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May/June 2021
SENIOR NEWSLETTER FOR THE CENTER AT T HE HEIGHTS
IN THIS ISSUE:
COMMUNITY
LETTER
TRANSPORTATION
NEWS
COVID - 19
SUPPORTS
HEALTH AND
FITNESS
TECHNOLOGY
REMOTE EXERCISE
AND EVENTS…..
THE CENTER AT THE HEIGHTS
BUILDING CURRENTLY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
300 HILLSIDE AVENUE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494
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COMMUNITY UPDATE
Dear CATH Friends,
Well it’s May and I am still having a hard time wrapping
my head around this COVID-19 virus.
There is hope on the horizon! Hopefully by the time you read this,
those who choose to, will have had their Covid-19 vaccines. Now
that more people are getting vaccinated for COVID-19, many are
wondering when they can get back to their normal social lives
and return to The Center. Unfortunately, a safe return to
“normal” life won’t happen as quickly as we’d like. There are some
considerations to make when you’re weighing risk to social activ-
ities. We will keep you informed about any plans to re-open the
BOARD OF senior center.
DIRECTORS
Its weird how fast this year is going. Before we know it, Memorial
Day will be here, then Independence Day, Labor Day, Halloween,
CO-CHAIRS:
Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, My Birthday (and others), Christmas
Pat White and New Year’s Eve. Then we’ll start over again. My head is spin-
Carol Ditmore ning thinking about it. I hope and pray that everyone is hanging
in there and feeling well. We really miss everyone. For those of
TREASURER: you to whom we are delivering meals, taking programming,
Anne Brain reading the newsletter and daily highlights thank you for your
positives words.
SECRETARY:
Have a wonderful month and remember we are one step closer
Beverly Pavasaris
to getting back to our normal. Stay safe and healthy my friends!
BOARD MEMBERS:
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
Isabelle Avedikian —The 14th Dalai Lama.
Clifton Holbrook
Jay Kaplan Warm Regards,
Lee Ann Keeler Latanya Steele
EX-OFFICIOS:
LaTanya Steele
Aicha Kelley
COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
"Are You OK?" -Free service that calls every day to National Weather Service: 508-822-0634
check on the well-being of Norfolk County senior National Grid: 800-322-3223
citizens. For more information call 1-866-900-7865
Power outages: Call Eversource, Needham's electrici-
Other important Needham phone numbers: ty provider for assistance at 800-592-2000
Police Department: 781-455-7570 Know who your internet and phone carrier is:
Fire Department: 781-455-7580
Town Hall: 781-455-7500 Verizon: 1-800-837-4966
Council on Aging: 781-855-3629 AT&T: 1-800-288-2020
Public Health Department: 781-455-7940 T Mobile: 1-800 937-8997
Comcast: 1-800- 266-2278 3
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COVID SUPPORTS
Daily Highlights Emails: Hire-A-Teen
Our Assistant Director, Aicha Kelley, produces a daily The COA has partnered with Youth and Family Ser-
email that is chock full of valuable supports and ran- vices to offer a list of Needham’s teens looking for
dom surprises (e.g., Mother/Father Day Goodies, plant work. Our Hire a Teen Program is great for odd jobs
deliveries, sweet treats, etc.). She includes everything around the home such as raking, painting, mowing,
from health updates, links to our remote classes and dog walking, etc. Call us at 781-855-3629 and we will
videos to exercise your mind, body and funny bones! get you the list so you can reach out to teens and ne-
Please note that Zoom ID’s to our remote pro- gotiate job details.
grams are subject to change so "Daily Highlights"
is the best way to stay connected to the Center.
Phone-Pals:
The CATH has partnered with Youth and Family Ser-
Lunch Delivery: vices enabling student volunteers an opportunity to
Needham seniors, aged 60 and reach out and chat with older adults to minimize their
older or residing in income based feelings of isolation and build community connection
housing supported by Springwell while earning their community service hours. Please
Elder Services can signup to re- call us to help out Needham’s Youth at 781-855-3629
ceive lunch delivered daily Monday akelley@needhamma.gov
thru Friday. Council on Aging driv-
ers will keep their social distance Wonderful Wednesdays
and leave your meal at your doorstep. To sign up call
us at 781-855-3629 or email jmoss@needhamma.gov Some people call it "Hump Day" -
we call it Wonderful Wednesdays!
Every Wednesday, while the Center
Grocery Delivery: is closed, we drop off goodie bags
Call the Center to sign up and receive a weekly bag of with a special theme to the first 50
staple items from Trader Joe’s delivered to your door- people who register. The items
step by Council on Aging drivers once a week. Please could be a deck of cards, and pens
note, we are unable to accommodate specific re- or lotions, essential oils, or games and puzzles whatev-
quests or substitutions. Call 781-855-3629 or email er it takes to make your Wednesday Wonderful!
jmoss@needhamma.gov to sign up! Cost: $20 Thank you to the Needham Community Council for
Checks payable to Town of Needham. For scholar- sponsoring this program one week each month.
ship information email jmoss@needhamma.gov.
Sunday Supper Club:
Freshness Delivered: Let's have Sunday Supper together! We deliver an in-
Enjoy seasonal fresh produce! The COA has partnered dividual, pre-prepared meal on Friday. All you will
with Katsiroubas Brothers to bring you a selection of need to do is heat it up on Sunday prior to the Zoom.
fresh and delicious, grade A produce delivered At 5:30PM hop on Zoom and have dinner with one
straight to your door by our wonderful volunteers! another. Make new friends or invite groups of friends
Cost: $5 (discounted from $12.50!) Checks payable to to do it together. Participants pay $5 (Meals are be-
Town of Needham. For scholarship information tween $6 - $10) you can make a check out to Town of
email jmoss@needhamma.gov. Needham or cash works. If this a financial burden for
you, no problem - more importantly we want you to
join the group.
WISH YOU COULD ZOOM? MAJORIE Email Marjorie at mfreundlich@gmail.com to
CAN HELP...REMOTELY! sign up.
How would you like to try Zoom with a patient to help you one step at a time
and cheerful coach? Marjorie helps folks in their to practice with you
80’s and 90’s to use computers for three years, and to teach you to use Zoom independently
has worked with older adults for eight years.
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COVID SUPPORTS
TAXI SERVICE Please be aware that strict guidelines for sani-
tizing and mask-wearing by both passengers
*This program is and drivers must be followed.
ON HOLD - **If you are experiencing any possible symp-
toms of COVID-19 per CDC guidelines, have
pending grant approval tested positive for COVID-19, or are awaiting
the results of a COVID-19 test we are unable to
Needham’s Aging Services Division is proud to provide transportation through this program. If
support Needham’s seniors and to increase their you have any questions or concerns, please
mobility options. This service is supported by a contact the Center at the Heights at 781-855-
grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 3629.
through the Metropolitan Area Planning Council,
and is only possible because of that funding. If To make your reservation, choose one of the
you are interested in supporting the costs of fu-
following:
ture transportation endeavors, you may be inter-
ested in making a donation to the Aging Services' 1) Complete the Taxi Request form at……
donation account which supports a number of www.bit.ly/NeedhamTaxi or,
similar programs. 2) Call our Taxi Request line between 9:00AM -
4:00PM Mon - Fri. at 781-343-1258 or,
Requirements:
3) Email, TaxiRequest@Needhamma.gov with
Riders must be 18+ years of age the Subject Line: FORM PLEASE and we will
Travel limited to 35+ mile radius. send you a ride request form.
Make reservation by noon the business day
before your appointment.
Phone reservation hours 9:00AM-4:00PM,
Mon - Fri.
Rides are available Monday - Saturday,
8AM - 6PM.
Gratuity is NOT included, so please be pre-
pared.
TABLETS & TUTORS
In a joint program with the Needham Community Council, our Tablets and
Tutors Program is designed to make technology accessible to everyone by
providing easy-to- use electronic Amazon Fire HD 10 tablets alongside one-
on-one and/or group tutoring.
During this time of social isolation, we want to empower our community and enhance their lives
by giving them the ability to connect with family, friends, community services, medical teams,
transportation, food and so much more. This program is directed at individu-
als without technology at home, with a focus on older adults, those who are un or under-
employed, have limited English proficiency, and/or living with disabilities.
If you are interested in a Tablet and a Tutor, please call Stacey Fallon at 781-444-2415 . Support for
this program provided in part by the Metrowest Health Foundation and the Needham Community
Council.
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SOCIAL SERVICES
DAILY ACTIVITY STUDY OF HEALTH (DASH)
WITH NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY*
To join the study: DASHresearchstudy@gmail.com. Think about joining this fascinating study!
This study is funded by the National Institute on Aging and will examine changes in emotion,
thinking, and daily activities in older adulthood. They are looking for adults 60-95 years old who
can walk without assistance and who have access to a computer and internet at home. They are
looking for people who spend a lot of time sitting and/or people who do not exercise especially
regularly or vigorously. The hope is this study will help transform healthcare recommendations
and the cognitive health of older adults in the future. The majority of the study will be conduct-
ed remotely via virtual study sessions and there will also be an optional 2 in-person sessions at
the Northeastern University campus in Boston. The study runs for a total of 3 months and partici-
pants will be compensated for the time spent on study activities (about 12-18 hours total).
NEEDHAM CATH ADDITIONAL SERVICES
SOCIAL WORK SERVICES RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CARE
781-855-3629—Our team is happy to pro-
Outpatient Care: 617-969-4925 You and a Riverside clinician can
vide Needham residents with counsel-
participate in virtual therapy or psychiatry appointments using
ing, support and information and referral
services on a variety of issues including, secure, easy-to-use video-conferencing technology. There are
but not limited to: housing, transporta- many benefits to this type of therapy (flexibility, reduces trans-
tion, traveling meals, SNAP benefits, un- portation issues) and results have been proven to be comparable
employment benefits assistance, mental to in-person therapy.
health counseling, long term care plan-
ning with families, caregiver resources, Emergency Services: 800-529-5077 –Provides 24/7 mental
and health insurance benefits counsel- health and substance use evaluations to people in crisis. Instead
ing. of going to the emergency room, services can be provided to
you over the phone, in your home, at school, or in another com-
munity setting
COVID-19 TELE-THERAPY
PROGRAM INTERFACE
The Social Workers at the Center at the Looking for a Mental Health Provider? Call the INTERFACE Refer-
Heights are here to help. In addition to ral Helpline 888-244-6843 (toll free) Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm -
our ongoing services, we are offering a This is a free, confidential mental health outpatient referral ser-
new free 8-week Tele-Therapy Program vice for children, adults, and families in Needham
to help individuals 60 and older devel-
op coping strategies in response to the NAMI Helpline
COVID-19 pandemic. If you are interest- Monday – Friday 10am-6pm, 800-950-6264 . The NAMI Helpline is
ed in learning more or signing up for the a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information,
program, please contact Kerrie Cusack, resource referrals and support to people living with mental
LICSW at 781-855-3629. health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental
health providers and the public. Helpline staff and volunteers are
experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance. 7
SOCIAL SERVICES
CATH COFFEE HOUR*
First Wednesday of every month
Time: May 5 and June 2 at 9:00 AM
Meeting ID: 409 252 1447
Password: 12345
ARE YOU A CAREGIVER? *Join our Kristen for a time to socialize, catch up, see familiar and
new faces and just talk. Anything is up for discussion in this
CAREGIVER friendly Coffee Hour! Pour a cup and join us!
SUPPORT GROUP
Mondays, May 10 and June 14 at WORDS OF WISDOM DISCUSSION GROUP*
4PM Time: Weekly Wednesdays at 12:00 PM
Meeting ID: 409 252 1447
Email Jessica Rice to Receive
Password: 12345
Zoom Invite:
jrice@needhamma.gov *Join Kristen in her weekly discussion group. They had a great
This group offers the opportunity for group last week. Anything is up for a discussion and chatting
members to share experiences, in- about simpler times, getting through these times, and just be-
formation and encouragement. ing together. She loves new faces so stop by!
Caregiving can be a lonely and iso-
lating experience but, this group
helps to connect individuals with
CATH GARDEN PROJECT
others facing similar challenges. Time: Tuesdays, May 11 and June 8 at 11:00AM
Group members share new per- To Join Zoom Meeting: Please contact Kristen at
spectives, tools and approaches re- klindley@needhamma.gov
lated to the caregiving journey. The CATH Garden Project is back in action and will meet re-
Guest speakers will also be invited
motely starting in September! Join us for garden-related presen-
to attend intermittently to provide
information on local resources. Take tations and group projects. Let’s bring a little of the outdoors in-
time for yourself; caregivers need side for the fall and winter months. Please contact Kristen at
support too klindley@needhamma.gov to register for this course and receive
zoom meeting information and supplies.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Needham COA/CATH: 781-855-3629 MetroWest Legal Services: 508-935-2222
Caregiving Resources: Needham Community Council: 781-444-2415
www.caregivingmetrowest.org
Social Security: 1-800-772-1213
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-877-785-2020 or
State Senator Rebecca Rausch: 617-722-1555
www.domesticviolenceroundtable.org
Representative Denise Garlick: 617-722-2380,
REACH Beyond Domestic Violence Hotline:
Denise.Garlick@mahouse.gov
800-899-4000
Needham Housing Authority: 781-444-3011
Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-800-922-2275
SHINE (Medicare Counseling): 781-855-3629
MA Exec. Office of Elder Affairs: 1-800-243-
4636 Needham Public Health Division’s Traveling Meals
Program: (781) 455-7940; Ext. 219,
Medicare: 1-800-633-4227
8 MDinell@needhamma.gov.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
WOMEN'S HEALTH MEN'S HEALTH FORUM *
FORUM * Wednesdays, May 12 & June 9 at 2 PM
Wednesdays. May 19 & June 16 at 2 PM Meeting ID: 831 4707 3717
Meeting ID: 831 0857 0762 *Men typically don’t make their health a priority
*Now - more than ever our health is of the utmost and now, more than ever, it has to be a priority! It's
importance and we have such a great resource in time to change that. Men statistically are more
Lisa Cadigan. Each month Lisa will have a new stubborn about discussing, learning, taking care
topic, new speakers and time for questions and
of their health. The program was spearheaded by
answers. There are a lot of confusing messages
our own, Stephen Cadigan and is ALL about men's
out there but we can help!
health. Bring your Q & A's!
ONE - ON - ONE SESSIONS WITH A PERSONAL TRAINER*
Time: Monday - Friday 7AM - 7PM
To Schedule: Email akelley@needhamma.gov or call the Center Line at 781-855-3629
Cost: $50 per hour (Checks will be made out to “Town of Needham” and mailed to Center at the
Heights, 300 Hillside Ave., Needham, MA 02494.”)
We are now offering Personal Training Sessions with Stephen and Lisa Cadigan - our trusted train-
ers! Stephen or Lisa will have an introductory session to work out what exercise program (work on
back, core, strengthening, recovery of surgery or injury, over zoom, over phone, in - person while so-
cially distancing) is best for your needs during COVID 19. This sort of one-on-one program typically
costs hundreds of dollars. Signup now to get the best exercise plan for specifically you!
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT WITH PEARL
Time: Mondays at 12:00 PM
Meeting ID: 834 1589 3366
Passcode is 8119
*Does COVID have you gaining a few pounds? Are you concerned about
your weight? Do you reach for food when you’re bored, tired, stressed or
anxious, instead of when you’re hungry? Do you skip breakfast but then
wind up eating all evening long? Would you like to learn how to change
these and other behaviors that keep you from being your ideal weight?
If so, why not join an informative and supportive weight management program. This program will
teach you how to make doable lifestyle changes that will enable you achieve your weight related
goals.
The group will meet once a week. Each meeting will have a specific topic of discussion, with such
topics as emotional eating, eating in restaurants, portion control, etc.
The group is led by Pearl Pressman, a Certified Weight Management Consultant, who has lost over
100 pounds. As an independent consultant, not tied to a particular brand, she will provide support
and assistance drawing from a variety of weight management theories and practices. Pearl is also a
member of the National Weight Loss Registry, a former Weight Watchers group leader and a nation-
ally certified fitness instructor.
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THANK YOU!
During this challenging COVID - 19 crisis, the Center at the
Heights has relied on our staff, volunteers and community
more than ever. We have been operating in an all hands-on-
deck mode. Our mission to keep our most vulnerable senior
population safe and connected at home has involved the ef-
forts of so many partnerships and we are forever grateful for
their support and help.
Special Thanks to:
Avita of Needham Maplewood Senior Living at Wes- Needham Rotary
Be Kind Needham ton Newton/Needham Chamber of
Benchmark Senior Living MetroWest Legal Clinic Commerce
Briarwood Rehabilitation & Needham Bank Norfolk County Sheriff Depart-
Healthcare Center Needham Center Volunteers ment
Boylston Place Needham Center Presenters and Riverside Community Care
Cafe Fresh Instructors Springwell
Dedham Savings Bank Needham Community Council Temple Beth Shalom
Deutsches Altenheim, Edelweiss Needham Exchange Club Trader Joe's
Village, German Center Needham General Store Volante Farms
Hebrew Senior Life Needham Police Department Wegman's
Hsiu-Hui (Showway) Chen Needham Public Health Whitney Place
Jason Hecht (Spirit Dinosaur) Needham Public School Nutri- Wingate Chestnut Hill
MRC Volunteers tional Services Wingate Way & Wingate Resi-
dences in Needham
TO DONATE:
Please make checks
payable to
“Friends”
And mail to:
Friends of CATH
PO Box 853,
Needham Heights, MA 02494
10WEEKLY REMOTE CLASSES
During our building closure, we are continuing to provide virtual classes delivered remotely
ZOOM
from our instructor’s homes right to your home via your computer, tablet or smartphone.
Below you will find the classes that are held each week, using Zoom web conferencing
technology. Because Zoom IDs are subject to change, please reference our daily
emails for up to date information or go to http://www.needhamma.gov/4940/COA-
Daily-Highlights to see the most recent Highlights
TAI CHI & QIGONG
SUNDAY 10:00 AM
Meeting ID: 897 6396 8005 | Pass: 609523
SUNDAY SUPPER CLUB* Instructor: Scott Brumit
5:30PM | To Register: Call 781-855-3629 Tai Chi is a slow-motion, moving meditative
Meeting ID: 835 6343 3164 exercise for relaxation and health. Scott has
Passcode: SUPPER studied various forms of martial arts since 1983,
*Let's have Sunday Supper together! We deliver including T’ai Chi. Studies have shown that T’ai
an individual, pre-prepared meal on Friday. All Chi can help you live longer, improve muscle
you will need to do is heat it up on Sunday prior strength, balance and flexibility, boost cognitive
to the Zoom. At 5:30PM hop on Zoom and have function, improve COPD symptoms, get better
dinner with one another. Make new friends or night-time sleep quality, improve symptoms of
invite groups of friends to do it together. fibromyalgia, see improvements in
Participants pay $5 (Meals are between $6 - $10) cardiovascular fitness, reduce risk of falls, obtain
you can make a check out to Town of Needham moderate benefits for chronic nonspecific neck
or cash works. If this a financial burden for you, no pain and more. Try it!
problem - more importantly we want you to join
the group. STRENGTH TRAINING
10:30 AM
LINE DANCING WITH SHOWWAY!* Meeting ID: 872 3869 8176
7:30PM Password: 8119
Meeting ID: 869 1423 2548 Instructor: Pearl Pressman
Passcode: 009832 This SEATED exercise class is
She’s back!!!! Showway is getting us ready for the designed to accommodate
upcoming week! Let’s get up and moving! She mature individuals of various fitness levels. This
will do a 10 minute warm-up + basic steps seated class includes a thorough warm-up,
practice, then line dance instruction for 45 strength training exercises using light hand
minutes and a 5 minute cool down. Then we
weights, and gentle stretching to increase
chat and have some social time!
flexibility and reduce muscle tension.
MONDAY
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT WITH
SANDRA LEVY'S YOGA PEARL
9:00 AM 12:00 PM | Meeting ID: 834 1589 3366
Meeting ID: 870 8264 5200 | Passcode: yoga Passcode is 8119
Instructor: Sandi Levy *See description on page 9.
*Sandi's has such a following that her class
always ends up with a lengthy waitlist. Now you
can all see how wonderful her yoga program is.
11WEEKLY REMOTE CLASSE S
MONDAY (CONT’D) TUESDAY
RON’S HISTORICAL MOVIE & GENTLE FITNESS*
DISCUSSION 9:30 AM
1:00 PM Meeting ID: 853 9928 6741 | Password: 797598
Meeting ID: 850 1408 7723 | Password: 881305 *Lisa (our fabulous barre and Pilates instructor)
Another of Ron’s fun history courses! Every week has now added Gentle Fitness! Gentle Fitness is a
you will watch a movie at your leisure. Then we strength and conditioning class which focuses on
will all ZOOM together on Monday at 1PM. He will moving safely from one exercise to the next. You
not only discuss the historical relevance but he will work on balance strengthening, stability and
will discuss the plot, the characters, the flexibility. You will need a mat and optional
cinematography and more. So watch the movie weights.
and then join the group to discuss on Monday
afternoon. Ron has three graduate degrees in GENTLE MAT YOGA WITH
history and taught in three local colleges.
MICHELLE*
10:00 AM
CLUTTER SUPPORT GROUP* Meeting ID: 82400032271
1:00 PM Password: 0DbGrY
Meeting ID: 865 6904 4770 Enjoy this slow flowing practice that
Password: declutter includes breath work, standing & mat poses As
*The Clutter Support Group is a gathering of men always, Michelle will make it as personal as possible
and women who meet weekly in order to solve so if you have a special area you want to work on -
let her know.
their common problems of hoarding, cluttering
and procrastinating. The only requirement to
attend is the desire to change these negative FRENCH
habits and help one another. Our mission is to CONVERSATION GROUP
help to provide members with the tools and skills 10:30 AM (Tues, Wed., and
needed to live a clutter free life.
Thursdays)
Meeting ID: 769 2859 0292
SPANGLISH EXCHANGE Password: k9Xcqi
CONVERSATION GROUP *Are you conversational in French; intermediate
Time: 1:00 PM or advanced? Come join Nathalie, a native
Meeting ID: 112782200 speaker, to improve your conversational French.
Whether you are learning Spanish, want to learn Prior to each session, participants will receive by
Spanish, help others practice English, or just want email brief videos or documentaries in French to
to meet people from around the world, Spanglish watch, or news articles or literature to read, to
Exchange is a welcoming, international group for prepare for the group discussion. This is a fun way
you. Speaking Spanish isn’t required, or even if to improve your fluency in French, and make new
you just speak “un poco” you can still talk to Francophile friends. This is not a structured class,
people from Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Chile, the goal is really to practice talking in a relaxed
Venezuela, across the USA and from around the setting. Any questions, email:
world. Each Spanglish Zoom session starts with a Wellesley.Nathalie@gmail.com
10 minute check in. Get to know the other
Spanglishers – about 1/4 of the attendees at every
event are new!
12WEEKLY REMOTE CLASSES
through exercises designed to enhance and
TUESDAY ( cont'd) maintain mobility, flexibility, balance, posture,
coordination, and strength, which are all easily
modifiable for various levels of mobility.
CURRENT Urbanity’s instructors are safety certified and
EVENTS have trained with David Leventhal of Mark Morris
DISCUSSION Dance Group, who codified the original Dance
GROUP* for PD curriculum in collaboration with Brooklyn
10:30 AM Parkinson's Group. No previous dance
experience required!
To signup and
obtain zoom TRAIN THE BRAIN
information, 11:30 AM
email gerrykoss@gmail.com Meeting ID: 816 9119 6399
*Current Events provides participants with the This class will involve dynamic, bilateral
opportunity to hear a concise update of the past movement and physical brain activities to
week's news (local, national and international as improve stability, total body coordination, speed,
appropriate), as well as the opportunity to bring spatial awareness, endurance and flexibility.
up topics of current interest to themselves. The Please call the Center to obtain list of items
option to speak or just listen is up to you. The needed for class.
demeanor is always respectful.
UTILIZE RESISTANCE BAND
VIRTUAL REIKI WITH VALERIE EFFICIENCY, AND MAXIMIZE YOUR
Times: 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12, 12:30 EFFORTS TO BECOME STRONGER
To join Zoom Meeting: email Aicha to book your 1:00PM
20-minute appointment *Reiki is a Japanese Meeting ID: 843 7955 7037
relaxation technique that can also promote healing. Resistance bands offer an alternative to exercise
It is the energy of the universe—around us and without using traditional weights. This 45 minute
within us. Reiki also has an ancient tradition of class uses bands which provide resistance during
being offered virtually, from a distance which is both the concentric and eccentric phase of
ideal for these Covid 19 times. Valerie Gaines, Reiki movement. Therefore, this mode of training
Master Teacher in the Usui Reiki system, will be maximizes the benefits throughout the entire
offering Reiki sessions via Zoom for our own program. Bands are also forgiving on the joints of
the Older Adult. This routine will increase
community. Valerie practices Reiki at Wellesley
strength addressing all muscles of the body
Women’s Wellness Center and has been a Certified
Hospital Reiki Volunteer at Brigham and Women’s
Hospital for five years. First come - first served. Topic: Folk, Country and Rock Music
Appreciation!*
2:00 PM
DANCE WITH URBANITY* Meeting ID: 880 3250 3991| Passcode: MUSIC
10:30–11:45 AM To join Zoom Program: email
ask@urbanitydance.org for a digital zoom ARTHRITIS CLASS WITH STEPHEN*
invitation. 3:00 PM | Meeting ID: 816 8790 1740
*This class is a mostly seated exercise class that
*This free class is designed for people with does not encourage activities that might
Parkinson’s Disease (but anyone can take) keeps exacerbate arthritis symptoms and sore joints. It
individuals moving in a fun, welcoming, and safe addresses range of motion, strength, flexibility,
environment. The instructors will guide you endurance balance and coordination.
13WEEKLY REMOTE CLASSE S
SWALLOWING PROBLEMS
WEDNESDAY 10:30 AM
Meeting ID: 832 9021 1440 | Passcode: 951452
CATH CAFE CHAT GROUP *This informative, Zoom meeting will focus on
understanding the three phases of swallowing and
9:00 AM
some associated problems. We will discuss various
Meeting ID: 881 9435 3519 | Passcode: CAFE foods, textures, and swallowing diets. “Safe Eating
*Miss the Center being open? Miss all the great Strategies” will be suggested.
discussion in the Cafe? Pour a cup of coffee or tea
and join Rohan (our friend and art instructor) for TABLET DROP-IN /ZOOM-IN
some casual conversations - A place for individuals
to come and share what's on their minds. 11:00 AM
Zoom ID: 737 2468 4729 | Passcode:
DANCEFITNESS CLASS WITH Tablets
SHOWWAY* Bring your Fire Tablet questions and/or
9:20 AM get some Tips and Tricks to share for how
Meeting ID: 862 2160 7229 to navigate your tablet. The Drop In is
*Join Showway in your living room as we do Line designed for Fire Tablet users, but all tech questions
Dance followed by Nia/Latin music inspired dance are welcome if you want to try a round of ... "Stump
fitness. Participants need to start their Zoom at the Tutor!"
9:20am to do a sound check. Please have water and
a chair available. If you’ve never done a program OPINION HISTORY WITH RON
with Showway - now is the time! 1:00 PM
Zoom ID: 861 2520 8844 | Passcode: 672425
FUN MATH FOR THE BRAIN
*Did you have a continuous batch of presidents,
May 12, 19, 26 June 2 & 9 at 10 AM
kings, and battles that felt meaningless and you
To Join: Email akelley@needhamma.gov forgot all about them very quickly. This course is very
*Haven’t thought of math in years? Now is the time. different for three reasons. First, there are no right
This 5 – week program will have your brain hit the answers. Second, there are only your opinions.
“refresh button” and you will definitely learn along Third, Ron wants to hear your thoughts and help to
the way as well....and about many things you never sharpen your opinions’
learned but were taken for granted! You'll finally
find out why!!! Week 1: Stats, Week 2: Numbers EXERCISE WITH EASE
Week 3: Metrics..Geo and Trigo Week 4: Algebra 1:00 PM
Week 5: A Potpourri
Meeting ID: 254 025 0890 | Password: 443362
*Join one of our fan favorites, Laila for a total body,
LIFE DRAWING AND SKETCHING AT
low impact strengthening and stretching class to
HOME WITH BEN* improve strength, joint mobility and decrease
10:00 AM muscle tightness and stiffness. Please have hand
Meeting ID: 885 7100 9884 weights (or alternative resistance "equipment"- cans
During this online class, we will approach drawing in or small water bottles) and mat for class.
an informed but relaxed way, while getting
inspiration from light, shape, form, and the natural PIIT (PERSONALIZED INTENSITY
world. Remember, a new journey begins with a INTERVAL TRAINING)*
single step. For the first class we will be using items 1:00 PM | Meeting ID: 859 4613 1521
from home. After that we will deliver sketchbooks, *One of the most popular trending fitness classes in
pencils, pens and more supplies to the first 20 the mainstream fitness world is "High Intensity
that register Interval Training." Our fitness crew, Lisa and
Stephen have put together a version of this for our
FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP Center participants. It builds cardiovascular fitness
Time: 10:30 AM (See page 12 for info) while improving muscular strength and endurance.
14WEEKLY REMOTE CLASSES
WEDNESDAY (cont'd) BARRE WITH LISA*
9:30 AM
NAME THAT SHOWTUNE* Meeting ID: 832 3378 6121
Wednesdays @ 3PM Password: 2yC5Or
Meeting ID: 890 6094 6210 *Barre incorporates the fluidity of ballet, the flexi-
Passcode: NAME bility of yoga, and the core strengthening of Pila-
*This class originated from our Music Appreciation tes. It is a structured, easy-to-follow total body
Program (On Thursdays at 4PM). Peter Kenney workout. This low impact workout combines light
thought it would be fun to play showtunes, guess weights (optional) and is set to music that makes
from which play the song is from and then we will you want to move. You will need a chair, mat, op-
learn some trivia and history of the Show. As al- tional light weights. . Lisa is looking forward to see-
ways, requests can be sent to me. ing everyone tomorrow.
ZUMBA GOLD WITH LULU! TAI CHI WITH SCOTTY*
4:00 PM 10:00 AM
Meeting ID: 841 2153 1726
Meeting ID: 825 7084 7065 | Passcode: Zumba
Password: 56947
To join Zoom Meeting: Please email
lulu.m.tsai@gmail.com See description on page 11 for details.
*Hi, my name is Lulu and I love sharing Zumba
with you! Come dance with me! This is a low im- PILATES WITH LISA*
pact class and all levels are welcome! 10:30 AM
Meeting ID: 899 9086 2700
LINE DANCING WITH SHOWWAY AT Password: 029133
THE CENTER!!* *This class focuses on developing flexibility, bal-
4PM (Weather permitting) ance and strength. In this class you will work on
To join Meeting: HEAD TO THE CENTER PARK- alignment, breathing, developing a strong core,
and improving coordination and balance. You will
ING LOT!
need a mat. Please read the risk statement below.
*Showway is teaching us Line Dancing at the Cen- Lisa is looking forward to seeing you!
ter Parking Lot. She will be cranking the tunes and
having us boogie! And most importantly, we'll be
together. MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING ARE CONVERSATION
REQUIRED. CONNECTION
10:30 AM
THURSDAY Meeting ID: 848 1075
7045
Passcode: 281840
BEREAVEMENT CIRCLE WITH NIKKI* *All are welcome to drop in each week to socially
8:30 AM and 10:00 AM connect with old and new friends. We will also dis-
To join: Email akelley@needhamma.gov cuss ongoing topics of interest suggested by the
*Nikki, from West River Hospice is opening up her group. This group is facilitated by our own, Debbie
weekly Bereavement Circle to anyone who wants Maibor, M.S. CCC-SLP, Speech/Language
to join this compassionate, friendly and comfort- Pathologist
ing group. If you have lost someone - now is not
the time to be alone. Please consider joining this
FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP
group. Even if you don't want to chime in - know-
10:30 AM (See page 12 for info)
ing you are not alone can help.
15WEEKLY REMOTE CLASSE S
THURSDAY (cont'd) FRIDAY
TRAIN THE BRAIN WITH STEPHEN* BALANCE, POSTURE, CORE AND
11:30 AM MORE*
Meeting ID: 816 9119 6399 9:30 AM
*This class will involve dynamic, bilateral Meeting ID: 722 0848 3215
movement and physical brain activities to improve Password: 0ReAjR
stability, tootle body coordination, speed, spatial
*Laila is back! You know her from Balance
awareness, endurance and flexibility.
Deconstructed, one of our most popular programs
at the Center. Now she is doing a virtual program
CHAIR GENTLE YOGA WITH MICHELLE* for you to do at home. Balance is complex and
2:30P M multi-dimensional. This class will go over the
Meeting ID: 443 604 7877 Passcode: 0DbGrY components of good balance and will train you on
*Michelle is a fabulous yoga instructor! You can how to improve it through a variety of exercises fir
never have too much yoga!! Michelle will have you core and leg strengthening, posture awareness
calm, limber and tone and stretches for greater flexibility.
ARTHRITIS CLASS WITH STEPHEN* CREATIVE WRITING WITH
3:00 PM BETH*
Meeting ID: 816 8790 1740 {First and Third Fridays) at 10:00
*This class is a mostly seated exercise class that
AM
does not encourage activities that might Meeting ID: 836 1068 9044
exacerbate arthritis symptoms and sore joints. It **Beth Knaus, owner of That's a
addresses range of motion, strength, flexibility, Spade Writing Services, will teach you tools and
endurance balance and coordination. tips and motivate you to hone your hobby (or start
your new hobby) of writing. The group also helps
one another with discussion of writing techniques,
SPANGLISH EXCHANGE
sharing writing, and just talking about the love of
CONVERSATION GROUP writing. All types of writers are welcomed - fiction,
7:00 PM | Meeting ID: 112782200
non-fiction, short stories, essays, journaling. (which
(See Description on Page 12) can also be therapeutic at times like these.)
ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE: STRENGTH TRAINING WITH PEARL*
Thursdays @ 7:30 PM 10:30 AM
Meeting ID: 756 0074 0352 Meeting ID: 872 3896 8176
Passcode: w2yi4a Passcode: 8119
*Great news! Bob is making this a weekly *This SEATED exercise class is designed to
conversation group! If you are concerned about accommodate mature individuals of various
our environment and nature - you should join! Do fitness levels. This class includes a thorough warm
you have ideas on how to change the world? Are -up, strength training, and gentle stretching to
you interested in learning how to make a increase flexibility and reduce muscle tension
difference? Join this discussion group to talk all -
things climate change.
16WEEKLY REMOTE CLASSE S
ZUMBA WITH JOPENG!!
FRIDAY (cont'd) 3:00 PM
Meeting ID: 875 3080 4002
CATH WALKING GROUP Passcode: ZUMBA
Time: 11 AM (Weather permitting) *A friend of Lulu’s!! She is going to get us up and mov-
To Join: Meet in front of Town Hall by the tent ing before the weekend hits!
*Join this fun group we are bringing back. Everyone
should be able to walk 2 miles, MUST wear a mask and SPANGLISH EXCHANGE CONVERSATION
should wear comfortable walking shoes. Please bring GROUP
a water.
7:00 PM | Meeting ID: 112782200
(See Description on page 12)
CENTER SHORT STORY DISCUSSION
SATURDAY
GROUP*
12:00 PM | Meeting ID: 853 0520 9804 CIRCUIT TRAINING WITH LISA: GET FIT,
Password: 623397 STRONG AND FLEXIBLE*
*During an earlier meeting the Book Group decided to 9:45 AM
create a Short Story Group as this will remove any Meeting ID: 814 0515 8908
pressure to read a full book and make it more social.
For anyone who wants to join in, the short stories will Passcode: 821835
be revealed in our Daily Highlight Emails. *This is a 45-minute class is aimed to simultaneously
develop endurance and strength. Flexibility and mo-
RESISTANCE BAND STRENGTH CLASS bility are also its objectives. These exercises are fun,
easy to learn and simple to follow. The class is com-
WITH LISA posed of a consecutive series of timed exercises,
1:00 PM which alternate between cardio/aerobics and
To join Zoom Meeting: email Akel- strength activities. Accessibility to weights is benefi-
ley@needhamma.gov cial but not necessary to participate.
*Resistance bands offer an alternative to exercise
without using traditional weights. This 45 minute class ARTHRITIS CLASS WITH STEPHEN*
uses bands which provide resistance during both the 10:45 AM
concentric and eccentric phase of movement. Bands Meeting ID: 816 8790 1740
are forgiving on the joints of the Older Adult. This rou- *This class is a mostly seated exercise class that does
tine will increase strength addressing all muscles of not encourage activities that might exacerbate arthri-
the body. Bands are an enjoyable way to exercise, and tis symptoms and sore joints. It addresses range of
can be obtained through the COA - Center at the motion, strength, flexibility, endurance balance and
Heights. First 30 to register will have the bands deliv- coordination.
ered.
TECHIE TO THE RESCUE TECH TALK* YOGA IN THE PARK WITH SANDI
1:30 PM MAY 1, JUNE 12, JULY 10
11:00 AM
Meeting ID: 892 3752 3276
Meeting ID: 816 8790 1740
Password: 025127
*To join Live class head to Park Across from the Senior
Join Avrom to discuss all things technical! He will fo-
Center Cost: May class is free June and July are $8 per
cus on new topics each week and you can also bring
class* Sandi is having her yoga class in the Park! It will
any questions you have!
be so great to do her fabulous program in person and
together. Please remember to bring water, yoga mat,
wear a mask and social distance. That way we can do
17SPECIAL REMOTE EVENT S
NEEDHAM CATH VIRTUAL OPEN family step-in and help you manage your affairs if you
HOUSE needed assistance? Join Sandra Batra, and learn how
Monday, May 3 and June 7 at 10 AM to take control and act now so your loved ones have
Meeting ID: 815 8041 3653 | Password: CATH the information they need in the event of an emer-
*It’s been awhile since we have seen many of you so gency. This will give you and your loved ones peace of
we thought it would be a good idea to catch up. Also, mind and provide them with direction and guidance.
some of you are new and want to put a face to a
name. It will also be good to hear from you all about WHY GRANDPARENTS ARE GRAND!
programs, new ideas, needs, etc. We hope to see you
Tuesday, May 4, May 11, 18 at 6:30PM
all there.
Meeting ID: 856 0170 8732
WE ARE ALL STILL HERE FOR A REASON: Passcode: GRANDBABY
CREATING PURPOSE IN RETIREMENT* *Ann is a labor and delivery nurse interested in
Tuesday, May 4 at 9:30 AM building community and encouraging members to
Meeting ID: 736 7194 5532 | Passcode: 7G6Rg8 share their own experiences and be supportive of
A presentation on the changing face of retirement each other. Some medical advice and techniques
and some ways to stay engaged and find purpose in parents were given years ago when bringing home a
retirement. We'll look at the vast array of opportuni- new baby is different today. Topics include: What's
ties retiring older adults have at their disposal to con- New in Baby Care, Your Supportive Role: Health &
nect, learn, give back, get back, and find meaning Safety, Feeding Baby, Play & Milestones.
Doug has a 30 year career in senior HR roles in start-
ups and international business with an emphasis on
SHREDDING TRUCK
employment and staffing. He has owned his own
Seniors Helping Seniors franchise and is now The FROM DA
Director of Community Partnerships for Seniors MORRISEY’S OFFICE
Helping Seniors of Boston and Metrowest. Wednesday, May 5 at
10AM
To Join The Truck: Head to
REVERSE MORTGAGE CLINICS the Center Parking Lot
Tuesday, May 4 & June 1 at 11/11:30/12/12:30PM *Please bring your bag of documents and papers at
To Sign up for a Clinic: Email Aicha with Time Slot the Center Parking Lot and we will shred them for
and David will Call You you. You can watch as it happens. This is all thanks to
*Join David Tourtillott, CRMP® will host you for a 30 Gayle Bellotti and District Attorney Morrissey’s Office.
minute phone session where he’ll educate you on
the many ways a Reverse Mortgage can be utilized to COVID & THE HOUSING MARKET: NEW
gain peace of mind during uncertain times. David RULES, NEW CHOICES
will also be discussing how to use a Reverse Mort-
Wednesday, May 5 & 19 at 10AM
gage to refinance your home if you desire to age in
To Join Zoom: Stay tuned
place, or how to purchase a new more suitable home
How has the virus impacted the housing market? Is
that meets your needs. your home worth more or less this year? Should you
sell and live independently, move to an assisted living
LIFE TRANSITION BINDER PRESENTA- or continuing care campus now or wait? What
changes have communities made due to Covid?
TION WITH SANDRA BATRA* What safety measures are in place for residents and
Tuesday, May 4 and 18 & June 1 and 15 at 1:00 staff ? How have fees changed due to the pandemic?
PM | Meeting ID: 755 9730 3811 Learn the answers to these questions and more from
*This program is so popular!- Are all your important Needham realtor and senior real estate specialist,
Roberta Hershon.
details organized in one place so your family can easi-
ly access it if you were incapacitated? Could your
18SPECIAL REMOTE EVENTS
CINCO DE MAYO VIRTUAL FIESTA!*
Wednesday, May 5 at 4PM | Meeting ID: 872 0918 0279 | Passcode: FIESTA
*This will be a special Wonderful Wednesday! The first who register will receive a fiesta driv-
en goodie bag. Then at 4pm we will all hop on and eat, drink and be merry together!
Andale! Andale! And we will be having our special furry friend, Abbey, hop on the beginning
to say “hi” to everyone.
ADDING JOY: A FINANCIAL PATH TOWARD CRAFTS WITH KELLEY THE COP*
GREATER HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT* Wednesday, May 12 and June 9 at 6 PM
Monday, May 10 at 11 AM To Join Zoom meeting: Stay tuned
To join Zoom Stay tuned To register email Aicha
*COVID-19 has reinforced the importance of maxim- **Join Officer Kelley Scolponeti as she teaches us a
izing every moment and every penny. Spend less monthly craft via zoom. The first 20 who register will
time worrying about being able to afford your cur- have the craft supplies and tea (to enjoy while doing
rent home, funding long-term care, or drawing from the craft) delivered to your home.
investments too fast. These goals require some level
of financial resources, and many seniors are unaware
of how reverse mortgages can potentially help them. COFFEE WITH KATE, THE
Bonny Gilbert, from Fairway Independent Mortgage TOWN
Corporation, is pleased to discuss the milestones/life MANAGER
goals where reverses may be worth investigating. Thursday, May 13 at 9:30 AM
Meeting ID: 871 6753 7149
METROWEST LEGAL CLINIC* Passcode: COFFEE
Tuesdays, May 11 and June 8 at *Pour yourselves a cup of coffee
10:00/10:30/11:00/11:30 AM and join our Town Manager, Kate as she discusses all
To join Meeting: Email Aicha and she will schedule things Needham!
the appointment
*Joseph Sherman, from MetroWest Legal Services THE HISTORY OF TV
will conduct Legal Clinics over the phone so register Thursday, May 13 at 10 AM
today. To Join Zoom: Stay tuned
*Evan Weiner, tv historian and cousin of Jerry Stiller-
Television started in 1928 in Schenectady, New York
8 DAYS A WEEK - 1 WEEK OF MUSIC*
but it was incubated in two laboratories, one in Pitts-
Tuesday, May 11th at 4:00 PM
burgh in George Westinghouse’s Labs and the other
Meeting ID: 889 7075 3363 | Passcode: 889772 in General Electric’s Lab. TV goes through growing
*Frank is back! Frank King’s lecture - “8 DAYS A
pains including World War II. TV also reflected socie-
WEEK - ONE WEEK OF MUSIC” - will feature one
ty of the time. Blacklisting and Nat King Cole could
song for each of the 7 days of the week, including
not get a sponsor. Stroll down Memory Lane and get
Simon & Garfunkel’s first hit (saved by a record pro-
ducer), one of the Gershwins’ most beautiful songs, a reacquainted with the 1940s and 1950s TV. The Early
funny Al Jolson number, a “Saturday” medley by our Days of TV. The programming looked cheap but it
greatest crooners, and an ultra-rare Rodgers & Ham- came right into the living room. Watching in front of
merstein flop. Join Frank King for a musical lecture stores, getting rid of rolling, snow and moving that
where you’ll get to hear the standout songs of this antenna the right way. He has stories of Jerry Stiller
Golden Era. Mr. King holds a Masters in Broadcast- and Ann who were on Ed Sullivan three dozen times.
ing from Boston University and a BA He has stories of Ed and also has a Henny Yongeman
from Princeton. A lifelong devotee of recorded mu- story no one in the group has heard about.
sic, he formerly hosted music programs on WBUR
radio. His lectures draw from the music and art from
his personal collection of over 2400 record albums.
20SPECIAL REMOTE EVENTS
BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE MEDITA- SPRING CLEAN: TO SELL YOUR HOUSE
TION PRACTICE* OR NOT
Thursday, May 13 / June 10 at 6PM Monday, May 17 at 4PM
To join Zoom: Stay tuned *Do you have questions about Real Estate? Do you
*Meditation is a skill set that can benefit anyone who wonder what your house is worth? How long
is willing to commit to developing their own prac- would it take to sell your house? Do you want to
tice. By incorporating meditation into our lives, we know what improvements to make on your house
are able to transfer this practice into our daily rou- so it sells fast and for the optimum amount? Betsy
tines and live more presently with a greater sense of Millane from Gibson Sotheby’s can answer any
acceptance and compassion for ourselves and oth- and all of your questions. Bring your questions,
ers. When we can live more presently, we are living your concerns to her 1 ½ hour session.
from a place of balance, which can create a better
quality of life for us. Please join Kat Cammarata for
this meditation workshop, “Living more presently.” CELEBRATE NATIONAL WOMEN’S HEALTH
There will also be a 25 minute guided meditation WEEK FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE DAY WITH
during this workshop. DR. SONALI PANDYA
Tuesday, May 18 at 4PM
COFFEE WITH REPRE- Email akelley@needhamma.gov for zoom link
*Join Dr. Sonali Pandya, co-director of the BreastCare
SENTATIVE Center at BID Needham, for National Women’s Health
DENISE GARLICK* Week. Dr. Pandya will discuss the present and future
Friday, May 14 at 9:30AM state of breast cancer management, including surgical
Please RSVP to and post-surgical advancements in the treatment of
breast cancer. This progress has facilitated less inva-
akelley@needhamma.gov
sive interventions and improved patients’ quality of life
**We were supposed to be heading to the State without impacting their survival.
House for a tour and luncheon with Rep. Garlick. Dr. Pandya received her medical degree from Saint
Since that can’t happen I reached out to see if Rep. George’s University. Dr. Pandya joins us from Women
Garlick would want to talk to our crew. She will be and Infants Hospital, where she brings many years of
hosting a Zoom Coffee Talk to discuss how she's surgical experience in breast care and the manage-
been involved on the COVID-19 working group at the ment of benign and malignant breast cancer and dis-
State House, how they are voting remotely and will eases.
give an update on other issues. As always, there will
be some time for questions and answers.
A SERIES ON MINDFULNESS WITH NEIL
MOTENKO
COFFEE WITH Presented jointly with the Wellesley COA
NEEDHAM FARM To preregister email: akelley@needhamma.gov
Monday, May 17 Tuesday, May 18 and June 8, 1:30 – 2:45 PM
At 11AM A Series on Mindfulness with Neil Motenko continues
Meeting ID: 862 9884 2449 with an exploration of the benefits of mindfulness for
seniors, including the foundational attitudes we can
Passcode: FARM
bring to mindfulness practice and the qualities of
*Join new Needham Farm Director, Liz Perkus as she
mind and heart that the practice can cultivate. The
tells us about all the happenings at the Farm and
sessions will be interactive, reinforce the basics as we
beyond, including upcoming cooking class kits
also cover new material, reference neuroscience, and
through the Center! Pour a cup of Joe and learn
include guided practices. Newcomers are always
what’s happening on the farm!
welcome. We gratefully acknowledge the sponsor-
ship of Wingate Chestnut Hill.
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WOMEN AND INVESTING: “PREPARE THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION AND HY-
DON'T PREDICT” DRATION
Wednesday, May 19th at 5 PM Tuesday, May 25 at 10 AM
To preregister for Zoom Meeting ID: 810 9349 4383
email chris.gleason@edwardjones.com Passcode: HYDRATE
This woman focused investment program is pre- *Join Public Health Nurse, Hanna Burnett as she
sented by PGIM. reminds us about the importance of proper,
healthy nutrition and hydration. She will explain
what these do to the body, offer tips and will
BEAUTIFUL BUTTER-
have time for Q & A’s. Summer is a time when
FLIES WITH JOY!
many forget to eat and drink enough. The first
Thursday, May 20 at 2 PM
25 who register and attend the zoom, by calling
Meeting ID: 810 5592 2273
Katie or calling/emailing Aicha, will get a goodie
Passcode: Butterfly
bag with healthy snacks and a bottle of water.
*Joy us here again!! We do love her! From the
large Eastern tiger swallowtail and colorful mon- BAGEL BARDS
arch to the tiny spring azure, there is a huge range
POETRY
of size, color and patterns in local butterfly species.
READINGS*
What makes a good butterfly habitat? How do
Wednesday, May
you attract more of these beautiful animals? Find
25 at 11 AM
out more about our local butterflies and what
Meeting ID: 842 9864 3086
brings them to our neighborhoods. Experience
Passcode: BAGELS
the sights of some of our most beautiful seasonal
*Join Brookline’s Former (2017-2020) Poet Laureate,
creatures!
Zvi Sesling as he gathers his talented poets to read
their moving poems. (Bios here.) Please email Aicha
BREAKFAST TALK: GET OUT THERE - as the first 30 who register will have bagels and
LIVE YOUR LIFE!* cream cheese delivered to enjoy during the pro-
Friday, May 21 at 9:30 AM gram.
Meeting ID: 879 2518 8043
LONELINESS: A STATE OF MIND*
Passcode: TALK
*It’s been a long year! Our dear friend, Julia Irivine Wednesday, May 26 at 3:00 PM
from the Julia Ruth House will be joining us to re- Meeting ID: 868 8870 2482 | Passcode: HOPE
mind us and motivate us of all the reasons to get *During the Covid Pandemic many folks have been
back to a normal life. She will have tips and will get experiencing feelings of loneliness. Or perhaps other
personal with things she has learned and researched times in your daily life you have felt lonely. This
over the last. Life is too short! And Even if you are out presentation will explore what is loneliness and what
there - this will be a great presentation on the posi- drives those feelings. Additionally, Lynn offers some
tives of life and how important it is to be positive practical suggestions to ward off feeling lonely.
even when it’s so challenging!
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME WITH HOWIE*
Thursday, May 27 at 1:00 PM (raindate of June 3)
*Join us in the parking lot of the Center for Howie’s show! Performing a unique, interactive and highly en-
tertaining program, local singer-songwriter (and former sportswriter) Howie Newman will sing baseball
songs, offer up baseball trivia and tell stories about his days as a sportswriter on the Red Sox beat. Howie
covered baseball for the Patriot Ledger, Lowell Sun, Boston Globe and Lynn Item as well as several other
newspapers and magazines. For three years, he provided color commentary for the Lowell Spinners, a
Red Sox farm team, on WCAP radio. The show also includes a free raffle for his two baseball CDs. For ad-
ditional information about Howie’s baseball shows, visit www.howienewman.com/baseball-show.
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