Voice of Experience

Voice of Experience
WESTFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING - SEPTEMBER 2015
SEPT 2015
Westfield
Council On Aging
40 Main Street
Westfield, MA 01085
413-562-6435
Lunch Information: 413-562-1253
Fax: 413-572-3940
www.cityofwestfield.org
Westfield Senior Center/
Council On Aging Hours:
Monday through Friday:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Transition to the New
Senior Center ~ A Look Ahead
Change is in the air as we begin the process of
transitioning from the current Senior Center at 40
Main Street to our lovely new ‘Westfield Senior
Center at the Mary Noble Estate’ located at 45
Noble Street. The Council On Aging staff has started
purging old files, taking inventory of our supplies,
and packing those items that will be moved to the
new Center. In order to streamline the process and
orchestrate the actual relocation, it will be necessary
to close the Council On Aging/Senior Center during the week of October 19. The final day of programs and activities at the current Senior Center will
be Friday, October 16. All Council On Aging programs and activities will be suspended from
Monday, October 19 through Friday, October 23.
There will be no telephone or computer access at
the beginning of that week as the technology shifts from the old Senior Center to the new one. We hope to
resume telephone access by mid-week. The new Senior Center will open ‘softly’ on Monday, October 26.
There will be no ribbon cutting ceremony or special party for a few months as staff, volunteers, and older adults
acclimate to the new Center. Although we are excited about the prospect of finally moving into our new ‘home,’
there will be an initial adjustment period for all involved. Please be patient with the COA staff as we navigate a
new building, additional staff members, state-of-the-art technology, and more offices and rooms than we’ve ever
had before!
Wacky Tacky, Clearance Special, Last Hurrah Luncheon!
413-562-7049
As we clean out closets, sort items, pack boxes, and begin the process of saying good-by to our 40 Main Street
address, we’re going to make the ordeal less tedious and lots more fun by holding a ‘Wacky Tacky, Clearance
Special, Last Hurrah Luncheon’ on Thursday, September 24. We’ll set the tables with leftover napkins, tablecloths, and plastic utensils and dishes from assorted holidays and special events. Participants will feast on our
famous meatloaf, garlic mashed potatoes, and glazed baby carrots dinner, made for the last time in our teeny-tiny
kitchen. COA Principal Clerk and baker extraordinaire, Carol Shannon, will make her delicious homemade apple
pie for dessert. Sandy promises some ice cream to make it an ‘a la’ mode’ treat. Not to be outdone by her staff,
Tina has asked an old high school friend to venture up to New England from the Outer Banks to perform for your
listening pleasure. Kim Kalman will bring her trusty guitar and begin her performance at 11 a.m. Kim’s
Anne Murray style is sure to delight her listeners. We’ll have lots of door prizes that we’ve squirreled away from
past parties and a 50/50 drawing. Tickets are $5 and must be purchased in advance. Seating is limited.
Services and Programs Provided
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Information and Referrals
Companionship Program
Health Insurance Counseling
Nutrition Program
Wellness Nurse
Fuel/Nutrition Assistance
Applications
• Medical Equipment Loans
• Support Groups
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Educational Sessions
Fitness, Painting, Computer Tutorials
Themed Events and Parties
Senior Citizen Property
Tax Work-Off Program
• Tax Preparation
Assistance (February to April)
• Annual Holiday Gala
and Senior Options Events
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MONDAY
MONDAY
WESTFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING
WESTFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING
Senior
Lunches
Senior Center
Center Lunches
TUESDAY
TUESDAY
Tuesday,
6 8
Tuesday, January
September
Pre-registration
Pre-registrationrequired.
required.
Meatball
Stroganoff
overGrinder,
Italian Sweet
Sausage
Egg
with Noodles,
Onions &Vegetable,
Peppers,
Assorted
Desserts
French Fries, Assorted Desserts
Monday,
Monday,September
January 12 14
Highland
HighlandValley
Valley Lunch,
Lunch,
Pre-registration
Pre-registration required.
required.
Broccoli
&
Cheese
Quiche,
Shepard’s Pie, Steamed
Corn,
Steamed
Whipped Carrots,
Potatoes, Dinner Roll,
Oven
Browned
Chilled
Pears Potatoes,
Fruit Muffin, Chilled Peaches
Tuesday,January
September
Tuesday,
13 15
Pre-registrationrequired.
required.
Pre-registration
Hearty
Beef
Stew,
Chicken Pot Pie,
HomemadeBiscuit,
Biscuit,
Homemade
AssortedDesserts
Desserts
Assorted
Monday, September
January 19 21
Monday,
Highland Valley Lunch,
Pre-registration
required.
Martin Luther
King Jr. Day
Orange Glazed Chicken,
Senior
Center
CLoSeD
Steamed
Peas,
Steamed
Rice,
Whole Wheat Bread,
Chilled Pineapple
Tuesday,
January
20 22
Tuesday,
September
Pre-registration
required.
Pre-registration
required.
Chicken
Pasta
Toss,
Sloppy Joes, OnionCarrot
Rings,Coins,
Bread,
Assorted
Strawberry
Ice Desserts
Cream
Monday, January 26
Monday,
September
Highland Valley
Lunch,28
Highland
Valley required.
Lunch,
Pre-registration
Pre-registration
required.
Sweet & Sour Pork,
Baked
Ham
with Raisin Sauce,
Steamed
Broccoli,
California
Blend Vegetables,
Steamed Brown
Rice,
Sweet
Potatoes,
Oatmeal Bread,
Whole Wheat Bread,
Fresh
ChilledFruit
Peaches
THURSDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
Monday and Friday meals are catered by Highland Valley Elder Services and a donation is requested.
Reservations
mustmeals
be made
business
days inValley
advance.
the Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday meals,
Monday
and Friday
are two
catered
by Highland
ElderReservations
Services and for
a donation
is requested.
prepared at the
Senior
Center,
be made
byadvance.
noon on Friday
of the week
The
cost is $2. and
Call Thursday
562-6435meals,
and leave
Reservations
must
be made
two must
business
days in
Reservations
for thebefore.
Tuesday,
Wednesday,
a message
on Senior
SandraCenter,
Tracy’smust
voicemail
to make
or cancel
a reservation.
The menus
to change
without
notice.
prepared
at the
be made
by noon
on Friday
of the week before.
The are
costsubject
is $2. Call
562-6435
and leave
a message on Sandra Tracy’s Wednesday,
voicemail to September
make or cancel
a
reservation.
The
menus
are
subject
to
change
without
notice.
2
Tuesday, September 1
Pre-registration required.
Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
over Linguine,
Assorted Desserts
Monday,
January
5
Monday,
September
7
Highland Valley Lunch,
Pre-registration required.
TeriyakiCLOSED
Chicken, Carrots,
FOR
Lo Mein Noodles,
LABOR
DAY
Pumpernickel
Bread,
Pineapple Chunks
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 2015
JANUARY 2015
Tuesday, January
September
Tuesday,
27 29
Pre-registrationrequired.
required.
Pre-registration
Chicken Tenders,
Baked
Shepard’s
Pie with Loaded
Peas & Corn,
Potato,Bread,
Chef’sAssorted
Choice Vegetable,
Warm
Desserts
Assorted Desserts
The Leading
Home Care &
Hospice Agency
for the Greater
Westfield area.
Pre-registration required.
Grilled Hot Dog, Baked Beans,
Cole Slaw, Assorted Desserts
Thursday, September 3
Friday, September 4
Pre-registration
Highland
Valley
Thursday,
January required.
1
January
2 Lunch,
Mini Combination Pizza & Chips, Friday,
Pre-registration required.
Fruit Cup, Sherbet
Meatball Stroganoff,
New Year’s Holiday
California
Blend
Vegetables,
New
Year’s
Holiday
PenneCenter
Noodles,Closed
Wheat Bread,
Senior Center Closed
Senior
Butterscotch Pudding & Topping
Wednesday,
September
9
Wednesday,
January
7
Pre-registration
required.
Pre-registration
required.
Chicken
“Turkey
AlaParmesan
King” over Texas
with Assorted
Thin Spaghetti,
Toast,
Desserts
Tossed Salad,
Assorted Desserts
Thursday,
September
10
Thursday,
January
8
Pre-registration
required.
Pre-registration
required.
Salisbury
withSauce,
Spaghetti
withSteak
Marinara
Mushroom
Gravy,
Zucchini
& Summer
Squash,
Egg
Noodles,
Mixed
Vegetables,
Assorted Desserts
Assorted Desserts
Friday,
September
11
Friday,
January
9
Highland
Lunch,
Highland
ValleyValley
Lunch,
Pre-registration
required.
Pre-registration
required.
RoastChicken
Pork, Steamed
Corn,
Meatloaf,
Vegetable
Whipped
Potatoes,
Soup, Whipped Potatoes,
Pumpernickel
Bread,
Wheat
Bread, Chilled
Peaches
Chilled Applesauce
Wednesday,
September
Wednesday,
January
14 16
Pre-registration
required.
Pre-registration
required.
Lazy-Style
Pierogies
Lazy
Stuffed Peppers,
with Kielbasa
Sauerkraut,
Glazed
Carrots, &
Warm
Bread,
Assorted
Desserts
Assorted Desserts
Thursday,
January
15
Thursday,
September
17
Pre-registration
required.
Pre-registration
required.
Italian
Stuffed Cheesy
Cheeseburger
withShells,
Tossed
Salad,
Garlic
Bread,Fries,
All the
Fixings,
French
Assorted
Desserts
Pickles,
Assorted Desserts
Friday,
September
18
Friday,
January
16
Highland
Lunch,
Highland
ValleyValley
Lunch,
Pre-registration
required.
Pre-registration
required.
Chicken
Gravy,
Sweet
Potato &
Pollock,
Cranberry
Steamed
GreenSauce,
Beans,Green Beans,
Red Whipped
Bliss Potatoes,
Bread,
Potatoes,
Wheat Bread,
Fruited
Jell-O & Pudding
Topping & Topping
Chocolate
Wednesday, January 21
Pre-registration
required.
Wednesday,
September 23
Homemade
Mac & Cheese,
Pre-registration
required.
Steamed
Broccoli,
Warm Bread,
Homemade
Macaroni
& Cheese,
Assorted
GreenDesserts
Beans,
Assorted Desserts
Wednesday,
September
Wednesday,
January
28 30
Pre-registration
required.
Pre-registration
required.
Cold
Filet
of Cut
FishSandwich
Sandwichon
with LetWhole
Wheat Coleslaw,
Bread, Pickle,
tuce
& Tomato,
Macaroni
Salad
with
Veggies,
Assorted Desserts
Assorted Desserts
Thursday,
January
22
Thursday,
September
24
Pre-registration
required.
Wacky
Tacky,
Clearance
Special,
Sloppy Joes,
LastCauliflower
Hurrah Party!
Creamy
Salad,
Tickets
$5
Assorted
Desserts
Must be purchased in advance
Thursday, January 29
Pre-registration required.
Homemade Meatloaf, Garlic
Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans,
Dinner Roll, Assorted Desserts
Friday,
September
25
Friday,
January
23
Highland
Valley
Lunch,
Highland
Valley
Lunch,
Pre-registration
required.
Pre-registration
required.
Pier Potato
17 Baked
Fish, Filet,
Pollock
Tartar
Sauce,
Fish Chowder,
Tartar
Sauce,
Creamy Coleslaw,
OvenOven
Browned
Potatoes,
Baked
Potatoes,
Whole
Wheat
Bread,
Fresh Fruit
Whole
Wheat
Bread,
Bread Pudding
Friday, January 30
Highland Valley Lunch,
Pre-registration required.
BBQ Chicken, Steamed Corn,
Red Bliss Potatoes, Apple Muffin,
Chilled Mixed Fruit
Reading
Reminders
Congratulations
Jen Pappas!
The Novel Ideas Book Group will not meet in January, but has selected two books for the
Congratulations to our COA Nurse, Jennifer Pappas, on her recent appointment to the faculty
February 13, 2015 meeting. ‘The Tiger Wife’ by T. Obertch is the story of a young female
of the Westfield
StateinUniversity
Jen and
willdiscovers
begin hermany
duties
working
physician
who arrives
the BalkansNursing
to workDepartment.
at an orphanage
secrets
in herwith
senior
nursing
students
in
the
skills
and
simulation
lab
in
early
September.
Although
Jen’s
last day
new environment. ‘Everyone Has Something’ by Robin Roberts is the autobiographical story
the ‘Good
Senior Morning
Center is America’
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2, we are
hopeful that
shetroubled
will return
to the (new)
Senior
Center
ofat the
highlighting
her
childhood
and two
serious
as a faculty
for the
WSU nursing
students.
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Visiting
Nurse and
Hospice
illnesses.
Thesupervisor
Talking Books
selection
for January
is ‘The
Witch’
by Kseniya
Melnik.
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provide
nursing
each Wednesday
fromis10
a.m.totoa noon
on and
September
the
Siberian
port coverage
town of Magadan,
young Alina
taken
witch beginning
by her mama
grand- 9,
until we
newtoSenior
Center.
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for some
news about
nursing sermother
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a last into
ditchthe
effort
cure her
migraine
headaches.
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Kathy Benedict
on Tuesday,
January
from
to 11:30
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reads Center!
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be 10:30
available
at the as
new
Highland
Valley
Services,Center
Westfield Board Representatives
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at Elder
the Senior
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60 or older,
resident(HVES)
of Westfield,
and interested
in getting
a flu shot,
no charge,
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is a private,
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corporation
that at
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for elders
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and Hampden
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Thursday,
1 and
Tuesday,
October
6 fromMeals
1:30 to
3:30 p.m.
to give flu
Programs
services October
in Westfield
include
the Home
Delivered
program,
congregate
shots.
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twolocations
requirements
are that
participants
must sign for
up those
in advance
they
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sites
various
throughout
the City,
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withoutand
family
whobring
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assistance
with card
managing
their
finances, appointment.
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and homecare
sermust
insurance
to their
scheduled
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sheet is located
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well-qualified
on the HVES
of Directors,
all ofwith
in theWestfield
Senior Center
foyer.
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the Medical Reserve
Corps Board
will assist
participants
whom
are very involved
ininformation
the Westfieldor
Council
is the Center
Vice President
of
the paperwork.
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to signOn
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pleaseBill
callTatro
the Senior
at 562-6435.
the Friends of the Westfield Senior Center and serves on several committees for that Board,
including the Capital Campaign Committee. In addition, Bill serves as President of the Highland
Valley Elder Services Board of Directors. Marion Kraus is the schedule coordinator for the Do
Re Mi Singers and she too serves on the Capital Campaign Committee. Jim Liptak is a member
We Council
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partner
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diligent for
about
valuable
Memory
Walk’
on
Thursday,
September
3
at
10
a.m.
We’ll
meet
at
the
Senior
and
head
information between the COA Board and Highland Vally. Our sincere thanks
to allCenter
three of
our
to the Board
Park Square
to dedication
join our friends
from The Arbors.
We’ll
walk the older
Greenadults.
wearing
HVES
membersGreen
for their
and contributions
to serving
Westfield’s
purple, the official color of the Alzheimer’s movement. In order to contribute to this worthwhile fundraiser, there is a $5 fee for those representing the Senior Center in the walk. All
entry fees will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. The contributions of the Senior
Center walkers will actually double in value because an anonymous donor has offered to
match
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feeKraus
amount
by Smith
the Senior
Center participants.
Other
Many the
thanks
Marion
andraised
Marilyn
for decorating
the Christmas
tree donations
in the
Senior
diningAssociation
room. The sparkling
silver ornaments
created
a breathtakto the Center
Alzheimer’s
by friendsred,
andwhite,
familyand
members
will also be
gratefully
accepted.
ing
vision.should
The staff
has received
many
compliments
and we
certainly want to give credit where
Checks
be made
payable
to the
‘Alzheimer’s
Association.’
credit is due!
Westfield’s Own Alzheimer’s ‘Memory Walk’
A Special Thank You
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TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
SOUTHLUNCH
MIDDLE
SCHOOL
SENIOR
MENU
SENIOR LUNCH MENU
Monday, September 7
Monday,
JanuaryFOR
5
CLOSED
Beef Rib Patty on Bun, Green Beans,
LABOR
Seasoned
PotatoDAY
Wedges,
Homemade Low Fat Cookie
Monday, September 14
Popcorn Smackers with Seasoned
January 12
Rotini,Monday,
Mixed Vegetables,
Whole Grain
Spaghetti with Sauce,
Snickerdoodle
Bread,
Tossed Salad
ChilledMeatballs,
Applesauce
with Low Fat Dressing,
Steamed Broccoli,
Garlic
Bread, Chilled
Monday,
September
21 Pears
Swedish Meatballs & Gravy,
Rice Pilaf,
Italian
Blend Vegetables,
Monday,
January
19
Wheat Dinner Roll,
Warmed
Spiced
Apple
Slices
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No Meal Service
Monday, September 28
Breaded Chicken Pieces, Rice Pilaf,
Monday,
26
California
Blend January
Vegetables,
Chicken AlaMuffin,
King, Brown Rice,
Apple Cinnamon
Garden
Salad
with
Low Fat Dressing,
Chilled Pears
Homemade Wheat Dinner Roll,
Chilled Apricots
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FRIDAY
FRIDAY
Lunch is available to seniors Monday through Friday in the South Middle School cafeteria when school is in session.
The cost is $1 and the doors open at 1:15 p.m. Reservations are required. Call 562-6435 by 10:30 a.m. to sign up
is available
seniorsAllMonday
in the South
School
cafeteria when
school is in session.
or Lunch
to cancel
that day’sto meal.
meals through
include Friday
milk, coffee,
or tea Middle
and a cup
of homemade
soup.
The cost is $1 and the doors open at 1:15 p.m. Reservations are required. Call 562-6435 by 10:30 a.m. to sign up
or to cancel that day’s meal. All meals include milk, coffee, or tea and a cup of homemade soup.
Tuesday, September 1
Stuffed Shells with Tomato Sauce,
California Blend Vegetables,
Garlic Bread,
Chocolate Pudding & Topping
Wednesday, September 2
Grilled Chicken Filet on Whole Wheat
Roll, Side of Tomato Wedges with
Low Fat Salad Dressing,
Baked Beans,
Chilled Watermelon Chunks
Thursday, September 3
Chopped Steak with Onions,
Oven
Fried Red
Potatoes,
Thursday,
January
1
Peas & Carrots, Wheat Dinner Roll,
Chilled Mixed Fruit
Tuesday, September 8
Chilled Orange Juice,
Tuesday,
January
6
Baked
Macaroni
& Cheese,
Baked
Chicken
Quarter,
Garden
Peas,
Oatmeal
Bread,
Roasted
Reduced
Fat Sweet
CookiePotatoes,
Steamed Carrot Coins,
Oatmeal Bread,
Butterscotch Pudding & Topping
Tuesday,
September 15
Beef Stew, Sweet Potato Biscuit,
Tuesday,
Tossed
Salad January
with Low 13
Fat Dressing,
Breaded
Chicken
Pieces,
Steamed
Green
Beans,
Rice
Pilaf,
Steamed
Peas,
Gelatin with Whipped Topping
Homemade Wheat Dinner Roll,
Chilled Mandarin Oranges
Tuesday, September 22
Yankee Pot Roast,
Tuesday,
January
Seasoned
Whole
Grain20
Rotini,
BakedBroccoli,
Chicken Rye
Breast,
Steamed
Bread,
Baked Potato
Wedges,
Chocolate
Pudding
& Topping
California Mixed Vegetables,
Homemade Oatmeal Bread,
Mixed Fruit
Tuesday, September 29
Whole Grain Spaghetti
January 27
withTuesday,
Sauce & Meatballs,
Baked
Macaroni
& Cheese,
Tossed
Salad
with Low
Fat Dressing,
Steamed
Green
Beans,
Steamed Broccoli, Garlic
Bread,
Homemade
Oatmeal
Bread,
Chilled
Mixed Fruit,
Cookie
Homemade Reduced Fat Cookie
Wednesday, September 9
Baked Chicken Breast,
Baked
Sweet Potato,
Wednesday,
January 7
Tossed
Salad
with Low
Reduced
Sodium
Hot Fat
Dog,Dressing,
Wheat
Dinner
Wheat
Roll, Roll,
BakedR Beans,
iceColeslaw,
Pudding &Fresh
Topping
Apple
Thursday, September 10
Shepherd’s Pie with Low Fat Gravy,
Tossed
Salad
with Low
Thursday,
January
8 Fat Dressing,
Whole
Wheat
Bread,
Beef Stew,
Sweet
Potato Biscuit,
Fruit
Crisp
&
Topping
Garden Salad with Low Fat Dressing,
Steamed Green Beans,
Chilled Mixed Fruit
Thursday, September 17
Roasted Turkey with Low Fat Gravy,
Thursday,
January
15 Steamed
Mashed
Potatoes,
Fresh
Meatloaf
withCranberry
Low Fat Gravy,
Baby
Carrots,
Sauce,
Enriched
Egg
Noodles,
Wheat Dinner Roll,
Steamed
Spinach,
Butterscotch Pudding & Topping
Rye Bread, Banana
Thursday, September 24
Baked Ham with Pineapple,
January 22
AuThursday,
Gratin Potatoes,
Shepard’s
PieVegetables,
with Beef, Potatoes &
Oriental
Mixed
Corn, Snackin’
Steamed Loaf,
Green Beans, Whole
Cherry
WheatApricots
Bread,
Chilled
Rice Pudding & Topping
Wednesday, September 16
Reduced Sodium Hot Dog,
Wednesday,
January
14Coleslaw,
Wheat
Roll, Baked
Beans,
Roast Pork
with Low Fat Gravy,
Mandarin
Oranges
Hot Applesauce,
Garlic Roasted Red Potatoes,
Pickled Beets, Corn Bread,
Vanilla Pudding
with Topping
Wednesday,
September
23
Baked Chicken Quarter,
Roasted
Sweet Potatoes,
Wednesday,
January 21
Homemade
Lasagna,
Coleslaw,
Oatmeal
Bread,
Tossed
Salad with
Low Fat Dressing,
Chilled
Peaches
& Pears
Whole Wheat Roll, Orange Wedges
Wednesday, September 30
Roast Pork with Low Fat Gravy, Hot
Wednesday,
January
28 Red
Applesauce,
Fresh
Roasted
Baked
Ham, Au
GratinBeets,
Potatoes,
Garlic
Potatoes,
Pickled
Corn
Mixed
Vegetables,
Bread, Vanilla Pudding & Topping
Cherry Snackin’ Loaf,
Chocolate Pudding & Topping
HOLIDAY RECESS
NO MEAL SERVICE
Thursday, January 29
Chopped Steak with Onions,
Oven Baked Sweet Potatoes, Cauliflower, Homemade Corn Bread,
Fresh Fruit
Friday, September 4
Sweet Potato Pollock Filet,
Fresh Roasted
Red
Garlic Potatoes,
Friday,
January
2 Coleslaw,
Steamed
Zucchini,
Oatmeal Bread, Chilled Pineapple
HOLIDAY RECESS
NO
MEAL SERVICE
Friday, September
11
Oven Baked Pier 17 Fish Filet,
Butternut Squash, Coleslaw,
Friday,
January
9 Mixed Fruit
Corn Bread,
Chilled
Baked Pollock with Crumb Topping,
Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Coleslaw,
Homemade Oatmeal Bread,
Chilled Pineapple
Friday, September 18
Herb Crusted Baked Fish Filet,
Friday, January
16
Seasoned
Rice Pilaf,
Steamed Spinach, Wheat Dinner Roll,
EARLY
Strawberry
CupsDISMISSAL
NO MEAL SERVICE
Friday, September 25
Fish Sandwich with Tartar Sauce,
Golden
Kernel
Friday, Whole
January
23 Corn,
Oven
Oven Baked
Baked Potato
Pier 17Wedges,
Fish Fillet,
Chilled
Pineapple
Butternut Squash, Steamed Zucchini,
Homemade Corn Bread,
Apple Crisp & Topping
Friday, January 30
Yankee Pot Roast,
Seasoned Whole Grain Rotini,
Whole Kernel Corn,
Rye Bread, Strawberry Cups
Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Applications are available during the month of September for those who are eligible for the Senior
Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program. Applicants must be the property owner of record or spouse,
a resident
Westfield,
andGala
60 years
of age
or older.
Volunteer
opportunities
include
workingfood,
in the
This of
year’s
Holiday
featured
dancing
galore,
lively
holiday music,
delicious
and
public
schools as
greeters,
library
or reading
tutors;toclerical
within
the offices
of various
wonderful
raffle
prizes.
We assistants,
have many
contributors
thank work
for this
much
anticipated
annual
Cityholiday
departments;
and staff
at the Animal
Shelter.
Income
guidelines
are $35,310
for a single
gathering.
Firstassistance
and foremost,
a heartfelt
thanks
to our
two Diamond
sponsors,
Firtion
household
$47,790
for a couple,
including
Social
Security
applications,
along of
Adamsand
Funeral
Service
and Noble
Visiting
Nurse
and income.
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Services, for
major funding
with
required
be submitted
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by 4:30 p.m.
on Tuesday,
theallevent.
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September
29, 2015.
No Nurse
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the date.
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you
received.
grand raffle
a $200
bouquet
donated
by IfYankee
would
like an Factory
application
or additional
information,
contact
Tina Gorman
at 562-6435.
Mattress
andpacket
a personal
document
shredderplease
donated
by Alan
Sudentas.
Other raffle
donors included the Arbors of Westfield, Armbrook Village, Arrow Prescription Center, Big Y, Bon
Ton, Cost Cutters, D’Angelo’s Grilled Sandwiches, Dazzler’s Hair Design, Emma’s Everyday
Gourmet, Expert Fitness, Ezra’s Mercantile, Fast Feet, Five Guys, Flowers By Webster, George’s
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the months
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Richard’s
From
the Mountain’
by Mary
McDonough;
‘The Nightingale’
by Kristin
Hannah;
Help The
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Rite Aid,
Diane
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Club,
Stop ‘God
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Tavern
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Toni Morrison;
Never
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Dr. Christiane
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by Jonathan
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Rivers Burrito
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Westfield
Center,
Westfield
News,
Westfield
Odell;
‘Moriarty’
by Anthony
Horowitz;
‘TheCity
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Jeannette
Walls;
and ‘Ruth’s
by
State
University
Foundation,
and Whip
Travelers.
addition,
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thank Journey’
you to volunDonald
you would
let someone
else do
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Kathy
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on Tuesday,
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designed
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wonderful raffle
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of them.
Richie Mitnick
and
the Sounds
Of Music
their uplifting musical presentation. And finally, Dan Burack, President of Tekoa Country Club and
Sara Velazquez, Banquet Manager did a first rate job of hosting this delightful event. Thank you
one and all!
Members of the Friends of the Westfield Senior Center have been hard at work on their Capital
Campaign for the past year. The target goal is to raise $500,000 to furnish our new Center. Many of
you have inquired about giving opportunities. Donations starting at the $100 level will assure that the
During
winter
please note
case of
inclement
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person’s
namethe
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be visible
on amonths,
wall or structure
in thethat
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include
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follows
the same
schedule
as wall-art
the City’s
public
schools
regarding
closure.
If the at
schools
individual
plaques
on two
different
scenes
at $100
or $500;
individual
windows
$1,000are
closed,
then the or
Senior
Center
is closedthe
as preferred
well withlocation
meals, classes,
and programs
for the
with
the gift-givers
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Centerstations: WGGB News 40, WWLP TV 22, and WSHM CBS 3.
foyer.
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Regularly
Regularly
Scheduled
Scheduled
Programs
Programs
and
Activities
and
Activities
Alan’s 2 for 2 Fridays:
The third
Friday
of each month,
Alan’s
2 for
2 Fridays:
9-10third
a.m.Friday
Two pancakes
and a cup
The
of each month,
of coffee
$2.pancakes
Pay at the
door.
9-10
a.m.for
Two
and
a cup
of coffee for $2. Pay at the door.
‘Art Unlimited’ Class:
‘Thursdays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Art
Unlimited’ Class:
No experiences
Thursdays,
1:30 necessary.
to 3:30 p.m.
Partially
funded by
Sarah Gillett
No experiences
necessary.
Servicesfunded
for the by
Elderly,
The
Partially
SarahInc.
Gillett
cost is $4for
per
class.
Services
the
Elderly, Inc.
The
cost
is $4Instructor.
per class.
Elaine
Lees,
Elaine Lees, Instructor.
Baystate Hearing Aid Service:
The fourth Wednesday of each
Bingo:
month, 10
a.m.
Noon,
Fridays,
1:15
to to
3 p.m.
by appointment
only. Birthday
Each
card is 25 cents.
Call 562-6435.
Bingo
is the fourth Friday
of each month.
Bingo: Fridays, 1:15 to 3 p.m. Each
Cards,
Pitch,
Games:
card is 25
cents.
Birthday Bingo is
Players
meet
on Tuesdays
the fourth
Friday
of each month.
between 1 and 4 p.m.
Cards, with
Pitch,
Games:
Chess
Les:
Players meet
on Tuesdays
Mondays,
1 p.m.
No experience
between 1 and
4 p.m.
necessary;
Chess
sets are available.
Les Hutton, instructor.
Chess with Les:
Computer
Tutorials:
Mondays, 1Support
p.m.
Call
562-6435 to
sign up for a single
No experience
necessary;
one-on-one
session.
No charge.
ChessQuirk,
sets are
available.
Frank
Instructor.
Do Re Mi Singers:
Do
Re rehearses
Mi Singers:
Group
on Mondays,
Group
9:45 torehearses
11:15 a.m.on Mondays,
9:45
toBerry,
11:15 Choral
a.m. Director
Cathy
Cathy Berry, Choral Director.
Foot Care
Care Services:
Services:
Foot
The second
second Wednesday
Wednesday of
of each
The
each month,
a.m.
top.m.
1:30 p.m.
month,
9 a.m.9to
1:30
by
by appointment
appointment only. Call 562-6435.
Call 562-6435.
Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren:Raising
Grandparents
The second Tuesday of each month
Grandchildren:
at Westfield
Boys andofGirls
Club
at
The
second Tuesday
each
month
6:30
p.m. Boys and Girls Club
at
Westfield
at 6:30 p.m.
‘Live and Learn’:
Usually the second Thursday
‘Live
and
Learn’:
of each
month
at 10 a.m.
Usually the second Thursday
An
educational
series
of each month at
10 a.m.
on healthy
lifestyle
options.
An
educational
series
on healthy lifestyle options.
WESTFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING
WESTFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING
MONDAY
MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 2015
JANUARY 2015
TUESDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
WESTFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING
THURSDAY
THURSDAY
WESTFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING
SEPTEMBER
2015
Activity
Calen
dar
JANUARY 2015 Activity Calendar
Tuesday, September 1
11-Noon Representative Velis,
City Councilor Figy, Office Hours
Noon Lunch, $2
1-4 p.m. Cards, Pitch, Games
Monday, September 7
Monday, January 5
9:45-11:15 Do Re Mi Singers, Rehearsal
Noon Highland Valley Lunch,
Pre-registration Required
1-2:30 Chess with Les
1-2:30 Computer Support Tutorial,
Pre-registration Required
Tuesday, September 8
10:30-11:30 Brown
BagJanuary
Distribution,
Tuesday,
6
St.
John’sRep.
Lutheran
60 Broad Street
11-Noon
Velis,Church,
Office Hours
11-Noon
Representative
Velis, Office Hours
Noon Lunch
$2
Noon
Lunch
$2 Pitch, Games
1-4 p.m.
Cards,
1-4 p.m. Cards, Pitch, Games
6:30 p.m. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren,
Westfield Boys & Girls Club
Monday, September 14
9:45-11:15 Do
Re Mi Singers,
Monday,
JanuaryRehearsal
12
Noon Highland
Valley
Lunch, Rehearsal
9:45-11:15
Do Re
Mi Singers,
Pre-registration
Required
Noon
Highland Valley
Lunch,
1-2:30 Chess with
Les
Pre-registration
Required
1 p.m. Council On Aging Board Meeting,
City Hall, Room 201, Public Welcome
1-2:30 Chess with Les
1-2:30 Computer Support Tutorial,
Pre-registration
Required
Monday,
September 21
9:45-11:15 Do Re Mi Singers, Rehearsal
Noon Highland
Valley January
Lunch, 19
Monday,
Pre-registration Required
1-2:30
ChessLUTHER
with Les KING JR. DAY
MARTIN
1 p.m.
Council On
Aging Board
Meeting,
SENIOR
CENTER
CLOSED
City Hall, Room 201, Public Welcome
(Note change from second
to third Monday, this month.)
Tuesday, September 15
9:30 ‘Whip City Travelers’ Meeting
10:45 Tickling
the Ivories
Tuesday,
January 13
with ‘Cool Cat,
Joyce
Platt’
10:30-11:30
Brown
Bag
Distribution,
11-Noon
Velis,
St.
John’sRepresentative
Lutheran Church,
60 Broad
City Councilor
Figy, Office
Hours
Street
(with assistance
from
Rep. Velis!)
Noon Lunch
Lunch $2
$2
Noon
12:45-2:15
‘Viewpoints’
Vision Support Group
1-4
p.m. Cards,
Pitch, Low
Games
1-4 p.m.
Pitch, Games
6:30
p.m.Cards,
Grandparents
Raising
Grandchildren, Westfield Boys & Girls Club
Tuesday, September 22
10:30-11:30 ‘Talking Books’ with Kathy
Benedict, ‘The
GoldenJanuary
Swan’ 20
Tuesday,
by
Edith
Pearlman
9:30 ‘Whip City Travelers’ Meeting
11-Noon
Representative
10:45 Tickling
the IvoriesVelis, Office Hours
Noon Lunch $2
with
‘Cool
Cat,
JoyceGames
Platt’
1-4 p.m. Cards, Pitch,
11-Noon Rep. Velis, Office Hours
Noon Lunch $2
1-4 p.m. Cards, Pitch, Games
CLOSED FOR
LABOR DAY
Monday, September 28
Monday,
JanuaryRehearsal
26
9:45-11:15 Do
Re Mi Singers,
9:45-11:15
Do Re
Mi Singers,
Noon Highland
Valley
Lunch, Rehearsal
Noon
Highland Valley
Lunch,
Pre-registration
Required
Pre-registration
Required
1-2:30 Chess with
Les
1-2:30 Computer Support Tutorial,
Pre-registration Required
See Programs and Activities, Page 5
Tuesday,
September
29
Tuesday,
January 27
11-Noon Representative
Velis,
10:30-11:30
‘Talking Books’
withOffice
KathyHours
Benedict,
Noon
Lunch
‘The
Witch’
by$2
Kseniya Melnik
1-4 p.m. Cards, Pitch, Games
11-Noon
Rep. Velis,
OfficeTax
Hours
Senior Citizen
Property
Noon
Highland
Valley Lunch,
Workoff
application
deadline
Pre-registration Required
1-4 p.m. Cards, Pitch, Games
Wednesday, September 2
9-1 Wellness Nurse, Jennifer Pappas
9 a.m. ‘Sassy Stitchers’ Knit & Crochet Group
9:30-10:30 Walk-Abouts (Weather Permitting)
Noon Lunch, $2
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Home Health Aides
Skilled Nursing Services
•
•
•
•
Thursday, September 10
Thursday, January 8
Noon Lunch $2
1:30-3:30
‘Art$2
Unlimited’ Class with Elaine Lees
Noon Lunch
1:30-3:30 ‘Art Unlimited’ Class with Elaine Lees
Wednesday, September 16
9 a.m. ‘Sassy Stitchers’ Knit & Crochet Group
January Permitting)
14
9:30-10:30 Wednesday,
Walk-Abouts (Weather
9-1 Wellness
Nurse,
10-12
Wellness
NurseJennifer Pappas
9-2 Foot Care
Nurse,
By Appointment
Courtesy
of Noble
Visiting
Nurse & Hospice
9 a.m.Lunch
‘Sassy$2Stitchers’ Knit & Crochet Group
Noon
9:30-10:30 Walk-Abouts (Weather Permitting)
Noon Lunch $2
Thursday, September 17
Noon Lunch Thursday,
$2
January 15
1:30-3:30
‘Art $2
Unlimited’ Class with Elaine Lees
Noon Lunch
1 p.m. Live and Learn:
‘Talkin’ Trash and
(More Importantly) Recycling’
Presenter: Joe Rouse,
Director of Public Health
1:30-3:30 ‘Art Unlimited’ Class with Elaine Lees
Thursday, September 24
‘Wacky Tacky, Clearance Special,
Last Hurrah’Thursday,
Luncheon January 22
Performance
Noon Lunch by
$2 Kim Kalman begins at 11 a.m.
Tickets
$5;
Must
be purchased
in advance.
1:30-3:30 ‘Art Unlimited’
Class with
Elaine Lees
Seating is limited.
1:30-3:30 ‘Art Unlimited’ Class with Elaine Lees
Wednesday, September 23
9 a.m. ‘Sassy Stitchers’ Knit & Crochet Group
9:30-10:30Wednesday,
Walk-Abouts January
(Weather21
Permitting)
10-12
Wellness
NurseJennifer Pappas
9-1 Wellness
Nurse,
Courtesy
of Noble
Visiting
& Hospice
9 a.m. ‘Sassy
Stitchers’
Knit Nurse
& Crochet
Group
10-12 Baystate Hearing Aid Service,
9:30-10:30
Walk-Abouts
(Weather
Permitting)
By Appointment
10-12 Lunch
Baystate
Noon
$2 Hearing Aid Service,
By Appointment
Noon Lunch $2
Wednesday, September 30
Wednesday,
January
28 Group
9 a.m. ‘Sassy
Stitchers’ Knit
& Crochet
9-1
Wellness
Nurse,
Jennifer
Pappas
9:30-10:30 Walk-Abouts (Weather Permitting)
9 a.m.Wellness
‘Sassy Stitchers’
10-12
Nurse Knit & Crochet Group
9:30-10:30ofWalk-Abouts
(Weather
Courtesy
Noble Visiting
Nurse Permitting)
& Hospice
Noon Lunch $2
Noon
Medical Social Workers
Phlebotomy
Bladder Scanning
Wound Care
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THIS SUPPLEMENT IS BEING PROVIDED TO YOU BY THE WESTFIELD NEWS
NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY
SENIOR CENTER CLOSED
Wednesday, September 9
Wednesday,
7
9-2 Foot Care
Nurse, By January
Appointment
9-1
Wellness
Nurse, Jennifer
PappasGroup
9
a.m.
‘Sassy Stitchers’
Knit & Crochet
9 a.m. ‘Sassy
Stitchers’ Knit
& Crochet
Group
9:30-10:30
Walk-Abouts
(Weather
Permitting)
10-12
Wellness
Nurse (Weather Permitting)
9:30-10:30
Walk-Abouts
Courtesy
of Noble
Visiting Nurse & Hospice
Noon Lunch
$2
Noon Lunch $2
Home Care Services Available:
•
•
•
•
Thursday, September 3
10 a.m. Alzheimer’s Memory Walk
Noon Lunch, Thursday,
$2
January 1
1:30-3:30 ‘Art Unlimited’ Class
with Elaine Lees
Thursday, January 29
Noon Lunch $2
1:30-3:30 ‘Art Unlimited’ Class with Elaine Lees
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
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Programs and Activities
Continued
from Page
4 Activities
Programs
and
Continued from Page 4
‘Novel Ideas’ Book Group:
The second Friday
‘Novel
Ideas’
Book
Group:
of
thesecond
month
at
10:30
The
Friday
ofa.m.
the month at 10:30 a.m.
Liz
Boucher,
Leader.
Liz Boucher, Leader.
Friday, September 4
Noon Highland Valley Lunch,
January 2
Pre-registrationFriday,
Required
1:15-3 Bingo
(DessertNEW
Courtesy
of the Arbors
of Westfield)
YEAR’S
HOLIDAY
SENIOR CENTER CLOSED
Friday, September 11
Friday,
January
10:30 Novel Ideas
Book
Group9
with
Liz
Boucher
Noon
Highland
Valley Lunch,
Noon
Highland Valley
Lunch,
Pre-registration
Required
Pre-registration
1:15-3 Bingo Required
1:15-3
Bingo
(Dessert
Courtesy of Renaissance Manor)
(Dessert Courtesy of Renaissance Manor)
Friday, September 18
9-10 Alan’s ‘2 for
2 Friday’
Friday,
January 16
Pancake
$2 Pancake Breakfast; $2
9-10
Alan’sBreakfast;
‘2 for 2 Friday’
Noon
Highland
Valley
Lunch,Pappas
9-1 Wellness Nurse, Jennifer
Pre-registration Required
Noon
Highland
1:15-3
Bingo Valley Lunch,
Pre-registration
Required
(Dessert Courtesy
of Armbrook Village)
1:15-3 Bingo
(Dessert Courtesy of Armbrook Village)
Friday, September 25
9:30-11 Side By Side Support Group
Noon Highland Valley Lunch,
January 23
Pre-registrationFriday,
Required
9:30-11
Side By Side Support Group
1:15-3
Bingo
Noon Highland
Valley
Lunch, Center)
(Dessert
Courtesy
of Westfield
Pre-registration Required
1:15-3 Bingo
(Dessert Courtesy of Westfield Center)
Friday, January 30
Noon Highland Valley Lunch, Pre-registration
Required
1:15-3 Bingo
Hospice Services Available:
• Pain and symptom management
• Physical, spiritual, and psychosocial support
• Addressing emotional and spiritual needs of
the family
• Increased quality of life
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withhealth
healthinsurance
insurancequestions
questionsand
and
adults
concerns.Karen’s
Karen’soffice
officehours
hoursare
areMonday
Monday
concerns.
throughFriday,
Friday,8:30
8:30a.m.
a.m.toto4:30
4:30p.m.
p.m. Please
through
call Karen at 562-6435 for an appointment.
Please call Karen at 562-6435
for
an By
appointment.
Side
Side Support Group:
The fourth Friday of each month, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
for
those
whoSupport
are coping
with life’s challenges
Side By Side
Group:
such
as health
concerns,
The
fourth
Friday
of each month,
caregiver
responsibility,
and loss.
9:30
to 11 a.m.
for those and
who grief
are coping
with
life’s
challenges
such
as
Talking Books:
health
concerns,
caregiver
responsibility,
The fourth
Tuesday
of each
month at
and
grief
andListen
loss. to the selected story read
10:30
a.m.
aloud and join the discussion that follows.
Kathy Benedict,
Talking
Books: Leader.
The fourth Tuesday of each month at
Tax Assistance
(AARP
Volunteers):
10:30
a.m. Listen to
the selected
story
Callsaloud
are taken
after
January
1 to schedule
read
and
join
the
discussion
an appointment for February, March, or April.
that
follows.
Kathy Benedict,
Leader. 1, for an
Please
call 562-6435,
after January
appointment or to get on the waiting list.
Tax Assistance (AARP Volunteers):
Calls are taken after January 1 to schedule
Tickling
the Ivories
an
appointment
for February, March, or April.
with “Cool
Cat, Joyce
Platt”:
Please
call 562-6435,
after
January 1,
Piano
entertainment
the
third Tuesday
for
an
appointment
or
to
get
of each month at 10:45 a.m.
on the waiting list.
Tickling
the Ivories
with Support Group:
‘Viewpoints’
Low Vision
Third Cat,
Tuesday
of the
month, 12:45 to 2:15 p.m.
‘Cool
Joyce
Platt’:
Tara LeBlanc,
Coordinator.
Piano
entertainment
the third Tuesday
of each month at 10:45 a.m.
Walk-Abouts Group:
‘Viewpoints’
Support
Wednesdays,Low
9:30Vision
to10:30
a.m., Group:
Third
Tuesday
of the month,
weather
permitting.
12:45
p.m. Center.
Meet to
at 2:15
the Senior
Agnes
Fleming,
Coordinator.
Barbara
Coleman,
Coordinator.
Walk-Abouts Group: Wednesdays,
Wellness
Nurse:
9:30
to10:30
a.m., weather permitting.
EveryatWednesday
and the third Friday
Meet
the
Senior
Center.
of the month, 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m.
Barbara
Coleman,necessary
Coordinator.
No appointment
and no charge.
Wellness
Nurse: BSN, RN.
Jennifer Pappas,
Every Wednesday, 10 a.m. to Noon.
No appointment necessary and no charge.
Courtesy of Noble Visiting Nurse & Hospice.
Available 24/7
• Professional team includes: medical director,
certified nurses, social workers, spiritual counselors, home health aides, rehab therapists,
massage therapists
• Individualized care plans
• Home visiting physician
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WESTFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING
‘Whip City Travelers’ Specifics
UPCOMING TRIPS
September 9, 2015
Mohegan Sun
$23
September 18, 2015
The 9/11 Museum & Memorial
$71
September 30, 2015
Turning Stone Casino
& Baseball Hall of Fame
Triple: $239; Double: $254
October 7, 2015
(Sign-up and ticket sales begin
Friday, September 4)
Foxwoods
$23
October 8, 2015
‘The Platters’ at the Log Cabin
$49 (Self-Drive)
November 4, 2015
(Sign-up and ticket sales
begin Friday, October 9)
Mogehan Sun
$23
November 10, 2015
Salute to Veterans,
Storrowtown Tavern
$44 (Self-Drive)
December 9, 2015
(Sign-up and ticket sales
begin Friday, November 6)
Foxwoods
$23
SEPTEMBER 2015
The Whip City Travelers group meets every third Tuesday
of the month at 9:30 a.m. Specific deposit amounts for
multiple-day trips vary depending upon the tour being
offered. Deposit information is available either on the
trip flyer or by contacting the Whip City Travelers.
Single day trips must be paid in full at the time of sign-up.
Seats will not be assigned until full payment is received. All
trips must be paid for one month in advance so that payment
can be made to the bus company. Trips are booked on a first
come, first served basis and are open to the general public.
Participants need not be seniors (60 or older) to go on any of
the trips. The group requests that people with physical challenges have a companion who is not physically challenged
accompany them on trips. Until further notice, buses will
depart for the “Whip City Travelers” trips from the St.
John’s Lutheran Church parking lot, 60 Broad Street.
Participants must park in the spaces farthest away from
the church building. Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods monthly
day trips depart from St. John’s at 8 a.m. and return to St.
John’s at approximately 5:45 p.m. It should be noted that
overnight trips will not reopen for late sign-ups once the
ticket sales are closed. Participants are asked to have the correct change when paying for a trip. Cash or checks, posted
on the date of sign-up, are accepted. Checks should be made
payable to “Whip City Travelers.” Credit cards and postdated checks are not accepted. In addition, seats for the
casino day trips will be assigned beginning on the posted
sign-up day and only when payment is received. Those
who call for tickets will be put on a waiting list.
“Whip City Travelers” Hours at the Senior Center
Mondays: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. to Noon
Telephone: 562-6435
Thank You!
Thank you to the following people and businesses for all of
the wonderful things that they do and the generous donations
that they make:
Food Items: The Arbors of Westfield; Armbrook Village;
Big Y; Renaissance Manor; Westfield Center
Medical Equipment and Supplies: Theresa Boas, Mary
Gibbs, Dona Jacobs, Judy Lovell, Ed Thomas, Joe Trant.
Anyone wishing to donate an item, should call the Senior
Center at 562-6435 in advance to see if there is a need.
Medical equipment must be clean and in good to excellent
condition when donated and when returned after use.
Miscellaneous Items: Mary Gibbs, Kaye St. Jean,
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Stop & Shop
Revolving Gift Fund Donations: John & Phyllis Barclay,
Fern Soucy, Mary Jane Stec
Comfort Covers Donations: Sandy Alker, Jackie LaBrecque,
Dorothy St. Pierre, Rose White
Community Cuddles: Jane Chapman, Lana Fitzgerald,
Jackie LaBrecque, Persis Webb, Rose White
Rays of Hope, Survivor Scarves: Jane Chapman,
June Cloutier, Jeanette Fletcher, Lana Fitzgerald, Joan Kennedy,
Dorothy St. Pierre, Persis Webb
New ‘Friends of the Westfield Senior Center’ Members:
Willard Santowski
Friends of the Westfield Senior Center Donations:
‘Alan’s 2 for 2 Friday’ Pancake Breakfast participants
In Memory of:
Noella McLean by Fern Soucy
Joe Macutkiewicz by Fern Soucy
Elgy Masaitis by Natalia Masaitis
Westfield Council On Aging Staff
Director, MCOA Program Manager Certified
Tina Gorman
[email protected]
Principal Clerk Carol Shannon
[email protected]
Social Service Technician/SHINE Counselor Karen Noblit
[email protected]
Companion Program Coordinator
Fran Aguda
[email protected]
Dining Program Coordinator/Cook
Sandra Tracy
Tara LeBlanc
Program Associate [email protected]
Activities Aide Agnes Fleming
[email protected]
Wellness Nurse
Noble Visting Nurse And Hospice
Reception Area Greeter
Tina St. John
Kim Saffer
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SEPTEMBER 2015
WESTFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING
REVOLVING GIFT FUND
The COA Revolving Gift Fund is used to
pay for services for older adults, entertainment, equipment and programs for the
Senior Center. Monies donated to the Gift
Fund remain in this account and are not
considered part of the City Budget. Anyone
wishing to make a donation may do so by
making checks payable to “Westfield
Revolving Gift Fund.” Donations may also
be made in honor of, or in memory of a
friend or relative. Contributors will be
listed in our newsletter unless they wish to
remain “anonymous.” Contributions are
always greatly appreciated!
Westfield Council On Aging
40 Main St., Westfield, MA 01085
In Honor Of________________________________________________or
In Memory Of______________________________________________or
In Appreciation Of___________________________________________
Donated By_________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________
Anonymous
Yes______ No_____ Amount Enclosed:__________
Important Numbers for Westfield’s Older Adults
Elder Affairs: 1-800-243-4636
Highland Valley Elder Services:
1-800-322-0551
Westfield Housing Authority: 568-9283
PVTA Paratransit (Van) Service:
739-7436
Home Delivered Meals: 562-0249
Medicare: 1-800-633-4227
Social Security: 1-866-964-0198
Valley Opportunity Council
(Fuel Assistance): 552-1548
Westfield Veteran’s Office: 572-6247
Westfield Council On Aging, Board of Directors
Meetings are held the second Monday of each month and are open to the public
at Westfield City Hall, Room 201, 1 p.m.
Chair: John Leary
Vice Chair: Barbara Sokolowski
Secretary:
Attorney Cynthia Andersen
Treasurer: James Liptak
Elizabeth Boucher
Alice Dawicki
Friends of the Westfield Senior Center, Board of Directors
President: Tom Humphrey
Treasurer: Kathy Millas
Attorney Thomas Keenan
Lesley Lambert
Mike Parent
William Thompson
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Karen’s Corner:
S.H.I.N.E. News and Notes
The Annual Open Enrollment for all Medicare plans
begins October 15. Be on the lookout for your Annual
Notice Of Change (ANOC) to arrive sometime this month.
The ANOC is sent from your Medicare plan and will have
all the upcoming changes to your current coverage for 2016.
*Please read it carefully as this will be your only notice
of changes to your plan for next year. The Medicare plans
have until September 30 to mail these ANOCs out to their
members.
If you have questions, please contact Karen Noblit, SHINE
Counselor, at the Westfield Council on Aging, 562-6435.
Things To Consider When You Compare
Medicare Plans and Coverage
The Annual Open Enrollment is right around the corner
and one must consider several factors when comparing
health and/or drug plans. Each year at this time, you should
review your current health and prescription plan and compare it with other Medicare plans.
Things to consider when comparing Medicare plans are:
• Cost and Coverage: Costs can include premiums,
deductibles, and co-payments/coinsurance. Coverage is
based on a ‘formulary’ or list of drugs that the plan covers.
• Prior Authorization: Your doctor must first contact a
representative from the plan and show that it is medically
necessary for you to be on a particular drug.
• Coverage Gap (Also known as the ‘Donut Hole’): Are
you going to fall into this gap in coverage and what will your
costs will be?
• Health Needs and Concerns: Your current medical
needs and possible future needs may require additional coverage.
If you decide to make a change, sign up as soon as possible. It will help to avoid any inconvenience at the pharmacy
in January. If you want to keep your current plan, you don’t
need to do anything. Your plan will renew itself for January
1.
For help comparing plans or enrolling in a Medicare
Prescription Drug Plan, please contact Karen Noblit,
SHINE Counselor, at the Westfield Council on Aging,
562-6435.
** Remember that there will be no telephone service
at the Council On Aging at the beginning of the week of
October 19 because of the relocation of all technology to
the new Senior Center. Please plan accordingly.
Since 1986.
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JANUARY 2015
We want to take this opportunity to remind you that
you, the patient, always have the right to choose your
Giving You
The Choice.
preferred home care or hospice provider – not just
the one recommended to you. When the need arises
for expert home care or hospice, be sure to choose
Noble Visiting Nurse & Hospice by name.
In your home. On your terms.
To experience the best home care and hospice,
tell your doctor you want Noble.
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