SAVE THE DATE:
Some exciting events in the coming weeks:

New York City – Saturday & Sunday, November 1st & 2nd – For a fee of $174.00 per person double occupancy or $249.00 per person single room you will receive your hotel room & motor
coach bus transportation. Departing from the Ralph & Jenny Center at 5:45 A.M. on Saturday the 1st with an approximate return time of 7:00 P.M. on Sunday the 2nd. Planned stops at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Macy’s Department Store. There is never a lack of things to do or see in NYC. Seats sell fast and are limited. A $50.00 deposit required upon reservation. For additional information or if you have any questions please contact Connie at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300.

Moonlighters are hitting the road – On Monday, November 10th they will be performing at the Lowell Street VNA at 10:00 A.M. And on Monday, November 17th they will be performing at the Buddy Cohalen Family Center located at 121 Washington Street in Medford at 10:30 A.M.

Boston Symphony Orchestra – Friday, November 14th – A $10.00 fee per person includes transportation, concert and pre-performance educational activity. Leaving Holland Street at 5:15 P.M. with an approximate return time of 9:00 P.M. Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Underscore Friday, featuring works from Tchaikovsky, Dean and Stravinsky. Seating is limited, please call Janine Lotti at 617-625-6600, Ext. 2300 to RSVP.

Thanksgiving with the Mayor – Saturday, November 15th – From 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at the Somerville Holiday Inn located at 30 Washington Street. The Mayor is holding a Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings for Somerville older adults and Somerville veterans. You must RSVP to reserve your spot. Please contact Connie at 617-625-6600, Ext. 2300 to RSVP or if you have any questions.

Luncheon at the Highlander Café – Tuesday, December 9th – Doors will open at 10:45 A.M. The Highlander Café is located at the atrium of Somerville High School (closest to the library.) Luncheon choices: Chicken Piccata or Baked Haddock – $9.00 fee – Seating is limited so please call Connie at 617-625-6600, Ext. 2300 to RSVP, with your lunch choice or if you have any questions.

Illumination Of Lights – Saturday, December 13th – Join the SCOA & the Somerville Arts Council for its annual tour of the holiday lights in Somerville. There is limited seating – $5.00 fee – check-in time is at 4:15 P.M. at the High School concourse. Please call Connie at 617-625-6600, Ext. 2300 to reserve your spot.

Multicultural Day – Wednesday, December 17th – At our Cross Street Center located at 165 Broadway – from 10:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. Learn more about different languages, music, foods and cultures. One day of international adventure begins with a music selections from the East Somerville Community School chorus, delicious food samplings, various exhibitors will be on hand to promote multiculturalism. For more information or to reserve a space please call Janine Lotti at 617-625-6600, Ext. 2300 before Wednesday, December 11th.

Back by popular demand are the Holiday Inn Dances. Lunch and dance to music provided by Hank our resident DJ. All dances are on Mondays and from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

November 10th
December 15th
January 26th
February 23rd
March 23rd
April 13th
May 18th
June 29th

A $15.00 fee is required along with a RSVP so please contact Connie at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 to make your reservation or if you have any questions.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The SCOA is NO LONGER excepting applications for free smoke alarms / carbon monoxide detectors
It is the hope of both the Somerville Fire Department and the Somerville Council on Aging that we will receive the grant again in the future. If you would like your name put on a waiting list should this grant be received again, please contact Maureen Bastardi at the Somerville Council on Aging at 617-625-6600, extension 2316.

All Centers will be closed Tuesday, November 11th for Veterans Day.

Thanksgiving Super Bingo scheduled for Thursday, November 20th is SOLD OUT.

Huke Lau trip scheduled for December 16th is SOLD OUT.

The trip scheduled to Atlantic City on January 11th is SOLD OUT

The trip scheduled to Wildwood, NJ on May 11th – 15th is SOLD OUT

The Ralph & Jenny Center will remain closed on Mondays and will resume Mondays after the first of the New Year.

Our Holland Street Center will be serving lunch on Monday, Thursday & Fridays only until further notice.
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On Monday, November 17th the 8th Annual Edith Chaille Memorial Transportation Fundraiser is being held at the Holiday Inn located at 30 Washington Street starting at 6:00 P.M. The Chaille Family, who own & operate Green & Yellow Cab Companies have been providing rides, FREE OF CHARGE, to over 5,000 of our older adults. Dinner and raffle – and as far as the Somerville Council on Aging is concerned – a very worthy cause to support.

LGBT EVENTS

LGBT Monthly Lunch – Monday, November 10th, 11:30 A.M., Somerville Cambridge Elder Services will provide a hot or cold lunch – suggested contribution of $2.00 – RSVP required no later than 2:30 P.M. Thursday, November 6th. This event happens the 2nd Monday of every month excluding City Holidays and snow emergencies.

LGBT Advisory Group – Our next Advisory Group meeting will be on Monday, November 10th at 4:30 P.M. We are looking for new members and would love to have you as part of our group. This group meets the 2nd Monday of every month excluding City Holidays and snow emergencies.

LGBT Dinner & Movie – Monday, November 17th – 5:30 P.M. meal time – approximate movie time of 6:30 P.M. This month we will be showing the movie Hannah Free and we continue with our pizza & salad dinner theme. $5.00 fee. Must RSVP by 10:00 AM on Monday, November 17th. This event happens the 3rd Monday of every month excluding City Holidays and snow emergencies.

*If you require additional information or have any questions regarding the LGBT Lunch, Dinner & Movie or the Advisory Group please contact Maureen Bastardi at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2316 or email her at MBastardi@Somervillema.gov

LBT Women Fit-4-Life – Fitness and Nutrition Classes. Classes are Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting at 6:00 P.M. $10 a month fee – scholarships available & it just might be covered under your insurance. We have available slots and would love to have you. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact our Health & Wellness Coordinator, Chris Kowaleski at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300.

GROUP INFORMATION*

Men’s Group – Meets the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M. This group is facilitated by our volunteer, Norbert DeAmato. Are you recently retired? Looking to connect with other men in the community? Join our men’s group where you can connect with old friends and make new ones. All men 55 and over are welcome. Come chat about what is on your mind! If you have any questions or require additional information, please give us a call at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300.

Caregiver Support Group – Meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Our Social Worker, Natasha Naim, facilitates this group. Are you caring for a parent, relative, spouse or close friend? Feeling isolated or overwhelmed? You are not alone! Come share your experience and practical support. Open to all and new members are always welcome. If you are interested in joining, have any questions or require additional information please call 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 and ask to speak to Suzanne.

Veterans Group – Meets the third Monday of each month from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. Our Social Worker, Suzanne Norton, facilitates this group. Are you a veteran? The Veterans Group is the perfect opportunity to socialize, have solidarity, to reminisce and to meet other veterans. If you are interested or require additional information, please call 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 and ask for Suzanne.

Low Vision Support Group – Meets the second (2nd) Tuesday of each month from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M. Our Social Worker, Suzanne Norton, facilitates this group. Do you know someone who has trouble seeing? Do you have low vision? Join our Low Vision Support Group for educational and informative information and peer support in a confidential environment. Lunch and transportation may be available on request. Please call Suzanne at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 if you are interested in attending, have any questions or require additional information.

Current Events Group – Meets every Thursday from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Our Social Worker intern, Natasha Naim, facilitates this group. Join a group of your peers to discuss current events. Please call us at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 for additional information or if you have any questions.

Book Club – Meets the first Friday of each month from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M. Senior Project Manager, Janine Lotti, facilitates this group. Join this group to read and discuss a different book each month. In most cases, copies of the book are available in the COA office. Contact Janine at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2321 or JLotti@Somervillema.gov if you require additional information.

Gardening Club – Meets the second Monday of each month starting at 9:00 A.M. and running for an hour most times. Our volunteer, Vilma Sullivan, facilitates this group. A different topic each month ranging from gardening tips & secrets to inexpensive “greenhouses.” Please contact Senior Project Manager, Janine Lotti at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2321 or JLotti@Somervillema.gov if you have any questions or require additional information.

The Moonlighters – Meets every Monday at 10:30 A.M. and runs September through June. Led by Somerville Youth Arts Coordinator, Jimmy DelPonte, the Moonlighters are an older version of the SunSetters. If you like to sing then this group is for you. Sometimes taking their skills on the road and this year The Moonlighters will be performing with the Powers School of Music for a Holiday Concert in December. Contact our main office at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 if you should require additional information.

Brain Games – Meets the first Tuesday of each month starting at 10:00 A.M. This group is facilitated by our volunteers Eileen Jones & Jan Ciganelli. Engaging as a group in brain healthy activities. Proven that keeping the mind active can actually reverse the signs of aging and improve memory and cognitive functioning. Contact the main office at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 to sign up!

*All these groups meet at our Holland Street Center located at 167 Holland Street

GROUP INFORMATION

English Conversations – Meets every Tuesday & Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at our Cross Street Center located at 165 Broadway. Sandy Francis, our Cross Street Center Volunteer, facilitates this group. No books, no tests, no stress – just a great group of older adults from all over the world who help each other to listen, speak and learn English.
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CENTER LOCATIONS, TIMES & SCHEDULES

Welcome to our centers! Everyone 55+ is encouraged to join us for fitness, culture, films, lunch and Bingo. Our centers are open to everyone from Somerville and surrounding communities. Check out our calendar and give a call with any questions or to make a reservation! 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Stay for lunch and receive free transportation.

All clubs and groups welcome new members.

Holland Street: located at 167 Holland Street
(between Davis Square and Teele Square)
*Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
617-625-6600 Ext. 2300
*Our Holland Street Center will be serving lunch on Monday, Thursday & Fridays only until further notice.

Cross Street Center: located at 165 Broadway​
(East Somerville)
Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
(617) 625-6600 Ext. 2335

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Ralph and Jenny Center: located at 9 New Washington Street,
(behind the Holiday Inn)
**Monday through Thursday 8:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
(617) 666-5223
** The Ralph & Jenny Center will remain closed on Mondays and will resume Mondays after the first of the New Year.

STAY ACTIVE: Weekly Exercise Class Schedule
Holland = (H) Ralph & Jenny = (RJ) Cross Street = (C)

Mondays:
Wii Bowling, noon, Free. (H)
Fit 4 Life* Group C, 1:00 P.M. (H)

Tuesdays:
Strengthening, 9:15 A.M., $3 per class (H)
Dalcroze Eurhythmics, $2.00, 1:00 P.M., (H)
LBT Fit 4 Life*, 6:00 P.M., (H)

Wednesdays:
Fit 4 Life* Group A, 8:45 A.M (H)
Fit 4 Life* Group B, 9:00 A.M. (H)
Fit 4 Life* Group C, Noon (H)
Bowling @ Flatbreads, 1:00 P.M., $10/week for shoes and dues
Zumba for All, 5:15 P.M., $3 per class (H)

Thursdays:
Strengthening, 9:30 A.M., $3 per class (RJ)
LBT Fit 4 Life*, 6:00 P.M.

Fridays:
Fit 4 Life* Group A, 8:45 A.M.
Fit 4 Life* Group B, 9:00 A.M.
Fit 4 Life* Group C 12:00 P.M.

*All Fit 4 Life classes are $10/month and require pre-registration.
Upcoming Schedule
Holland = (H) Ralph & Jenny = (RJ) Cross Street = (C)

Monday, November 10th
9:00 Garden Club (H)
10:00 Moonlighters perform at the Lowell Street VNA
11:30 Lunch (H)
11:30 LGBT Lunch (H)
4:30 LGBT Advisory Group (H)
Holiday Inn Dance

Tuesday, November 11th
ALL CENTERS CLOSED FOR VETERAN’S DAY

Wednesday, November 12th
10:00 Cards (RJ)
10:00 English Converation (C)
11:30 Lunch (H,C,RJ)
12:45 Bingo (RJ)
1:00 Whist (H)
1:00 Bowling at Flatbreads

Thursday, November 13th
10:00 Cards (RJ)
10:00 Knitting Scarves for Soldiers (RJ)
10:00 Current Events (H)
11:00 Computer tutorial with Barbara (by appointment only) (H)
11:30 Lunch (H, RJ)
12:45 Bingo (RJ, H)

Friday, November 14th
11:30 Lunch (H)
12:45 Bingo (H)

Monday, November 17th
9:30 Veteran’s Group (H)
10:30 Moonlighters (H)
11:30 Lunch (H)
5:30 LGBT Dinner & Movie

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