January, 2015
FRANKLIN SENIOR
CENTER
10 Daniel McCahill Street,
Franklin, MA 02038
Phone: 508-520-4945
Fax: 508 520-4917
Open Monday thru Friday
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
FREE WIFI
COMMON
GROUNDS CAFÉ
Breakfast
8:30-10:00 am
Lunch
11:30-1:00 pm
CAFÉ is C L O S E D
on January 1,
19 & 30
BEN’S BOUNTY
GIFT SHOP
Mon thru Fri;
10 am - 2 pm
Hand knitted baby
clothes and lots of
great bargains!
ART FOR YOUR MIND:
WHY SO FAMOUS?
ART FOR YOUR MIND presents Why So Famous? Join us on Friday, January 23
at 10:00 a.m. for this interacve art history program. Medieval mes to modern, abstract art, there have been famous creaons. Discover what the “big
deal” is about many famous works of art by arsts such as Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Velasquez, Picasso, Monet, O’Keefe, Warhol and others. As we review
the language of art - line, color, form, texture and space, we’ll move through
me and around the world to see how art and its means of telling stories
have evolved. Learn to look closely, ask yourself quesons and gain a renewed sense of all that art has to teach. Please call to sign up for this excing
program with Jill Sanford.
RECRUITING VETERANS
FOR ORAL HISTORY
PROJECT
THE VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT is
a program of the Library of Congress, which catalogues recorded
interviews with our naon’s veterans. Franklin TV will videotape recordings of veterans who want to
tell their stories. These videotapes
will then be sent to the Library of
Congress and catalogued for this
project. They will also be shown on
Franklin TV. We are looking for veterans who served in the U.S. military, in any capacity. War me service is not required. Photographs,
documents and arfacts can be included. Please call the Center to arrange for an interview.
LIVING YOUR BEST
LIFE NOW!
Starng next month, Wellness Nurse
Linda Hasngs will present this innovave series to make posive changes
in your life! Six interacve workshops
will be held on Wednesdays at 11 AM.
Jan. 14: “Embracing a Year of Firsts”
Tips, tricks and strategies to recharge
your life by doing something brand
new everyday! Life can get old - rejuvenate your days by infusing them
with new challenges and adventures.
Jan. 28: “The Li.le Things Really are
the Big Things” We share ideas for
reducing stress and appreciang the
li&le things in life that are so important, yet somemes forgo&en.
CALL TO SIGN UP TODAY!
Daily Activities…
MONDAY
9am-2pm Barber $8 / Hairdresser $10
9am&1pm Painng with Aivars Zandbergs
9:30am Italian Conversaon Group
10am
Mexican Train Dominoes
10am
Asian Mah Jong
11am
Book Discussion Group reviews
The Mistress of Nothing by
Kate Pullinger; 1/5
12pm
Zumba Aerobics/$3, free for Y mbrs
1pm
Chair Volleyball
1pm
American Mah Jong
1:15pm Monday Movies: see page 5.
6pm
Cribbage
TUESDAY
9am
9:30am
9:30am
10am
10am
10:45am
12:30pm
1pm
1pm
1pm
Cribbage
Chair Exercise w/Shirley Areano/$2
Busy Bee CraJs
Manicures with Rona /$8, by appt.
Quilng for Beginners
Cardio, Tone & Sculpt/$3;free for Y
1/20 - Legal Clinic w/Fran Small
by appointment.
Bingo!
Eye Health Support Group; Jan. 13
Beginners Cribbage Lessons
The Senior Center’ will be
closed on January 1
& January 19.
WEDNESDAY
8:45-10am Blood Sugar Tests (2nd/4th Wed.)
9am
9am
10am
10am
Trailblazer Walking Club
SHINE Counselor (by appt.)
Quilng/KniEng Instrucon
Scrabble
10am
Chair&Mat Yoga; Susan Winters/$3
10:30am Line Dancing w/Mary Lennon/$2
11:15am Meditaon with Susan Winters/$2
12 - 2pm
1 - 3 pm
1pm
2pm
Barber $8 / Hairdresser $10
Senior Scribblers (Wring Group)
Line Dancing with Clare Shea/$4
Chess Club; 3rd Wed; Jan. 21
4pm
Caregivers Support Group; see pg. 5
THURSDAY
9am-1pm Free Blood Pressure Tesng
9am
Cribbage & Bridge
9:30
Busy Bee CraJs
9:30
Chair Exercise w/Shirley Areano/$2
10am
Current Events Discussion Group
(2nd & 4th Thursday of month)
10:45am Cardio, Tone & Sculpt/$3;free for Y
12pm
Tai Chi /$5, free for ‘Y’ members
1pm
Bingo!
Open
Art “T
Studio with Diana V.
*1pm
The Page Turners
discuss
* Walking Club meets at Town
Common; weather permitting.
FRIDAY
10am
Woodcarving
11am
Zumba Aerobics/$3; free
for Y members
1pm
TOPS Weight Loss Support Group
1-3:45pm Podiatry Clinic (by appointment)
1pm
Pokeno
2pm
The Silvertones, Senior Chorus
“We must learn to live together as brothers or we will perish together as fools.”
- Marn Luther King
Upcoming Events...
Tues., Jan.13: THE EYE HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP meets at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome.
Wed., Jan. 14: EMBRACING A YEAR OF FIRSTS with Wellness Nurse, Linda Hasngs;
see page 1.
Thurs., Jan. 22: CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP presents a discussion on
Community Policing with local police representaves at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome;
please call to sign up.
Fri., Jan. 23: ART FOR YOUR MIND presents Why So Famous? at 10:00 a.m.; see page 1.
Mon., Jan 26: FREE SILK FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLASS with Instructors, Diana Vandekerkhoﬀ & Valerie
Blaine at 9:30 a.m. Chase Old Man Winter away by thinking Spring! All materials are free of charge and you
will take your masterpiece home with you! Please call to sign up.
Tues., Jan. 27: AMERICAN MAH JONGG LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS at 12:30 p.m. Learn how much fun this
great game is with our Instructor, Linda Huempfner. Call to sign up.
Wed., Jan. 28: THE LITTLE THINGS REALY ARE THE BIG THINGS, with Wellness Nurse Linda Hasngs, see pg.1.
Fri., Jan. 30: NOSTALGIA PARTY with performers, Vic & Scks at 10:30 a.m., who will take us down musical
Memory Lane! Dinner is Parmesan Baked Pork Chops and we’ll have free raﬄes along with a 50/50 raﬄe;
please purchase ckets ($6) by January 23.
ODDS & ENDS:
SENATOR RICHARD ROSS OFFICE HOURS will be held at the Senior Center
on Wednesday, February 18, at 10:00 a.m.
CIRCUIT BREAKER TAX CREDIT EXPLAINED Join us on Feb. 27 at 1:30 p.m.
Learn about how this credit can put more money in your pocket!
EMERGENCY KITS AVAILABLE for those in need; see page 4 for details!
SENIOR CENTER CLOSING NOTIFICATION If you are NOT currently geEng
noﬁcaon calls when we are closed due to weather, call the Center to get
on the list. Calls are made between 7:45 & 8:00 a.m.
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ATTENTION
CAREGIVERS!
The Franklin Senior Center
now oﬀers a trained Companion to stay with your
loved one so you can have
some me oﬀ. Our Companion Caregiver Program
can help and the ﬁrst visit
is free! Please call Elaine at
(508) 520-4945.
Visiting Practitioners, LLC.
Lyn O’Brien, PhD RN/NP
Comprehensive Medical Care at Home
(508) 530530-3140
Website: visitingpractitioners.com
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Information & Referral...
WITH MEDICARE PLANS, DOES IT MATTER WHICH PHARMACY YOU USE?
For many Medicare plans, the pharmacy you use could make a big diﬀerence in the cost of your drugs!
All Medicare drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans (HMOs, PPOs) have network pharmacies. Most
pharmacies accept most plans. However, if you go to a pharmacy that isn’t in your plan’s network, your
drugs will not be covered. In 2015, 80% of the Medicare drug plans have preferred pharmacies. By using a
preferred pharmacy, you will save money! Many plans have changed their preferred pharmacies for next
year. You should check that the pharmacy you currently use is sll a preferred pharmacy.
Most plans have a mail-order program that allows you to get a 90-day supply of your covered prescripon
drugs sent directly to your home. This can be a cheaper and easier way to ﬁll your prescripons.
DID YOU REACH THE “DONUT HOLE” LAST YEAR? Chances are you could reach it again! If you have a Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan and do not get Extra Help, you will reach that coverage gap when
the total retail cost of your prescripon drugs reaches $2960. Then you will pay 45% of the cost of brand
name drugs and 65% for generics. Think what that means…. a $300 brand name drug will now cost you
$135! Prescripon Advantage can help. Prescripon Advantage, the Massachuse&s prescripon drug assistance program, can help pay for your prescripon drugs when you reach the “donut hole.” To ﬁnd out how
to lower your drug costs, call Prescripon Advantage at: 1-800-243-4636 or TTY (toll free) at 1-877-6100241for the deaf and hard of hearing with Text Telephone capability. You can also visit our web-site:
www.prescriponadvantagema.org.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR FRAIL ELDERS: If you need assistance in preparing for a natural disaster
or other emergency, the Franklin Council on Aging in collaboraon with the Franklin Food Pantry and the
Neighbor Brigade, is oﬀering Emergency Kits which include ba&eries, bo&led water, and a ﬂashlight. For
more informaon or to obtain a kit, call Erin Rogers at (508) 520-4945. Kits are sponsored through the generosity of the Franklin Rotary Club.
FUEL ASSISTANCE: Don’t freeze this winter! Apply for some help with Fuel Assistance. A one-person household can make up to $32,618 and a two-person household can make up to $42,654. Call for an appointment
today!
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Supportive Day Program...
Monday Matinee...
The Sunshine Club at the Franklin
Senior Center oﬀers frail elders individual a&enon and the company
of others. Fun acvies, lively discussions and gentle exercise make
for a smulang day. If you care for a loved one
who is frail, socially isolated, has low vision or demena, come visit! To learn more, call Carol
Adile&o or Donna Haynes at (508) 520-4945.
A CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP is oﬀered on the
2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at 4:00 p.m.
Parcipaon in the Supporve Day Program is not
required for the Support Group. Please call to sign
up for the Support Group; you can make a reservaon for respite care during the meeng. This program is supported, in part, through a grant from the
Execuve Oﬃce of Elder Aﬀairs.
Movies shown on Mondays at 1:15 p.m.
Jan 5: MALEFICENT (PG) A young woman,
has an idyllic life in a peaceable kingdom, unl an invading army threatens and she becomes the land's ﬁercest
protector. AJer she places a curse upon her enemy’s infant daughter, she realizes that the girl holds the key to
peace in the kingdom; with Angelina Jolie & Elle Fanning.
Jan. 12: MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT (PG-13) A celebrated
magician who is grouchy and arrogant is persuaded by his
friend to debunk the alluring young clairvoyant who is
staying with a wealthy family on the Cote D’Azure; with
Colin Firth & Emma Stone.
Jan. 26: LOVE IS STRANGE (R) AJer decades together,
Ben and George ﬁnally e the knot. But when George loses his job, they must sell their apartment and temporarily
live apart. George moves in with neighbors and Ben lands
in Brooklyn with his nephew and family; with John Lithgow & Alfred Molina.
With Sincere Appreciation...
The Friends of Franklin Elders for funding the fabulous entertainment at our Holiday Party.
The Franklin Patrolman’s Associaon for hosng a delicious turkey dinner!
The Busy Bees for a generous donaon in memory of Be.y Duncan.
Hiram & Marilyn Carpenter for a generous donaon.
Valerie Stybe, Gen Gagnon, & Diana Vandekerkhoﬀ donated giJs for our holiday party.
Mary & Ed Hick for a generous donaon in memory of Stella Jeon & Bob Gagnon.
Bevery Theriault for a generous donaon in memory of Eddie Theriault.
Nicole.a DiNunzio for a generous donaon in memory of Paula Krill.
Pat Llewellyn for generously donang our movies each week.
Beth Champlin, Pat Hogan, Dorothy Rose, Irene Mahr, Barbara DeCosta, Pat Stevens, Pora Tang, Dona Mackintosh,
Jane Barraclough, Mary McManus, Chery Dolan, Sandra Baglioni, Debbie Pellegri, Eleanor Pupa, Nicole.a DiNunzio,
Charles Donovan, Joan Scaringella, Paul Patete, Carol Condon, Diane Foster, Lisa Oliva, Lois Gray, Brenda
Hutchinson, Pat TomaseL, Jane Coppola, Leo Cirotski, Marie Forgit, Mary Rebello, Lorraine Rojee, John Fenton, Millie Hanson, Renee Blaine, Jane Christy, Debbie Von Rueden, Alice Ri.man, Elizabeth Donovan, Gini Staﬀord, Sue
Gurrie, Sandra Sullivan, Jeane.e Hunt, and Carolyn Marr for donang to our GiJ Shop.
Got Photos! CAPTURED PICTURES tells your
stories! We digitalize your photos into Photobooks &
more! Gather your photos in the attic, closets, cell phones,
old albums & boxes. We scan photos, slides & negatives
to digital then organize onto a DVD. Seniors get 10% off!
Call Phil or Patty (617) 872-7954
Terrific Trips...
Date
Destination
Details
Cost
Wed.,
Jan. 7
LUNCH
Restaurant 45,
Medway
Winter dinners - have lunch with friends!
$3 per person; transportation
only.
Wed.,
Jan 21
LUNCH
The Cracker Barrel,
Wrentham
Winter dinners - have lunch with friends!
$3 per person; transportation
only.
Wed.,
Feb. 4
LUNCH
Eagle Brook Saloon,
Norfolk
Winter dinners - have lunch with friends!
$3 per person; transportation
only.
Wed.,
Feb. 18
Twin River
Enjoy simulcast races and slots!
$5 per person, transportation
only.
Wed.,
Mar.11
Tony Kenny Irish
Cabaret
At Venus DeMilo
Wed.,
Mar. 18
LUNCH
Mickey Cassidy’s
Restaurant, Medway
Wed.,
Mar. 25
A great St. Patrick's Day program featuring the $64 per person, all inclusive
stunning vocals of Tony Kenny, Bernadette Ruddy, Lunch choice is: Corned Beef
the Dublin City Dancers and Richie Hayes’ golden & Cabbage or Baked Schrod
voice & comedic fun!
Winter dinners - have lunch with friends!
$3 per person, transportation
only.
Commonwealth Museum, See original treasures from the vaults of the Massa- $5 per person, includes
Boston, with lunch at
chusetts Archives, such as the Declaration of Inde- transportation and admisThe No Name Restaurant pendence, the Bill of Rights & the Massachusetts sion.
Constitution, along with Paul Revere’s original engraving of the Boston Massacre. Free admission.
Wed.,
April 1
Twin River
May 29
to
June 5
Boston to Bermuda
Cruise with
Norwegian Cruise Line
Enjoy simulcast races and slots!
$5 per person, transportation
only
8 days & 7 nights, including roundtrip motorcoach $999 ppdo
transportation to Boston Pier, all meals on board
ship, travelers insurance, cocktail party, luggage
handling, drivers gratuities and tour guide.
TRIP POLICY: Recreational trips are available for seniors, 50 years of age and over, and disabled residents.
Franklin residents are given preference for sign up for two weeks after the trip is published in The Franklin Connection. Payment for day trips is due upon sign up at the Senior Center. Disabled, non-senior riders are required to provide documentation verifying their disability. Seventy-two hours notice (3 business days) is required to receive a full refund
for day trips. Conditions vary for overnight trips. For more information, please call (508) 520-4945.
FOR TRANSPORTATION
call Kiessling Transit at
1-800-698-7676, Option 1
FOR HOME DELIVERED MEALS
call Tri-Valley Elder Services
at 1-800-286-6640
Friends of Franklin Elders...
MEMORIAL DONATIONS
THE FRIENDS OF
FRANKLIN ELDERS, INC.
The Friends of Franklin Elders is a private, non-proﬁt
organizaon whose purpose is to supplement local
and state government funding of the Franklin Senior
Center by providing funds for programs, services, and
equipment. The Friends also publish The Franklin Connec5on. Thanks for your generous donaons!
The next meeng of the Friends of Franklin Elders is
scheduled for Friday, January 23, at 9:30 a.m. The
public is welcome to a&end!
Richard Lacroix in memory of
R.P. Andre Lacroix
Dorothy E. Ahlin in memory of
Esther Locke
Valerie Blaine in memory of
Paula Krill
Marie Dalo in memory of Steve Dalo
& the Mucciarone & Dalo families
Phyllis Biggs in memory of
Paula Krill
Elaine RosseD in memory of
Rose Vellu5
IT’S EASY & FREE TO SUBSCRIBE
TO THE FRANKLIN CONNECTION
BY MAIL OR E-MAIL
Renee & Louis Blaine in memory of
Louis H. Blaine
E-mail Subscripon: Go to: www.franklin.ma.us
and click on ‘Subscribe to News’, enter your email address, check oﬀ The Franklin Connec&on, and click on
’Send My Request’. You will receive an email asking
you to conﬁrm your subscripon. YOU MUST REPLY to
this email to acvate your subscripon!
Genevieve Gagnon & Family in memory of
Bob Gagnon
Mail Subscripon: To receive each monthly issue of
The Franklin Connec&on through the mail (if you reside in Franklin), please complete the informaon below and send it or drop it by the Senior Center at:
10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin, MA 02038.
Friends of Franklin Elders, Inc.
I would like to receive The Franklin Connec&on in the
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Ron Higginbo8om, Chairman
Marge Capezza, Secretary
Julie Garilli, Treasurer
Natalie Caldwell
Mary Ginivan
Jackie Higgins
Paula Lombardi
Judy Pfeﬀer
Helen Power
Nan Ra=er
Por5a Tang
FRANKLIN COUNCIL ON AGING
Oﬃcers:
Chairman……..……………… Ken Norman
Vice-Chairman…...…...……....Paul O’Connell
Secretary………….…………..Barbara Deely
Friends of Franklin Elders, Inc.
Pre-Sorted
c/o Franklin Council on Aging
10 Daniel McCahill Street
Franklin, MA 02038
Standard
Franklin, MA
Permit No. 13
Members:
Bob Crowley, Mary Hick, Lyn O’Brien
Suzanne Wade & Lester Quan
Staﬀ:
Director ………………..……….……...Karen Alves
Program Coordinator…….…….…….Sue Barbour
Vet’s Agent……………………....……..Bob Fahey
Outreach Worker……………………...Erin Rogers
Supportive Day Coordinators……...Carol Adiletto
& Donna Haynes
Supportive Day Program Aide…...Donna Brunelli
Health & Wellness Nurse…………Linda Hastings
Receptionists………..……….…..…...Claire Lewis
Gloria Gelineau
Respite Supervisor………………...Elaine Owens
Respite Companions………....Karen Calabrese
Driver…………………….....………..Phyllis Molloy
Grill Cook.………………………….....Paul Ledwith
The Franklin Connection is distributed with
funds provided by the Executive Office
of Elder Affairs, and the Friends of
Franklin Elders, Inc.
Franklin Senior Center
“Independence, Information, & Connection!”
The Franklin Council on Aging meets on the second Tuesday of the month at
9:00 a.m. This is an open mee5ng; the public is invited to a8end.
The mission of the Franklin Council on Aging is to enhance the independence and
quality of life for Franklin older adults by:
♦ Iden5fying the needs of this popula5on and crea5ng programs that meet those
needs.
♦ Oﬀering the knowledge, tools and opportuni5es to promote mental, social and
physical well-being.
♦ Advoca5ng for relevant programs and services in our community.
♦ Serving as a community focal point for aging issues and as liaison to local, state
and Federal resources for older adults and their families.
And On The Lighter Side...
NEW YEAR’S WISDOM
May all your troubles last as long as your New Year resoluons.
• A New Year’s resoluon is something that goes in one year and out the other.
• My new year’s resoluon is to be more opmisc by keeping my cup half-full with either rum, vodka, or
whiskey.
DOGGY DO’S
My dog taught me everything I need to know; It’s okay somemes to just eat and sleep. When you fall
down, get back up and shake it oﬀ. Forget about it, and go on. Be very brave no ma&er your size. Make your
own fun. Unleash your talents. Learn new tricks no ma&er your age. Make new friends. Sniﬀ out opportunies. Chase aJer your dreams. When loved ones come home always run to greet them. At the end of the day
it is best to snuggle no ma&er what has happened. Every day is a brand new day so just be happy!
•
PRAYER FOR GROWING OLDER
You know that I am growing older. Keep me from becoming talkave and possessed with the idea that I
must express myself on every subject. Release me from the craving to straighten out everyone’s aﬀairs.
Keep me from the recital of endless detail but give me wings to get to the point. Seal my lips when I am inclined to tell of my aches and pains; they are increasing with the years, and my love to speak of them grows
sweeter as me passes. Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally, I may be wrong. Make me
though[ul, but not nosey; helpful, but not bossy. With my vast store of wisdom and experience, it does
seem a pity not to use it all. But you know, that I want a few friends leJ at the end!