Council on Aging

Transportation Program

The COA is sad to announce that Martha Bund, Chairperson of the Jenks Daily Transportation Program for the past thirty years, has passed away. We shall be forever grateful for her dedication to this work, for her organizational skills and her pleasant demeanor. Martha will be missed by all.

Barbara Mullin and Joan Grenzeback will be assuming Martha’s responsibilities. We are very pleased to welcome them.

Literary Lunch Bunch

Thursday, April 11, 11:30 a.m. at McCall

TThe Literary Lunch Club will hold its next meeting on April 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the McCall Junior High. The book is The Queen of Water by Laura Resau. Living in a village in Ecuador, a Quechua Indian girl is sent to work as an indentured servant for as upper class ‘mestizo’ family. Books are in secretary’s office.

Tax Preparation Program Ends

The AARP Tax Committee will be finishing 2012 tax returns on April 12. The remaining dates are Monday, April 1, Wednesday, April 3, Friday, April 5, Monday, April 8, Wednesday, April 10, and Friday April 12. Appointments are held at 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12 noon. Please call the Jenks (781-721-2136) for an appointment before time runs out.

Caregivers Support Group

Are you caring for a loved one and are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Come join our Caregivers Support Group on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 10:00 a.m. Learn stress management, how to balance obligations, alternatives to isolation and much more. The group is led by Council on Aging Social Worker, Diane Saparoff, LICSW, 781-721-7136.

Glucometer Tune-Ups
Random Sugar Screening

Thursday, April 4, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Keep Well Clinic/Jenks Room

On Thursday, April 4, there will be a specialist from Neighborhood Diabetes at the Keep Well Clinic from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Glucometer tune-ups and random blood sugar testing by finger stick will be done. There will be access to new glucometers at no charge if your present machine is an older model. Any questions or problems related to diabetes can be addressed. Please plan to attend.

Prepare for Surgery: Heal Faster

riday, April 19, 1:00 p.m. – Craft Room

Join us to learn some body-mind techniques to

• Reduce anxiety before surgery
• Have less pain after surgery
• Reduce side-effects of chemotherapy or radiation therapy

Our speaker will be Veronica Quarry, MS, MSPT, a licensed physical therapist and an Early Intervention Therapist.

Eating Together Welcomes All

Remember to make a reservation to Eating Together by Friday of the week before you will be eating. Lunch is served on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $3.00.

Ida Gillotte will be playing the piano on Wednesday, April 10, and Wednesday, April 24, at 11:15 a.m..

Demystifying Trusts with
Attorney Noreen Murphy

Tuesday, April 23, 10 a.m., Pond Room

Attorney Noreen Murphy will be with us on Tuesday, April 23 at 10 a.m. to speak about trusts. She will discuss the various types available and how they are useful as an estate planning tool. Trusts may seem confusing to many but Noreen should be able to clarify your concerns. Be sure to join us.

Yoga at the Jenks

Tuesdays, Apr. 30– June 25, 9:30 a.m., Jenks Rm

A new yoga session of nine classes will begin on April 30. Please arrive at 9:30 a.m. to set up for 9:45 – 11:15 a.m. class; 11:30 to 12 noon discussion and socializing over tea. $54 for 9 sessions; $8 drop-in fee. Coed classes.