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DCOA Board

Friends of DCOA Board

DCOA Staff

Marsha Donovan, Esq., Chairman

Geraldine Cosgrove

Tracy Flagg

Ken Koon

Ed Kowalski

Tom Leonard

Joe Palmer

Carl Peterson

Bob Sosnowski

Alan Hartnett, President

David Bean Dr. Charles Desmond

Ed Foley Lew Hathaway

Bob Kellard Ken Koon

Rev. Susan Morrison Loren Rocker

Jim Sears Sandra Sears

Jim Tallo Eileen Thomas

T. Frank Tyrrell John Webber

Pamela K. Parkinson, Director

Paula Corcoran, Program Coordinator

Lorene Machado, Secretary

Sharon Doliber, Outreach Coordinator

Cathy Andre, Volunteer Coordinator

Elizabeth Garabedian, Meals on Wheels Coord.

Annie Townsend, Title III-C Coordinator

Helen Clinton, SHINE Coordinator

Elizabeth Donnelly, Outreach Worker

Susan Henry, Financial Aide

Sandi McDonald, Financial AIde

Tickets are still available for our Annual St. Patrick’s Day party to be held on Friday, March 14^th. Dinner will be a complete Corned Beef dinner with dessert. Entertainment (Irish music by Julie Dougherty 2:30 – 4:30 PM followed by dinner. Tickets are $12.00 each.

Walking Group at the John George Park. Wednesday mornings at 8 AM beginning April 2nd. Free and no registration required. Waiver forms will be available each week.

More new classes will include: Tennis for Adults and Active Seniors. Beginner to Advanced, everyone can play! Outdoor Senior Adventures at Endicott Park—This course will include Bird Watching, Back Yard Tree Identification, “Stroll in the Park”, and more!

More information will be available mid-March. Stop by for the senior center for more information.

Returning favorites will include: Watercolor Painting, Beginner & Intermediate Bridge, Tai Chi, Oil Painting, Line Dancing. Evening Classes will resume on Thursday, May 1^st. The evening schedule as well as daytime classes will also be available mid-March. Please stop by for a full listing of classes available.

Our Bocce League will be resuming this spring with our weekly tournament with the Peabody COA League. If you are interested in joining the league, please call the senior center at 978 762-0208. More information will be available in the April newsletter.

Just a reminder … all reservations can be made up to a month in advance for medical transportation. Please call Lorene to book transportation between 1pm—4pm, Monday—Friday by calling 978-762-0208 or 978-762-0209.

Are you interested in learning/playing duplicate bridge this spring? If so, please call the senior center at 978 762-0208 and leave your name and telephone number. We will get in touch with you with more information .

Would you be willing to answer a letter?? A writing class at North Shore Community College needs your help! The project cannot happen unless we have at least 10 willing participants to respond to letters written by a freshman class of NSCC students. If interested please contact Cathy as soon as possible so we can get this project under way.

Volunteers—please see the enclosed flyer regarding MRC volunteer opportunities or call for further information—will also be covered at 3/19/08 Breakfast Club.

We would like to thank Boy Scout Troop 67 for help with snow shoveling this winter. Hopefully we won’t need them for long!!!

For information, contact Cathy Andre, Volunteer Coordinator at 978 762-0208 or 978 762-0209.

Wednesday, March 12th. Birthday lunches are held the 2nd Wednesday of the month. If you are celebrating a birthday during the month of March, lunch is on us! Call and register by 10 AM March 11th.

Once again the Tax-Aide program is scheduled for the Danvers Council on Aging on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 1-4pm by appointment only. The program will continue through Tuesday, April 15^th. To schedule your appointment contact the senior center at 978 762-0208 or 978 762-0209.

Friday Morning Women’s Bowling League, June Connelly, Ellie Corso, Adelo Del Rossi, Lawrence & Cheryl Doyle, Joyce Egan, Alva Goss, Peggy Grasso, Jill Henderson, Carol Janvier, Jay & Kathleen Johnson, Thelma Lasonde, Sandra Lemire, Jacqueline Mahoney, Ponny McCandless, Marge McManus, Sandra & Michael Naddif, Geraldine Puglisi, Philip & Joyce Sullivan, Donna & Mickey

Bring documents that are more than 5 years old into the center to be shredded at no charge.

CLA Network News—We had a wonderful visit with Carol Sullivan from North Shore Technical High School and are planning a visit to their restaurant, The Log Bridge Inn as well as their cosmetology department in March. The date has not been set yet. We are shooting for the 28^th and as soon as North Shore Tech resumes from their school vacation, I will have a confirmation on that date. Be sure and call the Senior Center if you have not heard from me. We also started a walking group sign up among some of the group members. Our next meeting will be on March 21^st between 10:00-10:30am. ** We all decided we liked the knitting room better as a place to meet so please go to that room on the 21^st!

Low Vision Support Group— We had a very informative visit from Derek Lessieur from the Lowell Association for the Blind. He called me this week to say he will be coming by in a few weeks with the radios he promised us, so sit tight! He did not forget about us. I am waiting to hear from Lana Thelan from The Perkins Library to come and speak to us regarding their lending library and some exciting changes to their programs. Our next meeting is on March 5^th . Please drop into the center for lunch and come right to the large meeting room afterwards. We will be making a ‘road trip’ in April to Adaptive Technology in Salisbury. More to come on that one!

Bereavement, Loss and Change Support Groups—Tuesdays, 4-5pm with Jim Burns and Wednesdays, 2:30pm—4pm with Nancy Downey.

There will be a kick off meeting for the DCOA Golf League on Tuesday, April 8th at 10am in the Great Room at the Danvers Senior Center. This will be an organizational meeting to discuss how the league will be run in 2008. If you have any ideas about how the league should operate, would like to help run the league, or just want to socialize; this is the meeting for you. One concern for discussion is the July picnic. Is it worth the expense, should we look for a cheaper alternative or eliminate it entirely? If you cannot attend the meeting and have some thoughts on changes you would like to see, or were not a member last year and want to join, please contact David Tapparo at 978-777-0028 or djtapparo@aol.com

We are pleased to announce the success once again of the Dine Around Town program. This program has been very successful, with a sold out crowd every month. As most everyone has been to at least one, The Dine Around Town is now open “first come-first served” as it appears that we now have more people on a wait list than first time diners. So on the first business day of the month, make sure you come in and get your ticket as it sells out fast! Please be sure to patronize the fine restaurants that have participated in this program.

Garden Salad, Chicken Danversport, Potato, Chef’s Vegetable and Chocolate Mousse

Wednesday, April 9, 2008—A Diving Comedy Luncheon at Johnson & Wales Inn—Complete luncheon prepared by instructors of the Johnson & Wales University. Enjoy an afternoon of laughs, blessings, blarney and BINGO! Father Patrick Aloysius Misgivings will share stories and one-liners about growing up Catholic. From miracles and marriage counseling to bazaars and birth control, nothing escapes the good father’s razor sharp wit. Cost: $59/$61 (Jodie’s Place)

Tuesday, April 15, 2008—Mohegan Sun Casino—Bus departs at 9 AM and returns approximately 7:30 PM. Package includes $10 food and (2) $5.00 free bet. Cost: $23/$25 (Brush Hill)

Thursday, April 17, 2008—Swing Into Spring at Angelica’s Ballroom. Complete luncheon and entertainment by Mark Verselli, line dancing and ballroom dancing. Cost: $40/$42. Transportation on your own for this trip. (Gateway)

Tuesday, April 29, 2008—Twain’s Hartford Heritage. Guided tour of the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, CT where he brought up his family and wrote some of his work. Family style lunch at Hot Tomato’s Restaurant and a 2 hour guided tour of Hartford where Mark Twain lived for over 20 years and wrote his novels. Cost: $71/$73 (Brush Hill)

Tuesday, May 13, 2008—Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Explore the largest art museum in New England with encyclopedic collections. American and European decorative arts and sculptures; ancient Egyptian and near eastern art. Lunch at the Venezia Restaurant. Cost: $69/$71 (Brush Hill).

Friday, May 23, 2008—Foxwoods Casino. Bus departs at 9 AM and returns approximately 7:30 PM. Package includes $10 food coupon and $15 Keno. Cost: $23/$25 (Brush Hill)

Thursday, June 12, 2008—Boston Duck Tour. Board your “DUCK” at the Prudential Center for a narrated tour by land as well as a water ride in the Charles River. Luncheon at Vinny T’s restaurant. Cost: $65/$67 (Jodie’s Place)

Monday, June 16, 2008—Mohegan Sun Casino—Bus departs at 9 AM and returns approximately 7:30 PM. Package includes $10 food and (2) $5.00 free bet. Cost: $23/$25 (Brush Hill)

Tuesday, July 15, 2008—Foxwoods Casino. Bus departs at 9 AM and returns approximately 7:30 PM. Package includes $10 food coupon and $15 Keno. Cost: $23/$25 (Brush Hill)

Thursday, July 24, 2008—Mystery Day Trip. We’d love to tell you where we’re going, but we can’t!! Depart at 9 AM and enjoy a fun filled day with a complete luncheon with choice of Chicken Cordon Bleu or Baked Boston Schrod. Return late afternoon. Cost: $69/$71 (Gateway

Monday, July 28, 2008—Lobster Roll Cruise aboard the SS Lobster Roll out of East Dennis. Depart at 8:15 AM. Enjoy a 90 minute cruise offering spectacular views from the decks. On board you will have `your choice of Lobster Roll, Roast Beef Rollup or Vegetarian Rollup. Morning stop at the Christmas Tree Shop in Sagamore and afternoon visit to Cuffy’s Factory Outlet. Limited to 44 only. Cost: $59/$61 (Jodie’s Place)

Thursday, August 7, 2008—Kennebunkport, Maine. Luncheon at the Kennebunkport Inn, 1 hour tour with a professional guide, of the Kennebunkport seacoast. Your tour will feature a view of former President George Bush’s home, the Wedding Cake House, Dock Square and Walker’s Point. There will be time to browse or shop in the quaint stores of downtown Kennebunkport. Cost: $55/$57 (Jodie’s Place).

Thursday, September 18, 2008—Institute of Contemporary Art. Visit the newest art museum in of 100 years. The brand new Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston’s Seaport District. Lunch included at the Venezia Restaurant. Cost: $69/$71 (Brush Hill)

Tuesday, September 23, 2008—Foxwoods Casino. Bus departs at 9 AM and returns approximately 7:30 PM. Package includes $10 food coupon and $15 Keno. Cost: $23/$25 (Brush Hill)

Thursday, September 25, 2008—Conway Scenic Railroad. Bus departs at 8 AM. Luncheon at the White Mountain Hotel, 1 hour train ride through some of the area’s farmlands, crossing Moat Brook and the Saco and Swift Rivers. Visit the White Mountain Cider Company and watch cider pressing in the cider mill. Cost: $59/$61 (Jodie’s Place)

Thursday, October 16, 2008—Winnipesaukee Turkey Train. Enjoy a 2 hour scenic train ride through the countryside of New Hampshire with a full turkey dinner with all the fixings!! Ride the rails while enjoying Hart’s hot roasted turkey dinner carved at your table! Cost: $65/$67 (Brush Hill)

Wednesday, October 22, 2008—Mohegan Sun Casino—Bus departs at 9 AM and returns approximately 7:30 PM. Package includes $10 food and (2) $5.00 free bet. Cost: $23/$25 (Brush Hill)

Wednesday, November 19, 2008—Foxwoods Casino. Bus departs at 9 AM and returns approximately 7:30 PM. Package includes $10 food coupon and $15 Keno. Cost: $21/$23 (Brush Hill)

Tuesday, December 9, 2008—Bright Nights at Forest Park with lunch and Show at the Salem Cross Inn, afternoon entertainment, evening drive through Forest Park. Cost: $69/$71. (Gateway)

March 19-21, 2008—Atlantic City, NJ—2 nights at the Tropicana Casino & Resort, $20 coin bonus, 2 buffet dinners, 1 Revue Show. Cost: From $249 p.p., d.o. (Brush Hill)

March 26-April 4, 2008—The Italian & French Rivieras—10 day trip includes round trip air fare, 4 nights in Marina Di Massa, 4 nights in Nice. Sightseeing to include Genoa, Florence, Marina Di Massa, Portovenere, Portofino, Nice, Monaco and much more as detailed in the brochures. Cost from: $1,869 p.p., d.o. (Durgan)

March 28, 2008—Springtime Tulip River Cruise Trip includes round trip air, 7 night river cruise aboard the MS Amadeus Princess. Stops include Amsterdam, Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, Keukenhof Gardens and much more. Cost from: $2,749 p.p., d.o. (Collette)

April 17-25, 2008—A Taste of Northern Italy—9 day trip includes r/t air, visits to Stresa, Como, Lugano, Milan, Bergamo, Cremona, Parma Busseto. Highlights include visit to the Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan to see DaVinci’s “Last Supper”, winery tour and tasting, visit a family farm and see how their organic cheeses are produced. Cross the boarder into Switzerland for an afternoon exploring the lakeside charms of Lugano. Cost from: $2,449 p.p., d.o. (Collette)

May 6-7, 2008—Cooperstown, Saratoga Springs & The Turning Stone Casino, NY. 2 day trip includes deluxe motorcoach transportation, admission to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY; 3 Hour guided tour of Saratoga Springs, overnight at the Turning Stone Casino (with best available casino package). Cost from: $209 p.p., d.o. (Brush Hill)

May 9-11 Cruise to Nowhere – Aboard the Norwegian Dream. The ship sets sail Friday afternoon from the Black Falcon Pier in Boston and returns to Boston at 7 AM on Sunday, May 11. With no customs required, passengers can walk off the ship right after breakfast. This is a great opportunity to “try out” cruising. Enjoy all the amenities of the ship including, dinner, dancing, casino, spa as well as other shipboard activities. Cost from $309.00 p.p., d.o (outside cabin!) This cruise will sell out quickly. Sign up early. (Durgan Travel)

May 16-19, 2008—2008 Lilac Festival in Rochester, NY—Trip includes deluxe motor coach, first class accommodations at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Rochester, 5 meals, admission to the Lilac Festival at Highland Park, narrated “lock cruise” on the Erie Canal, visit to the George Eastman House, tour and tasting at Casa Larga Vineyards and more. Cost from: $539 p.p., d.o. (Yankee Line Tours)

June 1-8, 2008 Boston to Bermuda on the Norwegian Dream—Freestyle cruising for 7 nights includes all meals, full use of all the ship’s amenities, and a complete day and evening social and entertainment program. Cost from: $799 p.p., d.o. Plus port charges and taxes. (Durgan)

July 11-13, 2008 – Montreal Fireworks Festival – 3-Day trip includes two nights at Spring Hill Suites, 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner theater, city sightseeing tour to include Notre Dame Basilica, Mount Royal, Old Montreal McGill University and more; reserved seats for the international Fireworks Festival. Cost: From $449.00 p.p., d.o. (Tye’s Top Tour & Travel)

July 20-21, 2008—Tanglewood—Overnight at the Williams Inn, reserved seats inside the shed for the Sunday afternoon performance, visit the Mount, the former home of writer Edith Wharton, dinner and breakfast at the Williams Inn. Cost from: $285 p.p., d.o. (Gateway)

August 3-4, 2008 -Pops by the Sea – Trip includes: Overnight at the Tidewater Motor Lodge, 2 meals, reserved seats for the Boston Pops Esplanade Concert, Boat Cruise and Cape Cod Scenic Train ride. Cost: From $310.00 p.p., d.o. (Gateway)

August 19-21, 2008—Boston Red Sox at Baltimore—3 day trip includes deluxe accommodations in Baltimore, ticket to Red Sox vs. Orioles, some meals, Dinner Show (West Side Story), touring to include the Inner Harbor, Fort McHenry and a city tour in Baltimore; in Annapolis a city tour including a stop at the State Capital, the US Naval Academy and Longwood Gardens. Cost from: $469 p.p., d.o. (Best of Times)

August 20-22, 2008—Boothbay Harbor—Deluxe motorcoach transportation, 2 nights at Cap’n Fish’s Motel, most meals, Carousel Music Theatre show, Boat Cruise, sightseeing along the Maine Coast and more. Cost from: $375.00 p.p., d.o. (Gateway)

September 6, 2008—Biltmore Estate and the Great Smokies. 7 day trip includes round trip motorcoach, 11 meals, stay at the Edgewater Hotel in downtown Gatlinburg, 4 musical or comedy shows, Dollywood Theme Park, Biltmore House and Gardens. Cost from: $899 p.p., d.o. (Paragon)

September 14, 2008—Canada and New England Cruise—8 day/7 night cruise aboard the Norwegian Dream. Freestyle cruising from Boston with ports of call to St. John, New Brunswich, Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia, Bar Harbor Maine. Limited state rooms available in each category—book early! Cost from $749 p.p., d.o. plus port charges and taxes. (Garber Travel)

October 10, 2008—Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta—6 day trip includes r/t air, 2 night in Albuquerque, 3 nights in Santa Fe, sightseeing to include International Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque City Tour, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Los Alamos Bradbury Science Museum, Santa Fe City Tour, Taos City Tour and much more. Cost from: $1,699 p.p., d.o. (Premier World Discovery)

December 1-8, 2008—Prague & Budapest Christmas Markets—8 day/6 night trip includes round trip air, 3 nights in Prague and 3 nights in Budapest. Sightseeing tours in Prague and Pudapest as well as time at your leisure to explore the Christmas Markets or to relax. Cost from $1, 269.00.

For more information or to request a detailed flyer on any of our trips, please call the senior center at 978-762-0208 or 978-762-0209 and we would be happy to get more information to you.

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