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Newport Playhouse
Thursday, April 13
$129 (Residents) $139 (NR)
LAST DAY TO SIGN UP: MARCH 13th
Bloom Tours is taking you to the Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant to enjoy a show and lunch. A taxi driver gets away with having two wives in different areas because of his irregular work schedule. Complication is piled upon complication as the cabby tries to keep his double life from exploding--and that means lots of laughs for us! Enjoy the buffet before the show which includes a large variety of hot and cold foods.
Depart: 9:00 a.m. Return: 6:00 p.m.
Wellness Clinics - by appointment only!
Wednesday, March 1, 9:00 a.m. - noon
Meet with Wai Chong, registered pharmacist, and Kelliann Coleman, RN, to check your blood pressure, discuss medication management and learn how to properly use your blood glucose and blood pressure machines. Please bring your machines with you if you have questions. Call Wai Chong at 781-698-4847 to make your appointment or to discuss the possibility of a home visit if you are homebound.
Coming out of the Winter Blues: A Blueprint to Focusing on Your Health
Wednesday, March 1, 1:00- 2:00 p.m.
Learn how to tackle the "Winter Blues" and feel better. You'll get suggestions on five areas: mental health, diet, sleep, exercise and how to keep on goal. Presented by Lynn Croft, professional healthcare advocate.
Navigating the Often-Confusing Health Care Options for Older Adults
Wednesday, March 1, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Hear from a panel of professionals who will cover care management, independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing care.
This program is sponsored by Youville Assisted Living.
Health and Wellness Series
Thursdays, March 2 - April 6, 1:00 - 2:00 pm.
In collaboration with the Regis College Occupational Therapy program, Human Services is offering a series of programs led by Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy students. Erin and Carrie will lead this series in conjunction with their Level I Fieldwork Placement in Group Dynamics to learn to use therapeutic services to promote health, well-being and improve quality of life. Some classes will include chair yoga, meditation, exercises, 'oldies' music, therapy/trivia, strength and balance. This series provides them the opportunity to integrate theoretical learning to build their skills in group leadership. Join us in supporting their education by signing up for this series.
Drop-In February Movies at the Community Center:
The Duke
Tuesday, March 7, 1:15 p.m.
In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60 year old taxi driver, steals Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London.
Fall
Tuesday, March 21, 1:15 p.m.
Best friends Becky and Hunter find themselves at the top of a 2,000-foot radio tower.
Understanding Basic Estate Planning with Dale Tamburro
Wednesday, March 8, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
What is probate? Learn about Estate documents, health care proxy and durable power of attorney, last will and testament. Basics to protect your home: long term care or nursing home.
Memory Cafe
Wednesday, March 8, 10:30 - 11:30 am.
Memory Café is back! We know the importance of in-person connections, especially when a loved one has dementia. We welcome your return to our newly revived Memory Café. We hope that caregivers and their loved ones can socialize and share in some meaningful activities. This program is part of a growing nationwide movement to provide community-based support, stimulation and education for people and families living with cognitive decline. At each Café, individuals with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, along with their caregivers gather. Please email mkelleher@lexingtonma.gov or drop in to our in-person Memory Café!
Sponsored by Minute Women Home Care.
Expressive Art: Squeegee Art
Monday, March 13, 10:00 - 11:45 a.m.
In this workshop you will learn how to create art by pulling paint across the canvas with a scraper. This is a process-based art therapy program where you will learn how to create with this new technique. One participant per household.
Book Club Meeting - WIse OWL Reading Salon
Thursday, March 16, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
This month we are reading The Saturday Evening Girl's Club by Jane Healey. Bring your thoughts to discuss with the group, and look forward to April's book of the month: Isaac's Storm by Erik Larson.
Nutrition Talk: Gut Health and Bone Health Connection
Friday, March 17, 11:00 a.m. - Noon
Join Barbara Collins and learn about this condition and which dietary interventions and lifestyle changes can help manage it. Find out how eating a variety of foods can help with gut health.
Drop in Technology Help
Tuesday, March 21, 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Need help with a device or have a tech question? Bring you (and your device, if possible) to our drop-in technology help with LHS students! No registration required.
Initiating the Caregiver Conversation - Virtual
Wednesday, March 22, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Join Julie Norstrand, an eldercare consultant, as she shares ideas about preparing for caregiving. This webinar is for people who are starting to notice their loved ones experiencing age-related physical or cognitive deterioration that they may need to address as future caregivers
Cooking with Anastasia: "Dolmathakia" - Virtual
Friday, March 24 , 11:00 a.m. - Noon
Dolmathakia are universally known as stuffed grape leaves. We'll learn to prepare these and understand the difference between dolmathakia and dolmathes.
Exercise for Arthritis
Wednesday, March 29, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Join Michael Stare from Orthopaedics Plus as he goes over: Exercise for Arthritis. an effective treatment for pain & function.
Holi Celebration
Thursday, March 30, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate Holi. Holi is celebrated in certain regions of India as a way to welcome in spring and is seen as a new beginning. We will have light refreshments for you to sample!
Free Help Preparing Your Income Taxes - Lexington Taxaide Program: Sponsored by AARP/IRS
Beginning February 15 through April 14, IRS certified Tax-Aide volunteers will be available at the Lexington Community Center. AARP's tax aide program provides its free service, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. IRS certified Tax-Aide volunteers will be available to help prepare and electronically file Federal and State income tax forms.
Appointments are required. To sign up, call 781-698-4855.
Provide Your Feedback for the Town's Climate Action & Resilience Plan
The Town of Lexington is developing a Climate Action & Resilience Plan, called Resilient Lexington. The Plan will build upon a solid foundation of climate leadership and complement ongoing efforts to create a sustainable future. We are not starting from scratch! Our community has a tradition of taking action and we are a regional leader in sustainability. The Resilient Lexington Plan will build upon these ongoing efforts. Over the course of the planning process, the Town will complete a series of community assessments, data analyses, and stakeholder and community engagement activities to complete our plan.
Learn more about the planning process at https://www.lexingtonma.gov/1544/Climate-Action-Resilience-Plan. Get involved today by taking the Resilient Lexington survey. Your participation will help the planning team understand public priorities and ensure the proposed strategies are actionable. The survey is available in English and Mandarin. Take the survey by scanning the QR code or visiting https://bit.ly/ResilientLexingtonSurvey
