november 2013 nahant tiffany times
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November 2013
Nahant Tiffany Times
Nahant Council on Aging
334 Nahant Road Nahant, MA 01908 (Basement of Town Hall) 781‐581‐7557 Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nahantseniorcenter
I want to extend a special thank you to all who attended the Asian night at Town Hall. Because of you the night was a big success. I hope everyone who attended had a great time. The food, from the Gourmet Garden in Swampscott, was great, the kids from the Aspara Dance Troupe in Lynn were wonderful and the cupcakes from our own Roz Puleo were to die for. The Japanese kimonos that we all wore were authentic kimonos on loan from Molly & Dave Conlin’s many trips to Japan.
I want to thank all the volunteers who helped make the night a success, Fran Ahern, Simon Chan, Arthur Judge, Linda Lehman, Susan Maguire, Lana Mogan, Caroline & Jim O’Connor, and Bill Peterson. You all deserve a big hug. Check out the pictures on page 3 of this newsletter.
One last thought, let’s wish our beloved RED SOX well in the World Series which begins as this newsletter goes to press.
Linda Peterson
Executive Director
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.”
____________________________ Meet the Staff
Linda Spinucci ‐Peterson—Executive Director Caroline O’Connor—Assistant to Director
Arthur Barreda ‐ Transportation
Nahant COA Board of Directors
Gertrud Joyce– Chairman Emily Potts—Treasurer Sarah Risher‐Vice Chairman Nancy Gallo ‐Secretary Maura Costin‐Vice Chairman Sheila Hambleton Geraldine Wittrock‐Walton Linda Jenkins Nancy Wilson
FROM THE DIRECTOR
Wednesday November 6th Join us for “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” at the Stoneham Theatre, Lunch will be served at the Tiffany Café. We will be leaving at 12:30 pm for a 2:00 pm performance. Tickets are $15.00pp.
Friday November 15th Christmas is right around the corner and to kick off the shopping season, we are going for lunch at the Ship and shopping at the Christmas Tree Shop. We will leave Nahant at 11:30 am for lunch 1st, then shopping.
Wednesday November 20th Clothes Shopping anyone??? Appleseed’s outlet of North Beverly has invited the Nahant COA for a day of shopping with extra savings of 30% off your en re purchase. The outlet carries Appleseed’s classic, comfortable styles in a range of sizes for Misses, Pe tes & Women’s. We will be greeted with a friendly sales representa ve who will help us put together beau ful ou its with a perfect fit. We will be leaving Nahant at 10:00 am. A er shopping we will dine at Mikado’s Chinese Restaurant in Beverly.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES
Friday November 8th 1:00 p.m. Fever Pitch Friday November 22nd 1:00 p.m. Arthur Van Transporta on is available for COA ac vi es and trips, call 781‐581‐7557. Informa on and calendar are subject to change. Please call, check the cable TV sta on, the Nahant website or email me at [email protected] for updates on other programs, trips & events.
Wednesday December 4th Join us for “Miracle on 34th Street” at the Stoneham Theatre. Lunch will be served at the Tiffany Café. We will be leaving at 12:30 pm for a 2:00 pm performance. Tickets are $30.00pp
Tuesday December 10th The COA Christmas Party will be held this year at the Knights of Columbus. Lunch by Bre Henry, entertainment by Brian Corcoran. Check next month’s newsle er for more informa on about our annual Christmas Party.
Tuesday December 17th Since we had so much fun in November, let’s do it again! Lunch at the Ship and shopping at the Christmas Tree Shop. We will leave Nahant at 11:30 am for
Lunch 1st, the shopping.
Tuesday December 31st Join us again this year for your “New Years Eve at Noon.” More details to follow in the December issue of the Tiffany Times.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
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“ON THE GO” SENIORS
ASIAN NIGHT 2013
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
TIFFANY CAFÉ LUNCH PROGRAM Served everyday at 11:30 ‐ 12:30
All meals served with 1% milk, bread, crackers & soup Requested Dona on ‐ $2.00
Thursday 21st Celebra ng November Birthdays
FOOD SHOPPING PROGRAM Tuesday 5th Market Basket and Vinnin Square 12:30 P.M. Tuesday 12 Market Basket and Vinnin Square 12:30 P.M. Tuesday 19th Market Basket and Vinnin Square 12:30 P.M. Tuesday 26th Market Basket and Vinnin Square 12:30 P.M.
HEALTHY EATING
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Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes Preparing a tradi onal Thanksgiving dinner that's lower in fat and calories but s ll thrills the crowd isn't hard. All it takes is a few ingredient subs tu ons and some clever fat‐bus ng techniques. The Big Turkey If you're hos ng a small gathering, buy a turkey breast rather than the whole bird, as breast meat is lower in calories than dark meat. If you do buy a whole turkey, avoid "self‐bas ng" turkeys, as they o en contain added fat. And‐‐it goes without saying‐‐stay away from the deep fryer this year, and roast or smoke the turkey. Stuff the turkey cavity with whole or halved onions, halved lemons or apples,
and sprigs of fresh herbs such as sage, marjoram, thyme, and/or rosemary. Rather than rubbing the skin with bu er or oil, spray it with an oil spray and season it with salt and Pepper.
Good Gravy
Gravy is one of the biggest calorie culprits on the table. Use vegetable oil rather than turkey drippings when making the gravy‐‐it's s ll fat, but oil is lower in saturated fat and is cholesterol‐free. If you use turkey drippings to add flavor, use a gravy separator. Pour the gravy into a separator and allow it to sit for a few minutes. Some of the fat in the gravy will rise to the top of the glass where you can skim it off easily. Be er yet, make a low‐fat broth‐based gravy or a vegetarian gravy instead.
Carbo‐loading Instead of using bu er and cream to mash potatoes, save the cooking water when you boil of the pota‐toes. The starchy water will give the potatoes a creamier texture than plain water would. You can also add turkey or chicken broth, evaporated skim milk, or fat‐free sour cream. For extra flavor, s r in roasted garlic and herbs. For added nutri on, add pureed cooked cauliflower, parsnips or turnips.
Dressing, not Stuffing Bake the dressing in a casserole dish rather than in the turkey, where it absorbs fat from the turkey as it bakes. It's hard to slim down a stuffing recipe, so take a small serving if it's your Thanksgiving favorite. Avoid recipes using sausage or bacon; wild rice and grains are more nutri ous than bread stuffings.
Slimmed‐down Sides Scrap the tradi onal dessert‐style candied sweet potato casseroles in favor of a low‐fat, naturally‐sweetened dish. Try a cranberry relish or cut down on the amount of sugar in your cranberry sauce by add‐ing fruit juices or apple sauce.
Hurrah for the Pumpkin Pie
Most of the fat in a pie comes from the crust. Try a reduced‐fat graham cracker crust or our crust‐free pumpkin pie recipe.
Tiffany Café Menu NOVEMBER 2013
“One should eat to live not live to eat” ~Moliere~ **= HIGH SODIUM ITEM
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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25 26 27 28 29
Grilled Italian pork sausage
Brown rice/black beans
Sautéed peppers & onions
WW bread Fresh fruit
ALTERNATIVE Turkey/creole sauce
Chicken cacciatore Ro ni pasta Garden salad/
dressing WW bread Fresh
fruit ALTERNATIVE La n style pork
Baked fish/dill sauce
Yellow rice Italian blend veg. WW bread Fresh
fruit ALTERNATIVE
Stewed beef/yellow rice
HOLIDAY
Jerk chicken Mashed sweet pota‐
toes Garden salad/dr. WW bread Ap‐
plesauce ALTERNATIVE
Crispy baked fish
Chicken parmesan
Penne pasta Broccoli
WW bread Pudding ALTERNATIVE Caribbean beef
Lemon pepper pork Black eye peas &
rice Garden salad/drk Rye bread Cookie ALTERNATIVE Mediterranean hummus wrap
Boeuf bourguignon Corn
Garden salad/dr. WW bread Pudding
ALTERNATIVE Caribbean chicken
Stuffed shells/marinara sauce
Peas & pearl onions WW bread Fresh fruit
ALTERNATIVE La n pork
THANKSGIVING SPECIAL Roast turkey/gravy Whipped potato
Carrots Thanksgiving dessert
Roasted pork/gravy
Sour dill pota‐toes
California blend veg.
WW bread Fresh fruit
ALTERNATIVE WW pizza
American chop suey
Garden salad/dressing
Italian bread Apple cinnamon
muffin ALTERNATIVE
Cod filet
Meatloaf/brown gravy
Cheddar whipped potato Beets WW bread Fresh fruit
ALTERNATIVE Tofu and vegetable
s r‐fry
Turkey/creole
sauce Plantains
Green beans WW bread Fresh
fruit ALTERNATIVE Tripe stew
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Baked fish/diced tomatoes
Rice & black beans
Italian blend veg. Rye bread Cookie ALTERNATIVE BBQ meatballs
Chicken & broccoli alfredo
Penne pasta Carrots
Italian bread Pudding
ALTERNATIVE Crispy baked fish
Rosemary chicken Roast potato
Spinach WW bread Fresh
fruit ALTERNATIVE Oxtail/sauce
Thanksgiving Riddles
What do you get when you have a turkey on the beach with Broomhilda? A turkey sand‐witch What do you get when you cross a turkey with a banjo? A turkey that can pluck himself! Do you have any turkeys going cheap? Nope, all our turkeys go gobble gobble What kind of music did Pilgrims listen to? Plymouth Rock! What did the mother turkey say to her disobedient children? If your father could see you now, he'd be rolling over in his gravy! Why are the cranberries red? Because they saw the turkey dressing!
Southern style cod
filet Mashed potatoes Garden salad/dr.
WW bread Fresh fruit ALTERNATIVE
Meatball stroganoff Egg noodles
Mixed vegetables WW bread Fresh
fruit ALTERNATIVE Bbq pulled pork
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
MANICURES:
Did you know we have a manicurist here at the Council on Aging? Her name is Chris Corson. Chris has been here for 2 years and has a great following. With the holidays coming; it is me to come in and meet Chris. The charge for a manicure is $10.00. She is here every other Tuesday from 9:30 – 1:30pm. Call the senior center for more details; 781‐581‐7557.
PODIATRY: Our local Podiatrist, Dr. Mark Sanphy visits our center every other month on a Thursday. He is here from 8:45 am ll 1:00 pm. Dr Sanphy’s next me at the Senior Center is Thursday, November 21st. Contact the senior center to sign up; 781‐581‐7557.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: On the first Monday of each month at Noon, a nurse from All Care is here to take your blood pressure and glucose reading. The cost for this service is $1.00.
HAIRDRESSER:
Coming in November, hairdresser Toni Spinucci has offered to get you ready for the Thanksgiving holiday with a day of hair styling. She will not be able to shampoo your hair, so shampoo your own hair before you come in, she will then either set it or cut and blow dry. If this is successful, we will invite her back to get you all ready for the Christmas holiday season. Please contact Linda Peterson if you are interested to schedule an appointment. 781‐581‐7557
Monday 4th, 12:00 p.m. Blood Pressure & Glucose tes ng Tuesday 12th, 9:30 a.m. Manicurist (sign up required) $10.00 Tuesday 26th, 9:30 a.m. Manicurist (sign up required) $10.00
EXERCISE
Monday 9:00 a.m. YOGA ($5.00) Tiffany Room Tuesday & Thursday 10:30 a.m. Chair Exercise Tiffany Room Monday 9:00 a.m. Total Body Exercise Community Center Tuesday 1:00 p.m. Cribbage Community Center Tuesday 5:00 p.m. Total Body Exercise Community Center Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Total Body Exercise Community Center Thursday 5:00 p.m. Total Body Exercise Community Center
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NOVEMBER HISTORICAL EVENTS
November 5, 1955 ‐ The stereo radio was introduced. November 8, 1793 ‐ The French museum, the "Louvre" was opened to the public. November 9, 1630 ‐ The first ferry route was established by the Massachuse s Court of Assistants in Bos‐ton. Every approved ferry operator between Boston and Charlestown on the Charles R. could charge a pen‐ny for each passenger and the same amount for each 100 pounds of cargo. November 20, 1620 ‐ Peregrine White was born aboard the Mayflower in Massachuse s Bay, the first child born of English parents in New England. November 26, 1789 ‐ Thanksgiving was first celebrated as a na onal holiday. November 28, 1520 ‐ Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reached the Pacific Ocean, a er passing thru the strait which now bears his name. November 30, 1952 ‐ The first documented occurrence of a person struck by a meteor occurred.
DID YOU KNOW? ONGOING SERVICES OFFERED AT THE TIFFANY ROOM
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More Humor
A NICKEL WILL GET YOU ON THE SUBWAY, BUT GARLIC WILL GET YOU A SEAT. ‐‐Old New York Proverb
How to play: The numbers 1 through 9 will appear once only in each row, column, and 3x3 zone. There are 9 such zones in each sudoku grid. There is only one correct solution to each sudoku. Good luck! Difficulty level: easy
Quick Crossword Puzzle #1072 Across 8. Fiber source (4) 9. Rela ng to postage stamps (10) 10. So shade (6) 11. Zealot (8) 12. Stop for a horse (4) 13. Legislature (10) 17. Arid (4) 18. Rela ng to tone (5) 19. Close (4) 20. Shield (10) 22. Found on a finger (4) 23. Imitator (8) 27. Chuckles (6) 28. Driven by lust (10) 29. Skin disease (4) Down 1. Gasping (10) 2. Start (8) 3. Sorry (10) 4. Speech disorder (4) 5. Reasonable (4) 6. Ennui (6) 7. City in Peru (4) 14. Locale (5) 15. Never‐ceasing (10) 16. Nutri ous (10) 19. Remarkable (8) 21. Paradise (6) 24. Among (4) 25. Colored part of an eye (4) 26. Biblical kingdom (4)
November 1, ‐ Margaret Dragon November 2 ‐ Paula Palombo, Daniel Cherry November 3 ‐ Robert Condon, William Coffey, Paul Sciaba, Barbara Lombard, Brenda Gaynor, Patricia Dabbah, PaulKochler, Eileen Lombard, Barbara Ducharme November 4 ‐ Harold Blank, Gerard Mordis, Mark Cullinan November 5 ‐ Molly Conlin, John Barry, Neal Sullivan November 6 ‐ Susan Cherry November 7 ‐ Patricia Dunn, Charles Bolthrunis, Kenneth Bibber, Richard Brahm, Dennis Maroney November 8 ‐ Edward Mahoney November 9 ‐ Barbara Mulkern, Patricia Hickey, Deborah Warren November 10‐ Franklin Coombs, Brian Olmsteadm, Akbert Nasibem, John Roy November 11‐ Dexter Shultz, Linda Pivacek, Kenneth Wynnne November 12‐ Robert Scigliano, Daniel Perepelitza, Michelle Dougherty November 13‐ Robert Costello, W. Hodges, Barbara Desmarias, Sara Riley, Anne‐Marie Grady, Margaret Pelley, Robert Davis, Thomas Damulari, Linda Munroe November 14‐ Joseph Ayers, Beth Russo November 15‐ Rose Macera, Alba Brahm November 16‐Blydell Mildred, Gertrude Abboud, Barbara Deines, John Mackey, Alan Barbacoff, Fran Michaels, Andrea Murphy November 17‐Jeanne Fisher, William Pivacek, Harry Detrich November 18‐ Pailomena Larocque, Edgard Babin, Edward Tarlov, Mary‐Anne Lombard November 19‐Jodeph McDuff, Karen Hosking, Bruce Reeh, Roberta Lerman November 20‐Michael Kairevich, Peter Speridakos, Ronald Cameron, Susan Edwards November 21‐Frank Deiulus, Robert Gaynor, James Dolan, Douglas Breithaupt, Karen Vail November 22‐Marion Lester, Virginia Kane, Martha Keller, Edward Roy, Robert Dickinson, Linda Hoffman, Karen Wake field, Edward Goodrich, Jean Walsh November 23‐Rita Pollock, Kathleen Marden November 24‐Norman LaLiberte, Michael Depaola, Christy Drucas, Alessandro Massaro November 25‐Richard Sayers, Barry Woo en, Richards Pelle er, Susanne Spano November 26‐Mary Therrien, Charles Koehler, Rita O’Donnell, Linda Tanfani, Sis Oliver, Anna Manzano, Kalomoira Speridakos, Diane Palazzo November 27‐Dolores Scanlan, Paul Girard, John Welsh, George Fergusan, Jane Murphy, Sheryl Cardile November 28‐Jean Hosker, Cynthia Gouchberg, Yvonne Julien, Wayne Terminello November 29‐Marie Meyer November 30‐Edward Breen
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
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Let’s get ready to join the 18th Annual 2013 Nahant Santa
Parade!
Lieutenant Thomas Hu on started the Nahant Santa Parade for the chil‐dren of Nahant in 1995 with the help
of Chief Joe Manley and Lieutenant Dean Palumbo of the Nahant Fire De‐partment.
As in the past the Council on Aging will be par cipa ng in this year’s parade. Everyone's par cipa on is en‐couraged.
For those who would like to par cipate in the parade and ride along on the Council on Aging Trolley and have a chance to be in the center of all the fes vi es, contact Linda Peterson at 781‐781‐7557. It is a fun evening with hot cider on the trolley and pizza a er the parade at Kelley Greens.