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The Nationally Accredited Newton Senior Center is a vibrant community where people gather in an atmosphere that promotes and utilizes life experiences and skills. We hope you will explore our web site to learn more about us and the many programs and resources we offer.

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Easy Rider! Manny Correia, line dance teacher, motorcyclist and senior citizen

September 2010 Calendar          September 2010 Newsletter

 

“Blessed is the generation in which the old listen to the young; and doubly blessed is the generation in which the young listen to the old.”     The Talmud

 

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To receive the newsletter by e-mail… and to receive e-mail information updates please register your e-mail address on our website at: newtonma.gov/mlss Sign up for e-mail updates on the Newton website. Department of Senior Services/ Newton Senior Center list is administered by the Newton Senior Center.  It is intended primarily to deliver the monthly newsletter to subscribers although we may offer important emergency updates to the members of the list. Frequency of the newsletter is once each month.

 

AGING in PLACE Fair

Wednesday, September 29, 1:30-4:00pm, Newton Senior Center. Information, raffles, refreshments!
Learn about the latest… products and services that help individuals to adapt their homes and their lives,
so they may remain in their “homes and or communities” as the changes that come with aging become a reality.

 

The Newton Senior Center will be an Election Site

Tuesday, September 14. Aerobics, Muscle Conditioning and Swing Band will be canceled (this day only)
to accommodate voters for Precinct 3- Ward 2. This is a State Primary Election

 

September is National Senior Center Month

*BBQ by Springwell, Wednesday, September 15- 11:45. Pre-register by 11am the previous day. Donation, $1.75. Music & celebration!
*Dedication of display cabinet in Dining Room- 12:15, Monday, September 20. (see page 5)
*World Alzheimer’s Day Ceremony at lunch Tuesday, September 21, 12:00.
*Pizza Lunch, September 23, at 11:45 sponsored by The Stone Institute. Pre-register by 11am the previous day. $3 collected at the door. This is also Fall Prevention Awareness Day  and Spaulding Rehabilitation Center will present a lunch talk about preventing falls.

 

New Programs in September (more to come in the following months!)
 * BOWL the Modern Way!

The Newton Senior Center will be starting a “Wii Bowling League” in late September. If you are interested please sign-up with our receptionist and you will be contacted with details prior to the start date (to be announced). Bowling can be done standing or seated and will take place right here at the center! Have a “virtual” good time, while you get fit.

 

*Matter of Balance

It is time to pre-register for the “Matter of Balance” program made possible by the Newton/Wellesley Hospital. Attendance  is expected at all 8 weekly meetings.  (Wednesdays, 1-2:30pm, starting on October 6). Space is limited and a wait list will be kept for a future session. Each meeting will include lecture/ discussion, videos and exercises aimed at educating individuals in Fall Prevention. The course is taught by fitness professional, Robin Resnick. There is no charge, donations accepted. This course should be taken one time only as it is “introductory” and those wishing to continue this targeted exercise program may do so by registering for “Beyond Balance”, also taught by Robin Resnick, on Mondays, 12:45-1:45. $50 for 8 weeks, starting October 18. (Pre-register/pre-pay by October 6.)

*Writers Workshop

Join Bernice Bennett and others with the “writing bug” every week on Wednesdays at 10:00a.m. for support and encouragement.

*Short Story Discussion Group

Join Ditta Lowy as she leads a monthly short story discussion group. Meeting will be the last Thursday of each month at 10:30am. The stories will be provided to those who pre-register.

Heat Relief

Click here for more information.

 

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

The Newton Senior Center will offer a new PD Support Group beginning July 26 from 10:30-11:30. Meetings will be on the last Monday of each month and will be led by a retired physician and PD patient. The MA. Chapter, National Parkinson’s Disease Foundation will sponsor this group. Please pre-register if you plan to attend.

Senior Services FY11 Budget Presentation

To view the slide show presented to the Programs & Services subcommittee of the Board of Aldermen, please click here

 

Independent Living… Housing Options Fair

 Whether you attended or not, here is our slide show for those of you wanted to take notes.
Slide Show

 

Learn the Computer and Connect

The Newton Senior Center offers computer lessons to senior citizens wishing to stay connected through modern technology. If you are a computer user wishing to increase your skills or a beginner wanting to learn to use a computer, simply call Joanne at 617-796-1670, and hop on the technology highway!
Our lessons are tutorial style (1 student/1 teacher) and take place at the center. We ask $50 for 6 lessons or $10 per lesson. Students are required to have access to a computer at home so they can practice daily. Computers available on site for lessons.

Contractor Referral list NOW Available

For a list of pre-screened contractors, please call Lynn Feinman, Aging in Place Projects Manager, at the Newton Senior Center. Find plumbers, electricians, handymen, etc. Reach Lynn at 617-796-1675, 12:30 to 4:00pm, weekdays. This service made possible by Springwell

 

Newton Police Alert Against Scams Aimed at the Elderly

The Newton Police Department is advising residents specifically the elderly to be on alert against fraudulent scams.Click Here to see the common scams that have been  taking place, and how they are used and prevented.

 

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