HomeMy Public PortalAboutAugust 2015 Watertown Senior NewsWatertown Senior News
COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD
Patricia Gold, Chairperson
Carol Airasian
Dorothy Jean Brown
Burt Greenberg
Mary Keenan
Genevieve C. Martin
Linda Moffitt
Alice Wadden
AUGUST 2015
Watertown Council on Aging/Senior Center
31 Marshall St.
Watertown, MA 02472
617-972-6490
www.water own-ma.gov
AUGUST 2015
EXPLORING THE CHARLES RIVER
"Exploring the Charles River" can serve as a
guide in planning a variety of excursions, while
providing a brief history of the Boston area for
the reader's pleasure. Discover scenic bridges
and walkways with the many natural and his-
toric sites the river offers; from urban settings
to hidden coves and wetland areas, for some
scenic new adventures. Join us as author,
Kathleen Rowe, talks to us about photo-
graphing, researching, and writing about the
different areas of this ever -changing waterway
- the Charles River.
WHEN: io:oo a.m. Wednesday, August 12
WHERE: Watertown Senior
Center, 31 Marshall St.
Sign-up is required. Call the Senior,
Center at 617-972-6490•
COA/SENIOR CENTER
STAFF
Caryl Leslie Fox, Director
Deborah A. Dunn
Marina Kirsanova
Rae Grassia
Alfredo Bartolozzi
Joseph Cavallaro
PAGE I
. I IDEFEND YOURSELF
AGAINST AGGRESSOR mr 7. E ff A�`4Ga
Would you like to gain confidence and self-
esteem to combat an assault in a real world sce-
nario? Kristin Ann LaShoto will highlight the as-
pects of awareness and personal space, while giv-
ing us strategies and a wide range of techniques
used to safeguard and provide knowledge of indi-
vidual protection. You will learn three methods of
communication, recognition of verbal and physical
aggression, action vs, reaction, personal bubble
zones, and diversion/distraction.
"To predict imminent danger is the best way to
prevent any attack".
WHEN: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 19
WHERE: Watertown Senior Center, 31 Marshall St.
Sign-up required. Call the Center at 617 -972-6490.
`SHIFTING GEARS' - A SAFE DRIVING PROGRAM
August Movies
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The town of Watertown and the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) are committed to
Shopping Bus
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keeping drivers safe. In an effort to make our roads safer, the RMV will present
Scallop Festival Trip
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"Shifting Gears, "a free, hour-long program designed to educate and encourage older
drivers to ,be the ,best driver possible. This free workshop will ,be presented:
Senior Parking Pass
3
WHEN: 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 26
Lake Region Trip
3
WHERE: Watertown Senior Center, 31 Marshall St.
Word Jumble
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A representative from the RMV will present the program and highlight issues facing
Medicare Update
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elder drivers. The program includes safe driving tips, information on how age affects
Medical Update
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one's driving, how medications and medical conditions affect driving, and identifies
MA Legal Hel Aline
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the most frequent collisions for elder drivers. A list of warning signs of unsafe driving
is provided to help drivers minimize their driving risk. The ,benefits of not driving a
Your Pet & Heat
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vehicle and suggestions of ways to preserve one's independence without a license will
CALENDAR
7
also ,be discussed.
Transportation
Help
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Please sign up by calling the Senior Center at 617-972-6490.
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Aueust Movie Matinee
Relax and enjoy a movie in our comfortable lounge Thursday afternoons
at 1:00 p. m.
8/6 Tammy - Pushed to the lim-
it after losing her job and discov-
ering her husband's
been cheating on
Tirl�'yi s her, Tammy agrees
to flee town with her
alcoholic grandmoth-
er who has the
funds. Their destina-
tion is Niagara Falls,
but the journey of-
fers some unexpected pit stops.
Tammy quickly turns into the
"baby-sitter." From finding love
in a bar to robbing a Topper
Jack's in order to bail Pearl out of
jail, the quirky adventure will
have you finding yourself riding
along for the misadventures of
Tammy. Cast: Melissa McCar-
thy, Susan Saradon, Allison Jan-
ney 2014 97 mins R
8/13 Divergent - Born into a
civilization in the distant future,
where the world is
divided by factions,
Beatrice is a teen-
ager who learns
that her unique
cognitive skills
make her useful to
the authorities.
Over time she discovers that
she's a Divergent, which means
she doesn't fit into any one
group. If anyone knew, it would
mean a certain death. As she dis-
covers a growing conflict that
threatens to unravel her seem-
ingly peaceful society, Tris and
the mysterious Four must find
out what makes Divergents dan-
gerous before it's too late.
Cast: Shailene Woodley, Kate
Winslete, Theo James 2014 139
mins PG-13
8/20 Insurgent - War now
looms as conflict between the
factions and their ideologies
grows. In times of
war, sides must be
chosen. Tris must
confront her inner ►�
demons and contin-
ue her fight trying r,*-y.... _
to save those she
loves --and herself, with the help
from others on her side. She
must fully embrace her Diver-
gence, even if she does not
know what she may lose by do-
ing so, against a powerful alli-
ance which threatens to tear her
society apart. Cast: Shailene
Woodley, Kate Winslete, Theo
James 2015 119 mins PG-13
8/27 Magic in the Moonlight -
Stanley is a magician who has
dedicated his life to revealing
fraudulent spiritu-
alists. He plans to
quickly uncover
the truth behind
celebrated spiritu-
alist Sophie (a ,
French beauty)
and her scheming mother. How-
ever, the more time he spends
with her, he starts thinking that
she might actually be able to
communicate with the other
world, but even worse, he might
be falling in love with her. This
deft romantic comedy unwinds
amid the gilt and glamour of the
French Riviera in the 1920s
Cast: Eileen Atkins, Colin Firth,
Marcia Gay Harden 2014 98
mins PG-13
9/3 Cheaper By The Dozen - The
Bakers, a family of 14, move to
the big city after Tom Baker gets
his dream job to coach his alma
mater's football team. Meanwhile,
his wife also gets her dream of
getting her book published. While
she's away promoting the book,
Tom has a hard time
keeping the house in
order while at the
same time coaching
his football team, as
the once happy fami-
ly starts falling apart.
Cast: Steve Martin Bonnie Hunt,
Hillary Duff. 2003 98 mins PG
SENIOR SHUTTLE
The air-conditioned Watertown
Senior Shuttle travels a fixed
route throughout Watertown to
take seniors grocery shopping
on Tuesdays and Fridays. We
regularly adjust the route to ac-
commodate new riders. Ques-
tions? Call the Senior Center at
617-972-6490. It also goes to the
Watertown Mall on the second
and fourth Wednesday of the
month. This month it runs
August 12th and August 26th
AUGUST 2015 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS PAGE
WATERTOWN SENIOR CITIZEN
PARKING PERMIT ...
,! Have you got yours yet?
1.) Participant must be a resident of
Watertown, age 65 or older.
2.) The cost is $2.00 for one year, $3.00 for two years. The cost
for a replacement permit is the same as for a new pass.
3.) Participant must bring driver's license and car registration as
proof of residency and ownership of the car. The address on
both must be the same. (If the car is leased, applicant must
show a copy of the lease agreement.)
4.) Permit may only be used by the person to whom it was is-
sued, and is not transferable to another person. Any misuse
shall be cause for revocation.
5.) No car owned, registered, or under long-term lease agree-
ment to a business will be eligible.
6.) Parking is allowed ONLY at 2 hour meters located in Munici-
pal parking lots located behind the Main Library, the CVS park-
ing lot, and the Coolidge Square lot (off Wells Ave) for no longer
than two hours. Anyone staying longer than two hours may be
ticketed. The permit is not valid at any on -street parking meter.
7.) Permit is to be placed inside vehicle face up on Driver's side
dashboard for verification.
Register at the Watertown Senior Center, 31 Marshall St.
at the front desk. Questions? Call the Senior Center at
617-972-6490.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
* LAKE REGION
The Watertown seniors are heading to the
Lake Winnipesauke area. First stop is Mill Falls
where you will have time to browse the
shops before heading to Harts Turkey Farm.
Your choices for luncheon are Turkey dinner,
broiled Haddock, or roasted Sirloin of Beef.
After lunch it's off to the elegant "Castle in
the Clouds" perched overlooking Lake Win-
nipesauke. The Castle is a Craftsman style
turreted structure build in the 1800's sur-
rounded by gardens and spectacular
views.
DATE: Thursday, August 20th
LEAVE: 9:00 am RETURN 6:30 pm
COST: $74 which includes lunch, castle
admission, and bus driver's tip
CAN YOU UNSCRAMBLE THE
a�� SUMMER FRUITS & VEGETABLES?
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Now, mix them all together, add some nuts, cheese,
chicken or fish and sprinkle with some balsamic vin-
aigrette for a healthy and delicious summer meal.
SCALLOP FESTIVAL & GLASS MUSEUM
Join the Watertown seniors as we are travel to the upper cape for the annual Scallop Festi-
val. We start our day with shopping 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 be-
fore heading to the Sandwich Glass Museum where you can see the special
exhibit: Cutting Edge - A New Perspective on Glass. This powerful and
compelling sculpture exhibit explores the many ways glass can be trans-
formed when combined with other materials. 1 -1
WHEN: September 18
TIME: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
COST: $62.00
Sign up and pay at the Senior Center. Book early to insure this trip runs.
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Medicare Appeals
If you have Medicare, you have the right to appeal decisions you disagree with. All steps in
the appeal process have specific time frames and other requirements. It is very important to
pay attention to the time limits for appeals!
Some appealable situations are:
Medicare denies your request for a health care service, supply, or prescription
Medicare denies payment for health care that you have already received
Medicare stops covering services that you are receiving
Medicare pays a different amount than you believe it should
Medicare drug plan denies coverage of your medication
For assistance with appeals, the Medicare Advocacy Project (MAP) provides free advice and
legal representation. MAP can assist anyone with Original Medicare or a Medicare Ad-
vantage Plan, regardless of income. For assistance from MAP, call the Massachusetts Senior
Legal Helpline at 866-778-0939. For assistance with understanding and accessing your Med-
icare benefits, you can call your senior center and ask for a SHINE appointment. Trained
SHINE volunteers offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to an-
yone on Medicare. You can reach a SHINE counselor by telephone. 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 counselor will call you back, as soon as possible.
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COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD
The next COA Board will meet next at 5:30 pm,
Wednesday, September 16 at the Watertown
Senior Center, 31 Marshall St.
clean your hearing aid at no charge.
MASSAC HUSETTS SENIOR August - NO - Podiatry Clinic - next date it $ep-
LE GAL H EL PLINE tember f7 at ffs00 a.m. Toenails, corns, callus care only.
1-866-778-0939
The Helpline provides FREE legal
information, advice and referral ser-
vices for Massachusetts senior citi-
zens (60 + years) in most areas of
civil law, including: Social Securi-
ty/ SSI, Veterans Benefits, Mass
Health, Medicare, Consumer is-
sues, Public Benefits, Unemploy-
ment, Foreclosures, Guardianship,
Powers of Attorney, Bankruptcy,
Evictions, Landlord/Tenant, Utili-
ties, Family law, and Nursing
Home. The Helpline provides inter-
pretation services in many lan-
€WIm
If you get voicemail, leave your
name, telephone number and the
town where you reside and your call
will be returned within 2 business
days.
The Massachusetts Senior Legal
Helpline is a project made in collab-
oration with the Massachusetts Of-
fice of Elders Affairs, the Legal Ad-
vocacy & Resource Center, the Mas-
sachusetts Justice Project and the
Massachusetts legal services pro-
viders. This project is made possible
with a grant from the U.S. Depart-
ment of Health and Human Ser-
vices, Administration on Aging.
MENCAL UPDATE
Medical screenings listed
below are all held on
Thursday mornings
August 13 - Nearing fcreening with hearing specialist
Steve Bennett from Miracle Ear. Call the Senior Center at
617-972-6490 for an appointment. Mr. Bennett will also
The cost for this service it Sm.00 payable to Dr.
Alper. Insurance is not accepted.
August 27 - Blood Pressure by Linda Micklay, R.N. from
CareGroup Home Care in order of sign -in starting at
*30 a.m. There is no charge for this service but donations
to the Senior Center are appreciated.
The summer months can be uncomfortable,
even dangerous —for pets and people. It's dif
ficult enough simply to cope with rising tem-
peratures, let alone thick humidity.
Limit exercise on hot days - Take care when exercising
your pet. Adjust intensity and duration of exercise in ac-
cordance with the temperature. On very hot days, limit ex-
ercise to early morning or evening hours. Asphalt gets
very hot and can burn your pet's paws, so walk your dog on
the grass if possible. Always carry water with you to keep
your dog from dehydrating. Never leave your pets in a
parked car
Not even for a minute. Not even with the car running and
air conditioner on. On a warm day, temperatures inside a
vehicle can rise rapidly to dangerous levels. On an 85-
degree day, for example, the temperature inside a car with
the windows opened slightly can reach 102 degrees within
10 min-utes. After 30 minutes, the temperature will reach
120 degrees. Your pet may suffer irreversible damage.
See You in September....
We look forward to welcoming back these
popular groups after a summer hiatus:
Art Class, the Book Club, Knitting Group, Tal Chi,and
the Mellowtones.
Look for start-up dates In the September newsletter!
Scramble answers: watermelon, blackberries, summer squash,
lettuce, tomatoes, antelope, strawberries, and cucumber.
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HOW TO GET WHERE YOU NEED TO GOi
USE THE SENIOR SHUTTLE FOR YOUR SHOPPING NEEDS The
Watertown Senior Shuttle travels a fixed route throughout Watertown
to take seniors grocery shopping, and we continually adjust the route
to accommodate new riders. The bus goes to the Stop & Shop on Wa-
tertown St. on Tuesdays, the Super Stop and Shop on Pleasant St. on °
Fridays. Take the bus, and leave the driving (and parking) to us!
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION FOR WATERTOWN SENIORS
Watertown seniors needing transportation to medical appointments
may contact Busy Bee Transportation at 1-800-427-0230 for a ride. I
Medical transportation is available Monday through Friday between
9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and reservations must be made at least three I
days in advance. A donation of $3.00 each way for local stops and
$4.00 each way for stops outside Watertown is requested. a,.g
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TRANSPORTATION HELP FOR WATERTOWN SENIORS �� ® V
Supplemental transportation services are available to Watertown seniors thanks to a pilot program grant awarded to
the Watertown COA/Senior Center by the Marshall Home Fund, a non-profit community -based charitable fund dedicat-
ed to serving Watertown's seniors. This pilot program is designed to provide readily accessible transportation assis-
tance for seniors in need of last minute or emergency transportation to locations within the community. Transportation
by cab is arranged through the Council on Aging/Senior Center by calling the office during business hours.
LC all the Senior Center at 617-972-6490 for more info about any of these programs!
WATTOWN COUNCIL ON AGING
SENIOR CENTER
31 MARSHALL ST.
WATERTOWN, MA 02472