SEPTEMBER 2015
Nahant Tiffany Times
Nahant Council on Aging
Our Mission
“The mission of the Nahant Council on Aging is to provide physical, emotional, and mental stimulation
enabling those sixty and over to achieve engaged and fulfilling lives in a safe environment.”
Meet the Staff
Linda Spinucci-Peterson Executive Director
Penny Morse - Assistant
Arthur Barreda - Transportation
Jim O’Connor - Transportation
Pamela Szostakowski— Transportation
Nahant COA Board of Directors
Nancy Gallo - Chairman
Sarah Risher-Vice Chairman
Emily Potts—Treasurer
Joseph Benson -Secretary
Sheila Hambleton
Linda Jenkins
Geraldine Wittrock-Walton
Angela Bonin
James Dolan
Friends of Nahant COA Executive Board
Linda Lehman - Co-President
Lana Mogan - Co-President
Mary Irene Dickenson - Treasurer
Margaret Silva - Secretary
Nahant Senior Center is located at:
334 Nahant Road
Nahant, MA 01908
(Lower Level of Town Hall)
Tel.# 781-581-7557
Visit us at:
www.nahantcouncilonaging.org
From the Director,
The COA Board of Directors members have changed. We lost 3
members and 3 new ones were appointed. I would like to thank the
outgoing members, Gertrud Joyce who was our Chairperson for the
last 7 years, Nancy Wilson who has been a member of this Board for
many years and Renee Wright-Michaud who was a member of the
Board for a short, but productive time. Thank you all so much for
your time, energy and input over your years of service.
All the Board members have helped with our 5 year strategic plan.
Our strategic plan is composed of 4 major components, 2 of which
have been implemented. We have upgraded the lunch program. If
you have not had an opportunity come to the Tiffany Room for
lunch you are missing a good meal at a reasonable price. We have
expanded our technology capabilities by building and maintaining a
website: www.nahantcouncilonaging.org. On our website, you can
check what activities and trips we have planned and sign up for
them. Our menu is posted on the website as well as resources that
are available to seniors for a wide variety of topics. Visit our photo
gallery to see how much fun we have at the Nahant Council On Aging.
To welcome our new board members, Jim Dolan, Joe Benson and
Angela Bonin and meet the existing members
we are having a meet
and greet on Wednesday, September 9th during lunch at 11:30.
Hope you can make it. Call to make your reservations today!
Linda Peterson
Executive Director
Alzheimer’s is the only disease in the top 10 causes of
death in America that cannot be prevented, cured or
even slowed.
More than 5 million people have Alzheimer’s in the U.S.
Alzheimer’s Disease has touched each of us in some way.
The Alzheimer’s Association helps those affected by the disease and
their families with 24/7 Helpline, family care consultations, support
groups and educational and training programs - all provided free of
charge to families thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s and other fundraising events supports
the Alzheimer’s Association as well as cutting edge research and
raises awareness of this #6 leading cause of death.
This year’s Greater Boston Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held on
Sunday, September 27.
PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION - MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
“ON THE GO TRIPS & EVENTS”
Wednesday, September 2
Friday, September 4
Friday, September 18
Wednesday, September 23
Wednesday, September 30
Peabody Essex Museum - The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts,
may be considered one of the oldest continuously operating museums in the United
States and ranks among the top 20 art museums in the country. We will enjoy a one
hour guided tour of the exhibition American Epics: Thomas Benton and Hollywood.
The tour has been donated to the COA and is free, but is limited to 10 participants. We will leave the Tiffany Room at 9:45.
Labor Day Party! Join us for an ALL AMERICAN COOKOUT to celebrate a
wonderful summer and a well deserved holiday! Dan Clark will entertain us at
the Knights of Columbus Hall at Nahant’s Relay Yard. Doors open at 11:00, and
entertainment will begin at 12:30. DON’T MISS OUT!!! Admission is $20.00.
Scallop Festival. Off we go to Buzzard’s Bay where we will enjoy the 46th
Annual Scallop Festival! Yum!!!!! After we enjoy a delicious seafood treat, we
will enjoy the entertainment and the local crafters as they display their wares.
It is never too early to shop for that unique Christmas gift! The cost of the trip is
$20.00 which includes your lunch! We will leave the Tiffany Room at 9:30. Check out
more details at the Tiffany Room!
Margaret C. Ferguson Greenhouses at Wellesley College. The most diverse collection
of plants under glass in the greater Boston area. This guided tour of 15 greenhouses
showcases the diversity and adaptation of our various biomes. The tour is FREE!
For more details, check out the flyer in the Tiffany Room and SIGNUP! We will leave the
Tiffany Room at 10:00 for an 11:00 tour, then head to lunch at the Morse Tavern.
Portsmouth River Fall Foliage Cruise Celebrate the changing of the season
with a Foliage River Cruise. Our tour begins in Portsmouth Harbor and continues
for 2 1/2 hours into some of the most picturesque scenery on the Seacoast. The
cost of the trip is $21. We will stop for lunch on the way! More details are
posted in the Tiffany Room. Our new bus will be leaving the Tiffany Room at 9:30.
Van Transportation is available for COA activities and trips, call 781-581-7557. Information and calendar are subject to change. Please call, check
the cable TV station, the Nahant website or email me at [email protected] for updates on other programs, trips & events .
COMING ATTRACTIONS
Monday, October 5
Friday, October 9
Wednesday, October 14
Wednesday, October 21
Friday, October 30
Topsfield Fair . The Topsfield Fair, America's oldest and finest agricultural fair,
has run every fall since 1818. Join us as we enjoy this New England tradition!
much to see and EAT!!! Admission $8.00. Sign up at the Tiffany Room.
Steam Train and River Boat Excursion. Enjoy a 3-course lunch aboard restored
1920’s Pullman dining cars as part of a 3.75 hour lunch, train and riverboat sight
seeing excursion. Cost of the trip is $47.00 and includes your lunch
Brooksby Farm and Cheesecake Factory for lunch. What better way to enjoy
autumn in New England than to spend some time at the local farm and a
wonderful lunch at the Cheesecake Factory in Peabody.
Shopping and lunch. Enjoy lunch at the famous Mount Vernon Restaurant and
then a shopping excursion to the Assembly Square Mall.
Halloween Party. Celebrate the holiday at our annual Halloween Party! Plan
your costume NOW! More details to follow.
HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN
Village Church Yard Sale - Saturday October 24 Nahant Village Church, 27 Cliff Street, 9:00 - 2:00. Loads of
great bargains! You never know what you’ll find!
Tides Fundraiser - Friends of the Nahant COA - September 24 Join us for a bite to eat at Tides Restaurant
from 6:00 -9:00 on Thursday, Sept. 24. The Friends of Nahant Council on Aging supports the Daily Lunch Program at the Tiffany Room.
St. Vincent de Paul Yard Sale - September 26 Browse through treasures at St. Thomas
Aquinas Parking lot on Saturday, September 26 from 9:00-1:00.
Nahant Women’s Club presents Judith Black as “Rosie the Riveter” and “From Her Arms to His” Sept. 8 at 7
PM at the Nahant Village Church. Admission $10. Contact Nancy Whitman 781-595-7442 for more details.
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MEDICARE SCAM!!!
ATTENTION!
There is a new telephone scam to get personal medical information to falsely bill the government
(Medicare).
The impersonator uses the name of the COA director in that town. The impersonator asked “a few questions” (their doctor, their meds and their Medicare number).
NO ONE WILL CALL AND ASK FOR YOUR MEDICARE NUMBER!
JUST HANG UP !
If possible, get their phone number from the telephone screen and contact local police.
Emmett H. Schmarsow
Program Manager for Councils on Aging and Senior Centers
MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs
1 Ashburton Pl., 5th Flr.
Boston, MA 02108
FALLS PREVENTION AWARENESS DAY IS SEPTEMBER 23!
Each year, one in every three adults ages 65 or older falls and 2 million are treated in emergency departments for fall-related injuries. And the risk of falling increases with each decade of life. The long-term
consequences of fall injuries, such as hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), can impact your
health and independence.
You can play a role in preventing falls.
Get some exercise. Lack of exercise can lead to weak legs and this increases the chances of falling. Exercise programs can increase strength and improve balance, making falls much less likely.
Be mindful of medications. Some medicines—or combinations of medicines—can have side effects such
as dizziness or drowsiness. This can make falling more likely.
Keep their vision sharp. Poor vision can make it harder to get around safely. Older adults should have
their eyes checked every year and wear glasses or contact lenses with the right prescription strength to
ensure they are seeing clearly. Improve the lighting in your home. As you get older, you need brighter
lights to see well.
Eliminate hazards at home. About half of all falls happen at home. A home safety check can help identify
potential fall hazards that need to be removed or changed, such as tripping hazards, clutter, and poor
lighting.
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Keep items you use often in cabinets you can reach easily without using a step stool.
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Install handrails and lights on all staircases.
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Use non-slip mats in the bathtub and on shower floors
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Wear shoes both inside and outside the house. Avoid going barefoot, wearing slippers or Flip flops!
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
TIFFANY CAFÉ LUNCH PROGRAM
Served everyday at 11:30 - 12:30
Reservations required 24 hours in advance
Cost - $2.00
Celebrating September Birthdays
Thursday 24th
FOOD SHOPPING PROGRAM
Tuesday 1st
Tuesday 8th
Tuesday 15th
Tuesday 22nd
Tuesday 29th
Market Basket and Vinnin Square
Market Basket and Vinnin Square
Market Basket and Vinnin Square
Market Basket and Vinnin Square
Market Basket and Vinnin Square
12:30 P.M.
12:30 P.M.
12:30 P.M.
12:30 P.M.
12:30 P.M.
RECIPE FOR SEPTEMBER
Squash Casserole
Total Time: 45 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 35 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Level: Easy
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 °
Ingredients
1 small Vidalia onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
Vegetable oil
2 pounds yellow squash, cut into 1/2 to 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups grated Gruyere cheese
1 1/4 cups crushed butter crackers (Ritz), divided
In a heated skillet, sautee the onions, being careful not to burn. Cook until lightly brown. Add the squash,
season with salt and pepper, to taste, and cook until the squash is tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove
the skillet from the heat and stir in the mayonnaise, 1 cup of the cheese and 1 cup of the crumbled crackers.
Pour the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and top with remaining 1/4
cup of crackers. Bake until the casserole is bubbly around edges, about 25 minutes. Remove the casserole
from the oven and serve ho t.
It is almost here…Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment
It’s that time of the year again! If you have a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan
(HMO, PPO), you should be receiving information from your plan by the end of September. It is important
to read and save this information because it explains the changes in your plan for 2016.
During Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7), you will have a chance to
change your plan for next year. If you never had a drug plan, this is your opportunity to join one. SHINE
(Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone….on Medicare) Counselors can help you understand your
plan changes, as well as explain other options you may have. Appointments are limited so make your
appointment soon. Please bring your Medicare card and list of prescription medications with you to your
appointment.
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Tiffany Café Menu
SEPTEMBER 2015
“One should eat to live not live to eat”
~Moliere~
Monday
Tuesday
All lunches served
with:
Wednesday
1
Homemade
Milk
4
LABOR DAY
Sloppy Joes
Fries
Mashed Potato
COOKOUT
veggies
Carrots
Salad
8
Homemade
Tomato & Eggplant
CLOSED
9
Grilled
Soup with
Roasted Veggie
Mini Ravioli
Potato
Baked Stuffed
10
Chicken with
Pork Tenderloin
15
Broccoli and
16
11
Summer Veggie
Medley
Sweet Potato
Tortellini Salad
Cauliflower
Haddock Florentine
BBQ
Turkey Tips
Gravy
Salad
14
3
With Gravy
Dessert
Beef Stroganoff
Baked Meatloaf
Haddock
Cole Slaw
LABOR
DAY
2
Tavern Battered
Friday
Ground Turkey
Bread & Butter
7
Thursday
17
18
Egg Noodles
Casserole
Chicken Stroganoff
Stir fried Udon
Noodles with
Baked Tomatoes
(Spinach)
Noodles
Teriyaki
Corn on the cob
Roasted Potato
Salad
Chicken and
Sweet potato fries
Vegetables
Salad
21
Open Face Turkey
Braised Chicken
Sandwich
Thighs
Mashed Potato
Chicken Ziti
22
23
Zucchini and
Salad
Summer squash
Vegetable
28
Ravioli
Medley
29
Oven Fried
30
Broccoli
Meatballs
Chicken
Peas and Carrots
Salad
Sweet Potato Fries
Garlic Bread
BBQ Beef Tips
Rice
Shepherds Pie
Sweet Potato
Green Beans
Turkey Burgers
24
Tuna Salad
25
OR
Chicken Salad
Plate
Menu is subject to
change
Vegetable
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Tuesday, Sept. 1
Thursday, Sept. 17
Thursday, Sept. 17
Tuesday, Sept. 15
9:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Manicurist (sign up required) $10.00
Dr. Sanphy—podiatrist (sign up required)
Blood Pressure
Manicurist (sign up required) $10.00
EXERCISE/ACTIVITIES
Monday
9:00 a.m.
Monday
9:00 a.m.
Tuesday
9:00 a.m.
Tuesday
5:00 p.m.
Wednesday
9:00 a.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 10:30 a.m.
Thursday
5:00 p.m.
YOGA ($5.00)
Total Body Exercise
Quilting, crafts, crocheting
Mat & Stretch Class
Total Body Exercise
Chair Exercise
Mat & Stretch Class
SPA DAY!
Tiffany Room
Community Center
Community Center
Community Center
Community Center
Tiffany Room
Community Center
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28!
PAMPER YOURSELF!
Have your HAIR done! Have your NAILS done! Have a MASSAGE!
Have IT ALL done!!!!
Schedule your appointment NOW!
WORD SEARCH
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bath
bury
cheat
coat
desire
driven
ahead
bits
butter
choir
crust
direct
faithful
awhile
bring
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chum
deject
date
flame
honor
ties
tough
import
turkey
instruction
vapid
mail
wane
object
weary
parent
wisdom
pastor
youngster
peer
raise
rite
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FIELD TRIPS!
Charles River Cruise
Revere Sand Castle
See more photos of our summer adventures by visiting our
website:
Rose Kennedy Greenway
www.nahantcouncilonaging.org
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Thank you so much for supporting our Friends of the Nahant Council on Aging Yard Sale. The weather was great and
it was wonderful to see so many friends. All proceeds will be used to support the COA and help defray the cost of the
fabulous new lunch program. Thanks to all who helped to set up, sell, clean up , and shop.
Watch for our Fundraiser at the Tides in September.
Please consider becoming a supporting member by filling out the form below.
Sincere Thanks,
Linda Lehman
Co-President of the Friends of the Nahant Council on Aging
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September 1 - Jeanne Baranek, Marilyn Clausen, Anne Graul, Catherine Capezza, Martha Taylor
September 2 - Ferdinand Fiske, Walter Spinelli, Maryliz Cort, John Vigeant
September 3 - Lorraine Locke, Linda Richards, Peter Rogers, Donald Comeau, Margaret Messina
September 4 - Richard Nagle, Larry Titus, Patricia McSweeney, Thomas Mazzaferro, Donna Foti-Scovell
September 5 - John Benson, Maria Welsh
September 6 - Dewitt Brown, Ann Callahan, Maureen Mellen
September 7 - Gwendolyn Upton, Phillip Caso, Suzanne Bailey, Arthur Martinelli
September 8 - James O’Brien
September 9 - John Keller, Rose Novello, Timothy Demakis, Catherine O’Connor, John Christensen,
Mary Sweeney
September 10 - Charles Briggs, Cynthia Mantzoukas, Kathleen Carroll
September 11 - Joseph Barisano, Marvene Kasper, Karol Borys
September 12 - Norina Rowen
September 13 - Malcolm Chamberlain, Roger Locantore
September 14 - Michael Conley, Rosamond(Roz) Puleo, Michael Tanen, Peter Mazareas, Dianne Cadigan,
Diane Dunion
September 15 - Donna Long, Patricia Kane, Nancee Peters
September 16 - Charles Jessome, Fred Quinlan, Patricia Kavanagh
September 17 - Christine Howard, Robert Hill, Karen Hawko
September 18 - Joseph Sherber, William Marden, Anthony Macone
September 19 - Joseph Carmody, George Adolph, Karen Canty, Lawrence McDonough, Peter Fantasia,
Thomas Costin
September 20 - Diane Gaucher, Maryjo Ludke
September 21 - Michael Hendriksen, Robert Steinburg, Marilyn Godrich
September 22 - Frank Clements, Barbara Brownlie, James Bryanos, Helen Savino, Katy Dolhun, Lisa Stempek
September 23 - Keiko Cadigan, Russell Gaudet , Abbas Soleymani, Donna Lee Hanlon
September 24 - Thomas Dwan, Kathleen Baldwin, Kathleen Hatfield, Vannarat Bootong, Francis McCarthy,
Linda Peterson
September 25 - Paul English, Carol Ann Nelson, Stephen Micalizzi, Kevin Robinson, Eugene Caponigro
September 26 - Doris Hefler, Thomas Butler, Teresa Bacheller
September 27 - Mary Sharkey
September 28 - Edna Doran, Olivia Brand, Karen Callahan
September 29 - Nancy Locke, Francis McArdle, Kerry Stevenson
September 30 - Paul Lospennato
IN MEMORY OF HARRIET MAGRO
NAHANT — Harriet L. Magro of Nahant, Mass., passed away early on July 26, 2015. She was the
wife of John A. Magro, also of Nahant. They shared 66 years of marriage together.
Born in Somerville, Mass., on Dec. 23, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Edward L. and
Mary (Conroy) Williams. She was a highly motivated person who earned a degree in accounting
in her later years. She shared her talents and time for the good of the community, volunteering
with the local Girl Scouts starting in 1960. She worked with special-needs children at the Johnson School, and worked for a period at Jesmond Nursing Home.
She is survived by her husband, John; her sisters, Marie Traywick of Massachusetts, Ann Marareich of Massachusetts, Margie Amigo of Massachusetts, and Theresa O’Brien, also of Massachusetts; her brothers, Father Edward Williams OMI of Massachusetts, and Daniel Williams of
New Jersey. She was the proud mother of her children, John A. Magro II of New Hampshire,
Robert R. Magro of Maine, Virginia Keenan of Massachusetts, Wendy Schoneberger of New
Hampshire, Jane Magro of Massachusetts, and the late Peter Magro.
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