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The mission of the Danvers Council on Aging and the Senior Center which it

manages is to provide and advance those programs and services which enrich the

lives of older adults in the Danvers Community.

Oniontown Seniors

Danvers

Council on Aging

May 2019

Danvers Council on Aging 25 Stone Street Danvers, MA 01923

Phone: (978) 762-0208 (978) 762-0209 Fax:(978) 762-0240

www.danversma.gov

DCOA Board

Don Gates, Chairman

Gerri Cosgrove

Lawrence Chisholm

John Keohane

Bob King

Marge Leonard

Joseph Palmer

Barbara Remon

Bob Sosnowski

Friends of DCOA Board

Pamela Wall, Chairman

Glenn Boutchie, Jr.

Jim Feldman

Joan Fernandes

Alan Hartnett

Lew Hathaway

Becky Kilborn

John Lamirande

Sandy Lane

Eileen Lubas

Jim Sears

Jim Tallo

Janice Tipert

Participant’s Committee

Sandra Hallock, Chairman

Florence Celata

Joanne Christopher

Leotia Demeule

Pamela Knight

Cheryl MacNeill

Margaret Rutherford

DCOA Staff

Pamela K. Parkinson, Director

Maureen Howlett, Assistant Director

Paula Corcoran, Program Coordinator

Lorene Machado, Administrative

Assistant/Transportation Coordinator

Cathy Andre, Volunteer/Nutrition

Coordinator

Lisa Westrate, Social Service/Outreach

Judith Ryan, RN, Supportive Day

Coordinator/Public Health Nurse

Ana Quartarone, Receptionist

Ann Foster, SHINE Coordinator

Carol Roberts, SHINE Coordinator

Sandi McDonald, Financial Aide

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Nationally Accredited

Senior Center

Awarded 2001, 2007, 2012,

2018

Men’s Club– Please join us this month on Monday, May 20th at 5:30pm.

The speaker will be Danvers Resident Chris Slavin is an advocate,

educator, writer, and speaker who travels the world with her mobility

assistance dog, Earle. Together they look for adventures, large and small,

every day. Chris is a believer in possibility and the ability of each

individual to actualize change in themselves while encouraging others.

Using travel and relationships, Chris shares her story while listening and

learning from the life experiences of others. A traveler before sustaining

a spinal cord injury as a competitive adaptive snowboarder, Chris pursued

elite-level monoskiing for eight years before retiring from ski racing

after a second spinal cord injury. A desire to return to independent travel

after being partnered with Earle has led her to a sense of independence

and freedom that she thought she had lost. The menu is to be determined.

Charge of $8pp for members of FDCOA and $10pp for non-members.

Tickets are on sale now.

The Evening Dinner— Thursday, May 30th at 5pm. The meal is

provided by Henry’s of Beverly. The menu will be chicken cacciatore with

yellow rice, green bean almandine, roll & Boston cream dessert cup.

Cost: $9 for FDCOA members & $11 non members. Tickets on sale now.

Travel Chef—Tuesday, May 28th at 12pm. American Carvery: roast

beef with horse radish cream, pan gravy, baked potato with sour cream,

whole buttered green beans, pound cake with mixed berry sauce & parker

house roll. Suggested donation of $2.25 per person. Reservations by

Friday, May 24th at 10am.

5/8 Birthday Lunch, 12pm

5/10 Podiatry Clinic, 10am-2pm (by appt only)

5/13 Crazy Cards, 9:30am-12pm

5/13 Book Club, 1pm-3pm

5/20 Men’s Club, 5:30pm

5/20 Evening Book Club, 5:30pm (see pg 4 for info)

5/21 Popcorn & a Movie (see pg 4 for info)

5/27 Memorial Day, Senior Center Closed

5/28 Travel Chef, 12pm

5/30 Mr. Fix It, 9am-11:30am

5/31 Podiatry Clinic, 10am-2pm (by appt only)

6/5 Active Older Adult Day at YMCA (see pg 11)

7/2 Family Festival Senior Picnic. (More

information to follow in the June Newsletter). • Every Tuesday & Thursday Zumba,

9:15-10am ($30/$42 for 12 sessions)

• Every Thursday—Blood Pressure Clinic,

9:00am-12:00pm (by appt. only)

• Every Thurs.—1:15-3 PM—Maple Sugar Jazz Band

• Every Wednesday & Friday-12 PM– Café

May 2019, Vol. 35 Issue 5 Page 2

SAVE THE DATE TABLE OF CONTENTS

Save the Date 2

50 + Job Seekers Networking Grp 2

Triad Corner 3

Upcoming Events 4

Transportation & Volunteer Info 5

Multi Day Trips 6

Day Trips 7—9

Activities 10

Memory Café & Social Day Program 11

Menu & Calendar 12-13

People to People Food Pantry 14

Social Services 15

Group Support 16

Veterans’ Services Announcements 17

Our Advertisers 18

Sponsors/Birthday Lunch 19

In Memory of 19

Living Memorial/Honor donation form 20

Essex County 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group

Did you know that 85% of ALL jobs are found

through networking? The Executive Office of

Elder Affairs has funded a Networking Group

for job seekers 50+ years old. If you are

unemployed, underemployed, seeking a new

career direction, re-entering the job market or

are retired and looking for a "Second Act

Career" this is the perfect group for you.

The meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th

Tuesdays of the month from 4:30 pm to 6:30

pm. The 2nd Tuesday meetings are at the Council

on Aging office in Danvers at 25 Stone Street

and the 4th Tuesday meetings are held in Peabody at the Peter A. Torigian Senior Center, 75R

Central Street. Every meeting is facilitated by a Human Resources Professional Career Coach

whose topics will be relevant to career

transition and job search. Meetings will include, guest speakers, access to hiring managers and

opportunities to network, which according to statistics, has an 85% chance of opening the door

to your future. To register for this free workshop please go to: www.mcoaonline.com/50plus or

call Pam Parkinson at 978-762-0208.

http://www.mcoaonline.com/50plus

Bingo Bonanza, Wednesday, May 15th 11am-2pm at Brentwood

Brentwood is generously sponsoring a Bingo Bonanza for the Danvers Senior Center to be held

at their facility at 56 Liberty Street in Danvers. This event which will be held on Wednesday,

May 15th from 11am-2pm and will include bingo with amazing prizes as well as lunch for

those attending. RSVP to the Senior Center at 978-762-0208. The Center will provide a shuttle to get

everyone back and forth as parking is limited at their site. Join us for this fun event!

TIMELY TOPICS 10:45am-11:45am


TRIAD CORNER

The Danvers TRIAD Council is a partnership which includes the Sheriff and District

Attorney of Essex County, the Danvers Police and Fire Chiefs, the Council on Aging

and supportive services and seniors. Come and learn more about the various pro-

grams of the Danvers TRIAD Council at the Active Older Adults Day at the Danvers

YMCA on Pickering Street Wednesday, June 5th from 11a.m. to 1:30 p.m. At the TRIAD table

there will be:

File of Life Cards

Yellow Dot ID stickers for vehicle emergencies

Disaster Preparedness Information Booklets

Free numbers to be sure your home “Number is UP”

All are welcome to this event which includes a luncheon at noon.

5/8 Protect Yourself from Fraud! Healthcare errors cost consumers and Medicare billions of dollars

annually! Join us for this free workshop where a representative from Mass. Senior Medicare Patrol

Program provides us with the tools to become better educated and engaged health care consumers to

help protect ourselves and our love ones from Medicare fraud and deceptive marketing techniques.

5/15 Did you know that 30-55% of people have been found to be malnourished when they are admitted to hospi-

tals? Would you know how to identify signs of malnutrition in a friend or family member? Malnutrition is not the

same as being underweight – it could be caused by a vitamin/mineral deficiency or an excess of nutrients in your

diet. Malnutrition can contribute to complications during and after surgery and increase the length of hospital

stays for people with chronic health conditions. Presented by a registered dietician from North Shore Elder

Services. Come learn more about how you can improve health outcomes for yourself or a loved one and get a free

screening!

5/22 People with hearing loss find themselves casual (challenged) observers instead of active partici-

pants. Hearing loss often occurs in a slow and subtle progression. At some point, many of us start to

recognize, we are asking people to repeat themselves more often or we are trying to “fake it until we

make it” and most often it is our significant other or someone who is close to us who will recognize we

are struggling to understand speech clearly. Presented by Sue Stein of Mass Audiology.

There is no charge for this event, but if you plan on attending, please call 978-762-0208 or sign up at the

front desk for this presentation so that we can plan appropriate space.

Popcorn & A Movie – Join us on

Tuesday, May 21 at 1 PM for “On

the Basis of Sex” Plot: Inspired

by the powerful true story of a

young Ruth Bader Ginsburg. This film de-

picts a then-struggling attorney and new

mother facing adversity in her fight for

equal rights. When Ruth takes on a ground-

breaking case, she knows the outcome could

alter the court’ view of gender discrimina-

tion. Strong together, Ruth teams up with

her husband, Martin Ginsburg, to fight the

case that catapults her into one of the most

important public figures of our time. Rated

PG 13 by the Motion Picture Association of

America. Please sign up at the front desk or

call the center at 978 762-0208 if you plan

on attending as seating can be limited.

Check in and you may win a

prize!!!! Are you using your

card to check in on “My Senior

Center” at the front desk

every time you come to the

center for a class, trip, activity or to enter

your volunteer hours? There is a new cate-

gory titled “Raffle”. Every day that you are

at the Senior Center and check in, remember

to touch on the Raffle option on the first

page and you will earn an entry into the Raf-

fle. A random winner will be selected on the

first business day of each month to ensure

that all entries from the previous month are

included. The winner was Nancy Chick who

won a $20 DCOA Gift Card. So remember

to check in on the computer each time you

are here. If you don’t have a card, stop by

the front desk and we’ll be happy to get you

one!

Senator Joan Lovely

Senator Joan Lovely’s office will host district

hours at the Danvers Council on Aging every other

month. She will be here next on Monday, May

13th 9am-10am. Appointments are encouraged

and can be made by phone at 617-722-1410 or by

email at [email protected] The Senators

office offers a range of constituent services to

residents of the Second Essex District. If you

have any questions or concerns regarding state

government, please feel free to contact her or her

staff.

Evening Book Club – The

Book Club will meet next on

Monday, May 20th at 5:30 PM.

This month the book selected was The Perfect

Family by Shalini Boland Plot: Gemma Bal-

lantine is getting ready for work one morning

when her eldest child comes running down the

stairs, saying the words every mother dreads.

Her six year old daughter has disappeared. Af-

ter what feels like forever, her mother in law

finds Katie wandering lost a few streets away.

Relieved to have her youngest child back in her

arms Gemma thinks the nightmare is over. But

then her perfect family starts to fall apart.

Please call Paula at 978 762-0208 x104 if you

will be attending.


UPCOMING EVENTS

TRIAD - SENIOR SAFETY - On Monday,

5/13, the Danvers TRIAD committee will be

visiting the Community Room at Hawkes Manor

on Rice St. to share refreshments and

information about safety programs available

for Danvers Seniors & Disabled Individuals.

Please join us at 1:30 PM in the Community

Room. Call the Senior Center or stop at the

front desk to RSVP: 978-762-0208.

mailto:[email protected]

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri 9:30-1:30pm

Senior medical rides to and from Danvers,

Salem, Peabody and Beverly.

9:30am—11:30am: Lunch pickups to Sr. Ctr

12:30pm: Shoppers (from Sr. Ctr)

1:00pm: Sr. Center Returns

2:00pm: Shoppers Returned Home

3pm (Thurs only) Band Returns

2:30pm-4:00pm Daycare Returns

Shopping Schedule

Transportation leaves for a shopping location from the

Senior Center at 12:30pm.

Mon: Market Basket, Middleton

Tue: Stop & Shop (Rte 1/62), Danvers

Wed: Market Basket, Danvers or Target at

Liberty Tree Mall

Thu: Shaw’s in Peabody or North Shore Mall,

Peabody

Fri: Wal-Mart (Rt 114)

PLEASE NOTE: The limit is 2 canvas bags per person

only. All shoppers need to be ready for a return ride

home by 2pm.

Medical transportation is available to Danvers residents age 60 or older, and/

or disabled Danvers residents under the age of sixty. It is suggested that

residents make transportation requests as early as possible for scheduling

purposes. Due to high demand for booked appointments, we will get you to your

appointment on time, however, you may need to wait for a return ride home.

Individuals in wheelchairs can be accommodated.

The suggested transportation donation is $1.50 each way ($3 round trip) donation for appointments within

Danvers and $2.50 each way ($5 round trip) donation for appointments to the adjoining communities of

Peabody, Beverly and Salem. For ease of donations, we are offering seniors the option to purchase a

donation punch card for $30. You may purchase a donation card at the front desk. Please call Lorene to

schedule a ride at 978-762-0208.


TRANSPORTATION

Volunteer Opportunities

Our Volunteer Appreciation Brunch will be held May 4th here at the senior Center. We are

looking forward to welcoming many of our dedicated volunteers and their guests for a lovely

brunch provided by Fresh Food Catering, music provided by Robin Verdier. We look forward to

celebrating you all!!

We are looking for volunteers to drive seniors to or from an appointment at a time that the

senior center vans cannot accommodate them. Drivers will use their own car, and be

reimbursed .58 cents a mile. Some rides will be on a regular basis. A Cori form must be filled

out and proof of insurance shown. Please see Cathy or Lorene for more information.


2019 MULTI DAY TRIPS

May 5-9, 2019 – Cape May & Atlantic City – Stay at the lovely Congress Hall Hotel. Guided

tour of Cape May, Tour and lunch at Physick Estate, Temperence Debate, Dinner Cruise, day

trip to Atlantic City and more. Cost: $875 p.p., d.o (All Around New England)

May 7-14, 2019 – Discover Mackinac Island- Featuring the Grand Hotel and the Tulip

Festival. Trip includes r/t air, highlights include: Chicago, Millennium Park, Holland Tulip

Festival, Grand Rapids, Mackinac Island, The Grand Hotel, Frankenmuth, Greenfield Village

and Henry Ford Museum. Cost: from $2,999 p.p., d.o. (Collette)

July 28-August 4, 2019 – The Best of Eastern Canada– Featuring Montreal, Quebec City,

Ottawa, Niagara Falls and Toronto. Highlights include r/t air, hotel, sightseeing as included in

itinerary, and much more. Cost: from $3,099 per person, double occupancy (Collette)

August 20-23, 2019 - Montreal & Quebec – Trip includes 2 nights at Marriott in downtown

Montreal, 1 night at Hilton downtown Quebec, 4 meals. Sightseeing to include tour of Mon-

treal including Mt. Royal, Notre Dame Basilica, Olympic Park, the Botanical Garden, Basilica of

Sainte Ann de Beaupre, Montmorency Falls and much more. Valid Passport Required. Cost

from: $799 p.p., d.o (Best of Times)

September 8 & 9, 2019 – Cape Cod & Nantucket Tour – Travel to Sandwich MA to visit the

Sandwich Glass Museum. Continue on to Provincetown for lunch on your own; Guided tour of

Province Lands. Dinner at a restaurant in Truro. Then off to the Cape Codder in Hyannis.

You’ll also have a narrated tour of Nantucket with several hours free to check out the shops,

restaurants and historic attractions in Nantucket Town. Cost from: $376 p.p., d.o. (All Around

New England)

September 23-25, 2019 - Maine Escapes – 2 nights at Fisherman’s Wharf Inn Boothbay

Harbor, 2 evening of entertainment, touring of Boothbay Harbor, Bar Harbor & Acadia

National Park and much more. Cost from: $459 p.p., d.o. (Best of Times)

October 3-5, 2019 - Break for Moose – 2 Nights at the Grand Resort Hotel at Sunday

River, 4 meals, admission to Fryeburg Fair, Chondola Ride to the top of North Peak, Sunday

River Fall Festival with the international Wife Carrying Championship! Cost from: $479 p.p.,

d.o. (Best of Times)

October 16-22, 2019 – Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights – Trip includes r/t air, hotel,

Reykjavik, Northern Lights Cruise, Blue Lagoon, Vic, Skaftafell National Park, and much more.

Cost: $3,699 p.p. d.o (Collette)

December 1-2, 2019 – Holiday Fun in the White Mountains – Travel to the White Mountain

Hotel & Resort. You will enjoy your meals in the scenic dining room Ledges; Brunch on Sunday,

entertainment in the Echo Ballroom, Dinner (off the menu) in Ledges, and a Christmas Show!

And so much more. Cost: From $345 p.p., d.o. (all Around New England)

February 15-23, 2020 – Spotlight on the French Riviera featuring Nice’s Carnival. In-

cludes r/t air, transfers. Highlights include Nice, Antique Market, St. Tropez, Vineyard &

Wine tasting, Monaco, Monte Carlo Casino, Cannes, Antibes, Nice Carnival and much, much

more. Cost from: $2,999 p.p, d.o. (Collette)


( A L L D A Y T R I P S I N C L U D E M O T O R C O A C H T R A N S P O R T A T I O N F R O M T H E

S E N I O R C E N T E R U N L E S S S P E C I F I E D )

Saturday, May 11, 2019 – Norman Rockwell Museum – Head out to Stockbridge in the heart of

the Berkshires. Complete luncheon of Yankee Pot Roast or Baked Salmon at the Red Lion Inn.

Visit the Norman Rockwell Museum with the largest collection of his works in the world. Also visit

his studio overlooking the Berkshires. Cost: $125 (New England Journeys)

Saturday, May 18, 2019 – MGM Casino – Travel to Springfield to visit the new MGM Casino! Trip

includes a meal voucher good for $10 towards a meal in the South End Market, a $20 free play,

driver gratuity, escort, snacks and more. Cost: $40 (All Around New England)

Sunday, May 19, 2019 – Cape Cod Railroad & JFK Hyannis Museum – Travel aboard a 1937 ele-

gant dining car on the Cape Cod Railroad in Hyannis. Enjoy the beauty of the Cape including wood-

lands, sand dunes, cranberry bogs, salt marshes and the Cape Cod Canal while enjoying a complete

luncheon of chicken francaise or pistachio salmon. Then off to the JFK Museum with archival films,

artifacts and histories of the Kennedy family. Cost: $129 (New England Journeys)

Monday, May 20, 2019 – The Edwards Twins at Lake Pearl – Two brothers who impersonate

over 100 stars including Ray Charles, Neil Diamond, Celine Deon, Sonny & Cher, Elton John, Billie

Joel and more. Complete luncheon of Stuffed Chicken Breast or Baked Schrod. Cost $92 (Best of

Times)

Saturday, June 1, 2019 – Lobster Roll Cruise – Experience Cape Cod Bay for a 90 minute cruise

on the water. Luncheon on board with our choice of Lobster Roll, Roast Beef Rollup, Vegetarian

Rollup, Chicken Caesar Salad, stop for an ice cream on the way home!! Cost: $93 (All Around New

England)

Tuesday, June 18, 2019 – 3 Redneck Tenors at Danversport Yacht Club – The 3 Redneck

Tenors are a new breed in the “tenor genre” – their musical comedy featuring classically trained

veteran artist is like Duck Dynast goes to Carnegie Hall – down home laughs with big city music!!

Complete luncheon of Stuffed Chicken Breast or Baked Scrod. Transportation on your own. Cost:

$69 (Best of Times)

Saturday, July 7, 2019 – Cape Cod Canal –First stop at the Sandwich Glass Museum to watch

molten glass blown and pressed into exquisite shapes. Buffet luncheon at the historic 1692 Daniel

Webster House. Following lunch, a 2 hour cruise of the Cape Cod Canal and learn of its important

maritime history and great engineering feat completed in 1914. Cost: $129 (New England Journeys)

Sunday, July 21, 2019 – Lunch & Show at the Newport Playhouse - Travel to Newport, Rhode

Island to the Newport Playhouse for a full luncheon buffet followed by the play “Funny Money! The

hysterical story of a mild mannered CPA that accidently picks up the wrong briefcase full of money

and decides to keep it. Cost: $99 (All Around New England)

2019 DAY TRIPS

2019 DAY TRIPS

Saturday, July 27, 2019 – Foxwoods Casino – Trip includes meal voucher for a free buffet or

$10 towards a meal in one of the Foxwoods restaurants, $10 free play, driver gratuity, escort and

more. Cost: $40 (All Around New England)

Saturday, August 10, 2019 – Wines & Vines of Vermont – Travel the Mohawk train into

southern Vermont. Stop at Honara Vineyards for a full course luncheon with your choice of

Fresh Baked Haddock or Vermont Roast Turkey. Enjoy a wine tasting demonstration. Visit

Putney Mountain Winter to sample specialty grapes grown near the Connecticut River. Visit the

Kringle Candle demonstration and traditional Yankee Basket craftsmanship also. Cost: $125 (New

England Journeys)

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 – Jersey Boys – Enjoy a full luncheon at the Danversport Yacht

Club with your choice of Baked Scrod or Baked Chicken. Enjoy the music of Frankie Valli & The

Four Seasons at the North Shore Music Theatre. Premium inner circle deluxe seats. Please note,

there are no refunds due to ticket purchase. Cost: $159 (New England Journeys)

Sunday, August 25, 2019 – Provincetown! - Head to Plymouth where you will travel via luxury

high speed ferry to the tip of Cape Cod for an amazing 90 minute journey across the bay. Upon

Arrival a complete lunch at the Lobster Pot on Commercial Street. Time for shopping, art

galleries and coastal walks. Late afternoon board the Provincetown Trolley for a leisurely guided

tour exploring the backstreets, seaside vista and beaches. Cost: $149 (New England Journeys)

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 – Diamond’s and Pearls/Cash & Kings Tribute at Lake Pearl – Jose

and Patti will provide a Neil Diamond Tribute with some Janis Joplin, Carole King, and Johnny Cash

mixed in. This multi-faceted show is thoroughly entertaining. Complete Luncheon of Stuffed

Chicken Breast or Baked Schrod. Cost: $92 (Best of Times)

Saturday, September 14, 2019 – Martha’s Vineyard – Travel to Falmouth for an hour’s sailing

across Nantucket Sound to the Vineyard. Travel to Oak Bluff for a narrated tour. In

Edgartown, luncheon at the historic Kelley House, a landmark hotel in the heart of town. Free

time on your own to explore. Dinner (on your own) on the way home. Cost: $149 (New England

Journeys)

Thursday, September 19, 2019 - Tied up in Knott’s – When Don Knotts passed away, his

daughter Karen wanted to pay tribute to him. In her one-woman show Karen tries to capture the

sense of Don, the man, because she always thought he was the funniest when he was just being

himself. Enjoy lunch at Wrights Chicken Farm. Cost: $89 (All Around New England)

Tuesday, October 8, 2019 – New Hampshire Turkey Train – Travel to Central New Hampshire

for a day of fun and the wonderful sights of fall foliage. Board the Turkey Train for a complete

meal provided by Hart’s Turkey Farm. There will also be a mystery stop that is sure to “sweeten

your day”. Cost $99 (Best of Times)


2019 DAY TRIPS

Sunday, October 13, 2019 – Apple Fest – Enjoy a delicious meal at the Publick House with your

choice of Roasted Turkey, Buttercrumb Scrod, or Roasted Pork Loin. After lunch step back in

time at Old Sturbridge Village Apple Days! Costumed Interpreters and village historians will rec-

reate harvest time in the 1830’s. Cost: $99 (All Around New England)

Saturday, October 26, 2019 – Mohegan Sun – Travel to Mohegan sun for a day of fun! Trip in-

cludes $10 play coupon, $15 lunch coupon good for a free buffet or $15 off a meal in one of their

restaurants. Cost: $40 (All Around New England)

Thursday, November 7, 2019 - Celebrate Veterans Day – Travel to the Log Cabin in Holyoke

for a complete luncheon of Stuffed Loin of Pork or Baked Scrod. Allen Edwards will present his

Home for the Holidays Show. His vocal style is reminiscent of the greats like Perry Como, Nat

King Cole and Dean Martin and yet has the power and dynamics of Elvis or Englebert. Cost: $98

(All Around New England)

Thursday, November 14, 2019 – Ricky Nelson Remembered – Tribute show performed by his

identical twin sons Matthew and Gunner Nelson at the Venus De Milo. Sons include Hello Mary

Lou, Travelin’ Man, Garden Party and many more. Complete luncheon choice of Chicken Parmesan

or Baked Schrod. Cost: $95 (Best of Times.

Sunday, November 24, 2019 – Christmas at the Castle! – Enjoy brunch at the scenic Lakehouse

Grill in Meredith, NH. Enjoy the Christmas festivities at Castle in the Clouds, explore the artisan

fair, gallery exhibits and the gift house. Cost: $105 (All Around New England)

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 – Johnny Mathis Christmas at the Danversport Yacht Club. The

ultimate tribute starring David Robbins. Enjoy “It’s not for me to Say, Misty, Chances Are and all

of our Christmas favorites. Complete luncheon of Stuffed Chicken Breast or Baked Schrod.

Transportation on your own. Cost: $69 (Best of Times)

Thursday, December 12, 2019 – Holiday Fun! – Begin the day with a visit to the Spellman Muse-

um at Regis CollegeEnjoy light refreshments while we are givn a special talk on Stamps. Stop at

Gore Place. A modified High Tea including scones, sandwiches and sweets. A guide in period dress

will talk about the mansion, the Gores and the romance in the time of Jane Austin. Cost: $89 (All

Around New England)

Tuesday, December 31, 2019 – An American Bandstand New Year’s Eve Day – at Lake Pearl,

Wrentham. Featuring the Tom LaMark Orchestra. This orchestra covers over 60 years of great

music from the original classics of the Swing Era, Best in Ballroom Dancing, Line Dances to the

Best of American Bandstand from the 50’s to the 80’s. Complete luncheon choice of Sliced Sirloin

Steak, Baked Stuffed Chicken or Baked Scrod. Cost: $89 (Best of Times)


ACTIVITIES

Learn to coupon with Judi - Did you know that you can save 30-80% on your

groceries? You can spend as little as a half hour of preparing in advance to save on your

weekly grocery bill. Do you know how to “double up” on a sale? Do you know where to

find coupons? Join Judi Martino on the first and third Monday of the month (May 6th

& 20th from 10:30am-11:30am) to learn how to organize your coupons; share coupons ideas and

information.

Crazy Cards– A fun way to play whist! A game of fun and laughs! Anyone can play, no

card skills needed. Prizes awarded each week. Group will meet the 2nd Monday of the

month from 9:30am-Noon. This month will be Monday, May 13th. Must sign up in

advance at the senior center (limited to 28 players). Cost $1.00 members/$3.00 non

members.

Book Club –The Book Club will be meeting on Monday, May 13th from 1pm-3pm. The

book topic will be “A Long Fatal Love Chase: by Louisa May Alcott. All are welcome!

Coloring – Mondays from 10-11 AM. According to psychologists, coloring is the best

alternative to meditation. Coloring allows you to unlock your creative potential.

Perhaps more important, it helps relieve tension and anxiety. It also unlocks

memories of childhood and simpler times. All supplies are provided. Join us!!

Parkinson’s Fitness & Movement – Along with the Wednesday morning (10:30-11:30

AM) class we have added a Friday class also. Friday classes are from 1-2 PM. Do

you have Parkinson’s Disease? If so, this exercise class is for you. Linda Hall and

Marilyn Freeman of Parkinson’s Fitness will lead you through a variety of

customized exercise to improve balance and stability, agility, cognitive awareness, and

strength-training by ability levels. There is no charge for this as the Wednesday class is

generously sponsored by Genesis Health Care at Hathorne Hill, and the Friday class is generously

sponsored by Parkinson’s Fitness. Please call Paula to register at 978-762-0208 ext 104.

Mr. Fix It - Are you left in the dark because your lamp doesn’t work? Is your toast not

toasted? Bring any item which does not work properly to Mr. Fix-It and we will evaluate

and repair if possible. Mr. Fix It will be at the Senior Center on Thursday, May 30th

from 9am-11:30am. Due to space limitations, if you cannot bring your item on the 30th please do

not drop off your items until Wed. May 29th Thank you.

Scrabble – Join us on Monday afternoons at 1 PM to play Scrabble. Let’s get together to

meet new friends and have some fun! All are welcome!


SOCIAL DAY PROGRAM


Operation Troop Support Items for May—In keeping with the growing needs of our

troops, we will be collecting these needed items for the month of May: Suntan lotions,

skin lotions, deodorants & foot powder and as always personal size hygiene items.

Social Seniors

Supportive Day Program

We continue to accept applications for

participation in this unique program. If you

or someone you know may be interested

please contact Judith Ryan at

(978) 762-0208, for more information. We

are happy to offer a risk “FREE” trial day

and financial assistance may be available to Danvers residents 60 and older through the

generosity of the Clara & Harvey Pillsbury Foundation.

Memory Café is coming to the Senior Center! A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people

with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking and for their family and friends.

Memory Cafés meet at a variety of places in Massachusetts communities. Each memory café is

different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer information about memory changes and

all cafés are about relaxing and chatting. All cafés share these goals:

• To help guests feel comfortable and to know they are not alone.

• To talk with others who understand what you are going through.

• To leave behind limitations and instead focus on strengths.

• To enjoy the company of others.

• To explore something new.

Join us for refreshments, activities and conversation in a welcoming place for caregivers and

individuals living with memory changes Tuesday, May 14th, 1:30-3pm. RSVP requested but

not required. For further information, contact Judith Ryan 978-762-0208

MEMORY CAFÉ

Fitness Center - Did you know that the Danvers Council on Aging offers a

Fitness Center for seniors? This state of the art fitness center offers a

commercial grade treadmill, elliptical, recumbent bicycles and universal

gym. The Fitness Center is open Monday through Friday, 9am—4pm. All

participants are required to sign a medical waiver prior to using equipment.

Please go to the front desk to fill out a medical waiver.

Before getting lunch, please inform your server of any allergies you may have.

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BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC

Blood Pressure Clinics - Appointment Required. Judith Ryan, RN. our Public Health Nurse, will

hold blood pressure clinics on Thursday mornings from 9am-12pm Call the center at

978-762-0208 x114 to book your appointment.

DANVERS PEOPLE TO PEOPLE FOOD PANTRY

The Danvers People to People Food Pantry is registering Danvers residents for assistance. If you have

not previously registered please come down through the month of May. We are happy to help you with

your grocery needs. Danvers Fresh Market provides a colorful assortment of produce, Stop and Shop

brings in baked goods and various other food items, The Greater Boston Food Bank and the generosity of

our donors fill our shelves with a great variety. Don’t hesitate, come down on Mondays or Thursdays 8:00

am to 12:00 noon or the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 4:15 to 6:00 pm. Call the Pantry if you

have any questions – (978)739-4188. The Pantry is located at 12 Sylvan Street- to the Left of Town Hall

just before the Methodist Church (aka the former location of the Senior Center).

Please join the Danvers People 2 People (team name) Fundraiser for Project Bread.

You can walk, run, be a virtual team member or simply donate to the cause. This takes place in

Boston May 5th.A portion of the proceeds from this walk will go to the Danvers People to

People Food Pantry. Go to this link for contributions or donating -

http://support.projectbread.org/site/TR/Walk/WalkforHungerteam_id=80689&pg=team&fr_id=1380

If you have any questions, please contact Maureen Howlett at the Senior Center.

SCAM ALERT: SOCIAL SECURITY WARNS PUBLIC ABOUT Caller ID “Spoofing”

In recent months, Social Security has issued several warnings about new phone call scams.

The calls often display a caller ID of 1-800-772-1213 which is the real Social Security

Customer Service number; other calls may display the real Social Security Fraud Hotline

number on the caller ID screen. These calls are scams using caller ID “spoofing” – showing

false caller ID’s.

In some cases, the caller says that Social Security does not have all of your personal

information on file. Other callers claim Social Security needs additional information so the

agency can increase your benefit payment, or that Social Security will terminate your benefits

if they do not confirm your information. Callers sometimes state that your Social Security

number is at risk of being deactivated or suspended because it’s connected to a serious crime.

Any threatening phone call from Social Security is fraudulent and you should just hang up. If

you want to report a suspicious call, you can call the Fraud Hotline at 800-269-0271, Monday

through Friday, 10am to 4pm EST.

If you have questions about suspicious calls from Social Security or Medicare, or other

health insurance issues, trained SHINE counselors offer free, confidential counseling on all

aspects of Medicare and related health insurance programs. Call the Senior Center to schedule

a phone consultation or in-person appointment.

http://support.projectbread.org/site/TR/Walk/WalkforHunger?team_id=80689&pg=team&fr_id=1380

May 2019 Vol. 35 Issue 5 Page 15

SOCIAL SERVICES

Household

Size Weekly Monthly Annual

1 $ 313 $ 1,354 $ 16,237

2 $ 423 $ 1,832 $ 21,983

3 $ 534 $ 2,311 $ 27,729

4 $ 644 $ 2,790 $ 33,475

Grocery bags include pantry

items such as rice, pasta,

canned vegetables, etc. along

with cheese and 2 - 3 fresh

produce items.

If you are 60 years of age or older and meet the income limits below, you

may be eligible for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)!

On the first Monday of the month the Danvers Senior Center distributes

food from the Greater Boston Food Bank. For more information call

Lisa Westrate at 978-762-0208 x105.

Would you benefit from a free monthly bag of groceries?

FUEL ASSISTANCE Last call for Fuel Assistance! The

deadline to apply for the 2018-2019

Fuel Season is April 30th.

You may be eligible if your gross an-

nual income is less than $35,510 for

an individual or $46,437 for a house-

hold of two.

To apply, call NSCAP at 978-531-

0767 x136 to make an appointment.

You can also contact Lisa Westrate at

978-762-0208 x105 to schedule an

appointment at the Senior Center.

PRESCRIPTION ADVANTAGE

Have you suddenly started

paying a lot more for your

Prescription Drugs or have they

seemed too expensive all year? Prescription

Advantage membership may help lower your

costs, or allow you to switch to a less expen-

sive plan. For Info or to apply online, visit

www.prescriptionadvantagema.org

You can also meet with a certified SHINE

counselor to review your prescriptions and

identify ways to reduce your drug costs.

Call the Senior Center at 978-762-0208 to

request an appointment.

Lisa Westrate, Social Service Outreach Coordinator, can answer questions about eligibility ,

assist with the application process, and make referrals for many benefits such as:

SNAP(Food Stamps), Fuel Assistance, Senior Housing, Veterans Benefits, Medicare &

MassHealth. Home Visits are available upon request. 978-762-0208 x105


GROUP SUPPORT

CHALLENGES OF LIVING ALONE (CLA) 4th Thursday of each month, 1-2pm

The CLA group is open to anyone looking for support in successful solo-

survival. It’s a place to meet new acquaintances and build friendships

while sharing common experiences.

On Thursday, May 23rd, Mary Crowe from CareDimensions will present

on Living Well: Making Every Moment Count. We will discuss what it

means to live well, the barriers we face, and how we can begin to do so.

LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP:

2nd Thursday of the month,10:30am

This group is for those experiencing any type of vision

loss ranging from a small degree of vision loss to those

who are totally blind. You do not need to be a senior or

live in Danvers to attend this group.

On 5/9, Stu Flom of AdaptiVision will bring samples of the

latest low-vision assistive devices.

From the AdaptiVision site:

Stuart enjoys helping people with low vision become more inde-

pendent through AdaptiVision’s reading, writing and daily living

aids. His background in teaching combined with his experience

in the development of vision lighting technology has resulted in a

company which provides the best video magnifier solutions spe-

cific to the individual’s needs….While we live in an age of great

advancements…AdaptiVision strongly believes that our low vi-

sion products should be streamlined and easy to use.

Our groups are free

and open to anyone

in the area who

could benefit from

the information and

support provided by

the group.

For more info,

contact

Lisa Westrate,

group facilitator,

978-762-0208 x105

To request a ride to

a group, contact

Lorene Machado,

978-762-0208 x101.

OTHER NETWORKING AND SUPPORT

50+ JOB SEEKERS NETWORKING GROUP - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:30pm

Danvers COA (2nd) Peabody COA (4th) Contact: Danvers Senior Center 978-762-0208

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT - CareDimensions offers groups for various needs

Bertolon Center for Grief & Healing, 78 Liberty St. Danvers. Call for details: 855-774-5100

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP - 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 10:30-12 or 7-8:30

North Shore Elder Services, 300 Rosewood Dr., Suite 200, Danvers Contact: 978-750-4540

MEMORY CAFÉ - 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1:30-3pm

Danvers Senior Center, Contact Judith Ryan 978-762-0208 x114

VETERANS SOCIAL - Thursdays 5-6pm

NSCC, Danvers Math & Science Bldg. Cafeteria Contact: Lisa Westrate 978-762-0208

x105

Veterans’ Service Officer

Peter Mirandi 978-777-0001 x 3025

DANVERS VETERANS & WIDOW(ER)S

You MAY be entitled to REIMBURSEMENT OF YOUR MEDICAL EXPENSES &

possibly additional FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE through Massachusetts Chapter 115

Single: Income is below $2,023/mo & assets less than $5,000 Couple: Combined income is below

$2,743/mo &

assets less than $9,800

For information about Chapter 115 Benefits or to schedule an appointment,

contact Danvers Veterans’ Service Officer,

Peter Mirandi, at (978) 777-0001 x3025 or Outreach Coordinator,

Lisa Westrate, at (978) 762-0208 x105

VA HOSPITAL TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS

Veterans must schedule his/her own appointment with the VA.

BEDFORD

DEPARTS at 9:30 am Monday - Friday

Vittori Rocci Post #56 143 Brimbal Ave. Beverly

Call the Gloucester VA Clinic at 781-687-2000

or 1800-838-6331 or 978-282-0676 with at

least 24 hour notice to be added to the

Gloucester – Bedford Shuttle with a Beverly pick

up. Cost: Free

JAMAICA PLAIN

DEPARTS at 8:30 am 1st Tues & 3rd Wed

each month. Torigian Community Life Center Peabody Council on Aging, 79 Central St.

Peabody Call 978-531-2254 to schedule a

ride to Jamaica Plain. Cost: $5/vet (+one

optional escort) (This shuttle is sponsored by

Lahey Clinic, Mayor Ed Bettencourt & the

Community Life Center)

Veterans who need transportation to/from the Vittori Rocci Post #56 in Beverly or the Torigian

Community Life Center please call Lorene at 978-762-0208 with at least 48 hours advance

notice to schedule a ride with the Danvers Senior Center van.

VETERANS’ SERVICES ANNOUNCEMENTS

May 2019 Vol. 35 Issue 5 Page 17


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IN MEMORY OF

Birthday Lunch (The 2nd Wednesday of each month)

The next Birthday Lunch will be held on Wednesday, May 8th at

12pm. If you are celebrating a birthday in the month of May,

lunch is on us! April birthdays were from left: Bob Wilkinson,

Mike Walor, Val Hatch. Seated: Juliette Lemieux.

In Memory of

Patricia Renault

By

Pamela Carter, Kevin & Christine Crowley

Danvers High School Athletics Coaches & Staff

Kerry Elderkin, Scott & Brenda Ferris,

Michael & Linda Gallagher,

The Friends of Colette Hennessey

(aka, Sunshine Fairies)

The Friends of Paulette’s, RN-BSN Class

Roberta Kodis, John & Amy Lee, Claire Lucier,

UMass Lowell Wellness Center,

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew St. Pierre,

Leo & Laurie Soucy, Kenneth & Gail Townsend

Jason, Karen, Lindsey, Kelsey & Emily Wood

In Memory of

Nancy Trickett

By

Kevin & Jolene Gillins

In Memory of

Frank Cobuzzi

By

Robert & Antonietta Bellizzi, Lina Ciruolo,

Angelina Ciruolo & Anna Marchegiani

Cynthia Connolly, David & Lisa Desimone,

Theresa Fleury, Deanna Harney,

Sharon McCarthy, Edward & Elaine McNiff,

Gina Pisano, Gina Reardon,

Thomas & Julie Tivnan, Sandra J. Waddell,

Buzz Walters

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bring more opportunities and enhance services for senior citizens today and tomorrow.

Families of those honored will be notified of your contribution.

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