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Holliston Senior Center

150 Goulding Street

Holliston, MA 01746

(508) 429-0622

Monday through Thursday

9:00 am-4:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm

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Holliston, MA 01746

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Holliston Senior Center — September/October 2021

ANNUAL FALL FAIR

Senior Support Foundation Event

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th 9:00-3:00pm

All of your favorites are back!

There’s something for everyone—don’t miss this treasured

event! There will be: linens, household treasures, holiday

décor, “split-the-pot”, toys for the kids, baked goods,

raffles, jewelry, crafts, artwork,

frames, CDs and DVDs, puzzles,

games and a lot more!

HCAT-TV IS LOOKING FOR ENTHU-

SIASTIC PEOPLE TO HELP PRO-

DUCE EXCITING NEW PROGRAMS!

The HCAT team will train you. You

will learn how to shoot video using

state-of-the art video cameras.

Training includes: Camera setup,

using a tripod, connecting a micro-

phone and recording an interview.

Contact:

508-429-8979 / [email protected]

HCAT IS

HOLLISTON SENIOR

CENTER NEWS

In This Issue Upcoming Day Trips

Coffee and Blue Grass Event

Coffee Hour with Veterans

Halloween Luncheon

“Modern Pronouns” Event

Tablets for Seniors Program

October Lunch Menu

Monthly Programs

Exercise Classes

Grief and Loss Support Group

Monthly Breakfast

Fall Fair

Writers’ Group

Holliston Public Library

Book Club

Pathways Virtual Café

Farmers Market Coupons

Part-time Van Driver Job Opening

Medicare Open Enrollment

Transportation

SHINE

Resources and Links for Services, Information, and Videos

Holliston Senior Center September / October 2021

Important Calendar Notes

The Center will be CLOSED on Monday, September 6th for Labor Day & Monday October 11th for Columbus Day

150 Goulding Street Holliston, MA 01746

(508) 429-0622

Senior Center Hours

Monday—Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday 9am to 3pm

ANNUAL FALL

FAIR

The Senior Support

Foundation is hosting our

annual Harvest Festival on

Saturday, September 11th

from 9:00 - 3:00 pm

Greetings all, It is my greatest hope that this newsletter finds you and your loved ones healthy and well. It is hard to believe I recently passed the two-month mark since I began my time at the Holliston Senior Center. I must be having fun because time is flying! In my first two months, I have had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful, warm-hearted residents of Holliston. I immediately felt welcomed and have been making new friends ever since! It has been delightful working with our team—Lisa, Marty, Debbie, our drivers and volunteers as we continually adapt our programming to these changing times. In this time, I have seen so many old favorites return -- from the Tune Timers to our weekly bakery drop offs. I am excited to see what the Fall will bring. The time draws near to our Annual Fall Fair on September 11th. While I am excited to see it for the first time, I am equally impressed and grateful for all the time and hard work the Senior Support Foundation (SSF) and our volunteers have dedicated this summer to making it a fun time for all. I hope to see you there. Although I have met many of you, I would still like to share a little background for those who I haven’t had the chance to meet yet. I come to the Senior Center with a nonprofit background. In prior roles, I supported seniors in finding employment, learning computer basics, and organized fun events and programs. I also worked in causes dedicated to improving the lives and expanding resources for immigrants, refugees, school-age children and low income mothers. My career plans have always revolved around doing good for my community so I am very grateful for this role and the opportunity to support Holliston residents. If we have not met, I hope we can soon. Please always feel welcome to stop by my office or pull me aside in the hallway. Wishing you the very best Fall has to offer! -Amanda Boralessa, Assistant Director

IMPORTANT NOTE

All events are

subject to change

if COVID

Guidelines Change

2 HOLLISTON SENIOR CENTER September/October 2021

OUTREACH CORNER BY MARTY SCHNEIER

For the last couple of weeks as I’ve been getting ready for the day, I’ve been hearing this bird sound outside my window that I have been unable to identify. The sound has been loud and insistent and finally I have discovered the source of all that noise…a Carolina Wren perched atop the railings of my back deck. It has given me pause in my rush to get out the door. I take the moment, listen to her song, and realize that in that moment...I’m finding joy.

What is joy? I think for most people, it’s what you find happiness in. It could be a family celebration, a vacation to a new or familiar destination or the appreciation in sharing in someone’s success. But as we know, with what our world has been in the midst of, much of what we found joy in in the past, has not been possible today. So where do we turn to find joy? In the small things. A fresh bouquet of flowers, a beautiful sunset, a heartwarming conversation with an old friend.

Appreciating and recognizing a small moment of joy in your day will bring a smile to your face. And when we take pause to recognize these moments, “be” with these moments, we may even see that this joy is really part of a bigger picture.

I realized why this little Wren would sing to me each day. She’s made a nest in my windowsill, next to the air conditioner, laid some eggs and just this morning, I hear the peeps of a nest full of babies. And my sense of joy, became that much fuller.

My door is always open. Be well, Marty

An Afternoon of

Blue Grass and Coffee

Can you help with our

Fall Fair Bake Sale?

UPCOMING DAY TRIPS

Nov. 9: Comedy Hypnosis Show at Lantana’s in

Randolph, MA, $96 Choice of: Chicken OR Vege-

tarian Lasagna (Sign up by Oct 5)

Dec. 4: Christmas at the Newport Mansions,

Newport, RI, $99 Lunch is your own (Sign up by

Nov 5)

Spots are filling quickly! Call

the Senior Center to sign up or

get more information!

508-429-0622

Coffee Hour for Veterans

MetroWest Director of Veterans Services, Sarah Bateman will be hosting a Coffee Hour

the 3rd Thursday every month from 9:30-10:30AM at the Senior Center

All are welcome!

Upcoming dates: September 16 and October 21

Call the Senior Center to Sign up 508-429-0622

The Senior Center‘s Yard Sale Committee is looking for

bakers to donate pies, brownies, cookies and other baked

goods to our Yard Sale.

Not a baker? We also need donations of

individual bags of chips, soda, hotdog

rolls, hamburger buns and other goods.

Please call the Senior Center 508-429-0622 if interested!

Join us for coffee (or tea) and pastries while

relaxing to a live Blue Grass band, led by

Holliston’s own, George Chapman!

Thursday, September 30th from 2 — 3pm

Call the Senior

Center to let us know-

ing you’ll be joining!

508-429-0622

FUEL ASSISTANCE

Applications for

Fuel Assistance

are on the

way. This pro-

gram runs from

November 1st through

April 30th, 2022 and is

available for both home-

owners and renters.

The Senior Center can as-

sist any resident of Hollis-

ton (regardless of age) with

the application. If you think

you might qualify, need

more information, or want

to set up an appointment,

call Marty Schneier at

508-429-0622.


Council on Aging Board Officers Members: Kathy Anguish, Millie Chair: Yvette Cain Bedard, Yvette Cain, Frank Caron, Vice Chair: TBD Carmen Chiango, Bob Malone Secretary: TBD Associate Members: Janet Alexander, Treasurer: Carmen Chiango Lynn Bajdek

Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm. Call the Senior Center for information on joining.

Production and distribution of this bimonthly newsletter are partially funded by the State Formula Grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and your generous donations.

Senior Center Staff (508) 429-0622

Lisa Borchetta, Director ......................... x212 ... [email protected] Amanda Boralessa, Assistant Director ..... x218 ... [email protected] Marty Schneier, Outreach/Transportation x211 ... [email protected] Debbie Dupuis, Administrative Assistant..x216…[email protected]

Van Drivers

Debbie Dupuis, Del Greenlaw, Connie McGaffigan, Ellie Stackpole, Ron Turcotte

S.H.I.N.E. (Serving the Health Information Needs of Everyone) - Pegg Rowe

The Senior

Support Foundation

The Senior Support Foundation (SSF)

is a group of volunteers who raise funds to help support the seniors and Senior Center in Holliston, allowing

them to offer services and programs to our Community.

The Board Members

President ................. Neil Svendsen Vice President .......... Stan Feinberg Treasurer ................ Larry Wise Secretary ................ Nan Malone

The SSF meets the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 am at the Senior

Center. All are welcome to attend. Please watch the calendar for any date

or time changes.

SSF

Resources For Services and Information

Holliston Pantry Shelf [email protected] 508-429-5392

DTA (SNAP) https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-transitional-assistance 877-382-2363

Domestic Violence Voices Against Violence 508-626-8686

211 211.org (clearing house for many resources) 211

Holliston Cable Access Television - HCAT

Do you know how much HCAT has to offer? Did you know that you can watch some recorded presentations by Gary Hylander, Henry Quinlan, or get advice by watching “Money and the Law,” a program hosted by John Drohan and Jay Marsden? Other programs include “Just Thinking” “a program hosted by Mary Greendale where she speaks with people throughout the community. Also, there are egal Presentations by Attorney Arthur Bergeron, local church services, as well as other great pre-recorded presentations and shows.

HCAT continues to work with the Senior Center to bring some additional programs to the community including Chair Yoga with Roberta Weiner, Walking Fitness programs and Allie Barrett’s Pilates program.

Please be sure to visit their website www.HCATTV.org and add a few of these exciting programs to your daily schedule.

COMCAST CHANNELS 8—PUB 96—ED 11—GOV

VERIZON CHANNELS 32—PUB 33—ED 34—GOV

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The Holliston Senior Center, in partnership with the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority, offers Holliston Seniors low-

cost, reliable and safe, door-to-door transportation to medical appointments, shopping and other essential

appointments Monday through Friday.

To be eligible to participate in this program you MUST be registered with the MWRTA and set up a “fare

account” before you can take your first ride. They may be reached at (508) 820-4650. Once registered,

you must call the MWRTA at least TWO BUSINESS DAYS before your requested ride. All rides are initially scheduled

with the MWRTA. Appointments must be scheduled no earlier than 9:00 AM and must end by 3:30 PM.

PLEASE CALL AT LEAST 3 HOURS BEFORE SCHEDULED PICKUP IF CANCELING, OR LEAVE A MESSAGE

WITH THE MWRTA THE EVENING BEFORE.

MONDAY

Milford

Mendon

Hopedale

Upton

Franklin

Medway

Millis

Holliston

TUESDAY

Natick

Framingham

Ashland

Southborough

Holliston

WEDNESDAY Market Basket in Bellingham

Milford

Medway

Mendon

Hopedale

Upton

Franklin

Medway

Millis

Holliston

THURSDAY Market Basket in Ashland

Natick

Framingham

Ashland

Southborough

Holliston

FRIDAY

Holliston Errands and Appointments Only

IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING TRANSPORTATION IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING TRANSPORTATION

As per Mass. Department of Transportation regulations, all passengers on public transportation, which includes our vans, must continue to wear a mask covering both the nose and mouth, at all times when on our vehicles. Disposable masks are available on the bus if you need one. At times your ride might be scheduled with a taxi, at the discretion of staff. If you have any questions, please call Marty at the Senior Center 508-429-0622.

Money Management Program:

BayPath, will assist people 60+ and persons with disabilities with difficulty managing day-to-day finances. Benefits include:

assistance with bill-paying, budgeting, reading mail, advocating

with service providers…and more. Certain income and asset guidelines may apply. For more information,

Contact Sue at BayPath, 508-573-7241

TAXI RIDES

The Senior Center has received a grant from the Metro-

politan Area Planning Council, to supplement our current

transportation program. We will be able to provide taxi

rides outside of our current service area, including Bos-

ton and Worcester areas. We will also be able to offer

after hours and weekend rides, within our service area.

To schedule a taxi ride, call Marty at least 48 hours in ad-

vance. For weekend rides, please call by Thursday after-

noon. Rides are limited to 4 rides per person per month.

Look who’s back!

Podiatry Clinics: Dr. William Cooper is returning with scheduled appointments. Reserve your time by calling the Senior Center. A fee of $35 payable to Dr. Cooper is due at the time of your appointment.

Date: September 8, appointments begin at 9:00 AM

Blood Pressure Clinics: Registered Nurse, Barbara is back, offering free Blood Pressure Monitoring every Tues-day from 9:00-10:00 AM. No registration needed.

COVID-19

Please note—All events are subject to

change if COVID Guidelines Change


Michael R. Cassidy Fire Chief and Emergency

Management Director According to the National Fire Protection

Association, an average of 1,450 fire deaths occur every year in homes with missing or non-functioning smoke alarms.

Install Smoke Alarms In:

Every bedroom

Outside each sleeping area

On every level of your home, including basement

On levels without bedrooms: install in living room, den, or family room

Install near stairways leading to upper levels

Install smoke alarms 10 feet from cooking appliances to minimize false alarms

Use interconnected smoke alarms for additional safety and early warning

Low pitch sound, and vibration smoke alarms are available for those who are hard of hearing

Do not install near windows, doors, or ducts and never paint smoke alarms

Remember to: 1. Test smoke alarms monthly 2. Change smoke alarm batteries yearly 3. Replace smoke alarms every 10 years

Halloween

Luncheon .

Wednesday October 27 12:00-2:00pm

Join us for a Hawaiian-style lunch of Hawaiian

chicken, rice pilaf, green beans, dinner rolls and Macadamia nut cookies prepared by the staff of

Mary Ann Morse with entertainment by Workingman’s Duo

A $3 donation is requested to cover the cost of paper-goods and drinks. Entertainment and food generously

provided by Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Corp.

Entertainment by—Workingman’s Duo: Guitarist/Vocalist Tom Yates and Bassist Rick Maida cover

classic hits from vintage rock to Woodstock

Please call the Senior Center at 508-429-0622 by Oct 20 to sign up!

Time Is Running Out!!

Tablets for Seniors Program Would you like to virtually visit family? Attend a program? Have an

email account? The Senior Center has received a grant from the

MetroWest Health Foundation to use technology to help decrease

social isolation in seniors.

We have a technology assistant to teach you how to use one of our

tablets or your own. If you are low income, you may qualify for

Comcast/Verizon internet service for $10.00 per month. Call the

Senior Center to take advantage of this great program! The

program ends on October 31st so act soon!

MODERN PRONOUNS: “THEY” IS CORRECT

Using “they and them” in the singular may

seem to go against what you learned about

grammar in grade school, but you’ve

probably been noticing a lot of people using

the pronouns they/them instead of he/him or she/her… so

many people that Massachusetts now offers M, F, and X

gender markers on driver’s licenses, and terms such as non-

binary and genderfluid have made it into mainstream media.

Wondering what it all means? Would you like to learn more

about how using affirming language and pronouns can help

you create a more inclusive community?

Join us on October 6 at 2:30pm for a talk by Julie Nowak

(she/they/xe), LGBTQ+ Initiative Coordinator at BayPath El-

der Services. Please call to sign up 508-429-0622

In-Person Lunches return in October!

PLEASE SIGN UP AT LEAST 2 DAYS IN ADVANCE -

Call the Center at 508-429-0622. Meals are a $3

donation.

Monday Oct 4: LASAGNA— Tossed Salad, Apple, Garlic

Bread, Pudding

Wednesday Oct 6: SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN—Egg

Drop Soup, Fried Rice, Cookies

Monday Oct 11:—CLOSED—COLUMBUS DAY

Wednesday Oct 13: CHICKEN POT PIE— Tossed Salad,

Broccoli, Cheesecake

Monday Oct 18 : BANGERS AND MASH— Caesar Salad,

Beans, Rolls, Brownies

Wednesday Oct 20 : SWEDISH MEATBALLS— Vegetable

Soup, Egg Noodles, Cauliflower, Fruit Pie

Monday Oct 25 : BAKED FISH— Clam Chowder, Carrots,

Crackers, Jell-O

Wednesday Oct 27:—HALLOWEEN LUNCHEON— Hawai-

ian Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans, Dinner Rolls, Macada-

mia Nut Cookies—Sponsored by Mary Ann Morse


Monthly Programs

SPECIAL NOTE: MOST CLASSES AND GROUPS WILL BE CANCELLED THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 6TH, DUE TO SET-UP FOR THE FALL FAIR

Coffee and Coloring

Mondays 9:30-11:00 am

Join us for relaxing adult coloring.

This is a great way to unwind.

All supplies are provided.

Game Day

Mondays 1:30-4:00 pm

Join us for a fun time playing

cribbage, dominoes and more!

No experience required.

Legal Advice w/ Atty Bergeron

Monday Sept 27 and Oct 25

10:00 — 12 pm

Attorney Bergeron continues to

offer free 15-minute legal advice

through the Senior Center. You

have the option of either talking

with him over the phone or

meeting in person at the Center.

Call the Senior Center to sign up.

Monthly Breakfast

Tuesdays, September 14th &

October 12th at 9:00 am

($3.00 Donation Requested)

Start your day with a smile and a

hot cup of coffee while enjoying

classic breakfast favorites. Please

sign up in advance. September will

be drive-by and October will be in

person at the Center.

Blood Pressure Clinic

Tuesdays 9:00-10:00 am

Free Blood Pressure Monitoring

every Tuesday morning by a

registered nurse. No appt necessary

Book Club

Fridays, September 17th &

October 8th 1:30-3:00pm

Join us this Fall on Friday,

September 17th, it will be BYOB--

Bring Your Own Book--YOU

choose a title to read and discuss.

On Friday, October 8th, we will

review American Dirt by Jeanine

Cummins. The Holliston Public

Library can assist with getting

books for the meetings and can

be reached at (508) 429-0617.

New members always welcome.

Writers’ Group

Tuesdays, September 7th

& October 5th

10:00 am—12:00 pm

Instructor: Lois Hosmer

All pieces are welcome. Enjoy a

morning of listening, writing, and

camaraderie. Hope to see you there.

Legal Hour with Jay Marsden

Tuesdays, September 14th &

October 12th—10:00 am

Attorney Jay Marsden can meet with individuals for a complimentary 30 min consultation. You must call the Senior Center in advance to schedule your consultation.

Pool Tournament

Tuesdays, September 21st

October 5th & 19th

4:00—8:00 pm

Pool Room Closed Week of

September 6th

This group meets twice a month.

Everyone is welcome.

Podiatry Clinic

Wednesday, September 8th

9:00 am -11:00 am

Dr. William Cooper will be at the

Senior Center with appointments

starting at 9am. Reserve your

time by calling the Center. A fee

of $35.00 is due at the time of

your appointment and checks

must be made out to Dr. Cooper.

BINGO

Wednesdays October 6th & 20th

1:00—3:00 pm

Come for lunch and stay for

BINGO! Have some fun playing

and making new friends.

Coffee Hour for Veterans (NEW!)

Thursdays September 16 &

October 21st at 9:30 am

MetroWest Director of Veterans

Services, Sarah Bateman will be

hosting a Coffee Hour the 3rd

Thursday every month at the Senior

Center. All are welcome!

Photography

Thursdays 12:30 pm-2:00 pm

No meeting on September 9th

Instructor: Carmen Chiango

Join the class as they share

photos and learn how to improve

techniques. Beginner to advanced

photographers are welcome.

Watercolor (NEW!)

Thursdays—2:00-4:00 pm

No class on September 9th


Instructor: Brenda Goldman

Each week, paint along with your

instructor Brenda, as she guides

you through your Watercolor

painting experience. Experience

live demonstrations and lots of

individual instruction

Friday Crafters (NEW!)

Fridays 9:00-12:00 pm

Open to all whether you enjoy

sewing, embroidering, quilting,

knitting, crocheting or regular arts

and crafts! A great time to chat

and learn from each other.

Tune Timers Band

Fridays—1:00-4:00 pm


Come to the Center every Friday

to listen to the Tune Timers Band.

There is plenty of room for

dancing and singing. A fun-filled

afternoon is guaranteed.

Book Store &

Good-As-New Shoppe

Open Daily

Whether you are interested in a

good romance novel, mystery, or

a cookbook, our Book Store has a

great selection of gently-used

books at a very reasonable prices.

While you are shopping for books,

stop by the Good-As-New Shoppe

for household items, puzzles,

dishes and other novelty items.

Sponsored by the Senior Support

Foundation, all monies raised help

fund programs and events held at

the Senior Center.


Java with Jay

Last Thursday of Each Month at 9:30am

Enjoy your morning cup of coffee and join Jay for a workshop to learn about different estate planning strategies from the comfort of your own home via Zoom! Each month will feature a different topic and a conversational Q&A. Advance registration required for the Zoom call-in number/link. Please call the Senior Center at 508-429-0622 to sign up!

September 30, Three Ways to pass on real estate to your heirs October 28, Key considerations when choosing a Guardian: helpful information for Grandparents and Parents of minor children

Legal Hour with Attorney Jay Marsden

Helping clients plan and secure their legacy for future generations.

Tuesdays, September 14th & October 12th—10:00 am

Attorney Jay Marsden continues to meet with individuals for a complimentary 30min consultation in-person at the Senior Center If you would like to schedule an appointment with Jay, please call the Senior Center at (508) 429-0622 to sign up!

SHINE — Serving the Health Needs for Everyone

Medicare Open Enrollment

Call soon to schedule your appointment for any time between

October 15 through December 7

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 2022. Premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and the drugs covered by your

plan can change significantly!

Trained SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone…on Medicare) volunteers offer free, confiden-tial counseling on Medicare options. To schedule a SHINE appointment, call your local Senior Center. For other SHINE related matters, call 1-800-243-4636, then press or say 4. Once you get the SHINE answering machine, leave your name, town, and number. A volunteer will call you back, as soon as possible.

Farmers Market Coupons

We are pleased to be able to again offer to qualifying seniors discount coupons to local Farmers Markets. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the State of Massachusetts and sponsored by Bay Path Elder Services. The coupons are good until October 31st. Please call Marty if you think you might be eligible to take advantage of this program.

The Senior Center is hiring! Part-Time Van Driver

Driver will operate a 10-passenger mini bus

Relief driving, up to 19 hours per week

Driving seniors to medical appointments, grocery shopping, the bank, and other local errands

Must be willing to be flexible with weekly hours

Knowledge of area roads preferred

TO APPLY: Please e-mail

your application and

resume to Cheryl Houle at

[email protected]

Applications may also be

dropped off at Town Hall in

the Treasurer’s Office.


BOOK CLUB We welcome you to join us on the second Friday of the month at 1:30 pm to enjoy some interesting titles. Sept 17: BYOB--Bring Your Own Book--YOU choose a title to read and discuss. October 8: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins The Holliston Public Library can help you get books for the meetings. Call the Library with questions: (508) 429-0617

SENIOR CENTER ANNUAL FALL FAIR!!! September 11, 2021, 9:00-3:00pm

Although most folks think of the Fall Fair, as the Senior Center’s Fair, it is actually run by the Senior Support Foundation (SSF). Like most things in 2020, the Fall Fair was cancelled for the first time in 33 years. The Fair is the primary source of revenue for the SSF. In spite of not having the Fair last year, the SSF continued to fund classes as well as monthly breakfasts and special events. The Fair offers something for everyone, from our huge yard sale, to baked goods, books, art and frames, linens and things, raffles, and so much more. It is great for the whole family, and 100% of money raised support the Senior Center and the Seniors of Hollis-ton. What many people do not realize is that it is the SSF, along with participants’ donations, pays for all classes and programs at the Center. No taxpayer money is used for our pro-grams. They also support other senior needs in the community.

Please join us on September 11th for a fun filled day, supporting your neighbors!

Holliston Public Library

As of Sept 1, the Library will return to its full schedule Mon--Thurs, 10-8pm;

Fri, 10-6 pm; Sat, 10-4 pm

Check out the Library’s Book Clubs (Virtual and in-Person)

1. The Morning Book Club 2. The Mystery Book Club 3. The History Book Club

Writer’s Group We meet the first Tuesday of the month from 10-12pm.

Come enjoy a morning of listening, writing and chatting.

September 7: “How were you affected by the

Pandemic?

October 5: “What are your thoughts on

social media and technology?”

NEW to Our Center!

Friday Crafters: Fridays 9:00-12:00pm

Open to all whether you enjoy sewing, embroider-ing, quilting, knitting, crocheting or regular arts and crafts! A great time to chat and learn from each other.

Watercolor Class with Brenda Thursdays 2:00-4:00pm

Have fun learning how to create beautiful Watercolor paintings. Each week, paint along with your instructor Brenda, as she guides you through your Watercolor painting experience. Learn about var-ious Watercolor materials, techniques, color mixing and composition. Experience live demonstrations and lots of individual instruction. Enjoy making new friends and your own original Artwork.

Don’t wait, learn how to Paint!

Can you tune a piano?

Or do you know someone who can?

The Senior Center is grateful to have 2 upright pianos for

use in classes. Sadly, as time has passed,

both pianos are now out of tune! If you know

someone who can tune a piano, please call

the Senior Center and ask for Assistant Di-

rector, Amanda. We would love your help!


Grief and Loss Support Group Second Tuesday of the month

September 14 and October12

1:00 to 2:00 pm

Because of my loss, I live my life knowing that the

death of a physical body does not equal the death

of a relationship.

Mira Simone

Join us for friendship and support on the second Tuesday of the month as we learn to live without those we’ve lost and have the opportunity to share our individual journeys. We will be gathering in person with the option of joining via Zoom. Please call the Senior Center at 508-429-0622 in advance to let us know you are coming! For more information ask for Marty.

A $4 donation is requested for classes

Zumba Gold! TUESDAYS 12:30—1:30PM

This class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® choreogra-

phy that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordi-

nation. It also focuses on all elements of fitness: cardio-

vascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and bal-

ance! Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave feeling

empowered and strong. It’s exercise in disguise.

Energy Focus Movement TUES + THURS 10:30-11:30AM

Focus your energy on three cornerstones to ensure a

more active life: Balance—physical and energetic;

Strength—maintain or regain; Flexibility—from surviving to

thriving. Linda Bellefeuille is an experienced, licensed in-

structor who will help you customize your moves to match

your needs. Laughter is included!

Yoga MONDAYS + WEDNESDAYS 11:00—12:00PM

Yoga is a wonderful way to stay limber and get more

energy! It can stretch and strengthen all your muscles,

help boost your circulation, help you get a good night's

sleep AND relax and de-stress you! Roberta Weiner, is

a Certified Kripalu and Hatha Yoga teacher who runs

the Prana Center in Holliston.

Pilates THURSDAYS 9:00—10:00AM

Join Sharon Broadley-Martin and improve your

strength, balance and circulation through a whole-

body workout.

Singing for Wellbeing MONDAYS 12:00—1:00PM

Improve your overall health in these fun, easy, stress-free singing sessions. Each 1 hour session includes:

Tips for better breathing

Learning relaxing mindful meditations

Easy body warm-ups (seated or standing)

Singing songs from around the world together

Monthly Breakfast Second Tuesday of the month at 9:00am

September 14th - Drive-by

October 12th - In-person at the center

Come join us for a delicious breakfast. Thank you to

the SSF for underwriting our breakfasts! $3.00 Dona-

tion requested. Please call the Senior Center at least a

week in advance to sign-up: 508-429-0622.

Health and Exercise Classes SPECIAL NOTE: CLASSES WILL BE CANCELLED THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 6TH, DUE

TO SET-UP FOR THE FALL FAIR

Legal Advice with Attorney Bergeron

Attorney Bergeron will continue to offer free 15-

minute legal advice through the Senior Center on

the 4th Monday of the month from 10 am -

12 pm. You can either meet him in person at the

Center or talk with him over the phone.

Upcoming dates: September 27 & October 25 at 10am

Call the Senior Center at (508) 429-0622 to sign up

Virtual Seminars with Attorney Bergeron

Each month on the 3rd Tuesday at 1pm, Attorney

Bergeron will hold a Live Zoom Seminar with a Q&A

Please call the Senior Center to sign up at 508-429-0622.

Sept 21—STAYING IN CONTROL: How can you stay in

control of your life as you get older? In this seminar, atty.

Arthur Bergeron will cover estate planning basics like pow-

ers of attorney, health care proxies and MOLST forms.

Oct 19—FAMILY FEUDS: Family feuds are as diverse

as families themselves. In his 44 years in practice, attor-

ney Bergeron has not seen them all, but he has seen

enough to know that all family feuds have some things in

common. In this seminar, Arthur will discuss how you can

avoid family feuds with a little strategic planning.


September 2021 “The Senior Center is the Place To Be...”

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

***RESERVATIONS

ARE REQUESTED IN

ADVANCE. CALL

THE SENIOR

CENTER AT

508-429-0622

1

11:00 Yoga

2 9:00 Pilates

10:30 Energy Focus

Movement

12:30 Photography

2:00 Watercolor Class

3 9:00 Friday Crafters

1:00 Tune Timers

6 CLOSED IN

OBSERVANCE OF

LABOR DAY

7 9:00 Blood Pressure Clinic

10:00 Writers’ Group

8 9:00 Podiatry ***

—Exercise and other

classes cancelled this

week in preparation for

Fall Fair—-

9

10

FALL FAIR

TOMORROW!!!!

13 9:00 SHINE appts***

9:30 Coloring and Coffee

11:00 Yoga

12:00 Singing for

Wellbeing

1:30 Game Day

14 9:00 Drive-by Breakfast

9:00 Blood Pressure Clinic

10:00 Legal Hour w/

Attorney Marsden***

10:30 Energy Focus Mvmt

12:30 Zumba Gold

1:00 Grief and Loss

Support Group

15 11:00 Yoga

16 9:00 Pilates

9:30 Veterans Coffee

Hour***

10:30 Energy Focus

Movement

12:30 Photography



1:00 Tune Timers

1:30 Book club



11:00 Yoga

12:00 Singing for

Wellbeing

1:30 Game Day


10:30 Energy Focus

Movement

12:30 Zumba Gold

1:00 Att Bergeron Virtual

Seminar***

4:00 Pool Tournament

22 11:00 Yoga

23 9:00 Pilates

10:30 Energy Focus

Movement

12:30 Photography



1:00 Tune Timers



10:00 Legal Advice w/

Attorney Bergeron***

11:00 Yoga

12:00 Singing for

Wellbeing

1:30 Game Day


10:30 Energy Focus

Movement

12:30 Zumba Gold

29 11:00 Yoga

30 9:00 Pilates

9:30 Java with Jay (Zoom

Phone) ***

10:30 Energy Focus

Movement

12:30 Photography

2:00 Blue Grass Event***



October 2021 “The Senior Center is the Place To Be...”

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

***RESERVATIONS

ARE REQUESTED

IN ADVANCE. CALL

THE SENIOR

CENTER AT

508-429-0622

1

9:00 Friday Crafters

1:00 Tune Timers



11:00 Yoga

12:00 Weekly Lunch***

12:00 Singing for

Wellbeing

1:30 Game Day


10:00 Writers’ Group

10:30 Energy Focus

Movement

12:30 Zumba Gold


6 11:00 Yoga


1:00 BINGO

2:30 Modern

Pronouns Event***

7 9:00 Pilates

10:30 Energy Focus

Movement

12:30 Photography



1:30 Book club

1:00 Tune Timers

11 CLOSED IN

OBSERVANCE OF

COLUMBUS DAY

12 9:00 In-person

Breakfast***

9:00 Blood Pressure Clinic

10:00 Legal Hour w/

Attorney Marsden***

10:30 Energy Focus

Movement

12:30 Zumba Gold

1:00 Grief and Loss

13 11:00 Yoga


14 9:00 Pilates

10:30 Energy Focus

Movement

12:30 Photography



1:00 Tune Timers



11:00 Yoga


12:00 Singing for

Wellbeing

1:30 Game Day


10:30 Energy Focus

Movement

12:30 Zumba Gold

1:00 Atty Bergeron

Virtual Seminar***


20 11:00 Yoga


1:00 BINGO

21 9:00 Pilates

9:30 Veterans Coffee

Hour***

10:30 Energy Focus

Movement

12:30 Photography



1:00 Tune Timers

25

9:00 SHINE appts***


10:00 Legal Advice w/

Attorney Bergeron***

11:00 Yoga


12:00 Singing for

Wellbeing

1:30 Game Day


10:30 Energy Focus

Movement

12:30 Zumba Gold

27 11:00 Yoga

12pm Halloween

Lunch***

28

9:00 Pilates

9:30 Java with Jay (Zoom

Phone) ***

10:30 Energy Focus

Movement

12:30 Photography



1:00 Tune Timers

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