Robert J. Nyman Rockland Senior Center •317 Plain Street• Rockland, MA 02370 • 781-871-1266 JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2018 ACTIVITIES Art Bingo BP screenings Bocce Book Club Cards Chair Massage Chair Yoga Coloring Computers Corn Hole Cribbage “Crisfit” Exercise Classes Fitness Equipment Food Stamp apps. “Friends” Fuel Assistance Hearing Screening Geronimo Golden Agers Group Information/ Referrals Lunch MahJongg Meals on Wheels Men’s Group Painting Pickleball Ping Pong Podiatrist Pool Table Quilting Safety Assurance Seasonal Parties SHINE Counselor Shopping S&S Tai Chi Television Transportation Walking Club Yoga Zumba Zumba Gold Vol 1&2 Jan/Feb Please visit our website at: www.rocklandma.gov/ Board members serving at the Holiday Tea Relaxation on the back patio Holiday Tea Time! Dancing at every party. Our seniors have the moves!! Full House on St. Pat’s Day Monthly Birthday parties 2017 A GREAT YEAR GONE BY… BRING ON 2018 ! More costumes...more desserts Awesome Halloween costumes. Who is that? Welcome Summer Sizzler Cookout Valentine Sweethearts New Year’s Eve Party 2016
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Robert J. Nyman Rockland Senior Center •317 Plain Street• Rockland, MA 02370 • 781-871-1266
JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2018
ACTIVITIES
Art Bingo
BP screenings
Bocce
Book Club
Cards
Chair Massage
Chair Yoga
Coloring Computers
Corn Hole
Cribbage
“Crisfit”
Exercise Classes
Fitness Equipment Food Stamp apps. “Friends”
Fuel Assistance
Hearing Screening
Geronimo
Golden Agers Group
Information/Referrals
Lunch MahJongg
Meals on Wheels
Men’s Group
Painting Pickleball Ping Pong
Podiatrist Pool Table
Quilting
Safety Assurance
Seasonal Parties
SHINE Counselor
Shopping
S&S
Tai Chi Television
Transportation
Walking Club Yoga
Zumba Zumba Gold
Vol 1&2 Jan/Feb
Please visit our
website at:
www.rocklandma.gov/ Board members serving at the Holiday Tea
Relaxation on the back patio
Holiday Tea Time!
Dancing at every party. Our seniors have the moves!!
Full House on St. Pat’s Day
Monthly Birthday parties
2017
A GREAT YEAR GONE BY…
BRING ON 2018 !
More costumes...more desserts
Awesome Halloween costumes. Who is that? Welcome Summer Sizzler Cookout
Valentine Sweethearts
New Year’s Eve Party 2016
Jan & Feb 2018 ROCKLAND COA NEWSLETTER 2
HAMBURGER VEGETABLE SOUP ~ Allrecipes.com
· 1 pound ground beef
· 4 cups chicken or beef broth
· 4 cups water
· 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
· 2 stalks celery, chopped
· 1 onion, chopped
· 2 (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
· 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
· 3/4 cup elbow macaroni
“ This newsletter is made possible through financial
assistance from the executive Office of Elder Affairs”
The Senior Center will remain open during bad
weather, unless the Town Hall is closed. Lunch will be
cancelled if schools are closed. We ask you to call us to
make sure your activity is still scheduled. 781-871-
1266. Please use your discretion when traveling, we
would like everyone to be safe and sound this Winter.
simmer until macaroni is done. 3. Add browned ground beef, mix and serve.
TRY THESE TONGUE TWISTERS !!
¨ Can an active actor always
actually act accurately?
¨ The bottom of the butter bucket
is the buttered bucket bottom.
¨ Do drop in at the Dewdrop Inn.
¨ Come kick six sticks quick.
¨ “Nighty-night, knight”, said one knight to the
other knight the other night. “Nighty-night,
knight,” answered the other knight the other
night. (I even had a hard time typing that
one!)
¨ Round and round the rugged rocks the ragged
rascal ran.
VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY
On Wednesday, February 14th at 12:45 pm,
we will have a fun filled afternoon with
games, desserts and more!
Sign ups will begin January 29th.
Please call 781-871-1266 to sign up.
TAX PREPARATION
Joseph Benson Tax Services
will be here at the senior center on Friday
afternoons, January 26th - April 13th.
Your taxes will be E-Filed. There is a $35.00
charge for the service, paid directly to the tax
preparer. Please call to schedule your
appointment today! 781-871-1266
MOVIE NIGHT
AT THE SENIOR CENTER
Rockland COA
in conjunction with the
Rockland Youth Commission will be hosting an
Intergenerational movie night on
Friday, February 2nd at 6:00 pm
Movie and snacks ...for everyone of all ages !
Please call 781-871-1266 to register
SENIOR CIRCUIT
TAX BREAKER LUNCHEON
Hosted by:
State Representative David DeCoste
Friday, February 16th at 11:30 am
Seniors can come and enjoy lunch while they
participate in a discussion about “The Circuit
Breaker” tax credit, which individuals over the
age of 65 qualify for when annual property pay-
ments exceed 10% of their income. Please
register at the front desk or call 781-871-1266.
PLEASE NOTE:
Veteran’s Agent Vinny Fountaine will now be here
at the center on the first Tuesday of
every month at 9:00am
Jan & Feb 2018 ROCKLAND COA NEWSLETTER 3
MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS
What a wonderful volunteer program we have
for our homebound seniors and disabled resi-
dents of Rockland! We are always in need of
substitute volunteers to deliver meals to those
that are a part of this program. All it takes is an
hour of your time when you fill in a route. Won’t
you consider making a difference in the life of a
homebound resident? Please give me a call at
781-871-1266 if you would like to volunteer.
“Volunteers are not paid ~ not because they are
worthless, but because they are priceless.”
SELF HELP ~ FUEL ASSISTANCE
Please call Eleanor at 781-871-1266 to see if you
qualify and to obtain the necessary documenta-
tion you need to make an appointment to file an
application. Appointments will be made on:
Monday-Wednesday mornings, 10:00-11:30
Monday-Wednesday afternoons, 1:30-3:00
NEWS FROM THE
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ELDER AFAIRS
The Federal Trade Commission is alerting con-
sumers who lost money to scammers who told
them to pay via western Union’s money transfer
system between January 2004 and January 19,
2017 now can file a claim to get their money
back before February 12, 2018.
Affected consumers should go to www.FTC.gov/
WU or call 1-877-382-4357 to file claims, learn
more or get updates on the claims process.
Filing a claim is free, so consumers should not
pay anyone to file a claim on their behalf .
OUTREACH NOTES FROM ELEANOR MURPHY
THE CHRONIC DISEASE
SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
(called My Life, My Health) is geared to older
adults who either lives with daily challenges of
one or more ongoing health conditions or cares
For someone with these conditions. Workshop
participants are introduced to a tool box they
can use to assume an active role in the manage-
ment of their illness. Among the tools intro-
duced are physical activity and healthy eating,
medication management , action planning and
decision making, breathing techniques , weight
management, communication, and working with
health care professionals. Participants make
weekly action plans, share experiences, and
help each other solve problems they encounter
in creating and carrying out their self-
management program.
Why not join us for this informative and benefi-
cial six week workshop sponsored by Old
Colony Elder Services in partnership with The
Rockland Council on Aging. The program will
be on Wednesdays, 9:30am - 11:00am
starting February 7th at no cost. Please call
781-871-1266 to register. *Note: At least 10
people are needed for this class to begin.
February is American Heart Month
The American Heart Association wants to help
everyone live longer, healthier lives so they can
enjoy all of life’s precious moments, and they
know that starts with taking care of your health.
The American Heart Month is a federally desig-
nated event, and is a great way to remind eve-
ryone to focus on their hearts and encourage
them to get their families, friends and communi-
ties involved. We can build a culture of health
where making the healthy choice is the easy
choice.
While American Heart Month is a federally
designated month in the United States, it’s im-
portant to realize that cardiovascular disease
knows no borders. Cardiovascular disease, in-
cluding heart disease and stroke, remains the
leading global cause of death with more than
17.3 million deaths each year. That number is
expected to rise to more than 23.6 million by
2030. If you have cardiovascular conditions
please consider taking advantage of the “My
Life, My Health program” we are offering at the
Rockland Council on Aging.
This February 2, 2018, help the American Heart
Association and Go Red For Women celebrate
American Heart Month and raise Heart Disease
awareness by participating in National Wear
Red day! c/o Aha/Asa newsroom
LUNCH AT THE SENIOR CENTER
Our Congregate Lunch program is a great way
to socialize and have a nutritious meal. All meals
are well balanced; including milk and dessert
and prepared on site by North River School staff
and students. Lunch is served Monday through
Friday at 12:00 Noon. The cost is $4.00.
JANUARY 2018
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
CLOSED
2
Veterans Agent 9:00
Crafters 10:00
“Crisfit” 10:00
Chair Yoga 11:30
Knitting & Quilting 12:30
Golden Agers 1:00
3
Coloring 9:30
Cribbage 9:30 S&S 10:00
Zumba Gold 11:15
Mindful Meditation
1:00
4
Exercise 9:15
BP Screening 10:00
“Crisfit” 10:00
Bingo 1:00
Yoga 5:15
5
Mah Jongg 10:00
Painting 10:00
Chair Yoga 10:30
Poker 12:30
Tai Chi 12:45
6
7
National Bobblehead
Day
8
Exercise 9:15
Men’s group 10:00
Creative Cards 10:00
Chair Yoga 10:30
Geronimo 1:00
Zumba 5:30 pm
9
Crafters 10:00
“Crisfit” 10:00
Chair Yoga 11:30
Knitting & Quilting 12:30
10
Coloring 9:30
Cribbage 9:30 S&S 10:00
Zumba Gold 11:15
Mindful Meditation
1:00
11
Exercise 9:15
BP Screening 10:00
“Crisfit” 10:00
Bingo 1:00
Yoga 5:15
12
Mah Jongg 10:00
Painting 10:00
Chair Yoga 10:30
Poker 12:30
Tai Chi 12:45
13
14
National Hot Pastrami Sandwich
Day
15
CLOSED 16
Crafters 10:00
“Crisfit” 10:00
Chair Yoga 11:30
Knitting & Quilting 12:30
Golden Agers 1:00
17
Coloring 9:30
Cribbage 9:30 S&S 10:00
Zumba Gold 11:15
Mindful Meditation
1:00
18
Exercise 9:15
BP Screening 10:00
“Crisfit” 10:00
Bingo 1:00
Yoga 5:15
19
Mah Jongg 10:00
Painting 10:00
Chair Yoga 10:30
Poker 12:30
Tai Chi 12:45
20
21
Squirrel Appreciation
Day
22
Men’s group 10:00
Chair Yoga 10:30
Geronimo 1:00
Zumba 5:30 pm
23
Crafters 10:00
Knitting & Quilting 12:30
24
Coloring 9:30
S&S 10:00
Zumba Gold 11:15
Mindful Meditation
1:00
25
Exercise 9:15
BP Screening 10:00
“Crisfit” 10:00
Bingo 1:00
Yoga 5:15
26
Mah Jongg 10:00
Painting 10:00
Chair Yoga 10:30
27
28
National Kazoo Day
29
Exercise 9:15
Chair Yoga 10:30
Zumba 5:30 pm
30
Crafters 10:00
“Crisfit” 10:00
Chair Yoga 11:30
Knitting & Quilting 12:30
31
Coloring 9:30
Cribbage 9:30 S&S 10:00
Zumba Gold 11:15
Mindful Meditation
1:00
******* 2018 WINTER SENIOR OLYMPIC WEEK *******
Did you know? ..The first New Year's celebration dates back 4,000 years. Julius Caesar, the emperor of Rome, was the first to declare Jan.1 a National Holiday. He named the month after Janus, the Roman god of doors and gates. Janus had two faces, one looking forward and one looking back. Caesar felt that a month
named after this god would be fitting.
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FEBRUARY 2018
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Exercise 9:15
BP Screening 10:00
“Crisfit” 10:00
Bingo 1:00
Yoga 5:15
2
Mah Jongg 10:00
Painting 10:00
Chair Yoga 10:30
Poker 12:30
Tai Chi 12:45
GO RED DAY
Movie night 6:00
3
4
National
Homemade
Soup Day
5
Exercise 9:15
Chair Yoga 10:30
Golden Agers 1:00
Zumba 5:30 pm
6
Veterans Agent 9:00
Crafters 10:00
“Crisfit” 10:00
Chair Yoga 11:30
Knitting & Quilting 12:30
7
Coloring 9:30
Cribbage 9:30 S&S 10:00
Zumba Gold 11:15
Mindful Meditation
1:00
8
Exercise 9:15
BP Screening 10:00
“Crisfit” 10:00
Bingo 1:00
Yoga 5:15
9
Mah Jongg 10:00
Painting 10:00
Chair Yoga 10:30
Poker 12:30
Tai Chi 12:45
10
11
National
Don’t Cry
Over Spilled
Milk Day
12
Exercise 9:15
Men’s group 10:00
Chair Yoga 10:30
Geronimo 1:00
Zumba 5:30 pm
13
Crafters 10:00
“Crisfit” 10:00
Chair Yoga 11:30
Knitting & Quilting 12:30
14
Coloring 9:30
Cribbage 9:30 S&S 10:00
Zumba Gold 11:15
Valentine’s Party
12:45
Mindful Meditation
1:00
15
Exercise 9:15
BP Screening 10:00
“Crisfit” 10:00
Bingo 1:00
Yoga 5:15
16
Mah Jongg 10:00
Painting 10:00
Chair Yoga 10:30
Circuit Breaker Luncheon 11:30
Poker 12:30
Tai Chi 12:45
17
18
National Crab
Stuffed
Flounder Day
19
CLOSED
20
Crafters 10:00
“Crisfit” 10:00
Chair Yoga 11:30
Knitting & Quilting 12:30
Golden Agers 1:00
21
Coloring 9:30
Cribbage 9:30 S&S 10:00
Zumba Gold 11:15
Friend’s Special BINGO - Noon
Mindful Meditation
1:00
22
Exercise 9:15
BP Screening 10:00
“Crisfit” 10:00
Bingo 1:00
Yoga 5:15
23
Mah Jongg 10:00
Painting 10:00
Chair Yoga 10:30
Poker 12:30
Tai Chi 12:45
24
25
National
Chocolate
Covered Nut
Day
26
Exercise 9:15
Men’s group 10:00
Chair Yoga 10:30
Geronimo 1:00
Zumba 5:30 pm
27
Crafters 10:00
“Crisfit” 10:00
Chair Yoga 11:30
Knitting & Quilting 12:30
28
Coloring 9:30
Cribbage 9:30 S&S 10:00
Zumba Gold 11:15
Mindful Meditation
1:00
"Away in a meadow all covered with snow
The little old groundhog looks for his shadow
The clouds in the sky determine our fate
If winter will leave us all early or late."
- Don Halley
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GET FIT for 2018 AT THE CENTER
Come in and utilize our Fitness Room!
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm
CHAIR YOGA: Modifications make yoga ac-
cessible to people who cannot stand or lack
the mobility to move easily from standing to
seated to supine positions. Mondays & Fridays
at 10:30 am. Tuesdays at 11:30 am.
“CRISFIT”: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 am.
“Crisfit” is a low impact exercise class set to
music & includes stretching, calorie burning
and walking. Get your hips moving!! Cost is
$4.00 per person .
STRENGTHENING & STRETCHING:
Reduce back, hip and knee pain by strength-
ening and stretching the muscle groups in a
safe, low-impact manner. We use free weights,
body resistance, chairs and elastic bands for
exercises. Classes are on Wednesday morn-
ings at 10:00 am. The cost is $3.00 per class.
TAI CHI: Often described as a “moving medi-
tation” because the slow, turning motions re-
lieve stress, improve concentration, and cre-
ate a sense of calm. The complexity and chal-
lenge of physical training keeps the mind and
body sharp. Cost is $5.00 per class; Fridays
at 12:45 pm.
YOGA (EVENING): Thursday evenings at
5:15 pm. The cost is $3.00 per class, bring
your own mat. Yoga improves the functioning
of the respiratory & circulatory systems.
ZUMBA: Join us on Monday evenings at 5:30
pm for a great workout. The cost is $5.00 per
class, paid directly to the instructor.
ZUMBA GOLD: A fun way to keep moving.
Join us on Wednesday mornings at 11:15 am.
This is a modified class for seniors. Cost is $4.
LUNCH SERVED MONDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY AT 12:00 NOON
¨ BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS -
The last Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm spon-
sored by South Shore Rehab & Skilled Center.
· CHAIR MASSAGE - One Friday a month,
please call for date, by appointment only. Cost
is $10.00 for 15 minutes. ¨ COA VAN - Offered Monday though Friday.
Please call to schedule your ride.
¨ DR. CHAN - The last Wednesday of every month
by appointment only.
¨ HANOVER MALL - The first, second and third
Wednesday. Pick-ups begin at 9:30 am.
¨ HEARING SCREENING - The second Wednes-
day of each month at 1:00 pm . Appointment only.
¨ INDOOR PICKLEBALL - 2nd and 4th Mondays
and every Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 pm
¨ TRUCCHI’S - The van goes every Tuesday. Pick
up begins at 12:30 pm. Call to schedule your ride.
FIRE SAFETY FROM ROCKLAND FIRE
The Rockland Fire Department is offering free
battery operated smoke and carbon monox-
ide detectors for low income seniors that cur-
rently do not have any in place or that are not
working. If you are in need, please take ad-
vantage of this wonderful program, call Peg-
gy at the senior center 781-871-1266. Please
DO NOT call the Fire Department.
CREATIVE CARD MAKING
Have fun with step-by-step instructions to
create four (2 of each designs) beautiful cards that
will impress everyone that you give them to.
The cost is $5.00 per class.
Monday, January 8th at 10:00 am
This class will resume in May.
Please call 781-871-1266 to register.
COA VAN APPOINTMENTS
If you would like to come to our senior center,
Hanover Mall or Trucchi’s Market in Abington,
please call one week before to schedule your
ride. All medical appointments should be booked
two or three weeks ahead of time. Appointments
for our senior van fill up very quickly and we
make every attempt to accommodate everyone.
***NEW*** MINDFUL MEDITATION:
Let go of stress and tension by using various
mindful meditation practices. Done mainly in
a chair, the class will incorporate gentle
movements to fully relax you, creating a sense
of peace and joyful awareness. Inspiring over-
all good health for the body, mind and soul.
Wednesdays at 1:00 pm .
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