Bernardston Senior Center

THE BSC IS THE PLACE TO BE!

November 2019

Upcoming Programs and Events • • •

Thanksgiving Meal: Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 12pm. Join us for the

annual Thanksgiving meal. Please sign up by November 14th.

Mobile Food Bank @ Gill-Montague Senior Center: Free Fresh

Fruits and Vegetables! Wednesday, Nov. 20th. Van fee is $2 round trip.

If interested, call (413) 648-5413. Please bring handled canvas bags.

MyArt Company: Buildings & Man Made Structures: Tuesday

Nov. 12th and 19th at 12:45pm

MyArt Company One on One: Tuesday Nov. 19th at 12:45pm.

Krafts with Karen: Fri. Nov. 1st & 22nd, 11:45am. Diorama jars

Program Planning Committee: November 6th, 12:45pm

Brainstorming session for future BSC programs.

Senior Express: Wednesday November 13th at 12:45pm

Alzheimer’s Association Workshop: November 26th, 1:00pm

Sewing Workshop: Scraps for a Claus part II. Thursday Nov. 14th

at 10:30am

Block of the Month: Thursday Nov. 7th at 10:30am

Pioneer Regional Senior Thanksgiving Meal: Thursday Nov.

21st at 12pm.

Healthy Holiday Eating: Friday November 15th at 12pm.

Knitting Circle: Tuesdays, 10am (dining room). Bring a project!

Wellness Workshops • • •

Holiday Coping Skills, w/The Hospice of

Franklin County Tues. Nov. 5th @10am

Signs of a Stroke, w/ Baystate Franklin

Medical Center. Wed., Nov. 13th @ 4:30pm

(Supper at 5:30pm, caregivers welcome!)

Healthy Holiday Eating, w/ The West-

ern MA FoodBank Fri. Nov. 15th @12pm

Please call (413) 648-5413 to sign up!

BSC Evening Café • • •

An evening of music and entertainment on

Mondays! Supper at 5:30pm (suggested do-

nation: $3). Caregivers welcome!

Call (413) 648-5319 to sign up.

Date Music

@4:30pm

Games

@2pm

Nov. 4 Eveline

MacDougall

Quiddler

Nov. 11 CLOSED CLOSED

Nov. 18 Ron + Deb

Smith

Dominoes

Nov. 25 Dennis, Megs,

& Family

Skip Bo

28 Days to Win!!

The holidays just got better. BSC is giving you more

ways to win big this holiday season with the BSC

2019 Holiday Raffle Calendar. For $5 you can

enter for your chance to win. Prizes vary from $15

up to $100. Names are drawn for every day from

Thanksgiving to Christmas. It’s a perfect

stocking stuffer and a great way to support

your senior center. Ask the front desk how!

From the Director:

The days are getting shorter and colder. Winter will be here

before you know it. With all the holiday craziness and prepping for

change in season it’s easy to forget to take care of yourself. The

Bernardston Senior Center can be a warm respite on a cold day.

Staying active isn’t just about exercising your

body; you have to exercise your mind too. Lively

conversation keeps you sharp.

Upcoming Programs and Holiday Events

Things are about to start getting festive around here. We’ll be launching

some new programs and continuing with some old favorites in December.

Monday December 9th will be our tree trimming party. Followed by a

cookie exchange in middle of the month. Bring your best recipe and sample

many others! Another new December workshop will have us creating

mason jar cookie mixes. This interactive workshop will show how to

assemble baking mixes in mason jars. These can be gifted for the holidays

(or eaten at home!). I invite you to help us maintain old traditions and start

some new ones too!

Alzheimer's Association Presents:

A Three Part Workshop Series w/Heather

Jagodowski

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body Wed., Oct 16th

at 1pm

Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related

Behavior Wed., October 30th at 1pm

Safety and Memory Challenges Tues., Nov. 26th at 1pm

Learn ways to encourage a safer lifestyle for those affected by

memory challenges.

Come to all three workshops to be entered into a raffle!

Coping with Holiday Grief Presented by: The Hospice of Franklin County

Tuesday, November 5th at 10am

It’s not always merry around the holidays. Dealing with holiday grief can put on significant stress. However, learning some coping strategies can ease the burden.

Senior Express

Wednesday Nov. 13 at 12:45pm

Let the Director knows what on your mind. Your

0.02¢ are greatly appreciated. Thanksgiving Meal

Wednesday, November 20th

at 12pm

BSC invites you to our annual Thanksgiving

meal. All are welcome to enjoy the feast. We ask

that you please sign up by November 14th.

Eveline MacDougall

Monday Nov. 4th at 4:30pm

The evening café welcomes Eveline

MacDougall as she shares stories from her

new book. Just as she brought her musical

group all around the world, Eveline brings

with her an eclectic ensemble of

instruments to accompany her

stories.

Healthy Holiday Eating

w/ The Western Mass Food Bank

Friday, November 15th at 12pm

Tired of having to adjust your belt after every holiday meal? Learn

how to indulge, in moderation. Keep your fitness plan on track with

this workshop

Krafts with Karen:

Diorama Jars

Friday Nov. 1st and 22nd at 11:45am

Diorama jars are a simple and fun way to create

your own scene. Choose from woodland, beach,

and anything in between.

Led by a skilled RVSVP volunteer, this workshop

is perfect for all skill levels and caregivers

Tea Time

Tuesday Nov. 12th, 10am.

Join us in the dining room for a spot of tea.

All are welcome to enjoy the lively

conversation.

Quiddler A simple card game to test your wit. Build your vocabulary with a spirited group of

players. Beginners welcome, you’ll pick it up

in no time!

Wednesdays at 10:30am

Bingo

A classic game needing no introduction.

Experience not required, be

ready to play!

Thursdays at 12:45pm

Open Sewing and Painting

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, &

Thursdays at 10:30am

The “ROMEOS”

Thursdays at 11am

MyArt Company: Buildings & Man Made

Structures

Tuesday Nov. 12th. One on One Help: Tues. Nov. 19th at

12:45pm

This workshop focuses on perspective and proportion. It ex-amines angles as well as light and shadow. Workshop limited to 10, please register in advance. Suggested donation of $3

for workshop.

Block of the Month

Thursday November 7th at 10:30am

Get your quilt on with our new block of

the month club.

Sewing Workshop: Scraps for a Claus pt. II

Thursday November 14th at 10:30am

Help us use up fabric to create holiday gifts

for our annual Mrs. Claus program to benefit

seniors in need.

Knitting Circle Tuesdays at 10am in the dining

room

Bring a project, enjoy good company! Get ideas, feedback, and help.

Exercise Classes

Enhanced Fitness:

• Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:15-11am

• Friday, 9:30-10:30am

Healthy Bones & Balance (HBB):

• Wednesday 9:30-10:30am

Classes are led by certified RSVP Volunteers and

YMCA staff. Exercise and Health Programs are

sponsored in part by Title III grants from LifePath

and EOEA. Suggested donation is $1 per class.

Outreach Services

Susan LaFord (413) 522-8245

Cold weather is on our heels, let’s be mindful of our

health! It’s important to get your flu and pneumonia

shots. Many local pharmacies offer them in addition to

your doctor.

Use daylight savings as a reminder to change the bat-

teries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Don’t forget, the fire department will clean your chim-

ney for a donation; just call Pete Shedd.

As the nights grow longer, you may find yourself in

need of a cup of tea and great conversation. Stop by the

senior center to help keep your mind and soul active.

My best,

Susan

Office Hours:

Tuesday, Nov, 5th: 9am—2:30pm

Tuesday, Nov, 12th: 9am—2:30pm

Tuesday, Nov, 19th: 9am—2:30pm

Tuesday, Nov, 26th: 9am—2:30pm

Foot Clinic

Thursday November 21st

COA sponsors a foot clinic to prevent falls and address

mobility issues. Seniors and Diabetics should have

their feet regularly taken care of. Cost of this service

$30. Donations are encouraged for this valuable

service. BSC Foot Clinic is made pos-

sible by: COA and Title III grant from

EOEA and LifePath.

To schedule call: (413) 648-5413,

ask for Sandy.

Veteran Outreach Services

•

Monday November 25, 2019, 3-4pm

SHINE

Dennis Gemme, the SHINE counselor, is available for

appointments Wednesdays at 11:00am. Turning 65?

See Dennis! Call (413) 648-5413. Or ask for Bev.

Blood Pressure Clinic w/ Nurse Nora

Thursday Nov. 7th 10-11:30am

BSC Blood Pressure Clinic is made possible by: COA and Title III grant from EOEA and LifePath.

Caregiver Support Group

w/Wanda Landry

Thursday, November 14th at 3pm

When/Where

Bernardston Senior Center

20 Church Street, P.O. Box 504

Bernardston, MA 01337

(Access to parking lot is off library street)

•

Mondays: 1:30—6:30pm

Tuesdays: 9am—3pm

Wednesdays: 9am—3pm

Thursdays: 9am—3pm

Fridays: 9am—1pm

Who’s Who Reception

(413) 648-5413

•

Hayley Bolton, Director

coa@townofbernardston.org

(413) 648-0581

•

Susan LaFord, Outreach Services

(413) 522-8245

•

Ellen Spring, Meal Reservations

(413) 648-5319

•

SHINE Counselor

(413) 773-5555

•

Van Services

(413) 834-4084

Bernardston/Northfield Senior Van Trips

- Fri. Nov. 8th, 9:30am Old Deerfield Country Store w/ BSC brunch. Enjoy a unique old fashioned shopping

experience. Ask Hayley or Betty for a 10% off coupon.

- Fri. Nov. 22, 9:30am Hinsdale Walmart w/lunch @ The Chatterbox

Call BSC to sign up. A minimum number of people is

needed for all trips. Trips are subject to change/

cancellation. Fare is listed on sign up sheet. Pick ups

available for Bernardston/Northfield residents. Van

service not available on weekends. Trips are prioritized as

follows: medical, meal site, shopping, hair cuts, and

social/other. NO PERFUMES OR STRONG SCENTS WHEN

RIDING. COA Meeting: Monday Nov. 4th at 3:30pm

Erlene Bancroft

Buckley Health Care Ctr.

95 Laurel St. Room 206A

Greenfield, MA 01301

Dot Anderson

Buckley Health Care Ctr.

95 Laurel St. Room 214B

Greenfield, MA 01301

Ernestine Shedd

Buckley Health Care Ctr.

95 Laurel St. Room 406A

Greenfield, MA 01301

Doris Rose

Buckley Health Care Ctr.

95 Laurel St. Room 418

Greenfield, MA 01301

Alfred “Bub” Deane

Poet’s Seat

359 High St

Greenfield, MA 01301

Some of our friends would love to hear from you! Please feel free to wish them well.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1

9:30 Enh. Fitness

11:00 Brunch

11:45 Krafts w/Karen

4

2:00 Quiddler

3:30 COA Meeting

4:30 Eveline McDougall

5:30 BSC Café

5

10:00 Knitting Circle

10:00 Coping with Holiday Grief

10:15 Enh. Fitness

10:30 Open Sew/Paint

6

9:30 HBB

10:30 Open Sew/Paint

10:30 Quiddler

12:45 Program Planning Committee Meeting

7

10-11:30 Nurse Clinic

10:15 Enh. Fitness

10:30 Open Sew/Paint

10:30 Block of the Month

11:00 Romeos

12:30 Brown Bag

12:45 Bingo

8

9:30 Enh. Fitness

9:30 Old Deerfield Store Van Trip

11:00 Brunch

11

CLOSED FOR VETERAN’S

DAY

12

10:00 Knitting Circle

10:00 Tea Time

10:15 Enhanced Fitness

10:30 Open Sew/Paint

12:45 MyArt Company

13

9:30 HBB

10:30 Open Sew/Paint

10:30 Quiddler

12:45 Senior Express

4:30 WW: Signs of a Stroke

14

10:15 Enhanced Fitness

10:30 Scraps for Claus pt. II

11:00 Romeos

12:45 Bingo

3:30 Caregiver Support Group

15

9:30 Enhanced Fitness

11:00 Brunch

12:00 Healthy Holiday Eating

18

2:00 Dominoes

4:30 Ron + Deb

5:30 BSC Cafe

19

10:00 Knitting Circle

10:15 Enh. Fitness

10:30 Open Sew/Paint

12:45 MyArt Company One on One

20

9:30 HBB

10:30 Open Sew/Paint

10:30 Quiddler

1:00 Mobile Food Bank

12:00 Thanksgiving Meal

21

9:30 Foot Clinic

10:15 Enh. Fitness

10:30 Open Sew/Paint

11:00 Romeos

12:45 Bingo

Pioneer Regional Senior Thanksgiving Dinner

22

9:30 Enh. Fitness

9:30 Hinsdale Walmart + The Chatterbox Van Trip

11:00 Brunch

11:45 Krafts w/Karen

25

2:00 Skip Bo

3:00 Veteran’s Services

4:30 Dennis, Megs, +

Family

5:30 BSC Cafe

26

10:00 Knitting Circle

10:15 Enh. Fitness

10:30 Open Sew/Paint

1:00 AA Workshop: “Safety and Memory Challenges”

27

9:30 HBB

10:30 Open Sew/Paint

10:30 Quiddler

28

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

29

9:30 Enh. Fitness

11:00 Brunch

BSC Calendar November 2019