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Sunday, November 6, 4�5pm. AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC at the Sunday Music Series presented by the Adams Center and the Kingston Council on Aging. Part II features Christine and Dan Hedden of Headin’ Home. With a fiddle and a guitar this father daughter duo will entertain us at the Adams Center, 33 Summer Street by returning to the roots of many different cul-tures, including Irish roots. Tickets are $10 for seniors, $12 for general admission, and $15 at the doors. Doors open at 3:30 and light refreshments will be available. Tickets at www.kingstonrec.com or at the front desk of the Kingston Coun-cil on Aging, 781.585.0511.�Now through December 6th, from noon�1pm, SHAKE YOUR SOUL WITH VOICE AND CREATIVE ARTS THERA-PIST, EMILY BROWDER MELVILLE OF THE SOUTH SHORE CONSERVATORY IN DUXBURY. Unlock your hips and heart to inspired world beats and music classics. Move at your own pace and feel energized, relaxed, and alive. There is no cost for classes due to a generous donation from the South Shore Conservatory. Sign up at the front desk or contact Marilyn at 781.585.0511.�Hot Topics with Tom Calter is ending. However , please let us know if you would like to be included in future classes. Suggest topics or questions that pertain to your community or national concerns. Contact Marilyn at 781.585.0511. There is no cost for the series.�COMING UP…….�January 11, ’17, from 7�9pm HISTORY MATTERS, A new history series with the Plymouth 400 and surrounding organiza-tions and historical societies will launch a 6�part series with “Back Roads of the South Shore.” This will be followed by top-ics and dates to be announced. There is no cost for the series, and we are ready to take reservations for January 11th and 25th. Topic suggestion and authors are welcome!�

Fuel Assistance ...�Don’t get caught in the cold. The sooner you apply the better.

Whether you are renewing or filling out an new application call

our office for an appointment. All ages are welcome. �

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Director’s Corner…�

Today I walked into the grand room and suddenly stopped, forgetting why I was there….after being heckled by the reg-ular grand room crew, I went back to my office to see if I could jog my memory…I did, I was actually going to the printer to get something I had printed and not into the grand room at all. �My memory issues are more due to the stressors of working my internship, my job as Director, my other part time job, and having 2 teenagers. Many times stress, change in schedule or work load can affect the memory. For others it is the natural progression of aging, disease, or a result of medications needed in attempts to stay healthy. �Regardless of the reason, it has been proven that listening to music, doing puzzles, playing trivia games, experiencing scents, and destressing can assist in maintaining brain func-tion and assist with memory retention. Just like exercise helps your physical self the other things mentioned here can assist your mental health. �Here at the Center we have many opportunities in our ever growing memory focused activities. �The one that is closest to my heart is Mindful Music with Marie and Tammy. On select Tuesdays (generally every other month) we have a group that meets in which we use all of our senses and focus on mind body and spirit to en-rich our memory. Each session is done in connection with a seasonal theme and enjoyed by all who attend. �Each Tuesday we have a movie day which varies from movies chosen by the participants or videos of their favorite musicals. These movie days bring a lot of enjoyment whether it be laughter or reminiscing, the group who at-tends never leave dissatisfied. We also have conversations and snacks before and after the movie.�Last but not least; twice a month we offer “Mind Joggers” which includes trivia, puzzles, word problems, storytelling, reminiscing and the sharing stories. This group always has a great time and those who are not in the group but in the area are always welcome to yell answers across the room. It is a great time for all.�We always welcome caregivers to attend and participate or break out into their own group for some conversation and support. �We continue to add activities to our memory program in hopes that the brain exercises we participate in can help us all, whether your memory is lacking due to your daily life or those who suffer from diseases that directly or inadvert-ently affect their memory. �A special thanks to Marie Bouley who has assisted me for over a year and a half in this endeavor. �

Kingston Senior Center, 30 Evergreen Street�

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Health�The Town of Kingston has entered into a contract with the VNA of Cape Cod!�

� November is National Diabetes Month�Know Your Diabetes ABCs�

Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death for people with diabetes. Controlling the ABCs of diabe-tes �� your blood glucose, your blood pressure, and your cholesterol as well as stopping smoking �� can help pre-vent these and other complications from diabetes. �

• A is for the A1C test�

• B is for Blood pressure�C is for Cholesterol�The A1C Test�The A1C test (A�one�C), also called the hemoglobin A1C test, shows overall blood glucose for the past 3 months. Your health care provider does this test to see what your blood glucose level is most of the time. This test should be done at least twice a year for all people with diabetes and for some people more often as needed. For many people with diabetes, an A1C test result of under 7 percent usually means that their diabetes treatment is working well and their blood glucose is under control. �Check Your Blood Pressure�High blood pressure makes your heart work too hard. This can lead to a stroke and other problems such as kidney disease. Your blood pressure should be checked at every doctor visit. The target blood pressure for most people with diabetes is less than 140/90 but may be different for you. Talk with your health care provider about your blood pressure goal. �Have Your LDL Cholesterol Checked�Low density lipoprotein, or LDL cholesterol, is the bad cholesterol that builds up in your blood vessels. It causes the vessels to narrow and harden, which can lead to a heart attack. Your doctor should check your LDL at least once a year. Talk with your health care provider about your cholesterol goal�Stop Smoking�Smoking and diabetes are a dangerous mix. Smoking raises your risk for many diabetes problems. If you quit smoking,�

• you will lower your risk for heart attack, stroke, nerve disease, kidney disease, and amputation�

• your cholesterol and blood pressure levels might improve�your blood circulation will improve.�If you smoke, stop smoking. Ask for help so that you don’t have to do it alone. You can start by calling 1�800�QUITNOW or 1�800�784�8669. ��

Do Not Ignore Medicare Mail!��

It’s that time of year again!� If you have a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO, PPO), you should expect information from your plan by the end of September.��This information is important because it explains changes in your plan for 2017.��During Medicare�Open Enrollment (October 15 � December 7), you will have a chance to CHANGE your plan for next year.� SHINE Counselors can help you understand your plan changes, as well as other options you may have.� Call early to get a SHINE appointment during�Open�Enrollment!���

Do Not Wait Until It’s Too Late!�Trained SHINE volunteers offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of Medicare and Medicare�related health insurance programs.� To schedule a SHINE appointment, call your local Senior Center.��For other SHINE related mat-ters, 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 as soon as possible.���

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PROGRAMS, NEWS AND EVENTS �

Elders at Risk�If you are concerned about a family member, friend, or neighbor, please do not hesitate to call and speak to Tam-my. Calls are confidential. ��

SHINE �If you have questions about health insurance, Anna Kelley is available on Tuesdays by appointment, to answer questions and assist you in applying for Medicare, Mass Health, or other affordable insurance plans and other health care options. ��

General Questions�If you have questions about other services we offer such as Fuel Assistance Applications, Housing Applications, SNAP program, Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing Facility, or Home Health Options, contact Tammy. �

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�FALL WINTER PING PONG CLUB: MAKE THE KINGSTON COUNCIL ON AGING YOUR PLACE�We are looking for 10 or more men and women to form the LIVE WELL PING PONG CLUB AT THE KCOA.

There is a brand new table waiting to challenge us whether you’re are playing for the first time or have some ex-

perience. Games can be scheduled for Mondays, at 1:30 to 8:00 pm miday or evening. Set up teams for the ping

pong playoffs. Additional days can be arranged according to room availability. Bring friends, or we will intro-duce you to new friends.�

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAIR DECEMBER 3RD � 10:00 AM �to 4:00 pm at the Kingston Senior Center, 30 Evergreen Street, Kingston. The Friends of the Kingston Council on Aging will be having a craft sale, bake sale

and white elephant room. A bag lunch can also be purchased for just $4.00 We are pleased this year to include

many crafters and vendors of specialty goods. For an application, or information about rental space please visit

our website www.kcoafriends.com or email us at kcoafriends@gmail.com. Applications are also available at the

Senior Center. All proceeds will benefit the Center. �

Sunday, November 6, 4�5pm. AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC at the Sunday Music Ser ies presented by the Adams Center and the Kingston Council on Aging. Part II features Christine and Dan Hedden of Headin’ Home. With a fiddle and a guitar this father daughter duo will entertain us at the Adams Center, 33 Summer Street by returning to the roots of many different cultures, including Irish roots. Tickets are $10 for seniors, $12 for general admission, and $15 at the doors. Doors open at 3:30 and light refreshments will be available. Tickets at www.kingstonrec.com or at the front desk of the Kingston Council on Aging, 781.585.0511.��

Generations Asset Management Your Loved One is Being Discharged. What are Your Next Steps? With-out proper guidance it is almost impossible to navigate the complex world of long term senior planning. Even if you have done prior planning, there is a good chance these documents are outdated or inadequate to your current situation. Generations Asset Preservation can help. This Free Clinic will help to answer some of your questions and identify potential areas of exposure. We are the go�to firm for Family Life Planning…. By appointment 11/16/16 �

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ACTIVITIES �NEEDLER NEWS � Night time knitting: Knitting, crocheting, loom knitting, broomstick knitting. Come join new knitters or crocheters needing help or for more experience knitters who just need the incentive to finish an old or new project on a skill from the past. Enjoy an evening together with The Knotty Knitters from the Kingston Library and The Needlers at the Kingston Council on Aging on Wednesday, November 16 from 7:00�9:00 pm at the Senior Center. We’ll share our special projects and enjoy light refreshments.�Knotty Knitters meet on Wednesday evening from 7:00�9:00�The Needlers meet at KCOA on Friday mornings from 10:00�12:00�Thank you to all our summer Needlers. We have donated more than 50 items to the Friends Craft Fair. We delivered newborn hats to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital and hats and scarves to the Plymouth Area Coalition, and hats to St. Josepsh’s.��

QUILTING NEWS �We will be putting our finishing touches on our “Quilts of Valor”, along with working on a special project for one of the members of our quilting group.�The remainder of the month we will be starting a ne project, Dresdan Plate. This is an old tried and true quilt pattern but, always interesting results when you use today’s bright colors, or stick with the tried and true! �Feel free to drop in and see our progress!��

MOVIES: Join us on the following Tuesday’s for Movies. On November 1, Hocus Pocus, a very funny sto-ry about three witches from Salem and their quest to take over the town in present day. On November 22, The Great Gatsby: is a story Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fasci-nated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy, and on November 29, Joy: This is the wild story of a family across four generations centered on the girl who becomes the woman who founds a business dynasty and becomes a matriarch in her own right. Betrayal, treachery, the loss of innocence and the scars of love, pave the road in this intense emotional and human comedy about becoming a true boss of family and en-terprise facing a world of unforgiving commerce. Allies become adversaries and adversaries become allies, both inside and outside the family, as Joy's inner life and fierce imagination carry her through the storm she faces.��

Seeking volunteers to work on evening events this fall. Let us know if you have some time to work and play!�Find electronic copies of the Anchor at: ourseniorcenter .com, kingstonmass.org, and our Facebook page: The Kingston Council on Aging. Additional printed copies can be picked up at the Center or mailed by calling the office, 781�585�0511.�

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WORKSHOPS & CLUBS�

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Quilting with Louise: Tuesdays 9:00am to 3pm! �

Book Club: Tuesday, 15th at 10am Join a lively discussion on this month’s selection: The Apple Orchard, by Susan Wiggs �

Oil Painting Workshop: With Violet Wednesdays 8:45am�12 noon. �

Needlers: Every Friday 10:00am�12 noon. Come and learn something new on Fr idays with the Needlers. �

Walking Club: Tuesdays at 11:00 and Fr iday’s at 9:30�

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2�8:45�12:00 Oil�Painting w/Violet�4:30 Falls Prevention��

3�9:30 Chair Exercise�10:00 Blood Pressure�1:00 Bingo��

4�9:30 Walking�10:00 Needlers�11:30 Computer Ques-tions�12:00 Adult Coloring�� �

7�12:00 Shake Your Soul ® �5:30 TOPS� ��

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8�9:00 Quilting w/Louise�11:30 COA Board Meeting at Center�Election Day re-member to sign up for van to VOTE if needed!��

9�8:45�12:00 Oil�Painting w/Violet�4:30 Falls Prevention��

10�9:30 Chair Exercise�10:30�Blood Pressure &Glucose�12:30 At Home Hear-ing�1:00 Bingo�1:00 Friends Meeting� ��

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14�10:00 Cooper and Jen�12:00 Shake Your Soul ® �5:30 TOPS��

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15�9:00 Quilting w/Louise�10:00 Book Club�11:00 Walking �1:00 Heaven’s Harvest Tea��

16�8:45�12:00 Oil Paint-ing w/Violet�4:30 Falls Prevention�5:00�6:00 Generations Asset Management��

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Friends Thanksgiving Lunch��

18�9:30 Walking�10:00 Needlers�11:30 Computer Ques-tions�12:00 Adult Coloring��

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22�9:00 Quilting w/Louise�11:00 Walking�12:00 Movie�The Great Gatsby��

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23�8:30 Pedi care�8:45� Oil Painting w/Violet�9:30 Miracle Ear��

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29�9:00 Quilting w/Louise�11:00 Walking �12:00 Movie �Joy��

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30�8:45�12:00 Oil Paint-ing w/Violet�12:30 Crafting w/Lucy�

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Center Hours�Mon�8:30�9:pm�

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Wed 8:30�9 pm�

Thurs 8:30�9 pm�

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Circuit Training Class w/Christine Nute: Mondays 10:30am Low impact aerobics interspersed with light strength training. $4/class �

Zumba w/Debbie Rafferty: Mondays 4:30pm. $5/class�

TOPS: Monday 5:30pm �

Yoga: Tuesdays 8:45am w/Margie Canty�all levels $5/class�

Zumba Gold w/Debbie Rafferty: Tuesdays 10am. Intermediate Level. $3/class�

30/30 Class w/Christine Nute: Wednesdays 10:00am Low impact aerobics followed by 30 minutes of strength training. $4/class�Tai Chi w/Peter: Thursdays 10:30am $5/class �Zumba Toning w/Debbie Rafferty: Fridays 9am. $3/class�

Tap Dancing w/Jan Harold Friday 10:00 am $5/class�

Tai�Chi w/Reggie: Fridays 11am. $5/Class�

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Pinochle: Mondays & Wednesdays 8:30am�

Canasta: Mondays at 1:00 pm�

Whist: Wednesdays 1:00pm�

Bingo: Thursdays 1:00pm �

Bridge: Fr idays 12:30pm�

Scrabble: Fr idays 11:00am�

SERVICES�

Free Answers to Computer Questions with Bob Bar-ry: Fr idays @ 11:30�12:30pm. �

Young At Heart! with your host Tammy �To learn more about services and support for seniors offered locally, be sure to watch “Young at Heart” on PACTV. The show airs multiple times during the week and each show airs for about a month. You can catch past shows on PACTV.org as well as on YouTube under Kingston COA or search Young@Heart.Tammy’s show focuses on getting as much information as possible out to seniors and their families, to ensure well educated choices in care. �

Replays on PACTV channel 14/41 �Monday and Tuesday 8:00am and 11:30am �Friday 8:00am, 11:30am, and 6:00pm�

Legal Help��

Attorney Ed Conroy will be available every month for FREE consultations. Ed offers a Free 15 minute meeting, or a free simple will. Ap-pointments will be booked 1�3pm the first Tues-day of each month. ��

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS�

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Mind Joggers w/Marie Bouley � Every other Friday at 11:00am Exercise your mind and have fun! ��

Blood Pressure Clinics � Held first, second and fourth Thursday of the month. ��

Glucose Screening � Second Thursday of the month��

Ask a Nurse � Second and Four th Thursday of the month. ��

Miracle Ear � Fourth Wednesday monthly, at 9:30am hearing screening and hearing aid cleaning; walk�ins welcome. �At Home Hearing Healthcare � 2nd Thursday of each month 12:30pm to 1:30pm. ��

Pedi�Care � Four th Wednesday of each month, and the last Monday of each month. Call for an ap-pointment $29.00.��

Andrew A. Frates - President

Adam Frates - Vice President

Janice M. Frates - Funeral Dir.

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COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD MEETING will be held on November 8, 2016 at 11:30 am at the Senior Center. The meeting will not be shown on PACTV, as The �

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Tammy Murray�Director�

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Dorothy Neal�Secretary/Dispatcher�

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Marilyn Greenstein�Volunteer Coordinator�

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Anna Kelley�SHINE�

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Trudy Millman�OCES Site Manager�

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Alan Roberts�Custodian�

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Joyce Santos�Cook�

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Gretchen Emmetts�Richard Sheerin�Thomas Walsh�Van Drivers�

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Maureen Elwood�

Joseph Favaloro�

Mary Hayes� �

Joan Hutchison�

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THE FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP DUES � $10 or $15 for two at same address.�Make checks payable to: The Friends of the Kingston COA � Dues year 7/1/16 � 6/30/17�

Name: _________________________________________________ Phone: ________________�

Address: _________________________________________________ E�mail:_________________

Date of Birth:_____________ Additional donation made in memory of _______________________�

Friends’ Executive Board:�President: Shelley Loring �Vice President: Elaine Fiore�Treasurer: Christine Favaloro�Clerk: Frances Calderaro�Directors: Mary Boutin, Margaret Spalluzzi. Mary Ann Wusenich�

“Friends” website: www.kcoafriends.com; Email:kcoafriends@gmail.com�

The Friends meet the 2nd Thursday of every month at 1:00pm at the Senior Center. Meetings are open to the

public. November Mtg. is on 10th.�

The TEAS are back!�Heaven’s Harvest@1:00pm�

Please Note:�S.H.I.N.E.�

Appointments will be on Tues-days from 9:30 am, 10:45 am, 12am to 1:15pm Call for an�

Appointment with Anna Kelley Today! �

REMINDER TO OUR READERS! We are seeking volunteers to help us spread the word about the activities at the Senior Center where you live....in your neighborhood, apartment building, and in your condo areas. This just involves putting up some flyers, talking to folks, and letting us know what people would like us to include for them. We are happy to have newsletters for you to share with friends. Tell them about computer classes, fitness, author lec-tures, oil painting, quilting, canasta, whist, bridge AND MORE. They can even form their own special activity group. For more information, call Marilyn Greenstein, 781�585�0512. �