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FALMOUTH COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR CENTER SENIOR HAPPENINGS NEWSLETTER JULY/ AUGUST 2019 PROGRAMS… ACTIVITES... SERVICES... NEW SENIOR CENTER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PROGRESS... Town of Falmouth Senior Center 300 Dillingham Avenue Falmouth, MA 02540 508-540-0196 [email protected] Serving the Needs of our Community Enhancing the Quality of Life Health & Wellness Educational and Social Programs Providing Information and Assistance on Available Resources Volunteer Opportunities A LOOK INSIDE… Special Programs ……..2-3 Fitness ………………….3-4 Activities ………………..3-5 Support Programs ……….5 Progress on the new Senior Center continues to be on schedule. The exterior of the Day Trips ………………….6 building is nearing completion. Work to the interior is ongoing with the emphasis on the Calendars ………………8-9 mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression systems. Friends News …………...11 The Lawrence Lynch Corporation is continuing their work on the parking lot, site lighting Health & Wellness ……...12 and utilities. While parking is a daily challenge, there has been great cooperation from Transportation …………..13 all parties to keep the various functions and activities of this municipal campus running. For Your Info ………...14-15 JULY/AUGUST 2019 FALMOUTH SENIOR CENTER PAGE 2 SPECIAL PROGRAMS... YESTERDAY’S COUNTRY BAND & COOKOUT LUNCHEON July 22, 2019 @ 1:00PM Join us for a delicious Cookout Lunch (Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Dessert, etc.) sponsored by Falmouth Royal Health Group with Special entertainment by Yesterday’s Country Band. ARE YOU TURNING 65? $8.00 Payable in Advance ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT RETIREMENT Call 508-540-0196 to Sign Up! August 26th, 2019 @ 1:30PM If you or someone you know is turning 65 soon or thinking about retirement, it is time to start planning for your health insurance needs. Tracey Benson, Regional SHINE Program Manager, will be here at the Falmouth Senior Center to explain Medicare, enrollment periods, options for supplemental insurance, prescription drug plans and other assistance programs. So please join us and learn what Medicare is all about... Call us at 508-540-0196 to Reserve your seat. Comedy Show & Ice Cream Social (The SHINE program is a free health counseling service provided through August 12, 2019 @ 1:30PM the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Barnstable County) COMEDIAN WAYNE SOARES... ALZHEIMER’S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM Wayne Soares is an actor, comic and author. Last year, July 8th, 2019 @ 1:30PM Wayne co-starred in the crime drama Snitches and the mob comedy The Curse of Don Scarducci with Alec A representative from the Alzheimer’s Family Baldwin. He entertains our United States Veterans as well Support Center of Cape Cod will be here at the as our active military at bases and military hospitals Senior Center to provide an introductory around the globe. Wayne also writes a syndicated, weekly session on Alzheimer’s services and programs column in the Falmouth Enterprise titled Veterans available in Falmouth and the importance of Spotlight. He will be hosting a new television series memory screenings and early diagnosis. Veterans Spotlight - Special Moments later this summer on Call us at 508-540-0196 to Reserve your seat. veterans on a major network. MANAGING YOUR ASSETS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM July 29th, 2019 @ 1:30PM A representative from the Martha’s Vineyard Bank will be here at the Senior Center to discuss Managing your assets after a death of a spouse. What documents will you need at the time of a spouse’s death? How will your financial situation change and how will you plan for your future? Call us at 508-540-0196 to Reserve your seat. ICE CREAM SOCIAL… Indulge yourself with an Ice Cream treat from Falmouth’s very own Smitty’s! $5.00 Payable in Advance Call us at 508-540-0196 to Sign Up! JULY/AUGUST 2019 FALMOUTH SENIOR CENTER PAGE 3 SPECIAL PROGRAMS... FREE WELLNESS PROGRAMS... ZENGEVITY ~ GROUP HEALTH COACHING ~ TAI JI QUAN Program Information and Pre-Registration Please Call the VNA at 508-957-7423 (Classes are available to Falmouth Residents Only) ZENGEVITY PROGRAM... GROUP HEALTH COACHING... Join our FREE ZENgevity In health coaching, we look at how Program. This program all areas of your life are connected incorporates body and brain and contribute to your overall well- being. fitness in a fun, safe, and gentle movement program designed to help older Here are 6 reasons to join our adults stay independent, feel good, be healthy and FREE group health coaching happy! Join us to learn cutting edge program: personal support neuro-movements, yoga moves, balance and brain system, higher likelihood of achieving your goals, exercises that increase energy, mobility, strength and collective wisdom, new perspective, team investment, and having fun! flexibility, so you feel strong and live longer! Join us every Friday 12:30PM-2:00PM Fridays 12:30PM - 2:00PM July 12, 2019 - Aug. 30, 2019 July 12, 2019 - August 30, 2019 Call the VNA at 508-957-7423 to Sign Up! Call the Senior Center at 508-540-0196 to Sign Up! TAI JI QUAN... Join our FREE Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance Program. The Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance program consists of two major components. One is a core routine set of exercises based on traditional Tai Ji Quan (TJQ) forms with build in practice variations such as seated, standing and direction changing movements. The other is a subroutine of Mini Therapeutic Movements integrating TJQ movement and therapeutic balance and mobility training. Wednesdays & Fridays 2:00PM - 3:00PM July 17, 2019 - January 10, 2020 Call the VNA at 508-957-7423 to Sign Up! CREATIONS OF CAPE COD...MIXED MEDIA MEET UP! Create a mixed media painting together-it’s EASY & FUN! No prior painting experience is required. Learn mixed media techniques, as well as tips for color and SEASONS OF THE HEART… AUGUST 6, 2019 1:00PM composition. Transform favorite images You are invited to attend a FREE workshop designed to (copies-not originals) into a explore the landscape of grief and bereavement as a unique collage using acrylic response to the loss of a loved one to death. The paints, papers and collage glue. workshop will focus on theories and models that pertain to Experiment with color, texture techniques and inspiring understanding the nature of the grief process as well as words using a variety of brushes and household items. strategies for coping. It will be facilitated by Richard Materials are included. Bickford, LICSW and Rebecca Chesbro, LICSW, both of Class is on August 5th, 2019 1:30PM - 3:00PM whom are grief support counselors working with the VNA’s Hospice Program. $20.00 per class Call us at 508-540-0196 to Pre-Register! Call us at 508-540-0196 to Pre-Register! JULY/AUGUST 2019 FALMOUTH SENIOR CENTER PAGE 4 PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES... CARDIO/STRENGH TRAINING FOR ACTIVE ADULTS: BRIDGE: MON-11:30AM · WED-10:45AM · FRI-10:45AM WED-12:30PM This is NOT a learn to play. Lose weight, increase your energy, improve your overall well-being. See Instructor for pricing. CANASTA “HAND & FOOT”: THURS-1:00PM CHAIR YOGA CLASSES: MON-9:00AM · WED-9:00AM CRIBBAGE: Linda Dias, MS Ed./Certified Yoga Instructor TUE-1:00PM Please do not arrive before 12:30! Drop-In $8.00 Discount 5 Class Pass is $35.00 (used within 2 months), MAHJONGG: Discount 10 Class Pass is $65 (used within 4 months). WED-12:30PM at Senior Center Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear. POKER: LINE DANCING CLASS: THURS-1:00PM MON-10:30AM Drop-in price $5.00. SCRABBLE: MEDITATION GROUP: THURS-1:00PM TUE-10:00AM Players should have a basic knowledge of the game. Meditation allows one to settle down body and mind. $2.00 suggested donation. CRAFTS & CONVERSATIONS: FRI-10:00AM to 12:00Nooon MEN’S CHALLENGE ACCEPTED Making connections with crafts and CARDIO & STRENGTH TRAINING WORKOUT: conversations. Bring in a project you are WED-9:00AM Drop-In $7.00 working on, learn a new hobby, or just Focus will be on Strength Training, Cardio Intervals & socialize. Come and be part of a fun group. Good Form while improving Flexibility and Balance. BINGO FUN & GAMES: If you are Interested in a Beginner or Advanced Class… Call us at 508-540-0196. WED-1:00PM (First Wednesday of the Month) $2.00 Donation. Call 508-540-0196 to Sign Up! OSTEO PREVENTION EXERCISE CLASS: MON-9:00AM · TUE-11:00AM · THURS-11:00AM See Instructor for pricing. YOGA CLASSES: GADGET TECH SUPPORT: THURS-10:00AM Gunjan Laborde Yoga Instructor WEDNESDAYS 9:00AM –12:00PM Each class costs $10.00 Need some assistance with your Please bring non-skid socks and/or Yoga mat. Phone, Tablet or Computer? Call 508-540-0196 to make an YOUNG AT HEART: appointment! TUE-9:00AM · FRI-9:00AM LOCAL LUNCH GROUP: Exercise and strength training. Cost is $2.00 per class. MON -11:30AM TAI JI : This is a great way to meet people, socialize and have some FUN! THURS-9:00AM Individual checks provided. Beginners, please come on the 1st Thursday of the month. See Instructor for pricing. No Out to Lunch group for July and August. Call us at 508-540-0196 to sign up! JULY/AUGUST 2019 FALMOUTH SENIOR CENTER PAGE 5 PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES... OOK LUB LL RE ELCOME B C … A A W ! TUES-1:30PM (Second Tuesday of the Month) JULY 9TH, 2019 AUGUST 13TH, 2019 BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP TUES-1:00PM (First & Third Tuesday of the Month) Join us for a FREE support group offered through the VNA of Cape Cod. For more information please call Rick Bickford of the VNA at 508-957-7716. Just show up! WOMEN’S CONVERSATION AND COFFEE WED-10:00AM (First & Third Wednesday of the Month) You are invited to join us for some GREAT conversations.