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Home My Public Portal AboutJanuary 2022 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 Services Marina Kirsanova, LSW Program Coordinator Jenya Kruglyansky Case Worker Rae Grassia Principa/Account Clerk Kathy Cunningham Food Pantry Coordinator Jim Cunningham/Bob Horrigan Senior Shuttle Drivers Council on Aging Board Patricia Gold, Chairperson Carol Airasian Dorothy -Jean Brown Helen Dempsey Esther Keaney 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. January 2022 spy /flew 4K,&-.i We welcome 2022 with great optimism, and look forward to your participation in many of our in-house afternoon activities and Thursday movies, shuttle bus trips for shopping or special excursions, and popular Zoom programs. The January calendar is filled with activities that we hope will give you a lift throughout this chilly winter month. We will be starting a new group that will explore loss and life changes, and strategies for coping with loss through sharing, reflection, and readings. It will be offered on Zoom to participate from the comfort of your home. We will be doing Zoom tours of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, and the Concord Museum, and will be offering a Zoom program about the T with the MBTA Travel Training Program. Debra Block returns to host a Zoom program about actress Meryl Streep, and another in -person session of Flowers with Ernie is on the calendar. The Senior Shuttle Bus continues to be on the road by appointment to take you to Stop & Shop, Market Basket, Trader Joe's, Target, and Roche Brothers. For those of you who haven't used the service yet, the shuttle will come to your door and deliver you back home. Call us to arrange your ride today. Sincere thanks to the Friends of the Watertown COA for their support of our recent grab-n-go meal event, and to all of you who support our efforts. And finally, a special note of thanks to Margie Wayne who has retired from her position at the Senior Center. We appreciate all she has done for us and for you, and she will be greatly missed. From all of us, Cheers to 2022! Awe lffewi �atlror January 2022 PAGE 2 • WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS • 617 972 6490 • January Hybrid Programs: we will be meeting in -person and virtually Self -Care through loss and change In -Person at COA & Zoom - Friday, January 7 and 21 at 2 pm This is a new group for us, feeling and healing through loss. Loss may be of a beloved to death, dementia, or other illness or separation. We will reflect, share, write, read poetry, and mutually support each other in our grieving process. . Book Club Zoom & In -Person at COA Wednesday, January 12 at 10 am We will be discussing The Paris Library by Janet Skeshen Charles. "A love letter to Paris, the power of books, and the beauty of intergenerational friendship," this book, based on the true story of the heroic librarians at the American Library in Paris during WWII, shows that extraordinary heroism can sometimes be found in the quietest places. The book moves back and forth from Paris in 1939 to Montana in 1983, from Odile, who has her perfect job at the American Paris Library until the Nazis march into Paris, to Lily, a lonely teenager looking for adventure in small-town Montana. As Lily uncovers more about her neighbor's mysterious past, she finds that they share a love of language, the same longings, and the same intense jealousy, never suspecting that a dark secret from the past connects them. k Zoom Science -Based Memory Preservation Nutrition _ with Dr- Emerson Lombardo Monday, January 10 at 3 pm Science tells us how food can help us protect our brains. Dr. Emerson Lombardo will share that information and which foods to avoid that science has shown can harm the brain. She will also share with us some simple steps WE CAN take to protect our brain with the food we eat every day, delicious and doable foods. Join us for this critical conversation as we seek to make ourselves more robust and more resilient, especially in the time of COVID. Nancy B. Emerson Lombardo, Ph.D., has worked for over 30 years in Alzheimer's disease and services for older adults. Currently, she serves on the Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee of the Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. LIFE WELL WATERTOWN Zoom Live Well -- Watertown Programs with Stephanie Venizelos, Community Wellness Program: Tuesday, January 11, at 2 pm During this program, Stephanie Venizelos, Community Wellness Program Manager, will share information about community wellness programs offered, including healthy eating and cooking, stress reduction, "Walk with a Doc" and facilitate a conversation about healthy living and new programs ideas. Zoom - active c, ! :-; Introductory Training Thursday, January 13 at 3 pm and Tuesday, January 25 at 3 pm Come and learn how to get registered for the Watertown Senior Center activities online from the comfort of your computer, tablet, and phone. MyActiveCenter.com allows our clients to look at what we offer for this month and register or cancel registration ahead of time with a few clicks. The process is easy and intuitive. Read more on page 8. Zoom with Senator Ulill Brownsberger Tuesday, January 18, at 2 pm Senator Will Brownsberger and the Watertown Council on Aging's Anne -Marie Gagnon and Marina Kirsanova will be hosting a town hall -style meeting on Zoom to hear questions, thoughts, and concerns and share views about legislation and current events with Watertown seniors. January 2022 • WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS • 617 972 6490 e PAGE 3 Nybrid programs: we will be meeting in -person and virtually Zoom Re -Discovering the T with Linda Shepard 5alzer, Ing1W Travel Training, Paratransit Inc - Tuesday, January 18, at 3 pm Rediscovering the T is a presentation by MBTA Travel Training about the safe use of the MBTA by older adults. Topics include safety, paying one's fare, accessibility of vehicles and stations, trip planning, asking for help, how to apply for a Senior Charlie Card, and more. The presentation also provides information about other transportation options, including The RIDE. We encourage people to plan for retirement from driving. Individual Travel Training for the T is available. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions. J(m F Zoom tour of the John F- +''' Kennedy presidential Library pL xiLBARYAND%'usFL� and Museum with Katherine Gilliland, Docent Manager Wednesday, January 19 at 2 pm This virtual tour of the Kennedy Library includes highlights such as the coconut that helped save John F. Kennedy's life during World War II, the Resolute desk, and Mrs. Kennedy's White House restoration project. The presentation will include live commentary and time for discussion. 1-681-Ql Round Table Thursday, January 20, at 2 pm Join our group to talk about your experience and the experience of your friends and family with LGBTQI-related issues. We will watch a short documentary or a TED Talk and have a follow -up discussion at the COA. Q&A w Steve Owens, State Representative at COA Monday, January 24, at 3 pm Representative Owens will discuss what he will be doing in the upcoming legislative session around various issues, and there will be time for a Q&A. CONCORD Zoom Concord Museum MUSEUM Introductory Tour with Jenny Gratz, Education Curator Wednesday, January 26 at 2 pm Concord and the Start of the American Revolution: A museum educator will take the audience on a lively virtual tour introducing the newly reinterpreted Concord Museum. The program explores the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, in Concord, MA, through the Museum's impressive Revolutionary collection. A' In -Person Valentine's Day project with Ernie *+ Thursday, January 27, at 2 pm When you don't have room or have a vase, this uniquely designed vase will adhere to almost anything: your refrigerator, window, mirror, door!! We will use a picture frame to make these flat vases with fresh flowers and Valentine's Day. mspco an ell Zoom Learn all about the MSPCA with Shannon Noyer, Humane Education Coordinator Tuesday, February 1, at 2 pm During this session, we will learn all about the MSPCA and the many ways they are working to help animals in our community. This presentation will include a live tour of the MSPCA Adoption Center and will feature special animal guests! During the second session with Shannon on February 15 at 2 pm, we will learn about the MSPCA team's work in the community, providing access to care and resources. Learn about the history and evolution of community outreach, the goals of the program, and the impact they are making for people and their pets. PAGE 4 . WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS • 617 972 6490 • January 2022 In -person and Zoom The Many Faces of Meryl may= Streep with Debi Block Wednesday, February 2, at 2 pm Join Debra Block for a compelling one -hour Interactive film experience exploring different aspects of Meryl Streep's career and life! Meryl Streep has been nominated for 17 Academy Awards for best actress and four for the best - supporting actress, and she has won three of them. She graduated from Vassar College, where she studied to be an opera singer and received an MFA from Yale University specializing in costume design. She won academy awards for portraying Sophie, a Holocaust survivor, in "Sophie's Choice," Joanna Kramer. a troubled housewife, "Kramer vs. Kramer" and Margaret Thatcher in" The Iron Lady." ' Snow Removal Program " $ for Seniors In coordination with the Watertown Middle School, Watertown High School, Recreation Department, Council on Aging/Senior Center, and the Marshall Home Fund, the City offers a snow - shoveling program specifically for our senior residents over age 60 and those who are disabled. Watertown Middle School and Watertown High School students are matched with senior residents in their neighborhood, and assigned to be responsible for shoveling snow from the sidewalks, steps and driveways for the duration of the winter season. This year, thanks to generous support from the Marshall Home Fund, students will have an opportunity to earn a stipend by assisting with snow shoveling in their neighborhood. Please call us to get an application. The Watertown COA thanks all of our advertisers. 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January 2022 Zoom REGULAR WEEKLY SESSIONS January In -Person Programs MONDAYS: January 3, 10, 24, and 31 Art Class with Dawn, 70 am to 72 pm Chair yoga with Diane 5hufro, 72:30 pm to 7:30 pm Line Dancing with Bradley Mather, 1}� 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm TUESDAYS: January 4, 11,18, and 25 " Zoom Coffee with Chaer' Lawn, Chief Quinn, & Captain Dupuis, Tuesday, January 25 at 10 am At the Police Station and on Zoom Tai-Chi and /Yleditation, 72:30 pm to 7:30 pm WEDNESDAYS: January 5,12,19, and 26 Exercise with Nicole Von Rekowsky, 71amto72pm THURSDAYS: January 6,13, 20, and 27 Exercises and Stretching with Shannon Lee Jones, 9amto10am . Coffee and Conversation, 70:30 am to 12 pm FRIDAYS: January 7,14, 21 and28 1, Seated Strength and - Balance with Pearl Pressman, 12 pm to 1 pm Sing with Mellowtones And Anne 5ilverman, 7:00 pm to 2:00 pm Please check the calendar to join our in -person activities in January: call us to pre -register. ,'+'' Bridge, Whist, Rummikub, Canasta, ' io Cribbage, Scrabble, and Chess: Please see calendar for day and time. Chair Volleyball Team will be playing on Thursdays at 1:30 pm at the Phillip School's gym. Knitting Group is invited to meet at the COA's Lobby on Wednesday, January 26 at 2 pm. SHINE Volunteer will be working in -person on SHINE Wednesdays. Please check the calendar for time and call for an appointment. Art Class will meet to paint and socialize on Fridays, January 14, and January 21 from 2 to 4 pm. IT Volunteer will be working in -person on Tuesday, January 11 and January 25, from 1 pm to 4 pm. Please call for an appointment. Come to fix your laptop, phone, or tablet. You can also ask for a Zoom consultation about any other topic related to using Internet and computer technologies. The time of session is up to one hour. Charles River Bike Path (or Watertown Mall) Walk We will continue offering about one -hour-long walks along the Charles River Bike Path, contingent on the weather on Tuesdays. The group will be meeting at the Joseph Thompson Pedestrian Bridge at 10 am and walking for 30 minutes towards Bridge street and 30 minutes back. With the non -welcoming weather, we plan to continue walks at the Watertown Mall. Call us for details on Fridays for the next week. Jazz Dance & Fitness with Miss Susan Join Susan, certified dance and senior fitness trainer, to have some fun on Fridays at 1:30 pm; wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Let's grow well, not old together! PAGE 6 • WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS • 617 972 6490 January 2022 SENIOR SHUTTLE NEWS We continue offering Weekly Shopping trips to Watertown Street Stop & Shop, CVS, and Watertown Savings Bank on Wednesday. Call us at (617) 972- 6490 on FRIDAYS from 8:30 am- 12:30 PM to reserve your ride for the Stop & Shop trip for the following week. The number of seats for the shopping trips is limited to io riders. Please see the description of Additional Shopping/ Site Trips schedule below. The number of riders on the those trips is limited to 14 riders. The COVID rules apply to riding the bus, including a limited number of packages and mandatory wearing of a face mask. Our Driver will be observing social distancing rules both on the shopping and site trips. The cost of each ride is $2 per person and should be paid to the bus driver. Registration is limited to Watertown Residents. Monthly Shopping/ Site Trips Schedule: Call us to register within at least one week before each of those trips below. Date Day Location 1/04/22 Tuesday • Target/ Roche Bros 1/05/22 Wednesday • Stop &Shop 1/06/22 Thursday • Market Basket 1/12/22 Wednesday • Stop &Shop 1/13/22 Thursday • TraderJoe's 1/14/22 Friday • Market Basket 1/18/22 Tuesday • Target/ Roche Bros 1/19/22 Wednesday • Stop &Shop 1/20/22 Thursday • Market Basket 1/25/22 Tuesday • Market Basket 1/26/22 Wednesday • Stop &Shop 1/27/22 Thursday • Chateau /Waltham 2/4/22 Friday • King 's Chapel January 2022 Additional Site Trips with Shuttle Bus We will be traveling to The Chateau Restaurant in Waltham on Thursday, January 27. Our bus will start picking you up at 11:00 am. The Chateau is owned and operated by Nocera Family in Waltham since 1933. The tradition of Italian family dining, friendly service, and quality food at reasonable prices has kept our customers coming back over the years. Please call us by Wednesday, January 19, to register. Attend historic tour to the King's Chapel on Tremont Street, Boston, on Friday, February 4. The tour will start at 11:30 am and last between for about 45 minutes or an hour. Our bus will start picking you up at 10:00 am. We will be listening to The Nutcracker Suite, organ. After that, will take a 3-minute walk to Morsel's Coffee Shop to have coffee or tea and will get back by 3 pm the latest. Please register with us by Tuesday, January 25, to register. C£? N C 0 RY. We will be visiting the Concord ha 10S L-Um Museum in Concord on February second or third week of February. Our bus will start picking you up at 10:00 am. The Concord Museum collection was begun in the 1850s by Cummings Davis (1816-1896). The collection originally consisted of colonial artifacts with carefully recorded local histories. Today, the collection numbers over 35,000 objects spanning the indigenous history in the region starting around 10,000 years ago to the history of the town of Concord starting in the 17th century and includes archaeological artifacts, furniture, ceramics, silver and pewter, household goods, photographs, documents, prints, paintings, historic clothing, and textiles. The ticket price is $12 per person. Please follow the February Newsletter for the date and time of the trip. Senior Center Snow Policy When the Watertown Schools Close for Snow, all in -person Senior Center programs are cancelled. Zoom programs will still run at discretion of instructors. All Shuttle Bus runs are cancelled. When Schools Delay, Zoom programs will still run and Morning Shuttle runs will cancel depending on weath- er severity. Call with any questions. v v 0 0 a Nu u a N E 0 N0 N o ''40w V N O% U NO wx LL U r 2 rMOP do ID 10 TF �5 14 '•1 1S Imo. 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At the B&B run by her host family she encounters the gregarious and persistent heartthrob movie star Beckett Rush. r., The lnisrits 2021, IMDB 4.2, R, ih 34 min Thursday, January 20 at 2.30 pm A band of modern-day Robin Hoods known as "The Misfits", recruit renowned thief Richard Pace to help them pull off the heist of the century. The prize: millions in gold bars stashed underneath one of the world's most se- cure prisons. mila1e enter Starting January 2022, we will be running a pilot project that will allow registering for our activities from the comfort of your computers, tablets, and phones. We will continue providing registration for our activities over the phone — this new online service will offer you an alternative way to manage your Senior Center calendar. MyActiveCenter.com site provides access to the menu of our activities online: you can take a look at what we offer and create your own personalized events calendar with a few clicks. In addition, you will be able to add or delete events on the go and will always have a calendar saved for you on your account at the MyActiveCenter.com site. The process is intuitive and easy to learn. You will need to create a personal account using your key tag and phone numbers as a first step. /fyoudon't have akey tag with a bar code and unique number, you need to call us and pick it up at the Senior Center or have it mailed to you. If this article sparked your interest and you would like to hear more come to the introductory session conducted by our staff on Thursday, January 13, or Tuesday, January 25, at 3 pm to see this application in action and ask questions on the fly. You can also visit the tutoring videos on ttps:// www.mytutorialcenter.com/myactivecenter- tutorials. Call Marina Kirsanova, Program Coordinator, in case you have questions. PH See you in Iny Dreams 2015, IMDB 6.7, PG-13,1h 32 min Thursday, January 27 at 2.30 pm With her well -ordered life thrown out of balance by the death of her beloved canine com- panion, aging widow Carol Petersen -- who hasn't dated in 20 years -- unexpectedly finds herself in- volved with two very different men. 55 Steps 2017, IMDB 7.0, PG-13,1h 55 min Thursday, February 3 at 2.30 pm In this gripping depiction of real events, SS V EGS workaholic attorney Colette Hughes takes on the case of confined psychiatric patient Eleanor Riese, who's questioning the policy of ad- ministering antipsychotic drugs to patients with- out their consent. Medicare Can / Still Change My Medicare Plan? ��■ Even though Medicare's Open Enrollment Period in the Fall has ended, you may still be able to change plans during 2022. Please make a SHINE appointment if you would like to discuss your situation. Below are some opportunities to change plans at this time of year: Exceptional Circumstances: If you believe you made the wrong plan choice because of inaccurate or misleading information, you can call 1-800-MEDICARE to request enrollment in a different plan. Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment: If you are in a Medicare Advantage plan at the beginning of the year, a change can be made from January 1 through the end of March for Prescription Advantage members or those getting "Extra Help" paying for prescription drugs: You can change your Medicare Advantage plan or drug plan during the year. 5-Star Special Enrollment Period: You have an opportunity to enroll in a top -rated (5-Star) plan once during the year. For 2022, the Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO plans are 5-Star rated. Medigap Plan: You can enroll in a Medigap plan or switch to a different plan throughout the year. Trained SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone ... on Medicare) volunteers offer free, confidential counseling on Medicare options. To schedule a SHINE appointment, call your local Senior Center. For other SHINE -related matters, call 1-800-243-4636. Leave your name, town, and number once you get the SHINE answering machine. A volunteer will call you back as soon as possible. It's been a challenging and isolating year for seniors. Make new friends at Brigham House Assisted Living and have access to care around the clock. Affordable studio homes are available for lease under the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit program! (Applicants must meet selection criteria and income -qualify.) To learn more about our services, please contact: Kristine Taylor, Executive Director 617-923-7774 1 l(TaV[or@hailkeen.com e01 341 Mt. Auburn Street Watertown, MA 02472 BRIGHAM HOUSE www.BrighamHouseAL.com A HALLKEEN ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY t.J& a TRAIN M i AD CENTER SQUARE Let go. Move on. _ We work with all types of people selling all kinds of houses. At Center Square, people come first, real estate comes second. When you're ready to help a loved one move to the next phase, we're here to help. 478 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington Center, MA www.centersquarerealty.com 617-770-7200'aa : r Ad info.1-800-477-4574 9 Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 0 www.tpicommunities.com Watertown Council on Aging, Watertown 06-5192 PAGE 10 • WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS • 617 972 6490 • January 2022 �� PUBLICT LIBRAOWN RY We Need Your Help! Volunteer for WFPL WFPL is embarking on a mission to collect stories and images from Watertown's recent history, from 1950 to the present day, and we need your help! Want to volunteer for the Library and help preserve the story of Watertown's diverse community? Join our corps of Digitization Day volunteers in 2022! To sign up, call 617-972-6431 or visit watertownlib.org/volunteer Love Talking About Books? Join a Book Group Wednesday Book Group I First Wednesday of the month 1 7 PM I at the Library Mystery Lovers Group I Second Tuesday of the month 1 7 PM I via Zoom Visit watertownlib.org/events or call 617-972- 6431 to sign up and learn more. Homebound Delivery If you cannot come to the Library due to a medical necessity, we can deliver books to you To sign up, call 617-972-6431 or visit watertownlib.org/delivery Renew your Parking Permit either by calling Senior Center on 617 972 6490, Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 4:30 pm, or by showing at the Senior Center with your driver's license and the car regis- tration. No appointment is required. MUNK MAI- r a.or EXPIRES EBEMAY NME VE 4CLEFAEE.UPON FJMf". wI'60n^FURVEAF'CATCW Peri11 :r P41OFt MRIaNG PERKIT AARP Foundation Tax -Aide The program provides in -person and virtual tax assistance from Feb 12 through April 15 to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low to moderate -income. You don't have to be an AARP member. All of AARP's tax preparations are done by trained volunteers who must complete training and pass IRS certification annually to assist in tax preparation. This year, tax assistance will be available at the Watertown Senior Center by appointment only, and available options can change on short notice based on COVID-19 conditions. Call us during the last week of)anuary to check the details and schedule an appointment. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Under another federal grant program, IRS - certified VITA volunteers provide tax preparation services to people who generally have an income of $56,000 or less, as well as those with disabilities or limited English language skills. Call 800-906-9887 to find a nearby VITA site. IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers Help is also available at local IRS offices that host a Taxpayer Assistance Center. All TACs now operate by appointment; services may vary by office. Check the official site for details: https:// www.irs.gov/help. "A Friend in need is a Friend indeed" ARE YOU A COMPUTER GURU? The Friends of the Watertown Council on Aging need help in creating a website and a presence on Facebook for our non-profit organization. It would be wonderful if some of our "friends" with comput- er skills and "know how" would volunteer to guide us through this technical creative process. Next Friends' Meeting is Thursday, January 13 at 2 pm. Please contact Mary Keenan, President, at 617-926-5296 or mtmckeenan@aol.com. if you qualify and are willing. W i IT a 9 1 1 WE'RE HIRIN BD SALES EXECUTIVE.F- 4 BE YOURSELF BRING YOUR PASSION. WORK WITH PURPOSE. I dTM1� ADT Monitorod • Paid Training Homo Secuirity * ,:rr, Travel * Work -Life Balance GO2�Hour Frsnt¢t^Cion From a Noma 1'ou Can Trurt ' Full -Time with Benefits • Burglary • Flood Detection • Serge your Community � • Fire Safety 9 Carbon i4 ormxlde Are you faking the challenge that cone with aging? et us help! SPJnpvell.cDm 3 105, WaRtlham, MA 02452 springwetl Springwell is a local non-profit providing in -home help, home -delivered meals, and many other services for aging adults and caregivers, regardless of income level. We can help your . Assess your needs and goals when it comes to aging and/or caregiving. • Access the right sebruices for you. . Set-up and manage home services such as laundry, hornemaking, and personal care. • Connect to cornmuni y lun(h option.s or fioty* delivered meals, if needed, ■ Get the support you need if yen are a caregiver. • Make a long -turn care plan, • Monitor care wherever you are — at horse, in a rehab, or in an assisted living Facility, etheryvu need pus today, tom-orrovw, of .next year, Springwell is a community resource that is here for you and yourfamily. Ad info.1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 0 www.tpicommunities.com Watertown Council on Aging, Watertown 06-5192 January 2022 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS PAGE 12 SOCIAL SERVICES RESOURCES UMI-ERTOU/N FOOD PANTRY SPRIN&UIE1,1- cc Aging Services Access Point Ulatertown .Senior Center For Watertown Residents Area Agency Aging Jenya Kruglyansky, Case Worker Belmont -Watertown UMC (Rear) (617) 926-4100 (617) 972-6490 80 Mount Auburn Street Help for residents 60+ and their families Watertown, MA 02472 Springwell offers a Community Lunch with fuel, housing, food, counseling and (617) 972-6490 Program Monday —Friday for any other emergency resources. She speaks Hours of Operation Watertown resident age 60 and older. English and Russian. Tuesday 10:00-2:00 PM Suggested $2.00 donation. Call the Wayside y Kathy Cunningham, Coordinator dining manager at (617) 923-2769 for Email: kcunningham@watertown-ma.gov Menu Information and to Register. Sophia Suarez -Friedman Watertown Social Services U/ATERTOU/N NOUSIN6 Resource Specialist (617) 744-9585 UIfITERTOtIN VETERANS AUTMORITY SERVICES (617) 923-3950 Help for residents under 60 and families with fuel, housing, food, counseling and Assistance to veterans and families with other emergency resources. Federal and State benefits and services. FRIENDS OF THE SENIOR PARKIN& PERMITS Veterans Services Officer (VSO) U/fITERTOUIN COA For Watertown residents 65+, parking Mr. Patrick George (617) 972-6416 Meet the 2nd Thursday of the Month permits available for meters in municipal at 2:00 PM at the Senior Center lots. Call the Senior Center for info. InFl-ROUIEST t_E&At, SERVICES Thank you to the Massachusetts Executive (508) 620-1830 Wi9'rFRT0UI1V SENIOR CENTER Office of Elder Affairs, Watertown Community Anne -Marie Gagnon, Director Foundation, Marshall Home Fund and the Email: agagnon@watertown-ma.gov Friends of the COA for their support of the (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 Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WatertownMACouncilOnAging '�