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HomeMy Public PortalAboutSeptember 2016 Watertown Senior NewsCOUNCIL ON AGING BOARD Patricia Gold, Chairperson Carol Airasian Bertha Anderson Dorothy Jean Brown Burt Greenberg Mary Keenan Linda Moffitt Alice Wadden SEPTEMBER 2016 Watertown Senior News Watertown Council on Aging/Senior Center 31 Marshall St. Watertown, MA 02472 617-972-6490 www.water own-ma.gov SEPTEMBER 2016 Greetings from the Director Thank you all so much for the warm welcome. I am honored to have received this opportunity to serve the Watertown community and I look forward to working with the Council on Aging Board of Directors, the staff at the Center and you to offer exciting programs and services to Be Well and Age Well. Sincere thanks to Caryl Fox for her extraordinary tenure and to the staff — Debbie, Rae, Marina, Joe, Alfredo and the volunteers for their tireless dedication. September has a lot to offer including a farewell Celebration for Joe, our retired bus driver, important presentations about Medicare Open Enrollment and Stroke Signs and Signals; and an in-house performance by the Delvena Theatre. Please stop in and say hello! I look forward to meeting you. STROKE COA/SENIOR CENTER STAFF Anne -Marie Gagnon, MSW Director Deborah A. Dunn Program Coordinator Marina Kirsanova Case Worker Rae Grassia Principal Account Clerk Alfredo Bartolozzi Food Pantry Coordinator PAGE I Learn the signs of stroke. It might save your life! Sadly too many people don't recognize the signs of a stroke and how to get emergency care FAST. Mount Auburn Hospital's Stroke Nurse Coordinator, Marie McCune and Community Health Nurse, Mary Hunt Johnson, will share the information you need to recognize a stroke and act EA.S.T. Healthy light refreshments will be served. WHEN: Wednesday, September 28 TIME: 10:00 AM WHERE: Senior Center 31 Marshall St. See you soon, Anne -Marie Gagnon, MSW Pre -registration is required! Call the Senior Center at 6174-972-6490 to reserve your space. Inside this issue: DELVENA THEATRE PRESENTS September Movies 2 New Shuttle Driver 2 Join us for "Laugh with the Ladies" presented by the Delvena Theatre. Joe Cavallaro 3 It is a live, comedy variety show featuring actresses Lynne Moulton Welcome Back 3 and Fran Baron. Meet famous "celebrity female comedians" from yesteryear; you might meet Lucy, Minnie Pearl, Lily Tomlin, Sophie September Trip 3 Tucker or even Ethel Merman. The show will also include singing, October Trip 3 comedy, and audience participation in the way trivia - with prizes November Trip 3 awarded. The show is perfect for anyone who needs a good laugh. Medicare Lecture 4 WHEN: Wednesday, September 21 TIME: 10:30 AM Our Caseworker 6 Health Screenings 6 WHERE: Watertown Senior Center 31 Marshall St. Book Club 6 Pre -registration is required. Call 617-972-6490 to reserve your seat. Flu Shots 6 Supported in part by a grant from the Watertown Cultural Council, a local :ALENDAR 7 agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state senior Parking Pass 8 agency and in part by the Watertown Senior Center. PAGE 2 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 2016 September Movie Matinee Relax and enjoy a movie in our comfortable lounge Thursday afternoons at 1:00 p. m. 9/1 Red - After trading in his professional past as a black-ops CIA operative for a new identity, Frank Moses is basking in normality until his peaceful existence is threatened by a high -tech assassin. He's forced to return to old habits and reassemble his old team in a last ditch effort to survive and uncover his assailants when the assassin puts a target on his back and goes after the woman he loves. Cast: Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Maklovich, Helen Mirren 2010 PG-13 111 mins. 9/8 Spy - Unassuming deskbound CIA analyst Susan Cooper is far from being a James Bond type, but when she's thrust into the field to investigate the disappearance of her partner, she turns into an improbable WCApMY STATHAM BYBNE LAW s u p e rs p y and t h e MA/ unsung hero behind the Agency's most = dangerous missions. When her partner falls off the grid and another top agent is compromised, she volunteers to go deep undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent a global crisis. Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Jude Law 2015 R 119 mins 9/15 Funny Girl - Director William Wyler's classic musical tells the story of legendary Ziegfeld Follies comedienne ` Fanny Brice (Barbra Streisand, in an►� Oscar -winning role), FUNNYGIRI_ an unconventional beauty who grew up in the Jewish slums of New York dreaming of stardom. When Brice finally becomes the toast of Broadway, the resentful reaction of her husband (Omar Sharif) threatens to destroy their marriage. The film received eight Oscar nominations. Cast: Omar Sharif, Barbra Streisand, Kay Medford 1968 G 165 mins 9/22 Hot Pursuit - Rose Cooper is an uptight and by -the -book cop whose name has become a verb synonymous with screw - ups. She has been assigned to protect a federal witness, Dan- iella Riva, the vivacious and out- going widow of a c drug boss. As the s„ two polar opposites V�t race through Texas, N�PUR"°S"' they find themselves pursues by everyone x from crooked cops to murderous gunmen. However, they learn that Cooper has now been considered a fugitive fleeing with Danielle. Cast: Sofia Vergara, Reese Witherspoon, , Matthew Delnegro 2015 PG-13 87 mins 9/29 The Bounty Hunter - Milo Boyd, a down -on -his -luck bounty hunter, gets his dream job when he is assigned to track down his bail -jumping ex-wife, reporter Nicole Hurly. He thinks all that's ahead is an easy payday, but when Nicole gives him the slip so she can chase a lead on a murder cover-up, Milo realizes that noth- ing ever goes simply with him and Nicole. The exes continually one-up each other - . until they find them- selves on the run for their lives. They thought their promise to love, honor and obey was tough - staying alive is going to be a whole lot tougher. Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler, Gio Perez 2010 PG-13 111 mins. THE SENIOR SHUTTLE HAS A NEW DRIVER! The Senior Shuttle Bus has a new driver, who will start in September. We are happy to have him on -board as a COA/ Senior Center staff member. SEPTEMBER 2016 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS PAGE 3 WELCOME BACK EVERYONE! Art Class instruction with Dawn Scaltreto begins Monday, September 12 at 9:30 a.m. The Book Club's first meeting is Wednesday, September 21 at the Stockyard Restaurant. After that they meet at the Senior Center. Knitting Group resume their monthly meetings Wednesday, September 21 at 1:00 p.m. Tai Chi with Marie Favorito begins the ten -week fall series Friday, September 9 at 12:30 p.m. New participants are always welcome to any of our programs. Check the calendar on pg. 7. Call the Senior Center at 617-972-6490 for more info! SAVE THE DATE—NOVEMBER 3 Peabody Essex Museum to view art of American Impressionist Childe Hassan. Lunch is at the Danversport Yacht Club. j Cost is $80 inclusive. JOIN US AS WE WISH JOE CAVALLARO our Senior Shuttle driver well in his retirement at a coffee hour! WHEN: Wednesday, September 7 from 9:30 - 11:30 WHERE: Watertown Senior enter - 31 Marshall St. Call the Center if you need a ride at 617-972-6490 Last day to register to vote for the General Election is: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 DONT FORGET TO VOTE! YOUR September 8, 2016 VOTE State Primary November 8, 2016 couNrs General Election Need a ride to the polls? Call the Senior Center at 617-972-6490. SCALLOP FESTIVAL and GLASS MUSEUM TRIP Join the Watertown seniors as we travel to the upper cape for the annual Scallop Fes- tival. We start our day with shopping at the Christmas Tree Shop and then head to Falmouth for the Scallop Festival. You have a choice of fried scallops or roast chicken. There will be time to visit the craft tents before heading to the Sandwich Glass Museum where you can see the special exhibit: Glass Impressions - A Tribute to Donald and Margaret Segur. The art collection reflects the Segur's passions for travel as well as their whimsi- cal nature. WHEN: September 23 , TIME: 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM..r:i COST: $62.00 Sign up and pay at the Senior Center. The cut-off date for this trip is September 9. Sign up early. FALL FOLIAGE TRIP Join the Watertown seniors when we set off for Winchendon, MA for Smith's Country Cheese. Our next stop is lunch at the Old Mill Restaurant where your luncheon choices are: Baked Stuffed Filet of Sole Almandine, Roasted Stuffed Chicken with Supreme Sauce, or Yankee Pot Roast with Jardiniere Gravy, and Homemade Apple Crisp with Whipped Cream for dessert. Our last stop is Brookfield Orchards where you can stock up on apples, pastries, and much more. WHEN: Thursday, October 20 LEAVE: 8:30 AM RETURN: 5:00 PM COST: $56 Sign up and pay at the Watertown Senior Center 31 Mar- shall St. Trip includes lunch and driver's tip. Sign up early to insure this trip will run. Our cut off date is October 6 and we need 40 people in order to run it. PAGE 4 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 2016 Don't Ignore Your Medicare Mail! THE SHINEIt's that time of year again! If you have a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO, PPO), you should be receiving information PROGRAM from your plan by the end of September. It is important to understand and Serving the Wealth Insurance Needs save this information because it explains the changes in your plan for 2016. of Everyone During the annual Medicare Open Enrollment, you will have a chance to CHANGE your plan for next year. SHINE Counselors can help you understand your plan changes, as well as other options you may have. It's best to call in advance of Open Enrollment to schedule a SHINE appointment for anytime between October 15 through December 71111 OPEN ENROLLMENT SEMINAR on SEPTEMBER 14 at 10:00! "WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR OPTIONS" Presenter: Dan Goldberg, SHINE Counselor will be at the Watertown Senior Center, 31 Marshall St. to talk about the different options available to you during the Medicare Open enrollment time. This event will fill -up quickly, so register today at 617-972-6490 to reserve your space. Light Refreshments. PAGE 6 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS SEPTEMBER 2016 WATERTOWN SENIOR CENTER CASE WORKER DiCi,J ou k1ZOW that the Senior Center has a case worker, Marina Kirsanova, who can help with a variety of issues that you and your family might encounter in your everyday life or during a life transitioning experiences? Please call or come to the Center to schedule a meeting with Marina to explore assistance options that are available through the Center: emotional support, help with paperwork, small assistance grants, and guidance on the services and opportunities available in the neighborhood and in the Metro Boston area. Marina may visit you in your home or at the Center and all conversations are confidential. Marina is fluent in English, Russian and Armenian. You may request her assistance with filling out and following up on the applications for Food Stamps and Fuel Assistance. She will guide you on compiling information and filing applications for MassHealth and the Housing Authorities in Watertown and neighboring towns. Marina will consult with you, your family, and/or friends about the senior home care services available in the area and about the process of referral, assessment, and service provision. The case worker will search for information on the services for you in case you don't have access to the Internet and will, if needed, advocate for you with the other agencies and authorities. THE SENIOR CENTER BOOK CLUB WHEN: Wednesday, September 21 WHERE: Stockyard Restaurant at 11 AM Join us to discuss Light Between Two Oceans by M.L. Stedman. Copies of the book are available at the Watertown Free Public Library. After four harrowing years on the Western Front, Tom Sherbourne returns to Australia and takes a job as the lighthouse keeper. To this isolat- ed island, where supply boat comes once a season, Tom brings a young, bold, and lov- ing wife, Isabel. Years later, after two miscar- riages and one stillbirth, the grieving Isabel hears a baby's cries on the wind. A boat has washed up onshore carrying a dead man and a living baby. Tom, wants to report the man and infant immediately, but Isabel in- sists the baby is a "gift from God," and against Tom's judgment, they claim her as their own. When she is two, Tom and Isabel return to the mainland and are reminded that there are other people in the world. Their choice has devastated one of them. (Please note: all other book club meet- ings are held at the Watertown Senior Center.) FLU SHOTS We will be holding flu shot clinics on Thursday, September 22nd from 9 am - 11 am Tuesday, October 11 th from 9 am - 11 am NfALTNSereelikys � Health screenings /fisted below are all held on Thursday mornings September 15 - Podiatry Clinic - 11:00 a.m. Toenails, corns, callus care only. The cost for this service is $25.00 payable to Dr. Alper. Insurance not accepted. September 25 - Blood Pressure by Linda Micklay, R.N. from CareGroup Home Care in order of sign -in start- ing at 9:30 a.m. There is no charge for this service but donations to the Senior Center are appreciated. 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H H U (L F U IL F U d qz Z U `p Z. U .a a ®�'O _ ® Z a i° �° 213 _ to m Z 40 oLL 13 �a �D 2 a: m 0 0_0 0' It I $ U o x a t) o Xz 1� 20 2 z aW JI a 2 W z 1 O 2 L+ Q W0 L 0 co W O nOcc fO e cc cca OJ co Q J 6iPrP P P a P P P P O: P P P P SEPTEMBER 2016 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS PAGE 8 I Watertown Senior Parking Permits Registration for the Watertown Senior Parking Permits are ongoing. If you haven't applied for one yet or if yours is going to expire visit the Watertown Senior Center, 31 Marshall St We are open Monday - Friday 8:30 am. - 5:00 p.m. • Permits are available to Watertown residents age 65 and older. • The cost is $2.00 for one year, $3.00 for two years. • Participant must brim driver's license and car registration as proof of residency and owner- ship of the car. The address on both must be the same. (If the car is leased, bring a copy of the lease agreement.) • Sticker may only be used by the person to whoin it was issued, and is not transferable to an- other person. Any misuse shall be cause for revocation. • The Parking Permit is valid for up to two hours ONLY at 2 hour meters located in the Municipal parking lots (behind the Main Library, CVS parking lot, and Coolidge St. lot.) Cars parked longer than two hours inay be ticketed. Questions? Call the Senior Center at 617-972-6490 WATERTOWN COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR CENTER 31 MARSHALL ST. WATERTOWN, MA 02472