SENIOR SCENE (Monthly Newsletter)
WESTBOROUGH COUNCIL ON AGING
MAY 2024
This is an ON-LINE version of the CURRENT MONTH NEWSLETTER with information from a copy of SENIOR SCENE
Thank You To All The Many Wonderful Volunteers
Who Help Us Every Day!
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION BREAKFAST
WEDNESDAY MAY 22 AT 9:30 AM
Westborough Senior Center Supporters invites YOU to a...
MAY TEA Light Luncheon Party!
TUESDAY MAY 21 AT 12:30 PM
Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd
Featuring Kathleen Lawrence, Makeup Artist
She will make up a lucky guest while sharing stories of her work with celebrities!
Register at 508-366-3000
$6.00 per person
Bring a teacup, bring a friend! Free raffle for guests
Bring a new friend to WSC!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Senior Center is about to launch a new program to assist Caregivers in our community. This was something that came from the Needs Assessment that was completed this past Fall and we are looking for some Volunteers who would be willing to sit with a loved one while the Caregiver goes to an appointment, shops or gets a haircut.
We will provide training in CPR, First Aid and how to deal with difficult situations (although we don’t anticipate any!) You will be paid mileage to and from your home to your assignment. You will need to commit to a two hour block, on a day you are available.
We can be flexible. No weekends. If you are interested in helping out with this program or would like more information, please contact Alma at the Senior Center at 508-366-3000. We would like to get this program up and running by mid June.
TIME FOR FLOWERS
TUESDAY MAY 7 AT 1:00 PM
If you enjoy having your hands in the dirt and planting live plants, please join Caroline Gulbankian on Tuesday, May 7, at 1:00 p.m. to make your own Spring Container Garden.
All supplies will be provided. Cost is $30.00 and must be paid before the class.
Sign up today and add your lovely creation to your yard just in time for Mother’s Day. Class size is limited so don’t delay!
IS IT TIME TO RETIRE?
WEDNESDAY MAY 15 AT 7:00 PM
Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd
Please join us on Wednesday, May 15, for “Medicare Supplement Plans or Medicare Advantage Plans? Which One Is Best For You?”.
Brian Guagnini, Field Outreach Consultant for BC/BS of MA will be here to answer these questions and more so that you can have the information you need to make good decisions as you plan to retire.
This is not a sales meeting. The presentation will be held at the Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd. and will begin at 7:00 p.m. The program is open to the public and all are welcome.
617-855-0125
This is the number that will show up on your caller ID if you receive a call from the Senior Center letting you know a class has been canceled or to remind you of an event. You cannot call us back on this number.
LIBRARY CHAT
THURSDAY MAY 16 AT 12:30 PM
Visit with Library Director, Maureen Amyot and Library Trustee Jeanine Mindrum about up coming Library Events.
Enjoy a new Library Trivia Game
Listen to an update on the Library repair project
Thursday, May 16, 12:30 p.m.
WESTBOROUGH AMERICAN LEGION POST 0163 MONTHLY MEETING
THURSDAY MAY 16 AT 10:00 AM
Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd
ALL VETERANS ARE WELCOME
Transportation is available
COME HAVE LUNCH ON FRIDAY
FRIDAY AT NOON
The menu looks great for lunches on Friday this month. Won’t you join us? No shopping, no cooking, no dishes…..sounds tempting. Reservations must be made by 10:00 a.m. the day before. A $3.00 donation is requested. Call 508-366-3000.
5/3 – Celebrate Almost Cinco De Mayo!! Tacos, Yellow Rice, Dessert
5/10 – Broccoli Egg Bake, Roasted Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Roll, Fresh Fruit
5/17 – Potato Pollock, Quinoa Pilaf, Spinach and Mushrooms, Wheat Bread, Mandarin Oranges
5/24 – Alaskan Pollock, Herbed Rice, Brussels Sprouts, Multigrain Bread, Cupcake
5/31 – Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Hot Dog Roll, Peaches
All meals include 1% milk and margarine.
Call 508-355-3000 to make your reservation. Transportation is available.
DINNER AT THE BACK DOOR
MONDAY MAY 20 AT 1:00 PM
Dinner at the Back Door will be Monday, May 20, and will be Chicken Parm with Ziti, Roll and Butter and dessert. Dinners are available to pick up after 1:00 p.m.
Cost is $7.00.
All reservations must be made by noon Friday, May 17, at noon.
LUNCH AND MUSIC
WEDNESDAY MAY 15 AT NOON
Join us on Wednesday, May 15, for a hot Chick-Fil-A sandwich, chips and dessert while singing along with Nancy Gage on the piano.
Reservations must be made by the end of the day on Thursday, May 9.
Cost is $5.00. Come, sit and enjoy your lunch and catch up with friends!
BAGELS WITH THE SELECT BOARD
WEDNESDAY MAY 21 AT 9:30 AM
A member of the Select Board will be at the Senior Center on Tuesday, May 21, at 9:30 a.m. Come and enjoy a fresh bagel and a cup of coffee and some conversation.
There is no charge and all are welcome. There have been some very lively discussions and everyone has learned from each of us.
Transportation is available. Please call and let us know if you are coming so we have enough bagels!!
ASSABET BUFFET
WEDNESDAY MAY 8 AT 10:30 AM
We’ll be headed to Assabet Vocational School on Wednesday, May 8, to enjoy their amazing buffet lunch.
Cost is $15.00, which includes tax and tip. We will be sending our bus but if you would like to drive on your own and be part of our reservation, you are welcome to do so.
Please call to reserve by Thursday, May 2. Treat yourself and maybe make a new friend.
MAY BIRTHDAY LUNCH
WEDNESDAY MAY 29 AT NOON
Come celebrate your birthday with us!!
Salad, Pizza, Birthday cake and Ice Cream
Free for Birthday Babies!
Others $4.00
Reservations by noon the day before
Transportation is available
ASIAN OUTREACH PROGRAM
OPEN TO ALL SENIORS
May is Asian Heritage month, and celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month can be a meaningful and enriching experience. Here are some activities we have planned for May:
MOVIE 'FINDING OHANA'
FRIDAY MAY 3 AT 10:00 AM
Ohana means Family in Hawaiian. Join us to kick off the celebration of Asian Heritage Month by watching the movie ‘Finding Ohana.’ This film combines elements of comedy, drama, and adventure as the siblings reconnect and learn about Hawaiian culture and island life. The duration of the movie is 2 hours and 3 minutes and is narrated in English with Chinese subtitles. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by noon on 5/2
EXPERIENCE THE TRANQUILITY OF NATURE
FRIDAY MAY 10 AT 9:30 AM
Come join us on a trip to the l New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in West Bolyston to explore their springtime spaces and blooms. The bus leaves at 9:30 from the Senior Center. Admission is $20 for adults, $17 for Senior (65+), and $2 for those on ConncectorCare, and veterans receive a 25% discount. You may bring your homemade lunch or buy lunch at the FARMER and FORK Cafe at Tower Hill. Sign up must be made by Wednesday 5/8
MAHJONG & TRADITIONAL ASIAN BOARD GAMES
FRIDAY MAY 17 AT 10:00 AM
Come join us to experience several traditional Asian board games that have gained popularity both in their home countries and internationally. Some well-known ones includes Go(Wei Qi), Xiangqi(Chinese Chess), and Marble Chinese Checkers. RSVP by noon on 5/16
CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP
FRIDAY MAY 24 AT 10:00 AM
Ink wash painting is a type of Chinese ink brush painting that utilizes washes of black ink, similar to those used in East Asian calligraphy, in various concentrations. In this workshop, we will explore how to paint bamboo and dragon using the ink wash painting technique. Refreshments will be served. Sign up must be made by Wednesday 5/22
MOVIE ‘THE FAREWELL’
FRIDAY MAY 31 AT 10:00 AM
Join us to wrap up Asian Heritage Month with a movie featuring ‘The Farewell.’ This film talks about how hard it is to balance being Chinese and American and feeling left out. It follows a family who come together for a pretend wedding in Changchun to say goodbye to their grandma, who doesn’t know that she’s sick with cancer. The duration of the movie is 1 hour and 40 minutes, narrated in both Chinese (with English subtitles) and English. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by noon on 5/30.
SAVE ON YOUR MEDICARE COSTS
On March 1, MassHealth changed their Medicare Savings Programs and eliminated the consideration of assets in the determination of an applicant’s eligibility for benefits. The change will mean many more seniors will now be eligible for this program for the first time.
To qualify, an individual’s income must be below $2,824 per month and a couple’s income must be below $3,833 per month. Under the Medicare Savings Program, beneficiaries can save $174 a month on their part B premium, get help paying for prescription drug costs and in some cases, get coverage for Medicare A and B co-pays and deductibles.
Book your appointment today with a SHINE Counselor to see if you’re eligible and start saving now!!
SHINE Counselors are available, by appointment, at the Senior Center each week. You can call 508-366-3000 to make an appointment. There is no charge and transportation is available.
AND THERE'S MORE
WESTBOROUGH SENIOR CENTER PRESENTS
SATURDAY MAY 11 FROM 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM
An Adult Respite Program – A program for Westborough Seniors with Memory Loss and Respite for their Caregivers.
Saturday Sunshine provides a structured, quality time for your loved one with memory loss. Professional staff will provide lunch and engaging activities for those who require some supervision.
You must register prior to event. Please contact Stephanie Keane, LICSW or Alma DeManche at 508-366-3000 to register and for more information.
SUNSHINE CAFÉ
THURSDAY MAY 16 AT 1:00 PM
Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd
Caregivers/Partners bring your loved ones with memory changes to enjoy a sing-a-long with Rob Show
There is no cost to attend
RSVP’s are recommended to 508-366-3000
Westborough transportation is available
This program is supported in part by a grant from The Westborough Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
COMING IN JUNE
FARMER’S MARKET
WHAT IS AI?
WSCS YARD SALE
NAVIGATING HEALTH CARE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY U.S. ARMY
FEEL BETTER FEET!
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