February 2016�Kingston Senior Center, 30 Evergreen Street�

781�585�0511 or 781�585�0512�

The Anchor

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday 8:30 am to 9:00 pm

Tuesday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Kingston�Council on Aging�

Tax Time!

Similar to prior years, the Kingston Senior Center and the AARP Tax Aide Volunteers are combining forces to provide no-cost tax preparation services to low-to-moderate income individuals with a special focus on helping seniors. Starting in late January, appointments can be arranged by contacting the Center at 781-585-0511. Tax preparation sessions will begin in mid-February. Appointments will take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays through April 13th. Requirements for how to prepare for and what to bring will be furnished when an appointment is made.

DIRECTOR'S CORNER.... I would like to thank everyone for helping us ring out

the old year and bring in the new year. We have much

to look forward to. To all of you who work here, to vol-

unteers who work endless hours, and to all those who

come through the doors to participate in a number of

different activities, all your involvement is greatly ap-

preciated. By the time you read this, some snow and ice will have

challenged us. However, everything will happen as

scheduled, which includes fitness classes, oil painting,

and quilting. Round two of the intermediate computer

classes will be ready to start this month, and beginner

computer classes will also be on the schedule. (TBA) A

reminder that intermediate is for those who already

know how to use their computers. If you are not sure

about your level, please attend the class on Tuesday at

4pm, and Dan Rivera will help you make the decision.

Dan has been a great help and has inspired us to expand

“Computer Communications”. We will work closely

with him to pursue his ideas and keep everyone in touch

about the process. I don't want to rush time, but spring 2016 has many new

events and activities coming up. We are still in the

planning stages for genealogy classes, “Hot Topics,” a

four part discussion series, for the author series, and

Chef's Table Award: Food and Philanthropy. We will

honor South Shore chefs and restaurants who have giv-

en back to the community. We welcome your sugges-

tions. Meanwhile stay warm and enjoy all we have to

offer.

Mind Joggers!

There is so much to learn about folks behind the scenes. Marie Bouley is one of them. Marie is committed to helping others exercise their brain in what she calls, “Mind Joggers” classes. Trivia and other games, ques-tion and answer sessions, and more are the highlights every other Friday at 11am. If you have someone at home or know someone who might benefit from Marie's classes, call the front desk if you would like more infor-mation 781-585-0511.

Color Your Way A reminder that adult coloring book classes will contin-ue every Friday at 12:30. Ann Fiore is the leader and has received a strong response. Coloring books are not just for kids. In fact, its the latest rage used for fun, ther-apeutic potential to reduce anxiety, create focus or bring about more mindfulness. AND THERE IS NO COST INVOLVED. Sign up at the front desk or call 781-

585-0511. Mahjong Anyone? Mahjong is still alive and well. Once a game from the past, it is becoming popular again. If you and friends would like to start a group here at the Kingston Center, please let us know. Up to 8 tables are available. Enjoy coffee and snacks and sit by the fire before or after. Call Marilyn Greenstein. 781-585-0511.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER - HELP WITH EVENTS –JOIN

THE FRIENDS OF THE KINGSTON COUNCIL ON AGING

WORKSHOPS & CLUBS

Quilting with Louise: Tuesdays 9:00am to 3pm

Book Club: Tuesday, February 16, 10:00am Join a

lively discussion on this month’s selection

Oil Painting Workshop: Open Paint Wednesdays

8:45am-12 noon.

Needlers: Every Friday 10:00am-12 noon. If you knit,

crochet, cross-stitch, needlepoint or use a loom, you are

invited to join us on Fridays at 10:00am . Bring a project to

work on and share your ideas and talents.

Health The Town of Kingston has entered into a contract with the VNA of Cape Cod!

Heart Health

Your heart is a strong muscle about the size of the palm of your hand. Just like an engine makes a car go, the heart keeps your body running. The heart has two pumps. The stronger pump uses arteries to send blood with oxygen away from the heart, throughout the body. The other pump uses veins to bring blood back to the heart and sends it to the lungs to get more oxygen. An electrical system in the heart controls the heart’s pumps (the heart beat or pulse).

A common problem with aging is “hardening of the arteries”, called arteriosclerosis. This is why blood pressure goes up with age. The good news is there are things you can do to delay, lower, or possibly avoid or reverse your risk of heart disease:

Don’t smoke Stay at a healthy weight Avoid spending hours every day sitting

Exercise Keep your diabetes, high blood pressure, and/or cholesterol under control Manage your stress Don’t drink a lot of alcohol

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SCAN IN! �Some people are forge�ng to scan in when they enter the building. You must scan in for each and every program or event that you

a�end that day. If you have forgo�en or misplaced your scan card, you can simply sign in with your first name and telephone number. We need to know who is in the building at all !mes.�

Our a�endance numbers are also used for repor!ng purposes and for receiving grants. It is important that we COUNT YOU and that we

can COUNT ON YOU to scan in. (Please note that it also saves us a lot of !me. If you haven’t scanned in, we must do it separately and

we might miss you when !mes are very busy.) THANK YOU!�

Just a reminder to call the office at 781�585�0511 or 0512 to

schedule rides or to sign up for lunch,�

a program or an event.�

Young At Heart! with your host Tammy To learn more about services and support for seniors offered local-ly, be sure to watch “Young at Heart” on PACTV. The show airs multiple times during the week and each show airs for about a month. You can catch past shows on PACTV.org as well as on YouTube under Kingston COA or search Young@Heart.

Tammy’s show focuses on getting as much information as possible out to seniors and their families, to ensure well educated choices in care.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Mind Joggers w/Marie Bouley - Every other Friday at 11:00am

Exercise your mind and have fun! Blood Pressure Clinics - Held every Thursday Glucose Screening - Second Thursday of the month

Ask a Nurse - Second and Four th Thursday of the month. Hearing Screenings - Mass Audiology every other month, call for an appointment. Miracle Ear - Third Wednesday monthly, at 9am hearing screen-ing and hearing aid cleaning; walk-in’s welcome. At Home Hearing Healthcare - 2nd and 4th Thursday 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Pedi-Care - Four th Wednesday of each month., and NOW the last Monday of each month. Call for an appointment $29.00

A reminder about daily OCES Lunches

If you would like to partake in the daily lunches served at 11:30am for a suggested donation of $2.50 you MUST sign up two days in advance. The signup sheet is available in the grand room. See Trudy for more information. If you do not sign up we cannot guarantee that we will have a lunch available for you.

Welcome to our newest visitor!!!

Come Cuddle with Cooper the Therapy Dog, the calmest pooch in Kingston. Cooper is a red Standard Poodle,

18 months of age, and was a rescue dog who joined his forever family at 4 months old. A therapy dog is trained

to provide affection and comfort to people in hospitals, retirement homes, school, disaster areas and people with

learning difficulties. Because he loves his work as a therapy dog, he brings joy and comfort to everyone. Please

come down to meet him and his handler Jennifer on the first Monday of every month at 10am.

Music With Marie

Come in on Tuesday’s at 12:00pm for music and snacks in our Library. Weekly music videos are being shown

on the following dates:

February 2: Daniel O’Donnell

February 9: America the Beautiful

February 16: Celtic Woman

PROGRAMS, NEWS AND EVENTS

“Ask a Nurse” Offered on the second and four th Thursday of the month. 10:30 to 12:30

This time is being made available to bring in your medical questions or concerns, questions will be handled on a first come first served.

Obtaining Bakery Items at the Center

The Center acts as a distribution facilitator for many businesses that donate bakery and food items to the community. You

do not have to be a senior to participate in this program. The donations are available Monday through Friday in the morn-

ing and most Wednesday afternoons.

The Center does not keep any of the items and any remaining items are picked up and used by other recipients.

In order to distribute the items fairly a lottery system was put into place where as upon entering the facility you are provid-

ed with a lottery ticket, prior to numbers being called a count is done to determine how many items may be taken.

If you arrive after the tickets are passed out you may still participate. Please see someone in the front office for assistance.

No one will ever be turned away until the food is gone.

The center is always looking for clean plastic or reusable bags for the people to use.

The Center is not responsible for any of the food items used in this program and it is up to the individual to check dates and

store food properly.

Fuel Assistance We are still processing fuel assistance applications. To find out if you quality please contact the office for an appointment.

Elders at Risk If you are concerned about a family member, friend, or neighbor, please do not hesitate to call and speak to Tammy. Calls are confidential.

The Evolving Role of Senior Centers in the 21st Century

As diverse as the people who attend senior centers, the National Institute of Senior Centers estimates that 10 million older adults are provided ser-

vices annually by approximately 14,000 senior centers. Continuing these services has become imperative due to the increase in the elderly and baby-

boomer audiences. At the Kingston Council on Aging, we have the potential to grow, to bring together a broader and more varied program of ser-

vices, activities and events that provide solid education and learning.

While the graying of America expands, changes in attitudes and policies toward aging will be necessary. Emphasis on health and wellness at the

Center is key. Our goal, as it relates to the older segment of the Kingston population, will include the ability to function effectively in society, to

exercise self-reliance, and to achieve a high quality of life. Here, we are combining the traditional manner of medical care with an holistic frame-

work, such as reflexology and Tai Chi.

Join us on the path to make the our Center in Kingston a strong example of what a Center looks like, how it can succeed, and overcome misconcep-

tions about Center programs and services. Let's all give up that view that bingo and congregate meals are the centerpiece. There is so much more!

TO ALL THE BABY BOOMERS IN KINGSTON.......We invite you to visit the Kingston Senior Center for a tour and talk about all that

happens here. For those who are still working, we have late-day and early evening computer classes, plans to have a series of “Hot Topic”

classes to discuss everything from books to government, what irks us, and more. Genealogy classes are planned to start in late February with

a local genealogist. There will be fitness and lifelong learning expansion. As you may know, health and wellness is key for everyone and we

want to make sure we serve everyone's self interests. Suggestions are always welcome.

Remember, the Kingston Senior Center is not your grandmother's senior center. This is a vibrant place where seniors of all ages and back-

grounds gather for one reason or another. Let us know if you are interested in any of the following:

Memoir writing A trip to the movie theatres to see the latest films

Travel with a local agent Learning a new language

Classical music history classes History of Kingston classes

We plan to continue adding more live musical events to our calendar. Not only do we hold these events for entertainment but also because music is great for brain health. Music is being shown to help those with Alzheimer's and can even assist in the slowing of the progression of dementia. Below are the 5 ways music helps with memory. From Alzheimers.net.

1.Music evokes emotions that bring memories. Neurologist Oliver Sacks says that, “Music evokes emotion, and emotion can bring with it memory… it brings back the feeling of life when nothing else can.” By pairing music with every day activities, patients can develop a rhythm that helps them to recall the memory of that activity, improving cognitive ability over time.

2. Musical aptitude and appreciation are two of the last remaining abilities in dementia patients. Linda Maguire, lead author on the study wrote, “Musical aptitude and music appreciation are two of the last remaining abilities in patients with Alzheimer’s.” Because these two abilities remain long after other abilities have passed, music is an excellent way to reach beyond the disease and reach the person.

3. Music can bring emotional and physical closeness. In the later stages of dementia, patients often lose the ability to share emo-tions with caregivers. Through music, as long as they are ambulatory, they can often dance. Danc-ing can lead to hugs, kisses and touching which brings security and memories.

4. Singing is engaging. The singing sessions in the study engaged more than just the brain and the area related to singing. As singing activated the left side of the brain, listening to music sparked activity in the right and watching the class activated visual areas of the brain. With so much of the brain being stimulated, the patients were exercising more mind power than usual.

5. Music can shift mood, manage stress and stimulate positive interactions.

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has an entire web page dedicated to music therapy in Alz-heimer’s patients. They say that, “When used appropriately, music can shift mood, manage stress-induced agitation, stimulate positive interactions, facilitate cognitive function and coordinate motor movements.” This is because music requires little to no mental processing, so singing music does not require the cognitive function that is not present in most dementia patients.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

8:30 Pinochle

10:00 Bakery

10:00 Crafts w/Friends

10:00 Jen’s Service Dog

10:30 Circuit Training

1:00 Canasta

4:30 Zumba

5:30 TOPS Meeting

2 9:00 Quilting W/Louise

10:00 Bakery

10:00 Zumba Gold

11:00 Hand Reflexology

11:30 Lunch with Trudy

12:00 Concert - Daniel

O’Donnell

1:30-2:30 Food

Shopping

4:00-6:00 Computer

3 8:30 Pinochle

8:45-12:00 Oil

Painting W/Violet

10:00 30/30 Exercise

Class

10:00 Bakery

11:00 Stay Fit and Strong

1:00 Whist

4 10:00-11:00 Blood

Pressure

10:30 Tai Chi

11:00 Bakery

1:00 Bingo

5

9:00 Zumba Toning

10:00 Needlers

10:00 Bakery

11:00 Tai-Chi

11:00 Mind Joggers

11:30 Computer Questions

12:30 Bridge

12:30 Adult Coloring

8

8:30 Pinochle

10:00 Bakery

10:00 Circle Time

10:00 Crafts w/Friends

10:30 Circuit Training

12:00 Sweetheart Craft-

wreath making

1:00 Canasta

4:30 Zumba

5:30 TOPS Meeting

9

9:00 Quilting W/Louise

10:00 Bakery

10:00 Zumba Gold

11:00 Renew Refresh

12:00 Concert - America

the Beautiful

1:00 COA Board Meeting

1:30-2:30 Food

Shopping

4:00-6:00 Computer

Class

10

8:30 Pinochle

8:45-12:00 Oil

Painting W/Violet

10:00 30/30 Exercise

Class

10:00 Bakery

11:00 Stay Fit and Strong

12:00 Sweetheart Craft -

wreath making

1:00 Whist

11

10:00-12:00 Michael

from Sen. Keatings

office

10:30 Tai Chi

10:30 12:30 Pressure

and Glucose

11:00 Bakery

12:30 At Home Hear-

ing

1:00 Bingo

1:00 Friends Meeting

12

9:00 Zumba Toning

10:00 Needlers

10:00 Bakery

11:00 Tai-Chi

11:30 Computer Questions

12:30 Bridge

12:30 Adult Coloring

15

Closed for Presidents

Day

16

9:00 Quilting W/Louise

10:00 Bakery

10:00 Zumba Gold

10:00 Book Club

11:00 Renew Refresh

12:00 Celtic Woman

12:30 Crafting w/Girl

Scouts**

1:30-2:30 Food

Shopping

4:00-6:00 Computer

17

8:30 Pinochle

8:45-12:00 Oil

Painting W/Violet

9:00 Miracle Ear

10:00 30/30 Exercise

Class

10:00 Bakery

11:00 Stay Fit and Strong

1:00 Whist

18

10:30-11:30 Blood

Pressure

10:30 Tai Chi

11:00 Bakery

12:30-1:15 Attorney

1:00 Bingo

19

9:00 Zumba Toning

10:00 Bakery

10:00 Needlers

11:00 Tai-Chi

11:00 Mind Joggers

11:30 Computer Questions

12:30 Bridge

12:30 Adult Coloring

22

8:30 Pinochle

10:00 Bakery

10:00 Crafts w/Friends

10:30 Circuit Training

1:00 Canasta

1:00 Mercury Diversion

Presentation-turn in old

mercury thermometers

4:30 Zumba

5:30 TOPS Meeting

23

9:00 Quilting W/Louise

10:00 Bakery

10:00 Zumba Gold

11:00 Renew Refresh

1:30-2:30 Food

Shopping

4:00-6:00 Computer

Class

24

8:30 Pinochle

8:30 Pedicare

8:45-12:00 Open Oil

Painting

10:00 30/30 Exercise

Class

10:00 Bakery

11:00 Stay Fit and Strong

1:00 Whist

25

10:30-12:30 Blood

Pressure Screening

10:30 Tai Chi

11:00 Bakery

12:30 At Home Hear-

ing

1:00 Bingo

26

9:00 Zumba Toning

10:00 Bakery

10:00 Needlers

11:00 Tai-Chi

11:30 Computer Questions

12:30 Bridge

12:30 Adult Coloring

29

8:30 Pedicare

8:30 Pinochle

10:00 Bakery

10:00 Crafts w/Friends

10:30 Circuit Training

1:00 Canasta

4:30 Zumba

5:30 TOPS Meeting

** Girl Scout Troop 69136 ages 6-8 coming to do crafts with the seniors and staff.

February

FITNESS CLASSES

Circuit Training Class w/Christine Nute: Mondays

10:30am Low impact aerobics inter spersed with light

strength training. $4/class

Zumba w/Debbie Rafferty: Mondays 4:30pm. $5/class

TOPS: Monday 5:30pm

Zumba Gold w/Debbie Rafferty: Tuesdays 10am. In-

termediate Level. $3/class

30/30 Class w/Christine Nute: Wednesdays 10:00am

Low impact aerobics followed by 30 minutes of strength training. $4/class Stay Fit & Strong w/ Cindie Pappas: Wednesdays

11:00am $5/class Tai Chi w/Peter: Thursdays 10:30am $5/class Zumba Toning w/Debbie Rafferty: Fridays 9am. $3/

class

Tai-Chi w/Reggie: Fridays 11am. $5/Class

CARDS AND GAMES

Pinochle: Mondays & Wednesdays 8:30am

Canasta: Mondays 1:00pm

Whist: Wednesdays 1:00pm

Bingo: Thursdays 1:00pm

Bridge: Fr idays 12:30pm

SERVICES

Free Answers to Computer Questions with Bob Barry:

Fridays @ 11:30-12:30pm.

You have all seen him. He's that tall, handsome guy who works in the kitchen every Thursday, brings in all that healthy food for everyone to share on Wednesday and his role doesn't stop there...he is also the Chairman of the Council On Aging.

Yes, you guessed right. It's Joe Favaloro. Joe has been the champion for the Council On Aging. With a warm and quiet manner, Joe has reached out to the people at the Senior Center over and over. And, when he is not here he is volunteering for the Greater Plymouth Food Warehouse, making dinner (he loves to cook) or fish-ing. In the summer, he can be seen at the grill, making hamburgers, hotdogs, and more, for as many as 50 peo-ple at a time.

Before we all met Joe, he was the vice president of credit for Constellation New Energy in Boston. Back then, he woke up at 4am, took the train to work, returned slightly before 8pm, and ran to his home computer to do more. He also taught business and consumer credit at Northeastern Uni-versity for 18 years. Thankfully, Joe still has the energy to help us, and we are thrilled he does.

Joe is an asset to the Council on Aging working in partnership with the board as well as the Director. There is not enough space to list all of the awesome things that he has been a part of at the Center.

Thanks, Joe, for all you do!!!

Senior Spotlight. This month we are featuring……. Joe Favaloro

Circle Time with Shipyard Home Health Care

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strengthening!! A free, casual, fun circle exercise group!!

Strengthen while you wait for your bakery number to be

called!! Second Monday of the month at 10am!! Lauren

Gregory has 20 plus years experience in physical therapy!!

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STAFF

Tammy Murray Director

Dorothy Neal

Secretary/Dispatcher

Leah Santos Administrative

Assistant

Marilyn Greenstein

Volunteer Coordinator Marketing

Anna Wallace

Outreach Coordinator

Anna Kelley S.H.I.N.E.

Pat Aries

Activities Coordinator

Trudy Millman

OCES Site Manager

Thomas Anti Custodian

Dottie Neal

Richard Sheerin

Thomas Walsh

Vacant Van Drivers

COA BOARD Barbara Costa

Thomas Croce

Sandra Driscoll

Joseph Favaloro

Mary Hayes

Joan Hutchison

Wes Meiggs

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Make checks payable to: The Friends of the Kingston COA - Dues year 7/1/15 - 6/30/16

Name: _________________________________________________ Phone: ________________

Address: _________________________________________________ E-mail:_________________

Date of Birth:_____________ Additional donation made in memory of _______________________

Friends’ Executive Board: President: Shelley Loring

Vice President: Vacancy

Treasurer: Christine Favaloro

Clerk: Frances Calderaro

Directors: Mary Boutin, Margaret

Spalluzzi. Mary Ann Wusenich

“Friends” website: www.kcoafriends.com

The Friends meet the 2nd Thursday of every month at

1:00pm at the Senior Center. Meetings are open to the

public

The Friends host a “Tea” almost every month. No teas until March.

Please Note: S.H.I.N.E.

Appointments will be on Tues-

days from 9:30 am, 10:45 am,

12am to 1:15pm Call for an Appointment with Anna Kelley

Today!

REMINDER TO OUR READERS! We are seeking volunteers to help us spread the word

about the activities at the Senior Center where you live....in your neighborhood, apartment

building, and in your condo areas. This just involves putting up some flyers, talking to folks,

and letting us know what people would like us to include for them. We are happy to have

newsletters for you to share with friends. Tell them about computer classes, fitness, author lec-

tures, oil painting, quilting, canasta, whist, bridge AND MORE. They can even form their own

special activity group. Coming up in 2016, a chef series, more authors, pickleball, and a hot

topics series with Tom Calter. For more information, call Marilyn Greenstein, 781-585-0512.