February 2012 - Save the Dates!

2/1 Shingles Seminar - see below
2/8 February Birthday Lunch 12pm
2/14 Seniors Serving Seniors 9am-10:30am
2/14 Podiatry Clinic, 10am-2pm (appt. only)
2/15 5pm-7pm Henry’s Dinner $6
2/16 Spinelli's Day Trip
2/20 President’s Day, Office Closed
2/21 Mardi Gras Day Trip
2/23 Mr. Fix It—9am—11:30am
2/28 Podiatry Clinic,10am-2pm (by appt. only)
2/29 Hearing Screening
2/29 Log Bridge Inn

 

FACT- Shingles - is a very common condition among adults, especially seniors and, with age, shingles symptoms are more severe. Wednesday February 1st we will be offering a Physician led seminar to educate on the causes, symptoms and treatment options of Shingles and Post-Shingles nerve pain. Ultimately the goal of the seminar is to provide you with enough information so that when you meet with your doctor, you are an educated participant in the discussion and decision of the right treatment for you. Refreshments will be provided. To reserve your seat or receive more information, please call 1-800-275-2767 or click here. There is no charge to attend this seminar.

- Every Tuesday & Thursday—Blood Pressure Clinic 8:30am-11:30am (by appt only)
- Every Tuesday & Thursday Zumba—9:15-10am ($30 for 12 wks)
- Every Wednesday—9am-12 Noon—Waffle Wednesday
- Every Thursday—1:30-3 PM—Maple Sugar Jazz Band
- Every Friday—9am-1pm Café

 
 
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MORE FEBRUARY 2012 NEWS

FACT- Shingles - is a very common condition among adults, especially seniors and,
with age, shingles symptoms are more severe. Wednesday February 1st we will be
offering a Physician led seminar to educate on the causes, symptoms and treatment
options of Shingles and Post-Shingles nerve pain. Ultimately the goal of the seminar
is to provide you with enough information so that when you meet with your doctor,
you are an educated participant in the discussion and decision of the right treatment
for you. Refreshments will be provided. To reserve your seat or receive more
information, please call 1-800-275-2767 or click here. There is no charge to attend this seminar.

Seniors Serving Seniors Brunch
Tuesday, February 14th from 9-10:30 AM at the High School provided by the Senior Class. There is no charge for this event, but please register in advance by calling the center at 978 762-0208 by February 9th. Transportation is also available.

New England Patriots Super Bowl Rally!!
Friday, Feb. 3rd at 11:30am. Wear your Patriots colors and join us for this special Café luncheon! Menu will include Grilled Sirloin Strip Steak with Mushroom Marsala Sauce, Baked Potato with sour cream, Creamed Spinach, Dinner Roll and Grapenut Pudding. Reservations are strongly recommended in advance. Cost of this special café meal is only $5.00 per person.

Evening Dining Program
This month’s dinner program will be held on Wednesday, February 15th from 5pm-7pm. Menu: Henry’s famous Chicken Pot Pie with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, rolls/butter and assorted decorated cupcakes. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday February 1st at 10am. No tickets will be sold prior to this time to ensure fairness to all. Tickets: $6 per person.

North Shore Vocational School Luncheon
The Log Bridge Inn is hosting a luncheon for the Danvers Council on Aging on Wednesday, February 29th at 11:15. Cost is $7.50 per person (transportation is provided by the school). The bus will leave the Senior Center at 10:45 AM. You must pay in advance when you sign up. Limited to 25 people. Checks only and should be made payable to: Friends of the DCOA.

CLA AND LOW VISION GROUPS
These groups are temporarily postponed and will resume once a new Social Service Coordinator is on board. Please watch your newsletter for updates.

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. Here are some safety tips to remember while shopping: Try not to carry a large wallet or purse. Take only the credit/debit cards and cash you expect to use. Make sure you receive your card back after each transaction. Keep a record of all of your credit card numbers and Customer Service contact numbers at home in the event the cards are lost or stolen. Keep cash in a front pocket to minimize the opportunity of being pick-pocketed. Take note of where you parked your car. Always park in well-lit areas at night, or near other vehicles during the day. Don’t leave shopping bags or packages in your vehicle
in plain sight. If you must take them with you, always lock them in the trunk! Beware of strangers approaching you for any reason. At certain times of the year, “con-artists may try various methods of distracting you with the intention of taking your money or belongings. These tips come from the Danvers Police Department’s winter newsletter The Defender. You can pick up a copy at the Danvers Senior Center or read it on-line at www.danverspolice.com.

Gift Shop!
We are in the process of opening a gift shop here at the senior center. I will be starting to put together a schedule of volunteers to work at the gift shop. If you would like to volunteer a couple of hours a week please contact me at candre@mail.danvers-ma.org or by calling the
center. I will be conducting interviews to fill the positions we have open. If you are an artist who enjoys knitting, quilting, jewelry making etc. we will be looking for donations to help stock our shelves at the gift shop. Items we are able to accept will depend on type of item as well as space and need etc. Any donation not used at gift shop will be returned to crafter if so desired. We will also be accepting donations of brand new items. Please contact Cathy to make an appointment to determine if items can be used.

Public Health Nurse—Chris O’Shea, RN
Office hours are: Monday, 8am – 1pm, Tuesday, 8am – 1pm, Thurs, 8am – 1pm. Tuesday & Thursday Blood Pressure Clinic By appointment, 8:30am-11:30am please call: 978-762-0208.

Bereavement Loss and Change Support Group
Wednesdays from 1:30-3pm— Support group for people who have experienced the death of a loved one and who want to understand the grieving process, find comfort, healing, and more meaning in their lives. Nancy Downey, Leader.

FREE HEARING SCREENING
Do you experience ringing or noises in your ears? Do you hear better with one ear than the other? Do you find it difficult to follow conversations in a crowded room? Do you find yourself asking people to speak up or repeat themselves more often than you used to? Mass Audiology
will be at the Senior Center on Wednesday, February 29th from 10 AM-12 Noon (by appointment) to help answer those questions and any others you may have as well as a free hearing aid clean and check. There is no charge but please call 978 762-0208 to schedule your appointment.

AARP Income Tax Assistance
Trained volunteers will once again be assisting seniors with preparing their income tax at the Danvers Senior Center by appointment only beginning January 31st through April 12th. Appointments will be available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1-4 PM and Thursdays from 12-3 PM. Call 978 762-0208 to book your appointment.

Are you concerned about falling?
The Center for Balance, Mobility and Wellness is offering “Fall Proof”— Balance & Mobility Training Program. Improve your seated and standing posture, your walking ability and your confidence. Learn strategies that will help you improve your ability to recover from a loss of balance. Classes will be Tues/Thurs from 12:15pm—1:15pm starting March 20th. Gordon College Center for Balance, Mobility and Wellness, 225 Grapevine Road, Wenham. To register, please call 978-867-4095 before March 6th to enroll.

Snow Cancellation Policy of the Danvers Senior Center
The Senior Center (transportation, meals and programs) will be cancelled if the Danvers School System closes schools. If the school system has a delayed opening, all activities including transportation, prior to the time of delay will be cancelled. All school closing announcements are broadcast on local television stations. If weather conditions occur during school vacation week, please call 978-762-0208 to receive updated cancellation information. Council on Aging office will be open and staff available during inclement weather.

High School Scholarship
The Friends of the Danvers Council on Aging announce the continuation of the high school scholarships to be awarded to a resident of Danvers who will be graduating from High School in 2012. There will be two $1,000 scholarships and one $500 scholarship awarded based on a 250 word essay detailing the students volunteer work activity, or other experience with a senior citizen who has made a difference in the student’s life. Remind your grandchildren and friends about this generous opportunity. Essays must be typewritten and deadline is April 2, 2012. Applications are available at the High School Guidance Departments or at the Danvers Senior Center.

Lifetime Enrichment Award
An application form for the Lifetime Enrichment Award (formerly Senior Scholar Award Program) is available at the Senior Center or on line at www.dcoa.org. Any Danvers senior,
age 60 and older, interested in exploring new horizons is encouraged to apply. Applicants must be a current member of the Friends of the Danvers Council on Aging. Scholarships may be used for Explorers, Elderhostel, class or trips. Financial need is not part of the criteria. Deadline to submit application is April 13, 2012.

Operation Troop Support Items for February
In keeping with the growing needs of our troops, we will be collecting these needed items for the month of February: Crossword Puzzle Books, Word Searches, Brain Teasers, Playing Cards, and Hand Held Electronic Games. Please drop off items at the Danvers Council on Aging, 25 Stone Street.

Birthday Lunch!
The next Birthday Lunch will be held on Wednesday, February 8th at 12pm. If you are celebrating a birthday during the month of February, lunch is on us! Call & register by 10am
on February 10th.

Medical Van Transportation
Medical transportation is available to Danvers residents age 60 or older, and/or disabled Danvers residents under the age of sixty. Transportation services are available from 9:30am until 1:30pm, Monday through Friday for all Danvers appointments. Any out of town appointments are considered individually in terms of how they can be accommodated.

News From SHINE
If you have a NEW Medicare Part D plan and have just found out that your new plan does NOT cover a drug you have been taking, you’ll want to know about transition refills. Transition refills may give you temporary coverage (one-time, 30-day supply) for a drug that is not on your new plan’s formulary or that has restrictions such as prior authorization or step therapy. It is important to understand that a transition refill is only a temporary solution. You need to call your doctor immediately to talk about either switching to a drug that your plan does cover or you have to file a request with your Part D plan for a “formulary exception” (which may not be approved). A transition refill is not for new prescriptions. You can only get one if you were already taking the drug before you signed up for a plan. Also, a transition refill does NOT apply to drugs that Medicare does not require Part D plans to cover (such as Valium and Ativan). Not all pharmacists know about transition refills. Ask your pharmacist to call your Part D plan for special instructions.

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 person only. All shoppers need to be ready for a
return ride home by 2pm. Please call Lorene between 1pm—4pm to book a ride.

 
 
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