PEABODY COUNCIL ON AGING Peter A. Torigian Community Life Center 79 Central Street, Peabody, MA 01960 Telephone: (978) 531-2254 Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM www.peabodycoa.org Carolyn Wynn, Director Edward A. Bettencourt, Jr., Mayor Boston Flower and Garden Show We’re going to the flower show!! It’s Boston’s biggest horticultural happening and an inspiration to kick off the season in style! Leave behind the gray days of winter and delight your senses with lush and inspiring landscaped gardens. It’s a breath of fresh air! Shop in the marketplace of over 200 booths and have lunch in the concession area. Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Seaport World Trade Center in Boston Concession Stands available for lunch Bus leaves PCOA at 9:45am and returns around 2:15pm Sign up at the front desk Limited to 17 participants! “MY LIFE, MY HEALTH” - 6-Week Workshop Oh, Love is in the air…Enjoy our delicious beef tenderloin dinner with scrumptious roasted baby potatoes, green beans and fresh dinner rolls. For dessert , there will be strawberry shortcake, served with your choice of either coffee or tea. Just Delicious! Tickets on sale NOW! Remember….ticket sales WILL NOT be refunded after February 4. In the event of inclement weather, the party will be rescheduled to Wednesday, February 18. On Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. from April 21-– May 26 Are you dealing with a chronic condition every day that is getting you down? Do you have arthritis, hypertension, and lung issues? Heart disease? Had a stroke? Are you limited in your activities and can’t do the things you used to do? Come to our program that will give you information and teach you practical skills on managing chronic health problems. The goal is to enable you to build confidence to assume an active role in managing your health. Learn to 1: deal with frustration, fatigue, and pain; 2: appropriate use of medications; 3: communicate effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; 4: good nutrition. Classes are highly participative, where mutual support and success build your confidence to manage your Health and maintain active and fulfilling lives. Sign up at PCOA with Judy Walker 978-531-2254 or email jmwalker@peabodycoa.org Class is limited to 10 participants and free of charge. THANK YOU BETTY! For all of your tireless work and big heart during the holidays! The winner of “Betty’s Christmas Raffle” was Patricia Sorell. We were able to raise $1,561 for the Transportation Department and the Adult Day Health Activities Program. Betty would also like to personally thank all the special people for their hard work selling tickets: Pat Kaspryzk, Lisa Machaido, Carol Claffey, Carol Timmons and The Ladies of the Peabody House; Barbara Vangelist, Virginia Campbell, Priscilla Crowell, Martha Rowe and Marge Carrisi and she would also like to send a great big THANK YOU to those who bought tickets! PAGE 2 PEABODY COUNCIL ON AGING FEBRUARY 2015 ACTIVITIES: Judy Walker February Birthdays will be celebrated on Feb. 3rd. Please register by 11:30 am in the Dining Rm. January Birthdays celebrated were: Doris Arnold, Pearl Edelstein, Shelley Green, Carole Haridan and Mel Markowsky Staff and friends…Hope you all had a wonderful Birthday!!! Special thanks to EVANS FLOWERS for their donation of the birthday balloon and rose! Monthly Movie: “An Affair to Remember” A couple falls in love and agrees to meet in six months at the Empire State Building—but what will happen? Starring: Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr and Richard Denning Showtime: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 At 12:30pm in Jubilee Hall FREE Health Clinics If you haven’t taken advantage of our FREE Health Clinics, what are you waiting for? Blood Pressure by Appointment: 3rd Tuesday of each month. (2-17-2015) Salem Partners now sends us two nurses to check your blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Diabetes Academy: (2-23-2015) Walk in Blood Pressure: No Appointment necessary 2nd Thursday of each month (2-12-2015) Hearing Screenings by Appointment Joe Sarofeen from Apex Hearing is here on the 4th Thursday of each month to do FREE Hearing Screenings. (2-26-2015) Call (978) 531-2254 to schedule your appointments! SCRABBLE: (New Day!) Meets in the computer room on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 1:00pm. (Feb. 6th & Feb. 20th) JOIN US! “KIOSK FOR LIVING WELL!” During February, Brenda, the Million Hearts Nurse will visit the Kiosk on Tuesday, Feb. 3rd between 9:30-11:30 am. Sylvia, the Balance/Falls expert will be in Peabody between 9:00-12:00pm. On Feb. 24th Specialists are available to explore multiple aspects of health and wellness whether it’s looking for ways to reduce your blood pressure, strengthening your mobility or stretching your brain with some easy or hard (!) cognitive games. St. Patrick’s Day Party Tuesday, March 17th 9:30am—12:30pm In Jubilee Hall Entertainment by Alan LaBella Tickets go on sale Tuesday, February 24th DRILL TEAM Starting March 2nd is looking for beginners. Call instructor Carol Spencer at (978) 531-1167 if interested. NEW CRAFT GROUP Meets Every Thursday from 1:00-3:00 PM in Classroom A. Low Vision Support Group The Low Vision Support Group for seniors is funded by the Mass Association for the Blind. This group meets on the second Wednesday of each month, from 12:30—2:00pm at the Torigian Center, 79 Central St., Peabody, Ma. If you know someone who could use support getting through daily tasks as a visually impaired person, this is the place to be! Come meet new friends with similar challenges. If you have any questions please call : Jen Buchanan 978-621-8374 Or Genevieve Gannon 1-561-557-2850 TAX SEASON February 10 - April 14 TUESDAYS ONLY! From 9:00 a.m. until l:00 p.m. Sign-ups began on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 Call the front desk at (978) 531-2254 to sign up! PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP: The following speakers will be at the Parkinson’s Support Group held here at the PCOA. Thursday, February 5, 2015: Margaret Llibre Rogers will discuss the Parkinson’s Advocate Program. There will be NO meeting in March! Next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 2 with Janet EdmonsonAuthor of “Finding meaning with Charles”. From 1:30 and 3:30 pm in THE COMPUTER ROOM! For further information or to join this support group, contact the Group Coordinator: Rebecca Stewart @ 978-888-8934 CAFÉ AND GIFT SHOP SOUP IS BACK! PAGE 3 PEABODY COUNCIL ON AGING FEBRUARY 2015 Breakfast MENU Starting on We are happy to announce the start of a new February 5th - French toast February 12th - Pancakes Thursday morning Breakfast Program. th The breakfast will served from 8:00 AM to 9:30. February 19th -- Breakfast sandwich February 26 Scrambled eggs We will also start the “Meals-To-Go” Program on Monday February 9th following the lunch program. Tuesday, February 24 (in the main dining room) A Guest speaker will be announced and refreshments will be served. PCOA Christmas Door Decoration Contest 1st Place - Fitness Center 2nd Place - Sandra Cloutman 3rd Place - Puzzle Group Congratulations!! PLEASE REMEMBER….. THE COMPUTER ROOM is now CLOSED on Thursdays after 12:30 pm. In Memory of / In Honor of Envelopes Envelopes are available to remember a deceased individual or to honor an individual or group by a donation to the Friends of the Peabody Council on Aging. Envelopes are also available that will send your donation to the Roger B. Trask Adult Day Health Program/City of Peabody. Donations will help to fund the Scholarship and Activity Programs in the Trask Center. Both envelopes are available at the local funeral homes and at the reception area at the Torigian Community Life Center. All donations will be listed in the Tips & Topics. THE ROGER B. TRASK ADULT DAY HEALTH PROGRAM Care-Giving Support - Right in Your Neighborhood We are a Day Health Program located, along with the Peabody Council on Aging, in The Peter A. Torigian Community Life Center. Our Program is designed to provide a structured setting for individuals who would benefit from supervised care. We offer social and therapeutic activities, transportation, personal care, a bi-lingual staff, medical monitoring, meals and snacks, as well as counseling and other social services. The Trask Program also offers many benefits for families and caregivers such as freedom from concern of leaving a loved one home alone, as well as needed respite time for caregivers to pursue their own activities. Services are provided by a Program Coordinator, Registered Nurses, Licensed Social Worker, Activities Coordinator, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Trained Volunteers. For more information, or to make an appointment to visit our Center, please call our Program Coordinator: Susan Levenson, RN 978-531-2254 x 134 or email her at slevenson@peabodycoa.org IN MEMORY OF/IN HONOR OF GIFTS TO THE PCOA IN MEMORY OF/IN HONOR OF GIFTS TO THE TRASK ADH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM In Appreciation and In Thanks to Michael Bonfanti: For his generous donation to the Trask Adult Day Care Program In Memory of Nancy Canu: Beatrice Solinas & Family In Memory of Jackie Coan: Mary Coan In Memory of James Kilcoyne: John & MaryLou Keenan In Memory of Phillip McCarthy: John & Virginia McCarthy VETERANS Shuttle Service Schedule FIRST Tuesday of Every Month: PICK-UP: Torigian Life Center 79 Central St., Peabody Departs: 8:30 a.m. PICK-UP: Veterans Hospital, Jamaica Plain Departs: 2:00 p.m. THIRD Wednesday of Every Month PICK-UP: Torigian Life Center 79 Central St., Peabody Departs: 8:30 a.m. PICK-UP: Veterans Hospital, Jamaica Plain Departs: 1:00 p.m. Please call Transportation for a ride at 978-531-2254. Peabody Shuttle riders will be given VA appointment priority. Each rider is allowed one guest. PAGE 4 PEABODY COUNCIL ON AGING :o) TRANSPORTATION: FEBRUARY 2015 Dorothy Taylor RIDE DONATION OF $1.00 EACH WAY IS GREATLY APPRECIATED! 8:00 - 9:30 AM Trask ADH pick-ups only 9:15 AM— 2:00 PM Senior pick-ups to Medicals, etc. to: Peabody, Danvers, Beverly, Salem and Lynn 10:00 - 11:00 AM Start Lunch pick-ups All immediate reservations must be made a minimum of 3 working days before your appointment date. Call Call Call Call Call Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday for for for for for Thursday appointment. Friday appointment Monday appointment Tuesday appointment Wednesday appointment 12:15 PM Center returns after lunch 2:30 PM Center and Trask ADH returns MEDICAL RETURN PICK-UP REMINDER: In Peabody: be ready before 3:30 PM Out of Peabody: be ready before 3:00 PM * * * * LUNCH PICKUPS FOR SOME * * * * RIDES WILL BE BETWEEN 10:30 AND 11:00 AM Clients have 2 days a week to go shopping (except when a holiday falls on their day.) The limit is 4 canvas bags (plastic bags roll around!) Shopping at Wal-Mart will be February 11. Shopping at Target will be February 25. Below is the MARKET BASKET in Danvers schedule. starting at 11:00 AM and returning at 1:00 PM. The limit is 4 canvas bags and 12 people. Please call 3 days ahead to get your name on the list. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Hooray! Market Basket back! 20 Central Street, Lowell Street and West Peabody 50 Warren Street, 12-15-16 Crowninshield Street South Peabody area, Rockdale Park, Lynn Street and Lynnfield Street 75 Central Street, Eastman Park, Bresnahan Street, Washington Street, 98 Central Street East End area, Connolly Terrace, Wilson Terrace, 18 Walnut Street, 103 Central Street Please call the Transportation Office at 978-531-2254 with any questions. For booked appointments, we will get you there on time but return time may take a while due to unforeseen conditions. (Also, on party days we will not be taking any appointments until after 10:00 AM.) Thank you for your patience and understanding! Clients who have medical appointments on the same day that we pick them up for lunch, etc. should remind Transportation to cancel their lunch pick up. This will help save unnecessary trips for the drivers! PAGE 5 PEABODY COUNCIL ON AGING FEBRUARY 2015 February—Month of EXACTLY Four Sundays and Four Saturdays February is named after the verb, Februa, meaning to expiate or purify. On February 1, 1865 President Abraham Lincoln signed into law the 13th Amendment of the U. S. Constitution outlawing slavery. Superbowl Sunday, a/k/a Popcorn Day, is on the 1st as the XLIX SB Game is being played in Glendale, Arizona at the University of Phoenix Stadium. Groundhog Day is on the 2nd. Full Moons on the 3rd are the Trapper’s Moon, Snow Moon and Storm Moon. Jewish Tu B’Shevat honoring the environment begins at Sundown on the 3rd. “Thank your Letter Carrier” Day is on the 4th. Natalie Cole was born on February 6, 1950. On the 8th will be the annual Grammy Awards. (Music) February 13 is on a Friday as well as March 13, and November 13, 2015. Happy Valentine’s Day is on the 14th On the 15th, will be the annual NBA All Star Game at Madison Square Garden, NYC. The Federal legal holiday, Presidents Day is on the 16th. The annual Daytona Nascar Sprint car race at Daytona Beach, FL will be on the 22nd as well as the Hollywood Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, CA. The Westminster Kennel Club annual dog show will be held on the 16th & 17th at Madison Square Garden in NYC. Christian Mardi Gras is on the 17th with Lent beginning on the 18th with Ash Wednesday. February is merely as long as needed to pass the time until March. Dr. J. R. Stockton CONWAY CAHILL-BRODEUR 20 Church Street & 82 Lynn Street Peabody, MA 01960 978-531-0472 www.ccbfuneral.com The North Shore’s Finest Affordable Housing Peabody House A Place to Call Home 235 Andover Street · Peabody, MA 01960 Restaurant: 978.531.1410 Epicurean Shoppe: 978.531.1638 Fax: 978.531.3462 Visit us at our Website: www.centuryhousepeabody.com Professionally Managed Community is now accepting applications for modern one and two bedroom apartments. Specially designed for people 62-years old or older and for handicapped/disabled Individuals who are 18-years old and over, income requirements, please call for more information. 18 Walnut Street Peabody, MA 01960 Phone: 978-532-1516 FAX: 978-532-1517 PAGE 6 PEABODY COUNCIL ON AGING CIRCUIT BREAKER The Circuit Breaker is a tax credit program designed for Massachusetts seniors age 65 and older. It is a property tax credit designated by the Legislature with the hope of alleviating some of the burdens that the property tax can create. What is the Circuit Breaker? For tax year 2014, the credit is worth as much as $1,050 for eligible taxpayers 65 and older who either own or rent their home. A taxpayer qualifies when his/her property payments exceed 10% of his/her annual income. Who is eligible? Massachusetts residents who: Are age 65 or older before January 2015 (for joint filers, it is sufficient if one taxpayer is 65 years of age or older). Own or rent residential property in Massachusetts and occupy the property as a primary residence. Have an annual income of $56,000 or less for a single flier; $70,000 or less for a head of household; or $84,000 or less for joint filers. Who is not eligible? Married persons who do not file jointly for this credit. Those who are a dependent of another tax filer. Those who receive federal or state rent subsidy directly; or those who live in a property-tax exempt facility. Those whose property is assessed at a value of $691,000 or more. Check with your tax preparer with any additional questions you may have. Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 22 Johnson Street – W. Peabody, Massachusetts 01960 978-535-8700 QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST Serving the Peabody Community Since 1994 FEBRUARY 2015 911 Emergency Disability Database Alerts EMERGENCY PERSONNEL to a caller’s disability or special needs when a 911 CALL IS MADE FROM HOME! A form is available to provide information to emergency services about any special needs a caller may have (i.e. blind, bedridden, wheelchair use, etc.) For a form, contact: Maryanne Pierce: (978) 531-2254 X120 or Sgt. Sheila McDaid: Peabody Police Dept. at (978) 538-6317. PAGE 7 PEABODY COUNCIL ON AGING FEBRUARY 2015 Can’t think of a New Years Resolution? How about...Be Good To Yourself! Think about taking one (or more) of the exciting trips that we are offering this year! You’ll be glad you did. Wednesday, March 11 Thursday, March 26 Tuesday, April 21 Tony Kenny’s Irish Cabaret Foxwoods Casino Neil Sedaka—Live at Mohegan Sun Thursday, April 30 Foxwoods Casino April 6 - 8 May 1 - 10 July 18 - 26 Pennsylvania Dutch/Moses Wine Country/Pacific Coast Cruise Paris and the Heart of Normandy ALL TRIPS ARE HANDLED BY GERI JENKINS If you have any questions about a published trip or want to book a trip, please give Geri a call. She can be reached at: (978) 531-0635 or (978) 807-1105. $ 88.00 pp $ 27.00 pp $ 102.00 pp (Premium Seats) $ 92.00 pp (Gen. Admission) $ 27.00 pp $ 382.00 pp dbl/up $ 2,399.00 pp dbl/up $ 4,299.00 pp dbl/up ATTENTION! DATE CHANGE! 9/11 Memorial/West Point is now June 14-15 73 Margin Street Peabody, MA 01960 (978) 532-3200 Call and find out about Call and find outabout aboutnt. Discou Call and find out Citizen Senior your your Senior Citizen’s your Senior Citizen’sdiscount! discount! Offering our members Competitive Rates Excellent Service! We are strong! We are committed! We are your Credit Union! 37 Tremont Street, Peabody, MA 01960 978-531-5767 or toll free 1-800-532-8500 Offering: Assisted Living Memory Care Short-term Stays At Sunrise at Gardner Park in Peabody, Massachusetts, we provide the kind of safe, top-quality, resident-centered senior living that makes residents proud to call our community home. Call us today to schedule a tour and see firsthand why our residents are proud to call Sunrise at Gardner Park home! Visit our website at: sunriseseniorliving.com/ communities/sunrise-at-gardner-park/overview PAGE 8 PEABODY COUNCIL ON AGING FEBRUARY 2015 SOCIAL SERVICE: MARYANNE PIERCE Are you new to our vibrant City? Have you always lived in the area and just never gave a thought to coming here? Perhaps you are finding yourself a little bored or maybe your life has changed and you need to stay busy. Visit our Center! Our volunteer, Beatriz will be available to give tours on Fridays between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. As you know, the winter’s are long and somewhat miserable, so add some cheer and delight to your days by participating in one or more of the many activities we have to offer. Stay for a while, have a hot lunch and visit our café and gift shop. Our friendly volunteers and staff will make you feel so welcome, you’ll wonder why you didn’t get here sooner! Please call (978) 531-2254 to schedule an appointment. If you wish to have a tour on a different day and time, please contact Maryanne Pierce at x120. If you’re a Peabody resident, we can arrange for you to get picked up and dropped off. It doesn’t get any easier! We continue to accept donations of unwanted Cell phones. If you no longer use them, why not donate them to the Peabody Council on Aging? The money raised will be used for the Center. Please drop off Your cell phone donation at the Reception Desk. Thanks! Would you like to receive ‘Friendly Telephone Calls’? If you think you would benefit from or enjoy an occasional friendly phone call, please contact: Maryanne Pierce at (978) 531-2254 , Ext. 120 TRIAD means a group of three. The three groups of TRIAD are: The Sheriff’s Office, Law Enforcement and Senior Citizens. TRIAD is now offering ‘Friendly Home Visits’. Home visits will be two (2) TRIAD Members who will go to your house to talk with you about: File of Life, Shredding & Laminating, Scams, Disability Indicator Forms, Identity Theft, Personal Information Records If you are interested please contact: Maryanne Pierce (978) 531-2254, X120. The Peabody Council on Aging is looking for Volunteers to visit home-bound seniors living in Peabody. Volunteers are asked to visit at least one hour a week and call a few times a week to chat and keep our seniors in touch with the outside world. Play games, make puzzles, learn or teach a hobby, make a friend and have some good conversations. For more information, please call Sandy, Project Coordinator, at (978) 531-2254 X 119 or email her at sflaherty@peabodycoa.org. Monday, February 9: 10:00-11:00 am Only necessary items, please. Please book your appointment at the front desk: North Shore Elder Services is an agency designated by the Comm. of Massachusetts to investigate reports of suspected abuse or neglect and provide services to elders in the surrounding communities. They strive to implement the least restrictive and least intrusive measures possible to keep elders safe and respect the balance between the right of self-determination against the mandate to protect. REPORTABLE CONDITIONS ARE: Physical, Emotional or Sexual Abuse, Financial Exploitation, Caretaker Neglect and Self-neglect WEEKDAYS: 9:00 - 5:00 Call North Shore Elder Services: (978) 750-4540 NIGHTS, WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS: Call the Elder Abuse 24-hour Hotline At 1 (800) 922-2275 (978) 531-2254 Millions of seniors and adults with disabilities qualify for, but are not enrolled in, programs that could help them pay for prescription drugs, medical care, food, or heat for their homes. BenefitsCheckUp is a free, confidential, online service. To see if you qualify for benefits and take the first steps toward applying, go to: www. benefitscheckup.org PAGE 9 PEABODY COUNCIL ON AGING FEBRUARY 2015 SOCIAL SERVICE: MARYANNE PIERCE ATTENTION: ALS Support Group: These meetings are open to any person with ALS, or a caregiver or family member o a loved one with ALS. Please contact: Jan Obermann, Care Services Coordinator at the ALS Association, Massachusetts Chapter for more information or if you plan to attend this month’s meeting. Phone: (781) 255-8884 Email: jan.obermann@als-ma.org As previously mentioned, please note that there has been a permanent room change for our meetings! They will be held at 1:30 in the COMPUTER ROOM on Thursday, February 26th and Thursday, March 26th. NEED HELP PAYING WINTER HEATING BILLS? HELP is available! The Fuel Assistance Program at North Shore Community Action Programs, Inc. helps incomeeligible households pay part of their winter heating bills. If your gross household income falls within the limits show in this chart, you may qualify for fuel assistance benefits and discounts on your National Grid Gas and Electric Bills. Household Size 60 % of Estimated State Median income 1 2 3 4 5 Household Size $32,618 $42,654 $52,691 $62,727 $72,763 60% of Estimated State Median Income 6 7 8 9 10 $82,800 $83,681 $86,563 $88,445 $90,327 For information on how Fuel Assistance works, call: (978) 531-8810 or visit nascap.org. To schedule an appointment, call the Receptionist at (978) 531-2254 IDENTITY THEFT What would you do if YOU or SOMEONE YOU KNOW is a victim of Identity Theft? Step One: Place a fraud alert on your credit reports Fraud alerts help prevent an identity thief from opening more accounts in your name. Step Two: Order free copies of credit reports to review To place a fraud alert & review credit reports call one of the following: EQUIFAX P. O. Box 740241 Atlanta, GA 30374 1-800-525-6285 Peabody Police: Social Security: Post Office: TransUnion Experian Fraud Victim Assistance Division P. O. Box 9532 P. O. Box 6790 Allen, TX 75013 Fullerton, CA 92834 1-888-397-3742 1-800-680-7289 Report Identity Theft to the following authorities: (978) 531-1212 Personal Credit Card Companies 1-800-269-0271 Federal Trade Commission: 1-877-438-4338 (978) 531-6666 TTY: 1-866-653-4261 NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING (NCOA) Top 10 Scams Targeting Seniors Health Care/Medicare/Health Insurance Fraud Counterfeit Prescription Drugs Funeral & Cemetery Scams Fraudulent Anti-Aging Products Internet Fraud Investment Schemes Homeowner/Reverse Mortgage Scams Sweepstakes & Lottery Scams The Grandparent Scam Go to: http://www.ncoa.org for more information! PAGE 10 PEABODY COUNCIL ON AGING MONDAY 2 9:00 Aerobics 9:00 Duplicate Bridge 10:00 Bridge 11:00 Friendly Visitor Meeting 11:15 Zumba 12:30 Model Ship Building 12:30 Bingo TUESDAY 3 9:00 Peabody Kiosk 9:15 Whist 9:30 Exercise Class w/Edye 9:30 Japanese Bunka 9:30 Book Club 10:30 Line Dancing 11:30 Birthday Celebration 12:00 Crocheting/Knitting 12:30 Mah Jongg 12:30 Japanese Bunka Eggplant Parmesan Salisbury Steak 9 9:00 Aerobics 9:00 Duplicate Bridge 10:00 Bridge 11:15 Zumba 10:00 Shredding and Laminating 12:30 Model Ship Building 12:30 Bingo 2:00 Caregivers Support Group Chicken Filet 9:00 Hug A Bears 9:00 Peabody Kiosk 9:15 Whist 9:30 Exercise Class w/Edye 9:30 Japanese Bunka 10:30 Line Dancing 12:00 Crocheting/Knitting 12:30 Mah Jongg 12:30 Japanese Bunka 12:30 Monthly Movie CENTER CLOSED 9:00 Hug A Bears 9:00 Peabody Kiosk 9:15 Whist 9:30 Japanese Bunka 9:30 Exercise Class w/Edye 10:30 Line Dancing 11:00 Blood Pressure /appt. 12:00 Crocheting/Knitting 12:30 Mah Jongg 12:30 Japanese Bunka Seafood Salad Chicken Cacciatore 11 8:00 Sewing Group 9:00 Aerobics 9:00 Rug Hooking 9:00 Wood Carving 9:30 Valentine’s Day Party 10:15 Zumba 12:30 Low Vision Group 12:30 Model Ship Building VALENTINES DAY PARTY Beef Tenderloin 9:00 Hug A Bears 9:00 Peabody Kiosk 9:15 Whist 9:30 Exercise Class w/Edye 9:30 Japanese Bunka 10:30 Line Dancing 12:00 Crocheting/Knitting 12:30 Japanese Bunka 12:30 Mah Jongg 12:45 AARP Meeting Ticket’s go on sale for St. Patrick’s Day Party! BBQ Chicken Pasta & Meatballs Burn off those extra holiday pounds at our Fitness Center! NO EXCUSES! Visit our Café & Gift Shop! Café opens at 11 Gift Shop is Open Daily Open daily from 8:00am to 3:00pm Crumb Top Scrod 24 23 9:00 Aerobics 9:00 Duplicate Bridge 10:00 Bridge 10:00 Diabetes Academy 11:15 Zumba 12:30 Model Ship Building 12:30 Bingo 2:00 Caregivers Support Group 9:00 am-1:00 pm 12 8:30 Quilting 9:15 Whist 9:30 Big Band Dance 9:30 Oil Painting/advanced 9:30 Walk in Blood Pressure 12:30 Corn Hole 1:00 Craft Class 1:00 Sing-A-Long 1:00 AARP Board Meeting 3:00 Soul Cooking 8:30 Quilting 9:15 Whist 9:30 Big Band Dancing 9:30 Oil Painting/advanced 12:30 Corn Hole 1:00 Craft Class 1:00 Sing-A-Long 1:30 Parkinson’s Support Group 3:00 Soul Cooking 25 Breaded Chicken Cutlet Woodworking Shop Open Daily 8:30-11:30 am 13 Filet of Fish on Roll Beef Stew 8:00 Sewing Group 9:00 Aerobics 9:00 Rug Hooking 9:00 Wood Carving 10:15 Zumba 12:00 Triad 12:30 Model Ship Building 1:00 Crazy Cards 6 8:00 Oil Painting Beginner class 8:00 TOPS Weigh In 9:00 Aerobics 9:00 Computer Help 9:15 Bowling 9:30 TOPS Meeting 10:30 Coping w/ Loss & Grief 11:15 Chair Yoga 12:30 Bingo 12:30 Reiki by apt. 19 18 8:00 Sewing Group 9:00 Aerobics 9:00 Rug Hooking 9:00 Wood Carving 10:15 Zumba 12:30 Golden Age Club 12:30 Model Ship Building 2:00 Homeless Provider Meeting FRIDAY 8:00 Oil Painting Beginner class 8:00 TOPS Weigh In 9:00 Aerobics 9:00 Computer Help 9:15 Bowling 9:30 TOPS Meeting 10:00 Podiatrist by appt. Dr. Skinner 10:30 Coping w/ Loss & Grief 11:15 Chair Yoga 12:30 Bingo 1:00 Scrabble Yankee Pot Roast Turkey Sandwich ASH WEDNESDAY Boneless Chicken Breast 5 8:30 Quilting 9:15 Whist 9:30 Big Band Dance 9:30 Oil Painting/advanced 10:15 Brain Games 12:30 Corn Hole 1:00 Craft Class 1:00 Sing-A-Long 1:30 Parkinson’s Support Group 3:00 Soul Cooking 17 16 THURSDAY 8:00 Sewing Group 9:00 Aerobics 9:00 Rug Hooking 9:00 Wood Carving 10:15 Zumba 12:30 Model Ship Building 12:30 Golden Age Club 1:00 NARFE Meeting 10 Reduced Sodium Hot Dog PRESIDENTS DAY WEDNESDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2015 20 8:00 Oil Painting Beginner class 8:00 TOPS Weigh In 9:00 Aerobics 9:00 Computer Help 9:15 Bowling 9:30 TOPS Meeting 10:00 Podiatrist by appt. Dr. Skinner 11:15 Chair Yoga 12:30 NARFE Mailing 12:30 Bingo 1:00 Scrabble Macaroni & Cheese 26 8:30 Quilting 9:15 Whist 9:30 Big Band Dance 9:30 Oil Painting/advanced 10:00 Hearing Screenings 12:30 Corn Hole 12:30 ALS Support Group 1:00 Craft Class 1:00 Sing-A-Long 3:00 Soul Cooking Stuffed Roast Pork Computer Help EVERY FRIDAY!! FROM 9-11 AM in the Computer Room. See Tony Schettino 27 8:00 Oil Painting Beginner class 8:00 TOPS Weigh In 9:00 Aerobics 9:00 Computer Help 9:15 Bowling 9:30 TOPS Meeting 11:15 Chair Yoga 12:30 Bingo Lemon Pepper Fish PAGE 11 PEABODY COUNCIL ON AGING CATHERINE KAY MORROCCO SECRETARY OF FRIENDS AND TRIAD REPORTS: FEBRUARY 2014 When I was a child I remember my grandmother saying, “When February begins we can start looking forward to Spring.” I thought, yeah, but we will still have snow storms and freezing weather. When I grew up I remember my mother saying, “ If you can’t change a situation accept it and find the good in it” and I thought, wow, that’s what my grandmother did, she was happy that it was February because Spring time was coming soon. Now that I’m older I look at the month of February Calendar and notice all the events to be enjoyed. 1. Groundhog Day, we will all wait for a prediction on the weather, will it be good or will it be bad? 2. Birthday of Abe Lincoln, the twelfth President. 3. Every age enjoys Valentine’s Day. 4. Birthday of George Washington, the First President. 5. Ash Wednesday, the start of 40 days of the Lenten Season for Christians to start preparing for their Easter Sunday. Lo and Behold, I just noticed, in 2015 Calendar February has something else to make it a special month. It has four full weeks starting on a Sunday. Doing some research, the last time this occurred was in 2009. How about that! Enjoy the month. <><><> Because of the Holidays and Weather conditions the Triad Committee has not been able to meet. I am pleased to report the Triad Committee will have a meeting in the Senior Center on Wednesday February 25, 2015 at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room. The Topic for Planning and Discussion will be ‘Mayor Bettencourt’s third (3rd) Senior Day held in September at Brooksby Farm.’ <><><> For the “Young at Heart” Seniors, A Valentine Poem to enjoy. Author : Hope C. Oberhelman “Love” Love is deeper than the ocean. Love is wider than the sea. Love is full of true emotions. Love is made for you and me. Love is deeper than the ocean. Love is fresher than the Spring. Love is constant and enduring and it makes a glad heart sing. Love is deeper than the ocean. Love is pure and kind and grand. Love is part of God’s dominion and He holds it in His Hand. Love is deeper than the ocean. Love is full of hope and care. Love is filled with great devotion. Love is like an evening prayer! FEBRUARY 2015 In Honor of Gifts to the “FRIENDS OF THE PCOA” In Honor of The Members of the Golden Echoes Dance Band: From the Thursday morning people who appreciate and enjoy dancing and listening to their wonderful music. In Honor of Toni Dunn: Mary Ann Flanagan In Honor of the Transportation Department: Carmela M. Lambert In Memory of Gifts to the “FRIENDS OF THE PCOA” In Memory of Rev. Robert and Ruth Barber: Robert Cavanaugh In Memory of Sylvia Burnett: Rita Callan In Memory of Brenda Carr: Tom and Claire Moran In Memory of Ronald Cook: Cynthia Kolhonen In Memory of Len Derosa: Janice McCarthy Vounessea In Memory of Steven Druhan: Barbara Cyr, Phyllis Silke In Memory of Frances Helen Ercha: Walter & Ann Blazewicz, Joan Johnson, United Polish Organization of Peabody In Memory of Gladys Flynn: Maureen Flynn In Memory of Fredrick Howcroft: Edward Quinn In Memory of Shirley Kenney: Mary & John Myers In Memory of Caesar & Evelyn Lourenco: Evelina L. 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