Find out about Armenian history and culture, welcome spring and hear about cruising in Alaska, just some of the many events at the Watertown Senior Center this April.
The Watertown Senior Center provided the following information:
ARMENIAN MORNING
Join us for a morning filled with Armenian history, music, culture, and food. Join other Armenian speaking people in a comfortable setting. Learn what resources are available to you. WHEN: Wednesday, April 10, TIME: 10:00 AM Pre-registration Required as seating is limited.
DIALOGUE WITH THE DIRECTOR
Join Anne-Marie Gagnon, Director of the Watertown Senior Center, for coffee and conversation about programs and services presented here at the Senior Center. WHEN: Thursday, April 11, TIME: 9:00—10:00 AM
WELCOME SPRING!
Meet your friends, enjoy a cup of tea and think SPRING. We will make a spring basket (super easy for ALL) and fill it with goodies. Each basket is perfect for grandchildren, neighbors or a fanciful table decoration to help you think of warmer weather and blooming flowers. All materials provided. WHEN: Tuesday, April 9th, TIME: 10:00 – 12:00 Pre-Registration Required.
ALASKA BY CRUISE
Margie Wayne, Senior Center Program Services Assistant will share with us highlights of her trip to Alaska. See glaciers, dog mushing, and scenes from Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan. DATE: Tuesday, April 16, TIME: 10:00 Light Refreshments Pre-registration required.
APRIL FLOWERS WITH ERNIE
No need to worry about April Showers when you sign up for one of Ernie’s great classes! Ernie Berardinelli will provide everything you need to drive those showers away and get you ready for Spring. DATE: Wednesday, April 24, TIME: 10 AM COST: $15.00 Pre-registration required.This program is funded in part by the Friends of the Watertown COA.
COMING IN MAY – MARK YOUR CALENDARS
May 7th at 10:00—Dr. Patrick from McLean’s hospital will be back to talk with us about Alzhiemer’s Dementia: Is Prevention a Reality? Brain activities and staying young. You also may sign up for a free screening after the presentation. There are a limited number of spots available.
May 8th at 10:00— Marilynne’s Excellent Adventure: A Literary & Historical Pilgrimage to London.
May 2nd at 1:00—Afternoon Tea presented by the Friends of the Watertown COA. Enjoy tea and pastry. Each person will get a hand-made fascinator. More information coming soon. Sign up starts April 11th.
May 21st—SUMMER HOURS Begin with Brain Games and dinner.Sign up starts May 1.
May 22nd at 10:30 —Delvina Theatre presents “Little Women”.Sign up starts May 1.
ASK A NURSE
Wil VanDinter, Watertown Public Health Nurse, will be joining us on the FIRST Wednesday of each month from 10:00—11:00 for a blood pressure clinic. This month he is here April 3. He is also available to answer your health care and prescription questions. Stop by and say hi!
Public Safety Mornings
Tuesday, April 9 & 23 Coffee with Chief Lawn & Captain Dupuis
Thursday, April 25 Coffee with Captain William Maietta
WHAT IF MY MEDICARE PLAN WON’T COVER A DRUG I NEED?
Are you turning 65 in the next three months? Are you over 65 and planning to retire soon? Do you understand your Medicare deadlines and 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. Certified SHINE counselors are available all year to help you! They offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare.
Call the Senior Center at 617-972-6490 to set up an appointment, or if you still need assistance in reviewing your coverage, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). You can also compare plans online at www.medicare.gov/find-a-plan.
LEGAL APPOINTMENTS
Metro West Legal Services will be here on the third TUESDAY of each month by appointment. This month’s date is April 16th. Please call the Senior Center at 617-972-6490.
New Fitness Class!
Thursday Fit with Joanna G. at 11:00 AM. This Class will run for 8 weeks starting February 28—April 18.
Watertown Food Pantry 80 Mount Auburn Street—Rear. OPEN: Tuesdays 10-11:30 AM Thursdays 4-6:00 PM
FOOD PANTRY REQUESTS – Canned Soup, Pasta Sauce, Pasta, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Cold Cereal, Canned Vegetables, Tuna Fish, Chick Peas, and Cooking Oil.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
April 3: Blood Pressure at 10:00 by Watertown Health Dept. Nurse, Wil VanDinter. Free
April 18: Podiatry Clinic at 11:00 AM. Toenails, corns, calluses only. The cost for this service is $25.00 payable to Dr. Alper. Insurance is not accepted.
April 25: Blood Pressure Screening at 10:00 by Linda Micklay, R.N. from CareGroup Home Care. Free.
THE SENIOR CENTER BOOK CLUB
WHEN: Wednesday, April 17 at 9:30. WHERE: Senior Center, 31 Marshall St. Join us to discuss: Pride And Prejudice by Jane Austin. Copies of the book are available at the Watertown Free Public Library. Since its immediate success in 1813, Pride and Prejudice has remained one of the most popular novels in the English language. Jane Austen called this brilliant work “her own daring child” and its vivacious heroine, Elizabeth Benner, “as delightful a creature as ever appeared in print.” The romantic clash between the opinionated Elizabeth and her proud beau, Mr. Darcy, is a splendid performance of civilized sparring. And Jane Austen’s radiant wit sparkles as her characters dance a delicate quadrille of flirtation and intrigue, making this book the most superb comedy of manners of Regency England. New members are always welcome!
APRIL MOVIE MATINEE
4/4 Lean On Pete: Passing his teen years largely neglected, Charley Thompson finds a part-time job with a slightly shady horse trainer and develops a strong bond with worn-out racehorse Lean on Pete — whom Charley resolves to save from the slaughterhouse. Cast: Charlie Plummer, Steve Buscemi, Chloe Sevigny 2018 R 120 mins.
4/11 Instant Family: Adopting three foster children at once thinking that it’s a perfect way to start a family, Pete and Ellie fail to consider that their new charges may be hellions — which they are. Not only do the kids flout the rules, they see no reason for parents. Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Octavia Spencer 2018 PG-13 118 mins.
4/18 Cinderella: In this live-action retelling of Disney’s animated classic, young Ella escapes from a life of drudgery by way of a fairy godmother whose magic brings Ella face-to-face with the prince of her dreams. Cast: Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Holliday Grainger 2015 PG 105 mins.
4/25 Ben Is Back: As troubled as he is charming, 19-year-old Ben Burns surprises everyone when he returns home for Christmas. Although his mother cautiously welcomes Ben’s arrival, he soon begins to disrupt the family. Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedgers, Courtney B. Vance 2018 R 103 mins.
5/2 The Leisure Seekers: A runaway couple going on a journey in the old RV called The Leisure Seeker, travelling from Boston to Key West. They recapture their passion for life and their love for each other on a road trip Cast: Helen Mirren, Donald Sutherland, Kirsty Mitchell 2017 R 112
IMPORTANT REMINDER!
Please remember to use your My Senior Center key tag and check-in at the kiosk when you enter the building. Your record of attendance helps us to manage our programs and space effectively. If you don’t have a key tag, please ask at the Front Desk to register. It’s free! Thank you!
SENIOR NEWSLETTER DELIVERED TO YOUR EMAIL!
Have the Watertown Senior News emailed to your home computer every month by going to the Town website: www.watertown-ma.govand 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!
The Watertown Senior News is published monthly.
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.
THE MBTA RIDE
Have you thought about taking the MBTA Ride? For eligibility contact: THE RIDE – 617-337-2727 www.mbta.com/theride
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
¨ 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 Class — Mondays at 9:30 AM – Bring your own art project (oil, watercolor, pencil or ink) to this open studio.
Bridge/Chess/Cribbage/Rummikub/Whist/Canasta—Bring your skills to any of these groups. Drop in and join in the afternoon fun.
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.
EXERCISE CLASSES at the SENIOR CENTER
$3 for each Exercise or Yoga class. $4 for Line Dancing. Each class lasts one hour.
In the absence of an instructor, the Senior Center reserves the right to substitute an instructor or cancel the class.
MONDAYS: 11:00 – Exercise with Shannon
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 with Joanna G
FRIDAYS: 10:00 – Exercise with Henry O. 12:30 – Tai Chi with Marie 2:15 – Seated Strength with Pearl