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March Newsletter

Message from the Director

Have you tried Zentangle? Is Tai Chi something you want to explore? Do you love games and socializing? Come to the center and enjoy—it is a fun place to be and never boring! This month we are beginning visits with Marie Anderson NP, a geriatric foot specialist, on March 5 12-3pm. Call the center to book your appointment. If you are new to the area or the center stop by and take a tour. Share a meal, watch a move or enjoy a chair yoga, Zumba or line dancing class. As Lillian, a member of the center wrote: “Have you ever noticed as you go through your day how many interactions you might have if you smile? You might be surprised at the smiles you bring to others as well as yourself.”
Best,
Kristen Spence
COA Director

St. Patrick’s Day!
Old Irish saying: For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way: Good health, good luck, and happiness for
today and every day. Come celebrate with us for St. Patrick’s Day! Music provided by Tommy Bahama and a special Irish Lunch@ 12pm
SIGN UP is REQUIRED (781) 438-1157!

Learning Events

Camarades of War I
In honor of last month’s Black History Month, book author Sybil J Gilchrist will be lecturing on her book Camarades of War I
When: Friday, March 1st 1-3pm
Please call to reserve your spot!
(781) 438-1157

Come to a lunch and learn to learn about PACE.
PACE is an acronym for Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. It is Medicare and Medicaid program that helps older adults meet their health care needs in the community instead of going to a nursing home or other care facility. This program is presented by Mackenzie Cunningham from Neighborhood PACE program. March 15th at 11:30am-12:30pm. Please call to sign up, (781) 438-
1157.

Free Financial Advice Monday 3/11 2-4pm
Dana Rodrigues, the owner and financial planner at Affiliated Financial Group in Wakefield, MA, has been in financial services for over 30
years. He prides himself on providing financial guidance to anyone, no matter the financial situation. Take advantage of this offer to get complimentary financial guidance. Sign up for 15 minute appointments.

T.E.C.H. Sessions with the Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham & Wakefield
Dates: Wednesday 3/8 & 3/22 Lunch and Learn please call to register 781-438-1157
Don’t forget to bring your device and passwords!

Movie and Pizza

March 7th- Hidden Figures (2016) Drama/Historical; Based on a non-fiction book by Margot Lee Shetterly, the film is about three black women who entered the space program as mathematicians. (2.07 hrs)

March 21st- A League of Their Own (1992) Comedy/Sport: When World War II threatens to shut down Major League Baseball, candy manufacturing magnate Walter Harvey decides to create a women’s league to make money. (2.08 hrs.)

March 28th- 42 (2013) Biographical/Sport: American biographical sports film about baseball player Jackie Robinson, the first black athlete to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the modernera. (2.32 hrs)

Please note No movie or pizza on Thursday, March 14th due to the St. Patrick’s Party
Entertainment by Tommy Bahama

Games and Crafts

Game Time!
BINGO– Grab a card or two Wednesday 1-3pm What a great way to get out and have some fun for just a dollar a card!

Card Games– Cribbage Mondays and Fridays 10am– 12pm; Hand and Food Canasta Fridays 11am- 1:30pm; and Bridge Wednesdays 1-4p

Assorted Games! Are you interested in RummiKub, Dominoes, Monopoly or Scrabble? Come by Mondays and Fridays from 10a-12pm and play!

Mahjong– Mahjong will challenge you to use your brain and strategize and make decisions! Great for Brain Health! Tuesdays 12:30-3:30pm.

New Addition! Rummikub group every other Friday in the Dining Room! Friday 3/22

Timeless Trivia Tues 1 pm ; 3/12 and 3/26 Come for coffee, snacks, prizes, and games! Volunteers are needed and welcome! Always looking for new questions/answers or to host the trivia, please call us!

Senior Bowling Fun! We are not a league but we have a lot of fun! All are welcome! We meet at Bowlarama in Wakefield every Monday at 10:15am. We bowl 2 strings. No sign up-just show up!
*NEW LOCATION IN WAKEFIELD!*

Art

ArtMatters

Monday March 11th @ 2pm– Animals in Art– Beasts of Game and Fable
Humans are the only animals that communicate with art. But we love animals, and we especially love art about animals. Many creatures indeed are so important to us that we have imbued them with mythical abilities, magical symbolism and villainous qualities that have greatly influenced much of our culture, religion, and literature. We love animals so much we invented new ones. Join us for a journey around the world and throughout history to appreciate how connected we are with beasts of fame and fable and how we have cultivated these myths and fables to connect us to one another in art.

Zentangle

Monday from 12:45-1:45pm at the center. The instructor Susan Macfarlane will be on Zoom teaching on the screen. Thanks to the Senior Center Friends for sponsoring this class No fee to participants. Zentangle is an American method for drawing, which not only promotes concentration and creativity but at the same time increases personal well-being. No artistic talent required!

Art with Howie Thursdays 9-11
For a new art experience, bring your own project and material and learn some new techniques.

Knit/Crochet with Louise Wednesdays at 10

Health
and Wellness

Fitness
Zumba fitness with Aimee Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:30 am

Weight training with Aimee Mondays at 12:30pm

Interval Training with Aimee (Combining cardio with toning exercises) Wednesdays at 12:30pm

Drums Alive Mondays 9:45-10:30am Walk in! No pre-registration required!

Line Dancing Weds at 2:30pm at the center, fun, healthy and rewarding activity for all

Relax, Meditate and Reiki with Angela Shea Thursdays 12:30 pm. In-person .

Chair yoga with Rosa Thursdays 2 pm

Free Tai Chi Classes
Beginning Tai Chi with Sherry on Thursdays @ 10am ; Fridays @ 10am with Jon

Friday Intermediate with Jon on Fridays @ 10am

Stoneham Memory Café
Where: Stoneham Senior Center
When: Thursday, March 7, 2023
Time: 10:30am-12pm
For more information or to register please call Stoneham Senior Center 781-438-1157

New!! Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
With the Visiting Nurses and Community Care at the Lynnfield Senior Center. Next meeting is on Thursday, March 7th at 10:00am. The address to the Lynnfield Senior Center is 525 Salem St, Lynnfield MA 01940. Questions please call 781-960-7027 and to RSVP please call 781-598-1078. Caregivers and Spouses are welcome!

Matter of Balance
Do you want to learn how to prevent a fall? Matter of Balance program is back! This is an evidence based program to prevent falls in
your home or in the community. This program is sponsored by Mystic Valley Elder Services. Please call to reserve your spot for this 8 week course. When you sign up you need to be present for ALL classes.
Wednesdays from March 6th to April 24th from 10-11:30am.

Outreach Coffee Hour with Amanda
Outreach/Assistant Director with Chief James O’Connor and Chief Matt Grafton. Wednesday March 27th @ 9am

Coffee & Conversation
Ongoing teleconference calls every second and fourth Thursday 1-2 p.m.
Join in these twice monthly calls for conversation, support, resource sharing and tips to reduce stress and anxiety. No need to register, just call in! Meeting on November 9th (no meeting on 23rd due to holiday).
PHONE: 1-646-558-8656 and when asked, enter meeting ID 131-672-167##

Haircuts 3rd Tuesday of the month
12:30-3:30 pm. 3/19 $12.00 no appointment needed.

Resources

Stoneham Council on Aging Board

Shine Counseling

Senator Jason Lewis

Attorney for Seniors

Walkers, Canes, Commodes, Oh My!

Caregiver’s Support (MVES)

Transportation

March Newsletter