PAXTON SENIOR CONNECTION
17 West Street Paxton, MA 01612 Tel. 508-756-2833 Fax: 508-756-3762 clove@townofpaxton.net
Volume 2019 Issue 11
November 2019
Inside: p.2: Veterans Tribute p.3: Thanksgiving Lunch p.3: Dining Out
PAXTON COUNCIL ON AGING PRESENTS
fALL Craft
FAIR
Saturday, Nov. 2 — 10 am to 2 pm
Holiday shopping gifts unique items
Area crafters and artisans fill the Senior Center with the unusual and the useful!
One-stop shopping
Select handmade items
YOU’LL FIND ...
JAMS JELLIES
ARTWORK
WOODCRAFTS JEWELRY WREATHS PIES KNITWORK HONEY FURNITURE CUT-
TING BOARDS WINE RACKS HANDBAGS HOLIDAY CRAFTS
THE SCHOOLHOUSE CAFÉ Open for breakfast pastries/
homemade lunch items to
eat-in or take-out!
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COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD Officers
Chairperson – Curtis Hammar Vice Chair – Alice Crowley
Secretary – Joan Bedard Treasurer – Bob Callahan
Board Members
Barbara Braley, Gino Gangai, Jim Putnam, Natalie Siemen, Jean Wilde
Associates—Mark Ahearn, Paul Bergin, Howard Coleman, Anita Fenton, June Herron,
Frank LaFlash, Bob Lamotte COUNCIL ON AGING STAFF
Director/Outreach – Cindy Love 508-756-2833
clove@townofpaxton.net Office Assistant—Dolores Rauschl
Van Drivers
Pete Belsito, Jack Crowley, Frank LaFlash Olde Schoolhouse Diner
Dining Site Manager – Tina Bullock Friends of the Council on Aging
President – Dave Wheeler Vice President - Bill Cutroni
Treasurer – Bob Wilby Secretary – Melinda Johnson Associates - Dick Bedard, Judy Taylor
www.friendspaxtoncoa.org Newsletter
Editors - Curtis Hammar, Cindy Love
It shall be the mission of the Council on Aging to evaluate, promote, and encourage new and existing services and activities which enhance the quality of life
for elders in the town of Paxton
Food Cupboard
As the holidays approach, our Food Cupboard is available every Wednesday 9 am—2 pm for any who need a little assistance. Call Cindy at the COA office.
Also, anyone is welcome to make a donation to sustain the Cupboard. We are accepting non- perishable items and paper products.
COA Office Hours
John Bauer Senior Center
Monday ʹ Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
National WWII Memorial Washington, DC
Announcement Stone
Here in the presence of Washington and Lincoln, one the 18th century father and the other, the 19th century preserver of our nation, We honor those 20th century Americans who took up the struggle during the Second World War and made the sacri-
fices to perpetuate the gift our forefathers entrusted to us:
A nation conceived in liberty and justice.
On Veterans Day While we were here at home
They traveled land and sea, To make sure we stayed safe,
To protect and keep us free.
Words are not enough;
To give them what they’re due.
On Veteran’s Day please thank them For their service, to me and you.
By Joanna Fuchs Poemsource.com
FLU SEASON 2019
Medical experts predict that this season could be especially challenging. The best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated. The CDC has found the flu shot can reduce the illness by 40 to 60%.
The new vaccines are updated each year for the viruses that are circulating in the U.S. Flu season begins to increase in November and can last as late as May.
Tips: + Get vaccinated, + wash hands, + disin-
fect common surfaces, + drink water, + avoid
those who have symptoms.
December Preview (Full details in next month’s Newsletter)
2 Holiday Floral Workshop
19 Annual Christmas Lunch & Holiday Show
The Café doors open this month at 9 am on Wednesday, November 6. Special guest is a pro- fessional from Phillps Lifeline. You’ll hear about the latest medical alert devices and how they can keep you safe, plus the latest in automatic dispensing of medication. Also featured are some of our favorite breakfast items and coffee! Invite a newcomer.
For the Monday, November 18 meeting at 11 am , we turn to A.J. Finn’s debut novel The Woman in the Window. Things are not as they appear when a teen boy befriends an agoraphobic woman after moving to the Harlem neighborhood. Ellen Parsons guides the Book Club conversation. Coffee served.
Thanksgiving Dinner
All are invited to enjoy our annual Thanks- giving luncheon on Tuesday, November 26 at Noon. It’s always a meaningful time of the year to gather together with neigh- bors and friends. We’ll dine on a delicious turkey dinner with gravy, stuffing, roasted
broccoli & carrots, and cran- berry sauce. Cream puffs top off the day. Sponsored by the COA. Reserve no later than Nov.22 (508-756-2833) for meals to be ordered.
Men are off to view the details of specialty manufac- turing at AMT Machine Shop in Spencer on
Wednesday, November 20. This innovative compa- ny provides precision dies and tools for the commer- cial machinery and computer industry. We’ll see the manufacturing process up-close with the company’s founder and president, Doug Roesch. Meet at the Senior Center for a 9:30 am departure.
Book Club
Schoolhouse Café
Mens Club
Health Fair Fills Senior Center
Our traditional trip to Jasmine’s famed Chinese buffet in Auburn takes place on Sunday, November 10 at Noon. This is always a favorite dining destination. It’s located at the Auburn Plaza, 711 Southbridge St.
Please reserve by November 8 as seating is limited.
Call the COA at 508-756-2833. All you can eat for
$15 pp. (tax, tip included).
Dining Out
Lifestyle, medical and homecare professionals filled the Senior Center and drew a steady crowd at the annual Health Fair in September.
GOOD NEWS
New heaters are up and running in the Foyer—
should help with the winter chill !
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Monday
4 10:00 Bowling
11 Veterans Day (Office Closed) 18 10:00 Bowling
11:00 Book Club
25 10:00 Bowling
Tuesday
5 11:30 Yoga every Tuesday
12:30 Pitch every Tuesday
1:00 Piano Lessons every Tuesday
12 10:30 Friends of COA meeng
26 Noon THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON
Wednesday
6 9:00 COA Board meeng
Schoolhouse Café
11:30 Tai Chi
13 10:30 Veterans Group
11:30 Tai Chi
20 9:30 Mens Club tour departs
10:00 Wring Workshop
11:30 Tai Chi
27 11:30 Tai Chi
Noon Chair Massage appt’s. begin
Thursday
7 10:00 Fitness every Thursday
(Oriol Healthcare sponsor)
1:00 Chair Yoga every Thursday
28 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! (Office Closed)
Friday
1 9:45 Bocce every Friday
12:30 Bingo every Friday
29 (Office ClosedͲNo meals served)
Monthly Calendar
N o ve m b e r
COA Travel
HOLIDAY WINTER WISHES
Enjoy the fabulous band The Cartells along with an appearance by The Glamour Girls as we travel to the elegant Aqua Turf Club in Connecticut on Tuesday, December 10. A full course meal (Roast turkey, Roast beef) awaits in a sparkling atmosphere " and the dance floor is open with music for the holidays and more. Includes door prizes and complimentary refreshment! Bus departs the Senior Center at 9 am.
Payment is due November 26. ($87 pp; checks to Friends of Paxton COA). Contact tour leader Bob Wil- by at 508-792-4662 or rwilby@charter.net.
NEWSLETTER ON LINE
You can always get your Newsletter online (before it’s mailed) by going to ourseniorcenter.com. Type in
“Paxton” in the right-hand box and then click on the Paxton Council on Aging heading.
Excercise for All
Have you tried one of our weekly exercise classes?
There are several different programs to choose from - one’s just right for you!
YOGA every Tuesday 11:30 ($5 to instructor) TAI CHI every Wed. 11:30 (sponsored by COA) FITNESS every Thursday 10 am (sponsored by Oriol Health Care)
CHAIR YOGA/BALANCE every Thursday 1 pm (sponsored by COA)
Don’t forget … clocks change the night of November 2. Fall back one hour.
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• Mix the following into a glass of choice:
• 1 oz. cranberry juice & squeeze of lime
• Fill with champagne or sparkling wine
• Garnish with frozen cranberries
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