The mission of the Danvers Council on Aging and the Danvers Senior Center which it manages is to provide and advance those programs and services which enrich the lives of older adults in the Danvers community.

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Accreditation Reception

The Danvers Senior Center has achieved national senior center accreditation awarded by the National Institute of Senior Centers and we would be honored for you to join us in celebrating this accomplishment with Congressman John Tierney and other distinguished guests. We are hoping you can join us on Thursday, May 30th between 4:00pm-6:00pm as we acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our staff and volunteers for achieving this distinction.

The celebration will include a gathering of over 100-150 community members, participants and elected officials. A brief welcome and introduction will be offered to our guests after which we will enjoy refreshments and entertainment.

Completing the accreditation process showed our board, staff, members and community leaders that our senior center met the highest national standards. As a new generation looks to redefine retirement, Danvers Senior Center is prepared to reflect a more empowered vision of aging. Please join us as we celebrate our dedication to the older adults in our community.

I hope you will be able to join us for this important celebration. Please r.s.v.p. by Friday, May 24, 2013 to pparkinson@mail.danvers-ma.org. We look forward to seeing you!

The Annual Town Election is Tuesday, May 7th. Don’t forget to vote! The Danvers Senior Center is a voting location for Precincts 7 and 8. Therefore, the Senior Center will be closed for all activities and lunch that day to ensure plenty of parking for all voters! Scheduled medical transportation will still be available on May 7th.

Selectman Debate
There will be a Debate with candidates for Selectman on Thursday, May 2nd from 10-11:30 AM at the Danvers Senior Center, 25 Stone Street. Patricia Fraizer will be the Moderator. Our panel will include Dave Olson, Community Editor, Salem News; Jeffrey Pope, Community Editor, Danvers Herald. As we go to press we are awaiting confirmation of our third panelist. This is the first time in many years that we have an incumbent that is being challenged. Come to the senior center to hear first hand each of the candidate’s views and positions and how they will impact our community. Incumbents Keith Lucy and Dan Bennett seeking reelection with candidate David Mills challenging for one of the two available seats.

Annual Meeting
The Friends of the Danvers Council on Aging will hold its Annual meeting on Wednesday, May 8th from 1-2 at the Senior Center. The meeting is open to current members of the Friends of the Danvers Council on Aging. The Lifetime Enrichment Award Scholarships will be presented at this meeting. Refreshments will be served following the business meeting.

Evening Dining Program
This month’s dinner program will be held on Thursday, May 16th from 5pm-7pm. Menu: Henry’s meatloaf with gravy, whipped potato, broccoli delight, carrot cake slices, rolls, & coffee. Tickets will go on sale Monday, April 29th. Tickets: $7 per person. Senior Picnic—The Family Festival Senior Picnic will be held on Tuesday, June 18th at the Danvers Senior Center from 11 AM – 2 PM. Danvers residents age 60 and older are invited to enjoy a wonderful luncheon of – marinated steak tips with mushrooms and tomato served on a skewer, homemade rice pilaf, southwestern summer squash, watermelon and ice cream sandwiches. Tickets are $6.00 each and will be available beginning Monday, May 20th at 10 AM. There will be open seating (both indoors and out) for this event. Entertainment to be announced. The Kiwanis Club of Danvers will assist with cooking and serving as always! This event sells out every year, so get your tickets early.

Timely Topics 10:30am-11:30am
There is no charge for this event but if you plan on attending please sign up at the front desk so that we can plan appropriate space. 5/1/13 Are you sleepless, snoring, and need restoring? Please join occupational therapy assistant students from North Shore Community College,Danielle, Rachel, and Bryna in a wonderful sleep and rest activity. Sleep is essential for well-being but for most it is becoming a challenge to obtain a restorative night's sleep. Restful and adequate sleep provides the foundation for optimal occupational performance, participation, and engagement in our daily lives. We will be delighted to provide everyone with new knowledge, helpful hints and a fun, relaxing time! We will be serving plenty of coffee, tea, and homemade baked goods.

Operation Troop Support For May

In keeping with the growing needs of our troops, we will be collecting these needed items for the month of May: Suntan lotions, skin lotions, deodorant and foot power and as always personal size hygiene items.

The Danvers TRIAD Council is a partnership which includes the Sheriff and District The Danvers TRIAD Council is a partnership which includes the Sheriff and District Attorney of Essex County, the Danvers Police and Fire Chiefs, the Council on Aging and supportive services, and seniors. Just a reminder that Danvers Triad along with the Council on Aging is having a free Ice Cream Sundae Social on Wed. May 1 at 12:30 after lunch to kick off our “Kindness Matters” campaign for the month of May. Members of the Triad Committee will be there to discuss how we can show kindness to each other and impact those around us. Maurice Pratt, Assistant Superintendent
of the Sheriff’s Dept. will also be present to give his message on “Staying Positive”. This will be a great fit to our campaign because if we are positive about ourselves,
it will help us be kinder to each other. Please sign up at the front desk if you would like a sundae and enjoy some fun on May Day!

Medical Equipment

We are currently in need of canes, 4-prong canes and bath seats. These items are loaned to seniors at no charge to assist them in their recuperation. You may drop these items off at the front desk at the Senior
Center if you have any to donate. At this time we are not accepting any commodes or walkers as we still have plenty.

Shopping

Transportation leaves for a shopping location from the Senior Center at 12:30pm. The schedule is as follows:
Mon: Target at Liberty Tree Mall or Market Basket,Danvers
Tue: Market Basket, Middleton
Wed: Stop & Shop (Rte 1/62), Danvers
Thu: Shaw’s in Peabody or North Shore Mall, Peabody
Fri: Market Basket, Danvers
PLEASE NOTE: The limit is 2 canvas bags per persononly. All shoppers need to be ready for a return ride homeby 2pm. Please call Lorene between 1pm—4pm to book a ride.

Birthday Lunch

The next Birthday Lunch will be held on Wed, May 8that 12pm. If you are celebrating a birthday in the month of May, lunch is on us! Call & register by 10am on May 7th. The April birthdays were from left: Jim LaPointe & Mike Walor.

Van Transportation

8am—9:30am Daycare Pick-ups Only
9:30am—1:45pm Senior Medical Rides to Danvers, Salem, Peabody and Beverly.
10:00am—11:30am Lunch Pick-ups
12:30pm Shoppers (from Sr. Center)
1:00pm Center returns after lunch
2:00pm Shoppers Returned Home
3:00pm Daycare Returns only

Please join us on Wednesday, May 1st for our Kick-off of Kindness Matters.

We will be having Ice Cream Sundaes after lunch. Members of our Triad Committee will
be present to discuss the Kindness Matters campaign and ways we can show kindness to each other and how a random act of kindness impacts those around you. This will be a month long campaign during May, Older Americans Month, but hopefully will continue throughout the year! Please sign up at the front desk if you would like a sundae!

Scrapbooking

Would you like to create a beautiful scrapbook page? Join Carol Read on Tuesday, May 14th from 10-11:30 AM. All you need to bring with you are your imagination and a few photographs. Carol will provide all the other supplies you will need. Cost: $10.00 per person. Sign up today. Class size limited to 10.

SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, June 5, 2013
The Danvers YMCA Active Older Adults & Pot Luck Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 20132 from 11 AM-2 PM. There are vendors from over a dozen health agencies offering a wealth of information. When you are there, make sure you stop by our TRIAD table and say hello!

On Wednesday, May 29, 2013 The Danvers Council on Aging will join over 100,000 older adults who will participate in activities at more than 1,000 locations throughout the US on this day as we celebrate the 20th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day. The common goal for this day: to help keep older Americans healthy and fit. National Senior Health & Fitness Day is the nation’s largest annual health promotion event for older adults. CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.

DANVERS VETERANS & WIDOW(ER)S

You MAY be entitled to REIMBURSEMENT OF YOUR MEDICAL EXPENSES Single Individual: Income is below $1,862/mo & cash assets less than $3,200 Couple: Combined income is below $2,522/mo &combined assets less than $7,000 OR You MAY be entitled to additional FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Single Individual: Income is below $1,615/mo & cash assets less than $3,200 Couple: Combined income is below $2,125/mo & combined assets less than $7,000 For more information about Massachusetts Chapter 115 Benefits or to Schedule an Appointment Contact Danvers Veteran’s Service Officer, Peter Mirandi, at (978) 777-0001 x 3025 or Danvers Social Service/Outreach Coordinator, Lisa Westrate, at (978) 762-0208 x105.

Get Away with Collette Vacations
Join us on Wednesday, May 22nd at 5:30 when Pam Strand of Collette Vacations will be here to talk about some of the upcoming travel opportunities available. There is no charge to attend, but please register by calling the senior center
at 978 762-0208.

Have you stopped by the senior center to see our gift shop?

There are many brand-new and unique items available to purchase. Items in the gift shop include: greeting cards, can- dy, scarves, jewelry, picture frames, and lots of other goodies. Gift shop hours are from 8:00am—4:30pm Monday through Friday.

Did you know that the Danvers Council on Aging offers a Fitness Center for seniors?

This state of the art fitness center offers a commercial grade treadmill, elliptical, recumbent bicycles and universal gym. The Fitness Center is open Monday—Friday, 9am—4pm. All participants are required to sign a medical waiver prior to using equipment. Please go to the front desk to fill out a medical waiver.

Do you have an idea that you would like to share with the senior center? Please drop by the great room and put it into the suggestion box.