Spring - 2015 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NON-SMOKING POLICY Chairman Nicholas Mitropoulos Vice Chairman Gaar Talanian Treasurer Richard B. Murray From the Executive Director… Members Daniel Brosnan Joseph Daly Spring is here after a long snowy and cold winter! We all are looking for some sunshine! EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR In this newsletter you will find reminders about the smoke-free housing, new rental amounts, cookout dates and information regarding limited parking. John J. Griffin Administrative Office 781-646-3400 Handicap Entrance available through 1st floor parking lot area Maintenance Office 781-646-1272 Maintenance Emergency 781-646-1272 Housing Coordinators 781-646-3400 Extension 25 – Mary Maher Extension 12 – Caileen Foley Extension 18 – Jen McNabb (Times Staff go to Buildings) Cusack: Monday 11:00-11:30 Drake: Tuesday 9:00-12:00 Chestnut: Thursday 10:30-11:00 Winslow: Please call to make an appointmentDear Residents: I also want to remind everyone that you’re our eyes and ears out there and we want you to report any problems /concerns so they can be addressed swiftly. You will not be punished by the housing authority for bringing these issues to our attention. I hope everyone gets outside to enjoy the warmer weather! John Griffin Newsletter Sign Up Receive our bi-monthly e-mail newsletter. Sign up below. Effective May 1, 2015, AHA will be enforcing the “Non-Smoking” Policy” at all AHA buildings. There is “NO SMOKING” allowed on AHA property. The signed No-smoking Lease Addendum should be mailed back to the office. If you have any questions, please contact the AHA office. New Rent Increases Please remember your new rent increases will be effective May 1st. The Lease Addendums should have been signed and submitted to the office. SAVE THE DATE! AHA Annual Cookouts You are cordially invited to attend the AHA Annual Cookout in your building on the following dates: Drake Village: Tuesday, 8/18/15 Winslow Towers: Thurs., 8/20/15 Chestnut Manor: Tuesday, 8/25/15 Your Email Address SUBMIT www.arlingtonhousing.org Cusack Terrace: Thurs., 8/27/15 Laundry Room Issues Laundry rooms at AHA sites are for the use of tenants only. Please contact the office if you notice any mechanical issues with the machines. The COA walking event – Walk the Rink starting May 6th every Tuesday and Thursday to June 11th from 9:30am-11am. The COA has an exercise/balance and healthy eating program and a social support system. Council on Aging Van Air Conditioners Air Conditioners can be installed in your window by May 1st. If you need assistance with you’re A/C, the contact information listed below: Sheehan Appliance: Brian Sheehan 978-877-2181 or 978-256-4428 To schedule a ride to Senior Center activities Monday - Friday, please call 781-316-3414 at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $1.50 each way. Van can accommodate wheel chairs. .Transportation Medical Appointments Call the COA at 781-316-3400 at least one week in advance to arrange for a volunteer driver to take you to a medical appointment or a cancer related treatment. Lunches & Dinners Please call Kim Fitzgerald, Minuteman Senior Services @ Drake Village - 781-221-7081, to schedule lunches at the Hauser Building Community Room Monday thru Friday at noon, or discuss meals on wheels for deliveries. Shine Counselors SHINE volunteers provide elders with free accurate, unbiased information regarding health insurance options. A SHINE counselor is available by appointment at the COA on the 3rd Tuesday, from 10:00 AM to Noon. For an appointment, call Joyce Killingsworth after 12:30 PM at the COA office at 781-316-3404. Dial a Ride 781-316-3406 Maintenance Calls Please call the maintenance number for any maintenance related issues: 781-646-1272. AHA maintains an after-hours Answering Service for Emergency Maintenance Calls Only. (after 4:30pm weekdays, weekends & holidays). COA – Laurie August (Social Services Program) 781-316-3400 Issues include referrals and information, assistance at home, housing options, caregiver resources, assistance with AHA Housing Applications. Vial for Life Forms Medical Changes Please remember to update your personal vial for life forms with any new medications you are currently taking. You may find new forms in the plastic file box near the bulletin board. Keep the form in your refrigerator If you need assistance, please call Mary at 781-646-3400 Ext 25. TRASH AND RECYCLE Do not mix trash and recycle together. Please keep separate. -2- Dial-a Ride allows you to ride for only $5.00 each way, anywhere in Arlington. Membership cards are available at the Council on Aging for $2.00. Any Arlington resident who is 60 years of age, retired, or has a verifiable disability and is of low to moderate income is eligible. Emergency Information Please make sure you update all necessary contact information in the event of an emergency. The AHA Shuttle Van The AHA van is available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, for travel within Arlington. On Wednesday and Friday the van goes to the Burlington Mall and Market Basket. Please sign up one day in advance by 2:00 PM. Van tickets are $20.00 - No Cash (check or money order for van ticket). Cars parked in AHA tenant lots without an AHA parking sticker May be subject to towing. DRAKE VILLAGE Tenants’ Association President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Asst. Treas: Parking is limited at all AHA buildings, please let your guests and visiting nurses know not to park their vehicles in tenants spaces. (stickers are needed). If you see unauthorized cars contact Stephen’s Tow Company at (617) 876-4400. Tenants’ Association Meeting & Birthday Party If there is anything unusual happening in your building, don’t be afraid to call the office or police. It is important we know about incidents that occur in your building, this information will be confidential. Jean Edouazin Harold Legge Sharon Paice Scott Crout Bingo Thursday at 7:00 PM Cottages: George Tahmosh Katherine Johnson Barbara Ladney Jeffrey Holmes Sheila Zuccaria Balance/Weights Exercise Monday & Friday 4:00-4:45 PM Exercise with Sophia Tuesday at 11:00 AM ELL Classes (English Learning Language) Saturday 10:00 AM – 11:00AM Shine Counselor Wednesday 9:00AM – Noon (MMSS) 781-221-7070 (Clients) 781-221-7029 Annette Bender MMSS Lunch Program Monday- Friday at Noon Information to AHA Office or Police Department Drake Village Welcome to New Tenants http://www.arlingtonhousing.org/tenant_ assoc_drake.php Tuesday and Saturday Night Supper 5:00 PM - $2.00 Please sign up a day ahead. Limited Parking Eucharistic Prayer Wednesday at 10:30 AM Movie Night nd th 2 & 4 Friday at 7:00 PM Tai Chi Monday & Friday at 9:00 AM Game and Social Night Wednesday at 7:00 PM Rosary Saturday at 2:00 PM CHESTNUTMANOR Tenants’ Association President: Sharon Elkins Vice President: Margaret Sheehan Secretary: Mary Anne Fitzgerald Treasurer: Wendy Watson http://www.arlingtonhousing.org/tenant_ assoc_chestnut.php Tenants’Association Meeting 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 PM Bingo Monday at 7:00 PM Thursday at 7:00 PM Catholic Mass 2 Thursday at 11:30 AM nd Game Night 2nd& 4th Thursday at 7:00PM Movies Saturdays at 7:00 PM Karaoke (When Posted) -3- Trivial Pursuit Sundays at 3:00 PM Coffee & Donuts Saturdays8:30AM – 10:30AM Wednesday Night Dinners Every Wednesday at 5:30PM (Bring your own dinner) Poetry Reading (When Posted). Chestnut Manor Welcome to New Tenants Cusack Terrace Welcome to New Tenants FARMERS MARKET Lydia O’Connell Debbie Walker Patricia Dunleavy Regina Pontes The Farmer’s Market Opens June 10, 2015 Wednesdays 2pm-6:30pm Location: Arlington Center Russell Common Parking Lot. WINSLOW TOWERS Tenants’ Association President: Pamela Hauser Vice President: Secretary: Brenda Cox Treasurer: Robin Jones GET ORGANIZED WITH INDOOR PROJECTS http://www.arlingtonhousing.org/tenant_ assoc_winslow.php CUSACK TERRACE Tenants’ Association President: Michael McGinty Vice President: Cynthia McGinty Secretary: Pam Shepard Treasurer: Claudia Minors http://www.arlingtonhousing.org/tenant_ assoc_cusack.php Tenants’ Association Meeting Celebrating Monthly Birthdays 2nd Wednesday at 6:00 PM Bingo Monday at 6:00 PM Games Every Night Monday – Saturday at 6:30PM Ping Pong 3pm – 5pm Movie Matinee 2 & 4th Friday at 1:00PM Tenants’ Association Meeting 3rdThursdayat 7:00 PM De-clutter your apartment Bingo Monday at 6:00 PM – 8:00PM Game Night Wednesdays at 6:00PM Craft Night Fridays 6:00PM - 8:00PM get rid of items you don’t need anymore; Keep balconies clean allowed 1 table & 2 chairs Donate items to family and friends; Donate items to Charities; Improve your safety by keeping rooms clear of clutter! Coffee Hour Saturdays 9:00AM – 11:00AM Movie Night Saturdays at 7:00PM Winslow Towers Welcome to New Tenants The AHA Office will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. nd Po-KE-No Coffee & Donuts Saturday at 9:00AM – 11:00AM Agnes Evans Albert Daniels Angelo Mammano Joseph Mason John Freeman James Battell -4- Have a good summer - go outside and enjoy the good weather!
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