HomeMy Public PortalAboutAugust 2018 Watertown Senior NewsCouncil on Aging Board
Patricia Gold
WatertownSenior News
Cl/Senior Center Staff
Anne -Marie Gagnon, MSW
Chairperson
Director Senior Serurces
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Carol Airasian
Watertown Council on A 1n /Senior Center
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DA. Dunn
Proggramram Coordinator
Bertha Anderson
31 Marshall Street • Watertown, MA 02472 • 617-972-6490
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Dorothy Jean Brown
Caseanova,LSW
Worker
Burt Greenberg
Rae Grassia
PnncipalAccount Clerk
Esther Keaney
Summer Hours: Monday 8:30-5, Tuesday 8:30-7, Wednesday 8:30-5, Thursday 8:30-5, Friday 8:30-2
Jim Cunningham
Mary Keenan
SeniorShu#leDnuer
Alice Wadden
AUGUST 2018
Kathy Cunningham
FoodPanby Coordinator
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It's been a very warm summer and many of you have found the Senior Center to be a cool and
comfortable place while the temperatures have climbed. If you haven't stopped in yet, please
consider joining us for a movie and pizza on Thursdays, a morning of Bingo on Fridays, or for one
of our many exercise classes throughout the week. Pearl Pressman has been challenging our
minds on Tuesday evenings with Brain Games and we are all looking forward to our Summer
Picnic at the end of the month. Fall brings more trips, so make sure to reserve your spot early on
one of our many fun outings.
We are seeking to hire a part-time Program Services Assistant to help with the
transportation program and other projects. If you or someone you know would be a
good candidate, please call us for more information.
Enjoy the beautiful weather! All too soon we'll be back to heavy jackets and snow
reports!
Inside this issue:
Public Safety 2
Brain Games 2
Watertown Fire Dept. 2
Painting with Dawn 2
Trips! 2
Art Exhibition 2
Affordable Housing 3
Transportation 3
News from SHINE 3
MetroWest Legal 3
Exercise Programs 4
Case Worker Corner 4
Health & Wellness 6
Movies 6
Regular Programing 6
CALENDAR
7
Resources
8
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Election Day
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is Tuesday,
September 4,
2018
SENIOR CENTER
SUMMER PICNIC!
Join us for a,
picnic on:
Tuesday® August 28
Time: 4-6 PM!
We will be serving some of your
favorite summer foods.
Enjoy the sounds of Toby Tobas
on the steel drums!
The tickets cost $5.00
Seating is limited!
Pre-Reaistration is Required!
There is a 2 ticket per person
limit. Thank you!
(Sponsored in part by the Friends of the
Watertown COA)
Eat Well Watertown Program
at the Senior Center this August!
Join us for a "Healthy Tasting" and
learn how to make delicious and
nutritious Southwestern Veggie Grain
Bowls! Join the Eat Well Watertown
Team and Chef Carabeth Connelly,
who will teach you how to prepare
healthy, versatile bowls with staple
ingredients including grains, beans,
and vegetables! This program will
include a cooking demonstration and
samples, nutritional information, tips
for healthy living, as well as recipes.
This program is offered by Live Well
Watertown, through the Watertown
Health Department.
WIN: Tuesday, August 14th
TIlKE: 5:00 PM
9Pre-registration required
as seating is limited.
PAGE 2 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS AUGUST 2018
NOTE! Pre -Registration is requested for all programs
in order to have enough material available. unch &
earn programs REQUIRE you pre -register for food.
Please call the Senior Center at (617) 972-6490.
PEARL PRESSMAN
Looking for a fun way to stimulate your brain
and keep your memory sharp?
Join Pearl Pressman when she hosts
BRAIN GAMES! It's also a great way to meet
old and new friends.
When: Tuesday, August 7th and 21st
Time: 5:00 - 6:30
Call to pre -register at (617) 972-6490
U"CAFNG TER9,W
CHOCOLATE & WINE TOUR ,S'EPTEMBER 24
Today we visit Sanborn Fine Candies
followed by delicious full course luncheon
at Warren's Lobster House. Next we visit
The Flag Hill Winery, winner of the 2017
"Best Wine in NH Gold Medal" A wine
tasting is included. LEAVE: 8:30 AM
RETURN: 5:30 PM COST: $82.00 Sign up is July 9th.
INDIAN PRINCESS RIVERBOAT TRIP'
OCTOBER 16
We head to Webster MA for our Foliage trip. We'll enjoy a cruise
aboard the Indian Princess, one of the few authentic paddle
wheel riverboats still in operation in the US. Next it's lunch at the
Point Breeze on Webster Lake. Your meal
choices are Baked Haddock or Grilled'
Public Safety Mornings
Tuesday, August 28
L-Jwjoin Chief Lawn & Captain Dupuis at our Picnic
Thursday, August 30 at 10:00 AM
NEW PROGRAM with Fire Captain Ryan Nicholson
SENIOR CENTER ART CLASS EXHIBITION
At the WATERTOWN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
I Our Senior Center Art Class will be exhibiting some of
their beautiful art this month. Stop by and see their
collection of works on display at the Library or join
� them at the Library for an Artists Reception on
2003LP Wednesday, August 22 at 11:00 AM —1:00 PM.
WATERTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
. , The Watertown Fire Department,
so in partnership with the Watertown
" Senior Center, will be providing a
three-part educational series on
fire and life safety for older adults.
In addition to valuable safety lessons, each
session will highlight a different aspect of fire-
fighting, complete with demonstrations. We
look forward to a fun and valuable three
weeks. Attend one or attend all, but we hope
the latter!
IDATES: Thursdays - 8130, 916, & 9113
TIME: 10:00 AM
Chicken. We end the day with a stop at the Aft, •-'.. -
local area farm stand. Leave: 8:30 AM
Return: 5:00 approximately. Cost: $82.00
Sign up begins July 9th.
SALEM CROSS INN, BRIGHT LIGHTS,
YANKEE CANDLE, & TRAPPIST JAMS—
NOVEMBER 28
Enjoy the beautifully decorated Salem Cross Inn and the sounds
of Christmas. Your lunch includes soup, salad, Chicken Pot Pie
or Maple Salmon, and dessert. Your shopping includes visits to
the Saint Joseph Abby for Jellies and Preserves and the Yankee
Candle Bavarian Christmas Village. We finish our day with a
leisurely ride through the Bright
Night's display. Time: 9:15-7:30
Cost: $82.00 — Sign up July 9th
Call to pre -register at (617) 972-6490
PAINTING WITH DAWN!
Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon workshop with Dawn
Scaltreto, renowned artist and Watertown Senior Center art
instructor. Today we will be creating a Summer beach scene.
All of your supplies are provided. Bring a friend and enjoy this
workshop for beginners to experienced painters. Dawn will
walk each participant through the process of
creating their own Beach scene on stretched
canvas. Each artist will leave with a unique 12"
x 16" acrylic painting ready for hanging! y
When: Tuesday, August 21 Time: 4:OOPM
Cost: $20.00
Call 617-972-6490 to reserve your spot. w
Sponsored in party by the Friends of the COA.
AUGUST 2018 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS PAGE 3
TRANSPORTATION for WATERTOWN SENIORS
Call the Senior Center at (617) 972-6490 for more information.
GROCERY SHOPPING,
TRIPS TO TARGET,
MARSHALLS, WATERTOWN &
ARSENAL MALLS
Via the Watertown Senior Shuttle
(617) 972-6490
Call the Senior Center to be added to
the route if you are new or need to
change from your scheduled day. The
Shuttle will pick you up and return you
to your home. Approximately 1 hour of
shopping time. Suggested donation is
$1.00 Round Trip. 3 BAG LIMIT! Please
show the driver your My Senior Center
Key Tag. Applications available on the
Senior Shuttle.
TRANSPORTATION TO THE
SENIOR CENTER FOR
PROGRAMS and SERVICES
(617) 972-6490
We want to see you at the Senior
Center! Call us! Program available as
funding permits.
TO LOCAL DOCTORS
(617) 972-6490
Call the Senior Center 2 daVs in
advance to schedule your taxi ride.
No cost at this time, but you may tip
the driver at your discretion. A
spouse/friend/companion may
accompany you at no extra charge.
Program available as funding permits.
MBTA RIDE
Have you thought about taking the
MBTA Ride?
For eligibility contact:
THE RIDE Eligibility Center
617-337-2727
www.mbta.com/theride
55+ AND READY TO MAKE A MOVE?
Thinking of making a move and/or downsizing? Learn how to qualify
for Affordable Housing and the different housing options available in
Watertown. Join us for all three session or just one.
September 11th: Downsizing & Aging in Place Tips and Tricks
September 18th: What is Affordable Housing & How do I know if
Qualify
September 25th: Application Assistance for Affordable Housing
Presented by Metro West Collaborative Development
TIME: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Brunch will be served at all sessions
Please call 617-972-6490 to reserve your space.
Need Legal Assistance with Housing, a Simple Will or Other Matters?
METROWEST Legal Services will now be JJoining us on the third Friday of
every month. Appointments are made for 20 minute sessions and you must
call the Senior Center at 617-972-6490 to reserve your time.
THE What to Know
SHINE About
PROGRAM
Serving the Health Trave I i ng With
Insurance Needs
of Everyone Medicare
Are you planning to travel abroad?
Here is some important
information from Medicare:
Before you go, remember to look
into your Medicare coverage
outside the United States. If you
have Medicare Part A (Hospital
Insurance) and Part B (Medical
Insurance), your health care
services and supplies are covered
when you're in the U.S. However,
in general, Medicare won't pay for
health care services or supplies if
you travel outside the U.S. (except
in rare cases). Here are 3 ways
you can get health coverage
outside the U.S.:
1. If you have a Medigap policy,
check ,policy to see if it
includes coverage when traveling
outside the U.S.
2. If you have another Medicare
health plan (like an HMO, PPO, or
retiree plan), check with your plan
to see if it offers coverage outside
the U.S.
3. You can purchase a travel
insurance policy that includes
health coverage.
If you do have coverage, make
sure you know how it works. You
may need to pay first, and get the
bill translated, before submitting
a claim for reimbursement.
For further assistance with any
Medicare issue, contact the SHINE
Program. Trained SHINE volunteers
offer free, confidential counseling on all
aspects of Medicare and related health
insurance programs.
To schedule a meeting with a
SHINE Counselor call the
Watertown Senior Center at
617-972-6490.
PAGE 4 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS AUGUST 2018
EXERCISE CLASSES at the SENIOR CENTER
$3 for each Exercise or Yoga class. $4 for Line Dancing.
Audio or Video Tape classes are Free. Each class lasts one hour.
In the absence of an instructor, the Senior Center reserves the right to substitute an instructor,
offer pre-recordedprogram, or cancel the class.
MONDAYS: 11:00 - Exercise by Video Tape THURSDAYS: 9:30 - Chair Yoga with Diane S
TUESDAYS: 9:30 - Exercise with Joanna G. 11:00 - Exercise by Video Tape
11:15 - Line Dancing with Manny FRIDAYS: 10:40 - Exercise with Henry 0.
WEDNESDAYS: 11:00 - Mat Yoga with Sue G.
(Please bring your own mat)
CASE WORKER
CORNER
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Note: Exercise with Shannon, Seated Strength and
Balance, and Tai Chi will resume in the Fall
The Case Worker is available to
answer your questions and to help
with assistance programs. She can
meet in your home or here at the
Senior Center, but we want to
make sure she is available to
spend time with you, so please call
ahead to schedule an
appointment. Thank you!
To schedule an appointment please
call- (617) 972-6490.
OTHER SPECIAL SERVICES —CALL THE SENIOR CENTER AT (617) 972-6490 FOR DETAILS
♦ Metrowest Legal Services Clinic -Call to schedule a 20 minute appointment with the attorney
♦ Watertown Food Pantry at 80 Mount Auburn Street, Rear— Tuesdays 10-11:30 and Thursdays 4-6
♦ How Do I Use This Thing? iPhone and Computer Help at the Senior Center
♦ Senior Parking Permits - for up to 2 free hours of metered parking in Watertown's municipal parking lots
PAGE 6 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS AUGUST 2018
® e e ,AUGUST Movie Matinee
Relax and enjoy a movie in our
Activity Room, Thursdays at 1: 00 p. m.
M►
R/7, The Commuter: Insurance salesman Michael
MacCauley's quiet train ride home turns into a
terrifying situation when a mysterious woman
forces him to find a specific passenger before
the last stop, entangling Woolrich in a deadly
conspiracy. Cast: Liam Neeson, Vera
Farmiga, Patrick Wilson 2018 PG-13 104
mins.
8/9 Zookeeper's Wife: After the Nazis invade Poland,
Warsaw Zoo caretakers Antonina and Jan
Zabinski place themselves in grave danger
when they begin collaborating with the
Resistance in an effort to save Jews from the
horrors of the Warsaw Ghetto. Cast: Jessica
Chastain, Daniel Bruhl, Johan Heldenbergh
2017 PG-13 126 mins.
8/16 Butterfield 8: Elizabeth Taylor won a Best Actress
Oscar as Gloria Wandrous, a stylish call girl who yearns
to go straight, especially after she thinks she's,,,,
found Mr. Right. But self -loathing socialite"""
Weston (Laurence Harvey) proves he's not up n.
to the task. As she sorts out her feelings, her
only real friend is Steve (Eddie Fisher), whose =-
fiancee suspects their connection is more than
platonic. Daniel Mann directs This adaptation
of John O'Hara's best-seller. Cast: Elizabeth Taylor,
Laurence Harvey, Eddie Fisher 1960 NR 109 mins.
8/23 Thank You For Your Service: This empathetic
drama chronicles the experiences of three U.S.
military veterans with post -traumatic stress
disorder following their service in Iraq --
focusing on their struggle to reintegrate with
the civilian world. Cast: Miles Teller, Haley
Bennett, Joe Cole 2017 R 108 mins
8/30 Me Before You: Planning to stay just six months,
Lou Clark takes on the job of looking after rich
but depressed Will Traynor, who's been left a
quadriplegic by an accident. Despite Will's
disillusionment, Lou is determined to show him
that his life is worth living. Cast: Emilia
Clarke, Sam Claflin, Janet McTeer 2016 PGig
-
13 110 mins.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
August 23° Blood Pressure Screening at S
10:00 by Linda Micklay, R.N. from
CareGroup Home Care. Free.
VISIT THE SENIOR CENTER
WE'RE AIR-CONDITIONED!
What is Extreme Heat? Why Prepare?
Extreme heat can be dangerous and even life -threatening if
proper precautions are not taken. In extreme heat and high
humidity, the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal
temperature. Most heat -related illnesses occur because the
victim has been over -exposed to heat or has over -exercised for
his or her age and physical condition. Although anyone can
suffer from a heat -related illness, some people, such as older
adults are at greater risk than others. To reduce the risks of
extreme heat conditions, take the proper safety precautions to
protect yourself and your family.
• Never leave children or pets alone in a closed vehicle. Even
with the windows cracked open, interior temperatures can rise
almost 20°F within 10 minutes.
• Slow down and avoid strenuous activity.
• Wear lightweight, loose -fitting, light-colored clothing.
• Drink plenty of water — even if you are not thirsty. Eat well-
balanced, light, regular meals.
JOIN ONE OF OUR REGULAR PROGRAMS
See Cade� o-p. Page 7 for Dates a-,& TiKw
Art For Fun — Mondays at 9:30 AM
During the summer it's Art For Fun. Bring your own art project
(oil, watercolor, pencil or ink) to this open studio.
BridgelChesslCribbagelRummiku blWhistlCanasta—See
Calendar for Dates and Times
Bring your skills to any of these groups. Drop in and join in the
afternoon fun.
Knitting —Wednesdays at 12:30 PM
Working on a project or need a little help? Stop in for an
afternoon of creative work and conversation.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) -
Wednesdays at 2:00 PM
Explore history and culture while learning the English language
with this group.
Mellowtones Choral Group —Fridays
Love to sing? This co-ed group led by
music director Anne Silverman will put a
song in your heart! All welcome. Fridays at
12:30 PM.
BINGO! Fridays at 10:00 AM for BINGO fun.
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SOCIAL SERVICES RESOURCES
WATERTOWN FOOD PANTRY
SPRINGWELL
Watertown Senior Center
For Watertown Residents
Aging Services Access Point
Marina Kirsanova, LSW
Belmont -Watertown UMC (Rear)
Area Agency on Aging
(617) 972-6490
80 Mount Auburn Street
(617) 926-4100
Email: mkirsanova@watertown-ma.gov
Watertown, MA 02472
Springwell offers a Community Lunch
Help for residents 60+ and their families
(617) 972-6490
Program Monday —Friday for any
with fuel, housing, food, counseling and
Hours of Operation:
Watertown resident age 60 and older.
other emergency resources.
Tuesday 10:00 —11:30 AM
Suggested $2.00 donation. Call the
She speaks English, Armenian and Russian.
Thursday 4:00 — 6:00 PM
dining manager at (617) 923-2769 for
Wayside
Limited Home Delivery for Homebound
Menu Information and to Register.
Watertown Social Services
Kathy Cunningham, Coordinator
Resource Specialist
Email: kcunningham@watertown-ma.gov
WATERTOWN HOUSING
Help for residents under 60 and families
AUTHORITY
with fuel, housing, food, counseling and
WATERTOWN VETERANS
(617) 923-3950
other emergency resources.
SERVICES
(617) 744-9585
Assistance to veterans and families with
FRIENDS OF THE
Federal and State benefits and services.
WATERTOWN COA
SENIOR PARKING PERMITS
Mark R. Comeiro, USN, (RET)
2nd Thursday of the Month at 2:00 PM
For Watertown residents 65+, parking
Veterans Services Officer (VSO)
at the Senior Center
permits available for meters in municipal
Town of Watertown
lots. Call the Senior Center for info.
617-972-6416
WATERTOWN
SHINE
Email: mcomeiro@watertown-ma.gov
SENIOR CENTER
Call the Senior Center to schedule an
METROWEST LEGAL
Anne -Marie Gagnon, Director
Email: agagnon@watertown-ma.gov
appointment to meet with a counselor
SERVICES
(617) 972-6490
about Medicare and prescription drugs.
(508) 620-1830
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WATERTOWN COUNCIL ON AGING
SENIOR CENTER
31 MARSHALL STREET
WATERTOWN, MA 02472
(617) 972-6490
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