255 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02494

Phone: 781- 449 -1212 - E-mail: elliothousebuzz@gmail.com

ELLIOT HOUSE WEEKLY TIMES

Monday, July 27 - Saturday, August 1    

Elliot House Summer Socials  

Elliot House is now having public outings/Summer Socials! Every Friday at 3pm we will have a social event somewhere in the community. Our second outing was held last Friday at Waltham Commons with Zak. We had a nice group of members and it was a successful trip. We are hoping to keep up that energy and meet more people this coming Friday at 3PM at TownHall Park. Look for Robin and the Elliot House banner!  Upcoming Friday outings from 3-4PM: Friday July 31st - Townhall Park, 1471 Highland Ave. Needham, MA 02492 Friday August 7th - Newton Center, across from Panera, 1241 Centre St, Newton, 

MA 02459 Friday August 14th - Artesani Park, 1255 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston, MA 02135  Remember that if it’s raining between 2PM and 4PM or if it is above 90 degrees, the event is automatically cancelled!  In order to attend these social events, please read the following protocols that MUST be maintained if we are able to continue doing them.   

● Members and staff are required to get to the location on their own.   ● Everyone must keep at least a 6 foot distance the entire time. ● Everyone must wear a mask during the gathering. ● Everyone is encouraged to bring their own lawn chair or blanket to sit on. ● Food and drinks cannot be shared but you are encouraged to bring your own snacks.  ● Activities are limited to only activities that allow for a six foot distance. ● All members and staff will be pre-screened via phone prior to attending the gathering.  ● Pre-screening includes: 

○ Take your own temperature at home the morning/day of the gathering. If someone reports having a temperature of 100.4 or above they cannot come to the gathering. Please talk with us if you do not have your own thermometer.  

○ If someone is feeling ill, they cannot come to the gathering. ○ If someone has been around anyone who has COVID-19; they can’t attend.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tracy C. and Debbie G. are working on a cookbook. Members who would like to have a 

recipe in the cookbook, are encouraged to email Robin at rmerrick@riversidecc.org or 

send via regular mail to Elliot House attention Robin M.  

Any additional questions regarding the CookBook, please do not hesitate to contact staff.  

 

🙏 Meditation via Zoom with Lisa and Robin  Every TUESDAY at 3 pm   

      Wednesday, July 29 at 3 pm Cooking Dinner with Jack for 

National Chicken Wing Day - bon appetit    

Last Event - Self Expression & the Art of Dance with Mary via Zoom was a great success - Thanks to all members who participated 

 Name that Tune with Bob B THURSDAY July 30th at 3 pm Come listen to music and have some fun 

     Friday, July 31 at 3 pm TownHall Park, with Robin  

 

Here are 5 of the Best drinks to keep you Cool and Healthy this Summer

Did you know: 1. Coconut Water is refreshing and a natural coolant. It contains essential 

nutrients required by our body, which can help you fight the summer heat and reduce body 

heat. 2. Iced Mint Green Tea with it’s minty flavour gives you a soothing feeling and helps in 

replenishing your mind and body. 3. Mint Lemonade is healthy and refreshing. Add a few mint leaves 

and spices to your regular lemon juice and enjoy this super tasty and healthy refreshing drink. 4. If you 

are a coffee lover, drinking a glass of Cold Coffee is good for you. Cold coffee helps you cool your 

body. 5. Brew some Chamomile Tea, and keep it in the refrigerator for a few hours. Before drinking, add 

some honey to it. This is a great hydrating beverage which can soothe you on a hot summer day. 6. 

Drinking plenty of Water helps maintain the balance of your body’s fluids, keeps you hydrated and 

regulates your body’s temperature. 

 

A Poem - by Larry R 

The finch tweeted to me in the lord's voice. It was a kind and beautiful tweet. 

The rabbit came to me for food and I fed it and enjoyed observing it's silent feasting while standing upright on its hind legs . The sparrows are flying above me in G-d's given ability. 

The Canada geese are also eating the food I provided to them while they swam along the shore in G-ds given ability. However, their magnitude is not allowing the nearby mallards to share in the feast. The mallards are thinner than the geese and I feel bad for their inability to share in the feast. The geese are too overbearing, 

Overweight and aggressive and they won't share with the mallards. I saw three mallards. One male with it's beautiful iridescent head and neck and two females with their colorful G-d given tail feathers. Two swans are nearby and remaining stationary while the geese and ducks fight for the food. They are silent and seem to be observing the other birds fight for the food, unlike the geese who honk away in their G-d given voices. May the Lord bless us all! 

Our FANTASTIC staff members are cooking up some good food this week! Got an idea for a meal? Join us via Zoom for meal planning every Monday at 1 pm Follow the forum 

instructions to join the conversation 

This Week’s Menu: Chicken Burritos - American Chop Suey - Turkey & Cheese Sandwich 

Food Delivery Schedule   Mon-July 27 

Allston, Boston, Brighton, Brookline  

 New-Framingham, Natick, Wellesley,  

Tues-July 28 Needham 

 New-Dedham,  West Roxbury  

New-Norwood,  Sharon, Walpole 

 

Wed-July 29 Newton: Nonantum, Waltham, Watertown 

Thurs-July 30 Newton: Chestnut 

Hill, Oak Hill, Waban, Centre, 

Highlands, Upper and Lower Falls 

Fri-July 31 Newton: Auburndale, 

Newton Corner, Newtonville,  West Newton 

 Forum Highlights: Wednesday, July 22 

 ● Members had questions regarding the Clubhouse reopening, Alison will have 

information in this week’s forum. Don’t forget to Zoom in to join in the discussion ● Members requested an additional Zoom Video call which will begin on 

Friday, July 31 at 7 pm with Nick G. email nickgazerro@gmail.com for information ● Members are encouraged to bring their ideas this week for vacation days 

that are safe for social distancing and affordable/free for members. Everyone is responsible for their own transportation because of covid-19.  

● If you have a creative idea for an additional 3pm social activity remember to make your suggestions known at any of our daily Zoom calls 

● The meditation Zoom call started with Lisa practicing yoga stretches and deep breathing, it was awesome! Please remember to Zoom in every Tuesday at 3 pm 

● CVS retail stores and Amazon are hiring. If members are interested, contact Zak or Maria 

 Want to know what’s going on at the Clubhouse? Join us for FORUM on Wednesdays at 1 pm . 

Follow these instructions for Zoom Video Calls for joining FORUM, Meal Planning and for Wellness/Social activities using a phone or via computer/smart-phone.   

CALL in by any PHONE Use the link through COMPUTER or SMART-PHONE:

1. Dial +1 646 558 8656 1. Click https://zoom.us/j/8708772971

2. When prompted by the automated voice, enter this Number: 870 877 2971

2. You can run the application or download the app.

3. If calling from a smartphone with a camera, you can switch on your video!

3. Type in your name when prompted. If using a computer with speakers/headphones, you may need to select “Use Device Audio” to hear everyone properly.

The group conference calls every week have been very beneficial to members. We encourage all members who need support to join the conversations! Now those calls will be Zoom Calls and are Monday to Friday at 11 am and 1 pm, Saturdays at 1 pm

Our evening Member only Group Calls hosted by Debbie G are Wednesdays and Sundays at 7 pm. Call 425-436-6328, access code 201683#

Topics for our Weekly Group ZOOM Calls and * Wellness/Social Activities 

Mon-July 27  1:00 pm 

Meal Planning Zoom Video Calls 

  3:00 pm   

DRA 

Tues-July 28 1:00 pm   Job Club  

Zoom Video Calls  

3:00 pm   *Meditation 

 

Wed-July 29 1:00 pm 

Forum  Zoom Video Calls  

 3:00 pm   

*Cooking Dinner with Jack 

 

Thurs-July 30 1:00 pm 

Health & Wellness Zoom Video Calls  

 3:00 pm *TBD 

 

Fri-July 31 1:00 pm Housing  

Zoom Video Call   

3:00 pm *Summer 

Social/Public Outing 

 

Frannie’s Funnies  

Question: What side of the chicken has the most feathers? 

Answer: The outside! 

Happy Birthday and Congratulations to: Two of our members celebrating a birthday this week: 

Jamie D., July 29th. - Philip B., July31st.