The Senior Center is open to all area citizens age 55 and up.
There is no fee, no application, no registration required to visit the Senior Center.
Many of the events and activitiesare free to attend, some of them have a small fee.
Visitors are encouraged to come to the center and not be shy about utilizing the services
and activities because they aren't sure just how to perceive the concept of "Senior". You do NOT have to be a Saugus resident to use the center.
The Senior Center itself is basically a drop-in center.The staff will offer visitors a
Senior Center Card thatis scanned when one enters the building and registers information the Center uses for administrative purposessuch as what activities are
being participated in, howmany lunches are served, how many people have visited the Center that day, etc. You are NOT required to have a card to come to the Center.
The Center offers lunch Monday thru Friday for a $2.00 donation.
You can drop into the Center any time that it is open, andeven bring a friend or
two and play cards, have coffee,socialize, volunteer, etc.
Several senior groups such as the Saugus Men's Club,the Senior Association,
the Quilters Guild, & the Knitting Club,hold their meetings and other events at
the Saugus Senior Center. These clubs may have registration and yearly membership dues.
If you have any more questions, please feel free to call Joanne at the Senior Center (781) 231 - 4178
Bulletin Board Check out our Bulletin Board as you come inthe front door.
A list of the day's events are posted each day.
BOUTIQUE Drop into our boutique.Arriving daily are beautiful items, jewelry, knitted items,
and so much more.This is open to the general public. We have a nice selection
of all occasion greeting cards for 25¢ each.
WHERE MEN ARE MEN “YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO SET ANOTHER GOAL
OR TO DREAM A NEW DREAM” The Men’s Club is now on a once a month schedule and
the opening fall meeting will be on September 14th at 9:30 am.
We are presently in the process of obtaining a speaker of note.
click herefor club news and information TRANSPORTATION Transportation is available for Saugus Seniors for Medical transportation to seven surrounding communities, Lunch at the Center and Stop & Shop/Mall. Call the Center for more information781-231- 4178
GLSS - SEASONED & SMART Greater Lynn Senior Services Cable TV Show
New Shows Monthly.Saugus Community TV, Comcast Channel 8
Schedule available on www.Saugustv.org For information call Moeun Him at GLSS781-599-0110 ext 531
LUNCH AT THE SENIOR CENTER Lunches are served Monday through Friday, at 11:30 am
The suggested lunch donation is $2.00However, no one will be refused lunch due
to inability to make a donation.If you are not able to make a donation, please see
Joanne in the office, arrangements will be made for you to be served a lunch. We do ask that you scan your free membership card when signing up for lunch. This will give us an accurate count for our daily meals. If you do not have a membership card, please give the front desk your information
and a card will be assigned to you ATTENTION
As of July 1st, the Saugus Council on Aging hours of operation
will be from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
This time change has been approved by the Town Manager.
VISIT OUR BEAUTIFUL GIFTSHOP
Thanks to Charlie Pinksten our Gift Shop has had a reformation.
New curtains, new mirrored shelves and an all around very needed
make-over.
Many beautiful items are on consignment - Jewelry, Scarves, China,
Lenox, Vases, Pocket books, Pictures, Cards, something for everyone.
So, come in and browse.Our Gift Shop is open to the public. “Thanks Again” Charlie, your dedicated, hard work is very much
appreciated for all you do for the Center.
SENIOR CENTER CLOSED Labor Day, Monday, September 6th
REIKI Reiki with Diana will be held on the 1st Wednesday of every month. Next date is
Wednesday, September 1st.Call (781) 231- 4178 to sign up or leave your name
at the front desk.
MCPHS PHARMACY OUTREACH PROGRAM On Wednesday, September 1st from 10:00 to 11:00 am, a representative from the
MCPHS Pharmacy Outreach Program will be here at the Center.MCPHS Pharmacy
Outreach Program is a community service of the Massachusetts College of
Pharmacy and Health Sciences, located in Worcester, MA in the Living and Learning
Center of the College.
Their mission is to help citizens throughout the state understand and access their
prescription medicines.They do this by providing support to healthcare professionals
on a variety of medication-related issues, when you need help getting your
medicines, have questions about how to take your medicines, or need to talk with
someone about your prescription insurance.Case manager staff can screen for a
variety of available programs that can provide the name of a free clinic in your area
where you may be able to obtain some immediate help, or assist you in applying to a
Patient Assistance Program through a drug manufacturer for financial relief with the
cost of your medications.Also their licensed pharmacists are available to review
your medications and talk with you about how to take your medications safely.They
may also offer suggestions on lower-costing alternative medicines in an effort to save
you money. To utilize their free service, you can call toll free, 1-866-633-1617,
or click on “Ask the Pharmacist” on their web site, www.massmedline.com
From the Desk of State Representative Mark Falzone
ICE CREAM SOCIAL AT THE CENTER Tuesday September 7th at 1:00 pm Rep. Mark Falzone is hosting the season’s best Ice Cream Social at the Saugus
Senior Center.Please join us for this afternoon of friends and fun flavors!
INDOOR & OUTDOOR GARDEN THERAPY CLASSES
WednesdaySeptember 8thandWednesdaySeptember 22nd at 1:00 pm These classes are FREE.
Classes are given by Chet Stentiford, award-winning horticulturist.
SAUGUS SENIOR CITIZEN’S ASSOCIATION NEWS Our next meeting will be on September 9th at 12:30 pm A great big thank you to Steven Castraberti, at Prince Pizza for the Pizza Party
on August 13th.He out-did himself again.We all had a very good time.
Also, thanks to the ladies of the Saugus Town Hall for helping out at the party,
hope to see you next year.
Dolores Venetsanakos, President of the Association
♫♫ DANCE & PIZZA PARTY ♫♫ThursdaySeptember 16th The usual pizza, salad, and soda will be served at 5:30 pm Dancing until 8:30 pm
Please get your tickets in advance.Cost is$7.00
KALEIDOSCOPE CHILDREN’S THEATRE PERFORMANCE
”The Magic of Story Time with Cinderella and Snow White”
Sunday September 19th at 2:00 pm The North Shore Musical Children’s Theatre in Saugus is excited to announce
Rhode Island’s award-winning, touring Kaleidoscope Theatre’s performance.
Military Families are free!
MAGIC SHOWSundaySeptember 26th at 2:00 pm North Shore Musical Children's Theatre is happy to announce that all Saugus
Seniorswill have free admission to the upcoming Magic Show with magic's only
Two-Time Gold Medal Champion, George Saterial and Friends
For more information please visit -www.kaleidoscopechildrenstheatre.com
or e-mail or call (781) 230- 3976 for tickets and reservations.
Tickets paid in advance $9.00 and $12.00 at the door.
This price also includes ice cream.
TRIAD Meeting Monday September 20th at 9:30 am
COPING WITH GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP –Wednesdays
September 22ndthruOctober 27thfrom 1:30 to 3:00 pm A six-week support group dealing with the feelings and difficult changes
associated with the death of a loved one.If you are struggling and feel alone,
join our group and learn new coping skills in a safe and confidential environment.
The group is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
For further information and to register for the group, please call Lu Bonanno
at (978) 372- 4211 or email:
MASSACHUSETTS EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM On Wednesday September 22nd at 10:00 am Field Service Advisor from MassEDP will be coming to the Saugus Council
on Aging to discuss this program. The State 911 Department would like to make you aware of an exciting program
that could greatly benefit you or members of your family.This program is the
Massachusetts Equipment Distribution Program or more commonly referred to as
MassEDP.MassEDP is a program that provides residents with a permanent
disability, access to the telephone network in their homes.By offering specialized
telephones for free or a reduced cost, depending on income, this program fosters
independence, empowerment, and above all access to emergency services.
The Field Service Advisor will bring a sampling of phones that are available as well
as applications to join the program.All are invited to come and learn more about
this very important program!
ENTERTAINMENT – “THE NORTH SHORE SONGSTERS”
ThursdaySeptember 23rd from 1:00 to 2:00 pm Come and have some fun when the “North Shore Songsters” perform for us.
The North Shore Songsters, under the direction of Vic DalPozzal,
are a 22 piece singing group ranging from the age of 58 to 85, singing songs
from a variety of Broadway shows.Refreshments will be served.
Tickets are $3.00 and are available at the front desk.
SPEAKER - Duramedix Healthcare WednesdaySeptember 29th at 10:30 am
Steve Carucci will be a guest speaker for Durable Medical Equipment.
He will discuss the home healthcare products and services they have to offer.
KNIT & CROCHET – Tuesdays from 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm The Knit & Crochet group started with only four people, now they have 40 ladies
knitting for the soldiers overseas. They meet at the Saugus Senior Center every
Tuesday from 12:00 to 2:30 pm. They send approximately 200 - 300 items every
month to Ellen Harpin in Florida. Ellen distributes them where they are needed,
the ships, the mountains of Afghanistan, and the medical units going to Germany.
Friends of the Senior Center have been kind enough to finance the shipping of
these items to Florida. On a monthly basis the knitters receive via e-mail, notes
of appreciation from the servicemen and women.
The Knit & Crochet group welcomes anyone interested in helping with this project.
SHREDDING - Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm You may bring in your important documents & papers to be shredded.
Documents must be out of envelopes, checks must be torn off the binders.
Protect your identity. Two volunteers, Dottie Bockus or Marie Denning will assist you.
You MUST call for an appointment (781) 231- 4178
REP. MARK FALZONE - Fridays from 8:30 to 10:00 am
State Representative Mark Falzone’s representative will be here
to answer any questions you may have.
QUILT RAFFLE A beautiful quilt is hanging up in our main function room. It was hand-made and generously donated by our lovely ladies from our
Quilting Class for a fundraising raffle.
The quilt will be raffled off at our “Friends of the Senior Center”
Chicken Pot Pie Dinner/Auction fundraiser that will be held in October.
Quilt Raffle tickets are now available - $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00
ARTS & CRAFTS VOLUNTEER NEEDED We are looking for a volunteer who would like to take an hour, one day a week
to teach an Arts & Crafts class at our Senior Center.If you are interested,
please call the Center at (781) 231- 4178 and ask for Shannon.
FALL CLASSES Below are dates and times of classes that will resume in September:
Bible Study with Reverend Bob LeRoe - Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am Starting Thursday, September 2nd
Knit & Crochet - Tuesdays at 12:30 pm
Starting Tuesday September 7th
Quilting- Mondays from 9:30 to 11:30 am Starting Monday September 13th
Oil Painting - Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 pm Starting Tuesday September 7th
Furniture Refinishing and Restoring with Chair Caning
Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon for 10 weeks at Saugus High School Starting Tuesday, September 14th at Saugus High School taught by
Carmine Moschella.$20.00
For more information call the Saugus Senior Center (781) 231 - 4178
Beginner’s Line Dancing - Mondays from 9:00 to 9:50 am
For those of you who sit and watch, why not put on your dancing shoes
and join Corine Prigian to learn the dances.Cost is $3.00
Line Dancing - Mondaysfrom 10:00 to11:00 am Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 amand Fridays 10:00 to 11:00 am
All classes are $3.00
Wood Carving - Mondays at 1:00 pm Experienced and beginners are always welcome.There is no charge.
So, stop in and see if this is something you might like to do.
COMPUTER CLASSES Computer Classes are ongoing at the Saugus Senior Center.
Instructor Karen Giardino is looking forward to teaching her computer skills to you. Classes are limited to 6 students.
Classes are $50.00 for 6 week courses.Payment due on the day of registration.
For more information or to register, stop by the Center
or call Laurie Davis at (781) 231- 4182
Beginners Computer Class - Tuesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm for 6 weeks For those of you who are looking to learn the basics:Learning how to turn the
computer on and off, typing a letter in Microsoft Word, and the beginning of e-mail.
Starts Tuesday September 7th
Introduction to the Internet & E-mail
Thursdays1:00 to 3:00 pm for 6 weeks For more advanced computer users who would still like to learn
more about searching the web and using e-mail. Starts ThursdaySeptember 9th
For ongoing classes, pick up our newsletter, watch on Cable TV, or
visit our website atwww.SaugusSeniorCenter.org
COLLETTE TRAVEL -Slide ShowTuesdayOctober 19th at 1:00 pm Join us for a slideshow presentation by Pam Strand of Collette Vacations.
Pam will provide us with information regarding two new and exciting upcoming trips.
*The California New Year’s GetawayDecember 29th-January 2nd2011 includes airfare, hotel accommodations for five days.
*The Tournament of Roses Parade and the Crystal Cathedral with six meals.
*The Canadian Rockies by Train May 26th - June 2nd 2011 includes airfare, VIA Rail, touring and 13 meals.
If you are interested in this presentation, please sign up with Lynnette in the office.
Friends of the Saugus Senior Center
FUNDRAISER “CHICKEN POT PIE DINNER AND AUCTION”
Saturday October 23rd Doors will open at 5:00 pm – Dinner at 6:00 pm
Children under 6 eat FREE.Adults $9.95
Tickets available at the Saugus Senior Center.
”GRIEF AND THE HOLIDAYS” WORKSHOP Thursday December 9thfrom1:00 to 2:30 pm The holiday season can be extremely stressful for those who have lost a loved one.
You may find yourself dreading the holidays and feeling unsure and overwhelmed
with how to cope with the upcoming holiday season.If you have experienced the
death of a loved one, please join us for our workshop and develop some coping
strategies in a supportive, confidential environment.
If you are interested in attending this workshop, please call Lu Bonanno,
Beacon Hospice, at (978) 372- 4211 or email
IN MEMORIAM - Gifts in loving memory of the following people have been made:
In memory of my parents Cammella Memmolo from Ben & Julia Rondino Marjorie Minichello from Mary Inserra Thomas McGann and Claire Marshall from Inez Taatjes Anna LeBlanc from Dottie Bockus Anna LeBlanc from Mary Inserra Linda Mullens from her mother Sylvia Mishel Tom McGann, Jr. & Tom McGann, Sr. from Janet McGann in memory of birthdays Anna LeBlanc from Margie Berkowitch Anna LeBlanc from Sarah DiNatale Anna LeBlanc from Eleanor Gallo Anna LeBlanc from The American Legion Auxiliary Unit # 210 Saugus.
The Friends of the Saugus Senior Center want to say thank you for your generous
contribution with the G.E. Matching Gift Program from Anonymous.
Sincere thanks to all our friends for their generous contributions to the Living
memorial Fund. Dottie Bockus, Living Memorial Chairman
SPECIAL THANKS To Christopher and Nicole from Saugus Care and Rehabilitation Center for
sponsoring the Wakefield Retired Men’s Club Band on August 9th.
It was a great afternoon.We appreciate your support.
Special “Thanks” to Anthony Guardia, who sponsored a FREE Ice Cream Social
at our Center on August 19th.Not only did he bring ice cream, but trays and trays
of assorted homemade cookies that were out of this world.It was a fun afternoon.
TRIPS, TRIPS, TRIPSOPEN TO THE PUBLIC.NO AGE LIMIT Refunds for day trips are granted when cancelled at least five (5) days in advance
September 10th Mohegan $25.00
12th-14th Atlantic City/Tropicana/2 Meals2/$20.00 Coin/Show $209.00
16th Rail and Sail-Railroad/Cruise/Lunch$89.95
19th-20th Summit Lodge-Killington, VT-Lunch/Dinner/Cooking Demonstration$269.00
21st-23rd The Pocono’s-Chateau Resort/2 Nights/5Meals/Sightseeing $395.00
24th-25th CRUISE TO “NOWHERE”-4 Meals/Entertainment $299.00
25th-26th SCALLOP FESTIVAL, Luncheon/Tour/2 Dinners $289.00
30th WRIGHTS CHICKEN FARM, All you can eat chicken/Entertainment $59.00
October 2nd Foliage Trip Lilly’s on the Pond/Smith’s Cheese/Red Apple Farm/Free Gift $69.95 8th Foxwoods$25.00 14th Turkey Dinner Train/Foliage/Train Ride/Dinner/Farm Stand $69.00 17th-23rd Myrtle Beach 6 Nights/12 Meals/Show $1,089.00 28th Angelica’s /Mark Verselli/Comedy Luncheon$66.00
November 2nd -3rd Beacon Resort/Free Turkey / 4 meals$195.00
4th American Band Stand RevueLantanas/Entertainment $69.95
5th Mohegan $25.00 7th-9th Turningstone Resort $40.00 Cash back/Meal coupon/2 Breakfast$209.00 12thNashville/White Mountains 5 meals/Spec. Cocktail Prices/Outlets $369.00 18th Spinelli’s –Lunch/Entertainment- Bodacious Babes$44.00 28th-29th Holiday Magic, North pole Express/Rockettes Radio City Music Hall $299.00
December 2nd A Caribbean Christmas - Danversport $63.00 3rd Foxwoods $25.00 9th Mele KalikimakeHukelau/Luncheon/Show/Bright Nights $69.95 10thThe Three Tenors/Angelicas - Christmas Favorites/Luncheon$45.00 31st New Years at Noon - Danversport Entertainment/Line Dancing/Ballroom Dance $69.00
SAUGUS SENIOR CENTER INFORMATION ONLINE www.SaugusSeniorCenter.org We welcome you to visit our website where you can access
Saugus Senior Center information including the Newsletter, Menu
and Activities calendar.
Browse around www.Saugus.com and find other helpful, fun and
interesting information.We welcome your comments and suggestions.
SAUGUSFIRE DEPARTMENT KEYBOX PROGRAM
Allow Emergency-Only Entrance to Your Home The Saugus Fire Department along with the Saugus Fire Relief Association
(S.F.R.A.) and the Saugus TRIAD Program have initiated an “Over Door Key Keeper”
Program for residents of Saugus.
This specially designed key box is used to store an emergency home key, under
lock safe conditions, for emergency personnel to access your home in the event
of an accident, sudden illness or emergency call to your home.This allows
emergency personnel to enter without having to force entry and do costly damage
to your home.
Quickly installed in seconds, over most outside doors, the “Over the Key Keeper”
is accessed by a master key entrusted to the Fire Department of Saugus.This
program is most helpful and recommended for the elderly, handicapped, or anyone
concerned about the well being of their home when they are away.YOUR BENEFIT
No need to distribute personal home keys to anyone
Saves critical time when emergency personnel need to enter your home
Protects elderly and handicapped in case of health or home emergency
Allows emergency access when you’re traveling or away from home
Eliminates destruction of property if emergency entrance is needed
The Key Keeper is easily position above your primary door entrance and
securely placed to be non-removable.
The one-time charge for the “Key Keeper” has been reduced from $40.00 to $20.00
and your money is refunded when box is no longer needed and returned.
Call Now to Order Your “Open Door Key Keeper” –
Saugus Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau at 781-941-1170
Sponsored by the Saugus Business Partnership
MCPHS PHARMACY OUTREACH PROGRAM The MCPHS Pharmacy Outreach Program is a community service of the
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Worcester, MA in the Living and LearningCenter of the College.Their mission is to help citizens
throughout the state understand and access their prescription medicines. They do this by providing support to healthcare professionals on a variety of
medication-related issues, when you need help getting your medicines, have
questions about how to take your medicines, or need to talk with someone about
your prescription insurance. Case manager staff can screen for a variety of available programs that can
provide the name of a free clinic in your area where you may be able to obtain
some immediate help, or assist you in applying to a Patient Assistance Program
through a drug manufacturer for financial relief with the cost of your medications. Also their licensed pharmacists are available to review your medications and talk
with you about how to take your medications safely.They may also offer
suggestions on lower-cost alternative medicines in an effort to save you money.
To utilize their free service, you can call toll free, 1-866-633-1617,
or click on “Ask the Pharmacist” on their web site, www.massmedline.com.
GE MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM The Friends of the Saugus Senior Center have been accepted by the
GE Matching Gift program. Your gift of $25 or more may be matched
dollar for dollar!
This program is for current GE employees, retirees of the GE and
spouses of deceased GE retirees. We encourage GE people to help
us out.Your donation is tax deductible.
Eligible donors should make their checks payable to:
Friends of the SaugusSeniorCenter and mark it
“Eligible for GE Foundation Match” under memo.
Send to: Friends of the SaugusSeniorCenter, 466 Central Street, Saugus, MA01906
Report your contribution to: The GE Foundation Matching Gift Center
at 1-800-305-0669.When you call you will need to have the following
information ready:your SS number, zip code of the SeniorCenter 01906,
the amount of your gift, the date of your gift.
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS Are you at least 60 and have a problem with your in-home care-giving services?
Do you know someone who does?If so, please call us!
1-800-243-4636(1-800-AGE-INFO)
A NOTE FROM OUR TROOPS TO OUR KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP E-mails come in from our troops, thanking our Knit & Crochet group,
for taking part in “The Ships Project” by making caps, slippers and scarves
for our troops overseas.We would like to share one with you…
“We just opened a box from “The Ships Project” aboard the USS Rushmore.
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the generosity and support
shown to our service members.It means more than you can imagine, to
know that people “back home” are thinking of us while we are away,
“under way”.As I look at the craftsmanship of my new beanie, I pray that
God will bless the hands that made it, just as each knit and pearl was a
prayer for our safe return home.”
Help For elders Buying Prescription Drugs….
Follow these 3 steps to be certain you have done all that you can to reduce
the cost of medications for you and your household.
STEP 1:Make a list of all the medications you are taking; include
the retail price for each one and reason you are taking each one.
STEP 2:Call or meet with your doctor and talk about each medication.
Make sure you still need all the medications that you are currently taking.
Discuss the use of other brand name drugs or generic drugs that may
cost less. At any time you should feel free to discuss cost-saving
alternatives to your medication regimen with your physician or pharmacist.
STEP 3:Call the state’s pharmacy counseling program, “MassMedLine”
at 1-866-633-1617, to find out about less costly medication alternatives
or to get help enrolling in the best program for you.
MassMedLine will evaluate your situation and work with your doctor to
complete any applications necessary to obtain your medications.
Other Helpful Contacts: 800AgeInfo:1-800-243-4636 Executive Office of Elder Affairs:1-617-727-7750 MAAARP: 1-866-448-3621 Representative Falzone’s Office:1-617-722-2020
“FRIENDS” OF THE SAUGUSSENIORCENTER
President: Attorney Ronald Surabian
Vice President: Beverly Snowdon
Secretary: Louise D’Eon
Treasurer: George Wentzell
Directors:Dottie Bockus (Living Memorial)
Margaret Berkowitch
Nelson Chang
Eugene Decareau
Janette Fasano
Marie Poitras
Ellen Proodian
Carl Tedder
Edward Walsh
Caroline Walsh (Honor)
Margaret Wentzell (Honor)
