Newsletter March April 2015 PDF.pub

Holliston Senior Center
150 Goulding Street
Holliston, MA 01746
508-429-0622
Senior Center Hours:
9:00am—4:00pm Monday –Thursday
9:00am—3:00pm Friday
4:00pm– 8:00pm Tuesday evenings (March 10-May 19)
March/April 2015 Edition
I want to thank everyone who has welcomed me to the Holliston Senior Center.
Especially the wonderful group of seniors who have stopped in or called to welcome
me. Thank you so much!! The center has such a supportive and dedicated staff,
COA Board, Senior Support Foundation Group and volunteers. I am so happy to be a
part of the Holliston Senior Center Community.
The senior center is available for you to enjoy. We would like to know what classes
and programs that you want to attend. Please call, email or stop into the center
anytime!! Computer classes are back by popular demand. Classes will be held on
Wednesdays from 2:30pm—3:30pm. Chair massage is being offered the first
Tuesday of the month by appointment from 9:30am—12:30pm. Stop into the center
for board games, pitch, bridge and cribbage.
The senior center will be open Tuesday evenings beginning on March 10 through May
19, 2015. The hours are from 4:00pm—8:00pm. In the pool room, the pool
tournament will take place on the first and third Tuesdays from 4:00pm-8:00pm;
open pool will take place the second and fourth Tuesday from 4:00pm-8:00pm.
Computer classes, ballroom dancing, pitch, cribbage, scrabble will be available during
the evening hours. Also special event programs are being offered. A grant was just
awarded to begin a walking club. We are in the early stages of planning, but the
program will begin at the end of March. Please call the senior center for information.
I am also hoping that for the next edition of the newsletter I will have an update on
the parking study. Happy Spring!! - Jean Boulette, Director
St. Patrick's Day Luncheon & Tune Timers Band
Monday, March 16 at 12:00pm
Join us for a lunch of: Caesar Salad, Cornbeef & Cabbage, Boiled Potatoes &
Carrots, Irish Soda Bread, and Carrot Cake. Our own Tune Timers will be playing
their instruments for your listening entertainment. Irish music will be played. A
donation of $7.00 is requested. Please sign up in advance by calling the senior
center, 508-429-0622. Thank you!
2
Holliston Senior Center
March/April 2015
Exercise Programs
Yoga
Instructor: Roberta Weiner
Mondays and Wednesdays
11:00am—12:00pm
Yoga is a wonderful way to strengthen your mind, body and spirit! Yoga will help
stretch out tight muscles, increase lung capacity, help with a good night’s sleep and more.
Zumba Gold
Instructor: Lourdes Fournier
Tuesdays
12:30pm—1:30pm
Zumba Gold is a fun and easy way to perform endurance training which keeps the heart
healthy and the circulatory system strong. Zumba develops coordination, balance, muscle
and burns calories to stave off the weight gain that accompanies aging.
Therapeutic Chi Gong
Instructor: Linda Bellefeuille
Tuesdays
1:30pm—2:30pm
The practice of Chi Gong can help maintain and regain the balance that is so necessary to
live the active life you desire. Comfortable clothing is suggested.
Exercise
Instructor: Linda Bellefeuille
Tuesday and Thursdays
10:30am—11:30am
Linda is an experienced, licensed and certified instructor here to help you customize your
moves to match your needs for balance, strength and flexibility (wear comfortable clothing
and supportive footwear)
Pilates
Instructor: Allie Barrett
Mondays and Wednesdays
9:30am -10:30am
Allie will guide and help you improve your strength, balance and circulation through a whole
body workout of every level and fitness.
Line Dancing
Instructor: Manny Correia
Fridays
10:00am—11:00am
Laugh and exercise at the same time! Meet new friends and learn to dance.
required.
A partner is not
A $4.00 donation is requested for all exercise classes.
Thank you!!
3
Holliston Senior Center
March/April 2015
Programs/Activities
Legal Hour, with Elder Attorney Jay
Marsden
The second Tuesday of the month—Dates:
March 10 and April 14 at 10:00am. Jay
will explain your legal responsibilities,
estate planning, elder law, probate or
trust. This is your time to ask questions.
Please sign up in advance, $3.00 donation.
Writers’ Group, Instructor: Lois Hosmer
Class meets the first Tuesday of the month
from 10:00am—12:00pm. Join us on March
3rd and April 7th for an enjoyable morning of
listening, writing, and talking. The subject for
March is a favorite picture; photo, painting,
print. The subject for April is Warming Up. In
April please bring a poem to share as it is
Poetry Month. Hope to see you there.
Old Guys Breakfast
Come and enjoy breakfast without having
to cook or clean up! The breakfast is for
all ages 55 and over. Eggs, bacon, French
toast, hash browns, coffee and juice is
served. Please register ahead of time. A
$3.00 donation is requested. Veterans
are at no charge. The Board of Selectmen will be enjoying breakfast with us
on April 14. Please call to sign up. Dates:
March 10 and April 14 at 8:00am.
Craft Class, Instructor: Linda Marshall
On March 17, we will start thinking Spring,
with a bright flower arrangement. On April
21, we will try something new, making
frosted glass jar luminaries, which are great
for your indoor or outdoor summer table.
Assorted color choices will be available and all
will include a battery operated candle. Classes
are at 10:00am and a $5.00 donation is
requested. Please sign up in advance.
Quilting Classes, Instructor: Linda
Ramrath
Learn how to make flying geese, wool felt
stitches and more. We will meet Wednesday March 18th from 1-3pm. Another fun
field trip to two quilt shops on Friday,
March 27th ($10.00) at 9:00am. In April,
we meet on Wednesdays April 15th and
29th from 1-3pm. This is a time to learn a
new technique or simply enjoy the
company and finish your own project.
There are limited seats on the bus, so sign
up for the field trip soon! A $4.00
donation is requested for the class.
Water Color Painting Classes, Instructor:
Lavonne Suwalski
Classes meet every Thursday at 9:30am.
Beginners and experienced painters are
welcome. This is a wonderful group where
you can have fun, make friends and just
enjoy the creative experience. Come paint
when you can. Each week is a different
lesson. Each class begins with demonstrations of techniques so that you will see
exactly how to paint and then have time to
practice. You will be able to almost finish a
painting in each class. The focus will be on
watercolor as the medium but can be applied
to other types of painting. A $4.00 donation
is requested. Bring painting materials if you
have them.
Photography Class, Instructor:
Carmen Chiango
Join the class every Thursday at 12:30pm
in the lounge. Come to the classes and
share ideas, photos and learn how to
improve techniques. Beginner and
advanced photographers are welcomed.
Chair Massage– with Robin Pease LMT
Massages are offered the 1st Tuesday of the
month from 9:30-12:30pm by appointment.
Fees are $1.00 per minute– you decide the
number of minutes. Appointments are
necessary—sign up by calling the senior
center.
4
Holliston Senior Center _______
March/April 2015
Knitting, Instructor: Donna Blumenau
1st and 3rd Friday mornings from
9:30am—11:30am. These sessions will
cover K2TOG, SSK, K, P, CO, BO, YO,
these are some of the knitting abbreviations that knitters speak. If you would like
to know more please join our group. We
will be meeting on- Dates: Fridays March 6
and 20 and April 3 and 17 from 9:3011:30 in the dining room. A $3.00
donation is requested.
Tune Timers Band: Fridays
Come to the center on Fridays from 1:00pm—
4:00pm and listen to Michelle, Dick, George,
Charlie, Warren, Bob, Rocco, Tony, Howie and
the gang. Plenty of room for dancing, singing
and a fun-filled afternoon is guaranteed. You
don’t want to miss this event! Refreshments
are also served.
Computers, Instructor: Sue Bavey
By Ellie Stackpole
Did you know that some health insurance
carriers give discounts when you participate in
an organized exercise program? Check with
your health insurance company to see if you
qualify. If you qualify, we can provide you
with documentation using My Senior Center
Software – to show that you are attending an
exercise program at the Holliston Senior
Center. Just one more reason why you need
to swipe your card each time you enter the
building. Thank you!
Classes will be held on Wednesdays from
2:30pm-3:30pm. Each class will cover a
specific topic. Week 1: Using an ipad,
Week 2: Downloading books, Week 3:
Facebook, Week 4: Pictures, Week 5:
Facetime/Skype, Week 6: Windows 8 and
students will also have the opportunity to
ask and have your questions answered.
Please call the center to register for the
class. A $4.00 donation is requested.
My Senior Center Software—
Every Swipe Counts
Downsizing Presentation by David Dowd, Sell Mom’s House
This program provides practical tips on downsizing and how to transition to a new
location with less stress and in far less time. Join us at the senior center on April 29
at 1:00pm. Learn reasons for downsizing, and common misconceptions; Strategies
for homes in any condition – even those in need of repair; Downsizing tips and how
to map from old location to new; orderly process to sell your possessions, donate
or give to family & charity; what to fix and what not to fix to prepare your home;
ways to sell with and without paying a realty commission; area market trends and
considerations when pricing your home. Free presentation.
Rep. Carolyn Dykema
Rep. Carolyn Dykema would like to inform all seniors about the Elderly Real Estate Tax
Credit, also known as the Senior Circuit Breaker. This is a tax credit of up to $1,050 to principle homeowners and renters throughout the Commonwealth age 65 and older. To qualify, total
income cannot exceed $56,000 for a single filer who is not the head of a household, $70,000
for a head of household, or $84,000 for taxpayers filing jointly. To claim the Circuit Breaker
Credit, you must file a Massachusetts state income tax return and include the Circuit Breaker
Credit form, the “Schedule CB”.
Contact the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Customer Service Bureau at 617-887-6367
or toll free at 1- 800-392-6089. You may also contact the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
hotline at 1-800-906-9887 or AARP’s Tax-Aide program at 1-888-227-7669.
5
Holliston Senior Center
March/April 2015
Outreach Corner, by Linda Marshall
As the Outreach Coordinator, there are many things that I can help you with. I can assist
with referrals to meals on wheels, or help to arrange in-home services. If you are in need
of transportation, registration forms are available through this office and the process will
be explained to you as to how to use the Center’s vans system.
, We also loan out free medical equipment, assist with benefit applications, such as food
stamps and fuel assistance, and can provide information on housing options, including
senior housing, assisted living, and nursing home care.
If you have any questions or would like more information on any of these issues, please
give me a call at the Center.
BayPath Volunteers
Bay Path's Area Agency on Aging is looking for new members to join the advisory council.
Members advocate on behalf of older people and the issues that affect their lives. Meeting
six times per year, the Council is a voluntary group of citizens mandated by the Older American Act to provide information, guidance, advice and support to the Area Agency on Aging.
We rely on Advisory Council members to help us improve services for older adults in the Metro west area. The Council fulfills this obligation by working through the BayPath Board of Directors, the Area Agency staff, its own committees and community leadership. If you wish to
learn more about the Area Agency on Aging or may be interested in attending a meeting,
please contact Fran Bakstran at 508-573-7346 or [email protected]
Options Counselor Informational Session
Susan Cote of BayPath Elder Services will speak to seniors over age 60 and any disabled
adults to learn how to connect with community resources and services. Join us on Monday,
March 23 at 12:30pm.
Dealing with Alzheimer’s: At home; in Assisted Living; or in the Nursing Home
Tuesday, March 31 at 6:00pm
In this seminar, representatives from the Alzheimer’s Association and BayPath Elder Services
will join Attorney Arthur Bergeron of Mirick O’Connell to discuss strategies and available
programs to help you and your family deal with advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about the resources available to support you through these difficult times,
whether you or your loved one lives at home, in an assisted living facility, or in a nursing
home.
Upcoming Day Trips
Please check our Facebook page (Holliston Senior Center) or the Center's website
www.townofholliston.us/senior-center for new trips.
Trip: Martha’s Vineyard, Price: $79.00 Date: August 6, 2015
Trip: New Hampshire Turkey Train, Price: $74.00 Date: October 15, 2015
6
Holliston Senior Center
March/April 2015
Special Events - March/April
Katherine Clark Office Hours
Come meet and speak with Wade
Blackman from Congresswoman Katherine Clark’s office on Friday, March 13,
and Friday, April 10 from 10:00am 11:00am. He will be available to answer
your questions or listen to your concerns.
Podiatry Clinic
Dr. Cooper will at the center on Wednesdays—Dates: March 11 and April 8 with
scheduled appointments beginning at
9:00am.
Appointments are required by
calling the senior center. The fee is
$35.00 (payable to Dr. Cooper) due at the
time of the appointment.
Bingo
Come for lunch and stay for Bingo.
The first and third Wednesday of
the month from 1:00– 3:00pm.
Dates: March 4 & 18, April 1 & 15.
Lunch and Movie
March 19, at 11:45am we will be featuring “The Other Sister”, 1999 rated
PG, Carla’s overprotective parents
have misgivings about her getting an
apartment and pursing a relationship
with a another mentally challenged
person.
April 16, at 11:45am we will be featuring “Phenomenon”, 1996 rated PG,
After he’s knocked unconscious, a
humble mechanic awakens with incredible intellectual powers that soon
draw the attention of scientists and
the FBI. Please sign up in advance
and a $4.00 donation is requested.
Happy Birthday Lunch
If your birthday falls in March or
April, you are invited to join
us for a FREE lunch. We will
be celebrating March
birthdays on March 9 and
April birthdays on April 13.
Please sign up in advance.
AARP
We are pleased to offer the free AARP Tax Aide
program again this year at the senior center.
This program offers tax assistance to low and
moderate income individuals prepare their
2014 Federal and Massachusetts income tax
returns. Appointments are on Mondays only
beginning in February through
April 6. Please call the center to
schedule your appointment,
508-429-0622.
Attention Golfers—Bill Ring
Polish up your clubs and join an
enthusiastic group of golfers, all skill
levels who enjoy playing nine holes of
golf one a week. We had a good
season last year and hope to repeat it
again this year! Men and women are
welcomed to enjoy the exercise and
camaraderie. If interested please call
Bill at 781-929-7151.
Chesmore Funeral Home Presentation
Keefe Chesmore, Director of the Chesmore
Funeral home will be at the center on
Wednesday March 25 at 1:00pm to answer
any questions that you might have
concerning funeral services.
Keep Moving Walking Club
We just received a grant to begin a
walking club. Promoting physical activity
to help prevent and postpone chronic
disease. We are in the early stages of
planning...please contact the senior
center for more information. Beginning
this Spring!
7
Holliston Senior Center
March/April 2015
Do you belong to Prescription Advantage?
Prescription Advantage provides supplemental assistance, based on income,
for members. IT IS NOT IN PLACE OF YOUR PLAN D. Prescription Advantage is a secondary
payer. If your prescriptions costs are high, PA helps when you reach the DONUT HOLE. All
benefits of PA are income based. PA may help pay all or part of the Medicare prescription
drug plan's drug co-payments. PA will also provide an out-of-pocket spending limit. Once
this limit is reached, PA will cover drug co-payments for the remainder of the plan year.
Are you turning 65 between April to July? If YES, are you planning on signing up for
Medicare Part A and B ?
Are you confused by all the mailings, advertisements, listening to friends? Make an appointment with Sandy Dorfman, SHINE counselor, at the senior center. Please call the receptionist as she has the most up to date calendar and makes ALL appointments. Some questions
may be answered by emailing [email protected]
Children and Resident Encounter– C.A.R.E
The Holliston Police Department launched their new program C.A.R.E. (Children and
Resident Encounter). The aim of the program is to create a database of resident
information that would be available to police officers for those individuals with
autism or Alzheimer’s disease if they wander from their safe environment.
Examples are: Children or adults with autism, use of a mobility device, non-verbal
or have Downs Syndrome; Adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. Please
stop by the Holliston Police Station or Senior Center for a form and release waiver.
·
Holliston High School Spring Play—May
1 at 3:00pm, Refreshments at 2:15pm
“Rossum’s Universal Robots”
·
Mother’s Day Tea and Hat show, May 7
at the senior center
St. Mary’s K of C Annual Raffle on June 17
Help support the senior center by buying a
raffle ticket. Tickets are $5.00 each or a book
of five for $20.00. Prizes will total over
$2,000.00 with a grand prize of $1,000.00.
The senior center is a primary benefactor of
this raffle, so your ticket purchase will help
support the center. See any Knight, Board
member– Frank Caron; or call Tom Anguish at
508-429-6366 or see staff for details.
Support the publication of the Holliston Senior Center Newsletter
Yes, I would like to donate $15.00 to help with the expense of publishing the
newsletter. Please make checks payable to: Town of Holliston, 150 Goulding
Street, Holliston, MA 01746. Thank you!!
Name:_________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________
Town & Zip:_____________________________________
8
Holliston Senior Center
The (SSF) Senior Support
Foundation supports all
programs and events at the
Center. If you wish to make
a donation, please send it to
SSF c/o The Holliston Senior
Center, 150 Goulding Street,
Holliston, MA 01746
Thank you!!
March/April 2015_
Council on Aging
Board Officers
Chair…………..Kevin Robert (Bob) Malone
Vice Chair…..Mark Ahronian
Secretary…...Lois Hosmer
Treasurer…..Carmen Chiango
Members: Millie Bedard, Muriel Berman,
Frank Caron
Associate Members: Kay McGilvray, Carole
Curnyn, Sophia Dowling
Liaison to BayPath Elder Services Board
of Directors, Inc.: Millie Bedard
Meeting are held the second Wednesday
of the month at 1:00pm at the Senior
Center
Senior Center Staff (508) 429-0622
Jean Boulette…..….Director ………………...x211…………...…[email protected]
Linda Marshall …...Outreach Coordinator…...x212……….…[email protected]
Ginger Moody….....Office Manager…............x216…………….…[email protected]
Ellie Stackpole….. Program Coordinator…....x218…………....…[email protected]
Van Drivers
Greg Doherty, Connie McGaifigan, Mike Westerman
S.H.I.N.E. (Serving the Health Information Needs of Elder s) Volunteer
Sandy Dorfman
Production and distribution of this monthly newsletter is funded by the Senior Support Foundation, State
Formula Grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and your generous donations.
Web page: www.townofholliston.us/senior-center
Like us on Facebook: Holliston Senior Center
Town of Holliston
COA/Senior Center
150 Goulding Street
Holliston, MA 01746
Return Service Requested
Non Profit Org.
US Postage Paid
Holliston, MA 01746
Permit No. 07