Westport Council on Aging - Evergreen
***EVERGREEN – February 2011***
TOWN OF WESTPORT
Council on Aging
75 Reed Road
Tel 508-636-1026 fax 508-636-1034
WESTPORT SOCIAL DAY PROGRAM
Is a place where seniors come to enjoy a supervised program of activities, have a nutritious lunch. One of the group’s favorite activities is dancing and listening to music. If you or one or your loved ones would like to come join us for lots of smiles and laughter, call Gloria Santos program director at 508-636-1026 ext. 105.
Making Friends……Changing Lives? Learn More On February 16th At the WCOA
The South Coast Compeer Program is a local affiliate of Compeer Inc., an internationally recognized non-profit organization working to help adolescents and adults overcome the devastating effects of mental illness. Well-trained and caring volunteers are matched with individuals and spend a minimum of four hours a month engaging in activities both find enjoyable. The goal of these friendship-based relationships is to reduce the stigma of mental illness and the resulting isolation while increasing life satisfaction, self-esteem and compliance with treatment. We currently have a long waiting list of individuals wishing to be matched with volunteers; it is our hope to recruit community members to fill this gap in service and give both members of the match the opportunity to form a fulfilling relationship. Compeer staff recruit, train, match, and support volunteers. A Southcoast Compeer representative will be at the Westport Council On Aging’s luncheon on Wednesday February 16, 2011 or Southcoast Compeer can be reached by email at compeer@umassd.edu or by phone at (508) 999-8843 or (508) 542-0203
AARP TAX-AIDE PROGRAM -Again this year, a volunteer tax-aide, Jean-Louis Clapin, will be at the Westport Senior Center to help Westport residents over 60 years of age prepare their simple 2010 tax returns. Mr. Clapin will be at the Center on Wednesdays, by appointment only, through April 14, 2011. Please contact the WCOA, 508-636-1026 and Mr. Clapin will call you for an appointment. This program is offered by the AARP Foundation in conjunction with the IRS, in co-operation with the COA. Again this year, a volunteer tax-aide, Jean-Louis Clapin, will be at the Westport Senior Center to help Westport residents over 60 years of age prepare their simple 2010 tax returns.Mr. Clapin will be at the Center on Wednesdays, by appointment only, through April 14, 2011.
SENIOR CENTER CLOSING POLICY: If the Westport Community Schools announce closings due to weather emergencies, the Senior Center will close for classes, transportation, and other activities--the COA office may operate for routine administrative operations only.
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL to the network of services available to Westport residents, 60 years of age and over. WCOA is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
The SHINE Program (SERVING THE HEALTH INFORMATION NEEDS OF ELDERS)--information about Medicare, supplements, MassHealth. Call the Westport COA at 508-636-1026 to schedule an office appointment or phone consultation with our new SHINE Consultant Ken Costa on the 2nd & 4Th Friday of each month.
TRANSPORTATION appointments for Westport elders, and handicapped persons of all ages will be taken: Monday thru Wednesday to area appointments between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Appointments to Stop & Shop are taken the 1st Friday of the month between 10:00 & 1:00 and Wal-Mart the 3rd Friday of the month. When you make your doctor’s appointment, call us for a ride. Rides must be scheduled one week in advance. Please have the exact doctor’s name, street address, and telephone number when you call.
MIND - Art Bingo, Drawing, Games, Knitting, Quilting, Poetry Writing, Watercolor
AND BODY Aerobics, Billiards, Chair Massage, Osteoporosis
FITNESS Prevention, T’ai Chi, YogaFit, Zumba
PROGRAMS: Call for space availability and fees-508-636-1026.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP w/ Phyllis
No Meeting in February
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT SUPPORT GROUP w/ Andrea
Cancelled until furthur notice. Will still have a quest speaker periodically. Thank you for your past support.
CHAIR MASSAGE w/ Karen--
**The first Friday in February 4th, 2011- 12:00-2:00PM
Every Wednesday 9:00AM-11:00AM
-Donations Accepted.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC w/Nurse Pauline
1st Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC w/Nurse Kathy
3rd Tuesday, February 15th, 2011, 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Thursday March 10th, 2011 For an appointment
call the WCOA, 508-636-1026.
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SAFE DRIVER CHECKLIST
-Do you have difficulty seeing in the dusk and dark?-Do headlights from other vehicles obstruct your sight? -Are you easily intimidated by passing vehicles including trucks and motorcycles?-Do you have difficulty reading road signs?-Do you have difficulty following construction detours or seeing the police officer on detail near construction zones?-Do you have difficulty seeing train crossing signals or hearing train whistles?-Do you have difficulty keeping up with the posted speed limit?-Do you get drowsy behind the wheel or have difficulty concentrating?-Do you have difficulty hearing other vehicles?-Do you often get lost on once familiar roads?-Do you forget the basics, such as putting on your headlights and wearing a seat belt?-Are you unsure of your parking skills? Can you parallel park and park in a straight line?-Are you unsure of your reflexes and reaction time? Is it difficult to react quickly in certain situations, e.g. braking to avoid a collision?-Have your family, friends, or even the police officers told you that you aren’t a safe driver? -If you find yourself answering yes to many of these questions, you may want to consider driving less, or not driving at all.
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**Announcement*** The Second Half Knitting Class – Spring 2011**
TSH- Knitting class spring semester will begin on February 22, 2011 and end on June 10th, 2011.
“You need to be a member and pay a tuition fee. Interested people should contact TSH and they will be happy to send you a catalog of their spring courses. You may register by going to our web site www.umassd.edu/secondhalf
*Reminder**The Senior Center is closed Monday February 21st for Presidents’ Day.
SOUP & SANDWICH -WEDNESDAY, February 16th - We will serve Minestrone soup and Meat Ball Sandwiches at the Westport Senior Center. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. for the first 60 guests who make reservations--all for the bargain price of $3.00 per person. Entertainment to be announced- 12:00 - Advance registration is required--(508) 636-1026.
CREATIVE DRAWING CLASS
Join the multi-media drawing class at the Westport Senior Center. Share the fun and comradery as you learn new ways to express yourself, responding to your surroundings with new awareness of form, perspective, and color learning techniques. Classes are on Thursdays 1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. for a cost of $30.00 for a 5 week session, continuing through the year. Barbara Farnell is the instructor. Please call the Westport Council on Aging - 508-636-1026
P.C. & INTERNET CLASSES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
I want you to excel in how you use your PC, be it Internet, surfing, e-mailing, word processing, or just as simple as using the mouse. I hope this training will help break down the “Typical Barriers” and “Obstacles” which are responsible for stopping the majority of senior citizens learning the value in owning a PC and getting online. Keep in mind, “You Cannot Break the Computer”. So let’s have some fun and learn together. Classes Begin in October - Call Joan at the COA at 508-636-1026 Monday thru Wednesday to set up a training time!
Attorney Jennifer Heald will be meeting individuals for fifteen minute appointments on Wednesday, February 16th from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. If you would like to make an appointment with me or would like to call me with any legal questions please call 508-636-9090.
Come and join us here at the WCOA for fun and easy Latin Dance Exercise. All ages are welcome. Only $5.00 per class. Now accepting new students!! Dance your way to fitness!! Mondays 4- 5 PM & Thursdays 8:30AM – 9:30AM
Yoga : Utilize posture and breath to increase flexibility, strength and balance. A great workout for the body, mind and soul! The next 8 week session will be from February7th – March 28th.
Drop-In rate is $7.00 per class. They are held on Mondays 1:00-2:00 PM. The instructor is Michelle Pacheco. Utilize posture and breath to increase flexibility, strength and balance. A great workout for the body, mind and soul!The instructor is Michelle Pacheco. Utilize posture and breath to increase flexibility, strength and balance. A great workout for the body, mind and soul!The instructor is Michelle Pacheco.
Walking - Hiking Group
Are you interested in walking / hiking with others who love the out-of-doors? Have you wanted to walk some of the wonderful trails in our area but have some reservations about heading out alone? Every Tuesday starting 8:45AM they meet and leave from the Westport COA.
If you are interested, please call, 508-636-1026, at the Council on Aging. --Rosemary Lenrow
GREETINGS FROM THE FRIENDS Once again, we have published our annual FWCOA contributing members listing in this month’s issue of “Evergreen” Our sincere thanks to our members for their contributions and their support for our Senior Center. We hope non-members might take this opportunity to join the Friends. We would welcome your membership. For those of you not familiar with our group, the Friends of the Westport Council on Aging is a non-profit independent all-volunteer fund-raising organization founded in the early 1980’s. Funds are derived from membership income, memorial gifts and bequests, and fund-raisers. All donations to the Friends are tax-deductible and can be made in the name of a family or loved one, and earmarked for a specific purpose. If you have any questions, or wish to join the Friends, please contact us at the above address, or call the Council on Aging and leave us a message, 508-636-1026. Again, thank you for your support. The Board of the Friends, and every senior who benefits from our Senior Center, truly appreciate your generosity. Lillian Barresi
Compassionate Care Hospice of Southeastern Massachusetts will be providing an educational presentation on Hospice care. The presentation will include who is eligible, how to refer people to Compassionate Care Hospice, their services and their Veterans Outreach Program. The presentation will be given on March 16, 2011 at 11:30-12:30 at the Westport Council on AgingOUTREACH INFORMATION
Are you or anyone you know in need of assistance? Please call our Outreach office and ask for Andrea or Phyllis. Outreach Provides the following assistance:-Home Visits, Help with applications, Information and referrals, Caregiver Support , Vision Impaired Support, & Medical equipment loaned out.
S.N.A.P. - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - helps low income individuals and families buy healthy, nutritious food. Please contact the Outreach department to see if you are eligible!! Please contact with any questions or for any service request at 508-636-1026.
Assistance Program - helps low income individuals and families buy healthy, nutritious food. Please contact the Outreach department to see if you are eligible!! Please contact with any questions or for any service request at 508-636-1026.
Fuel Assistance- Forms & Assistance is now available through the Outreach department. Please call to schedule an appointment with Andrea or Phyllis.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
WESTPORT SENIOR CENTER
(Programs for elders 60 years of age and over)
SPECIAL EVENTS for February 2011 and BEYOND
We will serveMinestrone soup and Meat Ball Sandwiches at the Westport Senior Center. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. for the first 60 guests who make reservations--all for the bargain price of $3.00 per person. Entertainment to be announced- 12:00 Advance registration is required--(508) 636-1026.
February 16th 11:30AM The South Coast Compeer Program is a local affiliate of Compeer Inc., an internationally recognized non-profit organization working to help adolescents and adults overcome the devastating effects of mental illness. Well-trained and caring volunteers are matched with individuals and spend a minimum of four hours a month engaging in activities both find enjoyable. The goal of these friendship-based relationships is to reduce the stigma of mental illness and the resulting isolation while increasing life satisfaction, self-esteem and compliance with treatment. We currently have a long waiting list of individuals wishing to be matched with volunteers; it is our hope to recruit community members to fill this gap in service and give both members of the match the opportunity to form a fulfilling relationship. Compeer staff recruit, train, match, and support volunteers. A Southcoast Compeer representative will be at the Westport Council On Aging’s luncheon on Wednesday February 16, 2011
REGULAR DAILY EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2011
MONDAYS
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Senior Social Day Program, Monday through Friday. Supervised program. Fee.
8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Aerobic Exercise, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Fee.
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Pool Tables, Monday through Friday. Tables available for individual and group games. Walk-ins.
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Games, Mondays. Walk-ins.
9:45 - 11:00 a.m. Osteoporosis Prevention, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Cost of weights and donations. Reservations.
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Lunch Program, Monday through Friday. 48-hr. Advanced reservations. Donation.
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. YogaFit Class, Mondays. Fee.
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Zumba Class, Mondays. Fee.
TUESDAYS
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Senior Social Day Program, Monday through Friday. Supervised program. Fee.
8:45 a.m. Walking / Hiking Group
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Pool Tables, Monday through Friday. Tables available for individual and group games. Walk-ins.
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Lunch Program, Monday through Friday. 48-hr. Advanced reservations. Donation.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Knitting Circle, Tuesdays. Walk-ins.
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Blood Pressure Clinic, 3rd Tuesday. Walk-ins. Nurse Kathy
WEDNESDAYS
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Senior Social Day Program, Monday through Friday. Supervised program. Fee.
8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Aerobic Exercise, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Fee.
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Pool Tables, Monday through Friday. Tables available for individual and group games. Walk-ins.
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Chair Massage w/Heather - Donation
9:45 - 11:00 a.m. Osteoporosis Prevention, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Cost of weights and donations. Reservations.
10:00 a.m. - 11:30a.m. 3rd Wednesday of the Month, “LEGAL ADVICE” with Atty: Jennifer Heald. By Appt.
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Clinic w/ Pauline 1st Wednesday of the month.
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Lunch Program, Monday through Friday. 48-hr. Advanced reservations. Donation.
12:00-12:30 TSH Book Club
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Poetry-Writing Workshop, Wednesdays. Walk-ins.
THURSDAYS
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Senior Social Day Program, Monday through Friday. Supervised program. Fee.
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.Supervised program.
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Zumba Class. Fee.
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Pool Tables, Monday through Friday. Tables available for individual and group games. Walk-ns.
9:30 a.m. THS Knitting
10:00 a.m. Caregiver support group. 3rd Tuesday of the Month
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Food Pantry “Food for Friends” every Thursday
10:00 a.m. - 12 noon Astronomy class, 1st Thursday. Reservations.
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Lunch Program, Monday through Friday. 48-hr. Advanced reservations. Donation.
1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Creative Drawing – Fee.
1:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Bingo – Cash etc.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Quilting, Thursdays. Fee.
FRIDAYS
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Senior Social Day Program, Monday through Friday. Supervised program. Fee.
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Pool Tables, Monday through Friday. Tables available for individual and group games. Walk-ins.
9:45 - 11:00 a.m. Osteoporosis Prevention, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Cost of weights and donations. Reservations.
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Lunch Program, Monday through Friday. 48-hr. Advanced reservations. Donation.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tai Chi, Advanced Class, Thursdays. Fee
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Chair Massage w/ Karen, 1st Friday. Walk-ins.
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Tai Chi, Intermediate Class, Fridays. Fee.
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Tai Chi, Basics Class, Fridays. Fee.
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