1. health and fitness

Duxbury Doings
February 2015
Greetings from the Director—
A Nationally Accredited
Senior Center
It’s all about love and seeing red this month!
The month starts out with Healthy Heart Day on February 5th!
Wear red; join us for a heart healthy lunch and learn how to keep
your heart in good shape!
Then, on February 11 we will celebrate Valentine’s Day with
lunch and piano entertainment by Gerry Gottschalk. This annual
event is sponsored by the Kingston and Duxbury Kiwanis Club.
Wear red again and enjoy a lovely menu made by Peter.
Reservations are required and normal lunch prices apply.
We will also get to enjoy LOVE LETTERS during a dinner
theater on February 12 beginning at 5:30 PM. Reservations are
required and the cost is $20/pp.
We will end the month with the Friends of the Duxbury COA
LOVETennis Fundraising Event. This event will take place on
February 28; Registration begins at 4:30 PM, with tennis followed by dinner. Proceeds from this event support the expansion
of our supportive day program for members with Alzheimer’s
disease. To sign up call the front desk at 781-934-5774 x 100 or
go to http://www.duxburyseniorcenter.org/ and sign up for the
LOVETennis event using PayPal.
But the love and support doesn’t end there! Our fundraising
events wouldn’t be successful without you! Please consider
attending or volunteering at one of the Friends FUNDRAISING
EVENTS this year!
The following events have been scheduled:
LOVETennis event takes place on February 28 at the
Kingsbury Club (proceeds support the Intermissions
Supportive Day Program).
Duxbury ½ Marathon takes place on Saturday, April 4.
Registration 7:00. Race begins at 7:30 AM. Runners
will leave from the Duxbury Senior Center and enjoy a
13.1 mile scenic run around our beautiful town
(proceeds support the Intermissions Supportive Day
Program). To sign up for the race go to Active.com.
The cost is $65/pp.
Friends of the Duxbury COA Annual Golf Outing takes
place on Monday, June 1 at the Duxbury Yacht Club.
Registration at 11:30 AM; scramble start begins at 1:00
PM (proceeds support innovative programming offered
at the center). For more information call Chris Barry at
781-724-8308.
If you’re a tennis player, runner or golfer, participate in one
of these events. And if you’re saying, the event sounds
like fun but I’m not a tennis player, runner or golfer,
join us for dinner or consider volunteering! Many hands
make light work and we are so appreciative of your gift
of time. For more information about volunteering call
Becky at 781-934-5774 x117. ♥ Joanne
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 @ 10:00 AM.
ArtMatters—Women Artists of the 20th Century!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 @ 11:30 AM. Healthy
Heart Day. Wear red and enjoy a healthy lunch!
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 @ 3:00-5:00 PM.
Lifelong Learning Reception and Registration.
See course listing on page 12. Brochure with complete
description and reading lists also available.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 & 23 @ 12:00-2:00 PM.
Intro to iPad. Sign up with Carol. $20 per class.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 @ 9:30 AM. The Health
Benefits of Chocolate. Sign up with Carol. See page
13 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 @ 11:30 AM.
Valentine’s Day Luncheon with entertainment!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 @ 5:30 PM. Love
Letters Dinner Theater. $20 per person. See page 5.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 @ 11:30 AM. Mardi
Gras Theme Luncheon. Music and parade!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 @ 10:00 AM. Arm
Chair Travel to Gloucester and Cape Ann. See page 6.
Sign up with Carol.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 @ 8:30 AM. Men’s
Breakfast. See page 6. Sign up with Carol.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23 @ Noon. Book Club.
We are reading All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony
Doerr. New members always welcome!
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 @ 11:30 AM.
Senior Spotlight on Roberta and Gil. See page 6.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 @ 4:30 PM.
LOVETennis Fundraising Event. See page 15.
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GROUPS, GAMES, LEISURE
MONDAY
CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH
@ 9:30 AM; $6 weekly
CRAFTY LADIES @ 10:00 AM
DUXBURY SENIOR CENTER
10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA 02332
PHONE: (781) 934-5774
FAX: (781) 934-1135
WEBSITE: www.duxburyseniorcenter.org
HOURS:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Thursday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
8:00 am to 8:00 pm
MEET THE STAFF
Director.......................................... Joanne Moore
Front Office Manager .................... Suzanne Errasti
Administrative Associate .............. Barbara Munsey
Volunteer Coordinator................... Becky Ford
Outreach:
Manager ......................................... Donna Ciappina
Coordinator.................................... Ellen Gillis
Volunteer SHINE Counselor ......... Bruce MacVarish
Veteran’s Service Officer .............. Mike Thorp
Food Service:
Food Service Coordinator ............. Peter Dewey
HDM Coordinator ......................... Cathy Dame
Food Service Associate ................. Clemencia Webster
Finance Coordinator ...................... Pauline Flynn
Finance Assistant........................... Christine Coakley
Programs & Activities:
Program Manager .......................... Angela Sinnott
Program Coordinator ..................... Carol Boudrieau
Media Coordinator ........................ Debbie Blackington
Respite Program:
Manager ......................................... Caren Harrison
Assistants ................................. Lucille Brogna &
................................................. Ruth Ann Hickey
Custodial Staff ..................Frank Davis, Roger Overton
Bus Drivers: Bob Johnson, Rei Kock, Reb Bottenus,
Sandy Marchant, Steve DuBuque
Peter Mattagno
Volunteer Driver: Don Moreau
BRIDGE @ 12:30 PM
TUESDAY
CURRENT EVENTS @ 10:00 AM
GENRE FILMS
2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesdays @ 1:00 PM
‘ROOTS’ GENEALOGY @ 1:00 PM
(Researching Our Own Trees)
CRIBBAGE/SCRABBLE @ 1:00 PM
WEDNESDAY
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH @ 9:15 AM;
$5/week with Arthur Barry
CRAFTY LADIES @ 10:00 AM
MAH JONGG @ 12:30 PM
BINGO @ 1:00 PM (IN @ 12:40)
THURSDAY
MEDITATION with Leslie @ 10:00 AM
$22/4 weeks or $7/class (First class FREE)
DRAWING & PAINTING with Elaine @ 1:00
$30/4 weeks or $8.50
WEEKLY MOVIE @ 1:00 PM
FRIDAY
TOPS* SUPPORT GRP @ 10:00 AM
*Take Off Pounds Sensibly (weigh-in 8:45 AM)
Snow Emergencies and Cancellations
The Duxbury Senior Center’s programs and activities will be
cancelled if the Duxbury Public Schools are closed due to
weather. However, it is important to remember that the
Senior Center is often used as an Emergency Shelter and/or a
Warming Center during these times.
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FITNESS CLASSES
All Classes $5
TOTAL BODY FITNESS with Corinne—Monday
& Wednesday, 8:00 AM; Start your day off with an
energizing, aerobic & conditioning total body work
out. Appropriate for all levels.
POWER STRETCH with Melissa—Monday, 10:00
AM and Friday, 9:00 AM; Improve balance &
strength with a variety of stretches plus
strengthening & toning exercises for the whole body.
LUNCHTIME FITNESS with Kim—Monday,
12:15–1:00 PM; An all-in-one class to improve your
strength, endurance, balance & flexibility. Running for
6 weeks through March 9.
TAI CHI and Qi Gong with Kathy—Tuesday
at 9:00 AM; Gentle, rhythmic movements with slow,
deep abdominal breathing. Brings balance in mind,
body, and spirit and improves circulation.
STAY FIT with Stella—Tuesday & Thursday,
11-12; Stretching, strength training, and cardiovascular exercise in a standing or armchair position!
CHAIR YOGA for the Young at Heart with
Claire—Wednesday, 9:00 AM. Enjoy the benefits
of a yoga practice while allowing the body to remain
upright and positioned comfortably.
MEN’S YOGA with Claire—Wednesday, 10:15
AM. A gentle practice for men of any age or fitness
level to lengthen and strengthen muscles and joints.
STRENGTH TRAINING—Thursday, 9:00 AM;
Improve your balance, coordination, muscle tone and
stamina in a motivating and fun group setting.
ZUMBA GOLD/TONING with Debbie—
Thursday, 4:00 PM; Fun, musical dance/exercise
class; low-impact, modified cardio for all levels.
YOCORE with Melissa—Friday, 8:00 AM;
Intense workout for all muscles of the core. Class will
include pilates-based and traditional abdominal
exercises while including yoga poses for additional
strength and flexibility.
YOGA FITNESS WITH CHAIR ASSIST with
Kim—Friday, 10:30 AM; Seated and standing
yoga postures and gentle movements to challenge
your strength and balance. For all levels and all
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Thursdays @ 11-12
1st week provided by Norwell VNA
2nd week provided by a volunteer nurse
3rd week provided by Partners Private Care
4th week provided by a volunteer nurse
ASK-A-NURSE Thursdays from 8-12. Drop in
or call to make a confidential appointment with
Samantha Cherry.
BLOOD GLUCOSE SCREENING provided by
*Norwell VNA on the 1st Thursday (2/5) @ 11 AM.
FOOT CARE appointments on the 2nd
Tuesday of the month (2/10). Cost $30.
Call the Front Desk, ext. 100 to schedule.
COFFEE TALKS meets the 3rd Wednesday of
the month from 10:30 – 11:30 for group
discussion and support.
HEARING SCREENINGS—3rd Tuesday (2/17)
@ 2:00PM with Mass Audiology or 3rd Thursday
@ 10:00 AM (2/19) with Miracle Ear,
by appointment at no charge. Call the Front
Desk, ext. 100 to schedule.
DENTAL HYGIENE CARE—by appointment.
Now taking appointments for Feb. 11 and April 1.
Cost $78. Call the Front Desk, ext. 100 to schedule.
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP—3rd Wednesday of the month (2/18) from 10:00-11:30 AM.
TOPS SUPPORT GROUP—Every week on
Friday at 10:00-11:00; weigh-in 8:45-9:45 AM;
topics on diet, nutrition, and weight loss and
maintenance strategies.
MEDITATION—Thursday mornings @10:00 AM
for guided group meditation long-time teacher of
metaphysics and medium Leslie Irene Kane .
$7/class or $22/4weeks. Your FIRST CLASS is
FREE! This class is suitable for anyone 18 +!
New Fitness Benefit!
Plymouth Fitness
Indoor Pool and Aquafit Classes
Swim at Plymouth Fitness for
$5 a visit
with your Duxbury Senior Center Scan Card. Must pay in
advance at the Senior Center Front Desk.
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Outreach News
Coming in April!
Low Vision Group & Presentation
Dr. Roger Bush of Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston
will speak on latest research in the areas of macular
degeneration and glaucoma.
All are Welcome
February 18th 10:00– 11:30 a.m.
Contact Ellen in Outreach at ext. 106 for more
information or to register. This group meets monthly
on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Senior
Center.
What is the Circuit Breaker Tax Credit?
POWERFUL TOOLS FOR
CAREGIVERS
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational series designed to provide you with the
tools you need to take care of yourself while
caring for a family member or friend. This
program helps family caregivers reduce stress,
improve self-confidence, communicate
feelings better, balance their lives, increase
their ability to make tough decisions and
locate helpful resources. The Duxbury Senior Center in collaboration with Cohasset Elder Affairs will offer
this six week class in Cohasset beginning
April 1st 2015.
The Circuit Breaker Tax Credit is a state income tax
credit for eligible Massachusetts residents age 65 or older
who paid rent or real estate taxes during the tax year.
Even though the credit is based on property taxes, the
state government, not the city or town, pays the credit.
The credit is for senior homeowners and renters who
meet income limits and other eligibility requirements.
Homeowners may claim the credit if they paid more than
10% of their total income for real estate taxes, including
water and sewer debt charges. Renters can count 25% of
their rent as real estate tax payments.
You must file a state income tax return to claim the Circuit Breaker Credit, whether or not you have to file otherwise. If your credit is greater than the amount of income
taxes you owe, the state will give you a refund for the
difference. The maximum credit for tax year 2013 is
$1,030.
Please join us on the 3rd Wed. of the month
10:30 – 11:30 for group discussion on pertinent
topics chosen by group members. This is a
“drop-in” group, prior registration is not
necessary. The Group Facilitator is Betty
Whittaker of South Bay Mental Health. Contact
Outreach at ext. 105 or 106 for more
Need Help?
BenefitsCheckUp helps you find and enroll
in public and private benefits programs. It's
simple and free and always includes the most
up-to-date information.
Would you like to know if you are eligible for
financial help with heating or food costs, tax
relief or telephone discount programs?
Contact Outreach at ext. 105 or 106 for more
information or to schedule an appt.
Contact Donna Ciappina, Outreach at ext. 105
if you are interested. Space is limited and
prior registration is necessary.
“Coffee Talks” Discussion Group
Get Started Now!
BenefitsCheckUP
There are benefits you may be missing!
Go to www.benefitscheckup.org/mcoa or call
Outreach at ext. 105 or 106 to schedule an
appointment for assistance in using this
website.
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Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Love Letters Dinner Theater
New Class with Instructor Pat Sointu
Thursday, February 12
at 5:30 PM
Bring your Valentine to this special
Monday afternoons beginning February 23
We’ll meet for 4 weeks to create your own beautiful
table runner, scarf, or wall hanging!
performance starring Phil Markella &
Alison Hutchinson Markella!
Make your reservations now at the Front Desk.
$20 per person, payable in advance.
This class is free.
You will need to provide 2 skeins of worsted weight
knitting yarn (3 1/2 ounce skeins) in two different
colors of your choice!
Table reservations for parties of 6 only.
Heart Health Month
Space is limited! Call now to reserve your loom!
Call Carol (ext. 104) or Angela (ext. 118)
Valentine’s Luncheon
with Gerry Gottschalk on piano!
Join us! Wednesday, February 11 @ 11:30 AM.
Sign up in advance with the Front Desk.
Entertainment courtesy of Duxbury-Kingston
February marks Heart Health Awareness Month and
the American Heart Association wants to remind us
exactly how important heart health awareness really
is. Ideal heart health consists of 7 factors.
These factors will be revealed on February 5 at our
Healthy Heart Lunch!
Make your lunch reservation at the Front Desk, wear
red and make 2015 the year of heart-healthy
lifestyle choices!
Veterans’ News
February, 2015
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched an improved version of the GI Bill Comparison Tool, which
is designed to make it easier for Veterans, Service members and dependents to estimate their GI Bill education
benefits and learn more about VA’s approved college, university and other education and training programs
across the country. It also provides key information about college affordability and value so beneficiaries can
choose the best education program to meet their needs.
The updated version of the GI Bill Comparison Tool has new functionality that can provide personalized
estimate of Post-9/11 GI Bill tuition and fees, housing allowance, and book stipend benefits that would
potentially be paid to the student. The Veteran indicator section now contains new information on schools’
student
Veterans groups, VetSuccess on Campus program and the Yellow Ribbon agreement status.
This is an ongoing effort by the VA to provide accurate data to beneficiaries so that they have the information
they need to make informed choices about VA education benefits and approved programs.
The GI Bill Comparison Tool can be found at:
www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/comparision
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Arm Chair Travel with
Heide
ArtMatters
Thursday, February 19
@ 10:00 AM
10 years ago the movie
“The Perfect Storm”
put Gloucester and Cape Ann
on the map.
Come for a virtual tour of America’s oldest fishing
port and drive along the shores of Cape Ann.
This program is free entertainment. Just bring your
imagination and we’ll provide the chair!
For many years this program has been generously
funded by the Curtis Grant. In order to continue to
offer this cultural program on a monthly basis, we
will graciously accept a small donation when you
attend. Donations will go directly to funding to
bring ArtMatters to Duxbury!
Celebrate Mardi Gras with us!
Tuesday, February 17 @ 11:30
SignupforaPancakeBuffetwiththeFront
Desk.(Normallunchpricesapply.)
Enjoymusicandpageantry!
Computer Training and Support
Intro to iPad
February 9 & 23 @ 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Please call Carol at ext. 104 to reserve your spot! Let us
know if you would like to borrow a Senior Center iPad,
otherwise bring your own!
The cost for each 2 hour class is $20.
Senior Spotlight
On Wednesday, Feb. 25
the spotlight is on
Roberta & Gil MacNab!
Come for lunch and learn about their
many talents and wonderful life!
Make your lunch reservations with the
Front Desk.
Men’s Breakfast
Tuesday, February 24
@ 8:30 AM $4
Gather for a hearty breakfast and casual
conversation. Meet our
special guest speaker
Carolyn Ravenscroft, Archivist
Drew Archival Library
“Civil War Soldiers from Duxbury”
Call Carol to reserve your spot, ext. 104,
by Thursday, February 19.
Art Without Boundaries
Thanks to a generous grant from the Grafton Foundation we will soon be able to offer art therapy (Mneme Therapy) to older adults with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease or
other related disorders. Nancy Cloonan, a certified Mneme Therapist will provide individual
coaching. Mneme Therapy uses everyday pleasures such as painting to stimulate dramatic
changes in the brain. Coaching sessions will be available by appointment beginning mid-March.
Participants will host an art show in August. No artistic ability is necessary to participate! Call
Joanne or Angela for more information. 781-934-5774, ext. 102 or 118.
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Sunday
8:30 Footcare
9:30 Health Benefits
Mashed Potato,
Glazed Carrots
Closed for
President’s Day
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Wednesday
Thursday
Mardi Gras!
Pancake Bar
Meatloaf, Red Bliss
Potato, Vegetable
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Luncheon w/
Entertainment
Roast Beef
11 Valentine’s
8:30 Board Mtg
9:15 Spanish
10:00 Crafty Ladies
10:00 Low Vision
10:30 Coffee Talks
11:30 LUNCH
12:30 Mah Jongg
1:00 BINGO
18 Southern Fried
Chicken, Cole Slaw,
Dinner Roll
Soup, Tuna Plate
1:00 MOVIE
11:30 LUNCH
11:00 BP Clinic
10:00 Arm Chair
Travel
10:00 Meditation
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11:00 BP/Glucose
11:30 LUNCH
1:00 MOVIE
5:30 Love Letters
Dinner Theater
LUNCH TRIP
10:00 Meditation
Garlic Bread
12 Lasagna, Salad,
Wear Red Day!
Healthy Heart
Day
Vegetable Soup,
9:15 Spanish
10:00 Crafty Ladies 10:00 Meditation
11:00 Born2BWorn 11:00 BP/Glucose
11:30 LUNCH
11:30 LUNCH
12:30 Mah Jongg 1:00 MOVIE
1:00 BINGO
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9:15 Spanish
10:00 Crafty Ladies
11:30 LUNCH
12:30 Mah Jongg
1:00 BINGO
10:00 Curr. Events
11:30 LUNCH
1:00 MOVIE
1:00 Cribbage/Scrabble
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9:30 French
10:00Crafty Ladies of Chocolate
10:00 Curr. Events
11:30 LUNCH
11:30 LUNCH
12:30 Bridge
1:00 ROOTS
3:00 Lifelong
1:00 Cribage/Scrabble
Learning
Herb Roasted
Chicken, Scalloped
Potato, Mixed
Vegetable
10 Stuffed Peppers,
Potato, Vegetable
Baked Cod,
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10:00 ARTMatters!
10:00 Curr. Events
11:30 LUNCH
1:00 ROOTS
1:00 Cribbage/Scrabble
Roast Pork,
Applesauce,
Rice, Vegetable
9:30 French
10:00Crafty Ladies
11:30 LUNCH
12:30 Bridge
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Tuesday
Friday
Ham, Scalloped
Potato, Beans
FOR HDM:
Salisbury Steak,
Potato, Vegetable
FOR HDM:
8:45 TOPS
9:00 Rep. Cutler
Attny K. Sheehan
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Trader Joes
8:45 TOPS
Attny J McCluskey
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8:45 TOPS
Attny P. Muncey
6 FOR HDM:
Stuffed Peppers,
Rice, Vegetable
All meals are full service with water and coffee or tea available, and ‘dessert’ of the day.
Monday
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Saturday
The donation for lunch is $5 for Duxbury Seniors; $6 for Non-residents & Non-seniors. Call 781-934-5774, x100 or
101. Home Delivered Meals can be ordered through the HDM Coordinator, x116.
Reservations for lunch are required at least 1 day in advance by 2:00 PM. Cancellations are also appreciated.
ACTIVITIES Calendar & menus
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Shepherd’s Pie,
Salad
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American Chop
Suey, Peas, Roll
Potato Bar with
Toppings, Salad
Market Basket
8:45 TOPS
Attny B. Donnelly
Tuna Plate, Soup
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FRIDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
8:00 - Total Body
9:00 - Strength
8:00 YoCore
Fitness
Training
9:00
9:00 - Chair Yoga 10:00 Meditation Power Stretch
10:15 Men’s Yoga 11:00 - Stay Fit
10:30
Fitness Yoga
4:00 - ZUMBA
1:00 MOVIE
11:30 LUNCH
11:00 BP Clinic
10:00 Meditation
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Space Reserved For Adver sers Workout * 1/26 –3/9
11:00
Stay Fit
TUESDAY
9:00
Tai Chi
Supper Trip
12:30 Mah Jongg
11:30 LUNCH
Senior Spotlight
9:15 Spanish
10:00 Crafty Ladies
Roast Beef, Potato,
Vegetable
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SATURDAY
LOVETennis
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WEEKLY EXERCISE CLASSES AT THE SENIOR CENTER
MONDAY
8:00 - Total Body
Fitness
10:30-Power Stretch
12:15 Lunchtime
8:30 Men’s Brkfst
10:00 Curr. Events
9:30 French
11:30 LUNCH
10:00Crafty Ladies
1:00 ROOTS
11:30 LUNCH
1:00 MOVIE
12:30 Bridge
1:00 Cribage/Scrabble
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AARP Tax-Aids
We are fortunate to have AARP Tax-Aid volunteers onsite
again this year to assist with tax form preparation.
A Very Happy February 2015 birthday to our
many visitors and volunteers at the
Senior Center! Thanks for coming in and being
part of the community here!
We will begin making tax preparation appointments on
Monday, February 2. The volunteers will be at the
Duxbury Senior Center Thursdays and Fridays beginning
February 12.
Call Carol to schedule an appointment, ext. 104.
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Bob Lavin
2
Bonnie Armstrong
2
Marilyn Kozodoy
3
Pearl Kiley
4
Eddie Verkade
3rd Friday or by appointment. Representative Josh
Cutler will visit the Senior Center on the 3rd Friday of the
month at 9:00 AM. Rep. Tom Calter is available by
appointment. To make an individual appointment, please call
the Betty at 508-732-0033 or email Tom directly at
Thomas.calter@mahouse.gov
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George Baird
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Bev Johnson
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Nancy Herndon
9
Janet Fisher
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Anna Wallace
3rd Thursday @ 2:30-3:30 PM. State Senator Robert
Hedlund’s constituent liaison Sandra Dalton will hold office
hours every other month at the Duxbury Senior Center to
hear concerns and answer questions you about state
government. Ms. Dalton will be at the Senior Center again
in March. Alternating months Ms. Dalton will meet constituents in the Lanman Room at the Duxbury Free
Library.
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Linda Garretson
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Ann Bowman
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Fred Von Bargen
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Emily Caleskie
17
Mary Troy
18
Laverna Hatch
19
Larry King
20
Patricia Flaherty
20
Janet Christenson
22
Tom Mackin
28
Gerry Thomson
28
Robert Carr
SENIOR PLANNING SPECIALIST
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Mary Mullee
John B. Mattes, CLTC, Knapp Schenck Insurance Services, offers appointments on the third Monday of the
month beginning at 9:30 AM to advise on long-term care
planning and related financial issues. Appointments may
also be made by mutual availability. Please call ext. 100 to
schedule an appointment.
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Mary Jo Cicchetti
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Charles Lindgren
MEET WITH YOUR REPRESENTATIVES
LEGAL ADVICE
Most Fridays we offer complimentary appointments with
local attorneys. We are pleased to welcome Peter Muncey
on the 1st Friday, John McCluskey on the 2nd Friday,
Katherine Sheehan on the 3rd Friday of the month and
Brendan Donnelly on the 4th Friday of each month.
Please call ext.100 to schedule all appointments with one
of our volunteer attorneys. Appointments are approximately
15 minutes.
FINANCIAL GUIDANCE
Marsha McCarthy, New York Life, will provide individual
financial consultations on the 3rd Tuesday of the month
with appointments beginning at 9:00 AM. To schedule an
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Winter2015 Lifelong Learning Courses
Religion in America: A Changing Landscape with Frank Daly
Seven sessions: Mondays, 10:45 am-12:00 noon beginning February 23, 2015
Reading Shakespeare’s Plays with Carrie Meier
Eight sessions: Mondays, 11:00AM -12:30 PM beginning February 23, 2015
Expedition Earth and Beyond with Charles Lindgren
Eight sessions: Tuesday 9-10:30 AM beginning February 24, 2015
China: Ming and Qing Dynasties to the Present with Susan Thanas
Eight sessions: Tuesdays 10-11:30 AM beginning February 24, 2015
European and Modern Masters with Tony Pilla
Six sessions: Tuesdays 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm beginning on February 24, 2015
Great Decisions with Don Connors
Eight Sessions: Wednesdays 9:00 am-10:30 am beginning February 25, 2015 (meets every other week)
It’s More than the Story: Techniques of Literature with Meredith Atkinson
Six sessions: Wednesdays 9-10:30 AM beginning February 25, 2015
Cultural Clashes in the New Yorker with Karl Czerny and friends
Eight sessions: Wednesdays 10:45 AM - 12:00 Noon beginning February 25, 2015
From Weimar to Hitler: Germany 1919-1945 with Dan Leclerc
Eight sessions: Wednesdays 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm beginning February 25 American Presidents After WWII with John Sullivan
Six sessions: Thursdays 9:00 am -10:30 am beginning February 26, 2015 Shakespeare’s Sonnets with Jack Hill
Eight sessions: Thursdays 10:45 AM-12:00 Noon beginning February 26, 2015
Fundamentals of Horticulture with Deborah Peterson
Six sessions: Thursdays 12:30-2:00 PM beginning February 26, 2015
Operas in Season with Sarah Moran
Six sessions: Thursdays 2:00 - 5:00 PM beginning February 26, 2015
Great Composers of Classical Music with Larry King
Six sessions: Fridays 9-10:30 AM beginning February 27, 2015
Hot Topics on Beacon Hill with Representative Josh Cutler
Six sessions: Fridays 10:30-11:30 AM. Beginning February 27, 2015
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February Movie Matinees @ 1:00 PM
TUESDAYS:
February 10—Foreign Film:
Chocolat (2000, French, PG-13)
February 17—Chick Flick:
And So It Goes (2014, PG-13)
February 24—Indie Comedy:
Quartet (2012, PG-13)
THURSDAYS:
February 5— The Hundred Foot Journey (2014, PG) February 12—Elsa & Fred (2014, PG-13) February 19—Snow Dogs (2002, PG)
February 26—Calvary (2014, R)
We apologize if an advertised movie is not
available to us on the date promised.
The complete listing of movies with descriptions is
available in the lobby.
See Angela with any movie suggestions or
comments!
The Health Benefits of Chocolate
Tuesday, February 10 @ 9:30 AM
Calling all “chocoholics”! Learn more about the potential
health benefits of chocolate, the history
of chocolate and enjoy some samples!
Sign up with Carol by Friday, Feb. 6
Presented by Hilary Troia of Home Instead Senior Care
Trader Joes and Market Basket Trips
Sign up at the Front Desk to go to
Trader Joes on the 2nd Friday of the month &
Market Basket on the 4th Friday departing the Senior Center
at 8:30 AM.
SADIE TRIPS
LUNCH TRIP — Thursday
February 12 @ Noon to New
Tokyo in Plymouth.
SUPPER TRIP — Wednesday, February
25 @ 5:00 PM to Fox and Hound in
Plymouth. Call Carol ext. 104 to register
for these trips. Space is limited.
THE MAYFLOWER CAFÉ
HOURS: 8:30-1:30 (12:00 on Fridays)
Coffee, Tea, ................................................ .50
Bagels ......................................................... .75
Snacks .................................................. .25-1.00
Juice ............................................................ .75
Bottled water............................................ 75/.50
Daily soups ................................................ 1.50
Chowder..................................................... 2.00
Sandwiches ................................................ 2.00
ELLISON LUNCH
11:30-12:30 Monday through Thursday
For lunch reservations, please call at least one
day in advance; cancellation calls also
appreciated. The lunch menu varies and is
posted in the newsletter and at the Front Desk.
The World is Full
of Nice People.
If you Can’t
Find One, Be One.
Nishan Panwar
Suggestion Box:
You Ask, We Listen!
Make suggestions, ask questions, comment on
programs...we will “listen” and respond in the
following month’s newsletter! You can email
your comments and suggestions to
joannemoore@duxburycoa.com or drop them in
the new Suggestion Box outside Joanne’s office.
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ransportation
Scheduling Transportation
All medical transportation is scheduled by Becky
Ford. Please call Becky at 781-934-5774, ext 117 at
least 48 hours in advance of your appointment to
schedule a ride.
Sadie II, the medical van, operates on a regular schedule during Senior Center hours for Monday through
Thursday only. See more information below.
All other Senior bus transportation is scheduled at
the Front Desk. Please call Suzanne or one of her
friendly volunteers to request a ride, preferably 48
hours in advance, by calling 781-934-5774, ext. 100.
The Medical Transportation Bus, also known as
Sadie II, runs Mondays - Wednesdays from 8:00 AM 4:00 PM, Thursdays from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, and Fridays 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM. We do have wonderful
volunteer medical drivers to augment our service from
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM when needed. If you need a ride to
a medical appointment within Kingston, Marshfield,
Plymouth and Duxbury, please call Becky Ford at
781-934-5774, ext. 117 at least 48 hours in advance.
For transportation to medical appointments in Boston
Citizens for Citizens, Inc.
“We deliver more than promises.”
Citizens For Citizens, a community
action agency, is currently
recruiting a senior (age 55+) to perform light
maintenance/custodial work at the Duxbury
Senior Center at $8.00/per hour.
Call Gail Bermer at Citizens for Citizens
(508) 679-0041, ext.219
BOSTON HOSPITAL BUS
For Duxbury, Marshfield, Kingston, Pembroke,
North
Plymouth Seniors and Disabled Persons
A service providing comfortable and safe wheelchair
accessible transportation to Boston Hospitals on
Tuesday/Thursday, and South Shore Hospital area on
Wednesday.
This bus will have three stops to pick up passengers:
 Parking Lot at Exit 5, Plymouth
8:00 am
 Hannaford’s in Kingston
8:15 am
 Pembroke Stop and Shop Plaza
8:30 am
Appointments must be made between 10:00 AM and
1:30 PM. The bus will leave Boston around 3:00
PM returning to each parking lot. For reservations
call Becky, x117 during Senior Center hours.
Event Volunteers Needed
Do you have a little time to give, looking for a
way to get involved, hoping to interact with
great people?
We have many volunteer opportunities for
you, big or small!
The Friends of The Duxbury COA hosts a
variety of fundraising events during the year.
We are always looking for committee
volunteers and day of the event volunteers.
Please call Beck Ford, Volunteer Coordinator
at 781-934-5774, ext. 117 to learn more about
the various volunteer opportunities. If you have
read about one of our
many events and you’d
like to help, speak up!
We need you!
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Friends of the COA Events Annual Appeal Letter Campaign
Black Tie Bingo
LOVETennis Fundraiser
Duxbury 1/2 Marathon
Annual Golf Outing
November
January 24, 2015
February 28, 2015
April 4, 2015
June 1, 2015 Support the Duxbury Senior Center. It’s as quick and easy as visiting our website and clicking on
the donate button!
Donate to Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging!
FRIENDS OF THE COUNCIL ON AGING
It is the mission of the Friends to assist the Council on Aging in providing services, resources,
and activities for seniors in the Town of Duxbury; enriching the programs of the Duxbury
Council on Aging; and raising, holding, and dispensing funds for the accomplishment of the
goals of the Council on Aging.
The next meeting of the Friends of the Council on Aging will be:
TUESDAY, February 17, 2015 at 8:30 AM @ the Duxbury Senior Center.
LOVETennis
Join us for the Friends of the Duxbury COA LOVETennis Fundraising Event. This event will take place on
February 28 at the Kingsbury Club in Kingston. Registration begins at 4:30 PM, with tennis at 5:00 PM. Dinner
will follow in the Kingsbury Club’s pub. Tennis &Dinner $65 pp, Dinner only $25 pp. Proceeds from this event
support the expansion of our supportive day program for members with Alzheimer’s disease. To sign up call the
front desk at 781-934-5774 x 100 or go to http://www.duxburyseniorcenter.org/ and sign up for the
LOVETennis event using PayPal.
MEMBERSHIP DUES $5.00/pp.
Please make checks payable to
THE FRIENDS OF THE
DUXBURY COA
Dues Year 7/1/2014-6/30/2015
Mail to:
PO Box 2113, Duxbury, MA 02331
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Address:___________________________________
Telephone:_________________________________
Email:____________________________________
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or In Honor of (list names & amounts below)
We are a 501C (3)
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Council on Aging.
COUNCIL ON AGING MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to create an inclusive environment to enable our growing population of senior citizens to lead independent
and rewarding lives through advocacy and support, both physical and emotional, and to encourage seniors to use their
talents, knowledge and experience for themselves and the benefit of the Duxbury community.
SENIOR CENTER STAFF @ (781) 934-5774
COUNCIL ON AGING
Anne Antonellis, Chairperson
OCES DELEGATE
Shelley Beeby, Board Member
Donna Ciappina
Harry Katz, Vice Chair
OCPC DELEGATE
Susan Kelley, Secretary
Dick Whitney
Marcy Bravo, Board Member
Friends of COA DELEGATE
CarolBoudrieau@duxburycoa.com x 104
Paul Brogna, Board Member
Marilyn Greenstein
Donna Ciappina@duxburycoa.com x 105
Steve Dubuque, Board Member
COA DELEGATE to Friends
Susan Grunwald, Board Member
Paul Brogna
Peter Muncey, Board Member
Gerry Thomson, Board Member
Dick Whitney, Board Member
Shirley Oktay, Corinne Poore
Matthew Walsh/LHP
SuzanneErrasti@duxburycoa.com x 112
JoanneMoore@duxburycoa.com x 102
BarbaraMunsey@duxburycoa.com x100
EllenGillis@duxburycoa.com x 106
BeckyFord@duxburycoa.com x 117
PaulineFlynn@duxburycoa.com x 103
Other COA Staff/Extensions
SHINE Appointments x 100
Shine Counselor Bruce MacVarish
Alternates: Betsy Stevens, Terri Scott,
Front Desk Volunteers x 101
Lifelong Learning, x 118
Veteran’s Service Officer Mike Thorp:
mjt-soma@comcast.net; x 108
AngelaSinnott@duxburycoa.com x 118
ChrisCoakley@duxburycoa.com x 103
CarenHarrison@duxburycoa.com x 107
Lucille Brogna or Ruth Ann Hickey x 107
DebbieBlackington@duxburycoa.com x 115
PeterDewey@duxburycoa.com x 114
CathyDame@duxburycoa.com x 116
ClemenciaWebster@duxburycoa.com x 114