COA July 2008 "Evergreen" Newsletter

July 4, 2008

TOWN OF WESTPORT

Council on Aging

75 Reed Road

Westport, Massachusetts 02790-1135

Tel.: (508) 636–1026

Fax: (508) 636-1034

AN INTER-GENERATIONAL EVENT

Tuesday evening, August 19th from 6:30-8:30 p.m., join us under-the-tent for an evening for the whole family. Bring your own picnic lunch, or purchase hot dogs, etc., from us. There will be a story-teller for the children, and the Cajun band “Magnolia” will also provide entertainment.

WESTPORT C.O.A.

ANNUAL PICNIC

Wednesday, August 20, 12:00 noon

“Under the tent” at the Westport Senior Center will be our annual resident picnic for 60+ seniors. Enjoy the outdoor entertainment with your scrumptious hot dog and hamburger entrée. This annual event is hosted by the boards of the C.O.A., FWCOA, local merchants, and devoted helpers.

Reserve your seat for the picnic by 08/13/08. Transportation is available.

NEW PROGRAMS

Are you on board? Bring your favorite board game and have fun with your COA friends. Play scrabble, chess, card games, or even join in with a group puzzle, or just stop in and read a book or magazine. Monday is the day to meet in the COA library.

BINGO! In addition to the regular 1st and 3rd Tuesday Bingo days, we have started a Friday afternoon session. Come and play for prizes!

LINE DANCING CLASSES-- Line dancing is very popular at weddings and special holiday parties, so it’s the in thing to know. Sign up now for Thursday afternoon classes at the Center.

MEDITATION, REIKI, and YOGA sessions are available to relax the mind and body. Call for more details.

WE SERVE LUNCH

A nutritious, balanced meal is served weekdays at 11:30 a.m. in the Senior Center dining room. Everyone over the age of 60 is welcome to join us.

We don’t want to disappoint anyone, so please make reservations at least two days in advance of the days you wish to attend--508-636-1026.

The luncheon is available for a $2.00 donation.

FOOD PANTRY: Donations of canned food items are welcome to replenish the food pantry at the Senior Center. If you can contribute canned items such as, stews, soups, meats, etc., please drop off your items during regular office hours--8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

INFORMATION AND REFERRAL to the network of services available to Westport residents, 60 years of age and over. WCOA is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

The SHINE Program (SERVING THE HEALTH INFORMATION NEEDS OF ELDERS)--information about Medicare, supplements, MassHealth. Phone consultations and office appointments.

TRANSPORTATION for Westport’s elders, and handicapped persons of all ages, Monday - Friday, to area appointments scheduled between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. When you make your doctor’s appointment, call us for a ride. Please have the exact doctor’s name, street address, and telephone number when you call.

MIND Bingo Games Knitting Meditation Quilting

AND Poetry Writing Watercolor

BODY

FITNESS Aerobics, Billiards, Line Dancing, Osteoporosis Prevention, Reiki, T’ai Chi, Yoga

PROGRAMS Call for space availability and fees – (508) 636-1026.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP w/ Phyllis--1st Thursday

Thursday, July 3, 2008, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.; NO Group in August.

VISUAL IMPAIRMENT SUPPORT GROUP w/ Andrea

--3rd Tuesday--also, BOOKS ON TAPE--VIDEO MAGNIFIER

Tuesday, July 15 & August 19, 2008, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Transportation is available to Westport residents.

CHAIR MASSAGE w/ Karen--1st Tuesday -- Tuesdays, July 1 & August 5, 2008, 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. This is a complimentary service—no charge.

REIKI w/ Deborah--Mondays, 10:00 a.m.-12 noon. Fee schedule.

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC w/Nurse Kathy

Tuesday, July 15 & August 19, 2008, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

PODIATRY CLINIC--July 10, 2008 --Dr. Spiri, will conduct a clinic for routine-nail cutting at his office in Somerset. Transportation is available.

New lunch time Programs

Sing-a-Long with Natalia

12:00 to 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 16

CARL BISSONNETTE

Country, Bluegrass, Pop

Wednesday, July 23 & August 26, 12:00 noon

“Silver and Gold” Revue

Tuesday, July 29, 12:00 noon

Ray and Susan will perform for your entertainment pleasure.

Karaoke with

“Tom & Terry”

Wednesday

August 13, 12:00 noon

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