Sixty Plus News
Vol 43 Number 7
Karin Canfield Moore, Editor
January 2016
Linda Salisbury, Typesetter
MISSION STATEMENT: T he T ownsend Council on Aging is committed to the continued growth and well being of our senior citizens
by providing programs, education, information and referral services with a goal of helping seniors achieve the best quality of life possible.
From the Desk of the Director –
As I sit at my desk to write this, we still haven’t had snow, but when I think of January, snow is what I see. My
mind takes me on a walk down the trail near my home where the snow crunches underfoot as I trod slowly along, my
thoughts wandering and softly interrupted by the song of a chickadee or the whoosh of snow falling from a branch. I
wish I could share the scene in my mind – the dappled sunlight, the silvery glinting of the snow that’s not quite white
or blue, the tracks of wildlife seldom seen, but obviously nearby. Eventually I think of Robert Frost’s poem “Stopping
by Woods on a Snowy Evening”.
Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village, though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
Robert Frost
This is the time of year to be quiet within yourself. Rest your spirit, feed your soul, take time to embrace the
uniqueness that is you. Breathe.
Karin Canfield Moore
Townsend Senior Center
16 Dudley Road
Townsend, MA 01469
Townsend Council on Aging
Mon. thru Thurs. 9:00-3:00
Fri. 9:00-2:00 Third Wed 9:00-8:00
(978) 597-1710
Karin Canfield Moore , Director
Linda Salisbury, Program Coord.
Donna Howard, Lead Van Driver
Donna Fenton, Kitchen Manager/
Volunteer Coord.
This newsletter made possible through an EOEA grant and our sponsors.
Book Club
JANUARY ARTS AND CRAFTS
The Book Club will meet on January 13th at 1:00 to
discuss “ The Forgotten Garden” by Kate Morton.
We meet the second Wednesday of every month and
new members are welcome at any time. No fees.
Books are usually available at the Townsend Public
Library through the CWMARS system.
The Wednesday Watercolor class continues
through January 13th.
The next session starts January 27th at 10:00 AM.
Cost is $5.00.
Thursday Watercolor classes begin again on
January 7th at 10:00 AM and will run for six
weeks. Cost is $5.00.
PIZZA & MOVIES
2nd & 4th Friday at 12:00 Noon
Tuesday Jewelry classes will be held on January
5th and 12th at 10:30 AM. Cost is $5.00 plus
supplies.
January 8: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
January 22: National Treasure
Linda will be teaching an Acrylic painting/Collage
class Monday, January 11th and 25th from 1:003:00 PM. Subject is Red Poppies on a collage
background. Cost is $5.00 for supplies.
If you would like this newsletter mailed to your home
each month. Please send us or drop in with $5.00 and
your complete address.
NEW CLASS… ATTENTION ALL
FISHERMEN!
Join us for Wood Carving on Wednesdays
from 12:30-2:30. There are carvers willing to
help new people. Try something new this
winter. No charge.
Eino Kauppi will be teaching a Fly Tying class on
January 20th at 10:00 AM. He will also cover
some basics of fly fishing. There is no charge for this
program.
“Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may
look back and realize they were the big things.”
NEW PROGRAM STARTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 8th…..
QUAZY QUILTERS QUB
(no quips about it)
Join us in the Arts & Crafts Room on Friday, January 8th from 11-2 for our first meeting. We have sewing
machines, fabric and ideas or bring your own and we will help put them together.
TALK ON FALL PREVENTION
By a representative from Visiting Angels
Thursday, January 21, 2016
10:30 AM
Learn tips to maintain balance and prevent falls especially during the winter months.
BUS TRIP
This month’s special trip will be to the Isabelle Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. Cost is $16.00 for bus
and admission. Date is Friday, January 15th and the bus leaves the senior center at 9:30 AM. There is an
option to purchase lunch at the café in the museum or at the college café across the street.
Council on Aging Board meeting is
January 12th at 10:00 AM.
Genealogy Club with Dwight Fitch will be held on
Jan. 8 at 10:30 AM. Join anytime; no need to sign
up. No Charge.
FOR YOUR HEALTH….
Hearing Clinic...Wednesday, January 20 , 2016.
Schedule an appointment between 10:00 AM– 12:00 PM.
No Charge.
Massage…January 5,12, and 26. You must sign up in
advance for a 30 minute appointment. Cost… $20.00
Thursday Cribbage Program
Cribbage is played on Thursdays at 1:00PM.
November 12: Erika Roy and
Marcia MacMaster: 363
High Hand: Peter Salisbury: 21
November 19: Jerry Copeland and
Linda Holmes: 356
High Hand: Jan Johnson: 17
December 3:
Bev Johnson and Jan Johnson: 357
High Hand: Joe Bolduc: 24
Reflexology...January 8, 15, 22. Sign up for a half
hour or hour appointment.($25.00 for 1/2 hour)
Manicures ($15.00)and Pedicures ($22.00) also
available.
Reiki...January 14 and 28. Please call for an
appointment with Cheryl Stevenson. $20.00 for 45 min.
Grief Support… Third Tuesday, January 19 at
1:00PM.
TALK ON DIABETES
Sponsored by Care Divine
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
@ 11:00 PM
In the Meeting Hall
NEW PROGRAM….. Writing Your Life Story
Come in and learn the skills and drills for
beginning to write your autobiography or
memoir.
There will be lots of handouts and you will
learn to organize your thoughts and stories
and make an outline. Some in class writing
and some at home.
This is a four week session taught by author
and teacher, Nancy Filip. Cost is $20.00
Held from 12:00 PM—2:00 PM on Friday,
January 15th, 22nd, 29th, and Feb. 6th.
Nancy teaches this course at the ALPHA
program at Fitchburg University where it is
very popular.
This is a great opportunity to leave a legacy
for your children and grandchildren.
Come in to learn valuable information for preventing and
managing diabetes.
Birthday Party
Our monthly birthday party is held at lunch on the first
Thursday of the month at 12:00 Noon. Hope you will
join us for a delicious homemade meal and birthday
cake.
Please call 978-597-1710 if you are living alone and would like
a weekly phone call to check in on you.
TRIP TO LITTLETON FOR BACH’S LUNCH
THURSDAY, January 21, 2016
Sheffield Chamber Players String Quartet
Glass, Mozart, Beethoven, Francaix
Bring a lunch,
complimentary tea, coffee and cookies.
Friends of the Seniors meeting: January
F
4th at 4:00 PM at the senior center.
Bus leaves at 12:45 PM-Cost $3.50
JANUARY 2016
Townsend Senior Center Events
Senior Center Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00-3:00
Friday 9:00-2:00
Third Wednesday, 9:00 AM- 8:00 PM
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
SENIOR CENTER
978-597-1710
Roadrunner
978-597-1730
Fri
1
SENIOR|
CENTER
CLOSED
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
4
10:00 Chair Exercise
11:00 Chorus
11:00 Wii Bowling
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Qi Gong
1:00 Rummikub
1:00 Wii League
Bowling
1:15 Healthy Eating
4:00 Friends Meeting
5
10:00 Stretch and Tone
10:30 Jewelry Making
1:00 Scrabble
1:00 Team Trivia
11
10:00 Chair Exercise
11:00 Chorus
11:00 Wii Bowling
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Qi Gong
1:00 Rummikub
1:00 Wii League
Bowling
1:00 Acrylics
1:15 Healthy Eating
12
10:00 Stretch & Tone
10:00 COA Meeting
10:30 Jewelry Making
1:00 Scrabble
1:00 Cards
6
10:00 Watercolor
10:00 Chair Exercise
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Woodcarving
1:00 Bingo
7
10:00 Stretch & Tone
10:00 Watercolor
12:00 Homemade Lunch
and Birthday Party
1:00 Cribbage
1:30 Gentle Yoga
Massage by Appt.
8 10:00 Chair Exercise
10:00 Line Dancing
10:30 Genealogy
11:00 Intermediate Line
Dancing
11:00 Women’s
Meditation
11:00 Quazy Quilters
12:00 Movie Matinee:
“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”
Reflexology/ Manicures/
Pedicures by Appt.
13
10:00 Watercolor
10:00 Chair Exercise
11:00 Diabetes Talk
12:00 Lunch
12;00 Well Adult Clinic
12:30 Woodcarving
1:00 Bingo
1:00 Book Club
14
10:00 Stretch & Tone
10:00 Watercolor
12:00 Homemade Lunch
1:00 Cribbage
1:30 Gentle Yoga
REIKI by APPT.
15
10:00 Chair Exercise
10:00 Line Dancing
11:00 Women’s
Meditation
11:00 Intermediate
Line Dancing
11:00 Quazy Quilters
12:00 Life Story
12:00 Hairdresser
Massage by Appt.
Isabella Stewart
Gardner Museum 9:30
Reflexology/Manicures/
Pedicures by Appt.
18
SENIOR
CENTER
CLOSED
19
10:00 Stretch & Tone
1:00 Scrabble
1:00 Team Trivia
1:00 Grief Support
Drop-in
Martin Luther King Jr
Day
20
10:00 Chair Exercise
10:00 Fly Tying Class
10:00 Hearing Clinic
12;00 Lunch
12:30 Woodcarving
1:00 Bingo
6:30 Rick Stepton
Program
21
10:00 Stretch & Tone
10:00 Watercolor
10:30 Fall Prevention
12:00 Homemade Lunch
1:00 Cribbage
1:30 Gentle Yoga
BACH’S LUNCH 12:45
22
10:00 Chair Exercise
10:00 Line Dancing
11;00 Women’s Meditation
11:00 Intermediate Line
Dancing
11:00 Quazy Quilters
12:00 Life Story
12:00 Movie Matinee
“National Treasure”
Open Crafting 5-8PM
Reflexology/Manicures/
Pedicures by Appt.
25
10:00 Chair Exercise
11:00 Chorus
11:00 Wii Bowling
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Qi Gong
1:00 Rummikub
1:00 Wii League
Bowling
1:00 Acrylics
1:15 Healthy Eating
26
10:00 Stretch & Tone
12:00 Nashoba Tech
Lunch
1:00 Scrabble
1:00 Cards
Massage by Appt.
27
10:00 Chair Exercise
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Woodcraving
1:00 Bingo
28
10:00 Stretch & Tome
10:00 Watercolor
12:00 Pot Luck Lunch
1:00 Cribbage
1:30 Gentle Yoga
REIKI by APPT.
29
10:00 Chair Exercise
10:00 Line Dancing
11:00 Women’s Meditation
11:00 Intermediate Line
Dancing
11:00 Quazy Quilters
12:00 Life Story
TEAM TRIVIA AND JEOPARDY….Tuesdays ….. January 5th and 19th...
Let’s exercise our minds! And let’s have fun and socialize at the same time. How? Team Trivia! Trivia is a form of mental
exercise that helps to keep the mind sharp while enhancing cognitive functioning. It is mental stimulation that requires the use of
our memories. We all remember different facts, events, etc. so we can jog our memories together by playing/competing in teams
of 3-4. Mary Szurley was the winner of both Jeopardy and Trivia .in November. Dave Szurley won Jeopardy and Marilyn Brown
won Trivia on December 8th.
Healthy Eating Lessens Pounds.. Nutrition group led by
Donna Fenton, our kitchen manager. Learn the importance
of good food and exercise.
Mondays at 1:15 PM
IMPORTANT NOTICE….
MOC Lunches have increased to $3.00 each.
Reservations a day in advance, are a must for
our senior lunch program on Mondays and
Wednesdays. Please call 978-597-1710 to sign
up. On Wednesdays there is an alternative cold
lunch. You must call by Monday at 10:00 if you
want the alternative meal.
Our homemade lunches are held on the first
three Thursdays of each month. Please call by
10:00 AM on the Wednesday before the lunch
you wish to attend. Suggested donation $3.00.
Menus can be found on the insert page of this
newsletter.
Wii Bowling for new players will now be held at
11:00 AM on Mondays.
The Wii league bowling
will be held at 1:00PM on Mondays.
HAIRCUTS by JOANNE….
Please call to schedule an appointment, Friday,
January 15th. Haircut: $15.00, add blow dry and curl
for $5.00, Waxing service: $6.00. Please arrive with
your hair washed.
.
Stretch and Tone is offered on Tuesdays and
Thursdays at 10:00 AM. Cost is $20.00 for 4 weeks
or $35.00 for 8 weeks. Drop in is $7.00 a class.
Line Dancing is held on Fridays at 10:00. Cost is
$3.00 payable weekly. Just drop in.
Gentle Yoga is on Thursdays from 1:30-2:45. Cost
is $5.00. First class is free. Just drop in.
Chair Exercise is on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays at 10:00 AM. No Charge. Exercise done
with video instruction.
Qi Gong with Jeff Cote is held on Mondays at
12:30. Cost is $5.00 payable weekly
Qi Gong is an excellent form of exercise for seniors
because of its gentle and soothing nature. Anyone can
do Qi Gong regardless of age, ability, flexibility, or
activity level. It is also significantly effective in
improving balance, relieving pain, encouraging
mobility and reducing stress.
HANDY MAN SERVICE...if you need help with
minor repairs (i.e. changing light bulbs, repair lamps
etc.) call the Senior Center and someone will be sent
out to help. 978-597-1710
Take a deep breath, it calms the mind.
What Is Reiki?
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is
administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows
through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one’s life force energy is low, then we are more likely to
get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.
~ Happy New Year 2016 From the Friends of Townsend Seniors ~
Selectmen Proclaim January 2016 as Seniors’ Month in Townsend!
Friends of the Townsend Seniors to Host Lunch
Saturday January 23rd, 12 O’clock ~ Honoring and Celebrating Seniors !
The Saturday, January 23rd lunch and festivities will take place at the Meeting Hall, 12:00pm - 2:00pm. Co
-Chairmen are Donna Miller, Lynn Pinkerton, and Terry Klug. They are planning the luncheon, musical
entertainment, and fun surprises!!
** There is no charge, however registration is requested **
Sign-up is at the Senior Center desk, or call the Center at 978- 597-1710. The Lunch is open to all Townsend
Seniors, and Seniors who are members of the Friends and live outside of Townsend.
Thursday, January 14th
Foxwoods Trip
This popular Foxwoods trip is open to all adults, so
please invite your friends! The cost is $28 per person, with reservations paid in advance. The bus leaves the
Senior Center at 8:15am and returns about 6pm. All will receive coupons for 'free play' and for the buffet
lunch. Sign up is at the Senior Center or with Avis Roy at 978-597-6829.
Monday, January 4th, Friends’ Board Meeting ~ 4:00 p.m. at the Senior Center
Shades of Ireland- 2016 ! The Friends of the Seniors are sponsoring a trip to Ireland, October 10-28,
2016, which is booked with Collette Travel. Here are just some of the many highlights: Dublin, Kilkenny,
Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, Limerick, and Galway. The trip includes transportation to and from Logan
Airport, airfare to Ireland, and travel protection insurance. Please call Russ Moore, 978- 808-7301 as soon as
possible. Russ will tell you all about this wonderful trip and how you can take advantage of the early-booking
savings!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2016 Friends of the Townsend Seniors Membership
______ $5.00 Friend
_____ $10.00 Family
RENEWAL
NEW MEMBER
______ $25.00 Benefactor
$_____ Supporter (any amount) _____$100.00 Lifetime Membership (Individual or Family)
Ways I am interested in contributing my time: _______Phoning
_______Program Development
______Fund Raising _____ Food (Prepare a main dish or dessert for an Event or Fund Raiser)
NAME:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE: Home_______________________________________________Cell____________________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS:___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Checks payable to: Friends of the Townsend Seniors. Please return to the Senior Center, or Mail to: Friends of the
Townsend Seniors attn: Membership, P.O. Box 972, Townsend MA 01469. Thank you for your continued support.
ROAD RUNNER BUS SCHEDULE
MONDAYS: IN TOWN-SENIOR CENTER; PHARMACIES; BANKS; HARBOR MALL:
TOWNSEND DOCTOR/ DENTISTS; HAIRDRESSERS/BARBER; ETC. AND ERRANDS
TUESDAYS: FITCHBURG, LEOMINSTER,LUNENBURG-MEDICAL TRIPS AND SHOPPING OR ERRANDS IF
POSSIBLE.
WEDNESDAYS: TOWNSEND- PHARMACIES; BANKS; HARBOR MALL; TOWNSEND DOCTORS/DENTISTS;
HAIRDRESSERS/BARBER; ETC. AND ERRANDS
THURSDAYS: MEDICAL TRIPS TO PEPPERELL; GROTON; AYER –SHOPPING & ERRANDS IF POSSIBLE
FRIDAYS: LUNENBURG, FITCHBURG SHOPPING DAY
Please schedule appointments between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM
FARES: $1.25 ONE WAY within Townsend: BUS CARD $22.50 Pay for nine rides, get one free.
$.50 round trip to the Senior Center from Atwood Acres/Townsend Woods
$1.75 ONE WAY Outside Townsend; BUS CARD $31.50 Pay for nine rides, get one free
The bus goes to the Senior Center Monday through Friday.
Bus Stop at Atwood Acres/Townsend Woods at 9:00 AM Mon-Fri.
*Any trip to or from the Senior Center for residents of Atwood Acres or Townsend Woods is .25 each way
regardless of the time of day subject to availability. Rides any time other than 9:00AM Pick up need to be
scheduled by calling 978-597-1710
Nashoba Tech Lunch
Join us on January 26th for our monthly lunch catered by the Nashoba Valley Technical School Culinary Department.
Choice of meal this month is maple Glazed Virginia Ham or Baked Haddock Newburg. Complete meal including soup
and dessert is $10.00. Gratuities benefit the student field trip at the end of the year. You must purchase a ticket in
advance by January 21st to attend. No take-outs. Come in and socialize with friends.
Card Games: Do you play whist, hearts, hand and foot? Come in Tuesdays at 1:00. We are
looking for people to play various card games and teach new games to others.
NOW OFFERING INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCING…..
Fridays from 11:00-11:30
Come in for beginning line dancing from 10:00-11:00 and stay for an extra half hour if you’re up for a
challenge. Additional $3.00 fee.
WEDNESDAY EVENING PROGRAM
January 20, 2016
6:30 PM
Join us for a program by Judith Lindstedt
featuring Rick Stepton on trombone in a video presentation entitled ‘Off the Cuff”.