The John and Christina Markey Malden Senior Community Center JANUARY 2016 MALDEN MONITOR 7 WASHINGTON STREET MALDEN, MA 02148 (781) 397-7144 FAX # (781) 397-7147 HOURS: MON WED THURS 8 AM TO 4 PM/ TUES 8 AM TO 7 PM; FRI 8 AM TO NOON MALDEN COUNCIL ON AGING STAFF Director Silvia Banos-Aguayo Activities Coordinator Cheryl Spinella Office Coordinator Deborah Camarata Front Office Staff Ann Leonard Donna Baden Driver Tom Glynn PROGRAMS A Letter from the Director, Silvia Banos-Aguayo Happy New Year and Here s to New Beginnings! Among the many themes for the month of January, it s National Glaucoma Awareness Month. According to the World Health Organization or WHO, Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world. The National Eye Institute Project estimates there are more than 3 million people in the United States and over 60 million people worldwide living with glaucoma. It is estimated that this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase! Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steals sight without warning and is the leading cause of preventable blindness. Vision loss is caused by damage to the optic nerve. Early detection is vital to stopping the progress of the disease. The best way to protect your sight from glaucoma is to get a comprehensive eye examination. Then, if you have glaucoma, you can begin treatment immediately. If it s been a while since your last eye exam, you may want to speak with your health provider to schedule a visit soon. Aerobics Bingo Blood Pressure Book Club Bowling Chair Exercise Chinese Outreach Computer Classes Cribbage Fabric Art Haitian Outreach & ESL Harmonica Knitting & Crocheting Line Dancing Meal Site (Asian & American) Movies Ping Pong Pool Tai Chi Transportation Trips Writing Class Yoga Zumba The Malden Senior Community Center recently partnered with Malden is Moving! In this month s newsletter you will find a great new recipe to try at home to help you start off on a path to healthy eating. Please see page 2 of the newsletter for more information. Tax time is quickly approaching! Starting Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM or 12:00 PM and every Tuesday until April 12, 2016, AARP will return to assist seniors with their 2015 tax preparation. Lastly, the Scan card system is almost ready to begin! Thanks to all who have stopped by the Center to pick up their cards. We are currently in the process of organizing a brief demonstration. Please feel free to stop by my office for additional information. We will post a flyer to announce new updates, so please stay tuned! WE WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS: FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 IN OBSERVANCE OF NEW YEAR S DAY MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2016 IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. As always, I would like to send a big THANK YOU to everyone for your continued support, donations, and contributions to the Malden Senior Community Center. We re grateful and appreciate you!
JANUARY 2016 MALDEN COA NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 SENIOR CENTER UPDATE Over the past few weeks, many Senior Center patrons have participated in a series of focus groups or Circles that served to provide a safe space for folks to express their feelings and views on some of the issues that have been affecting the Center. Over the next few weeks, we will be arranging a Center-Wide Circle meeting for everyone who participated in any of the Circles. This meeting will focus on Next Steps for the Center. We will post a flyer to inform everyone once a date has been identified. THANK YOU for your time and participation in this process! NO ENTERTAINMENT IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY AARP TAX SERVICE Jack Kelly from AARP will be back in February with volunteers to assist you with your tax filing. Starting Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM or 12:00 PM and every Tuesday until April 12, 2016, AARP will return to assist seniors with their 2015 tax preparation. Preference will be given to Malden residents, age 60+ with a total income of $60,000 or less. By Appointment only, Photo ID is required. Please call 781-397-7144. The Malden Senior Center recently partnered with Malden is Moving! to engage Malden senior residents in a Food Access for Elders in Malden questionnaire. The results of the Food Access for Elders report resulted in a series of recommendations to help keep our Malden Seniors healthy. Each month Kristen Giuliani RD, LDN, CLC, a North Suburban WIC Senior Nutritionist will be supplying a simple and nutritious recipe that is geared towards the improving your nutritional needs of. Please enjoy the recipe and let us know if you like it! Simple & Easy Skillet Meal Chicken with Mixed Veggies & Rice (Serves 2) 1 package frozen veggie mix (10 ounces) (No added sauces or seasonings) 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed into 1/2 inch pieces 1/4 cup low-fat Italian dressing 1 cup brown rice, cooked 1 TBS olive oil In a skillet, cook cubed chicken in 1 TBS olive oil. Add veggies to skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Add rice to skillet and 1 TBS of water. Add dressing, and bring to a boil and mix ingredients together until veggies are warmed, but still crisp. Calories Per Serving: 500 kcal Kristen Giuliani, RD, LDN, CLC, North Suburban WIC Senior Nutritionist WE GIVE THANKS Gracias! Merci Beaucoups! Do Jeh! Xie Xie! Danke! Toda! Grazie! Thank You! To all who give and support our Center and to these wonderful generous seniors; we are grateful. A special thank you to Lester Morovitz, Virginia Doherty, Lan Nguyen and Yvonne Yukkuen Nguyen, Jacione Nagel, Lawrence and Elaine Lavargna, Nancy Keating, John & Regina Kaufman, Edmund Trabucco, Linda Smigielski, in memory of Phyllis Fingerman and The Single Life 3M Chapter. ADVANCED LINE DANCING (COUNTRY/WESTERN) Thursdays, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Come join Licensed and Certified Instructor Julie Kaufmann for a new spin on Line Dancing! MOVEMENT AND STRETCHING CLASS WITH JULIE KAUFMANN Thursdays, 1:30 PM -2:00 PM Slow, resistant movements that are gentle and easy to do. Sit or stand. All ages, any fitness levels are welcome. BEGINNERS LINE DANCING CLASS WITH EMILY BRENNER Mondays at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Come have fun and learn Line Dancing techniques. All are Welcome! REJUVENATE AND RELAX WITH EMILY Mondays, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Come join us for a low-impact dance fitness/zumba and Yoga routines, and we finish with stretching and meditation. Welcome! ADVANCED BALANCE AND STRENGTH FEE IS $3.00 PAYABLE TO SHARON Wednesdays from 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM BOOK CLUB Tuesday, January 19 at 11:00 AM (Library) The Bridal Chair - Gloria Goldreich. Beautiful Ida Chagall, the only daughter of Marc Chagall is blossoming in the Paris art world beyond her father s controlling gaze. But, her new found independence is short lived. In Nazi occupied Paris, Chagall s status as a Jewish artist has made them all targets, yet his devotion to his art blinds him to their danger.
JANUARY 2016 MALDEN COA NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING, YOU MUST CALL FOR APPOINTMENTS 781-397-7144 LEGAL ADVICE - ATTY. KEN SIMMONS Tuesday, January 12 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CHAIR MASSAGE Thursday, Jan. 14 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Massage fee is $20 paid directly to Rachel Pizzano. PODIATRIST Monday, Jan. 25 from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Fee $25 paid to Dr. Kaplan REFLEXOLOGY Thursday, Jan. 21 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM NO SHINE COUNSELOR IN JANUARY BLOOD PRESSURE with JOYA PEZZUTO, RN Thursday, Jan. 14 from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Sponsored by Hallmark Health System. MARY MARINO S AFFORDABLE HEARING AIDS Monday, Jan. 11 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM Mary will schedule appointments (15 minutes each) and will also do walk-ins. You can also contact Mary at 781-249-5330. TUESDAY MONTHLY MOVIE January 26 at 2:30 PM - Mirror Mirror, PG Julia Roberts and Armie Hammer - A light supper will be served. Please call 781-397-7144 for reservations. SPECIAL NOTE: When a light supper is offered; attendance to the entire movie is required. Thank you. HAITIAN OUTREACH, ESL & DOMINOS Tuesdays: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Thursdays: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (except 2nd Thursday) REPRESENTATIVE FROM CONGRESSWOMAN KATHERINE CLARK S OFFICE Tuesday, Jan. 5 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Held in the Atrium. REPRESENTATIVE STEPHEN ULTRINO Friday, January 8 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM SENATOR JASON LEWIS OFFICE HOUR Friday, Jan. 15 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Get to know your State Senator, raise any questions or concerns you may have. Held in the Atrium. DID YOU KNOW THAT... Mass. Senior Action Committee Meets monthly every 4th Wednesday at 1:30 PM Single Life Tuesday, January 5th from 5:00 PM - 6:55 PM Jan. 4: MONDAY MOVIES (All Monday movies 1:00 PM Auditorium) Jan. 11: Jan. 25: What If: PG-13 Danielle Radcliffe, Joe Kazan The Giver: PG-13 Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep The Squeeze: PG-13 Jeremy Sumpter, Chris McDonald CHINESE OUTREACH Wednesdays & Thursdays - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM CHINESE HISTORY AND LITERATURE Thursday, January 21 at 9:30 AM Held in the Auditorium MOVIE IN CHINESE Thursdays, Jan. 7 & 21 from 1 PM - 3:00 PM MOVIE IN HAITIAN Thursday, January 14 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
8:30Advanced Balance & Strength.5 8:30Advanced Balance & Strength 12 8:30 a.m. Balance.& Strength 6 8:30 a.m. Balance.& Strength 13 8:15 Advanced Bal. & Strength 7 8:15 Advanced Bal. & Strength. 14 8:00 a.m.... FL-ABS 8 8:00 a.m FL-ABS 15 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:30 a.m. Bowling 9:30 a.m.... Chair Exercise 10:30 a.m.always wanted to Write 11:00 a.m.. Gentle Chair Yoga 12:00 p.m.. Mon-Thurs Friday - 11:00 AM Lunch (MVES) 1:00 p.m.... Movie 1:00 p.m. Line 2:00 p.m. R & R Class with Emily 9:30 a.m. Bowling 9:30 a.m.... Chair Exercise 10:30 a.m.always wanted to Write 10:30 a.m. Mary Marino s Affordable Hearing Aids 11:00 a.m.. Gentle Chair Yoga 12:00 p.m.. Mon-Thurs Friday - 11:00 AM Lunch (MVES) 1:00 p.m.... Movie 1:00 p.m. Line.4.11 9:00 a.m. Representative from Congresswoman Katherine Clark s Office. 11:00 a.m..chinese Line 1:00 p.m.... Tai Chi 5:00 p.m. Singles Life 5:45 p.m. Let Your Yoga 11:00 a.m Chinese Line 1:00 p.m Tai Chi 2:00 p.m. Legal Advice 5:45 p.m. Let Your Yoga 8:30 a.m. Computer Classes 1:00 p.m... Haitian Outreach ESL and Dominos 11:00 p.m. Movie in Chinese 2:30 p.m. Advanced Line 8:30 a.m... Computer Classes. 9:30 a.m. Chair Massage 10:30 a.m. Blood Pressure with Joya Pezzuto, RN 1:00 p.m... Movie in Haitian 8:30 a.m.... Combo Exercise 9:30 a.m. Chair Exercise 10:00 a.m. Representative Stephen Ultrino 10:00 a.m. Billard (Pool) 10:45 a.m. Zumba with Judy 8:30 a.m.,..combo Exercise 9:30 a.m.... Chair Exercise 10:00 a.m. Billiard (Pool) 10:00 a.m. Senator Jason Lewis 10:45 a.m. Zumba with Judy 1
8:30Advanced Balance & Strength 26 8:30 a.m. Balance.& Strength 20 8:30 a.m. Balance.& Strength 27 8:15 Advanced Bal. & Strength. 21 8:15 Advanced Bal. & Strength. 28 8:00 a.m FL-ABS 22 8:00 a.m FL-ABS 29 2:00 p.m. R & R Class with Emily 2:30 p.m. Advanced Line 18 8:30Advanced Balance & Strength 19 11:00 a.m Chinese Line 11:00 a.m. Book Club 5:45 p.m. Let Your Yoga 25 9:30 a.m. Bowling 9:30 a.m.... Chair Exercise 10:30 a.m.always wanted to Write 11:00 a.m.. Gentle Chair Yoga 12:00 a.m. Podiatrist 12:00 p.m.. Mon-Thurs Friday - 11:00 AM Lunch (MVES) 1:00 p.m.... Movie 1:00 p.m. Line 2:00 p.m. R & R Class with Emily 11:00 a.m Chinese Line 1:00 p.m Tai Chi 2:30 p.m. Monthly Movie- Mirror Mirror 5:45 p.m. Let Your Yoga 1:30 p.m. Mass Senior Action 8:30 a.m... Computer Classes. 9:30 a.m. Reflexology 9:30 a.m. Chinese History and Literature Discussion 1:00 p.m... Haitian Outreach ESL and Dominos 1:00 p.m. Movie in Chinese 2:30 p.m. Advanced Line 8:30 a.m... Computer Classes. 1:00 p.m... Haitian Outreach ESL and Dominos 2:30 p.m. Advanced Line 8:30 a.m.,..combo Exercise 9:30 a.m.... Chair Exercise 10:00 a.m. Billiard (Pool) 10:45 a.m.... Zumba with Judy 8:30 a.m.,..combo Exercise 9:30 a.m.... Chair Exercise 10:00 a.m. Billiard (Pool) 10:45 a.m.... Zumba with Judy
JANUARY 2016 MALDEN COA NEWSLETTER PAGE 6 COUNCIL ON AGING (COA) TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM SENIORS ON THE ROAD Contact Sharon/Esor Travel for more information 857-272-5363. FREE SERVICE for MALDEN SENIORS City of Malden Senior Transportation Program with Door to Door Transportation by SCM Reservations Required 617-625-1191 Medical and Supermarket Shopping on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 AM 4:00 PM ********************** Senior Center Shuttle Curb to Curb service on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays from your residence to the Senior Center and home again. Reservations Required: 781-397-7144 Mohegan Sun Casino Day Trip: $29 pp $54 ($27 for two), Buffet, Gambling Voucher, RT Transportation (Date TBD - Call for Details) Bourbon Street to Boston featuring Jazz Superstar: Bobby Floyd Thursday, February 11 at the Historic Bull Run Restaurant, Shirley $69 pp Includes Transportation, Lunch & Show (No Refunds After January 11, 2016) Dream Trip : 2 Backstage & VIP Access Tickets for to Set of Ellen Degeneres Show - Meet Ellen! Call 857-272-5363 for Details. The Young Irelanders: Thursday, March 10, 2016 - Venus De Milo, Swansea, MA - former Members of Riverdance & Lord of the, $89 pp Includes Lunch, Show and Transportation. No Refunds after February 10, 2016. New York City - Sat.. May 7th to Mon. May 9th. 3 days 2 nights - $519 pp Double/Triple-$799 pp Single See Flyer for details. Las Vegas: April 1-6 - 6 Nights: Includes R/T air from Logan Airport, Monte Carlo Hotel, Motorcoach Transfers to/from Hotel, Room Taxes/Gratuities - $1,079 by Credit Card/$1,059 Cash/ Check. Parking Now Available @ 156 Highland Ave./El Portro Lot $5/Day. See flyers at the Senior Center for more information. Pickup at 156 Highland Ave., Malden (former Ravi s Restaurant). Malden Council on Aging 7 Washington Street Malden, MA 02148