July - August 2018 Newsletter of the Ipswich Council On Aging

and Friends of the Ipswich Elderly 25 Green Street Ipswich, MA 01938

978-356-6650 email: coa@ipswich-ma.gov Website: ipswichma.gov/coa

Hours: Monday ~ Friday 8am - 4 pm

The mission of the Council on Aging is to advocate for Ipswich senior citizens and to design, implement and promote programs and services that support their independence, health and well-being.

COA Summertime Barbecue And Musical Journey

Tuesday, August 7th Noon - 2:00

Come and enjoy the Annual COA Summertime Barbecue! Enjoy an indoor, air-conditioned & bug-free BBQ of hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, drinks & dessert.

After lunch, we will be entertained by musician Tommy Rull and his “Musical Journey Through

The Years.” Tommy’s songs include many hit songs that we have heard on the air waves, per-formed by entertainers that we’ve all come to know as giants in the entertainment industry. Come to sing-along, maybe dance and certainly enjoy! Thanks to the Ipswich Cultural Council for sponsor-ing this performance. Don’t miss out on this fun event! Sign up is required and begins on Tuesday, July 3 at 10am. Cost: $5/person for lunch.

REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES

REAL ID—FACTS AND FICTION

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 1:00pm

Come and learn what all the fuss is about. Do you re-ally need to get a “Real ID” when you renew your license? If you choose to enroll, what type of paper-work do you need to bring with you to expedite your time at the RMV? Michele Ellicks from the MassDOT/Registry of Motor Vehicles, will be here to help us understand the “REAL ID” process. She will clearly explain everything we need to know. RSVP at 978-356-6650.

It’s Time for the Annual

Lobster Roll Luncheon!

Tuesday,July31atNoon�

Enjoya lobsterroll,potatosalad,chips,drinksanddessertfor$12/pp.Signupbe-ginsTuesday,July3at10am.Afterlunch,joinusforaspecialperformanceofTheCreativeSea.��

THE CREATIVE SEA

Tuesday,July311:00pm�

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Ablendof informativescienceandart,TheCreativeSeaincludesaka-leidoscopeofunderwater imagesset to themu-sic of Debussy and Tchaikovsky. Discover howcolorful sea creatures are inspiring new hi�techmaterialsandmedicines.RSVP:978�356�6650.�

The Ipswich Memory Café –

Monday, July 16 and Aug. 13

10:00am—Noon Collins Room

Ipswich Public Library �

JoinusforthedebutofourMemoryCafe�offeringacupofcoffeeandaconnection.Each memory caféisdesignedsopeoplewithmemorychallengeswillfeel safe, supportedandsuccessful. Forcarepart-ners, it is a much needed break and a chance tohave fun with their loved one while making newfriends who understand “what we are goingthrough.”Thegoalisforeveryonetoenjoysociali-zation, supportand respite fromdiseaseanddisa-bility.ThisprogramisofferedinpartnershipwithSen-iorCare,theIpswichPublicLibraryandtheCoburnChari-

tableSociety.RSVP:978�356�6650.�

MEAL PROGRAM-JULY/AUG

Sign-up for these meals begin Tuesday, July 3rd at 10:00am.

You may only sign up for 2 people. Meals must be enjoyed at the Senior Center. They cannot be brought home.

SeniorCare: Thursday, July 19, Noon Lunch includes turkey club sandwich w/ bacon, mayo, lettuce & tomato, potato salad, coleslaw & watermelon.

SeniorCare: Thursday, Aug. 16, Noon Lunch includes tuna salad roll for $2.00 or lobster roll for $6.00. Both come with potato salad, cole slaw and dessert.

MEN’s CORNER

SAUGUS IRONWORKS

TUESDAY, JULY 17

This9�acresitecontainsamuseum,reconstruct-ed industrialbuildings,waterwheels,blacksmithshop,17thcenturyhome,etc.Nocostforthetripbutyouwillstopforlunchonthewayhome.Vanleavesat9:30am.�___________________________________________________��

LARZ ANDERSON AUTO MUSEUM

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21

ThismuseuminBrooklineishometo“America’sOldestCarCollection.” Thecollectionishousedwithin the Carriage House which was built in1888.Ifwehavetenguyssignup,wequalifyfora guided tour, soplease signup soon. The costfor this trip is $5/personplus the cost of lunch.Vanleavesat9:00am.��

Signuprightawayat theSeniorCenter forbothofthesetrips.�

YOU CAN PAINT!

Tues.,July3rdandWed.August1�12:45�3:45pm�

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BillDukewillteachuptotenpeoplehowtopainta lovelywatercolor scene. No previous paintingexperience is necessary. All you need is thedesire for some creative fun! The cost is $20which includes all materials. Sign up at the Senior Center.

HISTORICPHOTOS��

OFIPSWICH��

FRIDAY,AUG.17��

11:00AM��

Ipswich Historian, Gordon Harris, will present aslideshowofhistoric Ipswichand thewaterwaysfrom the 19th and early 20th Century. ThispresentationwillbeinteractiveasGordonwouldlove to have people contribute with their com-ments, memories and questions. This will be agreattripdownmemorylaneasweseeimagesofwhat the Town and our residents used to looklike.RSVPat978�356�6650.�

UBERANDLYFT�TRANSPORTATION�

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THURSDAY,JULY19

12:45PM��

Comelearnallaboutthisnewmeth-od of transportation from the per-spective of an Uber driver. Keith

Harris, an Ipswich Rotarian, will discuss whatthese services are all about, how the apps work,what you should expect from your ride, how tomake sure the correct person is picking you up,how to stay safe and answer any questions youmayhave.RSVPat978�356�6650.�

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 10:30am

Come learn about this organization that claims to use travel as a vehicle for reaching a deeper understanding of the world. Take a trip around the world with Paula Wright as she talks about many of the opportunities available through Road Scholar. RSVP: 978-356-6650.

^|Çz Éy à{x eÉtw gÜ|Ñá PaulValcouristhe“KingoftheRoad”anddrivesyoutoandfromyourdestinationintheCOAvan.Sign�upEARLY!Reservationscannotbemadewithout payment. Checks can be madepayable to “Friends of the Ipswich Elderly.”

Refunds for ticketed events can only occur if we

havesomeonetotakeyourplace. Sign up beginsTuesday,July3at10am.��

Thursday, July 12: HAMMOND CASTLE &SEAPORT GRILLE, Gloucester. Explore themany rooms of the castle with its medievalarchitecture&artifacts&enjoythebeautyofthecastlegrounds&viewoftheAtlanticshoreline.Enjoy lunch at the Seaport Grille after yourguidedtour.VanleavesCOAat10:00am.Costis

$10/person for the van &castle admission. Lunch ispaid on your own. Lots ofwalkingisinvolved.�

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Thursday, July24: LOVELLLAKEORCHARD,Sanbornville, NH. Enjoy time at this beautifulorchard owned by former Ipswich resident

Teddy Marshall’s family�DebbieComeau & her son, Dan. You canpick a pint of blueberries to bringhomeandenjoyaBBQlunchonthefarm. Van leaves COA at 9:00am.Cost is $10/person. Wear good

walkingshoes.��

Thursday, August 2: NEWBURYPORTHARBOR TOUR & YANKEE HOMECOMING.Enjoy the sights, sounds, and feel of beautifulNewburyportHarbor, theGreatSaltMarsh,andtheMerrimack River on thisnarrated cruise. Then enjoythe city while having lunchon your own and shoppingthe sidewalk sales. VanleavesCOAat9:30am.Cost:$25/pp.��

Thursday, August 23: OGUNQUIT, MAINE.Explore this beautiful seasidetown.ThevancandropyouoffatMarginal Way, Perkins Cove, thebeachfront or in the shoppingdistrict. Van leaves COA at9:30am. Cost for the van is $5/person.�

LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN?

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 10-11:30AM

Are you living with limited vision or blind-ness? Our low-vision group meets month-ly to share information, support and friend-ship. In July, we’ll be talking about the things we do for fun. Transportation is available. New members always welcome. ______________________________

FALLS PREVENTION

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 8 10-11:30AM

Darlene Messier from Philips Lifeline will talk about the 6 biggest risk factors that lead to falls & how to manage these risks.

Contact Beth Wright, Outreach Coordina-tor, at 978-356-6650 for more information or to register for these meetings.

ESTATEPLANNING��

THURSDAY,AUGUST30��

2:00PM��

Elaine Dalton is an elder law attorney fromGrovelandwhowillgiveanimportantpresentationonestateplanningincludingtopicssuchasprotect-ingyourassets,trusts,wills,powerofattorneyandhealthcareproxies.Registerat978�356�6650.�

BING CROSBY “SWINGING ON A STAR”��

PRESENTED BY BRUCE HAMBRO���

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 • 2:00 p.m. at Sisters of Notre

Dame Novi!ate 30 Jeffrey’s Neck Rd.��

Join us for this informative and entertaining pro-gram that reviews the highlights of Mr. Crosby’shistoriccareerincludinghisstarringrolesintwoofJilm history’s greatest musicals �WhiteChristmas

and HighSociety. Among many classic Crosbytunesyouwillhearare“RoadtoMorocco,”“WhiteChristmas,” “Swinging on a Star,” “I’ll Be SeeingYou”and“TrueLove.”RSVP:978�356�6650.�

DAY TRIPS

NORTHENDTOUR:Sunday,Sept.16,$75pp. Enjoydelicioustreatsofprosciutto,cheeses,pizzaandchocolateonthisprivatetourthatincludesaguidedexplorationinsidetheOldNorthChurch.�

ONGOLDENPOND/SQUAMLAKE,WALTER’SBASIN,MEREDITH’SMILLFALLS:Tuesday,July17th,$119pp.ThistripisloadedwithgreatstopsincludingCanterburyShakerVillage,lunchatWalter’sBasin,aboatrideonSquamLakeandavisittobeautifulMeredith,NHontheshoresofLakeWinnipesaukee.�

BOBBYRYDELLLIVE!:Tues.,Aug.14,$99pp.Startingasateenidolinthe‘50s,Bobbyisstillbelt-ingouthisfamous“Volare”&manymoresongsyou’lllove.ChoiceofplatedmealatVenusDeMilo.�

SCITUATELIGHTHOUSE&PLYMOUTHHARBORCRUISE:Saturday,August25th,$101pp.IncludeslunchatthehistoricBarkerTavernandanarratedcruiseaboardthepaddle�wheelerPilgrimBelle.�

MAINE’SFAMOUS“BULL&CLAW”LOBSTERBAKE:Wednesday,September12th,$84pp.Choiceofmeal.EnjoystopsinOgunquitand‘WherePigsFlyBaker’inKittery.�

SIMONPEARCEGLASSBLOWING&KINGARTHURFALLFOLIAGETRIP:Wednesday,Oct.3$119pp.IncludedarestopsatQuecheeGorgeandlunchattheMillRestaurant.�

FOXWOODSCASINO:Thursday,November8$32pp.�

THESICILIANTENORSATDANVERSPORTYACHTCLUB:Tuesday,December4,$69pp.Driveyour-selfortakethevantohearthesesingersastheytaketheaudiencefromtearstolaughterwithwarmnos-talgiaandsoaringvoices.Aplatedlunchisincludedatthisevent.�

ThenewMedicarecardsarebeingmailedout inbatchesoverthecomingmonths. Yourcardwillarrive automatically�youdon’t need toprovideanypersonal information toanyone&youdon’tneedtopayforit.Ifyouarecontactedbyphone&askedforyourpersonalinformationoracreditcard toreceiveyourMedicarecard, it isascam!PleasecontacttheCOAifyouhaveanyquestions.�

EXTENDED STAY TRIPS

ACOUNTRYCHRISTMASINNASHVILLE:Nov.30�Dec.3,2018(4 days/3nights) TraceAdkins istheyear’sheadlineperformerfortheOprylandDinnerShow.StayattheGaylordOprylandHotelwhichwillbetransformedintoawinterwonderland. ExperiencedinnerandashowattheGrandOleOpryattheRymanAuditorium.TripincludesavisittohistoricStudioB,aguidedtourofNashville,GeneralJack-sonShowboatRiverCruise,andadmissiontoICEatGaylordOpryland.��

BOSTONTOBERMUDA:May10�17,2019(8days/7nights) Board thebus in Ipswich toBostonPierandsailtoBermudaaboardNorwegianCruiseLine.On�boardgratuitiesarepre�paidandincludeafullbeveragepackage.SpendthreedaysdockedatKing’sWharfinBermudaandenjoyeverythingtheis-landandcruiseshiphavetooffer.PickupabrochureattheSeniorCenter.�

BREAKFAST AND B-I-N-G-O Wednesdays,July11&25andAug.8&22�

8:30�11:30am�

$3.00forbreakfast&twocards�

GENTLEBENDSUMMERSESSIONS��

JULY16�AUG.13ANDAUG.20�SEPT.24��

1:30�2:30PM$30/5WEEKSESSION��

This class focuses on stretching, strengthening,alignment&balance. Youworkatyourown levelandpace.BringamatforoptionalJloorexercises.�

NON�DRUGTREATMENTSFORNEUROPATHY��

WEDNESDAY,JULY1811:00AM�

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Dr. Ellen Blomerth will teach us about peripheralneuropathy, its symptoms, causes, commonmedi-cal approaches, new non�drug treatments and ad-vances.RSVP:978�356�6650.�

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SENIOR MOMENTUM PROGRAMS

FITNESS CLASS: Join this popular low�impactexercise class every Tuesday & Thursday morning

from9:00�10:15am.Feeis$5/class.ThisclassisforALL exercise �itness levelsandwillbemodi�iedforthosewhopreferseatedexercise.��

SEATEDYOGA:Thurs.,10:30�11:30am$6/class.��

SENIOR SWIM PROGRAM: Open swim time isavailable at the Ipswich YMCA every Wednesday

from 11:00�12:00pm and every Friday from

12:00�1:00pm. The cost is $3/session, whichyoupayattheY.��

LINEDANCINGCLASS:Margo Jones holds a linedancing class on Mondays from 10:30am�noon intheSeniorCentercafeteria.Costis$2/class.��

TAI CHI: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30�

11:30am at Mark Warner’s Professional MartialArtsAcademyat43MarketStreet,Ipswich.Nofee!��

OVER 50 BASKETBALL: Thursdays from 4:00�5:30pmintheTownHallGym.��

PING PONG:This fun group plays in the TownHall Gym every Monday & Wednesday from10:30am�12:30pm.��

PICKLEBALL:Players of all levels are welcomeon Mondays from 3:30�5:30pm & Thursdays from10:00�NoonintheTownHallGym.��

WOMEN’S BOWLING LEAGUE: Mondays at

9:15am at Metro Bowl in Peabody. Call JanetTraskat978�356�2590forinformation&tojoin.��

COMMON SENSE SELF DEFENSE: This program

willnotbeheldinthesummer.�

GOLF: Thursdays at 9:46am at New Meadows,

Topsfield. Fee is $19 for 9 holes. Call for more info.

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GROUPS AND CLUBS

“JUSTFRIENDS”GROUP:Join this fungroup thatmeets at 1:30pm the second Tuesday of every

month at the Senior Center. On July 10, thegroupwillmeet at the COAat12:45andgo to theBeauportRestaurantinGloucester.��

QUILTING GROUP: This group works on oneprojectatatime.Quiltsaredonatedtocharitiesandraf�led for fundraisers. Some sewing experience ishelpful.Wednesdaysat10:00am.��

KNIT2GETHER:JointhislivelyknittinggrouponTuesdaysfrom1:00�3:30pm.��

INTER�GENERATIONAL PROGRAM: Resumes in

October.�

FOR YOUR GOOD HEALTH

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Every Friday morn-ingfrom10:30am�noon.Noappointmentneeded.��

POLARITY: Second and fourth Tuesday of each

month,beginningat9am.Cost is$4per20mi-nutesession.Calltoscheduleappointment.��

REIKI THERAPY: Third Friday of each month.

Sessionsstartat9am& last25minutes.Free.Calltoscheduleappointment.�PODIATRY CLINIC:Appointments are availablefrom9:00amto3:00pm.Checkthecalendarforex-actdates. Insurance is acceptedorprivatepay for$35.Callforappt.DatesareFriday,Aug.3&10.��

BLOOD PRESSURE/WELLNESS CLINIC: Second

Wednesdayofeachmonth,from10�11:30 in theCommunityHallat6CarolineAve.HeldbyIpswichPublicHealthNurse,PamLara.�

CARDS & GAMES �

MABEL SMYTH BRIDGE GROUP: Wednesdays &

Fridays12:30�4pm.Experiencednewmembersandsinglesarewelcome.Nopartnerneeded.��

RUMMIKUBE:Mondaysat1:00pm��

SCRABBLE:� Wednesdaysat9:30am��

DOMINOES:Thursdaysat10:00am��

MAHJONGG:Tuesdays&Fridaysat1:00pm��

CRIBBAGE:Tuesdaysat1:00pm��

CHESS:Tuesdays&Thursdaysat9:00am��

Newplayersarealwayswelcome!

FRIDAYAFTERNOONVANTRIPS��

The COA van will take passengers to variousshopping areas every Friday afternoon at Noonand return around3:30 pm. The charge is $2.00foraround�tripride.Calltoreserveyourspaceonthe van. The ability to be left unattended isrequired.NOTE: YOU MAY SIGN UP FOR ONEWALMART TRIP PER MONTH and be on thewaitinglistforasecondtriptoWalmart.��

July6&20andAugust3&17:Walmart��

July13:RockportAug.10:SalemWillows��

July27:LibertyTreeMall�Aug.24:CoastalNHride&stopforicecream�

Aug.31:Savers,OceanStateJobLot,Danvers�

2 9:30 SHINE Coord. 10:30 Line Dancing 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Rummikube 1:30 Gentle Bend 3:30 Pickleball

3 9:00 Aerobics/ Chess 9:30 Drawing 10:00 Sign-ups! 12:45 Paint Day with Bill Duke 1:00 Cribb, MJ, Knit 1:00 Drawing Class

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5 9:00 Aerobics 9:00 Chess 9:46 Golf 10:00 Dominoes/PB 10:30 Seated Yoga 1:00 Drawing Class 4:00 50+ Basketball

6 9:30 SHINE Coord. 10:30 Blood Press. 12:00 Van 10:00 Swim Program 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Mah Jongg

9 10:30 Line Dancing 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Rummikube 1:30 Gentle Bend 3:30 Pickleball

10 9:00 Aerobics/ Polarity/Chess 9:30 KOTR TRIP

9:30 Drawing Class 1:00 Cribbage, Mah Jongg & Knitting 1:00 Drawing Class 12:45 Just Friends OVERNIGHT TRIP

11 8:30 Brkfast/Bingo 9:30 Scrabble 10:00 Quilting 10:00 LOW VISION 10 Caroline Well. 10:30 Ping Pong 11:00 Swim Program 12:30 Bridge

12 9:00 Aerobics/ Chess 9:46 Golf 10:00 Dominoes/PB 10:00 KOTR TRIP 10:30 Seated Yoga 12:00 Choate lunch 1:00 Drawing Class 4:00 50+ Basketballl

13 9:30 SHINE Coord. 10:30 Blood Pres. 12:00 Van Trip 12:00 Swim Program 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Mah Jongg

16 10:00 FIRST MEMORY CAFÉ! 10:30 Line Dancing 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Rummikube 1:30 Gentle Bend 3:30 Pickleball

17 9:00 Aerobics/Chess 9:30 Drawing Class 9:30 Men’s Group 1:00 Cribbage, Mah Jongg & Knitting 1:00 Drawing Class DAY TRIP

18 9:30 Scrabble 10:00 Quilting 10:30 Ping Pong 11:00 Swim Program 11:00 Neuropathy 12:30 Bridge

19 9:00 Aerobics/

Chess 9:46 Golf 10:00 Dominoes/PB 10:30 Seated Yoga 12:00 SC Luncheon 12:45 Uber/Lyft 1:00 Drawing Class 4:00 50+ Basketball

20 9:00 Reiki 9:30 SHINE Coord. 10:00 Mobile Market

10:30 Blood Press. 12:00 Van Trip 12:00 Swim Program 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Mah Jongg

23

10:30 Line Dancing 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Attorney Time 1:00 Rummikube 1:30 Gentle Bend 3:30 Pickleball

24 9:00 Aerobics/Chess 9:00 Polarity 9:00 KOTR TRIP 9:30 Drawing Class 1:00 Cribbage, Mah Jongg & Knitting

25 8:30 Bfast/Bingo 9:30 Scrabble 10:00 Quilting 10:00 Book Group 10:30 Ping Pong 11:00 Swim 12:30 Bridge

26 9:00 Aerobics/Chess 9:46 Golf 10:00 Dominoes/PB 10:30 Seated Yoga 11:00 Dick Curran 4:00 50+ Basketball

27 9:30 SHINE Coord. 10:30 Blood Press. 12:00 Van Trip 12:00 Swim Program 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Mah Jongg

30 10:30 Ping Pong 10:30 Line Dancing 1:00 Rummikube 1:30 Gentle Bend 3:30 Pickleball

31 9:00 Aerobics/Chess 9:30 Drawing Class 12:00 Lobster Roll Lunch/Creative Sea 1:00 Cribbage, Mah Jongg & Knitting

Olde Ipswich

Days

Fri.7/27,10�5�Sat.7/28,10�5�Sun.7/29,10�4�

July 2018 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Day Trip to Scituate Lighthouse & Plym-outh Harbor Cruise Saturday, August 25. Limited space available.

1 9:30 Scrabble 10:00 Quilting 10:30 Ping Pong 11:00 Swim Program 12:30 Bridge 12:45 Paint Day with Bill Duke

2 9:00 Aerobics/Chess 9:30 KOTR TRIP 9:46 Golf 10:00 Dominoes/PB 10:30 Seated Yoga 4:00 50+ Basketball

3 9:00 Podiatry

9:30 SHINE Coord. 10:30 Blood Press. 12:00 Van Trip 12:00 Swim Program 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Mah Jongg

6

9:00 SHINE Coord. 10:30 Ping Pong 10:30 Line Dancing 1:00 Rummikube 1:30 Gentle Bend 3:30 Pickleball

7 9:00 Aerobics 9:00 Chess 9:00 Polarity 12:00 Summer BBQ and Tommy Rull 1:00 Cribbage, Mah Jongg & Knitting 1:30 Just Friends

8 8:30 Brkfst/Bingo 9:30 Scrabble 10:00 Quilting 10:00 LOW VISION 10 Caroline Well. 10:30 Ping Pong 11:00 Swim Program 12:30 Bridge

9

9:00 Aerobics 9:00 Chess 9:46 Golf 10:00 Dominoes/PB 10:30 Seated Yoga 4:00 50+ Basketball

10 9:00 Podiatry

9:30 SHINE Coord. 10:30 Blood Press. 12:00 Van Trip/Swim 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Mah Jongg 2:00 Bruce Hambro at Notre Dame

10:00 Mobile Market

13 10:00 MEMORY CAFE 10:30 Ping Pong 10:30 Line Dancing 1:00 Rummikube 1:30 Gentle Bend 3:30 Pickleball

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9:00 Aerobics 9:00 Chess 1:00 Cribbage, Mah Jongg & Knitting

DAY TRIP

15 9:30 Scrabble 10:00 Quilting 10:30 Ping Pong 10:30 Road Scholar 11:00 Swim Program 12:30 Bridge

16 9:00 Aerobics/Chess 9:46 Golf 10:00 Dominoes/PB 10:30 Seated Yoga 12:00 SC Luncheon 1:00 Real Id./RMV 4:00 50+ Basketball

17 9:00 Reiki 9:30 SHINE Coord. 10:00 Mobile Market 10:30 Blood Press. 11:00 Historic Photo 12:00 Van Trip/Swim 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Mah Jongg

20

10:30 Ping Pong 10:30 Line Dancing 1:00 Rummikube 1:30 Gentle Bend 3:30 Pickleball

21 9:00 Aerobics 9:00 Polarity 9:00 Chess 9:00 Men’s Group 12:00 Pomodori L. 1:00 Cribbage, Mah Jongg & Knitting 1:30 Magic Show

22 8:30 Brkfast/Bingo 9:30 Scrabble 10:00 Quilting 10:30 Ping Pong 11:00 Swim Program 12:30 Bridge 6:30 Musical Show

23 9:00 Aerobics 9:00 Chess 9:30 KOTR TRIP 9:46 Golf 10:00 Dominoes/PB 10:30 Seated Yoga 11:00 Dick Curran 4:00 50+ Basketball

24

9:30 SHINE Coord. 10:30 Blood Press. 12:00 Van Trip 12:00 Swim Program 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Mah Jongg

27 10:30 Ping Pong 10:30 Line Dancing 1:00 Attorney Time 1:00 Rummikube 1:30 Gentle Bend 3:30 Pickleball

28

9:00 Aerobics 9:00 Chess 1:00 Cribbage, Mah Jongg & Knitting

29 9:30 Scrabble 10:00 Quilting 10:00 Book Group 10:30 Ping Pong 11:00 Swim Program 12:30 Bridge

30 9:00 Aerobics 9:00 Chess 9:46 Golf 10:00 Dominoes/PB 10:30 Seated Yoga 2:00 Estate Plans 4:00 50+ Basketball

31 9:30 SHINE Coord. 10:30 Blood Press. 12:00 Van Trip 12:00 Swim Program 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Mah Jongg

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

August 2018

Information ServiceA Proud Sponsor of Ipswich Senior Life

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION

SENIOR CENTER VAN TRANSPORTATION within Ipswich is offered every Monday through Thursday from 9:00am – 4:00pm and Fridays from 9:00am – noon. Call the Senior Center 24 hours in advance to schedule a ride, 978-

356-6650. There is a $2.00 round-trip donation. Please Note: For booked appointments, we will get you there on time, but return time may take a while due to unforeseen conditions.

GROCERY SHOPPING TO MARKET

BASKET Please limit grocery bags to no more

than FOUR per TRIP! Pickup begins at 1:00pm. To help the environment, consider using

recyclable bags. Mark them with your name or some other decoration to ensure that you get the right bags!

OUT-OF-TOWN MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION Offered through Outreach Program. Please call theSenior Center at 978�356�6650 at least 72 hours inadvance to schedule a ride provided by volunteers orCATA.TheCATA(CapeAnnTransitAuthority)medicalvangoestoLaheyPeabody&Danvers,MassGeneral&theNorthShoreCenterforOutpatientCareinDanvers,the Cummings Center, Fresenius Medical Center &BeverlyHospitalCampusevery Tuesday,Wednesday&Thursdaybetween9am&5pm.Duetoridership,CATAsuggestsyoubringa snack& readingmaterial aswaittimes can vary. Our volunteer drivers are still takingindividuals to appointments outside of the CATAservicearea.Ifyouneedamedicalride,pleasecontacttheSeniorCentertomakearrangements.�

ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS OFFERED

at the IPSWICH SENIOR CENTER �

TRIAD COUNCIL: TRIAD’S ongoing programsconsistof theFile forLife,CARFiT,yellowdotpro-gram,shredderprogram,freebatteriesandinstalla-tion of smoke detectors, lockbox program, properdisposalofunusedmedicationsandsyringesat theIpswichPoliceStation&TownHall,housenumber-ing service for senior citizens and Safety Sand forSeniors. All free of charge. These programs couldsavealife.CallFire�ighterKendallBuhlat978�356�6630 for informationaboutsmokedetectorbatter-ies and a lockbox for your home. Call the COA at978�356�6650 for information about other pro-grams.TheBoardwillnotmeetduringthesummer.��

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LIBRARY BOOKS DELIVERED TO HOMEBOUND

SENIORS:CalltheIpswichPublicLibraryat978�356�6648 to reserve your books and our COA vanwillpickupanddeliver themtoyourhome. Ifyouhave internetaccessathome,youcancheckthe li-brarycatalogatwww.ipswichlibrary.org.��

SHINECOUNSELING: Information&guidanceforhealth insurance information, assistance for Medi-care bene�iciaries including MassHealth, and helpwith prescription planseveryFridayandoneMon-

day/monthattheCOAfrom9:30amto12:30pm.Pleasecall978�356�6650foranappointment.��

NOTARY SERVICE: The Town Clerk and Asst.TownClerkhaveofferedtonotarizedocumentsforIpswichseniors.Theycannotarizemostdocumentsexceptwill&realestatedocuments.Bringyourun-signeddocuments&properIDtotheClerk’sOf�ice.��

PET CARE PROJECT: Assists eligible applicants with their pet’s wellness care up to $250. Awards may be used for routine medical exams, spaying/neutering and food. If you are headed out of town for a short stay or recuperating from an illness, our pet volunteers can help with pet-sitting or changing litterboxes, etc. Call Beth Wright at 978.3536.6650 for more information. �

IPSWICH ROTARY CLUB OFFERS SMALL CHORE

AND REPAIR PROGRAM: Local Rotarians helpwith small chores around your home. Call BethWrightat978�356�6650torequestassistance.�

SENIORCHARLIECARDPASS:ApplyattheSeniorCenter for a senior rate (65+) pass which can beusedfordiscountedtravelonallMBTAtransporta-tion. Call Sheila Taylor at 978�356�6650 to set atime to complete the application. Bring a photo idandyourcurrentCharlieCardifyouhaveone.�

OTHER PROGRAMS �

OPENCOMPUTERTIME: From 8:00am�4:00pm intheSeniorCenterloungearea.��

ICAM CABLE SHOW: “Ipswich COA Today�LivingSmart, Living Well.” Use channel 9 for Comcastand33forVerizon.Showtimesare:SundaysatNoon,Mondays at 8:00pm, Thursdays at 11:00am, Fridaysat1:30pm.Host:PaulValcour.��

CONSTITUENTS’ INQUIRIES: Dick Curran, Assis-tanttoSenatorBruceTarr,comestotheSeniorCenteroncepermonthtoaddressany issuesyoumayhave.No appointment is necessary. Dick will be hereThursday, July26andAugust23 from11:00am �

12:00noon.��

ATTORNEYTIME: Monday,July23andAugust27at1:00pm.��

SHREDDERAVAILABLE: Please limit shredding to30minutes.Theshredderisavailablemostdays.�

MR.&MRS.FIX�IT:If you need any light altera-tions,buttonsreplacedormending,leavetheminaspecial basket at the Senior Center, clearly labeledwith your name, phone number & a brief descrip-tionoftheworktobedone.Mrs.Fix�itwillworkhermagicforanominalfee&contactyouwhenthepro-jectiscomplete.Ifyouhaveasmallapplianceoren-ginethatneedsrepairorahandymanjobtobecom-pleted,callMr.Fix�itat978�998�1585.Hewillstopbyyourhometogiveyouanestimate.�

ATTORNEYADVICE�4thMONDAYEVERYMONTH�15MinuteConsult1�3pm�

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AttorneyTimHoutenofMiddletonwillbeavaila-bletomeetwithyoutobrieJlydiscussalegalcon-cernandhelpguideyouintherightdirection.SetupyourappointmentforJuly23rdandAug.27thbycalling978�356�6650.�

LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS �

PROTECTIVESERVICESFORELDERS:TheProtectiveServices Program for Ipswich seniors is SeniorCare,Inc. at1�800�922�2275. Call 24 hours/day for elderabuseorneglect.They’llworkwiththehighestdegreeofcon@identialityforsensitivesituations.��

FUELASSISTANCE: If you are in need of @inancialassistancewithyourhomeheatingbills,pleasecontacttheFuel Assistance Program (Action Energy) at 978�281�3900orBethWrightattheCOA,978�356�6650.��

VETERANS SERVICES:Contact Karen Tyler, Direc-torofVeteransServicesat978�356�3915ifyouareaveteranorwidow(er)ofaveterantoseeifyouqualifyforanyveteranbene@its.��

CATA TRANSPORTATION: To Market Basket inRowleyFridaymorningsandridestoBlackburnCen-terDayCare.Call978�768�6277forinformation.��

USEDMEDICALEQUIPMENT:TheMasonic Hall inIpswichstoresdonated,usedmedicalequipmentsuchaswalkers,toiletseats,canesandoccasionallywheel-chairs. Call George Wallich at 978�697�3920, JasonDorrat978�836�2434ortheMasonicHallat978�356�9716todonateitemsorforinformationonobtainingitems.��

BENEFITS CHECKUP:An online tool that screensyour eligibility for federal, state andprivatebene@itsprogramsthatareavailabletohelp.Youcanapplyformanyoftheprogramsonlineoryoucanprintanap-plication form. Go to www.bene@itscheckup.org tostart the process or contact Outreach Coordinator,BethWright,whocanhelpyouattheSeniorCenter.��

SENIORCARE, INC.: Offers information, referral,andadvocacyonawiderangeofaging�relatedissues.Theycoordinatein�homeservices,suchashomemak-ing,personalcare,ormealsonwheelstohelppeopletoremainindependentintheirownhomes.� Tollfree:1�866�927�1050.Website:www.seniorcareinc.org.�

FOOD PROGRAMS �

MOBILEMARKET:Freemonthlyproduceandgro-ceriesforenrolledseniorsonthethirdFridayofeachmonthfrom10�11am.��

MEALSONWHEELS:Traveling meals program of-fersanutritionallybalancedlunch to Ipswichseniorsunable to prepare their own. Contact SeniorCare’sMealsonWheelsProgramat1�866�927�1050.��

CONGREGATEMEALSITE:Daily meals are servedinthefunctionroomatCarolineAve.housingatnooneachweekday.A$2donationisrequested.Anysenioris welcome to attend. Call (978) 356�2481 by10:00amthedaybeforethemealtoreserveaspot.��

IPSWICHFOODPANTRY:The IpswichFoodPantryislocatedat#00SouthernHeightsinIpswichneartheHousing Authority Of@ice and is openTuesdays from11am�5pm& Thursdays from 11am�7pm. If youareinneedoffood,pleasedropby.��

FOOD STAMPS: For low�income single people andfamilies.Forquali@icationinformationandanapplica-tioncall1�800�645�8333.��

IPSWICH DINNER BELL: Community meal spon-soredbylocalchurchesandcommunitygroups.Eve-ryMondayfrom5:00�6:00pmat theMasonicHall,70Tops@ieldRd.Allagesarewelcome.�

AFFORDABLE HOUSING �

OAKHILLAPARTMENTS:Call for info and applica-tion for affordable housing atOakHill Apartments indowntown Ipswichat978�356�1530.Rentsarebasedon30%ofadjustedincome.��

IPSWICH HOUSING AUTHORITY: For informationonaffordableseniorhousingatAgawamVillage,Caro-lineAvenue&MemorialHall,calltheIpswichHousingAuthorityat978�356�2860.��

WHIPPLE ANNEX HOUSING: For information onhousingat27GreenStreet,call978�356�0690.��

CABLEGARDENSAPTS.:For information on seniorhousingat126CountyRd,call978�356�1199.�

POLICENON�EMERGENCYPHONE:978�356�4343��

FIRENON�EMERGENCYPHONE:978�356�4321��

POLICE/FIREEMERGENCYPHONE:911�

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This newsletter is partially funded by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

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SheilaTaylor�DirectorofSeniorServices�

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BethWright�OutreachCoordinator�

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KathieEliopoulos�ProgramManager�

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KeithCarlson,Chairman��

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MAGICSHOW��

FEATURING��

PETERJACKSON

TUESDAY,AUG.211:30PM�

Joinusforanintergenerationalafternoonofmagic!Wewelcomepeopleofallagestothisfunevent.Thisfamilymagic show features audience participation andinvolvement.TopHattheMagicBunnymayappearoutofthinairandmayactuallyperformacardtrick! TopHatwill beavailableafter theshowformeet,greet&pettime.BringyourfamilyalongtotheCOA!Enjoyanicecreamtreataftertheshow.RSVP:978�356�6650.�

Contact the COA if you don’t have this on your refrig-erator. It can save your life!

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DAVISBATES&ROGERTINCKNELL��

WEDNESDAY,AUGUST226:30PM�

JoinusthefollowingeveningintheCOACafeteriato

enjoyamusicalperformancewithguitar,mandolin,

banjo&percussionwhilehearingstories,folklore

&folksong.Thisperformanceissponsoredbythe

IpswichPublicLibrarywithfundingfromthe

IpswichCulturalCouncil.Itwillbealotoffunto

sharetwosummereventswithpeopleofallages!

RSVP:978�356�6650.�