A PUBLICATION OF THE STONEHAM SENIOR CENTER Stoneham Sentinel 136 Elm Street, Stoneham, MA 02180 · www.StonehamSeniorCenter.org (781) 438-1157 · (781) 438-1161 Fax (781) 279-4904 MARCH 2018

BRINGING MEMORIES TO LIFE UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS: St. Patrick's middle schoolers will help you research memories. Page 3. REMEMBER WHEN Learn more about fall and fire prevention. Page 4. NEW TAI CHI SESSION Starting March 21st, there is a new beginner level tai SHIFTING GEARS PROGRAM chi class starting. Page 10. Come for a presentation about RMV updates. Page 4.

MATTER OF BALANCE DECLUTTERING WITH CHERYL RUSSO Learn how to better manage falls & increase your Declutter your home after this presentation. Page 3. activity level through this free award-winning program. Page 5. ASK A STUDENT NURSE & BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Get your blood pressure checked and ask Danielle ARTMATTERS: EDGAR DEGAS questions about your health. Page 5. Learn about the "Great Bear" of Paris. Page 3. SENIOR CENTER ANNOUNCEMENTS ST. PATRICK'S DAY DANCE Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us at the Please remember to sign in when you are visiting the Center. Page 3. Center. If you do not have a card, please let us know and we can set you up. NEW "TIMELESS TRIVIA" Join us for themed trivia every other Tuesday. Page 3. Starting this month, hot lunch will only be served on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. Boxed lunch will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. As always, COMPUTER CLASS Computer classes are back! Page 3. please call the day before to order your lunch. Do you love bingo and want to get involved with out program? We need a new volunteer to organize Bingo MELD, Inc. Contents: is a local community on Wednesdays. If you are interested, please let us foundation focused on educational know. and cultural programs in Stoneham. Program Spotlight...... 2 Programs supported by MELD are Congratulations to Mary Marhafer, the winner of indicated with the organization's Arts & January’s exercise bingo! Exercise bingo is going to logo. be continuing every month! Stick to your New Year’s Entertainment...... 3 resolution and attend our various fitness classes! Bingo Dining...... 4 cards are available at the Center. Health & Wellness...... 4/5 The Senior Center Friends Thank you to all who donated to the MVES Emergency Calendar & Menu ...... 6/7 of Stoneham is a nonprofit closet! Your generous donations are going to great Donations ...... 8 corporation formed in 2010 for the use! Government ...... 9 purpose of funding education, social services and programs offered at the Resources ...... 9 Senior Center. Programs supported Trips...... 9 by the Friends are indicated with the Fitness...... 10 handshake logo. Transportation...... 10 Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ Center Happenings...... 12 StonehamSeniorCenter

The mission of the Stoneham Council on Aging is to provide outstanding services with kindness, respect and dignity and to offer outreach services for social, nutritional, medical issues and other unmet needs of Stoneham Seniors. Program Spotlight

Time to Get Creative

With the long winter days winding down, now is a great time to start some creative projects! Try one of our fantastic crafting groups this month. Who knows, maybe you'll pick up a new hobby! CRAFT GROUP Join this fun group that gives back to the Senior Center! This group knits beautiful items that are sold at the center and proceeds are donated to the center. Working with yarn to knit or crochet is not a requirement to join our group. You are welcome to join in Monday mornings regardless of the type of supplies you use to create your own hand crafted items (beads, wood, cloth etc.). You will be reimbursed for the cost of supplies used. Come join your creativity with our creativity, make new friends, and support our center!

BEGINNERS JEWELRY MAKING WORKSHOP Join this 8 week program where you make beautiful pieces each week. $5 per class, Must commit to all 8 weeks Beginning March 15 - 1-2:30pm Sign up required by calling the Senior Center • Week 1 - Making a necklace • Week 2 - Making 2 bracelets • Week 3 - Making earrings • Week 4 - Making wire rings • Week 5 - Making people pins • Week 6 - How to put endings on leather/ribbon necklaces • Week 7 - Wire wrap stones • Week 8 - 3 piece set finished

Call to reserve your spot in the Jewlery Workshop by calling (781) 438-1157. All of these activities are located at the Stoneham Senior Center. 136 Elm Street Stoneham, MA 02180

Page 2 Stoneham Sentinel BRINGING MEMORIES TO LIFE: USING COMPUTER CLASS IPADS TO EXPLORE YOUR PAST There will be computer classes starting Arts & Fri., March 16th, 1:15pm March 13th for 8 weeks at the Boys and Entertainment Join middle school students from St. Patrick Girls Club of Stoneham on Tuesday School at the Stoneham Town Hall as they & Thursdays from 10am-12pm. The CARDS AND GAMES CORNER assist you with your questions about iPads. Tuesday class will be an introductory Focusing on three areas of your past, the class and the Thursday will be more Cribbage Group Mon & Fri 10AM students will show you how to research/ advanced. This class is free thanks to the Bridge Group Tues 8:45AM look it up on an iPad using the internet. No Stoneham Senior Center Friends, Inc. No prior knowledge of iPads is necessary. The class April 17th & 19th. Men's Cards Tues & Th 12:45PM students will be bringing them for us to try : Introductory Mah Jongg Tues 12:30PM out; no need to provide your own! You must Tuesday class call the Center to register for this event. Thursdays class: Advanced Wii Bowling Wed 9:45AM CANDLEPIN BOWLING CRAFTING Bingo Wed 1PM Mondays, 1:30pm Beyond Beginners Wed 12:30PM Woburn Bowladrome Craft Group - Join the gang on Bridge 31 Montvale Ave, Woburn, MA 01801 Mondays, 10am. We are a non-league bowling group that Chair Caning - Every Tuesday from Canasta Hand & Fri 10AM welcomes all seniors who want to join in 9-11:30am. Instruction provided by Foot on the fun. Come whenever you want Richard Bardet. Board & Card Fri 1PM without a time or financial commitment. Knitting & Crocheting - Join Rona Games Whether you are skilled, a beginner or and friends on Wednesdays from a middle of the road bowler, ALL are 10am-Noon. welcome. Price per string is $3.50, shoe Painting - Painting with Howard. ARTMATTERS: EDGAR DEGAS rental included. If you have any questions Thursdays at 9:30am. Bring your own Tuesday, March 6th, 1pm project and supplies. Known as the “Great Bear” of Paris, Edgar please contact Nancy at (781) 844-5479 or Email: [email protected] Quilting – 1st & 3rd Thurs of the month Degas was witty, urbane, chauvinistic, and at 10 am misogynistic. He was an aristocrat who SAINT PATRICK’S DAY CONCERT detested aristocrats, especially female aristocrats. He became known for painting Fri., March 9th; 1pm MOVIE AND PIZZA Folk singer and guitarist Lindsay Straw ballerinas, “those little rats”. But also Every Thursday at 12:30pm; $1 known for the use of dramatic diagonals, will present a concert of Irish-American songs and traditional ballads, from donation appreciated. Enjoy a movie dynamic, off-centered compositions, and and pizza at the Senior Center. for elevating the humble pastel into the beloved classics like “Danny Boy” to pub favorites “The Wild Rover” and “Whiskey Thanks to Andrea’s realm of fine art. His many contributions at to the revolution that would be called in the Jar” to age-old Celtic airs like “She House of Pizza Moved Through the Fair”, and more. 498 Main Street (781) Impressionism would help to change the 438-4274 for their art world forever. Sponsored by MELD. Come ready to sing and clap along and celebrate the Irish holiday of St. Patrick’s weekly donation of Day! Sign up at the Center. “EXTRA ORDINARY” pizza! ST. PATRICK'S DANCE STONEHAM SINGERS Friday, March 16th, 2-4pm, $5 (Western) Bring your green and celebrate St. Patrick's Mondays, 2-3:30pm 3/1, The Train Robbers Join the Stoneham Singers this spring! John Wayne, Ann-Margaret. Widow Day with us at the Center! Light refreshments and gunslinger search for gold. will be served. Sponsored by the Friends Starting March 19th and running through group. Sign up at the front desk! May, the Stoneham Singers will be practicing and performing around the 3/8, Sweet Dreams (Drama) Ed Harris, community in May. Lead by Regina Jessica Lange. Biography of Nashville Matthews, this group is open to all! singer Patsy Cline. DECLUTTERING WITH CHERYL RUSSO Wed., March 28th, 11am 3/15, The American President Join Cheryl Russo of Organizing by Cheryl (Political Comedy) Michael Douglas, in a talk about how to declutter your space! STONEHAM CHORALE Thursdays, 7-9pm Annette Benning. The President and Cheryl will explain how clutter forms, share the lobbyist tips on how to declutter, and share ways Join the Stoneham Chorale, lead by to keep clutter from returning in the future. Tudor Bota. This group will meet for 12 Her talk will last about 20-30 minutes, and sessions beginning March 1st. There 3/22, The Mirror Has Two Faces will be no class March 29th. (Romance) Barbara Streisand, Jeff there will be time after for questions. Bridges. Can a platonic marriage really work? TIMELESS TRIVIA Tues. March 13th & 27th, 1:30pm STONEHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S ST. PATRICK’S DAY EVENT 3/29, How to Marry a Millionaire Join us twice a month for coffee, snacks, (Classic Comedy) Marilyn Monroe, prizes, and themed trivia games.Sign up Sunday March 11, 3pm Performance/singing by the Merry Betty Grable, Lauren Bacall. 1953 pic at the front desk. about gold-digging dames. March 13th: St. Patrick’s Day Minstrels! Join us for the fun and its March 27th: “Nostalgic Nifty 50’s” free! coffee and cookies will be served.

March 2018 www.StonehamSeniorCenter.org Page 3 Dining Health &Wellness DAILY LUNCH AT CHEZ HENRI REMEMBER WHEN PROGRAM Henry Fountain, Meal Site Manager. Join us Tuesday, March 6th, 1pm, Stoneham Library Tuesday, March 13th, 10am, Stoneham Senior Center Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon for a Join us and Lt. Charlie Webber, the Stoneham Fire nutritious hot lunch provided by Mystic Valley Department’s Student Awareness of Fire Education, for Elder Services. Boxed lunch is available Tuesday a fun, interactive presentation focused on fire and fall and Thursday. Call to reserve your meal by noon prevention. Before and after the presentation you are able to register for a home visit. During the home visit, the previous business day at (781) 438-1157. representatives from the Stoneham Fire Department, Look for the daily menu within the calendar on Board of Health and the Council on Aging will check smoke page 6. A $2 donation is recommended. & carbon monoxide detectors as well as identify potential hazards. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided. Sign up at the Center at (781) 438-1157. Is Your Birthday in March? If so, join us for your FREE birthday lunch and cake at noon MATTER OF BALANCE on 3/30. Don’t forget to call and reserve your Tuesday, April 3rd - May 22nd, 10am-12pm meal by noon on the 29th! This is a free, award winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. You’ll learn how to see falls as something that you can control; set goals for increasing Coffee & Conversation Each Monday at physical activities; make modifications to your home to 9:30AM Join us for lively conversation and reduce falls; and practice exercises that will increase your goodies. All are welcome! strength and balance. This workshop is designed for anyone – whether you are concerned about falls, have a history of falling, or are interested in improving balance, Men’s Breakfast Join us for hot delicious flexibility, and strength. Reserve your spot by calling the breakfast and great conversation. Wed 3/14 & Center at (781) 438-1157. 3/28, 8AM. SHIFTING GEARS PROGRAM Tuesday, March 27th, 1pm In today’s world, driving a car may seem to be a necessary part of VETERANS COFFEE Thursday, March 29th, 10am life. However, owning a vehicle and holding a driver’s license are privileges that come with great responsibility. Join Michele Elicks, Join us again for a special coffee time for veterans to come Community Outreach Coordinator for the RMV, where she will together and socialize. This event will happen on the last discuss issues facing older drivers, rules of the road, recent changes Thursday of each month. Thank you, Tom Moran, the Veteran's that have taken place at the RMV, and signs of unsafe driving. She Liaison, from Compassionate Care for sponsoring this event will also share the requirements to apply for a disabled placard each month! or plate, how to obtain a Massachusetts identification card, and alternative forms of transportation. Portions of this program have MEMORY CAFE been featured on WCVB’s “Chronicle”. Call the Center at (781) Monday, March 5th, 5:30-7:30pm 438-1157 for more information or to sign up for this program. Join the Stoneham Council on Aging at Fusillis Cucina (107 Main Street) in Reading for our Memory Café! This is a free, NEW MEDICARE CARDS open, and welcoming event for caregivers and their loved Medicare will be mailing new Medicare cards to all beneficiaries ones with dementia. Enjoy pizza, salad, and soda while between April 2018 – April 2019. Your new card will have a new connecting with others in the community. RSVP by calling Medicare ID Number instead of a Social Security number. The new the Stoneham Senior Center at 781-438-1157. cards are free and will be mailed to you by Social Security: make sure your mailing address is up to date so you get your new card. MEN’S & WOMEN’S HAIRCUTS WITH SIS Visit ssa.gov/myaccount or call 1-800-772-1213 to verify your mailing address. BEWARE: Phone scams have been reported The Barber Shop is open on Monday mornings, 9AM-12:30PM. with callers posing as “official Medicare representatives”. These Haircuts are $8 at the Senior Center. Walk-ins welcome. scammers ask you to verify all the information on your Medicare card and other personal information, in order for you to receive a new Medicare card. THESE CALLS ARE SCAMS. Medicare and Social Security never call beneficiaries on the phone. If you receive FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC a scam call, hang up! And alert all your friends! Mon 2/6 10-11AM Stoneham Board of Health SHARPS CONTAINER Tues 3/13 10-11AM Hallmark Health If you need to dispose of needles or other medical sharp instruments, there is a designated medical sharps container Th 3/15 11:30AM-1PM Gtr Medford VNA/Ask a Nurse located outside of the ladies’ room on the first floor at the Senior Center. Page 4 Stoneham Sentinel ASK THE NURSE Mystic Valley Elder Services I received my flu vaccine and so far, so good. Why is the flu (MVES) is a nonprofit agency worse this year? which partners with elders, adults living with disabilities, and caregivers residing A bad flu season does not necessarily mean that more people in Stoneham and surrounding towns. They help succumb to the flu. It just means that a lot of people are getting you find what you need to live the way you want. hit by it hard. This year’s flu season began earlier than usual, in November, which is one reason that the number of sick people MVES works one-on-one with adults 60+ and adults of all and deaths is already so high. Usually, flu season starts in ages living with disabilities to connect you to services that December and then peaks in January or February, with a total support your health, well-being, and independence. They three-month duration. This year health officials are not even sure provide care management, coordinate services and refer we have hit the peak yet. This is one reason the numbers are you to appropriate healthcare and home care providers. staggering when it come to the flu this year. Many of the services are free or low-cost, depending on your income. For more information, give them a call at Another reason the flu is so bad this year is the makeup of the flu (781) 324-7705 or visit www.mves.org. virus. Every flu virus circulating the U.S. at the moment is made up of five strains; Influenza A, H3N2, and H1N1, two different strains of influenza B and influenza C. Our flu shots include a little MVES's Referral & Information Service has bit of all. According to health officials, when the virus is H3N2 monthly office hours at the Center. In March, staff will be here from 10am to 12pm on Thursday, dominant, the symptoms are worse than other kinds of flu. We 3/15 also have less exposure to this strain, so our bodies are not use to . fighting it, which makes the symptoms worse.

ASK A STUDENT NURSE & BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza Please welcome Danielle, a student nurse from Mass viruses that infect the nose, throat and sometimes the lungs. It College of Pharmacy graduating with her bachelors in can cause mild to severe illness. The best way to prevent the flu nursing in May. Danielle will be doing presentations and is by getting a flu vaccine each year. clinics here at the center: We are seeing more activity this year compared to last year’s flu Blood pressure Clinics: season which was relatively mild. It is important to understand that the flu strain circulating each year can change every flu Thursday, March 1st: 10:30am season. Using data from previous flu seasons, researchers work Thursday, March 15th: 10:30am hard to predict which flu strain will be most prominent during Thursday, March 29th: 9:30am the next flu season, months in advance. This means there may Thursday, April 5th: 10:30am be year to year variation in how well the vaccine and circulating flu virus strains match. Still significant protection against getting Presentations: flu is provided even during years where the vaccine isn’t a perfect match. So far, this year’s vaccine does appear to be a good match. Thursday, March 15th: 9:30am; Flu/pneumonia prevention Even though the vaccine only provides 50 to 60% protection, it and treatment Thursday, March 29th: 9:30am;The importance of healthy is still important that you get the flu shot. Not only does it reduce eating and exercise your own risk of getting sick by 50 to 60%, it also reduces the Thursday, April 5th: 9:30am; Heart disease and prevention chances that your loved ones will get sick, especially those who Thursday, April 12th: 9:30am; Managing stress and are at high risk for severe flu. emotions Anyone can get the flu, even healthy people, and serious problems FREE HEARING CLINIC WITH APEX HEARING CARE related to the flu can happen at any age but some people are at Wednesday, March 21st, 12pm. high risk of developing serious flu related complication if they get Sign up for a Free Hearing Screening or a Check of Existing sick. This includes folks 65 years and older, people of any age Hearing Aids. Call (781) 438-1157 for an appointment. with certain chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes Call (781) 872-1222 if you have questions. or heart disease.

PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP Although we are well into this year’s flu season, it is still not too late The next meeting of the peer-led Parkinson’s Disease to get the flu shot. The first and most important step in preventing Support Group will be on Tuesday, 3/6 at 1pm. This flu is to get a flu vaccination each year. Preventive measures also group meets on the first Tuesday of each month. include staying away from people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, and of course frequent hand washing. BRAIN GAMES Monday, March 12th & 25th, 12:45pm Now that you have had your flu shot, dear reader, go wash your Have a good time while working your memory, problem hands and relax with a nice cup of tea and a cookie. solving, and language skills with fun brain games, every other Monday right after lunch. Please join us - no sign Peg Drummey, Stoneham Board of Health Nurse, answers ups necessary! your questions on health. To submit a question, check at the front desk or email [email protected].

March 2018 Page 5 2 9 16 Friday Italian garden vegetable Italian garden shells, soup, **Stuffed salad sandwich **Tuna Aerobics 8:30 Sorenson 9:45, Gentle Yoga 10, Cribbage 10, Canasta Games & Card 1, Board 2, Billiards White bean & kale stew rice, herbed brown w. Seafood salad sandwich Aerobics 8:30 Sorenson 9:45, Gentle Yoga 10, Cribbage 10, Canasta Games & Card 1, Board 2, Billiards soup, Broccoli Florentine quiche, Tuna mushroom salad sandwich Aerobics 8:30, Sorenson 9:45, Gentle Yoga 10, Cribbage 10, Canasta Games & Card 1, Board Shopping 1, Walmart 2, Billiards 1 8 15 Thursday Boxed lunch available. Call to the Center by Wednesday reserve. Boxed lunch available. Call to the Center Wednesday reserve. 8:30, Sorenson Aerobics Aerobics 8:30, Sorenson 9:30, Painting 10, Line Dancing 10, Quilting 12, Flexibilty & Strength 12:30, Movie & Pizza 12:45, Men's Cards 1:30, Jewelry Aerobics 8:30, Sorenson 9:30, Painting 10, Line Dancing 12, Flexibilty & Strength 12:30, Movie & Pizza 12:45, Men's Cards 1:15, Chair Yoga 1:30, Jewelry Boxed lunch available. Call the Center by Wednesday to reserve. 8:30, Sorenson Aerobics Aerobics 8:30, Sorenson 9:30, Painting 10, Line Dancing 10, Quilting 12, Flexibilty & Strength 12:30, Movie & Pizza 12:45, Men's Cards 1:15, Chair Yoga 1:30, Jewelry 3 7 14 Wednesday Seafood chowder, Potato Seafood chowder, cream sauce, w. fish filet & Swiss cheese Turkey sandwich Aerobics 8:30, Sorenson Club 8:30, Walking 9:45, Chair Yoga 10, Knit/Crochet 11-2, SHINE 11, Latin Dance - Basics 12:30, BB Bridge 1, Bingo Chicken & vegetable soup, Marsala chicken, Roast beef & Provolone cheese sandwich Aerobics 8:30, Sorenson Club 8:30, Walking 9:45, Chair Yoga 9:45, Wii Bowling 10, Knit/Crochet 11-2, SHINE 11, Latin Dance - Basics 12:30, BB Bridge 1, Bingo Chi 2:15, Advanced Tai fishSplit pea soup, Creole rice & beans, **BBQ w. onions red chicken w. Aerobics 8:30, Sorenson Club 8:30, Walking 9:45, Chair Yoga 9:45, Wii Bowling 10, Knit/Crochet 11-2, SHINE 11, Latin Dance - Basics 12:30, BB Bridge 1, Bingo Chi 2:15, Advanced Tai 2 6 for me." 13 March 2018 Calendar and Menu Tuesday many activities that interest me. I meet many many activities that interest people, men and women, who welcome me. I don’t live in Stoneham but I find it is best suited don’t " … The SSC gets me up and out. Center has Cream of butternutCream squash soup, Chicken paprika w. egg noodles, Egg salad (v) sandwich Aerobics 8:30, Sorenson 8:45, Bridge 9, Chair Caning 12:30,Mah-Jongg 12:45, Men's Cards Boxed lunch available. Call the Center Monday to reserve. Aerobics 8:30, Sorenson 8:45, Bridge 9, Chair Caning 12:30,Mah-Jongg 12:45, Men's Cards 1, ArtMatters Boxed lunch available. Call the Center by Monday to reserve. Aerobics 8:30, Sorenson 8:45, Bridge 9, Chair Caning 12:30,Mah-Jongg 12:45, Men's Cards 5 1 12 Monday Balance & Coordination Balance & Coordination See Meal Site Manager, Henry See Meal Site Manager, Fountain, for sodium & calorie details. Each day you may select a hot or cold lunch. from ** Indicates a high sodium meal. (V) Indicates a vegetarian item. Roast turkey w. gravy, Roast gravy, Roast turkey w. beef & American cheese sandwich 8:30, Wii Bowling Aerobics 8:30, Sorenson 9, Haircuts & Conversation 9:30, Coffee 10, Cribbage; Craft Group 11, Men's Exercise 12, Balance & Coordination 1-4, SHINE Butternut squash soup, Swedish meatballs over noodles, Egg salad sandwich Aerobics 8:30, Sorenson 9, Haircuts & Conversation 9:30, Coffee 9:45, Zumba Gold 10, Cribbage; Craft Group 11, Men's Exercise 12, 1-4, SHINE Teriyaki salmon w. lo mein salmon w. Teriyaki & Swiss noodles, Turkey cheese sandwich Aerobics 8:30, Sorenson 9, Haircuts & Conversation 9:30, Coffee 9:45, Zumba Gold 10, Cribbage; Craft Group 11, Men's Exercise 12, 1-4, SHINE

Page 6 Stoneham Sentinel 23 30 Hours: Friday Lunch at Noon 136 Elm Street 136 Elm Street (781) 438-1157 (781) 438-1161 Fax (781) 279-4904 Stoneham, MA, 02180 Mon - Fri 8:30AM 4PM Tomato soup, Baked fish Tomato cheese sauce, broccoli w. Mediterranean plate cucumber (hummus) w. Aerobics 8:30 Sorenson 9:45, Gentle Yoga 10, Cribbage 10, Canasta Games & Card 1, Board 2, Billiards w. Potato fish filet sauce, spinach Alfredo Cottage cheese fruit plate Aerobics 8:30 Sorenson 9:45, Gentle Yoga 10, Cribbage 10, Canasta Games & Card 1, Board 2, Billiards StonehamSeniorCenter.org 22 29 Thursday Boxed lunch available. Call the Center by to reserve. Wednesday Aerobics 8:30, Sorenson 9:30, Painting 10, Line Dancing 12, Flexibilty & Strength 12:30, Movie & Pizza 12:45, Men's Cards 1:15, Chair Yoga 1:30, Jewelry Boxed lunch available. Call the Center by Wednesday to reserve. Aerobics 8:30, Sorenson 9:30, Painting 10, Line Dancing 12, Flexibilty & Strength 12:30, Movie & Pizza 12:45, Men's Cards 1:15, Chair Yoga 1:30, Jewelry 28 21 Staff Canova, Director Maureen Administrative Assistant Sandy Kirby, Johnston, Administrative Assistant Carol Activities Coordinator Nancy McInerney, Dennis O’Hara, Communications Coordinator Worker Mary Zatta, Outreach Driver Van Bill Huey, Doug Grace, Custodian Custodian Peter Barnaby, Receptionist Ann Frost, Eleanor Noble, Receptionist Powers, Receptionist Virginia Kathy Payne, Receptionist Wednesday Beef vegetable soup, pepper w. Stuffed salad tomato sauce, Tuna sandwich Aerobics 8:30, Sorenson Club 8:30, Walking 9:45, Chair Yoga 9:45, Wii Bowling 10, Knit/Crochet 11-2, SHINE 11, Latin Dance - Basics 12:30, BB Bridge 1, Bingo Chi 2:15, Advanced Tai BBQ roasted chicekn, BBQ roasted Roast beef & Swiss cheese sandwich Aerobics 8:30, Sorenson Club 8:30, Walking 9:45, Chair Yoga 9:45, Wii Bowling 10, Knit/Crochet 11-2, SHINE 11, Latin Dance - Basics 12:30, BB Bridge 1, Bingo Chi 2:15, Advanced Tai Traci Mello Traci Connie Rosa Wolonsavich Walt Mary Zatta Neylon, Marge Secretary Corresponding 20 27 Tuesday Board of Directors Board Kathleen Hudson, Chair Angie Adams Buckley Maureen Jane DiGangi Bill Kelly Celia Schuloff Boxed lunch available. Call the Center by Monday to reserve. Aerobics 8:30, Sorenson 8:45, Bridge 9, Chair Caning 12:30,Mah-Jongg 12:45, Men's Cards Boxed lunch available. Call the Center by Monday to reserve. Aerobics 8:30, Sorenson 8:45, Bridge 9, Chair Caning 12:30,Mah-Jongg 12:45, Men's Cards 26 19 Monday Balance & Coordination Balance & Coordination & Balance

Vegetable soup, Chicken Vegetable ziti, Roast w. cacciatore beef & American cheese sandwich Aerobics 8:30, Sorenson 9, Haircuts & Conversation 9:30, Coffee 9:45, Zumba Gold 10, Cribbage; Craft Group 11, Men's Exercise 12, 1-4, SHINE Chicken vegetable ditalini soup, Lasagna, **Turkey cheese & Provolone sandwich 8:30, Wii Bowling Aerobics 8:30, Sorenson 9, Haircuts 9:45, Zumba Gold & 9:30, Coffee Conversation 10, Cribbage; Craft Group 11, Men's Exercise 12, 1-4, SHINE Senior Center/Council on Aging Partner: The Senior Center Friends of Stoneham is a nonprofit corporationfor formed the purpose of funding education, in 2010 social services and programs offered at the Senior Center. Funds are donations, the raised weekly Bargain from Barn, annual appeals, individual raffles, and thewith special penny events. Programs supported by jar, along the Friends are indicated with the handshake logo.

March 2018 Page 7 Thank You to Our Generous Donors DONATIONS TO THE CENTER ABC Homecare Stoneham ME Federal Credit Union Lahey Health Friends of the Stoneham Senior Center Eastern Bank

Rosemary Graham Herlinda Saitz Pam Hodges Come join us for holiday themed events! More Kathy Payne information on page 3. Kathleen Malone

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Page 8 Stoneham Sentinel Government Trips Event Coordinator, Nancy McInerney, coordinates STATE SENATOR JASON LEWIS DAYTRIPS WITH NANCY Holds office hours at the Center on these daily trips to various locations throughout New England. Checks or cash, the 2nd Friday, 3/9, at 1:30PM. no bills over $50 please.

STONEHAM COUNCIL ON AGING GREATER BOSTON STAGE COMPANY: THE IRISH AND HOW THEY GOT Board of Directors meet on the third THAT WAY Tuesday, 3/20, at 3PM at the Center. Wed., March 14; Showtime: 2:00 PM; Cost: $37; Deadling, Thurs. March 8th Meetings are open to the public. A musical celebration of Irish heritage filled to the brim with humor, stories TOWN ADMINISTRATOR and heart. Sl​áinte! ​Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt The Town Administrator, Tom Younger, (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts will be at the center on the 1st Thursday adversity with determination, good humor, music, and a love of life. of the month. Thursday, 3/1 at noon. McCourt’s wit, insight and boundless love for the Irish are underscored by music extending from the auld Irish folk ballads to World War II standards, and beyond.

WRIGHT’S CHICKEN FARM RESTAURANT & MUSEUM OF WORK AND Resources CULTURE Friday, March 23; Depart: 10:00 AM/Return: 5:45 PM; Cost: $62; Deadline: ATTORNEY FOR SENIORS Thursday, March 8th Free legal assistance is available for seniors once per month. Attorney We will begin our day at Wright’s Farm Restaurant where their fabulous Karol Bisbee will visit the Senior dinners are served family-style. Dinner begins with rolls made daily in their Center on Tues 3/6 at 2PM. Call (781) own bakery served along with crisp, fresh salad topped with Wright’s Farm 438-1157 for an appointment. Classic Italian dressing. These are followed by family-size portions of shell macaroni, truly unique French fries and their famous chicken. The macaroni VETERANS SERVICES is served with Italian sauce made from their recipe. Following lunch is a visit Stoneham Veterans Agent James to the Rhode Island Museum of Work and Culture. This museum located in Devlin is available at the Senior Woonsocket, RI features exhibits focusing on the city's textile manufacturing Center Monday through Friday heritage. from 8AM-4PM. Veterans who need assistance with their benefits, i.e. Aid and Attendance pension, should call THE REAGLE THEATRE: “I’VE GOT YOU BABE” THE SONNY AND CHER SHOW Jim at (781) 279-2664 to schedule an Sun., April 29th; Price: $69; Depart: 11:30 AM/Arrive: 5:00 PM appointment. NO DROP-INS. We’re off to the Reagle Theatre, but first we will have a tasty lunch at SHINE COUNSELING Grassfields in Waltham; Choice of: Vermont Goat Cheese & Spinach Salad – Confidential counseling available at honey roasted pecans, dried cranberries & Maple Dijon Vinaigrette; Jumbo the Center on Mondays from 1-4PM Sirloin Burger w/Lettuce & Tomato or Grilled Chicken Sandwich w/ Sautéed and Wednesdays 11AM-2PM. Get Onions, Swiss Cheese, Tomato & Bistro Sauce. After our meal we will head help with such topics as Medicare, over to the Reagle Theatre to see some impersonators, for the songs and Medicaid, and prescription drug sounds of the famous duo, Sonny and Cher. This show will fill up fast, sign up coverage. Call (781) 438-1157. early to insure your seat, Max: 35 people. GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP With the North Suburban Child and For More Information, check at the front desk or call (781) 438-1157. Please Family Resource Network - park at the rear of the parking lot behind the Barn for day trips. We regret Offered through June. Call that we cannot provide special assistance with walking, dining and personal (781) 246-5187 for information. needs on trips. Trip Cancellation Policy: Cancellation on or before registration deadline: Full refund. Cancellation after registration deadline: No refund FUEL ASSISTANCE If you need help paying for heating Senior Center staff reserve the right to modify itinerary as conditions require fuel this winter contact Bryna Davis during trips. at Community Service Network, located on the second floor of the Senior Center, by appointments only, at 781-438-9254

March 2018 Page 9 Fitness CLASS DESCRIPTIONS WEEKLY CLASSES Get moving, get fit, & get healthy with the variety of exercise An introduction to sun style Tai Chi. Perfect for begin- programs we have at the Center. All classes are $2 per class , with ning practioners. Find pain relief, reduced stiffness, & a the exception of Advanced Tai Chi, payable to the Senior Center better quality of life thorugh tai chi. Certified instructor upon arrival to classes. Each class has a max size of 25 participants Susan Becker will lead you through "meditation in mo- on a first come, first serve basis. Participants must be 60 years old tion"as you harmonize body and mind through practic- or older. ing slow continuous movement accompanied by deep breathing. Free thanks to the sponsorship of the Life Monday Care Center of Stoneham! Space is limited so call the »» Jacki Sorenson Aerobics; 8:30AM-9:30AM Center to sign up. »» Zumba Gold; 9:45-10:45AM »» Men’s Exercise; 11AM-12PM »» Balance & Coordination with Nancy; 12-1PM BEGINNER TAI CHI CLASS Wednesdays, March 21-May 9, 1-2pm, Free Tuesday Maximum 15 people, sign up at the Center. »» Jacki Sorenson Aerobics, 8:30AM-9:30AM Thank you to MVES for sponsoring the Tai Chi Classes! Wednesday ADVANCED TAI CHI CLASS »» Jacki Sorenson Aerobics, 8:30AM-9:30AM Wednesdays at 2:15pm, Drop-in fee: $5/class »» Walking Club, 8:30AM, Approximately 1 mile. Newcomers Continue to practice Tai Chi and expand your knowledge get a shirt and pedometer. Breakfast to follow sponsored by of new forms. Some experience with Tai Chi is helpful for Stoneham ME Federal Credit Union. enjoyment of this class. »» Chair Yoga, 9:45AM »» Latin Dance - Learning the Basics, 11AM »» Advanced Tai Chi - 2:15PM, $5 THANK YOU TO OUR FITNESS CLASS SPONSORS! Thursday »» Jacki Sorenson Aerobics, 8:30AM-9:30AM »» Line Dancing, 10AM-11AM »» Flexibilty & Strength with Nancy, 12PM-1PM »» Chair Yoga, 1:15PM

Friday »» Jacki Sorensen Aerobics, 8:30-9:30AM »» Gentle Yoga with Leila, 9:45-10:45AM »» Billiards, after 2PM Transportation ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES SENIOR CENTER VAN Medical Appointments To and From the Center Transportation is available to medical appointments upon If you need a ride to the Center, call (781) 438-1157. The availability of a volunteer driver. 14 day advance notice is comfortable 13-passenger van is available to transport you to required. Call (781) 438-1157 to schedule. and from the Senior Center on Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri from 8:30AM until 3PM and Tues from 8:30-11AM. This is a curb- Medication Disposal - Mondays from 10AM-Noon to-curb service. Drivers are not able to assist passengers The senior van will bring you to and from the police with physical limitations. Transportation is available to station to dispose of your unused and expired medications seniors (60 and over) who live independently in the and prescriptions. Call (781) 438-1157 to sign up. community. MBTA “The Ride” - Call (617) 337-2727. Cheap Eats - Tuesdays 11:30AM-3PM $3 + cost of your lunch. Call (781) 438-1157. Charlie Card For those who need to renew or obtain a “Charlie Card", Grocery Shopping - Pickup between 8:45-9:15AM call the MBTA T-pass program at (617) 222-2070. (3 Bag Limit), $2 Mon. - Leisure Ln, Mountain View Dr. & Finnegan Hall MVES Trip Metro North Program Fri. - Private homes If you’re 60+ or an adult living with a disability, don’t drive, and public transportation isn’t an option, you Main Street Quick Stops - Wednesdays 9-11AM; $2 can still get to appointments, visit friends, dine out, Starts at CVS in Redstone and runs continuously to the Library and have a life with TRIP. This free program gives you and back. Call the day before for home pick-up before 9AM. money to reimburse friends, neighbors, and in some cases, certain relatives, for taking you anywhere you Shopping Trip to Walmart - Fri 3/16, 1-3PM; $2 want to go. Call (781) 388-4819 to learn more.

Page 10 Stoneham Sentinel March 2018 Page 11 WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE CENTER? Let's look back at some of the events that happened at the Senior Center this past month.

The Stoneham Community Chorale is Thank you to all who donated to Cards starting up again this month! for Seniors!

The Valentine Day Craft with Nancy We have many different craft and was a great success. creative art classes. See page 3.

Keep up with your New Years Winter is running down. Keep an eye resolutions with our fitness classes. out for springtime programs

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