UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Attention! The Summer hiatus is over! Bowling, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Yoga and Walking Group are back! Please call Chris Kowaleski at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 for more information on any of our Health & Wellness programs, start dates and times and for registration. (Flyer attached)

 

The Moonlighters are back – starting Monday, September 14th and running through June, 2016 – Somerville’s Swinging Singing Seniors will be meeting at our Holland Street Center from 10:30 – 11:30 every Monday. Sing One – Sing All – Please contact Connie at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 if you require additional information.

 

The Farmers Market is back – starting Friday, July 10th and running through Friday, October 30th. The Mobile Farmers Market will be at the Holland Street Center every Friday from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. The Somerville Mobile Farmers Market sells fresh, local and reasonably priced produce. Anyone using SNAP or WIC receives a 50% discount. Cash, credit, debt & farmers market coupons accepted.

 

Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto – Thursday, September 17th – Saturday, September 19th – $479.-/DO $629.-/SO …Come join us as we take in a Red Sox game and see the beauty of Niagara Falls as well as Cooperstown. 3 days / 2 nights include roundtrip deluxe motorcoach – 2 nights at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel – 2 full American Breakfasts – Niagara Falls, Niagara on the Falls Vineyard Tours & Tasting, Red Sox vs. Blue Jays baseball game seating – The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY, baggage & room tax. Check-in time is 6:30 A.M. at our Ralph & Jenny Center on Thursday, September 17th with an approximate return time of 8:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 19th. PASSPORT REQUIRED and upon registration a copy is requested – Please contact Connie at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300

 

Twin Rivers Casino – Lincoln, RI – Tuesday, September 22nd – A fee of $25.- will get you motorcoach transportation and a yet to be determined package. Check in time is 9:30 A.M. at our Holland Street Center and 9:45 A.M. at our Ralph & Jenny Center with an approximate return time of 7:00 P.M. Please call Connie at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 for additional information or to reserve your spot.(see flyer attached)

 

 

The Beach Boys at Venus DeMilo – Wednesday, September 23rd – for a fee of $81. You will see brothers; Brian, Dennis & Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine perform their big hits. You will also enjoy lunch with a choice of Baked Chicken or Baked Scrod – includes minestrone soup, vegetables and dessert as well as coffee or tea. Check in time and return time have yet to be determined. Please contact Connie for additional information or to reserve your spot at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300.

 

Reducing Clutter – Thursday, September 24th – 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at our Holland Street Center – Are your possessions taking over your home? Do you have too much stuff? Marina Colonas, M.Ed, CPS of Somerville Cambridge Elder Services will talk about a program that has been proven to be effective. Lunch will be provided – to register please contact Connie Lorrenti at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300.

 

Halloween Super Bingo – Wednesday, October 7th – at our Ralph & Jenny Center from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. – There is a $10. Fee – Price includes lunch, coffee, dessert, cards and prizes. Limited seating and transportation – Please call Kim Moss at 617-666-5223 to reserve your spot.

 

Danversport Yacht Club – Italian Festival – Wednesday, October 21st – Departing our Holland Street Center at 10:15 A.M. and our Ralph & Jenny Center at 10:30 A.M. with an approximate return time of 4:30 P.M. A fee of $77. includes transportation, lunch (Chicken Parmesan with Penne Pasta or Baked Scrod, soft cheese & crackers, salad, rolls/bread, mashed potatoes, dessert, coffee/tea) and Fran Zarba and Ray Covicchio will entertain us with Italian songs. Please contact Connie at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 to reserve your spot or if you have any questions.

 

Manhattan Dolls at the Common Man Inn – Tuesday, November 10th – Plymouth, NH – For a fee of $81.- you have a choice between Yankee Pot Roast or Baked Meat Lasagna includes, bread, salad, pasta salad, mashed potatoes, vegetables, homemade cheesecake, coffee and tea. Then the Manhattan Dolls will sing through the decades, from the 30s to the 60s. Check in is 8:45 A.M. at our Holland Street Center and 9:00 A.M. at our Ralph & Jenny Center with an approximate return time of 5:00 P.M. Please contact Connie or Kim at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 to reserve your spot or if you should have any questions.

 

 

Thanksgiving Dinner with Mayor Curtatone – Saturday, November 14th – at the Holiday Inn on Washington Street – 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. – doors open at 3:45 P.M. – To sign up please call Connie at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300.

 

A Christmas Carol –Tuesday, December 1st – At the Four Points Sheraton in Norwood. Be entertained by a performance of A Christmas Carol as Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of Christmases, Past, Present and Future. Meal choices are Holiday Chicken with Potato and Vegetable or Baked Meat Lasagna – includes: salad, bread, dessert, coffee and tea. Departing our Holland Street Center at 9:30 A.M. and our Ralph & Jenny Center at 10:00 A.M. with an approximate return time of 5:00 P.M. For additional information or to reserve your spot please contact Connie or Kim at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300.

 

Holiday Party – Monday, December 14th – At the Winter Hill Yacht Club – 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. – There is a $10. Fee – Limited seating and transportation so please call Connie at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 to reserve your spot.

 

La Salette Shrine – Thursday, December 17th – departing Holland Street at 9:30 A.M. and our Ralph & Jenny Center at 10:00 A.M. with an approximate return time of 8:00 P.M. There is a $40.- fee which includes transportation, a chicken dinner with all the fixings at Wright’s Chicken Farm, Father Pat’s concert (an hour of traditional holiday music), and the amazing Festival of Lights. Please call Connie at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 to reserve your spot.

 

Atlantic City – Sunday, January 10th to Tuesday, January 12, 2016 – $179.- per person double / $259.- single – A deposit of $50.- per person due on or before Thursday, October 15th – Price includes motorcoach transportation, 2 nights lodging, $25.- slot dollars – Two $30.- meal credits and a show ticket if available – Please call Connie at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 for additional details or to reserve your spot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LGBTQ EVENTS

 

Please note that we are now known as the LGBTQ

 

 

 

 

LGBTQ Advisory Group – Monday, September 14th – 4:30 P.M. at our Holland Street Center. 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.  

 

LGBTQ Monthly Lunch – Monday, September 14th – 11:30 A.M. at our Holland Street Center. A choice between hot and cold lunch provided by Somerville Cambridge Elder Services. A copy of the menu can be seen here: http://eldercare.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Menu_Sep_ComCafe.pdf This lunch happens the 2nd Monday of every month excluding City Holidays and snow emergencies.

 

LGBTQ Monthly “Movies To Come Out To” – Monday, September 21st – 5:30 P.M. in the Atrium of our Holland Street Center. We will be showing Torch Song Trilogy and having an “assortment of appetizers & fresh breads.” 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.

 

 

 

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

Friendly Caller Program

Do you know someone who could benefit from a friendly call? Maybe you are feeling isolated and want someone to talk to – or you just want someone to listen. Please call Natasha at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 to sign up for our “Friendly Caller” Program.  

 

The trip to Hart’s Turkey Farm, “Turkey Train”, scheduled for October 8th is SOLD OUT.

 

The trip to New York City scheduled for November 7th & 8th is SOLD OUT.

 

Please note that the Monday morning Fit-4-Life Walking / Talking Group is now scheduled to start at 9:00 A.M. for the next seven weeks.

 

 

Fall Super Bingo scheduled for Tuesday, September 15th is SOLD OUT.

 

The Fall Foliage trip scheduled for Monday, September 28th is SOLD OUT.

 

Bowling at Flatbreads is starting up on Wednesday, September 16th at 1:00 P.M.

 

The Halloween Celebration at the Winter Hill Yacht Club scheduled for Monday, October 19th is SOLD OUT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Natasha.
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, Natasha Naim, facilitates this group. Join a group of your peers to discuss current events. Please call Natasha 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. Group members choose both fiction and non-fiction titles on a quarterly basis. Books are available on reserve at the Central Branch of the Somerville Library. 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. 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!
Senior Housing 101 –Meets the last Tuesday of every month from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M. Social Worker, Natasha Naim will be facilitating this group. Participants can learn about the range of options that older adults have when thinking about where to live. Please call Natasha at 617-625-6600 ext. 2317 to sign up!
*All these groups meet at our Holland Street Center located at 167 Holland Street
 
GROUP IFORMATION
English Conversations – Meets every Tuesday & Thursday from 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P. M. and 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday at our Cross Street Center located at 165 Broadway. Janine Lotti, Senior Projects Manager and Sandy Francis, Cross Street Center Volunteer work together to facilitate 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. *Please see “Upcoming Schedule” for possible time change.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 us a call with any questions or to make a reservation! 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Stay for lunch and receive free transportation.

 

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 through Thursday 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 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)

Tuesday through Thursday 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. (Please note time change)  

(617) 666-5223

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Monday, September 14th

9:00 Walking / Talking Group (H)

9:00 Gardening Group (H)

9:30 Monthly Breakfast w/ Mark Levy (H)

10:30 Low Vision Group (H)

11:30 Lunch (H)

11:30 LGBTQ Lunch (H)

12:00 – 1:00 Nutrition Counseling with Mimi (H)

4:30 LGBTQ Advisory Group

 

Tuesday, September 15th

10:00 English Conversation (C)

11:00 Fall Super Bingo (H)

12:00 Lunch (C)

12:00 Computer tutorial with Norbett (by appointment only) (H)

6:00 Caregivers Support (H)

Ralph & Jenny Center Closed for the day

 

Wednesday, September 16th

10:00 Cards (RJ)

10:00 English Conversation (C)

11:30 Lunch (H, RJ, C)

12:45 Bingo (RJ)

1:00 Bowling at Flatbreads

 

Thursday, September 17th

10:00 Blood Pressure Check (H)

10:00 Cards (RJ)

10:00 Scarves for Soldiers (RJ)

10:00 Current Events (H)

10:00 English Conversation (C)

11:00 Computer tutorial with Barbara (by appointment only) (H)

11:30 Lunch (H,RJ,C)

12:45 Bingo (RJ, H)

Toronto / Red Sox Trip

 

Friday, September 18th

10:30 Farmer’s Market (H)

11:00 Nutrition Counseling with Mimi (H)

11:30 Lunch (H)

12:45 Bingo (H)

Toronto / Red Sox Trip

 

Monday, September 21st

9:00 Walking & Talking Group (H)

9:30 Veterans Group(H)

10:30 Movie & Lunch (RJ)

11:30 Lunch (H)

12:00 Nutrition Counseling with Mimi (H)

5:30 LGBTQ “Movies To Come Out To” (H)

 

Tuesday, September 22nd

10:00 English Conversation (C)

10:00 Scarves for Soldiers (RJ)

10:00 Cards (RJ)

11:30 Lunch (RJ, C)

12:00 Computer tutorial with Norbert (by appointment only) (H)

12:45 Bingo (RJ)

Twin Rivers

 

Wednesday, September 23rd

10:00 English Conversation (C)

10:00 Cards (RJ)

11:30 Lunch (H, RJ, C)

12:45 Bingo (RJ)

1:00 Bowling at Flatbreads

The Beach Boys at Venus DeMilo

 

Thursday, September 24th

9:00-11:00 De-cluttering Kick-Off (H)

10:00 Cards (RJ)

10:00 Scarves for Soldiers (RJ)

10:00 Current Events (H)

10:00 English Conversation (C)

11:00 Computer tutorial with Barbara (by appointment only) (H)

11:30 Lunch (H,RJ,C)

12:45 Bingo (RJ, H)

 

Friday, September 25th

10:30 Farmer’s Market (H)

11:00 Nutrition Counseling with Mimi (H)

11:30 Lunch (H)

12:45 Bingo (H)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holland = (H) Ralph & Jenny = (RJ) Cross Street = (C)

         
 

 

 

 

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