The Arlington Council on Aging values the diversity of our participants, staff, volunteers, and the Arlington community. We strive to model and promote a welcoming environment by embracing our aging community including differences in race, socioeconomic status, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, and other forms of uniqueness.

COA: July 10/Monday Dr. Brent Forester, Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry Research Program at McLean Hospital and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and colleagues will be at the Senior Center to discuss Memory and Depression in the Older Adult. This will be an informative lecture about aging, early signs of loss of cognition, and healthy brain activities. Lecture: 1:30-2pm. Following the lecture there

will be Memory Screenings for those who previously signed up from 2-3pm. Depression screenings will

also be available. Location: Mural Room

SING ALONG IS BACK !

Second Tuesdays, 12:30-2:00 Starting July 11 Start a new tradition!

Sing along with Cheri Minton, Main Hall. Free. ASA

COA/Town of Arlington: Arlington Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Starts in August Program Offers Price Stability, More Local Renewable Energy Options

The Town of Arlington is rolling out the Arlington Community Choice Aggregation (Arlington CCA) program for all Eversource customers in

August, 2017. Arlington CCA uses bulk purchasing to offer competitive electricity pricing and rate stability for consumers. The program also offers more local renewable energy options to consumers to reduce reliance on carbon-producing fossil fuels. Arlington will be joining over 60 Massachusetts municipalities, including Somerville, Winchester, and Brookline, to take advantage of the state law that allows this type of municipal aggregation. You may read the letter and full program details online at www.arlingtoncca.com or call 866-220-5696.

Information sessions planned at the Senior Center: July 13 Information Sessions— 1PM/Main Room or 6PM/Mural Room. SEE PAGE 9 FOR MORE DESCRIPTION

July 2017

Arlington Senior Center

27 Maple Street Arlington, MA 02476

Ar l ington Counci l on Aging 781-316-3400 www.ar l ingtonma.gov/COA

Ar l ington Seniors Assoc ia t ion 781-316-3420

www.ar l ingtonseniorsassoc ia t ion.org

TOWN APPOINTED COA Board Members: Mara Klein Collins, Chair, Jim Munsey, Vice-Chair, Marjorie Vanderhill Secretary, Rick Fentin, Ann Fitzgerald, Jill Greenlee, PhD, Noreen Murphy, Esq, Dr. Richard Phelps,

Paul Raia, PhD, . Associate Members: Karen Nichols and Bob Tosi, Jr. No Meetings during July or August.

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ASA Bus Trips

NOTE: The bus companies that arrange the ASA trips

work months in advance to fill their schedules. If we

don’t have sufficient numbers of people signing up, we

may lose our reservation.

PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY

Thursday, July 20 Twin River Casino Special,

Lincoln, RI. Plus receive a $7.00 food credit and $10.00 toward a Casino Slot Play. Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. from Hurd Field and is estimated to return to

Arlington at 5:30 p.m. Cost: Only $31.00

Thursday. August 10 – Maine Lobster Bake

Authentic Maine lobster bake at Foster’s in York, Maine. Musical entertainment during your stay and a gift shop is available. Also includes a stop at York Beach, ME’s Where Pigs Fly Bakery, and, if time allows, a tour along the Atlantic Seacoast at Hampton

Beach. Cost: $82.00

Friday, October 13 – New Hampshire Turkey

Train Join us for an exciting day tour as we travel to scenic New Hampshire. All aboard the Scenic Railroad Dining Car for a delicious full course lunch featuring Hart’s roast turkey with whipped potatoes, butternut squash, beverage and a dessert. Yummy. After the train, we’ll visit the Keller Haus (a gift store, chocolate shop, ice cream, and more.) Then, we’ll do

local sightseeing and foliage viewing. Cost $82.00.

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Checks should be made out to

Arlington Seniors Association and mailed to

Lorraine Accardi

14 Grandview Road

Arlington, MA 02476. (781-643-8158)

Be sure to indicate the specific trip(s) for which you are

registering.

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Members of the Arlington Seniors Assn. may select to receive this newsletter by U.S. Post or by Email. Check off the box when you renew your membership or become a member for the first time.

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Book Club

July 21 1:00-2:30 Drop In

Room. ASA

We Are Water by Wally Lamb

A disquieting and ultimately uplifting novel about a marriage, a family, and human resilience in the face of tragedy, from Wally Lamb, the New York Times bestselling author of The Hour I First Believed

and I Know This Much Is True.

After 27 years of marriage and three children, Anna Oh—wife, mother, outsider artist—has fallen in love with Viveca, the wealthy Manhattan art dealer who orchestrated her success. They plan to wed in the Oh family’s hometown of Three Rivers in Connecticut. But the wedding provokes some very mixed reactions and opens a Pandora’s Box of toxic secrets—dark and painful truths that have festered below the surface of the

Ohs’ lives.

We Are Water is a layered portrait of marriage, family, and the inexorable need for understanding and connection, told in the alternating voices of the Ohs—nonconformist, Anna; her ex-husband, Orion, a psychologist; Ariane, the do-gooder daughter, and her twin, Andrew, the rebellious only son; and free-spirited Marissa, the youngest. It is also a portrait of modern America, exploring issues of class, changing social mores, the legacy of racial violence, and the nature of

creativity and art.

Harper/Collins, 2013. 576 pp.

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NEW GAMES IN TOWN ?

Mahjong

Chess

Anyone interested in starting some new games, such as mahjong or chess? We have had requests for both. There are sign-up sheets in the Drop-In Room. We have not made any scheduled meetings yet, but want to know how much interest there may be in doing so. Or call 781-613-3420 to have your name added. This doesn’t commit you to

participating, but we hope you might.

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Ongoing

MONDAYS: Exercise 9-10:00 Location: 1st Floor. Cost: $4.00 class—drop in. ASA Coffee & Conversation. 4th Mon. 10:00-11:30. COA & ASA volunteers. Mural Rm. Cribbage 12-2:30 Location: Games Room, Free ASA Progressive Bridge 12:30-3:00 Location:1st Floor. Cost: $2 —drop in. ASA TAI CHI 1:00-2:00 , Location: 1st Floor, Cost: $25/8-Week Session, Min. 10. COA Chinese Dance 3:00-4:00 Main Hall. Free. COA

TUESDAYS: Computer Help. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Tues. 1:00-3:00: Sign up in the Drop-In Room for private help sessions. Computer Room. ASA Yoga 10-11:15 Location: 1st Floor Cost: $5 per class, drop in. ASA Blood Pressure 12:30-1:30 Location: Ground Floor. Cost: Free. COA Current Events 4thTuesday 1-2:30 Games Room. Free. ASA Chinese Seniors Congregate for Song. 2-4 Main Hall COA

WEDNESDAYS: Exercise 9-10:00 Location:1st Floor. Cost: $4.00 per drop in. ASA Muscle Strengthening 10:15-11:00 Main Hall. 8 weeks, $28. COA Contract Bridge 12-3:30 Location: Games Room. Cost: $1.50—drop in. ASA Bingo 12:30-2:30 Location: 1st Floor. Cost: $1.50 for 3 games, drop in. ASA

THURSDAYS: Creative Writing 9:00-10:30. Arts & Crafts Room. ASA Strength and Balance Yoga 9:45-11:00 1st Floor. Cost:$5 drop in. ASA Caregiver Support Group. 2nd Thursday. 10:15-11:30. Free. Gr. Floor. Call COA Movies 1st & 3rd Thursdays 1:00-3:00 See Page 6. 1st Floor, Cost: Free. ASA Shakespeare Class 1:30-3:00 Arts & Crafts Room. $40; drop in $10. ASA Chair Yoga 2-3:00 Location: Mural Room, Cost:$3 drop in. COA COA Board of Directors. 3rd Thursday 6:00-7:00 p.m. Ground Fl. Conf. Room. COA

FRIDAYS: Exercise 9-10:00 Location:1st Floor. Cost: $4.00 per class, drop in. ASA Yoga 10:15-11:30 Location: 1st Floor, Cost: $5 per class, drop in. ASA Book Club 3rd Friday 1-2:30 .Drop-In Room. (See opposite for this month’s title.) ASA

COA SERVICES AND

SUPPORT

Podiatry/8:30-11 1st Monday, Unless Holiday, Call COA 781-316-3400 for appointment. Fee: $25

Grandparent’s Raising

Grandchildren Support

Group 2nd Tuesday/12-1:30pm

Call COA 781-316-3400.

Register with Lourie August.

Low Vision Support

Group 4th Tuesday/1:15-2:30

Call COA 781-316-3400.

Register with Lourie August.

Caregiver Support

Group 2nd Thursday/10:15-

11:30am

Call COA 781-316-3400.

Register with Lourie August.

Financial Planner Rick Fentin

2nd/4th Fridays/9:30-

11:00am, Call COA for ap-

pointment.

Elder Law Attorney Noreen Murphy

2nd Tuesday/10-12noon,

Call COA for appointment.

Long Term Care Insur-

ance Counseling Sean Condon

Call COA 781-316-3400 for

appointment.

SHINE COUNSELOR Senior Health Information

Needs

Free, Call COA for ap-pointment, 781-316-3400.

NEW COA & ASA ~ More on Page 9

COA: July 10/Monday. Dr. Brent Forester, Chief of Geriatric Pyschiatry Research Program at McLean Hospital and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and colleagues will be at the Senior Center to discuss Memory and Depression in the Older Adult. This will be an informative lecture about aging, early signs of loss of cognition, and healthy brain activities. Lecture: 1:30-2pm.

Following the lecture there will be Memory Screenings for those who

previously signed up at the COA 781-316-3400 from 2-3pm. Depression

screenings will also be available. Location: Mural Room

COA: July 13 @ 1pm and 6pm—Arlington Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Please see Page 1 for full details.

COA: July 13/Thursday from 2-3pm LGBTQ Ice Cream Social. FREE. Call Marci at 781-316-3419 by July 12 to RSVP. See Page 7

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HEALTH NEWS

SUN SMARTS

After a very rainy start to June, we are looking forward to a lot of sunshine in July! It’s always a good idea to review some sun safety tips, so you can get some vitamin D and have some fun with-

out worry.

Pick out the right outfit: While out and about, wear loose, lightweight and light-colored long sleeves. A wide-brimmed hat will keep the sun off of your face and neck.

Protect your eyes: Over time, sun exposure can contribute to cata-racts and macular degeneration. Wraparound sunglasses that block ultraviolet (UV) rays both A and B are your best bet to protect your eyes.

Review your medication: Some medications may have side effects that make you more sensitive to UV rays. Make sure you read the labels or check with your pharmacist to know if you are at risk.

Keep exercising, but at the right time: It is still im-portant to get moving! The sun is strongest between 10 am and 4 pm, so become and early bird or night owl! It is also important to keep track of time. Do not stay out for long periods of time, and make sure to drink even more water when exercising.

Apply bug spray: Mosquitoes and other bugs are out and about. People over 65 have a higher risk of severe diseases like West Nile Virus and encephalitis. If you plan to be out gardening or walking, espe-cially in the evening, make sure to apply

some bug spray.

Don’t forget sunscreen: There are two broad types of sunscreen. Chemical sunscreens contain ingredients that absorb UV rays. Physical sunscreens act as a shield and reflect both UVA and UVB rays. They con-tain ingredients like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Whichever you choose, make sure to apply before you head out!

Stop by the nurse’s office on Tuesdays, Wednesday or Thursdays if you haven’t had a chance to meet the new nurse, Joanna Cirillo, or if you have any questions or comments!

Open during normal hours of operation

♦ Arlington Senior Center, 27 Maple Street

♦ Robbins Library, 700 Massachusetts Avenue

♦ Fox Library, 175 Massachusetts Avenue

♦ Capitol Theater, 204 Massachusetts Avenue

Bill Murphy, Transportation Coordinator and

Supervisor of Volunteers

The Dial-A-Ride Taxi (DART) program: The DART program year starts July 1, 2017, and runs through June 30, 2018. Register today at the COA. Cost: $20 Registration Fee and $5 per Taxi coupon. REGISTER NOW!

The Elizabeth and George L. Sanborn Foundation Cancer-Related Transportation

Transportation for cancer-related treatments is availa-ble to Arlington residents through the Arlington Council on Aging (COA) with a generous grant from the Eliza-beth and George L. Sanborn Foundation for the Treat-ment and Cure of Cancer, Inc. To learn more contact the COA at 781-316-3400.

Volunteer Opportunities

Program Support

Transportation Support

Free Grocery Program Support

Lahey Farmers Market Program Support

Medical Escort Drivers

Call Bill if you are interested to help out! 781-316-3400

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Lourie August, LICSW

SUMMER ON MY MIND

Here are some issues to think about as we make our way through the summer season of warm weather, free-time and family get-togethers. 1) With hot weather, it is important to stay HYDRATED AND COOL. Drinking plenty of fluids and keeping our body temperature at normal levels is particularly important as we get older. Air conditioners are, of course, helpful but fans can also be useful. In Arlington, the Senior Center, the Robbins Library and the Fox Library are free, comfortable places to spend time in air conditioning during a heat wave. 2) CARING FOR A FAMILY MEMBER with dementia doesn’t stop just because it’s summertime and the ‘Living is Easy’. Dementia caregiving takes a lot of time and patience. Mal Allard at The Courtyard at Youville Place in Lexington is offering two summer programs for caregivers. On July 6, you can learn about the Family Dynamics related to caring for a loved one. On August 8, Ms. Allard will be addressing Bother-some Behaviors. The talks begin at 6:30 pm and are free and open to the public. Call 781-861-3535 to RSVP. 3) Summer is often a good time for CONVERSATIONS WITH FAMILY MEMBERS. Family may be visiting you or you may be traveling yourself but either way the more relaxed summer can lend itself to meaningful conversations with other generations. Here are some topics to consider: What kind of care would I like when I get older and cannot manage all of my affairs? Does assisted living make sense for me? Would I prefer to stay at home with care provided? Who will help me make these decisions? What are my end-of-life arrange-ments? Do my family members know what my preferences and plans are? Would family members like to know more about my life experiences? Would they like to know more of our family history including the med-ical issues of family members? What special objects would I like to share with others? 4) It pays to spend a little time thinking about EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS even during the summer months. June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season for the Atlantic seaboard and we know here in New England that a wet, windy storm can create as much damage as a cold, snowy blizzard. Summer Emergency Preparedness includes a good family communication plan and emergency supplies such as wa-ter, medications, non-perishable food, pet care and flashlights. Visit the Town’s website at www.arlingtonma.gov and look under Health Department for more information about Emergency Prepared-ness. 5) And while you are thinking about safety, the MA Department of Fire Services encourages us to use the warm weather months to think about HOME FIRE SAFETY. This includes checking smoke and carbon mon-oxide alarms in addition to cleaning your dryer filter, vents and hoses of any lint and debris. In your kitchen, remove all combustibles including oven mitts, towels and food packaging from around your stove. Check your home for any cracked, frayed or overloaded extension cords or surge protectors and remove any cords that run under rugs or that are pinched by doors or furniture. Clear out clutter throughout the home including pathways to all your exits. While clutter may not start fires, it becomes fuel that can make a fire grow.

The Council on Aging is always available to help Arlington seniors and their families with social service-related issues. Call us at 781-316-3400 and we will answer questions over the phone or meet with you in-person. Issues include referrals and information, assistance at home, housing options, caregiver resources, help with forms, applications and public benefits such as food stamps and fuel assistance.

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Bev’s Cooking Corner

Corn & Bean Salad

A good side dish for a picnic or barbeque.

Ingredients:

1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 13-oz. jar corn relish

½ cup kidney beans

½ cup chopped celery

¼ cup chopped sweet orange pepper

¼ cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives (or black or Kalamata olives, or

a combination)

2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Directions: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. The liquid from the

corn relish is the dressing. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serves 12.

June Book Club

We Are Water by Wally Lamb

A novel of contemporary manners

(See page two for description)

Friday, July 21

1:00-2:30 Drop-in Room

Thursday, July 6. 20th Century Women�

The story of a teenage boy, his mother, and two other women who help raise him among the love and freedom of 1979 Southern California--set in a Santa Bar-

bara, California boarding house.�

The semi-autobiographical protagonist is Jamie (Lucas Jade Zumann), a 15-year-old high school student. His mother, Dorothea (Annette Benning), a divorcee, runs the boarding house. Abbie (Greta Gerwig), a tenant, is a photographer and is being treated for cervical cancer. William (Billy Crudup), another tenant, is a car-penter and mechanic, who lived on a hippie commune. Jamie's best friend is Julie (Elle Fanning), who often spends the night with Jamie but does not want to have

sex with him because it would destroy their friendship.�

118 minutes.�

Thursday, July 20 Rules Don’t Apply�

A 2016 American romantic comedy-drama, written, co-produced and directed by Warren Beatty. The ensemble cast features Beatty, Annette Bening, Matthew

Broderick, Lily Collins and Alden Ehrenreich.�

Set in 1958 Hollywood, the film follows the romantic relationship between a young actress and her driver, which is forbidden by their employer, Howard Hughes. The film was released in the United States on November 23, 2016 by 20th Century Fox. It received mixed reviews and was a box office bomb, grossing just $3 million against its $25 million budget. The film was nominated for Best Ac-

tresss in a Comedy or Musical for Lily Collins at the 74th Golden Globe Awards.�

126 minutes.�

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Senior Center agencies do not endorse any seminar or presentation. Presentations are for informational use only.

COA NEWS AND EVENTS

CHINESE SOCIAL DANCING AND SINGING: Chinese seniors meet weekly for social dancing Mon-days (except for holidays) from 3-4 pm and community singing Tuesday afternoons, 2-4 pm in the Main Hall at the Senior Center. Enjoy the Drop-In Room on the first floor if you arrive early and afterwards to socialize.

ARLINGTON BRIGHT DAY MEMORY CAFÉ: Our Memory Café is a collaboration between the COA and BrightView Arlington, which offers a free, safe, supportive space for those living with cognitive impairments, their friends, family and caregivers on the first Monday of every month from 10-noon at BrightView Arlington, 1 Symmes Road. This is an inclusive, welcoming and interactive social group in an informal setting with activities and refreshments. To RSVP and if you have questions, call the COA, 781-316-3400, and speak to Chris Angell.

“LIVING OUT LOUD” COA T.V. SHOW ON ARLINGTON COMMUNITY MEDIA, INC. (ACMI): Susan Carp, Executive Director of the COA hosts this show about issues of interest to our seniors. Weekly programming for ACMI television is posted in the Arlington Advocate, and our shows air approximately four times a week. “Living Out Loud” can be found on the ACMI Public channel, Channel 8 on Comcast, Channel 3 on RCN, and Channel 31 on Verizon.

COA WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE: Use our website, www.arlingtonma.gov/COA to find useful links to information for seniors like the LINKS program, senior services directory, and MA Attorney General’s Elder Hotline. By clicking your mouse on the link to the senior newsletter, you can view our monthly newsletter and download it as well. Other COA Programs and Services links are listed vertically on the left side. The COA now has a Facebook page! We have added another social media aspect to keep you and your family mem-

bers informed. Take a look at us at www.facebook.com/arlingtonmacoa.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,Transgender, and Queer Senior Notes

Cool off and Meet New Friends!

Ice Cream Social ~ Make Your Own Sundae’s

Thursday, July 13 in the Ground Floor Conference Room

2-3pm

Call Marci Shapiro-Ide, LICSW at 781-316-3419

RSVP by July 12

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

3 8:30-11 Podiatry 9-10 Exercise 12 –2:30 Cribbage 12:30-3 Progressive Bridge 1-2 Tai Chi 3-4 Chinese Dancing

4 Fourth of July Offices Closed

5 9-10 Exercise 10:15-11 Muscle Strengthening 12-3:30 Contract Bridge No Bingo

6 9-10:30 Creative Writing 9:45-11 Strength and Balance Yoga 1 Movie: 20th Century Women 1-1:45 Tai Chi 2-3 Chair Yoga

7 9-10 Exercise 10:15-11:30 Yoga

10 9-10 Exercise 10-noon Memory Café/BrightView 12 –2:30 Cribbage 12:30-3 Progressive Bridge 1-2 Tai Chi 1:30– Depression Talk 3-4 Chinese Dancing

11 10-11:15 Yoga 12:30-1:30 COA BP 12:30-2:00 SingAlong 12-1:30 Grandpar- ents Raising Grandchildren GRP 1-3 Computer Help 2-4 Chinese Singing

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9-10 Exercise 10:15-11 Muscle Strengthening 12-3:30 Contract Bridge 12:30-2:30 Call to see if Bingo is on

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9:45-11 Strength and Balance Yoga 10:15-11:30 Caregiver Support Group 1-1:45 Tai Chi 1-2 CCA—Energy Talk 2-3 Chair Yoga 2-3 LGBTQ Ice Cream Social 6pm CCA—Energy Talk

14 9-10 Exercise 10:15-11:30 Yoga

17 9-10 Exercise 12 –2:30 Cribbage 12:30-3 Progressive Bridge 1-2 Tai Chi 3-4 Chinese Dancing

18 10-11:15 Yoga 12:30-1:30 COA BP 1-3 Computer Help 2-4 Chinese Singing

19 9-10 Exercise 10:15-11 Muscle Strengthening 12-3:30 Contract Bridge 12:30-2:30 Bingo

20 9:45-11 Strength and Balance Yoga 1 Movie Rules Don’t Matter 1-1:45 Tai Chi 2-3 Chair Yoga

21 9-10 Exercise 10:15-11:30 Yoga 1-2:30 Book Club

24 10-11:30 Coffee & Conversation 12 –2:30 Cribbage 12:30-3 Progressive Bridge 1-2 Tai Chi 3-4 Chinese Dancing

25 10-11:15 Yoga 12:30-1:30 COA BP 1-3 Computer Help 2-4 Chinese Singing

26 9-10 Exercise 10:15-11 Muscle Strengthening 12-3:30 Contract Bridge 12:30-2:30 Bingo

27 10:45-12 Strength and Balance Yoga 2-3 Chair Yoga

28 9-10 Exercise 10:15-11:30 Yoga

31 9-10 Exercise 12 –2:30 Cribbage 12:30-3 Progressive Bridge 1-2 Tai Chi 3-4 Chinese Dancing

1 10-11:15 Yoga 12:30-1:30 COA BP 1-3 Computer Help 2-4 Chinese Singing

2 9-10 Exercise 10:15-11 Muscle Strengthening 12-3:30 Contract Bridge 12:30-2:30 Bingo

3 9:45-11 Strength and Balance Yoga 1 Movie: 2-3 Chair Yoga

4 9-10 Exercise 10:15-11:30 Yoga

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LOW COST COA PROGRAMS:

TAI CHI: Monday, New 8-week session with Bill Barron

and costs $25. Call 781-316-3400 for the next Tai Chi

session start date. Register at the COA and pay by the first

class. Minimum participants: 10.

MUSCLE STRENGTHENING with Bay State Physical

Therapists. Wednesdays 8-Week Sessions for $28. Call for

the start date for next 8-week session; weather can be

unpredictable. Register and pay at the COA by the first

class, call 781-316-3400 for details.

CHAIR YOGA: Thursdays from 2-3pm. Ground Floor—

Mural Room. Drop in: $3

DAILY HOT LUNCHES. $2 suggested

donation for each meal. Call Minuteman

“Chateau Café on Maple St. Congregate Meals

at the Arlington Senior Center @ 781-316-3423. 48-hour

advance notice.

COA & ASA

Arlington CCA Program Highlights and What

to Expect

- As an existing Eversource customer your account will be automatically enrolled in the Arlington Local Green, unless you choose to opt-up to 50% or 100% renewable energy options, opt-down to Arlington Basic or opt-out of the program. - You may leave the program at any time without early termination fees. - You will continue to receive one bill from Eversource. - You will continue to send payment to Eversource. - Eversource will continue to respond to emergencies and outages. - Reliability and quality of service will remain the same.

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Tax deductions provided for products offering additional renewable energy. - Budget Plan/Low-Income delivery rate customers continue to receive benefits from Eversource.

CHIEF FRED RYAN PROVIDING OPENING REMARKS FOR SENIOR PEDESTRIAN.SAFETY. OFFICER RATEAU DISCUSSING PEDESTRIAN SAFETY TO A WELCOMING CROWD!

COA: “WHEN THE HEARSE BACKS UP TO THE DOOR; DEVELOPING

STRATEGIES FOR A GOOD DEATH”

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U. S. POSTAGE PAID

BOSTON, MA

PERMIT NO. 58391

ARLINGTON SENIORS ASSOCIATION

27 MAPLE STREET

ARLINGTON, MA 02476

Return service requested

ASA: Trips and Excursions on Page 2 COA: July 10—Dr. Forrester from McLean Hospital. See Page 1 & 3 ASA: July 11—Sing A Long is back! Page 1 COA: July 13—LGBTQ Ice Cream Social. See Page 7

Council on Aging Susan Carp, Executive Director

Lourie August, Social Worker

Marci Shapiro-Ide, Social Worker

Joanna Cirillo, Nurse

Joyce Killingsworth, Information and Referral

Bill Murphy, Volunteer Coordinator &Transportation

Chris Angell, Admin Asst.

Location: 27 Maple Street, Arlington, MA

Hours: M-W: 8-4pm, Th: 8-7pm, F: 8-12noon

Phone: 781-316-3400

Arlington Seniors Association Malcolm Hamilton, President Phone: 781-316-3420

Phone: 781-316-3421

Richard Townsend, Assistant

Phone: 781-316-3420

Chateau Café on Maple Street at the Senior Ctr Contact: Minuteman Meals Office

Phone: 781-316-3423

Congregate Meal at Arlington Heights Phone: 781-221-7081

SCAMS AND FRAUD

• The IRS is NOT going to call you. Hang up, it’s

a scam

• Medicare does NOT call you

• The FBI does not call you at home

• “Can You Hear Me” is a scam, hang up and

say nothing

• Your Grandchild is not jailed in Canada, or in

any other Country. Do not wire money, or make a deposit in a bank as instructed. This is a well known scam

• Do not send money in hopes to receive twice

as much. This is a postal scam and is fraud

• Do not give out ANY PART OF YOUR SOCIAL

SECURITY NUMBER TO ANYONE!

• Do your research on any contractor doing work

in your home. Be careful if someone knocks on

your door asking to do work on your home.

• Call the Police, the COA, and speak to Bank

representatives if you have questions.