Oniontown Seniors Danvers...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

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

December 2018

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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to: [email protected]

Nationally Accredited

Senior Center

Awarded 2001, 2007, 2012,

2018

Holiday Fair—The Annual Holiday Fair will be held on Saturday,

December 1st from 9am-1pm

Holiday Party— Thursday, December 13th—daytime event. Doors

open at 11:30am followed by a complete luncheon of baked stuffed

chicken breast with homemade gravy, rice pilaf, glazed baby

carrots, rolls & tiramisu dessert cup. Entertainment followed by

lunch will be Alan Labella. Cost: $9pp for members of FDCOA and

$11pp for non-members. Tickets on sale now.

Men’s Club-Monday, December 17th at 5:30pm. Please join us

this month on Monday, December 17th at 5:00pm for a presentation

by Dan Bennett, Town Selectmen, and immediate past Distinguished

Governor of the New England and Bermuda District of Kiwanis

Club. Dan will discuss the Kiwanis mission and his experience

assisting in the rebuilding of clubs in his district. Dinner will

include homemade Turkey Pot Pie with Mashed Potato, Stuffing and

Veggies and warm rolls and butter. Christmas Whoopie Pies will be

served for dessert. Charge of $8pp for members of FDCOA and

$10pp for non-members. Tickets are on sale now.

Giving Tree— Please join us once again as we work with Home

Instead Health Care to provide a “Giving Tree” to benefit residents

of Hunt Nursing Home. Our Christmas tree is decorated with tags

with a resident’s name and their “wish list”. You take the tag, sign

it out at the front desk and return your item unwrapped to the

Danvers Senior Center no later than Monday, December 17th.

12/1 Holiday Fair 9am-1pm

12/10 Crazy Cards, 9:30am-12pm

12/10 Book Club, 1pm-3pm

12/12 Birthday Lunch, 12pm

12/13 Holiday Party, 11:30am (see front pg for info)

12/13 No Maple Sugar Jazz Band

12/18 Popcorn & a Movie, 1pm (see pg 4 for info)

12/25 Christmas Day, Senior Center Closed

12/27 There will not be a Mr. Fix It for

December.

12/28 Podiatry Clinic, 10am-2pm (by appt only)

• 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

December 2018, Vol. 34 Issue 12 Page 2

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.

SAVE THE DATE

TIMELY TOPICS 10:45am-11:45am

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Save the Date 2

Timely Topics 2

Triad Corner 3

Upcoming Events 4

Transportation & Volunteer Info 5

Day Trips 6

Multi Day Trips 7

Memory Café & SHINE 8

Support Services 9

Menu & Calendar 10 & 11

Special Interest Programs 12—16

People to People Food Pantry 17

Activities 18 & 19

Social Service Announcements 20

Veterans’ Services Announcements 21

Our Advertisers 22

Sponsors/Birthday Lunch 23

In Memory of & Donation Form 24

TRAVEL CHEF

December 10th at 12pm. New England Traditional Clam Chowder, turkey sandwich, Boston

baked beans & a whoopie pie. Suggested donation of $2.25 per person. Reservations by Friday,

December 7th at 10am please.

12/5 - The Peabody Institute Library is working on a three year Strategic Plan. In order to

best serve the patrons of the Library they will be holding focus groups to get input on what

the needs and desires are as they navigate forward. Natalie Luca Fiore who is a Trustee and

Chairperson of the committee will be here to ask a few short questions in hopes of gathering

information for their planning.

Bingo Bonanza

Wednesday, December 19th, 11am-2pm

at Brentwood

Brentwood is generously sponsoring a Bingo

Bonanza for the Danvers Senior Center to be

held at their newly beautifully renovated

facility at 56 Liberty Street in Danvers.

This event which will be held on Wednesday,

December 19th 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!


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. Here are some safety tips to

remember while shopping:

Try not to carry a large wallet or purse. Take only the credit/debit cards and cash you

expect to use.

Make sure you receive your card back after each transaction.

Keep a record of all of your credit card numbers and Customer Service contact numbers

at home in the event the cards are lost or stolen.

Keep cash in a front pocket to minimize the opportunity of being pick-pocketed.

Take note of where you parked your car. Always park in well-lit areas at night, or near

other vehicles during the day.

Don’t leave shopping bags or packages in your vehicle in plain sight.

If you must take them with you, always lock them in the trunk!

Beware of strangers approaching you for any reason. At certain times of the year,

“con-artists may try various methods of distracting you with the intention of taking

your money or belongings.

Cookies & Cocoa at Brookdale

Join us on Thursday, December 6th at 1:30

PM at Brookdale (220 Conant Street) to

enjoy some cookies, cocoa, comradery and

holiday music with their residents. All are

welcome. Please call Paula at 978 762-0208

if you plan on attending.

Popcorn & A Movie – Join us on

Tuesday, December 18th at 1 PM

for “Disney’s Christopher Robin”.

Plot: Winnie the Pooh ventures into

London to turn a middle-aged Christopher

Robin’s life around with the help of Piglet,

Eeyore, and Tigger. Stuck in an oppressive

white-collar job that prevents him from

spending time with his family. Robin is now

worlds away from the atmosphere of

childlike wonder that defined Hundred Acre

Wood. Rated PG by the Motion Picture

Association of America for Mild Action/

Peril. Please sign up at the front desk or

call the center at 978 762-0208 if you plan

on attending.

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 category 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 Raffle. 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 October winner was

Elaine Catalfamo who won one session of

Chair Yoga. 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 January 14, 2019 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, December 17th at

5:30 PM. The book this month is “The

Christmas Train” by David Baldacci. PLOT

Disillusioned journalist Tom Langdon must get

from Washington to Los Angeles in time for

Christmas. Forced to travel by train, he begins

a journey of rude awakenings, thrilling

adventures and holiday magic. He has no idea

that the locomotives pulling him across America

will actually take him into the rugged terrain of

his own heart, as he rediscovers people’s

essential goodness and someone very special he

believed he had lost. At this meeting we will

enjoy the holiday season with a $10 Yankee

Swap (if you choose to participate). Please call

Paula at 978 762-0208 x104 if you will be

attending.


UPCOMING EVENTS

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

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 OPPORTUNITY!!!!

We are starting a volunteer transportation program at the Danvers

Senior Center. 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 58.5 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.


( 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 )

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 - Sicilian Tenors – at the Danversport Yacht Club. The

Sicilian Tenors will bring the joy of Christmas to life with their own interpretation of the

world’s best music. A complete luncheon is also included. Transportation on your own. Cost:

$69 Best of Times

Saturday, December 8, 2018 – Yuletide Newport – Head to Newport RI for a visit to “The

Marble House” built in 1888 – fully decorated in holiday style. Delicious luncheon on the

waterfront and a visit to LaSalette where New England’s largest and most colorful lights are on

display. Cost: 129.00 (New England Journeys)

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 – Holiday Pops – SOLD OUT Cost: $159.00 (New England

Journeys)

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - Holiday Pops – BUS 2 – SOLD OUT. Cost: $159 (New

England Journeys)

Saturday, December 15, 2018 – A Yuletide Journey – Travel to Spencer, Mass. to visit the

St. Joseph’s Abbey, Lunch at the Salem Cross Inn, visit to Yankee Candle and then “Bright

Lights” for an amazing spectacle of color and holiday lights. Cost: $109.00 (New England

Journeys)

Scarecrow Competition Results— The 2nd Annual Harvest Scarecrow Contest was a great

success. First place: Hans Hathorne by Genesis at Hathorne Hill; 2nd Place: Flying Witch by

Seasons of Danvers; 3rd Place: Michael Jackson by The Brentwood Rehabilitation. Thank you

to all the wonderful entries this year, and to all of you who took the time to vote!

2018 DAY TRIPS


2018 MULTI DAY TRIPS

December 2-3, 2018 – Holiday Fun in the White Mountains – Enjoy an overnight at the deluxe White

Mountain Hotel and Resort. Enjoy an all you can eat Grand Sunday Brunch, Visit Zeb’s old-fashioned

Country store, Afternoon show in the Echo Ballroom. Dinner in the Ledges Dining Room. And after

dinner and evening Christmas Show! And much more. Cost: $369 p.p., d.o. (All Around New England)

December 9-10, 2018 – Christmas New York Style – Travel to New York for a fabulous holiday trip.

Highlights include: lodging at the Sheraton in Tarrytown, NY, tours of The Union Church of Pocantico

Hills, Lyndhurst Castle, Holiday Show at Westchester Broadway Dinner Theatre and of course the

Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular Show. Cost from: $449 p.p, d.o. (Best of Times)

March 3-7, 2019 - Spotlight on San Antonio – Trip includes r/t air, single hotel stay, River Walk,

Mission San Jose, The Alamo, LBJ Ranch, Paseo del Rio Cruise and much more. Cost: from $1,999 p.p.,

d.o. Rates go up $100 for bookings after 10/3/18 (Collette)

March 29-April 12, 2019 – Southern Caribbean Cruise from Boston – trip includes 14 night cruise

aboard the NCL Gem, $300 on board credit, on board gratuities, Best of Times tour of St. Thomas,

ultimate beverage package, and ports to include: St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Antiqua, Barbados, St. Lucia,

St. Kitts, Tortola and much, much more. Cost: from: $1,949 p.p., d.o. (Best of Times)

April 7-12, 2019 – Sedona’s Red Rocks and The Grand Canyon – This trip included r/t air and

airport transfers, 1 night in Scottsdale, 4 nights in Sedona. Sightseeing to include Grand Canyon

Railway ride, Verde Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, Montezuma Castle, Trolley Tour and much

more. Cost: from: $2,549 p.p, d.o, (Mayflower Cruises & Tours) - Don’t forget to join us on November

13 at 5:30 PM for a presentation on this trip from Megan Long . There will be special travel savings for

those in attendance. Call Paula at 978 762-0208 if you are planning to attend the presentation.

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. Rates go up $100 for bookings after 11/7/18. (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 (price goes up after November 28).

(Collette)

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)


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, December 11th 1:30-3pm. RSVP requested

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

MEMORY CAFÉ

Need Help with Your Medicare Plan Comparisons during Open Enrollment?

It’s that time of year again! If you are enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a

Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO/PPO), you should be mailed an information packet from your

plan by the end of September. It is important to understand and save this information

because it explains the changes in your plan for 2019. Premiums, deductibles, co-pays and the

drugs covered by your plan can change significantly.

During the annual Medicare Open Enrollment, you will have a chance to CHANGE your plan for

next year. SHINE Counselors can help you understand your plan changes, other options you

may have, and even enroll you in a new plan during Open Enrollment from October 15 through

December 7th!

Trained SHINE counselors offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of Medicare and

related health insurance programs. Call the Danvers Council on Aging at 978-762-0208 to

schedule a phone consultation or in-person appointment. For other SHINE related matters, call

your Regional SHINE Headquarters at Mystic Valley Elder Services: 781-388-4845.

SUPPORT SERVICES


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.

SCAM ALERT…

The Town of Danvers has received reports concerning discount chimney sweep scams. In an

effort to keep our residents informed, and thus reducing the number of victims, the Town of

Danvers is alerting residents to the following scam:

Discount Chimney Sweeping:

In this scam someone receives a flier in the mail for a discount chimney sweep (if its cost

under $75 it’s probably too good to be true). The company will come to your house and go on

the roof to check your chimney. They will then notify you that the chimney is about to collapse

or leak carbon monoxide into the house—they may even show you fake photos. The company will

inform you that they have the right equipment in the truck to fix the problem. You will be

asked to pay for services immediately (around $2000-$3000). Often, there will be large

damage to your chimney and possibly your home after this scam.

What should you do?

Be alert, if something seems too good to be true, it usually is. First, contact the company that

performs routine service on your chimney, furnace or burner and get their opinion. If you do

not have a regular technician, please contact the Town of Danvers Inspection Services

Department at 978-777-0001, ext. 3062.

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DID YOU KNOW…..You can also register online. Go to our website: www.danversma.gov Click on

Department, Click on Planning and Human Services, Click on Senior and Social Service and then

click on Program Registration.

Fees for classes are for current members of the Friends of the Danvers Council on Aging or

nonmembers. One of the benefits of supporting the Friends of the DCOA is by paying the

“member price”. All you need to do when you come in to sign up for a class is to show us your

current Friends of the DCOA membership card.

**NOTE: All classes are 6 sessions unless specified in class description. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

MONDAYS

Strong Women, Strong Bones 8:15-9:15 AM Carole Lane Cost: $5 per session member/

$7 Non member

Weight-bearing, resistance training based on the Tufts Medical Program. Please bring your hand

weights. Ongoing

Video Exercise 8:30-9:30 AM Cost: Free

Join our group as they exercise to “Richard Simmons and the Silver Foxes”. This fitness dvd

program is designed for “Silver Citizens”. Group meets Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings.

Ongoing

DANVERS COUNCIL ON AGING 2018/2019

SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES

SEMESTER BEGINS MONDAY, January 7, 2019

All classes are open to everyone, you do not need to be a Danvers resident or a senior to

attend classes.

Winter Session Registration: December 3-14, 2018

III January 7-February 15, 2019

Holiday Break – (Make up classes only if needed)

II October 29—December 14, 2018

Spring Session Registration: February 4-15, 2019

IV March 11-April 19, 2019

Summer Session to be announced



MONDAYS continued

Tai Chi for All 9:30-10:30am Johanna Hattendorf Cost: $25 member/$35 non member

In this six week class you will learn simple Tai Chi movements that anyone can do for health

and wellness. Instead of complicated movements that can be discouraging for those starting

out, you will learn simple movements that are the building blocks of Tai Chi and Chi Gong. Class

size: 15

Sessions: III, IV, V

Coupon with Judi 10:30-11:30 AM - Judi Martino Cost: Free

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 to learn how to organize your coupons, share coupons, ideas and

information.

Ongoing

Chair Yoga 1:30-2:30 PM Dot McKeen, RYT Cost: $30 Member/$45 non member

Chair Yoga is a wonderful way to reduce stress, relieve muscular tension in neck, shoulders and

back, increases flexibility, balance and endurance as well as enhances your well being. Class

size: 30


Book Club 5:30-7:30 PM—Led by Paula Corcoran Cost: Free

Evening Book Club – The Book Club will meet next on Monday, December 17th at 5:30 PM. The

book this month is “The Christmas Train” by David Baldacci. PLOT Disillusioned journalist

Tom Langdon must get from Washington to Los Angeles In time for Christmas. Forced to

travel by train, he begins a journey of rude awakenings, thrilling adventures and holiday magic.

He has no idea that the locomotives pulling him across America will actually take him into the

rugged terrain of his own heart, as he rediscovers people’s essential goodness and someone

very special he believed he had lost. At this meeting we will enjoy the holiday season with a

$10 Yankee Swap (if you choose to participate). Please call Paula at 978 762-0208 x104 if you

will be attending. Ongoing

TUESDAYS

Zumba 9:15-10 AM Priscilla Gerrard Cost: $30.00 member/$42 non member

Low impact aerobics custom tailored to the fitness needs of the more mature fitness conscious

individual. Class meets every Tuesday and Thursday. Purchase a “Passport to Health” card and

have it punched every session you attend. Each card is good for 12 sessions. The card does

not expire.

Ongoing


TUESDAYS continued

Open Time to Play Bridge 12:00-4:30 PM Cost: Free

Tables of 4 may be reserved by calling the center at 978 762-0208 or 978 762-0209. Come

as part of a group or by yourself and make new friends!

Ongoing

WEDNESDAYS

Strong Women, Strong Bones 8:30-9:30 AM Carole Lane Cost: $5 per session member

$7 Non member

Weight-bearing, resistance training based on the Tufts Medical Program. Please bring your

hand weights.

Ongoing




Ongoing

Watercolors As You Like It 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Karen Nastuk Cost: $55 member

$75 non member

Six classes for beginners and intermediates to enhance painting skills. Additional supplies

required. Class size: 9


Chair Toning 9:30 – 10:30 AM Priscilla Gerrard Cost: $30/$45

Chair Toning is a program to strengthen and tone various body parts. It is a non-stress,

low-impact class. It is appropriate for any age and level of physical capability. Participants

are seated throughout the program. Exercises are done for warm-up, toning and strength and

cool-down. Weights can be used for a portion of the class – but this is optional. Suggested

weights are 1-3 lb hand weights. Upper body, lower body and core strengthening/toning are

the focus of this class. Emphasis on breathing and control with movement throughout.

Participants are not expected to use weights or do certain exercises if this is beyond their

ability or comfort level. Class size: 12



WEDNESDAYS continued

Parkinson’s Fitness & Movement 10:30-11:30am Linda & Keith Hall Cost: Free

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

Parkinson’s Fitness will lead you through a variety of customized exercises to improve balance

and stability, agility, cognitive awareness, and strength-training by ability levels. This program

was created to promote self-motivation and positive attitudes. There is no charge for this

due to the generosity of Genesis Health Care/Hathorne Hill.

Session: Ongoing

Café 12 Noon

A delicious luncheon entrée is prepared by staff. Cost per meal is $2.25 for Danvers

residents age 60 and older, $5.25 all others. This café is generously sponsored for Danvers

seniors by the Clara and Harvey Pillsbury Foundation. Menu is printed in the monthly

newsletter. Orders may be placed in advance and are available for “take-out”.

Watercolors As You Like It 12:30-3:30 PM Karen Nastuk Cost: $55 member

$75 non member

Six classes for beginners and intermediates to enhance painting skills. Additional supplies

required. Class size: 9


Open Time to Play Mah Jongg 1-4 PM Cost: Free-

Tables of 4 may be reserved by calling the center at 978 762-0208 or 978 762-0209. Sign up

as part of a group or by yourself and make new friends! Tiles will be supplied by the Senior

Center.

Ongoing

Line Dancing 1:30—2:30 PM Tina LaFlam Cost: $5 Member

$7 Non member

Sessions: Ongoing - Begins on Wednesday, September 5 and is ongoing through June

5th.

THURSDAYS

Zumba 9:15-10 AM Priscilla Gerrard Cost: $30.00 member/$42 non member

Low impact aerobics custom tailored to the fitness needs of the more mature fitness con-

scious individual. Class meets every Tuesday and Thursday. Purchase a “Passport to Health”

card and have it punched every session you attend. Each card is good for 12 sessions. The

card does not expire.

Ongoing


THURSDAY continued

Maple Sugar Jazz Band 1:15-3 PM Cost: Free

Join John Kendrick and his Maple Sugar Jazz Band for live music and dancing every Thursday.

Ongoing

FRIDAYS




Ongoing

Wii Bowling 9-10 AM Cost: Free

Have you ever tried Wii Bowling? Join us to play weekly. This is a game anyone can play.

Ongoing

Café 12 Noon

A delicious luncheon entrée is prepared by staff. Cost per meal is $2.25 for Danvers residents

age 60 and older, $5.25 all others. This café is generously sponsored for Danvers seniors

by the Clara and Harvey Pillsbury Foundation. Menu is printed in the monthly newsletter.

Orders may be placed in advance and are available for “take-out”.

Parkinson’s Fitness & Movement 1-2 PM Linda & Keith Hall Cost: Free

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

Parkinson’s Fitness will lead you through a variety of customized exercises to improve balance

and stability, agility, cognitive awareness, and strength-training by ability levels. This program

was created to promote self-motivation and positive attitudes. There is no charge for this.

Session: Ongoing

Knitting 1-4 PM Cost: Free

All participants work on their own projects. Members help each other over the tricky points

and help you turn out an item just like the photo in the instructions. All Welcome!

Ongoing

Refund Policy:

You may cancel your enrollment in a program/class prior to the program’s start date and request a refund. The

cost of the program/class minus a $5.00 processing fee will be refunded. A refund will be issued in the form of a

credit to the credit card you registered with or as a check. Registration fees are nonrefundable if cancelled

on or after a program start date. The Danvers Council on Aging cannot refund fees requested on or after a

start date of a program, or for sessions missed due to personal illness or other personal situations.


The Danvers People to People Food Pantry is accepting donations

for hats, gloves and mittens for children ages 5-17 years old. You

can bring your donations to the Senior Center by 12/14/18 and

ask for Maureen. The winter months are upon us, lets help save

the kids from cold hands with your warm hearted donations.

Thank you.

DANVERS PEOPLE TO PEOPLE FOOD PANTRY

Update on the Healthy Incentives Pogrom (HIP)

Last day to earn HIP benefits is February 28,2019

HIP announces updated seasonal schedule!

What does that mean for HIP? HIP will be operating on an extended seasonal schedule. This

means that clients may earn HIP dollars through February 28, 2019. We know HIP plays a

crucial role in helping you buy healthy fruits and vegetables for your household therefore HIP

will resume in Spring 2019. To Find a location, go to www.mass.gov/massgrown. Click on the map

and choose SNAP, under nutrition programs.

Maximize your SNAP Benefits

Tell DTA about your expenses! You may get credit for these expenses even if you are

currently not paying for them in full. This may help to increase your SNAP benefits!

Utility Costs: Heating, Cooling, Electricity, Trash, Collection, Water & Sewerage, Phone

DOR Child Support Payments: You may receive credit for paying court ordered child support

Shelter Costs: Rent, Mortgage (Principal, Interest, Taxes, & Insurance), Condo Fees, etc.

Dependent Care Costs: Tell us about childcare or adult dependent care costs

Medical Costs: Elderly or disabled clients may claim Co-pays, Prescriptions, Over-the-Counter

Medications, Health Insurance, Transportation, etc.

More Resources

To find local food sources please call Project Bread’s Food Source Hotline at 1-800-645-8333.

To find nutritional advice please visit the Food & Nutrition Service website at

www.choosemyplate.gov.

To find essential health & human services programs in your area please call 2-1-1

To find local employment & training providers please visit www.snappathtowork.org

For more information on DTA programs please visit mass.gov/dta


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 (December

3rd & 17th 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, December 10th 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, December 10th from

1pm-3pm. The book topic will be a Christmas story. 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 - There will not be a Mr. Fix It for December.

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!

Facebook—Did you know that you can get current updates on activities, classes, etc. just by

liking us on Facebook? We update on a regular basis any changes/additions in our activities and

on any programming. Search for us at: Danvers Council on Aging and Senior Center, click Like,

and you will be kept up to date!


ACTIVITIES

Operation Troop Support Items for December—In keeping with the growing needs

of our troops, we will be collecting these needed items for the month of December:

Coffee, tea, sugar creamer & crackers and as always personal size hygiene items.

Please drop off items at the Danvers Council on Aging, 25 Stone Street.

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 partici-

pants are required to sign a medical waiver prior to using equipment. Please

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

Medical Equipment— At this time, we do not have storage for any more equipment.

We will advise when we run low on items.

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.

Snow Cancellation Policy

of the Danvers Senior Center

The Senior Center (transportation, meals and program) will

be cancelled if the Danvers School System closes schools. If the school system has a

delayed opening, all activities including transportation, prior to the time of delay will be

cancelled. All school closings announcements are broadcast on local television stations as

well as the radio station North Shore 104.9 (FM). If weather conditions occur during

school vacation week, please call 978 762-0208 to receive updated cancellation

information. The Council on Aging office will be open and staff available during

inclement weather. As a reminder, it is important that you check in on “My Senior

Center” on a daily basis so that if we need to change or cancel an activity, we will have

an accurate listing of attendees. A feature of this program is that we are able to call

people and let them know of any changes or cancellation.

SOCIAL SERVICES ANNOUNCEMENTS


GROUP SUPPORT

If you would like to learn more about the Low Vision Support Group or Challenges of Living Alone,

call Lisa Westrate, group facilitator, at 978-762-0208 x105. For transportation to the group

contact Lorene Machado at 978-762-0208.

LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP: We will meet as usual on the

2nd Thursday of the month at 10:30. On December 13th, we will

have special guest Dr. Jennifer Kaldenberg join us. Doctor

Kaldenberg is a professor at Boston University in the

Occupational Therapy Department. Those who heard her when

she visited us several years ago know that she is a wealth of

information on conditions affecting vision, and nutrition for

healthy eyes and cutting edge treatments available today.

The CLA (Challenges of Living Alone) group will not meet in December, as The fourth Thursday

falls two days after Christmas. Enjoy your holidays and we will see you on January 24th!

FUEL ASSISTANCE

Fuel Assistance Season is runs from November 1 through April 30. Fuel Assistance is available

for individuals with a gross annual income of less than $35,510 or $46,437 for a household of

two. To apply, you can call NSCAP directly at 978-531-0767 x136 to make an appointment. You

can also contact Lisa Westrate at 978-762-0208 to schedule an appointment at the Senior

Center. Lisa is available for home visits for homebound seniors upon request.

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


OUR ADVERTISERS

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Hartnett’s Auto Body, $3.00 off any car wash (coupon needed)

Donald E. Kowalski, DDS, 10% off regular fees.

Lahey Health at Home, Providing quality in home care since 1987 at 978-922-7062

Rocco’s Pizza House, 10% off regular prices (excludes delivery/catering)

OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS

Please present your card when requesting a discount

Would you benefit from a free monthly bag of groceries?

You may be eligible for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)! The Danvers Council on

Aging will begin working with the Greater Boston Food Bank to provide the CSFP once a month

beginning in September for individuals 60 years of age or older. Eligibility is determined by age,

gross monthly income and household size- please see the chart below.

Verification of identity, age, residence and income will be required upon applying. Please contact

Lisa Westrate at 978-762-0208 for more information.

Household Size Weekly Monthly Annual

1 $ 295.00 $ 1,276.00 $ 15,301.00

2 $ 399.00 $ 1,726.00 $ 20,709.00

3 $ 503.00 $ 2,177.00 $ 26,117.00

4 $ 607.00 $ 2,628.00 $ 31,525.00


Birthday Lunch (The 2nd Wednesday of each month)

The next Birthday Lunch will be held on Wednesday, December 12th at 12pm.

If you are celebrating a birthday in the month of December, lunch is on us!

November’s Birthdays were seated from left: Moneveh Peters, Judith Ryan.

Seated: Marie Deschamps Please call & register by Tuesday, November 11th

at 10am.

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