The Scantic ScribE OCTOBER 2017

TWO TOWN TROLLEY (413) 525-5412 — The Two Town Trolley is running for Hampden and East

Longmeadow residents. Mon-Fri, 9:00am-2:00pm. Every Tuesday Hampden Seniors can book rides for grocery,

banking, etc shopping at Allen & Cooley Street, Springfield or East Longmeadow stores.

HAMPDEN SENIOR CENTER 104 ALLEN STREET

Monday-Friday 9:00am—3:00pm

413-566-5588 (phone)

413-566-2103 (fax)

Website: www.hampden.org

COA BOARD MEMBERS Chairman: Marty Jacque Vice Chairman: Debbie Mahoney Treasurer: Nancy Willoughby Secretary: Deanna Vermette Art Beauregard, Monique Downey, Ed Norman Rep to GSSSI: John Shay

NEXT COA BOARD MEETING: Tuesday, October 10th @ 9:15am

The Hampden Lion’s Club provides the

paper for the SCRIBE and

Friends of the Hampden Seniors provide

postage. Many thanks to both

organizations for supporting the

Hampden Senior Center!

SENIOR CENTER STAFF

Rebecca Moriarty, Executive Director

coa@hampden.org

Doreen Rauch, Administrative Clerk

scribe@hampden.org

Wendy Turer, Outreach Coordinator

outreach@hampden.org

Nan Hurlburt, Activities Coordinator

activities@hampden.org

Holly Normoyle, Receptionist

receptionist@hampden.org

Rudie Voight, Custodian

HELP! Now What!??! Medicare Open Enrollment starts on October 15th and goes to December

7th. Do you have questions about your current insurance or Part D plan? Are

you interested in looking for a new plan? Perhaps something less expensive

or with different coverage?

Join us on Thursday, October 26th from 6-8 P.M. for a Medicare open

enrollment seminar given by Becky Moriarty, our SHINE counselor. We are

also thrilled that some of the insurance companies will be joining us that

night. Blue Cross Blue Shield, Fallon and Health New England are all

confirmed. We are waiting to hear from Tufts and AARP. We will also

welcome back Attorney Dave Carlson to share information about planning for

the future. Bring your questions! Sign up at the front desk or by calling the

senior center. Refreshments will be served.

FREE WI-FI

RMV Near Me The Hampden Senior Center, in partnership with the Registry of Motor

Vehicles, is aiming to cut down on wait times at registry offices by helping

you with common transactions right here at the senior center. On the

second Wednesday of every month from 10A.M. – 11A.M. starting on October 11th,

Wendy and/or Becky will be able to help you renew your license (for divers younger

than age 75; if you are over 75 you are required to take an eye test at the RMV), renew

your registration, change your address, request a duplicate license or registration,

and help you report a lost or stolen disability placard or how to request a

replacement. You must call to schedule an appointment and you must have a valid

checking account or credit card to process any transaction. Please call 566-5588 with

any questions, for more information, or to schedule an appointment.

Senator Lesser Visit

Monday, October 23rd at 9:00 A.M. Please join us as we welcome Senator Eric Lesser! He will bring

cider and donuts and wants you to bring your questions,

concerns, thoughts and ideas. SIGN UP today for this event!

The Outreach Office is your resource center. Information on a variety of services, assistance programs, home health care, alternative living

options, insurance information, etc. The Outreach Program is partially funded by a grant from the

Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Federal Administration for Community Living

BROWN BAG - TUESDAY, October 17th @ 1:00pm FALLON INSURANCE—Representative will be here on Tuesday, October 3rd and October 31st, 10am. SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Everyone) Call for an Appointment with Becky if you need help navigating the Medicare maze!

Monday Movies at 12:15

October 2nd - A Dog's Purpose Unfolding through the prospect of a reincarnated dog, this affecting family tale follows the faithful canine as he learns the purpose of his existence through the lives of his numerous owners. Cast: Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid, Peggy Lipton October 16th - The Book of Love After his pregnant wife's death in a car crash, grieving architect Henry finds new purpose as he keeps a promise to her by helping teenage vagrant Millie -- who wants to build a makeshift raft and sail away from her troubled past. Cast: Jason Sudeikis, Maisie Williams, Jessica Biel October 23rd - Passengers During the 120-year journey of the "Starship Avalon" to a distant planetary colony, a computer glitch rouses mechanic Jim Preston from hibernation decades ahead of schedule. Desperate for company, Preston wakes up female journalist Aurora Dunn. Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Michael

Sheen

October 30th - The Hero - Now in the sunset of his long film career as a Western cowboy, Lee Hayden earns a living doing voice-overs while spending his spare time in a marijuana haze. But a cancer diagnosis leads him to reassess his past and mend his fractured relationships. Cast: Sam Elliott, Laura Prepon Krysten Ritter

OUTREACH HEALTH/WELLNESS CORNER BAYSTATE HEARING

1ST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH.

CALL FOR APPT

FOOTCARE

THURSDAY, October 26th

Call for an APPT

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

10:00 AM—11:00 AM

MEMORY CAFÉ

Every Friday, 10am-12Noon

Call Wendy for more information

Fuel Assistance

Income guidelines for 2018 heating season

Family Size Income Limit

1 $34,380

2 $44,958

3 $55,537

4 $66,115

The following documentation is also required:

-Copy of Social Security check or bank statement showing deposits of all income (not more than 30 days old)

-2017 Electric Bill

-Oil Statement or Gas Bill (or both)

-2017 Telephone Bill

-Property Tax and/or Homeowners Bill

-Photo ID, Social Security Card or Birth Certificate

-Mortgage statement if not paid in full

-Current Homeowners Insurance Bill

-If working,4 previous pay stubs ( the most recent)

Please contact Wendy with any questions or to schedule an appointment at 566-5588

FARMERS MARKET @ HSC

D & R Farm will be here on Wednesday, October

4th, from 10-12noon. CASH or SNAP coupons, HIP

coupons or farmers market coupons all accepted.

Call Wendy with Questions.

HAMPDEN TRAVEL CLUB Call NORA at 566-5796

December - Christmas on the Denube with 6 night Denube River Cruise. Dec 3-11th, 2017, includes air from Bradley, Vienna, Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Wurzburg, & Christmas markets and more. April 22-29, 2018 - Eastern Canada, 8 days, Montreal, Quebec City, 1000 Islands, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Air from Bradley. May 11-18, 2018 - Canyon Country, Arizona & Utah, 8 Days July 31, 2018 - Albuquerque, New Mexico Oct 15-23, 2018 - Costa Rica, 9 days. More details next month!

TRIPS WITH BOBBI GRANT

Call Bobbi @ 413-566-8271 email to bobbijg2@charter.net

Lakeside Turkey Train – Fri, Oct 13th: Lake Winnipesaukee Scenic Train Ride, Delicious Dinner on Board, Visit to Anheuser Busch Brewery. $86 MAX 48 passengers Cher & Elvis – Tues, Nov 14: Delicious Family-Style Lunch @ The Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, CT, Complimentary Glass of Wine or Beer, Vegas-style Show, Door Prizes. $76/pp Individual trip flyers are now available. SEPARATE CHECKS FOR EACH TRIP PLEASE!

Please use this form to make a donation to the FRIENDS OF HAMPDEN SENIORS.

We appreciate your support! Please make checks payable to “Friends of Hampden Seniors”

Donation From: ____________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________ Donation Amount: $_______________________ In Honor of:______________________ In Memory Of:________________________________________ Send acknowledgement to:______________________ Address________________________ Donation to be used for: ___ Memory Café ___ Food Pantry ___ Emergency Fuel Fund ___ Programs & Activities ___ General Need ___Other (Specify)_______________

Mail to: 104 Allen Street, Hampden, MA 01036 or drop off at the front desk at the senior center

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT - Marion E. DeLapa

Marion (Toots) has lived in Hampden for 47 years. She now

enjoys being a snowbird during the winter months.

Marion attended STCC and worked at Springfield City Hall as a

Supervisor of Board of Excise Tax Division.

She loves exercising with her friends here at the center,

working the front desk, and collating the Scribe.

She enjoys reading, decorating and gardening, her advice is to

come try volunteering, “you will love it”

Button Crafts

Are you interested in

making a button craft?

OCTOBER 23rd - button box

NOVEMBER 27th - button necklace

These will make great Christmas gifts. You can bring your own buttons

too! Please sign up asap at the front desk so we can order supplies.

HSC Rockin’ Chair Players Auditions

On Saturday, October 28th from 2-4 P.M. at the Hampden

Senior Center, auditions will be held for the newest murder

mystery endeavor, “Murder on the High Seas”,

a rockin’ and rollin’ adventure. Please call Bobbi at 566-8271,

Nan at 205-7985 or the Hampden

Senior Center at 566-5588 to sign up!

Come join the fun!

NEW CLASS ON MONDAYS! “Barre Above”

A pilates, ballet and yoga-infused class that focuses on balance, core and total body strengthening!

This is the first type of “Barre” to be offered in this area.

This class is for all fitness levels. Class will incorporate chairs and mats (please bring a mat if you have one;

mats will be available but are a limited supply)

“Barre Above” will take place after the “Zumba” class.

“Zumba” will now be 12:15-1:15 (this provides the class time for preparation after the Tai Chi class)

“Barre Above” 1:30-2:30 (this provides the class time for prepping our chairs and mats)

Instructor for both classes is Kelly D. Bergeron, Licensed “Zumba" Instructor and Certified “Barre Above” Instructor.

Cost of classes: $7 per class or enjoy both for $12

After 12 consecutive classes, receive 1 class of choice for free!

Get 1 class of choice for free if class takes place on birthday!

Refer a friend 1 time per month and get class of choice for 1/2 price!

I’m looking forward to bringing you “Barre Above” while continuing our passion for “Zumba”!

Any questions, please call or email Kelly at 413-335-5425 or email fitforu@comcast.net

OCTOBER 2017 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

2 9:00 Knitting

9:30 Bridge

10:00 Tai Chi

11:15 Beginner Tai Chi

12:15 Zumba Gold

12:15 MOVIE

12:30 Watercolor

1:30 BARRE ABOVE

BBQ Pulled Pork

3 9:00 Ladies Pool

9:00 Shuffleboard

10:00 Fallon Insurance

10:00 Weights

10:00 Blood Pressure

11:00 Chair Yoga

12:00 Strength Training

12:00 Bunco

12:30 Canasta

1:00 Yoga

Beef Burgundy

4 HEARING

10:00 Trivia

12:00 PITCH

12:30 Watercolor

American Chop Suey

5 9:00 Men’s Pool

9:45 Art is 4 Every 1

10:00 Blood Pressure

10:00 Weights

12:00 Bingo

12:00 Genealogy

1:00 Yoga

2:00 Line Dancing

Roast Turkey/Gravy

6-8pm Social Dancing

16 9:00 Quilting

10:00 MEMORY CAFÉ

10:00 Manicure

12:00 Mahjongg

Hot Dog /Baked Beans

9 Closed

10 COA MEETING

9:00 Ladies Pool

9:00 Shuffleboard

10:00 Weights

10:00 Blood Pressure

11:00 Chair Yoga

12:00 Strength Training

12:00 Bunco

12:30 Canasta

1:00 Yoga

Grilled Chicken Breast

11

10:00 Trivia

12:00 PITCH

12:30 Watercolor

Baked Haddock/Dill

12 9:00 Men’s Pool

9:30 FACIALS

9:45 Art is 4 Every 1

10:00 Blood Pressure

10:00 Weights

12:00 Bingo

1:00 Yoga

2:00 Line Dancing

Beef & Bean Chili

6-8pm Social Dancing

13 BREAKFAST 9:00 Quilting 10:00 MEMORY CAFE

12:00 Mahjongg Pot Roast/Gravy

16 9:00 Knitting

9:30 Bridge

10:00 Tai Chi

11:15 Beginner Tai Chi

12:15 Zumba Gold

12:15 MOVIE

12:30 Watercolor

1:30 BARRE ABOVE

Beef Stew

17 9:00 Ladies Pool

9:00 Shuffleboard

9:30 JEWELRY

10:00 Weights

10:00 Blood Pressure

11:00 Chair Yoga

12:00 Strength Training

12:00 Bunco

12:30 Canasta

1:00 Yoga

1:00 Brown Bag

Sweet Italian Sausage Bites

18 10:00 Trivia

12:00 PITCH

12:30 Watercolor

Taco Salad Bowl

19 9:00 Men’s Pool

9:45 Art is 4 Every 1

10:00 Blood Pressure

10:00 Weights

11:45 Lunch & Learn

12:00 Genealogy

12:00 Bingo

1:00 Yoga

2:00 Line Dancing

Roast Pork/Gravy

6-8pm Social Dancing

20 MASSAGE

9:00 Quilting

10:00 MEMORY CAFÉ

10:00 Manicure

12:00 Mahjongg

Fish Taco/Cole Slaw

23

9:00 Knitting

9:30 Bridge

10:00 Tai Chi

11:15 Beginner Tai Chi

12:15 Zumba Gold

12:15 MOVIE

12:30 Watercolor

1:30 BARRE ABOVE

Sliced Beef/Potatoes

24 9:00 Ladies Pool

9:00 Shuffleboard

10:00 Weights

10:00 Blood Pressure

11:00 Chair Yoga

12:00 Strength Training

12:00 Bunco

12:30 Canasta

1:00 Yoga

Meatballs/Ziti

25 9:30

MARATHON

PITCH

10:00 Trivia

11:00 State Senator Representative

12:30 Watercolor

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

26 Collate scribe

9:00 Men’s Pool

9:45 Art is 4 Every 1

10:00 Blood Pressure

10:00 Weights

12:00 Bingo

1:00 Yoga

2:00 Line Dancing

Turkey Tetrazzini Linguini

6-8 HELP NOW WHAT !?!?

27 9:00 Quilting 10:00 MEMORY CAFE 12:00 Mahjongg

Meatloaf/Gravy

30 9:00 Knitting

9:30 Bridge

10:00 Tai Chi

11:15 Beginner Tai Chi

12:00 Zumba Gold

12:00 Button Craft

12:15 MOVIE

12:30 Watercolor

1:30 BARRE ABOVE

Stuffed Shells

31 9:00 Ladies Pool

9:00 Shuffleboard

10:00 Fallon Insurance

10:00 Weights

10:00 Blood Pressure

11:00 Chair Yoga (canceled)

11:30 HALLOWEEN LUNCH

12:00 Strength Training (canceled)

12:00 Bunco

12:30 Canasta

1:00 Yoga (Canceled)

Hampden Senior Center

104 Allen Street

Hampden, MA 01036

Lunch served daily @11:30am,

RVSP before noon the day

before @ 566-5588.

ACRYLIC PAINTING

Thursdays, 9:45-11:45, $15.00 includes all materials.

BRIDGE

Monday, 9:30am. Always looking for players.

BINGO

Thursdays, 12:00, $.50 cents a card.

BUNCO

Tuesday, 12Noon, $2.00

CANASTA

Tuesdays, 12:30pm

CHAIR MASSAGE

Come enjoy a chair massage with Vicki Finnegan on

the 3rd Friday, 10:00am, 15 minutes for $10.00

CHAIR YOGA

Join Sue Kent on Tuesday, 11am

$5/Class

FACIALS 2nd Thursday of every month.

1 hour for $30.00. Call for Appt.

GENEALOGY/FAMILY HISTORY

1st & 3rd Thursday, 12-2:30pm, includes a break and

time to work on the computer.

JEWELRY

Third Tuesday of every month, Sept 17th, $3.00 plus

beads.

KNITTING/CROCHET

Join Barbara Dunwoody and class in

learning different patterns Mondays 9:15

LINE DANCING

Join J.P. Ellery on Thursdays, 2pm, $5.00

MAHJONGG

Fridays, 12:00noon, will teach anyone interested

MANICURES

Cathy is here twice a month,

all her at 413-335-7422

PITCH Wednesdays, $2.00. SIGN UP 11:45,

PLAY 12:15. Come join all the fun!

POOL ROOM

LADIES (Tuesday) & MEN’S

(Thursday)

QUILTING Fridays, 9:00-3:00pm

SHUFFLEBOARD Every Tuesday, 9am

STRENGTH TRAINING

Join Sue Kent on Tuesdays, 12:00noon, $5.00

TAI CHI

ADVANCED CLASS, Mondays, 10:00am. $5.00

BEGINNER CLASS, 11:15 TO 12:00noon. $5.00

TRIVIA Wednesdays @ 10AM.

Always looking for fresh minds!

WEIGHT TRAINING

Join Vicky from the YMCA - Tuesdays

& Thursdays, 10AM, $3.50

YOGA Join Sue Kent on Tuesday & Heather

Munson on Thursday, 1:00am, $5.00/Class

ZUMBA GOLD & BARRE ABOVE Join Kelly

Bergeron (ZUMBA) on Mondays 12:15 $5.00, and

BARRE ABOVE, 1:30, $7.00.

Senior Center Activities

OCTOBER 2017

Hampden Senior Center

104 Allen Street

Hampden, MA 01036

413-566-5588

Lunch served daily @

11:30am, RSVP before

noon the day before. LUNCH MENU

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

4 American Chop Suey Apple Juice Broccoli Italian Bread Pears

Cal: 649 Sod: 573

5 *Roast Turkey/Gravy

Cranberry Sauce Herb Stuffing/Cranberries 12 Grain Bread Butternut Squash Peach Crisp

Cal: 765 Sod:1167

6 *Hot Dog/Bun

Baked Beans Cole Slaw Apple Mustard/Relish

Cal: 942 Sod: 1658

2 Pulled Pork/BBQ Sauce Tossed Salad Macaroni & Cheese Wheat Bread Applesauce

Cal: 716 Sod:914

3 Beef Burgundy

Buttered Noodles Mixed Vegetables

Rye Bread Ambrosia

Cal: 784 Sod:380

9 Closed

10 Grilled Chicken

Breast/Picante Sauce Buttered Rotini Carrots Oat Nut Bread Rice Raisin Pudding Diet Butterscotch Pudding

Cal: 745 Sod: 877

11 CATCH OF THE DAY

Baked Haddock/Dill Rice Pilaf Winter Mix Vegetables Pumpernickel Bread Chocolate Cake

Cal: 579 Sod: 911

12 Beef & Bean Chili

Baked Potato/Sour Cream Chuck Wagon Corn Wheat Bread Fruited Jell-O

Cal: 785 Sod: 503

13 Pot Roast/Gravy

Mashed Potatoes Scandinavian Vegetables Dinner Roll Dried Cranberries

Cal: 678 Sod: 472

16 Beef Stew

Diced Boiled Potatoes 12 Grain Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cal: 606 Sod: 730

17 *Sweet Italian

Sausage Bites Tomatoes, Onions, Peppers Buttered Ziti Tossed Salad Oat Nut Bread Pineapple

Cal: 900 Sod: 1267

18 Taco Salad Bowl

Shredded Cheese, Lettuce, Salsa Yellow Rice Tortilla Chips Tapioca Pudding

Cal: 668 Sod: 825

19 Roast Pork/Gravy

Sweet Potatoes Green Beans Wheat Bread Applesauce

Cal: 564 Sod: 730

20 Fish Taco

Confetti Cole Slaw Corn & Black Bean Salad Flour Tortilla Peaches Cal: 793 Sod: 809

23 Sliced Beef/Gravy

Mashed Potatoes Vegetables Pumpernickel Bread Orange

Cal: 497 Sod: 670

24 Meatballs/Sauce

Ziti Spinach 12 Grain Bread Mixed Fruit

Cal: 660 Sod: 599

25 Grilled Chicken

Breast/Bun Lettuce & Tomato Potato Salad Peaches

Cal: 731 Sod: 913

26 *Turkey Tetrazzini

Linguini Peas Rye Bread Chocolate Éclair Cake Cal: 1039 Sod: 1293

27 Meatloaf/Gravy

Mashed Potatoes Chuck Wagon Corn Dinner Roll Lemon Pudding

Cal: 690 Sod: 774

30 Stuffed Shells

Meat Sauce Roman Blend Vegetables Oat Nut Bread Chocolate Pudding Cal: 753 Sod: 979

31

Pirate Ship Hot Dogs Pirate Booty Fruit Swords Swashbuckling Dessert

*High Sodium Entrée

Suggested Voluntary

Donation $2.00

Puree Meals

available

Call GSSSI

NA=Sodium CAL=Calories

Sodium is listed in milligrams

Next to each item( )

*Item over 500mg NA

Total Sodium & Calories Based on Regular