Oniontown Seniors

Oniontown Seniors

Volume 33, No.6

Hours: Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm. Danvers Council on Aging

25 Stone Street, Danvers, MA 01923

June 2017

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

Fax: (978) 762-0240 .

Nationally Accredited Senior Center--Awarded 2001, 2007, 2012

*************************************************************************************************************** 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.

DCOA Board

Bob King, Chairman

Gerri Cosgrove

Lawrence Chisholm

Donald Gates

John Keohane

Marge Leonard

Joseph Palmer

Kathy Sheridan

Bob Sosnowski

Friends of DCOA Board

Alan Hartnett, Chairman

Dr. Charles Desmond Jim Feldman

Joan Fernandes

Lew Hathaway

Sandy Lane

Becky Kilborn

John Lamirande

Dr. William Nolan

Jim Sears

Jim Tallo

Janice Tipert

Pam Wall

Participant's Committee

Therese Brown, Chairman

Florence Celata

Joan Fernandes

Sandy Hallock

Cheryl MacNeill

Margaret Rutherford Joan Sadoway

The Last Evening Dinner until the Fall-- The next evening dinner will be held on Thursday, June 15th at 5pm. The menu, provided by Henry's, will be a dr y r ub seasoned, sliced, grilled flank steak with basmati rice salad & grilled vegetable medley & strawberry shortcake for dessert. Cost: $9 for FDCOA members and $11 for non members. Tickets are on sale now.

Travel Chef-- Tuesday, June 6th at 12pm - Summer Sundae Bar. The entr ?e will be meatloaf w/gravy, cauliflower, whipped sweet potatoes, chocolate pudding & multigrain bread. The Sundae Bar will be chocolate or vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, strawberry sauce, whipped topping, sprinkles, crushed oreos & cherries. Suggested donation of $2.25 per person. Reservations by Monday, June 5th at 10am please.

Family Festival Senior Picnic ? June 27th from 11:30 AM-2 PM-Danvers residents age 60 and older are invited to enjoy a wonderful luncheon of New England bean dip with crackers, BBQ baby back ribs, pasta salad, coleslaw, cornbread and for dessert a homemade ice cream sandwich courtesy of The Brentwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Tickets are $6 for FDCOA members/$8 for nonmembers. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, June 6th. There will be open seating (both indoors and out) for this event. The Kiwanis Club of Danvers will assist with cooking and serving as always! Entertainment by Paul Harty being sponsored by Senior Living Advocates. This event sells out every year, so get your tickets early and celebrate with good food and good friends!!

DCOA Staff Pamela K. Parkinson, Director Paula Corcoran, Program Coordinator Lorene Machado, Administrative Assistant/ Transportation Coordinator Cathy Andre, Volunteer/MOW's 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

If you would like this newsletter sent monthly via e-mail send your email address to: Lmachado@

Get Ready.....Patio Parties are coming back!!! Patio Par ties will be on Wednesday evenings at 5 PM beginning, Wednesday, July 12th. Live entertainment will be sponsored by The Brentwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Danvers Senior Center Men's Club Wednesday, June 14th 5:00-7:00pm

This evenings event will focus on the collection of political memorabilia that has been amassed by Alan Hartnett beginning from the time he was only 14 years old. Alan is what you would call a serious, political memorabilia collector, as a long time member of APIC (American Political Item Conservators). He will share with us his 1st lady pin collection beginning with Edyth Wilke right through to Melania Trump (including over 100 pins). Alan will discuss how the importance of the 1st lady has grown over the years, especially since the 50's. Alan also has some interesting Clinton memorabilia including a nutcracker and a corkscrew! Enjoy a few hours with friends, share a meal, some laughs and enter for a chance to win a nice bottle of wine donated by Alan Hartnett as a door prize. A delicious meal will be served consisting of grilled, marinated London Broil served with rice pilaf and a tomato and mozzarella balsamic glazed salad. Cost for dinner is $8.00pp. Please call (978) 762-0208 to reserve your space! This will be the last men's club meeting until we start up again in September!!

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What's Happening This Month...

Timely Topics 10:30am-11:30am

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.

6/7 ? Join Carolyn Lewis, Abuse in Later Life Advocate for a presentation on elder abuse, neglect, exploitation as well as bullying.

6/14 ? Lisa Cohen of Women on the Move will present "Moving into a retirement community with comfort, style and ease."

Save the Date

6/7 Active Older Adult Day at YMCA 6/7 Entertainment at Hunt, 2:15pm-3:15pm 6/8 Low Vision, 10:30am 6/9 Southern Vermont day trip departs 6/12 Sen. Lovely constituent hours 6/13 Popcorn & A Movie, 1pm 6/14 Birthday Lunch, 12pm 6/14 Men's Club, 5pm-7pm 6/15 Evening Dinner, 5pm 6/20 Tall Ships day trip departs 6/21 Tall Ships day trip departs 6/22 CLA (Challenges 6/27 Senor Picnic, 11:30am-2pm 6/29 Classic Cape Cod day trip departs 6/29 Mr. Fix It, 9am-11:30am

We are pleased to announce the purchase of a new 2017

handicapped accessible van to assist us in providing necessary

transportation services to our seniors and those under 60 with

disabilities. This purchase was made possible by a successful grant

submitted to MADOT (Massachusetts Department of

Transportation). The grant provides 80% funding of the purchase of this vehicle and through the generosity of the Danvers Rotary Club an additional $10,000 was contributed to this purchase. Thank you

to Danvers Rotary for the wonderful work that you do!

Every Monday & Thursday Kiosk for Living Well, 9am-12pm Every Tuesday & Thursday Zumba, 9:15-10am ($30/$42 for 12 sessions) Every Thursday--Blood Pressure Clinic, 8:30am-11:30am (by appt. only) Every Thurs.--1:15-3 PM--Maple Sugar Jazz Band Every Friday-9am-12:30pm? Caf? (Note: no waffles)

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 programs of the Danvers TRIAD Council at the Active Older Adults Day at the Danvers YMCA on Pickering Street, Wednesday, June 7th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. At the TRIAD table there will be:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

What's Happening this Month ........................2 Upcoming Events.....................................3 & 4 Transportation.............................................5 Day Trips..............................................6 & 7 Multi Day Trips ..........................................8 Miscellaneous..............................................9 Special Interest Programs/Activities ...........10-12 Social Services Announcements...............13 & 14 Miscellaneous.............................................15 Sponsors/Birthday Lunch......................16 & 17 Menu & Calendar...............................18 & 19 In Memory of & Donation Form....................20

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" RUOK information on telephone

wellness calls

All are welcome to this event which includes a luncheon.

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Bingo Bonanza Wednesday, June 21st, 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, June 21st 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!

Bocce Anyone? The DCOA Bocce League meets every Tuesday (weather permitting) at the Senior Center from 10 AM ? 12 Noon. Stop by and play or just come and cheer on the players. All are welcome.

Join us at Hunt Nursing & Retirement (Lindall Street) on Wednesday, June 7th from 2:15-3:15 PM to enjoy the entertainment of Dave Burns and Thursday, June 29th from 2:15-3:15pm to enjoy the entertainment of Paul Wayne. There is no charge for this, but please register in advance by calling the senior center at 978-762-0208. Limited transportation is available, please ask about it when you register.

Congratulations to the following individuals who were recently awarded a Lifetime Enrichment Scholarship by the Friends of the Danvers Council on Aging:

Florence Celata received a $500 scholarship. Barbara Chambers, Doris Demers, Phyllis Gagnon, Eileen Jacobson & Margaret Thomas received a $200 scholarship.

Did you know that this award is given out every May at the Friends Annual Meeting. All that is required is a very brief application including why you would like to be considered a recipient. Its easy and you can enjoy all kinds of opportunities at the senior center or other educational, life enriching pursuits! Don't be shy... consider applying for this generous award next year! You too can be one of the lucky chosen ones!!

The AoA (Administration on Aging) wants you to be Aware of Email Scams.

The federal Agency for Community Living (ACL) has received/heard complaints about emails claiming they are from AoA and "Edwin Walker" requesting personal and financial information. These emails are a PHISHING scam. ? The ACL will NOT ask for your social security number. ? The ACL will NOT ask you to send a check to access a benefit. ? Contact ACL at (202) 401-4634 to see if a message is valid. What is Phishing? Phishing seeks to obtain usernames, passwords, bank and other financial accounts, and credit card details (and... money), for malicious reasons. Phishers pretend to be trustworthy via electronic email and text messages; older and vulnerable adults can be subject to fraud and financial abuse. What to do if you think you have received a phishing email.... Your choices: delete the mail, or forward it to an organization that can either study the email for to see who sent it, or investigate the people who sent it. Examples include an IT security group that supports you, or a law enforcement organization that deals with cybersecurity. You may file complaints with: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internet Crime Compliant Center:

The Federal Trade Commission: (877) 382-4357

U.S. Postal Service:

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Popcorn and a Movie

Popcorn & A Movie J oin us on Tuesday, June 13 at 1 pm for "LA LA LAND" ? Plot: Mia is an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a dedicated jazz musician, are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. Set in modern day Los Angeles, this original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams. Rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association for some strong language. Please sign up at the front desk or call the senior center at 978 762-0208 if you plan on attending.

North Shore Elder Services Option Counselor

Knowing what options are available to you and your family at difficult points in your loved one's life isn't always easy. North Shore Elder Services provides individuals and caregivers with options counseling at any time. Our compassionate and educated counselors are able to meet with you at home, the hospital, a nursing facility, an assisted living facility, or even a community site to speak with you. You do not have to meet any income guidelines or be of a certain age to meet with our Options Counselors. An Options Counselor from North Shore Elder Services is available at the Danvers Council on Aging on Mondays and Thursdays from 9am-12pm.

Blood Pressure Clinics By appointment. Judith Ryan, RN. Our Public Health Nurse will hold blood pressure clinics on Thursday mornings from 8:30-11:30 AM. Call the center at 978 762-0208 x114 to book your appointment.

Senator Joan Lovely Senator Joan Lovely's office will host distr ict hour s at the Danvers Council on Aging every other month. She will be here next on Monday, June 12th from 9am-10am. Appointments are encouraged and can be made by phone at 617-722-1410 or by email at joan.lovely@ 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.

Bereavement Loss and Change Support Group Wednesdays from 1:30-3pm

Support group for people who have experienced the death of a loved one and who want to understand the grieving process, find comfort, healing, and more meaning in their lives. Nancy Downey, PH. D. Leader

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 April winner was Buddy Casali who won a $15 Market Basket 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!

Active Older Adult Day at the Danvers YMCA

Kiosk for Living Well

Many of you have had balance assessments done in the past at the Kiosk. Did you know you can get a "check up" to see what's improved and what might need more strengthening? The Falls Prevention specialist comes to the Kiosk once a month. In June you can meet with her on Monday, June 19th between 9:00-Noon.

Check your blood pressure and pulse and discuss any issues related to keeping your heart healthy with the Kiosk's Healthy Hearts nurse. She'll be at the Kiosk on Monday June 12h between 9:00-Noon.

The Kiosk for Living Well is open every Monday and Thursday from 9:00-Noon

The Danvers YMCA Active Older Adults & Pot Luck Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 from 11 AM-1:30 PM. There are vendors from over a dozen health agencies offering a wealth of information. This is a great time to collect resource information for yourself, an aging parent or family member. When you are there, make sure you stop by our TRIAD and DCOA tables and say hello!

The Danvers Council on Aging is purchasing a bench for the Walking Path at the Highlands School. The cost for the bench is $2000. If you would like to make a donation toward the cost, you may drop your donation in the box at the front desk. Any amount is appreciated to help offset the cost of this bench. As you know, our Walking Club utilizes this path and the bench will be greatly appreciated by all.

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Transportation

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.

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.

Volunteer Opportunities

Would you like to join our team of handymen?

We sometimes receive calls requesting help with putting in and taking out air conditioners, fans, changing lightbulbs, raking, window washing etc. If you would like to help, please call me and let me know. It is on an as needed basis and you are free to decline a job if you choose.

We could use some volunteers in our social seniors adult day program, call for details, training provided. If you are familiar with computers, enjoy data entry, and pay attention to detail we could use your help with a special project, days and hours are very flexible. For more information, please call Cathy.

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