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150 Goulding Street
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0622
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Holliston Senior Center — September/October 2021
ANNUAL FALL FAIR
Senior Support Foundation Event
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th 9:00-3:00pm
All of your favorites are back!
There’s something for everyone—don’t miss this treasured
event! There will be: linens, household treasures, holiday
décor, “split-the-pot”, toys for the kids, baked goods,
raffles, jewelry, crafts, artwork,
frames, CDs and DVDs, puzzles,
games and a lot more!
HCAT-TV IS LOOKING FOR ENTHU-
SIASTIC PEOPLE TO HELP PRO-
DUCE EXCITING NEW PROGRAMS!
The HCAT team will train you. You
will learn how to shoot video using
state-of-the art video cameras.
Training includes: Camera setup,
using a tripod, connecting a micro-
phone and recording an interview.
Contact:
508-429-8979 / [email protected]
HCAT IS
HOLLISTON SENIOR
CENTER NEWS
In This Issue Upcoming Day Trips
Coffee and Blue Grass Event
Coffee Hour with Veterans
Halloween Luncheon
“Modern Pronouns” Event
Tablets for Seniors Program
October Lunch Menu
Monthly Programs
Exercise Classes
Grief and Loss Support Group
Monthly Breakfast
Fall Fair
Writers’ Group
Holliston Public Library
Book Club
Pathways Virtual Café
Farmers Market Coupons
Part-time Van Driver Job Opening
Medicare Open Enrollment
Transportation
SHINE
Resources and Links for Services, Information, and Videos
Holliston Senior Center September / October 2021
Important Calendar Notes
The Center will be CLOSED on Monday, September 6th for Labor Day & Monday October 11th for Columbus Day
150 Goulding Street Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0622
Senior Center Hours
Monday—Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday 9am to 3pm
ANNUAL FALL
FAIR
The Senior Support
Foundation is hosting our
annual Harvest Festival on
Saturday, September 11th
from 9:00 - 3:00 pm
Greetings all, It is my greatest hope that this newsletter finds you and your loved ones healthy and well. It is hard to believe I recently passed the two-month mark since I began my time at the Holliston Senior Center. I must be having fun because time is flying! In my first two months, I have had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful, warm-hearted residents of Holliston. I immediately felt welcomed and have been making new friends ever since! It has been delightful working with our team—Lisa, Marty, Debbie, our drivers and volunteers as we continually adapt our programming to these changing times. In this time, I have seen so many old favorites return -- from the Tune Timers to our weekly bakery drop offs. I am excited to see what the Fall will bring. The time draws near to our Annual Fall Fair on September 11th. While I am excited to see it for the first time, I am equally impressed and grateful for all the time and hard work the Senior Support Foundation (SSF) and our volunteers have dedicated this summer to making it a fun time for all. I hope to see you there. Although I have met many of you, I would still like to share a little background for those who I haven’t had the chance to meet yet. I come to the Senior Center with a nonprofit background. In prior roles, I supported seniors in finding employment, learning computer basics, and organized fun events and programs. I also worked in causes dedicated to improving the lives and expanding resources for immigrants, refugees, school-age children and low income mothers. My career plans have always revolved around doing good for my community so I am very grateful for this role and the opportunity to support Holliston residents. If we have not met, I hope we can soon. Please always feel welcome to stop by my office or pull me aside in the hallway. Wishing you the very best Fall has to offer! -Amanda Boralessa, Assistant Director
IMPORTANT NOTE
All events are
subject to change
if COVID
Guidelines Change
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OUTREACH CORNER BY MARTY SCHNEIER
For the last couple of weeks as I’ve been getting ready for the day, I’ve been hearing this bird sound outside my window that I have been unable to identify. The sound has been loud and insistent and finally I have discovered the source of all that noise…a Carolina Wren perched atop the railings of my back deck. It has given me pause in my rush to get out the door. I take the moment, listen to her song, and realize that in that moment...I’m finding joy.
What is joy? I think for most people, it’s what you find happiness in. It could be a family celebration, a vacation to a new or familiar destination or the appreciation in sharing in someone’s success. But as we know, with what our world has been in the midst of, much of what we found joy in in the past, has not been possible today. So where do we turn to find joy? In the small things. A fresh bouquet of flowers, a beautiful sunset, a heartwarming conversation with an old friend.
Appreciating and recognizing a small moment of joy in your day will bring a smile to your face. And when we take pause to recognize these moments, “be” with these moments, we may even see that this joy is really part of a bigger picture.
I realized why this little Wren would sing to me each day. She’s made a nest in my windowsill, next to the air conditioner, laid some eggs and just this morning, I hear the peeps of a nest full of babies. And my sense of joy, became that much fuller.
My door is always open. Be well, Marty
An Afternoon of
Blue Grass and Coffee
Can you help with our
Fall Fair Bake Sale?
UPCOMING DAY TRIPS
Nov. 9: Comedy Hypnosis Show at Lantana’s in
Randolph, MA, $96 Choice of: Chicken OR Vege-
tarian Lasagna (Sign up by Oct 5)
Dec. 4: Christmas at the Newport Mansions,
Newport, RI, $99 Lunch is your own (Sign up by
Nov 5)
Spots are filling quickly! Call
the Senior Center to sign up or
get more information!
508-429-0622
Coffee Hour for Veterans
MetroWest Director of Veterans Services, Sarah Bateman will be hosting a Coffee Hour
the 3rd Thursday every month from 9:30-10:30AM at the Senior Center
All are welcome!
Upcoming dates: September 16 and October 21
Call the Senior Center to Sign up 508-429-0622
The Senior Center‘s Yard Sale Committee is looking for
bakers to donate pies, brownies, cookies and other baked
goods to our Yard Sale.
Not a baker? We also need donations of
individual bags of chips, soda, hotdog
rolls, hamburger buns and other goods.
Please call the Senior Center 508-429-0622 if interested!
Join us for coffee (or tea) and pastries while
relaxing to a live Blue Grass band, led by
Holliston’s own, George Chapman!
Thursday, September 30th from 2 — 3pm
Call the Senior
Center to let us know-
ing you’ll be joining!
508-429-0622
FUEL ASSISTANCE
Applications for
Fuel Assistance
are on the
way. This pro-
gram runs from
November 1st through
April 30th, 2022 and is
available for both home-
owners and renters.
The Senior Center can as-
sist any resident of Hollis-
ton (regardless of age) with
the application. If you think
you might qualify, need
more information, or want
to set up an appointment,
call Marty Schneier at
508-429-0622.
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Council on Aging Board Officers Members: Kathy Anguish, Millie Chair: Yvette Cain Bedard, Yvette Cain, Frank Caron, Vice Chair: TBD Carmen Chiango, Bob Malone Secretary: TBD Associate Members: Janet Alexander, Treasurer: Carmen Chiango Lynn Bajdek
Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm. Call the Senior Center for information on joining.
Production and distribution of this bimonthly newsletter are partially funded by the State Formula Grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and your generous donations.
Senior Center Staff (508) 429-0622
Lisa Borchetta, Director ......................... x212 ... [email protected] Amanda Boralessa, Assistant Director ..... x218 ... [email protected] Marty Schneier, Outreach/Transportation x211 ... [email protected] Debbie Dupuis, Administrative Assistant..x216…[email protected]
Van Drivers
Debbie Dupuis, Del Greenlaw, Connie McGaffigan, Ellie Stackpole, Ron Turcotte
S.H.I.N.E. (Serving the Health Information Needs of Everyone) - Pegg Rowe
The Senior
Support Foundation
The Senior Support Foundation (SSF)
is a group of volunteers who raise funds to help support the seniors and Senior Center in Holliston, allowing
them to offer services and programs to our Community.
The Board Members
President ................. Neil Svendsen Vice President .......... Stan Feinberg Treasurer ................ Larry Wise Secretary ................ Nan Malone
The SSF meets the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 am at the Senior
Center. All are welcome to attend. Please watch the calendar for any date
or time changes.
SSF
Resources For Services and Information
Holliston Pantry Shelf [email protected] 508-429-5392
DTA (SNAP) https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-transitional-assistance 877-382-2363
Domestic Violence Voices Against Violence 508-626-8686
211 211.org (clearing house for many resources) 211
Holliston Cable Access Television - HCAT
Do you know how much HCAT has to offer? Did you know that you can watch some recorded presentations by Gary Hylander, Henry Quinlan, or get advice by watching “Money and the Law,” a program hosted by John Drohan and Jay Marsden? Other programs include “Just Thinking” “a program hosted by Mary Greendale where she speaks with people throughout the community. Also, there are egal Presentations by Attorney Arthur Bergeron, local church services, as well as other great pre-recorded presentations and shows.
HCAT continues to work with the Senior Center to bring some additional programs to the community including Chair Yoga with Roberta Weiner, Walking Fitness programs and Allie Barrett’s Pilates program.
Please be sure to visit their website www.HCATTV.org and add a few of these exciting programs to your daily schedule.
COMCAST CHANNELS 8—PUB 96—ED 11—GOV
VERIZON CHANNELS 32—PUB 33—ED 34—GOV
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The Holliston Senior Center, in partnership with the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority, offers Holliston Seniors low-
cost, reliable and safe, door-to-door transportation to medical appointments, shopping and other essential
appointments Monday through Friday.
To be eligible to participate in this program you MUST be registered with the MWRTA and set up a “fare
account” before you can take your first ride. They may be reached at (508) 820-4650. Once registered,
you must call the MWRTA at least TWO BUSINESS DAYS before your requested ride. All rides are initially scheduled
with the MWRTA. Appointments must be scheduled no earlier than 9:00 AM and must end by 3:30 PM.
PLEASE CALL AT LEAST 3 HOURS BEFORE SCHEDULED PICKUP IF CANCELING, OR LEAVE A MESSAGE
WITH THE MWRTA THE EVENING BEFORE.
MONDAY
Milford
Mendon
Hopedale
Upton
Franklin
Medway
Millis
Holliston
TUESDAY
Natick
Framingham
Ashland
Southborough
Holliston
WEDNESDAY Market Basket in Bellingham
Milford
Medway
Mendon
Hopedale
Upton
Franklin
Medway
Millis
Holliston
THURSDAY Market Basket in Ashland
Natick
Framingham
Ashland
Southborough
Holliston
FRIDAY
Holliston Errands and Appointments Only
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING TRANSPORTATION IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING TRANSPORTATION
As per Mass. Department of Transportation regulations, all passengers on public transportation, which includes our vans, must continue to wear a mask covering both the nose and mouth, at all times when on our vehicles. Disposable masks are available on the bus if you need one. At times your ride might be scheduled with a taxi, at the discretion of staff. If you have any questions, please call Marty at the Senior Center 508-429-0622.
Money Management Program:
BayPath, will assist people 60+ and persons with disabilities with difficulty managing day-to-day finances. Benefits include:
assistance with bill-paying, budgeting, reading mail, advocating
with service providers…and more. Certain income and asset guidelines may apply. For more information,
Contact Sue at BayPath, 508-573-7241
TAXI RIDES
The Senior Center has received a grant from the Metro-
politan Area Planning Council, to supplement our current
transportation program. We will be able to provide taxi
rides outside of our current service area, including Bos-
ton and Worcester areas. We will also be able to offer
after hours and weekend rides, within our service area.
To schedule a taxi ride, call Marty at least 48 hours in ad-
vance. For weekend rides, please call by Thursday after-
noon. Rides are limited to 4 rides per person per month.
Look who’s back!
Podiatry Clinics: Dr. William Cooper is returning with scheduled appointments. Reserve your time by calling the Senior Center. A fee of $35 payable to Dr. Cooper is due at the time of your appointment.
Date: September 8, appointments begin at 9:00 AM
Blood Pressure Clinics: Registered Nurse, Barbara is back, offering free Blood Pressure Monitoring every Tues-day from 9:00-10:00 AM. No registration needed.
COVID-19
Please note—All events are subject to
change if COVID Guidelines Change
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Michael R. Cassidy Fire Chief and Emergency
Management Director According to the National Fire Protection
Association, an average of 1,450 fire deaths occur every year in homes with missing or non-functioning smoke alarms.
Install Smoke Alarms In:
Every bedroom
Outside each sleeping area
On every level of your home, including basement
On levels without bedrooms: install in living room, den, or family room
Install near stairways leading to upper levels
Install smoke alarms 10 feet from cooking appliances to minimize false alarms
Use interconnected smoke alarms for additional safety and early warning
Low pitch sound, and vibration smoke alarms are available for those who are hard of hearing
Do not install near windows, doors, or ducts and never paint smoke alarms
Remember to: 1. Test smoke alarms monthly 2. Change smoke alarm batteries yearly 3. Replace smoke alarms every 10 years
Halloween
Luncheon .
Wednesday October 27 12:00-2:00pm
Join us for a Hawaiian-style lunch of Hawaiian
chicken, rice pilaf, green beans, dinner rolls and Macadamia nut cookies prepared by the staff of
Mary Ann Morse with entertainment by Workingman’s Duo
A $3 donation is requested to cover the cost of paper-goods and drinks. Entertainment and food generously
provided by Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Corp.
Entertainment by—Workingman’s Duo: Guitarist/Vocalist Tom Yates and Bassist Rick Maida cover
classic hits from vintage rock to Woodstock
Please call the Senior Center at 508-429-0622 by Oct 20 to sign up!
Time Is Running Out!!
Tablets for Seniors Program Would you like to virtually visit family? Attend a program? Have an
email account? The Senior Center has received a grant from the
MetroWest Health Foundation to use technology to help decrease
social isolation in seniors.
We have a technology assistant to teach you how to use one of our
tablets or your own. If you are low income, you may qualify for
Comcast/Verizon internet service for $10.00 per month. Call the
Senior Center to take advantage of this great program! The
program ends on October 31st so act soon!
MODERN PRONOUNS: “THEY” IS CORRECT
Using “they and them” in the singular may
seem to go against what you learned about
grammar in grade school, but you’ve
probably been noticing a lot of people using
the pronouns they/them instead of he/him or she/her… so
many people that Massachusetts now offers M, F, and X
gender markers on driver’s licenses, and terms such as non-
binary and genderfluid have made it into mainstream media.
Wondering what it all means? Would you like to learn more
about how using affirming language and pronouns can help
you create a more inclusive community?
Join us on October 6 at 2:30pm for a talk by Julie Nowak
(she/they/xe), LGBTQ+ Initiative Coordinator at BayPath El-
der Services. Please call to sign up 508-429-0622
In-Person Lunches return in October!
PLEASE SIGN UP AT LEAST 2 DAYS IN ADVANCE -
Call the Center at 508-429-0622. Meals are a $3
donation.
Monday Oct 4: LASAGNA— Tossed Salad, Apple, Garlic
Bread, Pudding
Wednesday Oct 6: SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN—Egg
Drop Soup, Fried Rice, Cookies
Monday Oct 11:—CLOSED—COLUMBUS DAY
Wednesday Oct 13: CHICKEN POT PIE— Tossed Salad,
Broccoli, Cheesecake
Monday Oct 18 : BANGERS AND MASH— Caesar Salad,
Beans, Rolls, Brownies
Wednesday Oct 20 : SWEDISH MEATBALLS— Vegetable
Soup, Egg Noodles, Cauliflower, Fruit Pie
Monday Oct 25 : BAKED FISH— Clam Chowder, Carrots,
Crackers, Jell-O
Wednesday Oct 27:—HALLOWEEN LUNCHEON— Hawai-
ian Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans, Dinner Rolls, Macada-
mia Nut Cookies—Sponsored by Mary Ann Morse
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Monthly Programs
SPECIAL NOTE: MOST CLASSES AND GROUPS WILL BE CANCELLED THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 6TH, DUE TO SET-UP FOR THE FALL FAIR
Coffee and Coloring
Mondays 9:30-11:00 am
Join us for relaxing adult coloring.
This is a great way to unwind.
All supplies are provided.
Game Day
Mondays 1:30-4:00 pm
Join us for a fun time playing
cribbage, dominoes and more!
No experience required.
Legal Advice w/ Atty Bergeron
Monday Sept 27 and Oct 25
10:00 — 12 pm
Attorney Bergeron continues to
offer free 15-minute legal advice
through the Senior Center. You
have the option of either talking
with him over the phone or
meeting in person at the Center.
Call the Senior Center to sign up.
Monthly Breakfast
Tuesdays, September 14th &
October 12th at 9:00 am
($3.00 Donation Requested)
Start your day with a smile and a
hot cup of coffee while enjoying
classic breakfast favorites. Please
sign up in advance. September will
be drive-by and October will be in
person at the Center.
Blood Pressure Clinic
Tuesdays 9:00-10:00 am
Free Blood Pressure Monitoring
every Tuesday morning by a
registered nurse. No appt necessary
Book Club
Fridays, September 17th &
October 8th 1:30-3:00pm
Join us this Fall on Friday,
September 17th, it will be BYOB--
Bring Your Own Book--YOU
choose a title to read and discuss.
On Friday, October 8th, we will
review American Dirt by Jeanine
Cummins. The Holliston Public
Library can assist with getting
books for the meetings and can
be reached at (508) 429-0617.
New members always welcome.
Writers’ Group
Tuesdays, September 7th
& October 5th
10:00 am—12:00 pm
Instructor: Lois Hosmer
All pieces are welcome. Enjoy a
morning of listening, writing, and
camaraderie. Hope to see you there.
Legal Hour with Jay Marsden
Tuesdays, September 14th &
October 12th—10:00 am
Attorney Jay Marsden can meet with individuals for a complimentary 30 min consultation. You must call the Senior Center in advance to schedule your consultation.
Pool Tournament
Tuesdays, September 21st
October 5th & 19th
4:00—8:00 pm
Pool Room Closed Week of
September 6th
This group meets twice a month.
Everyone is welcome.
Podiatry Clinic
Wednesday, September 8th
9:00 am -11:00 am
Dr. William Cooper will be at the
Senior Center with appointments
starting at 9am. Reserve your
time by calling the Center. A fee
of $35.00 is due at the time of
your appointment and checks
must be made out to Dr. Cooper.
BINGO
Wednesdays October 6th & 20th
1:00—3:00 pm
Come for lunch and stay for
BINGO! Have some fun playing
and making new friends.
Coffee Hour for Veterans (NEW!)
Thursdays September 16 &
October 21st at 9:30 am
MetroWest Director of Veterans
Services, Sarah Bateman will be
hosting a Coffee Hour the 3rd
Thursday every month at the Senior
Center. All are welcome!
Photography
Thursdays 12:30 pm-2:00 pm
No meeting on September 9th
Instructor: Carmen Chiango
Join the class as they share
photos and learn how to improve
techniques. Beginner to advanced
photographers are welcome.
Watercolor (NEW!)
Thursdays—2:00-4:00 pm
No class on September 9th
($4.00 Donation Requested)
Instructor: Brenda Goldman
Each week, paint along with your
instructor Brenda, as she guides
you through your Watercolor
painting experience. Experience
live demonstrations and lots of
individual instruction
Friday Crafters (NEW!)
Fridays 9:00-12:00 pm
Open to all whether you enjoy
sewing, embroidering, quilting,
knitting, crocheting or regular arts
and crafts! A great time to chat
and learn from each other.
Tune Timers Band
Fridays—1:00-4:00 pm
($3.00 Donation Requested)
Come to the Center every Friday
to listen to the Tune Timers Band.
There is plenty of room for
dancing and singing. A fun-filled
afternoon is guaranteed.
Book Store &
Good-As-New Shoppe
Open Daily
Whether you are interested in a
good romance novel, mystery, or
a cookbook, our Book Store has a
great selection of gently-used
books at a very reasonable prices.
While you are shopping for books,
stop by the Good-As-New Shoppe
for household items, puzzles,
dishes and other novelty items.
Sponsored by the Senior Support
Foundation, all monies raised help
fund programs and events held at
the Senior Center.
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Java with Jay
Last Thursday of Each Month at 9:30am
Enjoy your morning cup of coffee and join Jay for a workshop to learn about different estate planning strategies from the comfort of your own home via Zoom! Each month will feature a different topic and a conversational Q&A. Advance registration required for the Zoom call-in number/link. Please call the Senior Center at 508-429-0622 to sign up!
September 30, Three Ways to pass on real estate to your heirs October 28, Key considerations when choosing a Guardian: helpful information for Grandparents and Parents of minor children
Legal Hour with Attorney Jay Marsden
Helping clients plan and secure their legacy for future generations.
Tuesdays, September 14th & October 12th—10:00 am
Attorney Jay Marsden continues to meet with individuals for a complimentary 30min consultation in-person at the Senior Center If you would like to schedule an appointment with Jay, please call the Senior Center at (508) 429-0622 to sign up!
SHINE — Serving the Health Needs for Everyone
Medicare Open Enrollment
Call soon to schedule your appointment for any time between
October 15 through December 7
It’s that time of year again! If you are enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare
Advantage Plan (HMO/ PPO), you should be mailed an information packet from your plan by the
end of September. It is important to understand and save this information because it explains the
changes in your plan for 2022. Premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and the drugs covered by your
plan can change significantly!
Trained SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone…on Medicare) volunteers offer free, confiden-tial counseling on Medicare options. To schedule a SHINE appointment, call your local Senior Center. For other SHINE related matters, call 1-800-243-4636, then press or say 4. Once you get the SHINE answering machine, leave your name, town, and number. A volunteer will call you back, as soon as possible.
Farmers Market Coupons
We are pleased to be able to again offer to qualifying seniors discount coupons to local Farmers Markets. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the State of Massachusetts and sponsored by Bay Path Elder Services. The coupons are good until October 31st. Please call Marty if you think you might be eligible to take advantage of this program.
The Senior Center is hiring! Part-Time Van Driver
Driver will operate a 10-passenger mini bus
Relief driving, up to 19 hours per week
Driving seniors to medical appointments, grocery shopping, the bank, and other local errands
Must be willing to be flexible with weekly hours
Knowledge of area roads preferred
TO APPLY: Please e-mail
your application and
resume to Cheryl Houle at
Applications may also be
dropped off at Town Hall in
the Treasurer’s Office.
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BOOK CLUB We welcome you to join us on the second Friday of the month at 1:30 pm to enjoy some interesting titles. Sept 17: BYOB--Bring Your Own Book--YOU choose a title to read and discuss. October 8: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins The Holliston Public Library can help you get books for the meetings. Call the Library with questions: (508) 429-0617
SENIOR CENTER ANNUAL FALL FAIR!!! September 11, 2021, 9:00-3:00pm
Although most folks think of the Fall Fair, as the Senior Center’s Fair, it is actually run by the Senior Support Foundation (SSF). Like most things in 2020, the Fall Fair was cancelled for the first time in 33 years. The Fair is the primary source of revenue for the SSF. In spite of not having the Fair last year, the SSF continued to fund classes as well as monthly breakfasts and special events. The Fair offers something for everyone, from our huge yard sale, to baked goods, books, art and frames, linens and things, raffles, and so much more. It is great for the whole family, and 100% of money raised support the Senior Center and the Seniors of Hollis-ton. What many people do not realize is that it is the SSF, along with participants’ donations, pays for all classes and programs at the Center. No taxpayer money is used for our pro-grams. They also support other senior needs in the community.
Please join us on September 11th for a fun filled day, supporting your neighbors!
Holliston Public Library
As of Sept 1, the Library will return to its full schedule Mon--Thurs, 10-8pm;
Fri, 10-6 pm; Sat, 10-4 pm
Check out the Library’s Book Clubs (Virtual and in-Person)
1. The Morning Book Club 2. The Mystery Book Club 3. The History Book Club
Writer’s Group We meet the first Tuesday of the month from 10-12pm.
Come enjoy a morning of listening, writing and chatting.
September 7: “How were you affected by the
Pandemic?
October 5: “What are your thoughts on
social media and technology?”
NEW to Our Center!
Friday Crafters: Fridays 9:00-12:00pm
Open to all whether you enjoy sewing, embroider-ing, quilting, knitting, crocheting or regular arts and crafts! A great time to chat and learn from each other.
Watercolor Class with Brenda Thursdays 2:00-4:00pm
Have fun learning how to create beautiful Watercolor paintings. Each week, paint along with your instructor Brenda, as she guides you through your Watercolor painting experience. Learn about var-ious Watercolor materials, techniques, color mixing and composition. Experience live demonstrations and lots of individual instruction. Enjoy making new friends and your own original Artwork.
Don’t wait, learn how to Paint!
Can you tune a piano?
Or do you know someone who can?
The Senior Center is grateful to have 2 upright pianos for
use in classes. Sadly, as time has passed,
both pianos are now out of tune! If you know
someone who can tune a piano, please call
the Senior Center and ask for Assistant Di-
rector, Amanda. We would love your help!
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Grief and Loss Support Group Second Tuesday of the month
September 14 and October12
1:00 to 2:00 pm
Because of my loss, I live my life knowing that the
death of a physical body does not equal the death
of a relationship.
Mira Simone
Join us for friendship and support on the second Tuesday of the month as we learn to live without those we’ve lost and have the opportunity to share our individual journeys. We will be gathering in person with the option of joining via Zoom. Please call the Senior Center at 508-429-0622 in advance to let us know you are coming! For more information ask for Marty.
A $4 donation is requested for classes
Zumba Gold! TUESDAYS 12:30—1:30PM
This class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® choreogra-
phy that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordi-
nation. It also focuses on all elements of fitness: cardio-
vascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and bal-
ance! Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave feeling
empowered and strong. It’s exercise in disguise.
Energy Focus Movement TUES + THURS 10:30-11:30AM
Focus your energy on three cornerstones to ensure a
more active life: Balance—physical and energetic;
Strength—maintain or regain; Flexibility—from surviving to
thriving. Linda Bellefeuille is an experienced, licensed in-
structor who will help you customize your moves to match
your needs. Laughter is included!
Yoga MONDAYS + WEDNESDAYS 11:00—12:00PM
Yoga is a wonderful way to stay limber and get more
energy! It can stretch and strengthen all your muscles,
help boost your circulation, help you get a good night's
sleep AND relax and de-stress you! Roberta Weiner, is
a Certified Kripalu and Hatha Yoga teacher who runs
the Prana Center in Holliston.
Pilates THURSDAYS 9:00—10:00AM
Join Sharon Broadley-Martin and improve your
strength, balance and circulation through a whole-
body workout.
Singing for Wellbeing MONDAYS 12:00—1:00PM
Improve your overall health in these fun, easy, stress-free singing sessions. Each 1 hour session includes:
Tips for better breathing
Learning relaxing mindful meditations
Easy body warm-ups (seated or standing)
Singing songs from around the world together
Monthly Breakfast Second Tuesday of the month at 9:00am
September 14th - Drive-by
October 12th - In-person at the center
Come join us for a delicious breakfast. Thank you to
the SSF for underwriting our breakfasts! $3.00 Dona-
tion requested. Please call the Senior Center at least a
week in advance to sign-up: 508-429-0622.
Health and Exercise Classes SPECIAL NOTE: CLASSES WILL BE CANCELLED THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 6TH, DUE
TO SET-UP FOR THE FALL FAIR
Legal Advice with Attorney Bergeron
Attorney Bergeron will continue to offer free 15-
minute legal advice through the Senior Center on
the 4th Monday of the month from 10 am -
12 pm. You can either meet him in person at the
Center or talk with him over the phone.
Upcoming dates: September 27 & October 25 at 10am
Call the Senior Center at (508) 429-0622 to sign up
Virtual Seminars with Attorney Bergeron
Each month on the 3rd Tuesday at 1pm, Attorney
Bergeron will hold a Live Zoom Seminar with a Q&A
Please call the Senior Center to sign up at 508-429-0622.
Sept 21—STAYING IN CONTROL: How can you stay in
control of your life as you get older? In this seminar, atty.
Arthur Bergeron will cover estate planning basics like pow-
ers of attorney, health care proxies and MOLST forms.
Oct 19—FAMILY FEUDS: Family feuds are as diverse
as families themselves. In his 44 years in practice, attor-
ney Bergeron has not seen them all, but he has seen
enough to know that all family feuds have some things in
common. In this seminar, Arthur will discuss how you can
avoid family feuds with a little strategic planning.
6 HOLLISTON SENIOR CENTER September/October 2021
September 2021 “The Senior Center is the Place To Be...”
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
***RESERVATIONS
ARE REQUESTED IN
ADVANCE. CALL
THE SENIOR
CENTER AT
508-429-0622
1
11:00 Yoga
2 9:00 Pilates
10:30 Energy Focus
Movement
12:30 Photography
2:00 Watercolor Class
3 9:00 Friday Crafters
1:00 Tune Timers
6 CLOSED IN
OBSERVANCE OF
LABOR DAY
7 9:00 Blood Pressure Clinic
10:00 Writers’ Group
8 9:00 Podiatry ***
—Exercise and other
classes cancelled this
week in preparation for
Fall Fair—-
9
10
FALL FAIR
TOMORROW!!!!
13 9:00 SHINE appts***
9:30 Coloring and Coffee
11:00 Yoga
12:00 Singing for
Wellbeing
1:30 Game Day
14 9:00 Drive-by Breakfast
9:00 Blood Pressure Clinic
10:00 Legal Hour w/
Attorney Marsden***
10:30 Energy Focus Mvmt
12:30 Zumba Gold
1:00 Grief and Loss
Support Group
15 11:00 Yoga
16 9:00 Pilates
9:30 Veterans Coffee
Hour***
10:30 Energy Focus
Movement
12:30 Photography
2:00 Watercolor Class
17 9:00 Friday Crafters
1:00 Tune Timers
1:30 Book club
20 9:00 SHINE appts***
9:30 Coloring and Coffee
11:00 Yoga
12:00 Singing for
Wellbeing
1:30 Game Day
21 9:00 Blood Pressure Clinic
10:30 Energy Focus
Movement
12:30 Zumba Gold
1:00 Att Bergeron Virtual
Seminar***
4:00 Pool Tournament
22 11:00 Yoga
23 9:00 Pilates
10:30 Energy Focus
Movement
12:30 Photography
2:00 Watercolor Class
24 9:00 Friday Crafters
1:00 Tune Timers
27 9:00 SHINE appts***
9:30 Coloring and Coffee
10:00 Legal Advice w/
Attorney Bergeron***
11:00 Yoga
12:00 Singing for
Wellbeing
1:30 Game Day
28 9:00 Blood Pressure Clinic
10:30 Energy Focus
Movement
12:30 Zumba Gold
29 11:00 Yoga
30 9:00 Pilates
9:30 Java with Jay (Zoom
Phone) ***
10:30 Energy Focus
Movement
12:30 Photography
2:00 Blue Grass Event***
2:00 Watercolor Class
7 HOLLISTON SENIOR CENTER September/October 2021
October 2021 “The Senior Center is the Place To Be...”
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
***RESERVATIONS
ARE REQUESTED
IN ADVANCE. CALL
THE SENIOR
CENTER AT
508-429-0622
1
9:00 Friday Crafters
1:00 Tune Timers
4 9:00 SHINE appts***
9:30 Coloring and Coffee
11:00 Yoga
12:00 Weekly Lunch***
12:00 Singing for
Wellbeing
1:30 Game Day
5 9:00 Blood Pressure Clinic
10:00 Writers’ Group
10:30 Energy Focus
Movement
12:30 Zumba Gold
4:00 Pool Tournament
6 11:00 Yoga
12:00 Weekly Lunch***
1:00 BINGO
2:30 Modern
Pronouns Event***
7 9:00 Pilates
10:30 Energy Focus
Movement
12:30 Photography
2:00 Watercolor Class
8 9:00 Friday Crafters
1:30 Book club
1:00 Tune Timers
11 CLOSED IN
OBSERVANCE OF
COLUMBUS DAY
12 9:00 In-person
Breakfast***
9:00 Blood Pressure Clinic
10:00 Legal Hour w/
Attorney Marsden***
10:30 Energy Focus
Movement
12:30 Zumba Gold
1:00 Grief and Loss
13 11:00 Yoga
12:00 Weekly Lunch***
14 9:00 Pilates
10:30 Energy Focus
Movement
12:30 Photography
2:00 Watercolor Class
15 9:00 Friday Crafters
1:00 Tune Timers
18 9:00 SHINE appts***
9:30 Coloring and Coffee
11:00 Yoga
12:00 Weekly Lunch***
12:00 Singing for
Wellbeing
1:30 Game Day
19 9:00 Blood Pressure Clinic
10:30 Energy Focus
Movement
12:30 Zumba Gold
1:00 Atty Bergeron
Virtual Seminar***
4:00 Pool Tournament
20 11:00 Yoga
12:00 Weekly Lunch***
1:00 BINGO
21 9:00 Pilates
9:30 Veterans Coffee
Hour***
10:30 Energy Focus
Movement
12:30 Photography
2:00 Watercolor Class
22 9:00 Friday Crafters
1:00 Tune Timers
25
9:00 SHINE appts***
9:30 Coloring and Coffee
10:00 Legal Advice w/
Attorney Bergeron***
11:00 Yoga
12:00 Weekly Lunch***
12:00 Singing for
Wellbeing
1:30 Game Day
26 9:00 Blood Pressure Clinic
10:30 Energy Focus
Movement
12:30 Zumba Gold
27 11:00 Yoga
12pm Halloween
Lunch***
28
9:00 Pilates
9:30 Java with Jay (Zoom
Phone) ***
10:30 Energy Focus
Movement
12:30 Photography
2:00 Watercolor Class
29 9:00 Friday Crafters
1:00 Tune Timers