BRIMFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING WINDMILL Volume 8, Issue 8 August, 2017 Official Newsletter of Brimfield Senior Center SUMMER S BOUNTY CELEBRATION August 25th 11AM-1:00PM What a wonderful time to enjoy the harvest of all our local gardens and farms. Beat the heat and come on in for a feast of homemade pasta primavera using a wide variety of beautiful local vegetables, fresh herbs parmesan, and freshly made ricotta, cheese, served with warm garlic bread. Your starter for the table will be Eva s homemade Italian cream cheese, fresh pesto & sundried tomato spread with crackers. Dessert will be homemade blueberry topping over vanilla ice cream and Lady Fingers then topped with fresh whipped cream. August birthdays will be celebrated. Please call to reserve your space prior to August 22 rd. The suggested donation for this party is $5.00. GET INVOLVED DAY FAIR For Brimfield, Holland, Wales on the Brimfield Town Common Saturday Aug. 5th from 10:00-2:00 TALK WITH SENATOR ANNE GOBI AND LOCAL TOWN OFFICIALS. Meet staff from public safety organizations, public access TV, and Representatives from local organizations including Hitchcock Academy, our local Senior Centers, Brimfield Communal Gardens, Holland Trails Committee, Family Foundations 5, Girl Scouts, Brimfield Congregational Church, local music and arts organizations, Here Today Adopted Tomorrow Animal Sanctuary and more. Fun for Children, Games, Scavenger Hunt, Crafts. Live Music by Brass Band Ensemble J&B Mobile Food Café. Leashed Dogs Welcome! Contact us at ShowupBrimfield@charter.net JOIN US FOR SOME FUN AND FITNESS AT THE SENIOR CENTER! ALL ARE WELCOME! NEW CLASS: ZUMBA GOLD TUESDAYS AT 12:15 This class is designed for all populations no matter your fitness level. Dance experience is not required. The intention of this class is to move a little and have a lot of fun! WALKING CLUB Mon 10:00 AM Please come join us for a morning walk no matter your level. This group all walks at their own pace. YOGA STYLE STRETCH CLASS Thursdays 8:15- Join us for this yoga based class. Includes standing, seated and lying postures. A great way to start your day! CLASSES Mondays and Thursdays -10:00 a.m. This total body workout uses hand weights and exercise bands and other various equipment to strengthen and tone. ARTHRITIS & GENTLE EXERCISE TUESDAYS 10:30 Includes Stretch, Strength and Joint exercises, perfect for Arthritis and those looking for a gentle but effective workout. This class is mostly seated. TAI CHI CLASSES: Tuesdays 9:30 and Fridays 9:30 Strengthens your tendons, aids in fall prevention, balance and overall well being. REDEFINED YOGA: THURSDAYS 10:15AM This redefined yoga class has all the benefits of regular yoga, and incorporates standing, sitting in a chair and stretching. Work at your own pace, your own ability level (suitable for wheelchair/chair bound) The suggested donation for classes Amount for those 55 and older $2.00, Those under 55 $3.00.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION COMMUNITY OUTREACH IS AVAILABLE TO ALL RESIDENTS (NO MATTER YOUR AGE) AT THE BRIMFIELD SENIOR CENTER. DO YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH FUEL, SNAP( Food Stamps) HEALTH INSURANCE, MEDICARE, MEDICAID (MASS HEALTH) HOME CARE, MEALS ON WHEELS OR OTHER ISSUES AFFECTING YOU? EVA PITTSINGER, COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR AND SHINE REPRESENTIVE ALLEN PERCY, CAN HELP. CALL THE SENIOR CENTER AT 413-245-7253 FOR AN APPOINTMENT. (Partial Funding from MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Federal Administration for Community Living) THE FRIENDS OF THE BRIMFIELD SENIOR CENTER The Friends is a very special group of people dedicated to supporting the Brimfield Senior Center. This non profit organization raises funds that pay for the printing of this newsletter each month and help pay for equipment and supplies for the Senior Center. Please consider joining the group or supporting them with your donations. Checks should be written to The Friends of the Brimfield Senior Center. Call the center for more info on joining this fun and active group. The Tri Town Food Pantry is open to all residents of Brimfield, Holland and Wales. If you need food you can apply at the Wales Senior Center on Rt. 19 in Wales. You need not be a senior to apply. Your need can be temporary or long term. Please call the Senior Center if you need more info. 413-245-9683 State Senator Ann Gobi Office Hour District manager Tyler Wolanin from the Senator s staff will be at Brimfield Senior Center on August 15th 11:00am 12:00 pm. If you wish to discuss a personal matter please call 413-245 -7253 to make a private appointment.
LILA S ACTIVITY PAGE Lunch and Learn Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) August 3rd, 11:30 AM Zoraida Fontanez from Summit Elder Care will present an informative program on Osteoarthritis. Zoraida will cover the following topics: Can osteoarthritis be cured? What treatment for osteoarthritis is available? Get answers about care and treatment options like physical therapy, medication, and more. Lunch is available for a suggested donation of $2.00 but you must reserve prior to 11AM on August 2 nd or feel free to bring your own. Lunch is Seasoned Beef Steak with sautéed peppers & onions with provolone cheese on a bulky roll; tater tots, milk & an apple. LUNCH AND LEARN PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS August 10 th, 11:30 AM Join Officer Ryan, from the Brimfield Police Department. Officer Ryan will inform us on scams and other matters relevant to seniors in our community and how best to protect yourself and your neighbors. This is a great opportunity to bring your questions and concerns to an expert. Lunch is available for a suggested donation of $2.00 but you must reserve prior to 11AM on August 9 th or feel free to bring your own. Lunch is Chicken Meatballs with ziti and tomato sauce, salad & butterscotch pudding. Lunch Club Get together for food, fun, and camaraderie at a different restaurant each month. This is a social club offered through the Friend s of the Brimfield Senior Center. The August lunch will be at 12:15 PM on the 4th. We will meet at The Duck. 502 Main St., Fiskdale 01518. Please sign up no later than August 3rd so reservations can be made. This is a self-pay lunch club. MOVIES! MOVIES! Collateral Beauty August 18 th, 11:00 AM When a successful New York advertising executive (Will Smith) suffers a great tragedy, he retreats from life. While his concerned friends try desperately to reconnect with him, he seeks answers from the universe by writing letters to Love, Time and Death. When his notes bring unexpected personal responses, he begins to understand how these constants interlock in a life fully lived and how even the deepest loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty. Rated PG. Suggested donation for movie is $2.00 Popcorn, snacks & beverages free!
August 2017 MON TUE WED THUR FRI 7 14 21 1 Lunch: Beef Burger, Mac Salad Pickled beets 8 Lunch: Taco Salad Bowl, Tortilla Chips 15 MASSAGE 9:15-11:15 BLOOD PRESS. 10:00 SEN. GOBI OFFICE HOUR 11:00 Lunch: Potato Pollack Filet, Pot. Wedges, Peas 22 Lunch: Baked Chicken Coconut rice, Carrots 2 FRIENDS Meet 10:00 WII BOWLING 10:30 BREAKFAST: Egg and Veggie Casserole, tots, juice 9 BINGO 10:30 cash prizes BREAKFAST: French Toast, sausage, juice 16 WII BOWLING 10:30 BREAKFAST: Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich, Fruit and yogurt parfait, juice 23 BINGO 10:30 cash prizes BREAKFAST: Blueberry pancakes, sausage, juice 3 Osteoarthritis presentation 11:30 Beef steak, peppers oninons, provolone, bulky roll, tots 10 STRENGTH Lunch and Learn SCAMS 11:30 Lunch: Chicken meatballs, Ziti, Tossed Salad 17 STRENGTH Lunch: Pot roast, Baked Potato, Broccoli 24 STRENGTH Lunch: Meatloaf, Hash brown casserole, zucchini and tomatoes 4 OPEN CRAFTS 10:30 LUNCH CLUB 12:15 11 Brown Bag Pickup 11:00-12:30 18 MOVIE: Collateral Beauty 11:00 AM 25 SUMMER BOUNTY CELEBRATION 11:00 28 29 Lunch: Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Cuke Salad, Bulky Roll 30 Breakfast 9:30 Scrambled eggs with ham, biscuits and gravy, juice 31 STRENGTH Lunch: Cream of Broccoli Soup, Baked Chicken, Au Gratin Pot.
. Brimfield Council On Aging Volume 8, Issue 8 August 2017 Official Newsletter of the Brimfield Senior Center NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 97 SPRINGFIELD, MA Office Staff Eva Pittsinger, Director and Outreach coa-director@brimfieldma.org Elizabeth Sutton, Administrative Assistant coa-clerk@brimfieldma.org Lila Brady, Program Coordinator srcenteractivity@brimfieldma.org COA Members Gus DeMiranda Tony Bys Klaus Tittel Sonja Tittel Diane DeMiranda Connie Letendre Theresa Labombard Diane Panaccione P.O. Box 172 Brimfield, MA 01010 Located at the 1st Congregational Church, 20 Main St. Open M - F 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 413-245-7253 413-245-2889 BRIMFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING WINDMILL PUBLISHED MONTHLY THIS MONTHS PUZZLER What can you hold in your left hand but not in your right hand?. LAST MONTHS ANSWER: A large truck is crossing a bridge 1 mile long. The bridge can only hold 14,000 lbs. which is the exact weight of the truck. The truck makes it half way across the bridge and stops. A bird lands on the truck. Does the bridge collapse? Give a reason. No because it has driven 1/2 way across you would subtract the weight of the gas used. Word Search Answer: The early bird may get the worm, but it s the second mouse that gets the cheese. LAST MONTHS WINNERS: No winners as of publication date. When you have your answer, call the Senior Center. You may just win a prize.