From the Director, Another year behind us. I don’t know about all my readers but

didn’t 2018 fly by? Maybe it was the 5 elections we had in 2018.

Maybe it was the birth of the Keep Nahant Wild committee. Or

maybe it was the changes in leadership here in Nahant. We wel-

comed a new Town Administrator in 2018. Tony Barletta came in

when the town was in financial trouble and the moral in the town

was at a low. Tony came in and made the necessary changes to

boost morale. Thank you Tony.

There were 3 Nahant residents who turned 100 in 2018, Anna

Dragon, Jodie LaFalce and Virginia Fiske. Jodie & Virginia still live

in their family homes, while Anna is in a nursing facility near her

family in Lowell. We lost several seniors this year most notably

and close to my heart was Joe Desmond. Joe was a long time

driver for the Council on Aging. Joe Sherber who was a Council on

Aging board member. Sue Seymour who came from England and

made Nahant her home. I miss you all and thank you for your

contributions to the Council on Aging.

Linda Peterson Executive Director

Meet the Staff Linda Spinucci-Peterson -

Executive Director Nancy Maddocks- Assistant

Arthur Barreda - Transportation Jim O’Connor - Transportation Pat Scanlon - Transportation

Nahant COA Board of Directors

Marcia Divoll- Chairman Angela Bonin—Vice Chairman

Lollie Ennis—Treasurer Joseph Benson -Secretary

Nancy Gallo Sheila Hambleton

Linda Jenkins Emily Potts

Carol Sanphy

Friends of Nahant COA Executive Board

Linda Lehman - Co-President Lana Mogan - Co-President

Mary Irene Dickenson - Treasurer Margaret Silva - Secretary

Nahant Senior Center is located at:

334 Nahant Road Nahant, MA 01908

(Lower Level of Town Hall)

Tel.# 781-581-7557

Visit us at: www.nahantcouncilonaging.org

Like us on Facebook: nahant council on aging and senior

community center

Tiffany Room Hours January 2019

Monday-Friday 9:00-1:00

Closed New Years Day, Tuesday, Jan.1

Martin Luther King Day, Monday , Jan. 21

January 2019

Nahant Council on Aging Our Mission

“The mission of the Nahant Council on Aging is to provide physical, emotional,

and mental stimulation enabling those sixty and over to achieve engaged and

fulfilling lives in a safe environment.

Nahant Tiffany Times

Thursday, Jan. 10 Painting Party. 2:00-4:00. Paint the winter afternoon away with a few friends at the Tiffany Room! Instructor, Marty Taylor will guide us through the process of creating our own “masterpiece”. You may discover that you are an artist extraordinaire! The cost for the afternoon is $20 and includes all the supplies you will need. Light refreshments will be provided. You are also welcome to bring your our own beverage.

Wed., Jan. 16 It’s Show time! Take the afternoon off and enjoy a movie at the Revere Cinema. Wednesday is Senior Discount Day. Admission is $7.50. Popcorn and soda is offered to seniors for $4.50. We will decide on the movie Friday, Jan. 11th. Contact the Tiffany Room to see when the bus will leave.

Thurs., Jan. 24 Peabody Essex Museum. 1hr. Tour of “Empresses of China’s Forbidden City”. This ex hibition is the first to explore the role of empresses in shaping China’s last dynasty– the Qing dynasty from 1644 to 1912. Nearly 200 spectacular objects from the Palace Museum. Leaving Tiffany Room at 9:30. Admission is $20

COMING ATTRACTIONS

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TRIPS, EVENTS...ON THE GO!

Thurs., Feb.14 Valentine’s Day Luncheon. “Share the LOVE” at the Tiffany Room Valentine’s Day!

Wed., Mar. 13 Boston Flower and Garden Show. “SAVOR SPRING”. Enjoy the first taste of spring

while gathering recipes and ingredients you will need for a successful garden. Group

rate $17pp.

The Nahant COA welcomes everyone to participate in these planned events. We

request, however, that you register for events in advance. We want to make sure that

we can accommodate all the guests who wish to participate. You can register for

events on line at www.nahantcouncilonaging.org, by phone (781-581-7557), or in

person at the Tiffany Room.

FOOD SHOPPING PROGRAM Tuesday Jan. 8 Market Basket 12:30 P.M. Tuesday Jan. 15 Market Basket 12:30 P.M. Tuesday Jan. 22 Market Basket 12:30 P.M. Tuesday Jan. 29 Market Basket 12:30 P.M.

Thank you to everyone who donated gifts to

The Giving Tree.

Your generosity and compassion has made a

difference in someone's life.

HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN

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Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 7pm

Wednesday and Friday 10am to 5pm

Saturday 12pm to 4pm

Sunday once a month

Monday - Closed

781-581-0306 www.nahantlibrary.org

Please call for holiday information and events.

NAHANT PUBLIC LIBRARY -

HOURS

Fri., Jan. 4 Nahant Community Breakfast, Nahant Village Church. 8 A.M. Drs. Bruce Walker and Nancy Cantelmo, both Nahanters, will talk about a unique program in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa called FRESH. FRESH stands for Females Rising through Education, Sup port Health, and combines a pathway out of poverty for young women at high risk of HIV infection, while at the same time providing key insights that are helping to guide HIV vaccine development.

Thurs., Jan. 10 Nahant Public Library , “Connections” A Memory Café 10am –12. This monthly pro gram provides opportunities to network and enjoy refreshments; connect with care giver support specialist; and, if you like, join in creative projects and interactive learning.

Sat., Jan. 26 Nahant Village Church Silent Movie Night preceded by a potluck supper. The movie that will be shown is “E l l a C I n d e r s” a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Alfred E. Green, starring Colleen Moore and co-starring Lloyd Hughes. Live piano accompaniment will be provided by Rob Humphreville. Tickets are $20 pp. The potluck supper starts at 5:30 p.m.; the movie will be shown in the chapel at 7 p.m.

Town Hall Closed

Jan. 1 New Years Day

& Jan. 21

Martin Luther King Day

In the case of inclement weather, the Tiffany Room will be

closed ONLY when the Nahant Public Schools are closed.

Tides Fundraisers

Come out and Support A Group

Thursday, January 10 – Nahant Preservation Trust

Monday, Jan 14 – Swampscott Conservancy

Thursday, Jan 17 – SHS Girls Basketball

Monday, Jan 21 – Nahant Cub Scout Pack 50

Thursday, Jan 24 – Johnson School Kindergarten

Monday, Jan 28 – SHS Swim & Dive Team

Thursday, Jan 31 – Johnson School 6th Grade

In an effort to meet our Mission the Nahant COA provides a variety of services to the members of our community and surrounding areas.

NAVIGATE NAHANT

The Nahant Public Library in collaboration

with the COA is pleased to provide home

delivery system to our library patrons.

Navigate Nahant brings library materials

to individuals who are unable to come to the

library due to illness, disability or restricted

mobility. This is FREE of charge and is

available on a long-term or short-term basis.

Contact the Library at 781-581-0306 to sign

up for the Navigate Nahant Program.

Keep on top of your health with our

monthly medical clinics. Nurse

Debbie Murphy is here on the second

Thursday of the month for Blood Pressure

checks. Podiatrist, Dr. Mark Sanphy is also

available for appointments here at the

Tiffany Room. Call the COA for dates and

times. Or check our monthly newsletter.

Make your appointment soon!

781-581-7557

Are you or someone you know in need

of medical equipment? The COA has a

variety of medical equipment for

loan to members of the Nahant

community. Contact the COA office to

inquire about availability.

YOUR SHINE REPRESENTATIVE

CHARLIE RANDALL

will be at the Tiffany Room on Wednesday, January 9, from 1:00 - 3:00.

Make your personal appointment at the Tiffany Room.

The Nahant COA has become a host site to as-

sist the Massachusetts Registry of Motor

Vehicle in some simple online transactions.

You can renew your license (under age 75),

registration or make a change of address here at

the Tiffany Room. To schedule an appointment

call the COA at 781-581-7557.

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“Connections” A Memory Café

Nahant Public Library

A program of Arts & Sharing

Meeting Every 2nd Thursday of Month

10:00– 12:00 noon

15 Pleasant St., Nahant

Contact Shawkes@nahant.org

RSVP 781-581-0306

Offered for people with memory impairment

and their caregivers.

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Property Fraud Watch Alert Program

Sponsored by

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

South Essex District Registry of Deeds

In 2017 the Registry of Deeds launched a state of the art free Property Fraud Watch Alert pro-

gram. The program is an informative and interactive power point presentation which has been

well received by Rotaries, Libraries and Council on Aging groups.

The FBI has reported that property and mortgage fraud is one of the fastest growing white collar

crimes in America. We here at the Registry have developed this Property Fraud Watch Service to

assist the homeowners of Essex County in protecting their most valuable asset… their property.

Property owners can sign up either on-line or by telephone 978-542-1704 for this free service and

our office will send them a notification or call them if certain documents are recorded with our

office against their property. Our program will go a long way towards detecting and thwarting

real estate fraud and will be particularly helpful to the elderly who are often the most vulnerable

to scams and fraud.

Caregiver Support Groups facilitated by GLISS

Saugus Senior Center - 466 Central St. Saugus, MA

Saugus Group (12:15pm-1:30pm)

2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month

Contact Debby Segil, LICSW (781) 586-8540

Lynnfield Senior Center—525 Salem St. Lynnfield, MA

Lynnfield Group (12:00pm-1:30pm)

4th Monday of the month

Contact Taylor Lamberta , LCSW (781) 586-8511

The Residence at Vinnin Square - 224 Salem St. Swampscott, MA

Swampscott Support Group (6:00pm-7:00pm)

3rd Tuesday of the month

Contact Taylor Lamberta , LCSW (781) 586-8511

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Ingredients

CREAMY PENNE WITH HAM AND SPINACH

TIFFANY CAFÉ LUNCH PROGRAM

Served everyday at 11:30 - 12:30 Reservations required 24 hours in advance. 781-581-7557

Cost - $3.00

VETERAN’S FOOD MARKET PROGRAM

Town Hall 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 9, 2019 Mar. 6, 2019 May 1, 2019 July 10, 2019 Sept. 4, 2019

Feb. 6, 2019 April 3, 2019 June 5, 2019 Aug. 7, 2019

The Veteran’s Food Program is sponsored by the Nahant’s Veterans Affair Office and

facilitated and staffed by the Nahant’s American Legion Post 215.

Any further information, please contact Jon Lazar at 781-581-0018 or 781-599-1948.

1 (16 oz) Box Penne

4 oz Ham Steak

2 (14 oz) Cans Quartered Artichokes,

Drained

2 tbsp Olive Oil

2 Large Shallots, Thinly Sliced

3 Cups Spinach

1/2 Cup Half & Half

3 tbsp Mascarpone

Step 1 Cook the penne according to package directions, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liq-

uid. Dice the ham. Coarsely chop the artichokes.

Step 2 In a 12-inch skillet, heat the oil on medium. Add the shallots and ham. Cook 6

min., stirring often. Stir in the artichokes, then the spinach, in batches. Add the half &

half and mascarpone. Cook 2 min., stirring, until mascarpone.is melted. Remove from

heat.

Step 3 Drain the cooked penne and return to pot, along with spinach mixture and cook-

ing liquid. Toss until well coated. Season with salt.

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IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR - AGAIN!

Ask Your Healthcare Provider whether shoveling or other work in the snow is safe for you.

Just make sure that if you choose to shovel, you take some precautions. Remember, when it’s

cold outside, your heart works double time to keep you warm. Strenuous activities like shoveling

snow may put too much strain on your heart, especially if you have heart disease. Shoveling can also

be dangerous if you have problems with balance or have “thin bones” (osteoporosis).

When the storms come rolling into New England, and onto our little island of

Nahant, and you need assistance……..there are people who are available to

help!

If you are willing to assist our seniors please contact us.

Contact the COA for names and contact information. 781-581-7557

Announcing: A NEW Open Enrollment Plan for Medicare

Advantage Plans!

Beginning in 2019, a new Medicare Advantage Plan Open Enrollment Period will

run from January 1—March 31 every year.

If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you’ll have a one-time oppor-

tunity to:

Switch to a different Medicare Advantage plan

Drop your Medicare Advantage plan and return to Original Medicare, Part A

and Part B

Sign-up for a stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription plan to complete Origi-

nal Medicare

SHINE Counselors can help you understand your choices during the Medicare Ad-

vantage Plan Open Enrollment Period. This is free and confidential. Please contact

the Council on Aging at 781-581-7557 to make appointment with a SHINE counse-

lor.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 2 3 4

7 8 9 10 11

14 15 16 17 18

21 22 23 24 25

28 29 30 31

Menu is subject to

change

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Pork Strips

Stir Fry over

Rice

All lunches

served with:

Milk

Bread & Butter

Dessert

Braised

Chicken

Thighs with

Peppers & On-

ions in Tomato

Sauce, Salad

Spaghetti &

Meatballs,

Salad

Ginger Steak and

Gravy over Rice,

Broccoli,

Salad

Open faced

Turkey Sandwich,

Stuffing, Gravy,

String Beans

Smoked Sausage

Skillet with Rice,

Peppers & Onions,

Corn Bread

Casserole, Salad

Lemon Garlic

Chicken, Oven

Roasted Potatoes,

Green Beans,

Rolls, Salad

Chicken

Broccoli Ziti

& Garlic Bread

Homemade

Chicken Pot Pie

over a Flaky

Biscuit

Ham & Gouda

Cheese Quiche

&

Caesar Salad

American Chop

Suey, Garlic

Bread,

Salad

Cheese Steak

Subs,

Chips

Roast Chicken ,

Roasted

Potatoes,

Green Beans

Fried Fish with

Rice, Veggies,

Salad

Baked Fish &

Stuffed Clam,

Rice,

Salad

Shrimp & Broccoli

with Cream Sauce

and Pasta,

Salad

Tiffany Café Menu January 2019

“One should eat to live not live to eat” ~Moliere~

Ravioli With

Meat Sauce,

Garlic

Bread,

Caesar Salad

Spaghetti &

Meatballs,

Garlic Bread,

Salad

Tiffany Room

Closed

Tiffany Room

Closed

Fish

Chowder,

Garlic Bread,

Salad

Meatloaf,

Mashed

Potatoes,

Veggie

Swedish

Meetballs in

Gravy over

Egg Noodles

& Vegetable

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Monday Jan. 14 9:00 a.m. Manicurist (sign up required) $10.00 Monday Jan. 28 9:00 a.m. Manicurist (sign up required) $10.00 Thursday Jan. 31 8:30 a.m. Dr. Sanphy—Podiatrist (sign up required) Thursday Jan. 10 10:00-11:30 Blood Pressure Clinic Monday Jan. 28 9:30 a.m. Hair Styling (sign up required)

EXERCISE/ACTIVITIES

Monday 9:00 a.m. YOGA ($5.00) Tiffany Room

Monday, Wed., Fri. 9:00 a.m. Total Body Exercise ($2.00) Community Center

Tuesday & Thursday 10:30 a.m. Chair Exercise Tiffany Room

Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 p.m. Total Body Exercise ($2.00) Community Center

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A third of US adults report that they usually get less than the recommended amount of sleep. Not

getting enough sleep is linked with many chronic diseases and conditions—such as type 2 diabetes,

heart disease, obesity, and depression—that threaten our nation’s health. Not getting enough sleep

can lead to motor vehicle crashes and mistakes at work, which cause a lot of injury and disability

each year. Getting enough sleep is not a luxury—it is something people need for good health. Sleep

disorders can also increase a person’s risk of health problems. However, these disorders can be

diagnosed and treated, bringing relief to those who suffer from them.

. The following is a description of some of the major sleep disorders. If you, or someone you know,

is experiencing any of the following, it is important to receive an evaluation by a healthcare provider

or, if necessary, a provider specializing in sleep medicine.

Insomnia is characterized by an inability to initiate or maintain sleep. It may also take the form of

early morning awakening in which the individual awakens several hours early and is unable

to resume sleeping. Difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep may often manifest itself as excessive

daytime sleepiness, which characteristically results in functional impairment throughout the day. Be-

fore arriving at a diagnosis of primary insomnia, the healthcare provider will rule out other potential

causes, such as other sleep disorders, side effects of medications, substance abuse, depression, or

other previously undetected illness. Chronic psychophysiological insomnia (or “learned” or

“conditioned” insomnia) may result from a stressor combined with fear of being unable to sleep. Indi-

viduals with this condition may sleep better when not in their own beds. Health care providers may

treat chronic insomnia with a combination of use of sedative-hypnotic or sedating antidepressant

medications, along with behavioral techniques to promote regular sleep.

Art of Sleeping

PUZZLE OF THE MONTH!

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1. Impel

2. Knickknack

3. Aspire

4. Was cognizant 5. Feudal worker

6. A radioactive metallic element 7. Roasters 8. Water chestnut

9. Consume 10. Arranging

13. Indolent14. Lease 15. Couches

16. In a transitory manner 19. Community spirit

22. Give forth 24. Decrepit 26. Rectum

27. Hasten 30. Remain

32. Commercials 33. Blacksmith's block

34. Ski race35. Dominance 38. Bishopric

39. Commanded 40. Adjust again 42. Spay

44. Disabled 45. Go by car

48. Paper holder 49. Beige

50. Wander 53. Consumed food

55. Very Important Person

1. Not asleep

6. Parts portrayed

11. Parts of lower jaws

12. Flyer

15. Flower part

16. Without teeth

17. Not in

18. Crying

20. Martini ingredient

21. A temple (archaic)

23. As a result

24. Violent disturbance

25. "Smallest" particle

26. Throat-clearing sound

27. Vandals

28. Bristle

29. French for "Name"

30. Burn slightly

31. Queasy

34. Oodles

36. Ribonucleic acid

37. Smell

41. Plenty

42. Fleet

43. Cable

44. Alley

45. Sandwich shop

46. Gestures of as-

sent

47. Altitude (abbrev.)

48. Type of small

friedcake

51. C

52. Ethics

54. Secret or hidden

56. Characterized by

emotion

57. Lift

58. Pariah

59. Refereed

DOWN

ACROSS

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Help Support the Friends of the Nahant Council on Aging

Please accept my tax-deductible donation as a supporting member:

___Individual $10.00 ____Good Friend $25.00 ____Great Friend $50.00 $_______Other

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

_____In Honor/Memory/Appreciation of __________________________________________________

Please send gift notification to: ______________________________________________

______________________________________________

Donor name:_________________________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________

Please make checks payable to: Friends of Nahant Council on Aging, 334 Nahant Road, Nahant, MA 01908

Friends of Nahant COA Executive Board

Linda Lehman - Co-President

Lana Mogan -Co- President

Mary Irene Dickenson - Treasurer

Margaret Silva Secretary

Friends meet the second Wednesday of each month.

FIN COM ROOM, TOWN HALL 9:30

Name_____________________________ Address__________________________________________

Phone________________ Email________________________________________________________

The Friends of the

Nahant

Council on Aging

have recently received

the following donations:

In Memory of:

Harriet Magro

Thomas M. O’Shea

Bob Casey

Russell (Rusty) Bird

Thank You Friends for your Support to

benefit the Nahant Council of Aging

Whiskey Tasting

Fundraiser!

Would you like to have an event or other

information included in next month’s Tiffany Times?

Please submit your article by the 15th of the month

to

Nancy Maddocks at nmaddocks@nahant.org,

or drop it off at the office.

January 1- Christopher Newbury

January 2 - Pamela Szostakowski, Jason Angiulo, Diane Mitrano, Agostino Capobianco

January 3 - Rudolf Zuckerstatter, Peter Hasak, Catherine Bourgeois, Wesley Chandler, Frank Lamacchia

January 4—Gertrud Joyce, Helen Sisk

January 5—Kathryn Elbel, Anthony Alessi, Mark Harrell

January 6—Dorothy Hagoort, Robin Destefano, Yocasta Bencosme

January 7—Dorothy Johnson, Mary Brown

January 8 - Lauren Lacey, Christopher Billias

January 9—Stojan Maksimovic

January 10-Richard Beaton, Leonard Kavanagh

January 11-Edward Lonergan, Frances Ahern, David Carter, Sean Canty

January 12-Maryann Parr, Nancy Sullivan Pantano, Christine Blaski, Debra Duffy-O’Connor, Marilyn Girard

January 13-Joseph Alessi, Marie Bongiorno, Gail Guiney, Richard Eriksen, Anna McGovern

January 14-Edith Hunnewell, Jean Sigourney, Deborah O’Connor

January 15-Polly Bradley, Mary Myers, Robert Scanlan, Susan Jones, Kathryn West

January 16-Kalliope Koukounaris, Gloria Barbacoff

January 18-John Flebbe, Michele Visita, Michael Tufts

January 19-John Dorlando, Russell Gale, Christine Johnson-Liscio, Susan Solomon

January 20-William Hatfield, Joan Kavanagh, W. Boyan, Kenneth Champion

January 21-John Dineen, Rosa Melanson, Richard Lombard, Robert Gilbert

January 22-Alison Connolly

January 23-Bonnie Bishop, Christina Priftakis, Debra Baldwin

January 24-Frances Moleti, Alexis Murphy, Cynthia Costin

January 25- Emily Potts, Richard Arzillo

January 26-William Kelley, Susan Arzillo, Marie Esler-Abbott, John Caprio, James Walsh, John Collins, Maureen Sinewski

January 27-Patricia Adolph, Frank Pitzi, Lawrence Mason, Alice Cort

January 28-Norma Brooks, Alexander Morrison, Marsha Billias, William Murphy, Gayle Poulin, Michael Gomperts, Allan Tassel

January 29-James Munro, Edward Poulin, Maria Rynne , Eileen Peterson

January 30-Gerald Butler, Patricia Caproni, Wayne Papagelis, Gary Simons

January 31-Edwin Peterson, Bonnie Dorlando

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