KELLY BOL

DIRECTOR - SENIOR CENTER

EDITOR - NEW HORIZONS

Monday - Thursday

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

20 Highland Street

Whitinsville, MA 01588

508-234-2002

July—August

TED HARINGA

CHAIRMAN

COUNCIL ON AGING

Friday

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Greetings from the Northbridge Senior Center What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.

~John Steinbeck

During the months of July and August, the Senior Center hours and

daily schedule will remain the same. In addition, we will continue to

offer special events and day trips. Remember our building has cen-

tral air….stop by to cool off ,attend a program or just socialize with

others over a cup of coffee. Also, we are your resource for transpor-

tation, information and referral,...just ask and we will assist you.

Wishing each of you a most enjoyable summer, with time spent with

family and friends!

Warmly, Kelly Bol, Director

MOVIE Afternoons

July 8 & August 12 @ 1:00 July 8th —JULIE & JULIA, rated PG13, Biography & Romance—with Amy Adams & Meryl Streep. Julia Child's story of her start in the cooking profession is intertwined with blogger Julie Powell's 2002 challenge to cook all the recipes in Child's first book. August 12th— STILL ALICE, rated PG13, Drama, with Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin. A linguistics professor and her family find their bonds tested when she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.

Chronic Pain Management

July 15 @ 1:00 Brought to you by Salmon VNA & Hospice. Topics to be covered are the natural wear and tear on the body, how decreasing hormones levels can create osteoporosis concerns, how different diseases can lead to pain, which medications to use to aid in pain relief, and precautions with over-the-counter medications.

Mosquito-born Disease Workshop July 1 @ 1:00

Frank Cornine, staff Biologist at Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project will be conducting the presentation. The presentation will include information basic mosquito biology, risk factors, disease information and prevention strategies for older adults.

Ice Cream Social hosted by Senator Michael Moore

August 10 @ 12:30 State Senator Michael Moore will be cooling us off with ice cream.

Sister Act—The Musical July 29 @ 8:30

Travel to Meredith, New Hampshire where you will enjoy a full course luncheon at the famous Hart’s Turkey Farm, then we’ll attend Sister Act at the Lakes Region Theater. The cost of trip is $81, $20 deposit due at sign-up. This includes lunch, coach transportation and the show.

Mechanic’s Hall Organ Concert & Coney Island Trip

August 5 @ 10:00 Enjoy the famous Coney Island hot dog for lunch and an organ concert by a young artist named Monica Czausz. Cost is $7 for transportation and show, plus cost of lunch is on your own.

Preparing your Car for an Emergency July 28 @ 1:00

AAA’s the car doctor and RSVP Worcester area volunteers bring you this presentation on preparing your car for an emergency. Those who drive should consider attending this valuable presentation.

Ice Cream Social hosted by Representative David Muradian

July 9 @ 1:00 State Representative David Muradian will be cooling us off with ice cream.

** State House Tour ** July 20 all day

This is a unique opportunity to go to Boston and tour the state house. Representative David Muradian’s office arranged a special tour and LUNCH. The cost of the trip is $10, which includes lunch. Seating is limited, so please sign-up as soon as possible.

September 9 Peace of Bread September 9 Dan Chauvin—Singer September 14 Senator Moore Office Hours September 15 Scams & Frauds

September 23 Cranberry Harvest Trip September 29 Senator Ryan Fattman Pizza Party October 6 Southern Vermont Foliage Trip October 20 Sutton Seranders @ Linwood Mills

Upcoming Events

Bracelet Make & Take August 17 @ 1:00

The professionals at Chevere in Uxbridge will be coming here to offer a bracelet make & take class. Similar to the floral make and take,

all supplies are offered and this project is great for any skill level. $12 to make a gorgeous handmade bracelet

Disaster planning August 11 @ 1:00

Rita Sullivan, Community Liaison from RSVP will be here to discuss being safe in a crisis, shelter kits, hurricanes and tornadoes. Heat stroke/humidity and more.

** REIKI ** July 16 2-3, July 21 10-11

August 6 2-3, August 18 10-11 Sandra Clarke, Master Reiki, is offering four summer sessions. Each session is 15 minutes and costs $5. Thank you to FINE for paying half of each REIKI session to make this affordable to all.

Please call to sign up. Digital Technology, Social Media &

Apps for the Caregiver July 16 @ 8:30-11:00

At Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton. Sponsored by the Central Mass Family Caregiver Support Program, you will have the opportunity to experience different digital tools available to help manage caregiving responsibilities, find support and access new information. Feel free to bring your smart phones and tablets.

The Power of Hydration July 27 @ 1:00

Patti Toupin, RN and Claudia Dexter, Community Liaison from Senior Comfort Services will be presenting some “Fluid for Thought” on the importance of hydration in seniors. Sample cucumber & mint water, recipes will be available and raffle prizes too!

Programs on Summer Vacation! Many of our regularly scheduled weekly programs will still occur, but some will be on summer vacation. Here are the programs that will return in September. Shuffleboard, cribbage, pool league and FINE meetings.

NEWS FROM SHINE FOR JULY/AUGUST 2015

Medicare Appeals If you have Medicare, you have the right to appeal decisions you disagree with. All steps in the appeal process have specific time frames and other requirements. It is very important to pay attention to the time limits for appeals! Some appealable situations are: Medicare denies your request for a health care service,

supply, or prescription Medicare denies payment for health care that you have

already received Medicare stops covering services that you are receiving Medicare pays a different amount than you believe it

should Medicare drug plan denies coverage of your medication For assistance with appeals, the Medicare Advocacy Project (MAP) provides free advice and legal representation. MAP can assist anyone with Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan, regardless of income. For assistance from MAP, call the Massachusetts Senior Legal Helpline at 866-778-0939. For more information on Medicare Appeals go to our website shinema.org and view our latest “Medicare and More” Program. The Central Mass SHINE Program Staff and our Counselors wish all of our Seniors a very safe and enjoyable summer. Our next newsletter will be out for September. Trained SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Everyone) volunteers can help you! They offer free, unbiased, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare. Call your senior center and ask for a SHINE appointment. You can also call 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636), then press or say 3. Once you get the SHINE answering machine, leave your name and number. A volunteer will call you back. You can now visit us on the internet at shinema.org

“SHINE’S MEDICARE AND MORE” PROGRAM The Central MASS SHINE Program is now sponsoring a monthly Cable TV program called SHINE’s MEDICARE AND MORE”, we hope your local cable channel will pick it up. This program is designed to educate and update MEDICARE beneficiaries and their families on MEDICARE and other programs that can assist you with your health insurance needs. If you don’t see it on your local cable channel give them call and ask about it.

CENTRAL MASS SHINE WEBSITE You can visit us on the web at www.shinema.org. Our site has valuable general information and links to other agencies that can assist you with your insurance needs. We also have a link to our very informative cable TV program “Medicare and More”.

July 1 ........................................ Mosquito Illness Protection ............................................ 1:00 July 3 ........................................ CENTER CLOSED: Observance of Independence Day July 7 ........................................ Plainridge Casino Trip ..................................................... 11:30 July 8 ........................................ MOVIE: Julie & Julia ........................................................ 1:00 July 8 ........................................ Volunteering at Peace of Bread ...................................... 3:00 July 9 ........................................ Dental Clinic .................................................................... 9:30-2:30 July 9 ........................................ Ice Cream Social hosted by Rep. David Muradian .......... 1:00 July 13 ...................................... Senator Moore Office Hours .......................................... 12:00-1:00 July 14 ...................................... Ask the Nurse, blood pressure ....................................... 11:00-1:00 July 14 ...................................... Trinity Symphonette ...................................................... 1:00 July 15 ...................................... Fallon Representative .................................................... 10:00 July 15 ...................................... Chronic Pain Management ............................................ 1:00 July 16 ...................................... Digital Technology for the Caregiver (in Sutton) ............ 8:30 July 16 ...................................... Reiki ................................................................................ 2:00-3:00 July 20 ...................................... State House Tour ............................................................ 8:00 July 21 ...................................... Reiki ................................................................................ 10:00-11:00 July 23 ...................................... Monthly Birthday Celebration ........................................ 11:30 July 24 ...................................... Rep. David Muradian Office Hours ................................. 10:30-11:30 July 27 ...................................... Power of Hydration ........................................................ 1:00 July 28 ...................................... Ask the Nurse, blood pressure ....................................... 11:00-1:00 July 28 ...................................... Being prepared for Travel ............................................... 1:00 July 29 ...................................... Sister Act Trip .................................................................. 10:30 July 31 ...................................... Caregiver Support Meeting ............................................ 10:30 August 4 ................................... Crow’s Nest ..................................................................... 11:30 August 5 ................................... Mechanic’s Hall Concert /Coney Island Trip .................. 10:00 August 6 ................................... Reiki ................................................................................ 2:00-3:00 August 10 ................................. Podiatrist ......................................................................... 9:00 August 10 ................................. Ice Cream Social hosted by Senator Michael Moore .... 12:30 August 11 ................................. COA Meeting ................................................................... 9:00 August 11 ................................. Ask the Nurse, blood pressure ....................................... 11:00-1:00 August 11 ................................. Disaster Planning ............................................................ 1:00 August 12 ................................. Fallon Representative .................................................... 10:00 August 12 ................................ MOVIE: Still Alice ............................................................ 1:00 August 17 ................................. Bracelet Make & Take..................................................... 1:30 August 18 ................................. Reiki ................................................................................ 10:00-11:00 August 19 ................................. Volunteering at Peace of Bread ...................................... 3:00 August 25 ................................. Ask the Nurse, blood pressure ....................................... 11:00-1:00 August 27 ................................. Monthly Birthday Celebration ........................................ 11:30 August 28 ................................. Caregiver Support Meeting ............................................ 10:30

Friends of Northbridge Elders (FINE) NEWS - http://nscfine.com

Who are the Friends? Friends of the Northbridge Elders is a private non profit corporation providing financial support for the Northbridge Senior Center. Meetings for FINE are on the first Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m. excluding July and August and are open to all. Decisions are made on fund raising and disbursements of funds based on requests from the Council on Aging and suggestions from members and others.

FINE Membership Become a “Friend” of Northbridge Seniors by subscribing to a membership. See FINE Dues below. Yearly membership to FINE is open to all.

FINE Charitable Giving FINE accepts donations in a number of ways. Let Your Passion Live On! Refer to our website’s “Charitable Giving” tab.

FINE Dues Use below coupon to join FINE or to make a donation. There are openings for three associate members. Come join us! This form November be dropped off at the Northbridge Senior Center front office desk or mailed to: F.I.N.E. 20 Highland St., Whitinsville MA 01588 ---------------------------------------------------------------

Name:_______________________________ Address:__________________________________ ____________________________________ Phone:______________________________ E-Mail: ______________________________ Dues per person are $5 for one year or $12 for 3 years Dues: One Year ______Three Years______ Donation:________________ In Memory of _____________________ In Honor of _____________________ Total Enclosed_________ Date ____________

Please make checks payable to FINE THANK YOU!

FINE Website The FINE website is http://nscfine.com. Take a look at what FINE is up to. Use this site for current vacation trips offered and other FINE information. Enjoy!

FINE 120 Club The 120 Club for the next cycle will begin in August and the final drawing will be in December 2015. Contact the Senior Center (508 234-2002) or FINE members Joan Jeffers, Joyce Brill, or Gay McCrea for your tickets. Following are the winners of the June Raffle: Lorraine Courteau—$400 Romeo Gagne—$300 David Potty—$200 Ken Lange—$25 Kathleen Michniewicz—$25 Ann Dwyer—$25 Winnie Sears—$25

FINE CAR WASH FINE car wash fundraiser at Advanced Auto Parts was a great success. Thanks to all who brought in their dirty cars and also to those that just donated and to Advanced Auto Parts for the use of their facility.

FINE Annual Meeting & Banquet The Annual FINE Banquet at the Willow Brook Restaurant in Mendon was very successful. Good food and entertainment by Gary Lundgren, the Honky Tonk Man was enjoyed by all. Three new members were voted on.

Next FINE Board Meeting, Sept 3 at 3 PM

Officers

Jim Gallagher, President Angelo Mirabile, V. President

Kathy Desjardins, Treasurer Joyce Gallagher, Secretary

Voting Members

Mary Alex Ruth Boudreau Ernie Boudreau Joan Jeffers

Muriel Beaulieu Joyce Brill Gay McCrea

Associate Members

Steve Lotterman Gloria Cournoyer Jim Carse Sandra Clarke

Heather Demery Beverly Marcheterre

COA Representative

Ted Haringa

The Friends of Northbridge Elders, Inc. 20 Highland Street Whitinsville, MA 01588

The Northbridge Council on Aging, Senior Center, and the Friends of Northbridge Elders, Inc. extend deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the following people who have passed away from April 13, 2015 — June 12, 2015.

COA MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of the Northbridge Council on Aging is to enrich the lives of our senior community by providing services, programs, and support that allow for independence and quality of life.

COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD Chairman: Ted Haringa Vice Chairman: Phyllis DiPalma Secretary: Leon Duquette Treasurer: Jean Mistretta BOARD MEMBERS: Marie Rebecchi Charlene Potvin Neil Newton Ken Guertin John Doldoorian Yvette Ayotte Michelle Methe ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: Sid Koopman, Jr. - Winnie Sears - Jean Finnegan Beverly Lind - Denise Forgit

Senior Center Gift Certificates Want to give a friend or relative a gift certificate to attend one of our wonderful trips or other activities? We now are offering gift certificates that you can purchase for any amount and for anyone. Mystery Trip, RI Lighthouse Cruise, or Maple Trip would be great reasons to treat someone to a gift certificate.

Transportation Reminders Local Transportation via Senior Center Bus All requests must be made 24 hrs in advance unless there is an emergency appointment. You can always cancel if your plans change. Out of Town Transportation via Volunteers All requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance. All fees must be placed in the provided envelope - we ask that you do not tip the drivers as they will receive a mileage reimbursement from the Senior Center.

PLEASE NOTE:

The cost of printing and mailing this newsletter is funded by a State Formula Grant administered through the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. We express our sincere thanks to the Governor and our

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