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JUL/AUG 2018 LOOKING AHEAD Milano Center Georgie Lewis, Coordinator 781-662-6886 201 W. Foster St. Melrose, MA 02176 Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 4:00pm Melrose Council on Aging Dawn Folopoulos, Executive Director 781-665-4304 235 W. Foster St. Melrose, MA 02176 SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS Movies Pg. 8 A talk with Senator Lewis Pg. 3 PROGRAMS/SERVICES Aerobics Art Courses Ask a Nurse Bingo Book Club BP/Weight Bridge Chair Yoga Chair Caning Community Dinner Computer Help Cribbage Great Courses Handicrafts Hearing Screening Lending Library Line Dancing Lunch Mahjongg Meditation Movies Notary Service Nutrition Podiatry Positive Living Primetime Fitness Property Tax Work-Off Reiki SHINE Silver Stringers Scrabble Social Worker's Assistance Strong Bones Swedish Weaving Tax Assistance Tai Chi Today’s News Transportation Volunteer Opportunities Yoga Zen Coloring @MelroseCOA Looking Ahead is available online at http://tinyurl.com/COALookingAhead. To begin a subscription online or by mail—see pg. 12. Protect your- self from Medi- care Fraud Pg. 2 M y s t i c V a l l e y E l d e r S e r v i c e s A n n u a l B B Q & E n t e r t a i n m e n t W e d . A u g . 2 2 n d a t N o o n J o i n u s f o r t h i s s p e c i a l , a n n u a l e v e n t . R e s e r v a t i o n s a n d t i c k e t s a r e r e q u i r e d C a l l 7 8 1 - 6 6 2 - 6 8 8 6 T h e M e m o r y L a n e r s At 1:00 p.m., after the BBQ you will enjoy a walk down Memory Lane with the songs of yesterday and the voices of The Memory Laners (previously known as the Senior Tones). Tickets are required $ 5 . 0 0 E a c h I n c l u d e s L u n c h & E n t e r t a i n m e n t P u r c h a s e a t M i l a n o f r o n t d e s k The Renovation Continues……………. The renovation of the Class Room and Art Room at Milano Center, which is generously funded by the FRIENDS of Milano, will start up again in the near future. We want to give you an early heads up that sometime soon the demolition and reconstruction will make these rooms unavailable for 3 weeks . We are hoping for sometime in July/August, but not sure that is feasible. We apologize in advance for any noise or disruption in your visit during these 3 weeks…..but we assure you, the result will be well worth it. Thank you for your understanding.

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JUL/AUG 2018

LOOKING AHEAD

Milano Center Georgie Lewis, Coordinator

781-662-6886

201 W. Foster St. Melrose, MA 02176

Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 4:00pm

Melrose Council on Aging Dawn Folopoulos, Executive Director

781-665-4304

235 W. Foster St.

Melrose, MA 02176

SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Movies

Pg. 8

A talk with

Senator Lewis

Pg. 3

PROGRAMS/SERVICES

Aerobics Art Courses Ask a Nurse Bingo Book Club BP/Weight Bridge Chair Yoga Chair Caning Community Dinner Computer Help Cribbage Great Courses Handicrafts Hearing Screening Lending Library Line Dancing Lunch Mahjongg Meditation Movies Notary Service Nutrition Podiatry Positive Living Primetime Fitness Property Tax Work-Off Reiki SHINE Silver Stringers Scrabble Social Worker's Assistance Strong Bones Swedish Weaving Tax Assistance Tai Chi Today’s News Transportation Volunteer Opportunities Yoga Zen Coloring

@MelroseCOA

Looking Ahead is available online at http://tinyurl.com/COALookingAhead. To begin a subscription online or by mail—see pg. 12.

Protect your-

self from Medi-

care Fraud

Pg. 2

Mystic Valley Elder Services Annual BBQ & Entertainment

Wed. Aug. 22nd at Noon

Join us for this special , annual event.

Reservations and tickets are required Call 781-662-6886

The Memory Laners

At 1:00 p.m., after the BBQ you will enjoy a walk down Memory Lane with the songs of yesterday

and the voices of The Memory Laners (previously known as the Senior Tones).

Tickets are required

$5.00 Each Includes Lunch & Entertainment

Purchase at Milano front desk

The Renovation Continues…………….

The renovation of the Class Room and Art Room at Milano Center,

which is generously funded by the FRIENDS of Milano, will start up

again in the near future. We want to give you an early heads up that

sometime soon the demolition and reconstruction will make these rooms unavailable for 3

weeks . We are hoping for sometime in July/August, but not sure that is feasible. We

apologize in advance for any noise or disruption in your visit during these 3 weeks…..but

we assure you, the result will be well worth it. Thank you for your understanding.

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Yes, I want to support the Friends of Milano Center.

$ ___________ Your Name ________________________________

__ Your address_______________________________

__ _______________________________

Please make checks payable to Friends of Milano Center

235 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA 02176

OPTIONAL Who would you like us to send an acknowledgment to: In honor of ____________________ Name _____________________________ In memory of __________________ Address ___________________________

FRIENDS OF MILANO CENTER

Please consider a tribute gift to Friends of Milano Center as a special way to honor a loved one, thank a special caregiver or celebrate a milestone. The Melrose Council on Aging received a donation from Patricia Russo as a thank you for the minibus service. The FRIENDS of Milano Center recently received a donation from Arlene Feinberg in Memory of Estelle Colborne. Thank you all for your generosity!

Computer Help!

Need computer help? We have experienced volunteers to help you learn!

Tues. 10:00—Noon with David (except last Tues. of each month)

Wed. 10:00—Noon with David

Book Club 2

Meets 2nd Thu. 1:00 p.m.

July Book “Songs for the Missing”

by Stewart O’Nan

August Book “The News of the World”

By Paulette Jiles

Protect Yourself From Medicare Fraud! Tue., July 31, 1:00 p.m. at Milano Center

New Medicare cards are coming with new random numbers

Did you know that $60 to $90 billion of our tax dollars are lost to Medicare fraud each year? Join Pat McMillen, a

representative of the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (MA SMP) Program to participate in a discussion on how

to prevent, detect, and report healthcare errors, fraud and abuse. We all can have an active role in protecting Medicare

for ourselves and future generations. This free information workshop will provide you with the tools to become a

more informed and engaged health care consumer.

To reserve your seat please call Milano Center at 781-662-6886

If you are unable to attend this workshop but have questions about your healthcare bills, Medicare Summary Notices,

or other health insurance explanation of benefits statements, please call the MA SMP Program office at 800-892-0890.

The Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program is funded in part by grant number 90-MP 0226-03-01 from the U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living, Washington, DC 20201.

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CALL US

Call Milano Center at 781-662-6886 for:

· Programs & Reservations

· Lunch Reservations (M-F, 10:00-11:45 a.m.)

Reserve lunch at least 1 day in advance

· Community Dinner (call before Fri. at 3:00

p.m.)

· Minibus Reservations* (call Noon-4:00 p.m.)

Call Council on Aging at 781-665-4304 for:

· Info and Resources about Aging Concerns

· Minibus Reservations* (call 8:00 a.m. - Noon)

· Social Worker - for confidential help

· Volunteer Opportunities

* Minibus rides to medical appointments may be booked 3

months in advance

* All other rides may be booked 1 week in advance

Melrose Community Dinner Important Reminders

· For Melrose residents only

· Reservations required

· Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m.

· Guests may reserve next week’s dinner at the current check-in or by calling 781-662-6886 before Friday at 3:00 p.m.

· Cancellations are required & should be called in promptly (781-662-6886).

· “No Shows” are recorded.

· Parking is available in the Beebe School parking lot.

Ice Cream with Senator Jason Lewis

Tues., August 14th 12:30-1:30pm at Milano Center

Join State Senator Jason Lewis and staff for ice cream sundaes!

A sweet time to discuss issues, questions, or other

concerns you may have.

Want to connect with Senator Lewis but can’t make it to this event?

Contact Senator Lewis’s office anytime at (617) 722-1206

or [email protected], or visit www.SenatorJasonLewis.com

Notary Service at Milano Center On most Friday afternoons the Milano Center has a volunteer on duty to provide free notary services. If your needs are time sensitive, please call the center

before you visit to confirm the volunteer is on duty.

Mark your calendar………

The Melrose Chamber of Commerce announces the

6th Annual Summer Stroll: An adult evening on Main Street, Friday, July 27th,

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Enjoy live musical performances,

restaurants will serve food & beverages on the side

walk, while local merchants will offer samplings and shopping in their stores.

Senator Jason Lewis and

Rep. Paul Brodeur

3rd Fri. of the month in July/August 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.

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ASK A NURSE……

No July/August Clinic Individual healthcare

counseling courtesy of Hallmark Health is avail- able on a walk-in basis. Cost: Free

CHAIR YOGA

Mon., 10:00 a.m. Thurs., 10:00 a.m. Gentle 45-min. class for posture, breathing and flexibility. Cost: $5

SHINE COUNSELOR

Appointments are available on July 17th and Aug. 7th

Call Milano Center to book your appointment 781-662-6886

STRONG BONES Exercise to help prevent osteoporosis.

Thurs., 2:50 –3:20 p.m. Lower Body Cost: $2

Thurs., 3:20 –3:50 p.m. Upper Body Cost: $2

LINE DANCING

Tues., 9:45 a.m. Cost $4

Class Resumes 07/10

YOGA Mon., 8:45 a.m. and/or Thurs., 8:45 a.m.

Physical, mental and spiritual well-being Cost: $5

AEROBICS July Only

Fri., 10:00 a.m. Low intensity cardio

workout to music. Cost: $4

MEDITATION CLASS

July 13 & 17 Aug. 10

10:30 a.m. Cost: Free

PRIMETIME FITNESS

Tues. and Fri., 8:30 a.m. Exercise to DVD. Cost: $1

PODIATRY 2nd Wed. of every month Dr. David Kaplan, D.P.M. provides foot care & consultations. Cost $30. Call 781-662-6886 for appointment.

BLOOD PRESSURE & WEIGHT CHECK July 12 at 11:30 a.m. NO AUG. Clinic Free 11:30 a.m. Karen Cronin, RN, BSN, Melrose Public Health Nurse is available to check your BP and weight.

HEARING SCREENING

Apex will be here on July 16 & Aug. 20 to provide free hearing screening. Service includes a hearing check, cleaning, and possible repair of current hearing aids. Appointments are required and may be made by calling 781-662-6886.

FREE REIKI CLINIC July 18/Aug. 15 Sign up at the Milano Center’s front desk for a free 15 minute session with Beverly Gerstein MS Psychology; Reiki Master and Teacher

Health & Well Being

Tai Chi

Mon. 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Intermediate

FREE will resume in September

Wed. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Beginner’s Class FREE

will resume in September

Above provided by Mystic

Valley Elder Services

Mon. 2:30—3:30 p.m.

“Drop-in Advanced Class” $5.00 per class

will resume in September

Independence Day Lunch at Milano Tue. July 3rd at Noon

Join us for a Hamburger with Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato along with Home Fries and a Summer Squash Salad. A festive Berry Trifle with Whipped Topping is for dessert. Don’t forget to order your lunch in advance. Call 781-662-6886

$2.00 Suggested Donation

for Lunch

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COA TRANSPORTATION & TRIPS

Minibus schedule Monday - Friday

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

Suggested donation $1 each way within Melrose

$2 each way outside of Melrose

Council on Aging is pleased to provide “Curb to Curb” transportation for Melrose seniors age 60+.

Here is how it works…

· All riders must complete a short registration form. · Reservations are made on a first come first served basis.

Þ Medical rides may be reserved up to 3 months in advance Þ Non-Medical rides may be reserved up to 1 week in advance

· Rides are scheduled within a 10 minute window. Þ Passengers must be ready and waiting 5 minutes before

their scheduled pickup time until 5 minutes past their scheduled pick up time. Please don't call the office until your ride is at least 5 minutes past your scheduled time.

Þ LATENESS. In order to maintain a schedule, drivers are instructed to only wait 5 minutes for passengers who may be delayed. Passengers who miss their ride because they are late (even if it is due to a delay at the doctor’s office) may call the dispatcher to see if the minibus is available to return…..but should be prepared to make other arrangements, such as calling a taxi (at their own expense). Malden Taxi 781-322-5050.

· Passengers who need to cancel a ride are asked to do so as soon as possible so that the service may accommodate others.

Reservation Phone Line Mornings, 8:00 a.m.—Noon, call: 781-665-4304 Afternoons, Noon—4:00 p.m. call: 781-662-6886

You must have a scheduled appointment to ride the minibus

DESTINATIONS

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

For medical appointments we travel to Malden, Medford, Reading, Saugus, Stoneham, Wakefield & of course Melrose.

MALL SHOPPING

1st & 3rd Monday: Fellsway Plaza 2nd & 4th Monday: Square One Mall Pick up starts at 10:00 a.m. Return trip at 1:15 p.m.

Min: 2 Max: 5

4 Standard Grocery Bags or 2 Tote Bags

Market Basket

Cefalo, Cochrane, Steele House and Private Homes & Apts. Thurs. p/up 9:00; return 11:15

McCarthy, Levi Gould & Fuller House Thurs. p/up at 10:3o; return 12:45

Shaw’s

Cochrane Mon. p/up 2:00; return 3:15

Levi Gould & Fuller House Tues. p/up 11:45; return 1:00

Cefalo Wed. p/up 10:30; return 11:45

Private Homes and Apts. Wed. p/up 1:30; return 3:00

McCarthy & Steele Fri. p/up 9:00; return 10:15

Transportation to Shaw's is provided according to

the schedule above

Mystic Valley Elder Services’ TRIP Metro North Program

If you’re 60+ or an adult living with a disability, don’t drive, and public transportation isn’t an option, you can still get to appointments, visit friends, dine out, and have a full life with TRIP.

This free program gives you money to reimburse friends, neighbors, and certain relatives, for taking you anywhere you want to go.

Call 781-388-4819 to learn more

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Lunch Menus are available in Milano Lobby

FRIDAY

2

8:45 Yoga

10:00 Fellsway Plaza

10:00 Chair Yoga

12:00 Lunch

12:00 S. Girls Bridge

1:00 Scrabble

3

8:30 Primetime Fitness

9:00 Swedish Weaving/ Handicrafts

10:00 Computer Help

12:00 Special Lunch pg.4

12:30 Cribbage 1:00 Mahjongg

5:30 Community Dinner

4

5 8:45 Yoga

9:00 Chair Caning

10:00 Chair Yoga

11:00 Today’s News

12:00 Lunch

12:00 S. Girls Bridge

12:30 Cribbage

1:30 Handicrafts

2:50 SB Lower Body

3:20 SB Upper Body

6 8:30 Social Worker 8:30 Primetime Fitness

10:00 Aerobics

10:00 Alz. Support 12:00 Lunch

Milano Center Closes at 1:00

9

8:45 Yoga

10:00 Square One

10:00 Chair Yoga

12:00 Lunch

12:00 S. Girls Bridge

1:00 Scrabble

10

8:30 Primetime Fitness

9:00 Swedish Weaving/ Handicrafts

9:45 Line Dancing

10:00 Computer Help

12:00 Lunch

12:30 Cribbage 1:00 Mahjongg

5:30 Community Dinner

11 9:00 Bridge Club

10:00 Computer Help

12:00 Lunch

12:00 Mahjongg 1:30 BINGO

1:30 Silver Stringers

3:00 TV Travelers

Podiatry by Appointment

12 8:45 Yoga

9:00 Chair Caning

10:00 Chair Yoga

11:00 Today’s News

11:30 BP & Weight 12:00 Lunch

12:00 S. Girls Bridge

12:30 Cribbage

1:00 Book Club 2

1:30 Handicrafts

2:50 SB Lower Body

3:20 SB Upper Body

13 8:30 Social Worker 8:30 Primetime Fitness

10:00 Aerobics

10:30 Meditation

12:00 Lunch

Milano Center Closes at 1:00

16

8:45 Yoga

10:00 Fellsway Plaza

10:00 Chair Yoga

12:00 Lunch

12:00 S. Girls Bridge

1:00 Scrabble

Hearing By Appointment

17

8:30 Primetime Fitness

9:00 Swedish Weaving/ Handicrafts

9:45 Line Dancing

10:00 Computer Help

10:30 Meditation

12:00 Lunch

12:30 Cribbage 1:15 MOVIE

1:00 Mahjongg

5:30 Community Dinner SHINE By Appointment

18

9:00 Bridge Club

10:00 Computer Help

12:00 Lunch

12:00 Mahjongg 1:30 BINGO

REIKI by Appointment

19

8:45 Yoga

9:00 Chair Caning

10:00 Chair Yoga

11:00 Today’s News

12:00 Lunch

12:00 S. Girls Bridge

12:30 Cribbage

1:30 Handicrafts

2:50 SB Lower Body

3:20 SB Upper Body

20

8:30 Social Worker 8:30 Primetime Fitness

10:00 Alz. Support 10:00 Aerobics

11:30 Sen. Lewis and Rep. Brodeur 12:00 Lunch

Milano Center

23

8:45 Yoga

10:00 Square One

10:00 Chair Yoga

12:00 Lunch

12:00 S. Girls Bridge

1:00 Scrabble

24

8:30 Primetime Fitness

9:00 Swedish Weaving/ Handicrafts

9:45 Line Dancing

10:00 Computer Help

12:00 Lunch

12:30 Cribbage 1:00 Mahjongg

5:30 Community Dinner

25

9:00 Bridge Club

10:00 Computer Help

12:00 Lunch

12:00 Mahjongg 1:30 BINGO

1:30 Silver Stringers

3:00 TV Travelers

26

8:45 Yoga

9:00 Chair Caning

10:00 Chair Yoga

11:00 Today’s News

12:00 Lunch

12:00 S. Girls Bridge

12:30 Cribbage

1:30 Handicrafts

2:50 SB Lower Body

3:20 SB Upper Body

27

8:30 Social Worker 8:30 Primetime Fitness

10:00 Aerobics

12:00 Lunch

Milano Center Closes at 1:00

Chamber of Commerce

Summer Stroll 6-9 pm

30

8:45 Yoga

10:00 Chair Yoga

12:00 Lunch

12:00 S. Girls Bridge

1:00 Scrabble

1:30 Let’s Chat

31

8:30 Primetime Fitness

9:00 Swedish Weaving/ Handicrafts

9:45 Line Dancing

12:00 Lunch

12:30 Cribbage 1:00 SMP Presentation

1:00 Mahjongg

5:30 Community Dinner

Important Telephone Numbers

Council on Aging Office

781-665-4304

Milano Center

Mystic Valley

Elder Services

300 Commercial St. #19

Malden, Ma 02148

781-324-7705

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1

9:00 Bridge Club

10:00 Computer Help

12:00 Lunch

12:00 Mahjongg 1:30 BINGO

2 8:45 Yoga

9:00 Chair Caning10:00 Chair Yoga

11:00 Today’s News 12:00 Lunch

12:00 S. Girls Bridge

12:30 Cribbage

1:30 Handicrafts

2:50 SB Lower Body

3:20 SB Upper Body

3

8:30 Social Worker 8:30 Primetime Fitness

10:00 Alz. Support 12:00 Lunch

Milano Center Closes at 1:00

6

8:45 Yoga

10:00 Fellsway Plaza

10:00 Chair Yoga

12:00 Lunch

12:00 S. Girls Bridge

1:00 Scrabble

7

8:30 Primetime Fitness

9:00 Swedish Weav-

ing/Handicrafts

9:45 Line Dancing

10:00 Computer Help

12:00 Lunch

12:30 Cribbage 1:00 Mahjongg

5:30 Community Dinner

SHINE

By Appointment

8

9:00 Bridge Club

10:00 Computer Help

11:15 Road Trip

12:00 Summer Special Lunch

12:00 Mahjongg 1:00 Silver Stringers

3:00 TV Travelers

NO BINGO

Podiatry by Appointment

9 8:45 Yoga

9:00 Chair Caning

10:00 Chair Yoga

11:00 Today’s News

12:00 Lunch

12:00 S. Girls Bridge

12:30 Cribbage

1:00 Book Club 2

1:30 Handicrafts

2:50 SB Lower Body

3:20 SB Upper Body

10

8:30 Social Worker 8:30 Primetime

Fitness

10:30 Meditation

11:30 Sen. Lewis and

Rep. Brodeur 12:00 Lunch

Milano Center Closes at 1:00

13

8:45 Yoga

10:00 Square One

10:00 Chair Yoga

12:00 Lunch

12:00 S. Girls Bridge

1:00 Scrabble

14

8:30 Primetime Fitness

9:00 Swedish Weav

ing/ Handicrafts

9:45 Line Dancing

10:00 Computer Help

12:00 Lunch

12:30 Cribbage 12:30 Ice Cream with Sen. Lewis

1:00 Mahjongg

5:30 Community Dinner

15

9:00 Bridge Club

10:00 Computer Help

12:00 Lunch

12:00 Mahjongg 1:30 BINGO

REIKI by Appointment

16

8:45 Yoga

9:00 Chair Caning

10:00 Chair Yoga

11:00 Today’s News

12:00 Lunch

12:00 S. Girls Bridge

12:30 Cribbage

1:30 Handicrafts

2:50 SB Lower Body

3:20 SB Upper Body

17

8:30 Social Worker 8:30 Primetime

Fitness

10:00 Alz. Support 12:00 Lunch

Milano Center Closes at 1:00

20

8:45 Yoga

10:00 Fellsway Plaza

10:00 Chair Yoga

12:00 Lunch

12:00 S. Girls Bridge

1:00 Scrabble

Hearing By Appointment

21

8:30 Primetime Fitness

9:00 Swedish Weaving / Handicrafts 9:45 Line Dancing

10:00 Computer Help

12:00 Lunch

12:30 Cribbage 1:15 MOVIE

1:00 Mahjongg

5:30 Community Dinner

22

9:00 Bridge Club

10:00 Computer Help

12:00 BBQ

12:00 Mahjongg 12:45 Memory

Laners

1:00 Silver Stringers

3:00 TV Travelers

NO BINGO

23

8:45 Yoga

9:00 Chair Caning

10:00 Chair Yoga

11:00 Today’s News

12:00 Lunch

12:00 S. Girls Bridge

12:30 Cribbage

1:30 Handicrafts

2:50 SB Lower Body

3:20 SB Upper Body

24

8:30 Social Worker 8:30 Primetime Fitness

12:00 Lunch

Milano Center Closes at 1:00

27

8:45 Yoga

10:00 Square One

10:00 Chair Yoga

12:00 Lunch

12:00 S. Girls Bridge

1:00 Scrabble

28 8:30 Primetime Fitness

9:00 Swedish Weav

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9:45 Line Dancing

10:00 Computer Help

12:00 Lunch

12:30 Cribbage 1:00 Mahjongg

5:30 Community Dinner

29

9:00 Bridge Club

10:00 Computer Help

12:00 Lunch

12:00 Mahjongg 1:30 BINGO

30 8:45 Yoga

9:00 Chair Caning

10:00 Chair Yoga

11:00 Today’s News

12:00 Lunch

12:00 S. Girls Bridge

12:30 Cribbage

1:30 Handicrafts

2:50 SB Lower Body

3:20 SB Upper Body

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Artisans' Corner Chair Caning - Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. The skillful art of weaving chair seats., most often on antique chairs. Cost - $0

Handicrafts - Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Bring your needlework, knitting or other craft and join this friendly group for some lively conversation. Cost - $1

Swedish Weaving - Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. Come learn this fun and relaxing form of embroidery. Cost—$3

Watercolor Painting

with Brother Rice

Returns in September

Mon. Class Sept 10 - Oct 22

Fri. Class Sept 14 - Oct 19

6 Classes/$60.00 (Pay at sign up)

MOVIE - The Greatest Showmen

Tues., July 17th at 1:15 p.m. PG , 2017, 1 hr. 45 min.

Behind "The Greatest Show on Earth" was one of history's greatest showmen, P.T. Barnum.

This musical biopic centers on Barnum's creation of the three-ring circus and his infatuation with Swedish songbird Jenny Lind.

Healthy Snacks provided by Melrose Health Care

$1.00 donation or item for Food Pantry suggested for viewing movie

The Great Courses

Returns in September

Join us in the fall for

new and exciting topics.

Have You Been Here? Produced by the “TV Travelers”

The TV Travelers are a group of Melrose resi-dents (60+) who produce and create the ca-ble television program called, Have You Been Here?

This show “Have You Been Here?” is broad-cast on Melrose local TV channel 3 (Comcast) or channel 39 (Verizon) on Mon. at 11:00 a.m., Wed., at 10:30 a.m., and Fri., at Noon and high-lights interesting and inexpensive local spots to visit.

The group meets every 2nd & 4th Wed. at 3:00 p.m. for planning sessions in the Milano confer-ence room and will also involve production time in the studio at MMTV.

Call Milano Center at 781-662-6886 to sign up and check it out! See calendar on page 6/7 for actual meeting dates. Visit their Blog havey-oubeenhereonmmtv.blogspot.com

NO

Class

10/8

MOVIE - Murder on the Orient Express

Tues., Aug. 21 at 1:15 p.m. PG 13, 2017, 1 hr. 54 min.

In this retelling of Agatha Christie's classic mystery, a train ride through Europe on the famed Orient Express becomes the setting for murder when an American passenger is slain -- and almost everyone on board is a suspect.

Healthy Snacks provided by Melrose Health Care

$1.00 donation or item for Food Pantry suggested for viewing movie

July & August Bingo takes

place on Wed.

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A workshop led by Beverly Gerstein

M.S. Psychology; Reiki Master/Teacher; Certified Life Coach

Change is a constant in all of our lives. It can be positive or less so, but the ways in

which we handle change can help to determine the quality of our lives. In this monthly workshop you will have an opportunity to share your

story, focus on the present & decide what you want your future to look like. Bev will

share her knowledge of meditation, reiki, creating a

spiritual practice and life coaching. She is looking forward to helping build a

beautiful, supportive commu-nity. “One thing I know for

sure is that every moment of our lives offers us the

opportunity for change

July 30, 2018

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. $5.00 per session

Sign up at Milano Center front desk

12 games/week 1 set=$3 2 sets=$5 3 sets=$8 Prizes range from $10-30+

Bingo Wed., 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by Emblem Club #89

Mahjongg

Tues., 1:00 p.m. Wed., 12:00 p.m.

Scrabble

Mon., 1:00 p.m.

Sunshine Girls Bridge Mon. & Thurs., 12:00 Noon

Bridge Club

Wed., 9:00 a.m.

Cribbage Tues. & Thu. 12:30 p.m.

Zen Coloring

Resumes in September

Today's News Every Thurs.,

11:00 a.m. - noon

Join us for a lively

discussion on current events.

Everyone is welcome.

Join us in the Carriage House Lounge, Lower Level

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group 1st and 3rd Friday each month at 10:00 a.m.

See Calendar for dates This confidential meeting is designed for those caring for a loved one with a diagnosis of dementia. Learn more about Alzheimer’s and related de-mentias and meet others facing similar challenges. For more information or questions, please call 781-910-8958.

24/7 Helpline: 1-800-272-3900 www.alz.org/MANH

The Melrose Silver Stringers are a group of Melrose residents (60+) who publish “THE MELROSE MIRROR” on Melrose Patch.

(See Pg. 12)

New participants are always welcome. Stop by and see what they are all about. They 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 1:00 p.m. in the Milano

Center conference room.

Road

Trip

Kelly’s on

Revere Beach

Wed., August 8th

Join us for summer lunch at the beach as we visit the original Kelly's Roast Beef 's Revere Beach location. Enjoy New England favorites such as fried clams or lobster roll. Stroll the boardwalk of the oldest public beach in the US.

Trip will take place rain or shine, as both indoor and outdoor seating available.

Depart Milano: 11:15 a.m. Return Trip: 2:00 p.m.

Limit 10 passengers. Sign up begins June 1. Transportation fee of 5.00 is due at sign up. No refunds for cancellations un-less we fill your seat.

Note Summer Changes

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Ad info. 1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 • www.4lpi.com Melrose Council on Aging, Melrose, MA 06-5134

Robinson funeral home

Helping Families Heal.

Providing comfort to Melrose residents,

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Preplanning Available

809 Main Street, Melrose

781.665.1900

RobinsonFuneralHome.com

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Ad info. 1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 • www.4lpi.com Melrose Council on Aging, Melrose, MA 06-5134

Gately Funeral HomeEstablished 1889

Cremation Services & Irrevocable Funeral Trusts Available

79 W. Foster St., Melrose

(781 ) 665-1949 • www.gatelyfh.com

781.979.9050 NSELEP.COM610A MAIN STREET, MELROSE

FREEIn-Home Consultation

Elder Law &

Estate

Planning

L"aine GatelyREALTOR® | SRES

29 Essex Street | Melrose, MA 02176 | century21.com

Each O"ce is Independently Owned & Operated

RETIRING?

DOWNSIZING?

GIVE ME A CALL

781-844-5191

[email protected]

Remain Comfortable

in your

Own Home!

Senior Homecare by AngelsUp to 24 Hour Care

Meal PreparationLight HousekeepingErrands/Shopping

Respite Care for FamiliesRewarding Companionship

Caring & Compassionate General Dentisitry

OFFERING SENIOR DISCOUNTS

www.MelroseDentalCare.com80 West Foster St, Melrose

781-665-5060

Retirement HomeNON PROFIT 501 C

13 Private Bedroom Facility • Central Location • Medication Management

24/7 Watchful Supervision • Three daily homecooked meals

VA & PACE Benefits • Short and Long Term Quality Care • Daily Tours 9:00 - 5:00

32 Franklin Street • 781-438-0580www.fullerhouseofstoneham.com

– SULLIVAN & CLARK –

~ Attorneys at Law ~

Judith A. Clark

781-665-1446

106 West Foster St., Melrose

• Wills • Trusts • Probate • Real Estate

Congregational

Retirement Homes

NOW ACCEPTING

APPLICATIONS

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Homes for Seniors

62+ (or disabled)

781-665-6334

200 W Foster St, Melrose

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MELROSE COUNCIL ON AGING

235 WEST FOSTER STREET

MELROSE, MA 02176

SOME PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE FUNDED, IN PART, BY A GRANT FROM ELDER AFFAIRS.

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SUBSCRIBE TO THE LOOKING AHEAD NEWSLETTER

Looking Ahead is available online at http://tinyurl.com/COALookingAhead . Go to this site, click on

“Subscribe” and enter your email address to receive monthly notification.

Or you may subscribe for a paper copy by mailing a $6.00 check to Melrose Council on Aging, 235 West.

Foster St., Melrose, 02176

July/August Milano Center and Transportation Program closes at 1:00 p.m. on Friday’s

The Melrose Mirror is now located on Melrose Patch. They will maintain their original publishing date of 1st Friday of every month

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