HomeMy Public PortalAboutMarch 2017 Watertown Senior NewsCouncil on Aging Board
Patricia Gold
Watertown Senior News
COA/Senior Center Staff
Anne -Marie Gagnon, MSW
Chairperson
Director of Senior Serurces
Carol Airasian
Watertown Council on Aging/Senior Center
Deborah A. Dunn
Bertha Anderson
ProgramCoord/nator
Dorothy Jean Brown
31 Marshall Street
Marina Kirsanova, LSW
Watertown, MA 02472
Caseworker
Burt Greenberg
Esther Keaney
617-972-6490
Rae Grassia
PrincipalAccountClerk
Mary Keenan
www.water own-ma.gov
FoodPanfryCoord/nator
Linda Moffitt
MARCH 2O17
Jim Cunningham
Alice Wadden
Senior Shuffle Oriuer
MARCH 2O17
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Spring arrives on March 20th and all of us at the Senior Center are looking forward to warmer
temperatures and brighter days. Whether you have visited the Center for a senior parking
permit, income tax assistance, the drop -in art class on Mondays with Dawn Scaltreto, a movie
on Thursdays, an exercise, yoga, or tai chi class, line dancing, a festive party, SHINE
appointment or informative lecture, we are always happy to see you.
The March calendar includes the first in a new series of Lunch and Learn events. The first
session will feature a discussion about the Town's green initiatives by Ed Lewis, Watertown's
Energy Manager. For more Town insight, make sure to mark your calendar for a morning of
Coffee and Conversation with our friend, Town Councilor Angeline Kounelis. We have also
scheduled a special Potato Bar Lunch hosted by Home Instead, an Irish Cottage Painting
event with Dawn Scaltreto, a trip to the New England Flower Show, a Spring flower arranging
class and much more. Our games groups are looking for more players. If you enjoy canasta,
cribbage, bridge or whist, please stop in. We've been listening to you and thank you for your
ideas for new programs and services. Please keep the suggestions coming.
Happy Spring!
Inside this issue:
New Programs,
Lectures, and Artistic
Programs in MARCH
Baked Potato Bar
Flower Show Trip
Exercise Programs
SHINE
My Senior Center
Dog Therapy
Coming In April
Income Tax
Senior Shuttle
Book Club
Movies
Medical Screenings
CALENDAR
Social Serv. Resources
Email: agaenon@watertown-ma. oo
INCOME TAXES
2 AARP is again providing
tax aide volunteers to help
2 you complete and file your
2 income taxes. Each aide
has passed through a
3 training program.
3 They are here Monday,
3 Tuesday, & Friday by
3 appointment. Call the
3 Senior Center at 617-972-
4 6490 to see if you qualify for
this free service.
4 You MUST bring your
6 2015 income taxes and
6 provided blue questionnaire
6 or they will not be able to
7 complete your returns.
8
E 1
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
WITH COUNCILOR KOUNELIS
We are excited to have District A, East End,
Town Councilor, Angeline Kounelis visit
us to share in a cup of coffee and an
interactive, informal conversation about our
community. Angie had long been a
community activist in the East End, with the
East Watertown Betterment Assoc.; you
may remember the group. She will offer her
thoughts, and listen to yours, about past,
present, and future development and how it
relates to our quality of community.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 15
TIME: 10:00 AM
Pre -registration is requested.
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Call the Senior Center (617) 972-6490
to register for all your programs !
IRISH COTTAGE PAINTING
-��Here's your chance to own a
beautiful Irish Cottage —painted
by YOU! Dawn Scaltreto will be showing us
step by step how to paint a lovely Irish
scene. All your supplies are included, and
you will be leaving with a 12x14 canvas
painting.
WHEN: Thursday, March 9 1-3 PM
COST: $15.00
This program is funded in part by the Friends of the COA.
NEW SERIES —LUNCH & LEARN
Ed Lewis, CEM, Energy Manager for the Town
of Watertown, is coming to talk with us about
the Town's efforts on going "green." He will
also offer ideas on how to save energy costs in
your home. Free sandwiches will be served.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 8 TIME: 11:00
SPRING WREATH
What better way to welcome Spring than
to make a wreath to hang on your door,
either inside or outside. Add your
personal touches to a wreath of grapevine
and flowers with help from florist Ernie
Berardinelli. Included in the price is all
your supplies.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 22
TIME: 10:00 PM COST: $10.00
This program is funded in part by the Friends of the COA.
FLOWER SHOW TRIP WITH ERNIE!
Don't miss out on the chance to view the beautiful
flowers on display at the New England Flower
Show. Lunch is on your own at the Chateau
Restaurant and you can purchase your show
tickets at the door. We will using the Senior
Shuttle. Bus seating is limited to 16.
WHEN: Thursday, March 23
TIME: 11:30 AM
BUS COST: $ 5.00
BAKED POTATO BAR LUNCH
What can be more fun than 4k
celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a baked
potato bar! There will be a great selection
of toppings to choose from to add to your
potato and some of your favorite Irish
tunes to sing -a -long with Anne Silverman.
Sponsored by Home Instead.
WHEN: Monday, March 13
TIME: 1:00 PM Space is limited.
Pre -registration Required.
6 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN TAKING SOCIAL
SECURITY & MEDICARE BENEFITS
Join Chris Grande, Walnut Hill Advisors, and
Lindsay Quillan, Medicare Mentors, as they outline
the mistakes that can cost you more money. Avoid
penalties and surcharges, especially those still
working. A step by step process to help you come
up with the right plans for you.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 21
TIME: 11:00-1:00 Pre -registration Required.
A Pizza lunch will be offered.
NEW CRAFT SERIES-4 WEEKS!
Marita Hartshorn is an experienced crafter who is
bringing her expertise to the Senior Center. We
will explore various crafts using recycled materials,
beads, polymer clay, felted wool etc. The purpose
of the class is to have fun, explore using a variety of
materials, challenge our creativity and meet other
crafters. Marita is donating her time, creativity and
energy! Come for one or all 4 classes.
WHEN: Monday March 20 & 27 April 3 & 10
TIME: 1:00 PM COST: $ 5.00/class
Weatherization
Please join Menotomy Weatherization for information on
their Weatherization Program. You may be eligible for this
program, which may include free Insulation, Heating System
repairs, Annual Heating System tune-ups, Energy Efficient
LED light bulbs and new Replacement refrigerators. Act now
to reduce your energy costs. Income eligibility guidelines
apply.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 29 TIME: 10:00 AM
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MONDAY EXERCISE
Exercise class with Shannon Lee Jones
Exercises include muscle strengthening,
light -stretching, balance and posture im-
provement, and low -impact aerobics; all
done to your favorite tunes!
TIME: 11:00 AM COST: $4.00
TUESDAY EXERCISE
Exercise class with Joanna Grubel
Join the fun! Regular exercise can improve
circulation, help to strengthen bones, In-
crease muscle mass, reduce joint stiffness,
and improve general health.
TIME: 9:30 AM COST: $4.00
TUESDAY CHAIR EXERCISE
This group meets weekly for support and to
socialize. Class is led by audio tape.
TIME: 10:00 AM COST: FREE
TUESDAY LINE DANCING
Get up and get moving with this fun bunch!
TIME: 11:15 AM COST: $5.00
WEDNESDAY EXERCISE
Exercise class with Henry Oliveras
Whether it's to get stronger, loosen up, or
just get moving, give it a try!
TIME: 11:00 AM COST: $4.00
or pay in advance 10 sessions for $35.00.
THURSDAY YOGA
Led by experienced yoga teacher, Henry
Oliveras, LMT, this class uses a chair or
you can bring your own mat and provides a
gentle stretch and limbering for the body to
improve balance and restore the mind.
TIME: 10:00 AM COST: $4.00 or pay
in advance 10 sessions for $35.00.
FRIDAY EXERCISE
Exercise Class with Henry Oliveras
TIME: 10:40 AM COST: $4.00
or pay in advance 10 sessions for $35.00.
FRIDAY TAI CHI
Tai Chi with Marie Favorito
Practice of Tai Chi provides great health
benefits: improved posture, balance,
circulation, metabolism, strengthened
immune system, strengthened heart energy,
improved neuromuscular function, and
improved brain function.
TIME: 12:30 pm. COST: Drop -in $5.00
THE
SHINE
PROGRAM
Serving the Health
Insurance Needs
of Everyone
How Can SHINE Help You?
Are you turning 65 in the next three months?
Are you over 65 and planning to retire soon?
Do you understand all of your Medicare plan
options? Are you having trouble paying for
medical expenses and prescription drugs? If
any of these apply to you, contact the SHINE
(Serving Health Insurance Needs of
Everyone ... on Medicare) program for
assistance. SHINE is not just here during
Medicare Open Enrollment. Trained volunteers
are available all year to help you! They offer
free, confidential counseling on all aspects of
health insurance to anyone on Medicare. To
schedule a SHINE appointment, call the
Watertown Senior Center at (617) 972-6490.
Games Gurus Needed!
Do you know how to play Chess,
Cribbage, Canasta, Whist or
Bridge? We are looking for players to
join our groups as well as gurus who
can help our players beat their
teammates! Call the Senior Center for
more information.
. "'M COME MEET
DESTINY!
Destiny, a Labrador
Retriever, has been trained as
a therapy dog and she
volunteers at the Watertown
Library and Perkins School for
the Blind. She and her owner,
Peg Horwitz, will be visiting
us on Thursday, March 23 at
9:30 AM. Drop by and
say hello!
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Are you interested in playing?
Call the Senior Center
for more information at
617-972-6490. 0
MY SENIOR CENTER
Have you Registered for your Key Tag?
is our new
consumer database which will help us
better manage programs and services
for you.
Sign up at the Front Desk. Thank you
COMING IN APRIL
April 3 & 10 New Program —Craft Series with Marita. Learn how to use
recycled products to create different items for you or your home.
April 5: Dale Tamburro—Understanding Basic Estate Planning Documents
April 26: Dale Tamburro— Part 2: Housing Options & Use of Trusts in
Home Ownership for Elders
April 11 & 25 Coffee With Police Chief Michael Lawn and Friends
April 11: Flower Arrangement with Ernie
April 12: Dementia: What Is It and What Resources Are Available To Help
April 14: Good Friday. Senior Center Closes at 1:00 PM
April 17: Senior Center Closed: Patriot's Day / Marathon Monday
April 19: Diabetes: The Risk for Older Adults to
Contract Type 2
April 25: Volunteer Celebration
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Ride the Watertown Senior Shuttle!
Call the Senior Center at
(617) 972-6490for more information.
The Watertown Senior Shuttle travels a fixed route
throughout Watertown to take seniors grocery
shopping. We continually adjust the route to
accommodate new riders. The bus goes to the Stop &
Shop on Watertown Street on Tuesdays, and the
Super Stop and Shop on Pleasant Street on Fridays. It
also goes to the Watertown and Arsenal Malls on the
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Take the bus,
and leave the driving (and parking) to us!
Starting January 1st you must give 2 days notice if
you are new or want to change from your
scheduled day. The suggested donation is $1.00
round trip and there is a 3 bag limit.
Options for rides to doctors' appointments are also
available. Call the Senior Center for more information
and to arrange transportation.
Income Tax Preparation at the Senior Center
Income tax preparation will be available at the Senior
Center forseniors60ando/der Volunteers, trained at
an IRS certified program sponsored by AARP, will
provide tax assistance byappointment. M
The volunteers are not able to prepare returns tha
include income from rental property, trusts,
partnerships, or businesses. These returns should ,b
handled ,by a professional tax preparer. a
Complex returns will be referred to private tax
preparers.
While there is no fee for this service, donations to the
Friends of the Watertown Council on Aging (COA) are
gratefully accepted.
Call the Senior Center at 617-972-6490 to
make an appointment.
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March Mcvie Matinee
L2e a Relax and enjoy a movie in our
comfortahle lounge Thursdays at 1: 00 p. m.
4
3/2 The Dressmaker - Driven away when she was
young, Tilly Dunnage returns to rural Australia after
years of working as a dressmaker in Paris and she's ready to make waves in her DIUSSMnKF.R
conservative hometown not only with her
haute couture but a hidden agenda. Cast:
Kate Winslet, Judy Davis, Liam Hemsworth
2016 R 119 mins.
3/9 The Accountant - Offering two very different
skills to his clients, a financial forensics ex-
pert and trained assassin goes to work for
a tech mogul who's determined to elimi-
nate those responsible for secretly manipu-
lating the company's financial records.
•"TNERCG61SNSAHT Cast: Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K.
Simmons 2016 R 128 mins.
3/16 Ice Cream Sundaes And Darby O'Gill & the
Little People— Irishman Darby O'Gill finds
himself face-to-face with magical little
people and captures the King of the
Leprechauns, who must grant him three
wishes. But all the wishes ultimately
backfire, with comical results. Cast:
Albert Sharpe, Janet Munro, Sean Connery
1959 G 90 mins.
3/23 Sully - Viewers around the world were
astonished in 2009 when airline pilot
Chesley Sullenberger safely landed an
Airbus 320 on the Hudson River after both
engines were disabled. This fact -based
drama illuminates Sullenberger's life &
heroic achievement. Cast: Tom Hanks,
Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney 2016 PG-13 96 mins.
3/30 The Girl on the Train - During her daily rail
commute, divorcee Rachel Watson
observes the happily married couple living
in a house near the train route. One day,
she witnesses a scene that enrages her --
and soon finds herself deeply entangled in I
the ensuing mystery. Cast: Emily Blunt,
Haley Bennett, Rebecca Ferguson 2016 R
112 mins.
HEALTH SCREENINGS ��'.ka
are held on Thursday mornings
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March 16 Podiatry Clinic -11:00 a.m. Toenails,
corns, callus care only. The cost for this service is
$25.00 payable to Dr. Alper. Insurance is not
accepted.
March 2? Blood Pressure at 9:30 a.m. by Linda
Micklay, R.N. from CareGroup Home Care. Free
THE SENIOR CENTER BOOK CLUB
WHEN: Wednesday, March 15 at 9: 30.
WHERE. Senior Center, 31 Marshall Street
Join us to discuss The Invention
of Wings by Sue Monk Kid. •
Copies of the book are available
at the Watertown Free Public
Library. The is a fictionalized '
account of the life of abolitionist
Sarah Grimke, her sister Nina, and their
family slave named Handful. Sarah lives in
Charleston, South Carolina. The novel is
set in motion on Sarah's eleventh birthday,
when she is given ownership of ten year
old Handful, who is to be her handmaid.
We follow their remarkable journeys over
the next thirty five years, as both strive for
a life of their own, dramatically shaping
each other's destinies and forming a
complex relationship marked by guilt,
defiance, estrangement and the uneasy
ways of love.
New members are always welcome!
THANK YOU FOR DONATING TO
THE FRIENDS!
THE FRIENDS OF THE COA
SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND
SERVICES FOR SENIORS.
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SOCIAL SERVICES
RESOURCES
Watertown Senior Center
Case Worker
Marina Kirsanova, LSW
Help for residents 60+ and their families
with fuel, housing, food, counseling and
other emergency resources.
She speaks English, Armenian and
Russian.
(617) 972-6490
mkirsanova@watertown-ma.gov
Wayside
Watertown Social Services
Resource specialist
Help for residents under 60 and families
with fuel, housing, food, counseling and
other emergency resources.
(617) 744-9585
SENIOR PARKING PERMITS
For Watertown residents 65+, parking
permits available for meters in municipal
lots. Call the Senior Center for info.
WATERTOWN FOOD PANTRY
For Watertown Residents
Belmont -Watertown UMC (Rear)
80 Mount Auburn Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-6490
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday 10:00 —11:30 AM
Thursday 4:00 — 6:00 PM
Residents may visit once a month.
Home delivery available for
homebound individuals.
WATERTOWN VETERANS
SERVICES
Assistance to veterans and their
dependents with all Federal and State
benefits and services.
Mark R. Comeiro, USN, (RET)
Veterans Services Officer (VSO)
Town of Watertown
617-972-6416
WATERTOWN COUNCIL ON AGING
SENIOR CENTER
31 MARSHALL ST.
WATERTOWN, MA 02472
SPRINGWELL
Community Dining
Springwell offers a Community Lunch
Program for all seniors age 60 and
older, Monday - Friday, at Woodland
Towers. The purpose of the program is
to provide those in need with a
nutritious meal as well as the
opportunity to socialize with others
from their community. Any Watertown
resident age 60 years and older can
participate and there is a suggested
$2.00 donation. Call today for menu
information and to register with the
dining manager.
Monday through Friday
Woodland Towers - 55 Waverley Ave.
Call (617) 923-2769 for Menu
Information and to Register.