Bernardston Senior Center

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1 Bernardston Senior Center PO Box 504, 20 Church Street Bernardston, MA New This Year: Thankful Giving Days Wednesday, Dec. 13 4:30 5:30 Rachel Senecal, Coordinator for Elders and Persons with Disabilities Unit from the DA Office will give a run down of criminal elder abuse, warning signs, tips to avoid being victimized. Consumer Protection will also cover some of the popular scams going around. 5:30 Light supper following the presentation. As the holiday season moves into our lives we all have days and moments when we realize our own blessings. Most of us look for ways to give to others in appreciation for what we have in our own lives. Paying it forward is a way to take care of someone else by picking an item or a strategy for helping someone without them knowing, it just happens. We will have a box under our tree at the senior center where all are welcome to put something new that you would like gifted to another. These should be small items and can include non perishable food items. CHRISTMAS CAROL SING-ALONG Thursday, Dec. 11:00 With the ROMEOS & the Bernardston Elementary Kindergarten Class Our regular luncheon will follow Mrs. Claus with a Cause This year we are following two strategies for helping our friends in need in the community: Mrs. Clause with a Cause and Thankful Giving Days. For Mrs. Claus with a Cause, we are planning to visit 24 individuals identified through out reach services. Mrs. Clause donated items will be limited to individual serve size wrapped items like: Cocoa Tea Hard candies Eye glass wipes Tissue packages Flashlights Fruit & Nut products Mrs. Clause with a Cause Workbee Packing up Bags Friday, Dec. 15th 12:30-3:00 All are Welcome It s a Tree Trimming Party! Monday, December 4th. at 4:00 Sing-a-Long with Debi Spyre at 4:30 Supper at 5:30 Happy Holiday s Christmas Party! Wednesday, December 20th 12:00 Holiday Dinner 12:30 $5.00 Gift Exchange after Lunch With Santa! Gifts should be marked Woman, Man or Either DON T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR LUNCH by WED. DEC. 13th, by calling the kitchen at or the Center

2 For Your Good Health EXERCISE SCHEDULE Enhanced Fitness Tuesdays, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26 10:15 Enhance Fitness with YMCA instructor. Thursdays, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28 10:15 Enhance Fitness with YMCA instructor. Fridays, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 9:30 Enhance Fitness with YMCA instructor. OUTREACH SERVICES Notes from Susan Fuel Assistance Application Renewals: Susan is willing to help you with the Fuel Assistance process, or check your renewal and documents. Please use sign up sheet downstairs on my door. Please call me ahead of time to make a special appointment time at Healthy Bones & Balance (HBB) Wednesdays, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27 9:30 HBB Exercises TUESDAY: Hours for Fuel Assistance or other needs December 5, 12, 19, :30 Exercises are led by certified RSVP volunteers. Health Programs are sponsored in part by grants from EOEA and FACL. Suggested donation is $1 per class. Nurse Blood Pressure Clinic THURSDAY, Dec. 14 & 28 10:00-11:30 with Nora Caregiver Support Group THURSDAY, Dec. 3:30 p.m. with Wanda Landry No Sign Up Required We Have Patrons with Allergies & Asthma. Please do not Wear Perfumes or other Scented items while in Building or on the Bus. SHINE Medicare Open Enrollment The SHINE counselor, Dennis Gemme will be scheduling the last two appointments at the Center on Wednesday Dec. 6. Appointments will be starting at 1:00. The second appointment is at 2:15. If you would like an appointment call ahead at Ask for Bev. FOOT CLINIC THURSDAY, Dec. 21 at 9:30 The COA sponsors foot clinics to prevent falls and address mobility issues early. We encourage seniors and diabetics to have their feet taken care of regularly. The cost for service is $30. We encourage donations for this valuable service. Foot Care at Bernardston is provided by Foot Care by Nurses, LLC. To Schedule, call Ask for Bev 2

3 Veteran Outreach Services Inclement Weather Policy At Senior Center Bernardston Senior Ctr. is closed when the PVRS school system announces that school is cancelled due to inclement weather. * NOTE TIME CHANGE * MONDAY, DEC p.m. Call the Center at If you think you may stay for Supper at 5:30 please call the kitchen at , by Friday of the prior week before 10:00 a.m. On PVRS delay days, roads will be evaluated to determine if we will be open. Closing & delay announcements can be found on stations: Channel 22 and 40, also on radio WHAI 98.3 FM and WIZZ 1520 AM. The Quiddler Game is On!! Tea Time Every Wednesday at 10:30 New Players Welcome No Skills Needed TUESDAY, DEC. 12 & ish We all have a grand time come join us! Hand & Foot Fun Card Game! Most Wednesday s 12:45 New Players Welcome BROWN BAG and DOMINOS MONDAY, DEC. 18 2:30 AND Supper at 5:30 Drug Take-Back THURSDAY, Dec 7 at 12:30 SEWING WORKSHOP SEWING WORKSHOP WILL RESUME IN JANUARY See you then! PAINTING LIKE THE MASTERS There will be no formal instruction in December, But artists are welcome to meet together on Monday afternoons at 3, or on Tuesday s after lunch. There will be two more sessions of Painting Like the Masters; one in January and one in February. Dates will be posted as soon as possible. 3

4 Gert Hale Poets Seat Health Care Ctr. 359 High Street, Rm. 101 Greenfield, MA Join in sending Notes/Cards to Friends Below is a list of a few of our friends who would appreciate notes and/or cards from you. Please feel free to extend your best wishes to them. Erlene Bancroft Buckley Health Care Ctr. 95 Laurel St. Rm. 422A Greenfield, MA Anna Deneault Charlene Manor Rm Colrain Road Greenfield, MA The Mundies 704 Brattleboro Rd. Bernardston, MA Alfred Bub Deane Poet Seat Healthcare Center 359 High St. Greenfield, Joanne Balzarini 137 Parmenter Rd. Bernardston, MA Betty Stafursky 16 High Street Shelburne Falls, MA ~~~ MUSIC PROGRAMS ~~~ The ROMEOS EVERY 11:00-12:00 Monday, Dec. 4 4:30 Music by Debi Spyre Monday, Dec. 11 4:30 Music by Dennis & Megs Jacob Thursday, Dec :00 ROMEOS w/ BES Kindergarten Monday, Dec. 18 4:30 Music w/ Ron Smith VAN TRIPS The Bernardston/Northfield Senior Van Is available on the following days for Trips ALL TRIPS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION Friday, Dec. 1 9:30 Walmart Gardner, Lunch at Ale House Friday, Dec. 15 9:30 Walmart Hinsdale, Lunch at 99 To sign up for trips, call the Senior Center There is a minimum number of people needed for all trips. The fare of each trip is listed with the sign up sheets. Pickups are both in Bernardston and Northfield. If additional questions call the Senior Center at

5 What s Happening! Something New! Welcoming in the New Year of 2018 with New and Exciting Workshops! Starting with.. Friday, January 5th, 12th, and 19th 10:30-11:30 Post Holiday Support with Pamela Moore, from Hospice. This program is designed to help participants understand and deal with grief, loss of loved ones around and after the holidays. The program will be offered the first three Fridays' of the month. The BSC Evening Café Monday s OPEN hours are 2:30-6:30 Every Monday we will offer a delicious evening meal served at 5:30. Menu will vary, but we welcome you to try us out. Suggested donation $2.50. Call to sign up a few days ahead. Some weeks will have entertainment, also. Van service available for Northfield and Bernardston Call to schedule a ride. Let s Learn About Health and Healthy Eating! Wednesday, February 7, :30 6:30 Registered dietician, Alicia Walter, MS, RDN/ LDN, from Baystate Franklin Medical Center. Her program will try to answer some of the questions participants may have about the many different advertised heart healthy diets, and will help you focus on choosing what is right for you. A light supper will follow at 5:30 p.m. Please sign up for the workshop and/or supper by calling ================== Don t Forget! The Center COA Meeting THURSDAY, Dec :35 WHO TO CALL Dianne Cornwell, Director (413) coa@townofbernardston.org Susan Laford Outreach Services: Ellen Spring Meal Reservations (413) SHINE Counselor (413) Van Services: (413)

6 Are you spending too much for your prescription drugs? Let SHINE help you find the right Medicare drug plan. Medicare Open Enrollment October 15 December 7 SHINE provides free & unbiased health insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries of all ages Call your local Senior Center or Council on Aging or to schedule an appointment. APPOINTMENTS EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE CENTER Last appointment is DEC 6, :00 & 2:15. Call Bev at to make an appointment. 6