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Wishing all of you a healthy and peaceful holiday
from all of us at the Council on Aging.
Corrections, Updates, Special Notices
SPECIAL NOTICE: Carlisle Community Forum: COVID - In case you missed it, Dr. Jean Barry, who is on our Carlisle Board of Health, discusses COVID-19. Link here for the YouTube presentation.
SPECIAL NOTICE: FREE Take Home Fun: Colored Pencils & Coloring Sheets Kits - With all of the stresses of life, we could all use an activity that elicits childhood nostalgia and promotes some good old-fashioned fun! Limited supplies available. Call the COA 978-371-2895 to reserve your set of colored pencils and relaxing coloring sheets.
Volunteer for the COA - Do you have some time that you might be available to volunteer? The Council on Aging can always use volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels, help with programs, and so much more. If you have a talent and are willing share it (play music, sing, provide a lecture or program) or can help with any of the above, call the COA 978-371-2895 to discuss.
This Week’s Calendar NOTE: For information on any activity, call the COA 978-371-2895 unless otherwise noted. Monday, December 28
1:30 Tap Dancing - Live via Zoom
Tuesday, December 29
10:45 Zumba - Live via Zoom
11:00 Social Support Group Session - Until 11:45am live via ZOOM - For further information and registration, email Carol at cgrueneich@carlislema.gov or call the COA 978-371-2895.
12:30 NO Tai Chi
Wednesday, December 30
10:00 FREE Community Pilates Chair Classes - Via Zoom - Offered by Kendra Thyne. To register or get more details on this and other Pilates classes link here or email kendrathynepilates@gmail.com.
1:45 Line Dancing - Live via Zoom
Thursday, December 31
9:45 NO Fitness
10:45 NO Cardio Boost
Friday, January 1 Town Hall and COA Closed for New Year's Day
10:45 NO SAMA
3:00 NO French Conversation Group
Upcoming Carlisle Events
Monday, January 4 & Monday, January 11 Podiatry Clinic - By Appointment; Suite 202 41 North Road, Bedford - Appointments will run every 15 minutes. The Podiatry Clinic fee is $40; Carlisle seniors will continue to pay $25 because of the generosity of the Friends of the Carlisle Council on Aging. Call the COA 978-371-2895 for an appointment and let us know if you need a ride. We ask all patients to come in the building with their mask on at all times, covering both nose and mouth.
Monday, January 4 Virtual Senior Moments - 9:30am via Zoom - Contact the COA office if you would like to participate in an on-line chat.
Monday, January 4 Community Book Club - 10:30am via Zoom - On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder. No commitment required. You don’t even have to have read the book to go to the meetings, but you may come out of the discussion wanting to read it. Sponsored jointly by the COA and the Gleason Public Library. Link here to register on-line, email Martha at mpatten@gleasonlibrary.org, or leave a message at 978-369-4898 for the link to join the meeting.
Tuesday, January 5 Reading Poetry Anew - 10:30am via Zoom - This course is led by Mary Zoll. Link here to register on-line, email Martha Feeney-Patton at mpatten@gleasonlibrary.org, or leave a message at 978-369-4898 for the link to join the meeting and receive a poem packet.
Thursday, January 21 Myths, Mysteries, and Spying - 1:00pm via Zoom - A one-hour presentation from Henry M. Quinlan, owner and publisher of Omni Publishing Company, on his 30 year involvement with the former Soviet Union and Russia, including living in Moscow for five years during the demise of the USSR and the rise of the new Russia. Some presentation features:
Three Great Mysteries of Russia
Soviet Union in WW2
Unusual story of Father Walter Ceszak, S. J. who survived 20 years in Soviet prison camp
Overthrow of Communism - Dismantling the USSR
Spying for the FBI
Publishing first telephone book in USSR since 1934
Publishing “Make Way for Ducklings” in Russian in Russia and installation of statues of “Make Way for Ducklings” in Moscow
Capitalism takes hold along with Russian Mafia
Personal encounters with the Russian Mafia
Interview with F.B.I. regarding dinner with Russian Ambassador to UN
This lecture will be also be shown on Minuteman Media Network (MMN) Cable Access Channel 8 at a later date. Call the COA 978-371-2895 by Thursday, January 14 to register for this live Zoom event. Virtual Entertainment and Exercise
We have received dozens of on-line links for things to do - libraries, videos, games, exercise, learning, and activities. Link here for a comprehensive list on the COA website. If you have a favorite and it isn’t on the list, send email to mbcrowther@comcast.net to add.
Upcoming Out-of-Town Events
Saturday, December 26 Laughter, the Best Medicine - 7:30-8:30pm online - The Bedford Citizen is delighted to sponsor Jim Colliton for a special one-night virtual performance. Born and raised in Bedford—a member of the BHS Class of 1988—and now a professional stand-up comedian, Jim has performed all over the Boston area and beyond. His family-friendly act is relevant, clever, and absolutely hilarious. Registration is required, but there is no charge for this event. Link here to register.
Monday, January 4 - Sunday, January 17 Zoo Lights - Stoneham Zoo - This winter wonderland will take you on a one-way stroll through the Zoo, along tree-lined paths lit by twinkling lights. Spanning the Zoo's 26 acres, walk through the beautifully-lit Yukon Creek and see black bears, a bald eagle, Canada lynx, arctic foxes, and even reindeer! Link here to purchase tickets; they sell out quickly!!
Link here for an article on the 13 Best Light Displays in Massachusetts
Link here for winter adventures from the Trustees of the Reservation
COA Staff:
Director: Joan Ingersoll
Transportation Coordinator: Debbie Farrell Outreach/Social Worker: Carol Grueneich Outreach & Program Assistant: Linda Cavallo-Murphy
Outreach & Program Assistant: Myriam Fleurimond
LICSW: Peter Cullinane
COA Bits & Bytes Producer: Maxine Crowther
SHINE Counselor & Medical Equipment Volunteer: Clyde Kessel
