♫ BEAUTIFUL DREAMER AWAKEN TO ME ♫ By Dick Barry We all have a tendency to fantasize at one time or another and what better time to have happy thoughts than the early days of Spring. Many words have been written about the arrival of Spring. Among the most memorable are from a Song of Solomon: “For lo the winter is past, the rain is over and gone, the flower of year on the earth, the time of the singing of birds has come and the voice of the turtle-dove is heard in our land.” Blooming early or late flowers almost are welcome in our lives. They bring meaning with their beauty and fragrance. Flowers also serve as symbols. Veterans sell fabric poppies in memory of those who gave their lives for their country. The idea of using them was inspired by a famous line from a poem relating to a location in Holland where many lives were lost during World War One. “In Flanders Fields, the poppies grow.” Now that Spring is here the many beautiful trees of Saugus are clothed in new green leaves. The March winds have blown down dead limbs so that there shapely beauty is unmarred. Sugar maples at Breakheart have oozed their precious sap. We welcome new foliage that provides cool shade in summer. Trees are truly one of the treasurers of our town a heritage from nature and the former wisdom of genealogy. We are very fortunate that our town has so many qualified volunteers who tend to our tree farm and keep a close eye on our tree population. I personally feel quite honored that when I retired from the Board of Selectmen, trees were planted in my name outside the Town Hall and in front of the Library. TREES By Joyce Kilmer I think that I will never see A poem as lovely as a tree A tree on whose bosom snow her lies And has intentionally leaved with rain Poems are made by fools like me But only God can make a tree. WHAT IS PATRIOT’S DAY? To most Massachusetts residents—and long distance running enthusiasts—the third Monday in April is “Marathon Monday.” The Boston Marathon has shared the limelight in the Bay State with another celebration for the last 120 years: Patriots’ Day. So what is Patriots’ Day, and what does it have to do with the marathon? For the answer, let’s travel back to the American Revolution. On April 19, 1775, the Battles of Lexington and Concord kicked off the colonists’ fight for independence from Great Britain. Just two months after Parliament declared Massachusetts to be in a state of rebellion, the brave residents of the colony took up arms and went to battle for independence—eventually leading to the creation of the United States of America. In 1894, Massachusetts Governor Frederic T. Greenhalge was looking to replace Fast Day (a then-rarely followed day of fasting and prayer that had been around since the 17th century) in the state calendar without causing his constituents to lose a day of work. Greenhalge found inspiration in the state’s courageous battle for freedom from British rule, renaming the holiday Patriots’ Day and moving it to April 19. The new celebration would not only commemorate the battles that officially marked the American Revolution, but also the anniversary of the Baltimore riot of 1861—commonly known as the first bloodshed of the American Civil War. Three birds, one stone. In 1897, inspired by the revival of the marathon race in the previous year’s summer Olympic games in Athens, the Boston Marathon was added as part of the celebration of Patriots’ Day. It became a much-revered April 19 tradition, almost more so than the original holiday. The Boston Red Sox have even become part of Patriots’ Day, playing a game at Fenway Park at 11:05 a.m., allowing fans to catch the end of the race (a tradition that started in 1959). In 1969, the entire celebration was shifted to the third Monday in April to create a three-day weekend. MARTIN STEZANO
RED SOX HOME GAME LUNCHEON Put your Red Sox hats and shirts on and join us on Tuesday, April 9th at 11:30, to celebrate Opening Day At Fenway luncheon here at the Saugus Senior Center. Hugh Kelleher will be here to sing and play keyboard for your entertainment. Lunch will be: Pork Hot Dog/Roll Baked Beans Chips Ice Cream Sandwich
Trivia and Prizes will all be part of this celebration. Thanks to Sue Palomba from MP Realty Group, here in Saugus, for sponsoring our Ice Cream Sandwiches. Tickets $4.00 YOU MUST GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE.
SPRING FLING LUNCHEON/DANCE Spring Is In The Air!!!! Join us on Thursday, April 18th at 11:30 for lunch and Dance. Back by popular demand the “Journeymen” will be here for your listening and dancing pleasure. Raffles and give-aways will all be part of this spring day. Tickets: $6.00. Turkey/Gravy Mashed Potato/Peas Stuffing/Cranberry Sauce Special Dessert
Thanks to Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and Saugus Rehab and Nursing for sponsorship of our entertainment.
CENTER CLOSED Patriot’s Day – Monday, April 15th Good Friday – Friday, April 19th
DVD MOVIES The Saugus Senior Center is in need of movies that we can play here at our Center on a weekly basis. Every Friday at 12:30, a movie is played, and we are running out of desirable movies for our seniors. DVDs would be greatly appreciated, but we also will accept VCR movies.
HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE
A representative from Home Instead Senior Care will be at the Center on Wednesday, April 3rd from 10:00-11:00. Home Instead Senior Care delivers quality home care and offers personalized care and support while remaining safe in your home. They will answer any questions you may have in regards to:
Companionship and Home Helpers Personal Services Alzheimer’s or Other Dementias Care Transitional Care Services Care for Serious Conditions Hospice Support
FREE HEARING CLINIC Mary Marino of Mary's Affordable Hearing Aids will be here every second Wednesday of the month. The next hearing clinic will be on Wednesday, April 10th from 10:00-12:00. Mary is a true professional in her field with 13 years of experience in the hearing industry. If you have any questions about your hearing, would like your existing hearing aids checked or would like a screening, please stop in to see her. Call 781-249-5330 to make an in-home appointment.
TRIAD The next Triad meeting will be on Monday, April 8th , at 9:30 a.m. TRIAD SCAM ALERT
When people lose loved ones, con artists use that terrible time to try and swindle those who are grieving out of their money. They target people who might be wishing to make a tax-free donation toward a specific cause. They pose as a charity that might interest you, the taxpayer. If you get a phone call or email asking for money or other financial information, don’t give it to them. Instead look up the charity they represent to see if it is credible. You can use online resources such as the IRS tax exempt organization search or Charity Navigator. Be alert!
SALEM 5 – EVERY 2ND WEDNESDAY 9:30- 11:00
EASTERN BANK – EVERY 3RD WEDNESDAY 10:00-11:00 . HE’S BACK…………………….. ♫♫ EVENING DANCE & PIZZA PARTY – WITH PETE SARAN ♫♫ Spring is in the air and Pete Saran is back from Florida and we will be starting up our evening Pizza Party and Dance once again. We usually hold our evening dance on the third Thursday of the month, but for the month of April it will be the 4th Thursday of the month, April 25th. We will be serving 2 slices of pizza, salad, and soda. Serving will begin at 5:30 followed by dancing to the music of Pete Saran until 8:30. Split the Pot and Door Prizes will be all part of the evening. So get those dancing shoes out and come on over the Saugus Senior Center and have some fun. Tickets are $10.00 ATTENTION: PLEASE SIGN UP IN ADVANCE, if you plan on coming, so that we are able to order pizza accordingly).
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The friends of the Saugus Senior Center are looking for volunteers to help clear and clean tables directly after lunch on Wednesdays, so that Bingo can begin at a more accurate time. If you are interested, please see Michele in the kitchen. Thank you!
SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH Senior Whole Health is a free health insurance company that provides free coverage to seniors who are 65+ and have MassHealth. A Senior Whole Health representative will be here on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 9:30-11:00. The next scheduled date is March 26th. For more information, please speak with a representative or call 1-888-566-3526.
SAUGUS UNITED PARISH FOOD PANTRY Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is an all volunteer collaborative non-profit Religious Organization with a mission to ensure no one goes hungry in and around our community; to help supplement low income and anyone in need with basic nutritional food items; and to serve our clients with compassion and respect. The Food Pantry is located at 50 Essex St, Cliftondale Congregational Church and is open for clients from 9:30-11 AM every Friday. The Food Pantry is open to anyone in need, either on a regular schedule, or occasional assistance for short term need or emergency need. Any one may stop by on a Friday morning to register. They should supply any proof of government assistance or declaration of income / need. For more information contact Wendy Reed at [email protected]
ATTENTION: VETERAN SERVICES Veterans and Veteran Family Members you may be eligible for financial assistance! Chapter 115 is a town program that provides a financial and medical assistance for fixed income veterans, spouses, and widows. Qualifying veterans and their dependents receive financial assistance for food, shelter, fuel, and medical care. If your income is below or near $2,023 for 1 person and $2,743 for two people, please contact the Veteran Services office immediately.
They are open: M-W 8:15-2:30 Office is manned when Town Hall is open Jay Pinette, Veteran Services Officer Town of Saugus 781-231-4010
Veteran Mobile Food Market WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17th AT THE SAUGUS SENIOR CENTER The purpose of this program is to provide nutritional supplements to our veteran community. The program is specially designed for veterans and their family members only. This market will take place on the third Wednesday of every month. Interested Saugus veterans can sign up for the Veterans Mobile Food Market by calling Jay Pinette at 781-231-4010. . Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Place: Saugus Senior Center Time: 10:30 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Each delivery contains nearly 20 pounds of fresh produce and food goods. There are no boxed items and all food is sourced locally and from local establishments. If you have any questions, please call our office. PLEASE BRING THE BAGS BACK TO THE SENIOR CENTER
MANICURIST IS NOW HERE AT THE SENIOR CENTER Manicures by Joanie will take place every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Appointments can be made at the front desk. Cost: $10.00. All proceeds go to the Senior Center.
BOUTIQUE The Boutique remains in need of “Get Well” and “Sympathy cards. We thank you for your support of the recent “book fair”.
BLOOD PRESSURE 2nd Friday of the month April 12th @ 9:30 3rd Thursday of the month April 18th @ 9:00 4th Monday of the month April 22nd @ 9:00
BIBLE STUDY Join us for Bible Study every Thursday from 10:00-11:00.
CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP Meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month at 12:30 Here at the Saugus Senior Center.
BOOKS AND DVD’S ABOUT CAREGIVING, ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS - The books and DVDs about caregiving, Alzheimer’s disease, and related dementias are available at the Senior Center. Anyone interested in borrowing a book or DVD can sign it out in the back office. SEAMSTRESS Seamstress, Diane Maruzzi, will be here at the Center on Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 to perform alterations. Any questions, you may call Diane at 781-233-4654.
LINE DANCE CLASSES Line Dancing with Cindy - Mondays 10:00 – 11:00 Line Dancing with Kris – Thursday, 10:00-11:00 Line Dancing with Charlotte – Friday, 10:00 – 11:00
MARY MCKENZIE, RN, EdM, MS, PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE HERE AT THE SAUGUS SENIOR CENTER - Mary will be in the nurse’s office every Thursday to answer any questions you may have. She will perform blood pressure screenings ONLY on the third Thursday from 9:00-11:00.
FURNITURE AND CANING CLASS Furniture repair and refinishing along with chair caning every Tuesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the shop at the Saugus High School. For more information call Carmine Moschella 781-233-0367.
MYCHIP William Sutton Masonic Lodge will be hosting a MYCHIP event at the Saugus Senior Center on Saturday, April 27th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. This program, which stands for Masonic Youth and Child Identification Program, gathers and records critical data about your child which could be used by authorities to help locate your child in case of disappearance or abduction. Each child attending the MYCHIP will be fingerprinted, have dental impressions taken by a dentist, a DNA swab taken, and be interviewed while being video recorded. Also height, weight and eye color etc. The information generated is provided to each family on a CD. We retain none of the information. This program is offered to the public at NO CHARGE. There will also be a Touch a Truck event that will include Saugus fire engines, police cruisers, ambulances and construction equipment. This event is open to all children, NOT just residents of Saugus. They will be accepting donations for the Saugus Food Pantry on this day too! COMING IN MAY Delveana Theater Group – Mae West – Friday, May 10th 12:30, granted by the Saugus Cultural Council. Immediately following an Ice Cream Social sponsored by Chestnut Woods. Tickets will be available April 22nd.
ATTENTION - TRANSPORTATION We now go to Market Basket in Lynn on Tuesday mornings. You will be picked up between 9:00-9:30 and you will be given approximately 2 hours for your shopping needs. You must call up and schedule your ride on the van. Space is limited to seating. Cost: $5.00 round trip. The Saugus Senior Center offers rides for Saugus residents that are Senior Citizens to come to the center for lunch Monday through Friday. $1.00 round trip We also offer trips to Stop and Shop or to the mall on Thursday mornings only. $3.00 round trip Medical rides to Lynn, Lynnfield Salem, Stoneham, Melrose, Wakefield and Peabody. $4.00 each way. Saugus $2.00 each way - $4.00 round trip. For appointments and details call Mary at 781-231-4179
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM For seniors in need of a walker, wheelchair, shower chair, transfer bench, commode, canes, etc., our Senior Center can provide the item on loan at no charge, BASED ON AVAILABILITY. Please call the Senior Center at 781-231-4180 to check on availability.
FRIENDS OF THE SAUGUS SENIOR CENTER GE MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM The Friends of the Saugus Senior Center have been accepted by the GE Matching Gift program. Your gift of $25 or more may be matched dollar for dollar! This program is for current GE employees, and retirees of the GE. We encourage GE people to help us out. Your donation is tax deductible. Eligible donors should make their checks payable to: Friends of the Saugus Senior Center and mark it “Eligible for GE Foundation Match” under memo. Send to: Friends of the Saugus Senior Center, 466 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906. Report your contribution to: The GE Foundation Matching Gift Center at 1-800-305-0669. When you call you will need to have the following information ready. Your SSO number, zip code of the Senior Center 01906, the amount of your gift, the date of your gift. GE will match up to $5,000 per donor New at the Saugus Senior Center – Stock Transfers Other than cash donations, we are set up to accept stock transfer donations.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.SaugusSeniorCenter.org and www.SaugusSC.org
TREE OF LIFE A good way to support the Senior Center is to buy a leaf on the Tree of Life. Donations of $250.00 or more to the Saugus Senior Center will provide a beautifully scripted leaf on the Tree of Life, showing the name of the person that makes the donation or if in memory, the name of the person that is being memorialized.
TRIPS SAUGUS SENIOR CENTER- TRIPS~TRIPS~TRIPS/2019 (You DO NOT have to be a senior or Saugus Resident to go on these trips)
April:
5th MOHEGAN - $15 meal coupon $10 free bet $30.00
23rd BLITHWOLD MANSION Tour/Shopping/Luncheon The Lobster Pot $90.00
25th MAMA MIA/TRIBUTE TO ABBA Show/Luncheon/Danversport $69.00
May:
3rd FOXWOODS – buffet, $10 slot Play $30.00
20th THE EDWARDS TWINS Impersonators/Lake Pearl Luncheon $92.00
21st NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM Tour/Red Lion Inn Luncheon $92.00
June:
3-6 WILDWOOD CREST/CAPE MAY 7 Meals/Casino/Entertainment/ Tours $549.00
7th FOXWOODS – buffet, $10 slot Play $30.00
11th MOBSTERS & LOBSTERS “Mobsters” Tour Mt. Vernon Lobster Luncheon $95.00
27th DANIEL WEBSTER GRAND BUFFET SANDWICH GLASS MUSEUM Touring/Luncheon $85.00
July:
9th LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE CRUISE & TOUR CASTLE IN THE CLOUDS Harts Turkey Farm Luncheon $109.00
12th FOXWOODS – buffet, $10 slot play $30.00
16th LOBSTER BAKE/ROCKPORT Luxury Cruise on Beauport/Luncheon Shopping $99.00
August: 3-4 BOSTON RED SOX/YANKEES Lodging, All you can eat/drink game package, Tour Ellis Island/ Statue of Liberty $399.00
6th NEWPORT PLAYHOUSE Play/Cabaret/Luncheon $109.00
20-23 MONTREAL & QUEBEC 4 Meals/Touring/Casino $799.00
27TH DIAMOND’S & PEARLS Neil Diamond, Carole King, Johnny Cash Tribute Show/Lake Pearl Luncheon $92.00
27-29 SPECTACULAR SARATOGA 6 Meals/Racing/Tours $499.00
September:
6th MOHEGAN - $15 meal coupon $10 free bet $30.00
10th BLOCK ISLAND & NATIONAL HOTEL Ferry/Island Tour/Luncheon $110.00
17th ATLANTIC CITY BOYS Show/Danversport Luncheon $69.00
23-25th MAINE ESCAPES Bar Harbor/Booth Bay Harbor/ Acadia National Park 4 Meals/2 Shows/Touring $459.00
October:
4th FOXWOODS – buffet, $10 slot play $30.00
8th TURKEY DINNER TRAIN Train Ride/Luncheon $99.95
16th FLAX POND FARMS/CRANBERRY BOG Tour/Mamma Mia’s Luncheon $89.00
November:
4-6th TURNINGSTONE RESORT $105 Coin play/$80 Bingo 2 Breakfasts/$20 Meal Coupon $299.00
8th FOXWOODS – buffet, $10 slot play $30.00
19th KING ARTHUR
December: 3rd-5thPENN DUTCH/THE MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS 4 Meals/2 Shows/Touring $459.00
6th JOHNNY MATHIS XMAS TRIBUTE Show/Danversport Luncheon $ 69.00