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November 2019 Hopkinton Senior Center

FRIENDS OF THE HOPKINTON SENIORS ANNUAL HOLIDAY FUNDRAISERS SILENT AUCTION GIFT BASKETS & ITEMS Check out the numerous gift baskets and items now on display in the lobby, and place your bids! Bidding ends at noon Saturday, Nov. 23. BOSE Speaker
Autographed Bruins Team Boston Red Sox Autographed Baseball Hockey Stick Nathan Eovaldi

Annual Christmas Sale Also, Hand Quilted and Knitted Gifts & Baked Goods Friday, Nov. 22, 9-6 & Saturday, Nov. 23, 9-12

Cleaning out attic and garage? Your gently used Christmas items are needed now. We also are looking for new or gently used costume jewelry for gifts.

POTTERY BASKET CHANCE Visit the Thrift Shop to view and purchase your chance tickets to win a beautiful gift basket full of handmade one of a kind pottery. Drawing is on November 24th at the Hopkinton Center for Arts. Proceeds from the annual Primarily Potters Show and ticket sales will support art programs at the Senior Center. The PPS runs November 22, 23, and 24 at the HCA on Hayden Rowe. These artistic treasurers make great lasting gifts.

WOODVILLE ROD & GUN THANKSGIVING

DINNER HOPKINTON SENIOR CITIZEN’S Thursday, November 28, 12 – 3

CHRISTMAS PARTY The Woodville Rod and Gun Club will generously SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1:00 provide their annual Thanksgiving dinner at 252 Wood Street. The Club has been presenting this community Once again The Hopkinton Police Association and Thanksgiving Dinner for many years. their families are presenting the Hopkinton Senior There is no charge – your smiles are all Christmas Party. If you are a Hopkinton Senior (60+) that’s needed. Dinner will be served or one of our volunteers, make your reservation with between 12:00 and 3:00. Please contact the Senior Center. As always, this is a wonderfully the Senior Center to sign up and let us joyous party that includes dinner and many door know if you need transportation. prizes. Rides available; place request when making your reservation.

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8:30-4:00 Mon., Tues. & Thursday A letter from the Director

8:30-7:00 Wednesday o say there is never a dull moment at the Senior Center would 8:30-2:00 Friday T be an understatement! As I look over the newsletter and see 28 Mayhew Street the variety of activities and programs available for your enjoyment Hopkinton, MA 01748 and learning I realize how much is happening here. Recently there (508) 497-9730 were requests made for us to bring Mahjong, Cribbage, and Chess to the Senior Center and as you look through the pages of the www.hopkintonseniorcenter.com newsletter you will see we now have these programs. As always, if Facebook: Hopkinton Senior Center “Like” us on we don't offer something you would like to see, let us know, we are always looking for new and exciting programs to bring you. You are our primary source of ideas and we love hearing what you would like to see, so never hesitate to reach out to a staff member STAFF Ext. Amy Beck, Director ...... 1613 with your ideas, we want to hear them.

Ashley Shaheen, Assistant Director ...... 1617 Changes keep coming and with that I would like to extend a warm welcome to Nathalie Scott our new chef! We are extremely Judi Allessio, Administrative Assistant ... 1614 grateful to all the volunteers and staff who stepped up this past year Lisa D’Eon, Outreach Coordinator ...... 1615 to fill the role of chef while we conducted an extensive search for Marlene Troupes, Outreach Coordinator .. 1616 the right person. Nathalie comes to us with her genuine love of Susan Stewart, Volunteer Coordinator ..... 1618 cooking, along with the desire to use fresh and seasonal vegetables, and her baking experience with Tougas Farms. We are very Lisa Deneen, Receptionist ...... 1619 excited to see the new meals and treats she will bring to the Center. George Robinson, Bus Driver Enjoy the crisp fall air and vibrant colors and I look forward to Louis Mongiat, Bus Driver seeing you here at the Center!

Pat Lynch, Custodian A Be, Director

Alice Rotfort, S.H.I.N.E Counselor

FOOD SERVICE STAFF

Nathalie Scott, Chef The gift of a Thankful Heart is Zahra Ali, Chef contentment and peace. Maureen Aylward Richard Munroe Reflection by: Mary McLeod

SENIOR VIEW November

“Town Hall Team”

Guest: Connor B. Degan, Town Clerk Stuart Carter, Administrative Assistant

Host: Mary McLeod

Sr. View is shown on local cable HCAM TV Mondays: 6:30 pm - Wednesdays: 5:30 pm -Thursdays:11:00 am.

COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD Don Wolf, Chairman Donna Deneen Eunice Inman, Vice Chairman Megan Carvalho Jack Palitsch, Treasurer Nancy Drawe Marilyn Palmer, Secretary Carole Slaman John Gardner

Open Board meetings held 1st Wed. of month at 1:00

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WEDNESDAY EXTENDED PROGRAMS slabs will be taught. You will be able to complete 8:30 AM—7:00 PM pieces by using the various clay techniques and finishing with a colorful palette of glazes. Class taught MOVIES IN THE LIBRARY by Sue Valentine, Pottery Instructor. POMS Pre-registration required. Max: 8. Wednesday, November 20, 10:00 POMS is a comedy about a group of women who form HOW TO CREATE A KNITTED HAT FOR BEGINNERS a cheerleading squad at their retirement community. Wednesdays, November 6,13, & 20, 1:00 - 2:00 Materials Fee: $5.00 (Includes: One plastic TAI CHI FUNDAMENTALS - NEW CLASS! loom of your choice, a loom stick, and yarn) Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:45 - 11:30 Jenny O’Neil, COA Volunteer, will show you how to Tai Chi brings greater health and balance to all areas create a loom hat which is the perfect fall/winter of our lives. In this class taught by Jean O’Connor you accessory. Max: 4 will explore the basic principles and begin to work on form. Pre-registration required. Cost: $12.00 Seniors on the Move!

Mah Jong Wednesdays, at 3:00 WALKING GROUP Fridays, November 1, 8, 15, & 22, 10:30 - 11:30 Barre Above® Wednesdays, 4:00 Enjoy the beautiful fall foliage and exercise at the

Pound® Wednesdays, 5:00 same time! Our Walking Group led by Lisa Deneen, COA Receptionist, meets at the Senior Center and the YOGA - Slow Flow Wednesdays, 6:00 group walks to the Center Trail or other trails nearby. This activity is weather permitting. Advance sign-up. ARTS & CRAFTS

ZENTANGLE INSPIRED ART: Clip Art!

Tuesday, November 5, 12:30 - Cost: $5.00. Thursday, November 14, 2:00 - 3:30 This fun class will take your Zentangle art off of the Boom Boom Shrimp paper and onto a mini wooden clipboard. Use it to hold Tuesday, December 17, 2:00 - 3:00 Meatloaf your holiday “to do” lists or use its display option to Spaced Limited—Sign-up early. post thankful messages to share this season. Pre- registration required. CRIBBAGE ADVANCED CARD STITCHING Mondays, November 4 and 25, Wednesdays, November 6 and 13, 9:30 - 11:30 10:00 - 11:30 In this two-session workshop, you will learn to Cribbage is a fun, easy to play game that you can now embroider on paper and create keepsake cards using play at the Senior Center. hand stitching techniques. This class is appropriate for those who’ve done previous workshops. Supplies “Movie Time” Travels with Dalton: provided. Workshop led by Irene MacNeil. Min: 5. From Spring skiing at Tuckerman Ravine, to Max: 7. Pre-registration required. Cost: $10.00 the Mississippi Delta, to Five-Finger Rapids on

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS the Yukon River, near to the Arctic Circle, a journey through North America circa Tuesday, November 12, 1:00 - 3:00 Cost: $5.00 1940. There’s even RomCom in the lot! Christmas is coming! Create reindeer, angel, and/or Tuesdays, November 5, December 3 and January snowflake ornaments that will add a personal touch to 3, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. your Christmas tree. This class is taught by Deb Ed Harrow is sharing his father’s films of his travels Robbins, COA Volunteer and member of the Vintage while working with the [then] US Coast and Geodetic Quilters. Pre-registration required. Max: 10. Survey, and some films were done ‘on location’ and BEGINNERS POTTERY showing survey related work. This is a collection of Tuesdays, Nov.12, 19, 26, Dec. 3,10, 17, about 20 8mm silent films, most in color, depicting Jan. 7,14, and 28, 1:00 - 2:30 Cost: $45.00 North America during the 1940’s. This class will introduce the clay process, from wet Pre-registration is helpful. clay to a high fire finished piece. The basic hand building techniques of pinch pots, coil building and

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3 HOPKINTON SENIOR CENTER November 2019 MORE EVENTS

AGELESS GRACE CHESS FOR FUN - LEARN AND PLAY Friday, November 1, 12:00 - 1:00 Mondays, November 4, 18 & 25, 2:00 - 3:00 Ageless Grace is a brain fitness program based on Chess for Fun – Learn and Play is a new program for neuroplasticity that activates all 5 functions of the adults of all ages. Each weekly 1-hour session will offer brain. Jessica Gibson, Occupational Therapist at instruction and practice for beginners, as well as a place Homecare Solutions will be the presenter. Special to meet for anyone who wants to play chess for fun. The thanks goes to HomeCare Solutions for sponsoring instructor/facilitator is Kate Gasser, a life-long this program. Pre-registration is appreciated. competitive chess player with experience in chess instruction. Chess sets will be provided. A beginners CONVERSATION CAFE handout will be available. Pre-registration required. Fridays, November 1 and 15, December 6 LEGAL CLINIC: LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE and 20, 10:00 - 11:00 Do you like to laugh? Do you like to discuss Tuesday, November 12, 10:00 - 12:00 current events? Do you like to talk with people or do Doctors are often able to detect a decline in health you prefer to sit back and listen? If you answered well in advance and knowing this can help ensure "yes" to any of these questions than the Conversation living the best life possible. Learn how early planning Cafe is for YOU! Conversations help us think can make the rest of your life as good as it can be. differently and we challenge you to "think differently" Join elder law attorney Arthur Bergeron and his with Lisa D'Eon, Outreach Coordinator and facilitator guests, including a geriatric care manager and other professionals in your area, as they discuss the options of this new program. Light refreshments served. available within your community. RODGERS AND HART / CHAI TEA EVENT RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN Friday, November 22, 1:00 - 2:00 Wednesday, November 6, 12:30 - Learn about the South Asian Circle of 1:30 Hopkinton and their work in the Richard Rodgers composed popular music for more community over a cup of hot fragrant than 50 years. During that time, his main lyric-writing Chai. Members from SACH will be there to provide partners were Lorenz (Larry) Hart and Oscar information and exchange ideas. Chai is never Hammerstein II. These two partnerships produced complete without samosas (pastries filled with a spicy countless hit songs and record-breaking Broadway potato mash) and cardamom cookies, so please come musicals, many of which were later made into movies. with an appetite for food and fun! The presentation by Bruce Hambro celebrates the most renowned music that arose from these two Lights, Camera, Action! Headshots taken by phenomenal partnerships. Bruce Hambro is a music COA Photography Instructor, Steve McGrath and film historian. Friday, November 15, 9:00 Cost: $30 for photographs CREATIVE WRITING FOR MIND, Would you like to have a headshot or a photograph to HEART AND HEALTH send to your family and friends this holiday season? Fridays, November 8, 22, December 13, The package includes 3-4x6, 2-5x7 and 1-8x10. Pre- January 3 and 24, 10:00 - 11:30 Cost: $40.00 registration required. Writing is an excellent way to organize your thoughts, reflect on life experiences, and create space in your REPAIR CAFE COMING IN 2020! head. Whether you share your stories or keep a Friday, November 15, 12:30 private journal, having a writing practice is good for Repair Café is an event that brings together people in your well being. Beth Knaus, owner of That’s A Spade the community who have items that need fixing with Writing Services, will give you ideas and tips on volunteers who enjoy repairing things at no charge. improving your writing and using it to your own Ray Pfau, who has been helping to organize Repair benefit. All levels of writers are welcome and no prior Cafes in Massachusetts, will be here to help us writing experience is needed. Just bring a pen/pencil organize a cafe here in Hopkinton for the Spring. We and paper or a notebook. Writers are welcome to need to identify volunteers now! If you would be willing bring writing to share at the end of class if time allows. to help organize the event, or if you are good at Min: 3. Max: 8. Pre-registration required. repairing things – sewing, sharpening, gluing things

together, or similar skills. Pre-registration required. 28 Mayhew Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748 - 508 497-9730

P ROGRAMS

H EALTH & F ITNESS Pound® Wednesday 5:00 pm Chess Instructor Rebecca Tredeau $3 Monday 2-3 The World’s first class jam session inspired by Facilitator: Kate Gasser Fitness class fee policy the infectious, energizing and sweat-dripping Classes are paid monthly in advance, playing of the drum sticks. Designed for all Computer Lab based on number of classes for the fitness levels and any age. Open Daily, No Charge. month. If the class is cancelled for any Daily tutorial assistance from 10-12. Student reason we will make adjustments as YOGA—Slow Flow 6:00 pm $3 volunteers various times afternoon. necessary. Fees: $3. We will now accept Instructor: Crystal Lee a $5 “drop in” fee. Suitable for all levels. Explore asana (I ARTS

poses) through slow and clear alignment. MONDAYS FRIDAYS Pottery YOGA for Seniors 9:00 - $3 Tuesday 9:30 - $5 Fee (Nov. 2019) Instructor: Crystal Lee Chi Gong Instructor: Sue Valentine This class is designed for everyone and Friday 10:30 - $3 Explore the media of clay to make your own includes breathing, stretching, & balancing. Instructor: Linda Bellefueille creation using the techniques of coil, slab or

Postures will be modified to accommodate Chi Gong combines deep breathing with whole wheel throwing. Creativity is emphasized and your activity level. students are encouraged to experiment with body movements to harmonize mind and body glazes. The class is limited to 10 participants. Exercise with Linda 10:30 - $3 to promote energy, prevent illness and accelerate healing. Instructor: Linda Bellefueille Quilting

Skeletal muscle function decreases with aging. Meditation 12 noon—check calendar Thursday 9:30 - $1 materials This class will help maintain muscle mass and Instructor: Jeanne Friswell $3 Instructors: Laima Whitty, Jean Bertschmann, ease of movement. Laure Warren, Kelsey Ullman & Joyce Morganelli. Zumba Gold® 1:30 $3 S E ASONAL This fun loving group makes quilts, place mats, Instructor: Rebecca Tredeau runners and more using traditional hand and

Bike Riding machine quilting techniques. Participants run TUESDAYS Local Biking Trails. See newsletter for the gamut from beginners to very experienced. dates and time. Stretch Class 9:00-9:30 - No fee Knitting & Crochet Instructor: Dr. Binh Bocce Thursday 9:30.

Straighten Out & Stretch with Dr. Binh Nguyen, Senior Center court available anytime during Join a lively group who knit, crochet and enjoy CCSP, Cedar Chiropractic hours of operation. Bocce Challenge in each other’s company by our fireplace. Bring

September. your own project or work on an afghan or other W.O.W. (Weight Off Wisely) 10:00 projects for charity. Beginners are welcome. Facilitator: Marlene Troupes Historical Walks and Chorus This congenial group of dieters gives each Walking Group Wednesday 12:30-3:00 other support, understanding and See Newsletter Calendar or dates & encouragement as they learn to make good Conductor: Marilyn Greeno times. food choices. No Fee Do you enjoy singing? Join our Senior Center Chorus! There are no auditions, and

Exercise with Joni 12:30 - $3 G AMES/M ISCEL. experience is not necessary; just a love of gathering with others who enjoy sharing old Instructor: Joni Lebov Low-impact movement workout including and new songs. muscle conditioning. Mostly in chair. TED Talks Monday, 12:30. No fee “Seasoned” Cooking w/Zahra Mall Walking at Solomon Pond Facilitator: Marlene Troupes & Lisa D’Eon. Dates and times (see article) Tuesday, bus leaves at 1:00 and returns to This one hour program involves watching a Limit 8 reservations. No Fee Center at 3:30. short 18-20 minute thought- provoking video, Our recipes emphasize fast, healthy, and followed by a discussion of the ideas. delicious dishes that are seasonal and budget- Tap Dancing 2:00 $3 minded. Instructor: Rebecca Tredeau Billiards

Intermediate Billiard Room open during normal hours of operation Crafts WEDNESDAYS Women’s Session: Tues & Thurs 12:30 Various craft projects will be

Tai Chi 9:30 - $3 Pitch announced in the newsletter.

Instructor: Jean O’Connor Thursday 1:00—4:00 Tai Chi is a gentle Chinese art of health MahJong cultivation and balance.

Wednesday 3-5 Check newsletter Barre Above® 4:00 to 4:45 $3 calendar

Instructor. Rebecca Tredeau Cribbage Barre Above blends a fusion of classic ballet, Pilates, yoga, strength training & trendy dance Monday 10-11:30 in each work out.

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6 HOPKINTON SENIOR CENTER November 2019 DAY TRIPS BUS SCHEDULE

Out-of-town and non-senior residents (-60) as Monday - NO Bus Transportation space available. Tuesday

Sons of Ricky Nelson, 9:00 -12:30 Local errands and Center activities 1 - 3:30 Mall Walking –Solomon Pond, bus departs performed by his twin sons at Center at 1:00 returning 3:30 - rides home Venus de Milo, Swansea, MA. Thursday, November 14, at 9 am Wednesday Choose Chicken Parm. or Baked 9:00 - 12:30 Local errands and Center activities Scrod, bus, lunch & show $84. Pay at Sign-up. 12:45 - 3:00 Shopping (various discount stores) Approx. 3:30 rides home from Center

Armenian Museum in Watertown and buy lunch at Demos Restaurant—then off to an Thursday 9:00 - 12:30 Local errands and Center activities Armenian Bakery & Food Store. 12:30-3:00 Market Basket - Bellingham Friday, November 22 at 10:30 Bus & Museum $10. Friday 9:00 -12:30 Open for your requests when available.

Mystery Antique Center & Mystery Early reservations requested Restaurant. Bus $8 buy lunch. Back by 4:30. 1 - 2 Bread/Milk Run to Price Chopper

Friday Dec 6th at 10:00 Suggested ride donation (unless otherwise stated)

Remember you must have your emergency contact $1 Round trip within Hopkinton information available when making your reservation. $3 Round trip outside of Hopkinton

LET’S EAT OUT at: REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS

Carbone’s in Hopkinton TED TALKS Thursday, November 7, 4:30 p.m. Mondays at 12:30 in the Library (Departure from the Senior Center) Interesting topics and stimulating conversation follows.

Bus cost $1 in town, $3 outside of Hopkinton. WOW (WEIGHT OFF WISELY) Tuesdays at 10:00 Library. All are welcome. Please let us now if you are not taking the bus so we can make reservations. *2nd & *4th Thursday, Chair Massage 9:30 -12:30. Sign up required; $1 per minute (5 min. Hopkinton Billiards minimum) Subject to change - check calendar

Senior Eight Ball 2nd Thursday – Birthday lunch on us for Hopkinton At Home 9:00 AM Seniors and volunteers whose birthday falls in Nov. 5,Tuesday Southboro @ Hopkinton this month. Please call to reserve your free lunch.

Thursdays 12:30-3:30 & Fridays 9:00-1:30 Photography Consent Hairdresser by appoint; $10 cut, $15 wash/cut/ dry In recent months, the senior center st has more regularly published COA 1 Friday at 9:00 – Hopkinton Veterans Breakfast programs and activities. Unless LEGAL CLINIC AT THE CENTER 1st Friday, 10-12 participants informs us of their Elder Law Attorney, Arthur Bergeron of Mirick desire not to be photographed, the O’Connell, provides individual free 15 minute clinics. COA will use photographs/videotapes for Appointment at the front desk required.

promotional purposes. 2nd Saturday - Hopkinton Recycling Center – redeemable bottles and cans.

Computer Assistance Daily 10-12 and Are you on Facebook? Make sure you give the senior student volunteer assistance in the

center a “like” and share our page with friends! afternoons (time varies). 28 Mayhew Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748 - 508 497-9730

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HEALTH SERVICES OUTREACH SERVICES

Podiatry Clinic – December 23 at 9:00 with Dr. HOME HEATING COST

Cooper; Appointment needed; $30. If you would like to apply to SMOC (South Middlesex Opportunity Council) for Fuel Assistance this coming Blood Pressure Clinic – Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:30 No heating season, please contact our Outreach charge - Drop in! Department. The program runs November through

Durable Medical Equipment for Hopkinton April; the income guidelines are set by the State. If residents use only, as available, to be loaned out you’re a household of one and have income of $37,360 or under; two: $48,855 or under, etc., you should free of charge (walkers, bath seats, canes, crutches). consider applying. All household members are (We no longer issue used commodes) counted in the totals. SMOC assists whether you heat

Wheelchairs, both standard and transport, require with oil, natural gas, propane, electricity or wood. a $25 refundable deposit and are limited to 2 months. The paperwork necessary is: social security cards or proof of citizenship for all in the home, income MEDITATION & MOVEMENT CLASS verification, a recent copy of your heating bill, your Fridays, November 8 & 22 at 12:00 electric bill, a photo I.D. (usually a driver's license), and a lease or mortgage. It is a simple procedure once you NUTRITION COUNSELING have gathered the necessary papers. Our Outreach November 21, 1:00 and 2:00 Department will meet with you to fill out the SMOC Appointment Times application. Outreach can also assist those applying You must sign-up in advance for a 1 for 'recertification,' if you received assistance last year. hour appointment, which is FREE. MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION Rides for most local medical appointments are provided by volunteer drivers. This is a Our Time Memory Café curb to curb service; no assistance can be Hopkinton Public Library offered. Due to the limited number of Monthly every 2nd Tuesday from 1:00 to 3:00 volunteer drivers the service is only offered to seniors not residing in congregate senior Our Time Memory Café is a welcoming living facilities. We need 3 business days notice. gathering for those experiencing forgetfulness, mild cognitive impairment or living with dementia, A companion may accompany the individual needing and their care partner, family and friends. The café this service. Contact Outreach Coordinators at ext. is a place to socialize, share experiences with 1615 or 1616 for assistance. others going through similar changes and form friendships A care partner must accompany anyone who requires assistance. This program is a joint venture between the Hopkinton Senior The Hopkinton Senior Center Book Club meets Center and Library. For more information or to the first Monday of every month at 10:30. register call (508) 497-0108 or email All are welcome to participate. [email protected] November 4, Summer Island 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group by Kristen Hanna Mondays, November 4 and 18, 1:30 - 3:30 The author of the cherished bestseller On Mystic Lake.

Join this exciting program if you are 50+ December 2, The Big House unemployed, underemployed, returning to the by George Howe Colt workforce or seeking employment. Ed Lawrence, The Big House is about the long, slow separation Career Coach will facilitate each meeting. For more from the beautiful past -- in this case a shingled information or to register please visit the website at house by the ocean, which Colt's ancestors built www.mcoaonline.com/50plusregistration or contact and his family occupied in the summer for generations. He Ashley Shaheen, co-facilitator at 508 597-9730. writes gracefully, with restraint and deep feeling, and his This program is free thanks to a grant from MCOA. book is a rare accomplishment. Alec Wilkinson

28 Mayhew Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748 - 508 497-9730 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 9:00 Veterans Breakfast 9:00 Hairdresser 10-12 Legal Advice 10:30 Chi Gong 10:30 Walking Group 10:00 Conversation Cafe 12:00 Ageless Grace 4 9:00 Stretch 5 9:30 Tai Chi 6 7 8 9:00 Yoga for Seniors 9-12 SHINE Appoint. 9:30 Advanced Card Stitch 9:30 Quilting & Knitting 9:00 Hairdresser 10:00-11:30 Cribbage 9:30 Pottery 10:45 Tai Chi Fundamental 9:30 Chair Massage 10:00 Creative Writing 10:30 Book Club 10:00 WOW 12:30 Matter of Balance 10:30-11:30 Blood Pres. 10:30 Chi Gong 10:30 Exercise/Linda 10:30 Plan B Widows 12:30 Rodgers, Hart ,. 12:30 Hairdresser 10:30 Walking Group 12:30 TED Talks 12:30 Exercise w/Joni Hammerstein 12:30 Women’s Billiards 12:00 Meditation 1:30 Zumba 12:30 Women’s Billiards 1:00 COA Board Meet. 1:00 Pitch 1:30 Job Seekers 12:30 Zentangle 1:00 Knitted Hat 4:30 Dine/Carbones Saturday the 9th 2:00 Chess 12:30 Travels w/Dalton 3:00 Mah Jong 9:00 Redeemable cans & 1:00 Mall Walking 4-4:45 Barre Above bottles @ Hop Recycle 2:00 Tap Dancing 5:00 Pound Center 6:00 Yoga

CLOSED 11 9:00 Stretch 12 9:30 Tai Chi 13 14 15 9-12 SHINE Appoint. 10:45 Tai Chi Fundamentals 9:00 Trip/Sons Ricky 9:00 Hairdresser 9:30 Pottery 9:30 Advanced Card Stitch 9:30 Quilting & Knitting 9:00 Photo Headshots 10:00 WOW 12:30 Matter of Balance 10:30-11:30 Blood Pres. 10:30 Chi Gong 10-12 Legal clinic 12:30 Chorus Birthday Lunch 10:30 Walking Group 12:30 Exercise w/Joni 1:00 Knitted Hat 12:30 Hairdresser 10:00 Conversation Café 12:30 Women’s Billiards 3-5 Mah Jong 12:30 Women’s Billiards 12:30 Repair Café info 1-2:30 Beginner Pottery 4-4:45 Barre Above 1:00 Pitch Meeting 1:00 Holiday Craft 5:00 Pound 2:00 Cooking w/Zahra 1:00 Memory Café 6:00 Yoga 1:00 Mall Walking 2:00 Tap Dancing 18 19 20 21 22 Great Room closed all 8:30 Trip State House 9:30 Tai Chi 9:30 Quilting & Knitting 9:00-6 Christmas Sale week for Sale Preparation 9:00 Stretch 10:00 Movie POMS 9:30 Chair Massage 9:00 Hairdresser 9-12 SHINE Appoint. 10:45 Tai Chi Fundamentals 10:30 Care Giver Group 10:00 Creative Writing 9:00 Yoga for Seniors 9:30 Pottery 1:00 Knitted Hat 10:30-11:30 Blood Pres. 10:30 Armenian Trip 10:30 Exercise/Linda 10:00 WOW 4-4:45 Barre Above 12:30 Hairdresser 10:30 Chi Gong 12:30 TED Talks 12:30 Exercise w/Joni 5:00 Pound 12:30 Women’s Billiards 10:30 Walking Group 1:30 Zumba 12:30 Women’s Billiards 6:00 Yoga 1:00 Pitch 12:00 Meditation 1:30 Job Seekers 1-2:30 Beginner Pottery 1:00 Nutrition Counseling 1-2 Chai Tea 2:00 Chess Group 1:00 Mall Walking appoint. SATURDAY 23RD 2:00 Tap Dancing 9:00-12:00 Christmas Sale & Silent Auction 25 26 27 28 29 9:00 Yoga for Seniors 9:00 Stretch 9:30 Tai Chi Thanksgiving Dinner 12-3 10:00-11:30 Cribbage 9-12 SHINE Appoint. 10:45 Tai Chi Fundamentals Woodville Rod & Gun 10:30 Friends Meeting 9:30 Pottery NO LUNCH 252 Wood Street 10:30 Exercise/Linda 10:00 WOW Hopkinton 12:30 TED Talks 12:30 Exercise w/Joni CLOSED AT NOON 1:30 Zumba 12:30 Women’s Billiards 2:00 Chess Group 1-2:30 Beginner Pottery 1:00 Mall Walking 2:00 Tap Dancing

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ELDER LAW WITH FRANK AND MARY by Arthur P. Bergeron

Arthur P. Bergeron is an elder law attorney in the Trusts and Estates Group at Mirick O’Connell.

Who are Frank and Mary?

Frank and Mary are my imaginary older couple I use to help THOMAS F. CRONIN, Director answer elder law trivia questions I am often asked. Frank and 34 Church Street, Hopkinton Mary are retired now and have three grown kids, Peter, Paul and Mary, Jr.. They live on their Social Security and Frank’s pension. Their goal in life is to stay healthy, see their kids on occasion, 508-435-3951 die on the same day and be buried in the backyard. My job as an elder law attorney is to help Frank and Mary sleep well at night. www.callanancronin.com Sometimes, that means being there in a time of crisis, when one of them is very sick, or may be dying. Sometimes it means GetCompassionate Back &In Quality The Care to ConversationHelp You Hear Better helping them with major life changes, like selling their home and moving. Usually, though, it’s about answering all the legal trivia Darcy Repucci, MS,CCC-A questions that seem to have become a regular part of daily life. (508) 936-3277 1 Lumber Street Hopkinton At my seminars I present in the community, people will ask Tues and Wed: 12:30 - 5:30 | Sat: 10 - 3 me about a legal trivia question they have. The question that I get Or By Appointment www.baystateaudiology.com asked most often is: Do I need a will? First, you only really need two legal documents: a Health Care Proxy and a Power of Attorney. The Health Care Proxy assures that, if you are unable to make a medical decision, the person you name as your agent in the Proxy can. The Power of Attorney assures that someone can handle your daily affairs, like signing checks and dealing with others on your behalf. The cost of not having them in an emergency is huge, because the alternative is having a legal guardian or conservator appointed, which costs time and money. Do you need a will? Not necessarily. If Frank and Mary own all their property jointly, then when one dies the other becomes the sole owner, period. If the second one dies without a will, under Massachusetts law all the property would be divided among the children, as long as they were all still alive.

If you have a legal trivia question, you can call me at 508-860-1470 or email me at [email protected].

You can also view my 10-minute Q&A Fireside Chats, Frank and Mary’s cable TV shows and the seminars I have presented in your local communities on Frank and Mary’s YouTube Channel, www.youtube.com/ elderlawfrankmary and find more in-depth commentary on legal issues on Mirick O’Connell’s Trusts and Estates blog, “Getting All Your ‘Docs’ in a Row”.

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FRIENDS OF THE HOPKINTON SENIORS, Inc. (a 501c3 organization) Monthly Meeting on the 4th Monday at 10:00 am. Friends of Hopkinton Seniors

BUTTON BATTERY COLLECTION (NEW 2019 COLLECTION HAS BEGUN) Hopkinton Senior Center (28 Mayhew Street) is collecting your used Button Cell batteries to be recycled. All proceeds will be used to benefit Health programs at the Senior Center. Button cell batteries can be found in hearing aids, watches, and cameras and should not be thrown into a landfill.

Bottle & Can Drive ongoing. A receptacle is Friends of the Hopkinton Senior Citizens, Inc. (501c3) available by the staff entrance near the garage. Or bring redeemables to the Hopkinton Recycling Center, 2nd Barbara Beale, President Mindy VanSchaick Saturday of the month. Sally Almy, Vice President Juliet Smith Marion Intinarelli, Secretary Gail Tonelli Thrift Shop Hours: Wed. till 6:00pm Dolores Ivester, Treasurer Patricia Srodawa M-Th 9:00-3:00 and Fri. 10:00-1:00 Directors: Elizabeth Swenson Sheila Frackleton All donations support the daily activities and needs of the Mary McLeod Senior Center that are not covered by Town Budget.

MEDICARE UPDATES Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late to change your plans! Medicare Open Enrollment ends December 7th It’s extremely important to review your options EVERY year to make sure you have the plan that works best for you for next year. To best help you compare, you should have a MyMedicare.gov account. If you don’t have one already, you can go to MyMedicare.gov to easily create one, or it can be done at your SHINE appointment. Call your Senior Center and ask for a SHINE appointment. Be sure to bring your Medicare card, any other drug/ health insurance cards and benefit information, and a detailed list of your current prescription drugs to your appointment. Trained SHINE volunteers offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare.

Medicare scams are common. • Do not provide your Medicare or Social Security number to anyone, except your trusted medical or SHINE providers. Medicare and Social Security will NOT call you and ask for personal information. • Hang up if anyone calls offering you free products or claiming to be from Medicare to obtain personal information. Beware!

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Menu Daily: In addition to the main meal, a variety of sandwiches, subject to change salad plates, soup and desserts are available.

November 11/13 Spaghetti Bolognese 11/28 Thanksgiving Closed WEEK 1 11/14 Pot Roast 11/29 Closed 11/1 Chef’s Special 11/15 Chef’s Special First Tuesday of the month is WEEK 4 WEEK 2 Celebrity Server Day. 11/4 Alfredo Pasta 11/18 Ham & Mushroom Strata 11/5 Chili (Celebrity Server) 11/19 Meatloaf Reservations are suggested 11/20 Chicken Pot Pie (508 497-9730) two seatings: 11/6 Tarragon Chicken ish 11/7 Fish of the Day 11/21 Fish of the Day 11:30 & 12 — $5.00 11/22 Chef’s Special LAST ORDER 12:30 11/8 Chef’s Special

BREAKFAST – CONTINENTAL WEEK 3 WEEK 5 $1.00 MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 – 10:00 11/25 Sausage Casserole Rice 11/11 CLOSED 1st FRIDAY VETERANS BREAKFAST 11/12 Fish Tacos 11/26 Salmon 0900 hours 11/27 No Lunch

VETERANS DAY Calling all Veterans on 11/11 at 11:00 am for the annual Veterans ceremony at the Senior Center conducted by the American Legion. (This is a Federal Holiday, the Center be open at 10:00 am for this event only.)

At 1700 hours (5:00 pm) Annual Hopkinton Veterans’ Dinner will take place at the Woodville Rod & Gun Club, 252 Wood Street, Hopkinton Complements of the Hopkinton Veterans Celebration Committee

VETERANS BREAKFAST

Friday, November 1, at 9:00

All Hopkinton veterans are invited to a breakfast in their honor on the first Friday of every month. If you or your organization would like to financially sponsor and honor veterans in this way, please contact Amy Beck for information, at extension 1613. The October breakfast was in memory of Paul “Buzzy” Buswell, and the November is in memory of Rev. Dr. Henry Wyman, USArmy, WWII. The veterans and staff greatly appreciate all our generous contributors.

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FRIENDS OF THE HOPKINTON SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. 501C3 CHECKS MAY BE MADE PAYABLE AND MAILED TO: MEMBERSHIP & DONATION FORM FRIENDS OF THE HOPKINTON SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. 2019 DUES - $5 PER YEAR 28 MAYHEW ST., HOPKINTON, MA 01748

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