Activities At The Norfolk Senior Center

BINGO - Bingo is held every Monday at 1 p.m. Donation is 60 cents per card. Callers are Lucy Gifun, Marina Haley, Charlotte Howard, and Betty Ray. Trea­surer is Dot Callahan. All money is returned as prizes. Note: No bingo February 16th .

BRIDGE – Bridge is played every Tuesday at 10 and Thurs­day at 1 p.m.

COMPUTERS - You can use the comput­ers on your own any time. CRIBBAGE - Come join us for cribbage on Wednesdays and/or Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon at the Senior Center.

GAME DAY – Every Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. The Senior Center is now a proud owner of a Wii. Come and try out your skills. We have new games for our Wii.

KNITTING CLUB – Fri­days at 10 a.m. The members have named themselves the “Knitwits”. Chemo caps are al­ways

needed. The new project is Lap Robes for Nursing Homes. Call the Senior Center if you need yarn.

LIBRARY – Read at home program continues with the co­operation of the Norfolk Library and the Council on Aging. If you are homebound, books will be delivered to your home. Call and ask for an application if you are interested in this program. We have a list of large print books that are available at the library.

POETRY CLUB – If there is anyone interested in starting up the poetry club again please call the Senior Center. Richard Mor­ris has agreed to lead the club.

POOL TABLE - The COA will be starting a billiards “lad­der” this year which will be open to adults and seniors. Inter­ested? Call the Senior Center for more information.

SCRABBLE - Every Thurs­day from 10 – 12 noon. Join in on the good time and friendship. The group plays other days also.

STRENGTH VIDEOS – New videos now available every Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9 – 10 a.m. “Easy Does It video is exactly as it describes itself and is the perfect starting point for the person who is older or is post illness, injury or sur­gery.

These exercises are simple, easy to understand and perform. Daily usage of this program should allow the participant to gradually and painlessly regain the strength and flexibility nec­essary to resume an active and healthy lifestyle.”

TAI CHI – Yang Style-In­structor Paula Morrison. Instruc­tion continues every Tuesday at 1 p.m. This is for students who are advanced, beginners and those who prefer chairs. The cost of the class is $2.00. WALK CLUB – Every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Betty Ray is our certified instructor. Weather permitting the group will walk around town.

YOGA – Monday at 11:30 a.m. - At every age, yoga can provide you with health benefits and some believe reverse the ag­ing process. There is a fee of $2 per class.

TRIPS Every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Grocery Shopping at Shaw’s Market in Franklin.

HEALTH SCREENINGS Wednesday, February 24th - Dr. Cooper (podiatrist) is sched­uled to be at the Senior Center at 1 p.m. to cut nails and treat corns & calluses. Please call the Senior Center for an appointment. The fee is $30 for the Senior Center and $50 for a home visit.

COUNCIL ON AGING MEETINGS The Council on Aging meets on the 3rd Monday of the month (unless otherwise posted) at the Senior Center Lower Level. The next meeting is February 22nd – 9:30 a.m. All are welcome.

INCOME TAX ASSIS­TANCE - Income tax assistance again will be available for seniors through the Tax-Aide program of the AARP every Thursday.

Volunteer Counselors, trained in cooperation with the IRS and State DOR, are knowl­edgeable about federal and state returns. Appointments must be made in advance by calling 508 528-4430.

Seniors must bring with them the federal and state forms mailed to them, as well as all W-2’s and 1099 forms, plus cop­ies of their 2008 completed fed­eral and state returns. In addition, seniors, 65 years and older, must bring copies of the real estate bills, water bills and copies of Mass tax exempt income in order to complete the Senior “Circuit Breaker” tax credit. Call the COA for an ap­pointment!

GATRA “Dial-A-Ride” The public transportation for medical appointments, hospital and social visits is here!

All Norfolk Seniors, and Nor­folk residents under 60 with a disability, are eligible for the ride. All you need to do is fillout an application and you will be all set. Applications are available at Hillcrest Village and the Senior Center. There is also a brochure which will explain how the Dial-A-Ride works. Call the Senior Center for more information. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday Boston hospital trips are available from 9-1. Pick up from appointments will start at 2 p.m. and again at 4 p.m. Wednes­day transportation is available to Worcester, Newton Wellesley and Lahey Clinic. If you have any problems with this service please call the Senior Center so we can address them.

DINNER/FRIENDSHIP CLUB - For information about the February Dinner Club call the Senior Center.

You can help prepare, set up, clean up or just eat. Invite a friend and enjoy the friend­ship of all who attend. Price is $10.00.

COUPONS - We are still collecting coupons at the Senior Center for our service men and women. There is a box at the se­nior

center for coupons. Thank you Helen Marie Diamond for volunteering to be the coordina­tor.

SILVER SCREEN CLAS­SICS - Every Monday at 1 p.m. (excluding holidays), at Show­case Cinema De Lux, Patriot Place, Foxborough. Enjoy your favorite classic movie plus a small popcorn and soda for only $2.00. Seating is limited to theatre capacity.

FUEL ASSISTANCE - Fuel assistance is a federally funded program that assists income eligible households in paying home heating costs. Once you are determined eligible, it does not matter what type of fuel you use. Call the Senior Center for more information or to make an appointment with Outreach worker Chris Shaw. GET READY TO READ @ THE LIBRARY! - The Nor­folk Public Library was recently awarded a grant called “On the Same Page”. The grant is federally funded through the institute of Museum and Library Services and distrib­uted by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Launched in Seattle and quickly picked up in Chicago and New York, the concept of a com­munity wide read-a-thon has at­tracted enthusiastic supporters around the country and within Massachusetts. According to Robin Glasser, Library Director each town tai­lors its approach in a somewhat different manner, but essen­tially is building a community of readers by providing opportu­nities for its citizenry to engage in thoughtful discussion of the same book.

“We’re very excited that the Norfolk Public Library was se­lected as one of the grant re­cipients in this very competi­tive grant round,” said Glasser. Plans are well under way to roll out this program called “Norfolk Reads Together” in January and February.

“We hope to involve all seg­ments of the community includ­ing adults, senior citizens, teens, school children and families.

“We will have a variety of programs, activities, and book discussions centered around the award winning book In the Heart of the Sea-The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick. Philbrick also wrote a student version of the book called Revenge of the Whale.

“These books recount the ac­tual events on which the classic Moby-Dick is based. Many com­munities in coastal Massachu­setts were shaped by the whaling economy of the nineteenth century and together we’ll explore this period in history.”

TRIPS New England Flower Show - Friday, March 26th - $20

Besides all the beautiful flow­ers: At 11 a.m. there will be a demo on infused oils from every­day

plants and at 1 p.m. cooking with herbs. If we have 20 people the price will be less. Depart at 9:30 a.m. and return around 3:30 p.m.

The Music Cities

April 12- 19, 2010

Double $2,299.00 Featuring Branson, Memphis & Nashville. 3 nights at Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville.

Day 1: Get ready for a jour­ney energized with the sounds of Blues, Country, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Soul. Thrill to an array of spec­tacular

shows and explore the vibrant cities of Branson, Mem­phis and Nashville. Day 2: With fantastic Doug Gabriel and his guitar made out of a 1969 Thunderbird muffler!Later an unforgettable perfor­mance by Shoji Tabuchi and the night the energetic Hughes Brothers Show entertains with country hits. Day 3: Full day of leisure and an evening of a fun and energetic show. Day 4: Travel southeast crossing the Mississippi River en route to Memphis. Day 5: Visit Graceland Day 6: Tour RCA Studio B

Day 7: Sightseeing tour.

Day 8: Humming and smil­ing all the way home.

Lots, lots more! Other highlights about this trip can be found in a flyer at the Senior Center.

Northern National Parks Yellowstone, Grand Tetons & Craters of the Moon National Parks

September 17-24, 2010

$1,999 Double- $2,440 Sin­gle $1,969 Triple Day 1: Arrive in Salt Lake City, Utah with a tour of some of America’s natural treasures. Dinner included. Day 2: Tour of Salt Lake City. Visit Kennecott Copper Mine. Temple Square on your own. Breakfast included. Day 3: Idaho Falls your home for next 5 nights. Breakfast & Dinner included. Day 4: Museum of Idaho. Town of Blackfoot to the Idaho Potato Exp. Breakfast included.

Day 5: Grand Tetons and Jackson Hole. Breakfast & Din­ner included. Day 6: Yellowstone Bear World – Craters of the Moon. Breakfast & Dinner included. Day 7: Yellowstone National Park and Old Faithful. Breakfast included. Day 8: Tour ends leaving you with many wonderful memories. Breakfast included. See a more detailed flyer at the Senior Center.