BILLERICA COUNCIL ON AGING DIGNITY INDEPENDENCE WELLNESS COA STAFF Jean Patel Bushnell Director Pat Zapert Administration & Operations Jeanne Teehan Outreach & Transportation Pam Gillespie Karen Cusack-Bouvier Outreach Bonnie Courtemanche Wellness Programs Jackie Clericuzio Wellness Programs Jamie Doherty Volunteers, Activities & Events Louise Boyce Michelle Crenshaw Sandy Griffiths Janice Jablonski Carol Wood Activities & Events Melissa Paolicelli Nutritional Programs Beverly Roach Pat Zapert Newsletter Production John Pellegrino Transportation Bill Collins Dave Gagliardi Charlie McCoy Warren Wingard Van Drivers Jerry Keefe Facilities Management Outlook JUNE 2018 Outlook DIRECTOR’S CORNER I can’t believe June is already here - Let us celebrate! Fathers- Men, who take the time to help us shape our confidence, establish our independence and hone our life skills and approach to a rapidly changing world. THANK you “DADS”! Several of us are blessed to have biological fathers whose DNA exudes these amazing family traits. Many others are equally blessed to have met men along the way who have the fatherly instinct and chose to play important roles to help mold the mind and life journey of a child or two. Let us salute them Let us embrace them Let us tell them how much we love them Thanks for Affectionate, Supportive and Involved Fathers and Father Figures.
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Louise Boyce Michelle Crenshaw Sandy Griffiths Janice Jablonski Carol Wood Activities & Events
Melissa Paolicelli Nutritional Programs
Beverly Roach Pat Zapert Newsletter Production
John Pellegrino Transportation
Bill Collins Dave Gagliardi Charlie McCoy Warren Wingard Van Drivers
Jerry Keefe Facilities Management
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JUNE 2018
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DIRECTOR’S CORNER
I can’t believe June is already here - Let us celebrate!
Fathers- Men, who take the time to help us shape our confidence, establish our independence and hone our life skills and approach to a rapidly changing world. THANK you “DADS”!
Several of us are blessed to have biological fathers whose DNA exudes these amazing family traits. Many others are equally blessed to have met men along the way who have the fatherly instinct and chose to play important roles to help mold the mind and life journey of a child or two.
Let us salute them
Let us embrace them
Let us tell them how much we
love them Thanks for Affectionate,
Supportive and Involved
Fathers and Father Figures.
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—–-—–—–————–—————–-—–——————Stoneham Bank—Money Smart for Older Adults
Friday, June 8— 12:00 p.m. with Lunch Financial exploitation has been called “the crime of the 21st century” with one study suggesting that old-er Americans lost at least $2.9 billion to financial exploitation in 2010 by a broad spectrum of perpetrators, including persons they know and trust, as well as strangers. This epidemic is under the radar. The cases tend to be complex and difficult to investigate and prosecute. Elders who lose their life savings usually have little or no opportunity to regain what they have lost.
Awareness is the first step. Money Smart for Older Adults, presented by Stoneham Bank, is designed to provide you with information & tips to help prevent common frauds, scams & other types of elder financial exploitation. A light lunch will be served. Call 978-671-0916 to sign up.
3 SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Firefighters BBQ Fri., June 29 from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m.
$5 per ticket
This event will be held at the Billerica Elks and the theme is “Firefighters.” Tickets can be purchased on: • Friday, June 1st from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. • Saturday, June 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon • Monday, June 4th from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
300 tickets are available at $5 each. Limit of 2 tickets per person. Come join us for this great time. —–-—–—–————–—————–-—–——————–—
Neighborhood Meetings At BCOA—Wednesday, June 13 at Noon with Lunch Join Town Manager John Curran and Town Department Heads here at the BCOA to discuss issues & concerns.
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Wed., June 13 at 6:00 p.m. Facilitated by Lowell General Hospital. Join Sherri Sarrouf, CSCS, of SLS Fitness to learn the difference between fat loss and weight loss, how to focus on fat loss, how to exercise smarter and cut through all the media hype and confusion, helping you learn quick and easy tips to exercise and diet. Must Sign Up. —–-—–—–————–—————–-—–——————–—
Dirty Little Secrets Fri., June 15 at 12:30 p.m.
Presented by Scherrie Keating. What’s hiding in Your Products? Did you know that the products you use every day around your house and put on your body can be causing you and your family serious health issues? Sign up for this class and learn to become an informed consumer and ingredient detective. Limited to first 25 sign ups. Snacks provided. Must Sign Up.
COMMUNITY ROOM: JUNE 18th to 22nd NO ACTIVITIES DUE TO EXTENSIVE
TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE
MONDAY June 18 No Exercise Class No Chair Aerobics
TUESDAY June 19 No Tap Dancing No Tai Chi & Qigong No Cardio Boost No Line Dancing
WEDNESDAY June 20 No Exercise Class No Yoga No Cardio Boost CARD MAKING: Moved to ART ROOM COMMODITY PROGRAM: Outreach will publish pick-up location for this day
THURSDAY June 21 No BINGO No Single Squares (7:00 p.m.)
FRIDAY June 22 No Breakfast No Senior Music Makers No Zumba No Line Dancing No Friday Yoga
As we upgrade the facility to improve your ability to best enjoy the range of programs we offer, I need your patience and support to accommodate major changes to the environment to maximize your health and wellness.
Thank You, Jean Patel Bushnell
Monthly Activities Blood Pressure Check - Tue: 9:30a.m. & Thur.10:30 a.m. Book Club - Last Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Caregiver Support Group - 1st & 3rd Wed. at 10:00 a.m. Genealogy - Last Tues. at 2:00 p.m. Apex Hearing Clinic - 2nd Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Guided Imagery - 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. Podiatry Appointments ($25) - 2nd Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Living with Loss - 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Reiki Clinic - 2nd & 4th Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Rep. Lombardo Office Hours - 3rd Wed. at 9:30 a.m. Sen. Friedman Office Hours - 2nd Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Sat. Caregiver Support—1st & 3rd Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Daily Activities Fitness Center Hours: 8:30 - 3:30 Monday thru Friday; 9:00 a.m.to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday Computer Room Hours: 9:00 - 3:00 Mon. thru Fri. & Saturday 9:00 - 1:00 Pool Tables Hours: 8:30 - 3:45 Monday thru Friday; Sat. 9:00 - 12:45 Walking Wonders: Meet 8:45 a.m; Leave at 9:00 Mon.-Fri. Monday 7:30 Golf League 9:00 Exercise Class – Low-impact aerobics—$3.00 10:00 Scrabble 10:15 Chair Aerobics - Easy, fun, good for you 1:00 Social Time – Beverage, snacks, connecting Tuesday 9:00 Knit/Crochet Group – Items to be donated. 9:00 Tap Dancing – For experienced students—$3.00 9:30 Bowling and Blood Pressure Checks 10:15 Tai Chi & Qigong – Chinese meditation in motion 11:45 Cardio Boost & Conditioning 1:00 Party Bridge & Dominoes - All skill levels welcome 1:00 Line Dancing - $3.00 2:00 Women's Pool Lessons Wednesday 9:00 Ceramics Class - Make decorations & gifts— $4.00 9:00 Exercise Class – Low-impact aerobics—$3.00 10:15 Yoga—$3.00 12:00 Cribbage – Join a great group of players. Thursday 9:00 Rummikub & Horseshoes 9:30 Bowling and Tai Chi on the Lawn. 10:30 Blood Pressure Checks 12:30 BINGO Everybody's favorite game ($1.00 a card)! 1:00 Computer Extra Help, by Appointment Only Friday 8:30 Breakfast 9:30 Senior Music Makers 10:00 Quilting 11:45 Zumba 12:30 Mahjong 1:00 Line Dancing—$3.00 2:00 Women’s Pool Lessons 2:15 Friday Yoga 7:30 p.m. – Chess Club Saturday: Open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Movies at 10:00 every Sat., Caregiver Sup.(1st & 3rd Sat. at 10:00.)
BCOA Golf League; Every Monday from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. See article on Page 12. Brown’s Lobster Pound Trip—Fri., June 1, at 10:00 a.m. See Page 11 for more information.
Friday Yoga—Fri., June 1, 8, & 15 at 2:15 p.m.; No Yoga on June 22 and 29. See Page 14.
Sat. Caregiver Support—Sat., June 2 & 16, at 10:00 a.m. See Page 6 for more information
Saturday Yoga—Sat., June 2 at 10:00 a.m.
Billerica Bandstand—Mon., June 4, at 11:30 a.m. See article on Page 14.
Watercolor Paint Class—Mon., June 4, 11, 18, 25 & July 2nd at 10:00 a.m. See article on Page 14.
Blood Pressure Checks—Tues., June 5, 12 19 & 26, at 9:30 a.m., and Thurs., June 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Lion’s Club Meeting—Tues., June 5 & 19 - 5:30 p.m.
Lunch Around—Tues., June 5, at 11:30 a.m. See Page 7 for more information.
Freedom from Fractures—Wed., June 6 at 10:00 a.m. See Page 6 for more information.
Guided Meditation with Direct Imagery—Wed., June 6 & 20, at 9:15 a.m. See article on Page 14.
Caregiver Support—June 6 & 20, at 10:00 a.m. Facilitated by Mary Coakley.
Lobby Library—Thurs., June 7 at 10:00 a.m. See Page 13 for more information.
Computer Classes—Thursday, June 7 at 10:30 a.m. for Everything Class and Facebook Class on June 7 & 14 at 1:30 p.m. Money Smart—Friday, June 8 at 12:00 p.m. Presented by Stoneham Bank. See Page 3 for more information.
Heritage Ice Cream Trip—Thurs., June 8 at 11:00 a.m. See article on Page 11.
Movies—Sat., June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 10:00 a.m. See Page 14 for the names of the movies.
Podiatry Appointments.—Tues., June 12 starting at 9:00 a.m. with Dr. Jessica Olson. Make appt.
Nubble Light House Trip—Tues., June 12 at 9:00 a.m. See article on Page 11.
Single Squares Board Mtg.-Tues., June 12 at 7:00.
Senator Friedman—Tues., June 12 at 9:30 a.m.
COA Board Mtg.—Wed., June 13 at 9:30 a.m. Apex Hearing Clinic—Wed., June 13 at 10:00 a.m. See Page 14 for more information.
Living with Loss—Wed, June 13 & 27, at 11:00 a.m. Facilitator: Susan Bailey of Merrimack Valley Hospice.
Neighborhood Meeting—Wed., June 13 at noon. See Page 3 for more information.
June Activities Call 978-671-0916 All Workshops Listed Require Sign-up to Attend
4 SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Dementia Friendly Billerica Mtg.—Wed., June 20 at 2:00 p.m. See Page 6 for more information. History Lecture—Thurs., June 21, at 10:30 a.m. See Page 14 for more information.
Glenview Pub Trip—Tues., June 26, at 11:00 a.m. See article on Page 11.
Senior Farmer’s Market—Starts on Tuesday, June 26, at 10:00 a.m. See Page 7 for more information.
Book Club—Tues., June 26, at 12:30 p.m. See Pg. 14.
Genealogy—Tues., June 26, at 2:00 p.m. See Page 14
Firefighter’s BBQ—Fri., June 29, at the Elks at 11:00 a.m. Tickets available at the BCOA. See Page 3.
June Activities (Continued) Memory Café—Wed., June 13, at 1:00 p.m. at Billerica Public Library See Page 6 for more information. Friends Board Mtg.—Wed., June 13 at 2:30 p.m. Small Steps That Make Big Changes—Wed., June 13, at 6:00 p.m. See article on page 3.
Art Matters—Thursday, June 14 at 10:30 a.m. See Page 14 for more information.
SHINE—Thurs., June 14 & 28, at 10:00 a.m. See Page 6 for more information.
Dirty Little Secrets—Fri., June 15 at 12:30 p.m. See article on Page 3.
Hampton Beach Trip—Sat., June 16, at 10:00 a.m. See article on Page 11.
Single Square’s Dance—Sat., June 16, at 7:30p.m. See Page 12 for more information.
American Red Cross Blood Drive—Sun., June 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Card Making—Wed., June 20, at 9:30 a.m. See Page 14 for more information.
Rep. Lombardo—Wed., June 20, at 9:30 a.m. Commodity Supplemental Food Mkt. Wed., June 20, at 1:00 p.m. See Page 12 for information.
5 SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Community Room Closed — Technology Upgrade Monday, June 18 to Friday, June 22
All activities in first floor Community Room are cancelled for the week of Monday June 18 to Friday, June 22nd for installation of new technology. This includes all exercise & dance programs as well as Bingo and Friday Breakfast. See Page 3 for more information.
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Memory Café Wednesday, June 13 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Make a Flower Arrangement!
The monthly Billerica Memory Café will be held on Wednesday, June 13th at the Billerica Public Library. This event is a free, open and welcoming monthly social gathering for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. Guests having dementia at any stage and due to any underlying condition, are welcome, accompanied by their caregiver. For our June Café, volunteers from Power of Flowers Project will instruct us on how to create flower arrangements. Call Joe St. Germain at 978-671-0948, ext. 4113 to sign up. Refreshments will be served. ————–————————————————————-
Tax Work-Off Program Applications Available
Applications are now available for the Senior and Veterans’ Tax Work-Off Programs between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. each weekday the BCOA is open. Participants will receive a $1,000 benefit off of their real estate taxes in exchange for volunteering 75 hours to municipal departments and schools. Asset valuation through the Assessor’s Office is one of the determining factors for qualification to participate. Veterans are required to provide a DD214. For more information, please contact Bonnie Courtemanche or Jackie Clericuzio at 97-671-0916. ———————————————————————–--—
SHINE Appointments Available The SHINE Program (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) is a state health insurance assistance program that provides free information, insurance counseling and assistance to Massachusetts residents who have Medicare and their caregivers.
SHINE counselor Chuck Kluga is scheduling appointments on June 14th & 28th this month. Call Bonnie Courtemanche at 978-671-0916 X2010 to request an appointment. ————————————————————–-————-
Join the Walking Wonders! Stay in shape with the Walking Wonders group! The group meets each weekday, year round at 8:45 a.m., and leave for their walk at 9:00 a.m. If you are not sure if the group is walking on a certain day due to weather, please call the COA at 97-671-0916. ————————————————–—-———————–
Fall Prevention Latitude™ Lateral Stability Trainer
Be sure to visit BCOA’s Fitness Room and check out the Latitude™ Lateral Stability Trainer. This machine helps strength stabilization muscles, protecting older adults from falls. The Fitness Room is open Mon. through Fri. from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sat. from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Participation is free, but dependent on a health questionnaire.
6 WELLNESS
Saturday Caregiver Support Group Sat., June 2 & 16 at 10:00 a.m.
Being a caregiver may sometimes feel like an endless task without rest or reward. Do you feel like you may never have time to yourself again? Participating in a support group can provide you with a forum to discuss the challenges of the caregiver role with others who are in a similar situation.
The Billerica COA now offers a Saturday Weekly Caregiver Support Group, on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, June 2 and 16th, facilitated by Bonnie Courtemanche. Sign up with Bonnie at 978-671-0916 X2010. Walk-ins welcome. ————————–———————————————
Caregiver Peace of Mind With Our Respite Companion Care Program
Are you caring for a loved one who is not safe if left alone? Do you need help with errands and groceries? The BCOA is proud to offer an exceptional team of trained, CORI-screened, attentive Respite Companions.
Our Companions can provide supervision and socialization, contact emergency services if necessary, assist with preparing light meals, transport individuals to appointments and shop for groceries. There is a two hour minimum (call for hourly rate), and mileage is charged at the current IRS rate. Contact Bonnie Courtemanche at 978-671-0916, X2010, if you are interested. ————————–———————————————
Freedom from Fractures Wed., June 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Freedom from Fractures is a free presentation from American Bone Health on how to avoid the most serious risks of osteoporosis and the following: • Medical factors that increase fracture risk; • How to calculate fracture risk; • How to reduce the risk of fractures; • Next steps for better bone health and fracture
prevention; Freedom from Fractures is the largest community-organized awareness campaign on fracture risk and prevention. This national event brings insight on how medical conditions, medications and family history can affect your risk for fractures. Please call 978-671-0916 to sign up. Must Sign Up.
Outreach Speaks Out
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables for 20 Weeks A new Program For BCOA Patrons
In Partnership with Lahey Hospital and Medical Center and New Entry
SENIOR FARMER’S MARKET Starts Tues., June 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Lahey is working with New Entry Sustainable Farming Project to bring fresh produce to seniors who lack access to these items or may not be able to afford them. The Program starts June 26 and runs for 20 weeks on Tuesdays during the growing season, June through October. You can receive a weekly “share” (or box) of freshly harvested produce.
Details and sign up will be published soon at the BCOA. Contact Jeanne Teehan or Melissa Paolicelli, at 978-671-0916 with questions. ————————————————————————
June Lunch Around at Emerald Rose Tues., June 5 at 11:30 a.m.
Join us at June’s LUNCH AROUND at the Emerald Rose on June 5th. Sharing a meal is one of those nice opportunities to mix and mingle, chit-chat, catch up on and socialize. It is good for the heart and soul—plus it’s a great meal at a great price at one of our fine local Billerica restaurants.
Sign up now at the BCOA Front Desk. The cost is $12 per person and includes a choice of three dinners: Roast Turkey, Meatloaf or Chicken Pot Pie. Each meal includes a salad, a beverage and a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert...tip included! Drive yourself there or take the BCOA Van; round trip van charge is just $4. Do yourself a world of good and join in. See you there! ————————————————————————
Monthly Drivers Needed
Volunteers are needed to help deliver food to the elderly participants of the food market from the Marshall Middle School. Call Jeanne Teehan in Outreach at 978-671-0916 X2026 for more information. ————————————————————————
Talent Show—May 2 Senior Music Makers drummer, John Posco, performing at the May 2nd Talent Show.
The evening featured great entertainment and fun activities for all.
OUTREACH 7
Too Much Old Stuff? How to Bust the Clutter!
It accumulates. Over the years, a combination of sentimental objects, things we’ll use one day, the vestiges of a former life and too many years of tax returns, newspaper clippings, little gifts we never used. There are obvious reasons to declutter. • Safety: Clutter can trip us up. • Efficiency: With declining eyesight, it get hard to
find things we use everyday. • Focus: Messy environments can make it hard to
process information. But the best reason to declutter comes from “Ms. Fix-it” Jennifer Phelps in Houzz, the online resource for home design and organization. “When your house is full of things from your past, things that only remind you of who you were, you very literally have no room for who you are now and who you are becoming.”
Why Is It So Hard to Do? Whether you want to pare down the stuff in your home, garage, or even your computer storage, one problem is knowing where to start. For some of us, getting rid of stuff is actually painful. A recent Yale study found for some of us, parts of our brains react the same way to the anticipated loss of valued possessions, as they do to the idea of quitting an addiction. How to Start Decluttering Enter Sara Getzkin, President of ‘Hands On!Organizing.’ As a professional organizer, Getzkin has been on the TLC show “Hoarding: Buried Alive.”
1. Don’t try to tackle too much at once. Getzkin tells her clients, “Let’s carve out three hours and see what we get done.” Then you are going to rest and not even think about this.” Very few people can sustain focus for more than three hours, and stopping before you get stuck means you can start again tomorrow feeling positive.
2. To start, Getzkin, recommends preparing three bags or boxes and labeling them KEEP, TOSS and SELL/DONATE. You might add a fourth box for things that need repairing, mending or dry cleaning, but don’t add more options than that.
3. Decide what you really use and consider what storage space is available. Be relentless in your decision-making and follow through.
4. Find local consignment stores to sell stuff that’s in great condition. Craigslist is a good option for
selling locally. eBay is good for more valuable stuff. Source: seniorplanet.org *** Outreach Supervisor, Jeanne Teehan, recently completed a 3-day training ‘Hidden Treasures Workshop’—watch for possible upcoming seminar at the BCOA!
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NUTRITION 10
June Lunch Menu Lunch is served weekdays at 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy Melissa’s Kitchen! Breakfast on Fridays With a Smile!
8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Simply walk in, fill out your order form, pay and presto your breakfast is ready! This breakfast is intended for seniors 60 and older, living in Billerica. We welcome younger companions, who also pay. Please check with Front Desk as we do sometimes need to cancel a Friday Breakfast.
Join The Lunch Program
Provided by Elder Services of Merrimack Valley. A two-day notice required, and a $2 donation is suggested. Call Melissa at 978-671-0916 to book.
New Lunch Options New lunch options available in addition to the main hot/cold meal! Options will change each week. Stop by the lunch room Mon-Thurs. mornings to see what is offered. Choices in-clude: seafood salad, cheese pizza, egg salad, PBJ, chicken salad.
If you need to cancel your Meals
on Wheels, please call
978-686-1422
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1 Crustless Turkey Pot Pie – 4oz Mashed Potatoes ½ cup Broccoli ½ cup Applesauce ½ cup Dinner roll 1pc
4 Chicken Fric-assee 1pc White Rice ½ cup Peas ½ cup Mixed Fruit ½ cup Multigrain Bread
5 Egg Casserole (potatoes, sausage and cheese) 1pc Roasted Potatoes ½ cup Summ. Squash ½ cup Fruit Loaf
6 Shepard’s Pie 1pc Carrots ½ cup Pudding/diet pud-ding ½ cup WW Bread 1pc
7 Chefs Salad – Sal-ad Mix 1cup, Ham 2oz Shredded cheese – 1oz Potato Salad – ½ cup
8 Eggplant Parm 1pc Marinara sauce 2oz Pasta ½ cup Cauliflower ½ cup Peaches ½ cup Italian Bread 1pc
11 Swedish Meatballs 3pc Rice Pilaf ½ cup Capri Blend ½ cup Applesauce 1pc Oat Bread 1pc
12 Seafood Salad on Lettuce – 4oz Coleslaw – ½ cup Pasta Salad – ½ cup Diet Gelatin ½ cup Hot dog bun 1pc
13 Diced Pork 3oz w/Apple gravy 2oz Green Beans ½ cup Sweet Potatoes 1pc Pears ½ cup Italian Bread 1pc
14 Father’s Day Special Beef Bourguignon 5oz Mashed Potatoes ½ cup Parslied Carrots ½ cup Brownie Cookie
15 Chicken Chop Suey Chicken 3oz Lo-mein Noodles ½ cup Asian Veggie ½ cup Mandarin Orange ½ cup WW Bread 1pc
18 Hot Dog 1pc Baked Beans ½ cup Mixed Veggie ½ cup Fresh Orange ½ cup Hot dog bun 1pc
19 Chicken fajitas Chicken 3oz w/peppers and on-ions 2oz Spanish Rice ½ cup Corn ½ cup Tortilla 1pc
20 Salisbury Steak 1pc Gravy 2oz Mash Potato ½ cup Brussel Sprouts ½ cup Chef’s Dessert ½ cup
21 Bday – Turkey Sandwich—Turkey (2oz), cheese 1pc Green Salad ½ cup Potato Salad– ½ cup Salad Dressing 1pc Birthday Cake/Angel Cake 1pc
22 Cheese Omelet 1pc French Toast (TBD) Warm Peaches ½ cup Yogurt 1pc (no milk) Multigrain Bread 1pc Syrup 1pc
25 Cheeseburg-er 1pc Beets ½ cup Potato Chips 1pc Pineapple ½ cup Burger bun 1pc
26 Mac n’cheese 6oz Peas ½ cup Pears ½ cup WW Bread 1pc
27 Curried Chicken Salad on lettuce – 4oz Pasta salad – ½ cup Marinated vegs -1/2 cup Fresh Fruit 1pc Italian Bread 1pc
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29 Breaded Fish 1pc Sweet Potatoes ½ cup Chef’s Veggies ½ cup Tartar Sauce 1pc Fruit Loaf
11 NUTRITION
Recipe of the Month: Healthy Breakfast Idea
Directions: If not eating immediately, brush apple slices with lemon juice to keep them from turning brown. Spread one side of half of the apple slices with peanut or almond butter, then sprinkle with chocolate chips and granola. Top with remaining apple slices, pressing down gently to make the sandwiches. Transfer to napkins or plates.
TRANSPORTATION
All Trips: Weather Permitting and Must Pay at Time of Sign Up: Patrons Picked up at Home Sign up for these June Trips early. Call Trans. Depart. at 978-671-0916 X 2003 if interested.
Brown’s Lobster Pound Trip, in Seabrook, NH Call by May 30th to Sign Up
DATE: Friday, June 1st PRICE: Transportation $10.00 round trip Leave Billerica at 10:00 a.m. Leave Brown’s at 1:00 p.m. MINIMUM: Limited Seating/Full Bus required MAXIMUM: 13 people BYOB and side dishes as well as lobster, steamers, fried clams. Stop at Willie’s Candies on way home. Heritage Farms Ice Cream and Restaurant Call by June 6th to Sign Up
DATE: Friday, June 8th PRICE: Transportation $6.00 round trip Leave Billerica at 11:00 a.m. Leave Heritage Farm at 2:00 p.m. Fresh homemade ice cream and sandwiches. Sugar free ice cream as well. Nubble Lighthouse—York Maine Call by June 11th to Sign Up
DATE: Tuesday, June 12th PRICE: Transportation $10.00 round trip Leave Billerica at 9:00 a.m. Leave from York, Maine at 1:00 p.m. MINIMUM: Limited Seating/Full Bus required MAXIMUM: 13 people Must be paid at time of booking. See the most photographed lighthouse in New England. Stroll shops & dine. Hampton Beach Sand Sculpture Call by June 14th to Sign Up DATE: Saturday, June 16th PRICE: Transportation $5.00 round trip Leave Billerica at 10:00 a.m. Leave Hampton Beach at 1:00 p.m. MINIMUM: 8 people required to run trip MAXIMUM: 12 people Stroll around and enjoy sand sculptures. Cross the street and enjoy the food of your choice Castle Island South Boston Call by June 18th to Sign Up
DATE: Tuesday, June 19th PRICE: Transportation $15.00 round trip Leave Billerica at 8:30 a.m. Leave Castle Island at 2:00 p.m. MINIMUM: 8 people required to run trip MAXIMUM: 13 people Visit Castle Island and get lunch at Sullivan’s home of the $1.90 hot dog. Lunch is at your expense. Walk the paths around the island, enjoy the view and visit Fort Independence. Kimball Farms Ice Cream in Westford Call by June 20th to Sign Up DATE: Friday, June 22nd PRICE: Transportation $6.00 round trip Leave Billerica at 11:00 a.m. Leave Kimball Farms at 2:00 p.m. MINIMUM: 8 people required to run trip MAXIMUM: 13 people Fresh homemade ice cream, sugar free ice cream, gift shop and country store, arcade mini-golf. Lunch at Glenview Pub in North Chelmsford Call by June 25th to Sign Up
DATE: Tuesday, June 26th PRICE: Transportation $6.00 round trip Leave Billerica at 11:00 a.m. Leave Glenview at 1:30 p.m. MINIMUM: 8 people required to run trip MAXIMUM: 13 people; Assorted deli sandwiches, soup, burgers and lobster rolls.
• 2 small apples, cored and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch thick rounds
• 1 tsp. lemon juice, optional
• 3 tbsp. peanut or almond butter
• 2 tbsp. semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 tbsp. granola
Friends of the Billerica Council on Aging, Inc.
Greetings Friends,
What a busy month May was! Not only did Spring finally arrive, but we celebrated Mother’s Day and we honored our Senior of the Year winners and the runners-ups on May 4th.
We would also like to thank the many generous supporters who made the Senior of the Year Award possible. This year the event took place at the Elks Hall on May 4th. The Seniors of the year were Kay and Jerry Johnson. We also honored the other nominees Maureen Clotz and Bob Kinsman. It was a wonderful evening recognizing the contributions seniors make to our community among town leaders, selectmen, business partners, local citizens and families.
The Senior of the Year award is not a fundraiser, but rather, an opportunity to say thank you to those who do so much for our community. We would like to thank the following individuals and corporate contributors to this event:
Billerica Access TV Haroutunian Law Office Billerica COA Humble Care Services Billerica Garden Club Laer Realty Partners Billerica Lions Club Joan Parcewski Bill Collins Life Care Center of Merrimack Billerica Public Library Valley Brightview Assisted Living Liberty Bell Blaire House of Tewksbury Lowell General Hospital Elder Services of Merrimack Mr. Jacks Catering Services Valley O’Connor Hardware Karen Carpenito The Party Lab Dianne Bone The Power of Flowers Project Griggs Farm Barbara Flaherty Family Joan Di Orio Ellen Rawlings Family Enterprise Bank & Trust Right at Home Fallon Health Scarpaci Law Office FLIR Systems Swanson Meadows Golf Good Thymes Stoneham Bank Whole Bunch Flower Market Thanks to all for a successful event. Our next Friends meeting will be on June 12th at 2:30 p.m. and all are welcome.
Sincerely,
John Coyne President Friends of the Billerica COA
Thanks toOOO.. • 7 Eleven at 314 Boston Road for snacks on Tuesday and Thursday a.m.
• Gift Shop: Mary Rosati, Barbara Reinecker, Peggy Woods, Alfred Cyr, Nancy Graham, Caroline Noel, John Sbrizza, Sandra DiTucci, Chieko Cronin, Jackie Ingersoll, Jose Gownder, Joseph P. Gownder, Mary Ellen Pis-Lopez, Chris Bulmer, Marianne Valente, Georgia Doherty, Eileen Urquilla, Patricia Bentley, Jeanette Proulx, Molly Matt, Jade, Laureen Goguen, Linda Burke.
• Calendars & Cards: Tina Ntapalos, Eleanor Haynes, Sara Rodriquez, Dotty Arnold.
• Puzzles, Books, Magazines, etc.: Tina Ntapalos, Steve Strykowski, Laureen Goguen.
——————————————————— BCOA Golf League
Every Monday from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. First Come-First Serve Tee Times
Come and practice your golf skills this summer at the Swanson Meadows Golf Course. Season runs from May through September. Call 978-671-0916 to for details and to sign up. ——————————–————————
“Single Squares” Classes Thurs. from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Classes are on Thursdays in June on the 7th, 14th, and 28th at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $8 per person per class.
June Dance is on Saturday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. Call Carol at 978-637-2059 for more information. ————————–—————————-–—
12 PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS
Commodity Supplemental Food Market Wed., June 20 at 1:00 p.m.
Boxes will be ready to be picked up. A person is ready to put a box in the car for you.
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Trips - Get on Board
You must register and pay a month in advance for all trips. Please call 978-671-0916 with any questions.
Casablanca By the Sea - July 25, 2018 • Cost is $92 • Luncheon at the Bull and Claw Restaurant • Time for Shopping in Portland’s newly renovated Old
Port Bobby Rydell Show - August 14, 2018
Mama Mia Musical - August 15, 2018
Steve Martin/Martin Short Comedy - September 2, 2018
Ultimate Tribute to Buddy Holly - October 11, 2018
Hairspray Musical - November 7, 2018
Foxwoods Christmas Show - November 27, 2018
Boston Pops Christmas Concert - December 6, 2018
Boston Ballet: The Nutcracker - December 14, 2018 ———————————————————————–-———–-
RESOURCES & REFERRALS 13
Lobby Library Thursday, June 7th 10:00 a.m. to 12:00
Lobby Library: Join Joe in the BCOA Lobby on Thursday, June 7, for the next Lobby Library. Joe will have books, DVDs, and more for you to browse and borrow. If you would like Joe to bring a specific title for you, just give him a call at 978-671-0948, ext. 4113.
Library Outreach Service Spotlight: If you can’t get to the BCOA Lobby or the Billerica Public Library due to disability, illness or lack of transportation, the library can come to you! Just give Joe a call to sign up for FREE homebound delivery. Joe will deliver books, DVDs and more to your door, based on your specific requests or tastes. There are no fines or fees, and deliveries can be made as frequently or infrequently, as you like. Call Joe to get started.
Mr. Fix-It: Dave Moccia
Billerica residents over 60 can bring their broken items to the reception desk with their name and telephone number attached. Dave will call with an estimate of repair charges (parts only). He asks that you donate $5.00 to the BCOA for each repair.
Check Out BCOA’s Facebook Page
Billerica residents follow us on: nextdoor.com
Our town website is: www.town.billerica.ma.us
How to Subscribe or Renew Your Subscription of the Billerica Outlook
Pick up a form at the BCOA front desk and turn it in to the front desk with the $8 payment made out to the BCOA for a one-year subscription.
Community Luncheons At First Parish Church
Community Luncheons are served on the second Saturday of each month at the First Parish Church, at 7 Concord Road, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The luncheons are sponsored by the First Parish Church, the Sons of Italy and the Billerica Lions Club. All are welcome. Forever Young Choral Group
At The May 2nd Talent Show
Pictured from left to right: Claude Piotte, Dominic DeMartino, Alice Hurley, Joanne Gagliardi, & Shirley Foskin. Joanne is the co-facilitator of the group, along with LaVerne Harmon.
Thanks to all of our talented performers, craftspeople, Power of Flowers and the Sunshine Gals for making it a success.
Billerica Bandstand Christmas in June
Mon., June 4 at 11:30 a.m.
Great music, fun, dancing and a delicious lunch!! No Chair aerobics that day!. Lunch and listen or dance to great music by D.J. Jon Mansfield. Only $5 per person for lunch and music . Tickets available at the BCOA front desk. —–-—–————–—————–-—–———————
Friday Yoga Series on Fridays at 2:15 p.m. $3 per class
Instructor is Sheila Richards. Learn and practice this very popular exercise routine that will help you to de-stress and achieve both physical and mental wellness. No class on June 22 & 29 Must Sign Up. —–-—–————–—————–-—–———————
Watercolor Paint Class Monday June 4, 11, 18, 25 & July 2 at 10:00 a.m.
Like to paint or want to learn? Join our Monday Watercolor Paint Class led by local artist Colleen Sgroi. Call Jamie Doherty for more information or to sign up at 978-671-0916. ———————————————————————
Tai Chi/Qigong Tues., June 5, 12, & 26 at 10:15 a.m.
Help fight stress and relax with a revitalizing class of Chinese meditation in motion! –-—–————–—————–-—–————–————
Guided Meditation with Direct Imagery Wed., June 6 and 20 at 9:15 a.m.
Facilitated by Carol Butze, RN, BSN, MeD. Sessions help to reduce stress. —–-—–————–—————–-—–———————
Living with Loss Wed., June 13 & 27 at 11:00 a.m.
This is to help those who have recently lost loved ones. Facilitator: Susan Bailey, MD, Bereavement Counselor of Merrimack Valley Hospice. —–-—–————–—————–-—–———————
Art Matters Thursday, June 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Enter the world of Matisse. A world of color; a place that celebrates flowers, sunshine, beautiful women, complex patterns, rich textures, dance, music and art. Must Sign Up. —–-—–————–—————–-—–——————–—
History Lecture Thurs., June 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Learn about the ‘The Cog Railway.’ Paul Hogman will facilitate. Must Sign Up.
Tai-Chi on the Lawn Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
Tai Chi on the Lawn is back, weather permitting. For better balance, join Joanne Shaughnessy and the group on the front lawn. —–-—–————–—————–-—–————————–—
Hearing Clinic with Apex Hearing Care Wed., June 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Free hearing screenings, as well as a check and cleaning of hearing aids, for those with aids. Please call 978-671-0916 for an appointment. —–-—–————–—————–-—–————————–—
Card Making Wed., June 20 at 9:30 a.m.
Janet Habeshian helps you make beautiful one of a kind cards. No experience necessary; all materials provided. Limit of 8 participants. Must Sign Up. —–-—–————–—————–-—–——————————
Book Club June 26 at 12:30 p.m.
The book is “A Walk in the Woods” by Bill Bryson.
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Genealogy Club Tues., June 26 at 2:00 p.m.
Come and learn how to find your ancestors. —–-—–————–—————–-—–———————–——–
Men’s Group Pot Luck Barbeque Sunday, June 3 at 11:00 a.m.
Join the Men’s Group at Vietnam Veterans Park. Open to both spouses and friends! RSVP to John DeVito at 978-667-3645, with what you would like to bring.
MORE ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS 14
Senior of the Year Celebration—May 4th
From left: Nominee Maureen Clotz; Co-Seniors of the Year, Kay & Jerry Johnson; & nominee Bob Kinsman.
June Saturday Movies at 10:00 a.m.
June 2nd “Battle of the Sexes”
June 9th, “The Commuter” June 16th “Father Figures”
June 23rd “Lady Bird” June 30th “ 15:17 to Paris”
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