Kingston Council On Aging The Anchor 30 Evergreen Street Kingston, Ma 02364 April 2018 Issue 781-585-0511 or 0512

 Lunch & Learn:

April 3rd: Learn information about how to safely take a ride on GATRA, and address any daunting concerns you may have. Learn how to apply for a senior identification card to receive half fare pricing on all public buses in Massachusetts includ- ing the MBTA Charlie card. Learn about a new website tool called “Ride Match”. Following the presentation there will be time for questions, taking a closer look at the GATRA bus schedules and addressing your individual needs. Lunch Meal is American chop suey, salad, bread & butter and a mint brownie. All for $.3.00 home cooked by Joyce and her volunteers.

May 1st: Spend some time with Senior Whole Health - Find out what their health plan is all about. Enjoy pie and a craft as they explain it to you during this social hour. Lunch is open faced turkey sandwich with stuffing, gravy, sweet potato casse- role and cranberry sauce, for just $3.00. Call 781-585-0511 or sign up in the book for your reservation.

Upcoming Programs:

Computers for Beginner's: Starting Monday, April 30th at 10:00am and continuing until Monday, May 21st, join us for a computer learning class on THE BASICS. Learn how to use the basics from monitors, key pads to a mouse and webcam. Move on to documents, Facebook, and using Google to get directions and send an email. Finish with an introduc- tion to Microsoft Excel and adding and deleting a network and a printer. Class to be given by our very own volunteer and IT specialist Deshal Shah. Call 781-585-0511 to sign up.

Author Series: 7-9pm, light refreshments served. Free to the public.

April 5th, and Dave Wedge talk to us about their recent book, The with the up- lifting story of Pete Frates, baseball star who was crippled by ALS. Frates turned tragedy into inspiration and helped raise millions for ALS research. Sherman is an award-winning journalist, winner of the Edward R. Murrow Award and Wedge is an investigative reporter for “Vice” and the .

April 12th, Nancy Koehn, author of Forged in Crisis: The Power of Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times will talk about how leaders are not born, but made, and the power to lead resides in all of us. Koehn will spotlight masters of crisis such as: polar explorer, Ernest Shackleton, President Lincoln, abolitionist Frederick Douglass, and Nazi-resisting clergyman Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

April 26th, John Palfrey, author of Biblio Tech: Why Libraries Matter More than Ever in the Age of Google, points out that libraries are not obsolete and that modern libraries are more important than ever. Palfrey points out that community gathering places such as the library have many resources and provide access to education, jobs, and information.

Business Hours  Monday & Thursday: 8:30R8:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30R4:30pm  Other mes available by special  arrangement for outreach and other groups

KCOA PROGRAMS, NEWS AND EVENTS Experience Dementia Live ® with Right at Home

Dementia Live ® Is a high impact, dementia simulation experi- ence that immerses participants into living life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it is like to live with Does “an apple a day really keep the doctor cognitive impairment and sensory change. Join us at the Senior away?” Center for this on Thursday, April 26th from 1:00 pm to 2:30. This session is limited to 20 people. Please call 781-585-0511 to Find out before lunch on Monday, April 26th reserve your sport or sign up at the front reception desk. at 11:15am when Kathy Jordan MS,RDN,CPT from the Big Y comes here and —————————————————————- tells us the best way to boost our immune sys- NEW! Free monthly, private appointments with Elaine Buonvicino, Independent Insurance Agent to tem by consuming certain foods. review your existing life insurance policy or long term Learn nutritionist approved tips for achieving care policy or any insurance questions. and maintaining great optimal health that Thursday April 19th 10-12/call for appointment keeps you feeling energized! Call to reserve your spot or sign up at the front

Crafting with Lucy! reception desk.   Join Lucy on April 18th at  12:30. We are creating special Metal Detector’s Club of Kingston!  clay pots to welcome Spring! Please sign up at the front desk We had fun at our first meeting in March.

Quilting with Louise: We will be testing our Join us for our next meeting: Monday, April 9th at 6:30pm artistic skills by working on a landscape quilt—any size, any design. Bring in a photo Learn how to use your detector or what to purchase. or work on the simple design provided. It is Hear about what other people have found and join us amazing what choices of fabrics can do along on the next scheduled hunt! with our imaginations! Date, Time and Place in April: TBD

PHONE SCAM ALERT!!! The IRS does NOT call your house!!

Tuesday, April 3rd, 1-2:30/From Classical Music to the Hit Parade with Larry King. Remember those Warner Bros. Cartoons, Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd. The music came from classical music artist Wagner, and some cartoons featured the Funeral March for the Marionettes. Frank Sinatra’s Full Moon came from Rachmani- noff and the Lone Ranger theme was the William Tell Overture. The event is free and part of our Lifelong Learn- ing efforts. Still curious? Join us to learn more how classical music made it to the Hit Parade. Sign up at the KCOA or call 781-585-0511. Trips with Joyce: Boston Duck Boats & Maggiano’s Lunch just $95.00 per person, Tuesday June 19th. Quack, Quack, Mangia, Mangia! Tour Boston on a WW11 amphibious style vehicle that travels on land and sea. See many of the famous Boston sites and then take a dip in the Charles. After the tour we head off to one of Boston’s famous restaurants, Maggiano’s. Following lunch we stop at the Prudential center for a little free time then home! What a perfect day! Reservations and payment due by May 31.

Director's Corner

Well March certainly came in like a lion!! It was a stressful and challenging month for us all and I am happy to report that we all made it through! We became a warming center during those trying days when many did not have power. The Town pulled together as a community and we were able to provide a place for people to gather, have some hot food and enjoy pleasant company. That being said….this center is a pleasant place to be! Every day the staff, Friend’s Group and Advisory Board are working to come up with new and exiting programs and services to offer. Don’t forget, your opinion counts too! Please join us for our monthly COA Board meetings at the Town House the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 11:30am in room 200. We welcome the support and interaction. If you need a ride, our vans can provide curb side service to and from, just give us a call. Do you know you can drop off or pick up medical equipment in Pembroke at the Commission of Disability. Their address and number is located on page 6. A new Metal Detecting Group meets here on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. Use your metal detector and join us for exciting planned hunting excursions. Join me at the Kingston Mall on Friday April 20th from 10:00am-3:00pm where I will be hosting a booth at the Community Behavioral Health Fair. Local community agencies and non-profit providers will be there to answer questions and show you what resources are available to you. I would like to thank all who have supported me through my first few months of adjustment as your new Director. I have enjoyed getting to know more of you as time moves on. Anything I can help you with, please do not hesitate to ask. If I do not know the answer, I promise I will get it for you! Have a wonderful day! Paula

Musical Movement Yoga Class

A movement experience incorporating stretching, yoga, and creative dance-like movement to your favorite Rock bands of the 60's and 70's. Class is for all ages and body types. Classes will include Rock from the 60's and 70's including Pink Floyd, Queen, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Judas Priest, The Who, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Aerosmith, Rolling Stones, and more... No previous experience required; just a desire to explore music and movement.

Every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 pm. The cost is $5.00 sign up at the front desk or call 781-585-0511 Don’t forget to bring your Mat!

Elders at Risk If you are concerned about a family member, friend, or neighbor, please do not hesitate to call and speak to our Director Paula. Calls are confidential. General Questions If you have questions about other services we offer such as, Fuel assistance applications, housing applications, SNAP , assisted living or skilled nursing facilities or home health options. Please call the outreach staff for confidential help filling out an application at 781-585-0511.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

April 2 3 4 5 6 8:30 Pinochle 8:45 Yoga 8:30 Pinochle 11:30 BP 9:00 Zumba 9:00 Quilting - 10:30 Tai Chi 10:30 Circuit 8:45 12:00 Oil 12:00 10:00 Tap Dance Training 10:00 Zumba Painting Workshop Thursday Lunch 10:00 Needlers 12:45 Movie 12:00 Shake your 11:00 Chair Zumba 10:00 30/30 Exercise 11:00 Tai-Chi 1:00 Bingo 11:30 Lunch & Learn 5:30 Soul Class Quilters 11:30 Computer Help 12:30 Cribbage 5:30 Musical Movement 12:30 Canasta 11:00 Ballet/Jazz 12:00 LCR/Dice 1:00 Food Shopping Yoga 4:00 Zumba 1:00 Music Hit Parade 1:00 Whist 7:00 Author Event 12:30 Bridge 5:00 TOPS 9 10 11 12 13 8:30 Pinochle 8:45 Yoga 8:30 Pinochle 10:00 BP/Glucose 9:00 Zumba 10:00 Cooper the Dog 9:00 Quilting 8:45-12:00 Oil 10:30 Tai Chi 10:00 Tap Dance 12:00 Thursday Lunch 10:30 Circuit Training 10:00 Zumba Painting Workshop 10:00 Needlers 12:00 Shake your Soul 12:30 Hearing 11:00 Chair Zumba 10:00 30/30 Exercise 12:45 11:00 Tai-Chi 12:30 Canasta Movie 11:30 COA Board Class 1:00 11:00 Mind Joggers 4:00 Zumba Bingo 12:30 Cribbage 1:00 Friends 5:00 TOPS 11:00 Ballet/Jazz 11:30 Computer Help 1:00 Food Shopping 5:30 Quilters 5:00 Tai Chi 1:00 Whist 12:00 LCR/Dice 5:30 Musical Movement 6:30 Metal Detecting Yoga 12:30 Bridge

CLOSED 16 17 18 19 20 8:45 Yoga 8:30 Pedicare 10:30 Tai Chi 9:00 Zumba 9:00 Quilting 8:30 Pinochle 10:00 Diabetic Shoes 10:00 8:45-12:00 10:00 Tap Dance Zumba Oil 10:00 Insurance ???? 10:00 Needlers 10:00 Book Club Painting Workshop 11:00 10:00 12:00 Thursday Lunch 11:00 Tai-Chi Chair Zumba 30/30 Exercise 12:45 Movie 12:30 Cribbage Class 11:30 Computer Help 1:00 Bingo 1:00 -2:30 Food Shop- 11:00 Ballet/Jazz 12:00 LCR/Dice 5:30 Quilters ping 12:30 Crafting 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Whist 5:30 Musical 7:00 Drum Circle Movement Yoga 23 24 25 26 27 8:30 Pinochle 8:45 Yoga 8:30 Pinochle 10:30 Tai Chi 9:00 Zumba 10:30 Circuit Training 9:00 Quilting 8:45-12:00 Oil 10:00 BP 10:00 Tap Dance 11:30 Boost Immunity 12:00 Shake your Soul 10:00 Book Club Painting Workshop 10:00 Needlers 12:30 Canasta 12:00 Thursday Lunch 10:00 Zumba 10:00 30/30 Exercise 12:30 11:00 Tai-Chi 4:00 Zumba Hearing 11:00 Chair Zumba 11:00 Ballet/Jazz 12:45 11:00 Mind Joggers 5:00 TOPS Movie 12:30 Cribbage 1:00 Bingo 5:00 Tai Chi 1:00 Whist 11:30 Computer Help 1:00 Food Shopping 5:30 Quilters 12:00 LCR/Dice 5:30 Musical Movement Yoga 12:30 Bridge 30 8:30 Pinochle 10:00 Computer Class 10:30 Circuit Training 12:00 Shake your Soul 12:30 Canasta 4:00 Zumba 5:00 TOPS 5:00 Tai Chi

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday

For all meals please make Please see full menu a reservation the week at COA for nutrition- April 2018 Menu prior. al information 781-585-0511 2 3 4 5 6

Lunch & Learn Fish Sticks, Ital- CA NH Hawaiian roast Chicken ian roasted pota- pork, whipped American chop Lasagna, cacciatore, brown toes, fiesta vege- bread & but- sweet potatoes, rice with orzo and suey, tables, tartar brussel sprouts, Salad, bread and ter, salad, peas, zucchini, sauce, oatmeal chocolate multigrain bread, garlic roll, butter and a mint bread, fresh fig bar brownie orange cream chocolate cupcake pudding 

9 10 11 12 13 Chicken Scrambled eggs CA NH Tuna salad on a Turkey chili broccoli penne w/cheese, home bed of lettuce, served over alfredo, Tuscany fries, peppers & Turkey noodle pasta salad, brown rice, vegetables, onions, fruit loaf, soup, muffin, spinach salad jardinière oatmeal bread, orange juice, melon slice, with mandarin vegetables, garlic hot caramelized fruited yogurt oranges, mini roll, fresh apple pears lemon pie Kaiser roll, vanilla cupcake

16 17 18 19 20 Chicken Chicken CA NH Italian pot roast, Closed for meatballs w/ Marsala, parslied Meatloaf, roasted sweet Patriots marinara sauce, bowtie pasta, ro- gravy, mashed potatoes, diced roasted red bliss man vege- potatoes, beets, oatmeal Day potatoes, green tables, multi- bread, raisins beans, sub roll, grain bread, zucchini,

fresh pear pumpkin cookie pudding

23 24 25 26 27 Stuffed shells Greek chicken, Egg Salad w/ CA NH Teriyaki glazed with meat sauce, brown rice w/ lettuce, sweet pota- Pork chop salmon, fried rice Scandinavian orzo & red to salad with man- suey over rice, w/peas and vegetables, par- pepper, broccoli, go, tossed garden salad, bread & carrots, Asian mesan cheese, oatmeal bread, salad w/Italian butter vegetables, dressing, mini Kai- multigrain bread, banana pineapple fluff multigrain bread, ser roll, fruited hot cinnamon crunch bar dessert brownie peaches 30

Swedish meat- Please sign up for Thursday

balls with gravy Monday, Meals are home cooked in the COA over egg noodles, Tuesday, Wednesday fiesta vegetables, and Friday lunches kitchen $3 resident wheat bread, va- in the green binder $4 non resident nilla pudding at the front desk

WORKSHOPS & CLUBS Fitness Schedule Mondays: Tops 5:00R6:30 pm MONDAY:   Tuesdays: Quilng with Louise, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Circuit Training with Chris Nute, 10:30 am. $5/class  Third Tuesday : Book Club, 10:00 am Shake Your Soul ® with Emily 12:00 pm. FREE Wednesdays: Oil Painng with Violet, 8:45 am to Zumba with Deb Rafferty, 4:00 pm. $5/class 12:00 pm TaiRChi with Reggie, 5:00 pm. $5/class Thursdays: South Shore Quilts for Kids, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm  TUESDAY: Fridays: Computer help with Bob Barry, 11:30 am by Yoga with Margie Canty, 8:45 am. $5/class appointment Zumba with Deb Rafferty, 10:00 am. $3/class  Chair Zumba with Deb Rafferty, 11:00 am. FREE CARDS AND GAMES WEDNESDAY: Mondays & Wednesdays : Pinochle 8:30 am 30/30 Class with Chris Nute, 10:00 am. $5/class Mondays : Canasta 12:30 pm  Ballet/Barre/Jazz with Jan Harold, 11:00 am. $5/class Tuesdays: Cribbage 12:30 pm THURSDAY: Wednesdays : Whist 1:00 pm Tai Chi with Peter, 10:30 am. $5/class Thursday: Bingo 1:00 pm Musical Yoga with Kim, 5:30R6:30. $5.00 Class Friday: LCR 12:00 pm FRIDAY:  Friday: Bridge 12:30pm Zumba with Deb Rafferty, 9:00 am. $3/class HEALTH AND WELLNESS Tap Dance with Jan Harold 10:00 am. $5/class  Tai Chi with Reggie 11:00 am. $5/class Mind Joggers w/Marie Bouley: Every other  Friday. Exercise your mind and have fun. Transportation  Transportation is available to all Kingston Seniors, including those with Blood Pressure Clinics:  disabilities who are approved by GATRA. Transportation is used for 1st Thursday 11:30R12:30, Overlook VNA coming to the Center, grocery shopping, trips to the post office, 2nd Thursday 10:00R11:30, Glucose check and library, special events, and other programs. It is also used for local medi- ask a nurse, Cape Cod VNA cal appointments between the hours of 9:30am and 2:30pm daily. 4th Thursday 10:00R11:30, and ask a nurse, A 48 hour notice is required for all rides Cape Cod VNA  Hearing Screening: Second and Fourth Tues- Medical Equipment day of each month , 12:30 If you are in need of or would like to donate medical  equipment please contact Tom at PediRCare: 3rd Wednesday of each month The Commission of Disabilities cost is $29. (by apt) make checks payable to 781-293-9484 Town of Kingston

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SCAN IN!  Some people are forgeng to scan in when they enter the building. You must scan in for each and every pro- gram or event that you aend that day. If you have forgoen or misplaced your scan card, you can simply sign in with your first name and telephone number. We need to know who is in the building at all mes. Our aendance numbers are used for reporng purposes and for receiving grants. It is important that we COUNT YOU and that we can COUNT ON YOU to scan in. THANK YOU!

Kingston Council on Aging STAFF 30 Evergreen Street PRSRTSTD

Kingston, MA 02364 US POSTAGE PAID Director – PLYMOUTH, MA Paula Rossi Clapp PERMIT NO.80 Assistant Director/ Volunteer Coordinator RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Gretchen Emmetts

Secretary/ Dispatcher Dorothy Neal

Director of Marketing Marilyn Greenstein

KCOA Chef Joyce Santos

OCES Meal Site Manager Thomas Powers

Custodian Michael Holmes

Van Drivers Richard Sheerin COA Advisory Board Meeting Thomas Walsh April 10th, 2018 at 11:30am at the Town House, Room 200. John Coombs Jan Rossetter The meeting will also be shown on PacTV, channel 14 Comcast and 41 Verizon

COA BOARD Sandra Driscoll Could you benefit from FREE GROCERIES every month? The Commodity Maureen Elwood Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a once a month food distribution for Joseph Favaloro individuals 60 years of age or older. You may be eligible to receive free bags of food Mary Hayes once a month containing healthy shelf stable products. Stop by the center reception

Joan Hutchison desk to fill out an application and see if you qualify or call us for more information. Simply bring your current Social Security Income Statement, your license or other Wes Meiggs qualifying form of ID. Fill out the application and you could begin receiving food as

Gail Wrightington early as next month. Food will be delivered to the Kingston Senior Center every month for you to pick up or fill out a proxy form to have someone else come and get the food for you. It’s that simple.