Senior Newsletter the Center at the Heights July & August 2019

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Senior Newsletter BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Center at the Heights CO-CHAIRS: Pat White Carol Ditmore July & August 2019 TREASURER: Anne Brain SECRETARY: Gail Lehman BOARD MEMBERS: Isabelle Avedikian Stephen Cadigan Clifton Holbrook Jay Kaplan Lee Ann Keeler Judi Long Beverly Pavasaris

EX-OFFICIOS: LaTanya Steele Aicha Kelley TRIP COORDINATOR: Jackie Julian-Martin GIFT SHOP: Nancy Wetherell

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PLEASE NOTE: It helps the staff and instructors immensely when you preregister for all programs. Too often programs are cancelled for lack of sign ups and then people show EVERYBODY IN THE POOL! interest and it is too late. It is also very important to ROSEMARY POOL COMPLEX INFORMATION update us if you are not going Lap Pools Open Daily 7 – 10AM to attend a program. THANK YOU! Senior Aqua Aerobics-8:00am-8:45am All checks are made out to June 18th – July 18th the “Town of Needham” July 23rd- August 15th EXCEPT FOR : $45/with membership The Fitness Room, Arthritis Exercise (Tues, Thurs), Train $75/without membership the Brain, Better Bones (Mon

To register, please contact the Needham Park & Recreation & Thur) Better Balance (Wed) Donations and Memorials. Department at 781-455-7930 ______(Senior Memberships are $96 for the season) HOLIDAY CLOSINGS July 4th, Independence Day BRAIN GAMES #35593 ______Mondays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19, Sign ups for 26 | 1 – 2PM July / August : This fun and unique class is a combination of Thursday, June 27 speciﬁc activities designed to improve your after 9AM memory, reasoning, conceptualization, language and problem-solving skills. Researchers no longer believe that los- ing mental capacity is an inevitable part of the aging process. Why not take a break from doing the Sunday crossword puzzle or Lumosity and come exercise your mind while making new friends? Discover how much fun brain training can be..

HIP READING GROUP #36453 Monday, July 1 | 12—1 PM Want to stay current? Read the summer books that the Needham Pub- NEW GROUPS lic Schools are reading this summer. The Pollard School required reading VV]:$V`Q`Q%`C: V $`Q%] is: "It Wasn't Me" by Dana Alison Levy. Please register with the Front H.VR%CV8.1%IIV`1V.:0V Desk if you are interested as in the fall we will have the students here to :RRVR:JV1$`Q%]`Q`:GCVVJJ1 discuss the book. If interested in the complete list of summer reading for the schools, see Aicha. ]C:7V`QJQJR:7:JR:.1JVV :J$%:$V `Q%]QJ%VR:7*!Q` KEEP WELL CLINICS more informaon please call 781R R Wednesdays, July 3, 17 and August 7 and 21 | 9 AM—12 PM In partnership Q`=% R`Q]R1J* with the Visiting Nurses Association. Anyone 60 or older is welcome to come to and consult with a registered nurse. Weight, blood pressure is taken and health concerns discussed 3

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WESTERN GUNSLINGERS: THE TRUTH BE- CLASSICAL GREECE AND ROME HISTORY CLASS HIND THE WESTERNS #36303 #36522 Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 6, 13, 20, 27 | Mondays, July 8, 22, 29 August 10-11:30AM Hosted by Daniel Seligman 5, 12, 19 | 11AM – 12PM He’s back!! This series focuses on the life and times of Learn that the creation of many gunslingers who lived in the American West in the late 19th current world intuitions includ- century and are well-known in American popular culture. ing racial stereotyping and dis- The American West has been portrayed extensively in west- crimination, the effect of religion, erns and other media and subjected, on the one hand, to gender inequality, military might, broad exaggeration, and, on the other, to a more recent ten- and regional differences come dency to uninformed debunking. The intent is to present the (to a degree) from the Greek and unvarnished truth, as far as it can be ascertained from histor- Roman era. ical records.

July 2 ...... Wild Bill Hickok July 30 ...... Annie Oakley MORNING REFLECTIONS July 9 ...... Wyatt Earp August 6 ...... Jesse James WITH VAL #36440 July 16 ...... Bat Masterson August 13 ...... Billy the Kid Mondays, July 8 and 22 August July 23 ...... Buffalo Bill August 20 ...... Belle Starr 12 and 26 | 11 AM -Noon August 27 ...... Black Bart Please join us for inspiration and discussion in this new CATH GARDEN PROJECT #35525 group by Val Walker who has Thursdays, July and August | 2:30 – 3:30PM taught the Art of Comforting at Calling all green thumbs! We will be planting ﬂowers this year and the Center. Walker, our facilita- are looking for participants to help us beautify our roof deck. Please tor, will share famous quotes contact Kristen Lindley for more information: 781-455-7555 ext 224 or and pieces of literature from [email protected]. great thinkers, leaders and au- thors on heartening topics that CATH UNIVERSITY - ART HISTORY #35488 spark meaningful conversa- Fridays, July 5, 12, 19, 26 August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 9-10AM tions. You will be educated, in- Streaming Program presented by Art and Art History Professor, Kenney spired and enlightened. Mencher of Ohlone College. This is a clear concise series of Art History lectures that cover the major works of painting, sculpture, and architec- EUROPE IN THE LAST TWO ture. Usually a class like this would cost a fortune at college – at CATH CENTURIES #36523 University – it’s free! Mondays, July 8, 22, 29 August

COFFEE WITH PARK & REC 5, 12, 19 | 1:30 – 2:30PM Glean a basic understanding of MONDAY, JULY 8 | 9:30 – 10:30PM #30441 how Europe, from the Napoleon- Start your day with some “coffee talk” and hear all about what the ic Wars to the “Cold War” to the Needham Park and Rec offers the community. Learn about every- European powers loss of many of thing from Arts in the Park to pool memberships and golf lessons. their colonial empires, shaped

many of the contemporary Euro- CIVICS IS BACK! # 36300 pean economic, social, racial, po- July 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19, 26 | 11:00AM—12 litical, and religious problems. A course designed to foster an understanding and appreciation for the From the defeat of Napoleon at institutions of government. Class will discuss the three branches of gov- Waterloo to the dismantling of ernment at the federal and state levels and their speciﬁc responsibilities the Soviet Empire and the end of and their contrasts. Additionally, the class will access how well the sys- the Berlin Wall students will tem is working and if it meets the needs of its citizens. Lastly, the learn about socialism, capitalism, coursewill discuss how interested citizens can participate in the political and communism. process. 5 JULY EVENTS

ESTATE LAW PROGRAM WEBSTER BANK #36050 NEED LEGAL ADVICE? #31450 Monday, July 8 | 1:30 – 2:30PM Tuesday, July 9 & Aug. 13 | 9:30-11AM Making decisions on what will happen to a person’s Sign up for a free 20 minute consultation assets after they pass away is hard to think about but, with an attorney from Metro West Legal Ser- you get peace of mind when it’s done. Come learn vice. Please call or visit the front desk to about what assets are included in an estate and when schedule an appointment. and why you need to plan for their distribution. Learn the key components of estate planning and who can GETTING AROUND USING UBER, best help you avoid common problems and pitfalls. LYFT AND MAPS Tuesday, July 9 | 10AM—12PM #35738 The energy of the mind is the essence Do you sit around waiting for someone to give you a ride? Do you call your children of Life. - Aristotle and/or grandchildren to take you where you want to go? Do you call a taxi only to ﬁnd out MINDFULNESS MONDAYS it’s an hour wait? We’ll teach you some solu- WITH KRISTEN #36381 tions to your travel woes! Mondays, July 8, 22 and August 5, 19 | 5:30—6:00 PM This group, led by our own Kristen Lindley, is for people MATTER OF BALANCE #36268 who want to practice a mindfulness exercise at the end Tuesdays, July 9, 16 23, 30 August 6, 13, 20, of their day. The exercise will be different every week. 27 | 2—4PM

Matter of Balance is an evidence-based BOOK & ICED TEA GROUP #36288 Tuesday, July 9, 23 August 13, 27 | 6:30 – 7:30PM program developed by Boston University and sponsored by Newton – Wellesley Hospital to Join us on the roof deck (or library if weather won't reduce the fear of falling and increase activity permit) This Summer we will be reading: levels among older adults. Join us to learn 7/9 “This is How it Always Is” by Laurie • how to set realistic goals to increase activity, Frankel change your environment to reduce fall risk • 7/23 >Option B: Facing Adversity, factors, and what exercises increase strength Building Resilience, and Finding Joy”by and balance. (Although exercises will be Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant performed, this is not primarily an exercise • 8/13 :“The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who class.) There is no charge for this class, but Climbed Out of the Window and sign up is required. Minimum of 8 required. Disappeared” by Jonas Jonasson Maximum of 20. • 8/23 “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean

READ WITH ME! #36452 EMBRACING THE JOURNEY – KNOWING Wednesdays July 10 and August 14 | 9:30— YOUR INNER HIPPIE #36031 10:30AM Tuesday, July 9 | 6:30—8:00PM Have a great grandchild, niece or nephew or Phyllis DeLaricheliere has a Masters of Psychology and neighbor with whom you like to spend time? has been in the senior living industry for over 20 years. Someone visiting for the summer? Bring your This interactive seminar is based on her new book, favorite young child (Ages 2.5 - 6) to the Center “Embracing the Journey: Knowing your Inner Hippie.” with your favorite book as a child or their She will discuss the different types of dementia with a favorite book and we will have a reading circle. focus on Alzheimer’s and she will introduce the Or join by yourself and reminisce. If you don't audience to their Hippie! Phyllis will discuss new and have a book handy, we have a shelf in the innovative approaches to working with those diagnosed library for loaner picture books. Snacks are with dementia and provide unique tools for caregivers. served. This is a lighthearted approach to a heavy topic.

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WCVB CHANNEL 5 TOUR 19TH CENTURY AMERICA – Wednesday, July 10 | 10:30 - 12:30PM #35989 “FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA” We are headed to the newsroom! We will go on a Thursdays, July 11, 18, 25 August 8, tour of the facility and then we will watch the 15, 22 | 11AM – 12PM #36524 news at Noon. Van leaves the Center promptly at The United States went from a 11AM. Preregister as only 10 seats available. weak nation, which had its Capital burned in 1815, to a World Power NEEDHAM’S MEMORY CAFÉ PRESENTS: less than a century later. Come SURPRISE! SURPRISE! #33930 discuss the necessity of nation Wednesday, July 10 | 11AM – 12PM building, the exploitation of the The memory café is a welcoming place for people with immigrants, and the practical forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking. It is also for their destruction of the Native family, friends and caregivers and is sponsored by Avita and Americans. The course will end FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston. Join us in a with the Spanish- American War program meant to make new friends, in a fun, pleasant atmosphere and the fulﬁllment of the Monroe while doing something creative. Snacks and surprises are included! Doctrine.

MEDIEVAL ENGLAND FOLK SONG WORKSHOP #33643 Wednesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14, 21, 28 | 2PM—3PM HISTORY PROGRAM This new, creative and interactive group will have you listening, Thursdays, July 11, 18, 25 August 8, learning and singing folk songs from the 60's to today. Please come 15, 22, | 1:30—2:30 PM #36526 with some favorites in mind. Some artists included could be (but Students taking this will remember not limited to) Bob Dylan, Peter Paul and Mary, Crosby Stills and where United States laws Nash & Young, Levon Helm and Simon and Garfunkle. Anyone who originated, the origination of the has and can play an acoustic guitar would be greatly appreciated. English language, as we know it Join today! today, the inﬂuence of religion on government and individuals, and GROUP GUITAR LESSONS WITH BILL MCGOLDRICK the beginning of the parliamentary Wednesdays, July 10, 24, August 7, 21 | 6:30 – 7:30PM #36230 system of government. Students We know he’s talented as he is a fan favorite here at the CATH! Now will read several medieval stories to he is sharing his talents with guitar lessons. Always wanted to play better understand this culture. and never took the initiative, now is the time. Bring your grandkids WE NEED YOU! as this is intergenerational! “Wow, this is a busy place!” We hear that ROPES COURSE DEMO & LUNCH every day and boy WITH THE SHERIFF #36344 could we use help Thursday, July 11 | 10:00AM—2:00PM with: We are going to visit the Sheriff's Rope Course • Front Desk (phone and in Braintree and then they are spoiling us with computer work) a pizza lunch! We will have the van available for • Kitchen (light dish work and the ﬁrst 14 who register with Stephan. Anyone plating Continental Breakfast) can drive themselves but please preregister. • Bead Sorting to help our Please be at the course by 10:45AM if driving talented jewelry instructor yourself. • Teachers!! (History, Art, Cooking...whatever!) AMERICAN SONG BOOK PIANO BAR SING-A-LONG #35851 If you or anyone you know is Thursday, July 11 | 1-2PM interested in lending a hand, please Join our fan-favorite, Margie Brodsky, as we celebrate the Good Ol’ contact Aicha Kelley at 781-455- US of A’s 243rd birthday with song 7555, ext 210.

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HOW TO TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR & TAKE DINNER FOR THE AGES #33855 Thursdays, July 11 and Aug. 1 | 6:00 – A MORE ACTIVE ROLE IN YOUR HEALTH Tuesday, July 16 | 10 – 11AM #35925 7:00PM In the current healthcare environment, Doctors are increas- Join us in the Café for dinner and fun with the ingly shortening the time they share with each patient. Pa- Youth Services Crew . Preregister as tients must learn to become their own advocate. Lynn Croft is seats are limited! a Professional Healthcare Advocate . Her program not only educates, with the 6 keys to better communication, but in- TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR cludes useful handouts that can be used as guides. Her goal is FUTURE: A LEGAL CHECKUP to educate the public for better outcomes from their physician Friday, July 12 | 11AM—12PM #35873 visits! Attorney Denise McCarthy has been chosen by the Mass Bar Association to come to the Center ARTIST WORKSHOP: ALEXANDER to talk on a wide range of legal issues affecting CALDER #36027 the lives of seniors. There will be time for Q & A. Tuesday, July 16 | 2:30—3:30 PM Join us as research librarian Michele Marram explores MAPLEWOOD LUNCH AND the life and work of 20th century American sculptor Al- TOUR #35861 exander Calder. Following the presentation participants Monday, July 15 | 11AM—1PM will have the opportunity to create their own work of art. Maplewood Senior Living Community in Weston has invited us to tour MEDITATION PRACTICES 101 #36483 their facilities and learn more about their services Tuesday, July 16 | 6:30—7:30 PM #34967 and amenities. Come for the tour and discover Meditation is an approach to training the mind, similar what they offer and get treated to a delicious to the way that ﬁtness is an approach to training the lunch prepared by their talented chefs. body. But many meditation techniques exist — so how

do you learn how to meditate? Kat Kammarata, medi- ROOFTOP CONCERT & SING-A-LONG tation teacher trained through The Boston Buddha, will introduce you to various beginning meditation tech- WITH ERIC BALDWIN #36238 niques and share their beneﬁts. Monday, July 15 | 1:00 PM—2:00 PM We are headed to the roof again! This time for NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL a great sing-a-long and concert with jazz CPR/AED/CHOKE SAVER #35927 guitarist and banjoist, Eric Baldwin! Eric has Wednesday, July 17 | 9:30—11:30 AM been performing and teaching in the Boston $45 per person (this is with a 10% discount from their area for over 25 years! usual fee) 6 person minimum so bring friends – they

may save your life! NEEDHAM’S PROJECT VAN #30873

Tuesday, July 16 | 10AM— COOKING WITH AICHA: 2:30PM SUMMER PARTY TIPS #36455 Project VAN (Volunteers Wednesday, July 17 | 3:00—4:00 PM Around Needham) provides Join Aicha in the kitchen as we make easy, delicious youth entering grades 8-12 foods for the patio party for 2 or 20 people. with the opportunity to

participate in one-day community service projects around the SHOWA TOUR AND LUNCHEON #36358 Needham community. The VAN team will be Thursday, July 18 | 10:30—1:30 PM here on the 16th to engage in various games The students have been coming here for months and now we are headed to the SHOWA School to have a tour, see how it is and activities with our members. run and then join them for lunch. It is the last day of classes for them so an exciting time! The van will leave promptly at 10:30AM and will be back at approximately 1:30PM. 8 JULY EVENTS

BILL MCGOLDRICK'S SUMMERTIME CATH PET SHOW #36245 CONCERT #35653 Monday, July 22 | 3:00—4:00 PM Thursday, July 18 | 1:30—2:30 PM Bring your favorite furry friend to the CATH for all to see. If Join us on the deck for some sunshine, refreshments and you don’t have a furry friend – come and see all the animals great entertainment with the talented Bill McGoldrick. and fun! Banﬁeld Pet Hospital in Newton will have tables Sponsored by our wonderful friends at Amada Senior Care. set up to spoil the beasts!

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION SOCIAL AUTHOR KEVIN SIMMONS BOOK TALK AND Thursday, July 18 | 3:00—4:00 PM #35848 SIGNING #36347 Along with One Wingate Way, our staff will be spoiling our Monday, July 22 | 1:00—2:00 PM fabulous volunteers Kevin will share his experience being a best-selling DE-CLUTTERING DO'S & DON'T'S: GETTING author. His published works includes, “Rite of Pas- sage”, “Out of the Storm”, “Solo”, and “Chrysalis”. Sim- ORGANIZED #35915 mons wants to inspire seniors and people of all ages FRIDAY, JULY 19 | 11 AM—12PM Learn strategies for getting control of all the piles in to write their stories and enjoy the art of writing. your home!

DRIVER SAFETY WITH AARP Tuesday, July 23 |10 AM—3PM #29766 Our Driving Safety program is to refresh older drivers’ knowledge of how to drive safely and, in particular, to make them aware of the many changes that are taking place in their driving environments. The overall objective of the course is to help older drivers to continue driving (and maintaining their independence) safely and confidently for as long as possible, but also to prepare for the day when they may have to stop driving. The course takes 4 hours and consists of a series of presentations that can be followed from the class text Attendees will receive: • • A copy of the class text, for reference. • A certificate of attendance/receipt for the fee paid. BLO OD • A copy of the certificate to send to their insurance company A PR ND ES W H SU if they offer discounts on their insurance premiums IT YD RE H A RA SC T R DEL ION EEN AID STA ING The cost is $20 for non-AARP members and $15 for AARP members. These fees are paid E O TIO CE F N N NTE EW to the instructor during the class, cash or check (no credit cards). Checks should be J W R TO uly ed N made to “AARP”. AARP members – please bring your membership cards. 24 nes | 10 day :30— 1:0 0pm HOT BREAKFAST WITH NEEDHAM RO- TARY CLUB Wednesday, July 24 | 9:30—10:30 AM

ONE – ON – ONE PERSONAL ASSIS- REAL ESTATE ESSENTIALS TANCE WITH TECHNOLOGY Wednesday, July 24 | 1-2PM #36196 Wednesday, July 24 and Tuesday, August 20| Have you ever been approached by a contractor 10—12PM | Cost: $15 #29147 about selling your house? WAIT! Don’t do anything until you know the truth about the real estate market. Individual 30 Minute Appointments. Marjorie and This class will help you understand some of the key Carol will work with you individually to help you mas- issues involved with selling your home. It is designed ter photos, emails, Web Sites, the Internet, pop-up to help seniors who have been in the same home for messages, your smartphone camera, or your Kindle many years and are now faced with a confusing real They answer your questions skillfully and with pa- estate market. Suzanne Nissen has 14 years’ experi- tience. You ask the questions, they work out the an- ence as a real estate agent and is dedicated to help- swers. Bring your device! ing educate Seniors about this important topic.

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SONGS OF THE 70'S WITH STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SOCIAL & PAM STEINFELD #36362 ANNUAL FRIENDS REPORT #35854 Wednesday, July 24 | 5:30—6:30 PM Friday, July 16 | 1:30—3:30PM Join us on the roof deck (weather permitting) for an Come learn about The Friends of The Center at The evening of music from Carole King, James Taylor, Car- Heights and the role they play in supporting Center ly Simon, Joni Mitchell and more. Singer, songwriter Programs such as the ﬁtness room, gift shop, pro- and pianist, Pam Steinfeld will have us reminiscing grams, trips, and The Compass. about this great musical era! Light refreshments will • 1:15 PM: Doors Open be served and all are welcomed. Please preregister so • 1:30 – 2:00 PM: Short Annual Report we know how many will be served. • 2:00 – 3:00 PM: Pianist Joe Blanchard and Short-

cake BRAIN HEALTH WORKSHOPS #36026 • 3:00 – 3:30 PM: Door Prizes Awarded Thursday, July 25 | 3-4 or 4-5PM Please pre-register! How healthy is your brain? Not sure? Join us to find out and see what to do about it. The program will provide a personalized Brain Health Report and advice on DRUMS ALIVE!! #36354 how to keep your brain healthy. You will also have the Monday, July 29 | 2-3pm opportunity to join Cogniciti’s Research Registry of Drums Alive is a cardio drum- Volunteers to use Cogniciti’s Smart Tracker, which ming program! Classes are for tracks diet, exercise and sleep – all factors that can af- everyone: people living with fect your brain. (To join the registry, you will need to chronic illness/pain, people liv- read and speak English fluently, and possess basic ing with a disability, etc. Drums Alive is a FANTASTIC computer skills.) Please bring your glasses if you need brain-body exercise program that provides physical them. Arrive 5 minutes before the allocated start time and cognitive benefits within a very socially engag- ing activity. The rhythmical patterns increase brain to allow us to set you up on the laptop provided. Relax wave activity which in turn provides an endorphin and take the assessment! rush (happy feelings) and improves mental aware-

ness and physical well-being. Many participants do NEEDHAM FARM WALKING not even realize they are exercising because they TOUR #35572 are having so much fun. Thanks to the generosity of Thursday, July 25 & Aug. 22 | 10-11AM Boyslton Place of Chestnut Hill this program is free of charge. Join us as we head to the Needham Farm to see all the great things they do for our community. We will see what seasonal produce and herbs are growing, SENIOR FARMER MARKET VOUCHER learn how the farm runs and meet their DAY #36350 smart and sweet staff and volunteers. All while getting Monday, July 29 | 1-2PM some fresh air . Springwell will be distributing Senior Farmers’ Mar-

ket Vouchers on behalf of Massachusetts Depart- FAMILY BINGO WITH WEBSTER BANK ment of Agricultural Resources to income-eligible Thursday, July 25 | 1:30—3:00PM #36142 seniors. Vouchers are worth $25 and can be spent at You have been asking for Bingo and Webster Bank is participating farmers markets on fruit, vegetables, bringing it to the CATH. Join us for bingo and refresh- cut herbs and honey. Coupons are limited in num- ments! ber and not guaranteed. They are distributed using a free rafﬂe system. Please arrive on time. To receive ROB MACEDO WEATHER PROGRAM vouchers, seniors must be eligible for Section 8 Housing, Energy Assistance, or Medicaid and live in FRIDAY, JULY 26 | 11AM—12 PM #36234 Belmont, Brookline, Newton, Needham, Watertown, Join our weather expert as he expalkins our ever Waltham, Wellesley or Weston. Seniors can only re- changing weather / climate patterns. He will also have ceive vouchers once per season. stories of severe weather that has hit New England in the past.

JULY EVENTS C THE BRILL PROJECT ROOF DECK CONCERT ent Monday, July 29 | 5:30—6:30 PM #35886 Nam er e: N W The Brill Building, on Broadway in New York City, gave its P EE IF assw D-W I name to a special era in American popular music. In the or IRE d: H LES early 1960s with composers like Carole King and Burt . igh S land The musicians will perform songs written and produced in 18 the Brill Building and more. Join us on the roof deck for some music and refreshments. Thanks to the generous support of Whitney Place – Natick, there is no charge for this program

ELDER LAW CLINIC TUESDAY, JULY 30 | 10:30 – 11:30AM #32898 An experienced Elder law attorney, is available for 30 minute appointments to discuss your personal legal issues. Please make your appoint-

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THE SINKING OF THE USS INDIANAPOLIS PRESENTED BY NEEDHAM PARK BOB BEGIN AND Tuesday, July 30 | 3 – 4:30PM #35406 RECREATION’S Join us as our favorite storyteller, Bob Begin tells the tale of the worst ARTS IN THE sea disaster in the U.S. Navy’s history. A story when nearly 900 crew mem- PARK—SUMMER bers were killed after the ship was struck by Japanese torpedoes. The sto- CONCERT SERIES ry includes shark attacks, rescues, court martials and forgiveness. Thursdays, July 11—

August 15 | 7:00 PM GET YOUR GRANDCHILDREN READY FOR LIFELONG FI- NANCIAL SMARTS The best bands have ben booked for this Tuesday, July 30 | 6 – 7PM #36150 summers’ Arts in the Learn how to help your grandchildren make a budget for spending and Parks summer concert saving their lemonade stand earnings. Help them establish savings disci- series! Bring dinner, pline and teach them how to avoid ﬁnancial missteps. lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy the music at STOCK TALK AND COFFEE HOUR the Memorial Park Wednesday, July 31 | 11AM—12PM Gazebo in front of We will discuss the economic outlook for the (current bull) and always Needham High School. changing market. As well as market opportunities and risks. Coffee and pastries will be served. July 11 - Myanna- Soul/

Jazz July 18 - Needham POLITICS AS (UN)USUAL: THE COLORFUL STORY OF MAS- Community Band SACHUSETTS STATE GOVERNMENT 35798 July 25 -Element 78– Wednesday, July 31 | 1—2PM Classic Rock Massachusetts politics has always been colorful and at times scandalous. In August 1 - Southern Rail- fact, history has shaped the Bay State and made us what we are. Author Bluegrass Eamon McCarthy Earls, a local town legislator in the MetroWest area, a Mas- August 8th - New sachusetts Municipal Association –Municipal Councillor Association ofﬁcer, Legacy Swing Band and a former Beacon Hill student-intern with a degree in history with honors August 15 - 4EverFab- from UMass Amherst, will deliver a lively and entertaining look at our Beatles Tribute band “Colorful Commonwealth,” from colonial times to the present day.

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DAVID SHIKES: AN AFTERNOON OF LAUGHTER Thursday, August 1 | 1:00 – 2:00PM #27244 Comedian, David Shikes has been making people laugh for years. With his spot on impersonations, hilarious stories and witty routines, he will surely lift your spirits and put a smile on your face!

USSR -RUSSIA: MYSTERIES & MYTHS #36317 Monday, August 5 | 2:00—3:00 PM Join author, Henry Quinlan for a one-hour presentation and slide REAL ID PROGRAM show based on Quinlan's 30 years’ involvement with the former WITH DMV Soviet Union and Russia. This includes living in Moscow for five Thurs., August 8 | 11 AM– years during the demise of the USSR and the rise of the new Russia 12PM #35838 and includes the 2016 election. The presentation will entertain and The Registry of Motor Vehicles educate the audience. will offer a free workshop on license renewal and REAL ID for ABBY THE DOG #32314 residents. Monday, August 5 | 9:30—10:30 AM Topics include: Our furry friend will be here for a little paws-itive pet therapy! • What is the difference between “Standard ID” and “Real ID” driver’s licenses WHAT’S LIVING IN YOU CUPBOARDS AND UNDER and ID cards; YOUR PORCH #34989 • How to renew a Tuesday, August 6 | 2:30—3:30PM Massachusetts Driver’s It is that time of year when creatures are hunkering in! Joy from License or Massachusetts Broodmoor is coming to cover creatures that you might find inside Identification (ID) Card; and or under your porch and what to do about them. • What are the new federal and state requirements for GETTING ORGANIZED WITH YOUR IPHONE/IPAD renewing a Driver's License Tuesday, August 6 | 10-11AM #35866 or ID card Managing your mail, contacts mad calendars is fundamental to using your iPhone and I pad to its fullest potential,. This class will review features, tips, and tricks in these apps. NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL CPR/AED/ LUNCH & TOUR OF WHITNEY PLACE, NATICK CHOKE SAVER #35928 Thursday, August 7 | 11AM—2PM #30884 Tuesday, August 13 | 5:30— We are going to visit our dear friend, Ellen at Whitney Place and ,as 7:30PM always, she is going to spoil us with a delicious lunch and a tour of &<=.#0.#01-,2&'1'15'2& 98( their wonderful and welcoming building. Please preregister as "'1!-3,2$0-+2&#'0313 *$## there are only 12 spots if you need a ride. >.#01-,+','+3+1- 0',%$0'#,"1 2+ 71 4#7-30*'$#X

DOUG ROBINSON PIANO CONCERT #35874 Friday, August 8 | 1:00—2:00 PM Please join us as Doug Robinson entertains us with popular piano tunes including a review of Academy Award Winners over the years !

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SARA GARDNER TRIO SUMMER First Amendment rights of adult bookstores. Like CONCERT #35934 many lost neighborhoods of Boston, the Combat Tuesday, August 13 | 2:30—3:30 Zone still looms in the city’s collective memory . Don’t miss this one!! If they were good enough to ring in the New Year as they did for 2019 – they are certain- ly good enough for the lazy, hazy days of summer. The superbly talented trio will be on the roof deck (weather permitting) playing some of the best jazz and classic favorites and light refreshments will be served. Thanks to the generous sponsorship by Briar- wood, this program is free of charge! SHIFTING GEARS & DISABILITY PLATES WITH DMV #35839 BRUNCH AND LEARN: CROSS TRAIN Friday, August 16 | 11—12 PM In today’s world, driving a car may seem to be a nec- YOUR BRAIN #36070 essary part of life, however, owning a vehicle and Wednesday, August 14 | 11AM—12PM holding a driver’s license are privileges that come with Learn strategies for keeping your brain ﬁt for life, in a great deal of responsibility. this fun and informative presentation by Joan Reid of Brookdale Quincy Bay. You’ll learn both useful infor- Join Michele Ellicks, Community Outreach Coordina- mation, and games to exercise your brain! tor for the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), as she Not only that but he will be spoiling us with a lovely discusses issues facing older drivers, rules of the road, brunch. recent changes that have taken place at the RMV including Real ID requirements, as well as the warning ICE CREAM SOCIAL WITH AMADA #36024 signs of unsafe driving. She will also share the require- Wednesday, August 14 | 2—3PM ments to apply for a disabled parking placard or plate as well as a Massachusetts identiﬁcation card; the I scream! You scream! We ALL scream for ice cream! most recent research concerning older drivers and Join us on the roof deck (weather permitting) for ice will discuss alternative forms of transportation. Learn cream and fun! We will have music playing and may- what’s available in your community. be some games for fun! Pleas pre-register so we know

how much ice cream is needed. Portions of the program have been featured on WCVB-TV’s “Chronicle” as well as in the Boston Globe, CREDIT SCORES & IDENTITY THEFT Patriot Ledger, and Springﬁeld Union News. The pro- Wednesday, August 14 | 6—7PM #36152 gram received the Outstanding Public Service Safety Award by the American Association of Motor Vehicle

Administrators. BOSTON'S RED LIGHT DISTRICT: THE COMBAT ZONE #36242 THE MILLS BROTHERS PRESENTED BY Thursday, August 15 | 5:30—6:30 FRANK KING #35654 In a talk both lively and scholarly, author Stephanie Monday, August 19 | 2:30—3:30PM Schorow takes you back to a scandalous time in Bos- In honor the anniversary of the birthday of HARRY ton history and the forces that created Boston’s own MILLS, Frank’s lecture will cover the seven decades of adult playground. Using research from her book, music made by the wonderful MILLS BROTHERS, in- “Inside the Combat Zone: The Stripped Down Story of cluding their amazingly creative ﬁrst recordings. Also Boston's Most Notorious Neighborhood,” Schorow in- included: the story behind 3 big hit records from the troduces the people who lived and worked in the great music year of 1957; the creation and evolution of Zone: The stripper whose earning led her to a distin- the great song, “Mack the Knife”, from Kurt Weill to guished academic career; the mobsters who ran the Bobby Darin; and a special sing-a-long with master clubs; the cops who walked the streets; and a nun- arranger Nelson Riddle! Learn fascinating secrets turned-attorney who spent years advocating for the about the singers and the songs.

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Thursday, August 22 | 5:00—6:00 PM %0# 2,#5!-,,#!2'-,1T We are heading to the roof deck with our creations from our gardens Monday—Friday and the Needham Farm Gardeners are joining us. Please make enough for 30 people to have small samples. Please write Continental Breakfast: recipes and Aicha will make copies. These will be to see ingredients for 8:30—11:30 AM food allergies and to share with our new friends. Lunch: 12—1 PM (Roofdeck and Cafe) *-+ )#7-30*3,!&1#*#!2'-,Q.*# 1#1'%,3. 2&#" 7 #$-0#',2&#! $MT A REAL PAIN IN THE NECK!

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COLLATING COFFEE WITH A COP #32751 Wednesday, August 28 | 9:30AM WED. , AUGUST 21

COOKING WITH LATANYA #36055 Wednesday, August 28 | 2:30—3:30 Get ready to be schooled in the art of cooking delicious summer meals by our very own LaTanya Steele! You will leave with a smile on your face and a recipe in your pocket!

FIELD TRIP TO BROADMOOR AUDBOBON SANCTUARY `#36073 Thursday, August 29 | 10:30-11:30AM Joy always brings the wildlife and environment to us, now we are going to visit her. Please bring a bag lunch as will be having a pic nic there. Don't forget sunscreen!

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MONDAY DON’T LET WEIGHT WEIGH YOU DOWN!! #34891 TAI CHI & QIGONG A WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM #35729 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug., 5, 12, 19, 26 | 12-1 PM July 1, 8, 15 August 5, Cost: $72 | Instructor: Pearl Pressman 12, 19, 26 | 9 – 10AM Are you concerned about your weight? Do you Cost: $56 | Instructor: reach for food when you’re bored, tired, stressed Scott Brumit or anxious, instead of when you’re hungry? Would you like to learn how to change these and other Tai Chi is a slow-motion, moving meditative behaviors that keep you from being your ideal exercise for relaxation and health. Scott has weight? If so, join an informative and supportive studied various forms of martial arts since 1983, weight management program. Each meeting will including tai chi and qigong have a speciﬁc topic of discussion. The group

leader, Pearl Pressman, is a Certified Weight YOGA #34894 Management Consultant, who has lost over 100 July 1, 8, 22 August 12, 19, 26 | 9 – 10AM pounds. As an independent consultant, she will Cost: $48 | Instructor: Sandi Levy provide support and assistance drawing from a variety of weight management theories and STRENGTH TRAINING (FOR BALANCE practices. Pearl is also a member of the National AND OSTEOPOROSIS) #34890 Weight Loss Registry, a former Weight Watchers July 1, 8, 22, 29 Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 | 10:15 - 11AM group leader and a nationally certified fitness Cost: $64 | Instructor: Pearl Pressman instructor This SEATED exercise class is designed to TRAIN THE BRAIN #36326 accommodate mature individuals of various fitness levels. This seated class includes a July 8, 15, 22 August 5, 12, 19, 26 | 6 – 7PM thorough warm-up, strength training exercises Cost is $56 | Instructor: Stephen Cadigan using light hand weights, and gentle stretching to This class will involve dynamic, bilateral increase flexibility and reduce muscle tension. movement and physical brain activities to improve stability, total body coordination, speed, BETTER BONES #35736 spatial awareness , endurance and flexibility. July 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug., 12, 19 | 11:00AM – 12PM Cost $48| Instructor: Leslie Worris TUESDAY Increase your bone density, prevent falls and improve balance. This is a class where you will use MEDITATION WITH KERRIE #35521 free weights, resistance bands, balls, gentle yoga, Tuesdays in July and August | 10:30 - 11AM barre, pilates, chi gong and body weight Please join, our Kerrie as she leads our group for a resistance to improve functional muscular peaceful, relaxing morning of meditation. strength and endurance. Balance, flexibility and

posture work are also included. The loss of muscles that occurs with age is reversible! This is LINE DANCING WITH PAUL #36387 an advanced- beginner/intermediate class. We July 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27 | 11AM—12PM work standing, and on the ﬂoor. Chairs available. Cost is $64 | Instructor: Paul Hughes Please bring a mat, 2 sets of free weights, small 7- Couples and singles welcome. Classes are 8 in. ball, resistance band, water and a towel. Beginner to Intermediate level, depending on participants. Please wear shoes that give support and allow movement on a wood ﬂoor – no rubber soles.

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TUESDAY (CONT’D) MEASLES PREVENTION - SPREAD THE WORD! “GENTLE NIA” EXERCISE #35511 July 9, 16, 23, 30 August 6, 13, 20, 27 | 11–12 PM Measles was once considered Cost $64 | Instructor: Showway eliminated in the United States in 2000. Now you hear about many Experience the joy of movement while improving your outbreaks of the disease due to fitness level and your sense of wellbeing. Nia is a fun travel from other countries as workout based on dance movements, martial arts and well as unvaccinated people in healing arts! No prior experience is required – all are the US. welcome! Wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes. NIA can be done barefoot, too. Please bring a yoga mat for stretching at end of session and a water bottle. According to the CDC, the number of measles cases in the ARTHRITIS EXERCISE #34269 United States has surged to over July 9, 16, 23, 30 August 6, 13, 20, 27 | 2 – 3PM 800 thus far in 2019. Measles has Cost $64 I Instructor: Stephen Cadigan been reported in 23 states. These cases were linked to travel as well This class is a mostly seated exercise class designed as no or low vaccination rates specifically for persons with rheumatic disease or within a community. significant physical limitations. This class does not encourage activities that might exasperate, but rather People who were born during or relieve arthritis symptoms and sore joints. It addresses after 1957 who do not have range of motion; strength; flexibility; endurance; balance evidence of immunity against and coordination. measles should get at least one dose of MMR vaccine. Those people born before 1957 should check with their doctor to make sure they have immunity to the disease through a blood test. If no immunity is found then vaccination is recommended.

Let’s do our part in eliminating measles in the US. Please check WEDNESDAY to make sure you are vaccinated or show immunity to the disease. This simple process will help BETTER BALANCE, LIVING STRONGER #35358 prevent disease as well as the July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14 | 2:45 – 3:45PM spread of disease. We can all be a Cost $48| Instructor: Leslie Worris part of prevention if we vaccinate. Improve your balance, prevent falls and increase strength. Using balls, bands, weights and incorporating yoga and tai For more information please call chi, this class will help improve posture, core, ﬂexibility, gait, the Needham Public Health mobility, stability, breath and endurance. Maintain your Division at 781-455-7940 or visit independence. Center for Disease Control and *Please bring 2 sets of free weights, small 7-8 in. ball, Prevention at https:// resistance band, water and a towel. www.cdc.gov/measles/index.html

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ZUMBA #35481 July 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14, 21 | 4:15 – 5PM Cost $72 | Instructor: Chris Morrison Everybody and every body! Each Zumba® class is designed to bring people together to have fun and work out! Chris will take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for a calorie-burning dance fitness party. Each class will be a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. FITNESS HOURS Monday - Friday 9AM - 2PM

Please register at the Front Desk. $25 for (1) month, unlimited use and one-on-one personal training.

THURSDAY REIKI SESSIONS #35781 (Individual 20 minute TRAIN YOUR BRAIN #35533 (FOR BETTER BALANCE) sessions) July 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10 – 11AM Fridays | 10AM-11:30AM Cost: $64 | Instructor: Stephen Cadigan July 12 and 26 This class will involve dynamic, bilateral movement and physical August 9 and 23 brain activities to improve stability, total body coordination, speed, spatial awareness , endurance and ﬂexibility..

BETTER BONES #34841 July 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8, 15 | 11:00AM-12 Cost: $48 | Instructor: Leslie Worris Increase your bone density, prevent falls and improve balance. This is a class where you will use free weights, resistance bands, balls, gentle yoga, barre, pilates, chi gong and body weight resistance to improve functional muscular strength and endurance. Balance, ﬂexibility and posture work are also included. The loss of muscle that occurs with age is reversible! This is an advanced- beginner, intermediate class. We work standing, and on the ﬂoor. Chairs available. Please bring a mat, 2 sets of free weights, small 7-8 in. ball, resistance band, water and a towel.

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THURSDAY () popular trending ﬁtness classes in the mainstream

fitness world is "High - Intensity Interval Training." It builds cardiovascular fitness while improving GENTLE YOGA WITH MICHELLE #35556 muscular strength and endurance. People are July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 1:00- challenged to push to their limits and walk out 2:00PM feeling strong. It uses the machines and equipment Cost: $64 | Instructor: Michelle Lawlor in the Fitness Room but is a class. Our fitness crew, Michelle is a fabulous yoga instructor! It may be a Steve and Lisa, have put together a version of this for group class, but she will have you feeling like it was a the CATH. This is more personalized and geared one-on-one session. She takes your needs and abilities into play and tweaks the session so you are FRIDAY comfortable yet challenged. towards individual levels. BARRE AT THE CATH #35633 STRENGTH TRAINING (SEATED) July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10:15AM – (FOR BALANCE AND OSTEOPOROSIS) 11:15AM July 12, 19, 26 August 2, 9, 16, 30 | 9:15 – 10:15AM Cost: $64 | Instructor: Lisa Karger #35594 Barre incorporates the fluidity of ballet, the flexibility Cost: $56 | Instructor: Pearl Pressman of yoga, and the core strengthening of Pilates. It is a *Please see Mondays description structured, easy-to-follow total body workout. This low impact workout combines light weights and is LINE DANCING WITH SHOWWAY #35562 set to music that makes you want to move. Yoga/ July 5, 12, 19, 26 August 2, 9, 16, 30 | 9-10AM Pilates Mat needed.

Cost: $64 | Instructor: Showway PILATES #35638 TGIF!! What better way to kick off the weekend than July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 11:30AM— moving and grooving with SHOWWAY!! 12:30PM This upbeat and fun program will keep your mental health, cardiovascular health, boost brain power Cost: $64 | Instructor: Lisa Karger build community and simply have fun ! Focuses on developing ﬂexibility, balance and Please dress in comfortable attire with soft dance strength. In this class you will work on alignment, sneakers or clean street shows. All levels welcome! breathing, developing a strong core, and improving

coordination and balance. Yoga/Pilates Mat needed. CENTER WALKING GROUP #35837 Join this fun and active group as they stroll through BALL/ARTHRITIS EXERCISE #36415 the street of Boston and other beautiful places. July 18, 25 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 2 – 3PM Participants must be able to walk 2 – 4 miles at least Cost: $56 | Instructor: Randi Sharek twice weekly as often there are no stopping spots Motion is Lotion in this exercise class! Using a along the walks to rest and rejoin the group. Please Stability Ball and free weights this fun exercise bring your own water and wear sturdy shoes. program includes range of motion, strengthening/ Please have an update File of Life on hand. ﬂexibility, aerobic/endurance & balance/coordination Departs from the Center at 10:30AM exercises. Mindful relaxation and meditation July 12: Greenway walk starting at South station to completes this class. the North End stopping at the North End for lunch

PITT EXERCISE PROGRAM July 26: Arboretum July 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 6:00 - August 9: Back Bay station to the Commonwealth Park to the Public Garden stopping at Parish 7:00PM Cost: $64 #35695 Restaurant for lunch (Personalized - Intensity Interval Training) August 23: End of Summer, Castle Hill PITT Is coming to the CATH!!! Today, one of the most 18 TRANSPORTATION

GROCERY SHOPPING Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday To participate in our regular independent grocery shopping service, please call 781-455-7555 ext. 204. This service provides transportation from one’s Needham home to Roche Brothers / Sudbury Farms.

MONDAY’S LUNCH BUNCH/PHARMACY BANK TRIPS Socialize and enjoy a good meal or shopping! Wednesdays | 1:30—2:30pm When you sign-up with the front desk, let them When you sign-up with the front desk, let them know if you will need a van pick-up from your know if you will need a van pick-up from your home in Needham to the Center. The van driver home in Needham to the Center. will collect a donation of $5 for the lunch Van departs from the Center at 1:30 pm and transportation. You will pay the cost of your meal, returns to the Center at 2:30 pm. tip and tax at the restaurant. Call 781-455-7555 to sign up. Please provide your phone number. Trips to local banks are divided in 2 areas: Needham Heights and Highland/Great Plain. Lunch Trips: Pharmacy Trips: Please select the corresponding week/day: *Van Departs at 11:15AM Van Departs at 10:30 AM Highland/Great Plain Area: Dedham Savings, Monday, July 1 Monday, July 8 Needham Bank, Santander, Middlesex Bank, CVS / Walgreens The Chateau | Norwood Citizens, Family Federal Savings Monday, July 22 Monday, July 15 Needham Heights Area: People's United Bank, CVS / Walgreens Friendly's | Waltham Brookline Bank, Webster Bank Monday, July 29 Monday, August 5 Horse N' Carriage | Nor- CVS / Walgreens July 3 2019 ...... Highland/Great Plain folk Monday, August 19 July 10, 2019 ...... Needham Heights Monday, August 12 CVS / Walgreens July 17, 2019 ...... Highland/Great Plain Dolphin | Natick July 24, 2019 ...... Needham Heights Monday, August 26 July 31, 2019 ...... Highland/Great Plain Corrib Pub | West Rox- August 7, 2019 ...... Needham Heights bury August 14, 2019 ...... Highland/Great Plain August 21, 2019 ...... Needham Heights SHOPPING EXPERIENCE August 28, 2019 ...... Highland/Great Plain Departure from the Senior Center 10:00AM. Call 781-455-7555 to sign up AND please let them know if you need a van pick up at your home in TRANSPORTATION HOURS Needham, and be sure to provide your phone #. MONDAY – THURSDAY 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM* FRIDAY 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Trader Joes Market Basket: You must pre-register in advance at least: Friday, July 5 Fee $3 24 hrs. (1 business day) for regular hours 08:30 – 3:30 pm Friday, July 19 48 hrs. in advance ( 2 business days) for after-hours 3:30pm - 7:30 pm *(or until the last program) Friday, August 2 Friday, August 16 Please be kind to other passengers and call us if you need to Friday, August 30 cancel a ride as we have limited space and not cancelling your ride, may prevent someone else from using our services.

Please call Stephan at 781-455-7555 x204 to reserve a ride. 19 GROUPS/GAMES MONDAYS Instructional Bridge OPEN POOL AND PING PONG EVENINGS 9:30AM - 12:30PM Monday—Thursday | 5-7:30PM Advanced Bridge C E 9AM - 1PM NTE S R A CHINESE LANGUAGE GROUP #35884 W TU RT Canasta ed DIO nes Tuesdays and Thursdays in July and August | day 1 - 3PM s | 3PM 12 - 10 AM—12PM *no meeting on July 4 O PEN A TUESDAYS STU RT CLUTTER SUPPORT GROUP #32421 E DI Bridge (Experienced) M VE O on NIN Mon., July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19, 26 | day GS s | 5 9:00 - 12PM -7: 30P 1-3:00PM M Cribbage 10:00 AM—12:00 PM TABLE TENNIS GROUP #35766 Vintage Voices Mondays in July and August | 1 – 3PM 1:00—2:00 Join the crew to play some fun table tennis (ping pong). RummyKube

CURRENT EVENTS #33458 1 - 3PM Tues., July 2, 16, 30 August 6 and 20 | 10:30 - 12:00 Bridge (Supervised) 1 - 3PM WORDS OF WISDOM SUPPORT GROUP #36379 Wednesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14, 21, 28 | 1PM - 2PM WEDNESDAYS Canasta Join us for an open peer support group! Anyone who is struggling with 12:30 - 3PM growing older. This is for anyone who wants to commiserate. May be

some tears, surely some laughs! THURSDAYS POOL HALL DAYS Bridge (Experienced) Tuesdays, July 23 and August 27 |5-7pm 9AM - 12PM

Knitting CRIBBAGE CREW #34761 Tuesdays, July 9, 23 August 13, 27 | 5:30—7:30pm 10AM - 12PM Duplicate Bridge CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP #29629 12:30 - 3:30PM Wednesday, July 10 & Wednesday, August 7| 4 - 5PM Mah Jong

CLIPS AND CHATS #33981 12:30 - 3PM Thursdays, July 11, 25 & August 8, 22 | 6:30—7:30PM Rummykube 12:30—2:30 PM

BEREAVEMENT CIRCLE #34844 FRIDAYS Thursdays, July 11 – August 29 | 10 – 11AM Quilting Facilitated by Nikki Stournaras of West River Hospice, this 9-11:30 group provides a safe, peaceful supportive environment for Bridge exploring grief. 12:00—2:30 PM BRIDGE INTERMEDIATE EVENINGS #36296 Mah Jong Thursdays, July and August 5:30—7:30PM 12:30—3:30 PM Our most popular card game at the Center is starting evening Scrabble games for the spring and summer. All are welcome! 1:00—3:00 PM Dominoes CENTER BOOK GROUP #35853 1:00—3:00 PM Friday, July 12 | 10:00AM - 12PM Book: “The Trouble with Goats and Sheep” by Joanna Cannon

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SOUND AND FURY JOHN MENROE: IN THE REALM OF Monday, July 15 | 3:00-4:30 pm PERFECTION This Oscar-nominated ﬁlm follows the Artinians, Monday, August 12 | 3:00 - 4:30pm who across three generations, have deaf and Hypnotic, amusing, incisive, and hearing members in their extended family. When unconventional, this movie is a fascinating cine- brothers Peter (who is deaf) and Chris (who is hard essay about the famed American tennis of hearing) both had deaf children and considered player. McEnroe’s game footage is merged with giving them cochlear implants, they opened up a quaint instructional videos and narration from, debate within their family—one that also exists among others, a clinical psychologist who delves within deaf culture at large. Sound and Fury is a into McEnroe’s unique skill at using anger to his powerful look at how we create communities based advantage. By its thrilling conclusion at 1984’s on shared experience, abilities, and language, and French Open ﬁnals, it’s long since transformed into the importance we place on where we stand a persuasive dissertation on the kinship between within—or outside of—mainstream culture. sport and cinema—and an argument for McEnroe as both legendary actor and director .

GRUMPIER OLD MEN MY FAIR LADY Friday, July 5 | PG-13 | 1 Hour 41 Minutes Friday, August 16 | G | 2 Hours 50 Minutes John and Max resolve to save their beloved bait shop A snobbish phonetics professor agrees to a wager from turning into an Italian restaurant, just as its new that he can make a ﬂower girl presentable in high female owner catches Max's attention. society. *We will have an intermission to have snacks and stretch legs

THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND Friday, July 12 | PG | 1 Hour 53 Minutes A BOY ERASED A boy in Malawi helps his village by building a wind Friday, August 23 | R | 1 Hour 55 Minutes turbine after reading about them in a library book. The son of a Baptist preacher is forced to participate in a church-supported gay conversion program after THE LION KING being forcibly outed to his parents . Friday, July 19 | G | 1 Hour 29 Minutes

After the murder of his father, a young lion prince BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S ﬂees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of Friday, August 30 | PG 13 (2018) | 2 Hours 25 responsibility and bravery. *Special bring your Minutes favorite kid to the Center! A young New York socialite becomes interested in a NO MOVIE - JULY 26 young man who has moved into her apartment

GREEN BOOK building, but her past threatens to get in the way ! Friday, August 2 | PG—13 | 2 Hours 10 Minutes A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes Movie Nights at the Center the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South. Wenesdays, 6 - 8:30PM July 17: THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS July 31: BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S Friday, August 9 | PG—13 | 1 Hour 53 Min August 7: FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York August 21: GREEN BOOK heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.

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Greetings Friends,

Happy summer! We hope you will attend our Friends Strawberry Shortcake Social and Annu- al meeting with entertainment and a dedication to Jan Dorsey on Friday, July 26, at 1:30 p.m.

We would like to extend a special thank you to The Center's AARP Tax Preparers - Tony, Paul, Gene, Lenore, and Frada. Several people who received income tax counseling services this past tax season made donations to the Friends in appreciation for the tax help they received. These donations will be used to support the Center programs and the mailing of the Com- pass. Please see page 26 for a list of generous donations and memorials along with our annual support and donation form., should you be interested in contributing to our efforts.

We are so grateful for the Center's tax preparers who provide such a valuable service to our community!

We appreciate your ﬁnancial help, Pat and Carol

FRIEND’S TRIPS

PILGRIM BELLE CRUISE LUNCH /SHOPPING IN NUBBLE LIGHTHOUSE AND PLYMOUTH, MA LOBSTER DINNER PRICE: $85 PRICE: $85

Wednesday, July 17 | 9:15 AM – 4:00PM Wednesday, August 7 | 8:15 AM – 5:45PM Enjoy a delightful cruise of Plymouth Harbor aboard You will visit the scenic coast of southern Maine with a stop the Pilgrim Belle, a true paddle wheeler! This narrat- at Cape Neddick Light—famously known as Nubble Light- ed scenic cruise is 75 minutes long and will show you house. Next stop will be Kittery for a delectable sit down points of interest like the Duxbury Pier Lighthouse dinner at Warren’s Lobster House followed by a stops at When Pigs Fly Bakery and Stonewall Kitchen. and the Forefather’s Monument.

UPCOMING TRIPS: TRIPS INFO:

Castle in the Clouds & harts Turkey Farm in • To reserve, call 781-455-7555. NH: October 17 - $82 • To conﬁrm a seat, send check for price of trip Foxwoods Resort & Casino: November 13 - listed herein, made out to “Friends of the Center $32 at the Heights” Attn: Trip Desk, 300 Hillside Ave- 60’s Christmas Celebration & Lunch @ Dan- nue, Needham, MA 02494. vers port: December 11 - $89 • No refunds if cancelled 0-10 days before depar-

ture. Book Early to avoid disappointment! • Tours need min. of 36 passengers to operate.

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COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD MEMBERS

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FRIENDS OF THE CENTER AT THE HEIGHTS, INC. Aicha Kelley Program Coordinator

2019 CATH SUPPORT / DONATION FORM SHINE: Kathy Worhach Name: ______Kathleen Grant

Date: ______Phone: ______Danielle Arenda Administrative Assistant Address: ______Van Drivers: Tom Watson Zip: ______Email: ______Dylan Copley Mary Ann Messenger Non-Resident Mailing $25.00 or Annual CATH Support ...... $25.00 Steve D.

Additional Donation $______Stephan Grably Volunteer & In Memoriam (Please see below) $______Transportation Total Enclosed $______Coordinator

Yustil Mejia In Memory of: ______: Custodian

Family name & address (for acknowledgement): ______Advisory Board Members ______Adele Chang Ann DerMarderosian Make checks payable to “FRIENDS” and mail to: FRIENDS, 300 Hillside Ave, Tom Gallant 26 Needham, MA 02494 Marjorie Gaulitz Rachel Mahar Advanced Podiatry of Needham 1410 Highland Avenue, Suite 204, Needham, MA 781-444-4044 Dr. Michael Mitry, DPM, DABPM Conveniently located in Needham Center across from the Town Hall. Plenty of free parking in rear of building. From routine foot care to treatments for surgery, Dr. Michael Mitry specializes in all aspects of foot care for the entire family. General Foot Care Arthritis • Achilles Tendon Ankle Pain • Athletes Foot Bunions • Corns, Callouses Diabetic Foot Care • Flat Feet Fungus Toenails Hammertoes • Heel Pain Ingrown Toenails Foot Injuries • Neuromas Custom Orthotics • Plantar Fasciitis Warts • Wounds • Laser Treatments

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 -5:00 MICHAEL MITRY Offering same day appointments Most Insurances Accepted DPM, DABPM For Appointments Call: 781-444-4044 Podiatrist & Surgeon, www.advancedpodiatryneedham.com Board Certified Podiatrist

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What to Know About Traveling With Medicare: Are you planning to travel abroad? Here is some important information from Medicare: Before you go, remember to look into your Medicare coverage outside the United States.

If you have Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance), your health care services and supplies are covered when you’re in the U.S. However, in general, Medicare won’t pay for health care services or supplies if you travel outside the U.S. MISSION Here are 3 ways you can get health coverage outside the U.S.: STATEMENT 1. If you have a Medigap policy, check your policy to see if it includes coverage when traveling outside the U.S. The mission of The Needham Council on 2. If you have another Medicare health plan (like an HMO, PPO, or Aging is to respond to retiree plan), check with your plan to see if it offers coverage outside its older residents’ the U.S. needs by providing 3. You can purchase a travel insurance policy that includes health a welcoming, inclusive, coverage. & secure environment If you do have coverage, make sure you know how it works. You may need to pay first, where individuals and and get the bill translated, before submitting a claim for reimbursement. families benefit from programs, services and For further assistance about this or any Medicare issue, contact the SHINE Program. resources that enhance Trained SHINE volunteers offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of Medicare their quality of life and and related health and drug insurance programs. To schedule a SHINE appointment, call provide opportunities your local Senior Center. For other SHINE related matters, call 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800- for growth. 243-4636), then press or say 3. Once you get the SHINE answering machine, leave your name and number. A volunteer will call you back, as soon as possible.

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