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OCTOBER 2009 NEWSLETTER
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Oct 3rd 9:30am Seasonal Flu Shots – Saturday at Hudson High School This is only for Hudson seniors aged 65 and older. (This is not the H1N1 or Swine flu shot) Bring your Medicare Card! However, if you have a scheduled appointment with your physician prior to October 3rd please get your flu shot then as we are going to experience a delay in receiving some of the seasonal flu vaccine.
Oct. 6th at 10:30 Apple Picking and lunch with Ana and Renee at Carver Hill, Tuesday. Cost is $10.00. It includes a wagon ride, apple picking, lunch, hot apple crisp with ice cream. Call 978-568-9638.
Oct 7th at 1pm Attorney Sousa: call the center for an appointment.
Oct 13th at 12 noon Attorney Arthur P. Bergeron “Are your Assets really safe? A review of the Doherty case”. (Light lunch provided by Attorney Bergeron.) Call 978-568-9638 to reserve your seat. Recently, a Superior Court judge ruled that the assets in a fairly standard irrevocable trust were countable. Therefore the Trust had to be used to pay for nursing home care, before the person could qualify for MassHealth. While the case is not binding on other judges, you need to know about it and how to deal with it, if you have assets that you now think are safe from MassHealth. Learn about how the Doherty case affects your asset protection planning. Presented by: Atty. Arthur P. Bergeron
Oct 13th 2pm Bolton Manor sponsors Tea and Spa at the Manor: complimentary chair massage, facial, manicures and paraffin hand wax. Tuesday call 508-481-6123 for reservations.
Oct. 22nd 10:30 – 1:30pm Lexington Heritage Museum – departure and lunch at the Court Yard Café’. Join us for a self guided tour of the historical Heritage Museum which presently is offering 3 fascinating exhibits.
- “For all Time” an exhibit featuring historic clocks and watches
- “Sowing the Seeds of Liberty” learn about the revolution
- “The Way we Worked” an interesting exhibit that documents work conditions, clothes, etc, of the past.
We will have lunch at the Court Yard Café at the National Heritage Museum. Soup, salad and sandwich prices are: $3.75 for cup of soup, $6.75 for a whole sandwich and $4.45 for half a sandwich, salads are $5.75. Sandwiches come with chips and pickles. A nice day out! Please call the center 978-568-9638 to reserve your seat! (Our bus only takes 14 people)
Oct. 22nd Turkey Train Tour and sit down turkey dinner on the train $61.00
Oct 27th 10am Special presentation on incontinence, prolapse and pain at 2nd floor Town Hall. As part of our program we are interested in increasing the awareness in the community on what physical therapy is able to do to help treat issues like incontinence, prolepses, pelvic pain and general bladder and bowel health. We would also love to give out some general information on what people are able to do by themselves in order to maintain their optimal bladder and bowel function.
Ingrid Botsis has been working as a physical therapist for 12 years, and currently working in the outpatient division as part of the Women's Health Program.
Please call 978-568-9638 to reserve your seat. Refreshments for those who attend.
Oct 28th 12 noon Halloween Luncheon at the Assabet Valley Technical High School Epicurean room. Cost $6.50 (dress up and win a prize) call the center for reservation.
Salad, rolls, baked stuffed chicken with apple stuffing, potatoes and butternut squash. Dessert will be hot apple crisp with ice cream. Wear a costume if you like. First prize for best costume will be a dinner for two at Piccadilly’s, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be announced at lunch.
Please call 978-568-9638 to reserve your seat. Seating is limited.
Oct. 28th at noon Lunch Bunch at Marlborough Hills - “The Flu” Karen Trembly, Nurse Practitioner at Marlborough Hills will discuss the upcoming flu season, what you can do to protect yourself, and treatments. Free lunch. Please call 508-485-4040 for reservations.
Nov 6th 9am Making Pies for the Fair, at Peter’s Grove Lake Street Apartments. Please sign; up! and help us with the making of pie crust, peeling apples and assembling our pies! We will make our wonderful homemade apple, blueberry, and cherry pies for the fair. Please sign up and help all of us support our Hudson Senior Center. Remember “Many hands make light work.” Call the center to sign up! (Thanks Vivian for making these arrangements!!!)
Nov 8th The Friend’s of Hudson Seniors are sponsoring the… Annual Fair on Sunday at the Hudson High School. We are looking for donations of yarn for our knitting group. They plan to make hats, scarves and mittens for the Fair. We are also looking for other donations such as: crafts, quilts, baskets to raffle, Christmas decorations, afghans, knitted baby ensembles, baked goods etc. Vendors may rent a table for $25.00. Please call the center at 978-568-9638 if you want to volunteer, rent a table or donate items. We need your help!
Nov 10th 10-11am Your Home, Your Money, Your Life. If you are a Senior Homeowner with plans to stay in your own home, mark this date on your calendar. Emilia Gordon, Senior Reverse Mortgage Advisor with Your Home For Lifesm will present a thorough, educational overview of the Federally Insured Reverse Mortgage Program.
A number of Hudson Area Seniors have utilized this program to remain financially comfortable in their own homes, with real peace of mind. Recent Federal Law changes to the program, which include expanded eligibility and reduced costs, will be covered in-depth. Come learn all of the facts in a fun, interactive program designed to educate you. Snacks and prizes too! To reserve your spot please call the Hudson Council on Aging office 978-568-9638.
Blood Pressure Every Thursday 9:30 – 10:30 at the Town Hall
Attention Golf enthusiasts: Twin Springs Golf Wednesday’s at 9am. Cost is $13.00 each week plus $8.00 for a cart! Not much time left for golf!!! 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!
Fitness class 3 X a week. Enjoy Aerobics, and weight training every Tuesday, Thursdays and Friday 8:30am-9:15 at Boost Fitness. Cost is $10.00 a month.
Beginner’s Yoga class: every Wednesday 8:30 – 9:15am cost $5.00 a month.
BRIDGE INSTRUCTION Every Tuesday morning 10am at Town Hall
WALKING CLUB Every Wednesday meet at 9am at Town Hall
LINE DANCING every Monday 10am at the Hudson Elks
Hudson Senior Center Fitness classes return: Enjoy aerobics and muscular conditioning (weight training) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8:30 – 9:15 at Boost Fitness with Sharon McDevitt Cost is $10.00 per month.
Sharon recognizes her classes have beginners as well as seasoned participants and offers alternate moves for both groups to ensure maximum benefit for all.
We have added Beginner’s Yoga with Sharon
On Wednesday’s 8:30-9:15am also at Boost Fitness. Yoga is a gentle form of exercise that may be an option for those who find aerobics too difficult.
Cost for this is $5.00 per month.
Both programs are sponsored by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs State Formula Grant.
Tai Chi Courses - Fall Schedule
Tai Chi For Beginners: Is an introductory course, of 1 hour per week for 6 weeks and teaches basic tai chi moves and a short 7-step routine. It is suitable for individuals with no tai chi experience. The course will be held at St. Luke’s Hall beginning Thursday October 15th from 9:00 - 10:00 am.
24 Forms Practice: This is an opportunity to practice the 24 forms and improve your routine. Emphasis will be on the 10 key points required for a smooth routine and to improve chi (energy) and balance. To take this course you should be familiar with the Yang Style 24 forms routine. The course will run for 6 weeks and also be held at St. Luke’s Hall beginning Thursday October 15th from 10:00 - 11:00 am.
There have been some requests for Lou to give the full 24 forms class again and for him to teach a new routine - the 42 forms routine. These will be offered after the first of the year when we move into the new building.
Painting class every Tuesday 12 to 1:30 at the Hudson First United Methodist Church. 3 Openings left. $25.00 a month. PAINTING CLASS, with instructor Beverly Rinck, has 3 OPENINGS.
Classes are held at the Hudson First United Methodist Church on Felton Street, Tuesdays 12 to 1:30 pm. Cost of the class is $25.00 a month payable by the first of the month. Please contact the senior center at 978-568-9638 if you are interested!
SILVER THREADS QUILTING GROUP Every Thursday 10:00 am 2nd floor Town Hall. If you would like to learn how to quilt or if you are a seasoned quilter, join the Hudson Silver Threads. They are a wonderful group of woman who are fun, warm and friendly. They really enjoy each others company, love meeting new people and make the most beautiful quilts. You can’t go wrong with this group!
DESIGN A QUILT SQUARE FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS The Spirit of Volunteering Quilt Project was developed by Intel and includes the entire Hudson community. Simply pick up a 9” square that is available at the Executive Assistants Office on the third floor of Town Hall and design your own interpretation of what volunteering means to you. No experience in sewing or quilting is necessary. You can use markers or other materials. Your quilt square will be part of a 200 patch quilt. The Spirit of Volunteering Quilt will be showcased at large community gatherings and then donated to the Hudson Clubhouse for display. Just bring your enthusiasm and commitment to community service.
Bread and Pastry volunteers WE ARE LOOKING FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS WITH OUR BREAD AND PASTRY WHICH ARRIVES EVERYDAY BETWEEN 9 am and 11am, Please call the center if you would like to help 978-568-9638. This is a great opportunity to help the community and our center! Much thanks to those who are already volunteering!!!
A note of appreciation for Ruth Campbell, lovingly known as “Lady Ruth” Ruth Campbell worked at the Hudson Senior Center as the Friend’s President, Secretary, and much more for many years. She was like a fixture at our senior center and she is deeply missed. Her new residence is Sterling Health Care Center and she would love to get a note or card from her Hudson “Friend’s”. On “Lady Ruth’s” behalf, I say Thank you.
Sterling Healthcare Center
18 Dana Hill Rd
Birch Unit 235
Sterling MA 01564-2414
Intel to hold Community PC/TV & Electronics Recycling Event October 9th & 10th
Intel Massachusetts will sponsor a PC/TV & Home Electronics Recycling Event on October 9th and 10th at the Center at Hudson shopping plaza at the intersection of Route 85/Washington Street and Technology Drive (Stop & Shop plaza).
The event is open to the entire community and provides individuals and small businesses the opportunity to dispose their electronic-waste properly. A minimum donation of $10 and $20 will be requested from individuals and businesses, respectively. Donations will benefit the United Way of Tri-County, and Intel volunteers will be on hand to assist with unloading recyclable electronics from the vehicles. Collection event starts on Friday, October 9th at 12 noon and runs to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 10th, it runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There is no residency requirement to bringing TVs, PCs or other home electronics for recycling. Advanced Recovery Inc. has worked with Intel on this event since 2002. They are pioneers in the recycling and reclamation of CRTs and electronic equipment along the East Coast.
Items accepted for recycling include computer monitors, CRTs (cathode-ray tubes), fax machines, copiers, typewriters, CPUs (central processing units) including accessories, DVD or VCR players, radios, telephones, cameras, and stereo equipment.
Items NOT accepted for recycling include home appliances (microwaves, stoves, refrigerators etc.), air conditioners, and electronic devices that contain liquid or gas.
The location of the PC/TV collection is sponsored by Edens & Avant, owner of the Center at Hudson. For more information contact Ann Hurd at 978-553-7733 or Dan Hogan at 978-553-2368
Volunteers Needed
The AARP Tax-Aide Program is seeking volunteers to be trained as counselors to provide free tax assistance to low and moderate/middle income tax-payers. This program needs volunteers of all ages and ethnicities to meet to the needs of multiple tax groups.
This is a unique opportunity to obtain IRS-approved training and to then offer services in your local area. Self-study material is provided and supplemented by classroom training in November-December. On-site tax counseling is from February 1 to April 15. Service sites are available in many communities across Worcester and Middlesex Counties including the Marlborough-Hudson area. Basic computer skills and e-mail access required.
To find out more about this program or to volunteer you may call or e-mail the Worcester County District Co-Ordinator (508-753-7905 / aarp25@verizon.net), the AARP (1-888-227-7669), or visit the AARP web site (www.aarp.org/taxaide).
Fuel Assistance Re-Applicants If you applied for SMOC Fuel Assistance last season, you should be receiving your reapplication paperwork soon. If you need help getting together your documents for the upcoming season please call and make an appointment with Renee or Ana.
****ATTENTION PRESCRIPTION ADVANTAGE MEMBERS**** PLEASE KEEP YOUR MONTHLY EXPLANATION OF BENEFIT SUMMARIES Every month your health/drug plan will send you a document verifying what medications you received during the preceding month. This document is called an Explanation of Benefits (EOB). Please DO NOT throw these documents away, especially if you have Prescription Advantage. You may be asked to submit these forms to Prescription Advantage so they can correctly calculate your out of pocket spending limit. It is important to keep these documents when you receive them. If you have received any information regarding a request for EOB’s please schedule an appointment with a SHINE counselor so we can assist you. Once you have reached the coverage gap, Prescription Advantage will help you pay for your prescriptions.
Prescription Advantage may request EOB’s to ensure you will receive coverage as soon as your out of pocket costs reach $2700. Call if you have any questions. Renee Grenier 978-568-9638 x 18, Ana Salamao ex 19 or Janice ex 13
From Walgreens Pharmacy: Dealing with Colds.
Here’s an amazing fact. Every year Americans come down with more than one billion colds! So what’s the best remedy to help you feel better when you get one? Fortunately, there are effective ways to treat it and help you feel better while it runs its course. We’ve all heard the one about chicken soup. And all moms tell their kids to get plenty of rest and drink a lot of fluids. What else helps during a cold? To reduce fever and any pain, there are several medications to choose from. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are good choices. Never give children aspirin. Many brands are formulated to address your specific symptoms so choose one based on how you feel. And don’t forget to take it easy, stock up on tissues, and read lots of
magazines.
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