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Shirley Council on Aging Volume: 9 Issue: 5 MAY 2017 Senior Center • 9 Parker Road • Shirley, MA 01464 Tel: 978-425-1390 • Fax 978-425-1392 • email: [email protected] Welcome! Finally some warmer weather! May is a busy month from Mother’s Day to Memorial Day. May is also National Stroke Awareness Month & National Hypertension Awareness Month. Checking your blood pressure regularly helps keep you in tune with your body. Every month the Nashoba Nursing Service comes in the 2nd Thursday of the month for a blood pressure clinic. Your health is something to never be taken for granted or ignored. See your primary care for your yearly physical and talk to your doctor about your medications and why you take them ( and if there are any interactions between medications). Eye health is also very important. The American Society of Ophthalmology recommends that you check your vision yearly to see clearly. On Thursday, May 11 D’Ambrosio Eye Care will be offering FREE Vision, Glaucoma and Cataract Screening. This is more extensive than a typical eye chart exam. No Appointment needed. This May we will be offering a Pre-Diabetes class. It’s free and a great way to learn about a healthy lifestyle and some changes you may need to make to your diet to lead a healthier life. We hope to see you here! A heartfelt thank you to all of our Veterans for your service, past and present. For all who have given and sacrificed—we salute you! Please note: we will be closed May 29th in honor of Memorial Day, and there will be NO Senior Breakfast in May. I also want to take a moment to wish a Happy Mother’s day to all of our mothers at the Senior Center. Thank you for all you do! Happy Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14. Remember, this is YOUR Senior Center. Stop by, join an activity or have a cup of coffee with friends. Thank you again for the warm welcome. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns or comments or you just want to say hello. Call us at 978-425-1390 or stop in. With much gratitude, Patrick Curtin, Interim Director Page 2 Shirley COUNCIL ON AGING MAY 2017 Mission Statement of the Shirley Council on Aging: “To serve the Seniors of Shirley with services that enhance their lives and provide for their needs.” Council on Aging Staff and Members The COA Board meets the second Wednesday of each INTIERM DIRECTOR month at 1:00 pm at the Senior Center. Meetings are open to Patrick Curtin the public. VAN DRIVERS THANK YOU . Bob Perry, Doug Perry For your contributions, donations and volunteerism. VAN DISPATCHER We appreciate your support. Scott Harmon We would not have Your Center without you! COUNCIL ON AGING CHAIRMAN Vendors: Don Parker Panera Bread,Hannaford, Mitrano Dumpster Removal, Turf Logic, Village Pizza, & Senior Newsletters VICE CHAIRMAN Donald Reed Our Food Donation Team: Jim Lanteigne, Bill Dow, Ray Gagnon, Bob Perry, & Joyce Scott SECRETARY Joellen Sheehan Program Support: Shirley Deyo, Don Parker, Chip Guercio, Pat Florio, Sally Hamel, MEMBERS Elaine Quinty, Alice West, Sandy and Gene Wixom, Joe Nickerson, Joyce Patton, Barbara Lugin, Helen Kramer, Rhoda Dow, Tony Bucca, Beverly Smith, Barbara Lugin, Juanita Sandy Marcinkewicz, Tony Bucca, Fields, Helen Kramer, Vi Burnley, Ray Gagnon, Shirley Police De- Constance Schweitzer partment, Shirley Fire Department, Town of Shirley, Shirley Cultur- al Council, Doris Champagne, Cathy Landry, Joyce Scott, and Frank DINING COORDINATOR Esielionis Joyce Scott CAFÉ Donations: Barbara Perry, Fran Gray & Joyce Scott Hans Onsager, Village Pizza, Sue Hartman, Sandy and Gene Wixom, Fran Gray, Alice West, Jim Yocum, and Jon Pender MEALS ON WHEELS Elisabeth Dinning, Jessica Myshrall, Rob Thanks to all who have given donations to support the Center’s Fleming, Melissa Dentino & Jim Yocum continuation of programs and activities. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR Newsletter Team: Hans Onsager Cyndi and Dan Furman, Patrick Curtin & Senior Newsletters! SUNSHINE LADY Chris Bibby Newsletter Distribution: Ray Gagnon and Melissa Slattery Senior Center Hours: Thank you: Town of Shirley, Residents and Elder Affairs Office Monday– Thursday 8:30am-3:00pm Café Wish List The Senior Center is a Green Operation Dish Soap DON’T FORGET! Veterans’ Breakfast ~ Monday, May 8~ 8:30 a.m. Senior Lunch ~ Wednesday, May 31 ~ 11:30 a.m. Senior Breakfast ~ Monday, June 26 ~ 8:30 a.m. Page 3 Shirley COUNCIL ON AGING MAY 2017 Outreach at the Shirley Senior Center Telephone: (978) 425-1390 MART Van Do you need a ride to a doctors appointment, or any SHINE other destination in the greater Shirley Area? Have questions about your coverage? Want to explore other Medicare options such as replacement plans or Dial-A-MART ( Shirley Senior Medicare supplements . Center Van) is here to help you 5 days a week. Our friendly staff Visit our Shine Counselor. offers personalized service and we will pick you up at your home. When: Thursday, May 18 from 9a-12:00pm. During the week we also offer scheduled rides to vari- ous places including Market Basket, Walmart and Call the Senior Center for an Target. Fare is $1.00 per way for all trips appointment at 978-425-1390. Shine is here to help you! Call 978-425-1390 to book a ride The Shine Counselor is here the third Thursday of every month. Please give 48 hours notice prior to booking. Meals on Wheels For Homebound Seniors A Message from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs: The Shirley COA, through Do you have difficulty reading or holding Montachusett Opportunity books and newspapers? Council, provides home de- The Talking Information Center Network (TIC) is a ra- livered hot meals to frail elders and homebound elders. dio reading service that provides around the clock pro- Upon advance request, frozen meals for evenings and gramming for the blind, visually impaired or otherwise disabled. Tune in to volunteers as they read state and weekends are also available for delivery with the noon local newspapers, magazines, periodicals and other infor- meal. Each meal meets one-third of the Recommended mation about state programs and events. Dietary Allowances for adults, and is appropriate for a “no ** HOW TO LISTEN added salt” diet. Therapeutic diet meals are available with Call TIC at 781-834-4400 to order a radio receiver. Listen by telephone: call 712-832-7025 a physician’s prescription. Listen via website: www.ticnetwork.org Eligibility: Must be at least 60 years of age and home- Download our free app on your phone bound. Requested donation is $3.00 per meal. To Sign up ** For more information go to www.ticnetwork.org or for Meals on Wheels: Call MOC at 978-343-6259 Ext. call 781-834-4400. 1 and ask for Meals on Wheels Page 4 Shirley COUNCIL ON AGING MAY 2017 The Choice Café—Hot Lunches! Pre-Diabetes Class The Choice Café is a congregate meal prepared by the Montachusett According to the CDC, "there are 86 million adults liv- Opportunity Council. ing in the US with prediabetes and There is a voluntary donation of nine out of ten don't even know it. $3.00 requested. When: Tuesday, May 16th at 1pm for a discussion on pre- Unlike our regular lunch, you diabetes and its potentially serious health risks. MUST CALL AHEAD to reserve a meal. Call us by Mon- day at 10 a.m. to reserve for the following Wednesday At the class : Take a pre-diabetes risk screening test lunch or just sign up here at the Senior Center. Come enjoy and leave class with two simple ways to cut your risk of a nutritious meal with friends at a low price! developing Type 2 Diabetes by more than half. May 10th: Roasted Pork, Potatoes, Salad , Bread and Applesauce Cost: FREE May 24th Vegetable Gumbo, BBQ Chicken Breast, Brownie Desert Presented By: Scherrie Keating RN, BSN, CDE Free Eye Care Screening Sponsored By: Thursday, May 11th at 9:30-10:30am Free Vision, Glaucoma and Cataract Screening Thanks to D’Ambrosio Eye Care in Lancaster, MA June 21, 11:30am– Senior Lunch– Entertainment By Dan For More info– Call the Senior Center Kirouac Oldies Music– Thank you Shirley Cultural Council for this Grant! June 26, 8:30am– Senior Breakfast– No Breakfast in May SIGN UP NOW! To take part in our Selectmen Liaisons for Boards and Committees Senior Center DPW, Police, Fire, Conservation, Land Use Selectman Jim Wilson Garden Thank you Doug Bingle ! Financial Departments, Library, Finance Committee, Recreation Our Vegetable Beds Selectwoman Holly Haase are Ready to use! | Council on Aging, Veterans , Energy , School, Assessors To Sign Up: Selectman Enricco Cappucci 978-425-1390 or [email protected] MAY 2017 Shirley COUNCIL ON AGING Page 5 VETERANS’ CORNER …from Mike Detillion, Shirley Veterans’ Officer The Veterans’ Officer is available at any time to aid your efforts to enter Pizza & a Movie into the VA Health Care system or @ Your Senior Center pension system. For an appointment: Joy ( PG-13) Call 978-425-2600 x280 Appointments: Anytime Wednesday, Office Hours: Monday evenings May 17 @ 11:00 Cost: $2.00 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Town Office Building Starring: Jennifer Lawrence Benefits: All veterans, spouses and dependents Bradley Cooper are eligible for Chapter 115 and VA benefits with About Joy Mangano who founds Robert De Niro an honorable discharge. Benefits can include fi- a business dynasty . Joy becomes nancial assistance, food assistance, shelter assis- a true boss of family and enter- prise. The story of how commit- tance, and burial assistance. ment and dedication lead to amazing results.