May/June 2016 - City Of Pawtucket

Leon A. Mathieu Senior Center
May/June 2016
DONALD R. GREBIEN
MAYOR
MARY LOU MORAN
DIRECTOR
SENIOR
HEALTH
FAIR
May
Celebrating Older Americans Month
Since 1963, we have set aside the
month of May to acknowledge and
celebrate older Americans across the
country. The Leon Mathieu Senior Center
is joining in that celebration.
The Administration on Community
Living, formerly the Administration on
Aging, has announced this year’s
celebration theme of “Blaze a Trail”. This
is to emphasize how much older adults
have been “blazing trails” across the
country and most importantly in their own
communities. Come be a trail blazer at
Leon Mathieu Senior Center and be part
of the healthy aging movement.
Happy Older Americans Month!
Mary Lou Moran, Director
WEDNESDAY,
MAY 11, 2016
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
FREE Health Screenings and
Wellness Information!
Celebrating May as Older
Americans Month!
3rd Annual Relay for
Healthy Aging
October 1, 2016
at Max Read Field, Pawtucket.
Sponsored by the Pawtucket
Senior Citizens Council.
The mission of the Leon Mathieu Senior Center is to identify Pawtucket’s older adults and provide them with a safe, supportive
and nurturing environment where they can access information about resources, programs and services available on the local,
state and federal levels. The Center acts as an advocate for the rights and well being of older adults on a wide variety of issues.
LEON A. MATHIEU
SENIOR CENTER
420 Main Street
Pawtucket, R.I. 02860
Phone: (401)728-7582
Fax: (401) 725-8220
LEON MATHIEU SENIOR CENTER
& BLACKSTONE HEALTH, INC.
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
Internet Address:
www.pawtucketri.com
Monday, May 30th
In Observance of Memorial Day
Email Address:
mathieuctr@yahoo.com
No Activities, Senior Shuttle,
or Blackstone Café.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Senior Center Director
Mary Lou Moran
Community Information
Specialist & Case Worker
Joan Newton
Program Coordinator
Karin Lavoie
Outreach Worker
Emilia Fernandes
Secretary
Julieth Cornejo
Shuttle Van Drivers
Marie Case & Kathy Greer
R.I. D.M.V. transportation
SERVICE
The LMSC provides transportation to the
Cranston DMV on the 3rd Tuesday of
each month (May 17th & June 21st,
2016) departing the Center at 10:45am.
Service is limited to RI State I.D. cards
only. This service is free for Pawtucket
seniors & disabled adults. Contact the
Center for the DMV application,
documents required, and to register.
Nutrition Assistant
Susan Leal
New Horizons
Adult Day Center Director
Melissa Smith
727-0950
“One of the greatest titles in the
world is parent, and one of the
biggest blessings in the world is to
have parents to call mom and
dad.” -Jim DeMint
BUS
PASSES
2016
RIPTA bus passes will be
issued at the Leon Mathieu
Senior Center on Friday, May
20th from 10:30am to 12 noon
and Friday, June 17th from
11:30 to 2pm in the 1st floor
Garden Room. Seniors (65+)
and disabled adults will be
charged $10.00 for a 2 year
pass.
The Pawtucket Senior
Citizens Council (PSCC)
BLACKSTONE HEALTH
Blackstone Health Café
Coordinator
Timothy Sandy
728-9290
The Leon Mathieu
Senior Center wishes
all its members a very Happy
Mother’s Day (May 8th)
and Father’s Day (June 19th)
The PSCC is always looking for new members.
This is a perfect way to give back to your
community. Pawtucket residents 62 and older
are eligible to volunteer on the council. The PSCC meets once a month,
except for the months of January, July and August. If interested in serving
on the PSCC contact Mary Lou Moran, Senior Center Director, at 728-7582
for more information.
The Programs and services offered at the Leon Mathieu Senior Center are funded in part
by the City of Pawtucket, Community Development Block Grant, RI Department of
Human Services - Division of Elderly Affairs, State Funding - Community Service Grant,
U.S. Administration on Aging, donations and memberships.
Thank you to all our donors!
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PODIATRY
CLINIC
with
Dr. Mark Kuhar
Therapeutic
Massage
Victoria Tavares, a
licensed and certified
The next podiatry clinic will be held Therapeutic massage
therapist (LIC #02060), will be
on Tuesday, May 10th from
available on the last Monday of
10:30 am to 12 Noon.
each month from 10:30 am to 1:00
An appointment is necessary.
pm for free chair massages.
Please visit the 2nd floor office to
Appointments are required and can
schedule an appointment. Bring
be made at the Center’s 2nd floor
your insurance card(s) and a valid office or by calling 728-7582.This
ID/License with you.
is a FREE Service.
SEWING
&
ALTERATIONS
Our seamstress, Zinaida
Vygoder, is here on Tuesday
afternoons from 1-3pm on
the 2nd floor to provide a
variety of sewing needs. Fees
collected help support Senior
Center activities. You may
drop off 2 items at a time
and alterations
cannot be done on coats and
formal outfits as our sewing
INTRODUCTORY
machine cannot handle those
GOLDEN AGERS
COMPUTER CLASSES:
items. Please note that all
BOOK CLUB The next session for computer classes
items must be in clean
The Book Club meets once a month.
will be announced. If you are
condition when dropped off.
They are scheduled to meet on:
interested in taking the class, please
Thursday, May 26th &
Thank you Zina for
call 728-7582 or stop by the 2nd floor
Thursday, June 30th
volunteering your time!
office.
from 12p.m.-1p.m.
Thanks to our volunteer
Come & share what you have been
Notary
instructors Frank Billeri,
reading! The Book Club is run by
Public
Paula Bradley.
Maria Baxter and
Services
Claudette
Gaffney.
Thank you Paula for your time!
Available
Prescription Drug Take Back Program
Pawtucket Police Station, 121 Roosevelt Avenue
Pawtucket residents can safely dispose of unused and/or expired
medications 24 hours a day/365 days a year at the permanent collection
box located in the foyer of the police station. Please place pills in a clear
zip lock-type bag prior to handing them over to the police officer on duty
and please DO NOT include any personal medical information! Items
that CANNOT be dropped off include: needles/syringes/lancets, IVs &
equipment, personal care products, bloody or infectious waste, aerosol
cans, thermometers, inhalers, or hydrogen peroxide. Thank you for
helping to keep our community safe! For more information please call the
Pawtucket Police Station at 727-9100.
HAIRDRESSING SERVICE
Every Wednesday 8:30 - 11:30 am on the 2nd Floor
Services Include:
Men’s Wash + Cut $10
Women’s Wash + Cut $12
Women’s Wash + Set $12
Women’s Wash + Cut + Blow
Dry Style $18
Women’s Wash + Cut + Set $24
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Mary Lou Moran,
Senior Center Director,
is a Notary Public. If you need
any documents notarized,
she is available to assist you.
Please bring in a photo I.D. along
with the unsigned document you
need to have notarized.
HAIRDRESSING SERVICE
Perms & colorings
are not available.
Appointments are
required.
Please call 728-7582
or visit the 2nd Floor office.
Payment is cash only.
NUTRITION CORNER
WELCOME TIMOTHY SANDY, BLACKSTONE HEALTH CAFÉ COORDINATOR
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself, my name is Timothy Sandy. I am
pleased to announce that I have taken the position of the Blackstone Café Coordinator. I have
extensive knowledge in the food service industry. My passion for this industry began with
my education. I am a graduate of Johnson and Wales University where I majored in Food
and Beverage Management, and from there I spent the last 18 years working in a variety of
restaurants and cafés. More recently, I have focused and specialized in nursing and
rehabilitation facilities. I am excited to be part of such a wonderful and heartwarming group.
I invite you to our café which is located on the 3rd floor of the Leon A. Mathieu Senior Center.
We provide breakfast on Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Lunch is served
Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. There are three nutritious options to choose from for
lunch including: a full hot meal, a sandwich, or a salad. I look forward to meeting everyone
and wish everyone a happy and healthy spring and summer!
at the
Leon A. Mathieu
Senior Center
Funded in part by the U.S. Administration on Aging and State Funds through the Rhode Island Division of Elderly Affairs
The Leon Mathieu Senior Center and Blackstone Health, Inc. are
Co-Sponsoring FREE Nutrition Education Programs for Adults 55+
Leon Mathieu Senior
Center’s Annual 90+
Birthday Celebration
Friday, May 20th at 12:30 pm
The Leon Mathieu Senior Center
will once again host the 90+
birthday celebration. This annual
celebration pays special tribute to
all Pawtucket seniors who are 90
years of age or older. If you know
of anyone who is 90 or older and is
a past or present Pawtucket
resident, please contact Karin
Lavoie, Program Coordinator at
728-7582. Please have their name,
address and phone number so we
may contact them or their family.
All are invited and
encouraged to attend!
HEALTHY LIVING: BACK TO BASICS
MONTHLY INTERACTIVE NUTRITION WORKSHOP
Tuesday, May 17th & Tuesday, June 21st from 12:30 to 1:30
These nutrition workshops focus on healthy weight management for people 55
and older. The group engages in interactive nutrition activities, weigh-ins
(optional), and education.
SPECIAL SUMMER NUTRITION PROGRAM
Tuesdays: June 14th & 28th, July 12th & 26th, & Aug. 9th from 12:30 to 1:30
Focusing on healthy servings for seniors, simple recipes, local and
seasonal fruits and vegetables.
These programs are facilitated by the U.R.I. SNAP
Outreach & Education Program.
PARTNERSHIP WITH BROWN UNIVERSITY
School of Medicine and LMSC Update
Since the fall of 2007, Brown Medical students have visited the Senior Center under
the supervision of Dr. David Anthony, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at
Brown University. The students benefit from being able to practice doing a geriatric assessment and
seniors benefit from being able to help shape future doctors. If you are interested in volunteering for this program see the
Senior Center Staff.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
 1st Monday of each month with Bayada Home Health Care from 10-11 am
 R.I. College nursing students on Tuesdays during the Spring and Fall college semesters
 U.R.I. College of Pharmacy Friday, May 6th 10:30 am -11:30 am
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SOCIAL SERVICES CORNER:
Are you receiving all the benefits you are entitled to? We are here to help!
The Senior Center’s Community Information Specialist and Case Worker, Joan Newton, is available to meet
with you one-on-one to provide information, assistance, and options available to you. Topics include, but are
not limited to:
Health & Prescription Benefits Check-Up
Housing
Heating Assistance
Retirement Planning
Medicare Savings Program
Medicare/Medical Assistance
Identity Theft
Home and Community Care Options
SNAP Program (formally the Food Stamp Program)
Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
Low-Income Subsidy Assistance for Prescriptions
Eligibility Screening for Federal, State, and Local programs
Health Care Fraud Protection
To schedule an appointment contact the Senior Center at
728-7582 Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Veteran Benefit Information
Make a one-on-one appointment with Jack Ryan, Veteran Service Representative from the Department of
Veteran Affairs to learn about the many VA benefits available to veterans and their spouses and/or
dependents. Appointments are confidential and can be made by visiting the Center’s 2nd floor office or
by calling 728-7582.
From the Mayor’s Office...
Beth Roberge, Volunteer Seniors Liaison is available on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 10am to 2pm
at City Hall in Room 210 or you can call her at 728-0500 Ext. 241.
Wellness Support Group
The Senior Center, in collaboration with Gateway Healthcare, offers a monthly Wellness Support Group
that meets at the Senior Center. The group is facilitated by Nicole Vadnais, Gateway Healthcare Elder
Liaison, and focuses on a variety of topics related to aging and how they affect elders and their caregivers.
The next meetings will be held on Wednesday, May 4th & Wednesday, June 1st from 9:30am-10:15am.
Mindfulness Class
The New Mindfulness Class is held on the 3rd Thursday of the month, from 12:15pm to 1:00pm. This class
will help you to live with more awareness and will be beneficial for stress and anxiety reduction, pain
management and overall wellbeing. Classes will be held on Thursday, May 19th & Thursday, June 16th.
One-on-one appointments are also available on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
The American Parkinson’s Disease Association leads a monthly support group at the Senior Center. The
group is led by volunteer Bernice Belt and is held in the 1st floor Garden Room. The next meetings will be
held on Thursday, May 12th & Thursday, June 9th from 1:00pm-2:15pm.
Alzheimer’s Alert Program
The City of Pawtucket’s Alzheimer’s Alert Program is a joint effort between the City’s Division of Senior
Services and the Pawtucket Police Department. The purpose of this program is to ensure the safety of
registered participants who are suffering from Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Client information
is kept completely confidential. To learn more about this program contact the Senior Center at 728-7582.
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SHOPPING & LUNCHEON TRIPS $2.00 per person/depart at 11:30 am
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 9:00 am. Each person is able to sign up for
any shopping trip, 1 lunch trip and 1 special trip initially. You may sign up for additional
lunch and special trips as space permits on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 9:00 am.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MAY ONLY SIGN YOURSELF UP FOR THESE TRIPS
Los tiquetes estarán a la venta el Martes 3 de Mayo del 2016 a las 9:00 am
MAY SHOPPING TRIPS
Thurs, May 5
JUNE SHOPPING TRIPS
Thurs, June 2 Wal-Mart, N. Smithfield
Wal-Mart, N. Smithfield
Thurs, May 12 Wampanoag Mall & Marshalls
Thurs, May 19 Warwick Mall
Thurs, May 26
Lincoln Mall
Tues,
June 7
Christmas Tree shop, Warwick
Thurs, June 16
K-Mart, Cranston
Thurs, June 23
Smithfield Crossings
Thurs, June 30
Target Plaza, Warwick
NEW: Boxed lunch option available on shopping trip days. Ask for more details...
MAY LUNCHEON TRIPS
Tues, May 10
Crow’s Nest, Warwick
JUNE LUNCHEON TRIPS
Thurs, June 9 Wright’s Farm $14/Person, Leave @ 11am
Tues, May 24
Country Inn, Warren
Tues, June 14
SPECIAL TRIPS:
ICE CREAM MACHINE TRIP
MONDAY, JUNE 20TH
Leave the Center at 12:30 pm, return at
approximately 3pm. Cost is $2 per person for
transportation; cost of ice cream is on your own.
SENIOR TRIP POLICY
Chianti’s, E. Greenwich
A Day in Galilee
Tuesday, June 28th
Leave Center at 10am & Return at approximately 3pm.
Cost is $2 per person (for transportation only).
Spend the day in Galilee. Visit the beach, stroll along the docks, or go
window shopping. Eat lunch at Champlin’s or George’s (cost of lunch is at
your own expense). Please note: There will be a waiting list for the Galillee
trip and we will fill future trips with people from the waiting list first.
♦ If you miss the van or are not picked up as scheduled, please contact the Senior Center’s main number
at 728-7582 so that the office can contact the driver. Trip payments are nonrefundable unless you are able
to find a replacement or we are able to fill your place from the waiting list.
♦ If you are going on any Senior Center trips that will interfere with your lunch at the Blackstone Café, you
must cancel your lunch at the Blackstone Café ahead of time. It is your responsibility to notify the
Blackstone Café of your absence.
FOR GROCERY AND SHOPPING TRIPS PLEASE NOTE:
♦ Purchases of Cases of Water/Soda/Beverages are Limited to 1 case Per Person
♦
You may not purchase any of the following items: -Large Items (e.g. appliances, furniture, etc.)
-Items weighing 20 pounds or greater -Please limit number of shopping bags to no more than 4.
THANK YOU! THE DRIVERS AND OFFICE STAFF APPRECIATE YOUR ASSISTANCE.
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DAILY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE FOR MAY & JUNE 2016
MONDAY
TUESDAY
9:30 - 11:00
9:30 to 10:30
Line Dancing
Muscle Strength
with Florence
& Toning with Toba $2 every Tuesday
9:00 - 11:00
9:30 - 10:30
Knitting Class
Yoga for Seniors
with Shri Studio
$6 monthly
11:30 - 12:00 Lunch
$3 suggested donation
12:30 - 2:45
Hi-Lo Jack Club
with Joan and Dick
$2 every Monday
1:00 - 2:30
Watercolor
Painting Class
with Alice
9:00 - 11:00
Needlepoint on
Plastic with Ginny
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
9:30 - 10:30
8:30 - 9:30
8:30 - 9:30
Breakfast at the Café Salsacise with Toba Breakfast at the Café
$3 suggested donation
$3 suggested donation
9:00 - 11:00
8:30 - 11:30
Hairdressing Service
with Julie Silva
by appointment
Cribbage Club
with John
10:00 - 11:00
10:00 - 11:00
Stretch Exercise
Computer Class
with Jean
With Claudette,
Frank and Maria
11:30 - 12:00 Lunch $3, six week course 11:30 - 12:00 Lunch
$3 suggested donation
$3 suggested donation
10:00 - 11:00
Stretch Exercise
with Jean
11:30 - 12:00 Lunch
11:30 - 12:00 Lunch 11:30 - 12:30
$3 suggested donation
$3 suggested donation
Tai Chi Class
with Bob
$10 every 8 weeks 12:15 pm - 2:30
Afternoon Movie
12:30 - 1:30
Arthritis Exercise 12:15 - 2:30
12:30 - 1:30
with Jean
Penny B-I-N-G-O 12:30 - 2:30
Non-Impact Aerobics
with Toba
Coffee Hour
12:15 - 3:00
12:30 - 1:30
Cards
&
See
Topics Below
Computer Lab with
1:00-3:00 Seamstress
Board
Games
Services with Zina
Claudette & Maria
MAY 2016
JUNE 2016
June 3rd at 12:30 pm
May 6th at 12:30 pm
Bingo Blast with Karin Lavoie
Non-Cash Prizes to be Awarded to all Winners.
Please bring buttons, pennies or bingo chips to
cover your card.
URI College of Pharmacy
Of Pharmacy Outreach Program presents
“Uses + Recommendations for Aspirin”
May 13th at 12:30 pm
June 10th at 12:30 pm
URI Master Gardener Program presents
“Small Space Gardening”
Annual Flag Day (June 14th) Ceremony
May 20th at 12:30 pm
Annual 90+ Birthday Celebration.
All are invited and encouraged to attend.
June 17th at 12:30 pm
Art Appreciation with Toba Weintraub
May 27th at 12:30 pm
June 24th at 12:30 pm
YWCA presents
“Breast Health - The Importance of
Mammograms”
Presentation with Memorial Hospital of RI
C. Diff. (Clostridium Difficile)
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LEON MATHIEU SENIOR CENTER………………………………………………...………
728-7582
BLACKSTONE CAFE MEAL RESERVATIONS………………………………………….
728-5480
BLACKSTONE HEALTH, INC. NUTRITION…………………………………………...…
728-9290
CITY OF PAWTUCKET SENIOR SHUTTLE………………………………………………
725-8220
(for Pawtucket residents only)
LOGISTICARE TRANSPORTATION………………………………………………..…
1-855-330-9131
(to all medical appointments & meal sites)
NEW HORIZONS ADULT DAY CENTER…………………………………………………..
727-0950
RI DIVISION OF ELDERLY AFFAIRS……………………………………………………
462-3000
R.I.P.T.A. BUS PASS INFORMATION………………………………………………………
784-9500
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION……………………………………
1-866-931-7079
Leon Mathieu Senior Center
420 Main Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860