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What's Happening
- Registration for Pre-register/ Pre-pay programs taken at reception desk or by mail.
- No registration for these programs taken without payment.
- Registration for Computer lessons taken at specially scheduled registration. (See newsletter)
- Registration for lunch taken at reception desk or by phone by 11:00 the previous day.
- Drop-in, “pay-as-you-go” and “donation” program monies should go into designated box on the wall where the program is held.
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GAMES
Pool Cues- Monday- Wednesday- Saturday/ 9:00-12:00… Game Room. A donation of $1 is suggested. This group is scheduled for drop-in billiards. There is a sign in sheet for order of play. Tournaments are set up a few times a year and those wishing to play may contact Harry Wentzell (volunteer) through the office.
Monday and Thursday Games- (Dining Room) & Friday 1:00 Drop-in play. (Scrabble, Bridge, Mah-Jongg, etc.) A donation of $1 is suggested.
Mah-Jongg Manners- Suspended until August 2008
Scrabble- Friday, 1-3:45 Drop-in. Library/Lounge. Suggested donation $1.
Duplicate Bridge- Wednesday/ 1:00. Dining Room. Drop-inplayers seated in order of arrival for friendly Bridge. $2 pay-as-you-go.
Chess Nuts- Friday/ 12:00. Large Conference Room. Drop-in. Friendly games of chess. Yearly tournament. Suggested donation $1.
Poker- Friday/ 1:00 Game Room. Drop-in. Friendly game. $1 donation suggested.
Bingo- Tuesday & Friday/ 1:00. Dining Room. Drop-in. Variety of games.
Pay-as-you-go, 50 cents a card.
HEALTH & NUTRITION
Lunch- Monday-Friday/ 11:45. Dining Room. Pre-register by 11:00 the previous day (for Monday pre-register by 11:00 Friday). Suggested donation, $1.75. Punch cards available in the office.
Health Clinic- Wednesday & Friday/ 9:00-12:00. Small Conference Room. Nurses from the Newton Health Department see individuals on a first-come, drop-in, basis to take blood pressure.
Men’s Health Club- First Friday of the month- 10:30.Large Conference Room. Opportunity for men to talk among themselves about health related issues. Led by a retired physician . Drop-in.
SHINE- Serving Health Information Needs of Elders- Wednesday/ 1:00-3:00. Richmond Room. A trained representative sees individuals by appointment to assist with health insurance questions. To make an appointment call 617-796-1660.
Legal Consultation- First Friday of the month/ 12:00-2:00. Richmond Room. Law students from Boston College Law School will see individuals by appointment, under the supervision of a law professor. Call 617-796-1660 for appointment. (Suspends from May-September)
Social Services- Call Kathy Laufer, LICSW or Outreach Worker, Meghan Kennedy for social service assistance. Concrete services, case management services and clinical services available. Call 617-796-1673 for appointment.
Social Work Group- Tuesday/ 1-2:30… Library/Lounge. Topics changes periodically. This group is led by our Social Worker, Kathy Laufer, LICSW (or our social work intern). See newsletter for details.
Low-Vision Group- First Monday of each month (unless it is a holiday, then moves ahead one week), 10:00.Art Studio. This is a support group for those with vision impairments. Information, friendship and sharing. Brought to the Center by the Vision Foundation. (MAB, Massachusetts Association for the Blind)
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FITNESS
Matter of Balance (Fall Prevention Program)- Wednesdays / 1:30-3:30. Function Room. A program brought to Center by Newton/ Wellesley Hospital to help individuals to prevent falls. Exercise, classroom work, videos, support and homework. The registration for the next session beginning in September, opens August 18 and closes when the class is filled. Another session will follow in November.
Beyond Balance Mondays (8 weeks) 1-2pm. Function Room. Muscle strengthening exercise to improve and maintain balance and overall fitness. Please pre-register/ pre-pay for this class by May 26, $40. Upcoming session: June 2 - July 21 (skip one week)
Yoga (chair) – Monday/ 2:00, Thursday/ 1:00- (floor Yoga, 2:00) Function Room. Gentle Yoga, Drop-in. A donation of $2 is suggested.
Aerobics- Tuesday- Friday/ 9:00. Function Room. Certified teacher leads class. Individuals modify exercise to their own needs. Drop-in. Suggested donation $2.
Muscle Conditioning- Tuesday & Friday/ 10:30. Function Room. Certified teacher leads class. Individuals modify exercise to their own needs. Drop-in. Suggested donation $2.
Line Dance- Taught by master teacher Manny Correa. Mondays, 10-11. Function Room. Pre-register/ pre-pay, $40 for 8 weeks. Rolling sessions.
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EDUCATION
Spanish- Tuesday/ Beginner, 9:00-10:00, Intermediate/ 10:30-11:30. Art Studio. Conversational language taught. Drop-in. Suggested donation $1.
French Conversation- Thursday/ 1:30. Library/Lounge. Group gathers to speak in French about a variety of subjects. Drop-in. $1 donation suggested.
Italian Conversation - Italian language speakers chat in the language of romance on Thursdays from 2:45-3:45. $1 donation suggested.
Mandarin Chinese- Thursday/ 10:30. Large Conference Room. Learn to speak Mandarin Chinese or learn a bit about the language. Drop-in. $1 donation suggested.
NewsTalk- Monday/ 1:00. Library/Lounge. Lively discussion led by retired history teacher. Drop-in. $1 donation suggested.
Current Events & Speakers - Thursday/ 10:00. Function Room. Gathering of retired citizens to hear lectures and join in current events discussions. Drop-in. $1 donation suggested.
Faces of History- last Wednesday of each month.10:00. Large Conference Room. Documentary and discussion of someone who has made history. Drop-in. $1 donation suggested.
Book Club- Second Wednesday of each month/ 2:00. Library Lounge. Book choice published in our newsletter one month ahead. Drop-in. $1 donation suggested.
Computer Classes- Schedule set individually for each student. Session is 6-weeks. $40. (Classes held in computer rooms.). Pre-register/ pre-pay at special registration announced periodically in the newsletter.
Computer Help- Friday, 1-2:30- Richmond Room. Drop-in with quick questions about computer use.
Writing- Friday/ 10:00. Large Conference Room. Group gathers to critique and encourage each other in life-writing. Drop-in. $1 donation suggested.
The American Short Story as Literature- Tuesdays, 1:00, meeting the first, third and fifth Tuesday of the month. Library Lounge. Literature lovers gather to share the experience of short stories. Led by Rona Schwartz. Drop-in. Suggested donation $1.
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MUSIC
Newton Swing Band- Tuesday/ 1:30. Function Room. Musicians gather to form band. Musicians welcome to join. They practice each week and do gigs around the city. All welcome to sit in listen. Drop-in.
Newton Senior Center Chamber Music Ensemble- Wednesday, 9-10:30. Function Room. Bring your instrument and join in or pull up a chair and just listen! Drop-in.
Lunchtime Piano- Every Wednesday and Friday, diners enjoy live piano music.
THE ARTS
Fine Arts Studio- Wednesday/ 9:30. Art Studio. Artists gather to support each other. Bring your own supplies. Drop-in. Suggested donation $1.
Chinese Painting- Friday/ 1:00. Art Studio. Pre-register/ Pre-pay, $28 per session for 8 weeks of class. Sessions run one after the other. Student provides materials.
Ceramics- Thursday/ 12:30-3:00. Art Studio. Pre-register, pre-pay $35 per session for classes running 8-weeks. Teacher will teach technique, offer guidance and handle firing in the kiln. All materials available including raw clay. Purchase bisque-ware at cost, from us.
Knitting- Thursday/ 10;30. Art Studio. Drop-in. Learn to knit or just enjoy knitting in the company of other knitters. Suggested donation $1.
Sewing- Monday/ 1:00… Art Studio. Drop-in to sew items for our store and our giving program. We have all the supplies needed.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Foreign Film- Friday/ 1:00.Function Room. Variety of foreign language films shown weekly. Suggested donation 50 cents.
Wednesday Movie-Wednesdays @ 1:00. Library/ Lounge. Popular films shown. Suggested donation $1.
In addition there are several special programs and events planned monthly.
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