WHAT IS NEW FOR MAY 2009
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May 6th at 1pm Attorney Sousa: call the center for an appointment.
May 12TH RALLY AT THE STATE HOUSE YOU MUST CALL 978-568-9638 IF YOU WANT TO GO AND SUPPORT IMPORTANT SENIOR PROGRAMS. DON’T FORGET (Janice, Renee and Ana will also be going. A bagged lunch will be provided)
May 12th 9:30 Hearing Clinic at the Town Hall
May 15, 2009 Garden in the Woods New England Premier Native Plant Garden Tour the New England Wild Flower Society in Framingham MA. Experience their living museum with native plant showcases of over 1000 native plant species including more than 150 rare and endangered species. The Boston Globe states “an eye popping showcase for our native plants…there can be few more beautiful places on the planet.” Cost is $9.00 for those who need to ride a cart and $6.00 for walkers. (5 to a cart). Tours last about 45 min to an hour. You can bring your lunch or snack and eat at the newly renovated picnic areas. We will leave the center at 12 noon. What a treat! Call 978-568-9638 to reserve your seat!!!
May 19th, 12:00 Attorney Arthur Bergeron How to avoid nursing home cost with free lunch (call to sign up)
May 21st at 12 noon Trigger Point Therapy Work Shop Town Hall second floor With Dr. Paula Cerasuolo, Chiropractor. Dr. Paula Cerasuolo will be showing the audience an effective method for reducing physical stress- through presentation- by educating them about what Trigger Points are, how to locate them on a person, and how to relieve them easily and quickly. The audience will learn the relationship between stress, trigger points and their effects on health. Sara Geraghty, massage therapist, will also be showing the audience other methods of stress relief through massage. Attendees should bring paper and pencil and wear comfortable clothing.
May 27th at noon Lunch Bunch at Marlborough Hills discussion on rehab! Free lunch will be served. Please call 508-485-4040 for reservations.
May 26th at1 pm FRIENDLY VISITOR MEETING, If you signed up to be a Friendly Visitor or a volunteer, please do not miss this meeting. Snacks will be provided
May 28th 10-12 Eliminating Barriers to Mental Health at Town Hall 2nd floor. The Hudson Senior Center in partnership with Massachusetts Association of Older Americans, and Advocates of Marlborough have received a grant to help provide Hudson residents with important information regarding risk factors and warning signs that may signal a need for mental health management. We will look at alternative approaches proven to work with older adults suffering from depression, anxiety and where to go when help is needed.
Please join us for the first part of our overall wellness campaign focusing on mental and emotional well being, presented by Massachusetts Association of Older Americans. Light healthy snacks will be provided.
Please sign up by calling 978-568-9638. This is a free event and sponsored by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.
Part II of our wellness campaign will be in June featuring Advocates of Marlborough. (More to come in the June newsletter)
July 1st Annual Cookout at the Elks Pavilion Hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad, beans, watermelon and of course, ice cream. This wonderful event is sponsored by the Friends of Hudson Senior’s. You must call to sign up for this.
WALKING CLUB Every Wednesday meet at 9am or Town Hall
BRIDGE INSTRUCTION Every Tuesday morning 10am at Town Hall
Blood Pressure Every Thursday 9:30 – 11 at the Town Hall
New Tai Chi Class - Health for Body and Mind St. Luke’s Church, located at the Hudson rotary has agreed to let us have our Tai Chi classes downstairs on Thursday’s starting May 7th. Lou will have Tai Chi for Beginners Class from 9-10am and a 24 Forms Practice Class from 10-11. To take the Practice Class you need to have taken the 24 Forms Class. Please call 978-568-9638 to sign up! Thank you to St. Luke’s Church and Lou!
ANYTIME FITNESS has changed its name to BOOST FITNESS CLASSES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: Every Tuesday 9:30 – 10:15; Every Thursday 9:30-10:15: Every Friday 8:30-9:15. Class is now on the first floor of their expanded building. Cost is $10.00 a month. You must sign up at the senior center. This program ends May 29th 2009 to restart again in September 2009.
TWIN SPRINGS GOLF COURSE & DRIVING RANGE Attention all golf enthusiasts, we are starting our Twin Springs Golf league Wednesday May 6th at 9am and every Wednesday following. Cost is $13.00 each week plus an extra $8.00 for a cart. You pay Twin Springs directly. The challenging layout features small targets requiring precise shot making for the experienced golfer yet remains friendly to novice and young golfers alike. Have fun and get some great exercise!
Mah Jong Every Monday 1:00 pm Mah Jong at the Peter’s Grove and every Thursday at 1:00 at the Esplanade. Those who want Mah Jong on Monday mornings at 9:30 you are welcome to come to the Town Hall 2nd floor.
The Elder Law Clinic The Hudson Senior Center will host: The Elder Law Clinic Series Featuring: Marlborough Attorney Arthur Bergeron The Elder Law Clinic Series present asset protection strategies for seniors. The second seminar, on May 19th, will deal with Probate costs and how to avoid them. The third seminar, on June 16th, will deal with minimizing and reducing income and estate taxes. Free Lunch will be provided. Please sign up in advance by calling the Hudson Council on Aging at (978) 568-9638. If you have questions regarding the seminars call Attorney Bergeron at 508-481-0103 x228.
RESULTS FROM THE DISPOSAL OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG SURVEY We would like to thank everyone, (over 180 people) who participated in our survey. The results were excellent, because we got the answers we were hoping for. We found 31% of the people surveyed flushed their medications down the toilet. This is an improper way to dispose of medications because it has been proven to pollute our environment. The proper way to dispose of unused medications is to throw them in the trash or in coffee grounds. Thanks to all who helped us with our Community Action Project. For more information contact Dr. Sam Wong at the Board of Health 978-562-2020.
Sincerely yours,
A.J. Jacobs and Nick Foland, Hudson High School students
Don’t forget the Hudson Food Panty We continue to take donations of food and paper products for the food pantry. It really makes a difference to those in need. A big thank you to all who donate!
In Memory Of A heart felt thank you to all who made contributions to the Senior Center in memory of: Richard Braga Sr, Richard Capobianco, Santa Albertini, Beatrice Wilkinson and James (Sonny) McPartlen.Our thoughts and prayers go out to their family and friends during this difficult time.
2009 LOW-INCOME SUBSIDY PROGRAM
EXTRA HELP WITH PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS
3 LEVELS OF COVERAGE
1) 100% FPL
· Pay $0 drug plan premium
· Pay $0 drug plan deductible
· Pay $1.10 for generic drug and $3.20 for brand name drug
2) 135% FPL
· Pay $0 drug plan premium
· Pay $0 drug plan deductible
· Pay $2.40 for generic drug and $6.00 for brand name drug
3) 150% FPL
· Pay a sliding scale drug premium
· Pay no more than $60 deductible
· Pay 15% of drug copays until total drug costs equal $6,154 then pay $2.40 for generic drug and $6.00 for brand name drug
|
Individual Income Limit ~ Asset Limit |
Couple Income Limit ~ Asset Limit |
100% FPL |
$922/mo ~ $8,100 |
$1,234/mo ~ $12,910 |
135% FPL |
$1,238/mo ~ $8,100 |
$1,659/mo ~ $12,910 |
150% FPL |
$1,373/mo ~ $12,510 |
$1,841/mo ~ $25,010 |
2009 MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS
also known as MASSHEALTH BUY-IN PROGRAMS
QMB (QUALIFIED MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES)
Pays Medicare Premiums, copays, and deductibles
|
Income Limit |
Asset Limit |
Individual |
$923/mo |
$4,000 |
Couple |
$1235/mo |
$6,000 |
SLMB (SPECIFIED LOW-INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES)
Pays Medicare PART B Premium
|
Income Limit |
Asset Limit |
Individual |
$1,104/mo |
$4,000 |
Couple |
$1,478/mo |
$6,000 |
QI-1 (QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS)
Pays Medicare PART B Premium
|
Income Limit |
Asset Limit |
Individual |
$1,240/mo |
$4,000 |
Couple |
$1,661/mo |
$6,000 |
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