Boxford Council on Aging * 4 Middleton Rd * Boxford, MA 01921 * (978) 887-3591 December 2014 Boxford Property Tax Relief The period for filing Real Estate Tax Exemptions for seniors who are in need of Property Tax relief is currently ongoing. Some of the programs available include: · · · · Legally blind Disabled Veterans Seniors 65 years plus, with low to moderate income CPA surcharge Exemption Center in Andover. Please note that “all ticket holders” from the Boxford COA must enter the Collins Center at the same time. Topsfield/Boxford Village Gardeners Boxwood Trees Monday, Dec. 15th On Monday, December 15th, Marianne Quirk and Paula Guilbault will be here to help us make Boxwood Trees for the upcoming holidays. We made them a couple of years ago and thought it Anyone interested in applying for an exemption should contact the was time to do it again. Classes are limited and the cost if $5.00 per person and all supplies are paid for by The Friends of The Assessors Office at (978)887-6000, extension 504, Monday thru Boxford COA. Because of the popularity of these classes, we Thursday, 8AM to 4:30PM. Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2015 for the current tax year (July 2014 thru June 2015). must give our Boxford residents who must sign up by December 8th — then we’ll open registration to all on a first-come basis. Annual Holiday Luncheon Wednesday, December 10 Call the COA for your reservations The Friends of The Boxford COA will again be hosting the Annual Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday, December 10th — serving will start around noon. Reservations are a must as seating is limited on this well attended event. Bring some cash to purchase raffle tickets for the various items that we’ll be raffling off. The meal will consist of roast turkey with all the trimmings. Ham will also be served for those who are tired of turkey. The entertainment this year will be The Senior Tones, a well known doo-wop group. The COA van will be available to our Boxford seniors. Please let us know at time of reservation if you would be interested in taking the van. Free Tickets To The Nutcracker J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts Thursday, December 11th at 10 AM The Northeast Youth Ballet, Inc. will be performing the Nutcracker on Thursday, December 11th at the J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts, Andover MA and we still have a few tickets left. The Boxford COA has been given 20 free tickets for this event, so call early if you are interested. The COA van will be available to take 16 seniors . If all 20 tickets are claimed — 4 seniors (late signups) will be responsible to transport themselves to the Collins Happy Holidays To Our COA Seniors, Friends and Volunteers November and December are very busy months with all the various holidays we observe and/or celebrate. It’s a biggest time of the year for families and friends to get together and observe the holidays according to their customs. This is the season of giving. Giving does not necessarily mean something monetary — giving of the heart and hand can be very special. Help someone make new happy memories by giving them your heart and hand. You’ll also be surprised how much gratification you will receive for doing such. Another year has passed and much to our delight, we have welcomed many new seniors to he center. But with great sadness, we have also lost some of our beloved seniors whom we will miss dearly. Fortunately, we were lucky enough to have them in our lives so we have lasting fond memories of the times we were together. So — remember your loved ones and the friends you have come to cherish. Make some new and wonderful memories. The staff at the Boxford COA would like to wish you fantastic Seniors a Healthy, Happy, Safe and Wonderful Holidays and may 2015 be good to you all. Pam, Elaine, Anna, and Jack Classes, Activities Revised LINE DANCING With Patty Classes are held on Monday and Thursday morning between the hours of 10:00 – 11:00 AM. The cost is $3.00 per class. All Ages Welcome YOGA CLASSES With Mary Classes are held on Tuesday from 10 to 11 AM and Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 PM. The cost is $3.00 per class. All Ages Welcome CHAIR YOGA With Lisa Classes are held on Wednesdays at 9 AM. The cost is $3.00 per person. All Ages Welcome ZUMBA With Kym Classes are held every Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Classes are $3.00 per person. All Ages Welcome HIKING Tuesday, hikers will meet Steve Davis at trailhead, at 9:15 AM to explore local trails. For more information, please call BTA/BOLT at (978) 8877031 or visit their web site at www.btabolt.org All Ages Welcome GAME DAY (MAH JONGG) Wednesdays at 1 PM We have Rummikub, Scrabble, Yahtzee, Monopoly, Checkers, Cribbage, Mah Jongg and much more. Video games — we have Wii. All Ages Welcome GREAT GROUP Great Group, sponsored by The Boxford Village Garden Club, meets at FMV on the 3rd Friday of the month. Call Doffy Falk at (978) 887-8495 for more information. Page 2 COA on the first Wednesday of each month by appt. only. Call the COA to schedule an appt. HEALTH BENEFITS SHINE With Judy Calnan Our SHINE Rep. is at the COA on Wednesday’s for appointments only, starting at 9:30 (3—one hour appointments). If you would like to meet with her, please call the COA to make an appointment. NEWS AND VIEWS HANDY MAN Our handyman is willing to help with small jobs around the house — fixing light switches or changing locks. Please call the COA for info. VETERANS SERVICES Our local veteran’s agent will be available at the All Readers Welcome COA BOARD MEETING The COA Board meetings are usually held on the second Wednesday of each month. The next meeting will be held at the COA on Wednesday, December 17 at 9:30 AM. All Boxford COA seniors are welcome. All Seniors Welcome News and Views meets every Tuesday at 9:00 AM. Come and meet with your peers to discuss current events, town issues and whatever COOKIN’ WITH ANNA else is put on the table.. It’s a fun time and Cooking’ With Anna is scheduled for the 3rd Monmany different topics are discussed. day of the month. The next class will be held on All are welcome Monday, December 15th at 9:30 AM. Please call the COA if you plan on attending. Planning on makElectronic Gadget ing easy Holiday Appetizers. Assistance Every Wednesday (appointment only) from 1 to 3 PM, Natalie Harty will be available to help you with some of your electronic gadgets. This includes computers, e-readers, I-pads, smart phones and various apps. All are welcome Office of Senator Bruce E Tarr Constituent Services Advisor Dick Curren, a Service Advisor from Senator Bruce Tarr’s office will be at the Boxford COA on Tuesday, Dec. 16 between the hours of 11 AM and 12:30 PM. He will be here to listen to your problems or concerns and, either immediately, answer your questions or to get back to you at a later date with the answers. All seniors welcome CHANGING EVENTS MIXED BAG (Knitting) Every Tuesday at 9:30 AM is the COA’s Mixed Bag Day. All Are Welcome. Monday of the month. The next meeting will be held on January 12, 2015. During your 2 month hiatus —please read: A Novel of your Choice By Jodi Picoult NEW—Acrylic Art Classes All Seniors welcome The Wonders of Science New Approaches To Treating Cancer Thursday, December 18th at 9 AM. Cancer has proven to be a persistent foe even in the light of dramatic discoveries and pharmaceutical developments. You’ll explore new ideas and approaches to treatment and the reasons behind cancer’s intransience. Modern treatment ideas involve creative molecules and reams of data developed from rapidly expanding DNA testing, biomarker analyses and large scale data processing. All Ages Welcome FACTS & FIGURES Facts & Figures is usually held on the third Tuesday of the month. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, December 9th. The Topic will be US Fed’l Government, Dept of Agriculture. If you have any questions, please call the COA. In January 2015, the COA will resume having Acrylic Art Classes. The art teacher is Peter All Ages Welcome Grimshaw. Classes will be held on Monday’s 10 AM to Noon. The cost is $30.00 for a 6 Wood Carving Classes week course. Please see the January NewsletWoodcarving, which is held every Wednesday ter for detailed information or call the COA for morning between the hours of 10AM and noon, will more information. be on winter hiatus and resume March or April. The . cost is $30.00 for a 6 week course. Please call the BOOK LOVER’S CLUB COA for more information. The Book Lover’s Club usually meet on the 3rd Places To Go Boxford COA Trips With Collette Vacation .Shades of Ireland April 16—25, 2015 Book now and save — Dbl $2,949/pp; Single $3,349/pp; Triple $2,919/pp. Regular rates: Dbl $3,299/pp; Single $3,699/ pp, Triple $3,269/pp,. Cost includes round trip air from Logan, air taxes and fees/ surcharges and hotel transfers. Not included — cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $260.00/pp. Highlights of this trip includes Dublin, Irish Evening, Kilkenny, Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, Killarney, Limerick Cliffs of Moher and more. If interested — stop by the COA to pick up one of their brochures on this trip. Heart of the South April 19—26, 2015 Book now and save — Dbl $2,179, Single, $2,679, Triple $2,149. Regular rates: Dbl $2,279, Single, $2,779, Triple $2,249.. Cost includes round trip air from Logan, air taxes and fees/surcharges and hotel transfers. Not included — cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $205.00/pp. Highlights of the trip include a journey through New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Natchez and Lafayette. In New Orleans you will visit the French Quarters, the Court of Two Sisters, the St. Louis Cemetery and much more. In Baton Rouge you will tour the State Capitol Building and learn about Governor Huey Long. Then off to Natchez where you’ll go on a captivating tour of this pre-Civil War town. For more info — call the COA. Alaska Adventure June 2—12, 2015 Fly out of Logan International Airport to Seattle Washington where you will spend Page 3 a couple of days before boarding the Celebrity Solstice for your trip to Alaska. In Seattle, your sightseeing tour includes an elevator ride to the observation deck of the Seattle Space Needle, a duck boat tour, historic Pioneer Square, Pike Place Market and the restored waterfront area. The next step of your trip will be aboard the cruise ship. Your port of calls will include stops at Ketchikan, Tracy Arm Fjord, Juneau, Skagway and then Victoria, British Columbia. Book early and save $100./pp. Prices range from around $3900 to $3400/pp—double occupancy. Singles range from $5500 to $4850—single occupancy. Prices vary on your choice of cabins (Inside, Outside, Balcony). For more information, please call the COA or stop in for the brochure. Mackinac Island Sept. 5—12, 2015 Featuring Greenfield Village & Henry Ford Museum, Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, Mackinac Island, The Grand Hotel, Chicago and Millennium Park. Rates are $2,949/dble occup, $3,949/ single occup or $2,919/triple occup. Book now and save $100. Trip includes round trip air from Logan Int’l Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/ Surcharges, Hotel Transfers. Not included in price — Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $205/pp. Classic Christmas Markets Nov. 29-Dec. 7, 2015 Featuring markets in Strasbourg, Wurzburg, Nuremberg, Munich and Innsbruck. Book now and save: Dbl $2,999; Single $3,199; Triple, $2,969. Regular rates — increase by $200.00. Trip Cost includes round trip air from Logan, Air taxes and fees/surcharges, hotel transfers. Not included — Cancellation waiver and insurance of $260/ pp. For more info — pick up the brochure at the COA. Boxford COA Trips With Best Of Times New Year’s Eve Day Trip Danversport Yacht Club Dec. 31, 2014 Enjoy New Year’s Eve Day at Danversport Yatch Club listening to Carol O’Shaughnessy, dubbed “Boston’s First Lady of Cabaret,” dance to the Tom LaMarch Orchestra and meal with party favors and, of course, a Champagne Toast. Cost is $64.95/pp and you supply your own transportation. First Congregational Church The First Congregational Church serves dinners on Wednesdays, starting at 6:30 PM and price is $7.00 per person — the increase due to the cost of food. No reservations are required — just show up and enjoy the wonderful meals. Support the Spofford Pond School Band Buy Poinsettia Plants It’s poinsettia time again! The Spofford Pond Band will be selling poinsettias once again to help you with your holiday decorating. The plants come in two sizes — a 7.5” pot for only $17 and a 6.5” pot for only $10 with your choice of red, white or pink flowers. Each plant (from Nunan’s in Georgetown) will come beautifully wrapped in colorful foil. This is the band’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds will go toward busses, lighting for concerts and equipment needs — among other things. Orders and payments will be due at Spofford on Friday, December 5th and distribution of the plants will be at Spofford on Thursday, December 11th between 11:30AM and 2:30PM. If you would like to place an order, please contact Robyn Riley at (978) 561-1611 or Suzana Cunha-DeMent at (978) 769-5778. Things To Do . Boxford COA Events Lunch Bunch Trips (Seating Limited) Unless otherwise noted, $3.00 per person covers the cost of taking the van, cost of meal or event is your responsibility. Seating is limited to 16 and reservations are required. Trips may be canceled due to lack of interest or inclement weather. Call the COA to make your reservations. The “Lunch Bunch” is open to all seniors so don’t hesitate to call Due to the various holidays and activities this month — the lunch bunch will be incorporated with the shopping trips. Shopping Trips In December, we will be sending the COA Van to various Shopping Malls in Massachusetts and NH. Wednesday—Dec. 3rd — Rockingham Plaza NH — Kohls, Christmas Tree Shop, TJ Maxx, Bob’s, Bob’s Furniture, Shaws and other stores. Wednesday—Dec 17th—Burlington Mall—Lots of stores. Congregate Lunches Tuesday and Thursdays Lunches are served at the COA every Tuesday and Thursdays at 11:30 AM. The cost of the lunch is $2.00 per person. Monthly lunch menus can be found on the Town of Boxford’s web site. Reservations are required and must be received by 11 AM of the preceding work day. Movie Time at the COA Thursday, 12:15 PM Page 4 Shopping at the COA Gift Shop The COA has various knitted/crochet/sewn goods for sale. These items were made by and donated to us by our very talented Boxford COA seniors. Are you looking for lap throws, baby blankets, scarves, hats, etc.? Stop by the Boxford COA where we will have various items for sale on display. New items continually added. Raffle tickets available for purchase —we are raffling off a hand-made afghan (approx. size 45” x 48”). Tickets are $2/ea or 3 for $5.00. Drawing will be on December 10th at the Annual Holiday Lunch. Winter Festival 2014 Saturday December 6th 9am to 3pm West Boxford Village and Lincoln Hall Come to the West Boxford Village where you’ll find pictures with Santa, raffles, wagon rides, face painting, ornament making, great food, craft vendors at the Yuletide Market, Benson’s ice cream, letters to Santa and so much more. Open House at the COA Sunday, December 21st 3 pm – 5 pm All are welcome Please join us at the Senior Center/ Community Center and share some holiday cheer. Stop by before Illumination for light refreshments and some last minute shopping before braving the cold at Illumination Night. Illumination Night Sunday, December 21 East Boxford Center The COA has a large selection of DVD’s and VHS tapes you can At 5PM: the Historical Society will be hosting Illumination borrow to view at your leisure. If interested — just stop by the COA Night — East Boxford Center. There will be the lightening of and sign out the movies you would like to borrow — no charge. Boxford’s Christmas Tree, singing of Christmas Carols and then hot chocolate will be served at the French Holyoke House. We’ve shown a lot of good movies this year which we hope you enjoyed. Planned movies for December: December 30th Brunch On December 30th, around 10 AM, we will be serving a delicious Dec 4: It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) homemade strata breakfast casserole. Reservations are reDec 11: No Movie quired and the cost is $2.00/pp. Seating is limited so call early. Dec 18: Miracle on 34 Street (1947) The COA van will be available for those of you who wish to take The movies start immediately after the Congregate Lunch — rough- advantage of this service. ly 12:15 PM. If you wish to join us for lunch — see Congregate Lunches. COA Winter Schedule These movies will be made available to borrow after they are shown at the COA. Just a reminder that during the winter we occasionally have inclement weather . As a “Rule-of-Thumb,” on days the local Boxford Schools are closed due to inclement weather — all activities at the COA are canceled. The COA is usually open but no classes or activities. Questions — call us at (978) 887-3591. Page 5 This ‘n That French Toast in a Mug Got this recipe from Mr. Food’s Test Kitchen at www.mrfood.com — great place to find food recipes. The Cooking’ W/Anna’s class made it in November and it went over great. Anna used a thick slice of challah bread so only one slice was necessary. Breakfast on the go just got even better with our French Toast in a Mug recipe! In just about 2 minutes you can have a decadent breakfast that tastes like the perfect cross between French toast and rich bread pudding. Add a drizzle of syrup to take it over the top! Ingredients: 2 slices bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1/4 cup milk 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt Maple Syrup or Confectioners Sugar (Optional) What to do: 1. Coat a 12-ounce microwaveable coffee mug with cooking spray. Place bread cubes in mug and press down lightly. 2. In a small bowl, whisk milk, egg, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Pour egg mixture over bread cubes and let soak in for a minute. 3. Microwave on high 1 minute, then add 10 seconds (in micro) at a time till it’s set. Options: 1. Mr. Food used challah bread but you can use whatever bread you have on hand. 2. Serve with maple syrup or sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar. Emergency Medical Care in Boxford By Boxford Firefighter’s Relief Association Boxford Fire and Rescue is partnering with the Boxford Council on Aging to better serve you in the event if an emergency. Together we want to further enhance the quality and efficiency of the emergency medical care we are able to provide you with should you find yourself needing it. services patient care report form with your baseline vital signs ( blood pressure, pulse, blood oxygen saturation etc). These forms and the information recorded on them will remain with you, in your residence, attached to your refrigerator after our visit and will be used only in the case of an emergency. We will work with you to update this information annually or more frequently if you require. You are encouraged to invite your health Continued care proxyfrom holder Page or 3 anyone you wish to participate in the meeting but this is certainly not required. When a medical emergency happens, the patient usually is not feeling as alert and coherent as they otherwise might feel on a good day. The stress and anxiety of the situation itself places con- To set up an appointment, or if you have questions about this program please contact Lt. John Philbin fusing demands on folks who might already be feeling a bit under the weather. In some unfortunate situations, the patient is unable to via email at : respond to questions asked of them by emergency medical [email protected] givers. Good accurate well thought out information about a patient’s medical history is critical and the best time to answer all those questions shouldn’t be left until the moment you require emergency medical care. It is best done ahead of time in a calm atmosphere when you can think clearly and be through. The “File of Life “program provides rescue personnel with all that information if the patient is incapacitated or cannot recall all that is needed. We are offering to meet with you at your home or a Boxford place of your choosing. We will assist you in preparing a “File of Life” form as well as emergency Or call the Boxford Fire Department at (978) 887– 5725 Please note—this is a non emergency number and must not be used in case of an emergency Or Boxford COA at (978) 887-3591 Page 6 Health & Wellness WELLNESS CLINIC. The VNACare Network and Elder Services will be holding their free Wellness Clinics on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at FMV and the fourth Wednesday from 11:00-1:00 PM at the COA. For an appointment or more info, call Faith Theokas RN, at 888-663-3688 , Ext. 1372. Walk-ins are welcome. SEATED MASSAGE. Renee Parent, a licensed massage therapist, has offered her gentle hands to relieve the stress and tension of any senior interested. Sessions are 20 minutes of relaxation in her massage chair for $10. Renee is available most Monday mornings, by appointment only. To make an appointment, call Renee at (508) 335-1675. Sweet Stuff How Sugars and Sweeteners Affect Your Health Most of us love sweet foods and drinks, but after that short burst of sweetness you may worry about how sweets affect your waistline and your overall health, is sugar really bad for us? How about artificial or low-calorie sweeteners? What have scientists learned about the sweet things that most of us eat and drink every day? Our bodies need one type of sugar, called glucose, to survive. Glucose is the number one food for the brain and it’s an extremely important source of fuel throughout the body. But there’s no need to add glucose to your diet, because your body can make the glucose it needs by breaking down food molecules like carbohydrates, proteins and fats. PODIATRY. Dr. Skinner will be here on Thursday, December 18th starting at 9:00 am, the fee is $30 per session. Dr. Skinner is available at the COA on a monthly basis. He is also available to provide routine foot care to homebound seniors in the area. The cost for a home visit is $50.00 and is payable at the time of the visit. Please call the COA, at 978-887-3591 to schedule an appointment at the COA. For home visits ONLY, call his office at (781) 944-6024 HEARING CLINIC On Tuesday, January 13th starting at 9:30 AM, Nicole Kalukiewicz, from Rogers Hearing Solutions, will be here to give FREE hearing tests. Please call the COA to make an appt. ful effects of too much sugar. Over time, excess sweeteners can take a toll on your health. Several studies have found a direct link between excess sugar consumption and obesity and cardiovascular problems. Because of these harmful effects, many health organizations recommend that Americans cut back on added sugars. But added sugars can be hard to identify. On a list of ingredients, they may be listed as sucrose (table sugar), corn sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit-juice concentrates, nectars, raw sugar, malt syrup, maple syrup, fructose sweeteners, liquid fructose, honey, molasses, anhydrous dextrose or other words ending in “-ose,” the chemical suffix for sugars. If any of these words are among the first few ingredients on the food label, the food is likely high in sugar. The total amount of sugar in a food is listed under “Total Carbohydrate” on the Nutrition Facts label. Many people try cutting back on calories by switching from sugarSome sugars are found naturally in foods, such as fruits, veggies sweetened to diet foods and drinks that contain low– or no-calorie and milk. These are healthful additions to your diet. For example — sweeteners. These artificial sweeteners — also known as sugar when you eat an orange you’re getting a lot of nutrients and dietary substitutes — are many times sweeter then table sugar so small fiber along with the natural sugars. amounts are needed to create the same level of sweetness. Although sugar itself isn’t bad, sugar has a bad reputation that’s mostly deserved because we consume too much of it. It’s now in just about every food we eat. Experts agree that Americans eat and drink way too much sugar and it’s contribution to the obesity epidemic. Much of the sugar we eat isn’t found naturally in food but is added during processing or preparation. Many people have debated the safety of artificial sweeteners for decades. To date, researchers have found no clear evidence that any artificial sweeteners approved for use in the U.S. cause cancer or other serious health problems in humans. But can they help with weight loss? Scientific evidence is mixed. Some studies suggest that diet drinks can help you drop pounds in About 15% of the calories in the American adult diet come from addthe short term but weight tends to creep back up over time. NIHed sugars. That’s about 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day. Sugfunder researchers are now working to better understand the comars are usually added to make foods and drinks taste better. But plex effects that artificial sweeteners can have on the human body. such foods can be high in calories and offer none of the healthful benefits of fruits and other naturally sweet foods. Studies of rodents and small numbers of people suggest that artificial sweeteners can affect the healthful gut microbes that help us Sugar-sweetened beverages like soda, energy drinks and sports digest food. This in turn, can alter the body’s ability to use glucose, drinks are the leading source of added sugars in the American diet. which might then lead to weight gain. But until larger studies are Juices naturally contain a lot of sugar but sometimes even more is done in people, the long-term impact of these sweeteners on gut added to make them taste sweeter. Juices contain some vitamins microbes and weight remains uncertain. and other nutrients but those benefits are greatly offset by the harm- Funny Bone Page 7 Auntie Acid The scariest feeling in the world is the split second when you lose your balance in the shower and think, “Oh God, they’re going to find me naked.” ******************** Some people should calm down and take a deep breath…. Then hold it for about twenty minutes. ******************** When I was afraid of the dark. Now, when I get my electricity bill, I’m afraid of the freakin’ light. ******************** Brains are awesome. I wish everybody had one. ******************** Kitchen closed due to illness — I’m sick of cooking. ******************** Marriage should be like a workshop. Where the husband WORKS and the wife SHOPS. ******************** I’d lose weight — but I hate losing. ******************** Instead of a sign that says — :Do Not Disturb,” I need one that says — “Already disturbed — proceed with caution.” ******************** Dealing with stupid people is like playing soccer. You can use your head but a swift kick is more effective. ******************** I think Snow White had the right idea….. She moved in with 7 guys who went to work every day and all she had to do was whistle to get the birds to do her cleaning? ******************** When I get a headache, I take 2 Aspirin and keep away from children. Just like it says on the bottle. ******************** Sometimes I panic and think there’s a crazy person in my house. Then I realize it’s just me. ******************** Age is only a number. Weight is only a number. I’ve decided that numbers are really starting to tick me off. ******************** Some days the supply of available swear words is insufficient to meet my demands. ******************** I try to avoid things that make me fat…. ….like scales, mirrors and photographs. ******************** I always offer TWO choices: Take it Or 2. Leave it. 1. Maxine Well, if I’m going to have “Auntie Acid” — I’ve got to have Maxine. Some people can have the lights on and still be in the dark. ******************** Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen — and nobody knows I caused most of it either. ******************** Ever get the feeling your stuff strutted off without you???? ******************** I believe in sharing the road with other drivers. They can have the part behind me. ******************** Never go to bed angry…. Stay up and plot your revenge! ******************** I’ve decided to bake this Christmas. So don’t tell me miracles don’t happen. ******************** There is no vaccine against stupidity! ******************** Don’t let aging get you down. It’s too hard to get back up! ******************** It’s the weekend! I haven’t been this excited since my pager got stuck on vibrate. ******************** Whatever happened to Preparations A through G? ******************** Trust me…. Tight-fit jeans and loose-fit skin are one bad combination. ******************** If your friends can correctly guess your age — you need dumber friends. ******************** I like to follow my dreams. It keeps me in bed till almost noon! ******************** Seems like to only thing that is age defying is me! ******************** Things even out. I don’t look as good naked at I used to and guys my age don’t see as well as they used to! ******************** Every things slows down with age except for the cake and ice cream to hit your hips. ******************** I have natural beauty but time keeps doing unnatural things to it. ******************** Getting over body issues is like getting over the fear of heights. The trick is to not look down. ******************** Boxford Council on Aging 4 Middleton Rd Boxford, MA 01921 Phone: (978) 887-3591 BULK RATE PRE-SORT U.S. POSTAGE PAID Boxford MA 01921 PERMIT No. 123 Our mission is to improve the quality of life and encourage maximum independence for older adults by meeting their health, economic, social and cultural needs. Current Resident or COA Board Members Dick Taylor: Chairperson Richard Shaw: Vice-Chairperson Judy Andersen: Secretary Members: Suzanne Cox Steve Harvey Liz Murphy Joan Tarleton COA Staff Pam Blaquiere: COA Director Elaine Spiro: Secretary Anna Barbieri: Outreach Worker Jack Hawxwell: Van Driver The Board usually meets at 9:30 on the second Wednesday of each month (see Page 2 for actual dates). All seniors and interested parties are welcome to attend. Only emergency meetings are held during the summer. This newsletter was made possible by a grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Happy Birthday to our December Seniors. The December Birthday lunch will be held on Tuesday, December 23rd at 11:30 AM. Please call the COA the Thursday before the lunch to sign up for the birthday lunch. The lunch is free to our Boxford seniors who will be celebrating their birthday this month, compliments of The Friends of the Boxford COA. Guests are welcome but will be responsible for paying the nominal cost of their lunch. Happy Birthday! December Daily Observances Trivia Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day December 7th Happy Hanukkah December 16th Merry Christmas December 25th Past Monthly Newsletters are posted on the Town web. To access these Newsletters — go to www.town.boxford.ma.us. Click on Departments and select Council On Aging from the dropdown menu. The current Newsletter is listed on the front page but you can access the older ones by clicking on “Monthly Newsletters.” Things To Ponder Knowing who you are not goes a long way in helping you determine who you are!
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