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S.A.L.T./EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CLASS Learn how to prepare yourself for an emergency/Call Heather to sign up 508-347-7575

Where: Old Sturbridge Village, Fuller Conference Room

When: Thursday, November 8, 2018 from 1:00pm-2:30pm

Who: All are welcomed, but focus will be on those with disabilities in our community

Have you ever wondered how you would respond in an emergency? Do you have a plan? Join us as the Massachusetts Office on Disability is presenting an emergency preparedness class. Learn the keys to keeping you and your family safe during an emergency, this class is vital for all those who want to be able to protect themselves during an emergency.

* First 50 participants will receive an Emergency GO Pack with some of the essential items needed during an emergency *

“Giving Back” From the Director November is the month of “giving.” Let’s give to the Jennifer’s Fitness Exercise Class procedure Due to the popularity of Jennifer and her Exercise Class the fol- children at Burgess Elementary School this year. The lowing Procedure is being put in place. We hope everyone will be senior center will be collecting for Thanksgiving happy and understand the need for these changes. meals for the student’s families in need. canned/boxes foods, canned veggies, soup, spaghetti Due to the results of the Exercise Surveys, sign -up will be in & sauce, PB, jellies, mac & cheese, other. December and the following procedure will be implemented in January. There will be NO “jumping into” vacant openings and deadline for these items is Friday, November 16th. there will be no exceptions on sign-up dates. Class size will be limited to 30 We will be closed the day after Thanksgiving. Winter Class (January-June) Sturbridge Seniors will have first choice of class (Class #1 Walk Club is on hiatus until the spring
8:30am) or (Class #2 9:45am). Sign-up for Sturbridge seniors will be the first two weeks of December (Dec 3rd-14th). Non-residential seniors will have second choice and will be able to A ernoon Acvies
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NON-seniors will be able to sign up the fourth week of the Yes, we are bringing back the December (Dec 24th-31st) Snow Birds For those who go away during the winter for 6 weeks afternoon activities you enjoyed so much; 2 o’clock or longer, you will kindly be asked not to sign up for the most Trivia, Family Feud, Newlywed Game, etc. Join us, popular 8:30am class. Please sign up for the 9:45 am class instead bring your ideas, got a new game to play? Check so people can have your spot. upcoming newsletters for games, dates and times. Summer Class (July –December) November 14th is National Diabetes Awareness This information will be repeated again: May/June newsletter 2 Sturbridge COA November 2018

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Tuesday, November 27th Mama Mia 2008 PG-13 1h 48m Diabetes and Carbohydrate Intake Jukebox romantic comedy based on the songs of pop group Wednesday, November 14th 10:45-11:15 ABBA, including the title song, features an ensemble cast, includ- ing Christine Baranski, Pierce Brosnan, Dominic Cooper, Colin Confused by all the nutritional information you hear about on Firth, Amanda Seyfried, Stellan Skarsgård, Meryl Streep and Julie television and radio? Unsure what you should be eating to help Walters. The plot follows a young bride-to-be who invites three control your diabetes? Avoiding foods you could be enjoying? men to her upcoming wedding, each one with the possibility of being her father. Join Catherine Page, Registered Dietitian, for her presentation providing helpful information about carbohydrates, portion con- trol and meal planning. Healthy carbohydrate choices, consistent food intake, and healthy snacking to maintain good blood sugar Film Appreciation : control and improved energy levels will be discussed. Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)

Monday chats with Gin & Satch Led by Dr. Carol Mitchell, Film Professor Mondays at 1pm Wednesday November 14th, 12:30-3:30 p.m. ALL WELCOME -VERY THOUGHT PROVOKING AND INSIGHTFUL The 2003 film, Girl with a Pearl Earring , based on Tracey Chevalier’s romantic historical novel, stars V`1 :$V V:`1J$ Colin Firth as famous painter Johannes Vermeer and Q0VIGV`  . R]I Need baeries? Need your hearing aides Scarlet Johanssen as the young peasant maid who be- comes his apprentice, model, and muse. Set in a pic- HCV:JVR- *VG ``QI V`1 :$V V:`1J$ 11CC GV th G:H@ Q QcV` .V` V`01HV Q Q%` VJ1Q`5 turesque recreation of 17 century Delft, Holland, and ]CV:V H:CC Q 1$J %]8 garnering three Oscar and two Golden Globe nomina- tions, the film is “an intriguing drama centered on the erotic tension between Vermeer and his model Griet as `V
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Name that Tune with Rebecca sponsored by th The Medicare Open Enrollment begins on October 15 Fallon Health Summit Eldercare and ends on December 7th All guests must be accompanied by a caregiver. Every year, Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (HMO, PPO) plans can change their premiums, co-pays, deductibles, for- mularies (list of drugs covered) and preferred pharmacies. In the Open to anyone, in any town, of any age, living case of Medicare Advantage Plans they can also drop providers with a memory related illness . from their Plan. It’s important to review your options EVERY year to make sure you have the plan that works best for you for C all for more info or to sign up next year. This year we are anticipating that there may be sign ups are appreciated some new plans and choices for you to make. Along with these new plans and choices we expect there will be some aggressive marketing with an unusual high volume of plan sponsored Caregiver Support Group meetings .

REMEMBER!! YOU NEED TO BE SURE THAT YOUR PRI- MARY CARE PHYSICIAN AND OTHER PROVIDERS ARE COVERED IN THE PLANS NETWORK BEFORE YOU Thursday, November 8th CHANGE TO A DIFFERENT MEDICARE PLAN. YOU 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. SHOULD ALSO BE SURE YOUR MEDICATIONS ARE COV- This month the support group will meet on the second Thursday th nd ERED AS WELL. of the month, November 8 , at 1:00 p.m., on the 2 floor of the Senior Center. There is a ramp and an elevator at the rear entrance Assistance is available from the SHINE program. Call your Sen- of the building. Newcomers are ALWAYS w elcome! R efresh- ior Center and ask for a SHINE appointment. Trained SHINE ments will be served. volunteers offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of Join us as together we confront the challenges of caregiving. health insurance to anyone on Medicare. Learn the value of gaining knowledge and support from others who share your experiences. MEDICARE UPDATE MEETINGS Our guest this month is Laura Black -Silver, Caregiver Specialist We have scheduled 25 Medicare Update Meetings in the Central Massachusetts area. Check with your local Senior Center to find a from Tri Valley Services. Laura will discuss her role and how she meeting near your home. Or check our website www.shinema.org might assist local caregivers . She will also introduce us to Com- for a list of our local meetings. fort Pets , which are available for those with dementia disorders. Volunteer, Barbara Kalber facilitates the Caregiver Support CENTRAL MASS SHINE WEBSITE Group. For more information about the group, call the Senior The Central Mass Region has recently launched it website. You Center 508-347-7575 and leave a message for Barbara. She will can visit us on the web at www.shinema.org . Our site has valuable return your call. general information and links to other agencies that can assist you with you insurance needs. Trained SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Every- Parkinson’s Support Group one) volunteers can help you! They offer free, unbiased, confi- Tuesday, November 13th dential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare. Call your senior center and ask for a SHINE Led by: Joan Grindle, RN appointment. You can also call 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243- 4636), then press or say 3. Once you get the SHINE answering Veteran’s Agent machine, leave your name and number. A volunteer will call Last Monday of the month you back. During Open Enrollment it may take a couple of November 26th 9-11am days to return your call. You can now visit us on the internet at shinema.org DANIEL T. MORRILL HERITAGE HOME FUNERAL HOME HEALTH CARE Three Generations of Quality Family Service Private Home Care Services Since 1913 Patrick S. Morrill, Director www.morrillfuneralhome.com 508-347-0036 Serving All Faiths www.heritage-health.com 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA • 508-764-7922 173 Charlton Rd. • Sturbridge, MA 01566

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Ad info. 1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 • www.4lpi.com Sturbridge-Fiskdale Senior Ctr., Fiskdale, MA 06-5176 8 Sturbridge COA November 2018 PLEASE NOTE TIMES Notes From the Friends CRIBBAGE: Tuesdays —12:25 Give thanks this month. It’s November and the DOMINOS: Wednesdays —12:25 holidays are on us. MAH JONGG: Thursdays —9:30 I am looking forward to all the wonderful fall smells of pumpkin pie spices: PITCH: Fridays —12:25 cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. We’ll be working on our holiday events for Thanksgiving Library in Motion and Christmas. Come to our Friends Meeting on Together with the Joshua Hyde Library we November 21st at 12:30 p.m. and enjoy the holi- provide a in home delivery service of books, day spirit with us. audio books, magazines, CDs, DVDs. Call the library with any questions. 508-347-2512 Carolyn DeLong, Secretary of the Friends of Sturbridge Senior Center. POOL PLAYERS WANTED MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY MORNINGS—LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED To Sturbridge/Fiskdale seniors ONLY; Please try to give us 5 days noce for all med- 1H:C
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