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OUR PLACE, OUR TIME A PUBLICATION OF THE MEDFORD COUNCIL ON AGING

MEDFORD SENIOR CENTER, 101 RIVERSIDE AVE, MEDFORD 02155 OPEN MONDAY—FRIDAY 9:00AM to 4:00PM

TELEPHONE: 781-396-6010 FAX: 781-395-8912 CITY HALL T.D.D.: 781-393-2516

WEB SITE: WWW.Medfordma.org/departments/council-on-aging

INSIDE THIS

ISSUE:

Things to Know 2

Trips and

Excursions 3

Classes 4

Health Programs 5

Daily Calendar 6/7

Activities 8

Ongoing Activities 10

March 2019

Understanding Basic Estate Planning

Join The Law Office of Dale J. Tamburro, PC

Medford Senior Center on Tuesday March 26th at 1:00pm

Understanding Basic Estate Planning Terms and Documentation: The Estate Doc-

uments 90% of us need;

How to get started: Organizing Paperwork: How are your Assets owned? Estate Plan-

ning Terminology; What is Probate and you want to avoid it both while you are alive

and after? Top Five misconceptions related to estate and Long Term Care Planning:

The ABC’s of a Revocable Living Trust: Basics to protect your home if you need Long

Term Care or Nursing Home. These are just some of the estate needs that will be fo-

cused on. We ask that everyone write down 3 questions, you may have for us, and

AARP TAX AIDE

Appointments will be on Thursdays —April 11th. Appointments are a

must; call 781-396-6010. Please bring to your appointment a copy of last

years tax return and 2018 documents.

Identity Theft continues to be a nationwide problem. Consequently,

all taxpayers and spouses WILL need to bring a photo ID to verify

their identity. Additionally, taxpayers WILL need to bring their So-

cial Security card or other documents issued by the Social Security

Administration such as the SSA-1099 (which shows the social secu-

rity pension for the year ). IRS/AARP have 3 new forms which will

require longer prep times for the clients.

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day

Medford Senior Centers Annual Luncheon

Friday, March 15th at 12:00noon

$7.00 per person (maximum 2 tickets per person) A traditional catered luncheon of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, vegetables and more

catered by Chef Jason’s Catered events. Entertainment by our own Holiday Singers and

special performance by O’Riley Irish Step Dancers, Door prizes, and 50/50 raffle

Sponsored in part by Kiwanis Club of Medford,

The Gables at Winchester, and East Boston Savings

Social Work Notes—Karlene Bognanni If you missed the open enrollment time to change Medicare Part D plans, you may still be able to change your drug plan. As a member of Prescription Advantage, the state pharmacy program, you have the opportunity to change your plan once more during the year. You may apply for enrollment in Prescription Advantage at any time. Also, if you are enrolled in a HMO or PPO Medicare Advantage Plan or enrolling in a stand alone part D plan and a Medigap insurance plan. You also have the opportunity to change your prescription plan during the year if you enroll I a five star Stand Alone prescription Drug Plan or five star Medicare Advantage Plan. Please contact me for more information at 781-396-6010. On a separate note please be advised that as of February 15th the ONLY number for RIDE customers

Office of Community Development Public Meeting

Thursday, March 21st at 1:00pm

At the Medford Senior Center

Please come to our public meeting discussing

the funds that are requested for many public pro-

grams, Refreshments will be available. All are

welcome

Volunteer Notes– Arlene Carroll

Thank you to Visiting Nurse & Community Care for their annual sponsorship of our annual Valentine’s Day event! VNCC is a valuable community business partner who facilitate through our Senior Center, the Parkin-son's Support Group, Ask A Nurse, Podiatry Visits and Loss, Grief & Relief Support Group!

MEAT BINGO ~ MSCI FUNDRAISER Friday, May 3rd, 2019 Tickets on sale at the Medford Senior Center

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am to 1pm beginning March 6th

Doors open at 5:00pm games begin at 6:00pm $5.00 per person admission price (tickets are limited)

15 games starting at $1.00 per game per set, you can win meat, groceries, & gift cards

A Matter of Balance with Mystic Valley Elder Services at Medford COA/Senior Center Shouldn’t our Life at Home Be Secure, Comfortable, and Joyful?

FREE 8 week workshop begins Wednesdays, March 13th and ends May 1st

from 10:00am to 12:00noon

A matter of balance is a free, award winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.

You’ll learn how to see falls as something you can control; set goals for increasing your physical activities; make

modifications to your home to reduce fall risks and practice exercises that will increase your strength and balance.

LGBTQ Discussion Group Tuesday, March 26th from 3:00pm—4:00pm

All are invited to attend our new LGBTQ Discussion Group. From books & movie recommendations and dis-

cussions, to resources available and sharing experiences, all are welcome. This intergenerational program will

meet at the senior center once a month on the last Tuesday of the month—bring your ideas! Call 781-396-6010

Join us on Wednesday March 20th for International Day of Happiness

Come celebrate the day and share the joy with

others by joining our “Happy Wall” a colorful

space to post sticky notes sharing how you

spread happiness in your world. Happy music

and bracelets provided! Emily will be hosting

TRIPS, EXCURSIONS, AND GET AWAYS

TWIN RIVERS— March 25th, Bus will depart from Hyatt at 9:45am—nonstop to Twin Rivers, receive a food voucher and a $10.00 match play. Future dates; July 15th, November 18th MGM Springfield—April 15th, Bus will depart from Hyatt at 7:45am—nonstop to MGM Springfield, receive $20.00 in slot play. Future dates; August 12 Foxwoods—May 13, Bus will depart from Hyatt at 7:45am—nonstop to Foxwoods, receive $10.00 food credit and $15 Keno play. Future dates Sept 16, December 9th Mohegan—June 10th, Bus will depart from Hyatt at 7:45am—nonstop to Mohegan, receive $15 food credit, $15 free bet. Future dates; October 21 Tickets are on sale for all departure dates. Please remember you need a valid photo ID with you for all casi-nos. A minimum of 30 passengers is required for casino trips to receive the bonus package.

VAN TRIPS Shopping trip to Market Basket in Chelsea - van departs at 9:30am for Market Basket in Chelsea Thursday, March 21st. 1 1/2 hours of shopping time. Reserve your seat today. Limited to 4 bags Walmart and Iron Town diner—Thursday, March 7th—Our van will depart at 10:00am to shop at the Saugus Walmart and then on to Iron Town diner for a delicious meal (order off the menu). You are responsible to pay your own lunch tab. Sign up begins March 1st. Stigma Unstuck: A Mental Health Art Series at Tufts Curated tour: Friday, March 8th depart sen-ior center at 9:30am. Join this free art tour that highlights the installation of The Many Faces of Men-tal Health, conceived by artist Lynda Cutrell working in collaboration with partners from science and journalism, to address issues of stigma and mental illness. Seats are limited to 14, sign up March 1. Mystic Waves Hair Salon—Tues., March 12th van will depart at 12:00n, Limited to 14. Need a hair-cut or a manicure? The talented cosmetology students from Medford Voke are excited to meet you. Reserve your seat on March 1, prices will be advised when you book, pay directly there, cash only.

Bistro 489—Wednesday, March 13th our van will depart at 11:00am to visit the Medford Vocational Bistro—where the students will prepare and serve a wonderful luncheon. You will order off the menu and pay the discounted rate. Limited to 14 sign up begins March 1st. Walmart and Kitty's—Monday, March 18—Our van will depart at 10:00am to shop at the Reading Walmart and then on to kitty’s for a delicious meal (order off the menu). You are responsible to pay your own lunch tab. Sign up begins March 4th. Peabody Essex Museum—Tues., March 19th $8.00 per person. Natures Nation: American Art & Environment will be on exhibit. Van departs at 10:30. Limit to 14, Lunch on your own. Sign up March1

Motor Coach Day Trips Newport Playhouse—Lone Star Love Potion, March 28th; $79.00 per adult, includes motor coach departing at 8:30am transportation, outstanding lunch, fabulous show, and a great Cabaret perfor-mance. Tickets available. Chicken and Slots—$49.00 per adult—April 11th—start your day with a stop at Wrights Farm Res-taurant for a fabulous dinner served family style, rolls, salad, macaroni, French fries, and their famous chicken. You can even buy extra to take home. Then off to Twin Rivers to take a chance at lady luck, you will receive the casino package. Tickets available. ABBA Tribute—$82.00 per adult—April 24—Live in concert ABBA tribute Band at Danversport Yacht Club, package includes plated lunch with choice of chicken or scrod, salad, potato, vegetables, des-sert, show, transportation, tax and gratuity. Tickets available Newport Playhouse—Clothes Encounter—April 25—$79.00 per person, includes motor coach trans-portation, outstanding lunch, fabulous show, and a great cabaret. Tickets available .

Resorts Atlantic City—May 5—8; $332.00 per person double, includes luxury motorcoach, 3

NOTICE: Tickets must be purchased at time of reservation. Tickets are non-refundable. For complete details about trips hosted by Medford Senior

Center, including participant responsibility, a comprehensive Trip Policy outline is posted at the Senior Center and copies available upon request. All

participants are required to have Emergency Contact Information on them throughout the trip. Wallet sized File of Life packets are

available free, in the office for your convenience! Some trips are funded in part though a CDBG Grant. Parking for our motor

coach day trips will be behind the Hyatt Hotel on Riverside Avenue where you will meet the tour escort for special parking

EXERCISE AND WEEKLY CLASSES

Zumba/Fitness Classes Mondays and Wednesdays

with Emily Brenner Zumba Gold ® Mondays at

10:00am takes the Zumba formula and modifies the

moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active older

member. Cost $5.00 per class.

Dance Fitness/Yoga Dance Wednesdays at 10:00am

combines Yoga, dance, breath and energy with great

music. This class brings tons of fun and healing to body,

mind and spirit. Cost $3 per class.

YOGA CLASSES - with ROSA BROWN Mondays $3.00 per class Gentle Yoga ~ 12:45pm for those who

want seated, standing, and floor yoga poses. This is an

amazing group of seniors who are willing to stretch, and

able to get down on the floor.

Chair Yoga ~ 2:00pm, seated and standing yoga poses

that are adapted to the needs of the group. We stretch,

strengthen, challenge our balance, take time to relax.

LINE DANCING for fun and fitness with instructor

Charlotte - Tuesdays, from 10:00am to 11:00am $3.00

per person, all levels of dance are welcome. Have fun

learning some new moves.

Strength & Balance —with Nancy K Free Wednes-

days starting at 1:15pm 1 hour class with our instructor

Nancy. Focus on your strength and balance. Use of light

weights, seated chair program for beginners as well,

Donations accepted.

Core and Balance Workout class for seniors on Thurs-

days at 10:00am. Stop in to meet Sharon and try our

invigorating exercise class. $3.00 per

class.

Walking Club —will return in the

Spring.

KNIT & CROCHET FREE Tuesdays, 10:00am.

Please join our instructors Dolores for Crochet and Jean

for knitting in creating beautiful handmade creations.

CERAMICS: with Rosemary Ardagna from

Claydreams of Arlington. Classes are held on Fridays at

the senior center from 10am to 12noon. Cost is $5.00

per 2 hour class, (cost of pottery piece not included).

No class 3/15.

Tai Chi Chi Kung with Marie

Favorito - Fridays at 9:45am.

$5.00 per person. Tai chi is an

ancient Chinese tradition that, to-

day, is practiced as a graceful form

of exercise. It involves a series of

movements performed in a slow, focused manner and

accompanied by deep breathing. All are welcome

Holiday Singers– most Fridays at 2:00 pm. No tryouts

required everyone is welcomed to enjoy a wonderful

group. Free class for all. Off site perfor-

mances on some dates.

Artitude with Debbie Corleto—Thursdays at 1:30pm,

The class will be a concentration on drawing using pen-

cils and ink. Space is limited, reserve a seat today.

Program is supported in part by a grant from the Med-

ford Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by

the Mass Cultural Council, a state

agency.

Weekly Meditation Class—

Thursdays, March at 2:00pm—Meet

Kat Cammarata who will teach you

how to practice the act of meditating. Meditation brings

peace of mind, inner joy and inner peace. Reserve a seat

today 781-396-6010. Donations accepted

TECH TIME with Adriana, Lauren, Rebecca, and Emma

March 20th Wednesday 12:30—2:30 Bring your phones,

tablets, IPad, laptops and any other electronics you will need

help working with. We would love to help you figure out

how to use your devices. Add contacts—create e-mail—look

up videos—facetime your family Sign up today 781-396-

6010

Train Your Brain—Free Brain Games and Puzzles with

Dawn Lewis Fridays from 2pm—3pm Reserve a seat 781-

396-6010 today.

Joy of Movement class on Tuesdays in March at 11:00am

with Monkeyhouse’s Nicole Harris. The class will focus on

expanding movement vocabulary to foster self-expression,

creativity and joy. No experience is required, so don’t miss

this opportunity to get up and move! The class

is free, Space is limited , reserve your spot to-

day 781-396-6010.

Podcast Club Wednesdays at the Senior

Center, the free class will be hosted by El-

len Cremens and held every Wednesday from 1pm to

2pm. Come listen to programs & stories about myster-

ies, sports, history, health, science, music, and more!

Meet, listen and discuss/chat about your interests and

learn what a podcast is! Space is limited reserve a spot

today, 781-396-6010.

Decoupage Class—April 18, Thursday from 11—1,

Join Melanie and Jerusha from the Mystic Makerspace

and decorate boxes, plates, light switch plates and other

items with decoupage. There will be a variety of mate-

rials for you to work with and incorporate into your pro-

HEALTH & WELL BEING

Parkinson's Support Group - Learning How to live with Parkinson’s Disease will meet Tuesday, March 5th at

1:00pm. Kim Arouth, BSN from Visiting Nurse & Community Care will be facilitating the group. For questions feel

free to call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010.

Low Vision Support Group will meet Friday March 22nd at 10:30am. The Low Vision support group is sponsored

by the Mass Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The group is for individuals who are losing their vision

and would like to learn from and listen to others.

ASK A NURSE—Stop by and see Sandra Crowley, RN for your blood pressure check up, most Wednesdays from

11:30am to 12 for blood pressure checks, questions, and more. Sponsored by Visiting Nurse & Community Care.

SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) Leslie Barrett will be available on Wed. March 6th and

20th for appointments. Please call to set up your appointment 781-396-6010.

CARE CAFÉ (Caregivers Assemble Relax and Enjoy) - meets March 6th, Wednesday, from 10am—12. Memory

Café style environment with social interaction Ellen Cremens will offer an Art Therapy program and Body,

Brain & Yoga will offer a movement program. Call 781-396-6010 to reserve a seat today.

Visiting Nurse & Community Care sponsor the Podiatry Visits by Shiho Kajita, RN. The next visit will

be Wed, March 13th from 10—12. Along with podiatry needs, appointments will include a comprehensive

assessment by a certified provider. Cost is $35 per visit, cash or check due at visit. 781-396-6010 for

an appointment at the senior center.

Visit with Elmo on March 5th at 11:00am therapy dog from Dog B.O.N.E.S– Elmo is a gentle Ger-

man Shephard. She is a registered therapy dog who makes regular visits to Boston Children's Hospital,

to Nursing Homes, and to the Medford Library. She is stopping by the senior center for pets and hugs,

a great way to reduce stress.

Loss, Grief, & Relief Support Group—Tuesday, March 26th begins at 2:30pm. This group is for everyone who ex-

perienced a significant loss. Learn about finding support, coping strategies and the nature of grief. Facilitated by Beth

Loomis, Hospice Chaplin, Visiting Nurse & Community Care. Reserve a seat call 781-396-6010

The Medford Vocational Technical High Schools Health Students (MVTHS) considering careers in healthcare

will be visiting the Senior Center March 14th—15th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Come meet students from

the Medford Vocational High School Health Assisting Program.

Join PACE on Tuesday, March 5th at 1:00pm at the Medford Senior Center for an informative meeting. Do you

or someone you know, need help staying healthy, independent and active? Then PACE is for you! PACE can as-

sist with bathing, transportation, glasses, dentures, food shopping or cleaning. Come and learn how PACE can

help you!! FREE giveaways and dessert. Reserve a seat today 781-396-6010.

Sign up for your FREE Hearing Exam with Dr. Ring on Tuesday, March 12th at 1:00pm. Do you have ringing

in your ears? Do you have a hard time hearing on the telephone? If so, set up an appointment by calling 781-396-

6010 today for your free appointment at the Medford Senior Center.

Join Jordan Cardarelli, Simmons University nutrition student, for a lively nutrition presentation. The presenta-

tion will be on Thursday, March 14th at 11:00am co-sponsored by Mystic Valley Elder Services. Reserve a seat

today, 781-396-6010.

The Changing Health Care System: How does it affect you? Join Robert Salter,

Owner & President of Salter Healthcare on Thursday, March 21st at 11:00am for an

engaging talk on how recent changes may affect you as a consumer. Be your own best

advocate by understanding how making the right choices at critical points and choosing

the right discharge option can help you achieve the best possible outcome. Reserve a

seat today 781-396-6010.

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FOOD PANTRY for Elders Thursday, March 14th at 2pm. Elders and adults with disabilities who are

interested in taking part in the food pantry should visit the Medford Senior Center to fill out an application.

Participants must register prior to visiting the food pantry and qualify based on income, disability, and age.

Stop by the center or call 781-396-6010 for an application.

LEGAL SERVICES Dale Tamburro from the Law Office of

Dale J. Tamburro, PC will be available

Tues, March 26th for one/one appoint-

ments.

Dale will also present a seminar on Basic Estate Plan-

ning on March 26th at 1:00pm (see front page)

Jayna Stafford , Pro-Bono-Legal will be available on

Wednesday March 13th beginning at 10:30am. She pro-

vides no-cost legal representation, advocacy, brief advice,

information and referrals to low-income people who

would otherwise struggle to gain access to legal services.

FREE Afternoon Movie

Tuesday, March 19th at 1:00pm

A Star is Born

A remake of the 1937 film of the same name, it stars Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Dave Chappelle, Andrew Dice Clay, and Sam Elliott, and follows a hard-drinking mu-sician (Cooper) who discovers and falls in love with a young singer (Gaga). Rated R

Representative Paul Donato

Or a representative from his staff, will be

available at the Medford Senior

Center on March 27th,

from 10:30—11:30am.

Call 781-395-1683 for

WINNER FOR January

Congratulations to James O’Connor the winner of the January gift card.

You can be the next winner, just use your Key tag to sign in each time you

come to the center and you will be entered. If you haven’t received your

key tag , come in to the office and get one today.

Coffee Hour and Conversation

With Mayor Burke

Thursday, March 28th

1:00pm—2:00pm

For any immediate questions or

concerns, please call the Mayors

office at 781– 393-2408

Mobile Banking at the Medford Senior Center

Wednesday, March 13th from 12noon-1:00pm

Yes, a bank that comes to you!. The mobile banking van,

offers an ATM, and two employees to assist with almost

any banking that you need. Do you need quarters for the

laundry? Do you want to cash a check? How about making

a deposit? Start your Christmas club? Yes the mobile bank-

ing van will be here in our parking lot to help you. Stop by

Turn Clocks

ahead on

Sunday

March 10th

SENIOR DINING PROGRAM MENU SPECIAL on Wednesday, March 13th

Mystic Valley Elder Services St. Patrick’s Day Special will be Corned beef

with mustard glaze, turnips, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and biscuit. Chocolate

brownie for dessert. Reservations required with Fay at least 48 hours in ad-

Congressional Office Hours

Congresswoman Katherine Clark

March 6th, Wednesday

2:00pm—3:00 pm

Visit with the staff of Congresswoman

Katherine Clark to discuss your govern-

mental concerns or seek assistance with a

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

LUNCH: begins at 11:45am meals are served each weekday, lunch program is run in cooperation with Mys-

tic Valley Elder Services. Call at least 1 day prior by 12 noon to reserve your meal, $2.00 suggested donation.

BINGO: Most Wednesdays begins at 1:00pm; $2.50 for 11 games, coffee, and dessert.

Alterations with Carmina –most Fridays at 1:00pm through March. Reasonable pricing for exceptional ser-

vice. Cash only to be paid direct to Carmina.

Roland’s Jewelry Repair, Wednesday March 13th from 11—12 noon. John Racicot will help you with your

jewelry repair needs, new clasps, battery repairs on watches or almost anything else.

FREE MOVIE (Classics, Comedies, Dramas, Musicals)— most Fridays beginning at 9:30 am—come on

down enjoy a cup of coffee, pastry and a movie in the comfort of our library and our large flat screen TV.

Knit and Sew Club/ Project Linus Mondays 9:30am—11:00am FREE No instructors, just get together with

others to knit, sew and socialize. Join us if you would like to participate in Project Linus, we are working to-

gether on making blankets for children who have experienced a recent trauma.

Veterans Coffee Hour Thursday, March 28th, Veterans and their families are welcome to coffee social

at the Senior Center on the fourth Thursday of each month at 2:30pm.Facilitator is Connie Murphy.

International Conversation & Coffee hour—Tuesdays at 1:00pm, join us for a weekly coffee hour offering

conversations, presentations and once a month instruction in ESL in Spanish, French, Creole, Chinese, Rus-

sian and Italian. Marcelle Chevry, Beatrice Lee, Ariane Daniel, Consuelo Diaz & Marie Anzalone will be

hosting our Coffee Hour.

Weight Loss Support Group— most Fridays at 1:00 pm—FREE support group to help with nutrition, exer-

cise, and recipe ideas. Let’s start the New Year on a positive note for a healthier self!

HOME MAINTENANCE with Craig is available

Jobs that contribute to home safety are a priority. It is a good time to change batteries in your smoke detec-tors as we turn our clocks ahead. How about installing safety grab bars in your bathroom. That pesky light bulb that has blown out but is too high to reach! Tighten the banister, get those pesky storm windows up, give us a call

CRIBBAGE ANYONE? cribbage games on Mondays from 9:30am to 11:30am. Come on

down and learn to play or refresh your skills.

POKER– 1:00pm-3:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Fridays. Dealers choice, all are

welcome

Canasta Mondays from 1:00 to 3:45pm– Do you want to try your hand at Canasta? Need to

refresh your skills—don’t worry the players are here to help at the Medford Senior Center .

Mahjongg– Fridays -1:30pm to 3:45pm– Looking to join a great group or to learn the game, stop by. A

Chinese game played, usually by four people, with 136 or 144 rectangular pieces called tiles. The object is

to collect winning sets of these tiles, as in card games such as gin rummy.

SCRABBLE-CHECKERS-CHESS or other board games may be played nearly any afternoon. We have

the games, just ask at the front desk for your leisure.

WHIST on Mondays from 1:00pm to 3:45pm-–WHIST, do you want to refresh your knowledge of Whist

or jump right in, all are welcome!

Dominoes on Monday– from 10:00am to 12:00noon– join us for a fun game of Dominoes, we have sever-

al people playing each Monday. Drop in for this FREE game

If there is a card game that you are interested in, that we do not offer, let us know - we may be able to put a

Mobile Food Market Saturday, March 9th 1 to 2pm (weather permitting)

Location North Suburban (Malden) WIC Program 239 Commercial Street Malden

Donations will consist of fresh produce, dairy products and other refrigerated food items. Offered FREE of charge

Please bring a grocery cart or reusable shopping bags to transport food home. A shuttle will be provided from

Medford City Hall beginning at 11:30am. The shuttle continues to pick up and drop off. Pre-registration is re-

MEETINGS

Medford Council on Aging

COA Board meeting

Thursday, March 21st at 1:00pm ~

Medford Senior Citizens INC.

(MSCI) meeting

Tuesday. March 12th

10:00am—11:00am

Medford Council On Aging

101 Riverside Avenue

Medford, MA 02155

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Mystic Valley Elder Services’ TRIP Metro North Program

If you’re 60+ or an adult living with disabilities, don’t drive and public transportation isn’t an option, you can still get to

appointments, visit friends, dine out, and have a full life with TRIP. This FREE program gives you money to reimburse

friends, neighbors, and certain relatives, for taking you anywhere you want to go. Call 781-388-4819 to learn more

Are you a Veteran living in Medford or the surviving spouse or child of a Mass. Veteran?

If so you could be eligible for: Medical Expenses, Financial assistance; and more…

Senior Citizen and disabled: Are you over the age of 65 or disabled and on a fixed income? If your income is

less than $1800 as an individual or $2380 as a married couple and your assets are less than $5000.00 or $9800

respectively, you could be eligible for financial assistance as well as medical insurance and expenses. Contact

SEVERE WEATHER POLICY: Don’t forget, if the Medford Public Schools are closed the Medford Senior Center is closed.

If schools are closed for second day please call the Council on Aging at

781-396-6010 When in doubt call the office .

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