Greetings!
April means we are the true cusp of spring!
This month, we are planning ahead for a Community Garden project, looking forward to some road trips and hosting a "Music Circle" with a music therapist who works with seniors and others in the community. (there is no shortage of music this month)!The Great Barrington Historical Society is hosting a special event -- a tribute to the late great Jackie Robinson-- and we are planning a Health & Safety Fair.
Our fitness and dance classes are rocking the house, our artists are creating beautiful work, and our other activities keep getting more interesting.
For any of you who have been hibernating these recent months, now's the time to drop in at the Claire Teague Center to catch up with friends, join us for some conversation or exercise, or try something completely new and different.
We look forward to seeing you!
Polly Mann-Salenovich, Director, and Jennifer Messina, Assistant Director
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Polly and Jennifer
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Check out the April lunch menu HERE. A $2 lunch donation is requested for guests 60 or over.
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KARL FINGER MUSIC: 4/11, 12:30-1:30
Karl returns returning to the Senior Center to offer an hour of music an song. To join in, please sign up in the dining room.
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Music Circle: Friday, 4/12, Noon
Music Therapist Oren Rosenthal brings his accordion, guitar, rhythm instruments, bells and voice to the Claire Teague Center audience for interactive music experience. No experience necessary!
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Friday Movie: “The Big Sick” 4/19, 12:15 p.m.
The movie is based on the real-life courtship between Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gordon who fall in love. The couple struggles with Emily’s mysterious illness and their families’ culture clash. Starring Ray Romano and Holly Hunter. Popcorn will be served. Sign up sheet in the dining room. View the trailer below!
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Music by Willie Nininger & Free Lunch! Tuesday, 4/23, 11:30
Great Barrington Healthcare provides another free lunch on April 23: pulled pork, coleslawand potato salad. Willie Nininger will provide music 11:15-12:15. Sign up in the dining room.
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TALKS, EDUCATION AND CURRENT EVENTS
Age-Friendly Berkshires, Monday, 4/8, Noon
Age-Friendly Berkshires, a project of the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, presents its educational video about promoting age-friendly life in the Berkshires. Ice cream sundaes at noon, followed by the video.
Medicare:
How to Save Money on Prescriptions
Thursday, May 23, 10:30 a.m.
Medication costs keep going up, which means YOU PAY MORE. Prescription Advantage can help: Learn how you can save money on prescription drugs with this plan, which works with your Medicare Part D. If your income is less than $37,470 (single) or $50,730 (married) this program is FREE.
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Wellness, Art, Computer Classes & More
For activities requiring appointments, call 528-1881
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Mondays
9 a.m.-2 p.m. (second Monday) Foot Nurse Jane Kelly, by appointment, $40
12:30 p.m. Acupuncture 1st & 3rd Monday, 1-hour group sessions
(except March 4; last appointment at 12:30) FREE
Tuesdays
9 a.m.-noon SHINE (Health Insurance Counseling). By appointment, FREE
Noon-3:30 p.m. Bridge
12:30-2 p.m. Bingo (1st Tuesday free pizza for Bingo players)
12:15-3 p.m. Computer Classes, by appointment, FREE
Wednesdays
12:30 p.m. Brown Bag Groceries/Food Bank of Western MA, for eligible participants, (2nd Wednesday) FREE
12:30-2 p.m. Painting with Margaret Bucht, $3
12:45 p.m. Melt Method pain relief, DONATION
1:30-2:30 Tax Prep through April 10, by appointment, FREE
1-2 p.m. Caregiver Support Group, 3rd Wednesday, FREE
4 p.m. Decorative Arts
Thursdays
9:30 a.m. Vera's Painting Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. News and Views discussion group with David Rutstein
10:30-11:30 Dixie the Therapy Dog Visits
Noon: Blood Pressure Clinic (4th Thursday)
1 p.m. Art Class with Eunice
4 p.m. Women's Cancer Support Group (2nd & 4th Thursday)
Fridays
12:30 Knitting Classes with Peg Butterworth FREE
Sign up in the dining room
12:30 Genealogy using Ancestry.com, by appointment FREE
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MOVING: Fitness, Dance & More
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MONDAY
9:15 a.m Cross-Training w/Misha ($3:50)
10:30 a.m. Awareness Through Movement w/ Misha (floor, $3.50)
12:45 a.m. Beginners Tap Dancing with Carolyn ($5)
2 p.m. Intermediate Tap Dancing with Carolyn (5)
TUESDAY
9:30 a.m. Move and Groove with Nadine "Dee" Foster $3
9:45 a.m. Pilates for Osteoporosis Prevention/Kathi (challenging, $5)
3:30 a.m. Strength Training with Christine ($3)
WEDNESDAY
9:30 a.m. Easy-Does-It Yoga with Joanne ($5)
THURSDAY
9:30 a.m. Move & Groove with Nadine "Dee" Foster, $3
10 a.m. Therapeutic Movement Exercise/Breathing w/Suzanne ($3)
4 p.m. Misha's Advanced Class ($10)
FRIDAY
9 a.m. Tai Chi w/Christine ($3)
10 a.m. Chair Exercise with Ann (FREE)
12:45 p.m. Beginners Tap Dancing ($5)
2 p.m. Intermediate Tap Dancing ($5)
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DAY TRIPS!
Explore our region's great attractions with your friends and neighbors!
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CASINO ROAD TRIP
MAY 23, 2019
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Sheffield and Great Barrington Seniors
Day trip to the new MGM Casino
(South Hadley, MA)
Round Trip Coach transportation
Lunch at the Boathouse Restaurant
MGM Casino Visit
$20 slot bonus and $10 food voucher
Cost: $84 per person
Sign up at the Claire Teague Senior Center or
Sheffield Senior Center by May 7
or by phone: (413) 528-1881 (Great Barrington)
(413) 229-7037
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A Trip to Hildene
The Lincoln Family Home
Manchester, VT
Learn more here
Thursday, June 6, 2019
8:15-4 p.m.
$60 per person
The Lenox Council on Aging has arranged a trip to Hildene on Thursday, June 6. The peonies should be in full bloom so it should be a beautiful site to see!
Ticket includes coach transportation, full-admission and a luncheon buffet. Space is limited (32 spots) and is “first come, first serve."
Call the Lenox Council on Aging, (413) 637-5530 to reserve your spot or with any further questions.
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OVER 90? MAY PARTY!: We're planning a “90 and Over Luncheon" in May! We will be honoring all of our friends turning 90 and those who are already over 90. A guest singer, Susan Segall, will perform. Watch your mail for invitations. We hope to have a wonderful turnout!
HEALTH AND SAFETY FAIR on MAY 29: A.G.E. TRIAD & Great Barrington Council on Aging are holding a 2019 Health and Safety Fair on May 29, 11-2 at the Claire Teague Center. Presentations include:
*Berkshire County Sheriff Self Defense “Stop the Bleed”
*Demonstrations by the GB Fire Department
*GB Police Department
*Fairview Hospital: Choke Saver & Heimlich Demos
** There will be FREE transportation by SBETC to the Senior Center compliments of the Great Barrington Council on Aging **
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Stop in 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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