Right:

Lunch Trip

at Top of the

Bay Restaurant with Anna , George

& George

Leon A. Mathieu Senior Center 420 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860

July/August 2019

DONALD R. GREBIEN

MAYOR MARY LOU MORAN

DIRECTOR

The mission of the Leon A. Mathieu Senior Center is to identify Pawtucket’s older adults and provide them with a safe, supportive and nurturing environment where they can access information about resources, programs and services available on the local, state

and federal levels. The Center acts as an advocate for the rights and well being of older adults on a wide variety of issues.

Left: Janice & Gayle at our Penny Social

Left: George & Lou enjoying our new furniture. Thank you Cardi’s for your donation!!!

Left: Dawn enjoying wine glass painting

Right: 90th

Birthday Celebration, Helen, who

will be 100 in

November with

Emilia

Right: Seniors playing

Uno with one of the

“Little Leaders”

from Agnes Little

School

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The Programs and services offered at the Leon Mathieu Senior Center are funded in part by the City of Pawtucket Community Development Block Grant Program,

RI Department of Human Services - Division of Elderly Affairs, RI Designated Grant, U.S. Administration for Community Living, donations and memberships.

Thank you to all our donors! Page 3

LEON MATHIEU SENIOR CENTER

& BLACKSTONE HEALTH, INC.

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

THURSDAY, JULY 4TH...In Observance of Independence Day

MONDAY, AUGUST 12TH...In Observance of Victory Day

LEON MATHIEU SENIOR CENTER’S

ANNUAL PICNIC: FRIDAY,

AUGUST 16th at 12:00 p.m. Co-Sponsored with Blackstone Health, Inc.

Please sign up on the 3rd floor from July 23

to August 7th. MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT

PROVIDED BY BO-DEES CIRCLE OF MUSIC.

COME JOIN THE L.M.S.C. WALKING CLUB!!!

THE CLUB MEETS ON MONDAYS .

MEMBERS LEAVE THE CENTER AT 12:40 P.M. THERE

WILL BE A VARIATION OF WALKING INDOORS , IN

THE COMMUNITY, AND SPECIAL WALKING TRIPS. WALKING HAS

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS! COME JOIN US AS WE AGE

HEALTHFULLY.

LEON MATHIEU

SENIOR CENTER 420 Main Street

Pawtucket, R.I. 02860

Phone: (401)728-7582

Fax: (401) 312-0268

Internet Address:

www.pawtucketri.com

Email Address:

seniorcenter@pawtucketri.com

Visit us on Facebook at

Leon Mathieu Senior Center

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Senior Center Director

Mary Lou Moran

Community Information

Specialist & Case Worker

Joan Newton

Program Coordinator Melissa Cabral

Outreach Worker Emilia Fernandes

Secretary

Julieth Cornejo

Shuttle Van Drivers

Marie Case & John Belluscio

BLACKSTONE HEALTH, INC.

Blackstone Health Café Coordinator Timothy Sandy 365-1101

Nutrition Assistant

Susan Leal

New Horizons Adult Day Center

Director

Manuel Munoz 727-0950

Café Receptionist

Terri DiFruscio

Farmer’s Market Coupon Distribution

The Farmers’ Market Coupon Vouchers, worth $15, will be distributed at the Leon Mathieu Senior Center on Tuesday, July

16th from 9:00am-11:30am on the 1st

floor . Coupon Vouchers will be distributed on a

first-come first-serve basis. Adults 60+ MUST bring a picture I.D. with proof of age and RI residency.

Adults with disabilities will also need to bring their ID and a copy of their Social Security Disability Award

Letter.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Related Family Caregiver Support Group

Build a support system with people who understand

Exchange practical information on caregiving challenges and possible solutions

Talk through challenges and ways of coping

Share feelings, needs and concerns Learn about community resources When: Last Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Where: Leon Mathieu Senior Center on the 2nd floor. Mary Lou Moran, Director of the L.M.S.C, will be leading the group.

July 31st meeting—Annie Murphy of Alzheimer’s Association presents: “Managing Challenging Behaviors”

JULY SHOPPING TRIPS: AUGUST SHOPPING TRIPS:

SHOPPING & LUNCHEON TRIPS $2.00 per person/depart at 11:30 am

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Each person is able to sign up for any shopping trip, 1 lunch trip & 1 special trip initially. You may sign up for

additional lunch and special trips as space permits on Monday, July 8th at 9 a.m.

Thurs., July 11 Warwick Mall, Warwick

Thurs., July 18 Wal-Mart, N. Smithfield

Thurs., July 25 Christmas Tree, Warwick

Thurs., August 1 Wal-Mart, N. Smithfield

Thurs., August 8 Walnut Hill Plaza, Woons.

Thurs., August 15 Wal-Mart, N. Smithfield

Thurs., August 22 Wampanoag Mall, EP

Thurs., August 29 Lincoln Mall

Tue., July 23rd Olive Garden, Warwick

Tue., July 30th, Dragon Villa, Lincoln Tue., Aug. 6th, Spumoni’s, Pawtucket

LUNCH BUFFET ONLY

Tue., Aug. 27th, Governor Francis Inn, Warwick

Crescent Park Historical Tour The Crescent Park Carousel was built in 1895 .

The Crescent Park Carousel is nationally recognized as a true masterpiece of wood sculpture. The Crescent Park

Carousel was placed on the National Register of Historic sites and places. Come learn more about this local

treasure on MONDAY, AUGUST 19TH at 1 p.m. Lunch will be at Hibachi Grill at 11 a.m. Tickets will

be $5 but do not include lunch.

SENIOR TRIP POLICY

♦ PLEASE BE READY AND WAITING FOR THE SHUTTLE 10 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR PICK-UP TIME ♦ Call 725-8220 to CANCEL SENIOR SHUTTLE the evening before or morning of pick-up (call before 7:25 am)

♦ Call 728-7582, second floor, to CANCEL SENIOR SHUTTLE (if calling after 7:30 a.m.) ♦ Call 728-5480, third floor, to CANCEL MEALS AND MTM TRANSPORTATION TO MEAL SITE

♦ If you miss the van or are not picked up as scheduled, please contact the Senior Center’s main number at

728-7582 so that the office can contact the driver. Trip payments are nonrefundable unless you are able to

find a replacement or we are able to fill your place from the waiting list

♦ If you are going on any Senior Center trips that will interfere with your lunch at the Blackstone Café, you

must cancel your lunch at the Blackstone Café ahead of time. It is your responsibility to notify the

Blackstone Café of your absence. FOR GROCERY AND SHOPPING TRIPS PLEASE NOTE:

♦ Purchases of cases of water/soda/beverages are limited to 1 case per person

♦ The following items are NOT ALLOWED: -Large items (appliances, furniture, etc.)

Items weighing 20 pounds or greater—Please limit number of shopping bags to no more than 4

Pick up time for department store is 9 a.m. For those who drive to the Center, the shuttle leaves at 9:30 a.m. Departure time

from the department store shopping trips is 12:15 p.m. (please check with driver for designated location of departure). Pick up

for luncheon trips is 11 a.m. For those who drive to the Center, the shuttle leaves at 11:30 a.m.

THANK YOU! THE DRIVERS AND OFFICE STAFF APPRECIATE YOUR ASSISTANCE

NORTH KINGSTOWN SENIOR CENTER

Come spend the day with fellow Seniors at the North Kingstown Senior Center. Lunch will be served. Town beach is across the street from Center. MONDAY, JULY 29TH—Shuttle leaves at 9 a.m. Tickets cost $5 and include lunch.

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JULY LUNCHOEN TRIPS:

AUGUST LUNCHOEN TRIPS:

JULY SPECIAL TRIP:

AUGUST SPECIAL TRIP:

Blackstone Valley Community Action Program's Retired and Senior Volunteer

Program helps people age 55 and over

find service opportunities in the Community. Participants serve anywhere between a few hours a month to 20 hours a

week depending on preference. We currently have over 20 sites available

including health centers, meal sites and food pantries, senior centers, and

educational facilities. RSVP involves seniors in community service and matches the personal interests, skills and

life experiences of the volunteer with different community needs. If you or

anyone you know is interested in finding out more about volunteer opportunities

please call 401-723-4520 x275 or visit bvcap.org and click on senior

services to sign up!

NUTRITION CORNER

Blackstone Health Café at the Leon Mathieu Senior Center provides nutritional meals in a community-dining room setting. Lunch is served Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. and breakfast is served every Monday- Friday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Participation in the congregate program is available to individuals who are at least sixty years of age and their spouse, as well as, persons with disabilities under sixty years of age. Guests of members may also attend for the full price of their meal, $4.00. Diners contribute to the cost of the luncheon with a suggested donation of $3.00, but no one is refused a meal if they cannot afford the suggested donation. Blackstone Health Café provides opportunities for members to socialize with neighbors from within their own community and share common interests along with life experiences. To quote one Blackstone Café member, “My favorite part of mealtime is sharing good laughs over a good meal!” Meal Reservations may be made by contacting the Café at 401-728-5480 one day in advance (one week in advance for holidays).

Transportation can also be arranged at the Café reception desk. Volunteers are always welcome.

If interested in becoming a volunteer at the Café, please speak with Timothy Sandy, Blackstone Café Coordinator.

Funded in part by the U.S. Administration for Community Living and State Funds through the Rhode Island Division of Elderly Affairs.

at the Leon A. Mathieu

Senior Center

PET THERAPY

DAWN GOFF WILL

BE

BRINGING IN HER

LICENSED

THERAPY DOGS

“TINKERBELL”

(A BICHON) AND “WENDY”

(A POOCHON) - REGULARLY.

PLEASE REFER TO CALENDAR

FOR SPECIFIC DATES.

Thank you Dawn!

Our seamstress, Zinaida Vygoder, is

here on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3pm on the 2nd floor to provide a variety of

sewing needs. Fees collected help support Senior Center activities. You may drop off 2 items at a time.

Alterations cannot be done on coats and formal outfits as our sewing machine cannot handle those items. Please note that all

items must be in clean condition when dropped off. Thank you Zina for volunteering your time!

Current

Events

We will be discussing hot topics! Our new and interesting group will meet on: Thursday, July 25th and August 29th from 12p.m.-1p.m. All members are always welcome. The group is being run by Paula Bradley.

Thanks Paula!

HAIRDRESSING SERVICE Every Wednesday 8:30 - 11:30 am –NO SERVICES ON 7/3 & 7/10/19 on the 2nd Floor with Julie Silva. Services Include: Men’s Wash + Cut $10

Women’s Wash + Cut $12

Women’s Wash + Set $12

Women’s Wash + Cut + Blow Dry Style $18

Women’s Wash + Cut + Set $24

Perms & colorings are not available. Appointments are required. Please call 728-7582 or visit the 2nd Floor office. Payment is cash only.

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1 8:30 Breakfast at the Café—$3 Suggested 9:00 Knitting 9:30 Muscle Strength &Toning 10:30 Pet Therapy 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:30 Hi-Lo Jack Club 1:00 Watercolor Painting 1:00 Walking Club

2 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Sugg. Donation 9:00 Needlepoint 9:30 Yoga Shri $6 monthly 9:30 Spanish Class 9:30 Line Dancing 10:30 Crafts 11:30 Lunch$3 Suggested 12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics 12:30 Scrapbooking 1:00 Seamstress Services

3 8:30 Breakfast at Café $3 Sugg. Donation 10:00 Stretch Exercise 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 11:30 Tai Chi Class$10 Every 8 Weeks 12:15 Cards & Board Games 12:35 Arthritis Exercise

4 NO ACTIVITIES,

SENIOR SHUTTLE OR BLACKSTONE

CAFÉ

5 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Stretch Exercise 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:30 Penny Social

8 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Knitting 9:30 Muscle Strength &Toning 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:30 Hi-Lo Jack Club 1:00 Watercolor Painting 1:00 Walking Club

9 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Needlepoint 9:30 Yoga for Seniors at Shri $6 monthly 9:30 Spanish Class 11:30 Lunch- $3 Suggested 12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics 12:30 Scrapbooking 1:00 Seamstress Services

10 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 8:30 Hairdressing Service 10:00 Stretch Exercise 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 11:30 Tai Chi Class$10 Every 8 Weeks 12:15 Cards&BoardGames 12:35 Arthritis Exercise

11 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:30 Salsacise 9:30 Mindfulness 9:30 Shopping Trip to Warwick Mall 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Sugg. Donation

12:15 Movie 12:15 Penny BINGO 12:15 Chair Yoga

12 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Cribbage 9:00 Stretch Exercise 10:30 Playground Presentation 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:30 Patriotic Musical Program

15 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Knitting 9:30 Muscle Strength & Toning 10:30 Pet Therapy 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:30 Hi-Lo Jack Club 1:00 Watercolor Painting 1:00 Walking Club

16 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Needlepoint 9-11:30 Farmer’s Market Vouchers Distribution 9:30 Yoga at Shri $6 monthly 9:30 Spanish Class 9:30 Line Dancing 10:30 Crafts 10:00 DMV Trip 11:30 Lunch$3 Suggested 12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics 1:00 Seamstress Services

17 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 8:30 Hairdressing Service 10:00 Stretch Exercise 11:30 Lunch$3 Suggested Donation 11:30 Tai Chi Class $10 Every 8 Weeks 12:15 Cards & Board Games 12:35 Arthritis Exercise

18 8:30 Breakfast at the Café 9:30 Salsacise 9:30 Mindfulness 9:30 Shopping Trip to Wal-Mart 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch -Birthday Celebration w/ RSVP Jazz Band 12:15 Movie 12:15 Penny BINGO 12:15 Chair Yoga 30 RIPTA $5 Fare Pass Restrictions Apply

19 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Stretch Exercise 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:30 Presentation by “Clear Captions” - Phones

22 8:30 Breakfast at the Café— $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Knitting 9:30 Muscle Strength & Toning 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:30 Hi-Lo Jack Club 1:00 Watercolor Painting 1:00 Walking Club

23 8:30 Breakfast at the Café—$3 Suggested 9:00 Needlepoint 9:30 Yoga for Seniors at Shri $6 monthly 9:30 Spanish Class 9:30 Line Dancing 10:30 Crafts 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics 1:00 Seamstress Services

24 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 8:30 Hairdressing Service 10:00 Stretch Exercise 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 11:30 Tai Chi Class $10 Every 8 Weeks 12:15 Cards&BoardGames 12:35 Arthritis Exercise

25 8:30 Breakfast at the Café— $3 Suggested Donation 9:30 Salsacise 9:30 Mindfulness 9:30 Shopping Trip to Christmas Tree Shop 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:00 CURRENT EVENTS 12:15 Movie 12:15 Penny BINGO 12:15 Chair Yoga

26 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Stretch Exercise 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:30 To be Announced

29 8:30 Breakfast at the Café—$3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Knitting 9:30 Muscle Strength & Toning 10:30 Pet Therapy 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:30 Hi-Lo Jack Club 1:00 Watercolor Painting 1:00 Walking Club

30 8:30 Breakfast at the Café—$3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Needlepoint 9:30 Yoga for Seniors at Shri $6 monthly 9:30 Spanish Class 9:30 Line Dancing 10:30 Crafts 11:30 Lunch 12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics 1:00 Seamstress Services

31 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 8:30 Hairdressing Service 9:30-11:30 Blood Pressure Screenings 10:00 Stretch Exercise 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 11:30 Tai Chi Class $10 Every 8 Weeks 12:15 Cards&BoardGames 12:35 Arthritis Exercise

JULY 2019

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 8:30 Breakfast at the Café - $3 Suggested Donation 9:30 Salsacise 9:30 Mindfulness 9-2 Vet. Info. Appointments 9:30 Shopping Trip to Wal-Mart 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:15 Movie 12:15 Penny BINGO 12:15 Chair Yoga

2 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Cribbage $6 monthly 10:00 Stretch Exercise 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:30 BINGO BLAST

5 8:30 Breakfast at the Café - $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Knitting 9:30 Muscle Strength and Toning 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:30 Hi-Lo Jack Club 1:00 Watercolor Painting 1:00 Walking Club

6 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Needlepoint 9:30 Yoga for Seniors at Shri Studio $6 monthly 9:30 Line Dancing 9:30 Spanish Class 10:30 Crafts 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics 12:30 Scrapbooking 1:00 Seamstress Services

7 8:30 Breakfast at the Café 8:30 Hairdressing Service 10:00 Stretch Exercise 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 11:30 Tai Chi Class $10 Every 8 Weeks 12:15 Cards & Board Games 12:35 Arthritis Exercise

8 8:30 Breakfast at the Café - 9:30 Salsacise 9:30 Mindfulness 9:30 Shopping Trip to Walnut Hill Plaza 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:15 Movie 12:15 Penny BINGO

12:15 Chair Yoga 1:00 Parkinson’s Support

9 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Stretch Exercise 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:30 Presentation by the R.I. Attorney General’s Office: “Elderly Scams”

12 VICTORY DAY NO ACTIVITIES, SENIOR SHUTTLE OR BLACKSTONE CAFÉ

13 8:30 Breakfast at the Café - $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Needlepoint 9:30 Yoga for Seniors at Shri Studio $6 monthly 9:30 Spanish Class 9:30 Line Dancing 10:30 Crafts 10:30 Pet Therapy 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics 12:30 Scrapbooking 1:00 Seamstress Services

14 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 8:30 Hairdressing Service 10:00 Stretch Exercise 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 11:30 Tai Chi Class $10 Every 8 Weeks 12:15 Cards & Board Games 12:35 Arthritis Exercise

15 8:30 Breakfast at the Café - 9:30 Salsacise 9:30 Mindfulness 9:30 Shopping Trip to Wal-mart 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation Birthday Celebration - RSVP Jazz Band 12:15 Movie 12:15 Penny BINGO 12:15 Chair Yoga

16 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Stretch Exercise 11:30 Lunch—$3 Suggested Donation 12:00 Annual LMSC/ Blackstone Health,Inc. Picnic. Sign-up on the 3rd Floor by August 8

19 8:30 Breakfast at the Café - $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Knitting 9:30 Muscle Strength & Toning 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:30 Hi-Lo Jack Club 1:00 Watercolor Painting 1:00 Walking Club

20 8:30 Breakfast at the Café - $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Needlepoint 9:30 Yoga for Seniors at Shri Studio $6 monthly 9:30 Line Dancing 9:30 Spanish Class 10:30 Crafts 10:45 DMV Trip 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics 1:00 Seamstress Services

21 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 8:30 Hairdressing Service 10:00 Stretch Exercise 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 11:30 Tai Chi Class $10 Every 8 Weeks 12:15 Cards & Board Games 12:35 Arthritis Exercise

22 8:30 Breakfast at the Café - $3 Suggested Donation 9:30 Mindfulness 9:30 Salsacise 9:30 Shopping Trip to Wampanoag Mall 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:15 Movie 12:15 Penny BINGO

12:15 Chair Yoga

23 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Stretch Exercise 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30-1 RIPTA BUS PASSES 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:30 To be Announced

26 8:30 Breakfast at the Café - $3 Suggested Donation 9:30 Muscle Strength & Toning 10:30 Pet Therapy 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:30 Hi-Lo Jack Club 1:00 Watercolor Painting 1:00 Walking Club

27 8:30 Breakfast at the Café - $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Needlepoint 9:30 Yoga for Seniors at Shri Studio $6 monthly 9:30 Line Dancing 9:30 Spanish Class 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics 1:00 Seamstress Services

28 8:30 Breakfast at the Café $3 Suggested Donation 9:30-11:30 Blood Pressure Screenings 8:30 Hairdressing Service 10:00 Stretch Exercise 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 11:30 Tai Chi Class $10 Every 8 Weeks 12:15 Cards & Board Games 12:35 Arthritis Exercise

29 8:30 Breakfast at the Café - $3 Suggested Donation 9:30 Salsacise 9:30 Mindfulness 9:30 Shopping trip to Lincoln Mall 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested 12:00 CURRENT EVENTS 12:15 Movie 12:15 Penny BINGO 12:15 Chair Yoga

30 8:30 Breakfast at the Café - $3 Suggested Donation 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Stretch Exercise 10:30 Therapeutic Coloring 11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested Donation 12:30 End of Summer Celebration

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AUGUST 2019

THE PAWTUCKET SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL (PSCC)

The P.S.C.C is always looking for new members! This is a perfect way to give back

to your community. Pawtucket residents 62 and older are eligible to

volunteer on the council. If interested in serving on the P.S.C.C contact Mary Lou

Moran, Senior Center Director, at 728-7582 for more information.

SOCIAL SERVICES CORNER:

Are you receiving all the benefits you are entitled to? We are here to help! The Senior Center’s Community Information Specialist/Case Worker, Joan Newton, and Emilia Fernandes, Outreach Worker are available to meet with you one-on-one to provide information, assistance, and options available to you. Topics include, but are not limited to:

Home and Community Care Options SNAP Program (formally the Food Stamp Program) Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Low-Income Subsidy Assistance for Prescriptions Eligibility Screening for Federal, State, and Local programs Health Care Fraud Protection

To schedule an appointment contact the Senior Center at 728-7582 Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Health & Prescription Insurance Review Benefits Check-Up Housing Options Heating Assistance Retirement Planning Medicare Savings Program Medicare/Medical Assistance Identity Theft

ALZHEIMER’S ALERT PROGRAM The City of Pawtucket’s Alzheimer’s Alert

Program is a joint effort between the City’s

Division of Senior Services and the Pawtucket

Police Department. The purpose of this program

is to ensure the safety of registered participants

who are suffering from Alzheimer's disease and

related dementias. Client information is kept

completely confidential. To learn more about

this program contact

the Senior Center at 728-7582.

VETERAN BENEFIT INFORMATION Make a one-on-one appointment with Jack Ryan,

Veteran Service Representative from the

Department of Veteran Affairs to learn about

the many V.A. benefits available to veterans and

their spouses and/or dependents. Appointments are

confidential and can be made by visiting the

Center’s 2nd floor office or by calling 728-7582. Next date is Thur. August 1st.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP The American Parkinson’s Disease Association leads a monthly

support group at the Senior Center. The group is led by volunteer

Bernice Belt and is held on the 2nd floor. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 8th from 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm.

with guest speaker Mary Ellen Thibodeau, RN.

Notary Public Services Available Mary Lou Moran, Senior Center Director, is a notary public. If you need any documents notarized, she is available to assist you. Please bring in a photo I.D. along with the unsigned document you need to have notarized.

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Senior Friendly Playground Presentation to be held: Friday, July 12th at 10:30 a.m

We encourage you to attend. Come learn forthcoming details about the special project.

BUS PASSES R.I.P.T.A bus passes

will be issued at the

Leon Mathieu

Senior Center on Friday,

AUGUST 23rd from 11:30 am to 1pm in the

1st floor Garden Room. Seniors (65+) and

adults with disabilities will be charged $10.00 for

a 2 year pass. For information about necessary

documents, contact the Senior Center staff on

the 2nd floor.

PARTNERSHIP WITH BROWN UNIVERSITY

WARREN ALPERT SCHOOL

OF MEDICINE &

Leon Mathieu

Senior Center

For ten years, Brown Medical

students have visited the Senior

Center under the supervision of Dr. David Anthony,

Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Brown

University. The students benefit from being able to

practice completing geriatric assessments and seniors

benefit from helping shape future doctors. If you are

interested in volunteering, please see Melissa on the

2nd Floor. Next dates are: July 10th & Aug. 28th.

The L.M.S.C provides transportation to the Cranston D.M.V on TUESDAY, JULY 16th & TUESDAY, AUGUST 20th. The shuttle

departs from the Center at 10 a.m. Service is limited to R.I State I.D. cards only. This service is free for Pawtucket seniors & adults with

disabilities. Contact the Center for the D.M.V application, documents required and to register.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

Last Wednesday of each month with Mansion Nursing Home from

9:30 -11:30 a.m. 1st. Floor of Senior Center July 31st and August 28th.

Thank you to the Mansion Staff!

Leon Mathieu Senior Center

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD SENIOR CHALLENGE

The RI Senior Challenge will be a friendly

competition between senior centers within a given geographical territory. Each center will facilitate and encourage its seniors to incorporate physical

activity in their daily routine, with the ultimate goal of improving overall health. Throughout the

month of September, participating members at each senior center will be required to record and tabulate their step history/walking history on a

weekly basis. At the conclusion of the competition, the senior center with the highest average steps over 4 weeks will be declared the

winner for its territory (North, South & East). Three territory prizes of $2,500 will be

awarded to empower senior centers to better promote health and wellness at their facilities.

The challenge will start on Tuesday September 3rd and end on Monday September 30th, 2019. Each senior center will be its own team. Ingrid of Blue Cross will kick off the event with a registration on Wednesday, July 10th at 10:45 a.m. on the 1st floor

following stretch class.

JULY & AUGUST 2019

Friday, July 5th at 12:30 pm Christmas in July Penny Social

Tickets will be $1 per sheet or $2 for 3 sheets. Sale of tickets will begin at 12 noon

Friday, July 12th at 12:30 pm Patriotic Music Program - Local ukele group to perform a summer/patriotic musical program

Friday, July 19th at 12:30 pm

Presentation by “Clear Captions” Clear Captions provides free caption phones to people experiencing hearing loss and difficulty hearing on the phone. This is a federally funded program. The requirements are a home phone line, hearing loss and

internet access.

Friday, July 26th 12:30 pm— To be Announced

Friday, August 2nd at 12:30 pm BINGO BLAST

Come join us for a great time at LMSC’s Bingo Blast!! There will be non-cash prizes for all winners! Melissa Cabral, Program Coordinator, will be your host and bingo caller! Everyone 55 and older is welcome to

attend! Please bring pennies, buttons, or plastic bingo markers to cover the numbers on your card.

Friday, August 9th at 12:30 pm Scam Prevention Presentation by the Elder Abuse Unit of the Attorney General’s Office

Scammers have become increasingly clever and convincing. No longer are the scams limited to international lottery offers and phony sweepstakes. Today’s scammers are continually changing their tactics to better their chances of stealing someone’s hard-earned dollars. As technology advances, so does the array of fraudulent schemes. Come learn how to combat the growing issue of elder financial

exploitation.

Friday, August 16th at 12:00 pm ANNUAL SENIOR PICNIC co-sponsored by the Senior Center and Blackstone Health, Inc.

Musical entertainment provided by Bo-Dees Circle of Music Sign-up on the 3rd floor from July 24th to August 8th

Friday, August 23rd at 12:30 pm– To be Announced

Friday, August 30th at 12:30 p.m. End of Summer Celebration

Come join us as we end the summer with carnival games and music. All Seniors are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Page 10

Traveling Farmers’ Market with Oakdale Farms

at the Leon Mathieu Senior Center Oakdale Farms will be visiting us again this year!

They will be at the Center in the

Garden Room on the first floor of the building.

Monday, August 26th from 10 a.m.—12 p.m. You can

purchase fresh fruits and vegetables with cash and

with your Senior Farmers’ Market Coupon Vouchers.

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LEON MATHIEU SENIOR CENTER………………………………………………...………

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BLACKSTONE HEALTH, INC. NUTRITION…………………………………………...…

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(for Pawtucket residents only)

MTM TRANSPORTATION………………………………………………..…

(to all medical appointments & meal sites)

NEW HORIZONS ADULT DAY CENTER…………………………………………………..

RI DIVISION OF ELDERLY AFFAIRS……………………………………………………

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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION…………………………………………..

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