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Newsletter from the Paxton Council on Aging
PAXTON SENIOR CONNECTION
17 West Street
Paxton, MA 01612
Tel. 508-756-2833
Fax: 508-756-3762
Volume 2018
Issue 1
January 2018
Inside...p. 2: A New You p.3: Brunch at PCS p.6: Diner Menu
Joan Jim
Our Active Senior Center
Sharing … Supporting … Socializing
Mothers’ D
ay-2017
Dining Out—The Old Mill
Bus Trips—Bon Voyage!
Mens Club-
On the R
oad
Creating Autumn Wreaths
Learning Together
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COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD
Officers Chairperson – Curtis Hammar Vice Chair – Alice Crowley Secretary – Joan Bedard Treasurer – Bob Callahan
Board Members
Barbara Braley, Gino Gangai, Jim Putnam, Natalie Siemen, Jean Wilde
Associates—Mark Ahearn, Paul Bergin, Howard Coleman, June Herron, Bob Lamotte
�COUNCIL ON AGING STAFF
Director/Outreach – Cindy Love
508-756-2833 [email protected]
Office Assistant—Dolores Rauschl
Van Drivers Pete Belsito, Jack Crowley
Olde Schoolhouse Diner Dining Site Manager – Tina Bullock
Friends of the Council on Aging President – Dave Wheeler Vice President - Bill Cutroni Treasurer – Bob Wilby
Secretary – Melinda Johnson Associates - Dick Bedard, Judy Taylor
www.friendspaxtoncoa.org
Newsletter Editors - Curtis Hammar, Cindy Love
It shall be the mission of the Council on Aging to
evaluate, promote, and encourage new and existing services and activities which enhance the quality of life
for elders in the town of Paxton�
Winter Cancellations
During the winter months if you are planning to come for lunch, a program, or event at the Senior Center please check ahead for any cancellations due to weather. Call the COA office at 508-756-2833.
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A reminder in the event of inclement weath-er, the Van service may be cancelled for the day. If the Wachusett Regional School District is closed, there will be no van service. Cancel-lation announcements for Wachusett can be seen on Boston TV stations. If poor weather conditions occur while the Van is operating, the remaining schedule may be cancelled for the day. Scheduled riders will be notified by phone. As always, call the COA of-fice for any of your transportation needs.
NEW YEAR � NEW YOU!
A fter a holiday season of overeating and indulging, we all find ourselves starting
the New Year off by trying to eat healthier. Healthy eating is not a diet or a fad diet. We all need to make changes in the way we eat. Don’t try to change everything at once. Think small and you can reach your diet goal one step at a time. Any diet change is easier if you take small steps. Healthy eating means eating more:
• Vegetables, fruits, whole grains
• Seafood, lean meats, poultry, eggs, beans, and nuts.
It’s also important to limit:
• Salt, refined sugar
• Saturated fats (cheese, whole milk, but ter, fatty meats)
• Refined grains (cookies, white bread, snacks)
Eating a balanced meal helps improve health, body and mind. It can also help pre-vent heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. So take the step now by making these simple changes.
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February Preview (Full details in next month’s Newsletter)
February 13 Valentine’s Day Lunch
22 Lions Low-Vision Program
Happy New Year 2018!
Brunch at PCS We’re all invited to Paxton Center School on Thursday, January 25 at Noon for a special Senior Brunch present-ed by the Student Council and PCS food staff. The menu includes Quiche, salad, rolls, desert, and beverage. We thank all who make this annual event possible. Reserve by January 17 at 508-756-2833.
Friends of the COA You can support many programs and projects throughout the year by becoming a valued Friend of the COA. Look for your letter in the mail outlin-
ing the contributions of the Friends and how you can be a part of it.
Mens Club A timely financial update is the topic for the Mens Club on January 17 at 10 am. Jacqueline Croft, Fraud Analyst with our friends at Country Bank is the guest speaker. The program will focus on identity theft, card fraud, elder exploitation, and scams. There will be a Q&A following the presentation. Coffee “and” provided.
Book Club Our growing Book Club meets on Monday, January 8 at 11 am to consider David Ebershoff’s The 19th Wife. Inspired by the life of Ann Eliza Young, the novel intertwines a historical narrative with a modern-day murder mystery. Join us for coffee at 10:30. New members are always welcome!
Schoolhouse Café Brush off winter and enjoy the warmth of the Café on Wednesday, January 3 from 9 am to Noon. A festive New Year breakfast is in store: Our thanks to Donmarie Desrosiers for generously sponsoring this “brunch.”
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Around Town Many Town volunteer positions are open to residents looking to help and get involved. Anyone interested should contact Carol Rich-es, Town Administrator, at 508-754-7638, ext. 20 or via email: [email protected].
Open Positions: Finance Committee Planning Board Library Trustees Board of Assessors
Zoning Board of Appeals Capital Improvement Committee
Conservation Committee Cable & Communications
Bus Trip Plans Plans are underway for our fabulous Bus Trips for 2018. There are some new destinations along with popular favorites in the works. Watch for an announcement this spring!
PUZZLE
Try your hand at this challenge submitted by Anita Fenton 4 FILL IN the numbers from 1 to 4 in each row and col-umn. Do not repeat a number in any row or column. The areas of the grid with dark outlines around them are “cages.” At the top left of each cage is a target number and operation. In this example, the cage at the top left says "5+". That means the three numbers that go in that cage must add (+) up to 5.
SOLUTION: Back Page
Special Thanks—We appreciate all the support throughout the year by our friends at Howe’s Farm and Garden.
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JANUARY MENU (Subject to change)
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Newsletter published in part through a grant from the Mass. Executive Office of Elder Affairs
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THURSDAY FRIDAY
2 Hoppin’ John (pork) Steamed rice, Cabbage/carrots
4 Chicken Pesto Pasta, Succotash
5 Beef Burgundy Brown rice, Brussels sprouts
9 Beef w/onions & peppers Mashed potato, Glazed carrots
11 Spaghetti w/meatballs Green Beans
12 Macaroni & Cheese Spinach, Stewed tomato
16 Greek Chicken Rice pilaf, Broccoli
18 Chicken Pot pie Mashed potato, Country veg.
19 Fish Victor Chive potato, Mixed vegetable
23 Vegetable Cheese Bake Broccoli & Red peppers
25 Salisbury Steak w/gravy Mashed potato, Peas & carrots
26 Catch of the Day Delmonico potato, Carrots
30 Meatballs w/onion gravy Bowtie pasta, Spinach
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