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BROADWAY GOES TO HOLLYWOOD, PT 1 THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 12:30 Jared Day, PhD, former history professor at Carnegie Mellon University, brings us Broadway Goes to Hollywood, Part 1. In this talk, Jared examines the origins of the Broadway musical and its eventual evolution into the Hollywood musical. He shows the development of the “book musical” and its importance in the works of George Gershwin and Rodgers and Hammerstein. 231 Maple Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106 | 413.565.4150 | Monday- Friday 8:00 - 3:00 AF E THE VOICE OF COME HEAR THE AGAWAM MELODY BAND SPRING CONCERT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 12:30 Hear favorites from the 30s and 40s! Sponsored by: AIRBORNE TRIO CONCERT $5 THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 6 PM This interactive and inspirational group will have you singing, clapping and dancing along to their jazz standards, island music, R & B, Motown and more. The Airborne Trio has been performing for decades & has won many awards for their motivating music. Tickets are only $5 for his program, thanks to sponsorship by Health New England. Please purchase your $5 ticket at the Adult Center office, prior to the date of the show. AMY DANE: NORWAY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 12:30 Norway: Land of trolls, Vikings, treasures and some of the most breathtaking scenery on earth. Award-winning photographer and world traveler Amy Dane will share stories of her travels to Norway as well as a slideshow of photos set to music. Take an enchanting trip to Norway without ever leaving Longmeadow! Please reserve your seat for these programs by calling 413-565-4150 FLOWER ARRANGING THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 7 PM Come learn from a professional how to create your own floral arrangement. Matt from Flowers, Flowers in Springfield will be demonstrating flower arranging and, best of all, you will make your own beautiful floral basket centerpiece to take home! Class and materials are included in the $7.50 cost. Prepayment is required to reserve your seat.

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BROADWAY GOES TO HOLLYWOOD, PT 1

THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 12:30

Jared Day, PhD, former history professor

at Carnegie Mellon University, brings us

Broadway Goes to Hollywood, Part 1.

In this talk, Jared examines the origins of

the Broadway musical and its eventual

evolution into the Hollywood musical. He

shows the development of the “book

musical” and its importance in the works of

George Gershwin and Rodgers and

Hammerstein.

231 Maple Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106 | 413.565.4150 | Monday- Friday 8:00 - 3:00

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THE VOICE OF

COME HEAR THE AGAWAM MELODY BAND

SPRING CONCERT

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 12:30

Hear favorites from the 30s and 40s!

Sponsored by:�

AIRBORNE TRIO CONCERT $5 THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 6 PM

This interactive and inspirational group will have you singing, clapping and dancing along to their jazz standards,

island music, R & B, Motown and more. The Airborne Trio has been performing for decades & has won many awards for their motivating music. Tickets are only $5 for his

program, thanks to sponsorship by Health New England. Please purchase your $5 ticket at the Adult Center office, prior to

the date of the show.

AMY DANE: NORWAY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 12:30

Norway: Land of trolls, Vikings,

treasures and some of the most

breathtaking scenery on earth.

Award-winning photographer and

world traveler Amy Dane will

share stories of her travels to

Norway as well as a slideshow of

photos set to music. Take an

enchanting trip to Norway without

ever leaving Longmeadow!

Please reserve your seat for these programs by calling 413-565-4150

FLOWER ARRANGING THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 7 PM

Come learn from a professional how to create your own floral

arrangement. Matt from Flowers, Flowers in Springfield will be demonstrating flower arranging and, best of all, you will make your own beautiful floral basket centerpiece to

take home! Class and materials are included in the $7.50 cost. Prepayment is required to

reserve your seat.

VAN TO WESTFARMS MALL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25

Enjoy upscale shopping near West Hartford, Connecticut. With stores like Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, Nordstrom’s and more, this is a

premiere shopping center of the area. Van leaves at 9:30 and returns about 2:30. Just $3 for the van; you must pre-pay to reserve

your seat.

SYMPHONY RIDES 2017 - 2018

The Adult Center is facilitating rides to the Springfield Symphony. Your seat is reserved when we receive your $5 roundtrip payment.* Reservations are for transportation only;

contact the Springfield Symphony box office for ticket purchases. We are unable to refund money for any

cancellations made by you. We are coordinating rides for: April 21, 2018 - Texas Tenors; van leaves at 7 April 28, 2018 - Verdi Requiem; van leaves at 6

May 19, 2018 - All Rachmaninoff Season Finale; leave at 6

*We reserve the right to cancel trips at any time & for any reason.

SYMPHONY RIDES

ADULT CENTER STAFF / CONTACTS

MEETING THE CHANGING NEEDS OF

THE OLDER ADULT COMMUNITY

Jim Leyden, Executive Director 413-588-5007 [email protected]

Erin Koebler, Outreach Coordinator Elayne Ayan, Activities Coordinator Judy Portier, Administrative Assistant Karen Barrett, Administrative Assistant Teresa Turcotte, Cook Patricia Devoto, Assistant Cook Claudette Grzywacz, Assistant Cook

Julia Moulton: COA Board Chair Steve Kennedy: FOLOCA, Inc. President

DAY TRIPS

FROM THE LONGMEADOW POLICE DEPARTMENT: In the past few months we’ve seen many residents fall

victim to the Greendot MoneyPak scam or others similar

in nature. Basically the scammer calls you and claims to

be a bill collector for a legitimate business or service like

a utilities company, the IRS, or bail bondsman. The

scammer then IMMEDIATELY demands payment

through a pre-paid debit card like Greendot MoneyPak.

In short: NEVER pay IMMEDIATELY, or with a pre-

paid debit card. Though pre-paid debit cards like

Greendot MoneyPak are legitimate products, never use

them under the above circumstances. We recommend

you find out the caller’s information and call back number

(which most likely will be fake) and end the call. Call us

to report the suspicious call and we’ll assist you in

determining whether it was a scam or not. NEVER give

out your personal or financial information to an unknown

caller demanding immediate payment!

BE SCAM SMART! MONDAY, APRIL 9, 12:30 Sgt. Michael Jurkowski, from the Longmeadow Police Dept. will discuss current scams, including the one explained above, and he will take time for questions. Please join us and learn to be Scam Smart!

Healthy Living for your Brain and Body:

Tips from the Latest Research

Monday April 9, 6:30 PM at Storrs Library

Lifestyle choices impact the aging process. Learn important information in the areas of diet and nutrition,

exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Use hands-on tools to develop a plan for healthy

aging.

This program is being held at Storrs Library

WHAT’S NEW!

MUSIC APPRECIATION

CLUB NEWS

OVER 60 CLUB THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 12:30 We will have a speaker come to talk about a new senior

center. Dues for the Over 60 Club are $10 yearly; drop in fee is $5. Enjoy cake and coffee with friends, old and new; call

Eleanor at 567-0584 with any questions.

LONGMEADOW MATERNAL ASSOCIATION TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 12:00 AT TWIN HILLS

This fun group is the oldest chartered women's club in the United States. We are always eager to welcome new members into our

meetings! PLEASE NOTE: Tuesday, April 10, at 12:00 will be our Annual Spring Luncheon at Twin Hills Country Club in

Longmeadow.

POMEGRANATE GUILD NO MEETING IN APRIL DUE TO PASSOVER

The mission of the Pomegranate Guild is to pass needlework traditions to other generations of women and men. Anyone who wants to learn is welcome & should contact Barbara at [email protected]. Save the date! May 1 we’ll have a special presentation by Tamar Skowronsky: From Myth to

Martini: the Story of the Pomegranate

Elayne Ayan, Activities Coordinator

email: [email protected];

phone: 413-565-4150 OH, MY ACHING HANDS! WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 10:00

Occupational Therapist Julianne Lessard will lead an interactive discussion about hand pain. This will include problem solving exercises and techniques to reduce persistent pain and improve function. Julianne is a Certified Hand Therapist and works for ATI Therapies.

PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 12:30

Don’t miss this broad overview of estate planning topics presented by John Dee. John has been recognized as a leading financial educator in the Pioneer Valley & is

president of Wealth Preservation Group, Inc. Learn how to plan ahead to protect your assets for your lifetime and to

build a bridge to safely guide your assets to your loved ones.

BAYPATH / AARP HOMEFIT THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 12:30

AARP and Bay Path University are partnering to bring you this HomeFit Workshop. The goal is to make the

place where you live a lifelong home that’s comfortable, safe, and a great fit for you. HomeFit

resources will be available for you at the presentation. Please sign up ahead for this informational program.

HOSPICE 101

MONDAY, APRIL 23, 12:30 Are you interested in finding out more about Hospice and what services they can provide? Join us for this presentation hosted by Hospice Life Care, part of the Holyoke VNA

JOURNEY TO JAZZ TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 12:30 PM This month we will hear Artie Shaw’s Frenesi

featuring Begin the Beguine! Other classic Shaw tunes on this disc include Back Bay

Shuffle, Oh Lady Be Good and, of course, Nightmare, the band's theme song. Jazz artists in the band include Tony

Pastor, Billie Butterfield and a 20 year old Buddy Rich. Also heard is Billie Holiday singing Any Old Time.

Artie Shaw on clarinet and this swinging band will make for a fun afternoon of jazz. Come on down !

BOOK CLUB TUESDAY, APRIL 3 12:30 For April, we will discuss the absorbing

mystery The Long Way Home by Louise Penny. Our book for May is Murphy’s Law by Rhys Bowen; a young girl flees Ireland to New York City, where she becomes a private

detective.

MOVIES

Come enjoy a free, recently released movie on our big screen, along with free popcorn! Movie begins at 12:15

MEGAN LEAVEY, RATED PG-13 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25; RE-RUN THURSDAY, MAY 3

In this riveting, true-life drama, U.S.Marine Megan Leavey and her bomb-sniffing dog build a bond of trust and loyalty that sees them through more than 100 missions during the Iraq War -- until an improvised explosive device injures them both. Stars Kate Mara, Ramon Rodriguez, Tom Felton. Language caution: movie includes a couple instances of strong language.

ORIGAMI CRAFTS THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 12:30 Come, learn how to make flowers for spring and

hearts for Mother’s Day. No cost; lots of fun!

LONGMEADOW PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB - CONTEST!THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 12:30

The Club aims to promote photography through education and practice and is free and open to all. If you have a cell phone, old film camera, newer digital camera, or are just interested in photography, we’d like to see you at any of our meetings. The Photography Club is sponsoring a photo contest! Your original photo should represent the contest

theme of patriotism & may be submitted in jpeg form to Bill at [email protected], or may be submitted in print form to the

Adult Center office by June 15, 2018.

JEWELRY MAKING AND REPAIR $3 MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1:00

Sandy Merrill brings beading supplies & will help you create or repair your jewelry. Just $3 plus cost of supplies used.

NEW CHINESE WATERCOLOR SERIES $64 WEDNESDAYS, 12:30 - 2:30 8 WEEKS, APR 11 TO MAY 30

Instructor Pui Yee Law will teach you how to mix colors and create paintings with simple, elegant strokes. $64 for 8 weeks. You’ll be amazed what

you can learn in just a few weeks!

STRENGTH TRAINING FOR SENIORS $8 PER WEEK MONDAYS, 9:30

Fitness trainer Gail Shapiro leads one-hour classes designed for seniors to increase balance & flexibility and maintain strength as we age. Come when you can and

pay weekly.

CHAIR YOGA $7 PER WEEK *FRIDAYS, 9:00 These one-hour classes include breathing exercises,

meditation, stretching and strengthening to keep the joints warm. Most postures are done in the chair but we also use

the chair as support for standing and balancing poses. $7 per class; you may pay weekly. *No class on April 20 or April 27

LINE DANCING $5 PER WEEK WEDNESDAYS, 9:30 This low-impact, fun dance exercise is open to all & includes music from all genres. You don’t need a partner; just come & have fun! $5 per week, payable directly to Lynn Connolly.

TAI CHI CHUAN $60 / MONTH FRIDAYS 11 - NOON This gentle exercise improves physical function, promotes mental wellbeing & reduces stress. $60 for four Fridays in

April; please sign up and pay in advance.

INTERMEDIATE TAP CLASS $25 / MONTH FRIDAYS 1:30 - 2:15 Diane Shields teaches this class for intermediate dancers.

Cost is $25 per month, payable to Diane at the class.

EXERCISE CREATIVE EXPRESSION

DON’T MISS THESE ONGOING, NO-COST PROGRAMS:

Artists’ Studio - Tuesdays 1:00; painters bring their own projects to work on independently. Beginner Canasta - Play with traditional rules, Thurs., 2:30. Discussion Group - 3rd Tuesday of the month, 12:30; Saul Finestone leads a group discussion of current events. Gin Rummy - Wednesdays at 12:30 Journey to Jazz - 4th Tuesday,12:30; enjoy a variety of classic jazz CDs. Knitting Group - Thursdays, 10:00; fun & welcoming group of knitters who share friendship & knitting projects. Mahjongg - Fridays, 12:30 One on One Computer Coaching - Wed. afternoons by appointment. Come in for help with your laptop, tablet, computer or phone. Trivia - Wednesdays, 10:00; informal group, fun questions, lots of laughs! Veterans’ Circle - 1st Wednesday, 12:15; a time for veterans of all ages to connect.

NO-COST EXERCISE OPTIONS:

GENTLE CHAIR EXERCISE EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY 10:30

This DVD-led exercise is as gentle or as strenuous as you want and includes some light dance moves at the end for

those who are able.

TABLE TENNIS THURSDAYS, 1:00

PICKLEBALL MOST DAYS AT GREENWOOD GYM email John for details at [email protected]

FITNESS EQUIPMENT- MON - FRI, 9:00 - 3:00 Our tennis courts, walking trail, treadmill, exercise bike

and other equipment are available to use on your own.

Coming in May:

May 3 - Movie Re-run: Megan Leavey

May 10 - History of the Town Green

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

2 3 4 5 6

8:30 Taxes by appt. 9:30 Strength Training 10:00 Blood Pressure 10:00 Bridge Refresher 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Pickleball 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 1:00 Chair Massage 1:00 Jewelry Making / Repair STUFFED CABBAGE

9:30 Pinochle 10:00 Food Pantry 10:00 Grief Support Group 10:00 Italian Class 10:30 Gentle Exercise 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Pickleball 12:30 Book Club 12:30 Pitch 1:00 Artists Studio LEMON CHICKEN

8:30 Taxes by appt. 9:00 Blood Sugar Screening 9:30 Line Dancing 10:00 Oh, My Aching Hands! 10:00 Trivia 10:30 French 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Pickleball 12:15 Veterans’ Circle Mtg. 12:30 Computer Coaching 12:30 Gin Rummy 3:00 Glee Club

SHEPHERD’S PIE

9:30 SHINE appointments 10:00 German 10:00 Knitting 10:30 Gentle Exercise 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Pickleball 12:30 Non Compete Bridge 12:30 Broadway Goes to Hollywood 1:00 Table Tennis VEGETABLE LASAGNA

9:00 Food Pantry 9:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Bridge Lessons 11:00 Tai Chi 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Pickleball 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Mahjong 1:30 Intermediate Tap SALMON

9 10 11 12 13

8:30 Taxes by appt. 9:30 Strength Training 10:00 Blood Pressure 10:00 Bridge Refresher 10:00 Sen. Lesser’s Aide 10:00 Rep. Ashe’s Aide 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Pickleball 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 LPD: Be Scam Smart!

STUFFED PEPPERS

9:30 Pinochle 10:00 Food Pantry 10:00 Italian Class 10:30 Gentle Exercise 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Pickleball 12:30 Pitch 1:00 Artists Studio 2:00 FOLOCA Board Mtg.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE, PEPPERS & ONIONS

8:30 Taxes by appt. 9:30 Line Dancing 10:00 Trivia 10:30 French 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Pickleball 12:30 Amy Dane: Norway 12:30 Chinese Watercolor 12:30 Computer Coaching 12:30 Gin Rummy 3:00 Glee Club

ROAST PORK

9:30 SHINE appointments 10:00 German 10:00 Knitting 10:30 Gentle Exercise 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Pickleball 12:30 Non Compete Bridge 12:30 Over 60 1:00 Table Tennis 7:00 Flower Arranging CHICKEN TENDERLOINS

9:00 Food Pantry 9:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Bridge Lessons 11:00 Tai Chi 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Pickleball 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Mahjongg 1:30 Intermediate Tap LEMON PEPPER FISH

16 17 18 19 20

Center Closed Patriots’ Day

9:30 Pinochle 10:00 Food Pantry 10:00 Italian Class 10:30 Gentle Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:30 Discussion Group 12:30 Pitch 1:00 Artists Studio

9:30 Line Dancing 10:00 Trivia 10:30 French 11:30 Lunch Birthday Bash 12:30 Agawam Melody Band 12:30 Chinese Watercolor 12:30 Computer Coaching 12:30 Gin Rummy

9:30 SHINE appointments 9:30 COA Board Meeting 10:00 German 10:00 Knitting 10:30 Gentle Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:30 Non Compete Bridge 12:30 Origami Heart / Flowers 12:30 Photography Club 12:30 Protecting Your Assets

9:00 Food Pantry 9:00 Footcare appts. 10:00 Bridge Lessons 11:00 Tai Chi 11:30 Lunch 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Mahjongg 1:30 Intermediate Tap

The meal program is funded in part by the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, the Federal Administration for Community Living and FOLOCA.

PLEASE CALL 565-4150 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE FOR A LUNCH RESERVATION. LUNCH IS SERVED AT 11:30

AM. $3 LUNCH DONATION IS APPRECIATED! DAILY LUNCH ENTRÉES ARE BELOW IN RED.

OUR COOK: TERESA TURCOTTE

Spring has finally sprung and I hope you are all dusting yourselves off and getting outdoors. Speaking of dusting, April is a good month for cleaning and airing things out. Our pantry patrons are always grateful for your food donations but they are also in need of cleaning products. Anything that you find useful would be a thoughtful addition to our shelves. That includes kitchen, bathroom, and laundry items.

I also want to thank Glenmeadow, Blueberry Hill School and Storrs Library for their generous donations as well as a huge thank you to Elizabeth Irving and Elaine Weiner for their tireless efforts in supporting the food drives.

Asparagus is one of my favorite spring vegetables. Here is a good tip for saving and storing asparagus: To store for 1 week: wash and place a moist paper towel over cut ends. Place spears in plastic bag and store in fridge. To store for 2-3 days: trim ends, stand spears in 1-2 inches of water, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Enjoy!

Barbara Smith,

Pantry Manager

CONTACT ERIN FOR INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING:

MEALS ON WHEELS Meals are delivered to homebound Longmeadow residents

Monday - Friday. To be approved for this program, you must speak to Erin.

FOOD PANTRY Available on Tuesday and Friday mornings to residents of

Longmeadow.

FUEL ASSISTANCE & SNAP BENEFITS Contact us for help in applying for these & other benefits, and for general help with referrals and other support services.

HEALTH INSURANCE (SHINE) COUNSELOR BY APPOINTMENT

The SHINE program (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) provides health insurance counseling to elderly adults with disabilities. Call 565-4150 for info.

SUPPORT GROUPS

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP 1ST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH 10 - 11 AM The Longmeadow Adult Center, in collaboration with Baystate Hospice, hosts a monthly grief support group. This safe and informal group is intended to give those who have experienced significant loss a place to tell their stories, knowing that these stories will be respected and held in confidence by everyone in the group. Participants will connect & share with other people who have had similar experiences, and will learn tools to cope with loss.

OUTREACH RESOURCES

FOOD PANTRY NOTES

THE TRI-TOWN TROLLEY senior van service is now available in Longmeadow between the hours of 9 and 3.

Cost is $1 each way for in-town transportation and $2 each way for transportation outside of Longmeadow. 24-48 hours notification is required for booking all transportation. For

medical appointments, we recommend calling as soon as you schedule your appointment. You are encouraged to book

with as much notice as possible.

Please call 525-5412 to arrange a ride.

TRANSPORTATION

Erin Koebler; 413-588-5008 Outreach Coordinator

[email protected]

Spring has sprung and by now, I've had the opportunity to meet most of the Center’s volunteers, as well as many Meal on Wheels recipients and others in our community. We will continue to get together regularly with our volunteers; it's vital that volunteers have met each other in order to rely on one another as well as for me to learn more about what each of you do.

Jim Leyden and I have been meeting with members of the community to let people know about activities and assistance that is available through the Adult Center. Going forward, we'll be working with clergy and other community agencies to decrease isolation of seniors in Longmeadow. As always, if you have ideas or need assistance, please contact me. ~ Erin

FRIENDS OF LONGMEADOW OLDER CITIZENS ASSOCIATION (FOLOCA)

MONTHLY MEETING APRIL 10, 2 - 3 PM

We are seeking new members to join the FOLOCA

Board. Please consider attending our monthly meeting,

and find out how you may lend your talents to further the

goals of this organization.

Response to the FOLOCA December fundraising letter has been very positive. We are still processing donations so the

following donor list is not complete, and we will be acknowledging more donors in the following months. We want to send a special THANK YOU to the following who

have contributed to our Friends Group:

Noel and Judith Tremble Murphy,

Lawrence and Diane Goodman,

Carolyn Paulides, Paul Lajoie, Gerald Nolet,

Katherine and Lori Burroughs,

Carol Creelman, Michael Hirshberg,

Francis Janik, Susan Upson-Lucas,

William Klein, Suresh Brahmavar,

Ronald Canova, Thelma Goldberg,

Duane Willse, Susan and Lenny Shaker,

Phebe Wallace, Judy and George Sachs,

Steven Zicolella, Peter and Abigail

Thomson, Scott Skiba, Philip and Johanna

Fregeau, Nan Cavers, JoAnne Bertrand,

Kathleen Lovell, Wendy Lemkin Stier,

Sheila Blum, Ann Marie Lynch, Carol Tivoli,

Donald and Tina Schwartz,

Mark and Wanda Jackowitz, Mary Longo.

Women’s clothing and accessories, jewelry, books, household items, greeting cards and

collectables.

Open Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 2:45

Maple Tree Shoppe located at the Adult Center

Proceeds from the shop support the Adult Center services. Donations of merchandise are accepted.

Thank you to these young community members for making creative valentines for

our Meals on Wheels recipients!

Food Pantry volunteers Elaine Werner and

Elizabeth Irving collected 311 pounds of

donated food from Blueberry Hill Elementary

School and 25 pounds of food from

Glenmeadow Senior Living. Thank you to all

who help keep our Food Pantry well stocked!

WELLNESS CLINIC EVERY MONDAY, 10 - 11:30 Have your blood pressure checked & chat with one of our

volunteer nurses about any of your health cares or concerns.

BLOOD SUGAR SCREENING WED., APRIL 4, 9:00 It is not necessary to fast prior to being tested, but it is HIGHLY recommended. Donation of $1 is requested.

FOOTCARE CLINIC FRIDAY, APRIL 20 By appointment only - call 565-4150

Registered nurses from Pedi-Care trim nails and check for foot health problems. Cost is $29. Home visits are available

for an additional cost.

CHAIR MASSAGE MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1:00 - 3:00

Enjoy a relaxing massage - $10 for 15 minutes, or $20 for 30 minutes, payable directly to Joan & Bob Luchini. Call the

Adult Center office to schedule your appointment.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN CLOSET We typically have walkers, canes and commodes available

for anyone who needs them. We sometimes have wheelchairs and other items as well. Call Carol Steiner at

565-4154 to ask about availability of specific items.

Lena Vellturo; 413-565-4100 ext 1403

Director of Veterans’ Services [email protected]

VETERANS NEWS WELLNESS SERVICES

Carol Steiner, RN; 413-565-4154 Community Health Nurse [email protected]

VETERANS’ CIRCLE MEETING

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 AT 12:15

A representative from CapTel Captioned Telephone will show us easy-to-use

telephone options. Come and join us!

A lunch will be served at 11:30 and is free to

veterans. You must call and sign up for lunch at least

24 hours ahead at 413-565-4150.

The Town of Longmeadow Veterans Services presents:

The Story Behind Black Hawk Down

May 18, 2018

Gerry Izzo, CWO4, U.S. Army Retired will speak about his experience taking

part in Operation Gothic Serpent during the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993.

Event will be held at Longmeadow High School Auditorium, 95 Grassy Gutter

Road, Longmeadow, MA. Doors open at 4:30; event begins at 5:00.

Ticketing information is available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-story-

behind-black-hawk-down-with-speaker-gerry-izzo-tickets-43485631695?aff=eac2

or you may contact Lena Vellturo for information: [email protected];

413-565-4100 ext. 1403

The Longmeadow Board of Health has scheduled its annual Rabies Clinic for dogs & cats on Saturday, April 21, 1:30-2:30 PM at the Longmeadow Police Garage (located behind Town Hall). The cost of the immunization is $15 per

animal; pre-registration is not required. Mass. State Law requires rabies immunization for both dogs & cats. Also, for

the convenience of dog owners, a representative of the Town Clerk’s Office will be available during the clinic for the

purchase of the required annual dog licenses. Call the Board of Health for information: 565-4140.

April 2018 Friends of Longmeadow Older Citizens Association, Inc. 231 Maple Road Longmeadow, MA 01106

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Please support the Friends of Longmeadow Older Citizens Association by making a tax deductible donation

to FOLOCA at 231 Maple Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106.

Your donation will help us in supporting many programs at the Center such as:

Meals on Wheels – Dining Room Meals – Caregiver Support – Social and Educational Programs –

Furnishings & Equipment – Food Pantry, and the monthly newsletter “The Voice of Longmeadow”.

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