EAST GREENWICH SENIOR NEWSLETTER Volume 13 No. 11 November 2017 All programs and services are located at the Swift Community Center 121 Peirce Street 401-886-8669 STAFF Erin McAndrew Director 401-886-8669 emcandrew@eastgreenwichri.com Carol Tudino Case Worker 401-886-8638 ctudino@eastgreenwichri.com Melaine Potrzeba Transportation Coordinator 401-886-8669 mpotrzeba@eastgreenwichri.com Lynn Boisvert Meal Site Supervisor Funding for programs and services is provided by the Town of East Greenwich. If you would like to register for a program, please stop by the Swift Community Center Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call 886-8669. Lunch is served at noon, Monday through Friday. For lunch reservations, please call 886-8638. From the Director The Senior Services staff wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving! Social Services Assistance Carol Tudino is a trained SHIP councilor (State Health Insurance Program). The goal of SHIP is to provide seniors with access to accurate, unbiased health insurance information, counseling and assistance free of charge. Carol is available throughout the year for anyone turning 65 who needs to choose a Medicare Part B insurance supplement or advantage plan. She is also available during Medicare Part D open enrollment until December 7th to review your current insurance plan and look at available options. Appointments are required; please contact Carol. Friday Movie We will show a free movie at Swift on Friday, November 3rd at 1:00 p.m. Reservations are not required. Please contact Erin the week of October 30th for the title of the movie. December Holiday Luncheon Tickets will go on sale at Swift on Thursday, November 16th and will be on sale through Wednesday, December 6th or until they are sold out. The meal will be served at Swift on Thursday, December 14th at noon. Tickets are a suggested $3 donation and must be purchased at Swift. Please help us Go Green by joining the Newsletter Email List! If you would like to receive the newsletter by email please contact Erin at emcandrew@eastgreenwichri.com or 886-8669, ext. 1. All Nurse Clinics include blood pressure and heart rate checks: Amy Craig from WellOne in North Kingstown will not visit this month. She will be at Swift on Friday, December 1st from 10:00-11:45 a.m. Reginald Wilcox, Director of Admissions for South County Nursing and Rehabilitation, will be at Swift on Thursday, November 9th from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Rhonda Brunnero, a registered nurse with Visiting Nurses Services of Home Health Services, will be at Swift on Tuesday, November 21st from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Tests for blood sugar are available for $1. Cholesterol tests are available for $5. Dana Tessier, a registered nurse with Bayada Home Health Care, will be at Swift on Wednesday, November 29th from 12:15-1:15 p.m.
East Greenwich Senior Newsletter November 2017 Please contact Erin at 886-8669, ext. 1 or emcandrew@eastgreenwichri.com to register for a program, unless otherwise noted. Holiday Prepared Meals If you and your spouse are 55 and older or disabled East Greenwich residents, and will be alone for the holidays, Senior Services will provide a prepared meal with all the trimmings. The deadline to register for a Thanksgiving meal is Wednesday, November 8th. The meal will be delivered to your residence on Wednesday, November 22nd. The deadline to register for a December holiday meal is Wednesday, December 6th. The meal will be delivered to your residence on Thursday, December 21st. Both the November and December meals will include a dinner roll, garden salad, turkey with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. To register for a meal, please contact Carol Tudino at 886-8638 or ctudino@eastgreenwichri.com. The Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) is working with the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to provide a free program to assist older adults who may be experiencing Medicaid or Medicare issues, especially those who have Neighborhood INTEGRITY. The program is called the RIPIN Healthcare Advocate. All of RIPIN s programs are free and confidential. Representatives will offer a free presentation at Swift on Wednesday, November 1st at 1:00 p.m. Preregistration is required. NEW PROGRAM! A Caregiver Support and Resource Group will be offered at Swift on the second Wednesday of each month from 10:00 11:00 a.m. The November date is the 8th. The group will be facilitated by Carly Hague, Program Director, Cornerstone Adult Services. This monthly meeting is an opportunity to discuss caregiving needs, and/or to obtain resource information to help meet needs. Participants can attend monthly or as needed. There will be time for questions about resources for senior care in Rhode Island and for discussion. Pre-registration is not required. A Free Oral Health Information and Training Session will be offered at Swift on Wednesday, November 8th at 1:00 p.m. This presentation is designed for caregivers of older adults and/or someone with special needs. Kathleen Stack from the Rhode Island Department of Health will provide training in how best to accomplish daily mouth care for those you care for. The program will contain demonstrations as well as a question and answer period. Participants will receive free dental products! Pre-registration is required. A representative from ClearCaptions will offer a free presentation and serve pie with hot chocolate at Swift on Wednesday, November 15th at 1 p.m. ClearCaptions is an FCC-certified telephone captioning provider that helps millions of people with hearing loss stay connected with the world. Founded in 2011, ClearCaptions provides an innovative suite of captioning services through a variety of platforms, including personal computers, mobile devices and home phones. For more information on how you can get this FREE cutting edge technology, visit www.clearcaptions.com or contact Frances Rose at 401-644-2639; frances.rose@clearcaptions.com. Pre-registration is required. Take Control of Your Joint Pain Take the first step towards understanding your joint pain as local orthopedic surgeon Dr. Thomas Barrett answers your questions and discusses arthritis of the hip and knee as well as non-surgical and surgical alternatives. Dr. Bartlett will offer a free presentation at Swift on Wednesday, November 29th at 1:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Maxine Hutchins from The Seasons is offering a FREE Candy Cane Wreath Workshop at Swift on Thursday, November 30th at 10:00 a.m. All materials will be supplied. Make a wreath for yourself or to give as a present. Pre-registration is required. Limit of 10 participants.
East Greenwich Senior Newsletter November 2017 New Medicare Card Scam Alert Medicare recipients will receive a new Medicare card in the mail between April 2018 and April 2019. Your new Medicare card will NOT have your Social Security number. This will help protect your identity. Please understand that mailing everyone a new card will take time. Your card might arrive at a different time than your friend's or neighbor's. You do not need to do anything. Your new card will be mailed automatically. If someone calls you and says they need to confirm your identity or your Medicare number, it is a SCAM. If you receive a call from someone and you are just not sure, please hang up and call the RI Senior Medicare Patrol at (401) 462-0931 to report the call. Help is always free and confidential. Never give your information to anyone who calls you on the phone or comes to your door! The Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry is a system for the identification of Rhode Islanders who may require assistance during emergencies. Examples of people who may register include those with chronic conditions, disabilities and other special healthcare needs. If you would like your name added to the State s registry, please contact Erin or you can go online to complete the form at www.health.ri.gov/emregistry. Notary Public Services Available Erin McAndrew, Senior Services Director, is a Notary Public. If you need any documents notarized, she is available to assist you. Please bring a photo I.D. along with the unsigned document you need to have notarized. Please contact Erin to make an appointment or for more information about notary services. Coming in December - Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Presentation Susan Hammond from Tru-Care Physical Therapy in East Greenwich will be at Swift on Wednesday, December 13th at 1:00 p.m. for a free presentation on shoulder and rotator cuff pain and options. Pre-registration is required. TRIPS: The Senior and Human Services bus is accessible to East Greenwich residents ages 55 and over and residents with disabilities. The bus lift will accommodate persons using wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, braces, etc. or who otherwise have difficulty using steps. The bus will pick up and drop off East Greenwich residents at their residence. Non-residents can meet the bus at the Swift Community Center. Passengers are required to have a completed application form on file. Please contact Melaine Potrzeba at 886-8669, ext. 3 for an application or to make a transportation reservation. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Bus fees are $10 for one month unlimited use or $2 per trip. Special day trips may not be included with the monthly bus pass. Wednesdays; November 1st, 8th & 29th: Shopping from 1:00 to approximately 3:00 p.m. The bus begins picking up passengers at 1:00 p.m. and takes them to the following destinations: 1st Stop: Stop & Shop Plaza on Frenchtown Road in North Kingstown 2nd Stop: T.J. Maxx Plaza on Post Road in North Kingstown 3rd Stop: Dave s Market Plaza in Quonset, North Kingstown Passengers choose the plaza they would like to visit, but it is not possible to visit multiple plazas. Passengers will have approximately one hour and 30 minutes at the Stop & Shop Plaza, one hour and 20 minutes at the T.J. Maxx Plaza and one hour and 15 minutes at the Dave s Market Plaza. Friday Retail Shopping Trips: Pick up begins at 9:00 a.m. November 3rd: Wrentham Outlets and lunch on own November 10th: Coventry Walmart and Denny s on own November 17th: Rhode Island Mall and Wendy s on own November 24th: Closed, enjoy the holiday!
Lunch is served at noon ($3 suggested donation). To make a reservation, please call Carol at 886-8638. Reservations are required by WEDNESDAYS. NOVEMBER 2017: LUNCH MENU Coffee, tea, 1% milk and dessert are included with each meal PLEASE INFORM YOUR SERVER IF YOU HAVE A FOOD ALLERGY MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE 1 Vegetable Soup Low Sodium Hot Dog, Baked Beans Cole Slaw Brown Bread (Chicken Salad on Wheat Roll) 2 Escarole and Bean Soup Bruschetta Chicken Roasted Potatoes Green Beans (Cobb Salad) 3 FREE MOVIE AFTER LUNCH! Fish Chowder Fish Cake Spinach Wheat Roll (Egg Salad Plate) 6 BBQ Chicken Drumstick Sloppy Joe on a Wheat Bun Potato Salad Baby Carrots (Spinach Salad) 13 CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY 20 Fruit Parfait Scrambled Eggs Sausage Patty Home Fries Whole Grain French Toast 27 Mushroom & Barley Soup Penne Pasta with Meat Ragu Carrots, Breadstick (Greek Salad with Chicken) 7 Tomato Soup Chicken Pot Pie Peas & Carrots Mashed Potatoes Wheat Biscuit (Seafood Salad on a Wheat Roll) 14 New England Clam Chowder Fish Bake; includes Peppers, Onions and Potatoes Rice Salad (Antipasto Salad) 21BIRTHDAY MEAL! Tortellini Soup Veal Scaloppini Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Whole Wheat Roll (Tuna Salad Plate) 28 Split Pea Soup Honey Glazed Chicken Pasta Salad with Veggies Wax Beans (Italian Grinder) 8 Tossed Salad Mac and Cheese with Wheat Pasta, Peas and Ham Stuffed Zucchini (Turkey and Swiss on a Bulkie Roll) 15 Ital. Wedding Soup Beef Stroganoff Wheat Pasta Brussel Sprouts (Mixed Green Salad with Chicken) 22 Black Bean Soup Grilled Chicken with Lime Sauce Spanish Rice Carrot Salad (Ham and Cheese on Wheat) 29 Red Clam Chowder Fish and Chips Cole Slaw (Turkey Club on Wheat) 9 VETERAN S MEAL Bean & Lentil Soup Roasted Pork Loin Mashed Potatoes Buttered Corn Wheat Biscuit (Chef Salad) 16 HOLIDAY LUNCH TICKET REQUIRED! Squash Soup, Turkey w/ Gravy, Roasted Potatoes, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Carrots, Green Beans, Pie 23 CLOSED HAPPY THIANKSGIVING! 30 Minestrone Soup Beef Bourguignon Potatoes, Peas Whole Grain Corn Bread (Caesar Salad with Chicken) 10 PIZZA PARTY! Salad Chicken Wings Two Slices of Cheese Pizza 17 Broccoli and Potato Soup 2 Chicken Kabobs Wild Rice Green Bean Salad (Turkey Rueben on Rye) 24 CLOSED ENJOY THE HOLIDAY! Happy Birthday to everyone born in November! We will celebrate Nov. birthdays with a special meal and cupcakes on 11/21
NOVEMBER 2017: PROGRAMS * * * SPECIAL TRIP! * * * Reservations for a trip to Blithewold Mansion on December 13th are currently being accepted. The fee for a 45 minute guided tour of the Bristol property and afternoon tea is $40 p/p. The bus will leave Swift at 9 a.m. and return at approximately 5 p.m. Payment for the trip is due by Nov. 15th. A refund will not be given unless the seat can be filled. To register, please call 886-8669. Class Fees: M=Member / NM=Non-Member The membership fee is $5 p/yr Please note: You should always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. All fitness program participants must sign a Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement prior to their first class. Forms are available at the Swift Community Center, Monday - Friday between 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fitness participants must wear sneakers to exercise classes. Sneakers should have closed toes, nonslip soles, a backing and laces. Participants should wear breathable, loose fitting clothing and bring water to class. Mondays The Choral Group Join volunteer leader Gen Meegan on Mondays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the dining room. No experience necessary. Bingo! 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the gym. A set of bingo cards is $3. A bingo marker is $2. Mondays continued Sit to be Fit Exercise 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the dining room. With the stability of a chair, you can perform exercises for range of motion, balance and strength. This class is taught by YMCA instructor Susanna Bodell. Tuesdays Scrabble Club 9:30 a.m. in the game room. Please join fellow wordsmiths for some fun! Stretch and Tone 10:15-11:00 a.m. in the dining room. Exercises help maintain muscle strength, stamina and balance using weights. Weights are provided. Instructor: Jill Saint. Beginner Country Western Line Dancing 12:15-12:45 p.m. in the gym. Participants will learn basic Line Dancing steps in these walk through instructional classes. YMCA veteran instructor Jackie Willsie ($1 M / $2 NM) Country Western Line Dancing Class 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the gym. If you enjoy line dancing, you ll love this class taught by YMCA veteran instructor, Jackie Willsie. Wednesdays Yoga YMCA instructor Maria Saillant teaches Yoga from 8:45-10:00 a.m. in the dining room. Yoga can improve your health through relaxation and breathing techniques, relieve stress and improve flexibility. All levels are welcome. Participants supply their own mat. Wednesdays continued Art Class Drawing and Painting from 10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the dining room. Join this great group of artists led by Jeannine Anderson. All levels of skill are welcome. Participants supply their own materials. Seating space is limited. Hi Lo Jack Tournament 1:00-3:00 p.m. The next 15 week session will begin this month. Participants must know how to play and have experience playing by league tournament rules. The fee is $5 p/person. Pre-registration is required, please contact Carol at 886-8638 or ctudino@eastgreenwichri.com. Thursdays Zumba A Latin music dance class from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the gym. Taught by YMCA instructor Jackie Willsie Fridays Cribbage 9:00 a.m. in the game room. Participants must have a basic knowledge of the game. Circuit Fitness 11:00-11:45 a.m. in the gym. Low impact exercises mixed with upper body and lower body strength training. A chair can be used for added stability. Instructor: Michelle Anderson. Canasta 12:45 p.m. in the game room. Participants must have a basic knowledge of the game.
East Greenwich Senior Services Swift Community Center P.O. Box 111 East Greenwich, RI 02818 PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Paid North Kingstown RI 02852 Permit No. 175 Transportation: Forms, Reservations and Bus Passes The Senior and Human Services bus is accessible to East Greenwich residents ages 55 and over and residents with disabilities. The bus lift will accommodate persons using wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, braces, etc. or who otherwise have difficulty using steps. The bus will pick up and drop off East Greenwich residents at their residence. Passengers are required to have a completed application form on file. Please contact Melaine Potrzeba at 886-8669, ext. 3 for an application or to make a reservation. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Bus fees are $10 for a month or $2 per trip. Transportation: Monday through Thursday Senior dining and activities at the Swift Community Center East Greenwich Free Library Doctor/Dentist visits: Morning appointments in East Greenwich on Tuesdays & Wednesdays Select retail stores: Wednesdays Thursdays Transportation to Stop & Shop Fridays Day trips and retail shopping Grocery Shopping The bus begins picking up passengers every Thursday at 8:45 a.m. and takes them to Super Stop & Shop on Frenchtown Road. Shoppers are allowed 1 hour and 15 minutes in the market and a maximum of 6 reusable canvas shopping bags. Retail Shopping & Trips: The bus begins picking up passengers at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and 9:00 a.m. on Fridays The fee is $2 p/trip or a monthly bus pass. November 1st: Stop & Shop, TJ Maxx and Dave s Market November 3rd: Wrentham Outlets and lunch on own November 8th: Stop & Shop, TJ Maxx and Dave s Market November 10th: Coventry Walmart and Denny s on own November 14th: Stop & Shop, TJ Maxx and Dave s Market - pick up begins at 1:00 p.m. November 15th: Stop & Shop - pick up begins at 8:45 a.m. November 17th: RI Mall and Wendy s for lunch on own November 21st: Stop & Shop at 9:00 a.m. Dave s at 1:00 p.m. November 29th: Stop & Shop, TJ Maxx and Dave s Market