Leon A. Mathieu Senior Center
420 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860
January/February 2020
MARY LOU MORAN
DIRECTOR
DONALD R. GREBIEN
MAYOR
CHRONIC PAIN SELF�MANAGEMENT PROGRAM �
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DURING THIS FREE 6�WEEK PROGRAM YOU WILL�
Learn how to: �
Manage symptoms.�
• Improve your sleep.�
• Manage your medica�ons.�
• Eat healthier.�
• Improve communica�ons�
with family and doctors.�
• Be more ac�ve.�
• Use ac�on plans and�
problem�solving for more�
confident decision�making.�
�
Workshop details:�
Where: Leon Mathieu Senior Center�1st floor�
When: Every Monday, January 6 � February 24 �
(no class on Jan 20th, Feb 17th)�
Time: 12:15 p.m.�2:15 p.m. �
To sign up go to the second floor office or call �
401�728�7582�
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*Made possible by the Department of Health*�
HEALTHY EATING FOR SUCCESSFUL�
LIVING IN OLDER ADULTS�
In this workshop you will:�
�
• Learn to make healthier food choices�
• Receive �ps for improving por�on control
and label reading�
• Plan meals to be$er control fats, sugars, �
• carbohydrates and sodium�
• Explore ways to add physical ac�vity to
your day �
• Enjoy a healthy, delicious meal together�
• Discover that making small changes can
lead to BIG results!�
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Workshop Details:�
Where: Leon Mathieu Senior Center�
When: Every Monday for 6 weeks star*ng �
March 9th�
Time: 12:15pm� 2:15pm�
To sign up go to the second floor office or �
call 401�728�7582�
�
*Made possible by the Department of Health*�
As another year and new decade
approach, the staff & I wish
each of you health and
happiness in 2020. In the
positive words of
C.S. Lewis, “You are
never too old to set
another goal or to dream
a new dream.”
Participating in one of
the many healthy living programs
at the Senior Center
would be a great
place to begin. We
have some exciting new
programs for you. We
look forward to seeing
you in the New Year.
Best Wishes,
Mary Lou Moran, Director
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HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
MONDAY, January 1st - New Year’s Day
MONDAY, January 20th - Martin Luther King
MONDAY, February 17th - Presidents’ Day
No Activities, Senior Shuttle, or Blackstone Café.
AARP VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARATION SERVICE
AARP volunteer tax preparers will be available during the 2019
tax season to assist seniors 60+ with their tax returns. No
appointments will be taken and individuals will be seen on a
first come, first serve basis. This service will be available on
Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. from February 4th—
April 10th, 2020. You will need to bring a photo I.D. and proof
of income (e.g. W-2s, 1099 Social Security Benefit Statement,
etc.) with you. Service is limited to short forms only.
Leon Mathieu Senior Center
& Blackstone Health, Inc.
Inclement Weather Policy
Please be aware that the Leon Mathieu
Senior Center will be closed for activi-
ties, transportation and meals WHEN
THE PAWTUCKET SCHOOLS
ARE CANCELED. Listen to the radio
and T.V. stations for any Pawtucket
Schools/LMSC cancellations. Please
Note: For your own safety, and the
safety of our drivers, please make sure
your walkway and driveway are clear of
snow and ice prior to your pickup.
LEON MATHIEU
SENIOR CENTER
420 Main Street
Pawtucket, R.I. 02860
Phone: (401)728-7582
Fax: (401) 312-0268
Internet Address:
www.pawtucketri.com
Email Address:
Visit us on Facebook at
Leon Mathieu Senior Center
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Senior Center Director
Mary Lou Moran
Community Information
Specialist & Case Worker
Joan Newton
Program Coordinator
Melissa Cabral
Outreach Worker
Emilia Fernandes
Secretary
Julieth Cornejo
Shuttle Van Drivers
Marie Case & John Belluscio
BLACKSTONE HEALTH, INC.
New Horizons Director
Manuel Munoz 727-0950
Blackstone Health Café Coordinator
Timothy Sandy 365-1101
Nutrition Assistant
Susan Leal
Café receptionist
Terry DiFruscio
THE PAWTUCKET SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL (PSCC)
The P.S.C.C is looking for new members! This is a perfect way
to give back to your Community and be an ambassador for older
adults. Pawtucket residents 62 and older are eligible to
volunteer on the council. If interested in serving on the P.S.C.C,
contact Mary Lou Moran, Senior Center Director, at 728-7582
for more information.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Leon A. Mathieu Senior Center is to identify
Pawtucket’s older adults and provide them with a safe, supportive
and nurturing environment where they can access information
about resources, programs and services available on the local,
state and federal levels. The Center acts as an advocate for the
rights and well being of older adults on a wide variety of issues.
The Programs and services offered at
the Leon Mathieu Senior Center are
funded in part by the City of Pawtucket
Community Development Block Grant
Program, RI Department of Human
Services - Office of Healthy Aging, RI
Designated Grant, U.S. Administration
for Community Living, Bristol County
Savings, AARP Challenge Grant,
donations and memberships.
Thank you to all our donors!
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Notary Public
Services Available
Mary Lou Moran,
Senior Center
Director, is a notary
public. If you need
any documents
notarized, she is
available to assist
you. Please bring in
a photo I.D. along
with the unsigned
document you need
to have notarized.
FEBRUARY LUNCHEON TRIPS:
Tue. Feb. 4th, The Lodge, Lincoln
JANUARY SHOPPING TRIPS
FEBRUARY SHOPPING TRIPS
Thurs, Jan. 9th Wal-Mart, N. Smithfield
Thurs, Jan. 16th Wampanoag Mall, E. Prov.
Thurs, Jan. 23rd Christmas Tree, Warwick
Tickets go on sale Monday, December 30th, 2019 at 9:00 am. Each person is able to sign up for any and all shopping trips.
However one can only sign up for 1 special trip and 1 lunch trip initially. You may sign up for additional lunch and special
trips as space permits on Monday, January 6th, 2020 at 9:00 am.
Thurs, Feb. 6th Lincoln Mall
Thurs, Feb. 13th Wal-Mart, N. Smithfield
Thurs, Feb. 20th Walnut Hill, Woonsocket
JANUARY LUNCHOEN TRIPS:
Tue. Jan. 7th, Spumoni’s (Buffet), Pawtucket
SENIOR TRIP POLICY
♦ PLEASE BE READY AND WAITING FOR THE SHUTTLE 10 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR PICK-UP TIME
♦ Call 725-8220 to CANCEL SENIOR SHUTTLE the evening before or morning of pick-up (call before 7:25 am)
♦ Call 728-7582, second floor, to CANCEL SENIOR SHUTTLE (if calling after 7:25 a.m.)
♦ Call 728-5480, third floor, to CANCEL MEALS AND MTM TRANSPORTATION TO MEAL SITE
♦ If you are going on any Senior Center trips that will interfere with your lunch at the Blackstone Café, you
must cancel your lunch at the Blackstone Café ahead of time. It is your responsibility to notify the
Blackstone Café of your absence.
♦ If you miss the van or are not picked up as scheduled, please contact the Senior Center’s main number at
728-7582 so that the office can contact the driver. Trip payments are nonrefundable unless you are able to
find a replacement or we are able to fill your place from the waiting list.
Riders Please Note: For sanitary, cleanliness and safety purposes, the consumption of food and/or beverages is
not allowed (with the exception of water) on the shuttle vans. Open bags or containers of food or snacks are not
allowed on the shuttle van.
FOR GROCERY AND SHOPPING TRIPS PLEASE NOTE:
♦ Purchases of cases of water/soda/beverages are limited to 1 case per person
♦ The following items are NOT ALLOWED: -Large items (appliances, furniture, etc.) -Items weighing 20 pounds or
greater -Please limit number of shopping bags to no more than 4.
THANK YOU! THE DRIVERS AND OFFICE STAFF APPRECIATE YOUR ASSISTANCE.
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TRIP TO THE CINEMA
WORLD MOVIE THEATRE in
Lincoln, on Tuesday, January 21st for a
morning show. Movie to be announced.
Tickets are $10 each and include movie
and transportation. Lunch will be held at
5 Guys (burger place).
Lunch is not included in trip cost.
SPECIAL TRIPS
SHOPPING & LUNCHEON TRIPS $2.00 per person for transportation.
Pick up time for department store trips is 9 a.m. For those who drive to the Center,
the shuttle leaves at 9:30 a.m. Departure time from the department
store shopping trips is 12:15 p.m. (please check with driver for designated location of departure).
Pick up time for luncheon trips is 11:00 a.m. For those who drive to the Center, the shuttle leaves at 11:30 a.m.
NUTRITION CORNER
Blackstone Health Café at the Leon Mathieu Senior Center provides nutritious
meals in a community-dining room setting. Lunch is served Monday through
Friday at 11:30 a.m. and breakfast is served Monday through Friday
from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Participation in the congregate program is available to
individuals who are at least sixty years of age and their spouse, as well as, persons with
disabilities under sixty years of age. Guests of members may also attend for the full
price of their meal, $4.00. Diners contribute to the cost of the luncheon with a
suggested donation of $3.00, but no one is refused a meal if they cannot afford the
suggested donation. Blackstone Health Café provides opportunities for members to
socialize with neighbors from within their own community and share common interests
along with life experiences. To quote one Blackstone Café member, “My favorite part
of mealtime is sharing good laughs over a good meal!” Meal Reservations may be made
by contacting the Café at 401-728-5480 one day in advance (one week in advance for holiday themed meals).
Transportation can also be arranged at the Café reception desk. Volunteers are always welcome.
If interested in becoming a volunteer at the Café, please speak with Timothy Sandy, Blackstone Café Coordinator.
Funded in part by the U.S. Administration for Community Living and State Funds through
the Rhode Island Division of Elderly Affairs.
at the
Leon A. Mathieu
Senior Center
PET THERAPY
DAWN GOFF
WILL BE
BRINGING IN
HER LICENSED
THERAPY DOGS
“TINKERBELL”
(A BICHON) AND “WENDY”
(A POOCHON) - REGULARLY.
PLEASE REFER TO CALENDAR
FOR SPECIFIC DATES.
We will be
discussing
hot topics!
Current Events is
scheduled to meet on:
Wednesday, 01/15/20 at 10
a.m. on the 2nd floor. New
members are always
welcome. Current Events
is run by Paula
Bradley. Thanks Paula!!!
Perms & colorings are not
available. Appointments are
required.
Please call 728-7582
or visit the 2nd Floor office.
Payment is cash only.
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is here on Tuesday from 1�3pm on the 2nd fl. �
to provide a variety of sewing needs. Fees collected �
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off 2 items at a time. Alterations cannot be done on coats and formal outfits as our sewing machine �
cannot handle those items. Please note that all items must be in clean condition. Thank you Zina!�
Blackstone Valley
Community Action
Program's Retired and
Senior Volunteer
program helps people age
55 and over find
service opportunities in
the Community. Participants serve anywhere
between a few hours a month to 20 hours a week
depending on preference. We currently have
over 20 sites available including health centers,
meal sites, food pantries, senior centers, and
educational facilities. RSVP involves seniors in
community service and matches the personal
interests, skills and life experiences of the
volunteer with different community needs.
If you or anyone you know is interested in
finding out more about volunteer opportunities,
please call BVCAP at 401-723-4520
x275 or visit bvcap.org and click on senior
services to sign up!
HAIRDRESSING SERVICE
Every Wednesday 8:30 - 11:30 am
on the 2nd Floor with Julie Silva.
Services Include:
Men’s Wash + Cut $12
Women’s Wash + Cut $14
Women’s Wash + Set $14
Women’s Wash + Cut + Blow Dry Style $20
Women’s Wash + Cut + Set $26
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Famous Birthdays:
Jan. 1st - Paul Revere
Jan. 7th - Zora Neal
Hurston
Jan. 8th -
Stephen Hawking
Jan. 14th- Andy Rooney
Jan. 17th - Ben Franklin
Jan. 17th– Betty White
Jan. 19th - Dolly Parton
\ 8:30 Breakfast at the Café
$3 Suggested Donation
9-2 Veteran Information
Appointments
9:30 Salsacise
9:30 Mindfulness
10:30 Therapeutic Coloring
11:30 Lunch—Café
$3 Suggested Donation
12:15 Chair Yoga
12:15 Penny BINGO
8:30 Breakfast at the Café
$3 Suggested Donation
9:00 Cribbage
10:00 Stretch Exercise
10:30 Therapeutic Coloring
11:30 Lunch
$3 Suggested Donation
12:30 Meet n’ Greet w/ Adriana &
Michelle from Verizon
8:30 Breakfast—Café
9:00 Knitting
9:30 Muscle Strength
10:30 English Class—2nd flr
11:30 Lunch—Café
$3 Suggested Donation
12:15-2:15 Chronic Pain
Management Workshop
12:30 Hi-Lo Jack Club
8:30 Breakfast at Café
$3 Suggested Donation
9:00 Needlepoint
9:30 Yoga for Seniors
9:30 Line Dancing
10:00 BONE BUILDERS
10:30 Crafts
11:30 Lunch-
$3 Suggested Donation
11:30 Lunch Trip to Spumoni’s
12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics
1:00 Seamstress Services
8:30 Breakfast at Café
$3 Sugg. Donation
8:30 Hairdressing Service
10:00 Stretch Exercise
11:30 Lunch
$3 Suggested Donation
11:30 Tai Chi Class
$10 Every 8 Weeks
12:15 Cards & Board Games
12:35 Arthritis Exercise
8:30 Breakfast at the Café
$3 Suggested Donation
9:30 Computer Class
9:30 Salsacise
9:30 Mindfulness
10:30 Therapeutic Coloring
9:30 Shopping Trip to
Wal-Mart-N. Smithfield
11:30 Lunch—Café
$3 Suggested Donation
12:15 Chair Yoga
12:15 Penny BINGO
1:00 Parkinson’s Support Group
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8:30 Breakfast at the Café
$3 Suggested Donation
9:00 Cribbage
10:00 Stretch Exercise
10:30 Blood Pressure Screenings
10:30 Therapeutic Coloring
11:30 Lunch
$3 Suggested Donation
12:30 U.R.I College of Pharmacy
Presents: “Blood Thinners”
8:30 Breakfast-Café
$3 Suggested Donation
9:00 Knitting
9:30 Muscle Strength
10:30 English Class—2nd flr
10:30 Pet Therapy
11:30 Lunch—Café
$3 Suggested Donation
12:15-2:15 Chronic Pain
Management Workshop
12:30 Hi-Lo Jack Club
8:30 Breakfast-Café
$3 Suggested Donation
9:00 Needlepoint
9:30 Yoga for Seniors at
Shri Studio-$6 monthly
9:30 Line Dancing
10:00 BONE BUILDERS
10:30 Crafts
10:45 DMV Trip
11:30 Lunch- $3 Suggested
12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics
12:30 Scrapbooking
1:00 Seamstress Services
8:30 Breakfast at Café
$3 Suggested Donation
8:30 Hairdressing Service
10:00 Current Events—2nd flr.
10:00 Stretch Exercise
11:30 Lunch $3 Sugg. Donation
11:30 Tai Chi Class
$10 Every 8 Weeks
12:15 Cards & Board Games
12:35 Arthritis Exercise
8:30 Breakfast at the Café
$3 Suggested Donation
9:30 Computer Class
9:30 Salsacise
9:30 Mindfulness
10:30 Therapeutic Coloring
9:30 Shopping Trip to
Wampanoag Mall
10:00 Podiatry Clinic—2nd Floor
11:30 Lunch –Café $3 Suggested
B-day Celebration w/RSVP Jazz
12:15 Chair Yoga
12:15 Penny BINGO
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8:30 Breakfast at the Café
$3 Suggested Donation
9:00 Cribbage
10:00 Stretch Exercise
10:30 Therapeutic Coloring
11:30 Lunch
$3 Suggested Donation
12:30 Little Leadership Program
from Agnes Little Elementary -
NO ACTIVITIES,
SENIOR SHUTTLE
OR BLACKSTONE CAFÉ
8:30 Breakfast
$3 Suggested Donation
9:00 Needlepoint
9:00 Van Trip to the Movies
9:30 Yoga for Seniors
9:30 Line Dancing
10:00 BONE BUILDERS
10;30 Crafts
11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested
Donation
12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics
1:00 Seamstress Services
8:30 Breakfast at the
Café $3 Sugg Donation
8:30 Hairdressing Service
10:00 Stretch Exercise
11:30 Lunch $3 Sug. Donation
11:30 Tai Chi Class
$10 Every 8 Weeks
12:15 Cards & Board Games
12:35 Arthritis Exercise
8:30 Breakfast at the Café
$3 Suggested Donation
9:30 Computer Class
9:30 Salsacise
9:30 Mindfulness
10:30 Therapeutic Coloring
9:30 Shopping Trip to
Christmas Tree
11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested
Donation
12:15 Chair Yoga
12:15 Penny BINGO
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8:30 Breakfast at the Café
$3 Suggested Donation
9:00 Cribbage
10:00 Stretch Exercise
10:30 Therapeutic Coloring
11:30 Lunch
$3 Suggested Donation
12:30 Virtual Dementia Tour-
Sponsored by Connelly Law &
Continuum Care of RI
8:30 Breakfast- Café
$3 Suggested Donation
9:00 Knitting
9:30 Muscle Strength
10:30 English Class-2nd flr
10:30 Pet Therapy
11:30 Lunch—Café
$3 Suggested Donation
12:15-2:15 Chronic Pain
Management Workshop
12:30 Hi-Lo Jack Club
1:00 Watercolor Painting
8:30 Breakfast at the Café
$3 Suggested Donation
9:00 Needlepoint
9:30 Yoga for Seniors at
Shri Studio
9:30 Line Dancing
10:00 BONE BUILDERS
10:30 Crafts
11:30 Lunch- $3 Suggested
12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics
12:30 Scrapbooking
1:00 Seamstress Services
8:30 Breakfast at Café
$3 Sugg. Donation
8:30 Hairdressing Service
9:30-11:30 Blood Pressure
10:00 Stretch Exercise
11:30 Lunch
$3 Suggested Donation
11:30 Tai Chi Class
$10 Every 8 Weeks
12:15 Cards & Board Games
12:35 Arthritis Exercise
8:30 Breakfast at the Café
$3 Suggested Donation
9:30 Computer Class
9:30 Salsacise
9:30 Mindfulness
10:30 Therapeutic Coloring
11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested
Donation
12:15 Chair Yoga
12:15 Penny BINGO
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8:30 Breakfast at the
Café
$3 Suggested Donation
9:00 Cribbage
10:00 Stretch Exercise
10:30 Therapeutic Coloring
11:30 Lunch
$3 Suggested Donation
12:30 PENNY SOCIAL
NO ACTIVITIES, SENIOR
SHUTTLE OR
BLACKSTONE CAFÉ
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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Feb. 1 - Lagnston H.
Feb. 3 - Norman
Rockwell
Feb. 4 - Charles
Lindberg
Feb. 6 - Ronald Regan
Feb. 17 - Michael
Jordan
Feb. 24 - Steve Jobs
Feb. 27 - Elizabeth
Taylor
Feb. 27 - Josh
Groban
8:30 Breakfast—Café
9:00 Knitting
9:30 Muscle Strength
10:30 English Class
11:30 Lunch—Café
$3 Suggested Donation
12:15-2:15 Chronic Pain
Management Workshop
12:30 Hi-Lo Jack Club
1:00 Watercolor Painting
8:30 Breakfast at the Café
9:00 Needlepoint
9-12 Blood Pressures
9-12 Taxes
9:30 Yoga at Shri $6 monthly
9:30 Line Dancing
10:00 BONE BUILDERS
10:30 Crafts
11:30 Lunch $3 Sugg. Donation
11:30 Van Trip to The Lodge
12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics
1:00 Seamstress Services
8:30 Breakfast at the Café
8:30 Hairdressing Service
10:00 Stretch Exercise
11:30 Lunch $3 Sugg. Donation
11:30 Tai Chi Class
$10 Every 8 Weeks
12:15 Cards & Board Games
12:35 Arthritis Exercise
8:30 Breakfast at the Café
9:00 Vets Benefits
Counseling
9:30 Salsacise
9:30 Minfulness
10:30 Therapeutic Coloring
9:30 Shopping Trip to
Lincoln Mall
11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested
12:15 Chair Yoga
12:15 Penny BINGO
8:30 Breakfast at the Café
$3 Suggested Donation
9-12 Taxes
9:00 Cribbage
10:00 Stretch Exercise
10:30 Therapeutic Coloring
11:30 Lunch
$3 Suggested Donation
12:30 Annual Valentine’s Day
Party w/ the Little
Leaders and Entertainment by
Bo-Dee Circle—D.J.
8:30 Breakfast—Café
9:00 Knitting
9:30 Muscle Strength
10:30 English Class
10:30 Pet Therapy
11:30 Lunch—Café
$3 Suggested Donation
12:15-2:15 Chronic Pain
Management Workshop
12:30 Hi-Lo Jack Club
1:00 Watercolor Painting
8:30 Breakfast
9:00 Needlepoint
9-12 Blood Pressures
9-12 Taxes
9:30 Yoga at Shri $6 monthly
9:30 Line Dancing
10:00 BONE BUILDERS
10:30 Crafts
10:45 Van Trip to DMV
11:30 Lunch
$3 Suggested Donation
12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics
12:30 Scrapbooking
1:00 Seamstress Services
8:30 Breakfast Café
$3 Sugg. Donation
8:30 Hairdressing Service
10:00 Stretch Exercise
11:30 Lunch $3 Sugg. Donation
11:30 Tai Chi Class
$10 Every 8 Weeks
12:15 Cards & Board Games
12:35 Arthritis Exercise
8:30 Breakfast at the Café
9:30 Salsacise
9:30 Minfulness
10:30 Therapeutic Coloring
9:30 Shopping Trip to
Wal-Mart
12:15 Movie
12:15 Chair Yoga
8:30 Breakfast
$3 Suggested Donation
9:00 Cribbage
9-12 Taxes
10:00 Stretch Exercise
10:30 Therapeutic Coloring
10:30 Blood Pressures
11:30 Lunch
$3 Suggested Donation
12:30 URI School of Pharmacy
Presents “Healthy Heart”
NO ACTIVITIES, SENIOR
SHUTTLE OR
BLACKSTONE CAFÉ
8:30 Breakfast at the Café
9:00 Needlepoint
9:00 Van Trip to Bowling
9-12 Blood Pressures
9-12 Taxes
9:30 Yoga for Seniors at Shri
9:30 Line Dancing
10:00 BONE BUILDERS
10:30 Crafts
11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested
12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics
1:00 Seamstress Services
8:30 Breakfast at Café
$3 Suggested Donation
8:30 Hairdressing Service
10:00 Stretch Exercise
11:30 Lunch $3 Sugg. Donation
11:30 Tai Chi Class $10
12:15 Cards & Board Games
12:35 Arthritis Exercise
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 Salsacise
9:30 Minfulness
10:30 Therapeutic Coloring
9:30 Shopping Trip to
Walnut Hill
11:30 Lunch
$3 Suggested Donation
11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested
Birthday Celebration
RSVP Jazz Band
12:15 Chair Yoga
12:15 Penny BINGO
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8:30 Breakfast at the Café
$3 Suggested Donation
9:00 Cribbage
9-12 Taxes
10:00 Stretch Exercise
10:30 Therapeutic Coloring
11:30 Lunch
$3 Suggested Donation
11:00-2 RIPTA Bus Passes
12:30 Celebrating the
Chinese Culture with the
Kung Fu Club Presenting
the “Lion Dance”
8:30 Breakfast—Café
9:00 Knitting
9:30 Muscle Strength
10:30 English Class
10:30 Pet Therapy
11:30 Lunch
$3 Suggested Donation
12:15-2:15 Chronic Pain
Management Workshop
12:30 Hi-Lo Jack Club
1:00 Watercolor Painting
8:30 Breakfast
9:00 Needlepoint
9-12 Blood Pressures
9-12 Taxes
10:00 BONE BUILDERS
9:30 Yoga for Seniors at Shri
9:30 Line Dancing
10:30 Crafts
11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested
12:30 Non-Impact Aerobics
12:30 Scrapbooking
1:00 Seamstress Services
8:30 Breakfast
$3 Suggested Donation
8:30 Hairdressing Service
9:30-11:30 Blood Pressures
10:00 Stretch Exercise
11:30 Lunch $3 Sugg. Donation
11:30 Tai Chi Class
$10 Every 8 Weeks
12:15 Cards & Board Games
12:35 Arthritis Exercise
1:00 Brown University
Geriatric Workshop—Café
8:30 Breakfast at the Café
9:30 Salsacise
9:30 Minfulness
10:30 Therapeutic Coloring
11:30 Lunch $3 Suggested
12:15 Chair Yoga
12:15 Penny BINGO
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8:30 Breakfast at the Café
$3 Suggested Donation
9:00 Cribbage
9-12 Taxes
10:00 Stretch Exercise
10:30 Therapeutic Coloring
11:30 Lunch
$3 Suggested Donation
12:30 BINGO BLAST
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FEBRUARY 2020
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Amethyst
February Stone
Famous Birthdays:
Feb. 1 - Rhett Butler
Feb. 1 - Langston
Hughes
Feb. 2 - Farrah
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SOCIAL SERVICES CORNER:
Are you receiving all the benefits you are entitled to? We are here to help!
The Senior Center’s Community Information Specialist/Case Worker, Joan Newton, and Outreach Worker, Emilia
Fernandes are available to meet with you one-on-one to provide information, assistance, and options available to
you. Topics include, but are not limited to:
Health & Prescription Insurance Review
Benefits Check-Up
Housing Options
Heating Assistance
Retirement Planning
Medicare Savings Program
Medicare/Medical Assistance
Identity Theft
Home and Community Care Options
SNAP Program (formally the Food Stamp Program)
Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
Low-Income Subsidy Assistance for Prescriptions
Eligibility Screening for Federal, State, and Local programs
Health Care Fraud Protection
To schedule an appointment contact the Senior Center at
728-7582 Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
HEATING ASSISTANCE NEWS:
A single person can earn up to $2,597/month
and a married couple can earn up to $3,369/month
to qualify for heating assistance (based on
2020 guidelines). If you are interested in
applying for Heating Assistance you an make
an appointment at the Senior Center’s 2nd
floor office or by calling 728-7582.
PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP
The American Parkinson’s Disease Association leads a
monthly support group at the Senior Center. The group is
led by volunteer Bernice Belt and is held on the second
floor. The next meetings will be held on Thursday,
January 10th from 1:00 pm to 2:15 p.m. on the 2nd floor.
ALZHEIMER’S ALERT PROGRAM
The City of Pawtucket’s Alzheimer’s Alert
Program is a joint effort between the City’s
Division of Senior Services and the Pawtucket
Police Department. The purpose of this
program is to ensure the safety of registered
participants who are suffering from Alzheimer's
disease and related dementias. Client
information is kept completely confidential. To
learn more about this program contact the
Senior Center at 728-7582.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Related
Family Caregiver Support Group
• Build a support system with people
who understand
• Exchange practical information on
caregiving challenges and possible solutions
• Talk through challenges and ways of coping
• Share feelings, needs and concerns
• Learn about community resources
When: Last Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Next
dates are January 29th & February 26th
Where: Leon Mathieu Senior Center on the 2nd floor.
Mary Lou Moran, Director of the L.M.S.C, will be leading
the group.
BONE BUILDERS
Come join us for Bone
Builders on Tuesdays at
10 a.m.
Bone Builders is an innovative
community-based program
designed to promote bone health and overall well-being
for both men and women. The use of multiple weight
sizes allows participants to start in their comfortable
range of exertion and steadily progress as they get
comfortable with their own ability. Bone Builders will
be led by Susan Bayley. Classes are free and funded by
Bristol County Savings Foundation!
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PODIATRY CLINIC
with
Dr. Karwal
An appointment is necessary. Please visit the
2nd floor office to schedule an appointment.
Bring your insurance card(s) and a valid
ID/License with you.
Next date is January 16th
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BUS
PASSES
R.I.P.T.A bus passes will be issued at the Leon
Mathieu Senior Center on Friday, February 21st
from 11:00 am to 2pm in the 1st floor
Garden Room. Seniors (65+) and adults with
disabilities will be charged $10.00 for a 2 year
pass. For information about necessary
documents, contact the Senior Center staff.�
PARTNERSHIP WITH BROWN UNIVERSITY
WARREN ALPERT SCHOOL
OF MEDICINE &
Leon Mathieu
Senior Center
For ten years, Brown Medical
students have visited the Senior
Center under the supervision of Dr. David Anthony,
Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Brown
University. The students benefit from being able to
practice completing geriatric assessments and seniors
benefit from helping shape future doctors. If you are
interested in volunteering, please see Melissa on the
2nd Floor. Next dates are: 2/26/20
The L.M.S.C provides transportation to the
Cranston D.M.V on Tuesday, January 14th
and Tuesday, February 11th. The shuttle
departs from the Center at 10:00 a.m. Service
is limited to R.I State I.D. cards only. This
service is free for Pawtucket seniors & adults
with disabilities. Contact the Center for the
D.M.V application, documents required
and to register.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
• U.R.I COLLEGE OF PHARMACY FRIDAYS,
JANUARY 10TH AND FEBRUARY 14TH
FROM 10:30-11:30 A.M.
• MANSION NURSING HOME -
JANUARY 29TH AND FEBRUARY 26TH FROM
9:30 A.M.—11:30 a.m.
• R.I.C NURSING STUDENTS TUESDAYS
(starting February 4th) from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
VETERAN BENEFIT INFORMATION
Make a one-on-one appointment
with Jack Ryan, Veteran Service
Representative from the Department
of Veteran Affairs to learn about the
many V.A. benefits available to veterans
and their spouses and/or dependents.
Appointments are confidential and can
be made by visiting the Center’s 2nd floor
office or by calling 728-7582. Next dates
are Thur., Jan. 2nd and Thur., Feb. 6th
Leon Mathieu
Senior Center
LEARN ENGLISH CLASS on
Mondays at 10:30 a.m. with Volunteer Teacher
Nancy Connor. If interested,
sign up on the second floor. Thank you Nancy!
APRENDE INGLES—los lunes a las 9:30 a.m. con
Maestra Voluntaria Nancy Connor.
Si está interesado, regístrese en el
segundo piso. Gracias Nancy!
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REMINDER TO ALL HOME OWNERS:
Don’t forget to apply for your Property Tax
Exemption - you must apply by March 15, 2020 with the
Pawtucket Tax Assessors Office, 728-0500
extension 333.
JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2020
Friday, January 3rd at 12:30 p.m.
Meet n’ Greet w/ Adriana & Michelle from Verizon
Meet and Greet with Adriana and Michele from Verizon to talk about what you would like to learn about your cell
phones or internet for future educational workshops.
Friday, January 10th at 12:30 p.m.
U.R.I. College of Pharmacy Presents “Blood Thinners: Anti-platelets and Anticoagulants” Many people are
taking a blood thinner, for example aspirin, Coumadin® or Plavix®. These medications require increased
monitoring and place you at a greater risk of drug interactions and adverse effects. It is important to understand
the correct way to take these medications and how to avoid problems in your medication regimen.
Friday, January 17th at 12:30 p.m.
� Little Leadership Club
Local 4
th
and 5
th
graders from Agnes Little School will be coming to visit us once a month to share an activity
with folks. The students and teachers are starting a leadership club to help further develop leadership skills and
provide an opportunity for students to get involved in their community, both in the school building, and beyond!
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Friday, January 24th at 12:30 p.m.
Virtual Dementia Tour
Open yourself to experiencing the world around you in a completely different way and gain a clear perspective
into the daily lives of those with dementia. The Virtual Dementia Tour sensitivity training program enables
participants to gain a greater understanding of dementia and shift their thinking from fear to action. Brought to
us by Connelly Law and Continuum Care of RI.
Friday, January 31st at 12:30 p.m.
PENNY SOCIAL
�� The penny social tickets will be $1.00 per sheet or $2.00 for 3 sheets.
The tickets will go on sale at 9 a.m. that day. Lots of great items will be raffled!
Adults 55+ are invited to participate in this event.
Proceeds from the Penny Social will benefit the Senior Center for future programs and activities.
Light refreshments will be served.
Friday, February 7th at 12:30 p.m.
Annual Valentine’s Day Celebration
The celebration will include light refreshments and entertainment provided by Bo-Dee’s Circle of Music.
Individuals 55 and older are invited to attend this afternoon program. “Little Leaders” from Agnes Little
Elementary School will also be participating. Tickets are $2. Sign up at the second floor office.
Friday, February 14th at 12:30 p.m.
URI School of Pharmacy Presents: “Healthy Heart”
How can we develop and maintain a healthy heart? Review the best practices currently recommended by
doctors. Time for questions and answers. Light refreshments will be served.
Friday, February 21st at 12:30 p.m.
Come Celebrate the Chinese Culture and New Year with Us
The Kung Fu Club will be presenting the traditional “Lion Dance”. Light Chinese refreshments will be served.
Seniors 55 and older are invited to attend.
Friday, February 28th at 12:30 p.m.
BINGO BLAST
Come join us for a great time at LMSC’s Bingo Blast!! There will be non-cash prizes for all winners!
Melissa Cabral, Program Coordinator, will be your host and bingo caller! Everyone 55 and older is welcome to
attend! Please bring pennies, buttons, or plastic bingo markers to cover the numbers on your card. Light
refreshments will be served.
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