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Boxford Council on Aging * 4 Middleton Rd * Boxford, MA 01921 * (978) 887-3591
December 2014
Boxford Property Tax Relief
The period for filing Real Estate Tax Exemptions for seniors who
are in need of Property Tax relief is currently ongoing.
Some of the programs available include:
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Legally blind
Disabled Veterans
Seniors 65 years plus, with low to moderate income
CPA surcharge Exemption
Center in Andover. Please note that “all ticket holders” from the
Boxford COA must enter the Collins Center at the same time.
Topsfield/Boxford Village Gardeners
Boxwood Trees
Monday, Dec. 15th
On Monday, December 15th, Marianne Quirk and Paula Guilbault
will be here to help us make Boxwood Trees for the upcoming
holidays. We made them a couple of years ago and thought it
Anyone interested in applying for an exemption should contact the was time to do it again. Classes are limited and the cost if $5.00
per person and all supplies are paid for by The Friends of The
Assessors Office at (978)887-6000, extension 504, Monday thru
Boxford COA. Because of the popularity of these classes, we
Thursday, 8AM to 4:30PM. Applications will be accepted until
March 31, 2015 for the current tax year (July 2014 thru June 2015). must give our Boxford residents who must sign up by December
8th — then we’ll open registration to all on a first-come basis.
Annual Holiday Luncheon
Wednesday, December 10
Call the COA for your reservations
The Friends of The Boxford COA will again be hosting the Annual
Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday, December 10th — serving will
start around noon. Reservations are a must as seating is limited
on this well attended event. Bring some cash to purchase raffle
tickets for the various items that we’ll be raffling off.
The meal will consist of roast turkey with all the trimmings. Ham
will also be served for those who are tired of turkey. The entertainment this year will be The Senior Tones, a well known doo-wop
group. The COA van will be available to our Boxford seniors.
Please let us know at time of reservation if you would be interested
in taking the van.
Free Tickets To The Nutcracker
J. Everett Collins Center
for the Performing Arts
Thursday, December 11th at 10 AM
The Northeast Youth Ballet, Inc. will be performing the Nutcracker
on Thursday, December 11th at the J. Everett Collins Center for the
Performing Arts, Andover MA and we still have a few tickets left.
The Boxford COA has been given 20 free tickets for this event, so
call early if you are interested. The COA van will be available to
take 16 seniors . If all 20 tickets are claimed — 4 seniors (late signups) will be responsible to transport themselves to the Collins
Happy Holidays
To Our COA Seniors,
Friends and Volunteers
November and December are very busy months with all the various holidays we observe and/or celebrate. It’s a biggest time of
the year for families and friends to get together and observe the
holidays according to their customs.
This is the season of giving. Giving does not necessarily mean
something monetary — giving of the heart and hand can be very
special. Help someone make new happy memories by giving
them your heart and hand. You’ll also be surprised how much
gratification you will receive for doing such.
Another year has passed and much to our delight, we have welcomed many new seniors to he center. But with great sadness,
we have also lost some of our beloved seniors whom we will miss
dearly. Fortunately, we were lucky enough to have them in our
lives so we have lasting fond memories of the times we were together. So — remember your loved ones and the friends you
have come to cherish. Make some new and wonderful memories.
The staff at the Boxford COA would like to wish you fantastic Seniors a Healthy, Happy, Safe and Wonderful Holidays and may
2015 be good to you all.
Pam, Elaine, Anna, and Jack
Classes, Activities
Revised
LINE DANCING With Patty
Classes are held on Monday and Thursday morning between the hours of 10:00 – 11:00 AM. The
cost is $3.00 per class.
All Ages Welcome
YOGA CLASSES With Mary
Classes are held on Tuesday from 10 to 11 AM
and Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 PM. The cost is
$3.00 per class.
All Ages Welcome
CHAIR YOGA With Lisa
Classes are held on Wednesdays at 9 AM. The
cost is $3.00 per person.
All Ages Welcome
ZUMBA With Kym
Classes are held every Wednesday at 10:30 AM.
Classes are $3.00 per person.
All Ages Welcome
HIKING
Tuesday, hikers will meet Steve Davis at trailhead, at 9:15 AM to explore local trails. For more
information, please call BTA/BOLT at (978) 8877031 or visit their web site at www.btabolt.org
All Ages Welcome
GAME DAY (MAH JONGG)
Wednesdays at 1 PM
We have Rummikub, Scrabble, Yahtzee, Monopoly, Checkers, Cribbage, Mah Jongg and much
more. Video games — we have Wii.
All Ages Welcome
GREAT GROUP
Great Group, sponsored by The Boxford Village
Garden Club, meets at FMV on the 3rd Friday of
the month. Call Doffy Falk at (978) 887-8495 for
more information.
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COA on the first Wednesday of each month by
appt. only. Call the COA to schedule an appt.
HEALTH BENEFITS
SHINE With Judy Calnan
Our SHINE Rep. is at the COA on Wednesday’s for appointments only, starting at 9:30
(3—one hour appointments). If you would like
to meet with her, please call the COA to make
an appointment.
NEWS AND VIEWS
HANDY MAN
Our handyman is willing to help with small jobs
around the house — fixing light switches or
changing locks. Please call the COA for info.
VETERANS SERVICES
Our local veteran’s agent will be available at the
All Readers Welcome
COA BOARD MEETING
The COA Board meetings are usually held on the
second Wednesday of each month. The next meeting will be held at the COA on Wednesday, December 17 at 9:30 AM. All Boxford COA seniors are
welcome.
All Seniors Welcome
News and Views meets every Tuesday at 9:00
AM. Come and meet with your peers to discuss current events, town issues and whatever
COOKIN’ WITH ANNA
else is put on the table.. It’s a fun time and
Cooking’ With Anna is scheduled for the 3rd Monmany different topics are discussed.
day of the month. The next class will be held on
All are welcome
Monday, December 15th at 9:30 AM. Please call
the COA if you plan on attending. Planning on makElectronic Gadget
ing easy Holiday Appetizers.
Assistance
Every Wednesday (appointment only) from 1 to
3 PM, Natalie Harty will be available to help
you with some of your electronic gadgets. This
includes computers, e-readers, I-pads, smart
phones and various apps.
All are welcome
Office of Senator Bruce E Tarr
Constituent Services Advisor
Dick Curren, a Service Advisor from Senator
Bruce Tarr’s office will be at the Boxford COA
on Tuesday, Dec. 16 between the hours of 11
AM and 12:30 PM. He will be here to listen to
your problems or concerns and, either immediately, answer your questions or to get back to
you at a later date with the answers.
All seniors welcome
CHANGING EVENTS
MIXED BAG (Knitting)
Every Tuesday at 9:30 AM is the COA’s Mixed
Bag Day.
All Are Welcome.
Monday of the month. The next meeting will be held
on January 12, 2015. During your 2 month hiatus
—please read:
A Novel of your Choice
By Jodi Picoult
NEW—Acrylic Art Classes
All Seniors welcome
The Wonders of Science
New Approaches To
Treating Cancer
Thursday, December 18th at 9 AM. Cancer has
proven to be a persistent foe even in the light of
dramatic discoveries and pharmaceutical developments. You’ll explore new ideas and approaches to
treatment and the reasons behind cancer’s intransience. Modern treatment ideas involve creative molecules and reams of data developed from rapidly
expanding DNA testing, biomarker analyses and
large scale data processing.
All Ages Welcome
FACTS & FIGURES
Facts & Figures is usually held on the third Tuesday
of the month. The next meeting will be on Tuesday,
December 9th. The Topic will be US Fed’l Government, Dept of Agriculture. If you have any questions, please call the COA.
In January 2015, the COA will resume having
Acrylic Art Classes. The art teacher is Peter
All Ages Welcome
Grimshaw. Classes will be held on Monday’s
10 AM to Noon. The cost is $30.00 for a 6
Wood Carving Classes
week course. Please see the January NewsletWoodcarving,
which is held every Wednesday
ter for detailed information or call the COA for
morning
between
the hours of 10AM and noon, will
more information.
be
on
winter
hiatus
and resume March or April. The
.
cost is $30.00 for a 6 week course. Please call the
BOOK LOVER’S CLUB
COA for more information.
The Book Lover’s Club usually meet on the 3rd
Places To Go
Boxford COA Trips
With
Collette Vacation
.Shades
of Ireland
April 16—25, 2015
Book now and save — Dbl $2,949/pp;
Single $3,349/pp; Triple $2,919/pp. Regular rates: Dbl $3,299/pp; Single $3,699/
pp, Triple $3,269/pp,. Cost includes round
trip air from Logan, air taxes and fees/
surcharges and hotel transfers. Not included — cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $260.00/pp. Highlights of this trip
includes Dublin, Irish Evening, Kilkenny,
Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, Ring of
Kerry, Killarney, Limerick Cliffs of Moher
and more. If interested — stop by the
COA to pick up one of their brochures on
this trip.
Heart of the South
April 19—26, 2015
Book now and save — Dbl $2,179, Single,
$2,679, Triple $2,149. Regular rates: Dbl
$2,279, Single, $2,779, Triple $2,249..
Cost includes round trip air from Logan,
air taxes and fees/surcharges and hotel
transfers. Not included — cancellation
Waiver and Insurance of $205.00/pp.
Highlights of the trip include a journey
through New Orleans, Baton Rouge,
Natchez and Lafayette. In New Orleans
you will visit the French Quarters, the
Court of Two Sisters, the St. Louis Cemetery and much more. In Baton Rouge you
will tour the State Capitol Building and
learn about Governor Huey Long. Then
off to Natchez where you’ll go on a captivating tour of this pre-Civil War town. For
more info — call the COA.
Alaska Adventure
June 2—12, 2015
Fly out of Logan International Airport to
Seattle Washington where you will spend
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a couple of days before boarding the
Celebrity Solstice for your trip to Alaska. In Seattle, your sightseeing tour
includes an elevator ride to the observation deck of the Seattle Space Needle, a duck boat tour, historic Pioneer
Square, Pike Place Market and the
restored waterfront area. The next
step of your trip will be aboard the
cruise ship. Your port of calls will include stops at Ketchikan, Tracy Arm
Fjord, Juneau, Skagway and then Victoria, British Columbia. Book early and
save $100./pp. Prices range from
around $3900 to $3400/pp—double
occupancy. Singles range from $5500
to $4850—single occupancy. Prices
vary on your choice of cabins (Inside,
Outside, Balcony). For more information, please call the COA or stop in
for the brochure.
Mackinac Island
Sept. 5—12, 2015
Featuring Greenfield Village & Henry
Ford Museum, Edsel and Eleanor Ford
House, Mackinac Island, The Grand
Hotel, Chicago and Millennium Park.
Rates are $2,949/dble occup, $3,949/
single occup or $2,919/triple occup.
Book now and save $100. Trip includes round trip air from Logan Int’l
Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/
Surcharges, Hotel Transfers. Not included in price — Cancellation Waiver
and Insurance of $205/pp.
Classic Christmas
Markets
Nov. 29-Dec. 7, 2015
Featuring markets in Strasbourg,
Wurzburg, Nuremberg, Munich and
Innsbruck. Book now and save: Dbl
$2,999; Single $3,199; Triple, $2,969.
Regular rates — increase by $200.00.
Trip Cost includes round trip air from
Logan, Air taxes and fees/surcharges,
hotel transfers. Not included — Cancellation waiver and insurance of $260/
pp. For more info — pick up the brochure at the COA.
Boxford COA Trips
With
Best Of Times
New Year’s Eve Day Trip
Danversport Yacht Club
Dec. 31, 2014
Enjoy New Year’s Eve Day at Danversport
Yatch Club listening to Carol O’Shaughnessy, dubbed “Boston’s First Lady of Cabaret,” dance to the Tom LaMarch Orchestra
and meal with party favors and, of course, a
Champagne Toast. Cost is $64.95/pp and
you supply your own transportation.
First Congregational
Church
The First Congregational Church serves
dinners on Wednesdays, starting at 6:30
PM and price is $7.00 per person — the
increase due to the cost of food. No reservations are required — just show up and
enjoy the wonderful meals.
Support the Spofford Pond
School Band
Buy Poinsettia Plants
It’s poinsettia time again! The Spofford
Pond Band will be selling poinsettias once
again to help you with your holiday decorating. The plants come in two sizes — a 7.5”
pot for only $17 and a 6.5” pot for only $10
with your choice of red, white or pink flowers. Each plant (from Nunan’s in
Georgetown) will come beautifully wrapped
in colorful foil.
This is the band’s biggest fundraiser of the
year. Proceeds will go toward busses,
lighting for concerts and equipment needs
— among other things. Orders and payments will be due at Spofford on Friday,
December 5th and distribution of the plants
will be at Spofford on Thursday, December
11th between 11:30AM and 2:30PM. If you
would like to place an order, please contact
Robyn Riley at (978) 561-1611 or Suzana
Cunha-DeMent at (978) 769-5778.
Things To Do
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Boxford COA Events
Lunch Bunch Trips
(Seating Limited)
Unless otherwise noted, $3.00 per person covers the cost of taking
the van, cost of meal or event is your responsibility. Seating is
limited to 16 and reservations are required. Trips may be canceled due to lack of interest or inclement weather. Call the
COA to make your reservations. The “Lunch Bunch” is open to
all seniors so don’t hesitate to call
Due to the various holidays and activities this month — the lunch
bunch will be incorporated with the shopping trips.
Shopping Trips
In December, we will be sending the COA Van to various Shopping Malls in Massachusetts and NH.
Wednesday—Dec. 3rd — Rockingham Plaza NH — Kohls,
Christmas Tree Shop, TJ Maxx, Bob’s, Bob’s Furniture, Shaws and
other stores.
Wednesday—Dec 17th—Burlington Mall—Lots of stores.
Congregate Lunches
Tuesday and Thursdays
Lunches are served at the COA every Tuesday and Thursdays at
11:30 AM. The cost of the lunch is $2.00 per person. Monthly
lunch menus can be found on the Town of Boxford’s web site.
Reservations are required and must be received by 11 AM of the
preceding work day.
Movie Time at the COA
Thursday, 12:15 PM
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Shopping at the COA Gift Shop
The COA has various knitted/crochet/sewn goods for sale.
These items were made by and donated to us by our very talented Boxford COA seniors. Are you looking for lap throws, baby
blankets, scarves, hats, etc.? Stop by the Boxford COA where
we will have various items for sale on display. New items continually added. Raffle tickets available for purchase —we are raffling off a hand-made afghan (approx. size 45” x 48”). Tickets
are $2/ea or 3 for $5.00. Drawing will be on December 10th at
the Annual Holiday Lunch.
Winter Festival 2014
Saturday December 6th 9am to 3pm
West Boxford Village and Lincoln Hall
Come to the West Boxford Village where you’ll find pictures
with Santa, raffles, wagon rides, face painting, ornament
making, great food, craft vendors at the Yuletide Market,
Benson’s ice cream, letters to Santa and so much more.
Open House at the COA
Sunday, December 21st
3 pm – 5 pm
All are welcome
Please join us at the Senior Center/ Community Center and
share some holiday cheer. Stop by before Illumination for
light refreshments and some last minute shopping before
braving the cold at Illumination Night.
Illumination Night
Sunday, December 21
East Boxford Center
The COA has a large selection of DVD’s and VHS tapes you can
At 5PM: the Historical Society will be hosting Illumination
borrow to view at your leisure. If interested — just stop by the COA Night — East Boxford Center. There will be the lightening of
and sign out the movies you would like to borrow — no charge.
Boxford’s Christmas Tree, singing of Christmas Carols and then
hot chocolate will be served at the French Holyoke House.
We’ve shown a lot of good movies this year which we hope you
enjoyed. Planned movies for December:
December 30th Brunch
On December 30th, around 10 AM, we will be serving a delicious
Dec 4: It’s A Wonderful Life (1946)
homemade strata breakfast casserole. Reservations are reDec 11: No Movie
quired and the cost is $2.00/pp. Seating is limited so call early.
Dec 18: Miracle on 34 Street (1947)
The COA van will be available for those of you who wish to take
The movies start immediately after the Congregate Lunch — rough- advantage of this service.
ly 12:15 PM. If you wish to join us for lunch — see Congregate
Lunches.
COA Winter Schedule
These movies will be made available to borrow after they are
shown at the COA.
Just a reminder that during the winter we occasionally have inclement weather . As a “Rule-of-Thumb,” on days the local Boxford Schools are closed due to inclement weather — all activities
at the COA are canceled. The COA is usually open but no classes or activities. Questions — call us at (978) 887-3591.
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This ‘n That
French Toast in a Mug
Got this recipe from Mr. Food’s Test Kitchen at www.mrfood.com — great place to find food recipes. The Cooking’ W/Anna’s class
made it in November and it went over great. Anna used a thick slice of challah bread so only one slice was necessary. Breakfast on
the go just got even better with our French Toast in a Mug recipe! In just about 2 minutes you can have a decadent breakfast that
tastes like the perfect cross between French toast and rich bread pudding. Add a drizzle of syrup to take it over the top!
Ingredients:
2 slices bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
Maple Syrup or Confectioners Sugar (Optional)
What to do:
1. Coat a 12-ounce microwaveable coffee mug with cooking spray. Place bread cubes in mug and press down lightly.
2. In a small bowl, whisk milk, egg, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Pour egg mixture over bread cubes and let soak in for a minute.
3. Microwave on high 1 minute, then add 10 seconds (in micro) at a time till it’s set.
Options:
1. Mr. Food used challah bread but you can use whatever bread you have on hand.
2. Serve with maple syrup or sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.
Emergency Medical Care in Boxford
By Boxford Firefighter’s Relief Association
Boxford Fire and Rescue is partnering with the Boxford Council on
Aging to better serve you in the event if an emergency. Together
we want to further enhance the quality and efficiency of the emergency medical care we are able to provide you with should you find
yourself needing it.
services patient care report form with your baseline
vital signs ( blood pressure, pulse, blood oxygen saturation etc). These forms and the information recorded on them will remain with you, in your residence,
attached to your refrigerator after our visit and will be
used only in the case of an emergency. We will work
with you to update this information annually or more
frequently if you require. You are encouraged to invite your health Continued
care proxyfrom
holder
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wish to participate in the meeting but this is certainly
not required.
When a medical emergency happens, the patient usually is not
feeling as alert and coherent as they otherwise might feel on a
good day. The stress and anxiety of the situation itself places con- To set up an appointment, or if you have questions
about this program please contact Lt. John Philbin
fusing demands on folks who might already be feeling a bit under
the weather. In some unfortunate situations, the patient is unable to via email at :
respond to questions asked of them by emergency medical careJohn.philbin@verizon.net
givers.
Good accurate well thought out information about a patient’s medical history is critical and the best time to answer all those questions
shouldn’t be left until the moment you require emergency medical
care. It is best done ahead of time in a calm atmosphere when you
can think clearly and be through. The “File of Life “program
provides rescue personnel with all that information if
the patient is incapacitated or cannot recall all that is
needed.
We are offering to meet with you at your home or a
Boxford place of your choosing. We will assist you in
preparing a “File of Life” form as well as emergency
Or call the Boxford Fire Department at
(978) 887– 5725
Please note—this is a non emergency number and must not be used in
case of an emergency
Or
Boxford COA at (978) 887-3591
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Health & Wellness
WELLNESS CLINIC. The VNACare Network and Elder
Services will be holding their free Wellness Clinics on the
first and third Wednesdays of each month from 9:00 to 11:00
AM at FMV and the fourth Wednesday from 11:00-1:00 PM
at the COA. For an appointment or more info, call Faith
Theokas RN, at 888-663-3688 , Ext. 1372. Walk-ins are
welcome.
SEATED MASSAGE. Renee Parent, a licensed massage therapist, has offered her gentle hands to relieve the
stress and tension of any senior interested. Sessions are 20
minutes of relaxation in her massage chair for $10. Renee is
available most Monday mornings, by appointment only. To
make an appointment, call Renee at (508) 335-1675.
Sweet Stuff
How Sugars and Sweeteners Affect Your Health
Most of us love sweet foods and drinks, but after that short burst of
sweetness you may worry about how sweets affect your waistline
and your overall health, is sugar really bad for us? How about artificial or low-calorie sweeteners? What have scientists learned about
the sweet things that most of us eat and drink every day?
Our bodies need one type of sugar, called glucose, to survive. Glucose is the number one food for the brain and it’s an extremely important source of fuel throughout the body. But there’s no need to
add glucose to your diet, because your body can make the glucose it
needs by breaking down food molecules like carbohydrates, proteins
and fats.
PODIATRY. Dr. Skinner will be here on Thursday, December 18th starting at 9:00 am, the fee
is $30 per session. Dr. Skinner is available at the COA
on a monthly basis. He is also available to provide routine
foot care to homebound seniors in the area. The cost for
a home visit is $50.00 and is payable at the time of the
visit. Please call the COA, at 978-887-3591 to schedule
an appointment at the COA. For home visits ONLY, call
his office at (781) 944-6024
HEARING CLINIC On Tuesday, January 13th
starting at 9:30 AM, Nicole Kalukiewicz, from Rogers Hearing Solutions, will be here to give FREE
hearing tests. Please call the COA to make an appt.
ful effects of too much sugar.
Over time, excess sweeteners can take a toll on your health. Several studies have found a direct link between excess sugar consumption and obesity and cardiovascular problems. Because of these
harmful effects, many health organizations recommend that Americans cut back on added sugars. But added sugars can be hard to
identify. On a list of ingredients, they may be listed as sucrose
(table sugar), corn sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit-juice
concentrates, nectars, raw sugar, malt syrup, maple syrup, fructose
sweeteners, liquid fructose, honey, molasses, anhydrous dextrose or
other words ending in “-ose,” the chemical suffix for sugars. If any of
these words are among the first few ingredients on the food label,
the food is likely high in sugar. The total amount of sugar in a food
is listed under “Total Carbohydrate” on the Nutrition Facts label.
Many people try cutting back on calories by switching from sugarSome sugars are found naturally in foods, such as fruits, veggies
sweetened to diet foods and drinks that contain low– or no-calorie
and milk. These are healthful additions to your diet. For example —
sweeteners. These artificial sweeteners — also known as sugar
when you eat an orange you’re getting a lot of nutrients and dietary
substitutes — are many times sweeter then table sugar so small
fiber along with the natural sugars.
amounts are needed to create the same level of sweetness.
Although sugar itself isn’t bad, sugar has a bad reputation that’s
mostly deserved because we consume too much of it. It’s now in
just about every food we eat. Experts agree that Americans eat and
drink way too much sugar and it’s contribution to the obesity epidemic. Much of the sugar we eat isn’t found naturally in food but is added during processing or preparation.
Many people have debated the safety of artificial sweeteners for
decades. To date, researchers have found no clear evidence that
any artificial sweeteners approved for use in the U.S. cause cancer
or other serious health problems in humans.
But can they help with weight loss? Scientific evidence is mixed.
Some studies suggest that diet drinks can help you drop pounds in
About 15% of the calories in the American adult diet come from addthe short term but weight tends to creep back up over time. NIHed sugars. That’s about 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day. Sugfunder researchers are now working to better understand the comars are usually added to make foods and drinks taste better. But
plex effects that artificial sweeteners can have on the human body.
such foods can be high in calories and offer none of the healthful
benefits of fruits and other naturally sweet foods.
Studies of rodents and small numbers of people suggest that artificial sweeteners can affect the healthful gut microbes that help us
Sugar-sweetened beverages like soda, energy drinks and sports
digest food. This in turn, can alter the body’s ability to use glucose,
drinks are the leading source of added sugars in the American diet.
which might then lead to weight gain. But until larger studies are
Juices naturally contain a lot of sugar but sometimes even more is
done in people, the long-term impact of these sweeteners on gut
added to make them taste sweeter. Juices contain some vitamins
microbes and weight remains uncertain.
and other nutrients but those benefits are greatly offset by the harm-
Funny Bone
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Auntie Acid
The scariest feeling in the world is the split second when you lose your balance in the shower and think, “Oh
God, they’re going to find me naked.”
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Some people should calm down and take a deep breath…. Then
hold it for about twenty minutes.
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When I was afraid of the dark. Now, when I get my electricity bill,
I’m afraid of the freakin’ light.
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Brains are awesome. I wish everybody had one.
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Kitchen closed due to illness — I’m sick of cooking.
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Marriage should be like a workshop. Where the husband WORKS
and the wife SHOPS.
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I’d lose weight — but I hate losing.
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Instead of a sign that says — :Do Not Disturb,” I need one that
says — “Already disturbed — proceed with caution.”
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Dealing with stupid people is like playing soccer. You can use
your head but a swift kick is more effective.
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I think Snow White had the right idea….. She moved in with 7
guys who went to work every day and all she had to do was whistle to get the birds to do her cleaning?
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When I get a headache, I take 2 Aspirin and keep away from children. Just like it says on the bottle.
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Sometimes I panic and think there’s a crazy person in my house.
Then I realize it’s just me.
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Age is only a number. Weight is only a number. I’ve decided that
numbers are really starting to tick me off.
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Some days the supply of available swear words is insufficient to
meet my demands.
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I try to avoid things that make me fat….
….like scales, mirrors and photographs.
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I always offer TWO choices:
Take it
Or
2. Leave it.
1.
Maxine
Well, if I’m going to have “Auntie Acid” — I’ve got
to have Maxine.
Some people can have the lights on and still be in the dark.
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Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen — and nobody knows I caused
most of it either.
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Ever get the feeling your stuff strutted off without you????
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I believe in sharing the road with other drivers. They can have the
part behind me.
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Never go to bed angry…. Stay up and plot your revenge!
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I’ve decided to bake this Christmas. So don’t tell me miracles don’t
happen.
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There is no vaccine against stupidity!
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Don’t let aging get you down. It’s too hard to get back up!
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It’s the weekend! I haven’t been this excited since my pager got
stuck on vibrate.
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Whatever happened to Preparations A through G?
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Trust me…. Tight-fit jeans and loose-fit skin are one bad combination.
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If your friends can correctly guess your age — you need dumber
friends.
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I like to follow my dreams. It keeps me in bed till almost noon!
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Seems like to only thing that is age defying is me!
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Things even out. I don’t look as good naked at I used to and guys
my age don’t see as well as they used to!
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Every things slows down with age except for the cake and ice
cream to hit your hips.
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I have natural beauty but time keeps doing unnatural things to it.
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Getting over body issues is like getting over the fear of heights.
The trick is to not look down.
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Boxford Council on Aging
4 Middleton Rd
Boxford, MA 01921
Phone: (978) 887-3591
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Our mission is to improve the
quality of life and encourage
maximum independence for
older adults by meeting their
health, economic, social and
cultural needs.
Current Resident or
COA Board Members
Dick Taylor: Chairperson
Richard Shaw: Vice-Chairperson
Judy Andersen: Secretary
Members:
Suzanne Cox
Steve Harvey
Liz Murphy
Joan Tarleton
COA Staff
Pam Blaquiere: COA Director
Elaine Spiro: Secretary
Anna Barbieri: Outreach Worker
Jack Hawxwell: Van Driver
The Board usually meets at 9:30 on the second Wednesday of
each month (see Page 2 for actual dates). All seniors and
interested parties are welcome to attend. Only emergency
meetings are held during the summer.
This newsletter was made possible by a grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.
Happy Birthday to our December Seniors. The December Birthday lunch will be held on
Tuesday, December 23rd at 11:30 AM. Please call the COA the Thursday before the lunch to
sign up for the birthday lunch. The lunch is free to our Boxford seniors who will be celebrating
their birthday this month, compliments of The Friends of the Boxford COA. Guests are
welcome but will be responsible for paying the nominal cost of their lunch. Happy Birthday!
December Daily Observances Trivia
Pearl Harbor
Remembrance Day
December 7th
Happy Hanukkah
December 16th
Merry Christmas
December 25th
Past Monthly Newsletters are posted on the Town web. To access these Newsletters — go to www.town.boxford.ma.us. Click
on Departments and select Council On Aging from the dropdown
menu. The current Newsletter is listed on the front page but you
can access the older ones by clicking on “Monthly Newsletters.”
Things To Ponder
Knowing who you are not goes a long way in
helping you determine who you are!