bushes Iris,
Phlox, Peonies,
Yarrow and
more. Birds and
butterflies are
everywhere, you
may even spot a
wandering toad.
The center is always looking for volunteers with green thumbs to trim, clean up,
water and care for these beauties!
You may be one person in the world,
but may be the world to one person.
Senior Special: Stix Golf and Baseball Fun
Center 582 Kelly Blvd North Attleboro has
a deal! Mention Plainville Senior Center
and you can play mini golf Monday through
Friday (July & August) 9:00-12:00pm for
only $5.00!! Or pay their regular rate and
get a free Del’s Lemonade—what a treat!
JULY/AUGUST 2015
AUGUST 19TH 12:30PM
ICE CREAM PARTY!!
Be cool — it’s ice cream time!
Let’s indulge in some refreshing
sweet treats. Why not take a
break from the heat and come
have a good time.
GENTLEMEN,
WE WANT
YOU!
How about a little competition, camaraderie, conversation, and CARDS!!!
We are looking to create a Men’s Card
Group. If you like playing cards and
enjoy male companionship, sign up at
the center and list your game of
choice. Playing will begin Tuesdays at
11:00 in September. Why not play
some hands, have lunch at the center,
play some more, then dessert.
Sounds like a winning day!
PLAINVILLE SENIOR CENTER
JULY/AUGUST 2015
EXERCISE classes
BASIC ZUMBA with Kay Thomas, Tuesdays 9:30am - $2.00 per class
This class makes you want to move! Low impact aerobic exercise with fun and easy
steps to follow.
CARDIO SCULPT with Kay Thomas Thursdays 11:30 - $2.00 per class Cardio
Sculpt is a combination of cardiovascular exercises and muscle sculpting exercises, with cardio and strength segments to
target each muscle group.
WALKING CLUB For the Summer, Mondays 9:00am. Walk early, beat the heat and feel great all day!
UPDATE: Line Dance Beginners I has moved Thursdays at 10:00am (private 9:30am basics review)
LINE DANCING! $2/class
1:00pm Mondays Intermediate with Clare Shea
10:00am Thursdays Beginner I with Irene Ethier
10:00am Fridays Beginner II with Irene Ethier
Sign up for Reiki Healing Hands—look for dates at the
center! $7.00/pp
KNITTERS GROUP
Tuesdays 10:45am New members are welcome!
Yarn donations always appreciated.
WOODCARVING
Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm Men, if you like to get
out of the house and enjoy working with your
hands, this is for you! Beginners to experts are
welcome to carve magnificent creations.
HEADS UP, IT’S COA BEACH BALL!
Come and play chair beach ball. We’ll stay cool
indoors, but we’ll turn up the fun! This game is
for every fitness ability. All you need is a good
sense of humor. Last Wednesday of the month
11:00am lower level
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: Come and join Melissa Campbell, Director of Plainville
Library First Wednesday of every month 1:15pm. Summer reading is a way of life!
July 8th (NOTE DATE CHANGE): "The Chaperone" by Laura Moriarty
Only a few years before becoming a famous silent-film star and an icon of her generation, a fifteen-year-old Louise
Brooks leaves Wichita, Kansas, to study with the prestigious Denishawn School of Dancing in New York. Much to
her annoyance, she is accompanied by a thirty-six-year-old chaperone, who is neither mother nor friend. Cora Carlisle, a complicated but traditional woman with her own reasons for making the trip, has no idea what she’s in for.
August 5th “The Replacement Wife” by Eileen Goudge
Camille Hart, one of Manhattan’s most sought-after matchmakers, has survived more than her fair share of hardships. Now in her forties, she has already survived cancer once, though the battle revealed just how ill-equipped
her husband Edward is to be a single parent. So when doctors tell Camille that her cancer is back—and this time
it’s terminal—she decides to put her matchmaking expertise to the test for one final job. Seeking stability for her
children and happiness for her husband, Camille sets out to find the perfect woman to replace her when she’s gone.
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PLAINVILLE SENIOR CENTER
JULY/AUGUST 2015
SENIOR SPOT LIGHT
Meet your fellow volunteers
We thank you for what you do!
Otherwise known as the “Three Amigos,” these friends of over forty years can be regularly seen
together, and they are multi-faceted, important volunteers for the center.
SANDY GERMANO grew up in Roslindale. As a child, she and her husband of 32 years were
neighborhood friends. They raised their five children in Roslindale and eventually Norwood, where
she lived for 38 years. Sandy has 13 grandchildren. As a family, they all gather to make homemade
ravioli for the holidays. When her children grew up, she decided to downsize and moved to Plainville
where she has lived for 18 years. Sandy has worked in administrative positions at Norfolk Bristol
Ambulance, Stop & Shop, and Poirier Appliance. Now retired, Sandy still enjoys bowling every
Thursday as she has for 30 years. Some of her volunteer work at the center includes, Vice President
of the Friends of Plainville Seniors, receptionist, Sociables Dance, and breakfast.
MAUREEN HEADD grew up in Quincy and lived in various towns in the south shore. She met her
husband at Walpole High School, graduated, married, moved to Foxboro and raised their two boys.
Maureen worked as a full-charge bookkeeper for law firms in Boston. And worked for companies in
Jamaica Plain and South Attleboro. She retired five years ago but continues to work part time as a
bookkeeper. Maureen decided to come to Plainville Senior Center by chance. A relative had a WII
bowling game, she loved it, and found out the center plays the game. Her volunteer help includes a
member of the Council on Aging Board, receptionist at the center, and Sociables Dance Committee.
JUDY MOLLOY grew up in Newton. She lived in Walpole, then Foxboro with her husband and
three children. She moved to Plainville ten years ago, next door to Sandy. Judy worked as a secretary
at various companies including Norfolk Bristol Ambulance, an Ophthomologist for ten years in Norwood, and East Coast Fireproofing for ten years. She has been retired for three years, yet continues
to volunteer at the center. She is a Co-Board Member of the Council on Aging Board, and recently
underwent extensive training to become a SHINE Counselor at the center. Judy enjoys working the
Tuesday’s breakfasts.
These ladies also volunteer for Project Reassurance by calling homebound seniors daily. The trio all agree they
love dining, traveling, and spending time with family. Sandy, Maureen, and Judy along with a few others, go out
to dinner every Friday night together. They say coming to the center is an important part of their lives. “We
have met so many new friends, and really enjoy being here.” They are looking forward to an exciting trip to
France together in August. Thank you for being such a big help to the center!
Happy Birthday & Happy Anniversary to all celebrating in July and August!
PLAINVILLE LIONS CLUB
Their Mission: “WE SERVE”
Slogan: “LIBERTY, INTELLIGENCE, OUR
NATION’S SAFETY” (LIONS)
If you would like to support the Lions Club,
Contact: Ned Merrick 508-277-9110
JULY
Monday
6
9:00 Walking Club
1:00 Cards/Cribbage
1:00 Line Dancing II
13
SOCIABLES DANCE
LAKE PEARL LUCIANOS
9-11 Foot Doctor
9:00 Walking Club
1:00 Cards/Cribbage
20
9:00 Walking Club
1:00 Cards/Cribbage
1:00 Line Dancing II
27
9:00 Walking Club
1:00 Cards/Cribbage
1:00 Line Dancing II
Tuesday
7
8:00-10:00 Breakfast
9:30 Zumba
10:45 Knitting
1:00 Cards/PingPong
14
Wednesday
1
RAE MERCER’S
100TH BIRTHDAY
PARTY 12:00PM
9-12:00 Manicurist
10:00 Bocce
1:00 Cards
8
9:00 Bocce
1:15 Book Club
1:00 Cards
1:00 Ask A Vet
15
8:00-10:00 Breakfast
10:00 Bocce
9:30 Zumba
1:00 Cards
10:00 COA Board Meeting
10:45 Knitting
1:00 Cards/PingPong
21
8:00-10:00 Breakfast
9:30 Zumba
10:00 GATRA Public Bus
10:45 Knitting
1:00 Cards/PingPong
28
8:00-10:00 Breakfast
9:30 Zumba
10:00 Credit Speaker
10:45 Knitting
1:00 Cards
22
10:00 Bocce
1:00 Cards
29
10:00 Bocce
11:00 Chair Beachball
1:00 Cards
Thursday
2
Friday
3
SENIOR CENTER
CLOSED FOR 4TH
OF JULY HOLIDAY
9
10:00 Line Dancing I
10:00 Dull Men’s Club
11:30 Cardio Sculpt
12:30 Chair Massage
1:00 Cards
6:00 Wood Carving
10
10:00 Line Dancing II
11-1:00 Deans BBQ
12:00 Colored Pencils
12:30 Mah Jong
12:45 Bingo
16
10:00 Line Dancing I
10:00 Dull Men’s Group
11:30 Cardio Sculpt
1:00 Police Info Talk
1:00 Cards
6:00 Wood Carving
17
10:00 Line Dancing II
11-1:00 Deans BBQ
12:00 Colored Pencils
12:30 Mah Jong
12:45 Bingo
23
10:00 Line Dancing I
11:30 Cardio Sculpt
1:00 Cards
6:00 Wood Carving
24
10:00 Line Dancing II
11-1:00 Deans BBQ
12:00 Colored Pencils
12:30 Mah Jong
12:45 Bingo
30
10:00 Line Dancing I
11:30 Cardio Sculpt
1:00 Cards
6:00 Wood Carving
31
10:00 Line Dancing II
11-1:00 Deans BBQ
12:00 Colored Pencils
12:30 Mah Jong
12:45 Bingo
Come dance and dine at the monthly Sociables Dance at Lake Pearl Luciano’s. Price is $24.00/pp
11:00am-4:00pm. July Lunch: Grilled Chicken Kabob. August Lunch: Grilled Steak Tips
AUGUST
Monday
3
9:00 Walking Club
1:00 Cards/Cribbage
1:00 Line Dancing II
Tuesday
4
8:00-10:00 Breakfast
9:30 Zumba
10:45 Knitting
1:00 Cards/Ping Pong
10
11
SOCIABLES DANCE
LAKE PEARL
LUCIANOS
8:00-10:00 Breakfast
10:00 COA Board Mtg
9:30 Zumba
10:45 Knitting
1:00 Cards/Ping Pong
9:00 Walking Club
1:00 Cards/Cribbage
1:00 Line Dancing II
17
Wednesday
5
9-12:00 Manicurist
10:00 Bocce
1:00 Cards
1:15 Book Club
1:00 Ask a Vet
12
10:00 Bocce
1:00 Cards
18
9:00 Walking Club
1:00 Cards/Cribbage
1:00 Line Dancing II
24
8:00-10:00 Breakfast
9:30 Zumba
10:45 Knitting
1:00 Cards/Ping Pong
19
10:00 Bocce
12:30 Ice Cream Party
1:00 Cards
25
9:00 Walking Club
1:00 Cards/Cribbage
1:00 Line Dancing II
8:00-10:00 Breakfast
9:30 Zumba
10:45 Knitting
1:00 Cards/Ping Pong
26
10:00 Bocce
11:00 Chair Beachball
1:00 Cards
31
Metro West Legal
9:00 Walking Club
1:00 Cards/Cribbage
1:00 Line Dancing II
Thursday
6
10:00 Line Dancing I
11:30 Cardio Sculpt
1:00 Cards
6:00 Wood Carving
Friday
7
10:00 Line Dancing II
11-1:00 Deans BBQ
12:00 Colored Pencils
12:30 Mah Jong
12:45 Bingo
13
10:00 Line Dancing I
10:00 Dull Men’s Club
11:30 Cardio Sculpt
12:30 Chair Massage
1:00 Cards
6:00 Wood Carving
14
10:00 Line Dancing II
11-1:00 Deans BBQ
12:00 Colored Pencils
12:30 Mah Jong
12:45 Bingo
20
10:00 Line Dancing I
11:30 Cardio Sculpt
1:00 Cards
6:00 Wood Carving
21
10:00 Line Dancing II
11-1:00 Deans BBQ
12:00 Colored Pencils
12:30 Mah Jong
12:45 Bingo
27
10:00 Line Dancing I
11:30 Cardio Sculpt
1:00 Cards
6:00 Wood Carving
RED CROSS
BLOOD DRIVE 2-7
28
10:00 Line Dancing II
11-1:00 Deans BBQ
12:00 Colored Pencils
12:30 Mah Jong
12:45 Bingo
AMERICAN
RED CROSS
BLOOD
DRIVE
AUGUST 27TH
The Living Bread Food Pantry is always looking for food donations. The summer months
are when donations are at their lowest. Please consider donating non-perishable foods by
dropping them off in a box at the center or at the Plainville United Methodist Church.
FOUND! The Veteran’s tab collection at
the center had a ziplock bag with jewelry
in it. If you accidently put your jewelry
in this container, please call the center!
Join Artist Ellen Elson and trace beautiful creations
with colored pencils. You can trace anything! Only
$4.00/class. Every Friday at 12:00pm
PLAINVILLE SENIOR CENTER JULY/AUGUST 2015
PLAINVILLE SENIOR CENTER TRIPS - TRAVEL WITH PAT & NANCY
Call (508) 699-7384—Email:[email protected] -Trips include gratuity unless stated otherwise
July 21
Lobster Bash and Barbara Streisand Tribute show. At Amarante’s Sea Cliff in East Haven,
CT. Social hour and Down East Clam Bake w/all the fixings. $91.00/pp
Aug 27
Cape Ann Tour—America’s Oldest Port. Scenic drive to Essex and stop for lunch at the
Village Restaurant. Choice of baked haddock, steak, or chicken. 2-hr guided tour of Essex,
Rockport, and Gloucester. $71/pp
For those who love cruising, a 2016 river cruise is being planned. Location and
dates TBD.
Sep 12-18
Biltmore Estates & The Great Smoky Mountains, TN. Visit scenic Gatlinburg, TN and the
Great Smoky National Park. Seven days, six nights, 11 meals, 5 shows, estate and winery
tour, accommodations and transportation all included. $1099/dbl occupancy.
Oct 14
The Odd Couple in Newport, RI Newport Playhouse Show and Cabaret, Full Buffet lunch,
Ocean Dr. sightseeing tour, transportation and tip included. $83.00
Try your luck at Foxwoods! Third Tuesday of the month
$23.00 Call Sandy Hammond: 508-699-2660
Don’t forget to sign up early, trips sell out quickly!
Dean’s Café Tuesdays - Hot Breakfast 8:00-10:00am - $3.00
Menu alternates: Eggs, Toast & Home fries or Pancakes
Breakfast comes with bacon/ham/sausage & coffee,tea
You’re invited to a Barbeque every Friday!
Lunch 11:00-1:00pm
Dean’s cooking up some tasty
goodness — Eat in or take home
Burgers, ribs, hot dogs, sausage, chicken, salads,
corn, soft drinks much more!
(menu changes weekly)
PLAINVILLE SENIORS— SIT, RELAX, STAY COOL, LEAVE THE
DRIVING TO US! Plainville residents can take a ride in the cool, air conditioned bus
for your doctor appointments and shopping. In addition, we are adding the following for
the summer:
TRADER JOES & CHRISTMAS TREE SHOP—
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 1:00pm
CALL THE CENTER FOR TIMES/DATES:
ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURT
Take a ride to get some frozen fabulousness!
PLAINRIDGE PARK CASINO Plainville
JOB LOT/CHIC 2 CHIC Consignment Store Foxboro, MA
Deals, deals, deals are waiting for you!
FAST AND FUN—We’ll stop for lunch at favorite fast food lunch spots. Burger King, Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, etc….
GATRA PUBLIC BUS TRAINING FOR SENIORS AND DISABLED:
Tuesday, July 21st 10:00AM
Did you know the public bus offers seniors and disabled discounts to ride? Come and meet a
GATRA rep who will teach you how to ride the public bus and also take you on a “mock” trip to
experience how it all works.
What you will learn:
How to plan a trip
How to get to and from your bus stop
How to ride a specific bus route
How to pay fares and buy tickets/passes
How to recognize bus numbers & stops
How to prepare for the What ifs and unexpected
How to board with a mobility device
How to read route maps and bus schedules
Plainville Police Officer McEvoy will be here Thursday, July 16th at 1:00pm to discuss crime
prevention recommendations and home safety tips. Enjoy an ice cream cup while learning
some helpful new information.
American Consumer Credit Counseling rep will be speaking on identity theft, debt and bankruptcy counseling on Tuesday, July 28th at 10:00am. (Sponsored by Triad Norfolk County)
FARMERS MARKET COUPONS:
Coupons will be available at the Center
starting in August. The coupons are for
seniors 60 years of age and older, receive
fuel assistance, food stamps, MASS Health,
or live in Senior Housing. If you meet the
criteria, Please contact Stacey Powell,
Outreach Coordinator to ensure eligibility.
REMINDER:
WE ARE CELEBRATING RAE
MERCER’S 100TH BIRTHDAY
WITH A PARTY!
Wednesday, July 1st at 12:00pm
All are invited to celebrate! $5.00 donation for lunch, cake,
refreshments and entertainment. Please sign up.
Thoughts from George Carlin
Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the
sweaty things.
If man evolved from monkeys and apes, why do we
still have monkeys and apes?
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman,
"Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told
me, it would defeat the purpose...
Could it be that all those trick-or-treaters wearing
sheets aren't going as ghosts but as mattresses?
If a man is standing in the middle of the forest
speaking and there is no woman around to hear
him... is he still wrong?
Is there another word for synonym?
Isn't it a bit unnerving that doctors call what they
do "practice?"
Where do forest rangers go to "get away from it all?"
What do you do when you see an endangered animal
eating an endangered plant?
If a parsley farmer is sued, can they garnish his
wages?
Would a fly without wings be called a walk?
Why do they lock gas station bathrooms? Are they
afraid someone will clean them?
Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?
Can vegetarians eat animal crackers?
If the police arrest a mime, do they tell him he has
the right to remain silent?
Why do they put Braille on the drive-through bank
machines?
How do they get the deer to cross at that yellow
road sign?
Is it true that cannibals don't eat clowns because
they taste funny?
What was the best thing before sliced bread?
CALL US!
If you have changed
your address or
phone number.
508-699-7384
One summer evening during a
violent thunderstorm a mother
was tucking her son into bed.
She was about to turn off the
light when he asked with a tremor
in his voice, "Mommy, will you
sleep with me tonight?" The
mother smiled and gave him a
reassuring hug. "I can't dear,"
she said. "I have to sleep in
Daddy's room."A long silence
was broken at last by his shaky
little voice: "The big sissy."
KFC’S
COPY CAT
COLE SLAW
Serves 10 to 12.
Ingredients:
1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
1/3 Cup Granulated Sugar
1/4 Cup Milk
1/4 Cup Buttermilk
2 1/2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 1/2 Tablespoons White Vinegar
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
8 Cups Finely Chopped Cabbage (approx1 Head)
1/4 Cup Shredded Carrot (1 medium carrot)
2 Tablespoons Minced Onion
Instructions:
1. Be sure cabbage and carrots are chopped up into very fine
pieces (about the size of rice).
2. Combine mayo, sugar, milk, buttermilk, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and beat until smooth.
3. Add cabbage, carrots, and onion, and mix well.
4. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Spend your summer exploring!
The Highland Street Foundation offers Free Fridays (free admission) for
10 weeks at 70 museums and cultural and historical venues throughout
Massachusetts. For a complete list, visit the Senior Center or go online
www.highlandstreet.org/freefunfridays
A great big thanks to all the volunteers that
make Plainville Senior Center the special
place it is. We appreciate you and all your
good works. We are so proud to have the
best volunteers with the biggest hearts!
Do you play the
piano? How about
coming to the center
to tickle some ivories?
We have two pianos
that are just waiting
for someone to liven
up the room!
COMING IN SEPTEMBER:
New Intermediate Computer Class with Ron Bishop. In this class, you will learn how to
navigate the Internet, research, maps, banking, coupons, etc. If you would like to explore
more of the World Wide Web, this is for you!
We are currently looking for instructors for computer classes.
Plainville Council on Aging
Friends of Plainville Seniors
9 School Street
Plainville, MA 02762
Non-Profit Org.
PAID
N. Attleboro, MA
Permit 155
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PLAINVILLE COUNCIL ON AGING / SENIOR CENTER
Welcome
The Plainville Council on Aging is a place of community and kindness; we extend an invitation to
all seniors to enjoy the Center’s activities, meals, or simply the company of other seniors.
Who Are We
The Plainville Council on Aging / Senior Center staff is here to assist with questions and social
service needs of citizens age (60+). The Center is operated by a small staff and numerous
volunteers, who give generously of their time and talent.
Our Purpose
The Council on Aging / Senior Center provides a welcoming place for companionship, recreation
and educational programs and activities. We can assist seniors who need counseling and referral
services. The Center provides community programs, transportation and is a congregate meal
site. Our goal is to provide access to services, resources and programs that promote the health
and social well-being for our senior citizens.