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DECEMBERJULY 2021 2015 Westfield Senior Center Lunch Program Details In an effort to both expand and simplify our lunch program at the new Senior Center, a number of changes will be initiated beginning on December 1. As we expand our lunch program, we are excited to announce that all meals will be prepared in house. Although we are grateful for the many lunches that we received over the years from Highland Valley Elder Services, our brand new commercial kitchen affords us the opportunity to do all of our own meal preparation, Monday through Friday. As our lunch program grows, it is also necessary to increase our price to $3 per meal. Our last price increase was in 2006 and surely our lunch participants understand that food prices have gone upEntranc significantly sincee then. Our lunch includes a hearty entree, coffeeExit or tea, and dessert. In attempting to simplify the process of dining at the new Senior Center, we are eliminating all advance sign- ups and reservations. For years, we served lunch at the old Senior Center on a first come, first served basis. We Westfield are returning to our roots and will utilize our new ‘MySeniorCenter’ data management system to help streamline the process. CouncilCouncil On On Aging Aging NEW! Parking Lot Entrance and Exit: 4545 Noble Noble Street Street The lunch menu will continue to be published in the monthly Voice of Experience newsletter. As a reminder, Westfield,Westfield, MAMA 0108501085 the newsletter is available as an insert to the Westfield News on the last Saturday of the month. Copies are avail- 413-562-6435413-562-6435 Fax: 413-562-1109 ableNote at the Senior Center,the throughout Signs the City, and onand the City website Arrows! two days later on the following Monday. Fax: 413-572-3940 Those wishing to dine at the Senior Center on any given day will simply: www.cityofwestfield.orgwww.cityofwestfield.org In order to safely facilitate indoor, outdoor, and curbside Senior Center programs, the traffic flow has been altered with just one entrance into the parking lot and one exit out of the parking lot. Signage has been posted throughout the 1. Scan your ‘MySeniorCenter’ card anytime after the Center opens for the day at 8:30 a.m. parking2. Your namelot and will directional appear at arrows the top painted of the screenat the entrance and you andwill exit.see a Allvariety vehicles of icons will (pictures)enter the withparking the day’s lot via Murphy activities.Circle, whichUse your is theknuckle entrance to tap farthest the icon from for ‘lunch.’the Senior Center building. Upon entry into the parking lot, those who Westfield Senior Center/ are3. The participating lunch icon in will Under-the-Tent change from whiteoutdoor to yellowor Under-the-Roof to indicate your indoor selection. programs will turn right and park in the spaces Westfield Senior Center/ nearest4. Once toyou Noble have Street.completed Please your do selections not park for elsewhere the day’s inprograms, the lot. usingAll vehicles your knuckle, will exit tap the the parking word ‘Finish’ lot directly onto Council On Aging Hours: Noble Street. The exit is located closest to the Senior Center building. The COA staff will park in the same row as Monday through Friday: located at the bottom right of the screen in green. Council On Aging Hours: the5. Immediately tent in those spacespay the that Greeter are farthest $3 for from lunch the andbuilding. you willPlease be refraingiven afrom lunch parking ticket. in Keepthat area. your lunch 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday: ticket in a secure place because you will need to display it on the table at lunchtime in order to be served. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Your server will collect your ticket when he or she serves you lunch. Coffee cups will be provided on the tables at COVID-19lunchtime. Vaccine Protection Currently, the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and those around you from this potentially deadlySenior virus.Center The Lunch vaccine Program does Basics:not contain the virus that causes COVID-19, so it cannot make you sick. You may experience short-term side effects after getting the vaccine, but that is a sign that your body is learning how to protect itself.• Lunch The tickets vaccine will is befree sold and dailyavailable on alocally first come,at CVS first Pharmacies, served basis Walgreens to those Pharmacies, who have Arrow scanned Drug, their and the Stop ‘MySeniorCenter’ card. Payment is made to the Greeter. &• Lunch Shop Pharmacy.is capped at Traineda certain Companion number based Program on kitchen Volunteers staffing are and available volunteer for availability. those without As we family become in the more area who need adept,transportation we will gradually assistance increase to a local the numbervaccine ofsite. participants Please call that 562-6435 we can accommodatefor vaccine assistance. on any given In addition, day. Please any individual bewho patient has withtrouble us. getting to a vaccine site is eligible for the homebound program. Individuals can call (833) 983-0485 to register• Lunch foris servedan in-home promptly vaccination. at noon. PleaseThe registration arrive early phone enough line to is scan open your Monday ‘MySeniorCenter’ through Friday card, from pay 9 fora.m. to 5 p.m. lunchand athas the representatives Greeter’s Desk, who and speak get your English lunch and ticket. Spanish, as well as translation services available in more than 100 lan- guages.• Please noteIf you that have tickets not willbeen be fully sold vaccinatedin advance for specialCOVID-19, parties the and Westfield events. These Council events On and Aging the stronglyticket encour- pricesages will you be to notedconsider in the your Voice safety of Experience and the safety newsletter. of others by NOT entering the Westfield Senior Center building. The• If you potential scan your danger card, totap yourself the lunch and icon, others and the is simplypicture notdoes worth not change the risk. from Duringwhite to the yellow, pandemic, it means please that be cogni- lunchzant is of filled your to own capacity personal for that health day. andWe apologize safety as inwell advance as that for of the others inconvenience. around you. • If we do not sell out for lunch, extra meals will be available for purchase ($3) after all lunches have been 413-562-7049 served for the day. A sign-up sheet will be posted near the kitchen and extra ‘take out’ meals will be sold in the orderNo that Meal people signed on Friday,up until they areJuly gone. 23 Please note that there will be no curbside meal service on Friday, July 23. We apologize for the inconvenience.

ServiceServicess andand Programs Program Provideds Provided • Information and Referrals • Educational Sessions • Companion Program • Fitness, Painting, Computer Tutorials • •Health Information Insurance and Counseling Referrals • Themed• Support Events Groups and Parties • •Nutrition Companion Program Program • Senior• Educational Citizen Property Sessions • •Wellness Health Insurance Nurse Counseling Tax• Fitness, Work-Off Painting, Program Computer Tutorials • •Fuel/Nutrition Outreach/Case Assistance Management • Tax• Themed Preparation Events and Parties Applications• Nutrition Program Assistance• Senior Citizen (February Property to April) • •Medical Wellness Equipment Nurse Loans • Annual Tax Work-OffHoliday Gala Program • •Support Fuel/Nutrition Groups Assistance and• Tax Senior Preparation Options AssistanceEvents Applications (February to April) • Medical Equipment Loans • Annual Senior Options Event PAGEPAGE 22 WESTFIELD WESTFIELD COUNCIL COUNCIL ON ON AGING AGING DECEMBER JULY 2015 2021 PAGE 2 WESTFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING DECEMBER 2015 PAGE 2 WESTFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING JANUARY 2015 PAGE 2 WESTFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING JANUARY 2015 MONDAYMONDAY TUESDAYTUESDAY WEDNESDAYWEDNESDAY THURSDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYFRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Lunch ticketsUntil furtherare sold notice, daily Senior Monday Center through take-out Friday meals on are a firstavailable come, for first $3. Ifserved you wish basis to purchase to those a mealwho haveon a givenscanned day, theirplease ‘MySenior call - Lunch tickets are sold daily Monday through Friday on a first come, first served basis to those who have scanned their ‘MySenior- MondayCenter’ andcard.the FridaySenior Payment Centermeals is ataremade 562-6435 catered to the that by Greeter. Highlandmorning Lunch between Valley is Elder capped8:30 and Services a 9:15t a certain a.m. and and a number donation speak with based is arequested. staff on member.kitchen staffing Meals often and sell volunteer out quic kly. avail - MondayCenter’ andcard. Friday Payment meals is aremade catered to the by Greeter. Highland Lunch Valley is Eldercapped Services at a certain and a number donation based is requested. on kitchen staffing and volunteer avail - Reservationsability. LunchYour must mealis $3 be willand made be is available served two business promptlyfor curbside days at pick-upnoon. in advance. If between we do Reservations n 11ot -11:45sell out a.m. forfor All lunch,the meals Tuesday, extra include meals Wednesday,dessert. will Please be available and note Thursday that formeals purcha meals,will bese cooked ($3) but will Reservationsability. Lunch must is $3 be and made is served two business promptly days at noon. in advance. If we do Reservations not sell out forfor lunch,the Tuesday, extra meals Wednesday, will be available and Thursday for purcha meals,se ($3) after all lunches have been served for the day. The menus are subject to change without notice. Senior Center Lunches after all lunches have been served for the day. The menus are subject to change without notice. SeniorSenior Center Center Lunches Lunchesprepared athave the to Senior be heated Center, at home. must be made by noon on Friday of the week before. The cost is $2. Call 562-6435 and leave prepared at the Senior Center, must be made by noon on Friday of the week before. The cost is $2. Call 562-6435 and leave Senior Center Lunches a message on Sandra Tracy’s voicemail to make or cancel a reservation. The menus are subject to change without notice. Senior Center Lunches a message on Sandra Tracy’s voicemail to make or cancel a reservation. The menus are subject to change without notice. Tuesday, December 1 Wednesday, December 2 Thursday, December 3 Friday, December 4 Tuesday, December 1 Wednesday, December 2 Thursday, December 3 Friday, December 4 Thursday, July 1 Friday, July 2 Homemade Baked Macaroni Lazy Man Pierogi, Sweet Corn, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Thursday,Layered January Chicken 1 Bowl Friday,HomemadeSpinach January Pie with Baked2 Sausage Macaroni in a Filo Dough Lazy Man Pierogi, Sweet Corn, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Thursday, January 1 Friday, January 2 Rye Bread, Assorted Desserts Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread, Senior Center Closed & Cheese with Diced Ham, Rye Bread, Assorted Desserts Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread, Senior Center Closed & Cheese with Diced Ham, Assorted Desserts for Annual(chicken, mashed Holiday potato, Gala Peas, AssortedChef’s ChoiceDesserts Side Assorted Desserts for Annual Holiday Gala Peas, Assorted Desserts cheese, corn, gravy) NewTekoa Year’s Country Holiday Club New Year’s Holiday NewTekoa Year’s Country Holiday Club New Year’s Holiday Senior Center Closed Senior Center Closed Senior Center Closed Senior Center Closed Monday, July 5 Tuesday, July 6 Wednesday, July 7 Thursday, July 8 Friday, July 9 JULY 4TH LONG WEEKEND HOLIDAY Baked Stuffed Pepper Veal Cutlet Parmesan Pork Chop with Marsala Gravy Tuna Salad, Roll, Chips Monday,NO JanuaryMEAL SERVICE 5 Tuesday, January 6 Wednesday,Wednesday, JanuaryPasta December 7 9 Thursday,Mashed December Potatoes 10 Friday, December 11 Monday, January 5 Tuesday, January 6 Wednesday,Wednesday, January December 7 9 Thursday, December 10 Friday, December 11 Monday, December 7 Tuesday, December 8 Thursday,Roast Pork January Tips, 8Pineapple Fried Friday, January 9 Monday, December 7 Tuesday, December 8 Thursday,Roast Pork January Tips, 8Pineapple Fried Friday, January 9 Highland Valley Lunch, Pre-registrationHomemade Shepherd’s required. Pie, Pre-registrationEggplant Parmesan, required. Pasta, Pre-registration required. HighlandChicken Valley Divan Lunch, Casserole ThreeHighland Cheese Valley Grilled Lunch, Cheese, Pre-registrationHomemade Shepherd’s required. Pie, Pre-registrationEggplant Parmesan, required. Pasta, Pre-registration required. HighlandChicken Valley Divan Lunch, Casserole Three Cheese Grilled Cheese, Rice, Assorted Desserts Pre-registration required. Meatball Stroganoff over Tossed Salad, Italian Bread, Rice, Assorted Desserts (with Broccoli & Cheese), TomatoPre-registration Soup, Assorted required. Desserts MeatballRoll, Assorted Stroganoff Desserts over “TurkeyTossed Ala Salad, King” overItalian Texas Bread, Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce, Pre-registration(with Broccoli required. & Cheese), Tomato Soup, Assorted Desserts Roll, Assorted Desserts “Turkey Ala King” over Texas Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce, Pre-registration required. Teriyaki Chicken, Carrots, Egg Noodles,Tuesday, Vegetable, July 13 Toast,Assorted Assorted Wednesday, Desserts Desserts July 14 Zucchini & Summer Squash, Meatloaf,Roll, ChickenAssorted Friday, Vegetable Desserts July 16 Teriyaki Chicken, Carrots, Egg Noodles, Vegetable, Toast,Assorted Assorted Desserts Desserts Zucchini & Summer Squash, Meatloaf,Roll, ChickenAssorted Vegetable Desserts Monday, July 12 Thursday, July 15 Lo Mein Noodles, Assorted Desserts Lo MeinAmerican Noodles, Chop Suey AssortedBaked Desserts Haddock Teriyaki Chicken Over Rice AssortedGeorge’s Desserts Meatloaf and Gravy Soup, Whipped Potatoes,Homemade Chili Assorted Desserts Soup, Whipped Potatoes, Pumpernickel Bread, with Plum Tomatoes Wheat Bread, Chilled Peaches Pumpernickel Bread, Wheat Bread, Chilled Peaches Pineapple Chunks Stir Fry Vegetables Mashed Potatoes Half Twice-Baked Potato Pineapple Chunks and Garlic Wild Rice Tuesday, December 15 Wednesday, December 16 Thursday,Thursday, January December 15 17 Friday, JanuaryFriday, 16 December 18 Tuesday, December 15 Wednesday,Wednesday, January December 14 16 Thursday,Thursday, January December 15 17 Friday, JanuaryFriday, 16 December 18 Monday,Monday, January December 12 14 Tuesday, January 13 Wednesday, January 14 Monday,Monday, January December 12 14 Tuesday, January 13 American Chop Suey, Homemade Pot Roast Soup, Filet of Fish, Roll, Baked Stuffed Chicken, Pre-registrationAmerican Chop required. Suey, Pre-registration required. HighlandHomemade Valley Lunch, Pot Roast Soup, Filet of Fish, Roll, Baked Stuffed Chicken, Pre-registration required. Pre-registration required. Highland Valley Lunch, Highland Valley Lunch, Pre-registrationTuesday, required. July 20 TossedWednesday, Salad, Roll, July 21 JingleThursday, Bell July Brunch 22 Highland Valley Lunch, Pre-registration required. Tossed Salad, Roll, Jingle Bell Brunch Warm Roll, Assorted Desserts HomemadeMonday, Coleslaw, July 19 Broccoli & Cauliflower Casserole, Lazy Stuffed Peppers, Italian Stuffed Cheesy Shells, Pre-registrationWarm Roll, required. Friday,Assorted July Desserts 23 Homemade Coleslaw, ChickenBroccoli Pot & Cauliflower Pie, Casserole, Lazy Stuffed Peppers, Italian Stuffed Cheesy Shells, Pre-registration required. Pre-registration required. ChickenChicken Pot Pie,Parmesan Pasta Assorted DessertsShepherd’s Pie TicketsChicken Francaise Must Be Pre-registration required. Assorted Desserts Tossed Salad,Tickets Garlic Must Bread, Be Sweet Potato Pollock, AssortedBaked Stuffed Desserts Shells with Meat Sauce HomemadeAssorted Desserts Biscuit, Glazed Carrots, Warm Bread, Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread, Sweet PotatoNO Pollock,MEAL SERVED TODAY Assorted Desserts HomemadeAssorted Desserts Biscuit, Glazed Carrots, Warm Bread, Shepard’s Pie, Steamed Corn, Assorted DessertsMashed Potatoes Steamed Green Beans, Shepard’s Pie, Steamed Corn, Assorted Desserts Assorted DessertsPurchased Steamed Green Beans, Whipped Potatoes, Dinner Roll, Assorted Desserts Assorted Desserts Purchased Whipped Potatoes, Dinner Roll, Assorted Desserts In Advance, $5 Red Bliss Potatoes, Bread, In Advance, $5 Red Bliss Potatoes, Bread, Chilled Pears Fruited Jell-O & Topping Chilled Pears Fruited Jell-O & Topping

Monday, December 21 Tuesday,Tuesday, January December 20 22 Wednesday,Wednesday, January December 21 23 Thursday,Thursday, January December 22 24 Friday, JanuaryFriday, 23 December 25 Monday, December 21 Tuesday,Tuesday, January December 20 22 Wednesday,Wednesday, January December 21 23 Thursday,Thursday, January December 22 24 Friday, JanuaryFriday, 23 December 25 Monday, January 19 Pre-registration required. Monday, January 19 Pre-registration required. Chicken & Orzo Soup, Pre-registrationMeatloaf with Gravy, required. Ziti, Chicken Wednesday, & Broccoli July 28Alfredo, Pre-registrationThursday, required. July 29 Highland Valley Lunch,Friday, July 30 Chicken & Orzo Soup, Pre-registrationMeatloaf with Gravy, required. Ziti, Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo, Pre-registration required. Highland Valley Lunch, Monday, July 26 Tuesday, July 27 Homemade Mac & Cheese, Continental Breakfast Homemade Mac & Cheese, Sloppy Joes,Continental Breakfast Pre-registration required. CheeseHomemade Pizza, Lasagna Assorted with Meat Desserts Sauce ChickenGarlicCrunchy Mashed Pasta Asian Toss, Potatoes, Chicken Carrot Salad Coins, HomemadeTossed Salad, Pizza with Roll, Hamburg, Peppers, Sloppy Joes,Marinated Italian Chicken Pre-registrationChicken &required. Craisin Salad, Roll, Chips Cheese Pizza, Assorted Desserts ChickenGarlic Mashed Pasta Toss, Potatoes, Carrot Coins, Tossed Salad, Roll, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Steamed Broccoli, Warm Bread, Creamy Cauliflowerwith Santa’s Salad, Elves Pier 17 BakedChristmas Fish, Holiday Martin Luther King Jr. Day Bread, Assorted Desserts Steamed Broccoli, Warm Bread, Creamy Cauliflowerwith Santa’s Salad, Elves Pier 17 BakedChristmas Fish, Holiday Bread,Green AssortedBeans,Spring Assorted Desserts Roll Desserts Assorted DessertsOnions Roasted Potatoes Green Beans, Assorted Desserts Assorted Desserts Assorted Desserts Assorted Desserts Tartar Sauce, Fish Chowder, enior enter LoSeD Assorted Desserts Assorted Desserts9:15 to 10:30 Tartar Sauce, Fish Chowder, Senior Center CLoSeD Chef’s Choice Side 9:15 to 10:30 Senior Center Closed S C C Senior Center Closed Oven Browned Potatoes, No advance ticket sales Oven Browned Potatoes, No advance ticket sales Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit Pay at the door, $1 Pay at the door, $1 Monday, December 28 Tuesday, December 29 Thursday, January 29 Monday,Monday, January December 26 28 Tuesday,Tuesday, January December 27 29 Wednesday, December 30 Thursday, January 29 Friday, January 30 Monday, January 26 Tuesday, January 27 Wednesday,Wednesday, January December 28 30 Thursday, December 31 Friday, January 30 Homemade Chili, Loaded Wednesday, January 28 Thursday, December 31 HomemadeHighland Valley Chili, Lunch, Loaded HomemadePre-registration Chicken required. Pot Pie Lasagna Roll Up, Tossed Salad, Pre-registrationNew Year’s Eve required. Highland Valley Lunch, Highland Valley Lunch, HomemadePre-registration Chicken required. Pot Pie Lasagna Roll Up, Tossed Salad, Pre-registrationNew Year’s Eve required. Highland Valley Lunch, Parmesan Twice Baked Potato, Pre-registration required. Homemade Meatloaf, Garlic Parmesan Twice Baked Potato, with Biscuit, Assorted Desserts Pre-registration required. Homemade Meatloaf, Garlic Pre-registration required. withShepard’s Biscuit, Pie Assorted with Peas Desserts & Corn, FiletButtered of Fish Roll, Sandwich Assorted with Desserts Let- Chef’s Choice Surprise Pre-registration required. Pre-registration required. Shepard’s Pie with Peas & Corn, FiletButtered of Fish Roll, Sandwich Assorted with Desserts Let- Chef’s Choice Surprise Pre-registration required. AssortedSweet & DessertsSour Pork, Warm Bread, Assorted Desserts Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, BBQ Chicken, Steamed Corn, AssortedSweet & DessertsSour Pork, Warm Bread, Assorted Desserts Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, BBQ Chicken, Steamed Corn, tuce & Tomato, Coleslaw, Pickle, Dinner Roll, Assorted Desserts tuce & Tomato, Coleslaw, Pickle, Dinner Roll, Assorted Desserts COASteamed Broccoli,Cable Channel 15 ‘TV Guide’Assorted and Desserts Live Streaming Red Bliss Potatoes, Apple Muffin, Steamed Broccoli, Assorted Desserts Red Bliss Potatoes, Apple Muffin, Steamed Brown Rice, Chilled Mixed Fruit Steamed Brown Rice, Chilled Mixed Fruit WholeWestfield Wheat cable Bread, Channel 15 programs for the City’s older adults are listed in the calendar. Please note that priority must be given to any City, Board, or Commission meeting as Whole Wheat Bread, mandatedChilled Peaches by the Open Meeting Law. So there may be occasions when the schedule is altered at the last minute. If you don’t get cable Channel 15, but you have internet service, Chilled Peaches simply go to www.cityofwestfield.org and under ‘Community,’ click on Community Access TV, CH 15 Live Stream. Reading Reminders Reading Reminders Thursday, July 1 Sunday, July 11 The Novel Ideas Wednesday,Book Group July 21 will not meet in January, butTuesday, has selectedJuly 27 two books for the The Novel Ideas Book Group will not meet in January, but has selected two books for the 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold with Becca Perron 11 a.m. Yoga with Renee Rix FebruaryJingle 13, 2015 10:30meeting. Bell a.m. ‘Totally ‘The FUN Tiger Fitness!’Brunch Wife’with Carol by PalmerT. Obertch 10:30 is a.m. the Zumba story Gold of with a Beccayoung Perron female FebruaryJingle 13, 2015 meeting. Bell ‘The Tiger Brunch Wife’ by T. Obertch is the story of a young female 2 p.m. Chair Yoga with Teri Somers physician who arrives2 p.m. in Movin’,the Balkans Groovin’ and to Improvin’ work with at Dr. an G orphanageand Grace 2and p.m. discovers Chair Yoga with many Teri Somers secrets in her physician who arrives in the Balkans to work at an orphanage and discovers many secrets in her Monday, July 12 On Thursday, December2:40 p.m. ‘Musical 17, Reawakening’ we’ll celebrate by The Generation the holiday Gap 2:45 season p.m. ‘The with Path our to Same annual Sex Marriage Jingle Bell On Thursday, December 17, we’ll celebrate the holiday season with our annual Jingle Bell Friday, JulyThe 2 Leading10:30 a.m. ‘Totally FUN Fitness!’ newwith Carol environment. Palmer ‘Everyone Has Something’ by Robin Roberts is the autobiographical story The Leading new environment. ‘Everyone Has Something’ by Robin Roberts is the autobiographical story in Massachusetts’ 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing with Clara and Sue 2 p.m. Movin’, Groovin’ and Improvin’ofBrunch the with Dr.‘Good G. Backand GraceMorning by popularThursday, America’ Julydemand 22 co-host, will be highlighting our featured her entertainment, troubled childhood ‘Center and Stage.’ two seriousBeginning ofBrunch the ‘Good. Back Morning by popular America’ demand co-host, will be highlighting our featured her entertainment, troubled childhood ‘Center and Stage.’ two seriousBeginning 3 p.m. Line Dancing with Clara and Sue Presenter: Judge John M. Greaney 1 p.m. Yoga with Renee Rix illnesses.at 11 a.m., The duo Talking Laura10:30 Books a.m.and Zumba Irv selection willGold with delight Beccafor January Perron their audience is ‘The Witch’with both by Kseniyapopular andMelnik holiday. Set tunes.in illnesses.at 11 a.m., The duo Talking Laura Books and Irv selection will delight for January their audience is ‘The Witch’with both by Kseniyapopular andMelnik holiday. Set tunes.in Chair Yoga with Teri Somers Tuesday, July 13 theThen Siberian at noon, port the town 2Senior p.m. of Magadan, Center staff young will Alina serve is ataken delicious to Wednesday,a witchbrunch by July of her 28 Caramel mama andFrench grand Toast,- theThen Siberian at noon, port the town Senior of Magadan, Center staff young will Alina serve is ataken delicious to a witchbrunch by of her Caramel mama andFrench grand Toast,- Saturday, July 3 Zumba Gold with Becca Perron ‘Totally FUN Fitness!’ with Carol Palmer Home Care & Home Care 10:30& a.m. 10:30 a.m. Yoga Dance with Renee Rix mother as a last ditch effort to cure her migraine headaches. Join Kathy Benedict on Tuesday, mother as a last ditch effort to cure her migraine headaches. Join Kathy Benedict on Tuesday, Noon 2 p.m. Chair Yoga with Teri SomersSavory Sausage Links,Friday, FruitJuly 23 Cup, and Cranberry Juice. Tickets2 p.m. areMovin’, $5 Groovin’ and and must Improvin’ be with purchased Dr. G and Grace Savory Sausage Links, Fruit Cup, and Cranberry Juice. Tickets are $5 and must be purchased 6 p.m. ‘Musical Reawakening’ by The Generation Gap 2:45 p.m. ‘The Path to Same SexJanuary inMarriage advance. 27 from Seating 10:3010:30 is a.m. limitedto Line11:30 Dancing so as snowshoe withshe Clara reads and onSuethis down short tostory the2:40 aloud. new p.m. ‘MusicalSenior Reawakening’ Center and by The get Generation yours Gap Januaryin advance. 27 from Seating 10:30 is limitedto 11:30 so as snowshoe she reads onthis down short tostory the aloud. new Senior Center and get yours in Massachusetts’ 1 p.m. Yoga with Renee Rix Sunday, July 4 today! today! Hospice Agency Presenter: Judge John M. Greaney Thursday, July 29 Hospice Agency 11 a.m. Yoga with Renee Rix Saturday, July 24 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold with Becca Perron Wednesday, July 14 Highland ValleyNoon Elder Yoga Dance Services, with Renee Rix Westfield Board Representatives Highland Valley Elder Services, Westfield Board Representatives Chair Yoga with Teri Somers Monday, July 5 10:30 a.m. ‘Totally FUN Fitness!’ with Carol Palmer 6 p.m. ‘Musical Reawakening’ by The Generation Gap 2 p.m. 10:30 a.m. ‘Totally FUN Fitness!’ with Carol Palmer 2 p.m. Movin’, Groovin’ and Improvin’Highland with Dr. G and Valley Grace Elder Services (HVES) is a private, not-for-profit corporation that promotes Highland Valley Elder Services (HVES) is a private, not-for-profit corporation that promotes 2 p.m. Movin’,for Groovin’ andthe Improvin’ with Greater Dr. G and Grace 2:40 p.m. ‘Musical Reawakening’ qualityby The Generation long living Gap forSunday, elders July in 25 twenty-four communities in HampshireFriday, July 30 and Hampden Counties. for the Greater quality long living for elders in twenty-four communities in Hampshire and Hampden Counties. 3 p.m. Line Dancing with Clara and Sue Inclement11 a.m. Weather Yoga with Renee Rix Closings10:30 a.m. Line Dancing with Clara and Sue Inclement Weather Closings Thursday, July 15 Programs and services in Westfield include the Home Delivered1 p.m. YogaMeals with Reneeprogram, Rix congregate Programs and services in Westfield include the Home Delivered Meals program, congregate Zumba Gold with Becca Perrone Tuesday, July 6 10:30 a.m. meal sites at variousMonday, locations July 26 throughout the City, money management for those without fam- meal sites at various locations throughout the City, money management for those without fam- 2 p.m. Chair Yoga with Teri Somers As we head into the stormy winter months, please note that in case of inclement weather, the Senior As we head into the stormy winter months, please note that in case of inclement weather, the Senior 10:30 a.m.Westfield Zumba Gold with Becca Perron area. ily who need assistance10:30 a.m.with ‘Totally managing FUN Fitness!’ their with Carol finances, Palmer protectiveSaturday, services, July 31 and homecare ser- Westfield area. ily who need assistance with managing their finances, protective services, and homecare ser-

Chair Yoga with Teri Somers Center follows the same schedule as the City’s public schoolsNoon regarding Yoga Dance closure. with Renee If Rix the schools are Center follows the same schedule as the City’s public schools regarding closure. If the schools are 2 p.m. Friday, July 16 vices. Westfield has 2three p.m. Movin’, well-qualified Groovin’ and Improvin’ representatives with Dr. G and Grace on the HVES Board of Directors, all of vices. Westfield has three well-qualified representatives on the HVES Board of Directors, all of 2:45 p.m. ‘The Path to Same Sex Marriage 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing with Clarawhomclosed, and Sue are then very the involved Senior3 p.m. Center inLine the Dancing is Westfield closed with Clara as Councilandwell Sue with On meals, Aging. classes, Bill6 p.m. Tatroand ‘Musical programs is Reawakening’ the Vice canceled President by The for Generation the of day. Gap whomclosed, are then very the involved Senior Center in the is Westfield closed as Councilwell with On meals, Aging. classes, Bill Tatroand programs is the Vice canceled President for the of day. in Massachusetts’ 1 p.m. Yoga with Renee Rix However the Senior Center generally opens at the usual time of 8:30 a.m. regardless of whether or not the Presenter: Judge John M. Greaney theHowever Friends the of Senior the Westfield Center generally Senior opens Center at theand usual serves time on of several 8:30 a.m. committees regardless offor whether that Board, or not the the Friends of the Westfield Senior Center and serves on several committees for that Board, Saturday, July 17 includingschools have the aCapital delayed Campaign opening. Use Committee. your best judgment In addition, in going Bill servesoutdoors as during President extreme of the cold, Highland wind, snow, includingschools have the aCapital delayed Campaign opening. Use Committee. your best judgment In addition, in going Bill servesoutdoors as during President extreme of the cold, Highland wind, snow, Wednesday, July 7 Noon Yoga Dance with Renee RixValleyor ice. Elder Closings Services are announced Board of on Directors. the three localMarion television Kraus stations: is the schedule WGGB News coordinator 40, WWLP for theTV 22,Do and Valleyor ice. Elder Closings Services are announced Board of on Directors. the three localMarion television Kraus stations: is the schedule WGGB News coordinator 40, WWLP for theTV 22,Do and 10:30 a.m. ‘Totally FUN Fitness!’ with Carol Palmer 6 p.m. ‘Musical Reawakening’ by The Generation Gap 2 p.m. Movin’, Groovin’ and Improvin’ with Dr. G and Grace ReWSHM Mi Singers CBS 3. and she too serves on the Capital Campaign Committee. Jim Liptak is a member ReWSHM Mi Singers CBS 3. and she too serves on the Capital Campaign Committee. Jim Liptak is a member 2:40 p.m. ‘Musical Reawakening’ by The Generation Gap Sunday, July 18 of the Council On Aging Board of Directors and is diligent about communicating valuable of the Council On Aging Board of Directors and is diligent about communicating valuable 11 a.m. Yoga with Renee Rix information between the COA Board and Highland Vally. Our sincere thanks to all three of our information between the COA Board and Highland Vally. Our sincere thanks to all three of our Thursday, July 8 HVES Board members for their dedication and contributions to serving Westfield’s older adults. HVES Board members for their dedication and contributions to serving Westfield’s older adults. 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold with Becca Perron Monday, July 19 2 p.m. Chair Yoga with Teri Somers 10:30 a.m. ‘Totally FUN Fitness!’ with‘Holiday Carol Palmer Gala’ 866-745-CARE ‘Holiday Gala’ 2 p.m. Movin’, Groovin’ and Improvin’ with Dr. G and Grace 3 p.m. Line Dancing with Clara and Sue Friday, July 9 Our “Holiday Gala” will be held at Tekoa Country Club on Thursday, December 3 from Our “Holiday Gala” will be held at Tekoa Country Club on Thursday, December 3 from Line Dancing with Clara and Sue A Special Thank You genesishcc.com A Special Thank You 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 20 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The snow date is Friday, December 4. In case of inclement weather, please 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The snow date is Friday, December 4. In case of inclement weather, please 1 p.m. Yoga with Renee Rix 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold with Becca Perron Westfield, MA check WGGB News 40, WWLP TV 22, or WSHM CBS 3 for a postponement announcement. 2 p.m. Chair Yoga with Teri SomerscheckMany WGGB thanks toNews Marion 40, WWLPKraus and TV Marilyn22, or WSHM Smith forCBS decorating 3 for a postponement the Christmas announcement. tree in the Many thanks to Marion Kraus and Marilyn Smith for decorating the Christmas tree in the Saturday, July 10 2:45 p.m. ‘The Path to Same SexSeniorPlease Marriage Center schedule dining your room. arrival The time sparkling no earlier red, white,than 10:30 and silver a.m. ornamentsDancing to created the sounds a breathtak of Richie- SeniorPlease Center schedule dining your room. arrival The time sparkling no earlier red, white,than 10:30 and silver a.m. ornamentsDancing to created the sounds a breathtak of Richie- Noon Yoga Dance with Renee Rix in Massachusetts’ ingMitnick vision. on The the staff keyboard has received will begin many at 11.compliments The first course and we of certainly dinner will want be to served give credit at noon. where Please ingMitnick vision. on The the staff keyboard has received will begin many at 11.compliments The first course and we of certainly dinner will want be to served give credit at noon. where Please 6 p.m. ‘Musical Reawakening’ by The Generation Gap Presenter: Judge John M. Greaney EQUAL HOUSING credit is due! Transitional Care | LongTerm Care | Respite Care OPPORTUNITY credit is due! note that the Senior Center will be closed on that day. EEO/AA note that the Senior Center will be closed on that day.

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THIS SUPPLEMENT IS BEING PROVIDED TO YOU BY THE WESTFIELD NEWS THIS SUPPLEMENT IS BEING PROVIDED TO YOU BY THE WESTFIELD NEWS PAGE 4 WESTFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING JULY 2021 Exercising in the Fresh Air Our Under-the-Tent fitness classes create an inclusive and accessible outdoor environment right in the Senior Center parking lot. Consider some of the benefits of outdoor exer- cise. Participants engage in physical activity and social interaction, both of which are important for healthy aging. Exercising outside is a natural antidepressant. Sunshine increases serotonin, a hormone that affects your mood. And exercise itself produces endorphins, another feel-good hor- mone that boosts your mood and reduces pain. Exercising outside in the fresh air and sunshine is enjoyable and may feel more like play than a chore. And if you’re lucky, a couple of the fighter jets from Barnes Airport will fly overhead during your workout and salute your efforts! Remember to wear lightweight clothing and bring your water bottle. Under-the- Tent fitness opportunities include Carol Palmer’s ‘Totally FUN Fitness’ class on the first and last Wednesday of the month (pre-registration required); line dancing with Clara Sanborn every Friday; and our Tuesday/Thursday class for men, ‘Male Call!’ led by Michelle Urbanski.

Under-the-Tent Fitness Class Guidelines As the COA staff implements our ‘hybrid’ model for increasing programs and activities, it is important to follow Carol Palmer procedures that have been carefully planned with everyone’s safety in mind. In addition to protections against the COVID- 19 virus, we are also concerned with pedestrian and vehicle Under-the-Tent: ‘Totally FUN Fitness!’ safety in the parking lot. In accordance with State and locally During the summer months, retired YMCA ‘Active Older Adults’ Director Carol Palmer mandated COVID-19 protocols as well as traffic and pedes- is teaching her new Totally FUN Fitness session in-person, Under-the-Tent on the first and trian flow, the following guidelines will be strictly adhered to last Wednesday of the month. The session consists of a pre-warmup, warmup, low cardio, for all Under-the-Tent outdoor fitness classes. and cool down, as well as strength and balance training. This low level, low impact, easy- • An updated Council On Aging ‘Release of Liability’ form to-follow movement fitness program is geared toward entry level seniors. More experienced must be signed before participation in the first session. exercisers can join the fun by modifying the program to suit their personal preference. • Participants must enter the Senior Center parking lot via Totally FUN Fitness will be offered on a pay-as-you-go basis, $3 per class, on Wednesday, Murphy Circle, which is the entrance farthest from the build- July 7 and Wednesday, July 28 from 9 to 10 a.m. Advance registration is required for ing. Once in the parking lot, program participants should turn each individual class. right and park in the spaces closest to Noble Street. When Fitness registration calls for the Totally FUN Fitness! class will be taken between 10 leaving, all Senior Center participants will exit directly onto and 10:30 a.m. with Mary Cohutt, COA Clerk, according to the following schedule: Noble Street from the designated exit which is closest to the Thursday, July 1 for the July 7 class building. Thursday, July 22 for the July 28 class • Participants should arrive no sooner than 15 minutes prior to the class start time. • Participants should leave the parking lot as soon as the class is over. A Note of Caution… Under-the-Tent Line Dancing Under-the-Tent: ‘Male Call!’ If you have not been fully vaccinated Clara Sanborn leads the line dancing group, for COVID-19, the Westfield Council in-person, Under-the-Tent. Line Dancing is Fitness Instructor, Michelle Urbanski, has resumed the On Aging strongly encourages you to offered on a pay-as-you-go basis, $3 per class, ‘Male Call!’ class, in-person, Under-the-Tent. Male Call! is consider your safety and the safety of each Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. Older adults offered on a pay-as-you-go basis, $5 per class, each others by NOT entering the Westfield who line dance enjoy benefits to their physical, Tuesday and Thursday from 8 to 9 a.m. This is a general Senior Center building. The potential mental, and emotional health. Researchers have fitness class designed specifically for older men with a variety danger to yourself and others is simply demonstrated that line dancing improves heart of fitness abilities. The session consists of a warm-up, full not worth the risk. During the pan- health and bone strength as well as increases body workout, and a cool down. Stretch bands and various demic, please be cognizant of your own aerobic power, balance, flexibility, and muscle weights are available at the Senior Center for participants. No personal health and safety as well as mass. No pre-registration is required for the pre-registration is required for the Under-the-Tent ‘Male that of others around you. Under-the-Tent Senior Center line dancing. Call!’ class. www.thewestfieldnews.com JULY 2021 WESTFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING PAGE 5 Under-the-Roof Indoor Chair Yoga Returns ‘Chess with Les’ Three-week July sessions and three-week August ‘Chess with Les’ has returned to the Senior Senior Center Guidelines sessions of Chair Yoga will return to the Senior Center Center on Monday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. In accordance with State and locally mandated ‘Under-the-Roof.’ The classes will be taught in the Les Hutton offers Chess instruction and guidance COVID-19 protocols, the following guidelines will Fitness Room by YMCA instructor, Teri Somers. to anyone who is interested in learning the game. be strictly adhered to for all Under-the-Roof indoor Please remember that participants utilizing the Fitness No prior experience is necessary and Chess sets are Senior Center programs. Room for classes are required to change their footwear provided. Lessons are tailored to the participant’s • An updated Council On Aging ‘Release of before walking on the hardwood floor. Also because abilities and goals. Experienced players can always Liability’ form must be signed before participation of liability issues, the doors to the Fitness Room enjoy a friendly game and helpful advice. No pre- in the first program. remain locked until the instructor is on site. registration is required for ‘Chess with Les.’ • Participants must follow the new parking lot Curbside registration for all Chair Yoga classes traffic flow patterns. will begin on Wednesday, July 7 at 2 p.m. • Participants should arrive no sooner than 15 Registration for Chair Yoga must be done in per- minutes prior to the program start time. son, not over the phone. • Participants should leave the building as soon • Please enter the Senior Center parking lot via ‘Sassy Stitchers’ Knit as the program is finished. Murphy Circle, which is the entrance farthest from the • Senior Center participants should maintain a Senior Center building. and Crochet Group reasonable physical distance from COA staff and • Drive slowly and follow traffic pattern directions The ‘Sassy Stitchers’ group has returned to the other non-family Senior Center participants. from the staff in the parking lot. Senior Center on Wednesday afternoons from 1 • Participants should wash their hands frequently • Because class size will be very limited, each par- to 3 p.m. Members of the group work on individ- with soap and water or use hand sanitizer located ticipant may only sign up for himself or herself. A ual projects, offering creative ideas and crafting throughout the building. non-participant may sign up on behalf of someone tips to each other. The group welcomes both nov- • Senior Center participants should stay home who wishes to take the class, but cannot register in ice and experienced participants. Yarn for projects if and when: person at the designated date and time. is available at the Senior Center. No pre-registra- • They are feeling sick or experiencing • You may register for no more than one three-week tion is required for the ‘Sassy Stitchers’ group. any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, session in July and one three-week session in August. cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body • For each three-week session that you wish to aches, headache, sore throat, congestion or runny attend, put the exact amount of money or a check HELLO nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, or new loss of made out to the ‘Westfield Council On Aging’ in an ‘Piecemakers’ Quilting Group taste or smell. envelope. On the outside of the envelope, print your • They have recently tested positive for name, phone number, and your session preference The ‘Piecemakers’ Quilting Group has returned Covid-19. (Month, M/W or T/Th, and class time). If you wish to to the Senior Center on Friday afternoons from • They have recently been exposed to a register for a session in July and a session in August, Noon to 3 p.m. This informal group meets each person having Covid-19 symptoms or a person you must have two separate envelopes with a separate week to work on individual projects. Participants having tested positive for Covid-19. payment in each envelope. should bring their own materials. All levels of • At the designated place, roll down your window, quilters are welcome. No pre-registration is give the staff your envelope(s) and wait to confirm that required for the ‘Piecemakers’ Quilting Group. there is space in your preferred session(s). Please ‘Art Unlimited’ Class remain in your vehicle at all times. The ‘Art Unlimited’ class with Elaine Lees has • Exit the parking lot via Noble Street. returned to the Senior Center on Thursday after- ‘Gift Card Bingo’ Chair Yoga ($20) Monday / Wednesday, 1:15-2 noons from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The name is a reflec- We’ll have two special afternoons of Bingo in tion of the broad scope of creative artistic tech- July 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 Chair Yoga ($20) Monday / Wednesday, 2:15-3 July. Mark your calendar for Friday, July 9 and niques that the older adult students learn. No prior SpringFriday, July 16 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Each partici- July 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 art experience is necessary. Instructor Elaine Lees HELLOpant will receive GIGABIT one complementary Bingo card INTERNET! encourages each student to explore the unlimited Chair Yoga ($20) Tuesday / Thursday, 1:45-2:30 July 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 with which to play. The winners will receive a gift possibilities that art provides. The cost is $4 per card to a local Westfield business. Thank you to class on a pay-as-you-go basis. The class is par- at-large City Councilors Jim Adams and tially funded by a grant from Sarah Gillett Services Chair Yoga ($20) Monday / Wednesday, 1:15-2 August 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 Rick Sullivan; Ward 4 Councilor Mike Burns; for the Elderly, Inc. No pre-registration is required Ward 2 Councilor Ralph Figy; and Ward 6 for the ‘Art Unlimited’ class. Chair Yoga ($20) Monday / Wednesday, 2:15-3 Connect today and receive one month FREE! August 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 Councilor Bill Onyski for sponsoring this Chair Yoga ($20) Tuesday / Thursday, 1:45-2:30 month’s Bingo get-togethers. No pre-registration August 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 is required for Bingo.

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UNTIL Telephone:FURTHER NOTICE562-6435 February(Sign-up$365February Single and28 24-26, to March 2016 2, 2018 tionsParticipants that they make: must park in the spaces farthest away from Revolving Gift Fund Donations: Bernie & Joanne Bigmer Y; Manny St. Casimir Sardinha Church, and Dunkin now Parkside Donuts Academy.of Westfield; Mohegan Revolving Gift Fund Donations: AnnaTelephone: Jocelyn, 562-6435 Atlantic‘Showtime’ticket Citysales Getaway begin RenaissanceFood Items: Manor; The Westfield Arbors at Center Westfield; Armbrook Village; Couch,Natalia MasaitisJacqueline Grant (Companion Program Donation), $195,Friday, Triple; December $205, Double; 4) at Resorts Hotel BigThankMedical Y; Westfield Equipment You! Center; and Westfield Supplies: Gardens Joseph Flahive,for Nursing Irving and ArleneComfort McGavin, Covers Whip Donations: City Travelers Sandy Alker, Loretta Bushy, $305,inMohegan Atlantic Single City,Sun Thank you to the following people and businesses for all of Pat Bertram, Virginia Hebert, Harold & Sandra Klem, Arlene $23 RehabilitationHillard,the wonderful Mary Hultay, things thatFamily they of do Deborah and the Larson,generous John donations Ottman. LanaMcGavin,Volunteers Fitzgerald, Karen are Jeanette Newman,the heart Fletcher, Claudette and Anna soul Niedzielski, Pluciennik, of the Council Rita Owen, On New Jersey AnyonethatMedical they wishing make: Equipment to donate and an Supplies: item, should Irene call Breton, the Senior Arlene Aging.PersisLaura Webb, Poth, Thank EileenRose you White Scully, to our Liz Senior Valentine, Center Scott and & CindyCompanion Warner, ThankTriple:February $184;April 24-26, 17,Double: 2018 You!2016 $189; CenterFood at Items: 562-6435 The inArbors advance of Westfield; to see if thereArmbrook is a need. Village; RosaleeCommunity West, ArdelleCuddles: Zych. Jane Chapman, Sue Johnson, TheThankSingle:‘Showtime’ Country you $289 Jamboree to the following peopleMcGavin,MedicalBig and Y; businessesManny equipment Robert Sardinha for Pettengill,must all of andbe the clean Dunkin wonderfulFran and Wheeler.Donuts in goodthings of to Westfield;Anyone excellentDoug Wentworth. wish - ProgramAnna AnyoneRevolving Pluciennik, volunteers wishing Gift Rose Fund toas Whitedonatewell Donations: as anall item,those Anna shouldwho Jocelyn, volunteer call the inSenior our thatLog they Cabin, do Holyoke, and the MA generous donationsRenaissance that they Manor; make: Westfield Center Center at 562-6435Natalia in advance Masaitis to see if there is a need. Medical equipment must at Resorts Hotel ingconditionMedical to donate when Equipment donatedan item, andand should when Supplies: returnedcall Josephthe after Senior Flahive, use. Center Irving at COAFriendsComfort community of Coversthe Westfield outreach, Donations: Senior service, Sandy Center andAlker, Donations: recreational Loretta Bushy, pro - $48Food (Self Items: Drive) Big Y; Stop & Shop; Westfield Food Pantry. be clean and in good to excellent condition when donated and when returned after Medicalin Atlantic Equipment City, and Supplies:562-6435Hillard,Miscellaneous Mary Ruthin advance Hultay, AborjailyItems: Family St.to John’s andsee of theif DeborahLutheran there Family isChurch,Larson, a of need. Stopuse.John &Medical Ottman. Shop, grams.‘Alan’sLana Fitzgerald, 2Your for 2time, Friday’ Jeanette talents, Pancake Fletcher, and Breakfast efforts Anna are participantsPluciennik, greatly appreciat - CatherineNew Jersey Aborjaily; The FamilyAnyone of Gailwishing Brousseau; to donate Ronaldan item, Egleston;should call theRevolving Senior Gift FundPersis Donations: Webb, Rose Richard White and Frances Curran; Alfreda Harman; JenniferTriple: $184; Giffune; Double: Tony $189; Goncalves; equipmentCenterIn Marilyn Memoryat 562-6435must Nimerowski; be cleaninof: advance and Jeanin to good see Valentine; ifto there excellent is Ciroa need. condition and Sandra Petrucelli;ed! Community Kosta Taralinkof. Cuddles: Jane Chapman, Sue Johnson, Single: $289 Medical equipment must be clean and in good to excellent Anna Pluciennik, Rose White Elgycondition Masaitis when by donated Natalia and Masaitis when returned after use. Friends of the Westfield Senior Center Donations: Miscellaneous Items: St. John’s Lutheran Church, Stop & Shop, ‘Alan’s 2 for 2 Friday’ Pancake Breakfast participants WestfieldInIn MEMORYMemory Council Inof of: Memory: On Aging of: Staff Westfield Council On Aging Staff Elgy Masaitis by Natalia Masaitis by Kosta Taralinkof Director, SherynMCOAMarlene ProgramTaralinkof Morgan Managerby Arlene Certified McGavin Director,Director, MCOA MCOA Tina Program ProgramGorman Manager Manager Certified Certified Tina Tina Gorman Gorman [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Westfield Council On Aging PrincipalStaffPrincipal Clerk Clerk Carol Carol Shannon Shannon Principal Clerk Carol Shannon [email protected]@cityofwestfield.org Director, MCOA Program Manager Certified [email protected] Senior Benefits Tina Coordinator Gorman Karen Noblit The Trusted Name in [email protected] Benefits Coordinator Karen Noblit Social Service Technician/SHINE Counselor Karen Noblit [email protected] Principal Clerk Program Director Carol Shannon [email protected] Mary Lou Niedzielski Hearing Since 1974 [email protected] [email protected] Program Coordinator [email protected] Fran Aguda CompanionSocial Service Program Technician/SHINE Coordinator Counselor Outreach Coordinator Karen Fran Aguda Noblit [email protected] Joanne Ortegas Program [email protected]@cityofwestfield.org Director [email protected] Mary Lou Niedzielski Companion Program Coordinator Fran Aguda Kitchen ManagerHearing Center Companion Program Joann Spear Coordinator [email protected] Joyce Peregrin Kitchen [email protected] Manager Joann Spear [email protected] [email protected] Kitchen Manager Food Services Coordinator Joann Spear [email protected] Joann Boucher [email protected] Kitchen Assistant Kitchen Assistant Sandra Tracy [email protected] Sandra Tracy Kitchen Assistant Sandra Tracy Program Associate ProgramKitchen Associate Assistant Tara LeBlanc TaraGeorge LeBlanc Sfakios Program Associate Tara LeBlanc [email protected] [email protected] Mary Cohutt [email protected] [email protected] ActivitiesActivities AideAide Activities Aide Agnes Agnes Fleming Fleming Agnes Fleming AGAWAM CROSSING MERCY MEDICAL Reception Area Greeters Sandra Fisher, Linda Murphy [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] MEDICAL BUILDING CENTER CAMPUS Activities Aide Agnes Fleming Reception Area Greeters TinaReception St. John, Area Linda Greeters Murphy Tina St. John, Linda Murphy Reception200 Silver Area Street, Greeters Unit 102 175 Carew Street, Suite 150 Tina St. John, Linda Murphy [email protected] Senior Center Helper Senior Center Helper Kim Saffer Kim Saffer SeniorAgawam, Center 413-827-4200 Helper Springfield, 413-748-6840 CustodianBuilding Maintenance Kim Saffer Craftsman Al Carlex Hibert Bak Custodianemail [email protected] Wellness Nurse Carl Bak Mary Ellen Asher CustodianWellness Nurse MercyCares.com/Hearing Noble WellnessVisting Nurse Nurse And Carl Hospice Bak Mary Ellen Asher Wellness Nurse Noble Visting Nurse And Hospice Baystate Mercy Noble Home Hospital Care THIS SUPPLEMENT IS BEING PROVIDED TO YOU BY THE WESTFIELD NEWS THIS SUPPLEMENT IS BEING PROVIDED TO YOU BY THE WESTFIELD NEWS JULYNOVEMBERMAY 2021 2017 2017 WESTFIELD WESTFIELD WESTFIELD COUNCIL COUNCIL COUNCIL ON ON AGING AGING ON AGING PAGE PAGE7P AGE 7 Karen’sKaren’sKaren’s Counsel CounselCounsel ~ Senior Benefits Karen Noblit coordinates a number of benefit programs for Westfield’s older adults.Part The SHINE D Open Program Enrollment provides free one-on-one health information, counseling, and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries of all ages. A SHINEBegan Counselor October is trained and 15, certified 2017: by the Massachusetts SeniorExecutive Office Benefitsof Elder Affairs on topics pertaining to Medicare, KarenSupplemental Noblit coordinatesplans, Prescription a number Drug of benefitPlans, programsand MassHealth. for Westfield’sCounselors older can Reviewalsoadults. help beneficiariesThe Your SHINE Coverage with Program limited incomeprovides and free resourc - one-on-onees enroll in health programs information, that help pay counseling, health insurance and costs.assistance to Karen also helpsand clients Know to apply Your for Options!SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition MedicareAssistance beneficiaries Program) benefits,of all ages. the Brown A SHINE Bag program,Counselor and is Fuel trainedAssistance. and certified All information by the Massachusettsis kept confidential. Executive Office of Elder ForAffairs more on information topics pertaining or to schedule to Medicare, a telephone Supplemental consultation, plans,please Medicare’s Prescription contact Annual Karen Drug NoblitCoordinated Plans, at theand Council ElectionMassHealth. On Period Aging Counselors for at Medicare562-6435. 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Thiscall thetype Tom Senior of LaMark,“cold Center calling” willat 562-6435 presentis not permitted toa showschedule by a James Liptak of wonderfulpickup date music, and time. hilarious comedy, and spot-on impressions. Vice Chair: KerryAnn Kielbasa John LearyLeary Medicare and will be reported. Secretary: Elizabeth Boucher Tickets are $25 for table seating. A limited number of $15 discounted tickets are available on a first come, first served Treasurer: Barbara Taylor Alan Sudentas CouncilFor more information On Aging or Board help changing Meetings or selecting a plan, BarbaraBarbara TaylorTaylor basisplease for contact those Karen sixty Noblit, and olderSenior whoBenefits have Coordinator a Westfield at the MySeniorCenterThe Council Onscan Aging card. Board Funding of Directors has been will provided resume in in-personpart Westfieldmeetings Councilin July. MeetingsOn Aging, are 562-6435. held at City Hall, Room 201 on the sec- withond a Mondaygrant from of the the month Westfield at 1 p.m. Cultural The public Council is welcome. with in-kind assistance from the Westfield Council On Aging. For more information, Help is visit also www.westfieldonweekends.com. available by contacting Medicare Please see at Attorney Thomas Keenan Senior1-800-633-4227Incontinence Center Program and/or Supplies Director, Medicare.gov Mary Available Lou orNiedzielski contacting for a Patrick Berry Lesley Lambert discounted tickets. Mike Parent RobertHarry Rock Hullivan WilliamChristina Thompson Lovelace SHINEThe Westfield Counselor Council On throughAging has an abundance LifePath, of assorted Inc. incon at - Kathy Millas tinence supplies that have been donated for distribution. Disposable 1-800-732-4636.incontinence briefs, wraps, and pads are available at no charge. Sizes range from small to extra-large. If you or someone you know is in need of such items, please call ahead and then pick them up during the Save the Date: ‘Friends’ Athenaeum Senior Center final 15 minutes of our daily curbside meal distribution, between Fitness Registration 11:30 andHealth 11:45 a.m., careMondayDaytime throughprovided Friday. Care If that byand timeframe is Annual Meeting ‘First Thursday’ Foot Care Services inconvenient for you, please call the Senior Center at 562-6435 to sched- Registration for the ‘December Mini Session’ fitness classes will beginDiscontinued on Thursday, November ule a pickup date and time. Companionship The Friends of the Westfield Musical Concert a team who knows ME— 16“How at 10 a.m. Do Please I Get note the that Voiceyou may only of sign Experience up and pay for yourselfMonthly Newsletter?” footand careone additionalservices at Senior Center, Inc. will hold its The Westfield Athenaeum for Seniors person.For thosePayment who subscribe for Chair to TheYoga, Westfield ‘Keep NewsIt Moving,’, the Council and Tai On Chi Aging must Voicethe be Westfield paidof Experience in advanceSenior newsletter Center at the havetime is annual meeting on Tuesday, June ‘First Thursday’ musical concert UpcomingThank BrownYouWe MercyBag are a Schedule comprehensive LIFE! day ofan insertsign-up. in their These newspaper classes on are the taughtlast Saturday by YMCA of the month.instructors Two daysTeri later,beenSomers, thediscontinued. newsletterSue Wood, isHowever distributed and Ellie we 6 at 4 p.m. in the Senior Center series will feature ‘Moonshine D’Allesandro.throughout Westfield We are by gratefulCOA staff that and these is available talented at instructorsmany local continuepharmacies areto and share delighted senior their housing toexpertise report complexes. thatwith theour Until further notice, the Brownprogram Bag programoffering social will be activities held curbside Great Room. 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Brown bag groceries may be picked up on a drive-through classeswhenthe Senior the and line Center danceis short. and sessions the A staff goals memberare of requiredRoom will handAnnex. to youchange aKnown copy their while for footwear theiryou remain before in your walking vehicle. on Newsletters the hard - ticularlyMercy for those with LIFE dementia. will accept clients from the basis between 9 and 10 a.m. Please note that no Brown Bags will be woodarethe alsogroup floor available moving and inalso theforward. sign large a tan ReleaseAll and greenmusical of Liabilitycovered prowess box and locatedon Usage the nearbanjo, Agreement. the drop box on the Senior Center front Senior Center. You may call the distributed outside of that timeframe.200 Hillside Brown Circle, Bag participants Suite 1 should porch.current Simply Friends drive members to the entrance can anytimefiddle, guitar,other than harmonica, during lunchukulele, distribution and take a copy. 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Face masks should be 2017/2018 membership renewal ballads, and foot-stomping clas- driveThe andWestfield don’t Athenaeum have access ‘First to a computer,Thursday’ if musical you mail concert a self-addressed seriesvices will at Westfield’sfeature stamped vocalist envelopelocal podiatry Laurie to: worn by those who are not fully vaccinated.24 CliftonMyMercyLife.com Street, A staff Westfield member will put form. Please join the Friends sics. Join us for this delightfully the groceries in the vehicle backseat. Vehicle doors should be Tina Gorman, Westfield Senior Center, 45 Noble Street, Westfield, MAoffices 01085 ator the home end ofvisits the month,through 413-568-0555 • MercyCares.com FestaBoard whofor thiswill important perform onannual Thursday, unique November concert. 2 atAll 10 ‘Firsta.m. in the Senior Center Great Room unlocked. we will mail you the newsletter as soon as it hits the streets! Pedi-Care. For more informa- Annex.event. Light‘From refreshments Country will to Classics’be Thursday’ is an eclectic concerts blend are free of jazz,and Broadway, classical, and popular A Legacy of the tion, please contact Tara at the Sisters of Providence musicalserved. styles. All ‘First Thursday’open concerts to the public. are free and open to the public. Senior Center, 562-6435. PAGE 8 WESTFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING JULY 2021 Healthcare at your fingertips

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