July 2018 Town of Braintree Department of Elder...

July 2018

Town of Braintree

Department of Elder Affairs 71 Cleveland Avenue, Braintree, MA 02184 Hours: 8:30 AM– 4:30 PM

“Live, Learn, Laugh and Be Happy"

Mayor Joseph C. Sullivan Sharmila Biswas: Director

Mary Howland, Outreach Coordinator William Murphy: Custodian

Therese Jarrett: Services Coordinator Frank DeFrancesco: Transportation Services

PHONE: 781-848-1963 FAX: 781-848-2835 WEBSITE: www.townofbraintreegov.org

Commonwealth Museum and Venezia Luncheon

Tuesday, August 28 from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

$43.00 Tickets will be on sale after 9:30 AM Monday, July 2

Please make checks payable to Braintree Department of Elder Affairs

Tour rare national treasures at the Commonwealth Museum and enjoy a delicious lunch at Venezia.

Luncheon menu choices include:

Choice of garden salad or Caesar salad; coffee service and dessert

Baked Haddock: toped with Venezia’s own seasoned breadcrumbs

Chicken Parmigiana: with homemade pasta

Steak Tips: marinated tenderloin tips sautéed with peppers, onions and mushrooms served over risotto

Chicken Piccata: chicken breast sautéed with white wine, lemon and capers

Pasta Primavera: penne pasta tossed with seasonal vegetables, garlic and olive oil

Your ticket price also includes driver gratuity.

Please note the following details: Moderate walking required. All trips are held rain or shine. If possible,

please carpool and park your car in the field for all day trips. Priority will be given to Braintree residents.

A wait list will be taken for out of town residents. Seating is very limited and tickets sell quickly. Please

pick up your ticket the first weekday of the new month, cash or check.

*U.S. Disabilities Act of 1990-Town of Braintree: A handicapped accessible coach bus may be made available upon receipt of notice provided to The Department of

Elder Affairs at least 30 days prior to trip date by calling 781-848-1963.

Please note you may sign up for all activities on Monday, July 2 after 9:30 AM.

Please do not call earlier to request to be signed up for an activity unless otherwise noted in the newsletter.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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Let us discuss Nutrition

Adequate Nutrition for Seniors

Please join the staff of John Adams Health Care Center,

Quincy to receive information on age appropriate

healthy eating.

Whether you are 60 or 90, feeding your body the

correct and adequate amount of nutrients is extremely

important.

As the summer months approaches they will also

discuss the best ways to avoid dehydration.

Date: Friday, July 27

Time: 10:00 AM

Where: Braintree Department of Elder Affairs

Sign Up: Please call 781-848-1963

This is a community event; all are welcome to attend

Refreshments will be served

Greetings Everyone…

As I write this article, we are gearing up for our Volunteer Recognition Day. This day is special to all of us and

we look forward to this day when we can formally say “Thank you.” The preparations for this day are mostly

handled by our Coordinator of Volunteers and Activities. Sandra Young was a pro at this and after she retired,

Amanda Santagate picked up right where Sandy had left off and did an impeccable job last year. Unfortunately,

Amanda left her position at the end of May, 2018. As much as she enjoyed her job, she was a mother of school

children and as we all know, keeping up with their activities often creates a conflict with a full time job. So, as

much as we were sad to let her go, we all know that Amanda made the right decision.

The position has been advertised and soon, Karen Shanley, our Human Resources Director and I will start

interviewing the applicants. I am sure we will find the right person best suited for this important position. As you

know, this is a very busy Center and our team always perseveres to execute its operations without any glitches,

but losing a full time person for an indefinite period is never easy. I humbly ask for your patience and

understanding during this time, while we look to fill this position.

I hope all of you are enjoying the sights and sound of spring, now that it has actually arrived. Mother Nature is in

her glory and I love this time of the year. Unfortunately, my allergies have another idea, but it hardly can stop me

from marveling at all the beauty. Be well and please look at our newsletters and keep coming here to the Center

and bring your friends.

Thank you,

Sharmila

The Braintree Elder Affairs

Photography Group’s 2018

Eleventh Annual Photography Exhibit

At Thayer Public Library

798 Washington Street, Braintree The Exhibit runs from June to end of August. The

exhibit consists of 17 framed photographs taken by

many members of the group. The photographs include

landscapes, seascapes, flowers, portrait, animal and

Photojournalism type photos. Most of them were taken

locally in the New England area, but other locations

include Myanmar in South east Asia and Holland.

Instructor Paul Corkum is a photographer and a long

time member of the South Shore Camera Club in

Quincy and has published numerous photos in

magazines, posters, books, newspaper and post cards.

The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at

71 Cleveland Avenue. Questions, please call Paul

at 781-982-4323, or Elder Affairs at 781-848-1963.

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Special Activities and Meetings: See our calendar for a complete list of activities

2nd & 4th Monday Bereavement Support Group 2:00 PM

Mondays in July Iphone and Ipad help; see page 7 for details 10:00 AM

Every Tuesday Shine Insurance Counseling 10:00 AM

Tuesdays Beginner Computers: call to sign up 9:30 AM

Tuesdays Intermediate Computers: call to sign up 10:45 AM

Every Tuesday Rummikub 10:00 AM

Every Wednesday Asian Outreach !"#$ 10:00 AM

Friday, July 6 Fun Friday Movie: A League of Their Own; see page 15 for details 1:00 PM

Monday, July 9 Singo Bingo; see page 7 for details 1:00 PM

Wednesday, July 11 Peter, Paul & Mary Tribute; see page 13 for details 1:00 PM

Friday, July 13 Western Legends: Butch Cassidy; see page 15 for details 11:00 AM

Friday, July 13 Fun Friday Movie: Bobby Jones; see page 15 for details 1:00 PM

Tuesday, July 17 NO AARP Meeting for July & August—will resume in September None

Wednesday, July 18 BINGO 1:00 PM

Friday, July 20 Fun Friday Movie: For Love of the Game; see page 15 for details 1:00 PM

Monday, July 23 John Quincy Adams portrayal; see page 7 for details 1:00 PM

Tuesday, July 24 Trip: Lobster Roll Cruise Tickets Only

Friday, July 27 Fun Friday Movie: Best in Show; see page 15 for details 1:00 PM

Wednesday, July 25 Monthly New Movie: Forever My Girl - See page 14 for details 12:00 PM

Tuesday, July 31 Monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group 5:00 PM

Monday, July 30 Monthly luncheon; see page 6 for details; $7 12:00 PM

Monday, July 16 Brain Games by Norwell VNA 1:00 PM

Friday, July 27 Nutrition Talk by John Adams, Quincy 10 AM

Thursday, July 19 Youth Leadership Academy Visit by Sheriff Bellotti 10:45 AM

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Free Blood Pressure Clinics

Every Tuesday Braintree Town Hall 3:00-4:00 Every Friday Braintree Town Hall 9:00-10:00 Monday, July 9 Heritage Housing 12:00-12:30 Thursday, July 12 Independence Housing 10:30-11:30 Thursday, July 19 Department of Elder Affairs 12:15-1:00 Tuesday, July 31 Roosevelt Housing 12:00-12:30

Shopping Shuttle Schedule

Reservations: please call 781-848-1963; 48 hours in advance.

Pick-up time between: 9:30 to 10:00 AM Return time between: 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Tuesday, July 3 Shaw’s Thursday, July 5 Shaw’s Tuesday, July 10 Stop & Shop Thursday, July 12 Stop & Shop Tuesday, July 17 Roche Bros. Thursday, July 19 Shaw’s Tuesday, July 24 Shaw’s Thursday, July 26 Stop & Shop Tuesday, July 31 Stop & Shop

Special Shopping Trip: Friday, July 13 to Ocean State Job Lot

• Outreach: Information & Referral Advocacy Friendly Visitor & Library Express

• Transportation: please call to reserve Medical Van Rides Senior Center Activity Rides Shopping Shuttles

• Recreation: Monthly Lunches Social Activities Special Events & Educational Seminars Day Trips Health and Fitness Classes

• Support Groups: Low Vision Meetings Alzheimer’s Support Meetings Bereavement Support Group

• TRIAD: senior safety

• SHINE: health insurance counseling;

please call for an appointment

• Ask the lawyer: free consultations;

please call for an appointment

• Medical Equipment Loans: wheelchairs, walkers, canes, shower seats and commodes; please call ahead.

Menu: Chicken a la King with pasta and salad

$7 lunch tickets are available for purchase beginning Monday, July 2, after 9:30. Priority will be given to Braintree residents.

A wait list will be taken for out of town residents.

Services

Monthly Luncheon

Monday, July 30 at Noon

Elder Affairs is a New Polling Location

Notice: Voters in District 4A: East Middle School

Effective immediately your voting poll location has changed from East Middle School Gymnasium, 305 Middle Street to the Elder Affairs Building, 71 Cleveland Avenue

Bocce Courts are Open!

Tuesdays at 9:30 AM. Please call for further details.

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Alzheimer’s Support Group

Making the best out of a “stinky” situation

Barbie Rugg, Caregiver Support Specialist

South Shore Elder Services

Being a caregiver isn't a job most people aspire to become. Then one day, when you suddenly find yourself in the position as a caregiver, it might feel like the end of the world (end of your world). Let us talk about beating the blues and keep our heads above the rising waters. Date: Tuesday, July 31 Time: 5:00 PM Where: Department of Elder Affairs Sign Up: Please call 781-848-1963

Refreshments provided courtesy of

Grove Manor Estates

iPhone and iPad Assistance

Do you need help with your Apple products? Drop-in Mondays in July and August for assistance from local students. Date: Mondays in July and August Time: 10:00 AM Where: Braintree Department of Elder Affair

Singo Bingo

Come on down to win some prizes while playing Singo Bingo. Instead of listening to numbers being called, listen for the music titles of popular songs printed on your card. Date: Monday, July 9 Time: 1:00 PM Where: Braintree Department of Elder Affairs Sign Up: Please call 781-848-1963 $2 per person

John Quincy Adams

Join us as Jim Cooke performs his impersonation of Braintree native, John Quincy Adams. Cooke has performed at the US National Archives, the Library of Congress and several presidential libraries.

Date: Monday, July 23 Time: 1:00 PM Where: Braintree Department of Elder Affairs Sign Up: Please call 781-848-1963 $3 due at sign up.

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

2 9:30 Current Events 10:00 iPhone Assistance Drop-In 10:30 Chair Yoga 12:00 Qi Gong/Tai Chi 12:00 Trivia 12:00 Pool Players 12:00 Poker

3 Shopping Shuttle: Shaw’s 9:00 S&S Bus (housing) 9:30 Computers: Beginners 10:00 NO Vision Group this month 10:00 Walking Group: Pond Meadow 10:00 SHINE insurance help free by appointment 10:00 Rummikub 10:45 Computers: Intermediate 12:30 Bridge 12:30 Cribbage

4 9:00 Time Capsule Event - Cahill Auditorium at Town Hall.

Closed for Independence Day

9 9:30 Current Events 10:00 iPhone Assistance Drop-In 10:30 Chair Yoga 12:00 Qi Gong/Tai Chi 12:00 Trivia 12:00 Pool Players 12:00 Poker 1:00 SINGO Bingo 2:00 Bereavement Support Group

10 Shopping Shuttle: Stop & Shop 9:00 S&S Bus (housing) 9:30 Computers: Beginners 10:00 Low Vision 10:00 Walking Group: Web Park 10:00 SHINE insurance help free by appointment 10:00 Rummikub 10:45 Computers: Intermediate 12:30 Bridge 12:30 Cribbage

11 9:15 Cardio, Strength and Flexibility Class

10:00 Asian Outreach Program !"#$!"#$!"#$!"#$12:00 Pool Players 12:00 Poker 1:00 Peter, Paul & Mary Tribute (see article)

16 9:30 Current Events 10:00 iPhone Assistance Drop-In 10:30 Chair Yoga 12:00 Qi Gong/Tai Chi 12:00 Pool Players 12:00 Poker 1:00 Brain Games by Norwell VNA

17 Shopping Shuttle: Roche Bros. 9:00 S&S Bus (housing) 9:30 Computers: Beginners 10:00 Walking Group: Lee’s Walkway 10:00 SHINE insurance help free by appointment 10:00 Rummikub 10:45 Computers: Intermediate 12:30 Bridge 12:30 Cribbage No AARP Meeting in July & August will resume Sept.


10:00 Asian Outreach Program !"#$!"#$!"#$!"#$12:00 Pool Players 12:00 Poker 1:00 BINGO

23 9:30 Current Events 10:00 iPhone Assistance Drop-In 10:30 Chair Yoga 12:00 Qi Gong/Tai Chi 12:00 Trivia 12:00 Pool Players 12:00 Poker 1:00 John Quincy Adams Portrayal 2:00 Bereavement Support Group

24 Trip: Lobster Roll Cruise Shopping Shuttle: Shaw’s 9:00 S&S Bus (housing) 9:30 Computers: Beginners 10:00 Walking Group - Great Esker Park 10:00 SHINE insurance help free by appointment 10:00 Rummikub 10:45 Computers: Intermediate 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Ask the Lawyer: free by appointment 12:30 Cribbage 1:30 AARP


10:00 Asian Outreach Program !"#$!"#$!"#$!"#$12:00 Pool Players 12:00 Poker 1:00 Hearing Exams: free by appointment 12:00 New Movie: Forever My Girl

30 9:30 Current Events 10:00 iPhone Assistance Drop-In 10:30 Chair Yoga 12:00 Qi Gong/Tai Chi 12:00 Trivia 12:00 Pool Players 12:00 Luncheon—See info & menu page 6 12:00 Poker

31 Shopping Shuttle: Stop & Shop 9:00 S&S Bus (housing) 9:30 Computers: Beginners 10:00 Walking Group - Stodders Neck Park 10:00 SHINE insurance help free by appointment 10:00 Rummikub 10:45 Computers: Intermediate 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Ask the Lawyer: free by appointment 12:30 Cribbage 5:00 Alzheimer’s Support Group

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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Cahill Auditorium at

Closed for Independence Day

5Shopping Shuttle: Shaw’s 9:30 Mah Jongg 11:30 Quilting Group 12:00 Chair Yoga 1:00 Art Group 1:00 Knit/Crochet

6 9:15 Cardio, Strength and Flexibility Class 10:00 Weight Loss Group 12:00 Pool Players 12:00 Women’s Poker 1:00 Fun Movie Friday: A League of Their Own

9:15 Cardio, Strength and Flexibility Class !"#$!"#$!"#$!"#$

1:00 Peter, Paul & Mary Tribute (see article)

12 Shopping Shuttle: Stop & Shop 9:30 Mah Jongg 10:00 Photography 11:30 Quilting Group 12:00 Chair Yoga 1:00 Art Group 1:00 Knit/Crochet

13 Shopping Shuttle: Ocean State Job Lot 9:15 Cardio, Strength and Flexibility Class 10:00 Weight Loss Group 11:00 Western: Butch Cassidy (See article) 12:00 Pool Players 12:00 Women’s Poker 1:00 Fun Movie Friday: Bobby Jones-Stroke of Genius


19 Shopping Shuttle: Shaw’s 9:30 Mah Jongg 10:45 Youth Leadership Academy Visit 11:30 Quilting Group 12:00 Chair Yoga 1:00 Art Group 1:00 Knit/Crochet

20 9:15 Cardio, Strength and Flexibility Class 10:00 Weight Loss Group 12:00 Pool Players 12:00 Women’s Poker 12:30 Ask the Lawyer: free by appointment 1:00 Fun Movie Friday: For Love of the Game 2:00 Dept. of Elder Affairs Board Meeting


1:00 Hearing Exams: free by appointment

26 Shopping Shuttle: Stop & Shop 9:30 Mah Jongg 10:00 Photography 10:30 Book Club: No meeting in July & August 11:30 Quilting Group 12:00 Chair Yoga 1:00 Art Group 1:00 Knit/Crochet 2:00 Friends of the COA Meeting

27 9:15 Cardio, Strength and Flexibility Class 10:00 Weight Loss Group 10:00 Nutrition with John Adams/Quincy 12:00 Pool Players 12:00 Women’s Poker 1:00 Fun Movie Friday: Best In Show

Coming soon…….In August

My Life, My Health

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

Watch for Details!

*Special activities will have an article about the event. Please wait to call until after the first day of the month to sign up. *There are fees for all exercise programs. Call for information regarding these charges. *All other activities are $.50 donation to help with the expenses of the Department of Elder Affairs.

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Outreach Department

Summer is here! This is a reminder to stay hydrated and wear lightweight clothing in the hot

weather. Also, don’t forget to use sunblock! Remember the Senior Center is air conditioned if

you would like to come in and cool off. Please check on neighbors who are elderly or live alone

during times of extreme heat.

FRIENDLY VISITOR PROGRAM

Our Friendly Visitor Program is designed for residents of Braintree who are age 60 and older who

live alone, and who are lonely, homebound or isolated. You will receive home visits and follow

up telephone calls from our Friendly Visitor. The purpose of these visits is to alleviate loneliness

and isolation by having social interaction with the Friendly Visitor. The Friendly Visitor Program

is funded by a Title IIIB grant from South Shore Elder Services and by a grant from the Executive

Office of Elder Affairs. Donations to the program are also greatly appreciated and are used solely

to enrich this service. For more information, please call the Outreach Office at 781-848-1963.

LIBRARY EXPRESS PROGRAM

The Library Express Program is a service designed for residents of Braintree who are unable to

leave their homes due to a health or social service issue that lasts twelve weeks or more. It is a

partnership between the Braintree Department of Elder Affairs, Thayer Public Library and Friends

of Thayer Public Library. We offer a biweekly delivery of library materials with a limit of five

items per visit. Our Outreach Worker picks up the materials at the library, delivers them to your

home, and returns the ones from the prior visit to the library. If you or anyone you know could

benefit from this service, please give us a call at 781-848-1963.

Date: Thursday, July 19, 2018

Norfolk County Sheriff’s office, would like to invite Braintree seniors to visit the Youth Leadership Academy

located in Braintree. This academy features a rope course that helps young people develop good decision making

and leadership skills. Seniors are invited to observe this process and tour the Public Safety Complex.

Lunch and transportation from Senior Center will be provided by the Sheriff’s Office.

Pick Up: 10:45 AM Tour and Lunch: 11AM to 1 PM 1:30 PM to 2 PM Back at Center. Limit 20 people

Youth Leadership Academy Visit: Invitation from Sheriff Bellotti


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From the Chairman of the Board Hank Joyce

It is hard to believe that it already the end of spring and summer will soon be upon us. The Red Sox are still in first place and really playing some great baseball. The Bocci court is ready to go and the players are getting warmed up for a good summer.

In June we had some fun activities at the center, like Howie Newman and his baseball show with some songs, trivia and stories and the monthly luncheon with music by Chris Waters.

Looking forward to some good places to go for a nice walk like, Wallaston Beach, Nantasket

Beach, and of course, Castle Island with a stop at Sully’s for one or two of their great hotdogs.

Now it’s time to pack to get ready to go to San Diego for some fun in the sun and a much needed vacation.

Last week we had a farewell party for Amanda who decided that it is more important to spend some good quality time with the family then to work fulltime. Not a bad idea and Amanda, we wish the best for you and your family. I hope everyone gets a chance to get out and enjoy the fine weather. If you need anything do not

hesitate call the senior center @ 781-848-1963. Be careful and be safe.

Blame the Scammers, Not the Victims

Message from Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office

When a person is victimized by a scam, the victim is often portrayed as “falling for” something. This neglects how

sophisticated scams can be and how skilled these criminals are at moving us to an emotional state, where logical thinking

takes a backseat. Here is how one recent scam played out. A scammer got hold of a credit card number and placed a

seemingly legitimate charge on her bill. In this case, it was a charge for credit monitoring services in the name of one

of the major credit bureaus.

• The victim called the 800 number listed on the charge.

• In the process of “verifying” her personal information, she realized it was fraud.

• Scammers are sophisticated – they know how to move us away from logic and into a heightened emotional state. When

we are emotional, we risk making decisions without taking time to think things through.

• Take a deep breath and pause before you take an action.

If you see a suspicious charge on your credit card statement, call the number on the back of your card and not the number

next to the suspicious charge – that number could be a direct line to the scammer.

If you end up sharing personal information that a criminal could use to open credit accounts or take out loans in your name,

contact each credit bureau and request a credit freeze. A new federal law that President Trump recently signed will make

credit freezes free to place, lift and permanently remove. Learn more about placing a credit freeze at

www.annualcreditreport.com, under Protect Your Identity.

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Peter, Paul and Mary Tribute

Join us as the Daigle family sings the songs of Peter, Paul and Mary.

Date: Wednesday, July 11

Time: 1:00 PM - Free Event




This program is presented in collaboration with Thayer Public Library.

COMING SOON……...

My Life My Health

From mid August to September 2018

“My Life My Health”

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

Beginning August 2018

Chronic Disease Self -Management Program is a standardized program developed by Stanford University. Trained and

Certified instructors teach this class in the community in six consecutive weekly workshops of 2.5 hours. The classes

involve development of strategies for living a healthy life for this suffering with chronic health conditions such as Heart

Disease, COPD, Depression, Diabetes and Cancer but not limited to these conditions.

The weekly class is lively and interactive with a focus on problem solving, feed-back and chronic disease symptom cycle.

It involves introduction to various coping skills including pain management, exercise, nutrition and development of an

action plan.

Weekly Topics included in the program;

Nutrition and Healthy Diet

Exercise and Fall Prevention

Medication Usage

Working with Your Health Care Provider

Communication Skills

Managing Disease Progression and future planning

This Program has proven beneficial in promoting general health through problem solving, feedback and improved ability to

communicate with Health Care professionals. Additionally, participants of this work shop have reported increased energy,

reduced symptoms of pain and fatigue and generally sense of well-being.

Participants engage with and support each other to find solutions to every day obstacles that occur with chronic disease.

Practical tips including food label reading, making friends, nutrition and coping skills.

Health snacks are provided!

Class size is limited to 20 participants.

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Maintain Your Brain

Presented by Norwell VNA

Where: Braintree Elder Affairs

Time: 1 PM

Date: Monday July 16, 2018

Research indicates that several lifestyle factors can

influence cognition later in life. They are Physical

Activity, Nutrition and Mental Stimulation.

Mental Stimulation can strengthen cognitive function-

ing. You are invited to join this social group and

exercise your brain through puzzles and word games.

A variety pf puzzles are offered to work on specific

areas such as executive functioning, long term memory,

working memory, processing speed and the list goes

on.

Come and learn the different tips to add to your daily

routine that challenges your brain.

Fun way to Stimulate and Maintain your brain.

Monthly New Movie

Wednesday, July 25th

12 Noon

Lights, Camera, Action! Please join us for our monthly

movie while enjoying popcorn and coffee.

Movie: Forever My Girl

Rated: PG-13

Length: 1 hour 44 mins.

Genre: Romance

Plot: A country-music star returns to his hometown, where he reconnects with an old flame—and is shocked to learn that they have a daughter together. In time, he reflects on the life he left behind and the man he wants to be in this stirring romance.

Did you know ….. ?

Each one of us averages, 4.5 lbs. of

trash per day = 1,643 lbs. per year!

In 1950, it was only 50% of that!

Progress brings many changes!

From the Recycling Department Time Capsule Annual Event

Where: Cahill Auditorium, Town Hall

When: Wednesday, July, 4, 2018

Time: 9 AM

Bi-Centennial Time Capsule Society

Celebrates America’s Birthday Honoring

our Nation’s past, present and future.

This is a free, family-friendly, patriotic

program and a GREAT way to kick off

your Holiday!

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Friday, July 6: A League of Their Own; PG; 2 hours 8 minutes

Starring: Tom Hanks and Geena Davis

As America's stock of athletic young men is depleted during World War II, a professional all-

female baseball league springs up in the Midwest, funded by publicity-hungry candy maker

Walter Harvey. Competitive sisters Dottie Hinson and Kit Keller spar with each other, scout

Ernie Capadino and grumpy has-been coach Jimmy Dugan on their way to fame. Madonna and

Rosie O'Donnell co-star as two of the sisters' teammates.

Friday, July 13: Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius; PG; 2 hours 9 minutes

Starring: Jim Caviezel

This biographical drama is based on the true story of revered golfer Bobby Jones. Rising

quickly from amateur to legend, Jones becomes renowned for his intense persona and wins an

extraordinary number of tournaments. When it appears that Jones is having problems balanc-

ing his golfing career with the rest of his life, he consults his devoted wife, Mary, and must

make the difficult decision of staying in the game or retiring.

Friday, July 20: For Love of the Game; PG-13; 2 hours 18 minutes

Starring: Kevin Costner and Kelly Preston

Forty-year-old pitcher Billy Chapel is practically a dinosaur by professional baseball standards,

fast approaching the end of his career. But, as Chapel stands on the mound pitching the game

of his life, his thoughts don't turn to his prized history in sports, but rather return again and

again to his tumultuous relationship with Jane Aubrey, a single mom who has stood at his side

through the good and the bad but is now on the verge of leaving him.

Friday, July 27: Best In Show; PG-13; 1 hour 30 minutes

Starring: Christopher Guest and Jane Lynch

The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in

the air as hundreds of eager contestants from across America prepare to take part in what is

undoubtedly one of the greatest events of their lives -- the Mayflower Dog Show. The canine

contestants and their owners are as wondrously diverse as the great country that has bred them.

Fun Movie Fridays at 1:00 PM

Dan Seligman is back to host his final Wester Legends.

This month will feature the life and times of

Butch Cassidy. The American West has been

portrayed extensively in westerns and Dan uses

historical records with the intention of presenting the

unvarnished truth.

Date: Friday, July 13

Time: 11:00 AM




Western Legends: Black Bart Walking Group

Join our walking group which meets every

Tuesday at 10 AM at Senior Center.

Some of the health benefits of walking include good phys-

ical and mental health, protection from heart ailments,

diabetes, cancer, and other types of chronic conditions.

Further studies show that walking increases bone mineral

density and prevents the condition of osteoporosis. It re-

duces the risk of colon cancer and arthritis.

Walking Group schedule for month of July: July 3 - Pond Meadow - July 10 Webb Park

July 17 - Lee’s Walkway - July 24 Great Esker

July 31 - Stodders Neck Park

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Braintree Department of Elder Affairs Place

71 Cleveland Avenue Stamp

Braintree, MA 02184 Here

Please recycle Braintree Department of Elder Affairs: Information & referral, Outreach assistance, transportation - both

local & Title IIIB SSES grant funded MAP rides to Boston, shopping, SHINE insurance help, TRIAD services, healthcare clinics,

support groups, informational seminars, recreation/activities, trips, tax counseling, medical equipment loans, resale & craft shops and

many volunteer opportunities.

The office of Braintree’s Veterans Agent, Cynthia Harris, is located in the Department of Elder Affairs building.

Phone: 781-794-8217

Braintree Dept. of Elder Affairs ~ 2017 Board Members Henry (Hank) Joyce, Chairman of the Board

Wayne Gilbert, Vice Chairman Mary Cirignano June Newman

Ann Moore, Secretary Dave Shepherd Lucille Barton

Robert Caruso, Treasurer Jane Fogg

Carol Whittall Leland Dingee

The Braintree Department of Elder Affairs’ newsletters are available at Town Hall, Thayer Public Library, banks,

supermarkets, pharmacies, churches and some medical facilities. Please view online: www.townofbraintreegov.org

Donations to The Braintree Department of Elder Affairs are greatly appreciated. Thank you to all who have

generously donated to support our wonderful programs.

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