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Senior Soundings  May 2017 the Newsletter of the Groton Council on Aging Your Place for Support, Wellness and Life Long Learning 1-978-448-1170 163 West Main St Senior Soundings May 2017 The Newsletter of the Groton Council On Aging Your Place for Support, Wellness and Life Long Learning 1-978-448-1170 163 West Main St. (Rt.225) Groton, MA 01450 Hours: M-F 8:00am - 4:00pm Mission Statement: The Groton COA serves as the Friends of the Groton Elders community focal point promoting independence of older adults, through The work we do at the Council on Aging would not be possible without the information and referral, support of many collaborators. They come to us from private, public and the non support, health and profit industries. For many years, the Friends of the Groton Elders has been one wellness, socialization and of our direct supporters with sponsorship of educational programs and, by working education. Providing opportunities for all closely with the COA Outreach Coordinator, providing assistance to our residents individuals as they age by when there is an unmet need. The work they do in this community is often done leveraging resources, without notice however, it has an extraordinary impact on our senior residents. developing a sustainable future, and engaging in strong On Thursday, May 18th at 10:00am the Friends of the Groton Elders will partnerships and collaborations. be hosting a reception at the Senior Center for a conversation about the services Staff they provide and their desire for growth in this community. The work that can be Director done together is much stronger than if we work alone so please join them and see Kathy Shelp how you may be able to support their mission through working together. [email protected] Outreach Coordinator Kathy Stacey Shepard Jones [email protected] Activities/Volunteer Co. Kathy Santiago [email protected] Groton Women’s Club Luncheon Maintenance Tryna Walsh Sponsored by the Groton Trust Program and Lecture Fund, the Groton Women’s Club & Donelan’s of Groton Van Driver Alan Sinclair Marcel Falardeau Richard Marton Selectmen Liaison Held at the Country Club Peter Cunningham Shuttles available from the parking lot Senior Liaison Police Officer Wednesday, May 17 12:00PM Kevin Henehan COA Board of Directors We invite everyone to come out and celebrate the lives of Chairman Groton residents turning 90 in 2017! Following a lunch of Gail Chalmers rotini salad, ham salad and birthday cake, we will Vice Chairman enjoy Mr. Brian Cocoran. Brian will join us again this year with “Memories in Richard Marton Music”, great songs from the era of the Greatest Generation. Songs like Treasurer George Faircloth “Sentimental Journey”, “As Time Goes By”, and “Swinging on a Star” just to name a few. Also a singalong with classics such as “Beautiful Dreamer”, “Let Secretary Helen Sienkiewicz Me Call You Sweetheart”, “Moonlight Bay” and many more beloved songs.In addition to the music, the show includes humorous stories about Brian’s family Members Ellen Baxendale and lots of anecdotes about growing up as one of fifteen children! Norma Garvin Jean Sheedy Please register by calling the senior center, 978 448 1170 by Friday, May 12. Vera Strickland Eddie Wenzell The Catholic Heart Work Camp What is a MOON? is an amazing organization that restores the homes, and sometimes their hearts, of senior Groton residents that are on a fixed income For people with Medicare, MOON has a and/or cannot physically do the work themselves. new meaning: “Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice”. This newly required The campers will be coming to Groton the week of July notice must be given to some patients who have 3 through July 7,(with no work on 7/4). been admitted to a hospital for “observation”. Hospitals are increasingly admitting patients under Applicants who qualify for this program, will list on the observation status. CHWC application what they need done in and around You may be surprised to know that even if their homes. Then, the first week of July groups of you are admitted to a hospital room overnight, you campers with adult leaders come to their homes and might not be an “inpatient”. If you are under obser- do yard clean ups, house clean outs, painting indoors vation, you are considered an outpatient even and outdoors (up to 2 levels), repairing screens, though you may stay in a hospital bed for many washing windows indoors and outdoors (up to 2 days. This changes how your Medicare coverage levels), re building stairs, building a small shed, works. The MOON will explain the reason for ob- painting fences, and many other jobs as well. servation status and how it affects your Medicare I should have the CHWC applications by May/June. coverage. Should you have any questions about this wonderful For example, if you have Original Medicare, program, please call Stacey @ 9784481170. with or without a Medigap plan, an inpatient hospital stay of at least three days is needed to get any coverage for skilled nursing facility (SNF) care. If you are under observation, you would not get any follow up SNF coverage paid for, even if it is medi- cally necessary. However, if you are in a Medicare Advantage plan or your doctor is in an Accountable Groton School Care Organization, the rules are different and the threeday requirement may be waived. Day of Community Service For further assistance about this or any Medicare issue, contact the SHINE Program. Trained SHINE volunteers offer free, confidential Saturday, May 20 counseling on all aspects of Medicare and related health and drug insurance programs. Students from the To schedule a SHINE appointment call Groton School want to Stacey Shepard Jones, COA Outreach Coordina- help you get ready for tor, 9784481170. Spring and Summer. They will be available on Saturday, May 20 to Home Visits help with yard work, bringing out patio furniture or cleaning off your There are situations that prevent deck or patio. Call Stacey at the senior center to senior residents from coming to signup for this generous program. the Senior Center. The COA staff understands this, we are more than happy to visit a senior at home to provide service. If you or someone you know would like a visit to discuss COA services, referrals, or a social visit, please call Stacey at the COA, 9784481170. Groton Senior Center Activities May 2017 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 10:00 Glass Craft 2 3 9:00 Yoga 4 5 9:30 Board Meeting 10:00 Veterans 10:00 Painting Club 11:00 Strength Training VAN DW Highway Breakfast 10:00 Writing Creatively 10:30 Take a Walk 10:00 Groton Swim 12:00 Pizza & Movie 10:00 Strength Training 12:30 Hand & Foot 10:30 Take a Walk 11:30 Strength Training 10:00 Groton Swim 1:00 12:30 Hand & Foot 12:30 Bridge 12:30 Cribbage Mahjong “Manchester 1:00 Watercolor Class 1:00 TaiChi by the Sea” 7:00 Meditation 8 11 12 9 9:30 Book Club 10 9:00 Yoga Mother’s Day VAN Walmart 10:00 Glass Craft 10:00 10:00 Breakfast Documentary: 10:00 Focus on Footcare 11:00 Strength Training Take a Walk “Life Animated” 10:00 Painting Club 10:30 Blood Pressure/ 10:00 Groton Swim 10:00 Writing Creatively 12:00 Nashoba Tech 11:30 Glaucoma & 10:00 Strength Training 11:30 Strength Training 10:30 Take a Walk Luncheon Cataract Screening 10:00 Groton Swim 12:30 Cribbage 12:30 Hand & Foot Hand & Foot 12:30 10:15 Hearing Screening 1:00 Mahjong TaiChi 1:00 1:00 Irving Berlin Meditation 7:00 15 16 17 9:00 18 19 10:00 Glass Craft 11:00 Strength Training 10:00 Yoga VAN Westford 10:00 Painting Club 12:00 Women’s Club Friends of Market Basket 10:00 Groton Swim 10:00 Writing Creatively Luncheon Groton Elders 11:30 Strength Training 10:30 Take a Walk 10:00 Strength Training 12:30 “Gay 90’s” 10:30 Reception 12:30 Cribbage Hand & Foot 10:00 Groton Swim 1:00 Entertainment: 10:30 Spa Day Mahjong 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Watercolor Brian Cocoran 12:30 Take a Walk at the Country 1:00 Hand & Foot Class 1:00 Irving Berlin Club Tai Chi 7:00 22 10:00 Glass Craft 23 24 25 26 Painting Club VAN Christmas Tree 10:00 Strength Training 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Groton Swim 11:00 10:00 Memory Café Shop Plaza 10:30 Talk with Tom 10:00 Writing Creatively 10:30 Take a Walk 12:00 Lunch & Learn 11:30 Strength Training 10:30 Take a Walk 12:30 Hand & Foot 10:00 Strength Training Cribbage 12:30 Hand & Foot 1:00 Tai Chi 12:30 1:00 Mahjong 10:00 Groton Swim 4:00 Spaghetti Dinner 1:00 Irving Berlin Fire Station 7:00 Meditation 30 Memorial Day 29 10:00 Glass Craft 31 Painting Club 10:00 11:00 Strength Training 10:00 Writing Creatively 10:30 Take a Walk 12:30 Hand & Foot 1:00 Mahjong 1:00 Irving Berlin Always Available For more information and to register please call or better yet, stop in and see us! Documentary If you would like a copy of our LIFE, ANIMATEDis monthly newsletter emailed to you, Life the inspirational story of Owen please call us at the senior center, Animated Suskind, a young man who 9784481170 or email us, was unable to speak as a child [email protected] Monday, May 8 until he and his family 10:00am discovered a unique way to communicate by immersing Mondays themselves in the world of COA Board Meeting (1st Mon) 9:30am classic Disney animated films. Groton Swim 10:00am Owen was a thriving three year Talk with Tom Current Events (4th Mon) 10:30am old who suddenly and Supported by the Friends of Groton Elders inexplicably went silent M and Strength Training 11:30am for years after remained unable Cribbage 12:30pm to connect with other people or Coloring, Coffee and Conversation 1:00pm to convey his thoughts, Tuesdays feelings or desires.
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