MIDDLETOWN SENIOR CENTER
650 GREEN END AVENUE
MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Telephone: 849-8823
Arleen F. Kaull
Executive Director
PRSRT STD
US POSTAGE
PAID
NEWPORT RI
PERMIT #27
Shawn J. Brown
Town Administrator
THE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH,
VETERAN’S DAY AND
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 27th, THANKSGIVING DAY.
THE MEALSITE DINING ROOM WILL ALSO BE CLOSED (STATE SELF HELP
STAFF ARE OFF) ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28th.
MSC’s ANNUAL HARVEST CELEBRATION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2014
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
ANNUAL BAKE AND BEADING (Jewelry) SHOW SALE
A wonderful selection of scrumptious pastries, breads (pies, cooked the day of the sale
at MSC) still warm and incredibly delicious, along with every amazing variety of
delectable desserts. Portuguese soup (veggies from our very own garden) will be the
soup of the day. We continue to WOW our clientele year after year. Let this one be no
exception. Georgianna Rego and Karen MacKnight will chair the sale. Mary
Ciavarinni will be the Honorary Chair. Volunteers will be calling the membership for
baked goods. Please be responsive and generous! If you cannot bake, a contribution
will be appreciated. However, your favorite baked specialty is our choice of spirit.
BEADING (Jewelry) SHOW/SALE will take place on the same day as the annual bake
sale, November 25th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Browse through and view the amazingly
B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l artistic designs created by our own talented ladies. Jewelry will be
displayed for show with individual beaders opting to sell their designs. What a great
opportunity to purchase a one of a kind Christmas gift.
ATTENTION: 2014 Open Enrollment Medicare Part D Prescription overage.
October 15th - December 7th
To help beneficiaries review their Medicare Health Care and Medicare Prescription
Drug (Medicare Part D) plans. Any changes made to these plans will become
effective on January 1, 2015. Trained State Health Insurance Program Counselors
will be available to offer FREE one on one counseling designed to help beneficiaries
make informed health care choices.
Appointments are required!
Call the Senior Center at 849-8823
Please, bring your Medicare card (red, white and blue card), insurance cards (both
health insurance and Part D), a list of medications including the correct dosages and
frequency to the counseling appointment. Now is the time to review your plans to insure they meet your current needs and are not affected by changes.
SHIP Counselors are at MSC on November 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
$50.00
& TRANSPORTATION
THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS NOW. IF YOU
WOULD LIKE TO GO ON THIS TRIP, CALL MSC
TODAY AT 849-8823.
WE ONLY HAVE 40 TICKETS.
DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS FABULOUS WAY TO
START OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
Greet the Season in East Greenwich
What better way to start the holiday than a visit in East Greenwich? This historic
fashionable community hosts a plethora of exquisite establishments to please the most
discriminating shopper or tourist. As we begin, a stop at Dante’s Kitchen promises a
delicious home cooked meal in a contemporary diner setting. Now, it’s time to step
into a seasonal paradise at the Green Door Gift Shop. After enjoying the store’s many
breathtaking displays, we will skirt down the street to the Silver Spoon Bakery. This
award winning patisserie features beautiful cupcakes and other creative confections.
A tour of the renowned Varnum House is the grand finale for this extraordinary seasonal
excursion!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5th - lv MSC at 10 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m.
COST: $21 with breakfast/lunch as an independent purchase.
Salve Regina University Senior Nursing students will be at MSC on November 6th and
20th at 12:30 p.m. Presentation - Continuation of October session. “Age Appropriate
Nutrition.” Followed by seniors participating in Chair Yoga. Demonstrated and instructed by students.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO RETURN YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS FOR THE GORGEOUS
“LOG CABIN CHRISTMAS” QUILT CREATED AND DESIGNED BY
KAREN MacKNIGHT.
This quilt will be raffled off on November 25th at our
Annual Bake and Beading Sale!
CALENDAR SCHEDULING INFORMATION
MSC’S HARVEST CELEBRATION - ANNUAL BAKE AND BEADING SHOW SALE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th, 2014
1-3 p.m.
MSC’S MIDDLETOWN COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING
DECEMBER 12th, 2014
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLEASE CALL MSC FOR APPLICATION AND FOR ASSISTANCE IF NEEDED.
849-8823
DAY CHANGE
MONDAY—NOVEMBER 10th
TUESDAY—NOVEMBER 25th
As promised...MSC’s walking path is under full construction.
WE ARE THRILLED!
Benches will be placed and trees will be planted this month. Grass and landscaping beautification will take
place in the Spring! However, we are more than half way there. The path is ready to use! Please stop by.
ACTIVITIES AND CLASSES
MONDAYS
9:00 a.m.
Outdoor Art Classes will resume next spring.
10:00 a.m.
Wii Bowling League. Sign up will be on the bulletin board for all who are interested. If you
enjoy bowling and had to give it up because of health issues or for other reasons, this game
is for you. You will absolutely love getting back into it.
1:30 p.m.
BRIDGE - Bridge can be a lifelong pursuit. It takes only rudimentary knowledge to begin
playing and enjoying bridge, but as any player will tell you, this is not a game for those who
demand instant gratification. Learning to play well takes time and effort and the game is
impossible to master. But that’s precisely why bridge is so popular, and why it is called
“the game for a life time”. No matter how many years you play, you’ll always find new
challenges, and the learning process will never end. Bridge also caters to all physical
conditions and disabilities, so players can actively pursue their pastime throughout their
entire lives. Of all the reasons to learn the game, the cerebral qualities of chess and the
excitement of athletic sports, all in a sociable setting where you are a participant, not just a
spectator. Every session allows you to test yourself and experience the feeling of
accomplishment when you find a successful bid or play. That’s what keeps people coming
back to the bridge table and it is also why bridge will always be the world’s most popular
card game.
6:00 p.m.
ZUMBA - Open to all ages! If you love to dance and get a great workout, Zumba could be
for you. This workout is comprised of a variety of Latin dance and music that includes a
mix of Latin-based rhythms with additional musical influences from Africa, India, American
and the Middle East. Zumba is a great cardiovascular work out that is fun, sexy and
participants can also learn new dance moves in the process of losing weight and getting in
shape. There are many health benefits that Zumba offers including, “cardio respiratory
training that targets the major muscle groups. People begin to see change such as weight
loss, increased energy and endurance.
TUESDAYS
10:00 11:30 a.m.
POKENO—Board/Card game. An easy card game that encourages the brain with a quick
mind and thought process coordination while socializing and having fun. NO FEE
10:00 11:00 a.m.
INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY - Learn about your digital camera, how to
transfer photos to your computer, sharing photos and using free photo programs found on
your computer or online. Fee—$45 for four classes (digital camera and cable, existing email
address required for class). Call for more information.
10:00 a.m.
T’AI CHI - The health benefits include: improved circulation, balance and posture; Increased
strength and flexibility; and reduced stress. With regular practice, T’ai Chi reaches deep
inside the body to benefit the entire physiology including the tendons, joints, connective tissue
and internal organs. It restores the calmness and peace of mind that is often lost through the
desires and anxieties of daily life. Although not a substitute for proper medical treatment, the
T’ai Chi that we offer can help to improve the health and quality of life for people dealing with
health conditions such as poor circulation, high blood pressure, arthritis, back pain, joint
immobility, respiratory problems, digestive disorders, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis.
Fibromyalgia and many others. Cost: $5 per class.
11:00 a.m.
COUNTRY LINE DANCING - Instructor: Donna Essery - 6 weeks $30.00 (Call office to see
when class resumes.)
11:00 a.m.
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP - 4th Tuesday. Facilitator: Janet Grapentine, RN
Certified through the Alzheimer’s Association and Case Manager with the Elder Service
Program at Child and Family Services. Group will be provided an opportunity to develop
Informal support while enhancing their coping skills.
TUESDAY (cont.)
11:00 a.m.
ARTHRITIS EXERCISE: Certified Instructor: Kelen - FREE
1:30 p.m.
BINGO - Results proved that bingo players scored higher and were faster and
more accurate in the tests than people who do not play bingo. Older bingo players
had exactly the same mental capabilities than younger bingo players, and both
groups achieved the same level of performance. The only difference between the
two age groups was that the younger bingo players were faster than the older
bingo players, but the older bingo players were more accurate than the younger
bingo players.
3:00 p.m.
CHORUS - Instructor Kristine Wilbur, Professional Teacher and Entertainer. If you love to
sing but maybe not solo, come join! Volume and background are vitally important. We
need you.
WEDNESDAYS
10:00 a.m.
MULTI-MEDIA ART - Instructor Kate Psaki. COST: $4.00 Bring your own project/subject
to work on.
10:30 a.m.
HANDCRAFTING - Health Benefits - It is important to make time for crafts because
they allow you to tune into your body and creativity, to release frustrations and tap
into your deepest emotions. Don’t think of this time as a self-indulgence, but as a
medical necessity. View your craft as if it were a medication that you need to take
every day for optimal benefit. Socializing with others is an effective way to release
stress.
11:00 a.m.
PERSONAL TRAINER - Introductory Class. Low impact series - strengthening and stretching
either standing or sitting. Certified Instructor: Lisette Rooney
1:00 p.m.
CRIBBAGE - Focus, problem solving skills and memory.
1-3 p.m.
Medicare Specialists - Help available with RIPAE and SNAP applications.
1:30 p.m.
BEADING - Group is willing to teach newcomers. Class meets to work on their
designs, share thoughts and enjoy lively conversation.
THURSDAYS
10:00 a.m.
POKENO/CARDS
10:30 11:30 a.m.
ZUMBA GOLD. As we age, change takes place in our bodies. Changes can occur
in blood pressure, blood muscle mass, body fat and strength. What we do to offset
the changes is up to us. Doctors advise us to stay active, eat healthy and think
positively. An easy way to follow their advice is to participate in dance classes
which help us in all three areas. Not only is aerobic dance great for our bodies, it is
great for our minds. While dancing to the Latin music, the brain’s pharmacy begins
to release its natural “fixes” i.e., serotonin and dopamine which is good. In other
words, dancing is a natural high. In our modern day lives, fitness should be high on
your to do list to combat stress and inactivity. Zumba is good for all people of all
ages.
1:30 p.m.
BINGO
FRIDAYS
10:00 a.m.
POKENO/CARDS
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
LINE DANCING: - Instructor: Josephine Vierra. You will enjoy if you line dance on a regular
basis. Cardio-vascular and muscular strength and flexibility become better; high blood
pressure, high cholesterol levels and high triglyceride levels, coordination improves as you
work through the different movements. Lung capacity can increase; bone strength
can increase; bone loss can be stopped or slowed down; help with weight control;
the social aspects of line dancing are obvious. Your sense of well-being and the
camaraderie. “SO LET’s DANCE”
11:00 a.m.
SENIOR FIT MEDITATIONS CLASS: Instructor Beth Kerr, AFAA Fitness Specialist
45 minute class begins with relaxing breathing techniques, continuing on with
flexibility/range of motion stretches and chair yoga and pilate poses. Ending with healing,
light Meditation.
1:00 p.m.
FOR THE LOVE OF BOOKS - So many of you are avid readers. Share your
knowledge, enthusiasm and love of books.
1:30 p.m.
BINGO
MEMBERSHIP MEETING—NOVEMBER 14TH AT 1:00 P.M.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS
NOVEMBER 14TH AND NOVEMBER 20TH AT 2:00 P.M.
REMEMBER - LUNCH AT THE SENIOR CENTER
THE BEST DEAL IN TOWN.
BE SURE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS IN THE OFFICE
OR CALL 849-8823
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL MEMBERS WHO HAVE
A BIRTHDAY IN THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS WILL BE HELD ON
THE THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT
OUR MEALSITE LUNCHEON. PLEASE JOIN
US IN CELEBRATING YOUR SPECIAL DAY!
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to you!!!!!
The Best on Earth:
A Veteran's Day Tribute
If someone has done military service,
They earn the title "veteran," and more;
They earn our deep respect and admiration;
That they are special no one can ignore.
They sacrificed the comforts we enjoy;
The list is long of all the things they gave.
Our veterans are extraordinary people;
They’re loyal, dedicated, true and brave.
When terror and invasion were real threats,
They showed us they could handle any storm.
We owe our freedoms and our very lives
To our veterans, who served in uniform.
Our veterans should be celebrities;
They’re exceptional; no other group compares.
We’re grateful for the many things they’ve done;
They’re always in our hearts and in our prayers.
We owe our veterans support and friendship;
Let no one ever question what they’re worth.
These men and women served us and our country,
Our veterans--the very best on earth.
By Joanna Fuchs
HAPPY VETERAN’S DAY