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THE SENIOR SCENE ~ MARCH 2022
Jammin with Jodi...
Life has a funny way of throwing us curveballs. I have been
thrown a few lately that made me really think about life and my From Chris’ Kitchen…
loved ones. When was the last time you spoke to your family Hey all! Word is getting out about our homecooked meals.
about your wishes for end of life care? Do you have a Health It’s great seeing so many new friends joining us for lunch!
Care Proxy and Power of Attorney? These conversations and We appreciate you all helping at your table to clean up but
documents are so very important and you always need them many times others are still eating and we want them to
when you aren’t expecting it. If you have completed these enjoy and not feel rushed. PLEASE do not clean up at
documents, does your family know where they are or have a your table. Just leave your dishes and we will take care of
copy? No one likes to have these conversations but what I can the rest.
tell you is it really saves a lot of time when decisions are made
Also, if you feel your food is not hot enough, simply bring it
and known. Please sit with your family and express your
up and we will heat it for you. Everything that comes out of
wishes and most importantly tell them how you feel and give
the oven has to be a certain temperature but we know
them a big hug. You never know if it will your last. If you have
some things may cool down quickly. Just let us know!
any questions, please give us a call. Also, PLEASE have a
File of Life of your fridge and in your wallet. We have them We appreciate you continuing to hang your coats as well!
here at the Center and can help you complete one. Again, it Keep spreading the good word and I will
saves time when time is of the essence. Spring is coming and I see you in the kitchen!
am ready for warmer weather and longer days. Hugs to all!
~Chris
Spring will Sprung in More ways Than One
Could it really be that we can see the light at the end of the COVID tunnel? Every week, numbers of positive tests are declining,
hospitalizations are down, mask mandates are slowly lifting, all in time for Spring.
Springtime brings warmer weather, tree and flower blossoms, and longer, brighter days. Even though we can’t get rid of COVID
soon enough, in its wake will be an everlasting and devastating impact. The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative has
estimated there will be a 30% increase in Alzheimer’s and other dementia related diseases all contributed to the isolation and
decreased quality of life we experienced during the height of the pandemic.
To help with the effects of this problem on caregivers, we will be providing a Savvy Caregiver workshop starting in April.
Savvy Caregiver is a 6 consecutive week series of 2 hour sessions that will provide the caregiver with skills, knowledge and
techniques needed to provide care to a person (most often a friend, or family member) who has been diagnosed with Alzhei-
mer's or dementia. Sessions will start April 26th at 1:30pm. Pre-registration is required.
It is our hope that although we cannot prevent Alzheimer’s or dementia, we can be a partner to help those who are caregivers
find a bit of relief so you too can experience Springtime’s sunshine and renewal.
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Get to Know The Ludlow Senior Center
The Staff Council on Aging Board
Executive Director Receptionist Diane Peacey- Chair
Jodi Zepke Naomi White Janice Grimaldi- Vice Chair
jzepke@ludlow.ma.us
Clerk Karen Martin– Secretary
Program Coordinator Deb Borecki John DaCruz– Treasurer
Heather Jolicoeur Fred Lafayette– Member
hjolicoeur@ludlow.ma.us Cook Rosalind Forti– Member
Christine Toelken
Activities Director Sheena Santolini– Member
Maria Ardolino Maintenance Kara Ribeiro– Member
activity@ludlow.ma.us Jorge Fialho
Helen Grabowski– Member
Outreach Coordinator Dispatcher Frank Krzanik– Member
Debbie Johnson David Snyder Debbie Johnson– Member
outreach@ludlow.ma.us Van Drivers Mission: The Ludlow Council on Aging was created by Town
Jack Alves of Ludlow By-Laws to act as an advocate for town citizens over
John Garcia 60 years old, those with disabilities, and their families and
caregivers, ensuring that they are represented before the town
Friends of the Ludlow Senior Center leadership, the Senior Center Director and the greater
community. The Council works to identify the changing needs
Kathy Green, President of this population and advises on policy making and program
Margaret Hinkley, Vice President design. We focus on optimizing independence and quality of
Stephanie Tyburski, Treasurer life, both physically and emotionally, in a way that is accessible
Carla Roberts, Secretary to all.
Jackie Doyle, Assistant Treasurer Dignity ~ Independence ~ Inclusion
Staff Spotlight
What is a Senior Center? Jack Alves: Van Driver
Senior Centers exist to help aging adults enjoy the After driving limousines for thirty five years and
company of their peers and participate in activities that are owning his own limo company for twenty years, Jack
healthy, engaging and fun.
gave up his late nights and weekend gigs to come to
Recognized and funded through the Older Americans Act, work for the Ludlow Senior Center. Jack wanted to be
(OAA) as a community focal point, Senior Centers have
become one of the most widely used services within the home more in order to watch his kids grow up. Be sure
Aging Services Network. to ask Jack about his celebrity clients!
Senior Centers aren’t just a place for great programs and
activities. Many Centers such as the Ludlow Senior Center Born, raised and educated in Ludlow, Jack is very
also offer volunteer opportunities, provide outreach for familiar with the streets of Ludlow. Known as the ‘fun
programs such as Fuel Assistance, SHINE services, Brown bus’, Jack is quick with a smile, a joke, and after
Bag, indoor and Grab and Go meals, exercise programs,
recreational programs, and other programs to further help working at the Center eight years, knows every
older adults within our communities age in place. passenger by name as well as most of the names of
There are approximately 10,000 Senior Centers in the their grandchildren.
United States which serve more than one million older
adults every day. Visit us or one of the surrounding Jack has been married to his wife, Deb for 29 years.
communities today! They have three children; Emily, Amanda, and Ethan.
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Movies
MARCH MADNESS ACTIVITIES Wednesdays, 1:00p.m.
We will be showing Oscar Winning movies for the month of
Scrabble March. Check out the listing on page 8 of the Newsletter.
Mondays in March, 10:00am
Love letters? Come have fun playing Scrabble. Show off your TED Talk Hour
vocabulary or learn a few new words! Thursday, March 24th at 10:00am
TED Talk is a great way to create discussions about
National Potato Chip Day! Everything from current events to everyday life situations. Jodi
March 7th, 10:30am in the Café will lead discussions after the group watches a short TED Talk
Tired of the same old potato chip? We will have lots of video. To ensure spontaneous conversations, the topic will not be
varieties and flavorings for you to try. disclosed ahead of time. Pre-registration is appreciated
Betcha can’t just eat one!
Book Club
Trip to Ireland Thursday, March 24th 2:00pm
Monday, March 14th 10:00am Where the Light Enters by Jill Biden
Kathy Green will take you on an hour long video tour of Ireland.
April: State of Terror by Louise Penny, Hilary Clinton
Cribbage May: Love, Theodosia by Lori Anne Goldstein
Tuesdays in March, 10:00am NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME!
By popular demand! Come play this game that involves grouping
Trivia
cards to create points which move you further along on the Cribbage
Friday, March 25th at 10:30am
board. Let Maria know if you are willing to be a game leader.
Join Maria as we break into teams to answer questions ranging
Jewelry Class from current events to geography and history. If you love trivia, join
Wednesday, March 2nd 9:30am-11:00am us!!! (Sorry—Trivia can only be offered once this month)
Come and create your own jewelry.
Magic with Lenny
$3 plus the cost of supplies
Fridays, 1:00pm
March Craft Our very own Lenny Nadeau is going to teach us a few of his
Wednesday, March 23rd 1:00pm favorite magic tricks.
Join Sunshine Village to create a candle holder, Genealogy
upside down bunny wine glass craft. Friday, March 11th 10:00am
Please register for the craft. In this hour long session, Michael Engel will give you information
and resources to learn about your family history.
WEEKLY EVENTS Bingo
Tuesdays at 1:30pm
Knitting Group Try you luck at this fun game of chance!
Mondays at 9:00am Ceramics
Join the knitting group to get help with your project and start Wednesdays at 9:00am and Fridays at 1:00pm
Your week with good friends and a lot of laughs. You can bring your own piece or order one from us. Mike is
available to help and will put your creation in the kiln. Cost of the class is
Pitch free except for what your order.
Mondays at 1:15pm Opera
Join us in the Game Room for many exciting games of Pitch! Every other Wednesday: March 9th & 23rd at 10:00am
Janice Grimaldi will guide you through the stories and music that make up
Watercolor Pencil Class the genre of Opera.
Every other Monday: March 14th & 28th at 2:00pm Dominos
Kim Lawler will show you how to color a new project each week. Thursdays at 10:00am
Join us for a friendly game of Mexican Train!
Quilting No experience necessary.
Tuesdays at 9:00am Mahjong
Come create and show off your masterpiece, learn a new technique Thursdays at 1:00pm
or simply enjoy time with friends. Come join us for a fun and lively game of Mahjong. New players welcome!
Page 4 3 Ludlow Senior Center (413) 583-3564 www.ludlow.ma.usEXERCISE...
Thank you for your patience and kindness as we Line Dancing Class
navigate our new Center, new classes and many new Tuesdays at 9:15 am
participants. We have added new exercise classes and Lynn Connolly provides instructions and music for this fun and
we hope you will give them try. active class! Free Class!
Please remember to continue to sign up for Boomer Gentle Yoga
Bootcamp. Tuesdays at 10:30 am
This gentle practice incorporates the principles of Hatha Yoga
Exercise Room and provides approaches of slow gentle movements with
Monday—Friday 8:00am—3:00pm breathing, mindfulness, and stress release. Please bring
The exercise room contains treadmills, recumbent bikes and an your own mat. $1 or punch from your punch card per class.
elliptical. You must have your medical provider sign a new medi-
cal form prior to utilizing the equipment. There is a $10 lifetime Swing Dancing
fee. If you paid it at the old building, you are all set. Tuesdays at 1:00pm
PLEASE NOTE ...YOU MUST BRING CLEAN SNEAKERS Switching it up to Couples East Coast Swing! This is an
WITH YOU TO USE THE NEW EQUIPMENT! easy three-count dance class for beginners danced to many
genres of music. Bring a partner or we will have one for you.
Walking Club Try something new and have some fun! This is FREE!
Monday-Friday 7:00am and 8:00am
Now meeting in the rear of the parking lot of the new building. It Zumba Gold
is a great way to start your day, meet new friends, and get some Wednesdays at 10:00am
exercise! Join us! New members always welcome. A modified Zumba class for active older adults with easy-to-
follow choreography to music that focuses on balance, range
Boomer Bootcamp of motion, and coordination. $1 or punch from your punch
Mondays at 10:00am & Fridays at 8:45 and at 10:00 am card per class.
Have fun while using weights and light aerobic exercise to
increase tone and endurance. Thanks to a generous donation to Tai Chi
the Friends of Ludlow Senior Center from The Joseph and Anna Thursdays at 9:00 am
Dias Family Foundation designated for exercise programs we This class leads you through exercises of slow, flowing move-
are able to offer this class for $1 or punch from your punch card. ments to help improve concentration, coordination, flexibility
and balance while relaxing the mind. Free Class!
*Sign ups are required for Boomer Bootcamp* Active Yoga (Intermediate Practice)
Please call ASAP and cancel if you cannot make class so Thursdays at 2:30pm
that someone else can enjoy class! Thank you! This class provides poses and a flow of postures with
emphasis on body awareness, alignment and coordination of
breath and movement. Please bring your own mat.
MEETINGS... $1 or punch from your punch card per class.
DECORATING COMMITTEE FRIENDS OF THE LUDLOW SENIOR CENTER
Tuesday, March 1st at 1:00pm Thursday, March 10th at 10:30am
Do you enjoy decorating large areas and dining rooms or The Friends play a very important role at the Ludlow Senior
creating centerpieces? If so, join us as we plan for upcoming Center by financially supporting services and activities. Stop
events. New members always welcome. in the second Thursday of each month and find out what you
can do to help.
VETERANS’ SERVICES
Wednesday, March 16th at 10:00 –11:00am COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD MEETING
Meet with Eric Segundo, Director of Veteran's Services, to Wednesday, March 16th at 4:30pm
discuss any issues concerning benefits and/or services. Held the third Wednesday of every month, this meeting is
open to the public. Come see what the COA is all about!
4FUN LUNCHES...
Mardi Gras! St. Patrick’s Day! Birthday Lunch!
Celebrate Fat Tuesday on March 1st. We’re all Irish one day of the year! Calling all March Birthdays! Join us
Jose Paulo will entertain us with his Entertainment by Willie Nininger at 11:00 **Thursday, March 24th for our
diverse cadre of music at 11:00 am. am. We couldn’t celebrate St. Patrick’s Day monthly Birthday lunch. Let us know
Chris will keep us full with Jodi’s without serving up Corned Beef and your birthday is in March and lunch
recipe for Jambalaya. Cabbage! Space is limited so make is on us! (**date change)
reservations soon!
WELLNESS...
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
AND FILE OF LIFE FOOT CARE WITH ANGELA KRAMER, RN, BOH
Tuesday afternoons from Thursdays by Appointment
12:30pm–2:00pm Foot Care has returned. Pedicures are $20
and comprise of a foot soak and nail trim (no
Christine is here to check your
polish). Appointments are required and can
blood pressure, update your File be made by calling the Center. Diabetics are
of Life or complete a new one for you. A File of Life is required to provide a note from their doctors
a document with your medical information for before foot care can be given.
emergency personnel just in case you are not able to A mask is required at your appointment.
provide it in an emergency. Update it for 2022! *Sign ups for March appointments begin March 1st*
MASSAGE THERAPY FACIALS WITH DIANE
Meaghan Murphy: Mondays, March 14th & 21st Diane Neill: Wednesday, March 23rd
Enjoy a 30 minute massage for just $25. Appointments Diane Neill, MA Licensed Esthetician, provides facials and
are required. At this time, appointments are limited to once additional skin care services starting at $35. Light therapy
per month. Please wear a mask to your appointment.
*Sign ups for March appointments begin and waxing services available. Appointments are required.
*March appointments are now available.
March 1st*
April appointments are available
beginning March1st.*
WINTER STORM CLOSINGS BROWN BAG PROGRAM
If the Ludlow Schools are closed or delayed, the Tuesday, March 15th 1:00pm-3:00pm
Ludlow Senior Center is also closed or delayed. Be Offered through the Food Bank of
sure to check channels 22 or 40 before you leave to Western Massachusetts, Brown Bag
come to the Center when there is bad weather. In the helps those older than 55, who meet
income guidelines. Pickup is the third
case of a delay, any activities that were scheduled
Tuesday of each month.
during the delayed opening time frame Call the Center for more information and application.
will be cancelled.
7SUPPORT...
GUIDANCE BY LI FORGET- ME-NOT CAFÉ
Comfort and Support After Loss Welcoming Place for People with Memory Challenges and
Friday, March 18th 1:00-2:00pm their Care Partner
Losing a loved one can be one of life’s hardest Monday, March 28th 1:30-3:00pm
challenges. While it is inevitable that we all face loss, A calm and welcoming meeting place where those with
society has not done a great job teaching us how to memory challenges and their caregivers can enjoy a change of
work through all of the emotions that are associated scene and routine. Meet other care partners, learn about
with grief. resources and experience respite and renewal in your role of
Owner and Founder of Guidance By Li, Liane Smola, caregiver.
will join us monthly to discuss topics such as the nature Each month we will enjoy pleasant activities to improve senses
of grief, managing difficult emotions, self-care, and evoke good memories. This program is supported by a
remembering the person who has passed, coping with grant from WestMass ElderCare and the Older Americans Act.
the stress of change, handling special occasions,
reaching out for support, and sharing ideas how to *Please register both caregiver and loved one*
support others in your life who also may be faced with
grief. Senator Lesser
Jennifer Metsch from Senator Lesser’s office will be visiting
Share the story of your lost loved one and receive soft the Center on March 10th, 10:30-11:30am. Feel free to stop
guidance and support for your continued grief journey. and talk with Jennifer about topics you feel are important to
*Please register for this session* your community.
Sponsored by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs
OUTREACH...
FUEL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS 2021 – 2022
*Fuel Assistance starts November 1, 2021 and you can apply through April 2022*
• Application assistance will be by Appointment only on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• Appointments will only be made for residents of Ludlow 60 years and older.
• Please do not drop off any applications or paperwork with the front desk. Ask for Debbie.
• Everyone must have an appointment. Drop ins will not be accommodated. Thank you for your understanding!
It is very important that you bring all of the following paperwork, which pertains to your household, to your appointment in order
for the application to be complete: I.D., proof of income; electric, water, sewer, heat, gas bill(s);
To make an appointment to complete your Fuel Assistance, please call 583-3564.
MOVIES
In anticipation of the Oscars on March 27th, we will be screening previous Oscar winning movies during the month of March.
Please be patient with us as we continue to tweak how we show the movies here in the new building.
March 2, 1pm March 9, 1pm March 16, 1pm March 23, 1pm March 30, 1pm
The Descendants The King’s Speech Rain Man Casablanca Slumdog Millionaire
George Clooney; Drama Colin Firth; Drama Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman Bogart & Bergman; Dev Patel; Drama
Honolulu lawyer, Matt King Tale of England’s Prince Albert Drama Classic Drama Surviving on the streets of
ponders the imminent death as he tries to overcome a speech The life altering cross Nightclub owner rediscov- India, Jamal competes on
of his comatose wife and impediment & ascend to the country trip of a car dealer ers an old flame who the Indian version of Who
other family dilemmas. throne as King George VI. and his autistic brother. wants to flee the country Wants to be a Millionaire.
with her husband.
8Friends of the Ludlow Senior Center
DONATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE:
Who are "The Friends”?
In memory of Terry Rodrigues: In memory of Salvatore Mancuso:
We are an IRS 501c3 nonprofit
organization created in 1984. Our goal Janet Reynolds Maria & Mario Pereira
is to financially assist the Ludlow Miriam Stone Joan Burkot
Senior Center by raising funds which Alice Burek Patrick & Joan Sparrow
are used to supplement programs at Jackie O’Connell Michael & Nina Rodriques
the Center for our community. Inge Golash Joan & James Cavallo
Betty Ann Colby Susan Jessmer
Theresa Detka
Debbie Thompson In memory of Juliet Stelzer:
Lisa Hetzel Salamon Ted & Ed Noonan,
Susan Jessmer Noonan Energy Corp
Friends Meeting
Susan Jessmenr
The Friends’ February Meeting will be
Thursday, March 10th at 10:30am. Meetings will General Donations: Café Donations
be held on the 2nd THURSDAY of the month at
10:30am in the Arts and Crafts Room. Joan Benoit in recognition of Bill and Mary Sarad
Please be flexible as we try this change for a few Charlie McCarthy’s Theresa Dehlquist
months and evaluate how it’s working. craftmanship Janice Hoffman
Naomi White as a thank you Betty Adams
Remember New Members are always welcome!
to Debbie Potter
Cindy Dahlke
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(Tear Here)
DONATION to the “FRIENDS OF THE LUDLOW SENIOR CENTER”
Donation from ________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________
(Circle one) Contribution in Memory / Honor of:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Send acknowledgement to (kindly indicate name, address & relationship):
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Donation Amount ___________________ Check here to remain anonymous ______
Please make check payable to:
Friends of the Ludlow Senior Center
228 State Street, Ludlow MA 01056
Phone (413) 583-3564
The Friends are a non-profit 501(c)(3)
Thank you to the families that think of us when requesting memorial contributions. Please know we
appreciate this and are pleased that the memory of your loved one will live on at the Ludlow Senior Center.
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WE NEED YOUR HELP!
With the amount of salt we have to use on the side-
•
walks, please bring clean shoes with you for
THE CORNER CAFÉ
• exercise classes and to use the fitness equipment. NOW SERVING:
The salt will ruin the floors and NEW equipment! ~FRESH MUFFINS
• We have added more coat racks in the Dining Room. ~FRESH FRUIT CUPS
PLEASE hang up your coats! The servers thank ~OCCASIONAL OTHER TREATS
you! AND OF COURSE COFFEE AND TEA!
• Some of our grants are based on the numbers of ~OPEN MON-FRI 8AM-11AM~
people enjoying the Center. When you sign in,
please be sure to click on everything you are com-
ing in for. If you are just grabbing a newsletter, you
are a “drop in visitor”. If you have a coffee, lunch and Café Happenings!.....
yoga, please be sure to hit all 3 activities. Thanks!
Monday, March 7th, 10:30am …Potato Chip Day!
• Daily indoor lunch is served at noon. We kindly ask
Tired of the same old potato chip? We will have lots of
that you arrive no later than 11:45am. This allows
varieties and flavorings for you to try.
the servers to pass out coffee, water and desserts.
Betcha can’t just eat one!
• We have so many new friends joining us for lunch.
We kindly ask that you DO NOT SAVE SEATS. If Tuesday, March 15th, 10:00am…Our neighbors at
your friends haven’t arrived, please allow others to sit Encompass Health are Celebrating National Patient Safety
with you. It is one meal and we want to be sure Awareness Week March 14th—March 18th. They will be
everyone feels welcome. Spread the kindness!!!! here to present valuable safety information and will help
answer your questions.
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