Leon A. Mathieu Senior Center January/February 2020...C.S. Lewis, “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” Participating in one of the many healthy

Leon A. Mathieu Senior Center

420 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860

January/February 2020

MARY LOU MORAN

DIRECTOR

DONALD R. GREBIEN

MAYOR

CHRONIC PAIN SELF�MANAGEMENT PROGRAM �

�

DURING THIS FREE 6�WEEK PROGRAM YOU WILL�

Learn how to: �

Manage symptoms.�

• Improve your sleep.�

• Manage your medica�ons.�

• Eat healthier.�

• Improve communica�ons�

with family and doctors.�

• Be more ac�ve.�

• Use ac�on plans and�

problem�solving for more�

confident decision�making.�

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Workshop details:�

Where: Leon Mathieu Senior Center�1st floor�

When: Every Monday, January 6 � February 24 �

(no class on Jan 20th, Feb 17th)�

Time: 12:15 p.m.�2:15 p.m. �

To sign up go to the second floor office or call �

401�728�7582�

�

*Made possible by the Department of Health*�

HEALTHY EATING FOR SUCCESSFUL�

LIVING IN OLDER ADULTS�

In this workshop you will:�

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• Learn to make healthier food choices�

• Receive �ps for improving por�on control

and label reading�

• Plan meals to be$er control fats, sugars, �

• carbohydrates and sodium�

• Explore ways to add physical ac�vity to

your day �

• Enjoy a healthy, delicious meal together�

• Discover that making small changes can

lead to BIG results!�

�

Workshop Details:�

Where: Leon Mathieu Senior Center�

When: Every Monday for 6 weeks star*ng �

March 9th�

Time: 12:15pm� 2:15pm�

To sign up go to the second floor office or �

call 401�728�7582�

�

*Made possible by the Department of Health*�

As another year and new decade

approach, the staff & I wish

each of you health and

happiness in 2020. In the

positive words of

C.S. Lewis, “You are

never too old to set

another goal or to dream

a new dream.”

Participating in one of

the many healthy living programs

at the Senior Center

would be a great

place to begin. We

have some exciting new

programs for you. We

look forward to seeing

you in the New Year.

Best Wishes,

Mary Lou Moran, Director

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HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

MONDAY, January 1st - New Year’s Day

MONDAY, January 20th - Martin Luther King

MONDAY, February 17th - Presidents’ Day

No Activities, Senior Shuttle, or Blackstone Café.

AARP VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARATION SERVICE

AARP volunteer tax preparers will be available during the 2019

tax season to assist seniors 60+ with their tax returns. No

appointments will be taken and individuals will be seen on a

first come, first serve basis. This service will be available on

Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. from February 4th—

April 10th, 2020. You will need to bring a photo I.D. and proof

of income (e.g. W-2s, 1099 Social Security Benefit Statement,

etc.) with you. Service is limited to short forms only.

Leon Mathieu Senior Center

& Blackstone Health, Inc.

Inclement Weather Policy

Please be aware that the Leon Mathieu

Senior Center will be closed for activi-

ties, transportation and meals WHEN

THE PAWTUCKET SCHOOLS

ARE CANCELED. Listen to the radio

and T.V. stations for any Pawtucket

Schools/LMSC cancellations. Please

Note: For your own safety, and the

safety of our drivers, please make sure

your walkway and driveway are clear of

snow and ice prior to your pickup.

LEON MATHIEU

SENIOR CENTER

420 Main Street

Pawtucket, R.I. 02860

Phone: (401)728-7582

Fax: (401) 312-0268

Internet Address:

www.pawtucketri.com

Email Address:

[email protected]

Visit us on Facebook at


Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Senior Center Director

Mary Lou Moran

Community Information

Specialist & Case Worker

Joan Newton

Program Coordinator

Melissa Cabral

Outreach Worker

Emilia Fernandes

Secretary

Julieth Cornejo

Shuttle Van Drivers

Marie Case & John Belluscio

BLACKSTONE HEALTH, INC.

New Horizons Director

Manuel Munoz 727-0950

Blackstone Health Café Coordinator

Timothy Sandy 365-1101

Nutrition Assistant

Susan Leal

Café receptionist

Terry DiFruscio

THE PAWTUCKET SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL (PSCC)

The P.S.C.C is looking for new members! This is a perfect way

to give back to your Community and be an ambassador for older

adults. Pawtucket residents 62 and older are eligible to

volunteer on the council. If interested in serving on the P.S.C.C,

contact Mary Lou Moran, Senior Center Director, at 728-7582

for more information.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Leon A. Mathieu Senior Center is to identify

Pawtucket’s older adults and provide them with a safe, supportive

and nurturing environment where they can access information

about resources, programs and services available on the local,

state and federal levels. The Center acts as an advocate for the

rights and well being of older adults on a wide variety of issues.

The Programs and services offered at

the Leon Mathieu Senior Center are

funded in part by the City of Pawtucket

Community Development Block Grant

Program, RI Department of Human

Services - Office of Healthy Aging, RI

Designated Grant, U.S. Administration

for Community Living, Bristol County

Savings, AARP Challenge Grant,

donations and memberships.

Thank you to all our donors!

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Notary Public

Services Available

Mary Lou Moran,

Senior Center

Director, is a notary

public. If you need

any documents

notarized, she is

available to assist

you. Please bring in

a photo I.D. along

with the unsigned

document you need

to have notarized.

FEBRUARY LUNCHEON TRIPS:

Tue. Feb. 4th, The Lodge, Lincoln

JANUARY SHOPPING TRIPS

FEBRUARY SHOPPING TRIPS

Thurs, Jan. 9th Wal-Mart, N. Smithfield

Thurs, Jan. 16th Wampanoag Mall, E. Prov.

Thurs, Jan. 23rd Christmas Tree, Warwick

Tickets go on sale Monday, December 30th, 2019 at 9:00 am. Each person is able to sign up for any and all shopping trips.

However one can only sign up for 1 special trip and 1 lunch trip initially. You may sign up for additional lunch and special

trips as space permits on Monday, January 6th, 2020 at 9:00 am.

Thurs, Feb. 6th Lincoln Mall

Thurs, Feb. 13th Wal-Mart, N. Smithfield

Thurs, Feb. 20th Walnut Hill, Woonsocket

JANUARY LUNCHOEN TRIPS:

Tue. Jan. 7th, Spumoni’s (Buffet), Pawtucket

SENIOR TRIP POLICY

♦ PLEASE BE READY AND WAITING FOR THE SHUTTLE 10 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR PICK-UP TIME

♦ Call 725-8220 to CANCEL SENIOR SHUTTLE the evening before or morning of pick-up (call before 7:25 am)

♦ Call 728-7582, second floor, to CANCEL SENIOR SHUTTLE (if calling after 7:25 a.m.)

♦ Call 728-5480, third floor, to CANCEL MEALS AND MTM TRANSPORTATION TO MEAL SITE

♦ If you are going on any Senior Center trips that will interfere with your lunch at the Blackstone Café, you

must cancel your lunch at the Blackstone Café ahead of time. It is your responsibility to notify the

Blackstone Café of your absence.

♦ If you miss the van or are not picked up as scheduled, please contact the Senior Center’s main number at

728-7582 so that the office can contact the driver. Trip payments are nonrefundable unless you are able to

find a replacement or we are able to fill your place from the waiting list.

Riders Please Note: For sanitary, cleanliness and safety purposes, the consumption of food and/or beverages is

not allowed (with the exception of water) on the shuttle vans. Open bags or containers of food or snacks are not

allowed on the shuttle van.

FOR GROCERY AND SHOPPING TRIPS PLEASE NOTE:

♦ Purchases of cases of water/soda/beverages are limited to 1 case per person

♦ The following items are NOT ALLOWED: -Large items (appliances, furniture, etc.) -Items weighing 20 pounds or

greater -Please limit number of shopping bags to no more than 4.

THANK YOU! THE DRIVERS AND OFFICE STAFF APPRECIATE YOUR ASSISTANCE.

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TRIP TO THE CINEMA

WORLD MOVIE THEATRE in

Lincoln, on Tuesday, January 21st for a

morning show. Movie to be announced.

Tickets are $10 each and include movie

and transportation. Lunch will be held at

5 Guys (burger place).

Lunch is not included in trip cost.

SPECIAL TRIPS

SHOPPING & LUNCHEON TRIPS $2.00 per person for transportation.

Pick up time for department store trips is 9 a.m. For those who drive to the Center,

the shuttle leaves at 9:30 a.m. Departure time from the department

store shopping trips is 12:15 p.m. (please check with driver for designated location of departure).

Pick up time for luncheon trips is 11:00 a.m. For those who drive to the Center, the shuttle leaves at 11:30 a.m.

NUTRITION CORNER

Blackstone Health Café at the Leon Mathieu Senior Center provides nutritious

meals in a community-dining room setting. Lunch is served Monday through

Friday at 11:30 a.m. and breakfast is served Monday through Friday

from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Participation in the congregate program is available to

individuals who are at least sixty years of age and their spouse, as well as, persons with

disabilities under sixty years of age. Guests of members may also attend for the full

price of their meal, $4.00. Diners contribute to the cost of the luncheon with a

suggested donation of $3.00, but no one is refused a meal if they cannot afford the

suggested donation. Blackstone Health Café provides opportunities for members to

socialize with neighbors from within their own community and share common interests

along with life experiences. To quote one Blackstone Café member, “My favorite part

of mealtime is sharing good laughs over a good meal!” Meal Reservations may be made

by contacting the Café at 401-728-5480 one day in advance (one week in advance for holiday themed meals).

Transportation can also be arranged at the Café reception desk. Volunteers are always welcome.

If interested in becoming a volunteer at the Café, please speak with Timothy Sandy, Blackstone Café Coordinator.

Funded in part by the U.S. Administration for Community Living and State Funds through

the Rhode Island Division of Elderly Affairs.

at the

Leon A. Mathieu

Senior Center

PET THERAPY

DAWN GOFF

WILL BE

BRINGING IN

HER LICENSED

THERAPY DOGS

“TINKERBELL”

(A BICHON) AND “WENDY”

(A POOCHON) - REGULARLY.

PLEASE REFER TO CALENDAR

FOR SPECIFIC DATES.

We will be

discussing

hot topics!

Current Events is

scheduled to meet on:

Wednesday, 01/15/20 at 10

a.m. on the 2nd floor. New

members are always

welcome. Current Events

is run by Paula

Bradley. Thanks Paula!!!

Perms & colorings are not

available. Appointments are

required.

Please call 728-7582

or visit the 2nd Floor office.

Payment is cash only.

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O�� , Z� ��, �

is here on Tuesday from 1�3pm on the 2nd fl. �

to provide a variety of sewing needs. Fees collected �

� � � � � � help support Senior Center activities. You may drop �

off 2 items at a time. Alterations cannot be done on coats and formal outfits as our sewing machine �

cannot handle those items. Please note that all items must be in clean condition. Thank you Zina!�

Blackstone Valley

Community Action

Program's Retired and

Senior Volunteer

program helps people age

55 and over find

service opportunities in

the Community. Participants serve anywhere

between a few hours a month to 20 hours a week

depending on preference. We currently have

over 20 sites available including health centers,

meal sites, food pantries, senior centers, and

educational facilities. RSVP involves seniors in

community service and matches the personal

interests, skills and life experiences of the

volunteer with different community needs.

If you or anyone you know is interested in

finding out more about volunteer opportunities,

please call BVCAP at 401-723-4520

x275 or visit bvcap.org and click on senior

services to sign up!

HAIRDRESSING SERVICE

Every Wednesday 8:30 - 11:30 am

on the 2nd Floor with Julie Silva.

Services Include:

Men’s Wash + Cut $12

Women’s Wash + Cut $14

Women’s Wash + Set $14

Women’s Wash + Cut + Blow Dry Style $20

Women’s Wash + Cut + Set $26

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Famous Birthdays:

Jan. 1st - Paul Revere

Jan. 7th - Zora Neal

Hurston

Jan. 8th -

Stephen Hawking

Jan. 14th- Andy Rooney

Jan. 17th - Ben Franklin

Jan. 17th– Betty White

Jan. 19th - Dolly Parton

\ 8:30 Breakfast at the Café

$3 Suggested Donation

9-2 Veteran Information

Appointments

9:30 Salsacise

9:30 Mindfulness

10:30 Therapeutic Coloring

11:30 Lunch—Café


12:15 Chair Yoga

12:15 Penny BINGO

8:30 Breakfast at the Café


9:00 Cribbage

10:00 Stretch Exercise


11:30 Lunch


12:30 Meet n’ Greet w/ Adriana &

Michelle from Verizon

8:30 Breakfast—Café

9:00 Knitting

9:30 Muscle Strength

10:30 English Class—2nd flr

11:30 Lunch—Café


12:15-2:15 Chronic Pain

Management Workshop

12:30 Hi-Lo Jack Club

8:30 Breakfast at Café


9:00 Needlepoint

9:30 Yoga for Seniors

9:30 Line Dancing

10:00 BONE BUILDERS

10:30 Crafts

11:30 Lunch-


11:30 Lunch Trip to Spumoni’s

12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics

1:00 Seamstress Services


$3 Sugg. Donation

8:30 Hairdressing Service


11:30 Lunch


11:30 Tai Chi Class

$10 Every 8 Weeks

12:15 Cards & Board Games

12:35 Arthritis Exercise



9:30 Computer Class

9:30 Salsacise

9:30 Mindfulness


9:30 Shopping Trip to

Wal-Mart-N. Smithfield

11:30 Lunch—Café


12:15 Chair Yoga

12:15 Penny BINGO

1:00 Parkinson’s Support Group

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9:00 Cribbage


10:30 Blood Pressure Screenings


11:30 Lunch


12:30 U.R.I College of Pharmacy

Presents: “Blood Thinners”

8:30 Breakfast-Café


9:00 Knitting


10:30 English Class—2nd flr

10:30 Pet Therapy

11:30 Lunch—Café



Management Workshop


8:30 Breakfast-Café


9:00 Needlepoint

9:30 Yoga for Seniors at

Shri Studio-$6 monthly

9:30 Line Dancing

10:00 BONE BUILDERS

10:30 Crafts

10:45 DMV Trip

11:30 Lunch- $3 Suggested


12:30 Scrapbooking





10:00 Current Events—2nd flr.


11:30 Lunch $3 Sugg. Donation

11:30 Tai Chi Class

$10 Every 8 Weeks





9:30 Computer Class

9:30 Salsacise

9:30 Mindfulness



Wampanoag Mall

10:00 Podiatry Clinic—2nd Floor

11:30 Lunch –Café $3 Suggested

B-day Celebration w/RSVP Jazz

12:15 Chair Yoga

12:15 Penny BINGO

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9:00 Cribbage



11:30 Lunch


12:30 Little Leadership Program

from Agnes Little Elementary -

NO ACTIVITIES,

SENIOR SHUTTLE

OR BLACKSTONE CAFÉ

8:30 Breakfast


9:00 Needlepoint

9:00 Van Trip to the Movies

9:30 Yoga for Seniors

9:30 Line Dancing

10:00 BONE BUILDERS

10;30 Crafts

11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested

Donation



8:30 Breakfast at the

Café $3 Sugg Donation



11:30 Lunch $3 Sug. Donation

11:30 Tai Chi Class

$10 Every 8 Weeks





9:30 Computer Class

9:30 Salsacise

9:30 Mindfulness



Christmas Tree


Donation

12:15 Chair Yoga

12:15 Penny BINGO

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9:00 Cribbage



11:30 Lunch


12:30 Virtual Dementia Tour-

Sponsored by Connelly Law &

Continuum Care of RI

8:30 Breakfast- Café


9:00 Knitting


10:30 English Class-2nd flr

10:30 Pet Therapy

11:30 Lunch—Café



Management Workshop


1:00 Watercolor Painting



9:00 Needlepoint

9:30 Yoga for Seniors at

Shri Studio

9:30 Line Dancing

10:00 BONE BUILDERS

10:30 Crafts

11:30 Lunch- $3 Suggested


12:30 Scrapbooking



$3 Sugg. Donation


9:30-11:30 Blood Pressure


11:30 Lunch


11:30 Tai Chi Class

$10 Every 8 Weeks





9:30 Computer Class

9:30 Salsacise

9:30 Mindfulness



Donation

12:15 Chair Yoga

12:15 Penny BINGO

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JANUARY 2020

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8:30 Breakfast at the

Café


9:00 Cribbage



11:30 Lunch


12:30 PENNY SOCIAL

NO ACTIVITIES, SENIOR

SHUTTLE OR

BLACKSTONE CAFÉ

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Feb. 1 - Lagnston H.

Feb. 3 - Norman

Rockwell

Feb. 4 - Charles

Lindberg

Feb. 6 - Ronald Regan

Feb. 17 - Michael

Jordan

Feb. 24 - Steve Jobs

Feb. 27 - Elizabeth

Taylor

Feb. 27 - Josh

Groban


9:00 Knitting


10:30 English Class

11:30 Lunch—Café



Management Workshop




9:00 Needlepoint

9-12 Blood Pressures

9-12 Taxes

9:30 Yoga at Shri $6 monthly

9:30 Line Dancing

10:00 BONE BUILDERS

10:30 Crafts


11:30 Van Trip to The Lodge







11:30 Tai Chi Class

$10 Every 8 Weeks




9:00 Vets Benefits

Counseling

9:30 Salsacise

9:30 Minfulness



Lincoln Mall


12:15 Chair Yoga

12:15 Penny BINGO



9-12 Taxes

9:00 Cribbage



11:30 Lunch


12:30 Annual Valentine’s Day

Party w/ the Little

Leaders and Entertainment by

Bo-Dee Circle—D.J.


9:00 Knitting


10:30 English Class

10:30 Pet Therapy

11:30 Lunch—Café



Management Workshop



8:30 Breakfast

9:00 Needlepoint


9-12 Taxes

9:30 Yoga at Shri $6 monthly

9:30 Line Dancing

10:00 BONE BUILDERS

10:30 Crafts

10:45 Van Trip to DMV

11:30 Lunch



12:30 Scrapbooking


8:30 Breakfast Café

$3 Sugg. Donation




11:30 Tai Chi Class

$10 Every 8 Weeks




9:30 Salsacise

9:30 Minfulness



Wal-Mart

12:15 Movie

12:15 Chair Yoga

8:30 Breakfast


9:00 Cribbage

9-12 Taxes



10:30 Blood Pressures

11:30 Lunch


12:30 URI School of Pharmacy

Presents “Healthy Heart”

NO ACTIVITIES, SENIOR

SHUTTLE OR

BLACKSTONE CAFÉ


9:00 Needlepoint

9:00 Van Trip to Bowling


9-12 Taxes

9:30 Yoga for Seniors at Shri

9:30 Line Dancing

10:00 BONE BUILDERS

10:30 Crafts









11:30 Tai Chi Class $10



8:30 Breakfast

9:30 Salsacise

9:30 Minfulness



Walnut Hill

11:30 Lunch



Birthday Celebration

RSVP Jazz Band

12:15 Chair Yoga

12:15 Penny BINGO

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9:00 Cribbage

9-12 Taxes



11:30 Lunch


11:00-2 RIPTA Bus Passes

12:30 Celebrating the

Chinese Culture with the

Kung Fu Club Presenting

the “Lion Dance”


9:00 Knitting


10:30 English Class

10:30 Pet Therapy

11:30 Lunch



Management Workshop



8:30 Breakfast

9:00 Needlepoint


9-12 Taxes

10:00 BONE BUILDERS

9:30 Yoga for Seniors at Shri

9:30 Line Dancing

10:30 Crafts



12:30 Scrapbooking


8:30 Breakfast



9:30-11:30 Blood Pressures



11:30 Tai Chi Class

$10 Every 8 Weeks



1:00 Brown University

Geriatric Workshop—Café


9:30 Salsacise

9:30 Minfulness



12:15 Chair Yoga

12:15 Penny BINGO

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9:00 Cribbage

9-12 Taxes



11:30 Lunch


12:30 BINGO BLAST

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Amethyst

February Stone

Famous Birthdays:

Feb. 1 - Rhett Butler

Feb. 1 - Langston

Hughes

Feb. 2 - Farrah

Fawcett

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SOCIAL SERVICES CORNER:

Are you receiving all the benefits you are entitled to? We are here to help!

The Senior Center’s Community Information Specialist/Case Worker, Joan Newton, and Outreach Worker, Emilia

Fernandes are available to meet with you one-on-one to provide information, assistance, and options available to

you. Topics include, but are not limited to:

Health & Prescription Insurance Review

Benefits Check-Up

Housing Options

Heating Assistance

Retirement Planning

Medicare Savings Program

Medicare/Medical Assistance

Identity Theft

Home and Community Care Options

SNAP Program (formally the Food Stamp Program)

Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

Low-Income Subsidy Assistance for Prescriptions

Eligibility Screening for Federal, State, and Local programs

Health Care Fraud Protection

To schedule an appointment contact the Senior Center at

728-7582 Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

HEATING ASSISTANCE NEWS:

A single person can earn up to $2,597/month

and a married couple can earn up to $3,369/month

to qualify for heating assistance (based on

2020 guidelines). If you are interested in

applying for Heating Assistance you an make

an appointment at the Senior Center’s 2nd

floor office or by calling 728-7582.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP

The American Parkinson’s Disease Association leads a

monthly support group at the Senior Center. The group is

led by volunteer Bernice Belt and is held on the second

floor. The next meetings will be held on Thursday,

January 10th from 1:00 pm to 2:15 p.m. on the 2nd floor.

ALZHEIMER’S ALERT PROGRAM

The City of Pawtucket’s Alzheimer’s Alert

Program is a joint effort between the City’s

Division of Senior Services and the Pawtucket

Police Department. The purpose of this

program is to ensure the safety of registered

participants who are suffering from Alzheimer's

disease and related dementias. Client

information is kept completely confidential. To

learn more about this program contact the

Senior Center at 728-7582.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Related

Family Caregiver Support Group

• Build a support system with people

who understand

• Exchange practical information on

caregiving challenges and possible solutions

• Talk through challenges and ways of coping

• Share feelings, needs and concerns

• Learn about community resources

When: Last Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Next

dates are January 29th & February 26th

Where: Leon Mathieu Senior Center on the 2nd floor.

Mary Lou Moran, Director of the L.M.S.C, will be leading

the group.

BONE BUILDERS

Come join us for Bone

Builders on Tuesdays at

10 a.m.

Bone Builders is an innovative

community-based program

designed to promote bone health and overall well-being

for both men and women. The use of multiple weight

sizes allows participants to start in their comfortable

range of exertion and steadily progress as they get

comfortable with their own ability. Bone Builders will

be led by Susan Bayley. Classes are free and funded by

Bristol County Savings Foundation!

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PODIATRY CLINIC

with

Dr. Karwal

An appointment is necessary. Please visit the

2nd floor office to schedule an appointment.

Bring your insurance card(s) and a valid

ID/License with you.

Next date is January 16th

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BUS

PASSES

R.I.P.T.A bus passes will be issued at the Leon

Mathieu Senior Center on Friday, February 21st

from 11:00 am to 2pm in the 1st floor

Garden Room. Seniors (65+) and adults with

disabilities will be charged $10.00 for a 2 year

pass. For information about necessary

documents, contact the Senior Center staff.�

PARTNERSHIP WITH BROWN UNIVERSITY

WARREN ALPERT SCHOOL

OF MEDICINE &

Leon Mathieu

Senior Center

For ten years, Brown Medical

students have visited the Senior

Center under the supervision of Dr. David Anthony,

Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Brown

University. The students benefit from being able to

practice completing geriatric assessments and seniors

benefit from helping shape future doctors. If you are

interested in volunteering, please see Melissa on the

2nd Floor. Next dates are: 2/26/20

The L.M.S.C provides transportation to the

Cranston D.M.V on Tuesday, January 14th

and Tuesday, February 11th. The shuttle

departs from the Center at 10:00 a.m. Service

is limited to R.I State I.D. cards only. This

service is free for Pawtucket seniors & adults

with disabilities. Contact the Center for the

D.M.V application, documents required

and to register.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

• U.R.I COLLEGE OF PHARMACY FRIDAYS,

JANUARY 10TH AND FEBRUARY 14TH

FROM 10:30-11:30 A.M.

• MANSION NURSING HOME -

JANUARY 29TH AND FEBRUARY 26TH FROM

9:30 A.M.—11:30 a.m.

• R.I.C NURSING STUDENTS TUESDAYS

(starting February 4th) from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

VETERAN BENEFIT INFORMATION

Make a one-on-one appointment

with Jack Ryan, Veteran Service

Representative from the Department

of Veteran Affairs to learn about the

many V.A. benefits available to veterans

and their spouses and/or dependents.

Appointments are confidential and can

be made by visiting the Center’s 2nd floor

office or by calling 728-7582. Next dates

are Thur., Jan. 2nd and Thur., Feb. 6th

Leon Mathieu

Senior Center

LEARN ENGLISH CLASS on

Mondays at 10:30 a.m. with Volunteer Teacher

Nancy Connor. If interested,

sign up on the second floor. Thank you Nancy!

APRENDE INGLES—los lunes a las 9:30 a.m. con

Maestra Voluntaria Nancy Connor.

Si está interesado, regístrese en el

segundo piso. Gracias Nancy!

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REMINDER TO ALL HOME OWNERS:

Don’t forget to apply for your Property Tax

Exemption - you must apply by March 15, 2020 with the

Pawtucket Tax Assessors Office, 728-0500

extension 333.

JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2020

Friday, January 3rd at 12:30 p.m.

Meet n’ Greet w/ Adriana & Michelle from Verizon

Meet and Greet with Adriana and Michele from Verizon to talk about what you would like to learn about your cell

phones or internet for future educational workshops.

Friday, January 10th at 12:30 p.m.

U.R.I. College of Pharmacy Presents “Blood Thinners: Anti-platelets and Anticoagulants” Many people are

taking a blood thinner, for example aspirin, Coumadin® or Plavix®. These medications require increased

monitoring and place you at a greater risk of drug interactions and adverse effects. It is important to understand

the correct way to take these medications and how to avoid problems in your medication regimen.


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Local 4

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graders from Agnes Little School will be coming to visit us once a month to share an activity

with folks. The students and teachers are starting a leadership club to help further develop leadership skills and

provide an opportunity for students to get involved in their community, both in the school building, and beyond!

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Virtual Dementia Tour

Open yourself to experiencing the world around you in a completely different way and gain a clear perspective

into the daily lives of those with dementia. The Virtual Dementia Tour sensitivity training program enables

participants to gain a greater understanding of dementia and shift their thinking from fear to action. Brought to

us by Connelly Law and Continuum Care of RI.

Friday, January 31st at 12:30 p.m.

PENNY SOCIAL

�� The penny social tickets will be $1.00 per sheet or $2.00 for 3 sheets.

The tickets will go on sale at 9 a.m. that day. Lots of great items will be raffled!

Adults 55+ are invited to participate in this event.

Proceeds from the Penny Social will benefit the Senior Center for future programs and activities.

Light refreshments will be served.

Friday, February 7th at 12:30 p.m.

Annual Valentine’s Day Celebration

The celebration will include light refreshments and entertainment provided by Bo-Dee’s Circle of Music.

Individuals 55 and older are invited to attend this afternoon program. “Little Leaders” from Agnes Little

Elementary School will also be participating. Tickets are $2. Sign up at the second floor office.


URI School of Pharmacy Presents: “Healthy Heart”

How can we develop and maintain a healthy heart? Review the best practices currently recommended by

doctors. Time for questions and answers. Light refreshments will be served.

Friday, February 21st at 12:30 p.m.

Come Celebrate the Chinese Culture and New Year with Us

The Kung Fu Club will be presenting the traditional “Lion Dance”. Light Chinese refreshments will be served.

Seniors 55 and older are invited to attend.


BINGO BLAST

Come join us for a great time at LMSC’s Bingo Blast!! There will be non-cash prizes for all winners!

Melissa Cabral, Program Coordinator, will be your host and bingo caller! Everyone 55 and older is welcome to

attend! Please bring pennies, buttons, or plastic bingo markers to cover the numbers on your card. Light

refreshments will be served.

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