The Watertown Senior Center has plenty going on in September, including a session on gardens, info on Alzheimer’s and dementia and a number of trips.
The Watertown Senior Center provided the following information:
Some of our September 2018 events include:
LUNCH & LEARN WATERTOWN’S SCHOOL GARDENS & THE SENIOR CENTER
Join Judy Fallows, official garden coordinator for Watertown’s public schools for the past three seasons, as she talks about the connections in elementary schools between classrooms and gardens. She will speak a bit about the challenges of maintaining the gardens in summer and the wonderful volunteers who help with this. Learn about the connections with the school food service and harvests for school cafeterias. Judy will also talk about the progress of the Senior Center gardens. Gardening questions are welcome, and volunteers to help tend the new raised bed by the preschool fence and containers on the Senior Center porch are most welcome as well. WHEN: Wednesday, September 12 TIME: 10:00 AM Pre-registration is requested. Call the Senior Center at 617-972-6490.
WATERTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Watertown Fire Department, in partnership with the Watertown Senior Center, will be here for the next two installments of their educational series on fire and life safety for older adults. In addition to valuable safety lessons, each session will highlight a different aspect of firefighting, complete with demonstrations. We look forward to a fun and valuable three weeks. Attend one or attend all, but we hope the latter!
DATES: Thursdays – September 6 & 13 TIME: 10:00 AM Call to pre-register at (617) 972-6490
AN UPDATE ON THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER’S DEMENTIA: IS PREVENTION A REALITY?
Dr. Regan Patrick, Ph.D, a neuropsychologist in McLean Hospital’s Geriatric Psychiatry Division, will be speaking about healthy aging and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease. He will be accompanied by members of Dr. Brent Forester’s Geriatric Psychiatry Research Program, which is dedicated to helping develop and test novel treatments that will improve quality of life for older adults. His team is experienced in conducting studies of innovative treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and behavioral complications of dementia, and conducting neuroimaging in geriatric depression and bipolar disorder. McLean offers many resources and can help refer people for thorough diagnostic testing as well as research opportunities. WHEN: Wednesday September 19
TIME: 10:00 AM Pre-registration Required—617-972-6490.
55+ AND READY TO MAKE A MOVE?
Thinking of making a move and/or downsizing? Learn how to qualify for Affordable Housing and the different housing options available in Watertown. Join us for all three session or just one.
September 11th: Downsizing & Aging in Place Tips and Tricks
September 18th: What is Affordable Housing & How do I know if I Qualify
September 25th: Application Assistance for Affordable Housing
Presented by Metro West Collaborative Development
TIME: 10:00 AM—11:30 AM Light Brunch at all sessions. Please call 617-972-6490 to reserve your space.
SEPTEMBER FLOWERS WITH ERNIE
Join us for an afternoon of fun with new and old friends. We have a special treat this time with Ernie Berardinelli! We will be making a combination door and centerpiece with silk flowers, and real flowers! Don’t miss out.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 18 TIME: 1:30 PM COST: $15.00 Pre-registration required. (This program is funded in part by the Friends of the Watertown COA.)
Basic Estate Planning & Trusts Financial Planning Seminars
Join us when Dale J. Tamburro, PC presents a two-part seminar!
Wednesday, September 26: Understanding Basic Estate Planning Terms & Documents—The Estate Documents 90% of us need. Organizing paperwork, Probate & why you don’t want it, How are your assets owned: Good or Bad?, ABC’s of a Revocable Living Trust & Terminology
Wednesday, October 31: Basic Understanding & Benefits of Irrevocable & Revocable Trusts—The Top 5 Reasons for using a Trust— Avoid Probate, Asset Protection, Minimize Estate Taxes, Manage family assets.
TIME: 10:00 AM Pre-registration is requested. (617) 972-6490
FLU SHOTS at the SENIOR CENTER Thursday, September 20 from 9-11 AM and Tuesday, October 9 from 9-11 AM
Please remember to bring your Medicare/Insurance card and to wear short sleeves.
Public Safety Mornings
Tuesday, September 11 & 25 Coffee with Chief Lawn & Captain Dupuis
Thursday, September 6 & 13 at 10:00 AM NEW PROGRAM with Fire Captain Ryan Nicholson
“Everything You Need to Know about Medicare Open Enrollment”
Presented by Dan Goldberg, SHINE Counselor – Wednesday October 3, 2018 at 10:00 AM
UPCOMING TRIPS
CHOCOLATE & WINE TOUR—SEPTEMBER 24
Today we visit Sanborn Fine Candies followed by delicious full course luncheon at Warren’s Lobster House. Next we visit The Flag Hill Winery, winner of the 2017 “Best Wine in NH Gold Medal”. A wine tasting is included. LEAVE: 8:30 AM RETURN: 5:30 PM COST: $82.00
INDIAN PRINCESS RIVERBOAT TRIP— OCTOBER 16
We head to Webster MA for our Foliage trip. We’ll enjoy a cruise aboard the Indian Princess, one of the few authentic paddle wheel riverboats still in operation in the US. Next it’s lunch at the Point Breeze on Webster Lake. Your meal choices are Baked Haddock or Grilled Chicken. We end the day with a stop at the local area farm stand. Leave: 8:30 AM Return: 5:00 approximately. Cost: $82.00
SALEM CROSS INN, BRIGHT LIGHTS, YANKEE CANDLE, & TRAPPIST JAMS—NOVEMBER 28
Enjoy the beautifully decorated Salem Cross Inn and the sounds of Christmas. Your lunch includes soup, salad, Chicken Pot Pie or Maple Salmon, and dessert. Your shopping includes visits to the Saint Joseph Abby for Jellies and Preserves and the Yankee Candle Bavarian Christmas Village. We finish our day with a leisurely ride through the Bright Night’s display. Time: 9:15—7:30 Cost: $82.00
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT IS COMING!
It’s that time of year again! If you are enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO/ PPO), you should be mailed an information packet from your plan by the end of September.
It is important to understand and save this information because it explains the changes in your plan for 2019. Premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and the drugs covered by your plan can change significantly!
During the annual Medicare Open Enrollment, you will have a chance to CHANGE your plan for next year. SHINE Counselors can help you understand your plan changes, as well as other options you may have.
Call now to schedule your SHINE appointment any time during the Open Enrollment from October 15 through December 7th!
REMINDER: Be on the alert for your new Medicare card in the mail and as always, bring your card and drug list to your appointment! To schedule a meeting with a SHINE Counselor call the Watertown Senior Center at 617-972-6490.
WELCOME BACK!
9/7 Strength & Balance Class resumes at 2:15
9/10 Art Class is back Monday mornings at 9:30
9/14 Tai Chi joins us starting at 12:30
9/19 Book Club’s first meeting is at the at the Stockyard Restaurant. Call 617-972-6490 for more information.
NEED LEGAL ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING, A SIMPLE WILL OR OTHER MATTERS?
METROWEST Legal Services will now be joining us on the third Friday of every month. Appointments are made for 20 minute sessions and you must call the Senior Center at 617-972-6490 to reserve your time.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
September 20: Podiatry Clinic at 11:00 AM. Toenails, corns, callus care only. The cost for this service is $25.00 payable to Dr. Alper. Insurance is not accepted.
September 27: Blood Pressure Screening at 10:00 AM by Linda Micklay, R.N. from CareGroup Home Care. Free.
Watertown Food Pantry 80 Mount Auburn Street—Rear. OPEN: Tuesdays 10-11:30 AM and Thursdays 4-6:00 PM
SEPTEMBER MOVIE MATINEE
9/6 Once Upon A Time In Venice: Private eye Steve Ford hasn’t been getting a lot of business, but he goes into full action mode when a gang of thugs dognaps his adored terrier, Buddy. To get his pooch back, Ford is forced to form a dubious alliance with the gang’s conniving leader. Cast: Bruce Willis, John Goodman, Jason Mamoa 2017 NR 94 mins.
9/13 American Made: To avoid jail time for smuggling drugs into the United States from South America, pilot Barry Seal turns informant for the Drug Enforcement Administration — and soon finds himself in the midst of one of the largest covert operations in U.S. history. Cast: Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright 2017 R 115 mins.
9/20 Brad’s Status: Brad, whose satisfying career, sweet wife and comfortable life in suburban Sacramento aren’t quite what he imagined during his college glory days. He accompanies his musical prodigy son on a university tour, he can’t help comparing his life with those of his four best college friends. Brad reconnects with his former friends and begins to question whether he has really failed or if their lives are more flawed Cast: Ben Stiller, Austin Abrams, Jenna Fischer 2017 R 101 mins.
9/27 Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down The White House: This story centers on the true story of “Deep Throat”, the notorious whistleblower for one of the greatest scandals of all time, Watergate. The true identity of the informant remained a mystery for over 30 years. Until, in 2005, special agent Mark Felt shockingly revealed himself as the tipster. This powerful true story chronicles the life of the brilliant and uncompromising Felt, who sacrificed everything — his family, his career, his freedom — in the name of justice. Cast: Liam Neeson, Diane Lane, Marton Csokas 2017 PG-13 103 mins.
OTHER SPECIAL SERVICES—CALL THE SENIOR CENTER AT (617) 972-6490 FOR DETAILS
¨ Metrowest Legal Services Clinic – Call to schedule a 20 minute appointment with the attorney
¨ Watertown Food Pantry at 80 Mount Auburn Street, Rear– Tuesdays 10-11:30 and Thursdays 4-6
¨ How Do I Use This Thing? iPhone and Computer Help at the Senior Center
¨ Senior Parking Permits – for up to 2 free hours of metered parking in Watertown’s municipal parking lots
JOIN ONE OF OUR REGULAR PROGRAMS
Art For Fun — Mondays at 9:30 AM – During the summer it’s Art For Fun. Bring your own art project (oil, watercolor, pencil or ink) to this open studio.
Bridge/Chess/Cribbage/
Knitting—Wednesdays at 12:30 PM – Working on a project or need a little help? Stop in for an afternoon of creative work and conversation.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) – Wednesdays at 2:00 PM – Explore history and culture while learning the English language with this group.
Mellowtones Choral Group—Fridays – Love to sing? This co-ed group led by music director Anne Silverman will put a song in your heart! All welcome. Fridays at 12:30 PM.
BINGO! Fridays at 10:00 AM for BINGO fun.
TRANSPORTATION for WATERTOWN SENIORS
Call the Senior Center at (617) 972-6490 for more information. GROCERY SHOPPING, TRIPS TO TARGET, MARSHALLS, WATERTOWN & ARSENAL MALLS Via the Watertown Senior Shuttle (617) 972-6490
Call the Senior Center to be added to the route if you are new or need to change from your scheduled day. The Shuttle will pick you up and return you to your home. Approximately 1 hour of shopping time. Suggested donation is $1.00 Round Trip. 3 BAG LIMIT! Please show the driver your My Senior Center Key Tag. Applications available on the Senior Shuttle.
TRANSPORTATION TO THE SENIOR CENTER FOR PROGRAMS and SERVICES
(617) 972-6490 – We want to see you at the Senior Center! Call us! Program available as funding permits.
TO LOCAL DOCTORS – (617) 972-6490 – Call the Senior Center 2 days in advance to schedule your taxi ride.
You may tip the driver at your discretion. A spouse, friend, or companion may accompany you at no extra charge. Program available as funding permits.
MBTA RIDE – Have you thought about taking the MBTA Ride? For eligibility contact: THE RIDE Eligibility Center 617-337-2727.www.mbta.com/theride
EXERCISE CLASSES at the SENIOR CENTER
$3 for each Exercise or Yoga class. $4 for Line Dancing.
Audio or Video Tape classes are Free. Each class lasts one hour.
In the absence of an instructor, the Senior Center reserves the right to substitute an instructor, offer a pre-recorded program, or cancel the class.
MONDAYS: 11:00 – Exercise with Shannon / or Video Tape
TUESDAYS: 9:30 – Exercise with Joanna G 11:15 – Line Dancing with Manny
WEDNESDAYS: 11:00 – Mat Yoga with Sue G. (Please bring your own mat.)
THURSDAYS: 9:30 – Chair Yoga with Diane S. 11:00 – Exercise by Video Tape
FRIDAYS: 10:40 – Exercise with Henry O. 12:30 – Tai Chi with Marie 2:15 – Strength & Balance with Pearl
BE THE FIRST TO KNOW!
Have the Watertown Senior News emailed to your home computer every month by going to the Town website: www.watertown-ma.gov and signing up on the ‘Notify Me’ list. Follow the link on the left side of the home page, scroll down to Watertown Senior News and check it off! Or call the Senior Center at 617-972-6490 with your email address & we’ll add it for you!
We appreciate your feedback and suggestions. Call us at 617-972-6490 and let us know if there is a program, movie, or activity you’d like to see at the Watertown Senior Center, 31 Marshall St. We’re open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and we’d love to hear from you. Thank you.