The Scantic Scribe JUNE 2016

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HAMPDEN SENIOR CENTER 104 ALLEN STREET Monday-Friday 9:00am 3:00pm 413-566-5588 (phone) 413-566-2103 (fax) Website: www.hampden.org Email: coa@hampden.

REQUESTS FOR TRANSPORTATION MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 48 HOURS AHEAD DURING THE HOURS OF 9:00 12:00.

Voight, Custodian COA BOARD MEMBERS CHAIRMAN: ED NORMAN VICE CHAIRMAN: DEANNA VERMETTE TREASURER: ART BEAUREGARD SECRETARY: DEBBIE MAHONEY RAY CROWLEY, MONIQUE DOWNEY, MARTIN JACQUE, NANCY WILLOUGHBY

Many thanks to both organizations for supporting the Hampden Senior Center! Greetings!

1 HAMPDEN SENIOR CENTER 104 ALLEN STREET Monday-Friday 9:00am 3:00pm (phone) (fax) Website: The Scantic Scribe JUNE 2016 TWO TOWN TROLLEY (413) The Two Town Trolley is running for Hampden and East Longmeadow residents. Mon-Fri, 9:00am-2:00pm. REQUESTS FOR TRANSPORTATION MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 48 HOURS AHEAD DURING THE HOURS OF 9:00 12:00. SENIOR CENTER STAFF Rebecca Moriarty, Executive Director Doreen Rauch, Administrative Clerk Wendy Turer, Outreach Coordinator Nan Hurlburt, Activities Coordinator Holly Normoyle, Receptionist Rudie Voight, Custodian COA BOARD MEMBERS CHAIRMAN: ED NORMAN VICE CHAIRMAN: DEANNA VERMETTE TREASURER: ART BEAUREGARD SECRETARY: DEBBIE MAHONEY RAY CROWLEY, MONIQUE DOWNEY, MARTIN JACQUE, NANCY WILLOUGHBY REP TO GSSSI: JOHN SHAY NEXT COA BOARD MEETING: TUESDAY, JUNE 9:00AM The Hampden Lion s Club provides the paper for the SCRIBE and Friends of the Hampden Seniors provide postage. Many thanks to both organizations for supporting the Hampden Senior Center! Greetings! I walked out the door this morning and a cool breeze blew across my face and carried with it the sweet smell of lilacs and lily of the valley a beautiful spring scent that I ve been waiting for!! Hope you are enjoying the warmer weather and all of the sounds and sights of this beautiful season. There are so many great things happening this month! Saturday, June 4 th at 10:00 A.M. join us for the Go The Distance statewide 1 mile walk challenge. More details can be found inside the scribe. This will be a fun day with free gifts and goodies and exercise! (Rain date is June 11 th ) Tuesday, June 14 th we will celebrate Flag Day with a delicious lunch and great entertainment. Thursday June 16 th we will give thanks for Dad s at our Father s Day Breakfast. Our Saturday night dinner dances have started up again and we are having a great time! Join us for the next one on Saturday June 25 th. Sign up early as these events sell out. Thursday night events start this month and we hope that you will take part in these fun evenings. The schedule of events is located in this scribe and, as always, we ask you to sign up in advance so we know how many people to plan for. As always, let us know if there are programs that you would like to see at the Hampden Senior Center! BECKY.. coa@hampden.org

ACTIVITY CORNER BRIDGE - MONDAY, 9:30AM. LOOKING FOR PLAYERS!! BINGO - THURSDAYS, 12:00, $.50 CENTS A CARD BUNCO - CALL FOR TIMES.

COLORING CLASS - WEDNESDAY AT 10:00AM. GENEALOGY - 1st & 3rd THURDAYS, 12:00NOON JEWELRY - TUESDAY, JUNE 21st, 10AM $3.00pp LINE DANCING - THURSDAYS, 2PM, $3.

STRENGTH TRAINING - EVERY TUESDAY, 12:00NOON, $5.00 TAI CHI - ADVANCED CLASS, MONDAYS, 10:00AM. BEGINNER CLASSE FROM 11:15 TO 12:00NOON. COST IS $5.

00 Mondays at 12:15 JUNE 6th - THE WALK - In 1974, French aerialist Philippe Petit made headlines worldwide with his daring high-wire walk between the twin towers of the World Trade Center.

Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Kingsley, Charlotte LeBon JUNE 13th - SPOTLIGHT - Revealing a string of cover-ups stretching back decades, a team of Boston Globe reporters exposes the Catholic

2 ACTIVITY CORNER BRIDGE - MONDAY, 9:30AM. LOOKING FOR PLAYERS!! BINGO - THURSDAYS, 12:00, $.50 CENTS A CARD BUNCO - CALL FOR TIMES. CANASTA - EVERY TUESDAY, 12:30 CHAIR MASSAGE - FRIDAY, JUNE 17TH, 10:00am 15 MINUTE MASSAGE FOR ONLY $10.00 CHAIR YOGA - MONDAYS AT 1:00PM, $5.00/class CHORAL GROUP - MONDAYS AT 2:45PM. COLORING CLASS - WEDNESDAY AT 10:00AM. GENEALOGY - 1st & 3rd THURDAYS, 12:00NOON JEWELRY - TUESDAY, JUNE 21st, 10AM $3.00pp LINE DANCING - THURSDAYS, 2PM, $3.00pp MAHJONGG - FRIDAYS, 12:00, WILL TEACH ANYONE INTERESTED! MANICURES/PEDICURES - FRIDAY, JUNE 3rd & 17th CATHY AT PITCH - WEDNESDAYS, COST IS $2.00. SIGN UP 11:45, PLAY 12:15 QUILTING - FRIDAYS, 9:00-3PM REIKI - First Tuesday CALL CARLEEN FOR APPT AT SHUFFLEBOARD- OPEN 9-3PM. STRENGTH TRAINING - EVERY TUESDAY, 12:00NOON, $5.00 TAI CHI - ADVANCED CLASS, MONDAYS, 10:00AM. BEGINNER CLASSE FROM 11:15 TO 12:00NOON. COST IS $5.00 WEIGHT TRAINING/YMCA - TUESDAY & THURSDAY, 10AM, $3.00 YOGA - TUESDAY & THURSDAY, 1:00PM, $5.00/CLASS TIME ZUMBA GOLD - MONDAYS AT 12NOON, $5.00 Mondays at 12:15 JUNE 6th - THE WALK - In 1974, French aerialist Philippe Petit made headlines worldwide with his daring high-wire walk between the twin towers of the World Trade Center. This elevating drama recalls the unauthorized and unforgettable feat pulled off by Petit and his team. Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Kingsley, Charlotte LeBon JUNE 13th - SPOTLIGHT - Revealing a string of cover-ups stretching back decades, a team of Boston Globe reporters exposes the Catholic Archdiocese s history of keeping reports about child molestation and other priest-initiated abuse under wraps. Cast: Mark Ruffalo, Micheal Keaton, Rachel McAdams JUNE 20th - EVEREST - Based on a true-life tale of death and survival on the world s tallest mountain, this epic adventure tracks the fate of two climbing parties that become trapped when a savage snowstorm engulfs the summit of Mount Everest. Cast: Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, Jon Hawkes JUNE 27th - BURNT - In his ambitious attempt to open a world-class restaurant, cutting-edge chef Adam Jones encounters a platterful of obstacles which includes assembling a staff capable of helping him win a coveted third star in the Michelin guidebook. Cast: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Suggestion Box This is your Senior Center! We Want to Hear From You! Drop us a note in our suggestion box and let us know what you would like to see happen at the center. We are a new breed of seniors looking for new ideas. Let us know! SHUFFLEBOARD IS BACK!! Every Tuesday (weather permitting) 9:00AM Our regular group of shuffleboard players would love to have you come join the fun! They are willing to teach!

Outreach Coordinator - Wendy Turer Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM email outreach@hampden.org Outreach Office is your resource center.

Brown Bag - TUESDAY, June 21st @ 1:00pm SNAP (Food Stamps) Rep here on 6/21 from 10-11:30 Medical Equipment Loan Closet Veterans Lock Box Program Hampden s Emergency Fuel Fund Transportation FALLON

SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Everyone) Call for an Appointment with Becky if you need help navigating the Medicare maze!

ALL WELCOME. FORMAT: DISCUSSIONS, THEN ON-LINE SEARCHING ASSISTANCE.

TRIPS WITH BOBBI GRANT Call Bobbi @ 413-566-8271 email to bobbijg2@charter.net 2016 TRIP SCHEDULE Lexington-Concord Literary Tour/Wayside Inn Lunch/Orchard House Tour, Thursday, June 23 $81.

3 Outreach Coordinator - Wendy Turer Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM outreach@hampden.org Outreach Office is your resource center. Information on a variety of services, assistance programs, home health care, alternative living options, insurance information, etc. Brown Bag - TUESDAY, June 1:00pm SNAP (Food Stamps) Rep here on 6/21 from 10-11:30 Medical Equipment Loan Closet Veterans Lock Box Program Hampden s Emergency Fuel Fund Transportation FALLON INSURANCE Representative will be here on Tuesday, June 21st, 10am. SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Everyone) Call for an Appointment with Becky if you need help navigating the Medicare maze! FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY 10:00 AM 11:00 AM FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC EVERY WEDNESDAY 11:00-12Noon GENEALOGY/FAMILY HISTORY RETURNS 1st & 3rd THURSDAYS, 12NOON-2:30PM. ALL WELCOME. FORMAT: DISCUSSIONS, THEN ON-LINE SEARCHING ASSISTANCE. STATE SENATOR LESSER OFFICE HOURS Wednesday, June 29th, 11am Talk with Mary Lee Walsh, State Senator Eric Lesser s district director. Ms. Walsh visits the Center the last Wednesday of each month. TRIPS WITH BOBBI GRANT Call to bobbijg2@charter.net 2016 TRIP SCHEDULE Lexington-Concord Literary Tour/Wayside Inn Lunch/Orchard House Tour, Thursday, June 23 $81./pp Newport Playhouse/Lobster Lunch Buffet, Unnecessary Farce, Tuesday, August 23 $ 95./pp (Waitlist) Aqua Turf Club/Lunch, Strawberry Fields: The Beatles Tribute Show, Tuesday, September 13 $ 77./pp Hudson River Cruise/River Rose Paddlewheeler/River Grille Lunch, Friday, October 14 $ 87./pp (Waitlist) Williams Inn: A Victorian Christmas/Gourmet Lunch Buffet/ Holiday Cabaret, Tuesday, November 29th $88/pp FLYERS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DESK. SEPARATE CHECKS FOR EACH TRIP APPRECIATED HAMPDEN TRAVEL CLUB Call NORA at NEW TRIP: DANUBE RIVER CRUISE in Fall 2016 (probably October). Details to come shortly and fliers for this will be at the Senior Center as soon as possible. This trip fills quickly, so call me if interested. AMERICAN S COWBOY COUNTRY - 8 DAYS, June 17, 2016, w/yellowstone, Mt. Rushmore, Badlands National Park & more. RESORTS OF THE ROCKIES - 10 days, June 19, 2016, Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna & more. PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST - 11 days, October 10, 2016, Czech Republic, Austria, Cruise on Danube River, Hungary & more. Call for fliers or pick one up at the HSC! Adult Coloring Class 10AM, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Free Class, all supplies provided, a real stress reliever

Hampden Senior Center 104 Allen Street Hampden, MA 01036 JUNE 2016 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 6 9:00 Knitting 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Tai Chi 11:15 Beginner Tai Chi 12:00 Zumba Gold 12:15 MOVIE 1:00 Chair Yoga

WE HAVE A SENIOR WHO IS WILLING TO TRY AND HELP YOU OUT!

Blood Pressure 12:00 PITCH 1:00 Art 4 Every 1 2 9:00 Men s Pool 12:00 Bingo 12:00 Genealogy 2:00 Line Dancing 6PM PIANO/MARY MENATTI 9 9:00 Men s Pool 12:00 Bingo 2:00 Line Dancing 6PM PIZZA/MOVIE

3 9:00 Quilting 10:00 Manicure/ Pedicure 12:00 Mahjongg 10 9:00 Quilting 12:00 Mahjongg 13 9:00 Knitting 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Tai Chi 11:15 Beginner Tai Chi 12:00 Zumba Gold 12:15 MOVIE 1:00 Chair Yoga

4 Hampden Senior Center 104 Allen Street Hampden, MA JUNE 2016 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 6 9:00 Knitting 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Tai Chi 11:15 Beginner Tai Chi 12:00 Zumba Gold 12:15 MOVIE 1:00 Chair Yoga 2:45 Choral Group LEARNING COMPUTERS ANYONE INTERESTED LEARNING COMPUTERS, OR NEED A FEW QUESTIONS ANSWERED ABOUT YOUR IPAD, LET US KNOW AT THE FRONT DESK. WE HAVE A SENIOR WHO IS WILLING TO TRY AND HELP YOU OUT! 7 9:00 Ladies Pool 10:00 Reiki 12:00 Strength Training 12:30 Canasta 1 10:00 Trivia 10:00 Coloring Class 11:00 Blood Pressure 12:00 PITCH 1:00 Art 4 Every :00 Trivia 10:00 Coloring Class 11:00 Blood Pressure 12:00 PITCH 1:00 Art 4 Every 1 2 9:00 Men s Pool 12:00 Bingo 12:00 Genealogy 2:00 Line Dancing 6PM PIANO/MARY MENATTI 9 9:00 Men s Pool 12:00 Bingo 2:00 Line Dancing 6PM PIZZA/MOVIE Lunch served RVSP before noon the day :00 Quilting 10:00 Manicure/ Pedicure 12:00 Mahjongg 10 9:00 Quilting 12:00 Mahjongg 13 9:00 Knitting 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Tai Chi 11:15 Beginner Tai Chi 12:00 Zumba Gold 12:15 MOVIE 1:00 Chair Yoga 2:45 Choral Group 20 9:00 Knitting 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Tai Chi 11:15 Beginner Tai Chi 12:00 Zumba Gold 12:15 MOVIE 1:00 Chair Yoga 2:45 Choral Group 14 COA MEETING 9:00 Ladies Pool 11:00 FLAG DAY FESTIVITIES 12:00 Strength (CANCEL) 12:30 Canasta (CANCEL) (CANCEL) 21 9:00 Ladies Pool 10:00 SNAP REP 10:00 FALLON INSURNCE 10:00 JEWELRY 12:00 Strength Training 12:30 Canasta 1:00 Brown Bag 15 10:00 Trivia 10:00 Coloring Class 11:00 Blood Pressure 12:00 PITCH 1:00 Art 4 Every :00 Trivia 10:00 Coloring Class 11:00 Blood Pressure 11:30 Hawaiian Luncheon 12:00 PITCH 1:00 Art 4 Every 1 16 BREAKFAST 9:00 Men s Pool 12:00 Shingo Bingo 12:00 Genealogy 2:00 Line Dancing 6PM LINE DANCE 23 FOOTCARE 9:00 Men s Pool 12:00 Bingo 2:00 Line Dancing 6PM PITCH 17 MASSAGE 9:00 Quilting 10:00 Manicure/ Pedicure 10:00 AMP PROGRAM 12:00 Mahjongg 24 9:00 Quilting 12:00 Mahjongg 279:00 Knitting 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Tai Chi 11:15 Beginner Tai Chi 12:00 Zumba Gold 12:15 MOVIE 1:00 Chair Yoga 2:45 Choral Group 28 9:00 Ladies Pool 12:00 Strength Training 12:30 Canasta 29 10:00 Trivia 10:00 Coloring Class 11:00 Blood Pressure 11:00 STATE SENATOR REPRESENTATIVE MARYLEE WALSH 12:00 Pitch 1:00 Art 4 Every :00 Men s Pool 10:00 Blood Pressure 12:00 Bingo 2:00 Line Dancing 6PM JAZZ TRIO

ASPIRATIONS/BUCKET LISTS: FRIDAY, JUNE 17th from 10-11:30am A motivational class to help individuals discover strategies to align personal goals with societal benefits, linking what they would like

6 ASPIRATIONS/BUCKET LISTS: FRIDAY, JUNE 17th from 10-11:30am A motivational class to help individuals discover strategies to align personal goals with societal benefits, linking what they would like to do with why they would like to do it. Both classes are FREE and include a morning snack and lunch! Space is limited, so please call to sign up! The Aging Mastery Program (AMP) is designed to inform, encourage and support older adults as they take steps to improve their lives and stay engaged in their communities. This program made possible through a grant awarded to the from the Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Shingo! Thursday, June 16th, 12Noon A presentation about shingles and also some fun with rounds of bingo! Enjoy a talk hosted by a Raya Dixon, wellness ambassador with Rite Aid, who s job is to bring health and wellness awareness to the senior community. The talk will be about the importance of the Shingles vaccination and will discuss what shingles is. Also enjoy a game of bingo with your peers. Please sign up at the front desk! Free goodie bags COME CELEBRATE HAWAIIAN DAY! Want a fun way to kick-in the summer? On Wednesday, June 22, 2016, we will host a Hawaiian Day!! Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt or hula skirt. Be creative and have some fun! Enjoy a delicious Hawaiian lunch (provided by Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc.) complete with leis and a special dessert! MENU: Hawaiian chicken, coconut rice, ginger carrots, Hawaiian rolls, individual pineapple upside down cake with whipped topping! You MUST sign up by Friday, June 3, 2016 at noon to enjoy this delightful and fun filled afternoon (no exceptions!) So bring your friends and neighbors, the more the merrier!

Hampden Senior Center 104 Allen Street Hampden, MA 01036 413-566-5588 JUNE 2016 Lunch Menu Lunch served daily @ 11:30am, RSVP before noon the day before.

10 Hampden Senior Center 104 Allen Street Hampden, MA JUNE 2016 Lunch Menu Lunch served 11:30am, RSVP before noon the day before. Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Nutrition Info only includes entree, starch, veg approx. sodium for 1% milk 100mg, bread 170mg, fruit 6mg,sweets 260mg,condiments 100mg,marg 49mg,muffins/fruit loaf 380 mg, crackers 49mg,jello/pudding 120mg. *High Sodium Entrée Suggested Voluntary Donation $2.00 Puree Meals available Call GSSSI 1 Baked Chicken Manhattan Glazed Sauce Scalloped Potatoes Genoa Blend Vegs 12 Grain Bread Reg/Diet Mixed Fruit Cal: 1280 Sod: Tortellini Soup Deli Roast Beef/Mayo Lettuce/Tomato Bulky Roll Reg/Diet Peaches Cal: 603 Sod: Beef & Bean Chili Bkd Potato/Sour Cream Summer Bl Veg Oat Nut Bread Fruit Cookies Diet Fruit Cal: 904 Sod:741 6 Baked Chicken Marsala Wine Sauce Au gratin Potatoes Spinach Pumpernickel Bread Reg/Diet Choc Pudding 7 Salmon Filet/Dill Sau Rice Pilaf Broccoli Oat Nut Bread Reg//Diet Mixed Fruit 8 Meatloaf/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegs Wheat Bread Birthday Cake Angel Cake 9 *Hot Dog/Bun Baked Beans Confetti Cole Slaw Orange 10 Veg Gumbo Soup Tuna Salad Pickled Beets Hamburg Bun Reg/Diet Pears Cal: 876 Sod: 861 Cal:562 Sod: 575 Cal: 864 Sod: 925 Cal: 922 Sod: 1671 Cal: 679 Sod: *Macaroni & Cheese Stewed Tomato Riviera Blend Vegs Oat Nut Bread Reg/Diet Mixed Fruit 14 Chicken Meatballs Ziti/Tomato Sauce Winter Mix Vegs Pumpernickel Bread Reg/Diet Pineapple 15 FATHERS DAY LUNCH Pot Roast/Mushroom Gr AuGratin Potatoes Peas/Carrots Whole Grain Bread Reg/Diet Peach Shortcake Topping 16 Cheese Omelet/Ket Oven Brown Potatoes Peppers & Onions Whole Grain Croissant Reg/Diet Strawberry Yogurt 17 Baked Chicken Taragon Mushroom Sauce Mashed Potatoes Chuck Wagon Corn 12 Grain Bread Reg/Diet Peaches Cal: 764 Sod: 1021 Cal: 670 Sod:535 Cal: 1051 Sod: 1288 Cal: 638 Sod: 1043 Cal: 649 Sod: American Chop Suey Broccoli Italian Bread Apple 21 Beef Burger/Gravy Scalloped Potatoes Mexican Corn Wheat Bread Lemon Pudding Diet Vanilla Pudding 22 HAWAIIAN DAY Hawaiian Chicken Coconut Rice Ginger Carrots Hawaiian Roll Pineapple Upside Down Cake Diet Pineapple 23 BBQ Pork Pattie Delmonico Potatoes Peas 12 Grain Bread Tapioca Pudding Diet Vanilla Pudding 24 Baked Chicken Picata Sauce Sweet Potatoes Green Beans Rye Bread Reg/Diet Ambrosia Cal: 624 Sod: 565 Cal: 950 Sod: 952 Cal: 828 Sod: 666 Cal: 833 Sod: 757 Cal: 724 Sod: Beef Burgundy Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegs Wheat Bread Reg/Diet Peaches 28 Roast Pork/Gravy Butternut Squash Herb Stuffing Rye Bread Reg/Diet Applesauce 29 Lentil Soup/Crkers Egg Salad Carrot & Raisin Salad Bun Pear 30 Chicken Breast Filet Tomato Sauce Mozzarella Cheese Buttered Ziti Pumpernickel Bread Reg/Diet Bread Pudding Cal: 511 Sod: 414 Cal: 608 Sod: 604 Cal: 975 Sod: 841 Cal: 906 Sod:1268

The Scantic Scribe MARCH 2016

HAMPDEN SENIOR CENTER 104 ALLEN STREET Monday-Friday 9:00am 3:00pm 413-566-5588 (phone) 413-566-2103 (fax) Website: www.hampden.org Email: coa@hampden.org The Scantic Scribe MARCH 2016 TWO TOWN TROLLEY