Charlton Council on Aging
Senior Center
37 Main Street
Charlton, MA 01507
Phone: 508-248-2231
Fax: 508-248-2379
WEBSITE:
townofcharlton.net
COA Board Members:
James Howard, Chairman
Gail Stokes, Vice Chair
Sue Crockett, Secretary
Paul Kolesnikovas
Barbara Larson
Joan Malinowski
James Russell
MISSION: To provide social, supportive and
referral services for all seniors in an effort to
maintain and improve quality of life, so that they
may stay in their homes as long as possible.
Senior Center Staff:
Elaine Materas, Director
Debra Ciesluk, Outreach
Coordinator
Cathleen Kuehl, Kitchen
Manager/Cook
Jennifer Trudeau, Kitchen
Assistant/Cook
Sherri Nedzweckas,
Kitchen Aide
JULY 2018
MONTHLY SPECIALS:
July 2: Music Dance Demo - From Jazz to Hip-Hop! - 1:00
July 3: Blood Pressure Clinic/Ask a Nurse w/Joann from Overlook -10:30
July 4: Happy Independence Day! Senior Center Closed
July 11: BINGO w/Janet -1:00
July 18: Birthday Party w/Dixie-Land Band! -11:00
July 23: United Health Care/Senior Care Options info table - 11:00
July 25: Buffumville Dam presentation -11:00
Elaine
Materas
Charlton Seniors on the Common July means summertime, vacations, the beach! I love the
heat...however, there are many folks who cannot stand the heat and
there are certainly dangers to be aware of. Please look inside for
10 summertime health and safety tips for seniors. Also, the Charl-
ton REAS Foundation can help qualified 60+ seniors with an air
conditioner or assistance with their electric bill. (see inside for
contact number). Hope to see you all soon!
MUSIC DANCE DEMO
MUSIC Dddance.edu
Mon, July 2nd at 1:00 pm
"From Jazz to Hip Hop"
Young musicians between the ages of 8 to 11 years old will play musical instru-
ments: the trumpet, flute, clarinet, trom-bone, bells and hip hop dance.
Thank you Charlton Cultural Council for supporting this program!
60+ or disabled
Medical, nutrition sites, shopping, hairdresser, bank, post office, work, Senior Center, etc.
Call: 1-800-321-0243 for more info
ELDER BUS - NEED A RIDE?
Questions for the Outreach Coordi-
nator? Join Debra at the
Housing on Meadowview Drive
Tuesday, July 17 @ 10:00
Coffee and goodies will be
available for you to enjoy…
Bring a friend!
SEW WHAT SEWING GROUP
We meet every Tuesday @ 9:30 am at the senior center
Your ideas and talents needed! Novice or skilled sewers are welcome.
Please note that the printing and postage for
our newsletter as well as the chair yoga,
floor yoga and Volunteer Recognition are
funded by a grant from the Executive Office
of Elder Affairs, local business sponsors,
and your contributions.
Debra Ciesluk
Fallon meeting July 30 @ 3:00 pm
BUFFUM DAM — Wed, July 25 @ 11:00
Presentation by Nicole Giles
Natural Resource Specialist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Do you remember the floods of 1938 or 1955? Did
you help build Buffumville or Hodges Village
Dam? It's the 60th Anniversary of the construction
of Buffumville Dam. Join a Park Ranger from the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers who will be discuss-
ing the purpose of the two Dams in Charlton and
Oxford: why were they built, how they operate and
how they are the largest green space in these towns.
Come and share your memories of flooding, con-
struction, memories before the dam, moving out of
Green Briar, etc.
Chip-In Food Pantry
508-248-3292
Pick up application at the Senior Center
Hours - 3rd Sat each month 9-12
37 Main St. Charlton (behind town hall)
We love our volunteers!
We had a wonderful lunch at Jasmine Restaurant,
enjoyed a delicious cake made by Francesco’s
Italian Bakery and each volunteer received a mug
made by the students from the Graphic Arts program
at Bay Path Vocational High School.
Our 2 Joans’
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Charlton REAS Foundation will have a booth
at the Blueberry Festival on Sunday, July 29
from 10 am - 4:00 pm located at the
Arts Center, 4 Dresser Hill Rd.
We will sell blueberry lemonade and have a
raffle basket too. Come on in and check it out!
Yard Sale - Charlton Senior Center
Sponsored by the Golden Age Club
Saturday, August 4
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us on Wednesday, July 18 at 11:00 am
Entertainment by Gary Dixieland Band!
We’ll sing “Happy Birthday” to our July birthday folks
followed by lunch at 12:00 noon.
The Friendly Friends of Charlton Seniors will have a 50/50 Raffle too!
Please sign up at the center or call 508-248-2231
MY SENIOR CENTER
Please remember to swipe your card!
Please let us know if you don’t have a scan card
Staff & volunteers are here to help!
For those of you who DO NOT live in Charlton and wish to continue receiving our newsletter, “Charlton Seniors on the Common”
If you enjoy our monthly newsletter, your $5 yearly donation will help with the mailing costs of our newsletter. Thank you for support!
Please fill out form below:
Name:__________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Phone:______________________________
Please make check payable to: Town of Charlton/Senior Center
Mail to: Charlton Senior Center, 37 Main St. Charlton, MA 01507
Payment active from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019
Volunteers
Please remember to swipe your My Senior Center card and log your hours. It’s important for us to keep
track of eligible volunteers so we can invite you to our annual Volunteer Recognition.
According to the Massachusetts Council on Aging; anyone who volunteers 20 or more hours per year
is eligible. The funding for the recognition will be partially paid by the formula grant.
Nancy Auger * Pamela Baird * Dan Belanger * George Bellerose * Shirly Bessette * Lois Boyd * Judy Butler Rita Bond * Carolyn Caille * Annette Caron * Sue Crockett * Mike Cunningham * Victor D’Agostina
Dora Davis * Serafino Defranco * Barbara DiBenedetto * Joyce Doucimo * Chester Drake * William Dube Bob Eager * Cedric Flower * Jeanne Ford * David Goodall * Ann Guerin * Nancy Hammond * Linda Healy
Cheryl Hickman * Rosemary Howard * Joseph Jalbert * Dorothy LaChance * Barbara LaHair * Robert Lamprey Beverly Melanson * Sella Odgren * Janice Person * Norma Peters * Wayne Russell * Ronnie Siebenhaar
Linda Sinclair * Joseph Silvestri * Valarie Studley * Joyce Simpson * Alvin Stone * Mike Sullivan * Carol Theriault Majorie Thomas * Frank Tiberrii * Bridget Volgelsang * Beverly Ward * George Wolstencroft * Steven Yankus
The REAS Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization that supplies qualifying senior citizens in Charlton with energy assistance throughout the year.
If you need energy assistance, or know someone who does call 508-868-5289
or go to our website at: www.reascharlton.org to download the application.
You must be a Charlton resident, 60+ years of age & meet the
income requirements to qualify. Cooling season: May 1st - August 31
If you’d like to donate, please make check payable to: Charlton REAS Foundation, Inc. - send to P.O. Box 793, Charlton, MA 01507
CHARLTON REAS FOUNDATION, INC.
P.O. BOX 793
CHARLTON, MA 01507
www.reascharlton.org
TRIPS WITH CHARLTON SENIOR CENTER 2018
Please call Elaine or Debra for more info at 508-248-2231 ~ Sign up sheets & flyers available at the
Senior Center. Flyers are also available on our webpage www.townofcharlton.net
click on Departments then click on Council on Aging/Senior Center
Pick up is from St. Joseph’s Church, 10 H Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton
Bronx Zoo New York - SEPTEMBER 12 Get Wild at the Bronx Zoo! Unlimited admission to all exhibits
and luncheon. $99 adults, (children under 17 $89) includes: Transportation, All rides & attractions, Lunch
(Gratuity for bus driver not included) Please make checks payable to: Fox Tours -
Deadline for payment August 15.
The Sicilian Tenors “Christmas Amore” - DECEMBER 4 You don’t want to miss this spectacular
show! The Sicilian Tenors are comprised of Aaron Caruso who studied Opera in Italy and New York; Elio
Scaccio, classically trained and a performing artist since childhood; Sam Vitale a classically trained and lead
tenor role in many performances. Vitale is also a proud veteran of Dessert Storm. Join us for this heartfelt and
tender Christmas show. $92 per person includes: transportation, lunch, and show. (Gratuity for bus driver not
included) Please make checks payable to: Best of Times- Deadline for payment October 30.
NEWS FROM SHINE FOR JULY 2018
WHEN CAN YOU ENROLL IN A MEDIGAP PLAN?
Medigap plans are health insurance plans that provide extra protection beyond Medicare by filling in some of the “gaps” in Medicare coverage. In Massachusetts, these plans allow continuous open enrollment. You must have Medicare A and B to enroll, and cannot be enrolled in a Medicare Ad-vantage plan. Anyone who is eligible may enroll or change plans or coverage levels at any time, with changes effective the first of the following month. Note that Medigap policies do not cover pre-scription drugs, which are covered separately under Medicare Part D.
In Massachusetts, seven insurers offer the same two Medigap plans, Core and Supplement 1. The Core plan pays some of the co-pays for Medicare covered services, while the Supplement 1 covers all the deductibles and co-pays for these services. This means that a Medigap policy will generally pay only when Medicare approves payment. With a Medigap policy, you are free to choose any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare and you do not need referrals to see a specialist.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT IF YOU ARE TURNING 65 YOU SHOULD CONTACT SOCIAL SECURITY TO ENROLL IN MEDICARE. MEDICARE ELIGIBILITY HAS NO CONNECTION TO YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS. ALSO COVERAGE FROM THE HEALTH CONNECTOR DOES NOT EXEMPT YOU FROM THIS REQUIREMENT TO ENROLL IN MEDICARE, AS YOU WILL LOSE YOUR HEALTH CON-NECTOR SUBSIDY WHEN YOU TURN 65. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR SHINE REGIONAL OFFICE AT 1-800-243-4636 OPTION #3.
“Beat the Heat”
Monday, June 4th
at 11:00
Presented by Jayne Schack, RPT, Clinical Liaison, Acclaim Home Health Care, Inc.
The “dog days” of summer will soon be upon us. Please join Jayne for this free informal discussion
about how to stay cool, calm, and collected this summer.
Along with a raffle for a $25.00 VISA gift card and light refreshments to keep you well-hydrated, we’ll
discuss how to prevent, recognize, and treat the heat-related illnesses of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke.
Chair Yoga w/ Instructor Joanne LaLiberte
Mondays at 9:00 am ~ $2 per person
Train your leaky bladder
Reverse curvature of the spine / Increase
your range of motion
Deepen your breath / Expand your lungs
Create strong feet / Stabilize your walk
Activate your brain / Improve your balance
Line Dancing with JP Ellery
Tuesdays at 1:15 ($3)
The Friendly Friends of Charlton Seniors is a non-
profit 501(c)3 organization that incorporated in 2006
to help raise funds for a future new senior center as
well as to help with any current needs.
Your gift is tax deductible!
Keep moving with Chair Exercises on
Tuesday & Thursday mornings at 9:30
No cost to keep fit!!
Please mail to: Friendly Friends of Charlton
Seniors, Inc.
P.O. Box 596, Charlton, MA 01507
________Yes, I want to be a Friendly Friend; I am
enclosing the appropriate membership dues.
NAME:________________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________
_______________________________________
TELEPHONE__________________________
EMAIL_________________________________
Yearly dues are as follows (pay by June 30):
Individual: $10 * Family/Couple: $20
Business: $30
FLOOR YOGA w/Linda Davis
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 - 9:00 am
CHARLTON RESIDENTS ONLY
$2 per person
This class will include gentle warm ups,
yoga postures, occasional breathing exercises
(pranayama), and relaxation. Please bring a
yoga mat, wear non-binding clothing, and do
not eat heavily 1.5 hours before the class.
With Janet
Just for the fun of it!
July 11 @ 1:00 am
Come, Relax, and Color With Us!
Coloring supplies available anytime - just ask!
Free supplies or bring your own!
Foot Care Clinic
Next Date: Wed, August 1, 2018 - by appt.
Please call / sign up at the Senior Center 508-248-2231
Foot Clinic visits are 20-30 min and include; Trimming
toenails, sanding corns/calluses, sanding down corns/
callouses and ingrown toenails that are NOT infected.
Gentle massage & plans for problem areas; referral to
doctor if necessary. $27
Non-Insulin dependent diabetics care starting at $40
Home appointments available for $45.
Call Diane: 508-353-4972
* NO INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETICS *
Free Blood Pressure Clinic
Ask A Nurse
by Overlook VNA
Tues, July 3 at 10:30
Got Books?
Take some, leave some, pass some on…
Our book library is filled with donated books in
good to great condition. A variety of authors and
genres. Located in hallway passed Director’s office