July 2021 arbara Singer

Ware Senior Center

1 Robbins Road Ware, MA 01082

July 2021

Senior Center Staff John L. Zienowicz - Executive Director

Maire-Brighid Bresnahan—Social Services Coordinator

Marie Stacy - Van Coordinator

Donna DiPilato - Finance Coordinator

Michael Tourville - Welcome Staff

Beverly Anthony - Welcome Staff

Josie Drziergowski —Welcome staff

Barbara Singer—Welcome Staff

Michele Pariseau— Welcome Staff

Janet Lussier—Welcome Staff

Irene Eskett—Welcome Staff

Eilleen B—Welcome Staff

Alton Davis - Chef

Betty Lussier—Kitchen Staff

Ed Pelis—Kitchen Staff

Barbara Demers—Kitchen/Lunchroom Volunteer

Lois Ciejka— Kitchen/Lunchroom Volunteer

Donna Comtois - Thrift Store/Kitchen Volunteer

Diane Davis— Thrift Store/Kitchen Volunteer

Elaine Nixon—Thrift Store/Kitchen Assistant

Roxy Vermette—Coffee Bar Volunteer

Craig Simmons— Transportation Provider

Michele Blaine—BINGO Organizer

Paul Benoit - Pitch Night Organizer

Butch Grout— BINGO/Pitch Night Assistant

Mission It is the mission of the Ware Council on Aging to identify the total needs of the community’s elder population, to link services to those needs and to

improve the quality of life for our seniors

The Grand Re-Opening!

The Senior Center will open to the public on July 6th and will fill in a full program schedule as instructors be-

come available. (check the schedule) We will be resuming congregate meals in the dining area, although a

hybrid of three days-congregate/two-days grab and go is being implemented for the month of July which is

clearly marked on the July menu.

The State Mask Policy will still be in effect and will continue to be posted around the building pending any

changes at the State level.

Communal activities such as BINGO, Card Leagues, Book Club, Quilting Club, Art Class and Exercise equip-

ment will be reinstituted with some new guidelines on hygiene/sanitizing protocols and social distancing

where applicable.

Entry/egress to and from the building will be restricted (with the exception of an emergency) to one way in

and one way out and the sign in/ sanitize station will remain part of the entry protocol.

Social Services with Maire Brighid will continue to be by appointment only on a one on one format.

Van service will come back online for three days a week as we are down to one volunteer driver. In July, van

service will be available on Mon, Wed and Fri 8:30-12PM. Masks are required at all times when using the van.

We Need Your Help to Make Ware a More Age Friendly Place to Live

The Town of Ware's Age and Dementia Friendly Working Group, in partnership with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC), is gathering information that will be used to develop a Community Assessment and Action Plan for making Ware an Age and Dementia Friendly Community. The group has developed a sur-vey to gather input from older adults and their caregivers on a number of aspects of the community that make it a good place in which to grow old. A Community Assessment and Action Plan will be developed with the results of this survey and other community engagement events that will be scheduled this summer and Fall. The report will serve as a road map for changes that can be made to the social and built environments to make the Town a more welcoming place for people of all ages and abilities.

The Age and Dementia Friendly Ware project is part of a larger Age Friendly Pioneer Valley initiative that the PVPC is leading with funding from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation. Through this initiative, PVPC is providing technical assistance to communities in the PVPC service area (Hampden and Hampshire Counties) to help them become Age and Dementia Friendly and to complete community assessments and action plans. Cur-rently the towns of Agawam, Belchertown, Northampton, and South Hadley are also working on various stag-es of community assessment, and additional towns are in line for technical assistance starting in July of 2021.

The Ware Livable Community Survey is at https://tinyurl.com/AFWareSurvey and will be posted on the Ware COA website, or you can receive a hard copy of the survey by calling the COA at 413-967-9645 x501 or picking up a copy at the Library or Senior Center. All respondents may enter a drawing to receive a gift card from the Big Y and other local establishments. For more information on the Age & Dementia Friendly Community effort, contact Becky Basch at [email protected]. Surveys must be completed /returned by July 30, 2021.

Council on Aging Julianne Cappe Irene Eskett Cheryl Haigh Carl Waal John Zienowicz

COA Meetings normally take place on the third

Tuesday of every month from 9-10AM. The next

meeting will take place on July 20th at 9:00AM at

the Ware Senior Center. The meetings are open

to the public and if recognized please try to con-

tain comments to a maximum of two minutes per

person.

Meal Cost Change

All Grab & Go meals are $2.00

All Dine In meals are $3.00

The 25 cent increase in the meal fee is necessary

to offset the rising cost of food items.

Meal Policy

Please call or stop by and put your name on the

lunch list by 12 noon the day before the meal you

wish to join us for. We can not allow walk-ins or

calls on the same day or additions after the noon

deadline. If your plans change and you can’t make

it, please call or stop by and let us know. Also, tray

service is for individuals that are not able to carry

the food trays to their tables. It is not an optional

service provided to all. Please be honest when

asking for this service. Tray service will not be added

on the day of, it must be specified in advance.

We also provide financial relief from the cost of the

meal. If you are interested in applying, simply fill

out an application at the front desk and provide

proof of monthly income. You will be notified by

mail of the result. Thank You.

Alternative Transportation Options

The PVTA offers para-transit service to seniors and

people with disabilities who need transporta-

tion for shopping, work, banking, medical pur-

poses, day programs, etc. across the Pioneer Val-

ley call 1-866-277-7741 for more information or to

schedule a ride.

The Quaboag Connector is also available for transpor-

tation to eight surrounding communities outside of

Ware. For more information or to make reservations

for rides, please call 413-544-3401

Senior Services Available

*SHINE Counseling

Medicare A, B, D

MassHealth/Social Security/Disability

Retirement

Food Stamps (SNAP) /Fuel Assistance

Housing Application Assistance

Maria Hastings Grant

Wellness Checks and Home Visits.

Contact Maire Brighid Bresnahan at 413-967-9645 x502 to make an appointment

*Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone

Mobile Food Pantry

The Western Mass Food Bank

distribution takes place in

Grenville Park

The event is always the third Tuesday of the

month from 1-2PM

This month: July 20th

Enter in your car from Church St and stay in

your car. You will be directed where to go.

Healthy Bones and Balance Video The class consists of seated strength train-ing exercises and standing strength training and balance exercises with a warm up and cool down. The program is lead and demonstrated by Healthy Bones and Bal-ance leaders for this area. https://youtu.be/Gs3GFI8hnz8

The YMCA offer free Health and Fitness

Videos for Active Older Adults: https://

ymca360.org/on-demand#/category/14

includes 6 different workout routines.

Brown Bag Program

Brown Bag will be held on Friday July 9th pick up is from 10—4pm. Food will not be stored beyond Brown Bag Day . Future Brown Bag Dates to Remember: August 13th, September 10th If you would like more information on the ap-plication process or pick up appointment times please contact Maire Bresnahan at: 413-967-9645 x502.

Do you need to get something?

The Quaboag Valley Community Develop-

ment Corporation will be able to provide

small errand, grocery shopping and prescrip-

tion pickup services to seniors.

Their volunteers are CORI checked and will-

ing to help throughout this crisis.

Please call Melissa at 413-967-3001 M-F

after 9am

This is not a ride service, they will pick up

and deliver to you, ask Melissa for details.

The Ware Senior Center is a Regional SNAP

Provider for the Department of Transitional

Assistance. SNAP applications can be pro-

cessed directly here cutting the response time

nearly in half.

If you or someone you know in the vicinity

needs access to the SNAP program have

them make an appointment with Maire

Brighid Bresnahan at the front desk or by call-

ing 413-967-9645 x502

WE ARE BACK for service or support!!!

You deserve to hear the sounds of everything you love.

Schedule your FREE HEARING SCREENINGS and or have your ears checked for wax.

Time to have your hearing aids checked or cleaned ?

Need batteries or supplies call to schedule your free check today

Hearing Screening/Hearing aid check and clean or ser-

vice (any brand)

Able to check ears for wax build up with a video oto-

scope . Hearing aid batteries available for $3.00 pack-

age of four

To learn more about hearing loss prevention call the

senior center to schedule an appointment . 413-967-

9645

Appointments Thursday August 12th 11:30-2PM

Professional Foot Care

By Diane DeWan LPN

Care includes: Assessments, Toenail trimming,

corn and callus sanding, gentle massage and

plans for problem areas.

August 4th 9-3PM

$27 per visit

$40 - non insulin dependent Diabetics

Call the Ware Senior Center for an appointment

413-967-9645

The DispatchHealth Difference DispatchHealth delivers care for your urgent health needs so you can stay home and recov-er safely. Say goodbye to uncomfortable wait-ing rooms and experience the convenience you deserve today. Call 888-908-0553 or visit www.dispatchhealth.com

Required: Call 413-967-9645 Call by noon on the day before to put your name on the lunch list.

If you have any special dietary needs, please ask the front desk for the dietary needs form to give to our chef

and he will do his best to accommodate you.

July 2021 LUNCH MENU

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

*Menu Subject to Change **All Grab & Go meals

are $2.00 all Dine In

meals $3.00

1 BRUNCH Blueberry Pancakes Scrambled Eggs Corned Beef Hash

Grab & Go

2 Baked Fish French Fries Coleslaw

Grab & Go

5 Closed

Observed

6 Chicken Sandwich w/ Lettuce, Tomato Potato Salad

Grab & Go

7 Meatloaf Parmigiana w/ Spaghetti Caesar Salad

Dine In

8 Turkey Pot Pie

Grab & Go

9 Cheese Lasagna Veggie Salad

Dine In

12 Sloppy Joe Sandwich Cucumber Salad

Dine In

13 Chicken Jambalaya Over Rice w/ Kielbasa

Grab & Go

14 Breakfast Burger w/ Egg, Lettuce, Tomato French Fries

Dine In

15 Baked Chicken Rice Pilaf Carrots

Grab & Go

16 Philly Cheese Steak Sub Potato Chips

Dine In

19 Baked Ziti Tossed Salad

Dine In

20 Hamburger Stroganoff w/ Egg Noodles

Grab & Go

21 Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich Onion Rings

Dine In

22 Stuffed Peppers Cauliflower Salad

Grab & Go

23 Fish Sandwich w/ Lettuce, Tomato Crinkle Cut Fries

Dine In

26 Cold Plate Egg, Macaroni, Potato Salads

Dine In

27 Fried Chicken Tiny Potatoes Veggie of the Day

Grab & Go

28 Grilled Reuben Sand-wich Potato Wedges

Dine In

29 American Chop Suey Olympian Salad

Grab & Go

30 Hot Dogs w/ Boston Baked Beans Coleslaw

Dine In

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July Activities

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9AM

Tai Chi

10AM

Scat

11:30AM

Lunch

5:00PM

BINGO

9:30AM

Quilting Club*

Exercise @ Valley View*

10AM

Scat

11:30AM

Lunch

1PM

Cribbage*

6PM

Pitch**

*Watch for start date an-

nouncement

**Registration

starts @5pm

9AM

Tai Chi - 7/7 Start

10AM

Scat

Knit-Crotchet– Laugh*

11:30AM

Lunch

9:30AM

Exercise @ Valley View*

Line Dancing* 7/15 Start

10AM

Scat

11:30AM

Lunch

1PM

Pitch

2:30PM

Art Class*

5:00PM

BINGO

9AM

Tai Chi

10AM

Scat

11:30AM

Lunch

1PM

WHIST*

6PM

Pitch**

**Registration

starts @5pm

Notable July Events

Monday 5th—CLOSED—Independence Day Observed

Friday 9th 10:30-4PM - Brown Bag Program

Tuesday 20th 9-10AM - Council on Aging Meeting

Tuesday 20th 1-2PM - Mobil Food Pantry - @Hillside Village 17 Convent Hill Rd. Ware, MA