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06-05049-N-341.jdfWebsite: ABINGTONSENIORCENTER.COM
Suzanne Djusberg, Director [email protected] Hours: 9AM to 2PM Mon. thru Thur.,
9AM to Noon Fri.
Volume 16
Council on Aging Board of Directors Jack Libby, Chairman Marie Brown, Vice-Chair Maureen Wall, Secretary Jack Brown Karen DiLorenzo MaryLou Graham Larry Keough Janet McDonald Jan Prall Lurane Ryerson Betty Slinger Ann Welch
ACTIVITIES Balance Class, Bingo Blood Pressure Screening Breathe & Stretch Class Cribbage, Exercise Room Hearing Tests Knitting & Crocheting Group Line Dancing Pickleball, Quilting Class Senior Lunches, Tues. & Thu. Tai Chi, Zumba COUNCIL ON AGING STAFF Suzanne Djusberg - Director Michelle Robison - Nutrition Coordinator Amy Barrett - Outreach Coordinator Amanda Vento - Transportation Coordinator Jack Brown, Michelle Thetonia —Van Drivers
Issue 5
—Abington Historical Society Event May 5 (see pg. 3) Author Kevin Symmons May 7 (see pg. 4) Pickleball (see pg. 4) Travel & Entertainment Opportunities see pg. 4 Lunch & Activities page 5 Abington Library Happen- ings pg. 6
ABINGTON FLAG/FOUNDERS DAY WEEKEND
The Abington Celebrates Flag Day/Founders Day Weekend has become another great town wide event. The family-friendly atmosphere offers many things to enjoy. The successful addition of FIRE- WORKS in 2018 brings back a lot of memories for the people of Abington! Can anyone think of a better combination than family, food, fun and FIREWORKS? Flag Day/Founders Day along with Oktoberfest and Christmas at Island Grove is organized by a small Ad Hoc Committee known as Abington Celebrates. The committee members include Events Coordi- nator, Doug Ulwick, Public Outreach Coordinator, Michele Christian, Christie Coombs, Ken Coyle, Jan Prall and Nancy Reid.
Friday, June 7th
2nd Annual Abington Youth Soccer Golf Tournament Ridder Farm Golf Course, East Bridgewater Information: https://abingtonsoccer.teamsnapsites.com/
5-8 pm - “Kick Off Cook Out” United Church of Christ in Abington, 10 Bedford Street DJ, Raffles, History Exhibit and Free Food (donations suggested) The Thrift Shop will be open with bargains Saturday, June 8th
9-12 Noon - Abington Senior Center Open House (Breakfast 8:30-11 am) 441 Summer Street Pancake Breakfast from 8:30-11 am – Sponsored by the Abington Lions Club
All you can eat $8, children and seniors $6 and family pricing $25 Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, toast, juice, coffee and tea
· Visit with the Friends of Abington Seniors (who are looking for new members) · The Abington Dog Park Committee will be on hand to show where the new dog park will be built (hopefully breaking ground this summer) · Music by a small group from the Island Grove Chorus and the Abington Town Choir Visit the Pickleball Courts behind the Senior Center and learn about the Abington Pickleball Associa- tion 9 am-9 pm - Civil War Encampment at Island Grove Park Access from Lake Street or Park Avenue · Visit and talk with the re-enactors (Closed 5-6 pm for dinner) · Civil War Exercises, Scouting demonstrations · Guided History Tours (Sponsored by the Historical Society of Old Abington) · Candlelight Tours of the camps around 8 pm (bring a flashlight) Music by “Shades of Gray”, a Civil War era camp band (starting around 6 pm)
(Sponsored by the Abington Summer Concerts Committee) (continued on pg. 5)
Informer NEWS DEADLINE Place in Newsletter inbox by 7th of previous month (i.e., 7th of May for the June 2019 issue). E-mail- [email protected].
HEALTH AND ASSISTANCE Walk-In Health Screening for Blood Pressure, Sugar Testing, Nutrition and Weight Counseling & Medication Instruction are held at Abington Sr. Ctr., on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month, 10:00 to 12:00 Noon. The Board of Health states the nurse will be available to ALL Abington resi- dents, regardless of age. Free Hearing Screenings and Hearing Aid checks are held the first Tuesday of each month at the Senior Center with John Klefeker. Call for appt. 781-982-2145.
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION—Call 781-982-2145 (24 Hour Advance Notice REQUIRED)
Council on Aging Van is door-to-door service to medical appointments, and other needs, $3 round trip - suggested donation. Call the COA at 781- 982-2145 to book rides in advance. Dial-A-BAT vehicles travel a bit fur- ther out, to Brockton and the Bridgewaters between 9:30 and 4:30 and to Boston Wed. & Fri. BAT rides must be booked thru the COA. Fees vary. Door-to-door-pay driver. Friday Morning Shopping Van. We will be using our trusty van to get you to either the Hanover Mall or another mall. We will pick you up starting at 9:15 or shortly after. We will pick you up at the mall at 12:30 getting you home around 1:00PM. Cost for round trip is $3.00. Each week we will alternate between malls.
SENIOR NUTRITION—Call 781-982-2145 Meals on Wheels delivered to homebound Seniors, lunchtime Mon-Fri, $3.00 per meal. Our wonderful volunteers deliver nutritious meals right to your kitchen table. Although anyone can apply for this service, approval must be given by the recipient’s doctor. In winter months, when there is inclement weather and there is no school that day, there will be no pre- pared meals delivered. Senior Lunches: Tuesdays 11:30—cost $4.00. Thursday 11:30— suggested donation is $3.00. Call the Center at 781-982-2145 to make your reservation by Friday of the previous week.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Wheelchairs, walkers, and other medical equipment are available at the Senior Center. Call 781-982-2145 for availability.
HISTORICAL FACTS Samuel Morse was an American inventor and artist most well-known for co-inventing the Morse code and inventing the single-wire telegraph. He was born Samuel Finley Breese Morse on April 27, 1791, in Charlestown, Massachusetts to Jedidiah Morse, a geographer and pastor, and Elizabeth Ann Finley Breese. Samuel went to school at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts and then Yale College, where he developed an interest in electricity. While at school he earned a living through his art, and after graduating Phi Beta Kappa at Yale he left for England to further study art. It wasn't until 1825, when Samuel's wife died (without him even knowing she had become sick) that he was inspired to create a method for transferring information quickly over long distances. This would lead to the single-wire telegraph invention.
DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?? Line Dancing at the Senior Center- New Schedule: May 3, 10, 1:00 to 2:00PM; future dates to follow. 1st class free; all others $3; registration required. Classes include Low Impact Aerobic Exercise, Traditional & Country Line Dances, Waltz, Two Step. Instructor: Dotty Belanger; you may text or call 774-454-0402 or email [email protected] for more info.
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THE KENNEDY DEBUTANTE by Kerri Maher A captivating novel following the ex- ploits of Kathleen "“Kick" Kennedy, the forgotten and rebellious daughter of one of America's greatest political dyn- asties. London, 1938. The effervescent "It girl" of London society since her father was named the ambassador, Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy moves in rarified circles, rubbing satin-covered elbows with some of the 20th century's most powerful figures. Eager to es- cape the watchful eye of her strict mother, Rose, the antics of her older brothers, Jack and Joe, and the erratic behavior of her sister Rosemary, Kick is ready to strike out on her own and is soon swept off her feet by Billy Hartington, the future Duke of Devonshire. But their love is forbidden, as Kick's devout Catholic family and Billy's staunchly Protestant one would never approve their match. When war breaks like a tidal wave across her world, Billy is ripped from her arms as the Kennedys are forced to return to the States. Kick gets work as a journalist and joins the Red Cross to get back to England, where she will have to de- cide where her true loyalties lie—with family or with love .
. . POETRY CORNER Daffodils
by William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, They stretched in never-ending line Along the margin of a bay: Ten thousand saw I at a glance, Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced; but they Outdid the sparkling waves in glee: A poet could not but be gay, In such a jocund company: I gazed—and gazed—but little thought What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.
FRIENDS OF ABINGTON SENIORS, INC. MEMBERSHIP & DONATIONS The Friends of Abington Seniors, Inc. would like to thank both past and present members for their support and contributions.
JUNE 2018 started a new membership year good until JUNE 2019. Please make checks payable to: “Friends of Abington Seniors, Inc.”
and mail to P.O. Box 2035, Abington, MA 02351 Many thanks to families selecting “Friends of Abington Seniors” for memorial gifts.
Friends of Abington Seniors Membership for 2018-2019: $7.00 per person or $100 for lifetime membership. Please send donations to this address: P.O. Box 2035, Abington, MA 02351
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THE BIRTHDAY GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING Do you have a birthday coming? Can’t think of anything you want or need?
Suggest a donation in your name to the Friends of Abington Seniors, Inc.
Memberships: Joseph & Cheryl D'Antonio In Memory of: John Berlinguet by June Berlinquet
Special thanks to everyone who contributed in any way to the Friends of Abington Seniors.
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MAY RECIPE Banana-Chocolate Bites •Prep Time: 20 minutes •Bake: 11 minutes •Cool: 10 minutes •Makes: 16 bites
1 8-oz. package refrigerated crescent rolls (8) 3 Tbsp. chocolate-hazelnut spread 2 medium bananas, cut into 16 slices (about ¾-inch pieces) 4 tsp. lemon juice 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon water
1. Preheat oven to 375-degrees. Grease a baking sheet; set aside. Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into 8 triangles. Cut each trian- gle in half lengthwise, forming 16 long, narrow triangles. Place about ½ teaspoon of chocolate-hazelnut spread on wide end of each trian- gle. Brush each banana slice with some of the lemon juice. Place a banana slice on top of spread. Roll dough around bananas. Place bites on prepared baking sheet. 2. In a small bowl beat together egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush egg yolk mixture onto dough of each bite. 3. Bake for 11 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove bites from baking sheet and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Serve warm or serve within 4 hours.
MAY PUZZLE 1. Take off my skin—I won’t cry but you will. What am I? 2. What kind of room has no doors or windows? 3. First I threw away the outside then cooked the inside, then I ate the outside and threw away the inside. What am I? 4. Feed me and I live but give me a drink and I die. What am I? (Answers on pg. 8)
MEET YOUR NEW STATE REPRESENTATIVE! — BRING YOUR QUESTIONS, On Monday, May 20 from 10 to 11AM Alyson Sullivan, our new state representative, will be here at the Senior Center to meet and greet as well as listen to any concerns you may have.
ABINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING, SUNDAY, May 5, 2:30 PM SPECIAL LOCATION: At the Abington Senior Center, 441 Summer Street, Abington, MA Abington’s 1901 Lamson Motorcycle: A conversation with Rick Wolfe. Rick will be visiting from Canada and bringing the priceless “made in Abington” machine that he restored. Con- versations are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will follow the meeting.
GRIFFIN DAIRY FARM UPDATE – Carolyn Bates The land is alive with new growth. The birds are singing. The picnic area is prepared. Our thanks go to the Nate Elliott Company for removing tree limbs on the south side of the Plymouth St. parking area, as well as chipping up most of the brush pile. The committee, along with Bill Davis and Jack Kelleher, has burned the remaining brush pile and have done more cleaning up there. Mowing has begun. There are just a few garden plots still available. They are $25 per plot – large, small, and raised (for handicapped gardeners). Lurane Ryerson has the applications, or you may print one out
from the Griffin Dairy Farm website. Such a lovely, peaceful area……come and enjoy!
KEVIN V. SYMMONS Senior Center Write Off Tour at the Senior Center on May 7th at 10:00AM
Local best-selling author Kevin V. Symmons is interested in inspiring seniors and people of all ages to write their stories and enjoy the art of writing. Along with conducting his 2nd Annual Write Off Competition, Kevin is visiting senior centers across the state in an effort to encourage them to continue to write. He would like to include your senior center as part of his tour to encourage aspiring authors and discuss his career and published work. He will speak about topics of interest, including how he transi- tioned from plumbing executive to full time author, as well as accepting submissions from attendees who would like to participate in his literary challenge. During Kevin’s visit to your facility he will meet & greet guests and share his experience being a best-selling Amazon author. His published works includes, RITE OF PASSAGE, OUT OF THE STORM, SOLO, and CHRYSALIS. All of Kevin’s nov- els were published by Wild Rose Press. This award-winning publishing house has agreed to provide the grand prize of the Write Off, a one on one meeting with top publishing executives at Wild Rose Press and a few publishing tips for the winner of his competition.
Aspiring authors of all ages are encouraged to attend his speaking engagement and those interested in the competition should provide Kevin with a three- page sampling of their work. Kevin will review the submissions he collects over his six - month tour and select a few to submit to his publishing house. Kevin is hoping to inspire writers of all ages to tell their stories and for those serious writers to continue their journey in getting published. If your facility is interested in learning more about this tour, please contact Kevin at www.kevinsymmons.com or his publicist Jeanie Flynn at (617) 869-5482. The tour will con- clude on September 1, 2019.
Kevin Symmons served four terms as President of the Cape Cod Writers Center and has taught Creative Writing and Writing Your First Novel at three Massasoit Community College campuses. Two of his novels have been chosen as Amazon’s Encore Program selections and been frequent Amazon #1 best-sellers.
TRAVEL AND ENTERTAINMENT OPPORTUNITIES —Foxwood! Bingo! May 9; Bus leaves from Senior Center at 7AM, returns at 4:30PM. Cost: $33.
See Sheila Lambert for reservations or call 781-878-3767 for more info
SPRING HERALDS THE NEW SEASON OF PICKLEBALL
COME SEE THE FUN, THE ACTIVITY, THE COMRADERY AT THE ABINGTON PICKLEBALL COURTS going on daily. People who wish to join the group and learn how to play can email [email protected]. Clinics will be held on Wednesday, May 8 from 9 - 10 :30a.m. or from 10:30 to 12:00; Also on Thursday, May 9 evenings 5:30 to or 7 p.m. Paddles and balls will be provided for use at the clinic. Please specify the date and time you wish to attend. The fee is $10 which will be deducted from the APA $50 member's fee should you decide to join. Each session is limited to 8 people. Four people on each court. Abington Pickleball Membership is open to Abington residents for a fee of $50. Membership is closed to non-residents at this time and will be reassessed in July. The fee for non-residents who were members last year is $100. Don't forget to attend the Abington Town Meeting on Monday, May 20 at 7 p.m. We need your support of the Community Preservation Article. The monies from the CPA will fund the building of 3 new courts directly behind the present courts this summer. See you there! Thanks, Ann Reilly, Rick Shepherd, Ed Mace, Bob Poulin, Sharon Collins, Mary Rice, Janet McDonald
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
5/4 New Moon 5/12 Mothers Day 5/18 Full Flower Moon 5/18 Armed Forces Day 5/20 Alyson Sullivan
1 10:00 Knitting Group 10:00-12:00 Quilting Class
2 9:00 Cribbage 10:00-Breathe & Stretch ($5) 11:30 Lunch: TBA 4:30-5:30pm Zumba ($5
3 9:00 Cribbage 9:00 Shopping Van 11:00 Tai Chi ($5) 1:00 Line Dancing
6 9:00-10:00 Beginners Knitting/Crocheting Class ($5) 10:45 Bingo 6:00pm New Begin- nings Meeting
7 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Blood Pressure Clinic 11:30 Lunch: Chicken Popcorn Bowl, Biscuit, Cranberry Sauce, Dessert, Bever-
8 9:00 FOAS Meeting 10:00 Knitting Group 10:00-12:00 Quilting Class
9 9:00 Cribbage 10:00-Breathe & Stretch ($5) 11:30 Lunch: TBA 4:30-5:30pm Zumba ($5)
10 9:00 Cribbage 9:00 Shopping Van 11:00 Tai Chi ($5) 1:00 Line Dancing 11:00 Tai Chi ($5)
13 9:00-10:00 Beginners Knitting/Crocheting Class ($5) 10:45 Bingo 6:00pm New Begin- nings Meeting
14 9:00 Cribbage 10:00-12:00-Blood Pressure Clinic 11:30 Lunch: American Chop Suey, Salad, Italian Bread, Dessert, Beverage
15 8:30 Community Breakfast 10:00 Knitting Group 10:00-12:00 Quilting Class
16 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Breathe & Stretch ($5) 11:30 Lunch: TBA 4:30-5:30pm Zumba ($5)
17 9:00 Cribbage 9:00 Shopping Van 10:00-11:00 Meet & 11:00 Tai Chi ($5)
20 9:00-10:00 Beginners Knitting/Crocheting Class ($5) 10:45 Bingo 6:00pm New Begin- nings Meeting Greet w/ New State Rep.
Earth Day
21 9:00 Cribbage 10:00-12:00-Blood Pressure Clinic 11:30 Lunch: Soup & Sandwich, Chips Crackers, Des- sert, Beverage 6:00 pm COA meeting
22 10:00 Knitting Group 10:00-12:00 Quilting Class
23 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Breathe & Stretch ($5) 11:30 Lunch: TBA 4:30-5:30pm Zumba ($5)
24 9:00 Cribbage 9:00 Shopping Van 11:00 Tai Chi ($5)
27 Memorial Day Closed
28 9:00 Cribbage 11:30 Lunch: Hamburger, Potato Puffs, Vegetable, Birth- day Cake, Beverage
29 10:00 Knitting Group 10:00-12:00 Quilting Class
30 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Breathe & Stretch ($5) 12:00 Singo Bingo 11:30 Lunch: TBA 4:30-5:30pm Zumba ($5)
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Abington Celebrates (continued from pg 1) 5 pm Memorial Field opens - Behind the Frolio, 1071 Washington Street
5:30 pm - Founders Day 5k Road Race Race assembles in front of the grandstands Register: https://www.facebook.com/events/2016817761952635/ or before the race Kid’s Fun Run - prior to the start of the road race
5-7 pm - Music ‘n Motion with DJ Steve Centola (Sponsored by the Abington Summer Concerts Committee)
5-9 pm - Events and Food at Memorial Field Food, games and entertainment by Abington organizations, charities and businesses Kids activities organized by: · The Jeffrey Coombs Memorial Foundation · The Jeremy Russell Memorial Fund · The Sgt. Daniel Vasselian Memorial Fund
6:30-7:30 pm - Mr. Vinny the Bubbles Guy on Memorial Field
7-9 pm – Music by REWIND Bring your blanket or chair, pick a spot-on Memorial Field and relax and listen to the music (Sponsored by the Abington Summer Con- certs Committee)
9:30 pm FIREWORKS by Atlas PyroVision Entertainment Group will light up the sky!
In the event of rain everything at Memorial Field moves to Sunday, June 9th.
Sunday, June 9th
10 am - Firefighter Memorial Sunday Island Grove Park at the Flag Pole Abington Fire Department
10:15-11:15 am - Church Service Island Grove Park on the point (Sponsored by the United Church of Christ in Abington)
The Abington Celebrates Committee would like to thank all of the Sponsors who make our FIREWORKS possible and (extend a special thank you) to the Abington Fire Department, Abington Police Department and Abington DPW who help make this event such a success!
HAPPENINGS AT THE ABINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Abington Public Library Book Discussion Groups for May All Abington Public Library book discussion groups welcome new members! Borrow a copy of the book, read it, and join us at the Li- brary for the discussion of your choice. Registration is not necessary for any of our book discussion groups for adults.
The Wednesday evening Popular Fiction Book Discussion Group will meet on Wednesday May 1 to discuss What the Dead Know by Laura Lippman.
Book Talk, the Friends of the Library literary book discussion group, will be meeting on Monday May 6 at 10:15 AM to discuss Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. Borrow a copy today and be ready to join Book Talk for the discussion.
The Mystery Book Club will meet on Tuesday May 14 at 7:00 PM. Borrow The Winner by David Baldacci to be ready for the discus- sion.
The Non-Fiction Book Club will meet on Wednesday May 22 at 7:00 PM to discuss Double Cross: The True Story of the D-Day Spies by Ben Macintyre.
Please direct questions about book discussion groups to Library Director Deborah Grimmett at 781-982-2139, or via email at [email protected].
DISCOVER THE HEALING POWER OF TAI CHI Tai chi class is available every Friday at 11:00 AM at the Abington Senior Center.
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Miscellaneous Food Pantry: St. Vincent dePaul Food Pantry is open on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the old Friary/ Convent at St. Bridget's, 781-878-1194.
Supporters of the Abington Seniors Abington Elderly Services, Inc. Lois Kelley, President; Ann Reilly, Vice President/Van Account Liaison; Mary Graham, Treasurer; Tricia Force; Evelyn Drew; Atty. Edward Reilly Friends of Abington Seniors, Inc. Sheila Lambert, President; Karen Tracey, Vice-President; Thomas Bates, Treasurer; Beverly Hartery, Asst. Treasurer; Peg- gy Keating, Clerk; Mary Cordeiro, Secretary Informer Newsletter Staff: Marie Brown, Joanne Curtis, Pat Jackman, Lorraine Leventuk, Carol Najarian, Betty Slinger, Maureen Wall Answers to May puzzle on page 3. 1. onion 2. mushroom 3. corn on the cob 4. fire
APL Hour If you are curious about apps and what your smartphone or tablet can do, please join Reference Librarian Sarah Roberts for Appy Hour on Monday, May 6 th at 7:00pm, or Thursday, May 23rd at 10:30am. We will sip on sparkling cider as we learn about what an app actually is, how to find and download apps, and how apps can make our lives easier, more organized and more fun! You do not need to bring anything with you to this program, but you are more than welcome to bring your smartphone and/or app-enabled device such as your ipad or Kindle Fire so we can assist you with downloading apps of interest to you. Areas of interest to be covered may include library-sponsored apps, weather, shopping, games, photography, social media, news, and health apps. Do you have apps you love and use regularly? Join us and spread the word!
Registration is not necessary for these workshops. Adults, teens and ‘tweens are welcome. If you are unable to attend please stop by the library, call or email to make an appointment with Sarah for help with device advice, apps, accessing our digital collections or any other relevant questions. Questions may be directed to Reference Librarian Sarah Roberts at 781-982-2139 or via email at [email protected]. APL Tests Cookbooks: A Book and Food Club The cooking challenge for May is any recipe from Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat or Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines. Pick up a copy of the cookbooks at the library, choose a recipe to make, and share it with the group on Tuesday, May 21 from 7:00 - 8:15. Please email [email protected] if you want to participate, or call Linda Sampson at the Library at 781-982-2139. Recipes may contain ingredients to which some people have allergies or sensitivities. This friendly foodie group meets on a bimonthly basis – join the fun!
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Council on Aging Board of Directors Jack Libby, Chairman Marie Brown, Vice-Chair Maureen Wall, Secretary Jack Brown Karen DiLorenzo MaryLou Graham Larry Keough Janet McDonald Jan Prall Lurane Ryerson Betty Slinger Ann Welch
ACTIVITIES Balance Class, Bingo Blood Pressure Screening Breathe & Stretch Class Cribbage, Exercise Room Hearing Tests Knitting & Crocheting Group Line Dancing Pickleball, Quilting Class Senior Lunches, Tues. & Thu. Tai Chi, Zumba COUNCIL ON AGING STAFF Suzanne Djusberg - Director Michelle Robison - Nutrition Coordinator Amy Barrett - Outreach Coordinator Amanda Vento - Transportation Coordinator Jack Brown, Michelle Thetonia —Van Drivers
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—Abington Historical Society Event May 5 (see pg. 3) Author Kevin Symmons May 7 (see pg. 4) Pickleball (see pg. 4) Travel & Entertainment Opportunities see pg. 4 Lunch & Activities page 5 Abington Library Happen- ings pg. 6
ABINGTON FLAG/FOUNDERS DAY WEEKEND
The Abington Celebrates Flag Day/Founders Day Weekend has become another great town wide event. The family-friendly atmosphere offers many things to enjoy. The successful addition of FIRE- WORKS in 2018 brings back a lot of memories for the people of Abington! Can anyone think of a better combination than family, food, fun and FIREWORKS? Flag Day/Founders Day along with Oktoberfest and Christmas at Island Grove is organized by a small Ad Hoc Committee known as Abington Celebrates. The committee members include Events Coordi- nator, Doug Ulwick, Public Outreach Coordinator, Michele Christian, Christie Coombs, Ken Coyle, Jan Prall and Nancy Reid.
Friday, June 7th
2nd Annual Abington Youth Soccer Golf Tournament Ridder Farm Golf Course, East Bridgewater Information: https://abingtonsoccer.teamsnapsites.com/
5-8 pm - “Kick Off Cook Out” United Church of Christ in Abington, 10 Bedford Street DJ, Raffles, History Exhibit and Free Food (donations suggested) The Thrift Shop will be open with bargains Saturday, June 8th
9-12 Noon - Abington Senior Center Open House (Breakfast 8:30-11 am) 441 Summer Street Pancake Breakfast from 8:30-11 am – Sponsored by the Abington Lions Club
All you can eat $8, children and seniors $6 and family pricing $25 Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, toast, juice, coffee and tea
· Visit with the Friends of Abington Seniors (who are looking for new members) · The Abington Dog Park Committee will be on hand to show where the new dog park will be built (hopefully breaking ground this summer) · Music by a small group from the Island Grove Chorus and the Abington Town Choir Visit the Pickleball Courts behind the Senior Center and learn about the Abington Pickleball Associa- tion 9 am-9 pm - Civil War Encampment at Island Grove Park Access from Lake Street or Park Avenue · Visit and talk with the re-enactors (Closed 5-6 pm for dinner) · Civil War Exercises, Scouting demonstrations · Guided History Tours (Sponsored by the Historical Society of Old Abington) · Candlelight Tours of the camps around 8 pm (bring a flashlight) Music by “Shades of Gray”, a Civil War era camp band (starting around 6 pm)
(Sponsored by the Abington Summer Concerts Committee) (continued on pg. 5)
Informer NEWS DEADLINE Place in Newsletter inbox by 7th of previous month (i.e., 7th of May for the June 2019 issue). E-mail- [email protected].
HEALTH AND ASSISTANCE Walk-In Health Screening for Blood Pressure, Sugar Testing, Nutrition and Weight Counseling & Medication Instruction are held at Abington Sr. Ctr., on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month, 10:00 to 12:00 Noon. The Board of Health states the nurse will be available to ALL Abington resi- dents, regardless of age. Free Hearing Screenings and Hearing Aid checks are held the first Tuesday of each month at the Senior Center with John Klefeker. Call for appt. 781-982-2145.
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION—Call 781-982-2145 (24 Hour Advance Notice REQUIRED)
Council on Aging Van is door-to-door service to medical appointments, and other needs, $3 round trip - suggested donation. Call the COA at 781- 982-2145 to book rides in advance. Dial-A-BAT vehicles travel a bit fur- ther out, to Brockton and the Bridgewaters between 9:30 and 4:30 and to Boston Wed. & Fri. BAT rides must be booked thru the COA. Fees vary. Door-to-door-pay driver. Friday Morning Shopping Van. We will be using our trusty van to get you to either the Hanover Mall or another mall. We will pick you up starting at 9:15 or shortly after. We will pick you up at the mall at 12:30 getting you home around 1:00PM. Cost for round trip is $3.00. Each week we will alternate between malls.
SENIOR NUTRITION—Call 781-982-2145 Meals on Wheels delivered to homebound Seniors, lunchtime Mon-Fri, $3.00 per meal. Our wonderful volunteers deliver nutritious meals right to your kitchen table. Although anyone can apply for this service, approval must be given by the recipient’s doctor. In winter months, when there is inclement weather and there is no school that day, there will be no pre- pared meals delivered. Senior Lunches: Tuesdays 11:30—cost $4.00. Thursday 11:30— suggested donation is $3.00. Call the Center at 781-982-2145 to make your reservation by Friday of the previous week.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Wheelchairs, walkers, and other medical equipment are available at the Senior Center. Call 781-982-2145 for availability.
HISTORICAL FACTS Samuel Morse was an American inventor and artist most well-known for co-inventing the Morse code and inventing the single-wire telegraph. He was born Samuel Finley Breese Morse on April 27, 1791, in Charlestown, Massachusetts to Jedidiah Morse, a geographer and pastor, and Elizabeth Ann Finley Breese. Samuel went to school at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts and then Yale College, where he developed an interest in electricity. While at school he earned a living through his art, and after graduating Phi Beta Kappa at Yale he left for England to further study art. It wasn't until 1825, when Samuel's wife died (without him even knowing she had become sick) that he was inspired to create a method for transferring information quickly over long distances. This would lead to the single-wire telegraph invention.
DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?? Line Dancing at the Senior Center- New Schedule: May 3, 10, 1:00 to 2:00PM; future dates to follow. 1st class free; all others $3; registration required. Classes include Low Impact Aerobic Exercise, Traditional & Country Line Dances, Waltz, Two Step. Instructor: Dotty Belanger; you may text or call 774-454-0402 or email [email protected] for more info.
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THE KENNEDY DEBUTANTE by Kerri Maher A captivating novel following the ex- ploits of Kathleen "“Kick" Kennedy, the forgotten and rebellious daughter of one of America's greatest political dyn- asties. London, 1938. The effervescent "It girl" of London society since her father was named the ambassador, Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy moves in rarified circles, rubbing satin-covered elbows with some of the 20th century's most powerful figures. Eager to es- cape the watchful eye of her strict mother, Rose, the antics of her older brothers, Jack and Joe, and the erratic behavior of her sister Rosemary, Kick is ready to strike out on her own and is soon swept off her feet by Billy Hartington, the future Duke of Devonshire. But their love is forbidden, as Kick's devout Catholic family and Billy's staunchly Protestant one would never approve their match. When war breaks like a tidal wave across her world, Billy is ripped from her arms as the Kennedys are forced to return to the States. Kick gets work as a journalist and joins the Red Cross to get back to England, where she will have to de- cide where her true loyalties lie—with family or with love .
. . POETRY CORNER Daffodils
by William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, They stretched in never-ending line Along the margin of a bay: Ten thousand saw I at a glance, Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced; but they Outdid the sparkling waves in glee: A poet could not but be gay, In such a jocund company: I gazed—and gazed—but little thought What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.
FRIENDS OF ABINGTON SENIORS, INC. MEMBERSHIP & DONATIONS The Friends of Abington Seniors, Inc. would like to thank both past and present members for their support and contributions.
JUNE 2018 started a new membership year good until JUNE 2019. Please make checks payable to: “Friends of Abington Seniors, Inc.”
and mail to P.O. Box 2035, Abington, MA 02351 Many thanks to families selecting “Friends of Abington Seniors” for memorial gifts.
Friends of Abington Seniors Membership for 2018-2019: $7.00 per person or $100 for lifetime membership. Please send donations to this address: P.O. Box 2035, Abington, MA 02351
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THE BIRTHDAY GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING Do you have a birthday coming? Can’t think of anything you want or need?
Suggest a donation in your name to the Friends of Abington Seniors, Inc.
Memberships: Joseph & Cheryl D'Antonio In Memory of: John Berlinguet by June Berlinquet
Special thanks to everyone who contributed in any way to the Friends of Abington Seniors.
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MAY RECIPE Banana-Chocolate Bites •Prep Time: 20 minutes •Bake: 11 minutes •Cool: 10 minutes •Makes: 16 bites
1 8-oz. package refrigerated crescent rolls (8) 3 Tbsp. chocolate-hazelnut spread 2 medium bananas, cut into 16 slices (about ¾-inch pieces) 4 tsp. lemon juice 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon water
1. Preheat oven to 375-degrees. Grease a baking sheet; set aside. Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into 8 triangles. Cut each trian- gle in half lengthwise, forming 16 long, narrow triangles. Place about ½ teaspoon of chocolate-hazelnut spread on wide end of each trian- gle. Brush each banana slice with some of the lemon juice. Place a banana slice on top of spread. Roll dough around bananas. Place bites on prepared baking sheet. 2. In a small bowl beat together egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush egg yolk mixture onto dough of each bite. 3. Bake for 11 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove bites from baking sheet and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Serve warm or serve within 4 hours.
MAY PUZZLE 1. Take off my skin—I won’t cry but you will. What am I? 2. What kind of room has no doors or windows? 3. First I threw away the outside then cooked the inside, then I ate the outside and threw away the inside. What am I? 4. Feed me and I live but give me a drink and I die. What am I? (Answers on pg. 8)
MEET YOUR NEW STATE REPRESENTATIVE! — BRING YOUR QUESTIONS, On Monday, May 20 from 10 to 11AM Alyson Sullivan, our new state representative, will be here at the Senior Center to meet and greet as well as listen to any concerns you may have.
ABINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING, SUNDAY, May 5, 2:30 PM SPECIAL LOCATION: At the Abington Senior Center, 441 Summer Street, Abington, MA Abington’s 1901 Lamson Motorcycle: A conversation with Rick Wolfe. Rick will be visiting from Canada and bringing the priceless “made in Abington” machine that he restored. Con- versations are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will follow the meeting.
GRIFFIN DAIRY FARM UPDATE – Carolyn Bates The land is alive with new growth. The birds are singing. The picnic area is prepared. Our thanks go to the Nate Elliott Company for removing tree limbs on the south side of the Plymouth St. parking area, as well as chipping up most of the brush pile. The committee, along with Bill Davis and Jack Kelleher, has burned the remaining brush pile and have done more cleaning up there. Mowing has begun. There are just a few garden plots still available. They are $25 per plot – large, small, and raised (for handicapped gardeners). Lurane Ryerson has the applications, or you may print one out
from the Griffin Dairy Farm website. Such a lovely, peaceful area……come and enjoy!
KEVIN V. SYMMONS Senior Center Write Off Tour at the Senior Center on May 7th at 10:00AM
Local best-selling author Kevin V. Symmons is interested in inspiring seniors and people of all ages to write their stories and enjoy the art of writing. Along with conducting his 2nd Annual Write Off Competition, Kevin is visiting senior centers across the state in an effort to encourage them to continue to write. He would like to include your senior center as part of his tour to encourage aspiring authors and discuss his career and published work. He will speak about topics of interest, including how he transi- tioned from plumbing executive to full time author, as well as accepting submissions from attendees who would like to participate in his literary challenge. During Kevin’s visit to your facility he will meet & greet guests and share his experience being a best-selling Amazon author. His published works includes, RITE OF PASSAGE, OUT OF THE STORM, SOLO, and CHRYSALIS. All of Kevin’s nov- els were published by Wild Rose Press. This award-winning publishing house has agreed to provide the grand prize of the Write Off, a one on one meeting with top publishing executives at Wild Rose Press and a few publishing tips for the winner of his competition.
Aspiring authors of all ages are encouraged to attend his speaking engagement and those interested in the competition should provide Kevin with a three- page sampling of their work. Kevin will review the submissions he collects over his six - month tour and select a few to submit to his publishing house. Kevin is hoping to inspire writers of all ages to tell their stories and for those serious writers to continue their journey in getting published. If your facility is interested in learning more about this tour, please contact Kevin at www.kevinsymmons.com or his publicist Jeanie Flynn at (617) 869-5482. The tour will con- clude on September 1, 2019.
Kevin Symmons served four terms as President of the Cape Cod Writers Center and has taught Creative Writing and Writing Your First Novel at three Massasoit Community College campuses. Two of his novels have been chosen as Amazon’s Encore Program selections and been frequent Amazon #1 best-sellers.
TRAVEL AND ENTERTAINMENT OPPORTUNITIES —Foxwood! Bingo! May 9; Bus leaves from Senior Center at 7AM, returns at 4:30PM. Cost: $33.
See Sheila Lambert for reservations or call 781-878-3767 for more info
SPRING HERALDS THE NEW SEASON OF PICKLEBALL
COME SEE THE FUN, THE ACTIVITY, THE COMRADERY AT THE ABINGTON PICKLEBALL COURTS going on daily. People who wish to join the group and learn how to play can email [email protected]. Clinics will be held on Wednesday, May 8 from 9 - 10 :30a.m. or from 10:30 to 12:00; Also on Thursday, May 9 evenings 5:30 to or 7 p.m. Paddles and balls will be provided for use at the clinic. Please specify the date and time you wish to attend. The fee is $10 which will be deducted from the APA $50 member's fee should you decide to join. Each session is limited to 8 people. Four people on each court. Abington Pickleball Membership is open to Abington residents for a fee of $50. Membership is closed to non-residents at this time and will be reassessed in July. The fee for non-residents who were members last year is $100. Don't forget to attend the Abington Town Meeting on Monday, May 20 at 7 p.m. We need your support of the Community Preservation Article. The monies from the CPA will fund the building of 3 new courts directly behind the present courts this summer. See you there! Thanks, Ann Reilly, Rick Shepherd, Ed Mace, Bob Poulin, Sharon Collins, Mary Rice, Janet McDonald
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JOHN E. McCLUSKEY, Esq. Protecting Families’ Assets For The Next Generation
ESTATE PLANNING, MEDICAID, WILLS AND TRUSTS
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
5/4 New Moon 5/12 Mothers Day 5/18 Full Flower Moon 5/18 Armed Forces Day 5/20 Alyson Sullivan
1 10:00 Knitting Group 10:00-12:00 Quilting Class
2 9:00 Cribbage 10:00-Breathe & Stretch ($5) 11:30 Lunch: TBA 4:30-5:30pm Zumba ($5
3 9:00 Cribbage 9:00 Shopping Van 11:00 Tai Chi ($5) 1:00 Line Dancing
6 9:00-10:00 Beginners Knitting/Crocheting Class ($5) 10:45 Bingo 6:00pm New Begin- nings Meeting
7 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Blood Pressure Clinic 11:30 Lunch: Chicken Popcorn Bowl, Biscuit, Cranberry Sauce, Dessert, Bever-
8 9:00 FOAS Meeting 10:00 Knitting Group 10:00-12:00 Quilting Class
9 9:00 Cribbage 10:00-Breathe & Stretch ($5) 11:30 Lunch: TBA 4:30-5:30pm Zumba ($5)
10 9:00 Cribbage 9:00 Shopping Van 11:00 Tai Chi ($5) 1:00 Line Dancing 11:00 Tai Chi ($5)
13 9:00-10:00 Beginners Knitting/Crocheting Class ($5) 10:45 Bingo 6:00pm New Begin- nings Meeting
14 9:00 Cribbage 10:00-12:00-Blood Pressure Clinic 11:30 Lunch: American Chop Suey, Salad, Italian Bread, Dessert, Beverage
15 8:30 Community Breakfast 10:00 Knitting Group 10:00-12:00 Quilting Class
16 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Breathe & Stretch ($5) 11:30 Lunch: TBA 4:30-5:30pm Zumba ($5)
17 9:00 Cribbage 9:00 Shopping Van 10:00-11:00 Meet & 11:00 Tai Chi ($5)
20 9:00-10:00 Beginners Knitting/Crocheting Class ($5) 10:45 Bingo 6:00pm New Begin- nings Meeting Greet w/ New State Rep.
Earth Day
21 9:00 Cribbage 10:00-12:00-Blood Pressure Clinic 11:30 Lunch: Soup & Sandwich, Chips Crackers, Des- sert, Beverage 6:00 pm COA meeting
22 10:00 Knitting Group 10:00-12:00 Quilting Class
23 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Breathe & Stretch ($5) 11:30 Lunch: TBA 4:30-5:30pm Zumba ($5)
24 9:00 Cribbage 9:00 Shopping Van 11:00 Tai Chi ($5)
27 Memorial Day Closed
28 9:00 Cribbage 11:30 Lunch: Hamburger, Potato Puffs, Vegetable, Birth- day Cake, Beverage
29 10:00 Knitting Group 10:00-12:00 Quilting Class
30 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Breathe & Stretch ($5) 12:00 Singo Bingo 11:30 Lunch: TBA 4:30-5:30pm Zumba ($5)
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Abington Celebrates (continued from pg 1) 5 pm Memorial Field opens - Behind the Frolio, 1071 Washington Street
5:30 pm - Founders Day 5k Road Race Race assembles in front of the grandstands Register: https://www.facebook.com/events/2016817761952635/ or before the race Kid’s Fun Run - prior to the start of the road race
5-7 pm - Music ‘n Motion with DJ Steve Centola (Sponsored by the Abington Summer Concerts Committee)
5-9 pm - Events and Food at Memorial Field Food, games and entertainment by Abington organizations, charities and businesses Kids activities organized by: · The Jeffrey Coombs Memorial Foundation · The Jeremy Russell Memorial Fund · The Sgt. Daniel Vasselian Memorial Fund
6:30-7:30 pm - Mr. Vinny the Bubbles Guy on Memorial Field
7-9 pm – Music by REWIND Bring your blanket or chair, pick a spot-on Memorial Field and relax and listen to the music (Sponsored by the Abington Summer Con- certs Committee)
9:30 pm FIREWORKS by Atlas PyroVision Entertainment Group will light up the sky!
In the event of rain everything at Memorial Field moves to Sunday, June 9th.
Sunday, June 9th
10 am - Firefighter Memorial Sunday Island Grove Park at the Flag Pole Abington Fire Department
10:15-11:15 am - Church Service Island Grove Park on the point (Sponsored by the United Church of Christ in Abington)
The Abington Celebrates Committee would like to thank all of the Sponsors who make our FIREWORKS possible and (extend a special thank you) to the Abington Fire Department, Abington Police Department and Abington DPW who help make this event such a success!
HAPPENINGS AT THE ABINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Abington Public Library Book Discussion Groups for May All Abington Public Library book discussion groups welcome new members! Borrow a copy of the book, read it, and join us at the Li- brary for the discussion of your choice. Registration is not necessary for any of our book discussion groups for adults.
The Wednesday evening Popular Fiction Book Discussion Group will meet on Wednesday May 1 to discuss What the Dead Know by Laura Lippman.
Book Talk, the Friends of the Library literary book discussion group, will be meeting on Monday May 6 at 10:15 AM to discuss Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. Borrow a copy today and be ready to join Book Talk for the discussion.
The Mystery Book Club will meet on Tuesday May 14 at 7:00 PM. Borrow The Winner by David Baldacci to be ready for the discus- sion.
The Non-Fiction Book Club will meet on Wednesday May 22 at 7:00 PM to discuss Double Cross: The True Story of the D-Day Spies by Ben Macintyre.
Please direct questions about book discussion groups to Library Director Deborah Grimmett at 781-982-2139, or via email at [email protected].
DISCOVER THE HEALING POWER OF TAI CHI Tai chi class is available every Friday at 11:00 AM at the Abington Senior Center.
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Miscellaneous Food Pantry: St. Vincent dePaul Food Pantry is open on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the old Friary/ Convent at St. Bridget's, 781-878-1194.
Supporters of the Abington Seniors Abington Elderly Services, Inc. Lois Kelley, President; Ann Reilly, Vice President/Van Account Liaison; Mary Graham, Treasurer; Tricia Force; Evelyn Drew; Atty. Edward Reilly Friends of Abington Seniors, Inc. Sheila Lambert, President; Karen Tracey, Vice-President; Thomas Bates, Treasurer; Beverly Hartery, Asst. Treasurer; Peg- gy Keating, Clerk; Mary Cordeiro, Secretary Informer Newsletter Staff: Marie Brown, Joanne Curtis, Pat Jackman, Lorraine Leventuk, Carol Najarian, Betty Slinger, Maureen Wall Answers to May puzzle on page 3. 1. onion 2. mushroom 3. corn on the cob 4. fire
APL Hour If you are curious about apps and what your smartphone or tablet can do, please join Reference Librarian Sarah Roberts for Appy Hour on Monday, May 6 th at 7:00pm, or Thursday, May 23rd at 10:30am. We will sip on sparkling cider as we learn about what an app actually is, how to find and download apps, and how apps can make our lives easier, more organized and more fun! You do not need to bring anything with you to this program, but you are more than welcome to bring your smartphone and/or app-enabled device such as your ipad or Kindle Fire so we can assist you with downloading apps of interest to you. Areas of interest to be covered may include library-sponsored apps, weather, shopping, games, photography, social media, news, and health apps. Do you have apps you love and use regularly? Join us and spread the word!
Registration is not necessary for these workshops. Adults, teens and ‘tweens are welcome. If you are unable to attend please stop by the library, call or email to make an appointment with Sarah for help with device advice, apps, accessing our digital collections or any other relevant questions. Questions may be directed to Reference Librarian Sarah Roberts at 781-982-2139 or via email at [email protected]. APL Tests Cookbooks: A Book and Food Club The cooking challenge for May is any recipe from Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat or Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines. Pick up a copy of the cookbooks at the library, choose a recipe to make, and share it with the group on Tuesday, May 21 from 7:00 - 8:15. Please email [email protected] if you want to participate, or call Linda Sampson at the Library at 781-982-2139. Recipes may contain ingredients to which some people have allergies or sensitivities. This friendly foodie group meets on a bimonthly basis – join the fun!
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