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THE WEEKLY GEM - October 18, 2021
Published on Oct 18, 2021 08:32
THE WEEKLY GEM
Foxborough Senior Center
October 18, 2021
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT PRESENTATION
Annual Medicare Open Enrollment is upon us! Join us on Monday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. and come learn the ins and outs of this complicated service by our SHINE experts. Sign up in advance.
IT'S TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
After 21 years, our Department Administrator, Elaine Repoff, has decided to retire. We will all miss her very much. You are cordially invited to say goodbye to Elaine at the senior center on Thursday, Oct. 28th at 2:30 p.m. Come join us here to wish her well!
FINANCIAL PLANNING RISKS IN RETIREMENT
Whether folks are approaching retirement, or have been retired for 20 years, there are numerous financial planning related risks that retirees have to be privy to. Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 4:30 p.m. for a program on “Financial Planning Risks in Retirement” which will identify key risks and answer your specific planning questions. Refreshments will be provided. Please register in advance.
MASS. COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
On Thursday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m., there will be a presentation by members of the MA Commission for the Blind (MCB). MCB serves individuals in Massachusetts who are legally blind with the goal of increasing independence and self-determination. Join us for this informative presentation that is open to all. Sign up in advance and reserve your seat.
MEN’S BBQ
On Thursday, Oct. 21 at noon, men are invited to a BBQ at the senior center where they can eat and discuss men’s issues. The cost of this program is $3. If you’d like to join us, you must register with your $3 payment by the Monday prior to the BBQ.
LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE
On Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m., Certified Laughter Yoga Master Trainer, Linda Hamaker of “Let’s Laugh Today”, will show you how to bring more laughter into your life without using comedy, jokes or humor! This unique exercise of laughter and clapping with gentle breathing will bring more oxygen to the body’s cells. You can sit or stand, and there are no fancy poses. Linda will show you how you can add more laughter to your life and how you can use laughter to ease your stress. Sign up in advance to reserve your seat.
VETERANS’ CLUB
The next meeting of the Veterans Club will be on Monday, Oct. 18 at 2:30 p.m. The mission of the Veterans’ Club is to create a listening session around veterans and their stories to ensure that this living history will never be forgotten. Additionally, important veteran issues will be discussed under the leadership of the town of Foxborough’s Veterans Services Officer, Ally Rodriguez. To conform with regulations, coffee and donuts will temporarily not be served. Registration is required to allow for furniture set up.
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP
The Low Vision Support Group will be meeting virtually on Thursday, Oct. 21 1 to 2 p.m. This adult group provides peer support and information for anyone with vision loss or those who have concerns about their vision. If you are interested in participating, please check with Pam McGuire by calling 508-543-1234 for final details.
MEET THE NEW DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATOR
Come meet our new Department Administrator, Kristen Pellerin, on Wednesday Nov. 3 at 4 p.m. and enjoy some pizza! Kristen has a degree in Human Services from Lesley University and has worked for 10 years in a variety of roles for the Town of Randolph, Recreation and Community Programs Departments. Most recently Kristen was the Operations Director for the Randolph Intergenerational Community Center. We are very excited for her to join the team here at the Foxborough COA/HS Departments! Kristen officially started on October 18th so you may have already met her, however, we wanted to host an organized meet and greet for you to get to know her better. Sign up and let us know if you’ll be joining us.
MEDITATION
Meditation is a state of deep peace that occurs when the mind is calm and silent. Join us for our Meditation classes in the senior center on Tuesdays, starting Nov. 2, from noon to 1 p.m. Learn to create peace of mind and go on a mini vacation of meditation every day! Each class focuses on breathing, improving posture and practicing different meditation methods including writing your own guided meditation. In these uncertain times you deserve moments of calm personal reflection. The cost is $3 per class and is punch card eligible. Please sign up in advance.
HESSCO PRESENTATION
As the Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) for South Norfolk County, HESSCO’s mission is to help older adults and individuals living with a disability remain safe and independent at home for as long as possible. You may have heard of HESSCO, but are you familiar with the wide array of services they provide? Join us on Monday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. for our HESSCO presentation and you will be amazed at the opportunities that may be available to you. This presentation will allow you to hear about HESSCO’s services and the best course of action for you to gain access to these benefits. Please sign up in advance.
FISH OR FISH OIL: A Cholesterol Story
Big Y Pharmacist, Eddie Martucci, will be at the senior center on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. to present a program about the difference in food cholesterol amounts, and how statin medication works. Additionally, he will discuss the different types of cholesterol (good vs. bad) and why it is important for us to keep that level in a desirable range. Sign up and save yourself a seat for this informative and important program.
TRAVEL WITH US TO MACKINAC ISLAND IN 2022
Join us as we step back in time and travel to Mackinac Island in June of 2022. Mackinac Island sits in Lake Huron between Michigan’s upper and lower peninsulas and is considered “The Jewel of the Great Lakes.” NO cars, NO chain hotels, just ferry boats, horse-drawn carriages, tandem bicycles, world famous fudge, unique shopping, unforgettable sunrises and sunsets, and a surrounding landscape that has been preserved as a National Historic Landmark. We will be traveling by motorcoach from Foxborough on June 6 through 13, and as we travel to and from Mackinac, we will be visiting places such as the Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Frankenmuth Bavarian Village and Niagara Falls in Canada, to name a few. The cost for the trip is $2,240 pp double, $1,970 pp triple and $2,990 pp single, and this trip includes round trip transportation, 7 nights hotel accommodations, 14 meals and all gratuities. Registration for this trip begins at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Call, stop by the senior or register on line to reserve your spot.
ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY AT LAKEVIEW
The holidays are fast approaching, so mark your calendar for Thursday, Dec. 2 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. for our annual Holiday Celebration at Lakeview Pavilion in Foxborough. This year’s entertainment will be provided by “Jim, the DJ guy.” Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. and lunch will be served at 1 p.m. The 2 meal choices are: pan seared Boneless Chicken with Asiago Cheese Sauce, OR Herb Crusted Cod with Herbs and Seasoned Breadcrumbs & Lemon Beurre Blanc. Meals include a tossed green salad, fresh seasonal vegetables and a starch, with Chocolate Mousse for dessert. There will be a cash bar. Non-residents of Foxborough are also welcome to join us. The cost is $30 for Foxborough residents and $35 for non-residents. Tickets go on sale starting Oct. 15 through Nov. 19, and you can purchase your tickets at the senior center. Transportation is available but must be reserved in advance.
Q& A WITH THE TOWN MANAGER
Join us in a conversation with William Keegan, the Foxborough Town Manager on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 12:30 p.m. The Town Manager will provide updates on town proceedings and, if time allows, a Question and Answer session. Call us to sign up.
JACK CRAIG – “SONGS OF THE 1950’S”
Jack Craig will be back at the senior center on Thursday, Oct. 28 at 1:30 p.m. for his program “You Pick ‘Em! Songs of the 1950’s.” Lyric booklets will be provided to participants with dozens of songs from the decade of the 1950’s. Audience members will peruse the booklet, pick their favorite song(s) to sing and hear Jack’s anecdotal information about the songs. The results will be a wonderful trip down memory lane through stories and songs. Be sure to sign up in advance.
FLU SHOT CLINIC
On Friday, Oct. 22 there will be a Flu Shot Clinic at the senior center, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This clinic will be offering the “non-senior dose” flu shot. The clinic is open to all, but you must call the senior center at 508-543-1234 to schedule an appointment in advance.
VANGO DISCOVERY CLUB
The VanGo Discovery Club will be held on Wednesdays starting at 10:15 a.m. This club provides you an opportunity to venture out of your everyday life, while exploring a new community. Participants travel by the VanGo to a new area for an independent, self-guided exploration for 3 to 4 hours each and return to Foxboro around 4:30ish. We’ll be traveling to a Winery TBD on Oct. 27. The cost is $5 per person and you must sign up and pay in advance.
REPRESENTATIVE JAY BARROWS OFFICE HOUR
Join Representative Jay Barrows at the senior center on Monday, Oct. 25 from 9 to 10 a.m. for a group discussion as well as question and answer session. Representative Barrows will be at the senior center on the 4th Monday of each month at 9 a.m. Sign up in advance.
MEET THE SHERIFF
Patrick McDermott was elected as Norfolk County Sheriff in 2020 and he will be at the senior center for a “Meet the Sheriff” program on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. Sheriff McDermott has a long history of public service in both government and non-profit work. This program will be an opportunity to meet the Sheriff as well as ask questions about the services/programs he oversees in his role. Snacks will be provided. Please sign up and reserve your seat.
SENIOR SUPPER
Our NEW Senior Supper program will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m., and additionally, on the last Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. The cost is $4 per person. This program will focus on a unique, high quality, catered meal. We hope that you’ll join us for an evening out with friends. The program will start at 4 p.m. and the meal will be served around 4:30. The menu for October is Chicken Parmesan, Penne Pasta, Caesar Salad, a roll and water. You must sign up in advance with your payment.
VETERANS’ CLUB
The next meeting of the Veterans Club will be on Monday, Nov. 1 at 2:30 p.m. The mission of the Veterans’ Club is to create a listening session around veterans and their stories to ensure that this living history will never be forgotten. Additionally, important veteran issues will be discussed under the leadership of the town of Foxborough’s Veterans Services Officer, Ally Rodriguez. To conform with regulations, coffee and donuts will temporarily not be served. Registration is required to allow for furniture set up.
NOVEMBER MOVIE DAYS
November’s movies are National Geographic Documentaries and the movies will be shown on the following Thursdays at 1 p.m.:
Nov. 4 – “Fauci” – A world renowned disease specialist and longest serving public health leader in Washington, DC who has served under 7 presidents, Dr. Fauci has overseen the US response to 40 years’ worth of outbreaks including HIV/AIDS, SARS, Ebola and Covid-19.
Nov. 18 – “Miracle Landing on the Hudson” - This documentary tells the dramatic true story of the frightening and ultimately triumphant emergency landing of Flight 1549 in the Hudson River.
Sign up in advance.
FALLS PREVENTION
The Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office will be visiting the Foxborough Senior Center on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. to host a brief falls prevention presentation. This program will include safety tips around the home as well as a demonstration on how to safely get up from a fall. Please sign up in advance.
DOWNSIZE OR STAY
On Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m., Team Impressa, LLC will be at the senior center to host the program “Downsize or Stay.” This presentation is about the options available to seniors to help them decide if they can stay in their homes or will be downsizing. This program is based on the personal experience of the presenters, each of whom took a different path, and the resources they discovered along the way. Sign up if you’d like to join us.
PRE-TOWN MEETING INFO SESSION
There will be a pre-Town Meeting Info Session at the senior center on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. Come join Town Manager, William Keegan, and various department heads, as they review the Fall Special Town Meeting Warrant and answer your questions. Please sign up in advance.
REVOCABLE TRUSTS
My brother/sister/friend has a Revocable Trust. Should I get one? Do I need one? Join us on Monday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. for our program on Revocable Trusts: What is a trust? Reasons for and advantages to having a revocable trust, how revocable trusts work, estate tax basics, and utilizing revocable trusts to save on estate taxes. This program is hosted by the Law Offices of Patricia L. Nagle, P.C. Sign up in advance to reserve your seat.
SENIOR SANDWICHES
On Thursdays, we offer Grab and Go Senior Sandwiches at the senior center. You can pick up your sandwich at the front desk on Thursdays at any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and you can take the sandwich with you, or you are welcome to eat in the Coffee Room or on the outside benches. Quantities are limited, so you MUST sign up in advance to get your Senior Sandwich meal. There is a suggested donation of $3 to HESSCO.
S.H.I.N.E
You can obtain health insurance information and assistance through the SHINE (Serving the Health Information Needs of Everyone) Program. A SHINE counselor is available on Tuesdays, from 3 to 6 p.m. for a “virtual” meeting over the telephone or on a Zoom meeting. This program provides free and confidential health insurance information counseling and assistance to Massachusetts residents who are or will be eligible for Medicare and their families. Call for an appointment.
TAI CHI
On Tuesdays, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., start your day with the peaceful meditation and movement of Tai Chi with instructor Elijah Swain. Elijah is a 9th Degree black belt and is the owner of the Tai Jing Academy. The cost of each class is $3 and is punch-card eligible. Our thanks to the Friends of Foxboro Seniors for helping to fund this program. Call us to sign up.
ZUMBA GOLD
Zumba is a fitness program inspired by Latin Dance. Zumba combines Latin rhythms with cardiovascular exercise to create an aerobic routine that is fun and easy to follow. Join us on Tuesday mornings at 9:45 a.m. The cost is $3 per class and is punch card eligible. Space is limited, so please call in advance to sign up for each class.
SENIOR SANDWICHES
Starting in September on Thursdays, we will be offering Grab and Go Senior Sandwiches at the senior center. You can pick up your sandwich at the front desk on Thursdays at any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and you can take the sandwich with you, or you are welcome to eat in the Coffee Room or on the outside benches. Quantities are limited, so you MUST sign up in advance to get your Senior Sandwich meal. There is a suggested donation of $3 to HESSCO.
CHAIR YOGA
Chair Yoga classes are held at the senior center every Monday morning at 9:15 a.m. under the direction of Michelle Lawlor of the YMCA. Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done while sitting in a chair or while standing and using the chair for support. The cost for this class is $3 and is punch card eligible. Due to limited space, you must call in advance to register for the class.
FARMER’S MARKET COUPONS
A limited number of Farmer’s Market Coupons will be available for Foxboro senior citizens again this year. Starting at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 2, interested and qualified seniors must call the senior center at 508-543-1234 to schedule an appointment to pick up their coupons on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Each participant will receive $25 worth of coupons to spend at local Farmer’s Markets. In order to qualify you must be at least 60 years of age or disabled and living in a housing facility primarily occupied by older individuals where congregate nutrition services are provided. You must be a resident of Foxboro and have an income level at or below $23,828 for an individual or $32,227 for a couple. At the time the coupons are picked up, all participants must sign the self-declaration agreement that you meet the eligibility requirements.
NUTRITION CLASS
The Nutrition Class meets at the senior center on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Members of the class talk about good food, good nutrition and good health, and share their ideas. Call us to sign up!
SCRABBLE GROUP
Do you enjoy playing a game of Scrabble or would you like to learn how to play? We have a Scrabble group that meets on Monday afternoons at 1 p.m. at the senior center. Challenge your mind, enjoy some time with friends and have lots of fun. If you’re interested in playing, call us to sign up.
For more information on Council on Aging and Human Services programs and services, check our website at www.foxboroughma.gov or call us at 508-543-1234.
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