Senior Power

Salem Senior Center 5 Broad Street Salem, MA 01970 978-744-0924

Hours of Operation:

M-F 8:00am - 4:00pm Thursday 8:00am - 7:00pm

www.Salem.com

March 2018

The White House officially recognized March as National Professional Social Work

Month in 1984. From 1984 until 1998, the centennial year of the Profession, NASW

selected a social issue to promote every year. Topics included the health care crisis,

hate crimes, violence prevention, racial and ethnic harmony, HIV/ AIDS, children in

poverty, aging parents, value of work, homelessness and more. From 1998 to 2004,

Social Work Month themes promoted the profession with general campaigns about

who social workers are and how they benefit society.

Let’s Celebrate Our Social Workers

Sharon Felton, Lynne Barrett and Joe Ericksberg with a special lunch.

Wednesday, March 14th

Time: 10:30 am

TAX ASSISTANCE

The tax season is fast approaching! If you need assistance preparing your income tax return, RSVP and AARP

Volunteers will be at the Salem Council on Aging to assist you on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Tuesday,

February 6 through Thursday, April 12. Contact Donna Cheney at 978-744-0924 x 43014.

Snow Policy When the Salem Public Schools are closed due to

inclement weather, COA transportation will be

cancelled. This allows for the department of

public services and our own building manager to

focus on snow removal and plowing during a

storm and its aftermath. The building may or may

not be open. This decision will be made by City

Hall. You may call the Senior Center on a snow

day and speak with one of the staff (if we are

open) or leave a message for us.

St. Patrick’s Day Lunch Join us for a special celebration featuring music and a traditional St. Patrick's Day lunch.

Thursday, March 15th

Time: 11:30 am

Price: $ 8 pp

Boston Flower Show Ticket and transportation included. Space limited to 12 passengers. Reserve your spot by calling Rosanna at 978-744-0924.

Saturday, March 17th

Time: 10:00 am

Price: $20.00 pp cash only

Clear Captions Lecture

Presented by: Becky Bushey This is a federally funded national telecommunications company that provides captioned telephones and services for the hard of hearing citizens per The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Wednesday, March 7th

Time: 10:00 am

Aging in Place or Downsizing Presented by: Douglas G. Desrocher

Join us for a Downsizing workshop to help prepare you for a move to senior housing. Workshops will cover topics to include: What Can You Gain by Smartly Panning for Your Future.

Tuesday, March 13th

Time: 1:00 pm

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Lancaster Show and

Dutch Trip

May 21st-25th $539 pp

Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountains

Show Trip

Sept. 16th-22nd $609 pp

Happy March to all! We’re that much closer to spring is what I keep telling myself. After a few storms – not the worst we’ve experience in New England – I am still longing to see color as I look out my kitchen window. On the other hand, I am learning to appreciate each season of the calendar year as well as in my own life. Time is going too fast as I watch my one-year-old grandson grow by leaps and bounds. As you read this newsletter, I will be starting my sixth month as the Director of the Salem Council on Aging. I have enjoyed my first half year very much, surrounded by caring, excellent colleagues and wonderful participants and volunteers who make this center so vibrant and meaningful. The energy here is positive and I am grateful for being a part of it all. As we wait for spring, I wish you a little Irish luck…

"For each petal on a shamrock This brings a wish your way,

For health, luck, and happiness For today and every day."

~Terry

Developed thousands of years ago, Qi Gong is practiced by people worldwide as a way

to experience a healthier and more active life. The gentle fluid movements are known

to increase energy, open the joints, and stretch and strengthen muscles.

Qi Gong is an excellent form of exercise for Seniors because it is low-impact, and can

be practiced regardless of age, ability, flexibility, or activity level. Studies have shown

that practicing Qi Gong regularly can improve balance, relieve pain and arthritis

symptoms, increase mobility and reduce stress. The Qi Gong taught in this course can

be practiced sitting or standing. Please note transportation is available at 4:00 pm

Thursdays, 3:00- 4:00 pm March 1st - April 5th

Backgammon is one of the oldest board games known. It is a two player game where each player has fifteen pieces (checkers) which move between twenty-four triangles (points) according to the roll of two dice. The objective of the game is to be first to bear off, i.e. move all fifteen checkers off the board.

Tuesdays: April 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

Time: 10:00 am:00 am

Jonathan O’Dell, the Assistive Technology Specialist at the Massachusetts

Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, will speak on topics that are important

to anyone who thinks they may have a hearing loss and is looking for help, or for folks

who may already have had hearing loss but don’t know everything that is available to

them. From the functioning of the ear, to assistive technology to aid in communication

and environmental awareness, this is a presentation you don’t want to miss.

Open to people with hearing loss and their family and friends.

Friday, March 9th Time: 9:30-11:30 am

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UPCOMING EVENTS See Rosanna to register for any program by calling at 978-744-0924

Chair Pilates An entry level class, presented to be accessible and successful for any ability. Program designed to strengthen central core muscles and create renewed integration of whole body strength and stability. Exercises conducted seated (chair) and standing.

Wednesday, March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

Time: 1:00pm /Price: $12 for 4 weeks

Weekly “Q & A” with Social Workers

Sharon Felton & Lynne Barrett

When: Every Monday

Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Where: 2nd floor Social Service area

Why: To answer any general questions

Meditation with Elaine Tavis Daily meditation practice brings peace of mind, inner joy and inner peace. By gaining control over your mind, every session brings you closer to your own self, while filling your center with joy, wisdom and bliss.

Tuesdays, March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

Time: 11:00 - 11:45am / FREE

Bag It Movie & Music See the ever-popular film "Bag It" as the cast contemplate a bag ban for their city. Here's an opportunity to catch it if you've missed our previous screenings. Transportation available.

Wednesday, March 14th

Place: The Cabot Theater / Beverly

Time: 4:00 pm/ Dinner

7:00 pm/ Movie

Black Cat Caf é Seniors will enjoy a lunch prepared by students

in the SHS Culinary Arts Program.

Tuesday, March 13th

Time: 11:00am

Price: $6.50 pp

Monthly Veterans Coffee Salem Veterans Office

Veterans and Friends of Veterans Welcome

Tuesday, March 20th

Place: 5 Broad Street

Time: 10:00am

Tuesdays, Thursdays Tax Program Bingo Room….2nd Floor Time: 9:00 am

Tuesdays Chair Yoga Sage Room…...3rd Floor Time: 9:30 am

Friday, March 30th

Knitting Group

Enhance Fitness, Zumba

Creative Writing

COA Building

Has been cancelled

Circle of Hope Are you a person age 50 or older? Does someone close to you/partner, child, grandchild or caregiver withhold your medication, use your money without permission, limit your phone calls? Do you feel that nothing you ever do or say is right? If so, you are not alone!

When: Thursdays

Time: 1:00pm

Memory Café / Sponsored by: Marquis Health Services 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 including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations.

When: Thursday, April 12th

Time: 11:30 am / Lunch

Where: Blueberry �����& Rehab

2018 FREE Book Swap! Books, CDS, DVDS, VCR Tapes & Greeting Cards No swap necessary! Drop off, take away or both!

Saturday, March 17th

Time:10:00 am

Salem Council on Aging

Muscle Strength & Balance A weekly exercise class to incorporate strength training, balance, coordination and endurance. There is no charge for this class; it

is being funded in part by the City of Salem Department of Planning and Community Development and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Thursdays: 2:00 - 3:00pm

Beginning March 1st

Beth Schultz will be the instructor for this class.

Save The Date/ Volunteer Dinner Volunteer Appreciation Dinner!

By invitation only

Thursday, April 19th

Time: 5:30 -7:00 pm

Place: 5 Broad Street

Pizza Party Please join us for a slice or two. Our pizza party won`t be same without you! Transportation Available

Entertainment by: Peter Saran & Richard Girard

Thursday, April 26th

Place: 5 Broad Street

Price: $ 9 pp

Mothers Day Celebration Complimentary flower for mom Live Music by: Tony Malionek

Wednesday, May 9th

Time: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Price: $ 7pp

Afternoon Tea Sponsored by: Marquis Health Services

There`s nothing quite like a traditional afternoon tea when it`s been given a little twist or two.

Wednesday, May 2nd

Time: 1:00 PM /FREE

Father’s Day BBQ Sponsored by: Friends of the Salem Council on Aging

Great food / Live entertainment

Friday, June 16th

Time: 10:30 am

Place: Winter Island / 50 Winter Island Rd

Pizza Party Please join us for a slice or two. Our pizza party won`t

be the same without you! Entertainment by: Peter Saran & Richard Girard

Thursday, June 28th

Place: 5 Broad Street

Price: $ 9 pp

Contact Rosanna to register for any of these

programs by calling 978-744 -0924 x 43006

Life Line Screening

A proactive way to stay healthy & active, advance

ultrasound technology looks inside your arteries.

Thursday, June 14th

Time: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Appointments are limited.

You must call 1-888-653-6450 to pre-register

your appointment and receive your discount.

Independence Day Luncheon Live Entertainment

Lunch provide by Traveling Chef Suggested donation of $2.25

Friday, June 30th

Time: 10:30 am

Annual BBQ / Heritage Week Annual event at Winter Island is always one of our favorites! An opportunity to mingle with friends and enjoy great food.

Friday, August 3rd

Place: Winter Island

Price: $ 5 pp

Ice Cream Social / Heritage Week

Start your Heritage Week with Ice Cream and friends

at this delicious event.

Monday, August 6th

Place: 5 Broad St

Afternoon Tea and Lunch/ Heritage Week Spend a afternoon at Winter Island enjoying the beautiful view,

good company, light refreshment and learn about the importance of staying hydrated during the hot summer months.

Sponsored by: Marquis Health Services

Wednesday, August 8th

Place: Winter Island ( Function Hall)

Old Hollywood Glamour Party

Heritage Week Please join us for a night of dancing, food, 50/50 raffle, and prizes. Formal Attire

Entertainment by: Peter Saran & Band

Place: Salem Moose Lodge Price

Thursday, August 9th

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1 10:00 Goldentones 1:00 Mah-Jongg 1:00 Circle of Hope

1:00 Muscle & Strength

Exercise Class

3:00 Qi Gong

Chicken Pot Pie

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9:30 Knitting , Crochet Group 10:00 Pop Up Library

12:00 Enhance Fitness 1:00 Zumba Gold 1:00 Creative Writing

Breaded Fish

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9:30 Tap Dancing $ 6 9:45 Strong Bones $ 3 11:00 Liberty Tree Mall

12:00 Enhance Fitness

12:30 Afternoon Movie 1:00 Art Program 1:00 Q & A with Sharon, Lynne

Curry Chicken

6 9:30 Chair Yoga $4 11:00 Meditation Class 12:00 Aerobics Class 1:00 Line Dancing $ 5 1:00 Mah-Jongg 1:00 Trivia

Spaghetti & Meatballs

7 9:30 Coffee w/ Rosanna 10:00 Clear Caption Lecture 11:15 Enhance Fitness 12:00 English Class 12:15 Bingo 12:30 Beginner Mahjongg 1:00 Pilates

Honey Rosemary Pork

8 10:00 Goldentones 1:00 Mah-Jongg 1:00 Circle of Hope 1:00 Muscle & Strength

Exercise Class

4:00 Dinner Club

3:00 Qi Gong

Meatloaf w/ Gray

9 9:30 Hearing Loss 101 12:00 Enhance Fitness 1:00 Zumba Gold 1:00 Creative Writing

Broccoli & Cheese Egg Bake

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13 9:30 Chair Yoga $4 11:00 Meditation Class 11:00 Black Cat Cafe 12:00 Aerobics Class 1:00 Line Dancing $ 5 1:00 Mah-Jongg

BBQ Chicken

14 9:30 Quilting Group 10:30 Social worker Lunch 11:15 Enhance Fitness 12:00 English Class 12:15 Bingo 12:30 Beginner Mahjongg 1:00 Pilates 5:15 COA Board

Salisbury Steak w / Gravy

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March 2018

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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20 9:30 Chair Yoga $4 10:00 Veterans Coffee 11:00 Meditation Class 10:30 Bingo /WI

11:00 Book Club

12:00 Aerobics Class 1:00 Mah-Jongg 1:00 Trivia

Cranberry Orange

Glazed Chix

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21 9:30 TRIAD 9:30 Blood Pressure Nurse 10:00 Drum Class

11:15 Enhance Fitness 12:00 English Class 12:15 Bingo 12:30 Beginner Mah-Jongg 1:00 Pilates 6:00 Friends of The COA

Hot Dog

9:30 Coffee w/ Mayor

10:00 St. Patrick's Lunch

10:00 Lawyer ( Jack King)

10:00 Goldentones 1:00 Mah-Jongg 1:00 Circle of Hope 1:00 Muscle & Strength

Exercise Class

3:00 Qi Gong

St. Patrick’s Day Special

9:30 Knitting Circle

12:00 Enhance Fitness 1:00 Zumba Gold 1:00 Creative Writing

Catch of The Day Fish

Congregate meal time will change to 11:30 am Monday through

Friday to accommodate programming and space needs effective

Monday, March 5th.

If you would like to join us for lunch:

Make sure you have added your name and days you will be coming

to lunch on the weekly list in the “Congregate Lunch Binder.”

Make sure you sign up for lunch two days in advance in order

to make sure enough food is ordered by calling 978-744-0924.

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9:30 Tap Dancing $ 6 9:45 Strong Bones $ 3 10:00 Podiatrist

11:00 Trader’s Joe

12:00 Enhance Fitness 1:00 Q& A With Sharon, Lynne

Chicken Caccitore

9:30 Tap Dancing $ 6 9:45 Strong Bones $ 3 11:00 Northshore Mall

12:00 Enhance Fitness 1:00 Q & A with Sharon, Lynne

Stuffed Pepper

22 10:00 Goldentones 1:00 Mah-Jongg 1:00 Circle of Hope 1:00 Muscle & Strength

Exercise Class

3:00 Qi Gong

Pot Roast

23 9:30 Knitting , Crochet Group 12:00 Enhance Fitness 1:00 Zumba Gold 1:00 Creative Writing

Breaded Fish

Good Friday 10:00 Pop up Library

COA will be Closed at

12:00 pm

Spinach & Cheese

Egg Bake

9:30 Chair Yoga $4 11:00 Meditation Class 12:00 Aerobics Class 1:00 Line Dancing $ 5 1:00 Mah-Jongg

Roast Beef

: 11:30 Quilting Group 11:15 Enhance Fitness 12:00 English Class 12:15 Bingo 12:30 Beginner Mahjongg 1:00 Pilates

Rib-Q

10:00 Goldentones 11:00 Birthday Celebration 1:00 Mah-Jongg 1:00 Circle of Hope 1:00 Muscle & Strength

Exercise Class

3:00 Qi Gong

Roasted Turkey w/ Gravy

9:30 Tap Dancing $ 6 9:45 Strong Bones $ 3

12:00 Enhance Fitness 1:00 Art Program 1:00 Q & A with Sharon, Lynne

Stuffed Pepper

Policies

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Market Basket

10:30 - 12:30

Library/ Bank

Crosby’s

1st Trip: 10:00am

2nd Trip: 1:00pm

Market Basket

10:30 to 12:30

Hairdresser/ Barber

Wal-Mart

11:00 to 1:00

Library/Bank

Market Basket

10:30 to 12:30

Hairdresser/ Barber

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Beverly/ Marblehead

Peabody

Danvers / MGH

Peabody

Lynn / Swampscott

• Hours: 8:00am to 3:00pm.

• Service is limited according to availability.

• Passengers must be ready for pick up 30 minutes prior to

scheduled appointment.

• Drivers will wait up to 5 minutes after which the ride will be

canceled.

• The Transportation Coordinator will make ONE attempt to

contact rider who is not at the pickup location as scheduled.

• Calls for return rides must be made by 2:45pm.

• Calls for out town return rides must be made by 2:30pm.

• Passengers are limited to one round trip per day.

• Minimum 1 business day notice required to book a ride.

• Transportation is free. Donations accepted.

• Rides may be 15 minutes early or late.

• Services are curb to curb.

• Grocery shopping, 2 bag maximum– canvas bags preferred.

Shopping

Transportation

Out-of-Town Medical ( 9-9:30am pick up )

To make appointments or for any question, please contact Fred Norton, Transportation Coordinator

(978)744-0924 x43008/ fnorton@salem.com

Transportation is made possible through the CDBG Grant

We are pleased to announce that the Salem Council on Aging has expanded transportation hours.

These rides will be in addition to our regular services. They will be an expansion of our by-appointment ride service.

Appointments will still need to be made during normal business hours .

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday Sunday

3:00pm 3:00pm 3:00pm 10:00am 10:00am

6:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm

Market Basket

Pick up Time

11:00am

1:00pm

11:00am

1:00pm Special Trips

Upon Mayor Driscoll’s request, the City Council has approved an additional $20,000 to fund expanded transportation days and hours to our current program. We are pleased

to extend our hours to better serve the needs of our seniors. Please see below for details:

Extended Transportation Hours (including weekends )

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KNITTING & CROCHET CIRCLE Are you interested in meeting others interested in knitting or

just enjoy the company of others while you work on projects?

Join the knitting circle. You can bring your own project to

work on, or help develop a group project to donate to an

organization in the community or raffle off.

The group will be led by; Jeanne Pitman

When: Fridays

Time: 9:30 am

Tuesday, March 20th 2018

Tuesday, April 24rd 2018

Tuesday, May 22nd 2018

Tuesday, June 19th, 2018

Tuesday, July 17th 2018

Tuesday, September 18th 2018

Tuesday, October 16th 2018

Time: 11:30am -2:00 pm

Price: $6.50 pp / Cash

Bingo at Winter Island TUESDAY TRIVIA Are answers on the tip of your tongue? Would you like a chance to exercise your brain in a fun way? If so, join us for an afternoon of trivia. Try to answer trivia questions about the past and the present, while enjoying warm refreshments and an afternoon snack. The fun and games will begin at noon, after lunch has been served. Come on everyone, let’s try something new! This program will be led by Chris Dempsey.

When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month

Time: 1:30 pm

Dinner Club

Thursday: March 8th

Where: Nathaniel’s Restaurant

Time: 4:00 pm

Sunday: April 15th

Where: Capone`s

Time: 12:00 pm

Thursday: May 3rd

Where: Mercy Tavern

Time: 4:00 pm

Thursday, June 7th

Where: Sylvan Street Grille

Time: 4:00 pm

Holistic View of Gut Health Digestion is the foundation of all health from reflux to

cancer or depression. Come and learn several techniques

and skills to improve your digestive health and your overall

health. You will learn about the macrobiotic diet, polarity

therapy and chakra healing, meditations, as well as facial

diagnosis and breadth work. Be prepared to participate and

change your health!

Thursdays, April 5th, 12th, 19th

Time: 5:00-7:00 pm

Price:$ 35 pp

Movie: Paris Can Wait

Monday, March 5th

Time: 12:30 pm

Movie: Victoria & Abdul

Monday, May 7th

Time: 12:30 pm

Movie: Florence Foster

Jenkins

Monday, April 9th

Time: 12:30 pm

Strong Bones Exercise North Shore Physical Therapy will instruct this exercise class. Learn exercises to benefit the muscles of your arms and legs under the guidance of a physical therapist. Exercises are done standing and sitting using as elastic band, held or tied around your legs and/or feet. Balance and stretching exercises are included.

When: Mondays

Time: 9:45 am

Monthly Afternoon Movie

Men’s Pool Club

Calling all male pool players, all abilities welcome!

Pick Up Games & Tournaments

Mondays, April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd

Time : 1:30 pm

Thursdays, April 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

Time: 10:00 am

Peabody Council on Aging Women’s Drill

Team Invites New Members �The Peabody Council on Aging Women’s Drill Team began its 34th season on February 6, 2018. The team’s members range in age from the 60s to the 90s, and some of the members have been with the Team more than 30 years. The Team is currently seeking to add members to its ranks. There is no cost to participate and membership is open women from all over the North Shore. The practice sessions (every Monday at 10AM at the Peabody Senior Center) provide an hour of moderate exercise – both physical and mental. Anyone interested in learning more about this engaging activity

is invited to watch a practice session on a Monday morning at

the Peabody Center. Or you can call Carol at 978-531-1167 or

send an e-mail to carspencer2@verizon.net

Line Dancing

Beginning in March , the time for the line

class will be 1:00-1:45 pm, please see Rosanna

should you have any questions.

Social Services

SENIOR HOMEOWNERS & RENTERS

YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR CASH OR CREDIT FROM THE STATE

IF YOU PAY RENT OR PROPERTY TAXES.

The Massachusetts “Senior Circuit Breaker” Tax Program is for persons 65 or over

whose property taxes & 50% of water bills (or 25% of rent) exceed 10% of their

Annual income and who meet other qualifying criteria.

If you meet certain requirements, you may be eligible for the refundable tax credit or “Circuit Breaker” now and

for the past three years-even if you did no file Massachusetts state income tax forms. You may file for the 2017 tax

year and file retroactively for the last 3 years if you already didn’t.

TURNING 65 THIS YEAR?

If you are turning 65 this year, you have your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) to enroll

into Medicare. This IEP is the 3 months prior to your birth month, your birth month, and

3 months after. Don’t miss this opportunity or you could be faced with delays and/or

penalties. You may have health insurance through active employment but you should

still sit down with a SHINE Counselor (Serving the Health Information Needs of

Everyone…on Medicare) Contact Sharon Felton or Lynne Barrett at 978-744-0924 to

schedule an appointment.

SHINE

Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders

The SHINE Program is a state health insurance assistance program available to offer free help and information

regarding plan selection and enrollment. SHINE counselors will also help Medicare beneficiaries apply for

Extra Help for prescription costs. To schedule an appointment, call Sharon Felton or Lynne Barrett at

978-744-0924. The regional SHINE office is located in the Mystic Valley Elder Service Office, 781-324-7705

RMV NEAR ME

The Registry of Motor Vehicles has partnered with area Councils on Aging (COA) to provide five of the most common transactions online at COA sites to hopefully decrease wait times at registry branches. The Salem Council on Aging is one of the COAs. Transactions are:

-License renewals (for licensed drivers younger than age 75) -Registration renewals -Change of address -Duplicate license or registration -How to report a lost or stolen disability placard & how to request a replacement

You must have a valid checking account orc credit card to process any transaction (no cash will be accepted). Please be advised that the staff/volunteers at the Salem COA are not required to provide assistance and there maybe instances where the Salem COA staff/volunteers my decline to process your transaction with the Registry.

The File of Life is a red colored informational packet that contains important information about your health. The packet is usually placed on the refrigerator so emergency personnel can quickly obtain information about your medical conditions and medications. Packets are available at the Salem Council on Aging in the Social Service Department waiting area on the 2nd floor. For those who already have one posted please remember to update your medication list or any other changes on the form. Call the Social Service department at 978-744-0924 if you would like us to mail you one.

SALEM FOR ALL AGES: On January 19, 2017, AARP Massachusetts Director Michael Festa came to Salem to present our certification from AARP and the World Health Organization as an Age-Friendly City. In October 2015 Salem started this process by officially joining the WHO’s Age-Friendly Network, becoming one of the first cities in Massachusetts to do so and the first on the North Shore. The goals of a livable, safe, and vibrant city serve to lift up all our residents, no matter their age or ability. they also provide the roadmap toward one that is prepared for the changing demographics that we see in our community’s future. This road map, Salem For All Ages, focuses on the key “domains” of an age-friendly city: supportive community and health services , civic engagement and participation, employment and volunteer opportunities, respect and social inclusion, appropriate housing in a range of affordability, vibrant outdoor spaces and public places, and effective, sensible transportation options. Within each domain there are action steps in order to achieve its vision. Implementation and evaluation of the plan will be carried out by a task force of community volunteers and City officials that has already met to begin work. They are supported by a Leadership Council made up of community leaders, as well as those who work directly with our senior population. In Salem we are thoughtful about how we approach the future. Great cities do not happen by accident. They take careful planning, public input, and meaningful action. For more information regarding the Salem for All Ages action plan, please visit www.Salem.com

My Senior Center SIGN IN, PLEASE

Signing in to My Senior Center prior to participation in any activity is very important! Sign-ins help secure funding and

assure the continuation of programs at the COA.

Mayor Kimberley Driscoll

Parks, Recreation &

Community Services

Superintendent Patricia O`Brien

COA Director Teresa Gove Arnold

Program Manager Kathy McCarthy

COA/ Activities Director Rosanna Donahue

Transportation Coordinator Fred Norton

Social Service Coordinator Sharon Felton

Outreach Social Worker Lynne Barrett

Nutrition Coordinator Dan Cote

Principal Account Clerk Laurie Donaher

Facilities Manager Joe Candelaria

Receptionist Cynthia Buonfiglio

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Van Drivers Bob Bell /Jorge Guerrero

Ray Hincman / Michael Turnbull John Tachuk /Jorge Lugo /John Jones

Anne Caron / Susan Kocur

Custodian Antonio Rodriguez

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Council on Aging

Board of Directors

Chair Lynda Coffill

Vice Chair Elaine Heredeen

Treasurer Alice Williams

Secretary Julie Carver

Members Abigail Butt, Donna Clifford, George Barbuzzi, John Russell

Alison Thibodeau

City Council Liaison Elaine Milo

CITY OF SALEM

COUNCIL ON AGING

Mission Statement

The mission of the Salem Council on Aging is to develop and offer a program for all

seniors citizens of Salem that affirms life, challenges creativity, enhances socialization

and promotes spiritual, psychological and physical wellness. ****************************************************************************** The Salem Council on Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our programs and

activities are funded in part by the City of Salem Department of Planning and Community

Development, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, State of MA

through the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, the Federal Government through Titles IIIB

and IIIC, North Shore Elder Services, the Friends of the Council on Aging and individual

donors. “In the provision of our services, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

national origin, gender or gender identity, age, religion, marital status, familial status, sexual

orientation, ancestry, public assistance, veteran history/military status, genetic information

or disability.”

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SPANISH: Salem Council on Aging es un Empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades. Nuestros programas y actividades son financiados por la Ciudad de Salem Departamento de Planificación y Desarrollo Comunitario Estado de MA a través de la Oficina Ejecutiva de Asuntos de personas mayores, el Gobierno Federal a de los Títulos IIIB e IIIC, North Shore Elder Services, los Amigos del Consejo sobre las Personas mayores y donantes individuales. "En el suministro de nuestros servicios, no discriminamos por raza, color, origen nacional, género o identidad de género, edad, religion, estado civil, estado familiar, orientación sexual, ancestros, asistencia pública, historia de veteranos / militares Estado, información genética o discapacidad ". *************************************************************************.

CANCELLATION POLICY-CLASSES: All cancellations will be posted on the Salem Council of Aging Facebook page as soon as we are aware of the cancelled class. Every attempt will be made by COA staff to call those who we know attend the class on a regular basis. Drop in participants are asked to call ahead to make sure that the scheduled class is being held. If you have any questions, please contact Rosanna Donahue at 978-744-0924 x 15

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Fresh Flower Arranging Workshop Led by Rosanna Donahue & Kathy McCarthy

You will create a St. Patrick’s Day arrangement for your home with fresh red and white flowers, greens, decorative ribbon, and heart picks. All supplies included.

Tuesday, March 6th

Time: 10:00 am

Price: $8.00 pp

Cash only