Greetings!
The Holiday season is approaching, and we are busy this month at the Claire Teague Senior Center!
For us, December is a festive time here at the center. Through a grant with Great Barrington Cultural Council, we will be entertained with a performance by John Root on December 19th, Thursday at 11:30 am. John will be singing and playing the flute, clarinet and saxophone. Everyone is invited to sing along and requests for favorite songs are welcome!
Our fitness and activity classes are going full swing, why not come and try one of our chair exercise classes! We are gearing up for our Fourth Annual Tap-A-Ganza on December 7th, Saturday beginning at 11:30 am.
Starting in January on Thursdays at 12:15 pm, we will be ready with some different game stations such as Rummikub, WII Bowling, Poker, Chess, etc. Come and join us. Please sign up in the dining room.
These and many more events follow below, and we look forward to seeing you this month!
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We hope to see you here in December!
Best,
Polly Mann-Salenovich
Director
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Saturday, December 7, 11:30 a.m. —1 p.m.
Join us for dance, music, tales, food and fun! Featuring the Tap Class students of Carolyn Calandro and special guest performances!
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The Earth Angels will be performing a fun holiday event on December 15th at 1 pm. Prior to this music event at 11:30 am, we will be enjoying a covered dish luncheon here
at the Claire Teague Senior Center.
We will be holding a raffle for two hand-made afghans!
Please see the sign up sheet in the dining room.
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Join us on December 19th at 11:30
We will have John Root singing and playing flute, clarinet, saxophone, & keyboards in a special program of music for the holiday season. We will be enjoying Elder Services Holiday Meal—Roast Beef w gravy lunch.
John’s repertoire includes traditional carols, popular music from the twentieth century, and songs from other lands. Everyone is invited to sing along, and requests for favorite songs are welcome.* Please see sign up sheet in dining room.
BROUGHT TO US IN PART
WITH A GRANT THROUGH
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Join us on December 3, Tuesday
From 11:15-12:00
For fun with Rockin’ Robin,
Elder Services' lunch & Polly is making her homemade
cinnamon rolls and spiced cider.
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Elder Services Holiday Meal
Thursday, December 19th
Roast Beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, carrot, parsnip and turnip medley, Snowflake roll and trifle. Family members are invited to join you. Those under 60: $7; 60 and over, $2 donation. You need to notify us at least 24 hours in advance at (413)528-1881.
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THE DAILY LUNCH
Check out the December lunch menu HERE.
A $2 lunch donation is requested for guests 60 or over. Veterans and spouses are invited for free lunches on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month. You are welcome to bring a guest any time. We ask for at least 24 hrs. notice and the fee for Guests are: those under 60: $7; 60 years and over: $2 donation. Call us at (413) 528-1881.
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LEARNING, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EVENTS
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Dec 13th; Friday
10 am to 12 pm
Smitty Pignatelli will be bringing representatives from the federal Census 2020 office and Secretary of State Bill Galvin’s office to present and answer questions about how the Census Bureau is hoping to carry out the count in 2020.
The 2020 Census is only a few months away and hiring is underway. In Berkshire County, the Census Bureau plans to hire employees to help conduct the Census. These are temporary, part-time, flexible schedule jobs with pay starting at $18/hr. In order to have
people employed and trained by the Census Bureau by March 202, when the Census begins, we need people to apply now.
Applicants can apply online at
2020census.gov/jobs
Or by calling (855) 562-2020.
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What is a REAL ID?
Do I need one? When do I need to obtain one by?
· valid driver’s license or identification card
· Is valid as a form of federal ID
On Dec 18th at 11:30, an AAA rep will be here to talk about getting the REAL ID. Please sign up in Dining Room.
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AARP TAX AID PROGRAM….
The AARP Tax Aid program is seeking new volunteers to assist with low- and moderate-income senior’s tax preparations. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Senior Center at (413) 528-1881, or email action@GBseniors.org.
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CHAIR EXERCISE: NEW CLASSES!
If Dee Foster’s class Moves and Grooves is bit much for you, please try Move and Groove II on Wednesdays at 9:45 –10:30. Your first class is free; then $3 per class.
Also, Ann Waldman has a great FREE Chair Exercise class that is FREE on Fridays, 10:00-11:00 am.
In both classes, you’ll get a fun, great workout--no matter what your exercise level--while seated in a chair.
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WELLNESS, TECH TIPS, ART, CRAFT & MORE
All classes and vents are FREE unless otherwise noted
For activities requiring sign-up or appointments, call 528-1881
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Mondays
9 am-2 pm (second Monday) Foot Nurse Jane Kelly, by appointment, $40
12:00-2 pm Tech Tips: Computer, iPhones, iPads & More: By appointment
10 am Acupuncture 1st & 3rd Monday,
1-hour group sessions
Tuesdays
9 am-noon SHINE (Health Insurance Counseling). By appointment.
Noon-3:30 pm Bridge
12:30-2 pm Bingo (1st Tuesday free pizza for Bingo players)
3:30 pm Strength Training
Wednesdays
12:30 pm Brown Bag Groceries/Food Bank of Western MA, for eligible participants,
(on 2nd Wednesday)
12:00 Pitch
12:30-2 pm Painting with Margaret Bucht, $3
1 pm Melt Method pain relief, DONATION
1-2 pm Caregiver Support Group, 3rd Wednesday,
3 pm Decorative Arts
Thursdays
9:30 am Vera's Painting Class
10:30-11:30 am News and Views discussion group with David Rutstein
10:30-11:30 am Dixie the Therapy Dog Visits
11:30 am Blood Pressure Clinic (4th Thursday)
1 pm Art Class with Eunice
4:00 pm Women's Cancer Support Group (2nd & 4th Thursday)
Fridays
12:30 pm Knitting Together with Peg Butterworth
12:30 pm Genealogy using Ancestry.com, by appointment
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FITNESS, DANCE, YOGA & MORE
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MONDAY
9:15 am Cross-Training w/Misha ($3:50)
10:30 am Awareness Through Movement w/ Misha (floor, $3.50)
12:45 am Beginners Tap Dancing with Carolyn ($5)
2 pm Intermediate Tap Dancing with Carolyn (5)
TUESDAY
9:30 am Move and Groove with Nadine "Dee" Foster $3
9:45 am Pilates for Osteoporosis Prevention/Kathi (challenging, $5)
3:30 am Strength Training with Christine ($3)
WEDNESDAY
9:30 am Easy-Does-It Yoga with Joanne ($5)
9:45 am: Move and Grooves II
with Dee Foster ($3)
THURSDAY
9:30 am Move & Groove with Nadine "Dee" Foster, $3
10 am Therapeutic Movement Exercise/Breathing w/Suzanne ($3)
4 pm Misha's Advanced Class ($10)
FRIDAY
9 am Tai Chi w/Christine ($3)
10 am Chair Exercise with Ann Waldman (FREE)
12:45 pm Beginners Tap Dancing ($5)
2 pm Intermediate Tap Dancing ($5)
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Notes and Footnotes
We are forming a QUILTERS CLUB for all ages and abilities at the Claire Teague Center. Quilting is a creative and social craft and we encourage you to join us, hone your skills, and meet new people! Contact us at (413) 528-1881.
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Sarah Hudson Dec 2
Marie Iannuzelli Dec 4
Madeline Lockwood Dec 4
Grace Zbell Dec 4
Eleanor Shiels Dec 5
Misha Forrester Dec 6
Helen Nolan Dec 6
Mary Rivers Dec 8
Linda Kot Dec 9
John Kilner Dec 9
Stanley Kot Dec 9
Marie Davis Dec 11
Peggy Lavalette Dec 18
William Drumm Dec 21
Lester Ettlinger Dec 22
Calder Martin Dec 22
Janice Fisher Dec 23
Carol Gage Dec 23
Tom Gage Dec 24
Mary Warford Dec 24
Nell Ezequelle Dec 28
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Stop by anytime! There is always someone here, something to do, and something to enjoy. New in town? Come and meet some of your neighbors.
Give us a call during weekday business hours with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!
(413) 528-1881
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