Inside this issue

Calendar ····················4/5

COA Mission ················ 2

Friends, Inc. ················· 3

Fundraisers ················· 3

Menu ························· 12

Outreach ······················ 8

Senior Shuttle Van ········· 9

Support Srvs. Info. ········· 3

Travel. ························· 7

Contact Info:

Main Office 263-3264

Outreach: 495-1802

Director 495-1803

Deputy Dir. 495-1813

Shuttle Van 263-3264

Travel Club 495-1876

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THE CENTER ON PARK ~ JUNE 2018

West Springfield Council on Aging / Senior Center 128 Park Street, West Spfld, MA 01089

Open Monday—Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone: (413) 263-3264, Fax: (413) 737-4750

Email: SeniorCenter@townofwestspringfield.org

Share Your Big E Memories!

Tues., June 12th, 10 – 11 a.m.

Senior Ctr. Dining Room

Free & open to the public! Share your memories or sit and

listen to others’ memories.

Sponsored by: Valley Eye Radio

COME LEARN ABOUT REAL IDs!!

Learn more about what a REAL ID is and what documents you will need to bring to the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Come with questions. !

WHEN:!! Monday, June 25th !

TIME:! ! 1 p.m. !

WHERE: ! West Springfield Council on Aging!

FEE:! ! FREE!!! Open to the public. !

RSVP: ! ! Sarah Long at (413) 495�1813 !

Event will be led by representatives from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles

FATHER’S DAY LUNCHEON

Thursday, June 14, 2018 11:30 a.m.

Featuring Dave Colucci! $6 per person

MENU Roast Beef, Mashed Potato, Capris Blend

Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Spumoni Ice Cream, Coffee or Tea

Tickets on Sale in Center Office No ticket sales or refunds after

Friday, June 9, 2018

Sponsored By:

FREE Lunch & Trivia Sponsored by:

Mon., June 11th at 11:30 am

Reservations Required !

Call 263-3264 to reserve

Enjoy a delicious America Chop Suey lunch! Learn about the importance of staying hydrated

by playing trivia during lunch to win prizes!

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CouncilonAgingStaff!

Laurie Cassidy, Director

Sarah Long, Deputy Director

Dianne Arnold, Outreach

Carol Balise, Van Driver

Ann Lollio, Reception

Connie Viviano, Cook

Lee Ward, Assistant Cook

Ileana Camacho, Kitchen Ass’t

Donald Golden, Dishwasher

Mike Towle, Custodian

Henry Campanini, Driver

Mike DeCarolis, Driver

Joe Doucette, Driver

Bill Gasperack, Driver

Paul Gourinski, Driver

Donna Guevremont, Driver

George Johnson, Driver

Dan Macero, Driver

Jayne Newirth, Driver

Matthew Paige, Driver

Steve St. Jean, Driver

Theresa Vaselacopoulos,

Driver

To enhance the quality of life of adults regardless of age, income, race,

ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation by offering services & recreational

opportunities. We agree to the following core values in our workplace:

♦ Strive to excel in providing client centered services to seniors, families, caregivers & others; ♦ Foster respect for a person’s right to self-determination; assisting people in their decision making by providing all available options and choices; ♦ Foster respect for diversity in culture, ethnicity, religion, creed, belief and/ or sexual orientation; and,

♦ Support each other in order to promote a harmonious workplace.

OurMissionandCoreValues!

CouncilonAgingBoard!

Melissa Richter, Chair

Grace Goodman, Vice Chair

Nancy Dell’Aquila

Bonnie Coopersmith

Wendy Hutchins

Susan McCarthy

Robert J. O’Brien

Kathleen Pappas

Josephine (JoAnn) Paier

Linda Parent

Mary Paier Powers, Esq.

Tania Spear

3 Vacancies

Friends,Inc.,Board!

William Gasperack, Pres.

Barbara Morin, Vice Pres.

Becky Murdzia, Secretary

Donna Kmelius, Treasurer

Paul Marai, Ass’t Treas.

Kathy Baker

Marilyn Carr

Bruce Gendron

Roger Hannigan

Ruth Henry

Beverly MacKay

Sandy Slepchuck

NOTICE OF MEAL PRICE INCREASE

Effective,

Mon. July 2, 2018 60+ Meals Will Increase

to $3 Per Meal

59 & Under Meals and Special Meals will Remain the Same

On Sale…

PVTA TICKETS

Do you ride the PVTA?

PVTA’s ADA &

Senior Van Passes are now available for sale

in our Center Monday—Friday

8 a.m.—4:30 p.m.

A booklet of 20

tickets (passes) is $47.50. Cash or check only. Please call

263-3264 for info.

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Ann Bachmann Kathy & Robert Baker Susan McCarthy & Bruce Barone Edrie Beaudoin Lillian Bennett Patricia Biagini Claire Blad Rosanne Casavant Lorraine Chaderjian Diane Clark Art & Lissa Cloutier Peg & Renald Cyr Kathy Daniels Elaine Demas Joseph Doucette Gary Drapeau Deborah Drugan Al Durand Karen Foley Zeigfred Galica Patty Gannon MIrelle Gendron Patricia Glasheen Frank & Linda Grimaldi Sandra Haskins Alex & Priscilla Hindmarsh Al & Cheryl Howard Stella Hubach Sandra Kellogg Laurene Kittler Donna & Bill Kmelius Angela Kozikowski Arlene Lawler

Don & Sandy Lemoine Ann Lollio John & Millie Lonergan Jean Longe Patricia Lover Linda Lyncosky Carole & Malcolm Macdonald Joan Manser Jackie Miles Margaret Miller Jeanna Misischia Rosemary Moran Mary Moriarty Elaine Morin Mary Naliwka Arlene & Bob O'Brien Linda Parent Virginia Patruski Mary Roy Clara Sanborn Marian Schindler Erwin & Maria Schwarz Frieda Siller Donna St. John Lori Szczechowicz Marilyn Tomlinson James & Barbara Wachala, Mary Whittemore Mary Wolff Anthony Yanuchievch Fred & Barbara Zalewa

2018FriendsMembers!

Let’s support our Friends!

Friends of West Springfield Senior Center, Inc. offers

great support to our Center.

The Friends of West Springfield Senior Center are

the fundraising arm of the Center and made up entirely of volunteers. The Friends are committed to enhancing the experience of seniors in our Center outside of what

the Town provides. If you are willing to help in any way

please give our Center a call: (413) 263-3264

Shop with the Friends

On Sale Every Day!

Big Y Gift Cards

Good at Big Y Food Stores & Table & Vine—$25 each

F.L. Roberts Car Wash Tix

1 for $5 each or 2 for $8

See Front Office staff to

purchase.

FRIENDS OF W.S. SR. CTR.

“Bridges 101” Information Session

June 13th 11:45 a.m.—1 p.m. Where can a 66 yr. old child at heart share books, talk, have fun, learn about other cultures, converse with young adults/teachers and learn new arts and crafts? Bridges Together that’s where.

Come mingle with Bridges Together Volunteers at the Program at the West Springfield Senior Center on Wed., June 13th (11:45 a.m.—1 p.m.) Have a cup of coffee, view class photos and talk with our volunteers who have participated in the program.

The Bridges Intergenerational Curriculum was designed to unite youth and older adults within an e d u c a t i o n a l se t t i n g . W e s t Springfield’s program is the result of a successful partnership be-tween Coburn and Memorial Schools and our Council on Aging.

For more information about the Bridges Program please call the Center at 263-3264.

WATERCOLOR RAFFLE

Tickets are available for a raffle for the Geranium in the Windowbox, a beautiful painting by artists Barbara Eddy & Lillian Romaniak. Lillian donated this painting to our Center. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Proceeds will benefit the Center. FMI 263-3264.

DINING WITH A CAUSE AT THE CREST ROOM Join us on Saturday, June 23rd from 11:30 a.m. until closing at the Crest Room, 700 Westfield Street, West Springfield. 10% of proceeds will be donated to Friends, Inc. Please consider having lunch or dinner at the Crest Room and support our Center.

♦ Avada Hearing Screenings, Mondays of every other month, by Appt. only. Free, Call 263-3264 for an appt.

♦ Chair Massages, Wednesdays, 9—12 Noon. Cost: $10/15 min. or $20/30 min.. Call Joan or Bob Luchini to schedule (413) 265-5597.

♦ Grief Relief Support Group, Free, Led by Joanne Sullivan, Grief Specialist. Held on 3rd Wednesday of every month at 3:15 p.m. Drop-ins welcome.

♦ Pedicures by Pedi-Care, LLC, last Mon. of the month Cost: $29 Call—(413) 263-3264 for an appt.

♦ Reflections Support Group for caretakers of individuals with Alzheimer’s, Free, Last Thurs. of month at 5 p.m.

Support Services

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

Pool Room:

The Pool Room is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please do not sit or lean on our

pool tables.

Based on feedback from our first month of fitness, we have made revisions to the schedule. Starting June 1:

♦ Mondays, 12:45pm: Let’s Move (Level 1)

♦ Tuesdays, 8:15am: Core & More (Level 2)

♦ Thursdays, 8:15am: Body Blitz (Level 2)

♦ Thursdays, 9:15am: Let’s Move (Level 1)

♦ Thursdays, 10:15am: Let’s Move (Level 1)

4)

9:00—FORM Donut Social Rm 7 9:30—Beginner & Intermediate Tap, Front Hall 9:30 & 11:00—Basic /Chair Yoga, Rm 5 10:00—Canasta, Room 7 12:15—Bridge, Room 7 12:30—Reiki, Room 6 1:30—Chakradancing, Room 6 12:45—Let’s Move (Level 1), Front Hall

5) 8:00—Woodcarving, Room 7 8:15—Core & More (Level 2), Front Hall 9:15—Line Dancing Troupe, Front Hall 10:00—Line Dancing Class, Front Hall 12:30—Quilting, Rooms 5 & 7 12:30—Chair Volleyball, CANCELLED 1:30—BRIDGES Celebration, Dining Hall

6) 9:00—Beginner Yoga, Room 5 9:00—S.H.I.N.E. (by appt), Computer Lab 9:15—Blue Ribbon Singers, Front Hall 11:00—Intermediate Yoga, Room 5 12:45—Bingo by Caring Hearts at Home, 1:00—Scrapbooking, Room 7 1:00—Pilates, Room 5

11) 9:30 & 11:00—Basic /Chair Yoga, Rm 5 9:30—Beginner & Intermediate Tap, Front Hall 10:00—Canasta, Dining Hall 11:30—Lunch & Trivia by Holyoke HealthCare Ctr 12:15—Bridge, Room 7 12:45—Let’s Move (Level 1), Front Hall

12) 8:00—Woodcarving, Room 7 8:15—Core & More (Level 2), Front Hall 8:30—Jewelry Making, Room 5 9:15—Line Dancing Troupe, Front Hall 10:00—Line Dancing Class, Front Hall 10:00—I Remember When—Share Big E Stories, DH 12:30—Quilting, Rooms 5 & 7 12:30—Chair Volleyball, Front Hall

13) 9:00—Beginner Yoga, Rm 5 9:00—S.H.I.N.E. (by appt), Computer Lab 9:15—Blue Ribbon Singers, Front Hall 11:00—Intermediate Yoga, Room 5 12:30—BRIDGES 101, Front Hall 12:45—Bingo by Caring Solutions, LLC, 1:00—Scrapbooking, Room 7 1:00 —Pilates, Room 5

18) 9:30—Beginner & Intermediate Tap, Front Hall 9:30 & 11:00—Basic /Chair Yoga, Rm 5 10:00—Canasta, Room 7 12:15—Bridge, Room 7 12:45—Let’s Move (Level 1), Front Hall

19) 8:00—Woodcarving, Room 7 8:15—Core & More (Level 2), Front Hall 9:15—Line Dancing Troupe, Front Hall 10:00—Line Dancing Class, Front Hall 10:00—Golden Age Club, Room 5 12:30—Quilting, Rooms 5 & 7 12:30—Chair Volleyball, Front Hall

20) 9:00—Massage Therapy (by appt.), Rm 7 9:00—Beginner Yoga, Room 5 9:00—S.H.I.N.E. (by appt), Computer Lab 9:15—Blue Ribbon Singers, Front Hall 11:00—Intermediate Yoga, Room 5 12:30—Age-Friendly WS Meeting, Front Hall 12:45—Bingo by Chapin Center, 1:00—Scrapbooking, Room 7 1:00—Pilates, Room 5 3:15—Grief Support Group, Room 6

25) 8:00—Foot Care (by appt.), Room 6 9:30—Beginner & Intermediate Tap, Front Hall 9:30 & 11:00—Basic /Chair Yoga, Rm 5 10:00—Canasta, Room 7 12:15—Bridge, Room 7 12:45—Let’s Move (Level 1), Front Hall 1:00—Real ID Info Session by RMV, Dining Hall 1:45—Friends of WS Sr Ctr Meeting, Room 5

26) 8:00—Woodcarving, Room 7 8:15—Core & More (Level 2), Front Hall 8:30—Jewelry Making, Room 5 9:15—Line Dancing Troupe, Front Hall 10:00—Line Dancing Class, Front Hall 12:30—Quilting, Rooms 5 & 7 12:30—Chair Volleyball, Front Hall

27) 9:00—Beginner Yoga, Room 5 9:00—S.H.I.N.E. (by appt), Computer Lab 9:15—Blue Ribbon Singers, Front Hall 11:00—Intermediate Yoga, Room 5 12:45—Bingo by Commonwealth Care, 1:00—Scrapbooking, Room 7 1:00—Pilates, Room 5

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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Based on feedback from our first month of fitness, we have made revisions to the schedule. Starting June 1:

Mondays, 12:45pm: Let’s Move (Level 1)

Tuesdays, 8:15am: Core & More (Level 2)

Thursdays, 8:15am: Body Blitz (Level 2)

Thursdays, 9:15am: Let’s Move (Level 1)

Thursdays, 10:15am: Let’s Move (Level 1)

Summer is here! Please note the schedule adjustments below:

♦ Creative Writing– No meetings June, July, & August

♦ Blue Ribbon Singers—No rehearsals from June 27th—Rehearsals resume August 29th.

♦ Friday’s Beginner Tap—No classes in July

♦ Monday’s Intermediate Tap—No classes in July

1) 9:00—Needles & Hooks, Room 7 9:30—Beginner Tap, Front Hall 11:00—50th Anniversary Luncheon, Off-site 12:00—Gadabouts, Off-site 12:30—Mahjong, Room 5 1:00—Decorative Arts Class Room 7 1:00—Pitch, Dining Hall

Beginner Yoga, Room 5 S.H.I.N.E. (by appt), Computer Lab Blue Ribbon Singers, Front Hall Intermediate Yoga, Room 5

by Caring Hearts at Home, Dining Hall Scrapbooking, Room 7

7) 8:15—Body Blitz (Level 2), Front Hall 9:15—Let’s Move (Level 1), Front Hall 9:30—Watercolors, Room 7 9:30—Travel Club, Main Hallway 10:15—Let’s Move (Level 1), Front Hall 10:30—Bible Study, Room 6 12:45—Meditation, Room 5 1:00—Sen. Welch Office Hours, Comp Lab 1:30—Book Club, Room 6 3:00—Tai Chi, Front Hall 4:00—COA Board Meeting, Room 7

8) 9:00—Needles & Hooks, Room 7 9:30—Beginner Tap, Front Hall 12:30—Mahjong, Room 5 1:00—Decorative Arts Class Room 7 1:00—Pitch, Dining Hall

Beginner Yoga, Rm 5 S.H.I.N.E. (by appt), Computer Lab Blue Ribbon Singers, Front Hall Intermediate Yoga, Room 5 BRIDGES 101, Front Hall

by Caring Solutions, LLC, Dining Hall Scrapbooking, Room 7

14) 8:15—Body Blitz (Level 2), CANCELLED 9:15—Let’s Move (Level 1), CANCELLED 9:30—Watercolors, Room 7 9:30—Travel Club, Main Hallway 10:15—Let’s Move (Level 1), CANCELLED 10:00—Blood Pressure Clinic, Room 6 10:30—Bible Study, Room 6 11:30—Fathers Day Luncheon, Dining Hall 12:00—Do-It-Yourself Crafts, Room 7 12:30—Matinee Movie, Front Hall CANCELLED 12:45—Meditation, Room 5 1:00—Sen. Welch Office Hours, Comp Lab 3:00—Tai Chi, Front Hall

15) 9:00—Needles & Hooks, Room 7 9:30—Beginner Tap, Front Hall 12:30—Mahjong, Room 5 1:00—Decorative Arts Class Room 7 1:00—Pitch, Dining Hall

Massage Therapy (by appt.), Rm 7 Beginner Yoga, Room 5 S.H.I.N.E. (by appt), Computer Lab Blue Ribbon Singers, Front Hall Intermediate Yoga, Room 5

Friendly WS Meeting, Front Hall by Chapin Center, Dining Hall

Scrapbooking, Room 7

Grief Support Group, Room 6

21) 8:15—Body Blitz (Level 2), Front Hall 9:15—Let’s Move (Level 1), Front Hall 9:30—Watercolors, Room 7 9:30—Travel Club, Main Hallway 10:15—Let’s Move (Level 1), Front Hall 10:30—Bible Study, Room 6 12:00—Ice Cream Social, Dining Room 12:45—Meditation, Room 5 1:00—Sen. Welch Office Hours, Comp Lab 2:00—Fallon Info Session, Room 6 3:00—Tai Chi, Front Hall

22) 9:00—Needles & Hooks, Room 7 9:30—Beginner Tap, Front Hall 10:00—BMC HealthNet Info Session, Front Hall 12:30—Mahjong, Room 5 1:00—Decorative Arts Class Room 7 1:00—Pitch, Dining Hall

Beginner Yoga, Room 5 S.H.I.N.E. (by appt), Computer Lab Blue Ribbon Singers, Front Hall Intermediate Yoga, Room 5

by Commonwealth Care, Dining Hall Scrapbooking, Room 7

28) * * BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON * *

8:15—Body Blitz (Level 2), Front Hall 9:15—Let’s Move (Level 1), Front Hall 9:30—Watercolors, Room 7 9:30—Travel Club, Main Hallway 10:15—Let’s Move (Level 1), Front Hall 10:30—Bible Study, Room 6 12:00—Do-It-Yourself Crafts, Room 7 12:30—Matinee Movie, Front Hall 12:45—Meditation, Room 5 1:00—Sen. Welch Office Hours, Comp Lab 3:00—Tai Chi, Front Hall 4:30—Sleep Apnea & COPD Presentation, Dining Hall 5:00—Reflections Support Group, Room 7

29)

9:00—Blood Pressure Clinic, Room 6 9:00—Needles & Hooks, Room 7 9:30—Beginner Tap, Front Hall 12:30—Mahjong, Room 5 1:00—Decorative Arts Class Room 7 1:00—Pitch, Dining Hall

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Don’t believe everything you see. Scammers are great at mimicking official seals, fonts, and other details. Just because a website or email looks official does not mean

that it is. Even Caller ID can be faked.

Don’t be pressured to act immediately. Scammers try to push you into action before you have time to think. High

pressure sales tactics are never a good idea.

Class Schedules—Exceptions noted on Calendar

Basic / Chair Yoga Combo —$7.50/class, Mondays

Beginner Yoga—$7.50/class, Wednesdays

Bible Study—Free, Thursdays

Bingo—.25/card & .75/card, Wednesdays

Book Club—Free, 1st Thursday of the month

Blood Pressure Clinic—As scheduled, Free

Blue Ribbon Singers—$5/month, Wednesdays

Bridge—Free, Mondays

Canasta—Free, Mondays

Chair Volleyball—Free, Tuesdays

Creative Writing—Free, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays

DIY Crafts —(TBD for Class Materials) 2nd & 4th Thurs

Decorative Art (Acrylic Painting) —$5/class, Fridays

Fitness—$3.00/class, Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays

Foot Care—$29, Last Mon. of the month by appt.

Gadabouts (Dining Out group)—First Friday

Golden Age Club—Free, Third Tuesday

Hearing Clinic— Bi-monthly, by appointment

Intermediate Yoga—$7.50/class, Wednesdays!

Jewelry—$5/class + materials, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays

Line Dancing—$3.00/class, Tuesdays

Mahjong—Free, Fridays

Massage Therapy, $10/$20, as scheduled, by appt.

Matinee Movie, Free, 2nd & 4th Thursdays

Meditation—$3, Thursdays

Needles & Hooks—Free, Fridays, Bring your own projects

Pilates—$7.50/class, Wednesdays

Pitch—$1.00, Fridays!

Quilting—$5/class, Tuesdays

Reiki/Chakradancing—$10, 1st Monday of the month

Scrapbooking—Free, Wednesdays

S.H.I.N.E.—Free, Wednesdays by appointment

Tai Chi—$5/class, Thursdays

Tap Classes—$3/class, Mondays & Fridays

Watercolors—Free, Thursdays, Bring your own projects

Woodcarving—Free, Tuesdays, Bring your own projects

Our Golden Age Group invites new members to join! Yearly Membership Fee is just $5 per person.

The Next Scheduled Meeting is: June 19th at 10:00 a.m., in Room #5. Then we’ll be meeting with Conor McCormick. Call Vickie Patruski for more info at 413-310-2627.

July 17th—We’re making Chinese Auction Baskets for next month.

Aug. 21st—Chinese Auction! West Spring-field Senior Center Dining Hall. Prizes include: Kitchen Basket, $25 Free Lunches in our Center, Candle Basket, Homemade Blanket, 11 x 14 Lighted Picture and more!!!! Tickets $1 each, $5 for 7 tickets or $10 for 15 tickets.

Sept. 18th—Golden Age Club will Lunch with Judge Peck in our Center.

Pre-registration required by calling (413)263-3264.

Oct. 16th—We will visit West Springfield Veterans at the Holyoke Soldiers Home.

Nov. Meeting—We will peel vegetables for the Parish Cupboard’s Thanksgiving Meal.

Information Session on Senior Care Plan Options from Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan

When: Friday, June 22nd

Time: 10—11 a.m.

Where: Dining Room in our Center

Who: Open to the public. No registration needed.

Light refreshments will be served!

Free Information Session on

COPD & Oxygen Use

When: Thurs, June 28th

Time: 4:30—5:30 p.m.

Where: Dining Room of our Center

Who: Open to the public

RSVP: Sarah Long, 495-1813

Event sponsored and led by

J&L Medical Services of West

Springfield. Refreshments

provided!

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JUNE Book Club Meets: Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. Rm. #6 Book Reviewed: A Piece of the World by Christine Baker Kline Christina Olson was born in her family’s home in the small coastal town of Cushing, Maine she became increasingly incapacitated by illness. Her entire world was her family’s remote farm. Christina seemed destined for a small life but instead she was inspired by artist Andrew Wyeth and became the subject of a best known American painting!!! Free!!

BookClubMeetings�OpentothePublic!

For Questions Please Call: Marilyn: 413-455-3086 or, The Travel Club: 413-495-1876

Check Out Our Upcoming Trips (Deposit is Required for ALL Trips)

Strawberry Festival at Summit View Banquet & Meeting House, Holyoke, MA—Wed., 06/20/18, $50 pp. This is a Picnic Luncheon under Covered Pavilion with Kevin White, a Garth Brooks impersonator. This is a Self-Drive Trip. Includes Servers’ Tips and Meal Taxes.

Block Island—Wed., 07/25/2018, $113 pp. Package Includes: Roundtrip Motor Coach, Roundtrip Ferry to Block Island, Narrated Island Tour, and Lunch at Famous National Hotel. Waiting List Only!

Simon & Garfunkel Tribute Show with Twin Lobsters or Prime Rib Dinner at Log Cabin—Tues., Aug. 7th, $61 pp. This is a Self-Drive Trip. Please plan on arriving at 11:30 a.m. Package includes: Twin Lobsters or Prime Rib, Show, Taxes & Gratuities.

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat—Wed., 08/22/18, $94 pp. Package Includes: Roundtrip Motor Coach, Scenic Steam Train Ride, CT Riverboat Cruise, Lunch at Historic Griswold Inn, Meal Taxes, Driver Gratuities & Gratuities. Waiting List Only

Explore Maine—Wed., 09/12/18, $99 pp. Trip Includes: Lunch at Mike’s Clam Shack (with choice of selected entrée), Guided Tour of Kennebunk & Kennebunkport, Meal Taxes, Gratuities & Driver Gratuity.

Lakeside Turkey Train on Beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee—Wed., 10/17/18, $91 pp. Includes: Roundtrip Motor Coach, Scenic Train Ride with Turkey Dinner on Board, Meal Taxes, Gratuities & Driver Gratuity. Waiting List Only

Bob Hope’s USO Style Show at the Aqua Turf Club—Mon, 11/12/18, $81 pp. Includes: Roundtrip Motor Coach, Coffee/Donuts upon Arrival, Full Course Luncheon at Aqua Turf, Glass of Beer or Wine, Entertainment, Meal Taxes, Gratuities & Driver Gratuity.

Branson Country Christmas & Veterans Show at the Log Cabin in Holyoke—Mon, 11/19/18, $62pp. This is a Self-Drive Trip. Please plan on arriving at 11:30 a.m. Package includes: Buffet lunch, Show with The Ozark Jubilee, Taxes & Gratuities.

Travel attendants available Thurs. 9:30 am—12pm. West Springfield Senior Center. Please make checks out to: Friends, Inc.

FRIENDS SENIOR TRAVEL — JOIN US FOR ONE OR MORE TRIPS!

Free Ice Cream Social!

Thursday, June 21st at Noon All are welcome! Purchase of a lunch on that day is not required to participate.

Armbrook Village Presents: An Educational Series at West Springfield Public Library

Join us for the 2nd Session of our Educational Series, “Boost Your Brain Health by Eating Well” on July 12th at 2:30 p.m. Diet plays a critical role in the cause, prevention & management of Alzheimer’s disease.

LET US PLACE

YOUR AD HERE.

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Dianne’sOutreachNews!

Your new Medicare card will be sent to you between April 2018 and April 2019. Make sure your address is up to date because Medicare will be sending it to the location associated with your Social Security account. To update

your address information please contact Social Security directly at 1-800-772-1213 or go to https://www.ssa.gov/.

1. Your new card will no longer include your Social Security number. It will include your name, new Medicare

number, and the dates your Medicare Part A and Part B coverage started.

2. Start using your new Medicare card once you receive it.

3. Destroy your old Medicare Card immediately because it contains your Social Security number. If you happen to lose or misplace your card you can get a replacement, but you can also can access your new Medicare

number on a Medicare Summary Notice or through Medicare.

4. Keep your Medicare Advantage, Part D prescription, and/or Medigap. Continue using your health or drug plan’s card when you get health care or fill a prescription, but know you will also get the new Original

Medicare card.

5. The Railroad Retirement Board will issue new cards to Railroad Retirement beneficiaries.

FARMERS MARKET LOTTERY Farmers Market Coupons will be distributed this summer to low income adults 60 years or older, living in West Springfield and who are eligible for or receiving food stamps, SSI, Medicaid, subsidized housing or fuel assistance. If interested in this program call Dianne Arnold at 495-1802. Once we receive the coupons from Greater Springfield Senior Services we will select our winners by a lottery drawing. If your name is drawn you will be notified by a phone call from the senior center. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

GREATER SPRINGFIELD SENIOR SRVICES-OPTIONS COUNSELING

What is Options Counseling?

It’s a Free Service assisting people with making informed decisions about nursing home placement and living at home or other community settings with services. It focuses on consumer’s personal goals and preferences. The services can be provided at

home, at an agency, in a hospital, rehabilitation or nursing facility.

Who can receive it?

People of any age who have any type of disability, people age 60 and older and caregivers.

How can it help you?

An Elder Care Advisor will work with you to:

* Help develop a personal long term care plan;

* Explore financial resources for your care plan;

* Give you information about community services; and

* Make recommendations as needed.

To connect with an Elder Care Advisor contact Greater Springfield Senior Services Information and Referral Department please call: 413-781-8800. The Options Counseling Program is administered by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, and is a service of the Aging and Disability Resources Consortiums

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Offering Curb to Curb Service Appointments By Reservation

Schedule Your Ride by Calling: 263-3264 24 hr. Advance Notice is Requested for

Appointments and Cancellations. 8:30 a.m. Sr. Center & Appointments (we kindly ask you to schedule Dr. appts. between 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Shopping (Mon, Tues., Thurs, Fri.) See Routes & Schedules Below 10:00 a.m. Monday—Shopping (Rt. 5)-K-Mart, K o h l ' s , Michael’s, Mall, & JoAnn Fabrics Tuesday—Big Y Wednesday—Bingo & local banks-call for info Thursday —Stop & Shop Friday—Rt. 20 Shopping (Wal-Mart, B o n - T o n , Ocean State Job Lot, etc.) 10:30 a.m. Lunch runs to Senior Center 11:30 a.m. Returns from Appointments 12:45 p.m. Return Shoppers

Bus Driver’s Lunch may vary during the week

2:00 p.m. Return Lunch Participants Return other Appointments. MINI-VAN FEES: In-Town: 50¢ Each Way Out-Town: $1 Each Way

PLEASE NOTE: We strive to do our best to meet your needs! Rides are scheduled as time/weather/vehicle safety & available personnel permit. Our van has limited storage to secure assistive devices. Let us know your specific needs in advance to properly accommodate you. Special trips priced separately.!

TIP SHEET

Protect yourself or someone you know. Register for the TIP Sheet—to confidentially self report your medical condition(s). In the event of an emergency the City can isolate specific geographic areas in Town to ensure individuals who self-reported their conditions (persons with mobility issues, a child with Autism) can be addressed first. Call Director Laurie Cassidy at (413) 495-1803 for more info.

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1 *Cheese Pepperoni Pizza Tossed Garden Salad with Dressing Orange Juice Wheat Bread Banana Pudding $2.50

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4 Pork Cutlet Mashed Potato Scandinavian Bl. Veg. Italian Bread Sliced Peaches $2.50

5 Meatballs & Sauce Penne Pasta Italian Green Beans Cranberry Juice Italian Bread Snack Loaf $2.50

6 * L.S. Hot Dog Baked Beans French Fries Wheat Hot Dog Bun Mixed Fruit $2.50

7 Chicken Stew Mashed Potato Peas Wheat Bread Lemon Pudding $2.50

8 Lemon Pepper Fish Wild Rice Brussels Sprouts Oat Bran Bread Fresh Orange $2.50

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11 Free In-House Meal

Sponsored by HHCC Reservations Required American Chop Suey Elbow Macaroni Italian Green Beans Wheat Bread Grape Juice Mandarin Oranges $2.50

12 “I Remember When—Big E” 10 a.m. Chicken Breast Parmesan Sandwich with Provolone Cheese Steak Fries Broccoli & Wheat Bun Sliced Pears $2.50

13 Hamburg with Gravy Cheddar Mashed Potato Baby Carrots Wheat Bread Fresh Pear $2.50

14 Father’s Day Lunch Roast Beef w/Gravy Mashed Potato, Peas & Carrots Dinner Roll Spumoni Ice Cream HDM=frosted cake $6.00

15 Lasagna Capris Blend Vegetable Italian Bread Vanilla Pudding with Whipped Topping $2.50

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18 Meatloaf Mashed Potato Corn Italian Bread Fruit Cocktail $2.50

19 Roast Pork Sweet Potato Peas Wheat Bread Chocolate Pudding $2.50

20 Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Sauce Tater Tots Spinach Wheat Bread Pineapple Chunks $2.50

21 Sausage, Peppers & Onions Egg Noodles Pineapple Orange Juice Italian Bread Fresh Watermelon $2.50 Ice Cream Social by JGS!

22 Salmon Boat Rice Pilaf Green Beans Wheat Bread Chef’s Choice Muffin $2.50

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$12.50

25—Real ID 1 p.m. Cheeseburger Steak Fries Bean Medley Wheat Bun Mixed Fruit $2.50

26 Liver & Onions Baked Potato Carrots Wheat Bread Lemon Pudding $2.50

27 Shepard’s Pie (Hamburg, Corn, Mashed Potato) Fresh Zucchini Wheat Bread Apple Juice $2.50

28 Birthday Luncheon Chicken Marsala Farfalle Pasta Mixed Vegetables Italian Bread Birthday Cake $2.50

29 Egg Salad Sandwich Lettuce & Tomato 4 Bean Salad Wheat Bun Fresh Apple $2.50

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Our Nutrition Program is funded in part by the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Federal Administration for Community Living

Suggested Monthly Donation $56.00

Meals subject to change without Notice. Donations: $2.50/>60 yrs., $3.75/<60 yrs.

Lunch—11:30 am—12:15 pm 1 & 2% Milk. * = High Sodium L.S. = Low Sodium MOWs = Meals on Wheels