June 2017 OUR TEAM Jim Leyden………...Director Michael Squindo….Outreach Coordinator Elayne Ayan……….Activities Coordinator Judith Portier……...Administrative Assistant Meralee Kratovil…..Administrative Assistant Teresa Turcotte………………Head Cook Patricia Devoto…………….....Assistant Cook Claudette Grzywacz….……...Assistant Cook Carol Steiner...………………..Community Health Nurse SPECIAL DATES IN JUNE JUNE 1 - MEET JIM, OUR NEW DIRECTOR JUNE 8 - MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND CONCERT JUNE 13 - HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT & LUNCH JUNE 14 - TECH TIME WITH TOM: EREADERS JUNE 15 & 21 - MOVIE: HIDDEN FIGURES JUNE 19 - TALL SHIPS TRIP JUNE 19 - BINGO JUNE 21 - VAN TRIP TO GOODSPEED JUNE 22 - OOMPAH BAND JUNE 22 - ORIGAMI JUNE 23 - REP. ASHE LISTENING TOUR Marilyn Hurst, Chair, COA Board Bill Morey, President, FOLOCA A Branch of Community Support www.Longmeadow.org 231 Maple Road Longmeadow, MA 01106 Monday – Friday 8:00AM-3:00PM Telephone & TDD: 413-565-4150 Fax: 413-565-4152 GERMAN (OOMPAH!) BAND OF WESTERN MASS. THURSDAY, JUNE 22 AT 12:30 Come enjoy this 5-piece Oompah band! Enjoy their authentic southern German music including polkas, drinking songs, Oompah music. No cost for this fun program, but please call to reserve a seat 565-4150. MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND CONCERT THURS. JUNE 8 AT 11:30 AM The Longmeadow Middle School Music Tour is comprised of 84 students from Williams & Glenbrook Middle Schools. 32 musicians are in the jazz band and 52 students are in the string orchestra. On June 8th we'll be performing a wide range of music in the Greenwood gym for everyone to enjoy! Classical, pop, jazz & rock! Most recently, the jazz band performed at the Grinspoon Awards Gala and they are regular performers at Long Meddowe Days. Our annual music tour is a way for us to share our music and give back to the community. PLEASE JOIN US! *For those who sign up for lunch in our Dining Room, the chef will extend lunch for you to eat after the concert ends at 12:15. MEET THE NEW DIRECTOR JUNE 1 AT 12:30 Join us for a reception to welcome Jim Leyden, the new Director of the Adult Center. See p. 2 to read about Jim’s background and experiences & join us in welcoming him on June 1st! Refreshments will be served; all are welcome!
Transcript
June 2017
OUR TEAM
Jim Leyden………...Director Michael Squindo….Outreach Coordinator Elayne Ayan……….Activities Coordinator Judith Portier……...Administrative Assistant Meralee Kratovil…..Administrative Assistant
Teresa Turcotte………………Head Cook Patricia Devoto…………….....Assistant Cook Claudette Grzywacz….……...Assistant Cook Carol Steiner...………………..Community Health Nurse
SPECIAL DATES IN JUNE JUNE 1 - MEET JIM, OUR NEW DIRECTOR JUNE 8 - MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND CONCERT JUNE 13 - HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT & LUNCH JUNE 14 - TECH TIME WITH TOM: EREADERS JUNE 15 & 21 - MOVIE: HIDDEN FIGURES JUNE 19 - TALL SHIPS TRIP JUNE 19 - BINGO JUNE 21 - VAN TRIP TO GOODSPEED JUNE 22 - OOMPAH BAND JUNE 22 - ORIGAMI
JUNE 23 - REP. ASHE LISTENING TOUR
Marilyn Hurst,
Chair, COA Board Bill Morey,
President, FOLOCA A Branch of Community Support
www.Longmeadow.org
231 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Monday – Friday 8:00AM-3:00PM
Telephone & TDD: 413-565-4150
Fax: 413-565-4152
GERMAN (OOMPAH!) BAND OF WESTERN MASS. THURSDAY, JUNE 22 AT 12:30
Come enjoy this 5-piece Oompah band! Enjoy their authentic southern German music including polkas, drinking songs, Oompah music.
No cost for this fun program, but please call to reserve a seat 565-4150.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND CONCERT THURS. JUNE 8 AT 11:30 AM The Longmeadow Middle School Music Tour is comprised of 84 students from Williams & Glenbrook Middle Schools. 32 musicians are in the jazz band and 52 students are in the string orchestra. On June 8th we'll be performing a wide range of music in the Greenwood gym for everyone to enjoy! Classical, pop, jazz & rock! Most recently, the jazz band performed at the Grinspoon Awards Gala and they are regular performers at Long Meddowe Days. Our annual music tour is a way for us to share our music and give back to the community.
PLEASE JOIN US!
*For those who sign up for lunch in our Dining Room, the chef will extend lunch for you to eat after the concert ends at 12:15.
MEET THE NEW DIRECTOR
JUNE 1 AT 12:30
Join us for a reception to welcome Jim
Leyden, the new Director of the Adult
Center. See p. 2 to read about Jim’s
background and experiences & join us in
welcoming him on June 1st!
Refreshments will be served; all are
welcome!
Political Representatives
Rep. Ashe’s aide, Robin Frechette & Sen. Lesser’s aide
will hold office hours at the Adult Center the second
Monday of each month from 10 to 11 AM.
MEET JIM LEYDEN, OUR NEW DIRECTOR
Warmest greetings!
I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to proudly serve the older adult population of Longmeadow and I look forward to creating meaningful
and lasting relationships with the entire community.
My passion and commitment for working in aging services can be traced back to the special bond I had with my grandmother. We connected via many meaningful moments throughout my life, and I had the pleasure of living with and taking care of her for over 15 years. Our time together taught me the value of caregiving and how to treat not only seniors,
but everyone, with compassion, dignity and respect.
Most of my life was spent in the Springfield area, including my schooling at Springfield College, where I received a Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitation Services. I also attended BayPath University, where I earned a Master’s Degree in
Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy.
Prior to coming to Longmeadow, I was the Program Coordinator for the Chicopee Council on Aging where I held a variety of responsibilities including program development & volunteer management. Most recently, I served as Deputy Director of the West Springfield Council on Aging and was involved in the daily management of the senior center operations. Both of these experiences were key in honing my skills and preparing me to lead the Longmeadow Adult
Center as Director.
This is truly an exciting time for all of us here at the Longmeadow Council on Aging! I’m confident, as we go forward, the Adult Center will thrive in all areas of program and service delivery. I am open to exploring ideas and suggestions to better serve your needs and meet your
expectations!
Keen-age Korner This space is to highlight some of the inspirational people who are part of the Longmeadow Adult Center. We learn so much from their wisdom! Venessa O’Brien is one such “keen
-ager”.
“May I Help You?” by Patricia Burden
“I’m just taking a look,” they say as they enter the Maple Tree Shoppe at the Adult Center. Here we find Venessa O’Brien, manager. She has spent the last twenty years tending the shop and always ultimately serving the customer. Sales and dedicated, personal service have been her modus operandi. And they come from all over…Boston; Worcester; Hartford, Connecticut; up and down the Pioneer Valley. For some senior visitors, it’s a nostalgic journey & a time to reminisce, things once resigned to down-sizing or stuff that always made them happy. To others, it is the merchandise, the display, a “fair” bargain purchase & always her commendable customer service. Her enthusiasm to please the customer is deep-rooted.
For Venessa, aged 98, it has been a lifetime journey.
Hailing from Maine, Venessa made her way to western Massachusetts as a student at Bay Path Secretarial School. Upon graduation, she spent the next 45 years as a top salesperson for General Electric, which was then located in Springfield. And she stayed local when the offices relocated. She was given the privilege of running her operation from home, long before the concept encouraged others to seek and enjoy the benefits of “working at home.” As a pioneer she devoted herself to running an exemplary operation. She set up numerous display shelves in her basement and insisted on supplying the most wanted industrial products. She always sought solutions for the customer. If she didn’t have it, she got it quickly. Many local manufacturers depended on her reliable
customer service, among them Package Machinery.
“Her energy level is unreal & she never ceases to amaze me. She has extraordinary talent & creative ability,” says Sharon Franz who has volunteered the past 2 plus years. “She thoroughly researches the donations on line to value them.” Sharon is one of many volunteers who staff the shop weekly, ten regulars & ten subs. Judy Baskin assists in overall management. Venessa will readily admit that the research garners a fair price for the merchandise that she usually tags at 1/3 its worth. Her marketing includes spot or online advertising, some consignment & always word of mouth. Some suggest utilizing eBay. She declares, “I love personally meeting people & I love merchandising!” What pleases her most is to do everything needed to make the sale & making some kind of difference in someone’s life. Her efforts have paid off, especially this past year, as the shop raised more than $18,000 for FOLOCA which benefits senior programming at the center.
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ADULT CENTER NEWS
WHAT WE DO FROM A - Z
Aging Together Support Group Last Wednesday; 12:30 Free Artists’ Studio Tuesdays 1:00 Free Bingo Third Monday, 12:30 Billiards M - F anytime Free Blood Pressure Mon, 10:00 - 11:00 Free Blood Sugar Testing 1st Wednesday; 9 AM Book Club 1st Tuesday 12:30 Free Bridge - Duplicate Mon & Fri 12:30 Bridge Refresher Mondays 10:00 Free Bridge Lessons Fridays 10:00 Free Bridge, Non-Competitive Thursdays 12:30 Free Canasta First Friday, 1 PM Free Chair (Gentle) Exercise Tues & Thurs 10:30 Free Chair Yoga Fridays 9 AM Classical Music 2nd Wednesday; 12:30 Free Coloring 2nd & 4th Friday; 12:30 PM Computer Coaching Will return in Sept. Discussion Group 3rd Tuesday 12:30 Free Fitness Equipment Available daily 9:00 - 3:00 Free Food Pantry Tuesday mornings; Fridays mornings Foot care 3rd Friday of each month by appt Fuel Assistance Call for Appointment French - Intermediate/Advanced Wednesdays, 10:30 Free German - Advanced Beginner Thursdays, 10 AM; Returns in Sept. Health Insurance Counseling Thursdays by appointment Italian Tuesdays 10 AM Journey to Jazz Returns in September; 4th Tues. Jewelry Making & Repair First Monday, 1 PM Knitting Group Thursdays 10 AM Free Line Dancing Wednesdays, 9:30 AM Lunch 11:30 Daily, $3.00 donation Mahjongg Fridays 12:30 Free Maple Tree Gift Shoppe Mon - Fri; 9 - 2:45 Maternal Association Meeting Meetings Resume in October Meals on Wheels To homebound, M-F, $3.00 Medical Equipment Loan Free wheelchairs, walkers etc. Movie See Calendar for dates; Free Newsletter Free to all over 60 in town Origami Crafts Fourth Thursday 12:30 PM Free Over 6O Club 2nd Thursday, 12:30 PM Photography Club Call for date of meeting Pickle Ball M-F 11:30-1:50; Sunday AM Free Pinochle Tuesdays 9:30 Free Pitch Tuesdays 12:30 Pomegranate Guild 1st Tuesday, 12:30 Free Social Services Fuel, food, home assistance & more Strength Training for Seniors Mondays, 9:45 Table Tennis Thursdays 1:00 Free Tai Chi Fridays 10 - 11:30 Tap Class Fridays 1:30 Travel Day trips—see program Trivia Wednesdays 10 :00 Free Veterans Circle 1st Wednesday 12:15 Free
CLUB NEWS
OVER 60 CLUB
Thursday, June 8 at 12:30 PM
This is our annual Pizza Party! Paid members
are free; drop in fee is $5. This is our last
meeting until Sept.
Any questions, call 567-0584
LONGMEADOW MATERNAL ASSOCIATION
Meetings will resume in October!
(“May I Help You?” continued)
Venessa has a lifetime of experience she graciously shares with us. Since retiring she has done much in sales yet still found time to attend and study interior design. She loves golf and has skied all over New England, out west and throughout Europe, favoring Sugarloaf in Maine as her best. Her annual travels include Russia, Scandinavia, New Zealand, Australia and China. She regularly participates in programming at the center, especially those related to health and exercise. She knows that there is a customer out there and hopefully she can be of service. Her comprehensive background and talents contribute to the success of the shop. She is
there just about every day.
Everything is neatly categorized by type; the merchan- dise is unique; the displays are inviting and the bargains tempting. There is no rummaging through piles here. This is one classy, personal operation. From children’s books to dining room fine glassware to household necessities to new jewelry pieces to framed artwork to interior decorating accents to lightly used clothing to whatever you might want or seek, Venessa cordially invites you “to
come take a look.”
TECH TIME WITH TOM: eREADERS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 AT 10 AM
What’s the difference between a Kindle, NOOK and Ipad? How do eReaders even work? Come find out the pros and cons of
electronic readers & see how this technology can make reading easy and affordable.
TIME FOR GOLF! Session 2 WEDNESDAYS, MAY 31 - JULY 12; 10 - 11 AM
Bob Lake is again offering golf lessons for seniors, tee to green. All levels welcome; fun guaranteed!
Classes are held at Fenway Golf in East Longmeadow. Just $89. for each group of 6 lessons.
Buy 3 groups of 6 sessions & get the last one free ($289. for 24 lessons).
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Call to find out the date of the next meeting
The Photography Club is off and running. Join us to share your photos with other local
photographers and to learn skills to help you take even better pictures. No cost, but please let us
know you’re coming 565-4150.
ORIGAMI CRAFTS
THURSDAY, JUNE 22 AT 12:30 PM
Julie will show us how to make a car and a boat! No cost, but
space is limited, so please reserve your seat. 565-4150
MOVIE: HIDDEN FIGURES, RATED PG THURSDAY, JUNE 15 AT 12:15 PM
RE-RUN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 AT 12:15 PM
In the race to space between the United States and the
Soviet Union during the Cold War, three black female
mathematicians play a key role in launching astronaut John
Glenn into outer space, making him the first American to orbit Earth. Stars Taraji P. Henson,
Octavia Spencer, Janelle
Monáe
JEWELRY MAKING & REPAIR MONDAY, JUNE 5 AT 1 PM
Sandy Merrill will bring beading supplies & will help you create and/or repair your jewelry. Just $3. plus cost of
supplies used.
STRENGTH TRAINING FOR SENIORS MONDAYS AT 9:45 AM $32.
Fitness Trainer Gail Shapiro leads these 1 hour basic classes for seniors to increase your balance & flexibility
& help maintain strength as you age. Go at your own pace with Gail’s expert guidance. $32. for series of 4 Monday
classes in June. Sign up and pay in advance as space is limited.
LINE DANCING EVERY WEDNESDAY IN JUNE; 9:30 - 10:30 AM; $4.
This low-impact, fun dance exercise is open to all & includes music from all genres. You don’t need a partner, just come & have fun! $4.
per week, payable directly to teacher Lynn Connolly.
CHAIR YOGA FRIDAYS AT 9 AM Certified Chair Yoga teacher Marianne Wolslegel is continuing her 1
hour classes which include breathing exercises to oxygenate the body, meditation for calming the mind, stretching & strengthening to keep the joints warm. We will do most postures in the chair but we
will also stand and use the chair as a support for standing and balancing poses. $7. per class
TAI CHI CHUAN & QIGONG EVERY FRIDAY IN JUNE; 10 - 11:30 AM
These gentle martial arts improve physical function, promote mental wellbeing & reduce stress. $75. for five Fridays in June.
BRAIN FITNESS TRIVIA WEDNESDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM
Brain Fitness Trivia is an informal group that has a lot of fun! Newcomers are always welcome &
there’s never any cost! Make a new friend, have some fun, & be amazed at how much
miscellaneous information is stored in your brain!
REP. BRIAN ASHE “LISTENING TOUR” FRIDAY, JUNE 23 10:30 - 11:30
As Vice-Chair on Elder Affairs, Rep. Ashe is doing a "listening tour" at local senior centers.
Take this opportunity to meet with Rep. Ashe in a casual environment, discuss issues that are of particular concern to you, and enjoy a snack
while you’re here.
WHAT’S NEW! PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
TALL SHIPS & BOSTON HARBOR CRUISE
MONDAY, JUNE 19 TRIP IS FULL!
FREE HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT & LUNCH TUESDAY, JUNE 13 AT 11:30 AM
Longmeadow High School has invited us to a concert and lunch at the Longmeadow High School. The free concert is from 11:30 -
12:15 PM in the auditorium. Complimentary lunch is 12:15 - 1 PM in the adjoining cafeteria. We will be offering van transportation for those needing a ride from the Adult Center. There is no cost but you must RSVP for the event by June 9th and you must make
a separate reservation for the van if you want a ride (van will leave the Center at 11:15 AM)
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE AT GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 In 1922 New York, all the modern girls are sporting bobbed hair and
heightened hemlines! Newcomer Millie is no exception, jumping headlong into a makeover and a dizzy plan to marry rich - until she
falls for a penniless charmer. A mix of madcap mistaken identity, high-spirited show tunes and tap-happy dance has more kick than bootleg gin in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Van leaves at 12:15 for
the 2 PM show. $70. cost includes ticket & transportation. Prepayment is required to reserve your seat.
TANGLEWOOD REHEARSAL SATURDAY, AUGUST 12
Enjoy motorcoach transportation to Tanglewood for a pre-rehearsal talk, followed by a morning rehearsal featuring
renowned violinist Joshua Bell. We’ll then have lunch at Michael’s Restaurant in Stockbridge. $111 includes travel,
tickets and lunch. Flyer with full details available at the Center; travel arranged by Tours of Distinction.
BOOK CLUB TUESDAY, JUNE 6 AT 12:30 PM
The June 6th book is Inheriting Edith, by Zoe Fishman. A 38 yr old single mom with a toddler inherits a beautiful beach house with the stipulation that she care for Edith, who suffers from Alzheimer's. On July 11 we will discuss Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah, author of The Nightingale. The story follows two girls from youth through middle
age, whose relationship is tested by a final act of betrayal. All are wel-come, no cost.
MONDAY, JUNE 19 AT 12:30 Join us for a fun afternoon; $3. a card.
POMEGRANATE GUILD TUESDAY, JUNE 6 AT 12:30 PM
This month is our luncheon, show and tell and planning for next year.
TUESDAY, JUNE 20 AT 12:30 Join us for an open & rousing discussion of current events.
STRESS-RELIEF COLORING FRIDAYS JUNE 9 AND 23 12:30 - 2:30
Coloring can help relieve stress & anxiety! Bring your own coloring pages, markers & colored pencils, or
use ours. No cost.
CLASSICAL MUSIC WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 AT 12:30 PM
We will enjoy a rare video of a rehearsal of Zubin Mehta with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra preparing Richard Strauss' "Till
Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks". This fascinating & enjoyable DVD, gives “intimate views of the intense dialogue between Mehta & the members of the orchestra as they grapple with the interpretation of
Strauss' great symphonic poem". All are welcome, no cost.
9:30 Pinochle 10:00 Food Pantry 10:00 Italian 10:30 Gentle Exercise 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Pickleball 12:30 Discussion Group 12:30 Pitch 1:00 Artists Studio
9:30 Line Dancing10:00 French 10:00 Golf at Fenway10:00 Trivia 11:30 Lunch + LFD Talk11:30 Pickleball12:15 MOVIE: 12:15 Van trip to Goodspeed 3:15 Caregiver Support Group* *meets at East Longmeadow COA
9:30 Pinochle 10:00 Food Pantry 10:00 Italian 10:30 Gentle Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:30 Pitch 1:00 Artists Studio
9:30 Line Dancing10:00 French 10:00 Golf at Fenway10:00 Trivia 11:30 Lunch 12:30 Aging Support Group
5 6 7
12 13 14
19 20 21
26 27 28
Before you receive your meal,
please inform your server of any
food allergies you may have.
$3.00 Donation appreciated!
For lunch reserva�ons, call 565-4150 at least 24hrs in advance
Meal Program Sponsored By:
Greater Springfield Senior Services,
Inc., the Federal Administra�on for
Community Living as funding
FOLOCA
JUNE 1 MEATBALL SUBS
JUNE 2 CATCH OF THE DAY (FISH)
JUNE 5 CHEESEBURGERS
JUNE 6 BEEF POT PIE
JUNE 7 VETERAN’S—TURKEY
JUNE 8 BBQ CHICKEN
JUNE 9 TUNA MELT
JUNE 12 VEGETABLE QUICHE
JUNE 13 STUFFED SHELLS
JUNE 14 BIRTHDAY BASH—POT ROAST
JUNE 15 SHEPARD’S PIE
JUNE 16 LEMON CHICKEN
JUNE 19 BAKED HAM
JUNE 20 SALISBURY STEAKS
JUNE 21 SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
JUNE 22 GERMAN KNOCKWURST
JUNE 23 SEAFOOD SALAD PLATE
JUNE 26 ZITI WITH MEAT SAUCE
JUNE 27 STUFFED CABBAGE
JUNE 28 MEATLOAF
JUNE 29 LASAGNA ROLL UPS
JUNE 30 FISH AND CHEESE
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN
9:00 SHINE by appt. 10:00 Knitting 10:30 Gentle Exercise 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Pickleball 12:30 Non Compete Bridge 12:30 Meet the New Director 1:00 Table Tennis
9:00 Food Pantry 9:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Bridge Lessons 10:00 Tai Chi & Qigong 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Pickleball 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Mahjongg 1:00 Canasta 1:30 Tap Class
Blood Sugar Screening 9:30 Line Dancing
10:00 Golf at Fenway
11:30 Pickleball
Veterans Circle Meeting
9:00 SHINE by appt. 10:00 Knitting 10:30 Gentle Exercise 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Middle School Band Concert 12:30 Non Compete Bridge 12:30 Over 60 Club 1:00 Table Tennis
9:00 Food Pantry 9:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Bridge Lessons 10:00 Pain Management 10:00 Tai Chi & Qigong 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Pickleball 12:30 Stress-relief Coloring 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Mahjongg 1:30 Tap Class
9:30 Line Dancing 10:00 French 10:00 Golf at Fenway 10:00 Tech Time with Tom:
eReaders
Lunch - Birthday Bash 11:30 Pickleball 12:30 Classical Music
9:00 SHINE by appt. 9:30 COA Board Meeting 10:00 Knitting 10:30 Gentle Exercise 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Pickleball 12:15 MOVIE: Hidden Figures 12:30 Non Compete Bridge 1:00 Table Tennis
9:00 Food Pantry 9:00 Chair Yoga 9:00 Footcare by appointment 10:00 Bridge Lessons 10:00 Tai Chi & Qigong 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Pickleball 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Mahjongg 1:30 Tap Class
9:30 Line Dancing
10:00 Golf at Fenway
Lunch + LFD Talk 11:30 Pickleball 12:15 MOVIE: Hidden Figures 12:15 Van trip to Goodspeed
Caregiver Support Group*
*meets at East Longmeadow COA
9:00 SHINE by appt. 10:00 Knitting 10:30 Gentle Exercise 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Pickleball 12:30 Oompah Band 12:30 Non Compete Bridge 12:30 Origami 1:00 Table Tennis
9:00 Food Pantry 9:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Bridge Lessons 10:00 Tai Chi & Qigong 10:30 Rep. Ashe Listening Tour 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Pickleball 12:30 Stress-relief Coloring 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Mahjongg 1:30 Tap Class
9:30 Line Dancing
10:00 Golf at Fenway
Aging Support Group
10:00 Knitting 10:30 Gentle Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:30 Non Compete Bridge 12:30 Maternal Club Bd Mtg. 1:00 Table Tennis
9:00 Food Pantry 9:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Bridge Lessons 10:00 Tai Chi & Qigong 11:30 Lunch 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Mahjongg 1:30 Tap Class
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8 9 10/11
15 16 17/18
22 23 24/25
29 30 July 1/2
WELLNESS CLINIC Every Monday 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Have your blood pressure checked and chat with one of our volunteer nurses about any of your health cares or concerns.
BLOOD SUGAR SCREENING Wednesday, June 7; 9 - 10 AM
It is not necessary to fast prior to being tested, but it is HIGHLY recommended. Donation of $1. is requested.
HEALTH INSURANCE (SHINE) COUNSELOR Thursdays by appointment
Call 565-4150 for info The SHINE program (Serving the Health Insurance
Needs of Eeveryone) provides health insurance counseling to elderly and disabled adults.
FOOT CARE CLINIC Friday, June 16
By appointment only - call 565-4150 Registered nurses from Pedi-Care trim nails and check
for foot health problems. Cost is $29. Home visits
available for an additional cost.
WELLNESS CORNER CAROL STEINER, RN | COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
(413) 565-4154
Longmeadow Fire Department
LUNCH TALK
Wednesday, June 21
at 11:45 AM
THE PAIN OF IT ALL - HELP WITH PAIN
MANAGEMENT
FRIDAY, JUNE 9 AT 10 AM
Claire Sampson, RN, BC, Nurse Clinician at
Baystate Pain Management for over 18 years will
talk about what pain is, its impact on health, how to
talk to providers about pain, and more.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN CLOSET
The Medical Equipment Loan Closet is FULL! We are unable to accept any additional equipment at this time.
Please call to see if we have space before bringing any equipment to us as a donation. If you have items you’d like to
donate, you may check with the Jewish Community Center 413-739-4715 to see if
they have space to accept your donation.
Thank you to Rachel’s Table for
all the donations to our Food
Pantry!! We really appreciate it!
Michael Squindo, MSW Outreach Coordinator
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES
Aging Together — Staying Positive
“It's likely our species survived because of our knack for detecting danger. But our worry-filled thoughts can
present dangers of their own: Thinking negatively can drag down our moods, our actions and even our health.
Experts say it's worthwhile—and possible—to learn how to think more positively.”
This snippet taken from Mental Health America’s website on Staying positive sets the tone for our next conversation on June 28,
10`7 at 12:30pm. Come spend an hour discussing with peers how to stay healthy.
For a complete list of topics please visit: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/live-your-life-well
AGING THROUGH ART
The ChangingAging tour is a series of live theatrical events designed to help communities
think differently about aging. These live events blend masterful storytelling, breathtaking
visual art, live music and medical science together to offer hope and encouragement to older
people.
There will be 3 exhibitions on June 12 at the Gloth Auditorium at JGS Lifecare during the
following times:
Disrupt Dementia - A two-hour workshop designed to challenge misconceptions about dementia and topple stereotypes about people who live with dementia. The workshop is for people who live with dementia, their families and their professional and lay
caregivers. 2:30-4:30, $20
Community Expo - a free exposition that reflects what the local community is doing to age positively. Service providers and non-profits will have vendor tables and we will curate demonstrations - past expos have featured intergenerational musical ensembles,
live elder yoga, art exhibits, cooking, etc. 4:30-7:00, free to attend.
Life's Most Dangerous Game - Bill's signature 90 minute non-fiction theatrical performance where he and musicians Nate Silas
Richardson and Namarah McCall together explore aging as a rich process of growth. 7:00-8:30, $20
To book your spots in one of the above opportunities please call JGS Lifecare at: 413-567-6211. You may also contact the Adult
Center for a coupon worth 50% off to the theatrical performance.
PREVENT MEDICARE/MEDICAID FRAUD
Doctors and doctors’ offices have notified The Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS) that they are receiving prescription renewal
requests from unfamiliar, out-of-state pharmacies. When doctors realize the
requests are for prescriptions or supplies their patients do not receive, they
deny the requests.
As always, Medicare beneficiaries are strongly encouraged to review their
quarterly Medicare Summary Notice and their Medicare Explanation of
Benefits to ensure Medicare is billed accurately. If there are any questions
about prescriptions, doctors, pharmacies or services listed on the benefit
statements, members can call their plan or 1-800-Medicare.
We would like to give a special thank you to the all
the residents of the Town of Longmeadow and all
those individuals who have contributed and will
continue to contribute to the food pantry this year.
The Food Pantry operates on a Federal Fiscal Year,
and since October of 2016 you have donated 4,994
pounds of food and saved your neighbors in need a
total of nearly $8,500! Your contributions have
accounted for 87% of all the food that we have seen
come through the food pantry this year!
With your gracious gifts and kind thoughts this food
pantry has continued to provide a variety of meals to
those in need of a little extra help in Longmeadow,
please consider that we are most in need of the
following items when you next visit the store:
Tuna fish
Cold Cereals
Baking Goods
Baking Mixes & Frosting
Beverages
Condiments
Cookies/Crackers
Pancake Mixes
While some of these foods may be considered by
some to be “unnecessary”, they are a part of many
households; and we are trying to support the
nutritional needs of all while also providing a special
treat that may not be in the budget for our patrons.
VETERANS CIRCLE
Wednesday, June 7, 12:15 PM
This month we will discover what deadly stealth
looks like while traveling supersonic.
A lunch will be served at 11:30 AM, and is free to
veterans. You must call and sign up for lunch and
the Veterans’ Circle at least 24 hours ahead at
413-565-4150.
VETERANS NEWS
Longmeadow 5K T-Shirts on Sale !
$5.00 Each
Jesus M Pereira, Director of Veteran Services 413-565-4100 ext. 1403
Good-Bye For Now
The last 17 months have been a blast! I have
made so many new friends and have been
fortunate enough to help some of you with
navigating the VA and State veterans benefits
programs. I want to say thank you for the
opportunity and the experiences you have shared
with me and I wish you all the best.
I will be transitioning over as the Director of
Veterans’ Services for the city of Holyoke, my home
town, and I am
excited about this
new opportunity.
I’m always a phone
call away so please
don’t hesitate to
call. Take care of
each other and
c o n t i n u e t h e
t r a d i t i o n o f
supporting our
battle buddies.
Jesus Pereira
FOOD PANTRY
We want to send a special THANK YOU to
the following, who recently contributed to our
Friends Group FOLOCA and the
Longmeadow COA:
We appreciate all your support!
Selwyn Smith David Martel
Chainsaw Flyers Russell and Margaret Hubley
Joan Allegrezza Rosemarie Cardaropoli
Emanuel and Barbara Wenig
Please use this form to make a donation to our FRIENDS group. Simply cut out form and return to the Longmeadow Adult Center at 231 Maple Road.
We appreciate your support of Seniors!
Friends of Longmeadow Older Citizens Association, Inc. (FOLOCA) In support of The Longmeadow Adult Center – 231 Maple Road – Longmeadow, MA 01106
A living memorial/honor/gratitude for services & programs
I/We have enclosed $ ________________________ (Make Check Payable to FOLOCA)
Name of honoree/individual(s) being remembered:_________________________________________
Thanks to the progressive minds of FOLOCA we will soon be able to accept credit cards at the Senior Center. More details to come, but stop by the office to ask if we are ready next
time you are in!
June 2017 Friends of Longmeadow Older Citizens Association, Inc. 231 Maple Road Longmeadow, MA 01106
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