Bernardston Senior Center PO Box 504, 20 Church Street

Bernardston, MA 01337

Happy Holiday’s Christmas Party!

Wednesday, December 20th

12:00 — Holiday Dinner

12:30 — $5.00 Gift Exchange after

Lunch With Santa!

Gifts should be marked Woman, Man or Either

DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR LUNCH

by WED. DEC. 13th, by calling the kitchen at

413-648-5319 or the Center 648-5413.

It’s a Tree Trimming Party!

Monday, December 4th. at 4:00

Sing-a-Long with Debi Spyre at 4:30

Supper at 5:30

Wednesday, Dec. 13 4:30—5:30

Rachel Senecal, Coordinator for Elders and Persons with

Disabilities Unit from the DA Office

will give a run down of criminal elder abuse, warning signs, tips

to avoid being victimized. Consumer Protection will also cover some of the popular scams

going around.

5:30 Light supper following the presentation.

Mrs. Claus with a Cause

This year we are following two strategies for helping our friends in need in the community: Mrs. Clause with a Cause and Thankful Giving

Days. For Mrs. Claus with a Cause, we are planning to visit 24 individuals

identified through out reach services. Mrs. Clause donated items will be

limited to individual serve size wrapped items like:

Mrs. Clause with a Cause Workbee

Packing up Bags

Friday, Dec. 15th 12:30-3:00

All are Welcome

Cocoa Tea Hard candies Eye glass

wipes

Tissue packages

Flashlights Fruit & Nut

products

New This Year: Thankful Giving Days

As the holiday season moves into our lives we all have days

and moments when we realize our own blessings. Most of us

look for ways to give to others in appreciation for what we

have in our own lives. Paying it forward is a way to take care

of someone else by picking an item or a strategy for helping

someone without them knowing, it just happens. We will

have a box under our tree at the senior center where all are

welcome to put something new that you would like gifted to

another. These should be small items and can include non

perishable food items.

CHRISTMAS CAROL SING-A-

LONG

Thursday, Dec. 14 @ 11:00

With the ROMEOS & the Bernardston Elementary Kindergarten Class

Our regular luncheon will follow

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For Your Good Health

Caregiver Support Group

THURSDAY, Dec. 14 @ 3:30 p.m.

with Wanda Landry

No Sign Up Required

EXERCISE SCHEDULE OUTREACH SERVICES

Notes from Susan … Fuel Assistance Application Renewals:

Susan is willing to help you with the Fuel Assistance

process, or check your renewal and documents.

Please use sign up sheet downstairs on my door.

Please call me ahead of time to make a special

appointment time at 413-522-8245.

Nurse Blood Pressure Clinic

THURSDAY, Dec. 14 & 28

10:00-11:30

with Nora

TUESDAY: Hours

for Fuel Assistance

or other needs

December

5, 12, 19, 26 9-2:30

FOOT CLINIC

THURSDAY, Dec. 21 at 9:30

The COA sponsors foot clinics to prevent falls and address mobility issues early. We encourage seniors and diabetics to have their feet taken care

of regularly. The cost for service is $30. We encourage donations for this valuable service.

Foot Care at Bernardston is provided by Foot Care by Nurses, LLC.

To Schedule, call 413.648.5413 Ask for Bev

SHINE

Medicare Open Enrollment

The SHINE counselor, Dennis Gemme

will be scheduling the last two

appointments at the Center on

Wednesday Dec. 6. Appointments will be

starting at 1:00. The second

appointment is at 2:15. If you would

like an appointment call ahead at

413-648-5413. Ask for Bev.

We Have Patrons with Allergies & Asthma.

Please do not

Wear Perfumes or other Scented items while

in Building or on the Bus.

Enhanced Fitness

Tuesdays, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26

10:15 Enhance Fitness with YMCA instructor.

Thursdays, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28

10:15 Enhance Fitness with YMCA instructor.

Fridays, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

9:30 Enhance Fitness with YMCA instructor.

Healthy Bones & Balance (HBB)

Wednesdays, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27

9:30 HBB Exercises

Exercises are led by certified RSVP volunteers.

Health Programs are sponsored in part by grants from EOEA and FACL. Suggested

donation is $1 per class.

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“Hand & Foot” … Fun Card Game!

Most Wednesday’s

12:45

New Players Welcome

Veteran Outreach Services

At Senior Center

* NOTE TIME CHANGE *

MONDAY, DEC. 18 3 - 4 p.m.

Call the Center at 413-648-5413

If you think you may stay for

Supper at 5:30 please call the kitchen

at 413-648-5319, by Friday of the prior

week before 10:00 a.m.

The Quiddler Game is On!!

Every Wednesday at 10:30

New Players Welcome

No Skills Needed

DOMINOS

MONDAY, DEC. 18

2:30

AND Supper at 5:30

PAINTING LIKE THE MASTERS

There will be no formal instruction in December, But artists are welcome to meet together on

Monday afternoons at 3, or on Tuesday’s after lunch. There will be two more sessions of Painting

Like the Masters; one in January and one in February. Dates will be posted as soon as possible.

Tea Time

TUESDAY, DEC. 12 & 26 ... 10 ish

We all have a grand time…

come join us!

SEWING WORKSHOP SEWING WORKSHOP WILL RESUME IN JANUARY

See you then!

BROWN BAG

and

Drug Take-Back

THURSDAY, Dec 7 at 12:30

Inclement Weather Policy

Bernardston Senior Ctr. is closed when the PVRS school system announces that

school is cancelled due to inclement weather.

On PVRS delay days, roads will be evaluated to determine if we will be open.

Closing & delay announcements can be found on stations: Channel 22 and 40,

also on radio WHAI 98.3 FM and WIZZ 1520 AM.

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Join in sending Notes/Cards to Friends Below is a list of a few of our friends who would appreciate notes and/or cards

from you. Please feel free to extend your best wishes to them.

VAN TRIPS The Bernardston/Northfield Senior Van

Is available on the following days for Trips

ALL TRIPS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION

Friday, Dec. 1 9:30 Walmart Gardner, Lunch at Ale House Friday, Dec. 15 9:30 Walmart Hinsdale, Lunch at “99”

To sign up for trips, call the Senior Center 413-648-5413. There is a minimum number of people needed for all trips. The fare of each trip is listed with the sign up sheets. Pickups are both in Bernardston and Northfield. If additional questions call the Senior Center at 648-5413.

Anna Deneault Charlene Manor Rm. 212

130 Colrain Road Greenfield, MA 01301

Gert Hale Poets Seat Health Care Ctr.

359 High Street, Rm. 101 Greenfield, MA 01301

Erlene Bancroft Buckley Health Care Ctr. 95 Laurel St. Rm. 422A Greenfield, MA 01301

The Mundies 704 Brattleboro Rd.

Bernardston, MA 01337

~~~ MUSIC PROGRAMS ~~~

The ROMEOS EVERY THURSDAY @ 11:00-12:00

Monday, Dec. 4 4:30 Music by Debi Spyre

Monday, Dec. 11 4:30 Music by Dennis & Megs Jacob

Thursday, Dec. 14 11:00 ROMEOS w/ BES Kindergarten

Monday, Dec. 18 4:30 Music w/ Ron Smith

Joanne Balzarini 137 Parmenter Rd.

Bernardston, MA 01337

Alfred “Bub” Deane Poet Seat Healthcare Center

359 High St. Greenfield,

Betty Stafursky 16 High Street

Shelburne Falls, MA 01370

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COA Meeting

THURSDAY, Dec. 14

12:35

WHO TO CALL

Dianne Cornwell, Director

(413) 648-5413 Email:coa@townofbernardston.org

Susan Laford

Outreach Services: 413-522-8245

Ellen Spring

Meal Reservations (413) 648-5319

SHINE Counselor

(413) 773-5555

Van Services: (413) 834-4084

What’s Happening!

Something New!

Welcoming in the New Year of

2018

with New and Exciting

Workshops! Starting

with…..

Friday, January 5th, 12th, and 19th

10:30-11:30

“Post Holiday Support” with Pamela Moore, from Hospice. This program is designed to help participants understand and deal with grief, loss of loved ones around and after the holidays. The program will be offered the first three Fridays' of the month.

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“Let’s Learn About Health and

Healthy Eating!”

Wednesday, February 7, 2018 4:30—6:30

Registered dietician, Alicia Walter, MS, RDN/LDN, from Baystate Franklin Medical Center.

Her program will try to answer some of the questions

participants may have about the many different advertised heart healthy diets, and will help you focus

on choosing what is right for you.

A light supper will follow at 5:30 p.m.

Please sign up for the workshop and/or supper by calling 413-648-5413.

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Don’t Forget! The Center

Monday’s OPEN hours are 2:30 - 6:30

Every Monday we will offer a delicious evening meal served at 5:30. Menu will vary, but we welcome you to try us out.

Suggested donation $2.50.

Call 413-648-5413 to sign up a few days ahead. Some weeks will have

entertainment, also.

Van service available for Northfield and Bernardston

Call 413-834-4084 to schedule a ride.

“The BSC Evening Café”

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Are you spending too much for your prescription drugs?

Let SHINE help you find the right Medicare drug plan.

Medicare Open Enrollment

October 15 – December 7 SHINE provides free & unbiased health insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries of all ages

Call your local Senior Center or Council on Aging

or 1-800-243-4636 to schedule an appointment.

APPOINTMENTS EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE CENTER

Last appointment is DEC 6, 2017. 1:00 & 2:15.

Call Bev at 413-648-5413 to make an appointment.