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Newsletter from the Paxton Council on Aging
PAXTON SENIOR CONNECTION
17 West Street
Paxton, MA 01612
Tel. 508-756-2833
Fax: 508-756-3762
Volume 2019
Issue 10
October 2019
Inside: p.2: Fall Safety p.3: Floral Workshop p.4: Mystery Bus Trip
A Special Presentation
Follow the Cannon:
Clara Barton’s Civil War Letters
Thursday, October 17 1:00 pm
At the Senior Center
Clara Barton Homestead
The play is followed by a question and answer period that encourages discussion
and interaction with the actor. Lynn draws on her extensive knowledge of Barton
and returns to our stage following last year’s presentation of the Ward’s Civil War
Letters. Clara Barton is sponsored through a Paxton Cultural Council grant.
LUNCH option: Potato Bar available at Noon (reserve in advance).
TRAVEL TO HISTORY
Twenty minutes from Paxton is the Clara Barton
Birthplace
Clarissa Harlowe “Clara” Barton was born in a small North Oxford
farmhouse on Christmas day 1821. A timid, bashful child, Clara grew
into a courageous, compassionate leader known the world over for
her work as a Civil War battlefield nurse and founder of the American
National Red Cross. Take Route 56 to Route 12 South. Turn right onto
Clara Barton Road. Turn right onto Ennis Road. Tours by app’t.
Follow the Cannon: Clara Barton's Civil War Letters is
a powerful one-woman play featuring Lynn McKenney
Lydick. Hear Clara's own words describe her trials and
tribulations as she becomes the Angel of the Battlefield.
Clara Barton / Lynn McKenney Lydick
2 Paxton Senior Connection OCTOBER 2019
COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD
Officers
Chairperson – Curtis Hammar
Vice Chair – Alice Crowley
Secretary – Joan Bedard
Treasurer – Bob Callahan
Board Members
Barbara Braley, Gino Gangai, Jim Putnam,
Natalie Siemen, Jean Wilde
Associates—Mark Ahearn, Paul Bergin,
Howard Coleman, Anita Fenton, June Herron,
Frank LaFlash, Bob Lamotte
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COUNCIL ON AGING STAFF
Director/Outreach – Cindy Love
508-756-2833
Office Assistant—Dolores Rauschl
Van Drivers
Pete Belsito, Jack Crowley, Frank LaFlash
Olde Schoolhouse Diner
Dining Site Manager – Tina Bullock
Friends of the Council on Aging
President – Dave Wheeler
Vice President - Bill Cutroni
Treasurer – Bob Wilby
Secretary – Melinda Johnson
Associates - Dick Bedard, Judy Taylor
www.friendspaxtoncoa.org
Newsletter
Editors - Curtis Hammar, Cindy Love
It shall be the mission of the Council on Aging to
evaluate, promote, and encourage new and existing
services and activities which enhance the quality of life
for elders in the town of Paxton
Medicare Open Enrollment
A Reminder
The 2020 open enrollment period runs from
October 15 to December 7. You can make
changes to various aspects of your health plan
including premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and
prescriptions. Call your healthcare insurer if you
have questions.
COA Office Hours�
John Bauer Senior Center�
Monday � Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm�
SAFETY CHECKLIST
Fall Season Safety
F
all brings us a number of wonderful things
like warm days, cool nights, colorful foliage,
and pumpkins. Fall also means time to get your
home and family ready for what lies ahead.
Here are some helpful tips to get you started:
Enjoy a safe and healthy fall season!
Home Tips
- Clean gutters
- Service your furnace
- Change batteries in your smoke
alarms and CO2 detectors
- Insulate windows and doors
- Finish leaf raking
Driving Tips
- Be aware of weather conditions
- Wet roads/wet leaves are slippery
- Sun sets earlier
- Be aware of children playing
- Bring car for service
Health Tips
- Prevent the flu—get vaccinated
- Wash hands often
- Stay active: walk/exercise
- Eat healthy
- Socialize: Meet others-join a
group
OCTOBER 2019 Paxton Senior Connection 3
November Preview (Full details in next month’s Newsletter)
2 Fall Craft Fair (Saturday-Open to public)
14 Insider’s View of State Government
The Café opens at 9 am on Wednesday, October 2
sponsored by the Paxton Municipal Light Depart-
ment. It features a special catered breakfast along
with an inside look at the workings of our Light Dept.
We’ll hear all about energy audits, rebates, and new
staff followed by a Q&A. Invite your friends!
We meet on Monday, October 7 at 11 am / the
first Monday this month. Canadian author Michael
Ondaatje brings us to London near the end of World
War II in his 2018 novel Warlight. Siblings Nathaniel
and Rachel are left in the care of an enigmatic figure
in this coming-of-age fiction. Ellen Parsons leads the
Book Club. Information at 508-756-2833. Coffee
served.
AUTUMN FLORAL CENTERPIECE
Tina Bemis is back on Monday, October 21
at 11 am as we welcome Fall New Eng-
land style. We’ll design our own Autumn Lan-
tern Centerpiece which is sure to add charm
and warmth to any room in your house.
Workshop is $20 including all materials. Pay-
ment is due October 17. Please call Cindy at
508-756-2833 to reserve a spot.
TAI CHI > CHAIR YOGA > BALANCE
Tai Chi is back. It’s an exercise providing a
series of movements performed in a slow
manner and accompanied by deep breath-
ing. Classes every Wednesday at 11:30 am
starting October 2.
And � Janet Huehls returns with her popular
Chair Yoga/Balance class. It resumes
Thursday, October 3 at 1 pm.
These exercise classes are funded by the
Council on Aging.
ASK THE PHARMACIST
Are you taking prescriptions or con-
cerned about the cost? Learn more in
a presentation on managing your med-
ications by the MCPHS University
Pharmacy Outreach Program on
Thursday, October 24 at 10:30 am.
Bring a list of your medications and any ques-
tions you may have. It’s an informative program
for all and there’s an opportunity to meet private-
ly with a pharmacist.
Men are off to the new American Her-
itage Museum in Hudson on Friday,
October 18 for a fabulous tour. The
museum features one of the world’s
largest collections of armored vehicles and tanks.
Over 20 dynamic exhibits from the Revolutionary
War up to the present —full of military artifacts. It
brings our history and veterans’ service to life. Cost:
$18. Depart at 9:30 am from the Senior Center with
carpooling.
Book Club
Schoolhouse Café
Mens Club
On the Lake
We filled the boat for a de-
lightful cruise on Webster
Lake recently. Here’s the up-
per deck crowd on the Indian
Princess.
4 Paxton Senior Connection OCTOBER 2019
Monday�
7� � 10:00� Bowling�
� � 11:00� Book Club�
14�� Columbus Day (Office Closed)� �
21�� 10�:00� Bowling�
� � 11:00� Floral Workshop�
28�� 10:00� Bowling�
�
Tuesday�
1� � 11:30� Yoga every Tuesday�
� � 12:30� Pitch every Tuesday�
� � 1:00� � Piano Lessons every Tuesday�
8 � � 10:00� Friends of COA mee"ng�
� �
Wednesday�
2� � 9:00� � COA Board mee"ng�
� � � � � Schoolhouse Café �
� � 11:30� Tai Chi� �
9 � � 10:30� Veterans Group�
� � 11:30� Tai Chi�
16 � 10:00� Wri"ng Workshop�
� � 11:30� Tai Chi�
23 � 11:30� Tai Chi�
30� � 11:30� Tai Chi�
� � Noon�� Chair Massage appt’s. begin�
�
Thursday�
3 � � 10:00� Fitness every Thursday�
� � 1:00� � Chair Yoga every Thursday�
17 � 1:00� � CLARA BARTON LIVE�
24 � 10:30� Ask the Pharmacist�
�
Friday�
4� � 9:45� � Bocce every Friday�
� � 12:30� Bingo every Friday�
18�� 9:30� � Mens Club Tour�
Monthly Calendar
Oc tobe r
Clubs/Socials/Activities
WRITING WORKSHOP returns on Wednesday,
October 16, 10 am. Create family stories, a novel,
or develop your own idea. We had popular introduc-
tory workshops last spring. Nancy McBride again
leads our fall workshops. Cost of the class is $10
(materials included). Sign up ahead.
MASSAGE New day for Chair Massage by Joanne is
on Wednesdays beginning October 30. Appoint-
ments begins at Noon ($10). Call 508-756-2833 to
reserve.
PIANO LESSONS every Tuesday at 1 pm. There’s
still room to sign up. Call the COA office.
COA Travel �
MYSTERY TOUR�
If you’re looking for fun and a little ex-
citement, join us on a magical mys-
tery day tour Thursday, October 24.
Be adventurous and leave the planning to us. Sit
back and enjoy as the mysteries unfold. You’ll be en-
tertained with interesting and fun stops along the
way. We’ll keep you guessing as to where the next
stop will be. Everyone will go home with gifts $
some more than others. Bus departs the Senior Cen-
ter 9:15 am. Payment due October 14. ($95 pp;
checks to Friends of Paxton COA). Contact tour lead-
er Bob Wilby at 508-792-4662 or [email protected].
FOOD CUPBOARD
Our Food Cupboard is now open every
Wednesday for anyone who might need
assistance throughout the month. We
have a variety of cereals, canned goods, pasta,
rice, snacks, and many other items. It’s located in
our private Outreach Office. Call Cindy for assis-
tance. Anyone can donate items to the Cupboard.
STRIKES & SPARES
Our bowlers are lining up their
shots every Monday at Colonial
Lanes, Mill St. Worcester. You
can join ' call 508-756-2833.
(Can you tell who’s in the pic-
ture?)
OPEN HOUSE
Don’t miss the Paxton Fire Department’s Open
House on Sunday, October 6 from 10 am to 1 pm.
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Paxton Council on Aging
17 West St
Paxton, MA 01612
Lunch at the Schoolhouse Diner
OCTOBER MENU (Subject to change)
Bread, milk and dessert included. Suggested donation: $2.50.
TO RESERVE: Please call 2 days in advance (508)756-2833.
Newsletter published in part through a grant from
the Mass. Executive Office of Elder Affairs
TUESDAY
THURSDAY FRIDAY
1
Burger
Sweet potato fries, Grn. beans
3
Turkey Supreme
Garlic mashed pot., Brussel sp.
4
Chicken Drumsticks
Cranberry stuffing, Veg.
8
Chicken Picatta
Delmonico potato, Mixed veg.
10
American Chop Suey
Roasted broccoli
11
Pork Rib-i-que
Mac ‘n cheese, Green beans
15
Pinwheels/Meatballs w/sauce
Green beans
17
Salisbury Steak
Garlic mashed pot., Peas/carrot
18
Potato Crunch Fish
Potato au gratin, Veg.
22
Meatballs w/ onion gravy
Bowtie pasta, Glazed carrots
24
BBQ Chicken
Red bliss pot., Corn
25
Teriyaki Beef
Steamed rice, Broccoli
29
Chicken Fajitas
Spanish rice, Black beans
31
Beef Patty w/onion, peppers
Yukon gold pot., Mixed veg.
