The following information was provided by the Watertown Senior Center/Council on Aging:
September 2020 Watertown Senior News
THE SENIOR CENTER IS CLOSED FOR ALL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, but staff is available to answer calls and e-mails. CALL (617) 972-6490 for updates, or e-mail SeniorCenter@watertown-ma.gov.
The September 2020 edition of the Watertown Senior News is now available. To keep our senior community safe, the Senior Center remains closed to visitors for all programs, exercise classes, social activities and shuttle bus services until further notice as we adhere to recommendations for a safe re-opening. However, our calendar for this month has many new offerings via Zoom.
We will be hosting a special presentation with Honoring Choices Massachusetts about the importance of completing your Health Care Proxy, and we will explore the lives of Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman by reviewing their connections to each other in film. We will also be talking about falls prevention with Mount Auburn Hospital later in the month. Via Zoom, we continue to offer Art with Dawn, Chair Yoga, Tai Chi and Meditation, Seated Strength and Balance, Exercise with Joanna, Mellowtones Chorus and other discussion groups.
New for September include Pilates and Line Dancing. Our sincere thanks to Manny and Diane who announced their retirement last month. We wish them well. Please review the newsletter for more details on these and other programs. Staff is available to respond to your phone calls and to e-mails. You can reach us by calling the Senior Center at (617) 972-6490 or by e-mailing SeniorCenter@watertown-ma.gov.
Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment is right around the corner, beginning October 15. You will soon be receiving your annual information in the mail. Please call us to schedule a free phone consultation with our SHINE counselor who can answer your questions and help you review your prescription drug plan. Reviewing your plan each year may help you to save money. For more information about Medicare Open Enrollment visit www.medicare.gov.
Upcoming Elections and Polling Locations
The State Primary is September 1, 2020. The General Election is November 3, 2020 For more information visit the Town Clerk website. Polling Location Changes: Polling Location for Precinct 2 (previously Hosmer School) has been changed to the Hellenic Cultural Center at 25 Bigelow Avenue. Polling Location for Precincts 11 & 12 (previously Cunniff) has been changed to the Watertown Middle School at 68 Waverley Avenue.
Watertown Food Pantry
The Watertown Food Pantry is located at 80 Mount Auburn Street and is open Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Food Donations are accepted at the Food Pantry on Tuesdays starting at 8:30 AM until 2:00 PM. Thank you to everyone who has donated food and dollars to keep the cupboards full! Your generosity has made a tremendous difference. Call (617) 972-6490 for more info.