HomeMy Public PortalAboutNovember 2019 Watertown Senior NewsCouncil on Aging Board
Watertown Senior News
COAISenior Center Staff
Anne -Marie Gagnon, MSW
Patricia Gold
Director of Senior Services
Chairperson
Carol Airasian
Watertown Council on Aging/Senior Center
Marina Kirsanova, LSW
Dorothy Jean Brown
Program Coordinator
Esther Keaney
31 Marshall Street • Watertown, MA02472 •617-972-6490
Rae Grassia
Mary Keenan
PfincipalAccounfClerk
Tom Lewis
Janet McCullough
Marjorie Wayne
Pfogfam Services Assistant
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HOURS: Mondaythrough Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
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Arlene Smith
Jim Cunningham
Senior Shuttle Driven
The Board meets the
2nd Wednesday of the
N OV E M B E R 2019
Kathy Cunningham
Food Pantry Coordinator
month at 4:00 PM at the
Senior Center.
NOVEMBER 2019
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Bing Crosby 2
2019 Holiday Party 2
, We look forward to seeing you at the Senior Center this month!
Public Safety Mornings 2
We will be learning about the music of Bing Crosby with Mr.
Friends' Holiday Boutique 2
Bruce Hambro, offering free Flu Shots with the Watertown Health
Department, providing exercise classes each day including Chair
Book Group 2
Volleyball on Friday mornings, and SHINE meetings by
Case Worker Corner 3
appointment for Medicare Open Enrollment in addition to our usual calendar of events.
Stop in and see us. The carpeting is new too!
TRIPS! 3
As it's the month of thanks, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the many partners,
Health and Wellness 4
volunteers, friends and staff who help to make our Senior Center run smoothly and stay
Movies 5
vibrant. To our exercise instructors, workshop leaders, speakers, games groups
coordinators, the Police, Fire, and Town Department personnel who visit, our singers and
Exercise Classes 6
their music director, our art teacher, bingo callers, and countless volunteers who make it all
Transportation Services 6
possible... thank you! To the Council on Aging Board, thank you for your guidance; to the
Calendar 7
Friends of the Watertown Senior Center, thank you for your support; to the maintenance
staff, thank you for your assistance with facility improvements; and to the incredible team
SHINE s
members at the Senior Center who greet and serve the public each day...Marina, Margie,
Social Services Resources 12
Rae, bus drivers Jim and Bob, and our food pantry coordinator, Kathy ... thank you!
Finally, I would be remiss if I did not express thanks to those of you who use the services
Veterans' Da Y
of the Senior Center, Food Pantry, or take the Senior Shuttle. We are thankful for YOU!
November 11, 2019
SENIOR CENTER
On behalf of all of us, Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
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See you at the Center, G,,,,e-"ter&
The Friends of the Watertown Council on Aging Present
2019 Noliday Boutique!
Holiday treasures, d6cor, jewelry and hand -knitted items!
Proceeds benefit programs at the Senior Center.
Please bring a canned food item for the Watertown Food Pantry.
.ter. November 4 & 5, 2019
i 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
At the Senior Center-31 Marshall Street
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NOVEMBER PROGRAMS
NOTE! Pre -Registration is requested for ALL programs in order to have enough materials available.
Please call the Senior Center at (617) 972-6490 to reserve your spot.
FR/END5' NOU/DAy 800-1QUE
Monday, November 4, 2019
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Tuesday, November 5, 2079
70:00 AM-4:00 PM
SENIOR CENTER 1-I01,I1)Ay PARTY
Friday, December 73, 2019
Doors Open 17:30 AM
Event ends at 2:30 PM
NIBERAIIAIV NALL, Watertown Street
Tickets on Sale Friday, NOVEMBER 22 at 9:00 AM
at the Senior Center. Cost: $10.00.
Join us for a fun afternoon to celebrate the
VOTE! Ft FCT/ON DAY! Holidays! Pasta lunch catered by Maria's,
November 5, 2079 music for dancing by the Swing Fever Trio,
No Exercise or Line Dancing due to Voting in the Gym, but and a special performance by our own
HolidayBoutique is open in the Senior Center. Mellowtones. The Friends of the COA will also be
q p holding their Basket Raffle.
VETERANS' DAY
November 77, 2079—Senior Center Closed
8lN6 CR0S9Y-SWIN6IN6 ON A STAR
Tuesday, November 79, 2079 at 70:00 AM
Presented by Bruce Hambro, join us for a lively audio-visual
presentation and hear many of their hit songs, view their
lives in photos, & enjoy many entertaining video clips. This
lecture will be entertaining and fun!
Cost: Free Pre -register: Yes SIGN-UP: Now
SENIOR FGU CLINIC
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
9:00 AM —Noon
Provided by the Watertown Department of Public Health.
Please bring your Medicare or Insurance Card.
Cost: Free Pre -register: No
Coming in December
NOLIDAY BOXWOODS with ERNIE
Tuesday, December 3, 2079
Cost: $15.00 Pre -register: Yes SIGN-UP: Now
ZEN ART with DAWN SCALTRETO
Session 3: Vibrant Alcohol Inks
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Cost: $5.00 Pre -register: Yes SIGN-UP: Now
PUBLIC 5AFF7`Y 1;10RNIN65
Join us for casual conversation & coffee in the Lounge.
Cost: FREE Pre -register: No
Coffee with Chief Lawn & Captain Dupuis
Tuesday, November 12 & 26 at 9:30 AM
X AHot Coffee with the Fire Department
Will be back in December.
SENIOR CENTER BOOK Ct-US
Wednesday, November 73, 2079 at 9:30 AM
Join the Book Club for a lively discussion of
November's selection: 1493: Uncovering the
New World Columbus Created by Charles
Mann. This nonfiction book takes a look at
the consequences of Columbus' voyages to
the Americas (Good Reads).
Cooking Ahead to December's Meeting: 72177179
,rThe December meeting will discuss Still Life
by Louise Penny.This story looks to be an
intriguing murder mystery. The Watertown Free
Public Library will have copies of the book
available by November 15.
Cost: FREE Pre -register: No
NOVEMBER 2019 WATERTOWN SENIOR NEWS PAGE 3
BUS TRIPS
On the WATERTOWN
o�■SENIOR SHUTTLE
Call (617) 972-6490 to
register.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Trip to Market Basket & Marshall's in Waltham
Call today to reserve a spot on the Senior Shuttle to Market
Basket and Marshall's in Waltham.
Watertown seniors only. Space is limited to 16 on each
run and 2 wheelchairs, so sign up early.
STRICT 3 BAG LIMIT. Driver provides limited assistance.
RUN 1:
8:45 AM: Leaving from 100 Warren, 55 Waverley or
McSherry Gardens.
RUN 2:
11:30 AM: Leaving from other locations.
Cost: $2.00 donation paid to driver. Pre -register: Yes
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Trip to Christmas Tree Shop in Natick & then
Lunch at Ken's Steakhouse on your own
Call today to reserve a spot on the Senior Shuttle for this
trip. Watertown seniors only. Space is limited to 18 and 2
wheelchairs, so sign up early. Leaves from Senior Center at
9:30 AM or let us know if you need a ride.
Cost: $2.00 donation paid to driver. Pre -register: Yes
LAST CALL!
FOX TOURS TRIP on Wednesday, November 20, 2019
YULETIDE NEWPORT, RI
Luxury Silver Fox Motor Coach travels to the grand Marble
House Mansion, lunch at Local Z and a stop at the
Christmas Tree Shop. Leaves at 8:30 AM. Cost: $64.00
How do I get help with Snow Shoveling?
Call the Watertown Senior Center
at (617) 972-6490 for an
application for the program
organized by the Watertown
#.� Recreation Department.
CASE WORKER CORNER
Where can we get senior services for me and
my elder relative(s)? Calling the Watertown Senior
Center is a good start and we also recommend contacting
Springwell, the Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) and
Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for Watertown. Springwell is a
state and federal subsidized non-profit agency located in
Waltham, that provides a host of senior services such as
home delivered meals, personal care, home health care,
caregiver support, information and referral, and other in -
home assistance for Watertown residents and those in
surrounding towns. Springwell offers affordable services to
clients with lower incomes and offers private pay options
too. Springwell can be reached by 0% spring well
calling (617) 926-4100.
What can I do if I suspect that my next door
neighbor can't take care of him/herself
anymore? Sometimes we get calls from community
residents concerned with a senior's well-being. Please call
the Watertown Senior Center at (617) 972-6490 for
information and to share your concerns. Signs can be
severe depression, malnutrition, declining self -care, unsafe
driving, acting disoriented and confused, exhibiting bruises,
commenting about frequent falls, or financial exploitation
and scams. You can also report your concerns directly and
anonymously by calling the Toll -Free Elder Abuse and Self
-Neglect 2417 Hotline at (800) 922.2275. Thank you for
helping us to keep seniors safe.
Did you know that the Senior Center can help with
A MassHealth, SNAP and Housing
{ 'USIM applications, Fuel Assistance and
ti Emergency needs? We can also
F connect you to other services that
might be helpful such as a free 20
minute legal services appointment with an attorney from
Metrowest Legal Services, and Senior Parking Permits.
Senior Parking Permits are for Watertown residents age
65 and older for up to 2 free hours of metered parking in
Watertown's municipal parking lots. Permits are $3 for 2
years. Please bring your driver's license and car registration
to sign-up. Call (617) 972-6490 to learn more about any of
these services. We are here to help.
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Tuesdays 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
HEALTH & WELLNESS
November 6: Ask the Nurse Blood Pressure
Clinic at 10:00 AM. Watertown Health
Department Public Health Nurse Wil Vandinter will
be here to take your blood pressure and answer
questions. Free.
Thursdays 4:00-6:00 PM
November 21: Blood Pressure Screening at
DIAGOGUF UWI'M ?"NE DIRECTOR 10:00 AM by Linda Micklay, R.N. from CareGroup
Home Care. Free.
- Join Anne -Marie Gagnon, Director November21: Foot Care Clinic at 11:00 AM.
of the Watertown Senior Center,
for an hour of coffee and informal Toenails, corns, callus care only. The cost for this
conversation. service is $25.00 payable to Dr. Alper.
WHEN: Thursday, November 7 at 9:00 AM 11 November 26: Flu Clinic from 9:00 AM —Noon
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advertisements does not constitute endorsement of the named products and services.
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MOVIE MATINEE & PIZZA
Relax and enjoy a movie in ourActivity Room, Thursdays at 1; 00 PM
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10/31 ON THE BASIS OF SEX Inspired by the powerful true story of a young Ruth Bader
Ginsburg, this film depicts a then -struggling attorney and new mother facing adversity in her
fight for equal rights. Cast: Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux 2019. PG-13, 120
mins.
11/7 YESTERDAY While looking for his big break, this musician sustains a hit by a bus and
when he awakens, finds he's the lone person on Earth who knows of the Beatles band and
their songbook. 2019. PG-13, 120 mins.
11/14 NO MOVIE
11/21 CAPTAIN MARVEL Marvel Studios is back with the exciting adventure of Carol Danvers "Ah
as she becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes. Cast: Brie Larson, Samuel L.
Jackson 2019. PG-13, 124 mins. '
11/28 NO MOVIE —Happy Thanksgiving! I
12/5 THE HUSTLE Despite their different methods, two women are the masters of the art of
the fleece and proceed to con men who wronged women. Cast: Anne Hathaway, Rebel -
Wilson. PG-13, 93 mins.
PROPERTY TAX WORK -OFF PROGRAM
Senior Homeowners —Earn up to $1,500!
This program allows for up to ten
seniors (age 60 and older) and
veterans a $1,500 deduction from
their property tax bill in exchange
for 125 hours of work for a Town
department, from July 1, 2019 until
March 1, 2020. Income limits apply. Applications
are available at the Senior Center or by calling
(617) 972-6490.
Program begins July 1 for work in a Town
Department through March 1, 2020.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at
the Council on Aging/Senior
Center and the Watertown FoodF+
Pantry. We are thankful for You!
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DROP -IN EXERCISE CLASSES
at the SENIOR CENTER. Pay as you go!
Each class lasts one hour. In the absence
of an instructor, the COA reserves the
right to substitute an offering or cancel
the class.
MONDAY EXERCISE at 11:00 AM
Exercise with Shannon
Exercises include muscle strengthening, light -stretching, balance and
posture improvement, and low -impact aerobics. Cost: $3.00
TUESDAY EXERCISE at 9:30 AM
Exercise with Joanna
Join the fun! Regular exercise can improve circulation, help to strengthen
bones, increase muscle mass, reduce joint stiffness, and improve
general health. Cost: $3.00
TUESDAY LINE DANCING at 11:15 AM
Join Manny and friends and get up and get moving with this fun bunch!
Cost: $4.00
WEDNESDAY MAT YOGA at 11:00 AM
Yoga with Sue
Bring your own mat and join Sue for this gentle, restful yoga session that
promotes strength and agility. Cost: $3.00
THURSDAY CHAIR YOGA at 9:30 AM
Yoga with Diane Cost: $3.00
Join Diane for this seated yoga class that works all your muscles.
THURSDAY KEEP FIT with JOANNA at 11:00 AM.
Cost $3.00
NEW! FRIDAY CHAIR VOLLEYBALL at 10:00 AM
Cost: FREE!
FRIDAY TAI CHI with MARIE at 12:30 PM
Cost: $4.00
FRIDAY STRENGTH & BALANCE at 2:15 PM
With Pearl Cost: $3.00
PLEASE NOTE: If a class is canceled and we have
enough notice, you may receive a Robo-Call from the
Senior Center. The number that comes up on Caller ID is
from "Somerville," as that is where the call system
originates.
TRANSPORTATION
GROCERY SHOPPING,
TRIPS TO TARGET, MARSHALLS,
WATERTOWN & ARSENAL MALLS
Via the Watertown Senior Shuttle
(617) 972-6490
Call the Senior Center to be added to the route if you
are new or need to change from your scheduled day.
The Shuttle will pick you up and return you to your
home. Approximately 1 hour of shopping time.
Suggested donation is $1.00 Round Trip. STRICT 3
BAG LIMIT! No cases of water. Please show the
driver your My Senior Center Key Tag. Applications
available on the Senior Shuttle. Driver provides
limited assistance.
TRANSPORTATION TO THE SENIOR CENTER
FOR PROGRAMS and SERVICES
(617) 972-6490
We want to see you at the Senior Center! Call us!
Program available as funding permits.
RIDES TO LOCAL DOCTORS
(617) 972-6490
Call the Senior Center 2 days in advance to schedule
your taxi ride. You may tip the driver at your
discretion. A spouse, friend, or companion may
accompany you at no extra charge. Program available
as funding permits.
THE MBTA RIDE
Have you thought about taking the MBTA Ride? For
eligibility contact: THE RIDE - 617-337-2727
www.mbta.com/theride
NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS
Friends of the Watertown COA
Meeting
November 14 at 2:00 PAN
Watertown Senior Center
Stop in and learn a bit more about their
mission of serving the Seniors of Watertown•
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SHINE NEWS
Don't Wait Until
It's Too Late!
Medicare Open
Enrollment ends
December 7th
Don't miss your chance to
change plans
Call SHINE for help comparing
options
It's extremely important to review your options
EVERY year to make sure you have the plan that
works best for you for next year. To best help you
compare, you should have a MyMedicare.gov
account. If you don't have one already, you can go to
MyMedicare.gov to easily create one, or it can be
done at your SHINE appointment.
Call the Senior Center and ask for a SHINE
appointment. Be sure to bring your Medicare card,
any other drug/health insurance cards and benefit
information, and a detailed list of your current
prescription drugs to your appointment.
Trained SHINE volunteers offer free, confidential
counseling on all aspects of health insurance to
anyone on Medicare. 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 call you back, as soon as
possible.
SHINE
PROGRAM
COMING IN DECEMBER
HOLIDAY BOXWOODS with ERNIE
Tuesday, December 3, 2079
ZEN ART with DAWN SCALTRETO
Session 3: Vibrant Alcohol Inks
Wednesday, December 4, 2079
SENIOR CENTER NOUIDAY PARTY
Friday, December 73, 2019
Doors Open 17:30 AM
Event ends at 2:30 PM
NIBERAIIAAI HALL, Watertown Street
Tickets on Sale Friday, NOVEMBER 22 at 9:00 AM
at the Senior Center. Cost: $10.00. Thank you to the
Friends for reducing the ticket price for attendees.
DELVENA TKEATRE COMPANY presents
"A CNR151-/MA5 CAROL"
Tuesday, December 17, 2079 at 10:30 AIM
SENIOR CENTER CLOSES at NOON
Tuesday, December 2,F
SENIOR CENTER CLOSED
Wednesday, December 25
NEW YEAR'S at NOON
Tuesday, December 31, 2079 at 72:00 PM
Chinese Lunch and Karaoke—Sign Up Dec•76
SENIOR CENTER CLOSED
Wednesday, January 7, 2020
YARN DONAT/ON5 NEEDED
Our Senior Center Knitters are in need of
YARN DONATIONS.
Please drop off any YARN DONATIONS
at the Senior Center,
r 31 Marshall Street. Thank you!
Call today to connect with a
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!
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SOCIAL SERVICES RESOURCES
WATERTOWN FOOD PANTRY
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Aging Services Access Point
Watertown Senior Center
For Watertown Residents
Area Agency Aging
Belmont -Watertown UMC (Rear)
(617) 926-4100
(617) 972-6490
80 Mount Auburn Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Springwell offers a Community Lunch
Help for residents 60+ and their families
(617) 972-6490
Program Monday —Friday for any
with fuel, housing, food, counseling and
Hours of Operation:
Watertown resident age 60 and older.
other emergency resources.
Tuesday 10:00 — 11:30 AM
Suggested $2.00 donation. Call the
She speaks English, Armenian and Russian.
Thursday 4:00 — 6:00 PM
dining manager at (617) 923-2769 for
Wayside
Limited Home Delivery for Homebound
Limited
Information and to Register.
Watertown Social Services
Kathy Cunningham, Coordinator
kcunningham@watertown-ma.gov
ResourceSpecialistEmail:
WATERTOWN NOUSIN6
(617) 744 9585
AUTHORITY
Help for residents under 60 and families
W q'rFRTOWN VETERANS
(617) 923-3950
with fuel, housing, food, counseling and
SERVICES
other emergency resources.
Assistance to veterans and families with
FRIENDS OF TNF
Federal and State benefits and services.
WATERTOWN COR
SENIOR PARKIN& PERMITS
Veterans Services Officer (VSO)
For Watertown residents 65+, parking
Mr. Patrick George
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Meet the 2nd Thursday of the Month
permits available for meters in municipal
617-972-6416
at 2:00 PM at the Senior Center
lots. Call the Senior Center for info.
InETROWEST t.F&fl t, SERVICES
WATERTOWN SENIOR CENTER
Thank you to the Massachusetts Executive
OfceofElder Affairsfor its support ofthe
(508) 620-1830
Anne -Marie Gagnon, Director
Watertown Council on Aging/Senior Center.
Email: agagnon@watertown-ma.gov
(617) 972-6490
WATERTOWN COUNCIL ON AGING
SENIOR CENTER
31 MARSHALL STREET
WATERTOWN, MA 02472
(617) 972-6490
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