OCTOBER 2014 - SENIOR NOTES
Arlington Senior Center
27 Maple Street Arlington, MA 02476
Arlington Council on Aging 781-316-3400
www.arlingtonma.gov/COA
A rlington Seniors A ssociation 781-316-3420
www.arlingtonseniorsassociation.org
Minuteman Senior Services Congregate Dining 781-316-3423
The Arlington Council on Aging values the diversity of our participants, staff, volunteers, and the Arlington community. We strive to model and promote a welcoming environment by embracing our aging community including differences in race, socioeconomic status, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, and other forms of uniqueness.
Ubuntu ~ September was full of purpose and connection! The 5K Annual Running with Friends and Town Day
were full of fun, success, community, and intergenerational participation. We extend heartfelt gratitude for all
of the volunteers that made both days a tremendous success. Congratulations to Paul Hargreaves for winning
the Tom Brady Football! We also extend heartfelt gratitude to the Friends of the Council on Aging for organizing another successful 5K and for their commitment to improving the quality of life of our seniors.
5th Annual Running with Friends of the Arlington COA Winners 2014!
(Left) Winners posing, (Center) Ken Greenly (FACOA),
Bill Murphy (COA) and Art Budnik (FCOA) holding the
Tom Brady Football, (Right) Patrick Hargreaves/Winner
MEDICARE CHANGES –OPEN ENROLLMENT
FROM OCTOBER 15– DECEMBER 7
The SHINE Program (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) is a state
health insurance program that provides free health insurance information, counseling and assistance
to Massachusetts residents with Medicare and their caregivers. The SHINE Program is administered
by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs in partnership with various senior service
agencies, including Councils on Aging. Call the COA for a free appointment with a SHINE counselor
to help you think through your options this year at 781-316-3400.
BE AWARE: October is Fire Prevention Month—change batteries in smoke detectors and
carbon monoxide monitors. Make certain paths to doors and windows are clear.
BE AWARE: The Fuel Assistance Program begins November 1. Program information will be
available in the November newsletter
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ARLINGTON SENIOR DAY TRIPS
FOR REGISTRATION, MAIL CHECK TO:
Lorraine Accardi at 14 Grandview Road, Arlington,
MA 02476. Please make sure you specify which
trip(s) you will be registering for. Please contact
Lorraine if you have questions @ 781-643-8158.
Day Trips:
Tuesday October 7 New Hampshire & Vermont
Fall Foliage Day Trip. Stops include King Arthur
Flour Shop in Norwich, VT and luncheon at Jesse’s
Steakhouse in Hanover N.H. Cost: $79. Departure
Time: 7:30am, Hurd Field. FULL
Jamie Wyeth, fashion, jewelry, photography, Jasper
Johns and lots more to see at the MFA!
Date: Monday October 20th, 2014
Transportation: 13 person bus, leaves 9:30 am leaves
MFA 2:00 pm. Lunch on your own at the MFA.
Cost: $30.00
New York City. Sightseeing and shopping tour. September 27. Cost: $59. Departure Time 6:00am, 201 Call the Center or sign up at the Center. 781.316.3420
Bedford St Lexington Public Facilities. Call Lorraine.
Overnight trips:
Tues., Nov.18-Wed., Nov. 19: Beacon Resorts, Lincoln, NH. Three meals, lunch, dinner, breakfast. Free
turkey to take home. $199/dbl., $229/single, plus
taxes.
Plan Ahead
Day Trips
Wednesday, December 31: “New Years at Noon” on
board the Odyssey cruise ship. $81.
Call Lorraine at 781-643-8158.
Let’s go some where!
Field Trip to the Museum of Fine Arts!
Please complete the form below for trips. Checks are payable to: Arlington Seniors
Association, Inc., Mail to: Lorraine Accardi 14 Grandview Road Arlington MA 02476.
Thank you.
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*Information subject to change without notice; all information correct at the time of printing.
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Ongoing
MONDAYS: Exercise/9-10 Location: 1st Floor Cost: $3.00 class—drop in. Progressive Bridge/12:30-3:00, Location: 1st Floor Cost: $2 - drop in. TAI CHI/1-2 , Location: 1st Floor, Cost: $25/8-Week Session, Minimum: 10. See Page 9, Cribbage/1-3
Location: Arts & Crafts Room, Free
TUESDAYS: Yoga /10:15-11:30 Location: 1st Floor Cost: $5 per class, drop in.
Blood Pressure/12:30-1:30 Location: COA Cost: Free. Sing–Along /1pm Second
Tuesday Location: 1st Floor Cost: Free. 2-4 Intermediate Computer Class Cost:
$60 for 6 weeks starting Oct 7
WEDNESDAYS: Exercise/9-10 Location: 1st Floor. Cost: $3.00 per drop in class,
Contract Bridge/12-3:30pm. Location: 1st Floor. Cost: $1.50—drop in. Bingo/1-3
Location: 1st Floor. Cost: $1.50 for 3 games, drop in. 2-4 Microsoft Excel Computer Class Cost: $40 for 4 weeks Begins Oct 1st.
THURSDAYS: Tai Chi/8:30-9:30 Location: 1st Floor. Cost: $3 drop in. Yoga
(Gentle)/10-11:15.Location: 1st Floor Cost: $5 per class, drop in . Movies/1st & 3rd/
See Page 6. 1st Floor, Cost: Free. Chair Yoga/2-3 Location: Mural Room, Cost:$3
drop in. 2-4 Basic Computer Class Cost: $60 for 6 weeks starting Oct 2. 1:30-3:30
Reading Shakespeare Arts & Crafts Room
FRIDAYS: Exercise/9-10, Location: 1st Floor ,Cost: $3.00 per class, drop
Yoga/10:15-11:30, Location: 1st Floor, Cost: $5 per class, drop in, Contract
Bridge/12-3:30, Location: Arts & Crafts Room, cost: $1.50, drop in Book Club/1:00/
Third Friday, Game Day 1-2 Friday/Oct 24 Location: First Floor. Board Games and
Wii bowling. Free.
NEW ASA and COA ~ More on Page 9
ASA: BACK! Line Dancing: Tuesdays except second Tuesday at 1:00pm 8
weeks $25.00 Starting October 21st.
ASA: October 1: Wednesday — Excel Computer Class: Wednesday 2 4pm 4 Weeks $40.00. Learn the basics of Excel and do spreadsheets, lists,
databases, invoices and membership lists and more.
ASA October 2: Thursday — Basic Computer Class: Thursday 2 - 4pm 6
Weeks $60.00. Learn the basics of computer usage. Get started now doing
letters, emails and searching the internet. No Experience needed!
ASA: October 7: Tuesday, Intermediate Computer Class: Tuesday 2 4pm. 6 Weeks $60.00 Polish your computer skills with this more advanced
computer usage class.
COA: October 9/Thursday: 1-2 pm, Stitch and Chat, Free, in the Lower
Level conference room, with refreshments. Bring your
knitting, crochet, or needlework projects. New stitchers
welcome, women and men welcome. Crafting is more
fun while socializing; call COA to register at 781-3163400. Maximum: 15 people.
COA: October 14/Tuesday: 1-2:15 pm, Play Trivia! Free. Mural Room. Trivia questions can jog the memory and give you the opportunity to take a walk
down memory lane. Enjoy playing trivia on teams. We’ll focus on all aspects
of culture from 1950 to the present. Snacks and prizes. Stop by the COA or
call to register at 781-316-3400.
COA SERVICES AND SUPPORT
Podiatry/8:30-11
1st Monday, Unless Holiday
Call COA 781-316-3400 for appointment
Grandparent’s Raising Grandchildren Support Group
2nd Tuesday/12-1:30pm
Call COA 781-316-3400
Immigrant Support Group
3rd Tuesday/2-3:30pm
Low Vision Support Group
4TH Tuesday/1:15-2:30
Caregiver Support Group
2nd Thursday/10:15-11am
Call COA 781-316-3400
Financial Planner
Rick Fentin
2nd/4th Fridays/9:30-11:00am
Call COA for appointment
Elder Law Attorney
Noreen Murphy
2nd Tuesday/10-12noon
Call COA for appointment
Long Term Care Insurance Counseling
Sean Condon
3rd Wednesday/9-10:30
Call COA 781-316-3400
SHINE COUNSELOR
Senior Health Information Needs
Free, Call COA for appointment
781-316-3400
SEN KENNETH DONNELLY
2nd Wednesday/9:30-10:30
Location: First Floor
REP SEAN GARBALLEY
2nd Friday/9-10am
Location: Ground Floor
Come out and be heard!
CONGRESSWOMAN KATHERINE
CLARK
4th Wednesday/10-noon
Location: Ground Floor Conference
Room
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Mark Waksmonski, Geriatric Nurse Clinician
Let the leaves do the falling
* Take Control of Your Health: 6 Steps to Prevent a
Fall. (n.d.). Take Control of Your Health: 6 Steps to
Prevent a Fall. Retrieved August 26, 2014, from http://
www.ncoa.org/improve-health/falls-prevention/takecontrol-of-your-health.html
I am sorry, I know I am a little late, but the message is
equally important despite its timing. I learned recently
that this past September 23rd was National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. It is one day (though should
be more than one day per year) where extra effort is
given to promote fall prevention activities. We know
why we go to great lengths to prevent seniors from fall- A word from Bill Murphy—
ing, because falls are a leading contributor for hospital
Transportation Coordinator
visits for seniors. And, we know that a vast majority of
these falls can be prevented by simple and effective
and
interventions. There are 6 interventions* I want you to
Supervisor of Volunteers
know about:
Find a good balance and exercise program.
That is easy, the COA has Muscle
Strengthening classes, Chair Yoga, and Tai
Chi, all of which can promote better balance and strength. Look in the subsequent
pages for times and days for these programs.
Talk to your health care provider. Your provider knows your level of risk for falling. Ask
to share their thoughts. Let them know
about your fall history and your fear of falling.
Regularly review your medications with
your provider or pharmacist. Medications
can increase your risk of falls because of
side effects and even because of its intended purpose. Inform your provider or pharmacist about how you are feeling when you
take your medications.
Get your vision and hearing checked annually and update your eyeglasses. Seeing
and hearing help us to maintain our balance and prevents against tripping hazards.
Keep your home safe. Remove tripping hazards, increase lighting, make stairs safe,
and install grab bars in key areas.
Talk to your family members. Let them help
you stay safe! Ask them for help if there are
barriers preventing you from engaging in
the aforementioned steps.
You’re in control regarding your level of risk for falling.
Decrease that risk and take control.
Stay well. Mark
Reminder: The new Arlington Council on Aging Transportation Program cost schedule went into effect September, 2014 and is as follows:
COA Van Tickets to the Senior Center, $1.50 – one
way
Van Ride for Medical within Town of Arlington –
NEW lower rate, $7 – round trip
Out of town Medical Van Rides (Burlington, Cambridge, Medford, etc.) $20 – round trip
Medical Escorts Arlington (when available) $7 –
round trip
Medical Escorts outside of Arlington, including Boston (when available) $20 – round trip
Dial A Ride Taxi
ton (per ticket) $5
(DART) – only Arling-
Kind-hearted Volunteers Needed
Thanksgiving meal delivery
Holiday stocking delivery
Senior Center Ambassadors/Greeters
Call Bill Murphy at 781-316-3403
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Lourie August, LICSW
SHARING WITH OTHERS HELPS LIGHTEN THE LOAD
Sometimes when we are faced with challenges in our lives, we find it helpful to meet with others experiencing
the same issue. SUPPORT GROUPS are a great way to share with others who are in the ‘same boat’, fellow
‘passengers’ who truly understand what we are going through. Members share their experiences and share
strategies and resources that have been helpful to them. Leaders of the group also offer resources and help
keep the group on track. Meeting with others who are going through challenges similar to us can help relieve
feelings of stress and isolation and help us appreciate what positives we do have in our lives. And by the way,
support groups are committed to the principle of confidentiality. Here are some Support Groups that may be
of interest to you:
STILL PARENTING – A group for seniors with mentally ill adult children: six sessions offered by Minuteman Senior Services on various Friday afternoons in Bedford from September to December. Call Mary Jo
Boynton at 978-337-5357 for details.
LOW-VISION SUPPORT GROUP: offered by Arlington Council on Aging on the 4th Tuesday of each
month from 1:15 to 2:30. A group for seniors who have lost some or most of their vision as an adult. People
who are legally blind and those who are not are welcome. Call Lourie August at 781-316-3410 for details.
ARLINGTON FIRST STEP - Domestic Violence Support Group: a weekly support group for Arlington
women leaving violent home situations. Call 781-316-3219 for information and resources.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP: held at Youville House in Cambridge on the 3rd Tuesday of each
month at 3:00 pm. This group is open to people with Parkinson’s Disease and their family and friends. In
addition, there is a Parkinson’s dance class being offered. For more information, contact the leader Mary Napoli, RN at or [email protected] or 781-396-2633x255.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: for caregivers of a loved one who is living at home or in a long-term
care facility with concerns related to any chronic condition, including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The
group meets the second Thursday of each month at 10:15 am on the ground floor of the Arlington Senior Center. Questions? Call Lourie August at the Council on Aging at 781-316-3410.
ARLINGTON CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP: offered by the American Chronic Pain Association,
this group meets at the Robbins Library on the 2nd Friday of each month at 11 am. The group provides support, validation, and education in basic pain management and life skills for those living with chronic pain.
Contact [email protected] or call 781-652-0146 for details.
GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP: offered by the Council on Aging for people who have primary responsibility for raising grandchildren. The group meets the 2nd Tuesday of
each month from noon to 1:30. Contact Lourie August at [email protected] or 781-316-3410.
BEREAVEMENT GROUPS: when we are grieving for someone we have been close to, it is often very
helpful to meet with others who are experiencing the same situation. Contact Lourie August at the Council on
Aging at 781-316-3410 if you are interested in such a group.
The Council on Aging is always available to help Arlington seniors and their families with social service-related issues. Call us at 781-316-3400 and we will answer questions over the
phone or meet with you in-person. Issues include referrals and information, assistance at
home, housing options, caregiver resources, help with forms, applications and public benefits
such as food stamps and fuel assistance.
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Tuscan Rosemary Chicken and White Beans
Sing-Along With
Ingredients:
1/3 cup Italian dressing
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ¼
lb.)
Larry And Friend
Tuesday October 14th at
1:00pm. Fall in with singing!
¼ cup water
2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
Book Club
News:
October is favorite
¼ cup coarsely chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil
Mystery Month!
1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1 can (19 oz.) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
In 12-inch skillet, heat dressing over medium-high heat. Cook
chicken in dressing 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until
lightly browned.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add water, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and rosemary to skillet. Cover; simmer about 10
minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender and juice of chicken
is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170 degrees F).
Stir in beans. Cover; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until beans are
thoroughly heated.
Serves 4.
Bring your favorite mystery book to
share with the other members.
Lively discussion to follow!
1 P.M. Movies: Thursday, Oct. 2: “Philomena” with Judi
Dench, Steve Coogan. Thursday, Oct. 16: “The Invisible
Woman” with Ralph Fiennes, Felicity Jones, Kristin Scott
Thomas.
Bargain Corner News:
The Bargain Center will be closed until further notice.
Support your Senior Association!
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Senior Center agencies do not endorse any seminar or presentation. Presentations are for informational use only.
COA NEWS AND EVENTS
Harry Barber Community Service
The goal of the Harry Barber Community Service Program is to employ qualified seniors to enhance municipal
service by utilizing their skills and abilities and to increase senior citizen involvement in local government.
Eligibility: A minimum age of 60, retired Arlington resident, homeowner or renter, and an application accompanied by required verifications. The maximum allowable income for program participation is $44,950 for a senior
living in a single-person household, and $51,400 for a married senior couple residing together.
Application forms are available at the Council on Aging. For more information about participating in this program, contact Susan Carp, Executive Director of the COA at 781-316-3400.
Property Tax Exemptions
For Arlington Property Owners: Applications for real estate abatements may be filed from now until mid March.
You must file each year to receive your exemption. When your application is submitted, supporting documents to
substantiate your information must be included. These documents are kept private.
Elderly Exemption: Age 65 as of July 1. For a single person, gross income for the previous year cannot exceed
$24,447 (includes Social Security). Assets cannot exceed $40,000 (excluding primary residence). For a married
couple, gross income for the previous year cannot exceed $36,671 (including Social Security). Assets cannot
exceed $55,000 (excluding primary residence).
Other exemption categories include: Surviving Spouse, Financial Hardship, Veterans, Blindness, and the Property Tax Deferral. To schedule an appointment to apply for an exemption, or to get additional information, please
call Joyce Killingsworth at 781-316-3404.
LINKS Program
Linking Neighborhood Kids with Seniors: Middle school students provide leaf raking, snow shoveling, yard cleanup, trash to curb, garage clean up, planting and weeding for just $7 per student hour. Seniors must supply their
own equipment, such as shovels, rakes, leaf bags, and trash containers. No power tools may be used. All work
is performed outdoors. It takes one week between a request for service and a link to a student. Call before the
snow comes! Requests should be made to Joyce Killingsworth, 781-316-3404.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Senior Corner
Thursday October 30, 5:30-7 pm, Join us for Halloween
-themed entertainment with light seasonal refreshments. Reach out and invite a friend who hasn’t been
to one of our events, because as they say, the more, the merrier!
For more details and to register, call Marci Shapiro-Ide
at 781-316-3419.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
9-10 Exercise
10:15-11 Muscle
Strengthening
12-3 Contract Bridge
12:30-2:30 Bingo
2
8:30 Tai Chi
10-11:15 Gentle Yoga
1:30-3:30 Shakespeare
2-3 Chair Yoga
2-3 Poetry
3
9-10- Exercise9:30-11 Financial Planner by Appt.
9-11 SHINE By Appt.
10:15-11:30 Yoga
12-3 Contract Bridge
6
9-10 Exercise
12:30-3 Progressive Bridge
11:30-3 Cribbage
1-2 Tai Chi
7
10-12 Elder LawAppt.
10:15-11:30 Yoga
12-1:30 Grandparent’s
Raising Grandchildren
support Group
12:30-1:30 COA
Blood Pressure
1-3 Sing-Along
1-3 Creative Writing
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9-10 Exercise
9:30-10:30 Senator
Donnelly
10:15-11 Muscle
Strengthening
12-3 Contract Bridge
12:30-2:30 Bingo
9
8:30 Tai Chi
10:15-11 Caregiver Support Group
10-11:15 Gentle Yoga
1-2 Stitch and Chat Group
1:30-3:30 Shakespeare
2-3 Chair Yoga
10
9-10- Exercise9-10 Rep Garballey
9:30-11 Financial Planner by Appt.
9-11 SHINE By Appt.
10:15-11:30 Yoga
12-3 Contract Bridge
13
Columbus Day
Closed
14
10:15-11:30 Yoga
12:30-1:30 COA
Blood Pressure
1-2:15: Trivia, Mural
Room
15
9-10 Exercise
9-10:30 Long-Term
Care Counseling by
Appt.
10:15-11 Muscle
Strengthening
12-3 Contract Bridge
12:30-2:30 Bingo
16
8:30 Tai Chi
10-11:15 Gentle Yoga
1-2 Evelyn Smith
Demille—Sanborn Fdn
1:30-3:30 Shakespeare
2-3 Chair Yoga
2-3:15 Immigrant Support
Group
5:45 COA Board Meeting
17
9-10 Exercise
9-11 SHINE By Appt
9:30-11 Financial Planner by appointment
10:15-11:30 Yoga
12-3 Contract Bridge
1 Book Club
20
9-10 Exercise
12:30-3 Progressive Bridge
11:30-3 Cribbage
1-2 Tai Chi
21
10:15-11:30 Yoga
12:30-1:30 COA
Blood Pressure
1:15 Low Vision Support
1-2 Line Dancing
22
9-10 Exercise
10-12 Congresswoman
Katherine Clark
10:15-11 Muscle
Strengthening
12-3 Contract Bridge
12:30-2:30 Bingo
23
8:30 Tai Chi
10-11:15 Gentle Yoga
12-1:15 Name that Tune,
pizza, with Laura Blair
1:30-2:15 Presentation/discussion Community Preservation Act
1:30-3:30 Shakespeare
2-3 Chair Yoga
24
9-10 Exercise
9-11 SHINE By Appt.
9:30-11 Financial Planner by Appt.
10:15-11:30 Yoga
12-3 Contract Bridge
1-2 Game Day
27
9-10 Exercise
10-11:30 Coffee and Conversation
12:30-3 Progressive Bridge
11:30-3 Cribbage
1-2 Tai Chi
28
10:15-11:30 Yoga
12:30-1:30 COA
Blood Pressure
1-2 Line Dancing
1-2:30 Boundary Setting for Seniors—
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9-10 Exercise
10:15-11 Muscle
Strengthening
12-3 Contract Bridge
12:30-2:30 Bingo
30
8:30 Tai Chi
10-11:15 Gentle Yoga
11:30 Medicare Changes
talk by SHINE
1:30-3:30 Shakespeare
2-3 Chair Yoga
5:30-7 LGBT Senior Halloween Event
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9-10 Exercise
9-11 SHINE By Appt.
9:30-11 Financial Planner by Appt.
10:15-11:30 Yoga
12-3 Contract Bridge
1 ASA Halloween
Movie with festivities
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TAI CHI: Mondays, The next 8-week session begins
November 17. Cost: $25. Register at the COA and
pay by the first class. Minimum participants: 10.
Fun guaranteed. Preregister by October 21 at the
latest at COA or call 781-316-3400.
COA: October 23/Thursday: 1:30-2:15 pm.
Free. Presentation and discussion by seniors of
the Community Preservation Act by Susan Stamps
of the CPA committee with Joe Curro and Clarissa
Rowe. Refreshments. Register at COA or call 781316-3400.
COA: October 28/Tuesday: 1-2:30 pm: Bounda-
MUSCLE STRENGTHENING Wednesdays—8-Week
ry Setting for Seniors, with Erik Kondo of Not Me!
Sessions for $28. New session begins October 22. Call
Inc, Arlington. Cost: Free. Mural Room. The Arthe COA 781-316-3400 for details.
lington Elder Abuse Task Force continues to carry
TAI CHI: Every Thursday morning from 8:30-9:30 with their message through this prevention program
Bill Barron. First Floor. Next 8-week session will begin specifically for seniors. We urge you to take advantage of this free opportunity to learn skills that
October 30. Cost: $25. Register and pay prior to the
will empower you.
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Boundary setting is a fundamental element of individual and societal safety and security, yet most
individuals are unaware of the concepts for impleDAILY HOT LUNCHES. $2 suggested donamenting effective boundary setting. This workshop
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CHAIR YOGA: Thursdays from 2-3pm. Ground
Floor—Mural Room. Drop in: $3.
vance notice.
ASA and COA
COA: October 16/Thursday: 1-2 pm, Main Hall, Free,
Refreshments. Evelyn Smith DeMille, Executive Administrator of the Elisabeth and George L. Sanborn
Foundation for the Treatment and Cure of Cancer, Inc.
is our guest speaker. Evelyn will speak about the foundation’s work which provides much needed transportation to cancer-related medical appointments for Arlington residents. Call the COA at 781-316-3400 to register.
COA: October 23/Thursday: Noon-1:30 pm,
Free! Name That Tune, A little trivia, Sing-a-long
to familiar tunes, enjoy a pizza lunch, and socialize
in the Main Hall. Presented by Laura Blair from
HealthBridge Management (Lexington Health Care
Center/Concord Health Care Center). Win prizes!
While most people fear “attacks” from strangers, it
is more likely to be violated by people you know.
This 90-minute workshop teaches the three interrelated concepts of Respect, Communication, and
Enforcement.
Preregister at the COA; tell those you love about
this class and to preregister and learn these empowering skills with you, or call 781-316-3400 to
preregister.
COA: October 30/Thursday: 11:30-12:30 pm,
Free! Main Hall. Medicare Changes and Open Enrollment October 15-December 7.
SHINE hosts this lecture on Medicare changes to know about for open
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ARLINGTON SENIORS ASSOCIATION
27 MAPLE STREET
ARLINGTON, MA 02476
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ARLINGTON, MA
PERMIT NO. 58391
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ASA : Great Trips—Let’s Go Somewhere! See page 2.
ASA: Line Dancing is BACK! See page 3.
COA: Medicare Changes/Open Enrollment Thursday/
October 30. See page 9.
COA: CPA Community Preservation Act presentation, October 23, 1:30 pm. See page 9.
COA: Boston Postal Inspector Bernadette Lundbohm, CPP
guest speaker for seniors on mail fraud and scams. Coming soon!
COA: Save the date! Tuesday/November 4. 9-9:45 am.
Breakfast with Jeff Chunglo, who will talk about his role in
helping Arlington Veterans.
COA: Fire safety talk and discussion coming in November.
Council on Aging
Susan Carp, Executive Director
Lourie August, Social Worker
Marci Shapiro-Ide, Social Worker
Mark Waksmonski—Nurse
Joyce Killingsworth, Information and Referral
Bill Murphy, Volunteer Coordinator &Transportation
Donald Boudreau, Van Driver
Laura Munsey, Admin Asst.
Location: 27 Maple Street, Arlington, MA
Hours: M-W: 8-4pm, Th: 8-7pm, F: 8-12noon
Phone: 781-316-3400
Chateau Café on Maple Street at the Senior Ctr
Contact: Minuteman Meals Office
Phone: 781-316-3423
Congregate Meal at Arlington Heights
Phone: 781-221-7081
Arlington Seniors Association
Malcolm Hamilton, President
Frank Tadley Coordinator Phone: 781-316-3421
Richard Townsend, Asst. Coordinator Phone: 781316-3420
FRIENDS OF THE
ARLINGTON COUNCIL ON AGING, Inc.
27 Maple Street, Arlington, MA 02476
We are a 501(c)3 all volunteer public charity and dedicated to helping Arlington’s senior citizens. Through
all of the volunteer efforts we contributed $7,500 to
the Council on Aging to support programs. This year
we hope to donate more!
Board of Directors: Arthur Budnik, Vicky Giannakas, Russell Gallini, Jim Munsey, Ken Greenly,
Heather Riley, Robert McInnes, and Lois Shannon
Get Involved. We need your help in organizing and
managing events and projects. If you have a skill that
you want to use, contact us and volunteer! Visit us at:
www.FriendsArlingtonCOA.org , email us at
[email protected], or call 781-3163400.