COA NOVEMBER 2009 EVERGREEN NEWSLETTER
Council on Aging
75 Reed Road
Westport, Massachusetts 02790-1135
Tel 508-636-1026 fax 508-636-1034
NOVEMBER NEWS & EVENTS
AT THE WESTPORT SENIOR CENTER
**Holiday Fair**Westport Senior Center - Monday through Friday
November - 16th - 20th
8:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Knitted Goods, quilted items,
Specialty table-holiday baskets.
BAKE SALE & “SOUPS TO GO” (Chicken& Rice or Summer Squash):
WEDNESDAY November 18th
Come in and join the fun!! Sponsored by the “Friends of the Westport COA, Inc.”
FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN!!: OUR PANTRY NEEDS CANNED GOODS & BOXED ITEMS!!Tough times are upon us and with the holidays approaching, please pass the word that we have this great resource available to families in the Westport Community. If you have any questions on who qualifies, please call the center and ask for Andrea or Phyllis at 508-636-1026 in the Outreach Department. Suggested Items Are As Follows: Canned meat such as tuna, ham or chicken; peanut butter, box of cereal, pasta, pasta sauce, rice, Parmalat milk, canned fruit or canned vegetables. Thank you for working with us to help each other during these difficult times! Please drop items off at the WCOA.
SENIOR CENTER CLOSING POLICY: If the Westport Community Schools announce closings due to weather emergencies, the Senior Center will close for classes, transportation, and other activities--the COA office may operate for routine administrative operations only.
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL to the network of services available to Westport residents, 60 years of age and over. WCOA is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Call Karen Urmson-508-222-1399
TRANSPORTATION for Westport’s elders, and handicapped persons of all ages, Monday - Friday, to area appointments scheduled between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. When you make your doctor’s appointment, call us for a ride. Please have the exact doctor’s name, street address, and telephone number when you call.
MIND-Art Bingo-Drawing-Games-Knitting-Quilting-Poetry Writing-Watercolor
AND BODY-Aerobics, Billiards, Chair Massage, Osteoporosis, Prevention
FITNESS-Prevention, Reiki, T’ai Chi, YogaFit, Zumba
PROGRAMS:Call for space availability and fees-508-636-1026.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP w/ Phyllis
Meeting on Tuesday, November 17th, 1:30-3:00PM
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT SUPPORT GROUP w/ Andrea 3rdTuesday- 10:30-11:30
Also, BOOKS ON TAPE--VIDEO MAGNIFIER
Transportation is available for Westport residents.
CHAIR MASSAGE w/ Karen--1st Friday
Friday, November 6, 2009, 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.
CHAIR MASSAGE w/ Heather
Every Wednesday 9:00AM-11:00AM
This is a complimentary service—no charge.
REIKI w/ Deborah--Mondays, 10:00 a.m.-12 noon. Fee schedule.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC w/Nurse Pauline
Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 10:30 – 11:30 PM
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC w/Nurse Kathy
3rd Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 1:30 – 2:30 PM
PODIATRY CLINIC at Dr. Spiri’s office in Somerset,
Thursday, November 5th at 10:00AM. Call the COA, 508-636-1026.
Walking - Hiking Group
Are you interested in walking/hiking with others who love the out-of-doors? Have you wanted to walk some of the wonderful trails in our area but have some reservations about heading out alone?
If you are interested, please call,
508-636-1026, at the Council on Aging.
--Rosemary Lenrow
LEGAL ADVICE -Attorney Jennifer Heald will be meeting individuals for fifteen minute appointments on Wednesday, November 18th from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. The first six individuals to sign up will meet with Attorney Heald who will help to answer your questions at the Senior Center. Please write down your questions so you can make good use of your brief time with her.
Attorney Heald established her general civil practice in Westport handling civil matters including estate planning and landlord/tenant cases. As an Estate Planning attorney, she is able to give advice on Last Wills and Testaments, Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, Living Will Declarations, HIPAA Authorizations, and Declarations of Homesteads for clients. She can also provide legal assistance in probate administration.
**The Senior Center is closed Wednesday November 11th in observance of the Veterans Day and November 26 & 27 for Thanksgiving**
Coffee & Chat -Come and join us for coffee and donuts in the library Monday thru Friday and meet our friendly greeters Eileen & Mary!!!
THANKSGIVING LUNCH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 - Westport Senior Center. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. for the first 60 guests who make reservations--all for the bargain price of $2.00 per person. Entertainment by “The Silver Fox” 12:00 - 2:00-Advance registration is required--(508) 636-1026
MEDICARE PART D ANNUAL OPEN ENROLLMENT!! - November 15th thru December 31 - Part D is an insurance program that provides help with prescription costs and protection for catastrophic costs. Interested parties should explore the plans available to ensure that they choose a plan that provides the most comprehensive coverage. Information about the plans is available on the Medicare website - www.Medicare.gov. Or call Karen Urmson at “Shine” to schedule an appointment on the second Friday of each month here at the WCOA. 1-800-987-2510 or 508-222-1399
S.N.A.P. - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - helps low income individuals and families buy healthy, nutritious food. Please contact the Outreach department to see if you are eligible!!
My Life My Health - Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Created by: Stanford University My Life, My Health is scheduled to begin on October 5th!!! Please call to reserve your space for this six-week session. Classes will be held on Mondays from 12:00 - 2:30. Please feel free to call Toni Cormier, LSWA, at the Westport Council on Aging for more details--508-636-1026.
Southern CharmThe Westport C.O.A. through the Friends of the WCOA is sponsoring a trip to Charleston, Savannah & Jekyll Island April 18th - 24th, 2010. Hosted by Collette Vacations. For more information, contact Mary Ellen Gomes at the Westport Council on Aging, 508-636-1026.
“SHINE” - INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS TO BE HELD IN NOVEMBER 2009 -Friday, Nov 13, 2009
9:30AM: Questions About your Prescription Coverage? Comparing Part D prescription drug plans for 2010. Bring your complete list of prescriptions and Shine Counselor Karen Urmson will provide you with a free, confidential report. She also will discuss Prescription Advantage and “Extra Help,” two programs that work with Part D plans to help Medicare beneficiaries save money. Sign up at the Westport COA to reserve your spot. 508-636-102611:00AM: Questions About Your Medicare Options? Information about Medicare (Part A and B); supplement Medicare insurance (Medigap policies); and Medicare Advantage Plans which include A and B, and often drug coverage. Sign up at the Westport COA to reserve your spot.
**Any questions, contact Karen Urmson at 508-222-1399
CREATIVE DRAWING CLASS- Join the multi-media drawing class at the Westport Senior Center. Share the fun and comradely as you learn new ways to express yourself, responding to your surroundings with new awareness of form, perspective, and color learning techniques.
Classes are on Thursdays 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a cost of $30.00 for a 5 week session, continuing through the year. Barbara Farnell is the instructor. Please call the Westport Council on Aging - 508-636-1026.
***************** Veterans Breakfast *****************Calling all Westport Veterans to a breakfast at the Westport COA on November 12, 2009 at 8:30AM. Please call to sign –up and reserve your spot
FRIENDS OF THE WESTPORT COUNCIL ON AGING, INC
Supporting the Senior Center
P.O. Box N192
Westport, MA 02790
Letter from Peter Forrester, president of FWCOA
Be happy! As I attend the monthly meetings of the FWCOA, I am constantly amazed watching the folks come in for a class, a program or comradeship.
As I sit in the conference room at the 75 Reed Rd. monthly, I drift a little from the task at hand to observe the seniors flock to the open door. They are happy. We all wave back, and so do they.
At the FWCOA, we are happy too, to help provide a special place for seniors. Please come and visit and observe and participate if you can. Transportation is available if necessary.
**Heather Reed has a very nice veneer desk with center drawer and side drawers to give away. If interested please call the COA at 508-636-1026.**
CALENDAR OF EVENTS - WESTPORT SENIOR CENTER
(Programs for elders 60 years of age and over)
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER 2009 and BEYOND
November 5 10:00 a.m. Thursday, “ASTRONOMY CLASS”
November 12 8:30AM Breakfast for Westport Veterans
November 12 10:30 a.m. Healing from Grief and Loss - Call To Sign up.
November 12 11:00 Memory Fitness Workshop - Call To Sign Up.
November 13 Medicare Enrollment. - Call to sign up.
9:30 AM Questions about your Prescription Coverage
11:00AM Questions about your Medicare Options.
November 16-20 Holiday Fair. Knitted Goods, quilted items & specialty table-
holiday baskets. Wednesday Nov. 18 Bake and soup sale is on
Come in and join the fun!!
November 24 11:30 a.m.Tuesday Thanksgiving lunch. Entertainment by Silver Fox Reservations
REGULAR DAILY EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER 2009
MONDAYS
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Senior Social Day Program, Monday through Friday.
Supervised program. Fee.
8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Aerobic Exercise, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Fee.
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Pool Tables, Monday through Friday.
Tables available for individual and group games. Walk-ins.
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Games, Mondays. Walk-ins.
9:45 - 11:00 a.m. Osteoporosis Prevention, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Cost of weights and donations. Reservations.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Reiki, Mondays. Donation.
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Lunch Program, Monday through Friday.
48-hr. Advanced reservations. Donation.
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. YogaFit Class, Mondays. Fee.
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Zumba Class, Mondays. Fee.
TUESDAYS
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Senior Social Day Program, Monday through Friday.
Supervised program. Fee.
9:00 a.m. Walking / Hiking Group
Tables available for individual and group games. Walk-ins.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Visual Impairment Support Group, 3rd Tuesday. Reservations.
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Lunch Program, Monday through Friday.
48-hr. Advanced reservations. Donation.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Knitting Circle, Tuesdays. Walk-ins.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Bingo, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Walk-ins.
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Blood Pressure Clinic, 3rd Tuesday. Walk-ins. Nurse Kathy
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Caregiver support group. 3rd Tuesday of the Month
WEDNESDAYS
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Senior Social Day Program, Monday through Friday.
Supervised program. Fee.
8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Aerobic Exercise, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Fee.
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Pool Tables, Monday through Friday.
Tables available for individual and group games. Walk-ins.
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Chair Massage - Donation
9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Watercolor, Wednesdays. Fee. Seasonal.
9:45 - 11:00 a.m. Osteoporosis Prevention, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Cost of weights and donations. Reservations.
10:00 a.m.- 11:30a.m. 3rd Wednesday of the Month, “LEGAL ADVICE” with Atty: Jennifer Heald. By Appt.
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Clinic w/ Pauline 3rd Wednesday
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Lunch Program, Monday through Friday.
48-hr. Advanced reservations. Donation.
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Poetry-Writing Workshop, Wednesdays. Walk-ins.
THURSDAYS
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Senior Social Day Program, Monday through Friday.
Supervised program. Fee.
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Zumba Class. Fee.
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Pool Tables, Monday through Friday.
Tables available for individual and group games. Walk-ins.
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Food Pantry “Food for Friends” every Thursday
10:00 a.m. - 12 noon Astronomy class, 1st Thursday. Reservations.
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Lunch Program, Monday through Friday.
48-hr. Advanced reservations. Donation.
12:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Bingo for prizes. 50 cents per card. Walk-Ins
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Quilting, Thursdays. Fee.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Drawing, Thursdays. Fee.
FRIDAYS
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Senior Social Day Program, Monday through Friday.
Supervised program. Fee.
8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Aerobic Exercise, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Fee.
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Pool Tables, Monday through Friday.
Tables available for individual and group games. Walk-ins.
9:45 - 11:00 a.m. Osteoporosis Prevention, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Cost of weights and donations. Reservations.
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Lunch Program, Monday through Friday.
48-hr. Advanced reservations. Donation.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tai Chi, Advanced Class, Thursdays. Fee
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Chair Massage, 1st Friday. Walk-ins.
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Tai Chi, Intermediate Class, Fridays. Fee.
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Tai Chi, Basics Class, Fridays. Fee.
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