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June 2009 Anne McCormack Director Brockton Council on Aging - City of Champions 10 Father Kenney Way, Brockton, MA 02301 508-580-7811 phone 508-580-1674 fax City of Champions James E. Harrington-Mayor A Message from the Mayor: Dear Friends, Greetings from the corner office! The month of June kicks off the summer season and brings a flurry of activity for all of us. There are ballgames and recitals to attend, graduations to celebrate and summer excursions to plan. In honor of Father’s Day, June 21st, I thought it would be appropriate to pay tribute to all of Brockton’s beloved Dads. I hope you enjoy your special day! “DAD” ~ Ken Brown ~ Delightful and loving, Loved and admired, Dad, you’re my hero, My life you’ve inspired. And when all my blessings Are counted each day, I thank God in heaven For Dad when I pray. Dad thanks for your presence Throughout thick and thin; You’re more than a parent, You’re my wonderful friend. June 14th marks another special holiday in the United States: Flag Day! I encourage Brockton residents to recognize this holiday and celebrate the rich history of “Old Glory” and the freedom that it represents. Take care, Mayor James E. Harrington “WE ARE SUPPORTED IN PART BY THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ELDER AFFAIRS” BROCKTON VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION Let Us Help You Get Well At Home • Nursing • Rehabilitation Therapy • Medical Social Services • Dietician Services • Home Health Aides www.brocktonvna.org Love is Ageless at St. Joseph Manor Nursing Home & Adult Day Program Private Resident Rooms 508-587-2121 215 Thatcher St., Brockton Call the Admissions Department at 508-583-5834 Visit www.SJMbrockton.org MONDAY 7:30......Walking Club 9:30 .....Activities Committee 9:45......Line Dance 10:00 ...Board of Director’s 11:00 ....Tai Chi 11:00....Friend’s Board 12:30....Bowling 1:00.....Whist 7:30......Walking Club 9:30......Crafts with Bunny Butterfly Wreath 9:45......Line Dance 11:00 ....Tai Chi 12:30....Bowling 1:00.....Whist Mohegan Sun Trip TUESDAY 1 7:30......Blood Pressure at 2 Westgate Mall 9:00......Mah Jong 10: 00...WHAT ARE WE BREATHING? Power Plant 11: 00 ...Bridge- NEW! 12:00....Knitting 2:00......Yoga 7:30......Blood Pressure at Westgate Mall 9:00......Mah Jong 10:00....PRIMERICA 11: 00 ...Bridge- NEW! 12:00....Knitting 2:00......Yoga 7:30......Blood Pressure at Westgate Mall 9:00......Mah Jong 11: 00 ...Bridge- NEW! 12:00....Knitting 2:00......Yoga WEDNESDAY 7:30......Walking Club 9:00......SHINE by appt. 10:00....Cards/ Games 10:00....Mah Jong 10:30....Aerobics 1:30......RMV- SAFE DRIVING THURSDAY 3 9:00......Fine Art 10:00....Movie 10:00....Cribbage 1:00......Whist FRIDAY 4 7:30......Walking Club 10:30....Bingo cards must be purchased by 10:15 5 8 9 10 7:30......Walking Club 9:00......SHINE by appt. 10:00....Cards/Games 10:00....Mah Jong 10:30....Aerobics 1:00......BEMA-Mort Schleffer 11 7:30......Walking Club 12 9:00......Fine Art 9:00......Blood Pressure- St. 10:30....Bingo cards must be Joseph Manor purchased by 10:15 10:00....Movie 10:00....Cribbage ALL BINGO PLAYERS 1:00......Whist WEAR RED, WHITE AND BLUE for flag day 9:00......Fine Art 7:30......Walking Club 9:00......Blood Pressure 10:30....Bingo cards must be St.Joseph Manor purchased by 10:15 10:00....Movie 10:00....Cribbage 1:00......Whist Wright’s Chicken Farm Trip 9:00......Fine Art 10:00....Movie 10:00....Cribbage 1:00......Whist 7:30......Walking Club 15 9:30......Craft with Bunny- Shell Frame 9:45......Line Dance 11:00 ....Tai Chi 12:30....Bowling 1:00.....Whist-CANCELLED 1:00 .....TONY DEBLOIS performance 7:30......Walking Club 22 9:30......Blood Pressure- Cedar Hill 9:30......Crafts with Alice Decorative Hanger 9:45......Line Dance 11:00 ....Tai Chi 12:30....Bowling 1:00......Whist 7:30......Walking Club 9:30......MEN’S GROUP 9:45......Line Dance 11:00 ....Tai Chi 12:30....Bowling 1:00......Whist 16 7:30......Walking Club 9:00......SHINE by appt. 10:00....Cards/Games 10:00....Mah Jong 10:30....Aerobics 17 18 19 Newport Playhouse Trip 7:30......Blood Pressure at 23 Westgate Mall 9:00.....Mah Jong 10:00....REGISTER OF DEEDS-John Buckley 11: 00 ...Bridge- NEW! 12:00....Knitting 2:00......Yoga 7:30......Blood Pressure at 30 Westgate Mall 9:00......Mah Jong 11: 00 ...Bridge- NEW! 12:00....Knitting B’day Party 2:00......Yoga 7:30......Walking Club 9:00......SHINE by appt. 10:00....Cards/Games 10:00....Mah Jong 10:30....Aerobics 1:00......AT& T CELLPHONE 101 24 25 26 7:30......Walking Club 9:30......Blood Pressure- VNA 10:00....B’day Party 10:30....Bingo cards must be purchased by 10:15 29 BROCKTON, MA JUNE 2009 HURRY!!! 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In an effort to reduce the number of collisions on Massachusetts’ roadways, the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is offering this workshop. The workshop will include information on the warning signs of unsafe driving, provide safety tips for drivers, make suggestions for families dealing with unsafe drivers and the new changes at the registry. Sign up at front desk. This educational presentation will include tips of the wealthy regarding: Debt, retirement, long term care issues, FIN numbers and How NOT to make a ½ million dollar mistake and much more. Sign up at front desk. PLYMOUTH COUNTY Register of Deeds, John Buckley Jr. Tuesday, June 23 at 10:00am. Register John Buckley and Field Representative Daniel Dermody from Secretary of State William Galvin’s Office will be here to update seniors on the Homestead Act and recording issues which affect the elderly. Please join us for coffee and donuts. Register Buckley will be available after the presentation to assist homeowners with filing a Declaration of Homestead. Sign up at front desk. PRIMERICA – Wealth workshop: Tuesday, June 9 at 10:00am. AT&T- CELL PHONE 101: Wednesday, BEMA (Brockton Emergency Management Agency): Wednesday, June 10 at 1:00pm. Mort Schleffer will be at the COA to talk about the “SWINE FLU” and what his responsibilities are and what his department does. Sign up at front desk. June 24 at 1:00pm. Mario Silva, retail sales manager will be here to speak on the basic use of your cell phone. Some of the areas he will cover are, charging, turning on, making a call, receiving a call, contact list and voice mail to name a few. He will also be available after this workshop to work with anyone who has particular questions. Sign up at front desk. This workshop filled up last year quickly. DON’T WAIT WORLD RENOWNED RECORDING ARTIST , Tony Deblois from Randolph. Monday, June 15 at 1:00 pm. Cedar Hill Health Care Center is delighted to offer the seniors at the Brockton COA an afternoon of entertainment. Tony is a 35 year old pianist from Randolph who is blind, autistic and has Savant Syndrome. Sign up to see this fabulous FREE performance from this talented young man. Seating is limited and light refreshments will be served. MEN’S GROUP: Monday, June 29 at 9:30am. This month is SURPRISE month. All men are asked to wear a hat, and be ready for lots of fun! If you would like to order a breakfast sandwich the cost is $3.00. Please sign up by June 22. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE OUR SPONSORS GET WISE ... ADVERTISE! Call Senior Citizen Publishing at 617-254-4545 or visit us at CONSIDER YOUR GOOD NEIGHBOR... ADVERTISE HERE! (617) 254-4545 A Skilled Nursing and Short Term Rehabilitation Facility www.seniorpubs.com SPONSOR THIS NEWSLETTER! call 617-254-4545 Thank You to our SPONSORS for their support NURSING HOME AND REHABILITATION CENTER Personal Care in a Home-like Atmosphere 804 PLEASANT STREET BROCKTON, MA 02301 508-583-6000 SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING, INC., 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254-4545 PAGE 4 CITY OF CHAMPIONS SENIOR NEWS JUNE 2009 MOVIES – June 2009 June 4 – In Bruges (2008) For strong bloody violence, June 18 – Young @ Heart (2007) For some mild pervasive language and some drug use In Martin McDonagh’s dark comedy, after accidentally killing an innocent boy in London, hit men Ray (Colin Farrell, in a Golden Globe-winning role) and Ken (Brendan Gleeson) are sent by their boss, Harry (Ralph Fiennes), to lay low in Bruges, Belgium. Uncomfortable in this foreign city, the two professional killers meet ecletic characters (including a drug-dealing beauty, a little person actor and a pregnant hotel owner) and soon get into trouble. language and thematic elements Coldplay, the Clash and Jimi Hendrix will never sound the same once you’ve heard the Young@Heart chorus, a group of Massachusetts senior citizens who thrill audiences worldwide with their unusual -- and unusually poignant -- covers of rock songs. Stephen Walker’s humane and heartwarming documentary, which premiered at Sundance in 2008, follows the elderly ensemble as they prepare their new show. June 25 – We Own the Night (2007) For strong violence, drug material, language, some sexual content manages El Caribe, a hot New York City nightclub, while estranged brother Joseph (Mark Wahlberg) has followed in their policeman father’s (Robert Duvall) footsteps. The two are reunited by dealings with the Russian mafia, which has a foothold in Bobby’s business. As Joseph puts pressure on the mob, its members turn the screws on Bobby. Eva Mendes and Tony Musante co-star in writer-director James Gray’s action-drama. June 11 – Hairspray (2007) For language, some and brief nudity Bobby Green (Joaquin Phoenix) suggestive content and momentary teen smoking Set in 1962, this colorful adaptation of the Tony-winning musical (spawned by director John Waters’ cult classic of the same name) follows ambitious teen Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky), who tries to integrate a racially divided Baltimore one watusi at a time. The film’s star-studded cast includes John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Allison Janney, James Marsden and Amanda Bynes. RECIPE Here is a yummy recipe from Arline Davis that is sure to be a real crowd pleaser. ENJOY! Ting-a Lings ½ cup smooth peanut butter 6 oz. butterscotch bits 4 cups corn flakes Melt bits combine with peanut butter. Mix into corn flakes. Spread on wax paper covered cookie sheet. Place in freezer for at least 20 minutes. Break into pieces. PLEASE AKNOWLEDGE OUR SPONSORS GET WISE ... ADVERTISE! Call Senior Citizen Publishing at 617-254-4545 or visit us at W W W . S E N I O R P U B S . C O M Thank You REHABILITATION & HEALTH CENTER to our SPONSORS for their support • • • • Skilled Nursing Care Hospice Care Respite Care Skilled Rehab Provided 2 Beaumont Avenue, Brockton, MA 02302 508-588-8550 SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING, INC., 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254-4545 JUNE 2009 CITY OF CHAMPIONS SENIOR NEWS PAGE 5 Greetings from the desk of the Director As promised, here is a picture of eight month old Finian David Hempstead, my grandson in Albuquerque. Bob and I visited in April and had a wonderful time getting acquainted with this adorable child. We will be heading back out there in August for his first birthday. CRIBBAGE – The cribbage group is looking for a few more players. They meet on Thursday at 10:00am. Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee from Earle’s Café while you play. HELP – HELP – HELP The “Harvest Fair” committee is looking for some CRAFTY people to make some items for our COA craft table. The fair is scheduled for Sept. 26. If you are interested in helping, please speak with Janice. BEACON HOSPICE No matter who you are, you’ve got something to offer hospice patients! Typically, the needs are simple- companionship and friendship, emotional support, a listening ear but the small things you do can make an enormous difference in someone’s life. The Beacon Hospice approach to care creates a patient and family centered environment of hope, comfort and dignity. Volunteers can assist patients by reading, writing letters, playing music or sitting quietly. You can share your gifts and talents by knitting blankets for our patients, creating a life chart, sitting vigil or helping in our office as well. If you are interested, please contact Deb Culhane at 508-324-1900. Since I have taken so much room with this glorious photo, I will cut this message short. I want to wish all you dads out there a very happy Father’s Day. Anne MADD HATTERS - Trip open to all On Wednesday, June 17 the Madd Hatters will be going to the Newport Playhouse in Newport, RI. The adventure begins with a hearty buffet of hot and cold foods, main entrees, side dishes, beverages and homemade desserts. Then enjoy a production of “Breaking Legs.” After the show, back in the dining room for a special Cabaret show where the performers continue to entertain you with laughter and song. The cost is $65.00 pp with a $2.00 cash tip. PLEASE SIGN UP BY JUNE 3. SPECIAL FOOD FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE The Charity Guild, Inc., located at 501 Main Street in Brockton, presents a new program to assist those 65 years and older. This program is designed to assist seniors in need of regular and specialty food items such as low/no sodium & low/no sugar. Eligible once a month. For more information or an appointment please contact: Lynne Stent, Food Pantry Manager, Tue, Wed, or Thurs from 10-1 at 508 583-5280. SALT/TRIAD The SALT/TRIAD committee is an organization between seniors and law enforcement agencies who work together to help the seniors of Brockton. The committee is interested in having some new members who would like to participate and take part in the activities of this program. Anyone who is interested, please contact Janice. A CORI will have to be done. Meetings will resume in September. HAVE A SAFE SUMMER. Your safety tip for the month is to cut back any over grown bushes and shrubs around your house. Those are good areas for robbers and other unwanted people to hide. Keep outside areas well lit at night and always be aware of your surroundings. CRAFT CLASS SCHEDULE Craft with Bunny........ June 8, Monday, Butterfly Wreath ......................... $3.00 Craft with Alice .......... June 22, Monday, Decorated hanger .......................... $3.00 Sign up and pay at front desk. PAGE 6 CITY OF CHAMPIONS SENIOR NEWS JUNE 2009 NEW & RENEWAL OF MEMBERS Agnes & Jim Prendergast Adele Phillips Marilyn Kravetz Ruth Emberg Johnson Patricia Morgan Claire Appling Ritz Jarvis Ireta Waterman Audrey Weatherbee Carol Minchello Mary Hardy Marion Johnson Charles Johnson Martha Grant Marie Galligan Robert & Jeanette Leonard Jeanne Matulsky Marion LaCau Renald Capen Charlotte Murphy Lawrence Murphy Millie Bowker Bob Bowker Kamile Michalowski Barbara Foster Doris Dagesse Jane Gadaire Georgia Tasho Audrey Weatherbee Marion Penney Olive Henriques Irene Economos Joe & Irene Paglierani Ronald Capen Helen Hall Alice Matheson Lina Maciel Shirley Lee Dorothy Tobias Rose Gabriele POEM OF THE MONTH This month’s poem is written by Josie Maraglia who was the Class Poet at Brockton High School class of “1942.” The Spirit of “42” “Where for us does our future lie?” This today is the universal cry of youth. A dreary question, ending with a sigh, Whose answer is shrouded by grim shadows, Hovering like vultures in a blood-red sky. Is there no light? Is there no shining truth by which we can Be guided onward? No longer any right? Or wrong? Must we travel blind. In a world o’er-shadowed by this blight? Youth stands still for a moment in wonder. But not for long. There is one shining truth. And must we ponder Over what it is? Is it not plain? Are we our lives about to squander? No! And no again, I say. Our forbearers fought and died To give us life, this life we live today. This daily happiness that we enjoy while Winding along a path both sad and gay. Behold the lad who climbs to reach his goal. Behold the lass with earnest eyes-eyes not disillusioned By a government without a soul. This lad, you say, but can he reach that end Toward which he strives? On some high knoll This lad-alone or with the sweet eyed lass perchance Will look back on his horror, sad eyed but with faith in things to come. Liberty-the right to sing and dance, The right to love, and laugh, and worship GodLiberty, who cannot, must not die, but reign free-lance. FRIENDS OF THE BROCKTON COUNCIL ON AGING 10 Father Kenney Way, Brockton, MA 02301 Name _________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________ Membership for $5.00 __________________________ Additional Contribution $ _________ Memorial Donation $ ___________________________ In Memory of _____________________ Make checks payable to The Friends of the Brockton Council on Aging JUNE 2009 CITY OF CHAMPIONS SENIOR NEWS PAGE 7 Would you like to help senior citizens? The Brockton Council on Aging is looking for a SHINE Counselor. SHINE stands for Serving the Health Needs of Seniors. No experience necessary. Training is available after you have been CORI’d. A SHINE Counselor chooses his/her own hours. You will have a private office and access to a computer. If you have been employed in the health industry and are now retired, this is the perfect volunteer opportunity. Of course, employment in the health industry is not a prerequisite to this position. Although you will not receive monetary compensation, you will receive the grateful thanks of those you help with their health insurance. Call Mary Bessie today for information 508-946-2490. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO? N JU E BI R T H D A Y S TRIPS Brockton residents over the age of 60 will be given first priority on reservations for all trips sponsored by the COA. June 8 ............... Mohegan Sun Casino ................. $24.00 plus $2 tip June 17 ............. Newport Playhouse .................... $65.00 plus $2 tip June 18 ............. Musical Salute to America Wrights Chicken Farm............... $45.00 plus $2 tip June 28 ............. Air Show RI Air Base ............... $19.00 plus $2 tip July 10 ............. Tall Ships Boston ....................... $69.00 plus $2 tip Aug. 3 .............. Lobster Bake, Fosters York, Maine................................ $59.00 plus $2 tip Sept. 19 ............ The Big E Fair ........................... $29.00 plus $2 tip Sept. 24 ............ Turkey Train Lake Winnipesaukee .................. $55.00 plus $2 tip Sept. 24 ............ Jersey Boys ................................ $109.00 plus $2 tip Vincent Wedge ...................2 Donald Surgens .................8 Frances Sorgman ...............12 Marion LaCau....................12 Marion Dutra .....................13 Al Amoroso .......................14 Jean Doherty ......................15 Ruth Walsh ........................15 Lorraine Souza ..................16 Arnold Greenblatt ..............17 Gina Colon ........................18 Louise A. Lalli ..................19 Kenneth Gillpatrick ...........25 Lilly Kehr ..........................25 Margie Anzalone ...............26 Eugene Tonelli ...................26 Marilyn Kravetz ................27 Martha Grant .....................27 QUOTE OF THE MONTH “A father carries pictures where his money used to be.” – Unknown Thank You Thank You Thank you to all our workshop presenters, Georgia Howland for the informative Bee presentation and Officer Tom Donahue for the MOAB class. A special thank you to the SALT/TRID committee for all the hard work you did to make the Health & Safety fair such a success. GREAT JOB! Thank you to the volunteers who represented the COA at the “Senior Celebration” that was held at the Holiday Inn. Thank you to Greg Belcher from Waitts Funeral home for having our piano’s tuned. Happy Father’s Day to all Dad’s !! JOHN E. McCLUSKEY, ESQ. ATTORNEY AT LAW ESTATE PLANNING, WILLS, TRUSTS, ASSET PROTECTION / ELDER LAW 932 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301 MEMORIALS Agnes & Jim Prendergast in memory of all our loved ones Ruth Emberg Johnson in memory of Lola Skaparas and Tina Mossey Rita Jarvis in memory of Eva Murphy and Cora Jarvis Marie Galligan in memory of William P. Galligan.JR Kamile Michalowski in memory of Ann Ford Michalowski Alice Matheson in memory of Sandra White Lina Maciel in memory of Tony Maciel 508-583-2221 www.mccluskeylaw.com Brockton Council on Aging Mary Kennedy Senior Center 10 Father Kenney Way Brockton, MA 02301 COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD Dan Clague, Chair Ron Bethoney, Vice Chair Mary Paul, Treasurer Virginia Curtis, Secretary Mary Mucci • Sue Alves Eucley Wooten • Irene Clague Harry Owens • Steve Martin Lorraine Lalli ALTERNATES Betty Goldsmith Dorothy Lufkin FRIENDS BOARD Mary Paul, Chair Mike Weston, Vice Chair Vincent Ricci, Treasurer Virginia Curtis, Secretary Mary Mucci • Jane Folino Paul Sullivan • Barbara Harpel Frances Sorgman • Gertrude Ricci STAFF Anne M. McCormack, Director Janice B. Fitzgerald, Program Coordinator Earle Churchill, Senior Aide Brian Matta, Custodian Mission Statement: The Brockton Council on Aging, a branch of city government, is mandated to assess the needs and provide programs and services to Seniors in the community and strives to improve their quality of life. The Council on Aging offers through its staff and volunteers easy access to an array of general programs, information, and socialization opportunities to Seniors age 60 years and older. COUNCIL ON AGING Our elder residents are provided an opportunity to live a lifestyle based on independence, and we are commited to helping our seniors age with dignity and security. The Brockton Council On Aging provides an array of informational Programs, workshops, health screenings, recreational and social activities such as trips, holiday luncheons, computers, cards and games to individuals age 60 and over. Give us a call or drop by Monday thru Friday, 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. at the Mary Kennedy Senior Center, 10 Father Kenney Way, Brockton. All C.O.A. activities are subject to change without notice.