DECEMBER 2014

Nahant Tiffany Times

Nahant Council on Aging

Our Mission “The mission of the Nahant Council on Aging is to provide physical, emotional, and mental stimulation

enabling those sixty and over to achieve engaged and fulfilling lives in a safe environment.”

From the Director,

In December, Christians celebrate Christmas, African Americans cel-ebrate Kwanzaa, and the Jewish religion celebrates Hanukkah. Whatever you celebrate in December let’s understand why we cele-brate these events.

Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. The word Christ-mas is derived from the Old English word “Cristes maesse” which literally translates to Christ's Mass. Nobody knows the actual day of Christ birth so the date chosen was related to the Roman Saturnalia festival that lasted from the 17th -21st of December. The 25th was chosen somewhere during the 4th century AD by the heads of the church. The date became widely accepted by most branches of Christianity.

Kwanzaa was created in 1965 as the first specifically African-American holiday to give Blacks an alternative to the existing holiday and to celebrate themselves and their history. In the early years of Kwanzaa it was meant to be an oppositional alternative to Christ-mas. As it evolved and became mainstream, Kwanzaa supporters, in an effort to not alienate practicing Christians changed their position and stated that Kwanzaa was not created to give people an alterna-tive to their own religion or religious holiday. Today many African Americans who celebrate Kwanzaa do so in addition to observing Christmas.

Hanukkah is known as the Festival of Lights or Feast of Dedication, it is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days and occurs at any time from late November to late December. The festival is observed by lighting the menorah which is a nine branch candelabra. On each night of Hanukkah one of the candles is lite, progressing to eight on the final night. Whatever you celebrate, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Linda Peterson Executive Director

Meet the Staff

Linda Spinucci-Peterson - Executive Director

Caroline O’Connor - Assistant Arthur Barreda—Transportation

Jim Mellen-Transportation Jim O’Connor—Transportation

Nahant COA Board of Directors

Gertrud Joyce - Chairman Sarah Risher-Vice Chairman Emily Potts—Treasurer Nancy Gallo -Secretary

Sheila Hambleton Linda Jenkins Nancy Wilson

Geraldine Wittrock-Walton Renee Wright-Michaud

Friends of Nahant COA Executive Board Linda Lehman - Co-President

Caroline O’Connor - Co-President Lana Mogan - Vice-President

Mary Irene Dickenson - Treasurer Margaret Silva - Secretary

Nahant Senior Center is located at: 334 Nahant Road

Nahant, MA 01908 (Lower Level of Town Hall)

Tel.# 781-581-7557

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Thursday December 4th Meet me in St. Louis at the Stoneham Theater—Join the Smith family for the holidays as they face leaving their beloved St. Louis home and relocating to New York City. This heartwarming American musical is a celebration of family, home, hearth and love. The cost of this production is $35.00. Leaving Nahant @ 12:30 p.m.

Friday December 5th Christmas Party, once again will be held at the Knights of Columbus, with lunch provided by Brett Henry, entertainment by Brian Corcoran, the children from the Johnson School, and the Cultural Latino Dance Academy Dancers. The festivities will begin at 11:00 a.m. with the kids, lunch begins at 11:30 a.m., entertainment at 12:30 p.m. The cost will be $17.00 pp

Tuesday December 16th Christmas Tree Shop and Lunch at the Ship. Will leave Nahant at 11:30 a.m. for lunch, immediately followed by shopping.

Thursday December 18th Power Foods for Health Presentation. A nutritionist from the Life Care Center of the North Shore will be here to Discuss Power Foods for Health. The presentation will begin at 12:15 p.m. following lunch. This will be a very informative discussion. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and obtain valuable information.

Wednesday December 31st New Years Eve at Noon Party at the Tiffany Room. Celebration Lunch will be donated by the “Friends of the Nahant Council on Aging.” Hats, and noise makers will be provided. The festivities begin at 11:30. Since the entire lunch will be donated, there is NO cost. Come, enjoy and let’s wave goodbye to 2014 and celebrate 2015!!! Van Transportation is available for COA activities and trips, call 781-581-7557. Information and calendar are subject to change. Please call, check the cable TV station, the Nahant website or email me at lpeterson@nahant.org for updates on other programs, trips & events.

Wednesday January 8th Lunch at Uno’s Chicago Grill in Vinnin Square, Swampscott. Leave Tiffany Room at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday January 14th Lunch & a Movie at Revere Cinema de Lux. Lunch at Chatter’s inside the Theatre. Movie & time to be determined. Leave Tiffany room at 11:00 a.m.

Friday January 30th Superbowl Party & Lunch at the Tiffany Room. We will be serving Chili, chicken wings & cornbread and more. Come and enjoy a fun afternoon. 11:30 a.m.

The Nahant Public Library – “Discover the Possibilities”

We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events:

December 5, 2014 – Paddington Bear Movie Party for children 6-8 pm

December 7, 2014 – Origami for adults and teens 2:30 pm

December 11, 2014 – 2 pm Mystery Book Club for adults

December 13, 2014 - 4-6pm Santa in the Library

December 14, 2014 – 4-5 pm cookie swap (adults)

December 16, 2014 – 6-8pm recycled ornaments workshop

December 16, 2014 – 10:30 am Cuddle Up and Read

Stop by the library or call for more information on upcoming programs

COMING ATTRACTIONS

“ON THE GO TRIPS & EVENTS”

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NAHANT PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE TIFFANY ROOM

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Happy Holidays from all of us!

Remember to enjoy each day to the fullest, love the one you’re with,

live your dreams, and be the best you can be!!!

Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout

the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time. ~Laura Ingalls Wilder Our

hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the

year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time. ~Laura Ingalls Wilder

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

TIFFANY CAFÉ LUNCH PROGRAM Served everyday at 11:30 - 12:30

All meals served with 1% milk, bread, crackers & soup Requested Donation - $2.00

Thursday 18th Celebrating December Birthdays

FOOD SHOPPING PROGRAM Tuesday 2nd Market Basket and Vinnin Square 12:30 P.M. Tuesday 9th Market Basket and Vinnin Square 12:30 P.M. Tuesday 16th Market Basket and Vinnin Square 12:30 P.M. Tuesday 30th Market Basket and Vinnin Square 12:30 P.M.

Oven Baked Shrimp Scampi over Roasted Broccoli

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CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES

WORD SCRAMBLE ANSWERS TRIVIA ANSWERS DESSERT

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INGREDIENTS Shrimp 1 pound large shrimp 1 stick butter melted 1 minced garlic clove Teaspoon dried parsley Juice of one lemon Fresh ground black pepper to taste Broccoli 2 crowns of broccoli 3 Tablespoons – extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 2. Wash and trim broccoli. 3. Toss with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. 4. Place in single layer on cookie sheet. 5. Clean and de-vein shrimp. Place in baking dish. Single layer. 6. Melt butter. Add garlic. Pour over shrimp. 7. Top with parsley. Lemon juice. Black pepper. 8. Both the shrimp and broccoli go into the oven on 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes. 9. Broccoli on plate first, top with shrimp. Done!

Ingredients: 16 ounces milk chocolate chips 2 tablespoons shortening 1 pound fresh strawberries w/ leaves

1. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth. Holding them by the toothpicks, dip the strawberries into the chocolate mixture. 2. Insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries. Turn the strawberries upside down and insert the tooth pick into styrofoam for the chocolate to cool. 3. Turn the strawberries upside down and insert the toothpick into styrofoam for the chocolate to cool.

Directions

Tiffany Café Menu DECEMBER 2014

“One should eat to live not live to eat” ~Moliere~ **= HIGH SODIUM ITEM

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Pasta/meatballs Tomato sauce

Cauliflower/red pep-pers

ALTERNATIVE Roast Beef Sandwich

Cream of Chicken Soup

Chocolate Pudding

American chop suey Broccoli fresh fruit

ALTERNATIVE Spicy Black Bean Wrap w/Cheddar

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Salmon/dill sauce Mashed sweet potato

Mixed vegetables Muffin Pudding

ALTERNATIVE Ham & Cheese Sand-

wich Cream of Mushroom

Soup Mustard & Mayo Va-

HOLIDAY SPECIAL Roast beef/gravy Red potatoes Peas and pearl Onions, Dinner roll Gingerbread cookie

ALTERNATIVE Tuna Salad

Chicken Noodle Soup

Roast pork/gravy Mashed potatoes

Caesar salad/dressing

Fresh fruit ALTERNATIVE

Roast Bf. Sandwich Cream of Mushroom

Soup

CLOSED

Southern style cod filet

Rice and beans Spinach salad/

dressing ALTERNATIVE

Ham & Cheese Sand-wich

Vegetable Soup Fruit Mustard &

Chicken/ broccoli alfredo Pasta

Capri blend veg. Pineapple

ALTERNATIVE Tuna Salad

Chicken Noodle Soup

Cheese lasagna/ Tomato sauce

Spinach Pudding

ALTERNATIVE Chicken Salad Sand-

wich Tomato Soup

Turkey milanese Vegetable rice pilaf

Carrots Rye bread Fresh fruit

ALTERNATIVE Mediterranean Hum-

mus Wrap w/ Cheese & Vegetables Vegetable Soup Fruit

Cumin roasted pork Caesar salad/

dressing Chipotle sweet po-

tato ALTERNATIVE

Turkey & Cheese Tomato Soup Gata Cookie

Boneless pork chops Garlic mashed pota-

toes Collard greens Fruit cocktail

ALTERNATIVE Turkey & Cheese

Sandwich Cream of Chicken

Soup

Lemon and garlic chicken

Candied yams Broccoli Brownie

ALTERNATIVE Ham & Cheese Sand-

wich Chicken Noodle Soup

BBQ pulled pork Rice and beans

Spinach ALTERNATIVE

Egg Salad Sandwich Chicken Noodle Soup

Fruit

Roast turkey/gravy Vegetable rice pilaf

Capri blend veg. ALTERNATIVE

Turkey & Cheese Sandwich

Tomato Soup

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Crispy baked fish Sweet potato wedges

Italian blend vegetables Pudding

ALTERNATIVE Ham & Cheese Sand-

wich

Shepherd’s pie Caesar salad/dressing

WW bread Fresh fruit

ALTERNATIVE Chicken Salad Sand-

wich Hamburger Bun

Cream of Chicken

Baked ziti/tomato sauce

Garden salad/dressing

Fresh fruit ALTERNATIVE

Roast Beef Sandwich Cream of Mushroom

Soup

Macaroni and cheese Garden salad/

dressing Fresh fruit

ALTERNATIVE Chicken Salad Sand-

wich Hamburger Bun

Tomato Soup Fruit

Roast turkey Florentine Sour cream dill pota-

toes California blend veg.

Pudding ALTERNATIVE

Ham & Cheese Sand-wich

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Cheese tortellini/ Meat sauce

Spinach salad/dressing Italian bread Fresh

fruit ALTERNATIVE

Chicken Salad Sand-wich

Chicken Noodle Soup

Latin style pork/gravy Mashed sweet

potatoes, Capri blend vegetables

Cake ALTERNATIVE

Turkey & Cheese Sandwich

Vegetable Soup

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

GLSS OFFERS FREE WORKSHOP FOR ALL ADULT CANCER SURVIVORS

Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS) is offering a free, evidence-based workshop for cancer survivors and their caregivers called Cancer: Thriving and Surviving. The workshop will be held at GLSS’ offices located at 8 Silsbee Street on Wednesdays from January 7 through February 11 from 10:00 a.m. –12:30 p.m. For more

information or to register please contact Kelsey Spotts, 781-586-8530.

In just 6 weekly meetings, this workshop is proven to help Cancer survivors live more active, fulfilling lives. The classes are small and supportive which helps encourage new friendships with people who under-stand how you feel. The environment allows for participants to share what they know and learn from others who are living with similar challenges.

Did you know that according to the National Institute of Senior Health one of the healthy things you can do for yourself is exercise? There are 4 major categories that we need to focus on as we age. Strength, Flexibil-ity, Balance and Endurance.

Strength - Exercises like lifting weights and using resistance bands can increase muscle strength. Lower-body strength exercises also will improve your balance. Increased muscle strength can maintain your ability to climb stairs, carry groceries, open jars, and more.

Flexibility - Stretching exercises can improve your flexibility but will not improve your endurance or strength. Improving your flexibility makes it easier for you to look over your shoulder to see what's behind you as you back the car out of the driveway, make the bed, bend over to tie your shoes, reach for a food item on a kitchen shelf, pull a sweater on over your head and .wing a golf club.

Balance - Exercises like tai chi can improve your ability to control and maintain your body's position, whether you are moving or still. Good balance is important to help prevent falls and avoid the disability that may re-sult from falling. Improving your balance can help you prevent falls, stand on tiptoe to reach something on the top shelf, walk up and down the stairs and walk on an uneven sidewalk without falling.

Endurance, or aerobic, activities like brisk walking or swimming increase your breathing and heart rate and improve the health of your heart, lungs and circulatory system. They can make it easier for you to push your grandchildren on the swings, vacuum, work in the garden, rake leaves and more.

Tuesday 9th 9:30 a.m. Manicurist (sign up required) $10.00 Thursday 18th 8:30 a.m. Dr. Sanphy—podiatrist (sign up required) Thursday 18th 9:00 a.m. Blood Pressure Tuesday 22nd 9:30 a.m. Hair Styling (sign up required) Tuesday 23rd 9:30 a.m. Manicurist (sign up required) $10.00

EXERCISE Monday 9:00 a.m. YOGA ($5.00) Tiffany Room Monday 9:00 a.m. Total Body Exercise Community Center Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Quilting, crafts, crocheting Community Center Tuesday 5:00 p.m. Mat & Stretch Class Community Center Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Total Body Exercise Community Center Tuesday & Thursday 10:30 a.m. Chair Exercise Tiffany Room Thursday 5:00 p.m. Mat & Stretch Class Community Center

ARE YOU A CANCER SURVIVOR? CANCER: THRIVING & SURVIVING CAN HELP

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BENEFITES OF EXERCISE

CHRISTMAS WORD SEARCH CHRISTMAS TRIVIA

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Help Support Friends of Nahant Council on Aging

Please accept my tax-deductible donation as a supporting member;

___Individual $10.00 ___Good Friend $25.00 ___Great Friend $50.00 ___In Honor/Memory/Appreciation of_______________________

OR Please accept my tax-deductible donation of $ __________

___ In memory of ___ In honor of ___ In appreciation of Person’s name: _____________________________________ Donated by: _______________________________________

Please make checks payable to and mail to: Friends of Nahant Council on Aging 334 Nahant Rd., Nahant, MA 01908

1. The portrayal of Santa Claus as a jolly old elf began with a famous poem originally known as "A Visit from St. Nicholas". What other title is the poem also known by? a) A Christmas Carol b) Old Santa Claus c) When Santa Claus Comes d) Twas the Night before Christmas ____________________________________________ 2. In North America, children hang stockings in the hope that they will be filled with candy and gifts. In some countries, such as France, another article of clothing is used for this purpose. What is it? a) A shoe b) A hat c) A mitten d) A boot ____________________________________________ 3. According to Greek legend, malicious goblins called "Kallikantzari" would come up from their under-ground homes on December 25th, and would play tricks on humans until the 6th of January. How could you repel or get rid of them? a) Burn a log b) Burn old shoes c) Hang pork bones, sweetmeats or sausages in the chimney d) All of the above

A Big Thank You! FROM “THE FRIENDS OF THE NAHANT COUNCIL ON AGING”

We would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to all who attended our Dinner & Dance on October 24th at the Knights of Columbus. It was such a successful event with great food by Brett Henry, music, friends and everyone had a wonderful time...dancing the night away. A very special THANK YOU to David Conlin and his Band for the incredible music...you made the evening... You are Rock Stars!!! We will continue to sponsor various events throughout the year to support our Nahant Council on Aging, so keep checking the Tiffany Times Newsletter and Facebook page, or stop by the Tiffany Room, so you don’t miss out on the fun! Thank you from the Board of the Friends of the Nahant Council on Aging.

December 9, 1907—The first Red Cross Christmas seals were sold for a campaign against tuberculosis, raising $135,000. December 11, 1883-Incandescent stage lighting was first used in the U.S. at the Bijou Theater in Boston at a performance of Iolanthe, by Gilbert and Sullivan. December 15, 1939-The movie, "Gone With The Wind" premiered at the Loew’s Grand Theatre in Atlanta. December 21, 1620-Mayflower Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts. December 23, 1823-"A Visit From St. Nicholas" (The Night Before Christmas) by Clement C. Moore, was pub lished in New York. December 25, 336 A.D.-The first recorded Christmas was celebrated in Rome. December 28, 1932-John C. Calhoun became the first vice president of the U.S. to resign. December 30, 1855-The Pennsylvania Rock Oil Company, the first oil company in the United States was formed in New Haven, Connecticut.

December 1—Joan McDonough, Grigoriy Barats, Catherine Delaney, Fateme Kazemzade, Anne Stephenson, Dianne Ward December 2—Maurice Poulin, Helen Mayo, Paul Belliveau, Robert Doe, Lynn Vikesland December 3—Edmond Locke, Robert Wilson, Wendy Hammond December 4—Donald Savino, Irvine Rusk, Richard Faieta, Richard Gaudet December 5—Alexander Panos, Regina MCardle, William Docken, John Tofuri, Christine Lazzaro, Linda Tropeano, David Migliaccio December 7—Mary Ann Lermond, Caitlin Saunders-White, James Cunningham December 8—Susan Kane, Richard Comito December 9—Margaret Dowling, Doris Bongiorno, Vanda Zirpolo, Linda Mason December 10-Virgina Fiske, John Collins, Pauline White, Gennady Khatsernov, Julie Tarmy December 11-Christopher Whitlock December 12-Rosemarie Tirrell, Francis Cullinan, Michael Manning, Linda Macone, Timothy Goodwin, Anthony Staffier December 13-Frank Culver, Abigail Nelson, James Palumbo, Edward Koscielecki, Vicki Shore December 14-Richard Dorland December 15-Michael Porter, Timothy Vonaschwege, Joseph Donovan, David Flaherty December 16– William Nelson, Eugene Howard, Wilma Voukydis, Gail Bird, Carol Jacober, Mark Scaglione December 17-Nora Gergely, Jeffrey Hall, Mary Jan English, Ron Munroe, Mary Crowley December 18-Anthony Scapicchio, Kenneth Etter December 19-Janice Curran, Kathryn Titus, Judith Flynn December 20-Joyce Loguercio, William Morse December 21-Thomas Oshea, Eugene Tetrault, Noel Spinney-Costin, Virginia Buckley, Linda Peterson, Sally Due Donais December 22-Edmond Legault, Robert Casey, John Wynne, Barbara Devens, Christine Bates December 23-Harriet Magro, John Gorgone, Orlando Pellegrini, Annemarie Daniels December 24-Dante Palombo, Beverly English, Roger Blais, Sidra Coleman, Richard Pascucci December 25-Flossie Frangules, Roger Peterson, John Hayes Mason, Kathleen Meager December 26-Muriel Webster, Janice Bowering, Paul Power, Kelly Sean December 27-Penny Billias, Edwin Gaeta, Barry Sidwell December 28-Mary Kelley, Noel McGinn, Susan Maguire, Edwin Manzano, Judith Cerone Keenan, Janice Quinn December 29-Catherine Scaglione, Flora Sigourney, Joan Nobrega, Jacqueline Singer, Eugene Canty Christine Alexander December 30-Nancy Wilson, Richard O’Connor, Mark Simpson December 31-Ralph Canali, Christopher Mathias, Hugh Samson

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