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Town Of Lexington - June Senior Services Programs

Government and Politics

June 2, 2022

From: Town Of Lexington

Home Safety Checklist Presentation - In Person

Thursday, June 2, 11:00 a.m. - Noon

Join Peter Ricci, Lexington Fire Department and Wai Chong, Health Outreach Clinician as they walk you through your home safety checklist. They will talk about general fire safety as well as getting rid of old medications and "hazardous" materials. 

Classic Songs from Yesteryear - In Person

Monday, June 6, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Singing guitarist Howie Newman plays classic songs of yesteryear, including Sinatra, Dean Martin and old rock ’n’ roll. It’s a sing-along, toe-tapping musical journey from the early 1900s through the 1960s. Howie also adds trivia, background stories about the songs and a little G-rated humor here and there. This program is supported by the Lexington Cultural Council & the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

June Drop-In Movies at the Community Center: Tuesdays at 1:30!

Finding You - June 7

Romance Comedy, PG (115 min.)

Violinist Finley Sinclair travels to an Irish coastal village to begin her semester studying abroad. At the B&B run by her host family she encounters the gregarious and persistent heartthrob movie star Beckett Rush.

The Way Way Back - June 21

Comedy, PG-13 (115 min.)

Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park.

Dale Tamburo: Estate Planning/Top 10 - In Person

Wednesday, June 8, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Do you want a court, the legislature, your family, or your friends deciding what should happen if you die or become incapacitated? Instead, would you want to make your own decisions as to who will take of you, who will receive your property and assets, or who will make important decisions for us in the event we are unable to do it for yourself. Learn the Top Ten Things to Do.

Initiating the Caregiving Conversation - Virtual

Tuesday, June 14, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Join Julie Norstrand, an eldercare consultant, as she shares ideas about preparing for caregiving. Julie finds most caregivers enter into this role with little or no planning, waiting for the situation to reach a crisis point, making the experience more challenging and stressful. This webinar is optimal for people who are starting to notice their loved ones experiencing aging-related physical and/or mental deterioration that they know they need to address as future caregivers.

Music from the 60's & 70's with Matt Carbonello

NEW DATE: Tuesday, June 28th 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Matt will be playing many favorites of the 60’s, 70’s, hits from artists like Beatles, The Doors, Rolling Stones, Neil Young and more. This is an in-person program at the Community Center.

Cooking with Anastasia- Virtual program

Stuffed Zucchini w/Lemon Sauce

Friday, June 24, 11:00 a.m. - Noon

Always delicious and fresh from the garden in June, we'll cook stuffed zucchini, Greek style. Dr. Anastasia Galanopoulos uses a trauma-informed lens to focus her work with clients on strengthening relationships and cooking for mental health in both preventative and therapeutic ways

Nutrition Talk: Dysphagia and Diet - In-Person

Friday, June 17, 11:00 a.m. - Noon

Dysphagia (chewing and/or swallowing disorder) can occur in the older population for many reasons. Come learn about the signs and symptoms of dysphagia and which diet can help in the management of the disorder

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Walk Massachusetts Challenge!

The Walk Massachusetts Challenge runs from May 1 to October 31, 2022. During this time, when you walk, you enter your chances to win a $50 Visa, $25 Amazon or $10 Dunkin’ gift card. The more you walk, the more chances you have to win! Reach each milestone and receive a total of five entries. By completing the challenge, your local Council on Aging gets a raffle entry to win up to $1000 for fitness programming! Learn more and register for the challenge (OPEN NOW!) by clicking this link!