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Home My Public Portal AboutJune 2022 Watertown Senior NewsWatertown ' Council on Aging Senior Center 31 Marshall Street Watertown, MA 02472 (617) 972-6490 Or E-mail: SeniorCenter@watertown-ma.gov Watertown Food Pantry 80 Mount Auburn Street Watertown, MA 02472 Tuesday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM COA/Senior Center Staff June 2022 r _,A .S�uea.�iz 'Q i ?l�a�encoQoa ?lwdaw ??4"Ilrl - `jc%Kectia�c (�o?aned �7" aad �47& -4eq VaW / Patrick George , bp Acting Director of Senior Services Marina Kirsanova, LSW Program Coordinator Jenya Kruglyansky Case Worker Rae Grassia Principal Account Clerk AJ Gme Program Services Assistant Kathy Cunningham Food Pantry Coordinator Jim Cunningham/Bob Horrigan Senior Shuttle Drivers MEMO= Helen Dempsey, Chairperson Carol Airasian Dorothy -Jean Brown Esther Keaney Tom Lewis Janet McCullough Janine Myers Arlene Smith The Board meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 4:00 PM at the Senior Center. At" fqa o4&,aV4 7o y,edes`, 4viceyecc sa,g Cw, 2Ua&We0tc We are pleased to present the annual Watertown Senior Center Art Exhibition within these pages. Congratulations to all of our Art Class participants. From Dawn Scaltreto, instructor, "Hello, Friends! I am so excited to share the work of the members of the Monday Morning Art Class with you. The artists have met virtually this past year via Zoom classes set up by the Watertown Senior Center. It begins our week on a high note, adding color, laughter and community to our lives. We have been able to have several in -person classes this year at the Senior Center, along with several plein- air paint outs, one at Gore Estate and one at the Arsenal Commander's Mansion, both featuring colorful autumn splendor. Several more are planned including ones at North Grafton's Willard House and Clock Museum, the famed Longfellow House in Harvard Square and a Watertown resident's delightful perennial garden. Each week in class we exchange stories and lively conversation before sharing artwork and learning new techniques. I hear every day how much the class means to our students and I am so proud to share their creativity and artistry with you! Please enjoy their artworks" See inside for more beautiful art work and information about all of our programs for June. PAGE 2 • WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS • 617 972 6490 • June 2022 ,4u-tcu�uz ua tl�e ��. 2Uatenca2o� -p ,46kTfa vaKa&c Faw, mateW&T "} 4' r z. nw c';V'�# ,4zt 6t 66am, 2Uat'eaeaz z -4—' V&Ta 49" 9wed &eeuj Swowcw an Zllzna lx1 >4ev&t 591d, w At4"x vcia& %lie 706,4 4 sucausr m maawemc 7x"j?ow, watercca xatlseeeoa Roue, 5?dff.M a.d S., -A pg/�'� S�teta — %lmead �au2t� June 2022 06"'a • WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS • 617 972 6490 • i 1. { 1 V_p Z" ,R..Lla�nete %fie Faw,enryeca sffeo 57 nd Saint v4aT&a mateneaemc PAGE ��2'"anrya 2/ae%rvia S�nu y iQ r`�fene, �12ixed �l2edia awn ,RowVa¢ed 2 wwe y III V d a"a e R ZUv�e, S 0-alea� 7e &vw, ZUafn PAGE 4 . WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS • 617 972 6490 9 June 2022 Movie Afternoons at the Senior Center Community Voices Guest Side Story, 2021, P6-13, 2h36min Thursday®, June 2 at 2:00 pm In the mid-1950s, the young Maria yearns to make a life for herself amidst the hustle and bustle of New York City's Upper West Side. P~- - Dog, 2022, P6-13, th 41 min Thursday®, June 16 at 2:00 pm Ulanibn Army Ranger Briggs and Lulu, a Belgian Malinois, buckle up for a road trip down the Pacific Coast in hopes of making it to a fellow soldier's funeral on time. ISInarriage Story, 20% R, 2h Y6 min Thursday®, June 23 at 2:00 pm Ma,HageSt",I Charlie is a charismatic New York theater director - -- wedded to his work and Nicole is an actor who is ready to change her own life. Their hopes for an amicable divorce fade as they are drawn into a system that pits them against each other. Military Wives, 2019, R, 2h 16min Thursday®, June 30 at 2:00 pm Faced with their loved ones' absences, a group of .� women from different backgrounds whose partners are away serving in Afghanistan, come together. In -Person with Ataine W Thursday®, June 1 a6 tm I love discovering those special restaurants that you can enjoy whether dining alone or with friends. I am happy to discuss my experience with the restaurants in Watertown and around. I am curious to listen to your stories about places to eat around. Let's share the information about the places we liked and the new places to explore. I will be meeting you at the Watertown Senior Center's Lobby at 3 pm. The Watertown COA thanks all of our advertisers. Nevertheless, placement of these advertisements does not constitute endorsement of the named products and services. June 2022 . WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS • 617 972 6490 • PAGE ft e" call as to REDSM 60.r 6M1.1-rh rs no 4 W84 think you/ Zoom NEW! dive Walking Tour in The Casbah with ' N � 1 artl;�-6i4m@4 gehad Benz, Tour Guide Wednesday; June 1 at 10 am The Casbah is the old city of Algiers, which is the capital, it was also classified as a world heritage by UNESCO in 1992. The tour will begin from the top of the Casbah on the street called Bab Djadid. We will then walk through the narrow streets of the Casbah, discovering all of the unique corners and shops. We will end the tour in the "place" or the Square of the Martyrs. Behad Benz is an archaeologist and a tour guide. She have worked as a tour guide since 2012. Call the Senior Center to request the Zoom Link. In -Person The Joy of Narp with .Susan 9 '�, Regan, Tuesday®, June Tat 4 pm The concert will start at 4 pm sharp. The program is inspired by the phrase "Connection Through Music." It will consist of an explanation of Susan's first impulse that drew her to the harp. Next, Susan will share her purpose and why she considers it important to be true to her purpose and connect with others. Susan will then play pieces from the American songbook, a few classical favorites, and one of her compositions. We will be serving refreshments after the concert. Book Club Zoom or In -Person Wednesday, June 8 at 10 am We will be discussing The Switch by Beth O'Leary this time. When overachiever Leena Cotton is ordered to take a two -month sabbatical after blowing a big presentation at work, she escapes to her grandmother Eileen's house for some long -overdue rest. Eileen is newly single and about to turn eighty. She'd like a second chance at love, but her tiny Yorkshire village doesn't offer many eligible gentlemen. So they decide to try a two -month swap. Eileen will live in London and look for love. She'll take Leena's flat, and learn all about casual dating, swiping right, and city neighbors. Meanwhile, Leena will look after everything in rural Yorkshire: Eileen's sweet cottage and garden, her idyllic, quiet village, and her little neighborhood projects. Will swapping lives help Eileen and Leena find themselves? or,*,\ In -Person A with .Steve ®wens, State Representative i NV - Monday®, June 13, at 3 pm Representative Owens will discuss what he will be doing in the upcoming legislative session around various issues, and there will be time for a Q&A. In -person Care Givers' Support Group with Betsy Simmons Tuesday, June 14 at 3 pm Betsy Simmons will help us to reflect and share our experiences as caregivers during the session this month. Betsy will create a safe space for the participants to share their stories and to get and provide emotional support. For 35 years, Betsy worked at MA Department of Public Health & Education, Hospices, Hospitals, Senior Centers, Recovery Programs, Domestic Violence & Homeless Shelters, Community Centers and State Prisons. Betsy facilitates support groups for patients, families, providers, and caregivers. vv- Zoom Nearing I-oss Support Group with Kathleen Trefethen, InSW Wednesday®, June 15 at 2 pm Wednesday. June 29 at 2 pm "Excuse Me? Could You Repeat That?" Hearing loss is a part of life for a third of people over age 60 and a half of people over age 75. Fortunately, we live in the best era to more effectively mitigate hearing loss and decrease the expense! On Wednesday, June 15, we will speak about the nontechnological strategies that enable more effective and less stressful communication for those with a hearing loss and those who want to stay connected to a friend or loved one coping with this loss. On Wednesday, June 29, from 2 pm to 3 pm, Kathy will conduct individual 20-minute sessions to discuss specific case -related challenges and ways to address them. Please call us to schedule a personal Zoom session with Kathy. PAGE WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS 617 972 6490 June2022 W MY Pro Jra�m�s we w�l'� �e m�e e trynr J yn�J�e�rs Jh� a11n�d1 ��rt u�Q�lr In -Person L68TQ1 Round Table Nosted by Leslie Norst and Louise Forrest, Wednesday, June 15 at 3 pm Join our discussion group to share your thoughts on the LGBT movement over the years. Please bring your tales and memories of the movement's milestones, growth, and present issues to the table. In -Person Blood Pressure Clinique with Shen 5huang Public Health Nurse Friday, June 17, at 10 am Check your blood pressure at the Senior Center! In -Person Summer Nandmade Favorites with Arlene Smith, Friday, June 17 at 10 am Come to welcome and celebrate the Summer with these simple ideas to add to your celebration. So join us as we make Summer Greeting Cards and have some laughs, talk, and enjoy each other's company. In -Person Solo Acoustic Guitar Mu with Chris J- Carter, Tuesday, June 21 at 4 pm Make plans to enjoy an acoustic guitar performance by Chris Carter! Instrumental arrangements of patriotic music, Irish songs, and pop standards by the Beatles, Everly Brothers, Hank Williams, and others! Feel free to sing along or just watch the performance. In -Person CharlieCard Day and Conversation with Senator grownsberger, Friday, June 24 at 10 am Senator Brownsberger and his staff will be at the center for a combined Senior Charlie Card/townhall event. This is a great opportunity to apply for a Senior Charlie Card, renew an expired card, and connect with the Senator's office about any state -related issues that are on your mind. You will need to bring a valid, state - issued photo ID that includes your Date of Birth. NECO In -Person and Zoom: Technology for Low Vision by Dr -Alexis Malkin, New England College of Optometry, Tuesday, June 23, at 2:30 pm Dr. Malkin is an optometrist and professor who will discuss an ongoing study which NECO, in collaboration with the Stein Eye Institute at UCLA, is conducting. The organizations are interested in finding out if there are benefits related to the use src of smartphone applications for assistance with visual tasks. Join the presentation if you are interested in finding out more about assistive apps and how technology might help those with low vision with daily activities. F TOWN In -Person Watertown Farmers' Market with Stephanie Venizelos, PARMMS'MARKII Community Wellness Program, Thursday, June 23 at 3 pm Watertown Farmers' Market opens for its 9th season on Wednesday, June 15, 2022! The market runs for 19 weeks on Wednesdays, from 2:30 to 6:30pm at Saltonstall Park. During this session, Stephanie Venizelos, Community Wellness Program Manager, will share information about the market season as well as information about Live Well Watertown programs being offered and developed, including Eat Well, Walk with a Doc/ Just Walk, and Qigong. The Farmers' Market will be at Saltonstall Park, next to City Hall, or 149 Main Street. f In -Person Sing In Summer Concert by the /llellowtones with Anne r Silverman, Wednesday, June 29 at 1:30 pm Come and join us in Singing in Summer! Mellowtones will perform songs of the Summer Season plus favorite Standard Singalongs from the Great American Songbook as well as Patriotic songs for July 4th. Lyrics will be provided. oom Design your Own Care XSistersfontinuum: Choosing SENIOR LIVING ADVI51IRS Assisted Giving & Beyond, Michelle Uloodbrey, TThursday, June 30 at2 pm What is your goal? Is it to stay at home, to downsize, and to stay out of the nursing home? 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I - _ Andrew "AT' Groe, Program RIP- Services Assistant, is new to the Watertown area and hails from Denver, Colorado. He previously worked for a non-profit group doing intake and scheduling for the Denver Metro Meals on Wheels program. Say hello the next time you stop by the Senior Center! Jenya and AJ can be reached by calling the Senior Center at (617) 972-6490. One -Day Trips with Four Tours This year, we are planning to have five one -day trips with Fox Tours. Registration starts on Monday, April 4. Call us if you want to get the trip flyers — we will mail or e-mail those to you. All participants need to be vaccinated and will be wearing masks on the bus. The prices of tickets were subsidized by the Friends of Watertown Council on Aging. The ticket price is $89/person. Block Island Sightseeing Tour and t Luncheon at the National Hotel, Monday, June 20 Italian Music Showcase with Family = _= Style Lunch at the CT's Aqua Turf Club, Tuesday, July 12. Essex Valley Steam Train and Connecticut Riverboat with luncheon at Steak Loft Restaurant, Monday, August 15. Spirit of Boston: Boston Harbor Cruise and Lunch, Friday S'epternber 9 The Vermont Country Store and Lunch, Tuesday, October 11. MEDICARE 7 I 7DEAD�LINES High Prescription Drug PENALTIES Costs? Prescription Part . , part Part D Advantage May Help! ? Medicare Questions? Medicare •Q ues ti oas?n • Are you turning 65 in the next three months? • Are you over 65 and need to enrol/soon? • Do you understand your Medicare deadlines and 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. Trained SHINE volunteers offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of Medicare and related health insurance programs. To schedule a SHINE appointment, call your local Senior Center. For other SHINE -related matters, call 1-800-243-4636. Once you get the SHINE answering machine, leave your name, number, and town. A volunteer will call you back as soon as possible. PAGE • WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS 0 617 972 6490 9 June 2022 SENIOR SHUTTLE NEWS Let Us do the Driving! The Senior Shuttle Bus is a convenient and safe way to get to the local grocery stores, Target, the Watertown Mall and other scheduled destinations. How Does It Work? Select the day(s) you would like to go and call the Senior Center at (617) 972-6490 at least 2 days in advance to reserve your seat on the Shuttle Bus. Make sure to ask about available trip times, as each trip often has a few times (runs) to choose from. The Shuttle Bus will pick you up at your home and deliver you back home once the trip is over. How many people can ride the Shuttle Bus? At this time and to keep people safely distanced, each run is limited to 10 riders. Masks must be worn at all times. Shuttle Bus service is for Watertown residents only. How Many Bags Can I Bring On? Riders are limited to 3 shopping bags that you must be able to carry easily yourself. Due to COVID-19 precautions, the driver will not be able to assist. How much does it cost? The total cost is $2.00 payable to the driver. Tipping is not necessary. Date Day Location 5/31/22 Tuesday • Roche Bros./ Target 6/01/22 Wednesday • Stop &Shop 6/02/22 Thursday • Market Basket 6/7/22 Tuesday • Sullivan's Castle Island 6/08/22 Wednesday • Stop &Shop 6/09/22 Thursday • Market Basket 6/10/22 Friday • Bell Isle Seefood 6/14/22 Tuesday • Trader Joe's 6/15/22 Wednesday • Stop &Shop 6/16/22 Thursday • Market Basket 6/21/22 Tuesday • Walmart 6/22/22 Wednesday • Stop &Shop 6/23/22 Thursday • Market Basket 6/28/22 Tuesday • King's Chapel Recital 6/29/22 Wednesday • Stop &Shop 6/30/22 Thursday • Market Basket 7/01/22 Friday • Isabella Gardner's June 2022 Additional Site Trips Watertown Residents only Sullivan's Castle Island Lunch and Walk on Tuesday, June 7. The bus will be picking you at around 10 am. Call us to register. Belle Isle Join us to enjoy delightful seafood at Seafood a Winthrop gem — Belle Isle Seafood restaurant on Friday, June 10 at noon. We will be at the restaurant at about 12:00 pm, and the bus will start picking participants up at 10:30 am. Belle Isle Seafood is Winthrop's gem that should be on the list of "to visit" restaurants in New England. Attend with us the Young Organists Initiative Showcase Recital on Tuesday, June 28, at the King"s Chapel on Tremont Street, Boston. The recitals start at 12:15 pm and last between 30 and 40 minutes. Our bus will start picking you up at 11 am. We will be listening to The Nutcracker Suite, organ. Admission is by suggested donation of $5. ISABELIA Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum on S'EW SEUM A MUSEUM Friday, July 1. The price of the ticket is $23. Please let us know whether you have a discount card and we will check with the museum its validity. We will be at the museum at 11:30 am, and the bus will start picking participants up at 10 am. I�r WATERTOWN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY Digital Preservation Drop -In Saturday, 6/11 1 2 — 4 PM I At WFPLI Do you have digital photos and files that you'd like to keep forever, but you're not sure what to do with them? Future -proof your files by learning about file structures, preservation formats, and best practices for keeping your files safe. This brief workshop will run every 30 minutes. June 2022 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS PAGE 12 SOCIAI, SERVICES RESOURCES UTATERTOUIN FOOD PANTRY 5PRWC?AJEG1, Aging Services Access Pint cc Watertown Senior Center For Watertown Residents Area Agency Aging Jenya Kruglyansky, Case Worker Belmont -Watertown UMC (Rear) (617) 926-4100 (617) 972-6490 80 Mount Auburn Street Help for residents 60+ and their families Watertown, MA 02472 Springwell offers a Community Lunch with fuel, housing, food, counseling and (617) 972-6490 Program Monday —Friday for any other emergency resources. She speaks Hours of Operation Watertown resident age 60 and older. English and Russian. Tuesday 10:00-2:00 PM Suggested $2.00 donation. Call the Wayside y Kathy Cunningham, Coordinator dining manager at (617) 923-2769 for Email: kcunningham@watertown-ma.gov Menu Information and to Register. Sophia Suarez -Friedman Watertown Social Services [ 61TRTO[, N 14OUSING Resource Specialist (617) 744-9585 UTATERTOUIN VETERANS AUTHORITY SERVICES (617) 923-3950 Help for residents under 60 and families with fuel, housing, food, counseling and Assistance to veterans and families with other emergency resources. Federal and State benefits and services. FRIENDS OF 1-14F Veterans Services Officer (VSO) WATTRTOWN COA SENIOR PARKING PERMITS Mr. Patrick George Meet the 2nd Thursday of the Month For Watertown residents 65+, parking permits available for meters in municipal (617) 972-6416 at 1:00 PM at the Senior Center lots. Call the Senior Center for info. METRO&JEST GEGAG SERVICES WRTERTOWAI SENIOR CENTER Thank you to the Massachusetts Executive (508) 620-1830 Patrick George Ofce of Elder Affairs, Watertown Community Acting Director of Senior Services Foundation, Marshall Home Fund and the Friends ofthe COA for their supportofthe (617) 972-6490 Watertown Council on Aging/Senior Center. 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