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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Matter of Balance - Second Series Added

Drawing Workshop

Van Riders Information!!

Planning Ahead...

Continuing Classes Van Trips

Sudbury Police Talk/ Crafty Jewelry

Current Events/ Caring Cafe

Connection Circle/ Legal Clinic

Bridges/ Cards and Games

Photo and Video Workshop

Mercury Collection/ Volunteering

Laughter Group/ Lockbox

Calendar

Flu Shots/ Flu and You

Soup’s On/ BayPath Elder Services

Pizza and a Movie/ Stamp Club

Trips News/ Fitness Classes

Senior Center Services

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The Changing Economic World Order 2 Mondays, October 19, 26

11:00 AM

With a reduced U.S. foot print in the Middle East, the surplus Chinese funds are finding their way into the economies of several countries. Furthermore, robust economies of South Asia and China are creating a competitive atmosphere between them for a lead regional role. As a result new infrastructural routes, ports, new developmental banks at par with the World Bank and International Monetary Fund etc. have come into existence. This is a topic that is reported in the American press but not covered in detail. Learn more from Sudbury resident Zaheer Ali in this interesting class.

Instructor Zaheer Ali is a scientist, engineer, innovator and a businessman. He holds Master’s degrees in Physics, Electrical Engineering and Business Administration. He has published over a dozen technical papers in four different languages. He has four US patents to his credit. Mr. Ali’s hobbies include reading, gardening, current Geo-Political affairs, and global history. His interests include the history of Islam in general and its impact on the sub-continent of India in specific. He has spoken widely on the subject and been recognized in the media. Mr. Ali has been a resident of Sudbury for the last 25 years. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

Classical Music Appreciation Thursdays, October 8, 22 and 29

10:00 AM $25

Love and Madness in Classical Music Children’s Corner - Music Inspired by Childhood Modern Times - Understanding music after 1950

Popular instructor Sivan Etedgee returns with some interesting themes to explore! Instructor and Pianist Sivan Etedgee has been teaching and performing in the Boston area since 2005. In addition to his teaching activities, he is an active performer of music both new and old, and regularly performs concerts throughout the New England. This program is offered in partnership with Sage Educational Services. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

Semi Annual Men’s Breakfast Monday, October 19 9:00-10:15 AM—$3 at the door

Join us for a delicious homemade pancake and sausage breakfast! Enjoy fruit, juice, tea and coffee… all for $3 at the door. Our Men’s Breakfast team will be here bright and early making coffee, preparing fruit, and mixing pancakes. They have a great time with this breakfast and we’re sure you will too! Please sign up in advance, so that the team can prepare enough food. Call the Senior Center at (978) 443-3055 to reserve your spot by Friday, October 16.

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COUNCIL ON AGING

CHAIRPERSON: John Ryan

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: John Beeler

Phyllis Bially Barry David Robert Diefenbacher Carmine Gentile Melissa Immonen Alice Sapienza Patricia Tabloski

SUDBURY SENIOR CENTER STAFF

DIRECTOR Debra Galloway

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

Claire Wigandt INFORMATION AND

REFERRAL SPECIALIST Anne Manning

MEALSITE MANAGER Debbie Peters

PROGRAM COORDINATOR Sharon Wilkes

PROPERTY TAX WORK-OFF COORDINATOR Josephine King RECEPTIONIST

Jean Taylor S.H.I.N.E. COUNSELORS Kathleen Fitzgerald Susan Goellner SUDBURY BOARD OF HEALTH NURSE Phyllis Schilp TRIP COORDINATORS Joe Bausk Joanne Bennett VAN DRIVERS

Linda Curran Amy Snow Steve Garanin

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Ed Gottmann

FRIENDS OF SUDBURY SENIORS

PRESIDENT: Ronald Riggert

OFFICERS: Jacqui Bausk Ellen Morgan Joe Bausk

www.friendsofsudburyseniors.org ———————————–—————————- SUDBURY SENIOR CENTER Phone: (978) 443-3055 Address: 40 Fairbank Road, Sudbury Email: senior@sudbury.ma.us Webpage: www.senior.sudbury.ma.us

A Matter of Balance—Second Workshop Added! October 6-December 1

Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 PM

Due to popular demand for this evidence-based workshop, a second class has been added!

In conjunction with BayPath Elder Services’ Healthy Living Center, the Sudbury Senior Center is offering a second session of the Matter of Balance workshop. The class will teach you how to minimize your chances of falling, fall correctly so you are less likely to get hurt, and how to get up safely. Weekly classes also include strengthening exercises. The combination of new skills and improved strength will give you the confidence to get out of the house and live your life! Call the Senior Center at (978) 443-3055 to sign up. No class on Tuesday, November 24. Maximum 16 participants. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

Create Your Own Drawing Sketchbook! October 7—December 9, no class on November 11, 25 8 Wednesdays, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM $40

Susan Funk, our fantastic Drawing instructor, is back with a fun project, actually several fun projects! Each week you will have the opportunity to try a new drawing project. Examples include: Illumination of your Name, creating a “Chuck Close” self-portrait, a “Bad Hair Day” with lines, using perspective – a Mouse or Spider’s view, a Dream Tree House, Scratch Art, and more. Bring your own sketchbook to fill, or learn how to put together a handmade one. End the year on a creative note! Please register at the Senior Center by October 6, if possible. Call for more

IMPORTANT—Transportation News

Current and Future Van Riders! Procedures for Using the Van

As mentioned in previous newsletters and flyers, our Transportation procedures have changed.

1. Sudbury residents who are 60 and older or under 60 and have a disability are eligible for van rides. You must preregister with the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) to schedule a ride. Applications are available from Van Drivers, the Senior Center or the MWRTA.

2. To pay for rides, please send a check or money order to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (checks payable to MWRTA) at 15 Blandin Ave., Framingham, MA 01702. Your account will be debited when you take a ride on the van.

3. Once the account is set up, call the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Central Reservation phone line at 508-820-4650 to request a ride by the Senior Center van at least 48 hours in advance of the ride.

Van service is available Monday-Friday from 8:30-4:00. Tuesdays and Thursdays are reserved for shopping at the Sudbury Farms or Shaw’s Plazas. The last Monday of each month is a shopping trip and lunch out of town. There are also other trips scheduled each month—see page 3.

Cost for a one way ride in town is $1, out of town is $2. If you have any concerns or problems, please call us at (978) 443-3055. We will work to solve the problem.

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Planning Ahead: Making the Best of a Bad Situation Thursday, October 29, 1:00-2:30 PM

Elder Law Atty. Arthur Bergeron returns to talk about planning for the possibility of nursing home care. If you need nursing home care, you can always qualify for MassHealth, but is that the right choice? What are your options? Call the Senior Center at (978) 443-3055 to sign up. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

Continuing...

The Skeptic’s Guide to American History—DVD Series September 9—December 9, no class November 25

Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 AM

Everyone recognizes as myths the idea that Columbus was the first to discover America or the story that George Washington admitted cutting down a cherry tree. But very few realize how much of what we think we know about American history is also mythical and mistaken. Historians recognize that many popular beliefs about history in general -and about U.S. history in particular-are myths, either totally false or, at best, only half true.

This lecture series from The Teaching Company features Professor Mark A. Stoler, Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Vermont. Each lecture will be augmented by a volunteer moderator who will provide additional information and lead discussion on the topic of the day. Please call the Senior Center at (978) 443-3055 to sign up. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————–————————————————————-———-

Continuing…

British Art with Donald Oasis Wednesday, 1:30 PM

September 16, October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18, December 9

Learn about Rubens, who with the skill of his students brought art from the continent to Britain. Watch the art develop with the help of Gainsborough, Reynolds, and Joseph Wright. Perhaps the greatest of all is HMW Turner whose art greatly influenced the impressionists. The final three meetings will be devoted to the Pre-Raphaelites, JAM Whistler, William Sargeant, and David Hockney. Note: A visit to the Museum of British Art at Yale University may occur in early 2016. Those taking the course will have preference if the museum reopens on schedule.

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Do you like to sing? Did you know studies have linked singing with lower blood pressure and reduced stress? Join our new singing group on Thursdays at 1:00 PM. Call to sign up and for more information at (978) 443-3055.

Shopping and Lunch on Last Monday

Monday, October 26 to Walmart in Hudson

Shopping and Lunch, 10:00-1:00 Pickups: 9:00-10:00 AM Return: 2:00-3:00 PM

Do you like to shop at the Walmart plaza? Join your neighbors for a shopping trip and lunch! Please call the MWRTA (508-820-4650) no earlier than 2 weeks prior or later than 48 hours in advance to sign up for the trip. First come, first serve. Maximum 9 participants.

Monday Van Trips Monday, October 5 to Market Basket in Hudson Monday, October 19 to Ocean State Job Lot Plaza Pickups: 9:00-10:00 AM Return Home: 12:30-1:30 PM ` Visit Market Basket plaza on October 5 in Hudson. Visit Ocean State Job Lot, Savers, CVS and Price Chopper on October 19 in Marlborough.

Please call the MWRTA to register for the trip at (508) 820-4650 no earlier than 2 weeks prior and no later than 48 hours in advance. First come, first served.

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PLEASE NOTE: Although we make every effort to ensure that the information in our newsletter is accurate, there are times when we inadvertently leave something out or make an error, or information has changed since the publishing date. Please feel free to call us at (978) 443-3055 to verify any programming information.

Sudbury Police Talk! Wednesday, October 7, 1:00 PM

Police Detectives Wayne Shurling and Rick Perodeau return with information on the latest scams and other tips, and are always interested in your questions! Please call to sign up so that we can prepare for the audience. —————————————————————————————————–————-———————

Crafty Jewelry Group Thursday, October 15, 10-11:30 AM

Join volunteer facilitator Priscilla Reising while you work on your jewelry project, or repair. Those working on other crafts are welcome to join this informal group that will meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Sign up by calling (978) 443-3055. We will call you with any changes or cancellations.

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Current Events Group 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 10:00 AM

October 1 and 15

The Current Events group meets at the Senior Center twice a month on the first and 3rd Thursday of the month from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Please feel free to join the group for a respectful discussion of world or local events. Don Sherman will lead the last summer meeting on September 3. Our longtime Facilitator Richard Nesmith returns on Thursday, September 17. For information and to sign up, please call the Senior Center at (978) 443-3055. —————————————————————————————————————————————

Bridges Celebrations! Tuesday, October 20 and Thursday, October 22 1:00 PM

Sudbury’s award-winning intergenerational Bridges Together program brings third graders and older adults together for 4 classes, and then a celebration at the Senior Center. The Haynes third graders will join their partners here for a get together and tour of the Senior Center. For more information about Bridges, contact sudburybridges@gmail.com.

Caring Café Monday, October 19

1:00-2:30 PM Designed for caregivers and their loved ones, this afternoon event will

include refreshments, music, and time for conversation with others. A wonderful opportunity to get out with your loved one in a supportive and caring environment. Open to anyone in the community accompanied by their caregiver. Please call the Senior Center to RSVP at (978) 443-3055 or call Anne Manning directly at (978) 639-3268. A joint program of the Sudbury Senior Center and Pleasantries Adult Day Care in Marlborough. —————————————————————————————————————————————

Connection Circle Thursdays, 2:30-3:30 PM New Participants Welcome!

Share interests, memories and pieces of your life stories at our women’s discussion group. Kim Schwartz, a 30 year Sudbury resident, leads this congenial group! Please call (978) 443-3055 to sign up or with questions. —————————————————————————————————————————————

Legal Clinic Tuesday, October 13 10:00AM-12:00 PM

Schedule a free 20 minute consultation at the Senior Center with Elder Law Attorney Denise Yurkofsky of Wayland. Schedule your appointment at (978) 443-3055. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————--

Cards and Games!

Join us for the ultimate brain workouts...

Tuesdays-Cribbage 9:00-11:30 AM

and Bridge 12:30-3:30 PM

Wednesdays—Canasta 1:00-3:30 PM

Fridays—Bingo 9:30-11:30 AM —————————————————————————————————————————————

Medicare Help!

Don’t forget to make your SHINE appointment! Get unbiased guidance and information on Medicare Open Enrollment (Oct. 15—Dec. 7). Call (978) 443-3055.

New!

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Volunteering Makes You Happy! One wonderful benefit to volunteering is that it can make you happy! Research shows volunteers are healthier and happier than others who don’t volunteer. What opportunities are available here at the Sudbury Senior Center? Our F.I.S.H. (Friends in Service Helping) program has been a success for 45 years now (!) due to the generosity of people like you. People whose family or friends are unable to drive them to medical appointments can call the FISH line to request a ride. Our FISH Coordinators then find an available FISH volunteer driver to bring them to the appointment. Many a friendship has been created this way. Neighbors meet neighbors! To find out more and to learn about all of the volunteer opportunities through the Sudbury Senior Center, please leave your name and number for Ed Gottmann, Sudbury Senior Center Volunteer Coordinator at (978) 443-3055. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

iOS Photo and Video Workshop Monday, November 9, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Instructor and Sudbury resident Ken Lefner will be here to help you understand how to best use your iphone or ipad for photos and videos. He will show some of the equipment available to enhance these devices, as well as the standard and custom apps that are available. You will also learn how to organize and store your photos and videos. He would like to facilitate a monthly get-together for iphone/ipad users who would like to talk about tricks and tips, and share their best photos and apps. Sign up on the interest list at the workshop!

Please register for this workshop in advance by calling (978) 443-3055. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

Mercury Collection Saturdays, October 3 and 17 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Mercury is a highly toxic compound that needs to be removed from the home. It should not be included in your weekly trash, as this may cause it to be released into the environment.

Bring your mercury containing items to the Senior Center and we will make sure they are safely and properly disposed of. This includes items such as old mercury thermometers or thermostats, small fluorescent lightbulbs, and other small mercury containing items. While supplies last, you will receive one mercury-free digital thermometer for your contribution. For information, please call the Senior Center at (978) 443-3055.

New ongoing Laughter Group!

Thursdays at 9:30 AM

Add some laughter to each week, with Lenore Goldstein, at our ongoing Laughter Group on Thursdays at 9:30 AM. Thank you, Lenore, for volunteering to facilitate this group.

Please sign up for this program by calling the Sudbury Senior Center at (978) 443-3055. ————————————————————————————-

Teen Tech October 14 and 28

Wednesdays, 2:15-4:00 PM Get to know one of the wonderful students from Lincoln Sudbury High School who volunteer to help with your cell phone, laptop, ipad, or other device. Call the Senior Center at (978) 443-3055 to get on the schedule.

What is a Lockbox and why would I want one?

A lockbox is a small keysafe that can be attached to your home. Your house key is kept locked inside and is accessible only to the Sudbury Fire Department during an emergency. This is helpful to the Fire Department should they need to respond to your home and find that your door is locked. If you have questions or would like a lockbox, please leave a message for Volunteer Coordinator Ed Gottmann. Those who can afford to, pay $60 toward the cost of the next lockbox.

League of Women Voters An Educational Forum on Marijuana in Massachusetts Sunday, November 8 from 2:30-4:30PM Goodnow Library

Senator Brownsberger, Representative Kane, Robert Moura (Director, Dept. of Pharmacy Services at Emerson Hospital) and Mike Fitzgerald (Founder and CEO of the New England Grass Roots Institute) will be the panelists.

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2

VH – Van Houten Rm SP – Sudbury Pines Rm;

G – Gym; R3 – Game Rm;

L – Lounge; R2 – Room 2 (billiards room)

S.H.I.N.E. – Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone – it is: Medicare insurance counseling by highly trained, unbiased volunteer counselors.

Please remember to pay for your classes as you

register!

Call or visit the Senior Center to get the Friday

movie schedule.

9-12 SHINE 9:30 Tap Dance (4) 9:30 Laughter Group (R3—check room…) 10:00 Current Events 12:00 Pizza and a Movie: Second Best Marigold Hotel 2:30 Connection Circle

9:00-3:00 I&R Hours 9:30-11:30 Bingo (SP) 9:30 Better Bones (3) (R3) 11 Fit for the Future 12:30 Friday Movie 11:30 or 1:45 -Watercolors (5)

**Sat. 10/3—11-1 Mercury Collection

Van Trip-Mrket Bsket 5 6 7 8 9 9:00-3:00 I&R Hours 10:00 Media, Religion and Pop Culture (3, last) 11:00 Fit for the Future 12-3 FLU SHOTS! 1:00 Better Bones (3) 2:15 Tai Chi (4) 6-8 FLU SHOTS!

8:30-10:30 BP Clinic 9:00 Cribbage 9:30-11:30 Matter of Balance (3) 9:40/11:00 Yoga (4) (G) 12:30-3:30 Bridge 1:30-3:30 Matter of Balance- Session II (1) 1:30 Tai Chi for Healthy Living (5) 3:00 Council on Aging

9:00-3:00 I&R Hours 9:30 The Skeptic’s Guide to American History (5) 10-12 Sketchbook Workshop (1) 11:00 Fit for the Future 1:00 Sudbury Police Update 1:00 Canasta (R3) 1:00-3:30 Quilting (4) No British Art

9-12 SHINE 9:30 Tap Dance (5) 9:30 Laughter Grp (R3)10:00 Music Appreciation (1) 2:00 Repositioning Cruise Trip Meeting 2:30 Connection Circle

9:00-3:00 I&R Hours 9:30-11:30 Bingo (SP) 9:30 Better Bones (4) (R3) 11 Fit for the Future 11:30 or 1:45 - Watercolors (6) 12:30 Friday Movie

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Senior Center Closed

8:30-10:30 BP Clinic 9:00 Cribbage 9:30-11:30 Matter of Balance (4) No Yoga this week 10-12:00 Legal Clinic 12:00 The Flu and You 12:30-3:30 Bridge 1:30 Matter of Balance- Session II (2) 1:30 Tai Chi for Healthy Living (6) (R1)

9:00-3:00 I&R Hours 9:30 Skeptic’s Guide to History (6) 10-12 Sketchbook Workshop (2) 11:00 Fit for the Future 1:00 Canasta (R3) 2:10-4:00 Teen Tech (L) 1:00-3:30 Quilting (5) 1:30 British Art (2)

9-4 SHINE 9:30 Tap Dance (6) 9:30 Laughter Grp (R3) No Music Appreciation 10-11:30 Crafty Jewelry Group 10:00 Current Events 12:00 Soup’s On! Neurobics! 2:30 Connection Circle

9:00-3:00 I&R Hours 9:30-11:30 Bingo (SP) No Better Bones 11 Fit for the Future 12:30 Friday Movie 11:30 or 1:45 - Watercolors (7)

**Sat., 10/17—11-1 Mercury Collection

Van Trip to Ocean St. 19 20 21 22 23 9:00 Men’s Breakfast 9:00-3:00 I&R Hours 10:00 Stamp Club 11:00 Changing Economic World Order (1) 11:00 Fit for the Future 1-2:30 Caring Cafe 1:00 Better Bones (4) 2:15 Tai Chi (5)

8:30-10:30 BP Clinic 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 Matter of Balance (5) 9:40/11:00 Yoga (5) (G) 12:30-3:30 Bridge 1:00 Bridges Reunion 1:30 Matter of Balance- Session II (3) 1:30 Tai Chi for Healthy Living (7)

9:00-3:00 I&R Hours 9:30 Skeptic’s Guide to History (7) 10-12 Sketchbook Wkshp (3) 11:00 Fit for the Future 1:00 Canasta (R3) 1:00-3:30 Quilting (6) 1:30 British Art (3)

9-4 SHINE 9:30 Tap Dance (7) 9:30 Laughter Grp (R3)10:00 Music Appreciation (2) 1:00 Bridges Reunion 2:30 Connection Circle 3:00 Friends Meeting

9:00-3:00 I&R Hours 9:30-11:30 Bingo (SP) 9:30 Better Bones (5) 11:00 Fit for the Future 12:30 Friday Movie 11:30 or 1:45 - Watercolors (8)

Van Trip to WalMart 26 27 28 29 30 9:00-3:00 I&R Hours 11:00 Changing Economic World Order (2) 11:00 Fit for the Future 1:00 Collette Tours Preview 1:00 Better Bones (5) 2:15 Tai Chi (6)

8:30-10:30 BP Clinic 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 Matter of Balance (6) 9:40/11:00 Yoga (6) (G) 12:30-3:30 Bridge 1:30 Matter of Balance- Session II (4) 1:30 Tai Chi for Healthy Living (8, last)

9:00-3:00 I&R Hours 9:30 Skeptic’s Guide to History (8) 10-12 Sketchbook Wkshp (4) 11:00 Fit for the Future 1:00 Canasta (R3) 2:10-4:00 Teen Tech (L) 1:00-3:30 Quilting (7) 1:30 British Art (4)

9-4 SHINE 9:30 Tap Dance (8)(last) 9:30 Laughter (R3) 10:00 Music Appreciation (3)(last) 1:00-2:30 Planning Ahead Workshop with Atty. Bergeron 2:30 Connection Circle

9:00-3:00 I&R Hours 9:30-11:30 Bingo (SP) 9:30 Better Bones (6) 11:00 Fit for the Future 12:30 Friday Movie 11:30 or 1:45 - Watercolors (9)

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FLU SHOTS! Monday, October 5, 12 – 3 PM

And 6 - 8 PM Getting immunized against the influenza virus is a must in the fall. We will be signing people up for 15 minute time increments. Please sign up for your flu shots by calling (978) 443-3055. ———————————————————————————————————————————-

~ Board of Health Nurse Talk ~

The Flu and You Tuesday, October 13

12:00-1:00 PM

Join Board of Health Nurse Phyllis Schilp, R.N., and Nurse intern Shadane

Harris, will give you the latest information about the Flu and other viruses and how to avoid them this year. Please call to sign up, so that we can prepare for the audience, at (978) 443-3055. ——————————————————- Soup’s On! Neurobics! Thursday, October 15

What are neurobics? Methods to enhance your brain...Find out more and try a few yourself! Join us for delicious homemade soup and salad, along with an informative and fun talk from Anne Fitzpatrick-Neu from LivHOME.

Please let us know if you would like soup by Tuesday, October 13 at 4:00 PM. You may sign up for the talk only until Thursday. Call (978) 443-3055 to make your reservation. ———————————————————————————————————————————-

BayPath Elder Services- Resources You Might Not Be Aware Of

BayPath offers support, information and services to older adults and their families, as well as persons under 60. They have special programs for people who are caregiving and people with memory issues, they also provide services to persons with disabilities. Please call their information and referral department for more information at (508) 573-7200.

A new section to the BayPath website provides an overview of their services for those who are under 60. Go to www.baypath.org to find out more.

For caregivers, BayPath’s special Caregiver Website has many resources at www.caregivingmetrowest.org.

Movie and Pizza Thursday, October 1

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel PG 2 hrs., 3 min.

12:00 Pizza 12:30 Movie

In a sequel to the Golden Globe-nominated film, hotel owner Sonny is overwhelmed with the task of finding a second property to accommodate the influx of new residents, while his upcoming wedding plans may be too much for the hotel's staff to handle. Starring: Penelope Wilton, David Strathaim, Judi Dench Please call to order your slice(s) of pizza by 10:00 AM on October 1 at (978) 443-3055. $1.25 per slice. ———————————————————————————————————————————————

Fridays at the Movies!

Please call to let us know you are coming at (978) 443-3055; we will contact you should the schedule change. All movies start at 12:30 PM. Look for the movie schedule at the Senior Center Front Desk by October 1. ———————————————————————————————————————————————

Stamp Club Monday, October 19

10:00 AM

The Stamp Club, facilitated by Doris Soule, meets monthly on the second Monday of the month, unless there is a Monday holiday and then they meet the third

Monday. Join this congenial group to find out more about stamps, share your collection, or have a collection evaluated. ———————————————————————————————————————————————

News on the Policemen’s Picnic...

Our Sudbury Policemen put together a fantastic picnic every fall. This year the picnic will take place in the spring. Look for it in April 2016!

12:00 Soup 12:45 Speaker

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Hello Fellow Travelers-

Our Trip Coordinators, Joe Bausk and Joanne Bennett, invite you to partake in one of the wonderful trips remaining for this year!

Brandywine Christmas December 4-6, 2015 $447 doub. occup.; $547 single Travel to the Brandywine Valley of Pennsylvania for a special holiday tour. Visit the Nemours Mansion and Gardens, the Brandywine River Museum, Longwood Gardens and the QVC studio. Still a few spots left, call the Trips Coordinators to find out. Joe at 978-443-8963, Joanne at 978-443-9600.

Manhattan Dolls November 10, 2015; $89 Music through the decades honoring New England Veterans: a special Manhattan Dolls show at The Flying Monkey Theatre that will take you on a journey of music from the 1930’s to the 1960’s. Buffet luncheon at the Common Man Inn in Plymouth, NH. Still a few spaces left, call our Trip Coordiantors to find out. Checks are payable to Best of Times.

Hawaii January 28-February 7, 2016, 11 days $4,449-$5,359 double occupancy Fly to Honolulu and then cruise to all the best parts of the islands! Some spaces left, call the Trips Coordinator for more information.

The Great Rivers of Europe—October 7, 2016 15 or 16 days; River cruise only $3,795, with Airfare $4,995 double occupancy River cruise along the Rhine and Danube rivers, visiting Amsterdam, and several famous cities in Germany and Austria. Trip flyers available in the Senior Center Trip Rack! $500 deposit

Flyers are in the Trip Rack for more details! Please note: All trips require purple form and payment when registering. You must register at the Senior Center.

MEETINGS: Collette Tours—Preview of 2016 Trips Monday, October 26, 1:00 PM Learn about possible 2016 trips to Ireland and Mackinaw Island in Michigan!

Repositioning Cruise Participants! Thursday, October 8, 2:00 PM Don’t forget to come to an important meeting at the Senior Center to learn about cruise details.

Senior Center Fitness Classes

Sign-Up Information—Please Note: Payment is due at registration, with the exception of Fit for the Future. Please contact us if you would like to visit a class for free to try it out for the first time. If you have financial stress, a partial scholarship may be available.

Fit for the Future with Lois (aerobics/strength) Ongoing classes on M, W, F at 11:00 AM, $2 drop-in; no sign-up required

Better Bones, Senior Strength Mondays at 1PM; November 23-January 25, (no class 12/28) $56—8 week sessions

Fridays at 9:30AM; 11/20 – 1/29, no class 11/27, 12/25, 1/1) $56 – 8 week sessions

Tai Chi Mondays, 2:15 PM; November 16 – January 11 $36 for 8 week sessions

Tai Chi for Healthy Living* Tai Chi for those who prefer a slower pace. Tuesdays, 1:30 PM; $10 November 3-December 22, 8 weeks (supported by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs State Formula Grant) * Please Note Time Change to 1:30 PM.

Tap Dance Thursdays, 9:30 AM, November 5– January 14 $40 for 8 week session.

Yoga for Living Well Tuesdays, 9:40 or 11:00 AM November 17-January 12, no class 12/29 $56 for 8 week session

NOTES: Please call (978) 443-3055 for information or ask for a Fitness flyer. ————————————————————————————————————————————--

Next Foxwoods Trip November 2, 2015

Deanna Sklenak and Ron Ragno organize and promote our Foxwoods trips—thanks Deanna and Ron! Please sign up early so that we can be sure to have enough participants to cover the bus fee. $26 includes bus fee, and $10 Buffet or Food Voucher Coupon and $10 Slot Play. Please pay when you register. Call (978) 443-3055 for more information.

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SERVICES OFFERED BY THE SUDBURY SENIOR CENTER

In addition to our many educational and recreational programs, we offer a variety of services to provide assistance to older adults in their homes and at the Senior Center. For information about any of the services described below, call the Sudbury Senior Center at 978-443-3055 (unless otherwise indicated).

TRANSPORTATION

Van Transportation: This door-to-door, handicapped accessible service is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. On the last Monday of the month we provide transportation to a shopping location outside of Sudbury. You must be registered with the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA). Call the MWRTA at 508-820-4650 or Senior Center for an application. You must call at least 48 hours in advance before your ride. The van travels within Sudbury and to some destinations close to Sudbury’s borders. The cost for in-town trips is $1.00 each way, and $2 each way for our out-of-town trips at the end of each month.

F.I.S.H. (Fr iends in Service Helping): Volunteers dr ive clients to medical appointments. Call 978-443-2145 one week in advance to schedule a ride. Leave your request on the answering machine, and the coordinator will return your call.

HEALTH SERVICES

Blood Pressure Clinic: The Senior Center, in conjunction with the Sudbury Board of Health, offers weekly free drop-in health clinics. Clinic hours are Tuesdays 8:30-10:30 AM.

testing is also provided each Tuesday from 8:30-9:30AM. No appointment is necessary.

Medical Equipment Loan Closet: For those in need of medical equipment such as shower chairs, walkers, canes, commodes, transfer benches and wheelchairs, the Senior Center may provide the item on loan for as long as it is needed, at no cost. We welcome donations of equipment.

CONSULTATION

Information and Referral: Anne Manning, our I&R Specialist, provides information about resources and services for older adults and their families in Sudbury. She can provide information and referrals for home care services, assisted living and nursing home facilities, support groups, adult day health services and more. She is at the Senior Center Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 to 3:00.

Legal Clinic: An elder law attorney is available once a month for free private 20-minute consultations with seniors. Call the Senior Center to make an appointment.

S.H.I.N.E./Medicare Help (Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders): Free consultations with trained volunteers about your health insurance concerns, including coverage questions, difficulty with claims, and the changes in Medicare. Please call to make a free appointment.

IN-HOME SERVICES

In-Home Fix-It Program: Seniors who can no longer (or should not) do small repair tasks at home can get free volunteer assistance with these small jobs. Seniors will only be expected to pay for necessary parts and materials.

Friendly Visitor Program: Seniors who can’t get out to socialize can be matched with a volunteer for weekly informal visits.

Grocery Shopping: Volunteer

shoppers will make weekly visits to the store, and assist seniors in putting away the groceries. Seniors pay only for the food.

Sand Buckets: Volunteers will

deliver a bucket of sand for you to use on your walks and driveway, free. Call the Senior Center, at (978) 443-3055. Let us know where you’d like the bucket to be placed.

Lock Boxes: The Senior Center

can install lock boxes for Sudbury seniors. These are small safes containing a key to the house, accessible only by the Fire Department. A donation of $60 is requested to cover the cost of the lockbox, but can be waived for those who cannot afford the cost.

NUTRITION Meals on Site: Once or twice a

month a full lunch is served at the Senior Center at noon. Details are available in each newsletter. Please call to make a reservation as specified in the article. A voluntary donation of $3.00 a meal is suggested.

Home Delivered Meals: A hot

mid-day meal can be delivered to seniors who can’t get out. The drivers also check on the well-being of the senior recipient. A voluntary donation of $3.00 a meal is suggested. Please call BayPath Elder Services at (508) 573-7200 to ask about eligibility and starting service.

Sudbury Senior Center Phone: 978-443-3055 Fax: 978-443-6009 E-mail: senior@sudbury.ma.us

Senior Center hours: Monday through Fr iday, 9 AM to 4 PM/Van Service Hours: Monday through Fr iday,

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Men’s Breakfast Monday, October 19

9:00 AM $3 at the door

Variety

of Pancakes Sausage Fruit Coffee/Tea Juice Sign up in advance so that the Breakfast Team knows how much to prepare! Call (978) 443-3055 to sign up.

Flu Shots! Monday, October 5, 12-3 PM and 6-8 PM

You must sign up for a 15 minute timeslot by calling the Senior Center at (978) 443-3055.

————————————————— Our 5th Annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon Thursday, November 12, 12 Noon

Sign up for Sudbury veterans and spouses begins on October 5; sign up for all other veterans begins on October 23. Please call (978) 443-3055 to sign up.

Thank you to our Veterans of today and tomorrow!