Leon A. Mathieu Senior Center May/June 2019

Leon A. Mathieu Senior Center

420 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860

May/June 2019

MARY LOU MORAN

DIRECTOR

DONALD R. GREBIEN

MAYOR

CELEBRATING MAY AS OLDER ADULTS MONTH

Annual Senior Health Fair

Wednesday, May 8th, 9:00-11:30 am

For 56 years, the month of May has been set aside as Older Americans Month by The Administration for Community Living as a time to recognize older Americans across the country to showcase their contributions to our local communities. Each year, more and more older adults are making a positive impact in and around Pawtucket. As

volunteers, employees, employers, educators, mentors, advocates, and more, they offer insight and experience that benefit the entire community.

This year’s Older Americans Month Theme is Connect, Create, Contribute, which encourages older adults and their communities to: Connect with friends, family, and local services and resources. Create through activities that promote learning, health, and personal enrichment.

Contribute time, talent, and life experience to benefit others.

Led by the challenge of the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Leon Mathieu Senior Center

will be emphasizing the resources that are available to help older adults stay healthy and independent, as

well as celebrating the diversity of our community. We will be celebrating particularly during this month,

how our older adults are changing the face of aging and living. Communities that support and recognize

older adults are stronger! Pawtucket is one of those communities. Join us in strengthening our commu-

nity this May and throughout the year.

Happy Older Americans Month & we look forward to seeing you! Mary Lou Moran, Director

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Leon A. Mathieu Senior Center is to identify Pawtucket’s

older adults and provide them with a safe, supportive and nurturing

environment where they can access information about resources,

programs and services available on the local, state and federal levels.

The Center acts as an advocate for the rights and well being of

older adults on a wide variety of issues.

https://acl.gov/

The Programs and services offered at the

Leon Mathieu Senior Center are funded in part by the City of Pawtucket Community Development Block Grant

Program, RI Department of Human Services - Division of Elderly Affairs, RI Designated Grant,

U.S. Administration for Community Living, donations and memberships.

Thank you to all our donors!

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Leon Mathieu Senior

Center’s Annual 90+

Birthday Celebration

On May 24th at 12:30 p.m. the Leon Mathieu Senior Center will once again host the 90+ birthday celebration. This annual celebration pays special tribute to all Pawtucket

Seniors who are 90 years of age or older. If you know of anyone who is 90 or older and is a past or

present Pawtucket resident, please contact Melissa Cabral, Program Coordinator at (401) 728-7582. Please provide

their name, address and phone number so we may contact

them or their family.

LEON MATHIEU

SENIOR CENTER

Pawtucket, R.I. 02860

Phone: (401)728-7582

Fax: (401) 312-0268

Internet Address:

www.pawtucketri.com

Email Address:

[email protected]

Visit us on Facebook at

Leon Mathieu Senior Center

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Senior Center Director

Mary Lou Moran

Community Information

Specialist & Case Worker

Joan Newton

Program Coordinator

Melissa Cabral

Outreach Worker Emilia Fernandes

Secretary

Julieth Cornejo

Shuttle Van Drivers Marie Case & John Belluscio

BLACKSTONE HEALTH, INC.

Blackstone Health Café Coordinator

Timothy Sandy 365-1101

Nutrition Assistant Susan Leal

New Horizons

Adult Day Center Director

Manuel Munoz 727-0950

THE PAWTUCKET SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL (PSCC)

The P.S.C.C is looking for new members! This is a perfect way to give back to your

Community and be an ambassador for older adults. Pawtucket residents 62 and older are

eligible to volunteer on the council. If interested in serving on the P.S.C.C, contact Mary Lou Moran, Senior Center

Director, at 728-7582 for more information.

420 Main Street

Come Join the L.M.S.C. & Pawtucket Housing Walking Club THE CLUB MEETS ON MONDAYS . MEMBERS LEAVE

THE CENTER AT 12:45 P.M. THERE WILL BE A VARIATION OF WALKING INDOORS , IN THE

COMMUNITY, AND SPECIAL WALKING TRIPS. WALKING HAS PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS! COME JOIN US AS WE AGE HEALTHFULLY.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE SECOND FLOOR. WEEKLY SCHEDULES ARE

AVAILABLE AT THE CENTER.

LEON MATHIEU SENIOR CENTER

& BLACKSTONE HEALTH, INC.

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

MONDAY, May 27th, 2019 in Observance of Memorial Day

“To the world you are a Mother, but to your family,

you are the World.” ________________________

“The quality of a father can be seen in goals,

dreams, and aspirations he sets not only for himself

but for his family”

JUNE LUNCHEON TRIPS

Tue., June 4th Chelo’s, Rumford

Tue., June 25th Sam’s Inn, Warwick

MAY SHOPPING TRIPS JUNE SHOPPING TRIPS

SHOPPING & LUNCHEON TRIPS $2.00 per person

Tickets go on sale Monday, April 29th, 2019 at 9:00 am. Each person is able to sign up for any shopping trip and 1 lunch trip initially. You may sign up for additional lunch and special trips

as space permits on Monday, May 6th, 2019 at 9:00 am.

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MAY ONLY SIGN YOURSELF UP FOR THESE TRIPS

Thurs., May 2nd Warwick Mall, Warwick

Thurs., May 9th Walmart, N. Smithfield

Thurs., May 16th Smithfield Crossings

Thurs., May 23rd Wampanoag Mall, E.P.

Thurs., May 30th Walmart, N. Smithfield

Thurs., June 6th Lincoln Mall, Lincoln

Thurs., June 13th Walmart, N. Smithfield

Thurs., June 20th Christmas Tree, Warwick

Thurs., June 27th Walnut Hill Plaza, Woons.

MAY LUNCHOEN TRIPS

Tue., May 7th Hibachi Grill, East Providence

Tue., May 28th Tigger’s, Pawtucket

Ice Cream Machine, Cumberland

Monday, May 13th, 2019 &

Monday, June 17th, 2019

Leave the Center at 1 p.m., return at approximately 3 p.m. Cost is $2 per person for transportation; cost of ice cream is on your own.

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SPECIAL TRIPS:

SENIOR TRIP POLICY ♦ PLEASE BE READY AND WAITING FOR THE SHUTTLE 10 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR PICK-UP TIME

♦ Call 725-8220 to CANCEL SENIOR SHUTTLE the evening before or morning of pick-up (call before 7:25 am) ♦ Call 728-7582, second floor, to CANCEL SENIOR SHUTTLE (if calling after 7:30 a.m.)

♦ Call 728-5480, third floor, to CANCEL MEALS AND MTM TRANSPORTATION TO MEAL SITE ♦ If you miss the van or are not picked up as scheduled, please contact the Senior Center’s main number at

728-7582 so that the office can contact the driver. Trip payments are nonrefundable unless you are able to

find a replacement or we are able to fill your place from the waiting list

♦ If you are going on any Senior Center trips that will interfere with your lunch at the Blackstone Café, you

must cancel your lunch at the Blackstone Café ahead of time. It is your responsibility to notify the

Blackstone Café of your absence. FOR GROCERY AND SHOPPING TRIPS PLEASE NOTE:

♦ Purchases of cases of water/soda/beverages are limited to 1 case per person

♦ The following items are NOT ALLOWED: -Large items (appliances, furniture, etc.)

-Items weighing 20 pounds or greater -Please limit number of shopping bags to no more than 4

Pick up time for department store is 9 a.m. For those who drive to the Center, the shuttle leaves at 9:30 a.m. Departure time

from the department store shopping trips is 12:15 p.m. (please check with driver for designated location of departure). Pick

up for luncheon trips is 11 a.m. For those who drive to the Center, the shuttle leaves at 11:30 a.m.

THANK YOU!

THE DRIVERS AND OFFICE STAFF APPRECIATE YOUR ASSISTANCE

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Related Family Caregiver Support Group

Build a support system with people who understand

Exchange practical information on caregiving challenges and possible solutions Talk through challenges and ways of coping Share feelings, needs and concerns Learn about community resources When: Last Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Where: Leon Mathieu Senior Center on the 2nd floor Mary Lou Moran, Director of the L.M.S.C, will be leading the group.

PET THERAPY DAWN GOFF WILL

BE

BRINGING IN

HER LICENSED

THERAPY DOGS

“TINKERBELL”

(A BICHON) AND “WENDY”

(A POOCHON) - REGULARLY.

PLEASE REFER TO CALENDAR

FOR SPECIFIC DATES. Thank you Dawn!!!

Our seamstress, Zinaida,

is here on Tuesday from 1-3pm on the 2nd fl. to provide a variety of sewing needs. Fees collected help support Senior Center activities. You may drop off 2 items at a time. Alterations cannot be done on coats and formal outfits as our sewing machine cannot handle those items. Please note that all items must be in clean condition. Thank you Zina for volunteering!

Perms & colorings are not available. Appointments are required. Please call 728-7582 or visit the 2nd Floor office. Payment is cash only.

HAIRDRESSING SERVICE Every Wednesday 9:00 - 11:30 am on the 2nd Floor with Julie Silva.

JULIE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON WEDNESDAY JULY 3RD 2019 Services Include:

Men’s Wash + Cut $10

Women’s Wash + Cut $12

Women’s Wash + Set $12

Women’s Wash + Cut + Blow Dry Style $18

Women’s Wash + Cut + Set $24 Page 4

Notary Public Services Available

Mary Lou Moran, Senior Center Director, is a notary public. If you need any documents notarized,

she is available to assist you. Please bring in a photo I.D. along

with the unsigned document you need to have

notarized.

Blackstone Valley Community Action

Program's Retired and Senior Volunteer

program helps people age 55 and over find

service opportunities in the Community. Participants serve anywhere

between a few hours a month to 20 hours a week depending on preference. We currently have

over 20 sites available including health centers, meal sites and food pantries, senior centers, and educational facilities. RSVP involves seniors in community service and matches the personal

interests, skills and life experiences of the volunteer with different community needs. If you or anyone you know is interested in

finding out more about volunteer opportunities please call 401-723-4520

x275 or visit bvcap.org and click on senior services to sign up!

Current

Events

We will

be discussing hot topics! Current Events is

scheduled to meet on: Thursday, May 30th and

June 27th at 12 p.m. New members are

always welcome. The group is being run by

Paula Bradley. Thanks Paula!!!

NUTRITION CORNER Blackstone Health Café at the Leon Mathieu Senior Center provides nutritional meals in a community-dining room setting. Lunch is served Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. and breakfast is served every Monday through Friday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Participation in the congregate program is available to individuals who are at least sixty years of age and their spouse, as well as, persons with disabilities under sixty years of age. Guests of members may also attend for the full price of their meal, $4.00. Diners contribute to the cost of the luncheon with a suggested donation of $3.00, but no one is refused a meal if they cannot afford the suggested donation. Blackstone Health provides opportunities for members to socialize with neighbors from within their own community and share common interests along with life experiences. Meal reservations may be made by contacting the Café at 401-728-5480 one day in advance (one week in advance for holidays). Transportation can also be arranged at the Café reception desk. Funded in part by the U.S. Administration for Community Living and State Funds through the Rhode Island Division of Elderly Affairs.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

MAY BIRTHDAYS: May 2—Bing Crosby May 3- Engelbert Humper-dinck May 6—George Clooney May 8—Don Rickles May 13—Stevie Wonder May 19—Malcom X May 24—Queen Victoria May 24—Priscilla Presley May 29—President J.F.K May 31—Clint Eastwood

8:30 Breakfast at Café $3 Sugg. Donation 8:30 Hairdressing Service 9-11 Chair Massage 10:00 Stretch Exercise 11:30 Lunch $3 Sugg. Donation 11:30 Tai Chi Class $10 Every 8 Weeks 12:00 Diabetes Management Coffee Hour 12:15 Cards & Board Games 12:35 Arthritis Exercise

8:30 Breakfast at Café $3 Sugg. Donation 9:00 Vets Info. Appointments 9:30 Mindfulness 9:30 Salsacise 9:30 Shopping Trip to Warwick Mall 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Sugg. Donation 12:15 Movie 12:15 Penny BINGO 12:15 Chair Yoga

8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Cribbage 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 10:00 Stretch Exercise 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:30 Penny Social

8:30 Breakfast at Café $3 Sugg. Donation 9:00 Knitting 9:30 Muscle Strength 10:30 Pet Therapy 11:30 Lunch

$3 Suggested

Donation

12:30 Hi-Lo Jack Club

1:00 Walking Club

8:30 Breakfast at Café $3 Sugg. Donation 9:00 Needlepoint 9:30 Yoga for Seniors Shri Studio $6 monthly 9:30 Line Dancing 10:30 Crafts 11:00 Luncheon to Hibachi Grill, East Providence 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics 12:30 Scrapbooking 1:00 Seamstress Services

8:30 Breakfast at Café $3 Sugg. Donation 9:00-11:30 Annual Senior Health Fair 11:30 Tai Chi Class $10 Every 8 Weeks 12:00-2:30 Diabetes

Management Class 12:15 Cards & Board Games 12:35 Arthritis Exercise

8:30 Breakfast at Café $3 Sugg. Donation 9:30 Mindfulness 9:30 Salsacise 9:30 Shopping Trip to Wal-Mart, N. Smithfield 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:15 Movie 12:15 Penny BINGO 12:15 Chair Yoga 1:00 Parkinson’s Support Group

14 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Stretch Exercise1 0:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:30 Art Mural Reception

8:30 Breakfast at Café $3 Sugg. Donation 10 9:00 Knitting 9:30 Muscle Strength

11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested


12:45 Trip to Ice Cream

Machine

1:00 Watercolor Painting

1:00 Walking Club

8:30 Breakfast at Café $3 Sugg. Donation 9:00 Needlepoint 9:30 Yoga for Seniors at Shri Studio-$6 monthly 9:30 Line Dancing 10:30 Crafts 11:30 Lunch- $3 Suggested 12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics 12:30 Scrapbooking 1:00 Seamstress Services

8:30 Breakfast at Café $3 Sugg. Donation 8:30 Hairdressing Service 9-11 Chair Massage 10:00 Stretch Exercise 11:30 Lunch $3 Sugg. Donation 11:30 Tai Chi Class $10 Every 8 Weeks 12:00-2:30 Diabetes


8:30 Breakfast at Café $3 Sugg. Donation 9:30 Mindfulness 9:30 Salsacise 9:30 Shopping Trip to Smithfield Crossings 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested donation Birthday Celebration RSVP Jazz Band 12:15 Movie 12:15 Penny BINGO 12:15 Chair Yoga

8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Stretch Exercise10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30-1 pm RIPTA Bus Passes 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:30 Little Leaders Graduation

Celebration

8:30 Breakfast

at Café $3 Sugg. Donation 9:00 Knitting

9:30 Muscle Strength 10:30 Pet Therapy 10:30 Podiatry Clinic 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested


1:00 Watercolor Painting

1:00 Walking Club

8:30 Breakfast at Café $3 Sugg. Donation 9:00 Needlepoint 9:30 Yoga for Seniors Shri Studio-$6 monthly 9:30 Line Dancing 10;30 Crafts 10:45 DMV Trip 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics 12:30 Healthy Living—Café 1:00 Seamstress Services

8:30 Breakfast at Café $3 Sugg. Donation

8:30 Hairdressing Service 10:00 Stretch Exercise 11:30 Lunch $3 Sug. Donation 11:30 Tai Chi Class $10 Every 8 Weeks 12:00-2:30 Diabetes


8:30 Breakfast at Café $3 Sugg. Donation 9:30 Mindfulness 9:30 Salsacise 9:30 Shopping Trip to Wampanoag Mall, East Prov. 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:15 Movie 12:15 Penny BINGO 12:15 Chair Yoga

8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Stretch Exercise 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation

12:30 Annual 90th Birthday

Celebration—

All Are Welcome

NO ACTIVITIES, SENIOR SHUTTLE OR

BLACKSTONE CAFÉ

8:30 Breakfast at Café 9:00 Needlepoint 9:30 Yoga for Seniors Shri Studio-$6 monthly 9:30 Line Dancing 10:30 Crafts 11:00 Luncheon to Tigger’s, Pawtucket 11:30 Lunch- $3 Suggested 12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics 1:00 Seamstress Services

8:30 Breakfast at Café $3 Sugg. Donation 8:30 Hairdressing Service 9:30-11:30 Blood Pressure 10:00 Alzheimer’s Support Grp. 10:00 Stretch Exercise 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 11:30 Tai Chi Class $10 Every 8 Weeks 12:00-2:30 Diabetes


8:30 Breakfast at Café $3 Sugg. Donation 9:30 Mindfulness 9:30 Salsacise 9:30 Shopping Trip to Wal- Mart, N. Smithfield 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:00 Current Events 12:15 Movie 12:15 Penny BINGO 12:15 Chair Yoga

8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Stretch Exercise 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation

12:30 “5 Wishes Presentation” By

Nursing Placement

May Flower: 1

30

14 13

2

6

Lily of the Valley

7

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

June Birthdays June 1: Marilyn Monroe

June 1: Morgan Freeman June 3: Anderson Cooper

June 9: Johnny Depp June 7: Liam Neeson

June 17: Barry Manilow June 18: Paul McCartney

June 22: Meryl Streep

8:30 Breakfast at the Café 9:00 Knitting 9:30 Muscle Strength & Toning 10:30 Pet Therapy 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:30 Hi-Lo Jack Club 1:00 Watercolor Painting 1:00 Walking Club

8:30 Breakfast at the Café 9:00 Needlepoint 9:30 Yoga for Seniors at Shri Studio $6 monthly 9:30 Spanish Class 9:30 Line Dancing 10:30 Crafts 11:00 Luncheon to Chelo’s, Rumford 12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics 12:30 Scrapbooking 1:00 Seamstress Services

8:30 Breakfast at the

Café 8:30 Hairdressing Service 9-11 Chair Massage 10:00 Stretch Exercise 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 11:30 Tai Chi Class $10 Every 8 Weeks 12:00-2:30 Diabetes


8:30 Breakfast at the Café 9:00 Vets Info. Appointments 9:30 Mindfulness 9:30 Salsacise 9:30 Shopping Trip to Lincoln Mall, Lincoln 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:15 Movie 12:15 Penny BINGO 12:15 Chair Yoga

10 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Stretch Exercise 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 10:30 Blood Pressure Screenings 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:30 URI Presents

“Summertime Health”

8:30 Breakfast at the

Café 9:00 Knitting 9:30 Muscle Strength & Toning 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:30 Hi-Lo Jack Club 1:00 Watercolor Painting 1:00 Walking Club

8:30 Breakfast at the Café 9:30 Spanish Class 9:00 Needlepoint 9:30 Yoga for Seniors at Shri Studio $6 monthly 9:30 Line Dancing 10:30 Crafts 10:45 DMV Trip 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics 12:30 Farm Fresh—Café 1:00 Seamstress Services

8:30 Breakfast at

the Café $3 Suggested Donation 8:30 Hairdressing Service 10:00 Stretch Exercise 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 11:30 Tai Chi Class $10 Every 8 Weeks 12:00-2:30 Diabetes


8:30 Breakfast at the Café 9:30 Salsacise 9:30 Mindfulness 9:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Shopping Trip to Wal- Mart, N. Smithfield 12:15 Movie 12:15 Penny BINGO 12:15 Chair Yoga 1:00 Parkinson’s Support Group

17 8:30 Breakfast at

the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Stretch Exercise 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:30 Flag Day Ceremony

8:30 Breakfast at

the Café 9:00 Knitting 9:30 Muscle Strength & Ton-ing 10:30 Pet Therapy 11:30 Lunch $3 Donation 12:30 Hi-Lo Jack Club 12:45 Trip to Ice Cream Machine 1:00 Watercolor Painting 1:00 Walking Club

8:30 Breakfast at the Café 9:00 Needlepoint 9:30 Spanish Class 9:30 Yoga for Seniors Shri Studio-$6 monthly 9:30 Line Dancing 10:30 Crafts 1:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics 12:30 Healthy Living—Café 1:00 Seamstress Services

8:30 Breakfast at Café $3 Suggested Donation 8:30 Hairdressing Service 9-11 Chair Massage 10:00 Stretch Exercise 11:30 Lunch $3 Donation 11:30 Tai Chi Class $10 Every 8 Weeks 12:00-2:30 Diabetes


8:30 Breakfast at the Café 9:30 Salsacise 9:30 Mindfulness 9:30 Shopping Trip to Christmas Tree, War. 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Birthday Celebration w/ RSVP Jazz Band 12:15 Movie 12:15 Penny BINGO 12:15 Chair Yoga

24 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Stretch Exercise 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:30 Ice Cream Social with Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI

8:30 Breakfast at

the Café 9:00 Knitting 9:30 Muscle Strength & Ton-ing 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:30 Hi-Lo Jack Club 1:00 Watercolor Painting 1:00 Walking Club

8:30 Breakfast-Café 9:00 Needlepoint 9:30 Yoga for Seniors at Shri Studio $6 monthly 9:30 Spanish Class 9:30 Line Dancing 10:30 Crafts 11:00 Luncheon to Sam’s Inn,

Warwick 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics 1:00 Seamstress Services

8:30 Breakfast at Café $3 Suggested Donation 8:30 Hairdressing Service 9:30-11:30 Blood Pressure 10:00 Stretch Exercise 10:00 Alzheimer’s Support Grp. 11:30 Lunch $3 Donation 11:30 Tai Chi Class $10 Every 8 Weeks 12:00-2:30 Last Diabetes


8:30 Breakfast-Café 9:30 Mindfulness 9:30 Salsacise 9:30 Shopping Trip to Walnut Hill Plaza, Woonsocket 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:00 Current Events 12:15 Movie 12:15 Penny BINGO 12:15 Chair Yoga

8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Stretch Exercise 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:30 Dance Performance

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SOCIAL SERVICES CORNER:

Are you receiving all the benefits you are entitled to? We are here to help! The Senior Center’s Community Information Specialist/Case Worker, Joan Newton, and Outreach Worker, Emilia Fernandes are available to meet with you one-on-one to provide information, assistance, and options available to you. Topics include, but are not limited to:

Health & Prescription Insurance Review Benefits Check-Up Housing Options

Heating Assistance Retirement Planning

Medicare Savings Program Medicare/Medical Assistance

Identity Theft

ALZHEIMER’S ALERT PROGRAM The City of Pawtucket’s Alzheimer’s Alert

Program is a joint effort between the City’s

Division of Senior Services and the Pawtucket

Police Department. The purpose of this program

is to ensure the safety of registered participants

who are suffering from Alzheimer's disease and

related dementias. Client information is kept

completely confidential. To learn more about

this program contact

the Senior Center at 728-7582.

VETERAN BENEFIT INFORMATION

Make a one-on-one appointment with Jack Ryan,

Veteran Service Representative

from the Department of Veterans

Affairs to learn about the many V.A.

benefits available to veterans and

their spouses and/or dependents.

Appointments are Confidential and can

be made by calling the Senior Center

at 728-7582 or visiting the office on

the second floor. Next dates: 5/2 and 6/6.

Home and Community Care Options SNAP Program (formally the Food Stamp Program)

Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Low-Income Subsidy Assistance for Prescriptions

Eligibility Screening for Federal, State, and Local programs Health Care Fraud Protection

To schedule an appointment contact the Senior Center at

728-7582 Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00

The L.M.S.C provides transportation to the Cranston D.M.V on Tuesday, May 21st and Tuesday, June 11th. The shuttle departs from the Center at 10:45a.m. Service is limited to R.I

State I.D. cards only. This service is free for Pawtucket seniors & adults with disabilities. Contact the Center for the

D.M.V application, documents required and to register.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP

The American Parkinson’s Disease Association leads a monthly support group at the Senior

Center. The group is led by volunteer Bernice Belt and is held on the second floor.

The next meetings will be held on Thursday, May 9th and June 13th from 1:00 pm to 2:15

p.m. on the 2nd floor.

http://www.dmv.ri.gov/

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

With Victoria Tavares (LIC #02060), licensed

and certified Therapeutic

Massage Therapist will be available on the

first and third Wednesday of each month for

free chair massages. Appointments are

required and can be made at the Center’s

2nd floor office or by calling 728-7582.This is

a FREE Service. Limited number of

appointment times are available.

Refer to calendars for dates.

YOU CAN ONLY SIGN UP FOR ONE CHAIR MASSAGE PER MONTH AS AVAILABILITY IS

LIMITED. Thank you Victoria.

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PODIATRY CLINIC

w/ Dr. Mark Kuhar

An appointment is

necessary. Please visit

the 2nd floor office to schedule an appointment.

Bring your insurance card(s) and a valid ID/License

with you. Next date is May 20th.

Diabetes Self-Management Program

Learn how to manage your diabetes,

create an action plan, problem solve,

deal with stress, select healthy choices,

when to contact the doctor and more. The classes will

take place on Wednesdays, May 8th-June 26th from 12

pm to 2:30 pm. This 6-week course is for free and part

of the Health Equity Zone Initiative. Lunch will be

provided each class. An introductory Coffee Hour/

Information Session will take place May 1st at

12pm. Sign up at 2nd floor.

PARTNERSHIP WITH BROWN UNIVERSITY

WARREN ALPERT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE &


For ten years, Brown Medical

students have visited the Senior

Center under the supervision of

Dr. David Anthony, Assistant

Professor of Family Medicine at Brown

University. The students benefit from being able to practice

completing geriatric assessments and seniors

benefit from helping shape future doctors. If you are

interested in volunteering, please see Melissa on the 2nd

Floor. Next date will be on Wed., June 5th, 2019.


BUS PASSES

R.I.P.T.A bus passes

will be issued at the

Leon Mathieu Senior

Center on Friday, May 17th from 11:30 am to

1pm in the 1st floor Garden Room. Seniors

(65+) and adults with disabilities will be

charged $10.00 for a 2 year pass. For

information about necessary documents,

contact the Senior Center staff on the 2nd floor.

Be on the lookout for some announcements concerning the installation of a

Senior Friendly Playground here at the L.M.S.C. Funding was received from the Community Development Block Grant through Pawtucket Housing. Details are forthcoming.

Special FARM FRESH RI Nutrition Program

Tuesday, June 11th at 12:30 pm at the 3rd Floor Blackstone Café“ FARM-TO-SENIOR PROGRAM”

Farm Fresh RI will host a fun, interactive and informative program featuring a cooking

demonstration and delicious recipes that you will get to sample. Also, learn more

about Farm Fresh RI and their many programs.

Learn how to make smart food choices, sample a healthy, low-cost recipe, and take home tools to make healthy food choices at the Leon Mathieu

Senior Center. URI Snap Education will be

Presenting “Healthy Living” nutrition series in the café following lunch on May 21st and June 18th from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Free Blood Pressure Screenings U.R.I COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Friday, June 7th from 10:30-11:30 a.m. MANSION NURSING HOME - Wednesdays, May 29th and June 26th

MAY AND JUNE

2019

Friday, May 3rd at 12:30 p.m.

Penny Social

The penny social tickets will be $1.00 per sheet or $2.00 for 3 sheets. The tickets will go on sale at 9 a.m. that day. Lots of great items will be raffled! Adults 55+ are invited to participate in this

event. Proceeds from the Penny Social will benefit the Senior Center for future programs and activities.

Friday, May 10th at 12:30 p.m.

Wall Art Mural Reception Come appreciate the L.M.S.C’s new art mural created by our very own Members with the assistance of Toba. Jay Rosa (Assistant Director of the City’s Planning Dept.) and Miriam Plitt (Chair of the Pawtucket

Arts and Culture Commission) will be joining us. Light refreshments will be served.


“Little Leaders Graduation Celebration” Come celebrate with us as we wish our little friends good luck.


90th Birthday Celebration L.M.S.C’s Annual 90+ Birthday Celebration. All Are Welcome to Attend.

Friday, May 31st at 12:30 p.m.

“5 Wishes Presentation” Learn about this valuable advance directive and understand the choice you have for your future personal

needs and end of life care.

Friday, June 7th at 12:30 p.m.

URI Presents “Summertime Health” Summertime presents all kinds of health challenges- safe sun exposure, proper hydration and mosquito

and tick prevention. Learn how to protect your health during the summer months. Light refreshments will be served.


Flag Day All are invited to attend! Please wear your military uniform or patriotic colors. The ceremony will be led by the Major Walter G. Gatchell VFW Post 306 Ladies Auxiliary patriotic colors, readings, and a ceremonial flag folding will take place. Students of the U.S. Marine Corps Junior ROTC will be participating also.

Friday, June 21st at 12:30 p.m.

Ice Cream Social by Blue Cross Blue Shield of R.I. Come enjoy delicious ice cream and good music with us. This event is sponsored by Blue Cross.


Dance Performance Dance students from a local dance studio will perform for the Seniors!

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