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Home My Public Portal AboutMay 2021 Watertown Senior NewsWatertown Council on Aging Senior Center 31 Marshall Street Watertown, MA 02472 (617) 972-6490 Or E-mail: SeniorCenter@watertown-ma.gov Watertown Food Pantry 80 Mount Auburn Street Watertown, MA 02472 Tuesday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM COA/Senior Center Staff Anne -Marie Gagnon, MSW Director of Senior Se/V%CES Marina Kirsanova, LSW Program Coordinator Jenya Kruglyansky Case Worker Rae Grassia Principa/Account Clerk Margie Wayne Program Services Assistant Kathy Cunningham Food Pantry Coordinator Jim Cunningham/Bob Horrigan Senior Shutt/e Drivers Council on Aging Board Patricia Gold, Chairperson Carol Airasian Dorothy -Jean Brown Esther Keaney Mary Keenan Tom Lewis Janet McCullough Araxie Poladian Arlene Smith The Board meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 4:00 PM at the Senior Center. . May 2021 OLDER _ AMERICANS kL u MONTH . goat COMMUNITIES OF STRENGTH. MAY 2021 W"411t M4YI Although Spring technically begins in March, it seems to really make its mark here in May. The flowers and trees are in bloom (and allergies!), the breezes are warmer, and many of us are eager to get outside for a longer walk and some sunshine. Nationally, the month of May is also recognized as Older Americans Month and has been a time to acknowledge the contributions, experience, and resilience of past and current older persons to our country. We have witnessed this year's Older Americans Month theme of "Communities of Strength" right here in Watertown during the pandemic. You have shared strength in large measure... by making face masks and showing others how to do so, by being strong and patient during quarantine, by picking up and delivering food and supplies to neighbors in need, by teaching a friend how to use Zoom, and by checking in on each other to say hello to help break up the isolation so many have experienced. We acknowledge and celebrate all of your generous efforts and acts of kindness. We hope to "see" you on a Zoom program or at our grab-n-go event this month. We are also looking to develop more small groups focused on particular topics to share lively discussions, such as a travel group, a new retirees group, and a group devoted to issues about aging alone. In honor of Mother's Day, during my Coffee with the Director Zoom on May 18, 1 invite you to join us to share memories of your mother, your own mothering years, or of anyone else who has been an important influence in your life. Cheers! A4,w-Mm, t PAGE 2 . WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS • 617 972 6490 • May 2021 -n}r� Programs in the ?-imes of Social Distancing F Current Month GUEST SPEAKERS via Zoom Activities & Services NEW! Zoom Exercise Class with Nicole Von Rekowsky GAMES: Monday, May 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 11 am • No Activities • The exercise class develops total body strength, coordination, balance and wellness overall. The class progressively improves your EXERCISES: body for daily movement and functionality. The class starts with a • Zoom Tai Chi and Meditation* gentle warm-up and dynamic stretching. Then we move onto the "work" doing both movement and resistance/muscle exercises that strengthen your • Zoom Chair Yoga • total body, We use body weight, light hand weights, and/or household items *Zoom Strength & Balance • such as soup cans. The last part of class is cool down and light stretching so • Zoom Exercises • that you leave feeling better than when you came into class. All are welcome • Zoom Pilates • even if you have not exercised ever before. Each exercise can be modified • Zoom Line Dancing • and/or adapted to a seated position. We exercise along to music and while I tend to use music from the 50s, 60s,70s and 80s, I do take requests. Please ARTS: wear comfortable clothing and closed -toe shoes and bring some water! • Zoom Art Classes with Dawn • Zoom Nistory: the Mount Auburn Cemetery East Watertown • Zoom Museum Live Tours • with William McEvoy HEALTH & WELLNESS: W71 Monday, May 10at2pm & Thursday, May 13at3:30 pm .. Jain us for a presentation by cemetery historian Bill GROUPS: McEvoy, Jr. On May 10, he will host a Zoom seminar on the ' history of the Catholic Mt Auburn Cemetery, and on • Zoom Coffee &Conversation • Thursday, May 13, at 3:30 pm, Bill will lead an hour-long guided walk at this • Zoom Book Club • cemetery. Due to parking situations and social distancing, we must limit the • Zoom Knitting Club • number of people to 8 participants. Call the Senior Center by May 6 to get • Zoom Pet Lovers' Club • registered. Meet us there! Bill McEvoy, Jr. is a US Army Veteran and retired • Zoom Lunch and Laughter Massachusetts District Court Magistrate. Since his retirement in 2009, Club • McEvoy has conducted large-scale cemetery research projects, including several at Cambridge's Mount Auburn Cemetery as well as a four-year study COUNSELING: on the Catholic Mount Auburn Cemetery in Watertown. His most recent work • SHINE phone consultations . uncovering the story of Rainsford Island, an off -shore hospital for Boston's unwanted, led him to write about Alice North Towne Lincoln, who was • MetroWest Legal phone instrumental in shutting down the island. consultations • Zoom Book Club MUSIC: Wednesday, May 12, at am • Zoom Mellowtones Chorus • We will be discussing Killers of the Flower Moon, by David Grann. • Zoom History of Music with the story of the murder of --and subsequent investigation into-- countless Osage Indians. In the 1920s, the richest people per capita John Clark • in the world were members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma. After SOCIAL: coil was discovered beneath their land, the Osage rode in chauffeured automobiles, built mansions, and sent their children to study in Europe. Then, • Zoom Public Safety Mornings one by one, the Osage began to be killed, dying under mysterious w Police and Fire Chiefs • circumstances, and many of those who dared to investigate the killings were • Zoom w Anne -Marie themselves murdered. As the death toll rose, the newly created FBI took up The Senior Center Director* the case, and the young director, J. Edgar Hoover, turned to a former Texas • Zoom Technology for People Ranger named Tom White to try to unravel the mystery. White put together with Hearing Loss • an undercover team, including a Native American agent who infiltrated the region, and together with the Osage began to expose one of the most chilling • Zoom Meet -and -Greet with conspiracies in American history. Upcoming: June: The Splendid and The Vile, Steve Owens by Erik Larsen; July: Emma, by Jane Austen. May 2021 • WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS • 617 972 6490 PAGE 3 Programs in the Times of Social Distancing Donations for the program activities are highCy appreciated. Zoom Live Tour with Regina of the Davis. the Davis museum, Wellesley College ows ru:trw or WRI10Fr CKLM Wednesday, May 12 at 2 pm Th .. me to distinguished permanent collections from around the globe; holdings include paintings, sculptures, works on paper, photographs, and decorative objects, from antiquity to the contemporary moment. Dynamic gallery presentations and richly varied temporary exhibitions are designed to engage visitors in looking anew at the visual arts, and enhance the Davis's role as a vital campus resource for cross -disciplinary teaching and study. Zoom Stroke Awareness Talk with Marie McCune, RN, Stroke Nurse " 7 uesday, May 11 at 11:00 am May is Stroke awareness month. This prograrn by Mt_ Auburn Hospital will provide you with information about stroke. Learn about what a stroke is a rid the different types of strokes. What are the warning signs? You will also learn about risk factors for stroke and how you might be able to improve your overall health by lowering the risk factors you have the power to change. Call Watertown Senior Center to get registered and to get special link: 617 972 6490. MW Zoom Music History: music of WWI with John Clark u y lhursday, May 13 at 2.00 pm in 1k- The Music of World War I u highlights some of the most popular music of the war years (1914-1918) with audio and video clips. Prior to American involvement, British war songs were popular in this country like It's a Long, Long Way from Tipperary and Keep the Home Fires Burning. Then, as events began to draw us into this "war to end all wars", opposing viewpoints were expressed in popular songs, like the pacifistic I Didn't Raise My Boy to Be a Soldier and the militaristic Wake Up, America! And the biggest wartime favorite of all, George M. Cohan's Over There. LIYL &LILWAILHIUM Zoom Eat Well Watertown:* - - = Cooking with Rhubarb 4 E Mursday, May 13th, 6.30 pm Join Community Chef Haynes Altobello and host Ilana Hardesty as they demo a variety of healthy cooking techniiques and discuss food, cooking, and wellness! Link to registration will be posted to the LWW website in early May: https://livewellwatertown,org/eatwell. REGULAR WEEKLY CLASSES MON DAYS: May 3, 10, 17, and 24 Art Class with Dawn, 10 am to 12 pm Chair yoga with Diane Shufro, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm TU ESDAYS: May 4, 11, 18, and 25 IR V Zoom Coffee with Chief Dawn, Chief Quinn, & Captain Dupuis, Tuesday, May 23at10am Tai-Chi and Ineditation, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Line Dancing with Bradley Mather, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm WEDNESDAYS: Mays, 12, 19, and 26 Exercise with Nicole Von Rekowsky, 77 am to 72 pm TH U RSDAYS: May 6,13, 20, and 27 Pilates with Inarina Zaslayskaia, 9:00 am to 70:00 am Coffee and Conversation, 70:30 am to 72 pm FRIDAYS: May 7, 14, 21, and28 Exercises and Stretching with Shannon Lee ,ones, 70 am to 71 am }. Seated Strength and Balance with Pearl Pressman, r, 72 pm to 7 pm Sing with Inellowtones And Anne Silverman, rm wn=ir. 2:45 pm to 4 pm 7:00 pm to 2:00 pm on 5/28 PAGE . WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS • 617 972 6490 May 2021 . SENIOR SHUTTLE NEWS Our regular Stop & Shop, CVS & Watertown Savings Bank shopping will continue each week as it is now, and we are also offering additional shopping trips in May! Sign-up is required. Days subject to change. Call us at (617) 972-6490 on FRIDAYS from 8:3o AM - 1:oo PM to reserve your ride for the following week. Bus runs are limited to 6 riders plus the driver to observe social distancing rules. Additional Shopping trips: call us to register Registration is limited to Watertown Residents of course. Same COVID rules apply to riding bus, including limited number of packages and wearing a face mask. Date Day Location 5/6/21 Thursday Market Basket & Marshalls 5/13/21 Thursday Roche Brothers in Watertown 5/20/21 Thursday Hannaford in Waltham 5/21/21 Friday Target 5/24/21 Monday Market Basket 5/27/21 Thursday Roche Brothers in Watertown The Watertown COA thanks all of our advertisers. 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Family Owned & Operated Ad info.1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 • www.ipiseniors.com Watertown Council on Aging, Watertown 06-5192 PAGE 5 . WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS • 617 972 6490 • May 2021 • ,, ydHRWalk with a Doc Walk Program* Friday, May 14th, 1:30pm 11 W Join Dr. Jacob Mirsky, Watertown Walk Vvithi Leadcr, for a walk and discussion about Lifestyle Management! Visit the Live Well Water- town website for more information about this and other outdoor walking programs, or to listen to past virtual talks: httos://www.livewellwatertown.ore/watertownmoves/walk-with-a-doc. *To get registration information (including Zoom links) for those two programs above please call/email Stephanie Venizelos, Community Wellness Program Manager, Town of Watertown (617.972.6446 ext. 8, svenize- los@watertown-ma.gov) Zoom Morning Coffee with Anne -Marie, Senior Center Director - Tuesday, May 18 at 10.-00 am In honor of Mother's Day, join us to share memories of worner� who have made a difference in our lives, with Anne -Marie Gagnon, Center Director. Zoom Technology for People with Nearing ,vo ham- Loss with Kathleen Krefethen, Part 2 Tuesday, May 18 at 11 am Iriformation about mitigating the impact of hearing loss is often difficult to access and over- whelming when located! Face Masks and Social Dis- tancing have added to communication challenges. If you have a hearing loss, think you may have a hearing loss, and/or care about someone with a hearing loss, please join us for an informative and interactive presentation of solutions to some of the challenges. This meeting will be CAPTIONED! kf 144ppy Mother's Day Grab-n-&o LEFS EAT! from Inaries Catering Wednesday, May 19 at 11.30 am We are offering a special grab-n-go boxed Lunch from Maria'5. The box includes one of Maria's spe- cials of the month and a separate box with dessert. The Council on Aging will be sharing the cost to offer this dinner to you for $5.00. Order by May 11 by call- ing the Senior Center. Zoom to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Wednesday, May 19 at 2 pm Building on the exhibition Boston's Apollo: Thomas McKeller and John Singer Sargent, th is tour explores the story of Thomas McKeller, a Black man who became the principal model for John Singer Sargent's murals at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. -5 Zoom Mystery of Morocco Travelogues w Ron Rosenstock Thursday, May 20at2pm 1k"Ue photographing in the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco, I commented to our guide that I could feel the impact of the prayers of the thousands of worshippers who had come there to pray. Whether it is in the Sahara Desert, on a rooftop in Marrakech or strolling down a street in Rabat, there is a sense of presence every- where. Let me show you and tell you about my pho- tographic adventures in Morocco. Zoom Pet Lovers' Group Wednesday, May26, at9:00am .'b We are inviting all pet owners to meet { and share their stories, experiences, and skills with a group of like-minded people. Please bring your pet! Zoom Knitting Group ' Wednesday, May 26, at 2:00 pm r=±" Join our Zoom Knitting Group for a freely floating conversation, sharing patterns, and discussing yarn types over knitting. Zoom LGBTQ Support Group: LCSTQ Elders History Discussion Monday, May 24, at2pm May 16 is National Honor Our LGBTQ Elders Day, a time to pay tribute to those who have paved the way for the LGBTQ (Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender) community. We will watch a documentary on the history of the movement and will have a follow up discussion. 27amn Peru Tr4,veloyaes with RaI7 RoserVtoCk Thursday, May27at2pm Peru/Galapagos Islands: Join Ron Rosenstock on a virtual tour of the ancient I nca empire in Peru. Virtually walk through the ruins of Mach Picchu. Next we visit the un- spoiled Galapagos Islands. It will be like a visit back in earth's history. Zoom Lunch and GAuyhter Club tdith Joanne Dustin tednesday, June 2, at2pm iAz Join us to share the funny and not so fun- ny stories from you life. Let's laugh to- gether to celebrate life with all its funny and sad precious moments. Reed Joanne's preview on page g. Bring your lunch! PAGE 6 • WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS • 617 972 6490 May 2020 New! Call & Catch - Up Program Laughter and chatter are good for the soul! And couldn't we all use a little more of both during these winter months? Would you like to receive a brief call once a week from us to say hello and share an up- date on local events? Our Call & Catch -Up Program hatches older adults with trained volunteers and staff members for a brief telephone check -in and chat about current events, --`�111111117 sometimes even jokes, po- etry ssip of the day! If you are a senior interested in receiving a call, or interested in volunteering, please contact the Senior Center at (617) 972-6490 to receive an in- formation packet. May 16, 2021 kot National Honor Our , LGBTQ Elders Day May 16 is National Honor Our LGBTQ Elders Clay, a time to pay tribute to those who have paved the way for the LGBTQ (Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender) community to obtain and continue to seek important legislation and rights. .-, High Prescription Drug Costs? PX "' Prescription Advantage May Help! t, Prescription Advantage Medicare ( v_ w.prescriptionadvantagema.org) is a state assistance program which may lower the amount you pay for prescription drugs. Members are also allowed to join or change their Medicare drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan. Eligibility is based on income onlya nd there is no asset limit! Who can join? For Massachusetts residents eligible for Medi- care, Prescription Advantage may provide sec- ondary drug coverage if you are: • 65 or older with an annual income at or less than $64,400 for a single person or $87,100 for a married couple OR Under 65 with a disability, with an annual in- come at or less than $24,214 for a single per- son or $32,750 for a married couple The SHINE Program can help you apply for Pre- scription Advantage. Trained SHINE volunteers offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of Medicare and related health and drug insur- ance programs. To schedule a SHINE phone ap- pointment, call your local Senior Center. For other SHINE related matters, call 1-800-243- 4636, then press 4. Save the Date: Welcome to Medicare Virtual Event —June 23, 2021 If you're new to Medicare, this is for you! (register at shiptacenter.org) We have numerous elders to thank for the strides made over the last several decades towards equal- ity. 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N IM !i y.y ri Q J H Z w 0 � _ Zo 4- 0 4� i T w cu H N N a F Q�ULL3:U to LU z ix w V LU lu Z E • W Lw QM ry 1. PAGE 8 • WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS • 617 972 6490 May 2021 Watertown ,Senior Center Community Voice Watertown Senior Center Art Class June 2021 Exhibition bU Doiww scaLtreto Even during the pandemic, the artists of the Monday Morning Art Class continue to express their creativity and create beautiful artwork. Meeting each Monday virtually via Zoom clas- ses with their teacher, Dawn Evans Scaltreto, the students learn new techniques, share im- ages of their artwork and catch up with friends. The artists look forward to an Annual Ex- hibit each year when their artworks go on display. In 2020, the Watertown Senior Center staff created a virtual exhibit in the newsletter much to the delight of the students! The artists are preparing their best works to do this exhibit again this year. They were excit- ed to reach a more diverse audience through the newsletter and Facebook pages, and view- ers were surprised at the creativity displayed in the colorful artworks. The exhibit will take place in the June Newsletter and online. If you have an interest in joining the class, all are welcome whether you are a beginner or experienced artist. All media is explored. Come and meet a warm and supportive community of creative artists ready to welcome you, an( - participate in our delightful upcoming exhibition. 0 The Lunch and Laughter Club June 2nd, 2:00 pm on Zoom I oaV V1,e DIASUVI, F- When was the last time you laughed? What was happening then? For me, it was a news sto- ry this morning about the President's German Shepherd, Major. Major has a behavior prob- lern — no doubt you've heard about it. It was reported that he bit several people, one of whom was a secret service agent. No, that wasn't what I thought was funny. It was the newscaster's comment: The cat has a plan. I love cats, and I'm a fan of the TV show, My Cat From Hell". Cats are highly intelligent and understand behavior, both human and animal. Sometimes they use their intelligence to manipulate behavior. I can just picture what might be going on. I'm sure you can too. I laughed aloud. The thing about laughing is that it makes you feel better. This started out as a gloomy day, but it seemed so much brighter after I laughed. I went out for a walk and thoroughly enjoyed it, despite the clouds overhead. There were signs of spring popping up everywhere. Buds on trees, bulbs shooting up, and birds singing their courtship songs. If I had not laughed earlier, I wonder how much of that I would have missed? I'm sure everyone has funny stories, present or past. They may be stories we have heard, or they may be more personal. The best stories are often those that we have experienced ourselves. I'll bet you have some great stories that you could share. Please join us on June 4th at 1:00 pm on Zoom for the first "Lunch and Laughter Club". BYOL (bring your own lunch) and your best funny stories. The Senior Center is on WATERT(]WN CABLE Watertown Cable Access TV W11,,, - ACCESS CORP `JA L I A In May and June, Watertown Senior Center will be launching weekly 30•minute programs on � local Watertown Cable TV. Every Tuesday 10:30 am and Thursday at 10:30 am, seniors will be able to see clips about Senior Center activities, watch presentations, participate in pre- recorded classes and learn a little more about the Senior Center. Watertown residents with cable television can find the programs on Comcast Channel 9 and RCN Channel 3. People who do not live in Watertown or don't have cable can watch the programming on wcatv.oby clicking on the icon on the top right corner of the page, clicking watch, and clicking Public Channel. 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Watch these recent guest programs anytime from home: Ask the Dons: A COVID-19 Town Hall A Conversation with Culture Keepers About Local Indige- nous History Zine Roundtable Head to watertownlib.orgi onlineclasses to watch. Laptops and Hot Spots Need internet access? The Library is now offering laptop computers and internet hot spots that you can take home for two weeks at a time. Call us at 617-972-6431 to learn more and make a reservation. Homebound Delivery If you are stuck at home due to a medical necessity, we can deliver books to you. To sign up, call 617-972-6431 or visit watertownlib.org/delivery 123 Main Street, Watertown watertownlib.org 617-972-64 1 :. ,Meet ,Lary O'Connor Barry °� nc recipes book -i that was assembled in honor of her Stith birthday by her family. Mary s instructions are short and sweet. Hers is a "less is more" ap- proach and 2assurries a certain knowledge of cook- ing and baking. You can purchase the book at the Senior Center. All the proceeds from sales will go to the Water- town Food Pantry Call (617) 972-6490 for info. IFSenior Safe Program The Watertown Fire Department was awarded a grant again this year for the Senior Safe Program t() iinfgtall Smnke/CO Detectors and lock box- es for Watertown Seniors. While in your home, they can provide a brief home safety evaluation too. Call WFD (617) 972-6567. 44 o' support our a ADT Moni'torei Homo Security GO 24-flout Protottion From a Nance You Caro Truitt • Burglary i Flood Detection • Fire Safety ! Carbon Moroxlde 0 I Are you beginning to face the challenges that come with aging, or erring for someone who is? Let us help'. spri fit (617) 926-4100 ww ran, ellxom v � ;.-, --:'1' , 03 ks Read, S u i 1e 05. 'A'aItham, MA 0 245 2 C O M P L E T E DEN T I S T R Y A Group Practice with Dentists, Hygienists and Specialists We provide AA dental Services in one eASq, WArvn, PmA CAYIn9 IoCAtlon FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION • EMERGENCIES • SECOND OPINIONS BE YOURSELF. 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Ad info.1-800-477-4574 9 Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 • www-lpiseniors.com Watertown Council on Aging, Watertown 06-5192 May 2021 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS PAGE 12 SOCIAL SERVICES RESOURCES WATERTOWN FOOD PANTRY SPRIN&WE1,1- Aging Services Access Point Watertown Senior Center For Watertown Residents Area Agency on Aging Jenya Kruglyansky, Case Worker Belmont -Watertown UMC (Rear) State and Federal programs providing (617) 972-6490 80 Mount Auburn Street Watertown, MA 02472 case management, in -home sup - Help for residents 60+ and their families (617) 972-6490 portive services, home delivered with fuel, housing, food, counseling and meals, protective services, caregiver other emergency resources. She speaks English and Russian. Hours of Operation support and more. Tuesday 10:00 - 2:00 PM (617) 926-4100 Wayside Hours for Donations Sophia Suarez -Friedman Tuesday 8:30-2:00 PM WATERTOWN NOUSlN6 Watertown Social Services Resource Specialist Kathy Cunningham, Coordinator AUTHORITY (617) 744-9585 Email: kcunningham@watertown-ma.gov (617) 923-3950 Help for residents under 60 and families with fuel, housing, food, counseling and WATERTOWN VETERANS FR/ENDS OF THE other emergency resources. SERVICES WATERI-OWAI COA SENIOR PARKIN& PERMITS Assistance to veterans and families with Meet the 2nd Thursday of the Month Federal and State benefits and services. at 2:00 PM at the Senior Center, except For Watertown residents 65+, parking permits available for meters in municipal Veterans Services Officer (VSO) during COVID-19. lots. Call the Senior Center for info. Mr. Patrick George (617) 972-6416 Wg7_FRT0W I SENIOR CENTER Thank you to the Massachusetts Executive Anne -Marie Gagnon, Director Office of Elder Affairs, Watertown Community InPrROWEST t-E661- SERVICES Email: agagnon@watertown-ma.gov Foundation, Marshall Home Fund and the Friends of the COA for their support of the (508) 620-1830 (617) 972-6490 Watertown Council on Aging/Senior Center. WATERTOWN COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR CENTER 31 MARSHALL STREET WATERTOWN, MA 02472 (617) 972-6490 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED n2021�! Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WatertownMACouncilOnAging