November - Danvers Council On Aging
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November - Danvers Council On Aging
ONIONTOWN SENIORS Volume 24, No. 11 Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 8 AM-5 PM Thursday 8 AM-7:30 PM 25 Stone Street Danvers, MA 01923 November 2008 Phone: Fax: (978) 762-0208 (978) 762-0209 (978)762-0240 WWW.DCOA.ORG Nationally Accredited Senior Center—Awarded December 2001, Reaccredited 2007 ************************************************************************************************************* The mission of the Danvers Council on Aging and the Senior Center which it manages is to provide and advance those programs and services which enrich the lives of older adults in the Danvers Community. DCOA Board Marsha Donovan, Esquire, Chairman Bob Sosnowski Geraldine Cosgrove Edmund Kowalski Carl Peterson Tracy Flagg Joseph Palmer Ken Koon Thomas Leonard Friends of DCOA Board Alan Hartnett, Chairman David Bean Dr. Charles Desmond Ed Foley Lew Hathaway Bob Kellard Ken Koon Rev. Susan Morrison Loren Rocker Jim Sears Sandra Sears Jim Tallo Eileen Thomas T. Frank Tyrrell John Webber Participant’s Committee Kathy Sheridan, Chairperson Marie Deschamps Jean Jaworski Nancy Endicott Shirley Stone Judy Flachbart Dave Tapparo DCOA Staff Pamela K. Parkinson, Director Paula Corcoran, Program Coordinator Lorene Machado, Administrative Assistant Sharon Doliber, Outreach Coordinator Elizabeth Garabedian, Meals on Wheels Coord. Annie Townsend, Title III-C Coordinator Cathy Andre, Volunteer Coordinator Helen Clinton, SHINE Coordinator Elizabeth Donnelly, Outreach Worker Susan Henry, Financial Aide Sandi McDonald, Financial Aide If you would like this newsletter sent via e-mail every month send your email address to: lmachado@mail.danvers-ma.org Holiday Fair—Saturday, November 22, 2008 from 9 AM—2 PM. Treasures for everyone! Handmade crafts and knit goods, bake table, “white elephant”, jewelry, gift baskets, craft vendors and much more. Lunch will also be available. If you would like to make donations to the fair you may drop them off at the senior center by November 14th. If you would like to donate goodies for the bake table, you may drop them off on Friday, November 21st. Annual Holiday Luncheon – Will be held at the Danversport Yacht Club, Thursday, December 11, 2008 from 11 AM – 3 PM There will be assigned tables of 10 so get your friends together and get all your tickets together. Luncheon includes tossed salad, dinner rolls (choice of) Fresh Baked Scrod or Sliced Roast Beef, Garlic Mashed Potato, Fresh Vegetable of the Day, Apple Crisp Ala Mode, coffee and tea. Entertainment will be provided by John Kendrick’s Maple Sugar Jazz Band. Tickets: $20/$22 (out of town guests). Flu Clinics—will be at the Danvers Senior Center, 25 Stone Street on Thursday, November 13th and Friday, November 14th from 1-4pm. ELECTION DAY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008 The Danvers Council on Aging will once again be running a shuttle from the senior center up to the Danvers High School to assist residents in getting to the polls. Leave the driving to us! If you would like a ride right to the door of the Danvers High School, stop by the senior center between 9 AM and 4 PM. If you need transportation to the senior center first, please call 978 762-0208 a day or two in advance and we will be happy to accommodate you. Our vans are wheelchair lift accessible. Sign up for your new Senior or T.A.P. CharlieCard. MBTA staff will be on hand at the Danvers Council on Aging on Friday, December 5, 2008 from 1pm—4pm to issue MBTA Senior and Transportation Access Pass (T.A.P.) CharlieCards. Staff will also be available at this time to answer any questions regarding the MBTA’s automated fare collection system. New Senior CharlieCard ID’s will be processed for customers exchanging their old Senior ID’s (issued before May 2005) and to first-time Senior customers (65+ with proof of age). The new Senior CharlieCard will arrive by mail. Applications for the MBTA Transportation Access Pass (T.A.P.) CharlieCard, issued to persons with a qualifying disability, will also be available. Contact: 617-222-5438 (voice), 1-800-543-8287 (voice), 617-222-5854 (TTY) with questions. Breakfast Club 11/5 Incontinence for Men and Women - Susan Purcell, M.D. 11/12 Long Term Care Needs—Come learn about Long Term Care and the effect it can have on you and your family. Tyler DeStephano, Financial Representative from Living Legacy Financial Group. 11/19 Scams and Fraud Ryan Culney, Better Business Bureau 11/26 No Breakfast Club HAPPY THANKSGIVING Everyone welcome...Coffee and Doughnuts are served. Program speaker begins at 10:30 AM. Volunteer Opportunities… Join our Transportation Team We have a great need for volunteers to drive seniors to various appointments +/or errands. This is a very important service as our DCOA van only transports seniors for medical appointments. We have so many seniors in our community who have no way to get around town and would like to get their hair done or go to the store for a few things. Many lives would be enriched by such a simple act of kindness. Most appointments are on an as needed basis and no long term commitment is necessary. If you have a car and are a good driver please call Cathy @ 978-762-0208 and offer your services. And remember “Many hands make light work”. Thank You!!! If any one would like to volunteer to help with our Holiday Fair or would like to donate a gift basket for the fair please call Cathy. Volunteers are welcome who would like to read to elementary school children @ Highland school. Days and times vary. Think safety first when heating your home this winter! Heating is the #2 cause of home fires in Massachusetts, causing over 14,000 fires over the past five years. Use your home heating system and space heating appliances wisely and responsibly. That’s the way to…Keep Warm - Keep Safe. COVER THE ABCS OF FIRE SAFETY Make sure there are working smoke alarms on every level including one outside the bedrooms. Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly and change batteries twice a year, when you change the clocks. Hold home fire drills to practice the home escape plan. Practice home fire safety and set a good example for the children. BE CAREFUL WHEN USING FIREPLACES AND SOLID FUEL STOVES If you heat your home by burning solid fuels (coal, firewood, pellets), be careful before, during and after using these kinds of fuels. Have the chimney professionally cleaned every year. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Make sure the stove is approved by a national testing agency such as Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL). You must get a building permit before installing a stove. Keep anything that can burn 3-feet away. Dispose of the ashes in a metal container, with a lid, away from the house, garage and porch. SPACE HEATERS NEED SPACE Fires caused by space heaters are rare but often deadly. If you must use a space heater, do so safely. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Do not use space heaters as your #1 heating source. Keep anything that can burn 3-feet away. Use only heavy-duty extension cords. Always turn off when going to bed or leaving home. Portable kerosene heaters are illegal in MA to use in your home. MAINTAIN NATURAL GAS EQUIPMENT Natural gas is a safe and efficient way to cook, heat our homes and hot water. Have your furnace and hot water heater professionally checked every year. Do not use or store gasoline or painting supplies inside where they can be ignited by the pilot light. Gas leaks can be dangerous – if you smell something like rotten eggs or you think there might be a leak, Move outdoors. Do not smoke or turn on or off electrical switches - sparks can cause an explosion. Dial 911 immediately. CARBON MONOXIDE: THE SILENT KILLER Heating equipment is the leading source of carbon monoxide (CO) in the home. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Install carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home. Don’t use the gas stove or oven for heat Have furnaces and chimneys checked annual by a professional. Keep appliance vents and exhaust pipes clear of drifting snow and bushes. What’s Happening This Month... Save the Dates! Health & Fitness Video Exercise: Mon, Wed & Fri 8:30am-9:30am Tues & Thurs 3-4pm Treadmill M-F, 8am– 5pm Call to reserve a time Strong Women, Strong Bones: $4 per session Mon. 8:15am-9:15am Wed. 8:30-9:30am and 2:00pm - 3:00pm 11/4 Podiatry 10:00am 11/6 Maple Sugar Jazz Band 1:30pm—3:00pm 11/11 OFFICE CLOSED—Veteran’s Day 11/12 Birthday Lunch 12:00pm 11/13 NO MAPLE SUGAR JAZZ BAND 11/13 Flu Clinic 1-4 PM 1114 Flu Clinic 1-4 PM 11/18 Podiatry 10:00am 11/20 Dine Around Town, Rocco’s Pizza 5pm 11/20 Mr. Fix It 9:30am 11/20 Maple Sugar Jazz Band 1:30pm—3:00pm 11/27 OFFICE CLOSED—THANKSGIVING Wellness Clinic **Call for Appointment** Thurs. 8:30-11:30am Support Group Meetings CLA Network: The next meeting is Friday, November 21st. The Challenges of Living Alone Network meets monthly on the third Friday at 10:30am. S.H.I.N.E. Health Benefits Counseling Mon.– Thurs. 10am-Noon Or by Appointment Low Vision Support Group: The next meeting is Wednesday, November 5th. The Low Vision Support Group meets monthly on the first Wednesday at 12:30pm. The guest speaker will be Vicki Vogt from Perkins School for the Blind. Every Friday is “Shredder Day”! Bring documents that are more than 5 years old into the center to be shredded at no charge. Mr. Fix-It (Small/ Appliance Repair) Last Thursday of month 9-11:30 AM Mrs. Fix-It Fridays 9am-10am Bridge Playing Tues. & Thurs. 12:304:30 PM Duplicate Bridge Mondays at 9:00am Billiards Mon.-Fri. 9am-4:30pm Bereavement, Loss and Change Support Groups—Every Wednesday, 2:30pm— 4pm with Nancy Downey. Friday Morning Bingo! Cribbage Mon-Fri 12:30pm-4:30pm Quilters, Rug Braiders Gathering Wednesday 1-4 PM Chess Players Tuesday 9-11 Cheryl Gresek from Congressman John Tierney’s Office, Third Thursday of each month from 1pm-2pm “Chordenes” Accordian Group Call for Schedule Services Available Mon-Fri, 8 AM -5 PM Notary Public, Drop in Center, Information & Referral, Consumer Assistance Mah Jongg Wednesdays 1-4 PM BINGO! Line Dancing Wed. 2:30-3:30 PM $4.00 per session Every Friday 10:30am—11:45am Everyone Welcome! Join us on Friday mornings from 10:30-11:45 AM for Bingo! This is a great time to come in, meet some new friends, play bingo and even stay for lunch after! Transportation is available to get all players in to play on time! UPCOMING CRAFT CLASSES Basic Bow Making - Wednesday, November 12 from 3-4 PM. Shirley O’Brien will teach you the basics in bow making so your holiday gifts and crafts will have the prettiest bows. Cost: $5.00 includes the cost of supplies. Registration in advance is required. Holiday Wreath - Wednesday, November 19th from 3-5 PM. Shirley O’Brien will instruct you on creating a beautiful holiday wreath that you can keep for yourself or give as a gift. Cost: $15.00 includes the cost of supplies! You will need to bring your glue gun and wire cutters. Registration in advance is required. GIFTS TO THE FRIENDS OF THE DCOA IN MEMORY OF Carol Hyland by Holten Richmond Middle School PAC Mary J. Kelly M. Patricia Philpott Robert & Cynthia Theriault IN MEMORY OF Evelyn Louise Cronin by David & Karen Lybrook MULTI-DAY TRIPS November 3-7, 2008 New Orleans Getaway – Round trip air, 4 nights in New Orleans; sightseeing to include the French Quarter, Court of Two Sisters, Steamboat Natchez, Mask Making and more; 6 meals. Cost: from $999.00 per person, d.o., (Collette) November 7-16, 2008 Sunny Portugal – Round trip air, sightseeing to include Estoril, Sintra, Algarve, Cape St. Vincente, Lisbon and much more. 4 nights in Estoril, 3 nights in Algarve, 1 night in Lisbon. Cost: from $2,099.00 per person, d.o., (Collette) December 2-3, 2008—2 Day New England Berkshire Holiday— 2 day trip includes round trip transportation, overnight at the Williams Inn, sightseeing to include lunch at the Red Lion Inn, Festival of Christmas Trees at the Berkshire Museum, Boar’s Head Festival, Mohawk Trail, Holiday Show and more. Cost from: $337.00 p.p., d.o. (Tours of Distinction) December 1-8, 2008—Prague & Budapest Christmas Markets—8 day/6 night trip includes round trip air, 3 nights in Prague and 3 nights in Budapest. Sightseeing tours in Prague and Budapest as well as time at your leisure to explore the Christmas Markets or to relax. Cost: From $1,269 p.p., d.o. (Durgan Travel) TRAVEL IN 2009 February 4-14, 2009—Exotic Caribbean Cruise—Eleven day/10 night cruise from New York. R/T motorcoach transportation to NYC Pier, free-style dining, ports of call to include St. Thomas/ St. John, Antiqua, Barbados, St. Maarten, Tortola. 2 cocktail parties hosted by Paragon. Cabin rates from: $1,409 p.p., d.o. (Paragon Tours) February 14-15, 2009—NH Spa Weekend—Grab the girls and have a girls get-away!. Overnight at the Radisson Nashua, spa treatment at Katie’s Back, back massage, foot massage and a facial! Themed Dinner with entertainment, Anheuser Busch Brewery tour and tasting, and wine tasting. Cost: from$229 p.p., d.o., (Tye’s Top Tour & Travel) March 6-14, 2009 Tropical Costa Rica –Explore the beautiful country of Costa Rica with its lush forest, stunning waterfalls and endless coastlines. Highlights include San Jose, Paos Volcano, Monteverdi Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano Hot Springs and much more. You may even sign up for an optional Jungle Adventure post tour excursion! Cost: from $1,999 per person, d.o., (Collette) March 19-28, 2009 Greece—10 day trip includes r/t air, 4 nights in Athens PLUS a 4 night cruise to Mykonos, Rhodes, Patmos, Crete, Santorini & Kusadasi; continental breakfast and dinner daily while in Athens; all meals while on cruise and more. Cost: From: $2,279 p.p., d.o., plus port, departure and air taxes. April 3-21, 2009—16 Day Trans Atlantic Cruise with 2 days in Rome— Cruise from Ft. Lauderdale aboard Holland American Noordam. Tour features include r/t air, cruise and transfers, all meals while on board ship, 2 nights in Rome, Rome City sightseeing tour as well as Private Vatican Tour. Ports of call include: Lisbon, & Portimao, Portugal; Seville, Almeria, Barcelona, Spain; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Civitavecchia (Rome). Cost from: $2,745 p.p., d.o. (Tye’s Top Tour & Travel) April 13-17, 2009 San Antionio Getaway - Five day trip includes round trip air, sightseeing in San Antonio, Stonewall Luckenbach, as well as the famous Riverwalk. Cost: from: $1,359 p.p., d.o. (Collette) April 29-May 6, 2009 Discover Scotland –Round trip Air, Sightseeing to include: Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Thurso, Orkney Islands, Loch Ness, Ballaculish, 15 meals, and much more. Cost: from $2,799 per person, d.o., (Collette) May 18-22, 2009 South Dakota—5 day trip includes r/t air, lodging at the Fairfield Inn, 9 meals, travel insurance, tours to include Mt. Rushmore, the Black Hills and the Badlands Region. Cost: from $1,899 p.p., d.o. (Best of Times) May 20-22, 2009—Lake Morey Resort—3 day trip includes two nights at the Lake More Resort in Fairlee, Vermont, 4 meals, and sightseeing to include Quechee Gorge & Village, Woodstock, Billings Farm and more. Cost: from $438.00 p.p., d.o (Gateway) June 1-8, 2009—Mackinac Island—8 day trip includes deluxe motorcoach, sight seeing to include Niagara Falls, Dearborn, Michigan; Frankenmuth, 2 nights at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island and more. Cost: from $1,950 p.p., d.o. (Gateway) June 14-17, 2009-Niagara Falls—3 nights on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, sight seeing to include, Niagara Falls Aviary, ride on the Maid of the Mist, Wine Tour, and much more. Cost: from $670 p.p., d.o. (Gateway) July 19-20, 2009 -Tanglewood– Overnight at the Williams Inn, seats inside the shed for afternoon performance, sightseeing to include “Naumkeag”. Cost: from $295 p.p., d.o. (Gateway) July 25-August 2, 2009 - Trains of the Colorado Rockies – 9 day trip includes round trip air, sightseeing to include Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park, Georgetown Loop Railroad, Vail, Grand Junction, Durango & Silverton Railroad, Royal Gorge Railroad, Pike’s Peak Cog Railway, Garden of the Gods and more. Cost from: $2,399 p.p., d.o. (Collette) August 9-11, 2009 Saratoga—3 day trip includes 2 nights in Saratoga Springs, 4 meals, guided tour of Saratoga Springs, dinner cruise on Lake George, reserved grandstand seat at the track for Thoroughbred Horse Racing, Racing Museum and Hall of Fame, and more. Cost: From $479 p.p., d.o. (Gateway) March 18-30, 2009 - Peru: Ancient Land of Mysteries. 13 day trip includes round trip air, sightseeing to include Lima, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, Uros Floating Islands and more. Optional Amazon Post Tour extension also available. SAVE THE DATE: Cost: from $3,599 p.p., d.o. (Collette) Troop 67 Boy Scouts will be at the Senior Center on Friday, December th April 1-4, 2009—Washington, DC—Trip includes: deluxe motor- 19 . Members of the Troop will help serve lunch and also provide encoach, 3 nights at the Sheraton Suites Hotel in Alexandria, 5 tertainment for you. The lunch menu has not been set yet. If you call meals, extensive sightseeing with a local tour guide, free time after November 15th to make your reservation, we will be happy to let you know what the choices for December 19th are. Suggested donation on your own. Cost: from $636 p.p., d.o (Gateway) for lunch is $2.25. MULTI-DAY TRIPS/DAY TRIPS Multi Day Trips Continued TRAVEL IN 2009 August 18—30, 2009—Alaskan Adventure—13 day trip includes: r/t air, 2 nights Fairbanks, 2 nights Denali, 1 night Anchorage, Tundra Wilderness tour, 7 night Holland America Cruise, College Fjord, Glacier Bay, Haines/Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Inside Passage. Cost: from: $3,661 p.p., d.o. (Paragon Tours) October 1, 2009—Albuquerque Balloon Festival 5 day trip includes round trip air, Balloon Fiesta’s Opening Ceremonies and Evening Balloon Glow, tour Historic Old Tow, Taos Pueblo and more. Cost from: $1,649 p.p., d.o. (Paragon Tours) October 6-8, 2009—Pennsylvania Pocono’s—Trip includes 2 nights at the Chateau Resort Hotel, 5 meals, entertainment each night with sightseeing to include: Delaware Water Gap, Camelback Mtn., Barley Creek and more. Cost: from $395 p.p., d.o. (Gateway) October 9-16, 2009—Red Cliffs Adventure—7 day trip includes r/t air, motorcoach transportation, over night hotel in Salt Lake City, 4 nights Red Cliffs Lodge, Moab and 1 night in Park City. Sightseeing to include Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Monument Valley, Salt Lake City Tour, and much more. Cost from: $1,949 p.p., d.o. (Premier World Discovery) October 10-12, 2009—Hunting for Hidden Treasures and Gem Stones—Travel to Up State NY , where the world’s largest garnet mines are. Should you find a gemstone, it is yours to keep! Also visit Herkimer Diamond Mine, Howe Caverns and more. Cost: from $399 p.p., d.o. (Tye’s Top Tour and Travel) November 3-11, 2009—Spanish Highlights—9 day trip includes round trip air, sightseeing to include Madrid City Tour, AVE Bullet Train—Madrid to Seville, Seville City Tour, Ronda Mijas & the Costa Del Sol, Granada City Tour, Alhambra Palace, Toledo and more. Cost: from $2,749 p.p., d.o. (Premier World Discovery) More information to follow on: Australia, Hawaii, Tuscany/Rome, Washington, DC, Red Sox Road Trips, Panama Canal, South Dakota/Badlands, Colonial Williamsburg and much more. DAY TRIPS Wednesday, November 19, 2008—Foxwoods Casino. Bus departs at 9 AM and returns approximately 7:30 PM. Package includes $10 food coupon and $15 Keno. Cost: $21/$23 (Brush Hill) Tuesday, December 9, 2008—Bright Nights at Forest Park with lunch and Show at the Salem Cross Inn, afternoon entertainment, evening drive through Forest Park. Cost: $69/$71. (Gateway) Wednesday, December 31, 2008—New Year’s Eve @ Noon – at Danversport Yacht Club. Complete luncheon, entertainment by Bobby Justin, line dancing and ballroom dancing. No transportation. Cost: $47/$49 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration is on a “first come-first served” basis. Your deposit (for a multi-day trip) or payment in full (for a day trip) is required at time of registration. No reservation will be held without payment. Congratulations to Fred Bougas another DCOA “award winning” art student. Fred won 3rd place in the Senior Watercolor category at the Topsfield Fair. Please stop by and see his beautiful painting. Congratulations to Audrey Connolly of Marblehead. Audrey was the lucky winner of the beautiful handmade quilt. UPCOMING DINNER EVENTS AT THE DANVERS SENIOR CENTER Dine Around Town—Thursday, November 20, 2008 from 5pm—7pm. Rocco’s Pizza will serve pizza and garden salad. Cost: $5.00 North Shore Community College Culinary Arts Students will be preparing a special dinner at the senior center on Monday, December 8, 2008 at 5pm. Menu will be cauliflower soup, sage stuffed chicken, orange/ cranberry chutney, sweet potato poppers, green bean casserole and blackberry peach crisp. Cost: $5.00 Computer Classes Mondays, November 10, 17, and 24, 9 AM-Noon Windows 2000/XP: 3 sessions - Review of Computer basics, exploring Windows and features of Windows 2000/XP. Introduction to multi software programs including WordPad, NotePad, and MS Word. Manage files using the folder ‘My Documents’ and the ‘Desktop’. Mary Ellen McNeil, Instructor Cost: $45/$55. Mondays, November 10, 17, and 24, 1-4 PM Microsoft Word: 3 sessions – Word Processing to create professional documents quickly and easily. Learn editing tools, checking spelling and grammar, enhance documents by changing appearance of text, adding lines or graphics. Mary Ellen McNeil, Instructor Cost: $45/$55. Monday, December 1, 9 AM-Noon – Internet Part II: In-depth exploration of the internet. Search using directories, the world wide web and superior search engines. Must have completed basic internet course. Mary Ellen McNeil, Instructor Cost: $20/$30. Wednesday, December 15, 9 AM-Noon - Refresher Word: Have you taken Word and not used it in a while? Have you been using it and have questions? If so, this is the class for you. Mary Ellen McNeil, Instructor Cost: $20/$30. “Lighting the Way” FRIENDS OF THE DANVERS COUNCIL ON AGING 25 STONE STREET, DANVERS, MA 01923 In lieu of flowers, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution in memory of a loved one. This coupon is for your convenience in making a gift that will bring more opportunities and enhance services for senior citizens today and tomorrow. Families of those honored will be notified of your contribution. A LIVING MEMORIAL / HONOR I am enclosing $ _____________________ (Please make check payable to FRIENDS of DCOA) Please check one of the following: [ ] In Memory of __________________________________________________________________________ [ ] In Honor of ___________________________________________________________________________ Send Card to:_____________________________________________________________________________ This newsletter is made possible through funding assistance from THE FRIENDS OF THE DANVERS COUNCIL ON AGING AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ELDER AFFAIRS. Danvers Senior Center 25 Stone Street Danvers, MA 01923 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. Postage Paid Bulk Permit No. 109 Danvers, MA 01923