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Home My Public Portal AboutNovember 2016 Watertown Senior NewsCouncil on Aging Board IT COAISenior Center Staff Patricia Gold Senior News Anne -Marie Gagnon, MSW Chairperson D/rector of Senior Services Carol Airasian Watertown Council on Aging/Senior Center Deborah A. Dunn 31 Marshall Street ProgramCoord/nafor Bertha Anderson Marina Kirsanova, LSW Dorothy Jean Brown Watertown, MA 02472 Case worker Burt Greenberg 617-972-6490 Rae Grassia PrncipalAccount Clerk Mary Keenan www.watertown-ma.gov Alfredo Bartolozzi Linda Moffitt FoodPanfry Coordinator Alice Wadden N O V E M B E R 2016 Jim Cunningham Senior Shuffle Oriuer NOVEMBER 2016 PAGE I ` With Thanks from the Director '' - ' I could not be more grateful for all those who t`I, support the Senior Center by attending an event or class callingor visiting for assistance or g , information, volunteering to run a program, y facilitating an activity, working at the Food Pantry, organizing a special event, donating to our efforts, or serving on the Board or a BE THE FIRST committee. You all help to make the Center a vibrant place and TO KNOW! the staff and I thank you. We hope to see you at the Center this month. On Election Day, November 8th, we will be hosting the Friends of the COA Book Sale; on the 9th the Registry of Motor Vehicles will be presenting "Shifting Gears," a program on safety tips for senior drivers; and on the 30th, the American Diabetes Association will be joining us to answer questions about the implications of diabetes. Looking ahead, mark your calendar for our Holiday Celebration on December 2nd! Make sure to register early for this festive party. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us! CGvrve-?'1?a,v�e, ovoo v inside this issue: November Offerings 2 Case Worker Corner 2 November Trip 3 Tai Chi for Seniors 3 Property Tax Workoff 3 Card Players Wanted 3 Medicare Lecture 4 Health Screenings 4 November Movies 6 Book Club 6 Senior Exercise 6 CALENDAR. 7 Coming In December 8 Have the Watertown Senior News F emailed to your home computer every month by going to the Town website: www.watertown-ma.gov and signing up on the `Notify Me' list. Follow the link on the left side of the home page, scroll down to Watertown Senior News and check it off. Or call the Senior Center at 617-972-6490 with your email address & we'll add it for you! SETlIOR CETI'rER 3fOLIDA1J P.�IR?J Join us for an afternoon of music, dancing, raffle and door prizes. `We'd enjoy a delicious luncheon with entertainment by the .Mellowtones. ,Triday December 2 1I:00 - 3:00 Senior Center 31 .MarshaffSt. Tickets cost $14.00 PAGE 2 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER SENIOR CENTER OFFERINGS All programs start at 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted - call 617-972-6490 to hold your space. November 1, 15, & 29: 9:30 AM - COFFEE WITH THE CHIEF: Police Chief Michael Lawn will be joining = :� us every other Tuesday for a coffee and conversation hour. Don't miss this fun and educational meeting! November 8: THE FRIENDS OF THE COA ELECTION DAY BOOK SALE 8:45 -1:45 to benefit the Watertown Senior Center. ■ November 9: Registry of Motor Vehicles - The RMV is committed to keeping drivers safe. A representative will be here to present "Shifting Gears", a free, hour-long program designed to educate, highlight issues facing elder drivers, and encourage them to be the best driver possible. The program includes safe driving tips, information on how age affects one's driving, how medications and medical conditions affect driving, and identifies the most frequent collisions for elder drivers. A list of warning signs of unsafe driving will be provided to help drivers minimize their driving risk. The benefits of not driving a vehicle and suggestions of ways to preserve one's independence without a license will also be discussed. November 16: CHRIS GRANDE, of Walnut Hill Advisors, HOW TO CONSTRUCT YOUR RETIREMENT INCOME PORTFOLIO - How do professionals construct portfolios? What are the risks and rewards of each method? How does inflation factor in the planning? Can you spend it all and still leave an inheritance? Is the recent stock market behavior signaling something serious? Should I make changes now? What are the biggest annuity mistakes by Investors? November 18: MetroWest Legal Services - An attorney will hold office hours from 10 - 12. Consultations are by appointment only. November 30: DIABETES - Join us as Rev. Albert Whitaker, Director of Mission Delivery New England for the American Diabetes Association, is coming to discuss and raise awareness of Diabetes. The risk of people age 45 and older developing type 2 diabetes is significant, but it is a condition that is manageable if diagnosed soon enough. Rev. Whitaker will discuss how type 2 diabetes can be controlled with a healthy lifestyle, including a strong exercise program and sensible eating habits. Marina Kirsanova, LS M..--.^ em hrlp! Call the Senior Center at (617) 972-6490 to have your questions answered or to make an appointment with her. She also speaks Asmeruan and Russian. case Waorrverr Q0r"6trs ',. t" Wcwm this ', 4masafty Low -Income Hare EnergytFueIAssistance Program (LIHEAP) Do you need help with your heating bill? If so, please call the Senior Center for information about the Fuel Assistance Program. Eligibility is determined by household income and size of household. The income eligibility range for one person is $11, 880 to $34, 001, and for two people $16,020 to $44,462. First-time applicants must apply in person at the Watertown Senior Center. Please call and make an appointment with Marina to complete and send the application package. Households can apply from November 1st to April 30th of the program year. Be advised that checking deposit information and income tax information are not accepted as proof. First-time applicants need to bring the following list of documents to the appointment: • Proof of identity for everyone in the household (social security card and driver's license) • Most recent oil bill • If renting — copy of lease, If own — copy of mortgage payments • If own a 2 or 3 family house — how much rent thetenants pay • Copy of social security payment statement • Copy of any other source of income — pension statements, etc. • If anyone in household is working, copies of the most recent check stubs NOVEMBER 2016 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS PAGE • TAI CHI FOR SENIORS Tai Chi Chuan, a classic Chinese exercise, has been used for centuries for health, wellness, to assist in healing and delay the aging process. Daily Tai Chi practice promotes better energy flow in the body. Tai Chi is a great exercise for all ages, especially for seniors. If seniors have some limitations regarding physical exercises and they are not able to do many of the western style exercises, they can still do Tai Chi. The "Tai Chi for Seniors" exercise is special because it is easy to learn and easy to practice. It does not use too much space which is great for the indoors. Practice of this Tai Chi form provides great health benefits such as: improved posture, balance, prevention of falls, improved circulation, metabolism, strengthened immune system, strengthened heart energy, improved neuromuscular function, and improved brain function. Tai Chi practice also helps reduce blood pressure, reduce stress, and restore emotional balance. Written by Dr Kuhn Join Tai Chi instructor, Marie Favorito, on Fridays at 12:30 pm. Drop -in cost is $5.00 / class. CALLING ALL CARD PLAYERS WATERTOWN SENIOR PROPERTY Our card groups are looking for players! TAX WORK -OFF If interested or just want to see what it's The Town is offering up to 10 Watertown senior home- like, stop by and check us out. owners (age 60 & older) a $750 deduction from their property tax bill in exchange for 68 hours of work for a Bridge Group - meets Mondays at 1:00 Town department. Cribbage Group - meets Tuesdays Participants should be retired and must own and at 12:30 occupy the property for which the taxes are deducted. The applicant's skills must match those needed by the Whist Group - meets Wednesdays participating departments. Past projects have at 12:30 included: computer data entry, working at the library Games Group - (Rummikubs) or at the Senior Center. Preference is given to individ- uals whose annual income is 300% of the Federal meets Thursdays at 11:00� Poverty level or less ($35,640 for one, $48,060 for 2). a Applications being accepted now. For an application or more information, call the COA New players are at 617-972-6490 or drop by. always welcome! UPCOMING TRIP - NOVEMBER 3 Seniors from all towns are welcome on our trips.^, y PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM - We have a great trip lined up. We will first stop at the Christmas Tree Shop before heading to lunch at the lovely Danversport Yacht Club. Here you will have a choice of. fresh baked scrod or sliced roast beef accompanied by cheese & crackers, garden salad, dinner rolls & bread. Dessert is Boston Creme Cake. After lunch it's off to the Peabody Essex Museum to view the art of American Impressionist Childe Hassan before it moves on. WHEN: November 3. LEAVE: 9:00 AM. RETURN: 5:00 PM. COST: $80 which includes transportation, lunch, museum tickets, and driver's tip. PAGE 4 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS NOVEMBER 2016 *** IMPORTANT REMINDER *** The Medicare Open Enrollment ends on December 7th! TH' Don't Wait Until It's Too Late! SHINE Make a SHINE Appointment Now! PROGRAM Serving the Health ds Insurance Needs Every year, Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (HMO, PPO) plans can change their premiums, of Everyone co -pays, deductibles, formularies (list of drugs covered) and preferred pharmacies. It's important to review your options EVERY year to make sure you have the plan that works best for you for next year. Assistance is available from the SHINE program. Call the Watertown Senior Center and ask for a SHINE appointment. Trained SHINE volunteers offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare. Be sure to bring your Medicare card, any other drug/health insurance cards, and a detailed list of your prescription drugs to your appointment. For Medicare related matters (other than an appointment), call 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636), then press or say 3. Once you get the SHINE answering machine, leave your name and number. A volunteer will return your call within 2 days. For assistance 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, call 1-800-MEDICARE to speak to a Medicare customer service representative. HEALTH SCREENINGS are held on Thursday mornings November 17 - Podiatry Clinic - 11:00 a.m. Toenails, corns, callus care only. ti The cost for this service is $25.00 payable to Dr. Alper. Insurance not accepted. November 17 - Blood Pressure at 9:30 a.m. by Linda Micklay, R.N. from CareGroup Home Care. Free NOVEMBER 2016 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS PAGE 5 PAGE 6 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS NOVEMBER 2016 ®S� 0 November Movie 4tdfillee Relax and enjoy a movie in our comfortable lounge Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. so o=a=m=m==x 11/3 One For The Money Janet Evanovich's spunky heroine, Stephanie Plum, is adrift after getting a divorce and losing her job. To make ends meet she becomes a bounty hunter, with her first big case revolving around a high school boyfriend who may be falsely accused. Cast: Katherine Heigl, Jason O'Mara, John Leguizamo 2012 PG-13 91 mins. 11/10 Bridges of Madison County - When Iowa housewife Francesca Johnson meets National Geographic shutterbug Robert Kincaid, what begins as a guarded friendship soon erupts into an intense affair that rekindles Francesca's forgotten passions; but she finds her emotions in conflict when the time comes to choose her future. Cast: Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep, Annie Corley 1995 PG-13 135 mins 11/17 Breakfast At Tiffany's - Fortune hunter Holly Golightly finds herself captivated by aspiring writer Paul Varjak, who moves into her building on a wealthy woman's dime. As romance blooms between Paul and Holly, Doc Golightly shows up on the scene, revealing Holly's past. Cast: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal. 1961 NR 114 mins. 1 12/1 To Have And Have Not - Classic starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall (who, rumor has it, fell in love on the set). Bogie is Harry Morgan, a charter boat owner who falls for Bacall's seductive petty thief, Marie Browning. Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Walter Brennan 1944 NR 100 mins. FITNESS ACTIVITIES AT THE SENIOR CENTER Exercise Classes - Mon & Weds 11:00, Fri 10:40 Chair Exercise - Tues 10:00 (WOW) Line Dancing - Tues 11:15 Yoga - Thurs 10:00 LLTai Chi - Fri 12:30" THE SENIOR CENTER BOOK CLUB WHEN; Wednesday, November 16 at 9:30. WHERE. • Senior Center, 31 Marshall St. Join us to discuss The Rainbow Comes & Goes by Anderson Cooper & Gloria Vanderbilt. Copies of the book are available at the Watertown Free Public Library. Both a son's love letter to his mother and an unconventional mom's life lessons for her grown son, The Rainbow Comes and Goes offers a rare window into their close relation- ship and fascinating life stories, including their tragedies and triumphs. In these often humorous and moving exchanges, they share their most private thoughts and the hard- earned truths they've learned along the way. In their words their distinctive personalities shine through —Anderson's journalistic outlook on the world is a sharp contrast to his mother's idealism and unwavering optimism. An appealing memoir with inspirational advice, The Rainbow Comes and Goes is a beautiful and affectionate celebration of the universal bond between a parent and a child, and a thoughtful reflection on life, reminding us of the precious insight that remains to be shared, no matter our age. New members are always welcome! The Senior Center will be closed Friday, November 11 in honor of Veteran's Day. Just a reminder! The Senior Shuttle will NOT be running on Friday, November 11 and Friday, November 25. If you need to go shopping call the office by the previous Friday to be added to the shopping run on Tuesday, November 8 and 22. This month, trips to the Malls are on Wednesday November 9, 23, & 30. The Senior Center will be closed Ok Thursday, November 24 & Friday, November 25 for Thanksgiving. - NOVEMBER 2016 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS PAGE 8 I DECEMBER AT THE SENIOR CENTER December 2 - Holiday Party: Tickets on sale through November 23. The cost is $14.00. December 13 - 9:30 AM - COFFEE WITH THE CHIEF: Police Chief Michael Lawn will be joining us for a coffee and conversation hour. December 14 - Floral Arrangement Workshop - Ernie Berardinelli: Last year we had a great time with Ernie decorating our own Boxwood Christmas tree. The cost is only $ 22 December 23 - Senior Center closes at noon - NO shopping bus December 26 - Senior Center closed WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK - CUSTOMER CHOICE AWARDS Cast your ballot for the Watertown Senior Center! You can pick up a ballot at the Senior Center, Watertown Savings Bank, or vote online. The deadline is December 31. DON'T FORGET TO VOTE! November 8, 2016 General Election. Need a ride to the polls? vote Call the Senior Center at 617-972-6490. WATERTOWN COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR CENTER 31 MARSHALL ST. WATERTOWN, MA 02472