The Scantic Scribe. November 2012

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1 The Scantic Scribe November (PHONE); (FAX); ( ) Monday-Friday 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. We re on the Web: SENIOR CENTER STAFF REBECCA MORIARTY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DOREEN RAUCH, ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK WENDY TURER, OUTREACH COORDINATOR RUDIE VOIGHT, CUSTODIAN COA BOARD MEMBERS CHAIRMAN: RITA VAIL VICE CHAIRMAN: RAY CROWLEY SECRETARY: DEANNA VERMETTE TREASURER: AL OUIMET MARQ MOSIER, KAREN LEGER, JOYCE TURGEON, BRIAN MACLEOD, PAT CLARK REP TO GSSSI: JOHN SHAY NEXT COA BOARD MEETING: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9:00 AM Don t have plans to be with family or friends on Thanksgiving? We don t want you to be alone. Please call Wendy and ask how we might be able to help. Remember to vote on Tuesday, November 6th. If you need at ride to the polls please call Wendy at Greetings! As I m writing this note to you, we are hearing from the weather forecasters that there could be a big storm headed our way. Hopefully by the time you read this, it will have blown out to sea! This storm is a reminder that we need to always be prepared. Make sure you have everything you need in your GO-kit. If you need ideas as to what to include in your kit, give us a call. You never know when the next storm will hit. This is New England after all! Thanks to the Friends of Hampden Seniors for another great fundraiser dinner! It was a great night! The Friends will be hosting a BAKE SALE fundraiser on ELECTION DAY, NOVEMBER 6th, at the Town House. If you are able to bake something for this fundraiser, please let us know. If you aren t a baker, be sure to stop at the table to buy some treats when you re there to vote. Medicare s open enrollment period has begun. If you have questions about health insurance or prescription drug coverage or would like to know if there is a better plan for you, please call to make a SHINE appointment. You can change your plan up until December 7th. This month marks my 10 year anniversary with the Hampden Senior Center! Time sure flies when you re having fun. Thanks to everyone for the support and great kindness you have shown to me over the past 10 years! Here s to the next 10 years! Hope to see you soon. BECKY..

2 Page 2 Outreach - Wendy Turer - Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. outreach@hampden.org The Outreach Office is your resource center providing information on a variety of services, assistance programs, home health care, alternative living options, insurance information and more! Brown Bag: Brown Bag is a grocery bag program for anyone 55 and older. Call or stop in the Outreach Office for an application and eligibility guidelines. The Brown Bag Program is held on the third Tuesday of each month. A donation of $3.00 is suggested. Medical Equipment Loan Closet: Hampden Senior Center s Loan Closet is available to any Hampden resident free of charge. We have a variety of medical equipment available. SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders): Call the Senior Center to schedule an appt. Veterans: Hampden s Veteran s Agent John Comerford can be Van Transportation TWO TOWN TROLLY The Trolley is running for Hampden residents. Mon-Fri, 9:00am 2:00pm. Doctors appointments take priority. PVTA is also available, call or PVTA discount tickets available at Center. Volunteer Drivers: Please contact Wendy with questions. Lock Box Program: Call the Senior Center if you would like a Lock Box installed at your house. This box provides keyed entry by the police department in an emergency. Call the Senior Center for enrollment or more information. Hampden s Emergency Fuel Fund: Available to Hampden residents in emergency situations. Donations to H.E.F.F. are accepted at the Hampden Senior Center. Fuel Assistance It s that time of year again for Fuel Assistance Applications and Renewals. The NEW income guidelines for the 2013 heating season are as follows: Family Size Income Limit 1 $31, $40, $50, $60, The following documentation is also required: - Copy of Social Security check or bank statement showing deposits (not more than 30 days old) Electric bill and 2012 Telephone bill - Oil Statement or Gas Bill (or both) - Property Tax or Homeowners bill - If working, 4 previous pay stubs (these have to be the most recent). Please contact Wendy with any questions at FALLON SENIOR PLAN November 10AM Come learn about Fallon Community Health Plan s Medicare plan options. A Sales representative will be present with information and applications. HEALTH NEW ENGLAND NOVEMBER 1:00P.M. Representatives from Health New England will be here to talk about their Medicare plan Options.

3 Page 3 TRIPS WITH BOBBI Call or bobbijg2@charter.net Bus seating assigned as payments are received. Prices Include Bus & Tips (may be subject to fuel adjustment charge). Your Votes Count! Here's The 2013 Standings So Far: Tanglewood - date TBA: Lunch at Pittsfield Country Club, Reserve Shed Seats for Pops Concert, $115.pp Newport Playhouse - late April: "Spreading It Around": wealthy retired widow gives away her money, to the dismay of her children; Buffet, Cabaret, $99.pp Sight and Sound Theater, Lancaster, PA - date TBA: 2 days, 2 meals, 2 shows, Hotel, Casino, Reserve Seats for "Noah", $265.pp/do Apple Country, Bennington, VT - mid October: Lunch at Mt. Anthony Country Club, Scenic Ride to 300 Acre Orchard, Apple Barn, Cider, Apple Pie a la Mode, $89.pp Blackhead Mountain, Round Top, NY - mid September: Beer/ Wine/Cheese Reception, Spaetzle Cooking Demo, Authentic German Lunch, Catskill Mt. Country Store, $86.pp Tower Hill Botanical Garden, Boylston, MA - early June: Lunch at O'Connor's Irish Restaurant, 132-Acres of Gardens, $80.pp Suffolk Downs Raceway - Wednesday, August 7: Buffet Lunch, Clubhouse Dining Overlooking Finish Line, Private Betting Windows, More, $59.pp New York Botanical Gardens - early June: Lunch on Your Own, Admission, Tram Ride, Free Time, $67.pp Block Island - late June: Ferry from Pt. Judith, Sight-seeing Bus Tour, Lunch at National Hotel, Shopping Free Time, $113.pp Mohegan Sun/Garde Arts Theatre - Wednesday, April 10: Casino Bonus Pkg, Reserve Matinee Seats for "50 Years in Music with Pat Boone", $81.pp Aqua Turf Club - Tuesday, March 12: Family-style Luncheon, "Forever Irish with Andy Cooney", Step Dancers, $87.pp Kringle Candle - mid October: Lunch at the Farm Table Restaurant, Free Time in the Candle Shop, $71.pp HAMPDEN TRAVEL CLUB For detailed fliers or suggestions call NORA at MAINE COAST TOUR 3 days/2 nights, July 15-17, 2013 $445 pp. Deluxe accommodations at the White Mountain Hotel/Resort, North Conway, NH, also includes Boat Cruise on Casco Bay, Lobster Lunch in Portland, Maine, tour of Portland Head Lighthouse, entertainment and show at hotel, many meals, 2 breakfasts, 1 luncheon, 2 dinners, lots of hotel amenities, heated pool, health club, etc. Deluxe motor coach transportation back and forth from Hampden. We need people to fill our bus! TELL YOUR FRIENDS! Nat l Parks of America; June 2-13th 2013, 12 days London & Paris, Sept 26-Oct 3, 2013, 8 days Hawaii with 3 islands, Oct 10-19th, 2013, 10 days Alaska, 13 Days from Bradley Field, many meals, Land tour and Cruise on Princess Lines, Aug 8th-Aug 20th, 2013 Alternative dates available for those locations! Fliers are at the senior center or call me and I will mail one to you. Many thanks for your donations to the Springfield Rescue Mission! Our collection bin will be in the lobby through the end of December. Please continue to bring your donations...especially men s deodorant! We collected: 20 t-shirts, 22 toothbrushes, 20 tubes of toothpaste, 5 bottles of body wash, 7 deodorants, 60 razors, 2 cans of shaving cream, 3 oral hygiene kits, 6 bars of soap, 1 can of lemonade drink mix. PIONEER VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, November 13th at 11:30 A.M. Come to this great Lunch and Learn with PVPC. Joshua Florence will be here to talk about the Mass Save Home Energy Services and Initiatives for homeowners and residents of Hampden. Please call to reserve your lunch that day.

4 Page 4 HEALTH AND WELLNESS BAYSTATE HEARING CLINIC: Wednesday, November 10:00 A.M. Hearing tests and minor repairs of hearing aids, call for an appt. BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Tuesday, November 11:00 A.M.; Wednesday, November 10:00 A.M.; and Tuesday, November 10:00 A.M. BOWLING LEAGUE: Bluebird Seniors League on Mondays at 12:00 Noon. $13.00/wk. Call CHAIR MASSAGE: Friday, November 16th. Fee is $10, for a 15 minute massage. EYE CLINIC - CANCELLED FOOT CARE: Thursday, November 29th. Call to schedule your appointment. Fee $28. HAIR CUTS: APPTS with Dolly. Call LADIES POOL: Tuesdays 9:00 A.M. MANICURES & PEDICURES: Friday, November 30th, by appointment only MEN S POOL: Thursday 9:00 A.M. NOTARY SERVICE: Call in advance. SHUFFLEBOARD: Courts available weather permitting TAI CHI: Advanced class, Mondays at 10:00 A.M. Beginners 11:15 A.M. $5.00 per class. WEIGHT STRENGTHENING: Tuesday & Thursday at 10:00 A.M. A Scantic Valley YMCA program. $2.50 a class or use your Y punch card. YOGA: Hatha yoga class with Laura Russo, Tuesday and 1:00 P.M. $5.00 a class. ZUMBA GOLD: 1:30 P.M. and 9:30 A.M. $5.00 per class. Join the fun! ARTS, CRAFTS, HOBBIES BINGO: 12:30 P.M. Sign up in advance to come for lunch at 11:30 A.M. and the center will donate $.50 for another game. NO BINGO NOV. 15th & 22nd. BOOK CLUB: Thursday, November 1:00 P.M. Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. BRIDGE CLUB: Every Monday. 9:30 A.M.-11:30 A.M. CANASTA: 1:00 P.M. COMPUTER CLASSES: Computer classes by appointment ONLY. Call for information. CRIBBAGE: 12:00 Noon DRAWING: Class in session GENEALOGY: Thursday, November 12:00 Noon. Last class until January JEWELRY: NO class in November. KNITTING/CROCHETING: 9:00 A.M. Yarn, crochet hooks & knitting needles available. MAH JONGG: 11:30 A.M. PITCH CLUB: Every Wednesday. Sign up at 12:00 Noon. Play starts at 12:15 P.M. Fee $2.00. QUILTING: Every Friday 9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. SCRABBLE: Every 12:00 Noon TRIVIA GROUP: We are always looking to welcome new friends into this group. Come join us every 10:00 A.M. as we test our knowledge with trivia. Coffee and snacks too! WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS: Classes in session.

5 Page 5 UPCOMING EVENTS CALLING ALL CRAFTERS! We are looking for donated handmade items to sell on our crafts table. All proceeds go to the Friends of Hampden Seniors. Now accepting donations. Items will go on sale November 5th. CALLING ALL GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATORS! Come join the fun as we decorate gingerbread houses that will be used for our holiday centerpieces. Wednesday, November 28 12:15 P.M. Sign up early at the front desk! Refreshments served. Free. NEW YEAR S EVE BREAKFAST/BRUNCH CELEBRATION Monday, December 31 10:00 A.M. Let s celebrate bringing in the New Year with good food and good friends! Entertainment with Rick Gilday!!!!! (No lunch served today, Noon.) $2 per person. Sign up early yummy treats galore! COMING JANUARY 2013: PREMIER SWING BAND is coming to the Senior Center. The group is an eight piece band with two dance teachers that will also give lessons. Keep watching the scribe for updated information. 12:00 Noon on Mondays and 12:30 P.M. on Fridays. Call for movie of the day! Manicures & Pedicures with Tina Friday, November 30th: By Appointment MANICURES $12 PEDICURES $15 Call the Senior Center VETERAN S BREAKFAST Join us for this special event honoring our local Veteran s. November 9:00 A.M. MENU: Scrambled Eggs, Hash Brown Potatoes, Sausage, Fruit, Pastries, Coffee, Tea Cost is $2.00, please sign up! Veteran s are FREE! NOVEMBER is peanut butter lovers month!! Come enjoy some peanut butter treats on November 19th.

6 THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON AT THE HAMPDEN COUNTRY CLUB THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH 12:00PM - 4:00PM Join us for a traditional Thanksgiving meal with good friends and entertainment with singer Calum Shand. $15 per person Sign up early. And let Wendy know if you need a ride. Every month the Hampden Lion s Club provides the paper for the SCRIBE and the Friends of the Hampden Seniors provide postage. Many thanks to both organizations for supporting the Hampden Senior Center! HAMPDEN COUNCIL ON AGING HAMPDEN SENIOR CENTER 104 ALLEN STREET HAMPDEN, MA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #16 HAMPDEN, MA BOXHOLDER HAMPDEN, MA 01036