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Home My Public Portal AboutFebruary 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 Principal Account Clerk Kathy Cunningham Food Pantry Coordinator i IL a ' > < February 2022 A few years ago during the month of February, I left blank, pink, paper hearts around the Senior Center and asked visitors to share what they "loved" or enjoyed about the Senior Center. Of Ril t course, I also received a few paper hearts - with what folks didn't love ("strong coffee" was an important one) and the staff and immediately set out to remedy those issues, but comments were mostly very positive. `7 Ue tie 44 di&n. qe a do acee, // " 9 ma ca& fm awd yet a dec&rt am44t, A4 i.�/y #4MuI&,� ane ..7" yem A-4, It M&UM a let I share these with you to let you know that despite the pandemic's Senior Shuttle le Drivers Jim CunninghamHorrigan effects on socialization including mask mandates, program changes, and gathering challenges, we still want to be a place you love (or at least mostly like). And although we are not always together in -person like we Council on Aging Board used to be, and that we now see each other usually on Zoom or chat via 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. the telephone, we are still here to help you catch a ride on the Senior Shuttle, access resources to help with daily living, serve up an orange senior parking permit, offer help with Zoom, and provide space for in - person games and connection as the variants allow. Please check out the calendar inside. We hope you will continue to find something you enjoy and drop us a note or give us a call with suggestions, comments or any concerns. With grateful hearts, iIr,re .A'VIi �gpray ad Yk4i PAGE . WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS • 617 972 6490 . February2022 February Nybrid programs: we will be meeting in -person and virtually a mspco angell Zoom Learn all about the f A- :... It_..,(,,A ak' M5PCA with Shannon Noyer, Numane 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. In -Person and Zoom The Many Faces or Meryl ,} 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." Zoorn Science -Based Memory - - Preservation Nutrition with = Dr- Emerson Lombardo Monday, February 7 at 3 pm This is a second session with Dr. Emerson Lombardo at the Watertown Senior Center. Dr. Emerson Lombardo will share that information and which foods to avoid that science has shown can harm the brain. She will go in detail over simple steps WE CAN take to protect our brain with the food we eat every day. Join us for this critical conversation as we seek to make ourselves more robust and more resilient. Book Club Zoom & In -person at COA Wednesday, February 9 at 10 am We will be discussing TheKing'sSpeech, by Mark Logue and Peter Copnardi. On Dec. 10, 1936, King Edward VIII abdicated the throne of England to marry the woman he loved. With WWII looming on the horizon, never had the nation needed a leader more. But the new monarch, George VI -- father of today's Queen Elizabeth Il--was painfully shy and cursed with a terrible stammer. How could he inspire confidence in his countrymen when he could not even speak to them? Help arrived in speech therapist Mark Logue, who not only was a commoner, but Australian to boot. Would he be able to give King George his voice? The Kings Speech tells an inspiring tale of triumph over adversity and the unlikely friendship between a reluctant king and the charismatic subject who saved the throne. f In -Person Valentine's Day Project with Ernie l *� •- Monday, February 14, at 2 pm Enjoy Valentine's Day with a fresh traditional arrangement of fresh flowers for the Day of Hearts on the Day of Hearts! The price is $10. s cG organ Zoom Learn all about the k:Y+.•• 1 [.: r.,A., A- MSPCA with Shannon Noyer, Numane Education Coordinator Tuesday, February 15, at 2 pm Join the MSPCA Community Outreach team on Feb 15 at 2pm for a second session to learn about the work they are doing 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. February 2022 • WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS • 617 972 6490 PAGE 3 Nybrid programs: we will be meeting in -person and virtually LGBTQI Round Table on Loving qk Relationships Wednesday, February 16, 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. Self -Care through loss and change . R. with Betsy Simmons In -Person at COiq & Zoom Friday, February 18 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. For 35 years, Betsy Simmons worked at MA Department of . Public Health & Education, Hospices, Hospitals, Senior Centers, Recovery Programs, Domestic Violence & Homeless Shelters, Community Centers and State Prisons. Betsy teaches spiritual care, self -care, and care for caregiver. She facilitates support groups for patients, families, providers. _ In -person Valentine's Day Nandmade Favorites with ` Arlene Smith at the COR Thursday, February 24 at 10:00 am You can easily celebrate once more the Valentine's Day with these simple ideas to add to your celebration. So join us as we have some laughs, talk, and enjoy each other's company ' Valentine Sweets for Grab-n-Go Thursday, February 24 at 12.30 pm This year, we are offering two pieces of our favorite cakes to celebrate Valentine's Day and express our love to the members of our community for $2 per order. Register with us by February 11, noon. Q&A w Steve Owens, 4 41• State Representative at COR Monday, February 28, 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. Jenya Kruglyansky, Case Worker, is available to assist with issues pertaining to housing, in -home services, fuel assistance, MossHealth, food resources, safety, and other programs to help you live well in the community. Jenya can be reached by calling the Senior Center at (617) 972-6490. Where can we get senior services for me and my elder relative(s) 2 Calling the Watertown Senior Center is a good start and we also recommend contacting Springwell. Springwell is the Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) and Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for Watertown. Springwell offers affordable services to clients with lower incomes and offers private pay options too. Springwell can be reached by calling (617) 926-4100. What can 1 do if I suspect that my next door neighbor can't take care of him/herself anymore? Sometimes we get calls from community residents concerned with a senior's well-being. Please call the Watertown Senior Center at (617) 972-6490 for information and to share your concerns. Signs can be severe depression, malnutrition, declining self -care, unsafe driving, acting disoriented and confused, exhibiting bruises, commenting about frequent falls, or financial exploitation and scams. You can also report your concerns directly and anonymously by calling the Toll -Free Elder Abuse and Self -Neglect 2417 Hotline at (800) 922-2275. Thank you for helping us to keep seniors safe. PAGE • WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS • 617 972 6490 February 2022 Movie Afternoons at the Senior Center M55 Steps 2017, /MDB7 o, PG-13, fh SS min Thursday, February 3 at 2:30 pm In this gripping depiction of real events, ss=,trps workaholic attorney Colette Hughes takes on the case of confined psychiatric patient Eleanor Riese, who's questioning the poli- cy of administering antipsychotic drugs to pa- tients without their consent. The proposal 2009, IMDB 6.7, PG-13,1h 48 min Thursday, February 17 at 2:30 pm When overbearing book editor Margaret Tate learns that she's in danger of losing her visa status and may be deported back to Canada, she forces her put-upon assis- tant, Andrew Paxton, to marry her. The Wedding planner 2001? IMDB 5.4, PG-i3, 1h 43 min Thursday, February 24 2:30 pm San Francisco's premier wedding planner, Mary Fiore, is saved from an accident by the man of her dreams -- only to discover that he happens to be her latest client's fiance in this old- fashioned romantic comedy. Alo Time To Die 2021, IMDB 4.2, PG-13, 2h 43 min Thursday, March 3 at 2:00 pm Bond has left active service and is enjoy- ing a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected. The Watertown COA thanks all of our advertisers. 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February 2022 Zoom REGULAR WEEKLY SESSIONS February In -Person Programs MONDAYS: February 7, 14, and 28 Art Class with Dawn, 70 am to 72 pm Chair yoga with Diane 5hufro, 72:30 pm to 1:30 pm Line Dancing with Bradley Mather, 1}� 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm TUESDAYS: February 1, 8,15, and 22 " Zoom Coffee with Chie' Lawn, Chief Quinn, & Captain Dupuis, Tuesday, February 22 at 10 am At the Police Station and on Zoom Tai-Chi and /Yleditation, 72:30 pm to 7:30 pm WEDNESDAYS: February 2, 9,16, and 23 Exercise with Nicole Von Rekowsky, 71am-to 72pm THURSDAYS: February 3,10,17, and 24 Exercises and Stretching with Shannon Lee Jones, 9amto10am . Coffee and Conversation, 70:30 am to 12 pm FRI DAYS: February 4,11, 18 and 25 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 February: 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, February 23 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, February 11, and February 25 from 2 to 4 pm. IT Volunteer will be working in -person on Tuesday, February 8 and February 22, 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. Watertown Mall Walk We are planning to continue walks at the Watertown Mall for the month of February. Call us to register for the next week and to confirm time and meeting place. 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! AL'E'rPfIN'E'S DAY PAGE 6 • WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS • 617 972 6490 • February 2022 SENIOR SHUTTLE NEWS February 2022Additiona/Site Trios Let Us do the Driving! The Senior Shuttle Bus is a convenient and safe way to get to the local grocery stores, Target, the Watertown Mall and other scheduled destinations. How Does It Work? Select the day(s) you would like to go and call the Senior Center at (617) 972-6490 at least 2 days in advance to reserve your seat on the Shuttle Bus. Make sure to ask about available trip times, as each trip often has a few times (runs) to choose from. The Shuttle Bus will pick you up at your home and deliver you back home once the trip is over. How many people can ride the Shuttle Bus? At this time and to keep people safely distanced, each run is limited to 10 riders. Masks must be worn at all times. Shuttle Bus service is for Watertown residents only. How Many Bags Can I Bring On? Riders are limited to 3 shopping bags that you must be able to carry easily yourself. Due to COVID-19 precautions, the driver will not be able to assist. How much does it cost? The total cost is $2.00 payable to the driver. Tipping is not necessary. Date Day Location 2102122 Wednesday • Stop &Shop 2/03/22 Thursday • Market Basket 2/04/22 Friday • King's Chapel 2/08/22 Tuesday • Target/ Roche Bros 2109122 Wednesday • Stop &Shop 2/10/22 Thursday • Market Basket 2/15/22 Tuesday • Target/ Roche Bros 2116122 Wednesday • Stop &Shop 2/17/22 Thursday • Market Basket 2/22/22 Tuesday • Target/ Roche Bros 2123122 Wednesday • Stop &Shop 2/25/22 Friday • Concord Museum 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 45 minutes to an hour. The ticket price is $7 per person. Our bus will start picking you up at 10:00 am. After that, we will take a short 3-minute walk to Morsel's Coffee Shop to have coffee or tea and will get back by 3 pm the latest. c: 0 N C 0 1x « We will be visiting the Concord roU S.F IIh' Museum in Concord on Friday, February 25. The ticket price is $12 per person for a guided tour. 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 register with us over the phone by Friday, February 11. Join a Guided Tour at the Armenian Museum of America in the second week of March. The price of the ticket is $5. It all began in a church parish house in Belmont, Massachusetts in 1971, when a group of Armenian community leaders began collecting Armenian books and artifacts. The collection grew steadily and, in 1985, the Armenian Museum of America opened its doors to the public for the first time. Visit with us to know more about history of the Armenian community in Watertown. 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 weather severity. 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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 to schedule and 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. VOLUNTEER Become a volunteer SHINE counselor T Like to help people? Do you like technical information? Have some spare time? If so you may be the perfect SHINE volunteer. It's also a plus if you speak multiple languages. SHINE volunteers offer free, confidential counseling on Medicare options to beneficiaries and their families. If you become a certified counselor, we are sure that you will find SHINE a rewarding as well as a challenging volunteer experience. To volunteer, you must participate in a 10-day training and pass a state certification test. There are also monthly meetings where you can connect with your fellow SHINE counselors. If you are interested in training this year, please contact us at metrowestshine@needhamma.gov or 781-453-8076 by the end of February. Legal Assistance By Phone: Metrowest Legal LEGAL Services is now providing assistance to �OUIVSELIti� �,� seniors over the phone instead of their usual in -person visits. Please call the Senior Center at (617) 972-6490 to schedule your phone appointment. 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 • February 2022 The Friends of the Watertown Council onAging is a registered 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, Tax ID #222481280. Donations help to support the Watertown Council on Aging/Senior Center. Aspirational Goals for 2022: • Purchase an electronic keyboard for the Watertown Senior Center • Fund the daily delivery of a Boston Highlights of Friends' Support in 2021: • Autumn trips to Webster, MA and the Cape Cod Canal through Fox Tours • The December Holiday Grab-n-Go Lunch newspaper to the Senior Center catered by Maria's Meet the Friends in 2022 Friends Board of Directors: Directors: President: Mary T. Keenan Carol O. Airasian Treasurer/Membership: Marsha D. Lenhoff Bertha A. Anderson Secretary/Clerk: Open Vacancy* Janice Braccini Dorothy -Jean Brown * Ifyou would be interested in serving on the Friends Board as Secretary/Clerk, or for answers to any questions or information about how to make a dona- tion, please call Mary Keenan at 617-926-5295 or email MTMCKEENAN@AOL.COM. Thankyou! III WATERTOWN FREE '49f ' PUBLIC LIBRARY Coming Soon: Digitization Day at WFPL Sunday, 2/13 12 PM I Watertown Savings Bank Room I Help to tell the story of your community! The Watertown Collective Memory Project is seeking photos of Watertown people, events, and places, from 1950 to the present day, to scan into the Library's digital collection. Prefer to submit online? Head to watertownlib.org/memory Drop -In Tech Help Wednesdays 1 2/9 & 2/23, 11 AM-12 PM 2/2 & 2/16, 7-9 PM I Need help with your computer, modem, mobile device, or e- reader? Bring your device and your questions to WFPL! We'll do our best to answer them, and if we can't, we'll look for answers together. 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 Judi Holmberg Julianne Lindsay Sirvart Mellian Joy Vlachos Alice C. Wadden IVSenior Safe Program The Watertown Fire Department was awarded a grant again this year for the Senior Safe Program and will be installing Smoke/CO Detectors along with lock boxes for Watertown Seniors. While there, they can provide a brief home safety evaluation. Renew your Parking Permit either by calling the Senior Center on 617 972 6490, Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 4:30 pm, or by coming to the Senior Center with your driver's license and car registration. No appointment is required. 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Ad info.1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 0 www.tpicommunities.com Watertown Council on Aging, Watertown 06-5192 February 2022 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS PAGE 12 SOCIAL SERVICES RESOURCES UMI-ERTOU/N FOOD PANTRY SPRIN&UIE1,1- cc Aging Services Access Point Watertown 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) UIHTERTOUIN 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 1:00 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 �7dwav Are-, Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WatertownMACouncilOnAging '�