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Middle & High School Students Wanted to Shovel Snow for Seniors, Can Earn Gift Cards, Community Service Credit

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The following information was provided by the City of Watertown:

In coordination with the Watertown Middle School, Watertown High School, Recreation Department, Council on Aging/Senior Center, and the Marshall Home Fund, the City of Watertown is offering a snow-shoveling program specifically for our senior residents over age 60 and those who are disabled. Watertown Middle School and Watertown High School students are matched with senior residents in their neighborhood, and assigned to be responsible for shoveling snow from the sidewalks and driveways for the duration of the winter season. This year, thanks again to generous support from the Marshall Home Fund, students will have an opportunity to earn community service as well as gift cards by assisting with snow shoveling in their neighborhood. Applications for both the residents in need of assistance, and the students volunteering to help them, are available here. 

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August at the Senior Center: Summer Supper, Flower Arrangements, a Book Club and Much More

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Town of WatertownWatertown Senior Center

The Senior Center has many activities during the month of August, including some in-person events. In the August Watertown Senior News, put out by the Council on Aging, Director of Senior Services Anne-Marie Gagnon writes that the Senior Center is open and welcoming residents again. She added that there will be no meals (with a couple of exceptions below) provided because the kitchen remains closed, but people are welcome to bring their own food. Also, visitors may want to bring a sweater because the windows will remain open to provide circulation inside the senior center. Here are some of the events going on this month at the Watertown Senior Center:

Book Club

Held at the Library and on Zoom

Wednesday, August 11 at 9 am

We will be discussing Emma, by Jane Austen.

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Senior Center in June: Technology Help for Seniors, Grab-n-Go Lunches and the Senior Shuttle

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The following information was part of the June Watertown Senior News:

We are pleased to present the annual Watertown Senior Center Art Exhibition within these pages. Congratulations to all of our Art Class participants. From Dawn Scaltreto, instructor, “Over the past year, COVID precautions have dominated much of our lives. For many people, that has meant isolation, fear and loneliness. With the Monday Art Class, though, we have been blessed to be able to meet online via Zoom classes set up by the Watertown Senior Center.

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See What’s Going on This Week at the Watertown Senior Center

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Watertown Senior Center

The following information was provided by the Watertown Senior Center:

Programs for Week of April 19, 2021

Join us via Zoom for the following programs. Call for access info: (617) 972-6490. New participants always welcome in every program! We hope you’ll join us! All Watertown Senior Center Programs via Zoom. Call (617) 972-6490 for details.

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Senior Events: Book Club, Talk With a Doc About COVID, Coffee With the Director

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Watertown Senior Center

The following information was provided by the Watertown Senior Center:

Programs for Week of April 12, 2021

Join us via Zoom for the following programs. Call for access info: (617) 972-6490.New participants always welcome in every program! We hope you’ll join us! Monday:   10:00 AM, Art Class with Dawn Scaltreto12:30 PM, Chair Yoga with Diane2:00 PM, Coffee with the COA DirectorTuesday:    11:00 AM, Part 2 “Talk with a Doc” about COVID-19 Zoom with Dr. Kady Goldlist of Mount Auburn Hospital’s Quimby Center for Geriatric Care. Call Senior Center for unique Zoom link. 12:30 PM, Tai Chi & Meditation with Marie2:00 PM, Line Dancing with Bradley                                     Wednesday:9:00 AM, Book Club: Discussion of The Last Castle by Denise Kiernan. Book for May – Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann; June – The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larsen.- No exercise class today. -11:30 AM, Spring Grab-n-Go pick-up for those who pre-registered.4:00 PM, COA Board MeetingThursday    9:00 AM, Pilates with Marina Z.10:30 AM, Talk with Tom: Coffee & Casual Conversation2:00 PM, Presentation: History of Big Band Swing with John ClarkFriday         10:00 AM, Exercise with Shannon12:00 PM, Seated Strength & Balance with Pearl2:45 PM, Zoom Mellowtones Choral Group with Anne Silverman

Looking Ahead

Monday, April 19, 2021 – Patriots Day – Senior Center Closed

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 – 10:00 AM, Public Safety CoffeeWednesday, April 21, 2021 – 9:00 AM, Pet Lovers Group; 2:00 PM, Knitting Group

Senior Shuttle Bus Update

The Watertown Senior Shuttle Bus is back on the road for grocery shopping. Due to COVID-19, the bus is limited to 6 riders plus the driver. Masks must be worn.

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Senior Events: New Exercise Class, Art with Dawn and Coffee & Conversation

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Watertown Senior Center

The following information was provided by the Watertown Senior Center:

Greetings! All Watertown Senior Center Programs via Zoom. Call (617) 972-6490 for details.Programs for Week of March 29, 2021

Join us via Zoom for the following programs. Call for access info: (617) 972-6490.New participants always welcome in every program! We hope you’ll join us! Monday:   10:00 AM, Art Class with Dawn Scaltreto12:30 PM, Chair Yoga with Diane

Tuesday:     12:30 PM, Tai Chi & Meditation with Marie2:00 PM, Line Dancing with Bradley

Wednesday:10:00 AM, New!

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Senior Events: Zoom With Sen. Brownsberger, A “Trip to Ireland” & COVID Info

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Watertown Senior Center

Programs for Week of March 15, 2021

Join us via Zoom for the following programs. Call for access info: (617) 972-6490.New participants always welcome in every program! We hope you’ll join us! Monday:   10:00 AM, Art Class with Dawn Scaltreto12:30 PM, Chair Yoga with Diane2:00 PM, Zoom with Senator BrownsbergerTuesday:     10:00 AM, Zoom Trip to Ireland11:30 AM, Grab-n-Go pick-up begins for those who registered12:30 PM, Tai Chi & Meditation with Marie2:00 PM, Line Dancing with Bradley                                     Wednesday: HAPPY SAINT PATRICK’s DAY!9:00 AM, Coffee with the Director10:00 AM, New Time & Instructor! Exercise with Shannon Lee JonesThursday:        9:00 AM, Pilates with Marina Z.10:30 AM, Talk with Tom: Coffee & Casual Conversation2:00 PM, Irish Music with Police Chief Michael LawnFriday:            10:00 AM, Exercise with Shannon Lee Jones     12:00 PM, Seated Strength & Balance with Pearl2:45 PM, Mellowtones Chorus with Anne Silverman

Looking Ahead

Wednesday, March 24 at 9:00 AM: Pet Lovers Group will host Dr. Dawn Binder, Owner of Cushing Square Veterinary Clinic in Belmont, who will talk about adopting senior pets, how to take care of senior pets, bringing new pets into the home, and answer your questions as part of “Ask a Vet”.  Please join us and don’t forget to include your pets.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Info for Seniors, Virtual Events from the Senior Center

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Watertown Senior Center

The Watertown Senior Center provided the following information:

Programs for Week of February 22, 2021

Join us via Zoom for the following programs. Call for access info: (617) 972-6490. New participants always welcome in every program! We hope you’ll join us! Monday:   10:00 AM, Art Class with Dawn Scaltreto12:30 PM, Chair Yoga with Diane2:00 PM, Zoom KNITTING Group!Tuesday:     10:00 AM, Public Safety Coffee12:30 PM, Tai Chi & Meditation with Marie2:00 PM, Line Dancing with Bradley                                     Wednesday: 10:00 AM, Pet Lovers Group – Zoom with your furry friend!11:00 AM, Exercise with Joanna2:00 PM, Coffee with Director Anne-Marie: Looking to Spring.Thursday:        9:00 AM, Pilates with Marina Z.10:30 AM, Talk with Tom: Coffee & Casual Conversation2:00 PM, Zoom to the Peabody Essex Museum!Friday:            10:00 AM, Exercise with Shannon Lee Jones     12:00 PM, Seated Strength & Balance with Pearl1:00 PM, New! Weight Management with Pearl ~ see the newsletter for details.NEW TIME! 2:45 PM, Mellowtones Chorus with Anne Silverman

Senior Shuttle Bus Update

The Watertown Senior Shuttle Bus is back on the road for grocery 

shopping. Due to COVID-19, the bus is limited to 4 riders plus the driver.