March 2015 - Chelmsford
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March 2015 - Chelmsford
CHELMSFORD, MA March 2015 Debra Siriani, COA Director Paul Cohen, Town Manager Council on Aging, Senior Center Volume 54, Issue 51 75 Groton Road, N. Chelmsford, MA 01863 Phone: 978-251-0533 Fax: 978-251-3794 Email: dsiriani@townofchelmsford.us Office Hours: 8:30am– 4:00pm From the Director’s Desk… Hello All! Last month in February, the Town sponsored a wonderful challenge to all employees through their Employee Wellness Program; “The Healthy Heart Through Kindness Challenge.” I liked it so much that I would like now to extend this challenge to YOU! We can all work on keeping our hearts and souls healthy by being kind to others. Try applying acts of kindness into your everyday life for 10 days. Keep a chart and track your acts of Kindness, Gratitude, Forgiveness, Hope, and Love each day. Make your goal be to fill in at least 2 of these categories per day. We will have charts available at the Senior Center for you if you would like one. I found myself looking at the chart during the day to coach myself, and looked forward to finding ways to make a better day for others. Today’s Gratitude: I am so thankful to work for a Town that values these traits in their employees, and fosters a wonderful work environment. ~Peace, Debi Pass in your 10 day chart to us here at the Center, and receive a prize at our Kindness Challenge Luncheon on Friday, March 27! Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Annual Town Election - Precincts 2 & 3 will vote at the Senior Center. Please Note: Lunch at the Senior Center on Tuesday, April 7 will be a pre-order, brown bag lunch. You must register for lunch by Friday, April 3, 3pm by calling 978-251-0533. No exceptions. No Bingo at the Senior Center Tuesday, April 7, all other classes will run as scheduled. Dear Residents, A reminder to set your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday morning, March 8. After this historic snowy winter, an additional hour of daylight towards the end of the day and the warmer temperatures are welcome. The Annual Town Election will take place on Tuesday, April 7. When you come to the polls that day you may vote for local elected officials including Selectmen, School Committee, and Town Meeting Representatives. The polls open are open from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. If you are unable to make it to the polls that day, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 978-250-5205 to obtain an absentee ballot. Please note that the Town’s polling locations have changed. Precincts 2 and 3 will now vote at the Senior Center. The remaining polling locations are now at the McCarthy Middle School. Please contact the Town Clerk’s Office if you need information regarding your new polling location. The Spring Annual Town Meeting will begin on Monday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. The Town Meeting sessions will continue on Thursdays and Monday until the warrant is completed. Any resident of the Town is able to speak at town meeting. The town meeting sessions will be televised live on Chelmsford Telemedia’s local government public access cable television channel. If you ever thought about getting involved in your local government, now may be a good opportunity to grab one of the open Town Meeting Representative seats. Please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (978) 250-5205 for information on what you can do to take advantage of this opportunity. As always, please contact my office at 978-250-5201 with any questions or comments. Please log in to the Town of Chelmsford website www.townofchelmsford.us for departmental information and other current information affecting the town. I wish you all a Happy St Patrick’s Day, and a Happy First Day of Spring. Sincerely, Paul Cohen This publication is mailed monthly by the Friends of the Senior Center, Inc., 75 Groton Road N. Chelmsford, MA 01863 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Linda Desrosiers As many of you know, Linda Desrosiers is the Chelmsford Senior Center’s Food Services Manager, but that title does not begin to describe the job she performs. It might take the entire newsletter to do that, so you’ll have to settle for a summary. How long have you been in the food service business? I started in 1978, when I signed up to be a substitute cafeteria worker in the Chelmsford school system. At that time, my children were young and I wanted a job that allowed me to be home for school vacations. Since I always liked cooking, the school cafeteria seemed like the perfect job. By November of that year, I was on staff at Parker School. I continued in the school system for 15 years, in jobs of increasing responsibility. When I left, I was the manager of the Westlands School cafeteria. Why did you leave the school system? My children were older, and I decided it was time to look for a full-time job. At about that time, Lorraine Small, the Director of School Food Service Programs, approached me about the position of Food Service Director at the Senior Center. It was the perfect opportunity for me. I’d be able to keep cooking and could also be more creative because I would be the one creating the menus. I joined the Senior Center in 1993 and think I’m lucky to have a job that I enjoy so much and that is so rewarding. Cooking and baking have always been passions of mine, and I get to do plenty of that. What kind of training did you have? My earliest cooking lessons were in my mother’s kitchen. I started experimenting with ingredients at an early age and discovered I had a flair for it. The rest of my training was on the job, and I have plenty of that. 24 Worthen Street CHELMSFORD PAUL A. HARDY, JR. 978-256-5251 BLAKEFUNERALHOME.COM Traditional & Cremation Services Thanks to our “Special Sponsors” Charles H. Holtzman, Arline Leman and William Drury You could have your name here too. Call 978-251-1123 What are your responsibilities as Food Services Manager? Menu planning is at the top of the list. For that, I collaborate with a nutritionist at the Merrimack Valley Nutrition Project, who reviews the monthly menu to ensure it meets all the required nutrition guidelines. I also work with Natalie Dussault, the Center’s Program Coordinator, to tie the meal-of-the-day to any planned activity, holiday or seasonal event. I am also responsible for hiring and supervising the staff and volunteers. I currently have a staff of three, each of whom has specific responsibilities. The staff and I are backed up by a large number of volunteers who do everything from peeling potatoes to washing dishes and manning the registration desk. Most of the volunteers start out as participants in the Tax Rebate program but remain after they have put in their hours because they enjoy the work. Other responsibilities include ordering supplies, banking — I even decorate the kitchen area in keeping with the seasons. If one of the staff is out, I fill in that position. I also take on special projects, such as the Chowder Fest, the Veterans Breakfast, and other events. How many meals do you prepare a day? That varies from day to day, but probably more than you think. In addition to the lunches at the Senior Center, we prepare close to 100 meals for the Meals on Wheels program every day. On Tuesday, in addition to the hot entree, we offer the soup and sandwich option. We also serve off-site meals several times a week at three of the town’s senior housing facilities, giving residents who aren’t able to come to the Center a chance to have a nutritious meal in a social setting. Next time you see Linda at the Center (where she spends a lot of time), be sure to thank her for all the effort she puts into her job. Even though she loves her job, it is hard work and it is always nice to be acknowledged for your efforts! The Senior Center lunch program serves a nutritious lunch Monday-Friday 11:30am-12:30pm. Your $2.50 donation helps support staff salaries, food costs and other operations of our kitchen. March Events Multi-Cultural Cooking Series Monday, March 9, 1pm-2:30pm in the Senior Center kitchen. Class 1- Italian dish: Polenta with chicken, sausages and vegetables accompanied with an Italian salad and bread. Cost: $7/each paid at time of class, includes instruction and cost of meal. We are excited to offer this three-part multi-cultural cooking class! Participants will have a choice of eating the meal at the center or taking a portion or all of it home. Recipes provided. Must register for each class you wish to attend by calling the Center 978-251-0533 or by email ndussault@townofchelmsford.us. Class maximum is ten peoplesign up soon! (Need a minimum of 4 to run the class.) The second month will be Asian and the third month Mexican (non-spicy.) The Harmony Sisters performing Irish songs for St. Patrick’s Day Monday, March 16, 12:15pm-1:15pm, lunch served at 11:30am. Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with us a day early and get your toes tapping with special entertainment provided by The Harmony Sisters! Sign up for lunch beforehand where we will have an Irish-themed meal of Irish potato soup, corned beef sandwich with sauerkraut and swiss cheese on marbled rye, broccoli slaw, sugar cookie and lime gelatin. Delicious sheet cake to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day provided by Brightview Concord River! Regular Lunch procedures apply. Taking Control of Your Future: Masshealth (Medicaid), Estate Taxes and Trusts Wednesday, March 18, 10am in Room B07. Attorney Dale J. Tamburro will present this informative seminar which will cover: MassHealth Rules as it applies to Nursing Homes; MassHealth Application: How to Prepare and get Organized; Federal Estate and Gift Tax; Massachusetts Estate TaxAnnual Gifting; Estate Tax vs. Capital Gain Tax; Trusts in General; Trusts for Asset Protection in MassHealth Planning; Trusts to help decrease Estate Taxes. Please register 978-251-0533 or email: ndussault@townofchelmsford.us. In addition, there are three no-fee personal appointments available after Atty. Tamburro’s session on March 18. Call Janet or Natalie 978-251-0533 at the Center to register for a one-on-one appointment. Times are: 1pm-1:45pm; 2pm- 2:45pm; 3pm-3:45pm. Real Estate Seminar- Spring Real Estate Friday, March 20, 10am in B07. Celebrate the first day of spring with this seminar presented by real estate professionals from The Higgens Group Realtors. Meet the agents and hear from them and other experts (real estate attorney, mortgage broker and professional organizer) in the field of home buying and selling. Baked goods and coffee will be served. Please register 978-2510533 or email: ndussault@townofchelmsford.us. Taking a Chance on Life - 3-part series starting March 23 Free, but must register 978-251-0533 Monday, March 23, 2:30pm-3:15pm in B03. Wednesday, March 25, 2:30pm-3:15pm in B03. Monday, March 30, 2:30pm-3:15pm in B03. This fun-filled, interactive three-week workshop will explore the many possibilities of how one can make life more enjoyable and satisfying. These workshops will examine some of the critical elements regarding this topic such as the use of time, risk-taking, relationships, and play. Presented by Ed Alessi, MSW and Adjunct Sociology Professor at Middlesex Community College and Northeastern University. Stroke Awareness Friday, March 27, 10:30am in B07. Come to this potentially lifesaving talk from Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley’s Sara Salmone P.T. Refreshments will be served. Please register 978-251-0533 or email: ndussault@townofchelmsford.us. North Chelmsford Hardware Co., Inc. Vinal Square Tel. 251-3711 North Chelmsford, MA 01863 Sr. Citizen Discounts on Purchases over $5 (not applicable for window screens or items on sale) Triangle Service Center, Inc. 177 Boston Road, Chelmsford, MA Automotive Repair, Foreign and Domestic Telephone (978) 256-7658 (978) 256-9832 Kindness Challenge Luncheon Friday, March 27, starting at 11am, lunch at 11:30am. Pass in your 10 day chart to us here at the Center and receive a prize at our Kindness Challenge Luncheon. Regular lunch procedures apply. Friends Facts… Information provided by and about The Friends of the Chelmsford Senior Center, Inc. Phone Number: 978-251-1123. March Dance — Saturday, March 21, 7pm-10pm Show Your Support. List your business here please call: 978- 251-1123 Music by Time Machine. Dance to Samba, Fox Trot, with a line dance or two or three. Donation $10 per person. Tickets are available at the door. Refreshments will be served and a raffle with wonderful prizes. For more information please call 978-251-1123. SAVE THE DATE WBZ Radio’s Mel Simons presents a COMEDY MUSIC SHOW Saturday, April 25, 2015, doors open at 1pm, show starts at 2pm Refreshments will be served and raffle prizes available to win! Tickets are $7.00 and available at the Senior Center Treasure Shop. This is a fundraiser for the Chelmsford Senior Center. We hope to see you there! The Friends is looking for Jewelry Donations! Please drop off in the Friends office marked “Jewelry Sale.” Stay tuned for details on the Friends Jewelry Sale date. Please call Barbara Renison for 978-692-0601 with questions. Valentines Day Candy Tower Raffle- Thank you all who bought - and sold - tickets for our candy raffle. Congratulations to the winner Glenn Anderson! Annual Donations to the Friends of the Senior Center Please check to see if your membership in the Friends is current for the new Fiscal Year (beginning July 1, 2014). Any contribution amount is appreciated and the entire amount will be used to directly benefit our programs and Senior Center activities. Checks are payable to Friends of the Senior Center, Inc. and are accepted from individuals as well as corporations and businesses. The levels of contributions are: Benefactor: $1,000 or more; Patrons: $500-$999; Contributors: $100-$499. Memorial contributions in the amount of $500 or more will be acknowledged by an engraved plate on our Memorial Plaque worded “In Memory Of.” Contributors of $100 and above also have their names displayed on engraved plates near the entrance to the Center. Friends of the Senior Center, Inc. The burning candle logo was adopted by the Friends of the Senior Center who were inspired by the motto of the Christopher Society, “It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.” CHELMSFORD DENTAL ASSOCIATES 18 North Road, Chelmsford, Ma 01824 (978) 256-2561 We offer a 10% Senior Citizen Discount Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support: 2nd and 4th Mondays at 1pm. Walk-ins welcome. Aquacize Classes: Low impact exercises in the Radisson’s heated pool! Call Center for availability. Attorney Hours: 2nd Thursday of each month from 10am-11:30am. By appointment only. Free. Bereavement Support Group: Mondays at 6pm. Call Enid Blanchard at 978-552-4128 for more information. Bingo! Every Tuesday at 1pm. Blood pressure screening: Free, walk-in. Circle Home on the 2nd Thursday 8:30am-10am and on the 4th Thursday 11am-1 pm of each month. Bone Builders: M/Th. 8:45am-9:45am; T/F 1pm-2pm; M/W 1pm-2pm. Must have Bone Builders doctor’s approval signed before starting class. Six-month commitment. Call for availability. Bridge: Daytime Mondays at 12:30pm and Fridays at 1:15pm. Evening Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Canasta: Tuesdays 9:30am. Come have some fun! Cell Phone Class: Last Monday of the month at 10am. Please register. Chair Exercise: Exercise to a video on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays at 10am. Free! Drop in. Chair Yoga w/ Cindy: Tuesdays, 11:30am, $5/class. Chorus: Thursdays at 1pm. Come join us in song! Companion Care: This service enables caregivers a break from daily routine. Call Betty Chaput directly at 978-788-6174. Computer help: Free one-on-one help. Call for appt. Dance: Third Saturday of every month, 7pm. Fuel Assistance: Call the Center for an appointment. Games: Bridge, Cribbage, Poker and more. Check calendar for times. Genealogy: A volunteer will search for your ancestors. Free. Call 978-251-0533 for appointment. Harmonatones Group: Wednesdays at 10:00am, Beg. Class 9:45am, Free. Call Guy 978-250-1864 for more information or just stop by. Health Insurance Counseling: Questions about Medicare or prescription coverage? Make an appointment 978-251-0533 with our SHINE counselor. Home Repairs: Small jobs. Call for availability. Knitting: Thursdays at 1:00pm. Bring in a project. Library: Books to loan, periodicals to keep. Books on tape and videos to borrow. Open every weekday. Line Dancing: Wednesdays. Beginners at 8:30am, $1/class; advanced, at 9:00am, $3/class. Low Vision Support Group: 2nd Thursday 10am11:30am. For more information, please call Anne Smith 978-251-2968. Lunch Cart on Tuesdays: Soup, sandwich, baked goods and drinks for sale. Mah Jongg: Experienced players meet Mondays 11:30am-3 pm; Wednesdays 12:30pm-3:30pm; Thursdays 1pm-3pm. Lessons by appoint. Thursday afternoons, call Jane 978-692-2260 $5/lesson. Meals on Wheels: Hot nutritious meals delivered to home-bound seniors by dedicated volunteers. Volunteer Drivers needed. Please call Elena 978-788 -6172 for information. Medical Equipment: Free loan of wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, canes, crutches and shower chairs. Seeking donations, especially wheelchairs & transfer benches. Meditation with Cindy: Thursdays at 10:45am-11:30am $5. Merry Widows Group: Wednesdays, 1 pm. Movies: 12:30pm Fridays. Muscle Conditioning: *new time Mondays, 11:30am, $5/ class. Newsletter: Free to all over 60 in Chelmsford and by email; $8 per year for out-of-town subscription by mail. Notary Public Services: Free, 10:00am -12pm last Thursday of each month. Check in with receptionist. Nutritious Lunch: Served 11:30am -12:30pm each day. $2.50 (suggested) donation. Must register day before by 3pm 978-251-0533. Please cancel if you are not coming in. Painting Class: Mondays at 9am. $5/class. Podiatrist: Foot screening and nail cutting every month by two different podiatrists. $25/$30 fee. Must register. Quilting: Enjoy the company of other quilters Mondays at 1pm. Scrabble: Join the fun Mondays 1pm. Senior 8-Ball League: Call the Center for more information. Shredding of documents: Call 978-251-0533 for availability. Note: No shredding February 2- April 15 due to tax season. Note: Small shredding jobs only (not industrial shredder.) Social Day Program: 8:30am-3:00pm M-F. Providing supportive, enriching & therapeutic activities for seniors in a warm and structured setting. Call Colleen 978-788-6178. Social Services Coordination: Home visits/assessments, friendly visitors, errands, etc. Call Elena Dear at 978-788-6172 directly to make a confidential appointment. Tai Chi: Thursdays, 10:15am-11:00am Advanced; 11:00am-11:45am Basic, $5/class. Texas hold 'em: Two groups meet Fridays at 12:30pm in the Hall. New members welcome, please stop by. Therapeutic Exercise: Wednesdays at 10:30am. Free, lowimpact class that teaches a series of therapeutic exercises. TOPS (day): Tuesdays 8:30am weigh-in and 9:45am meeting. TOPS (evening): Monday evening 6:00pm weigh-in and 6:45pm-8:00pm meeting. Inquiries can be directed to Pat 978-256-0048. Transportation: $2 round trip within Chelmsford, $3 round trip medical trips only to Lowell/Westford. All ride requests must be called in at least 48 business hours prior to appoint. You will receive a call back to confirm your request and pickup time. Doctor appointments are priority. Friday Grocery Trips (4 bag limit): Call Linnea 978-251-0533 with 48 hrs. notice to request a ride. Transportation to medical appointments beyond our service area: Call 978-251-0533 to arrange for a volunteer driver. Subject to availability. Donations appreciated. Treasure Shop: Open 9:00am-2pm M-F. Donations go to the Friends to support the Senior Center! Trips: See newsletter for details. Veterans’ Breakfast: Monthly breakfast free for all veterans. Call 978-251-0533 to register. Walking Club: Meet Wednesdays at 11am, weather permitting from April-October. Call Natalie 978-251-0533 for info. Yoga with Cindy: Thursdays at 9:30am, $5/class. Zumba Gold: Tuesdays at 10:30am, $5/class. Chelmsford Senior Center Menu for March 2015 Monday Thursday Tuesday Wednesday 5 Friday 2 BBQ Pork Patty on a bun oven fries corn applesauce 3 Turkey, Broccoli, Ziti Casserole leafy green salad wheat bread tangerine 4 Vegetable Soup Baked Chicken Breast with gravy brown rice broccoli and cauliflower rye bread Salisbury Steak with gravy mashed potato mixed vegetable oatnut bread apple 9 10 11 12 Managers Choice includes vegetable fruit bread dessert Popcorn Chicken Parmesan Style penne pasta caesar salad garlic bread orange Roast Pork with gravy baked potato peas and carrots wheat bread applesauce Baked Chicken Breasts or Thighs with gravy brown rice mixed vegetable rye bread orange 16 Irish Potato Soup Corned Beef Sandwich with sauerkraut and swiss cheese on marbled rye, broccoli slaw sugar cookie lime gelatin 17 Baked Chicken Breasts or Thighs with gravy potato wedges mixed vegetable oatnut bread 18 19 20 Eggplant Parmesan and Meatballs garden salad garlic bread fresh fruit cup Tortellini with choice of Marinara or Alfredo Sauce green beans & carrots rye bread melon wedge Pier 17 Baked Fish mashed potatoes carrots wheat bread fresh pear dessert 23 24 25 Baked Chicken Breast or Thighs brown rice with peas green beans and diced tomatoes wheat bread tangerine Fish Sticks tarter sauce Cole slaw sweet potatoes corn bread grapes Spaghetti with Meatballs garden salad oatnut bread fresh fruit cup 26 Chicken Rice Soup Meatloaf with gravy mashed potatoes peas and carrots country biscuit chocolate pudding with topping 27 Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce roasted red potatoes mixed vegetables rye bread dessert 30 Stuffed Shells with Sauce and Cheese green beans and diced tomatoes garlic bread kiwi 31 Oven Roasted Turkey with gravy sweet potatoes corn bread stuffing wheat bread strawberries and grapes Lunch Cart— Corned Beef Sandwich- $3.50 w/ side 6 Baked Fish sweet potato cole slaw assorted bread dessert 13 Fish Chowder Cheese Pizza potato salad MOW Egg Salad on wheat bread cookie Lunch Cart Soup Menu. Assorted sandwiches & pastries. 3/3 Macaroni Soup 3/10 Turkey Rice 3/17 Vegetable 3/24 Italian Wedding 3/31 Corn Chowder All meals include milk & margarine. MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Suggested donation is $2.50 per meal. This program has been made possible in part by funding from Older Americans Act as granted by Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley. Monday 2 March 2015 Wednesday Tuesday 3 4 Thursday 5 6 8:45am B03/ Bone Build. 9:00am B07/Painting 10:00am B03/Chair Exercise 11:30am B03 Muscle Condition. 11:30am Hall/ Mah Jongg 12:30pm B04,5/Bridge 1:00pm B03/Bone Builders 1:00pm B07/Quilting 1:00pm Hall/Scrabble 6:00pm B03/PM TOPS 6:00pm B06/Grief Support 6:30pm B05/Cribbage 6:30pm B07/Quilters 8:30am 102A/ Tax Reb Office hrs. 8:30am B07/TOPS 9:00am Hall/Trips 9:30am B05/Canasta 10:30am B03/Zumba 10:30am B06/Day Program-H 11:30am B03/Chair Yoga 1:00pm B03/Bone Builders 1:00pm Hall/Bingo 9 10 8:30am 102A/ Tax Reb 11 12 8:30am 102/Health Clinic 13 9:00am B04/ Office hrs. 8:30am B07/TOPS 9:00am Hall/Trips 9:30am B05/Canasta 10:30am B03/Zumba 11:30am B03/Chair Yoga 1:00pm B03/Bone Builders 1:00pm Hall/Bingo 8:45am B06/ Bone Builders 9:30am B03/Yoga 10:00am 102A/Attorney 10:00am B04&5/Chair Exercise 10:00am B07/Low Vision 10:15am B06/Advanced Tai Chi 10:45am B03/ Meditation 11:00am B06/Beginner Tai Chi 1:00pm B03/Senior Chorus 1:00pm B05/Mah Jongg lessons 1:00pm B04/Knitting 8:45am B03/ Bone Build. 9:00am B07/Painting 10:00am B03/Chair Exercise 10:40am B06/Day Program-H 11:30am B03 Muscle Condition. 11:30am Hall/ Mah Jongg 12:30pm B04,5/Bridge 1:00pm Kitchen/Cooking class 1:00pm B06/Alz. Caregiver 1:00pm B03/Bone Builders 1:00pm B07/Quilting 1:00pm Hall/Scrabble 6:00pm B03/PM TOPS 6:00pm B06/Grief Support 6:30pm B05/Cribbage 6:30pm B07/Quilters 16 : 8 45am B03/ Bone Build. 9:00am B07/Painting 10:00am B03/Chair Exercise 11:30am B03 Muscle Condition. 11:30am Hall/ Mah Jongg 12:15pm Hall/Harmony Sisters 12:30pm B04,5/Bridge 1:00pm B03/Bone Builders 1:00pm B07/Quilting 1:00pm Hall/Scrabble 6:00pm B03/PM TOPS 6:00pm B06/Grief Support 6:30pm B05/Cribbage 6:30pm B07/Quilters 23 8:45am B03/ Bone Build. 9:00am B07/Painting 10:00am B03/Chair Exercise 10:40am B06/Day Program-H 11:30am B03/Muscle Condition 11:30am Hall/ Mah Jongg 12:30pm B04,5/Bridge 1:00pm B06/Alz. Caregiver 1:00pm B03/Bone Builders 1:00pm B07/Quilting 1:00pm Hall/Scrabble 2:30pm B03/Taking a Chance 6:00pm B06/Grief Support 6:00pm B03/PM TOPS 6:30pm B05/Cribbage 30 8:45am B03/ Bone Build. 9:00am B07/Painting 10:00am B03/Chair Exercise 11:00am B03 Muscle Condition. 11:30am Hall/ Mah Jongg 12:30pm B04,5/Bridge 1:00pm B03/Bone Builders 1:00pm B07/Quilting 1:00pm Hall/Scrabble 2:30pm B03/Taking a Chance 6:00pm B06/Grief Support 6:00pm B03/PM TOPS 17 8:30am 102A/ Tax Reb Office hrs. 8:30am B07/TOPS 9:00am Hall/Trips 9:30am B05/Canasta 10:30am B03/Zumba 10:30am B06/Day Program-H 11:30am B03/Chair Yoga 1:00pm B03/Bone Builders 1:00pm Hall/Bingo Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 8:30am 102/Podiatrist/Dr. D. 8:30am Hall/Beg. Line Dance 9:00am Hall/Adv. Line Dancing 9:00am 102A/SHINE 9:30am B04/B05/Friends Board 9:45am B06/Beg. Harmonica 10:00am B06/Harmonica 10:30am B03/Therapeutic Ex 12:30pm B06/Bridge 12:30pm B05/Mah Jongg 1:00pm B07/Merry Widows Group 1:00pm B03/Bone Builders 1:00pm B04/Cribbage 6:30pm B05/Bridge 8:30am Hall/Beg. Line Dance 9:00am Hall/Adv. Line Dancing 9:00am B04&5/COA Meeting 9:45am B06/Beg. Harmonica 10:00am B06/Harmonica 10:30am B03/Therapeutic Ex 12:00pm Hall/Upbeats 12:30pm B06/Bridge 12:30pm B05/Mah Jongg 1:00pm B07/Merry Widows Group 1:00pm B03/Bone Builders 1:00pm B04/Cribbage 6:30pm B05/Bridge 6:30pm B07/Quilters 18 8:30am Hall/Beg. Line Dance 9:00am Hall/Adv. Line Dancing 9:00am 102A/SHINE 9:45am B06/Beg. Harmonica 10:00am B06/Harmonica 10:00am B07/Medicaid/Estate Taxes & Trusts 10:30am B03/Therapeutic Exer 12:30pm B05/Mah Jongg 12:30pm B06/Bridge 1:00pm B03/Bone Builders 1:00pm B04/Cribbage 1:00pm B07/Merry Widows Group 6:30pm B05/Bridge 6:30pm B07/Quilters 8:45am B06/ Bone Builders 9:30am B03/Yoga 10:00am B04&5/Chair Exercise 10:15am B06/Advanced Tai Chi 10:45am B03/ Meditation 11:00am B06/Beginner Tai Chi 12:15PM B03/Day Program-Tai 1:00pm B03/Senior Chorus 1:00pm B05/Mah Jongg lessons 1:00pm B04/Knitting 2:00pm Hall/Red Cross Blood Drive Drive Friday 9:00am B04/ Computers with Bob 10:00am B03/Chair Exercise 12:30pm B06/Movies 12:30pm/Hall Hold’em Poker 1:00pm B03/Bone Builders 1:15pm B05/Duplicate Bridge/ Lessons Computers with Bob 10:00am B03/Chair Exercise 12:30pm B06/Movies 12:30pm Hall/Hold’em Poker 1:00pm B03/Bone Builders 1:15pm B05/Duplicate Bridge/ Lessons 19 8:45am B06/Bone Build. 20 9:00am B04/ 9:30am B03/Yoga 10:00am B04&5/Chair Exercise 10:15am B06/Advanced Tai Chi 10:45pm B03/Meditation 11:00am B06/Beginner Tai Chi 12:15PM B03/Day Program-Tai Chi 1:00pm B03/Senior Chorus 1:00pm B05/Mah Jongg lessons 1:00pm B04/Knitting Computers with Bob 10:00am B07/Real Estate Seminar 10:00am B03/Chair Exercise 12:30pm B06/Movies 12:30pm Hall/Hold’em Poker 1:00pm B03/Bone Builders 1:15pm B05/Duplicate Bridge/Lessons 24 8:30am 102A/ Tax Reb 25 26 8:45am B06/Bone Build. 27 9:00am B04/ Office hrs. 8:30am B07/TOPS 9:00am 102/Podiatrist/Dr. G 9:00am Hall/Trips 9:30am B05/Canasta 10:30am B03/Zumba 11:30am B03/Chair Yoga 1:00pm B03/Bone Builders 1:00pm Hall/Bingo 9:00am Hall/Vets Breakfast 9:30am B03/Yoga 10:00am B04&5/Chair Exercise 9:30am Notary 10:15am B06/Advanced Tai Chi 10:45am B03/Meditation 11:00am 102/Health Clinic 1:00pm B03/Senior Chorus 1:00pm B05/Mah Jongg lessons 1:00pm B04/Knitting 318:30am 102A/ Tax Reb Office hrs. 8:30am B07/TOPS 9:00am Hall/Trips 9:30am B05/Canasta 10:30am B03/Zumba 10:40am B06/Day Program-H 11:30am B03/Chair Yoga 1:00pm B03/Bone Builders 1:00pm Hall/Bingo 8:30am Hall/Beg. Line Dance 9:00am Hall/Adv. Line Dancing 9:45am B06/Beg. Harmonica 10:00am B06/Harmonica 10:30am B03/Therapeutic Ex 12:30pm B06/Bridge 12:30pm B05/Mah Jongg 1:00pm B07/Merry Widows Group 1:00pm B03/Bone Builders 1:00pm B04/Cribbage 2:30pm B03/Taking a Chance 6:30pm B05/Bridge Computers with Bob 10:30am B07/Stroke Awareness 10:00am B03/Chair Exercise 11:30am Hall/Kindness Challenge lunch 12:30pm B06/Movies 12:30pm Hall/Hold’em Poker 1:00pm B03/Bone Builders 1:15pm B05/Duplicate Bridge/Lessons Adult Social Day Program News March 2015 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Many of you are aware by now that Maxine moved back to teaching. However her presence still lingers on as we continue with two projects that she left with us; hopefully we will be able to do her justice as we complete these two endeavors. We want to wish her the very best and thank her for everything she brought to our program. While old man winter has slowed us down somewhat, we are happy to report that we continue to have inquiries into our program and we welcome all “newbies.” We are awaiting the jump into spring and the rebirth and rejuvenation that we feel at this time of the year. We wish to thank all of the hardworking folks who make our day program what it is…….joyful. Have a wonderful month of March. We want to be sure folks know about our cost-effective program ~ only $30 per day ~ which is the best price and value in the area for an active program offering peace of mind and respite for the caregivers. We encourage you to come in with your family member and visit us to learn more about what we have to offer. The Social Day Program has openings for folks to enjoy these kinds of activities and more! For more information please call Colleen Normandy, Program Manager, at 978-788-6178. Greater Lowell (978) 441-0911 Greater Lawrence (978) 685-0911 www.pridestarems.com Spring forward Sunday, March 8! Make sure to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. FRIDAY MOVIES AT 12:30PM IN RM B06 March 6 13 20 27 April A Walk in the Clouds (1995) Stand and Deliver (1988) Saving Mr. Banks (2013) Mary Poppins (1964) 3 10 17 24 Heidi (1937) The Matchmaker (1958) Deja Vu (1998) Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) Helping Seniors Stay Independent Recipe File from Diane McKenzie Healthier Chicken Pot Pie 1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/4 cups fat-free (skim) milk 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb), cooked, cut into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups) 1 box refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box Cook and drain vegetables as directed on bag. Heat oven to 375°F. In 2-quart saucepan, mix flour, salt, poultry seasoning, pepper and milk with wire whisk until blended. Stir in onion. Cook over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in soup and sour cream. Add chicken and cooked vegetables; mix well. Cook, stirring frequently, until thoroughly heated. Pour into ungreased 2-quart round casserole. Unroll pie crust; place over hot filling. Seal edge and flute as desired. Cut slits in several places in crust. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown and mixture is bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving Serving Size: 1 Serving Calories 270 Calories Chelmsford Crossings A Benchmark Senior Living Community 199 Chelmsford Street (Route 110) www.ChelmsfordCrossings.com CHELMSFORD SENIOR CENTER TRIPS Trips may be purchased on Tuesdays March 3, 10, 17, 24 , & 31st at the Senior Center from 9 to 12. If paying by mail, send to Susan Hand at 53 Brick Kiln Rd. Chelmsford, MA. 01824. Enclose a self addressed, stamped, legal-sized envelope for return of seat ticket and/or baggage tag.........otherwise none will be sent. Please write separate checks for each trip. Make checks payable to the Town of Chelmsford. NO CASH ACCEPTED. Indicate on your check the trip you are paying for and meal desired (if applicable). NOTE: For day trips, 2 weeks allowed for full payment after the reservation is made. After 2 weeks your name will be removed from the seating list and the seat sold to someone else. An updated list of the Do’s & Don’ts is available at the Senior Center on Tuesday mornings. Please make your call for reservations between the hours of 9:00AM and 8:00PM Monday through Saturday except in an emergency. Trip Committee: Susan Hand (978) 453-3285 Mary Dillon ●March 4: FOXWOODS $28.00 ●March11: TONY KENNY’S IRISH CABARET; Lunch at Venus De Milo in Swansea, MA. Meal Choice: Corned Beef & Cabbage or Baked Schrod $87.00 ●April 11: RED SOX vs YANKEES at YANKEE STADIUM: $103.00 ●April 15: FOXWOODS $28.00 ●April 19-20: TWO CASINOS: MOHEGAN/FOXWOODS; Full day at Mohegan Sun with $15 food voucher & $15.00 free bet coupon, then off to an overnight stay at Foxwoods Great Cedar Hotel with breakfast & dinner coupons, $10.00 slot play, & more! $169.00 Double; $165.00 Triple; $219.00 Single: $50.00 reservation deposit: balance due by March 31st ●April 21: NEIL SEDAKA AT MOHEGAN CASINO; Great show & $30 gaming package! $101.00 ●May 14: TWIN RIVERS $30.00 ●May 20: FOXWOODS $28.00 ●May 27: PLYMOUTH GETAWAY TOUR; Tour to Plymouth Rock, Mayflower II, Pilgrim Monument, & 9/11 Memorial. .Lunch at Hearth & Kettle Restaurant: Meal Choice: Broiled Scrod, Fish & Chips, or Cranberry Chicken $78.00 ●June 10: “DREAMGIRLS” at the NORTH SHORE THEATRE; Lunch at Danversport Yacht Club Meal Choice: Baked Scrod or Sliced Roast Beef $96.00 ●June 25: GLOUCESTER LOBSTER CRUISE; Two & one half hour tour with a New England Clambake Buffet $88.00 ●July 28: SPIRIT OF BOSTON: Grande buffet luncheon & two hour cruise; while relaxing over coffee & dessert, you will be entertained with talented Broadway-quality performers! $91.00 ●***NEW***August 9-10: LAKE GEORGE & SARATOGA: one night accommodations at Summit Lodge in Killington VT., a cruise on Lake George, and the horse races at Saratoga Springs Raceway: includes 4 meals(2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast):$299.00 Double: $319.00 Single, $50.00 reservation deposit: Final payment due June 30th. ●October 7: “BILLY ELLIOTT” at the NORTH SHORE THEATRE; Lunch at Danversport Yacht Club Meal Choice: Baked Scrod or Sliced Roast Beef $96.00 ●***NEW*** October 21: ITALIAN FESTIVAL featuring Ray Cavicchio & Frank Zarba; Lunch at Danversport Yacht Club; Meal Choice: Baked Scrod or Chicken Parmesan $87.00 ●November 4: “SISTER ACT” at the NORTH SHORE THEATRE; Lunch at Danversport Yacht Club Meal Choice: Baked Scrod or Sliced Roast Beef $96.00 ●November 8-10: ATLANTIC CITY: two nights accommodations at Bally’s Hotel, $50.00 Casino Bonus; $189.00 Double; $50.00 reservation deposit; Final payment due October 1st. Day Trippers...come along and have some fun! Call 978-251-0533 to sign up. Saturday, March 14 Boston Flower Show, Boston Transportation TBD, Ticket Price $16. Sunday, March 15, A Little Bit of Ireland at the Reagle Players, Waltham, MA Transportation $5, Ticket Price $30. Full, waiting list. Thursday, March 26, Parkers Maple Barn, Mason, NH Transportation $5, plus cost of your lunch. Thursday, April 9, Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA Transportation $5, admission $12, plus cost of your lunch at museum cafe. Thursday, April 23, Merrimack Outlets, Merrimack, NH Transportation $5. Thursday, May 28, Pickity Place. Mason, NH Transportation $5. Lunch, $25 (paid at restaurant.) In case of inclement weather: If the Center is closed, or there is inclement weather, there will be no trip. You will receive a call regarding a new trip date. If you need to cancel a trip for any reason, please call Natalie 978-251-0533 as soon as possible. All Day Trippers events are managed by volunteers. For any questions, or to reserve your space, please call Natalie at the Center at 978-251-0533 and leave your name, phone number and, the trip you are interested in. Please remember to mail your check made out to Chelmsford COA to the Senior Center, marked Day Trippers or leave with Dolores or Natalie. PLEASE be sure to sign up for trips right away. Some trips fill fast and others need a minimum count or they could be cancelled. Thank you! -The Trip Committee Bingo Tuesdays at 1pm Bingo at the Chelmsford Senior Center Call the Center for information 978-251-0533. -andEvery Thursday Night Bingo at St. John the Evangelist Church 115 Middlesex Street, North Chelmsford Call 978-251-8571 for information. Doors Open at 3:30pm. Social Services coordinated through the Chelmsford Senior Center Please contact Elena Dear at 978-251-0533 or stop by our office to make a confidential appointment. Elena is available to meet with seniors to assess needs, and to discuss services and programs available within our community. Our goal is to help Seniors remain independent in their homes for as long as possible. Services available include: Meals on Wheels: Nutritious meals delivered to home-bound seniors. Call for qualifications. Social Service Coordination: Home assessments, referrals and more. Handicap Placards: We provide assistance completing the application. Small home repairs serviced by volunteers: Free for Chelmsford residents ONLY; you pay for materials. Personal Emergency Response Services: At the touch of a help button, you can summon assistance, even if you are unable to reach the phone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program): If you are a senior, you may qualify for food assistance through the Food Stamps program. Assets are no longer considered for seniors whose incomes fall within certain guidelines. Food stamp eligibility is based on income and certain expenses. SafeLink Wireless: This free cell phone and minutes program is for seniors who are INCOME eligible. You may qualify if you participate in programs such as SNAP, Medicaid or Fuel Assistance. Are you a Hospital Inpatient or Outpatient? If You Have Medicare — Ask! If you’re in the hospital for more than a few hours, always ask your doctor or the hospital staff if you’re inpatient or outpatient. Your hospital status (whether the hospital considers you an “inpatient” or “outpatient”) affects how much you pay for hospital services (like X-rays, drugs, and lab tests) and may also affect whether Medicare will cover what you get in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) after your hospital discharge. For more information, call 1-800-MEDICARE. An Interfaith Day of Missions Saturday, May 9th, 2015 West Chelmsford, Westford, Aldersgate and Centralville United Methodist Churches invites you to become part of our community outreach Day of Missions entitled “Faith Works.” We started this program in 2008 and have met many wonderful clients and families. We’ve installed handrails, replaced broken window panes, raked leaves, washed some windows, repaired ramps, painted rooms and shared a meal with our new friends {we bring a lunch out for the client}. Client referrals are obtained through Social service agencies, Senior centers or personal requests and are reviewed by our Faith Works Task force. Jobs are selected based on need. There is no cost to the clients or participants. All work will be reviewed with the client before starting and afterwards to ensure the clients satisfaction. All referrals must be received by April 13th. Please see Elena or call 978-788-6172. Clients selected will receive a call and a home visit by members of the Faith Works Task force in the middle of April to evaluate what they need done and if we can safely meet their needs. Faith works and we plan to prove it! OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION Elder Services of Merrimack Valley, Inc. (ESMV): Provides information on services and programs focused on supporting the efforts of older adults, those with disabilities, their caregivers and families whose desire is to remain active, safe and independent at home. Age Information Center: 1-800-892-0890. Chelmsford Food Pantry: Free food if you are in need. Bring your picture ID and a utility bill that shows your name and address. You do NOT have to be a resident of Chelmsford to participate. Please bring your own bags. Located behind Town Hall on Billerica Road, Phone: 978-250-3818. Open Thursdays, 2-4pm, Fridays, 6:30-8:30pm, Saturdays Noon-1:30pm. Table of Plenty: FREE dinner every Tuesday from 5pm-6pm at the Unitarian Church in Chelmsford. Open to ALL! Families are welcome. No need to pre-register! Questions, please call 978-710-8328. Mass Med Line: Are you concerned with the cost of your prescription meds? Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) offers a confidential help-line to all Massachusetts residents who need help with their medications. Call toll-free #1-866-633-1617 to speak to a pharmacist and case manager to receive confidential and personal assistance for all your pharmacy questions and for information on programs to help cover medication cost. Captioned Telephone (CapTel): Free service that allows users to listen to their phone conversations while reading word-for-word captions of what’s said to them. Please see Elena. Taste of Chelmsford Enjoy an evening out at the Chelmsford Radisson, Monday, March 23, 2015 tasting delicious dishes from some of the finest local restaurants and caterers. Sample wines from Harrington Wine & Liquors and enjoy music by the Music Academy of Chelmsford. Tickets on sale at Harrington Wine & Liquors for $25. “Chelmsford Day” at the Armenian Museum America in Watertown Saturday, March 14, 2015 2-4pm The Chelmsford Public Library has made arrangements for a group visit to the Armenian Museum in Watertown for Saturday, March 14th as part of the 2015 “One Book Chelmsford” program. The Armenian Museum in Watertown has offered to provide a guided tour of the museum to Chelmsford residents. If you would be interested in taking the bus for this trip, please contact Kathy Cryan-Hicks at the Library 978-2565521, ext 109. This year’s One Book, “The Sandcastle Girls” by Chris Bohjalian, presents parallel stories of a woman who falls in love with an Armenian soldier during the Armenian Genocide and a modern-day New Yorker prompted to rediscover her Armenian past. More information at www.chelmsfordlibrary.org. Chelmsford Companion Program looking for Companions! If you are interested in hiring a companion or becoming a companion, please contact Betty at the Chelmsford Senior Center Companion Program (978) 788-6174. The Messenger newsletter is available to out-of-town residents for an $8 subscription rate. If you have an email address, you can get the Messenger emailed to you for FREE. Please call the office 978-251-0533 if you would like to sign up. Thank you Volunteers and Partners for another successful Chowderfest! Another wonderful Chowderfest was held at the Chelmsford Senior Center this year! A BIG thank you to all our wonderful volunteers of all ages who worked hard to make it such a successful event. Thanks to all who stopped by on the chilly day to have some of Linda’s delicious chowder! And a big thank you to Jon Mansfield who once again brought the crowd to their feet! Thanks again to our local partners: Enterprise Bank, Blake Funeral Home, Friends of the Senior Center, Inc., Lowell Five, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau. TAI CHI is BACK! We are happy to welcome back our Tai Chi instructor Lesley back from hiatus! Beginner class is on Thursdays at 11am and Advanced class is on Thursdays at 10:15am. SAVE THE DATE for Spring Programming... Russia and Her Neighbors Series starting Friday, April 10 at 10:30am presented by Professor John F. Kienzle, History Educator. Call 978-251-0533 to register. Friday, April 10 Friday, April 24 Friday, May 8 Friday, May 15 Russia-Is the Cold War Back? Eastern Europe-Poland to Ukraine Baltic States-Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania Caucasus Region-Georgia to Chechnya Fuel Assistance applications are available. Please call Linnea at 978-251-0533 and leave your name and phone number. Our trained Fuel Assistance volunteer will get back to you to set up an appointment. TRANSPORTATION AT THE SENIOR CENTER RIDES: $2 round trip within Chelmsford; $3 round trip for MEDICAL TRIPS ONLY to Lowell/Westford. All Ride REQUESTS must be called in AT LEAST 48 business hours (Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4pm) prior to appointment. You will receive a call back to CONFIRM your request and pickup time. Doctor appointments are a priority. FRIDAY GROCERY TRIPS: (4-bag limit): Call Linnea at 978251-0533 to request a ride. All Friday Grocery Trip ride requests must also be called in AT LEAST 48 business hours (Monday Friday 8:30am - 4pm) before the requested Friday trip. PARTNERS Boroyan Eye Associates Henry J. Boroyan, O.D. Andrea D. Vosbikian, O.D. Doctors of Optometry Medicare Accepted All senior discounts honored. 73 Princeton St. #201 N. Chelmsford (The Mill) 978-256-8501 This publication currently reaches over 7,600 seniors in Chelmsford and surrounding communities monthly and is growing rapidly. 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