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Published Bi-Monthly
Issue #2 Volume XI
Newton Senior Center n 345 Walnut Street n Newtonville, MA 02460 n 617-796-1660 nwww.newtonseniors.org
March-April 2018
Table of Contents
Notes………………………………………….3
Programs…………………………………..2-9
Food and Fun………………………………..6
Movies………………………………………..7
Support Groups……………………………..8
Monthly Programs………………………….8
Fitness & Wellness ………………………...9
Art Classes……………………………..........9
Calendar…………..……………………10-11
Parks and Recreation……………………..12
SHINE……………………………………….14
Your Center for Connection
Barn Babies Wednesday, March 7th, 1:15-2:15 p.m. Barn Babies is a traveling petting zoo that brings a menagerie of baby animals, including bunnies, chicks or ducklings, a diapered baby goat, little potbellied pig, kittens and puppies. No children are allowed at this event. Generously sponsored by Marist Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Register with
the Front Desk at 617-796-1660. Free.
Welcome to Social Security! Tuesday, March 13th, 1:30-3:00 p.m. During this presentation, we will discuss Social Security ben-efits and services, the history of Social Security, and online services available for those already receiving benefits, as well as for those not yet retired. Kristen Alberino has been working at the Social Security Administration for fifteen years, and she has been doing outreach since 2011. At the end of the session, Kristen will answer any questions you may have about Social Security. Register with the Front
Desk at 617- 796-1660. Free.
You and Your Financial Future Series Are you on track to achieve your financial goals now and throughout your life? Join our expert panelists at the three-
part You and Your Financial Future series where you will learn about a variety of important money-related topics. Dave Griswold, President and Founder, Vantage Point Financial and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Finance and Economics at B.U. Questrom School of Management, will provide a wider context for the evening topics’ role in your financial life. All programs take place at the Newton Free Library.
Just show up.
Tuesday, March 27th, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
“The Impact of the New Tax Laws” with: Ronald Rice, CPA, Brad McMillan, Certified Public Account and Chief Investment Officer Tuesday, April 17th, 6:30-8:30 p.m., “Gifting, Trusts and Family Asset Preservation” with Laurin D. Johnson and Mary Pajak, estate planning attorneys
Tuesday, May 29th, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
“Diversification and Managing your Portfolio” with: Dr. Zvi Bodie, professor/author, Aaron Stevens, professor
Antarctica - Travels at the End of the World
Friday, April 6th, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, driest place on earth. The lecturer traveled by ship to Antarctica for two weeks in Janu-ary, 2017. He will discuss and show his photography of this magnificent and unique continent. Barry Pell is a world trav-eler and photojournalist. He has traveled widely over nearly five decades, visiting and documenting landscapes and cultures in 165 countries. He currently lectures on international cultures at schools, universities, and institutions in the Boston area. Generously
sponsored by One Wingate Way. Register
with the Front Desk at 617-706-1660. Free.
Getting Around Using Uber and Lyft 3 Fridays: April 27th, May 4th, May 11th, 12:00-1:30 p.m. Are you looking for ways to save on transportation costs? Do you want to keep healthy and active in your community? Cu-rious how rideshare (using Uber/Lyft) can work for you? Join this multi-session class to use your smartphone and learn to ride-share. We will introduce participants to ride-
share, answer common questions, and even take short trips in the community using Uber and Lyft. Participants must have a smartphone and come with their Apple or Google password. Register with the Front Desk at 617-796-1660. Free.
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Program Notes Program Notes Program Notes
Visit to Harvard Museum of Natural History
and Chinese Buffet Lunch at Changsho
Thursday, April 12th, 2018
Description: We will visit the Harvard Museum of Natural History and the adjacent Peabody Museum of Archeology & Ethnology. The museums’ most famous treasure is the internationally acclaimed Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants, or the “Glass Flowers.” We will explore the museums (self-guided) from 10:00 a.m.-noon, then take a quick bus ride to Mass Ave for a Chinese buffet lunch at Changsho. We depart lunch at 2:00 p.m.
Lunch: We will enjoy a buffet lunch at Changso restaurant on Massachusetts Avenue.
Register: Pay by credit card by calling 617-796-1670 (3% convenience fee required). Register by check at the Newton Senior Center, download a form on newtonseniors.org, or call the Newton Senior Center (617-796-1660) for a registration form.
Price: $57. Includes transportation to and from the museums and restaurant via luxury coach bus (including driver’s tip),
entrance to museum, and a buffet lunch (including sales tax and gratuity). Registration is first-come, first-served, by date of payment. This trip requires 25 people to run; the FINAL
deadline to register is Thursday, April 5th at noon.
Handicapped Accessibility: This trip is fully handicapped accessible.
Departure: Newton Senior Center 9:15 a.m. 300 Hammond Pond Parkway (Boston College) 9:30 a.m.
Arrival: 300 Hammond Pond Parkway (Boston College) 2:30 p.m. Newton Senior Center 2:45 p.m.
Vigorous Mind group game
Thursday, March 29th, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join the creator of Vigorous Mind and senior volunteer men-tors who were specifically trained on the Vigorous Mind brain wellness game. You will play a game in a fun, low-key setting. You will stimulate your brain, enjoy fun stories, triv-ia, music, and much more. Come and make new friends and challenge your brain - all for free at the Newton Senior Cen-ter! Register with the Front Desk at
617-796-1660. Free.
City Councilor Constituent Hour
Last Friday of every month
Join City Councilor Emily Norton (Ward 2) on Fridays: March 30th and April 27th, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Join City Councilor Andrea Downs (At-Large Councilor from Ward 5) on Friday, March 23rd, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Dialogue with the Director, Jayne Colino
Thursday, March 15th and April 19th, 12:00-12:30 p.m. Join Jayne Colino, Director of Senior Services, for an informal discussion about issues of interest to Newton
seniors.
Senior Center Meals
Lunch, Monday–Friday 11:45 a.m. To reserve, call 617-
796-1660 by 11:00 a.m. the previous day.
A voluntary donation of $2 is suggested per meal. Springwell provides the meals.
The Newton Senior Center will close Monday,
April 16th (Patriot’s Day).
Please note the registration instructions for our special programs. Register for free programs at the Front Desk (617-796-1660) and paid programs with Ilana Seidmann (617-796-1670) or a staff person.
Snow Emergencies
Please call our main number (617-796-1660) after 7:00 a.m. if it is snowing or icy. The pre-recorded message will indicate if we are closed due to weather. You may also check our website at newtonseniors.org after 7:00 a.m.
Disclaimer: We thank the advertisers featured in this newsletter for their support. They make printing of Coming of Age possible. The Center does not specifically endorse any service or product advertised herein.
Day TripDay TripDay Trip
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“Date with Daisy”
Second Monday of every month
2 Mondays: March 12th and April 9th, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Daisy is a miniature poodle who will visit with us monthly. She is very friendly and loves to cuddle! She and her mom/owner, Phyllis, come through the Pets and People foundation. Register with the Front Desk at
617-796-1660. Free.
Meet
Daisy!
How to Self-Publish Your
Book and Post it for Sale on
Amazon for Under $10
Thursday, March 8th, 10:00-11:00 a.m. It can be fiction, non-fiction, a chil-dren’s book, a photo book, a memoir or an autobiography. Henry M. Quinlan, publisher of Omni Publishing Co, has over 40 years of experience in book publishing and has spoken extensively about self-publishing. He offers tips and suggestions on writing and self-publishing—including how to fund your book and market it. Register with the
Front Desk at 617-796-1660. Free.
Health Maintenance Clinics 4 Fridays: March 9th, March 23rd, April 6th, April 20th
9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Get your blood pressure checked and ask the Public Health Nurse questions about your medications. Just show up.
Sages & Seekers Friday, March 9th, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Sages & Seekers is a seven-week inter-generational program bringing seniors together with high school students. The program is an opportunity for a senior to share his/her wisdom and life experi-ence with interested teens. The program takes place at the Rivers school in Wes-ton. Register with the Front Desk at
617-796-1660. Free.
Return to Norumbega Park:
Film Screening & Discussion
Tuesday, March 20th, 10:00-11:00 a.m., Historic Newton, Durant-Kenrick
House and Grounds Enjoy a private viewing of the docu-mentary, Return to Norumbega Park. For 66 years, Norumbega Park and the Totem Pole Ballroom, located along the Charles River in Auburndale, were the place for canoeing, amusements, and dancing to the big bands! We will have a discussion after the movie. $5. Regis-
tration required by March 16th or
program is subject to cancellation.
Make check payable to Newton Sen-
ior Center. Write your telephone
number on the check or pay by credit
card (3% convenience fee) by calling
617-796-1670.
Author Talk: Baby Boomers+
Designing These Years, Honoring the
Full Circle of Life and
Creating Life-giving Conversations
Wednesday, April 4th, 2:00-3:30 p.m. This book was written to inspire living these years fully and joyfully. It offers guidance and advocates that "now is the time" to engage in and celebrate im-portant conversations with one's family that assure all is in place when life comes full circle. Dawn Pile has a Master of Arts in Ministry and is a Cer-tified Professional Co-Active Coach, as well as a graduate of the Coaches Train-ing Institute Leadership Program. After 35 years in education, she currently has her own business as an author, speaker, seminar leader, and coach. Register
with the Front Desk at 617-796-1660.
Free.
MBTA Senior CharlieCard Wednesday, March 28th, arrive between 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. sharp. Applicants must be 65 (or turning 65 by April 11th). You will receive a Senior CharlieCard in the mail without having to apply in person downtown. 1) Bring a photo ID with city of resi-dence (Newton) and birthdate (65+) 2) Senior Center staff and volunteers will take your photo and apply for a Senior CharlieCard on your behalf 3) The MBTA will mail your Senior CharlieCard to your home in 4-6 weeks Free. Newton residents only. In conjunction with the Senior Charlie Card event, come visit our transporta-tion information tables to learn about the many transportation options availa-ble to you! Stop by for ideas on how to get the most out of that Senior Charlie Card. Learn about all the transportation options (MBTA, The Ride, Yellow Taxi Vouchers, parking stickers, ride hailing) available to seniors in Newton and get one-on-one help downloading smartphone ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft. Co-sponsored with TRIPPS
(Transportation, Resources, Planning and Partnership for Seniors). Just show
up.
Researching your Family
History—
Without a Computer
Wednesday, April 11th, 2:00-3:30 p.m. You will learn ways to research your family history without the internet or a computer. Resources for family infor-mation are often right at our fingertips, once we know where to look. We will discuss ways to access information from relatives, photographs, city hall, the li-brary, historical societies, and other sources. Jill Balmuth is the owner of Jewel Genealogy, and she has been re-searching her own family history for the past ten years. Register with the Front
Desk at 617-796-1660. Free.
The Conversation Project Thursday, April 12th, 10:00-11:30 a.m. The Conversation Project is an on-line program, working in collaboration with the not-for-profit Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), dedicat-ed to helping people talk about end-of-life care. Hospice & palliative care nurs-es and ‘Conversation Project’ volun-teers, Arlene Lowney and Arza Gold-stein, will lead you through a “Starter Kit,” where you will answer questions and learn about resources to help with these conversations, including how to choose and be a Health Care Proxy. Register at the Front Desk at
617-796-1660. Free.
MetroWest Legal Clinic Tuesday, April 17th, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. An attorney from MetroWest Legal Services will offer free legal advice. Assistance is available in the following areas: housing, social security income, government benefits, consumer issues, debt collection, and estate planning documents. Call 617-796-1660 to
schedule an appointment.
Special ProgramsSpecial ProgramsSpecial Programs January January January ••• FebruaryFebruaryFebruary
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Nat King Cole: Music and History
Friday, March 23rd, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Join Frank King for a musical lecture where you’ll get to hear the standout songs of the Golden Era of our great Crooners – including rare, seldom-heard recordings— and also learn secrets about the singers and the songs. His lec-ture will focus on the life and songs of the great Nat King Cole, plus the fascinating stories behind some big hit songs from the year 1952, and other musical surprises – including the odd tale of how “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roast-ing…)” came to be written, and the song that saved a movie from oblivion. Mr. King holds a Masters in Broadcasting from Boston University and a BA from Princeton. He for-merly hosted music programs on WBUR radio. His lectures draw from the music and art from his personal collection of over 2400 record albums. Generously sponsored by Senior
Homecare Solutions. Register with the Front Desk at
617-796-1660. Free.
Songbirds of the Northeast Friday, April 20th, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Songbirds of the Northeast, with naturalist educator John Root, will feature both photographs and recordings of our region’s songbirds. The role of song in these birds' lives, as well as their diet, social behavior, and other adaptations for survival, are discussed. Participants also learn how to pro-vide attractive habitat for songbirds. Questions and com-ments are welcome throughout the presentation. Generously
sponsored by Benchmark Senior Living and Cabot Park
Village. Register with the Front Desk at 617-796-1660.
Free.
Food, Music, and Fun!
Special Educational ProgramsSpecial Educational ProgramsSpecial Educational Programs
Stand-Up Comedy Show! Wednesday, March 14th, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Laughter is the best medicine! Comedian David Shikes will make us all laugh, with some great stand-up comedy. He promises to be funny, while remaining appropriate. A five-
time Marathon runner, he’s a retired bookseller and an avid reader. He certainly has the “stuff” to entertain us! He’s been making folks laugh in MA and NH for over five years. Register with the Front Desk at 617-796-1660. Free.
Get Your Irish On! Friday, March 16th, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Stand-Up Chameleon Jackson Gillman. His songs, stories, and leprechaun spirit will entertain you at this special St. Patrick’s Day show. Refreshments will be provided. Generously sponsored by
The Providence House. Register with the Front Desk at
617-796-1660. Free.
Senior Musical: Cinderella Sunday, March 18th, 2:00 p.m. Newton North High School
Theatre (entrance on Elm Street)
Join us for a special performance of Cinderella at Newton North High School. The special begins with a talk-back with
director Adam Brown, at 1:30 p.m. Pick up your ticket at the Senior Special table at the event. $10. Pay by cash or
check to the Newton Senior Center by Friday, March
16th at 4:00 p.m.
Tiger’s Loft Luncheon
Tuesday, April 10th, 12:00-1:15 p.m. Newton North High School’s Tiger’s Loft Restaurant
Enjoy a meal prepared by students in the Culinary Arts program. April’s entrée choice is Maple Crusted Salmon or Chicken Piccata. A shuttle will be provided between the Lowell Avenue parking lot and the entrance to Tiger’s Loft Bistro, from 11:30 to 1:45. Shuttle picks up at the Newton Senior Center at 11:30 a.m. $5. Make check payable to
Newton Senior Center and note your telephone number
and entrée choice. Or pay by credit card ($1 convenience
fee) by calling 617-796-1670.
7th Annual Spring Fling!
Intergenerational Festival Sunday, April 29th, 12:00-2:30 p.m., Newton North High School Cafeteria
The Spring Fling, co-sponsored with student volunteers of Newton ASC (All Students Care), will feature entertainment, lunch, and fun. This event unites the students and seniors of Newton for an enjoyable afternoon. If you have a special talent and would like to perform, contact Margaret Leipsitz at 617-796-1665. Space is limited. Register for lunch
at the Front Desk at 617-796-1660. Free. 6
The Presti Group, an independent real estate agen-cy in Newtonville, will be providing free popcorn to movie-goers. The company’s motto is, “We go the Extra Block.”
March 7th, 1:00 p.m.
The Wedding Plan
This offbeat comedy fol-lows bride-to-be Michal, a 32-year-old Orthodox Jew whose fiancé breaks their engagement. Rather than call off the nuptials, Michal decides to let God provide her with a groom by the scheduled wedding day. Starring Noa Koler. 2017. PG. 1 hour, 50 minutes.
March 21st, 1:00 p.m.
Gifted
When his sister dies, 30-
something bachelor Frank Adler assumes the care of her 7-year-old daughter. But his plans to raise her are threatened when the child reveals herself to be a math prodigy, and his mom suddenly gets in-volved. Starring Chris Evans. 2017. PG-13. I hour, 41 minutes.
April 4th, 1:00 p.m.
The Big Sick After meeting at a stand-up comedy show, funnyman Kumail and graduate stu-dent Emily embark on a romance. But as the expec-tations of his strict Muslim family create conflict between the cou-ple, their relationship begins to crumble. Starring Kumail Nanjiani and Zoe Ka-zan. 2017. R. 1 hour, 59 minutes.
April 18th, 1:00 p.m.
A United Kingdom
Meeting at a dance in 1947, African prince Seret-se Khama and London of-fice worker Ruth Williams share a love of jazz and an instant attrac-tion. When they wed after a brief court-ship, their interracial union sparks an international political crisis. Starring David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike. 2017. PG-13. 1 hour, 51 minutes.
Wednesdays afternoons,
2:00-4:00 p.m. People with forgetfulness and other changes in their thinking, along with their care partners, are invited to meet for this special program. The Memory Café is a welcoming community setting to talk, enjoy light refreshments, and socialize with other people in similar circumstances.
Wednesday, March 21st
“Cherry Blossom Trees”
with Linda Landsberg
After viewing photos of Cherry Trees in bloom, as well as some Jap-anese paintings of cherry blossoms, participants will paint their own interpretation of Cherry Blos-som Trees. Generously sponsored by Heathwood Healthcare. Register for
a reminder call at 617-796-1660.
Free.
Wednesday, April 18th
Wendee Glick and Steve
Heck Music
Wendee and Steve perform songs from the Great American Songbook: the songs you know and love from long ago. Wendee’s amusing style and stories about the songs will have you laughing, singing along, and lov-ing the music! Generously sponsored by Newbridge on the Charles Assist-ed Living and Memory Care Assisted Living. Register for a reminder call
at 617-796-1660. Free.
Memory Memory Memory Café Games Games Games Wednesday MoviesWednesday MoviesWednesday Movies
Canasta Workshop
5 Wednesdays: March 28th, April 4th, April 11th, April 18th, April 25th, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Looking for a fun card game to play when you get together with friends? Ca-
nasta is for you! Linda Lourie has been teaching Canasta for ten years at senior centers, including ours, and she also teaches private groups. This class will either be Beginner or Intermediate, dependent upon the skill level of the majority of registrants. Registration required by March 21st or class is subject to cancellation. $45. Make check
payable to Newton Senior Center.
Write your telephone number and
LEVEL (beginner/intermediate) on
the check. Or pay by credit card (3%
convenience fee required) by calling
617-796-1670.
Mah Jongg Workshop
5 Tuesdays: April 10th, April 24th, May 1st, May 8th, May 22nd, 12:15-2:30 p.m. This course will introduce you to the basic rules of the game. A very short time and effort is required to master the elementary principles. By the second class, students will be playing a game. Martha Tomanelli has taught students at many senior centers, including ours. Registration required by April 3rd, or class is subject to cancellation. $70.
Make check payable to Newton Senior
Center. Write your telephone number
and LEVEL (beginner/intermediate)
on the check. Or pay by credit card
(3% convenience fee) by calling 617-
796-1670.
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Save the Date!
5th Annual Senior Prom Thursday, May 17th, 6:00-10:00 p.m. American Legion
Post 440
Our theme this year is “1950’s Sock Hop!” Enjoy dinner and dancing. $30.
Registration begins in
April. Contact Ilana (617-796-1670) for a registration form or visit newtonseniors.org
Parkinson’s Support Group
Last Monday of every month
Mondays: March 26th and April 30th, 10:30-11:30 a.m. People with Parkinson’s Disease, Caregivers, and family members are all invited to attend. This is a forum to share experiences and learn from one another. Facilitated by James Demicco, retired primary care M.D. with a special interest in Parkinson’s Disease and related disorders. Just show up.
Clutter Support Group
Second Friday of every month
Fridays: March 9th and April 13th, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Come get support from others while learning strategies for de-cluttering. This program is co-sponsored by the Newton Department of Senior Services and Riverside Community Care. For
more information, contact Karin
Lehr 617-969-4925, ext 5958.
Caregiver Support Group
Third Tuesday of every month AND
Second Wednesday evening of every
month
Tuesdays: March 20th and April 17th, 1:30-3:00 p.m. Wednesdays: March 14th and April 11th, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Open to all family caregivers of seniors. Learn from, and share with, other participants who are caring for an elderly family member. Register with
Case Manager Emily Kuhl at
617-796-1672. Free.
Bereavement Support Group
Third Thursday of every month
Thursdays: March 15th and April 19th, 10:30-11:30 a.m. This group is a safe place to reflect on our losses (separation from or death of loved ones, end of life, etc.) We will explore meditation, writing, poetry, and simple rituals and
share strategies for self-care and com-munity support. Betsy Simmons is a holistic health educator, spiritual care provider, and mindfulness teacher. New members are always welcome! For
questions, call Program Coordinator
Ilana Seidmann at 617-796-1670.
Low Vision Support Group
First Monday of every month (except
July, January & February),
Mondays: March 5th and April 2nd, 1:00-2:30 p.m. In March, our guest speaker is David Bradburn, President of Visio-500. In April, our guest speaker is Kyle Robidoux, Director of Volunteers and Group Services at Mass Association for Blind and Vision Impaired, which spon-sors this group. Kyle is legally blind and will speak to the many services MABVI provides. For more infor-
mation, call Low Vision Volunteer
Trudy at 617-969-7084.
LGBTQ Elder Café (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Queer)
Fourth Tuesday of every month
Tuesdays: March 27th and April 24th, 6:00-7:30 p.m. We’ll enjoy dinner and conversation at these monthly gather-ings. Free, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Newbridge on the Charles and Orchard Cove. RSVP to be added to the email list to be notified of monthly gatherings. RSVP to
Julie Joy at 617-796-1674.
Newton Men’s Club Second Thursday of every month at 9:30 a.m., Thursdays: March 8th and April 12th, Johnny’s
Luncheonette, 30 Langley Road, Newton Centre Fourth Thursday of every month at 9:30 a.m., March 22nd and April 26th, Newton Senior Center
In March, we will hear about “The Death of John Kennedy: An Assassination by One or a Public Execution by Many,” with guest speaker Steve German. In April, we will hear about “Adventures and Misadventures in Pakistan”, with guest speaker Richard Morrison. Just show up.
Hearing Screenings
First Tuesday of every month
Tuesdays: March 6th and April 3rd, 12:00-1:00 p.m. (note temporary time change)
Attend a 10-minute hearing screening with a licensed Audiologist from the West Newton Hearing Center. If you already have hearing aids, they can clean and check them and replace the batteries. Call the Front Desk at
617-796-1660 to make a 10-minute appointment. Free.
Short Story Group
Last Thursday of every month
Thursday: March 29th and April 26th, 10:30-11:30 a.m. This monthly group discusses one selected story. Copies of the next short story can be picked up at our Reception Desk. Discussion facilitated by Ditta Lowy. Free.
Book Club
Third Friday of every month
Fridays: March 16th and April 20th, 10:00-11:30 a.m. March’s book is Broken Harbor, by Tara French. April’s book is Georgia: A Novel of Georgia O’Keefe, by Dawn Tripp. All are welcome! Free.
Birthday Celebration! Third Tuesday of every month
Tuesdays: March 20th and April 17th, 12:00-12:30 p.m. All March and April birthday celebrants will receive a special present, and everyone will get a birthday dessert. Generously sponsored by Heathwood Healthcare.
Monthly Programs
Support GroupsSupport GroupsSupport Groups
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Ceramics Workshop 8 Thursdays: March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, April 5th, 12th, 19th
Session I, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Session II, 12:30 p.m. -2:00 p.m. Create sculptural and functional ware (plates, bowls, cups). Almost all clay pieces are 3-D. We use a table-top wheel and slab roller. Instructed by Bet Lee. Class limited to 12 people.
$50. Make check payable to Newton Senior Center. Write
your telephone number and preferred Session (I or II) on
the check. Or pay by credit card (3% convenience fee) by
calling 617-796-1670.
Introduction to Chinese Brush Painting 6 Wednesdays: March 21st, 28th, April 4th, 18th, 25th, May 2nd, 1:30-3:30 p.m. An introduction to freehand Chinese brush painting, depicting classical subjects. We will use special brushes, Chinese watercolor, paints, and ink, on rice paper. It is a meditative art form that creates an expression of the subject in a simple, yet energetic, interpretation with each stroke. Vartus Varadian is a graphic designer and art director and was a software brand manager and creative director at IBM. All materials included. Registration required by March 14th or class is subject to cancellation. $80. Make check payable
to Newton Senior Center. Write your telephone number
on the check. Or pay by credit card (3% convenience fee)
by calling 617-796-1670. Class is limited to 10 people.
Acrylic Painting Workshop 4 Mondays: April 23rd, May 7th, 14th, 21st, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Instructor Margo Volterra will walk you through the process
of creating your own "Swan Boats on the Common" acrylic painting on canvas. In the process, we will review the advantages and disadvantages of acrylics. By the
end of the course, you will have a better understanding of using acrylics as an expression of your art. Class is limited to
10 people. Registration required by April 17th, or class is
subject to cancellation. $30. Make check payable to
Newton Senior Center. Write your telephone number on
the check. Or pay by credit card (3% convenience fee) by
calling 617-796-1670.
Special Spring Performances
Chamber Ensemble Spring Concert Wednesday, May 2nd, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Please join us to listen to our very own Senior Center Chamber Orchestra in concert. All are welcome! Free. Just
show up.
Theatre Workshop Spring Performance
Wednesday, April 25th, 2:00-3:30 p.m. The Theatre Workshop group will present original works by class members, including two 10-15 minute plays, and two 7-10 minute monologues. Register with the Front Desk at
617-796-1660. Free.
Art
Taking Care of the Caregiver
Thursday, March 8th, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Caregivers (aides, spouses, adult chil-dren) will enjoy stress-relieving tips, courtesy of Well Within and Senior Helpers. Seniors will participate in a watercolor activity. Lunch included. Transportation available with Yellow
Vouchers. RSVP required: Tracy at
617-959-4928.
Memory Café Thursday, March 8th, 1:00-2:30 p.m. The guest artist is Donna Newman-
Bluestein, who will be doing Movement to Inspire and Uplift. Sponsored by Newbridge on the Charles. Dessert pro-
vided. Transportation available with
Yellow Vouchers. RSVP to Tracy at
617-959-4928.
Current Research on
Alzheimer’s and
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Sunday, March 11th, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thalia Sass, graduate student of molec-ular and cell biology at Brandeis Uni-versity, will present the current scien-tific research. Dessert and Q &A to fol-low. Transportation available with
Yellow Vouchers.
Memory Café Thursday, April 12th, 1:00-2:30 p.m. The guest artist is Linda Landsberg, creating sunflower paintings in the style
of Van Gogh. Sponsored by Newbridge on the Charles. Dessert provided. Transportation available with Yellow
Vouchers. RSVP to Tracy at
617-959-4928.
I’ll Be Me– Glenn Campbell Sunday, April 29th, 12:45-3:00 p.m. Join us as Robyn Shey, RN, from Sen-ior Helpers, provides a brief introduc-tion to Alzheimer’s. We watch the mov-ie I’ll Be Me— Glenn Campbell— and have dessert. A Q & A will follow. Transportation available with Yellow
Vouchers. RSVP to Tracy at
617-959-4928.
All events take place at:
Temple Emanuel’s Reisman Hall, 385
Ward Street, Newton
CoCoCo---sponsored with Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Streetsponsored with Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Streetsponsored with Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street
Space for all art classes is very limited; register early!
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eram
ics
I 11
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ch: T
urke
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/ gra
vy o
r H
am &
Sw
iss
sand
wic
h 12
:30…
..Cer
amic
s II
Mar
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11
:45…
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ch: S
tuffe
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hells
w/
tom
ato
sauc
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Tun
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lad
sand
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Mar
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Mar
ch 6
10
:30…
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kins
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port
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up
11:4
5…..L
unch
: Mea
tloaf
w/ o
nion
gra
vy
or E
gg s
alad
san
dwic
h 12
:00…
..Hea
ring
Scr
eeni
ng
Mar
ch 7
10
:00…
..His
tory
of M
ath
11:4
5…..L
unch
: Mar
sala
Chi
cken
or
Roa
st b
eef w
/ Pro
volo
ne s
andw
ich
1:00
…..M
ovie
: The
Wed
ding
Pla
n
1:15
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arn
Bab
ies
Mar
ch 8
9:
30…
..Men
’s C
lub
at J
oh
nn
y’s
10:0
0…..H
ow to
Sel
f-P
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h yo
ur
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k fo
r un
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10:3
0…..C
eram
ics
I 11
:45…
..Lun
ch: M
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che
ese
or C
hick
en p
esto
Cae
sar
sala
d 12
:30…
..Cer
amic
s II
Mar
ch 9
9:
30-1
1:00
…..H
ealth
Clin
ic
11:4
5…..L
unch
: Whi
te b
ean
& k
ale
stew
or
Sea
food
sal
ad s
andw
ich
2:00
…..S
ages
& S
eeke
rs
Info
rmat
ion
Ses
sion
2:
30…
..Clu
tter
Sup
port
Gro
up
Mar
ch 1
2 11
:45…
..Lun
ch: S
wed
ish
mea
tbal
ls
over
noo
dles
or
Egg
sal
ad s
andw
ich
2:30
…..D
ate
with
Dai
sy
Mar
ch 1
3
11:4
5…..L
unch
: Ora
nge
alm
ond
chic
ken
or V
eget
aria
n ch
ef s
alad
1:
30…
..Wel
com
e to
Soc
ial S
ecur
ity!
S
WIN
G B
AN
D C
AN
CE
LL
ED
Mar
ch 1
4 10
:00…
..His
tory
of M
ath
11:4
5…..L
unch
: Cre
ole
fish
or B
BQ
ch
icke
n sa
ndw
ich
1:30
…..S
tand
-Up
Com
edy
Sho
w
7:00
…..C
areg
iver
Sup
port
Gro
up
Mar
ch 1
5 10
:30…
..Ber
eave
men
t Sup
port
Gro
up
10:3
0…..C
eram
ics
I 11
:45…
..Lun
ch: M
arch
Spe
cial
Lun
ch:
Cor
ned
beef
w/ m
usta
rd g
laze
, po
tato
es, b
iscu
it, b
row
nie
12:0
0…..D
ialo
gue
w/ t
he D
irect
or
12:3
0…..C
eram
ics
II
Mar
ch 1
6 10
:00…
..Boo
k C
lub
11:4
5…..L
unch
: Bro
ccol
i mus
hroo
m
quic
he o
r T
una
sala
d sa
ndw
ich
1:00
…..G
et Y
our
Iris
h O
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how
1:
00…
..Com
mod
ity S
uppl
emen
tal
Foo
d P
rogr
am
SE
AT
ED
ST
RE
NG
TH
& B
AL
AN
CE
C
AN
CE
LL
ED
(Su
nd
ay)
Mar
ch 1
8
2:00
…..S
enio
r M
usic
al: C
inde
rella
at
New
ton
Nor
th H
igh
Sch
ool T
heat
re
Mar
ch 1
9 11
:45…
..Lun
ch: C
hick
en C
acci
ator
e or
Roa
st b
eef w
/ Am
eric
an c
hees
e sa
ndw
ich
Mar
ch 2
0
10:0
0…..R
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n to
Nor
umbe
ga P
ark:
F
ilm S
cree
ning
& D
iscu
ssio
n at
Du
ran
t-K
enri
ck H
ou
se &
Gro
un
ds
11
:45…
..Lun
ch: L
entil
ste
w o
r O
rient
al
chic
ken
sala
d sa
ndw
ich
12:0
0…..M
arch
Birt
hday
Par
ty
1:30
…..C
areg
iver
Sup
port
Gro
up
Mar
ch 2
1 10
:00…
..His
tory
of M
ath
11:4
5…..L
unch
: Stu
ffed
pepp
er w
/ bee
f or
Tun
a sa
lad
sand
wic
h 1:
00…
..Mov
ie: G
ifted
1:
30…
..Chi
nese
Bru
sh P
aint
ing
2:00
…..M
emor
y C
afé:
Che
rry
Blo
ssom
T
rees
Mar
ch 2
2 9:
30…
..Men
’s C
lub
10:3
0…..C
eram
ics
I 11
:45…
..Lun
ch: H
ot d
og o
r C
hef
sala
d w
/ tur
key
12:3
0…..C
eram
ics
II
Mar
ch 2
3 9:
00…
..Cou
ncilo
r D
owns
9:
30-1
1:00
…..H
ealth
Clin
ic
11:4
5…..L
unch
: Bak
ed fi
sh w
/ br
occo
li ch
eese
sau
ce o
r M
edite
rran
ean
plat
e 2:
00…
..Nat
Kin
g C
ole:
Mus
ic a
nd
His
tory
Mar
ch 2
6 10
:30…
..Par
kins
on’s
Sup
port
Gro
up
11:4
5…..L
unch
: Las
agna
w/ t
omat
o
Mar
ch 2
7
11:4
5…..L
unch
: Spi
nach
& p
eppe
r fr
ittat
a or
Chi
cken
sal
ad s
andw
ich
Mar
ch 2
8 10
:00…
..Can
asta
Wor
ksho
p 11
:45…
..Lun
ch: B
BQ
chi
cken
bre
ast o
r
Mar
ch 2
9 10
:30…
..Vig
orou
s M
ind
grou
p ga
me
10:3
0…..S
hort
Sto
ry G
roup
Mar
ch 3
0 9:
00…
..Cou
ncilo
r N
orto
n
11:4
5…..L
unch
: Pot
ato
Pol
lack
file
t
Ma
rc
h/ A
pr
il 2
01
8
Pr
og
ra
ms
11:4
5…..L
unch
: Las
agna
w/ t
omat
o sa
uce
or T
urke
y w
/ Pro
volo
ne
sand
wic
h
or C
hick
en s
alad
san
dwic
h 6:
00…
..LG
BT
Q E
lder
Caf
e 6:
30…
..You
and
You
r F
inan
cial
Fut
ure:
T
he Im
pact
of
the
New
Tax
Law
s at
N
ewto
n F
ree
Lib
rary
11:4
5…..L
unch
: BB
Q c
hick
en b
reas
t or
Roa
st b
eef w
/ Sw
iss
sand
wic
h 1:
30…
..Chi
nese
Bru
sh P
aint
ing
2:00
…..M
BT
A S
enio
r C
harli
eCar
d an
d T
rans
port
atio
n In
form
atio
n E
vent
10:3
0…..S
hort
Sto
ry G
roup
10
:30…
..Cer
amic
s I
11:4
5…..L
unch
: Por
k ro
ast w
/ app
le
glaz
e or
Egg
sal
ad s
andw
ich
12:3
0…..C
eram
ics
II
11:4
5…..L
unch
: Pot
ato
Pol
lack
file
t or
Cot
tage
che
ese
& fr
uit p
late
Ap
ril 2
11
:45…
..Lun
ch: R
oast
turk
ey o
r T
una
sala
d sa
ndw
ich
1:00
…..L
ow V
isio
n S
uppo
rt G
roup
Ap
ril 3
11
:45…
..Lun
ch: S
alm
on w
/ lem
on d
ill
sauc
e or
Tur
key
w/ S
wis
s sa
ndw
ich
12:0
0…..H
earin
g S
cree
ning
Ap
ril 4
10
:00…
..Can
asta
Wor
ksho
p 11
:45…
..Lun
ch: G
reek
Chi
cken
or
Roa
st B
eef w
/ Am
eric
an s
andw
ich
1:00
…..M
ovie
: The
Big
Sic
k 1:
30…
..Chi
nese
Bru
sh P
aint
ing
2:00
…..A
utho
r T
alk:
Bab
y B
oom
ers
+
Ap
ril 5
10
:30…
..Cer
amic
s I
11:4
5…..L
unch
: S
pina
ch &
red
pe
pper
fritt
ata
or C
urry
chi
cken
sal
ad
sand
wic
h 12
:30…
..Cer
amic
s II
Ap
ril 6
9:
30-1
1:00
…..H
ealth
Clin
ic
11:4
5…..L
unch
: Her
bed
brow
n ric
e or
Sea
food
sal
ad s
andw
ich
2:00
…..A
ntar
ctic
a: T
rave
ls a
t the
E
nd o
f the
Wor
ld
Ap
ril 9
11
:45…
..Lun
ch: C
hick
en m
eatb
all
sub
or T
urke
y w
/ Am
eric
an s
andw
ich
2:30
…..D
ate
with
Dai
sy
Ap
ril 1
0 11
:45…
..Lun
ch: C
hick
en C
reol
e or
V
eget
aria
n ch
ef s
alad
12
:00…
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er’s
Lof
t Lun
cheo
n at
N
ewto
n N
ort
h H
igh
Sch
oo
l’s T
iger
’s
Lo
ft
12:1
5…..M
ah J
ongg
Wor
ksho
p S
WIN
G B
AN
D C
AN
CE
LL
ED
Ap
ril 1
1 10
:00…
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asta
Wor
ksho
p 11
:45…
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ch: M
eatlo
af w
/ gra
vy o
r E
gg s
alad
san
dwic
h 2:
00…
..Res
earc
hing
you
r F
amily
H
isto
ry w
ithou
t a C
ompu
ter
7:00
…..C
areg
iver
Sup
port
Gro
up
Ap
ril 1
2 9:
30…
..Men
’s C
lub
at J
oh
nn
y’s
10:0
0…..T
rip to
Har
vard
Nat
ural
H
isto
ry M
useu
m
10:0
0…..T
he C
onve
rsat
ion
Pro
ject
10
:30…
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amic
s I
11:4
5…..L
unch
: Fis
h F
lore
ntin
e or
R
oast
bee
f w/ S
wis
s sa
ndw
ich
12:3
0…..C
eram
ics
II
Ap
ril 1
3 11
:45…
..Lun
ch: W
hite
bea
n &
kal
e st
ew o
r C
hick
en s
alad
san
dwic
h 2:
30…
..Clu
tter
Sup
port
Gro
up
Ap
ril 1
6 PA
TR
IOT
’S D
AY
: N
EW
TO
N S
EN
IOR
CE
NT
ER
IS
CL
OS
ED
Ap
ril 1
7 9:
30…
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roW
est L
egal
Clin
ic
11:4
5…. .L
unch
: Ter
iyak
i sal
mon
or
Ham
&
Sw
iss
sand
wic
h 12
:00…
..Apr
il B
irthd
ay P
arty
1:
30…
..Car
egiv
er S
uppo
rt G
roup
6:
30…
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and
You
r F
inan
cial
Fut
ure:
G
iftin
g, T
rust
s, &
Fam
ily A
sset
P
rese
rvat
ion
at N
ewto
n F
ree
Lib
rary
Ap
ril 1
8 10
:00…
..Can
asta
Wor
ksho
p 11
:45…
. .Lun
ch: S
tuffe
d sh
ells
or
Roa
st
beef
w/ S
wis
s sa
ndw
ich
1:00
…..M
ovie
: A U
nite
d K
ingd
om
1:30
…..C
hine
se B
rush
Pai
ntin
g 2:
00…
..Mem
ory
Caf
é: G
reat
Am
eric
an
Son
gboo
k M
usic
Ap
ril 1
9 10
:30…
..Ber
eave
men
t Sup
port
Gro
up
10:3
0…. .C
eram
ics
I 11
:45…
..Lun
ch: B
eef s
tew
or
Cal
iforn
ia c
hick
en s
alad
san
dwic
h 12
:00…
..Dia
logu
e w
/ the
Dire
ctor
12
:30…
..Cer
amic
s II
Ap
ril 2
0 9:
30-1
1:00
…..H
ealth
Clin
ic
10:0
0…. .B
ook
Clu
b 11
:45…
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ch: S
pri
ng
Sp
ecia
l:
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e-st
uffe
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east
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ashe
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arro
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e 1:
00…
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mod
ity S
uppl
emen
tal
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d P
rogr
am
2:00
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ongb
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of th
e N
orth
east
Ap
ril 2
3 9:
30…
..Acr
ylic
Pai
ntin
g W
orks
hop
11:4
5…..L
unch
: Fis
h w
/ dill
sau
ce o
r C
urry
chi
cken
sal
ad s
andw
ich
(Su
nd
ay)
Ap
ril 2
9
12:0
0…..S
prin
g F
ling
at N
ewto
n
No
rth
Hig
h S
cho
ol C
afet
eria
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____
____
____
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pri
l 30
10:3
0…..P
arki
nson
’s S
uppo
rt G
roup
11
:45…
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ch: L
emon
Dijo
n ch
icke
n or
Egg
sal
ad s
andw
ich
Ap
ril 2
4 11
:45…
..Lun
ch: C
hick
en D
ivan
or
Roa
st
beef
w/ S
wis
s sa
ndw
ich
12:1
5…..M
ah J
ongg
Wor
ksho
p 6:
00…
..LG
BT
Q E
lder
Caf
é
Ap
ril 2
5 10
:00…
..Can
asta
Wor
ksho
p 11
:45…
..Lun
ch: H
ot d
og o
r T
urke
y w
/ S
wis
s sa
ndw
ich
1:30
…..C
hine
se B
rush
Pai
ntin
g 2:
00…
..The
atre
Wor
ksho
p S
prin
g P
erfo
rman
ce
Ap
ril 2
6 9:
30…
..Men
’s C
lub
10:3
0…..C
eram
ics
I 10
:30…
..Sho
rt S
tory
Gro
up
11:4
5…..L
unch
: Bee
f stu
ffed
pepp
er
or E
gg s
alad
san
dwic
h 12
:30…
..Cer
amic
s II
Ap
ril 2
7 9:
00…
..Cou
ncilo
r N
orto
n
11:4
5…..L
unch
: Mac
aron
i & c
hees
e or
Chi
cken
pes
to C
aesa
r sa
lad
12:0
0…..G
ettin
g A
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THANKS FOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SENIOR CENTER:
· Maryann Greene
· Terri Kasper, in honor of her SHINE Counselor, Ernest Picard
· Anonymous, in honor of Steffi Shapiro teaching yoga for over 50 years
· Ilse Garfunkel · Judith Horgan, in honor of all the volunteers at the Senior Center
· Judith Horgan, in appreciation of Sue Andrew’s laughter and generosity
· Thank you to Boston College, for providing parking for our bus trips
In GratitudeIn GratitudeIn Gratitude
Tennis: Tennis is held at the Warren House Courts on Washington Street in West Newton. Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Spring hours 9:00-11:00 a.m. Lessons Available this year! Ti-Yo-Ba: This class is a combination of Tia Chi, Balance and Yoga. It is a gentle movement class that can be performed seated or standing. Space is now available on Mondays and Fridays. Cribbage, Cards and Bridge: Mondays and Thursdays, morning or afternoon sessions, or spend all day! Scandinavian Living Center. LFCC: 545 Grove Street: Scottish Country Dance: Wednesdays 10:30-12:00 p.m., Zumba: Thursdays 6:15-7:15 p.m., Drop in Line Dance: Fridays 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Tap Dance: Mondays 10:00-11:00 a.m. Mixed Media: Knit, sew, or paint on Wednesday afternoons with our mixed media group. 1:00 p.m. at the Albemarle Road fieldhouse. Basketball: Saturdays and Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. Hawthorn Gym
Ballroom and Line Dance: Thursdays 1:00-3:30 p.m. at the Post 440, located at 295 California Street. Informal instruction begins at 12:30 p.m. Pickleball: Hawthorne Gym, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Thursday mornings and Emerson Community Center, Wednesday nights. Lessons available. Walking Groups: Early morning walkers meet at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday through Friday at the Albemarle Fieldhouse, 250 Albemarle Road. The Keep Moving group meets on Tuesday mornings and walks 2 miles or 40 minutes
***Registration for ALL programs (free and paid) is required: call 617-796-1506 to register***
City of Newton Parks and Recreation 55 and Over ProgramsCity of Newton Parks and Recreation 55 and Over ProgramsCity of Newton Parks and Recreation 55 and Over Programs
Anita Sheehan hosts two groups for older adults at Parks and Recreation buildings, one in Newton Upper Falls at the Emerson Center, 54 Pettee St. and the other on the South Side at the Shuman Center, 675 Saw Mill Brook Parkway. Meet new people in these neighborhoods. All seniors are welcome! Call Anita with questions: 857-928-9742.
There will be no get-together if the weather is bad or if it is icy. Upper Falls: Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Bingo: March 14th, March 21st, April 4th
Left, Right, Center March 28th, April 25th Party: March 7 (singer Tom Quigley), April 11 (singer Kevin Mae) South Side: Thursdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m. Bingo: March 5th, March 12th, March 19th, March 26th, April 2nd, April 9th, April 23rd
Left, Right, Center April 30th
Social GroupsSocial GroupsSocial Groups
SHINESHINESHINE Are you turning 65 in the next three
months? Are you over 65 and planning to retire soon? Do you understand all
your Medicare plan options? Are you having trouble paying for medical
expenses and prescription drugs?
If any of these apply to you, contact the SHINE (Serving Health Insurance
Needs of Everyone…on Medicare) program. SHINE is not just here during Medicare Open Enrollment. Trained volunteers are available all year to help you! They offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare. To
schedule a SHINE appointment, call
the Newton Senior Center at 617-796-
1660. For other SHINE-related matters, call 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-
4636), then press or say 3. Once you get the SHINE answering machine, leave your name and number. A volunteer will call you back, as soon as possible.
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The Newton Power Choice Program, coming this fall, will provide Newton residents with choices regarding the purchase of renewable electricity. For more information, please call the City's program consultants at 1-833-272-9592.
Do you have a great service
provider who is accepting
new business?
We are looking for: · contractors
· computer repair · electricians
· emergency water/mold restoration
· gutter cleaners
· handymen
· HVAC services
· landscaping
· moving/storage
· plumbers
· personal organizers
· painters
· pest control · roofers
· snow plowers
Please contact Fred Weissman at
[email protected] or Alice
Bailey at 617-796-1664 with the
service provider’s name and contact information and your personal experi-ence with the business. Thank you!
Our Transportation Program
Transportation is offered Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. to a variety of destinations, including the Senior Center, Newton markets for gro-cery shopping, the Library, City Hall, houses of worship, long term care facil-ities, medical appointments, “over 55” Parks & Recreation programs in New-ton, and any city-held program within Newton, any day, any time. You must be 60 years old or older and a City of Newton resident. For more infor-mation, please consult our website, newtonseniors.org, or contact Alice Bailey: 617-796-1664 or [email protected]
Volunteer Tutors Needed
Introductory Workshop for ELL Tutors
Thursday, March 29, 7:00 pm, Trustees’ Room at Newton Free Library With your help, the library provides free tutoring services for adult English Language Learners. Volunteer tutors are needed for this rewarding work. Just an hour a week of your time can make a real difference. No experience or foreign language skill is necessary. Tutor training workshops are offered at the library. Come to this introductory meeting to find out how you can get involved! Questions? Contact
Susan Becam, Program Coordinator, at
617-796-1360 or [email protected]
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Third Friday of every month
2 Fridays: March 16th and April 20th, 1:00-2:00 p.m. The CSFP is a food distribution service for eligible seniors 60+. Pre-packaged groceries, primarily shelf-stable food, is provided, sometimes with produce. Eligible seniors can pick up 2 free bags of food once a month at the Newton Senior Center. Participants must meet income guidelines, as well as proof of age and residency. To receive an
application, call Emily Kuhl at 617-796-1672 or email
Co-sponsored with Historic Newton
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Durable Medical Equipment Our program makes specified durable medical equipment in good condition available on loan to Newton residents. All equipment is loaned free of charge in ‘as is’ condition. We loan out: · walkers
· wheelchairs/transport chairs
· rollators
· shower chairs/transfer tub benches
· shower benches
· raised toilet seats
· commodes
· canes/quad canes
· also, adult diapers (to keep) Nothing motorized and no hospital beds, crutches, walking boots, or specially fitted equipment. Appointments are necessary to reserve and pick up equipment. Call
617-796-1664 to request equipment
and to schedule a pick up appointment during our designated days and times.
Food Program
Curator Tours of Durant-Kenrick
Wednesday, April 11th, 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 18th, 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 25th, 10:00 a.m.
Durant-Kenrick House & Grounds, 286 Waverley Ave. What can a foot warmer tell us about Colonial-era family dynamics? Learn how museum professionals study objects, in a 30-minute tour of the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds. Then, practice your new curatorial skills by exploring the exhibits on your own to learn more about the three families profiled. Maximum 10 participants per tour.
Register with the Newton Senior Center Front Desk at
617-796-1660.
Marianne Leone’s MA SPEAKS UP
Sunday, March 11th, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds,
286 Waverley Avenue
In her memoir, Ma Speaks Up, actress Marianne Leone remembers her larger-than-life mother, who emigrated from Italy to raise a family in Nonantum and was widowed at a young age. In this program, Marianne describes life in “The Lake” in the 1960s, shares family stories, takes questions, and signs books. Learn more about local history from someone who lived it. For
questions, call 617-796-1450.
The Senior Citizens Fund of Newton
PO Box # 600488
Newtonville, MA 02460
The publication of Coming of Age is sponsored by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Senior Citizen Fund of Newton, Inc.
Non-Profit Org
U.S. Postage
PAID
Boston, MA
Permit #52475
Staff: 617-796-XXXX
Email: first initial last [email protected]
Jayne Colino, Director, 1671
Alice Bailey, Executive Administrator, 1664
Lucy Bedigian, Lunch Site Manager, 1668
John Flynn, Custodian, A.M. Julie Joy, Volunteer Coordinator, 1674
Emily Kuhl, Case Manager, 1672
Margaret Leipsitz, Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, 1665
Elizabeth Lund, Program Assistant,1663
Ilana Seidmann, Program Coordinator, 1670
Advisory Board
Nancy Brown
Audrey Cooper Rev. Howard Haywood
Jo-Edith Heffron
Adele Hoffman
Naomi Krasner Ena Lorant Susan Paley
Ernest Picard
Joyce Picard
Eric Rosenbaum (City Employee) Nancy Scammon (City Employee) Tom Shoemaker Emma Watkins
Mission
The mission of the Department of Senior Services is to optimize quality of life for older adults and those who support us through welcoming, respectful, and meaningful opportunities that engage and value older people and empower us to remain independent and to be important as-
sets in our community.
Vision
To provide sustained leadership that helps Newton be a livable and age-friendly community for all who choose to age here.
Statement of Welcome
The Newton Department of Senior Services welcomes the diversity of our senior community and strives to reflect our values of inclusion and mutual respect through supportive services, programs, and advocacy.
Council on Aging Members
Marian Knapp, Chair Elizabeth Dugan
Donna Murphy
Julie Norstrand
Carol Ann Shea, Vice Chair
Newton Department of Senior Services
Phone 617-796-1660 Fax 617-969-9560
www.newtonseniors.org
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.