North Andover Senior Center Weekly News

North Andover Senior Center Weekly News Article

April 22nd, 2015

This year for Older American month, the theme is “Get into the Act.” As an older adult, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can prevent many of the health problems that seem to come with age. It also helps your muscles grow stronger so you can keep doing your day-to-day activities without becoming dependent on others. Not doing any physical activity can be bad for you, no matter your age or health condition. Keep in mind, some physical activity is better than none at all. Your health benefits will also increase with the more physical activity that you do. We challenge you to “Get into the Act” here at the North Andover Senior Center. Our Walking Group meets at the Youth Center, Monday thru Friday from 9-10 AM, athletic shoes are required on the gym floor. Monday morning, rise and shine and “Get into the Act” join Yoga class at 9, followed with a Combo Class at 10:00. At 3:30 you can dance your way through our Zumba Gold classes followed with Zumba Fitness at 4:30. Tuesday morning at 9:00, relax and “Get into the Act” with flowing movement and meditation with the Tai Chi group. On Wednesdays at 3:30 Zumba Gold, followed by 4:30 Zumba Fitness. On Thursdays, at 10:00 “Get in to the Act” with Joy of Exercise and at 4:30 Zumba Fitness. Start your Saturday with Zumba Fitness/Toning at 9:30.

We are gearing up for our women’s forum this week with Dr. Michal.

Dr. Michal’s is an instructor of women’s and gender studies at Merrimack College, where she has served as interim director of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program. In 2013, Dr. Michals co-authored a permanent exhibit for the National Women’s History Museum entitled “From Ideas to Independence: A Century of Entrepreneurial Women” (http://entrepreneurs.nwhm.org/ ). She is currently completing a book on the rising number of women entrepreneurs and female breadwinners since World War II. Along with writing www.stealthfeminist.com, she is a consultant/editor for higher education publishers, and her work has appeared in academic journals and mainstream publications.

We want to make this an open forum/discussion; conversations around the ongoing gender pay gap, the debates about health insurance/birth control, the cyber-bullying of women such as Emma Watson or Ashley Judd who announce their feminism (male celebs too); and possibly Hillary Clinton’s candidacy.

The forum will take place on Thursday, April 23rd 2015, at the North Andover Senior Center from 1:30-3:00. Sign up is requested. Light refreshments will be served.

In June we will once again be starting the in-house meals with an added attraction. Mondays at lunch we will be serving a Soup and Sandwich Bistro and Wednesday we will be returning with the Fresh Table. On Tuesday evenings once a month we will be co-hosting a Dinner Buffets. Watch for updates in our weekly calendar for starting dates.

Counseling is being offered for residents of Foulds Terrace who are seeking support. If you are interested in this service please call Kim Flowers at 978-683-7747.

Volunteers are the backbone of the North Andover Senior Center, we currently need Medical Transport Volunteers. You can set your own hours. Call the Senior Center for more information. Speak with our Program Coordinator at 688-9560 for an application and assistance.

Upcoming Socials:

LADIES TEA: May 5th at 4:00PM at Brightview, North Andover. Bring your own teacup and dress up for the 1st ever Joint Ladies Tea along with Brightview , North Andover Senior Center and North Andover Youth Center.

CHESS CLUB: Interested in LEARNING or TEACHING? Starting on MAY 5th at 1PM. Call reception 978-688-9560 to sign up.

ONE ON ONE COMPUTER INSTRUCTION: 45 minute sessions for $7. Tuesdays with George Chory and Thursdays with Tom Kooken. Hours are 9-12. Make your appointments with reception 978-688-9560. This time can accommodate gadgets, too if necessary (Phones, Tablets, etc.)

S.H.I.N.E. VOLUNTEERS: (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Free, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to North Andover residents on Medicare; Call center for an appointment. First and Third Tuesday of the month.

NEWS & VIEWS: Every Wednesday at 10–11:30. Come and join in the lively discussion of current events, politics, history and you never know what else?!

MEET WITH AN ATTORNEY: Atty. Ray Cannon, April 1st and Atty. Ramsey Bahrawy, April 21st. Schedule with Reception-first consult is free.

MR. FIX IT: First and Third THURSDAY of the month from 12-3pm. We repair almost as good as new. Lamps, with cords and sockets, replace watch batteries, small tables and chairs. Anything that is not listed, we will give it a shot! Your cost is $2 - $4 depending on work needed, plus parts. Proceeds benefit the Senior Center.

WALK IN CLINIC: Wednesdays 9-12 pm, the North Andover Senior Center and Home Health Inc/VNA operate a wellness clinic. If you are a North Andover Senior, we urge you to take advantage of this opportunity to check your blood pressure, blood sugar, weight and blood oxygen levels. Consult privately with an RN regarding any medication and health issues that you are concerned about. There is no charge for this service. Donations are gratefully accepted.

FOOT CARE: RN Catherine Languedoc, Foot Care Specialist ($25), 3rd Friday of every month from 8:30-2:30.

ROCKINGHAM MALL TRIP- April 27th 2015, call for reservation.

WALKING GROUP- Our Walking Group walks at the Youth Center every morning at 9 a.m., must wear appropriate foot gear for inside the gymnasium.

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