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Home My Public Portal AboutDecember 2018 Watertown Senior NewsCouncil on Aging Board CONSenior Center Staff Patricia Gold Anne -Marie Gagnon, MSW Chairperson Watertown SeniorNews DirectorcfSenior Services Carol A!rasian Deborah A. Dunn Bertha Anderson Watertown Council on Aging/Senior Center Program Coordinator Marina Kirsanova, LSW Dorothy Jean Brown 31 Marshall Street + Watertown, MA 02472 + 617-972-6490 caseWcdrer Burt Greenberg Rae Grassia PrinapalAcccunt Clerk Esther Keeney Mary Keenan HOURS: Monde 8:30-5 Tuesday 8:30-5 Wednesday 8:30-5 Thursday 8:30-5 Friday 8:30-5 Y � Y � Y � Y � Y Wayne g MarSriecesAs Pro ram Services Assistant Janet McCullough Jim Cunningham Arlene Smith DECEMBER 2018 Senior Shuttle Driver Kathy Cunningham Food Pantry Coordinator DECEMBER 2018 . ` D e ae � Notes f-r&%-, -i ke PI re t v-r A PAGE I j, Happy Holidays! Before we say farewell to 2018, we have some great programs scheduled for December that you won't want to miss! On December 4th we will be hosting a special program in the morning about Coping with the Holidays after a Loss. In the afternoon on the 4th, join us for Live Well Watertown's Healthy Eating Program about winter soups. On December 7th we will celebrate the season at our annual Holiday Party at the Hibernian Hall. Take a break from your shopping and stop in on the 14th for our Mellowtones Concert, and join us on December 18th when Diane Shufro, our Chair Yoga instructor, will transport us through her recent trip photos and lively discussion to the warm continent of South America. Do not hesitate to contact us for help with fuel assistance and SNAP applications, emergency assistance requests, and information about the Watertown Food Pantry. If you need to go grocery shopping or to the Watertown Mall, consider riding our Senior Shuttle Bus for $1.00 round trip. Call us for details about these and many more services available to seniors. A sincere thank you to the Friends of the Watertown Council on Aging for their support of many of our programs throughout the year. If you are interested in becoming a Friend or volunteering your time and talent in the New Year, please contact us. Happy Holidays, and we all wish you good cheer in the New Year! CV w Public Safety 2 Music & Ornaments 2 Mellowtones Concert 2 Travels with Diane 2 Gentle Chair Yoga 2 Town Auditor 2 Matter of Balance 2 Case Worker Corner 3 Transportation 3 News from SHINE 3 In Case It Snows 3 Exercise Programs Food Pantry Health & Wellness Movies Book Club Holiday Schedule Calendar Resources 4 COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS AFTER A LOSS Join Nicole Foxe LICSW, from Care Dimensions when she presents how to cope with all the holiday excitement after you have experienced a loss. She'll discuss the impact holidays have on grief, practical suggestions for coping and ways the holidays can heal. A light brunch will be served. Registration required for brunch 4 ' DATE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 6 6 TIME: 10:00 AM 6 6 7 8 HEALTHY EATING DEMONSTRATION L42 Join us for a fun and flavorful afternoon with the Eat Well Watertown Team who will teach you how to make a delicious and nutritious bean and vegetable soup along with an edible gift, just in time for the holiday season. Nutritional information, tips for healthy living, as well as recipes will be provided. This program is offered by Live Well Watertown through the Watertown Health Department, and is partially funded by a Watertown Community Foundation grant. DATE: Tuesday, December 4 TIME: 3:30 PM Seating is limited - Pre -registration is mgwu -cd PAGE WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS DECEMBER 2018 NOTE! Pre -Registration is requested for all programs in order to have enough materials available. LUNCH AND LEARN programs REQUIRE you to pre -register for food. Please call the Senior Center at (617) 972.6490. MUSIC & ORNAMENTS Watertown Families Together wants to get YOU in the holiday spirit! Young children and their caregivers are invited to join the members of the Senior Center. We will sing, clap and dance with Ruth, make a craft, enjoy a holiday treat and have surprises for all and a free raffle. DATE: Thursday, December 6th TIME: 9:30 AM PLACE: Watertown Senior Center MELLOWTONES IN CONCERT Come hear the Watertown Senior Center's Me/%wtonesperforming a collection of Holiday Songs, Christmas Carols, and Popular Favorites to start off the season! Enjoy some hot chocolate & cookies. WHEN: Friday, December 14 TIME: 1:00 PM Pre -registration Requested. The Mellowtones will also perform for the public at the Watertown Mall on Friday, December 21. January LUNCH & LEARN Join us when we welcome Tom Tracy, Town Auditor, Nancy Heffernan, Treasurer/Collector, and Earl Smith, Town Assessor, to learn all about Taxes and Exemptions. Bring your questions to this special presentation. Wednesday, January 9th at 10:00 AM Pre -registration required for lunch. MIDDLESEX DISTRICT ATTORNEY MARIAN RYAN Join us for a conversation and refreshments with Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan on "Winter Scam Awareness". Wednesday, January 30th at 10:00 AM Public Safety Mornings Tuesday, December 11 Coffee with Chief Lawn & Captain Dupuis IIY�IN`�i11YY:�_i:�l�i Diane Shufro, Senior Center chairyoga instructor and occasional world tra veler, will talk about herApril 2018 trip to South America. Diane will share stories and beautiful photos ofher explorations in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador and the Sacred Valley of Peru, including Macchu Piccu. WHEN: Tuesday, December 18 TIME: 10:00 AM 0_1 Pre-re istration Re uested.9' 9' 2018 HOLIDAY PARTY i ` Come join the fun at our Holiday Party with music by Phil, dancing, and a delicious, full �7 course Lasagna and meatball luncheon catered by Maria's. There will be door prizes and raffles from the Friends of the COA. This year the party will be held at the Hibernian Hall,124 Watertown St. in order to allow more guests to attend. WHEN: Friday, December7 TIME: 11 AM —3 PM COST: $16.00 Tickets on sale now! _�k FREE GENTLE CHAIR YOGA AT ARTEMIS STUDIO Join Artemis Studio for a free demonstration on yoga, which centers on relaxation and coordinating breath with movement. It can be done in a chair or standing. Classes focus on alignment and safety and are designed for everyone with any level of experience. Refreshments provided! WHEN: Wednesday, December 19 at 11:00 WHERE: Artemis Studio, 639 Mt. Auburn St. Call Artemis to register at 617-393-3590. MATTER OF BALANCE IS BACK! With Pearl Pressman Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award -winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. 8 Week Course. January 16— March 6. Call the Senior Center to register at 617-972-6490. Free DECEMBER 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 days in advance to schedule your taxi ride. You may tip the driver at your discretion. A spouse, friend, or companion may accompany you at no extra charge. Program available as funding permits. THE MBTA RIDE Have you thought about taking the MBTA Ride? For eligibility contact: THE RIDE 617-337-2727 www.mbta.com/theride CASE WORKER COLUMN MRWE with MARINA KIRSANOVA, LSW Elder abuse happens every day, but holidays can present a greater risk. People who are physically, emotionally or psychologically frail and dependent on others for care are most at risk of elder abuse. Abuse and neglect can happen in the home, as well as in residential care or nursing homes and hospitals. It can involve care workers, family, neighbors, friends or strangers. People most at risk at home include: anyone with an illness that affects memory or ability to communicate; those in a poor relationship with their caretaker; those who provide housing, financial or emotional support to the caretaker; those who depend on a caretaker with drug or alcohol problems; the socially isolated. The annual visit with family and friends during the holidays is a good opportunity to check in with elders to see if they are being treated with care and respect by everyone in their life. If you yourself are witnessing or experiencing harm through abuse or neglect, or are worried about a friend, relative or client, there are ways to help. You may call Marina at the Watertown Senior Center, the Police Department or Protective Services in your area. Your confidentiality is assured. You Could Be Eligible for Fuel Assistance through the COAIM LAITY TEAMWORK FUEL ASSISTANCE FR 0 GAM (LIHEAP) Fuel Assistance can pay part of your winter heating bills. You can rent or own your home. If your heat is included in your rent, you may also qualify. Call 617-972-6490 for more information or to apply. HIED/CARE OPEN ENROLLMENT ENDS DECEMBER 7 IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOUR MED/CAREPLAN, DON'T WAIT! REMINDER: Many plans have made changes to their premiums, deductibles, co -pays, and the drugs that are covered. December 7 is the last day to review your options and make a change for 2019. Call the Senior Center at 617-972-6490 to set up an appointment or if you still need assistance in reviewing your coverage, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800- 633-4227). You can also compare plans online at www.medicare.gov/find-a- plan. IN CASE IT SNOWS If Watertown public schools are cancelled for inclement weather, all Senior Center programs, and shopping bus runs, are cancelled. If school opening is delayed, the morning shopping bus run is cancelled, and Senior Center pro- grams may be cancelled at the instructor's discretion, so call before coming over. Staff members will be available during regular business hours. School cancellation information is broadcast on local cable, radio & TV. Remember, safety is your first priority. Use your own good judgment to decide if you should go out in bad weather. Questions? Call the Senior Center at 617-972-6490. COMING IN JANUARY 1/9 Taxes & Exemptions 1/15 Singing Grandpops 1/16 Eye Health 1/23 Dale Tamburro—Legal PAGE 4 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS DECEMBER 2018 EXERCISE CLASSES at the SENIOR CENTER $3 for each Exercise or Yoga class. $4 for Line Dancing and Tai Chi. Audio or Video Tape classes are Free. Each class lasts one hour. In fhe absence ofan instructor, fhe Senior Center reserves fhe right to substitute an instructor, offer a pre-recorded program, or cancel the class. MONDAYS: 11:00 - Exercise with Shannon TUESDAYS: 9:30 - Exercise with Joanna G. 11:15 - Line Dancing with Manny WEDNESDAYS: 11:00 - Mat Yoga with Sue G. (Please bring your own mall THURSDAYS: 9:30 - Chair Yoga with Diane S. 11:00 - Exercise by Video Tape FRIDAYS: 10:40 - Exercise with Henry 0. 12:30 - Tai Chi with Marie F. 2:15 - Strength & Balance with Pearl OTHER SPECIAL SERVICES —CALL THE SENIOR CENTER AT (617) 972.6490 ♦ How Do I Use This Thing? iPhone and Computer Help at the Senior Center. ♦ Property Tax Work Off Program - must meet eligibility requirements for work in a Town Department. ♦ Senior Parking Permits - for Watertown residents age 65 and older, up to 2 free hours of metered parking in Watertown's municipal parking lots. RICHARD A. DORNFELD, M.D. Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic Eye Disease Medical & Surgical Diseases of the Eye Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology BOSTON EYE INSTITUTE & CENTER 20 Hope Ave., Suite 106 Waltham, MA FREE Parking j BostonEyelnstitute.com 9 Health check 4 Please help keep the Senior Center Healthy forAll by staying at home if you feel sick or have flu -like symptoms. We hope you will rest up and we will be seeing you soon! Thank you! d Watertown 00y Food Pantry .� 80 Mount poll LM Auburn - Street —Rear. OPEN: Tuesdays 10-11:30 AM Thursdays 4-6:00 PM *DEVITO FUNERAL &Ii7H Alfred, John, John Jr. & Jonathan DeVito Arlington : 1145 Mass. Ave., Arlington, MA 02476 1 (781) 643-5610 Watertown: 761 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA 024721 (617) 924-3445 www.devitofuneralhome.com Meadow Greer Rehabilitation and Arurshkg Center e�rlQw" �reer� '_ +' TF- T NEAET14 C.ENTM 59 COOLIDGE HCLL ROAD WATERTOW N. MA 02472 +617.9 24.11 0 +Fvw.WatertownHC°corn Outpatient Therapy ClinicI1+1+' UP , We welcome new & former clients of Meadow Green? 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Based on the timeless L classic and filled with spectacle, warmth and heart, this celebrated film follows an ordinary girl's epic adventure and brave journey home, with the ultimate triumph of love. Cast: Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling 2018 PG 110 mins. 12/13 The Man Who Invented Christmas: With his most recent books having little success, Victorian novelist Charles Dickens finds himself obliged to self -publish his masterful fable "A Christmas Carol" -- which he hopes will revive his sagging career. Cast: Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer, Jonathan Pryce 2017 PG 104 mins. 12/20 Going In Style: Cheated out of their pensions, three elderly friends decide to extract justice GOING SlYtl from the system by robbing a bank and then heading for Las Vegas. But, their grand plan starts to fall apart when a dogged FBI agent f picks up their trail. Cast: Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin 2017 PG-13 96 mans. 12/27 Coco: In Disney Pixar's vibrant tale of family, fun, and adventure, an aspiring young musician named Miguel embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors. There, the charming trickster Hector becomes an unexpected friend who helps Miguel uncover the mysteries behind his family's stories and traditions. Cast: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael Garcia Bernal, Benjamin Bratt 2017 PG 105 mins. We invite seniors and their grandchildren to join us for pizza, cookies & hot chocolate. HEALTH & WELLNESS December20: Podiatry Clinic at 11:00 AM. Toenails, corns, callus care only. The cost for this service is $25.00 payable to Dr. Alper. Insurance is not accepted. December27. Blood Pressure Screening at 10:00 by Linda Micklay, R.N. from CareGroup Home Care. Free. THE SENIOR CENTER BOOK CLUB WHEN.• Wednesday, December 19 at 930. WHERE,* Senior Center, 31 Marshall St. Join us to discuss: The Botany of Desire byMichae/Po//an. Copies of the book are available at the Watertown Free Public Library. The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the BOTANY Worldis a 2001 nonfiction book by 0F531RE journalist Michael Pollan. Pollan presents case studies that mirror four types of human desires that are reflected in the way that we selectively grow, breed, and genetically engineer our plants ... the tulip, beauty; marijuana, intoxication; the apple, sweetness; and the potato, control. New members are always welcome! BE THE FIRST TO KNOW Have the Watertown Senior News emailed to your home computer every month by going to the Town website: www.watertown-ma.gov and choosing the `Notify Me' icon. Add your email address and scroll down on the left side of the page, to Watertown Senior News and check it off! Or call the Senior Center at 617-972-6490 with vour email & we'll add it for vou! 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C t4 InQ n O n In p cn Gh " M 0 a}r rNV- 0r rSVr Or r Nr r r r r r r r r T cn d I cd cd 01 ��V••l A"Y W �4V�ILJ� ci W Wa W CLJ 0 J L W r ! p LM x LO 4- ti C c°a o U00 4: o �loE O O N •O _O _ •C O d LL i CD C DECEMBER 2018 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS PAGE 8 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 ResourceSpeciaiist Email: kcunningham@watertown-ma.gov WATERTOWN HOUSING Help for residents under 60 and families AUTHORITY with fuel, housing, food, counseling and (617) 923-3950 other emergency resources. WATERTOWN VETERANS (617) 744-9585 SERVICES FRIENDS OF THE Assistance to veterans and families with WATERTOWN COA SENIOR PARKING PERMITS Federal and State benefits and services. 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 SENIOR CENTER SHINE Call the Senior Center to schedule an METROWEST LEGAL Anne -Marie Gagnon, Director appointment to meet with a counselor SERVICES Email: agagnon@watertown-ma.gov about Medicare and prescription drugs. (508) 620-1830 (617) 972-6490 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