May Activities at the Callahan Senior Center

FRAMINGHAM, MA - MAY 2007 HAPPENINGS AT CALLAHAN CENTER

CONSTRUCTION NEWS!! DATES: Monday, June 4th & Monday July 2nd Callahan Center will be closed to seniors on these 2 days so that testing fire alarms, etc. can be conducted. The staff will be available by phone after 12:00 pm. We apologize for the inconvenience and we appreciate your continued cooperation and patience with the construction noise.

Support Groups at Callahan Senior Center - Bereavement Support Group: Mondays, May 7, 14 & 21 at 10:00 am. Closed on Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day. Caregiver Support Group: Tuesday, May 8 at 1:00 pm. Diabetes Support Group: Tuesday, May 29 at 10:00 am. Grandparent Support Group: Please call Center for date and time. Low Vision Group: Friday, May 18 at 1:30. Massage Therapy: Thursday, May 10 (by appt. only). Parkinson’s Support Group: Tuesday, May 15 at 1:30 pm. Podiatry: Thursday, May 10 from 12:30 pm to 4:15 pm, by appt. only. Podiatry restricted to Framingham residents only. Stroke Survivors’ Support Group: Monday, May 7 at 1:00 pm.

CARDIOVASCULAR CLINIC IN MAY - The Cardiovascular Clinic will be on Tuesday, May 1st at 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM. A doctor from the MetroWest Medical Center and nurse Kitty Mahoney from the Framingham Board of Health will be at the Senior Center to check your blood pressure, answer any questions and address individual concerns. For further information, please contact Kitty Mahoney at 508-532-5472.

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC - Wednesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 9:30-11am & 12-1 pm

Come And Celebrate Senior Week - May 7-10, 2007

Tuesday, May 8th - Callahan Volunteer Recognition Presentation and Luncheon at J.P. Keefe Technical High School (by invitation only)
10:00 am Memory Lecture with Judy Royster 11:30 am Volunteer Luncheon
Wednesday, May 9th - Cameron Middle School Chamber Orchestra at 11:30 am followed by Pizza and refreshments with the Seniors. Please call to reserve at 508-532-5980 as seating is limited to the first 75 seniors. A donation of $2.00 is requested to cover the cost of the pizza. “Special Bingo” will start at 1:30 pm on this day.
Thursday, May 10th - “Day of Beauty” with students from J.P. Keefe Technical H.S. Cosmetology Department from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Please call the Center if you would like an appointment for a haircut or manicure, at 508-532-5980. No charge for the service, however gratuities for the students are welcomed.

The Friends of Callahan Monthly Update - The Friends of Callahan General Meeting will be on Monday, May 14th at 1:30 pm at the Callahan Center. Entertainment will be provided by Mel Simons. Refreshments will be served. Come and bring a friend!

Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 10:00 am at Callahan Center - “How To Protect Your Assets”
Betsy Soule of South Middlesex Legal Services, will be here to explain how to protect your assets. Come and listen to this valuable and informative presentation.

Do you want to learn more about Framingham government, and its Town departments which serve us every day? Dave Hutchinson, longtime Town Meeting Member and host of Political Roundtable Discussion, where he interviews Framingham dignitaries, will bring his experience and expertise to our meeting on Monday, May 21st at 1:00 pm at the Callahan Center and will be the moderator for the meeting. He has arranged for department heads of the Planning Department, Public Works, Assessor’s Office and the Selectmen to attend. Come with your questions and comments; this could be a lively session. Panelists will include Dennis Giombetti, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Peter Sellars, Director of Public Works, Kathy Bartolini, Director of Planning and Economic Development and Michael Flynn, Chief Assessor. Each office will briefly explain the work and goals of his (or her) department. Guests are welcome and refreshments will be served. Members, please remember to bring in non-perishable food for a local shelter as part of the Chapter’s community service program. The Callahan Center is handicap-accessible. Video Coverage of this event will be provided by Framingham Public Access Corporation.

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at Callahan Center 10:00 am - “Special Presentation on Caregiver’s Fatigue” - Caregivers need to take care of themselves, as well as the person they are caring for. Many times the caregiver becomes ill as a result of the lack of care for themselves. If you are a caregiver to a spouse, relative or friend, come and join us for this presentation on “Caregiver’s Fatigue”, offered by Judith Chaloux, Bereavement Coordinator at Beacon Hospice.

HERITAGE GALLERY - At Heritage Gallery you will find fabulous, unique and beautiful gifts for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13th. We are located at 535 Union Avenue in Framingham. Hours are
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 10 am until 2:30 pm.

Framingham Water & Sewer Commission FY08 Senior Discount Program - The Callahan Center now has applications for the Fiscal 2008 Water/Sewer Senior Discount. Eligibility requirements are as follows: Must be Framingham resident 65 years of age or over. Must be owner occupied for one, two and three family home. Gross income may not exceed: 1) $45,000 for an individual, 2) $56,000 for head of household and 3) $67,000 for married filing jointly. Please contact Janice McIntyre at the Callahan Center for an appointment. A proof of ownership of property, such as a copy of the real estate tax bill with the owner (s) name must be provided. Also, new applicants must supply one of the following: a certified copy of the applicant’s birth certificate, photocopy of their driver’s license or passport.

Extra Help to Pay for Prescription Drugs - You can get “extra help” to pay for prescription drugs if you are on Medicare and have limited income and assets. If you qualify, this “extra help” will make your monthly premiums, deductibles and co-payments much lower. This program (the Limited Income Subsidy program – LIS) is available at any time during the year, but you can get the most help from this special benefit by applying now. If your annual income is below $15,312 ($1,276/month) for an individual or $20,532 ($1,711/month) for a married couple living together, you may not have to pay monthly premiums or deductibles, and you could pay as little as $2.15 for your co-payments. Even if your income is higher, you still may be able to get some help. To qualify, your assets must be limited to $10,210 for an individual ($20,410 for a couple). These asset limits can be slightly higher (an additional $1,500 per person) if you will use some of your money for burial expenses. Assets include such things as bank accounts, stocks and bonds. They do not count your house and car as assets. To receive “extra help” get an application or apply over the phone by calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY/1-800-325-0778), or apply online at www.socialsecurity.gov. If you need help with this or any aspect of your health insurance, SHINE offers free, unbiased one-on-one counseling at your local Senior Center. Call and ask for a SHINE appointment. You can reach a SHINE counselor by phone at 1-781-453-8076. If you get the SHINE answering machine, leave your name and number. A counselor will return your call.

COMING IN JUNE ! Seniors’ “SPRING” Dance at Callahan Center on Friday, June 15 from 5:00— 8:00 pm. Music by DJ, Bob Fisher of “Music, Music, Music Memories”. Come and enjoy a sandwich, dessert, coffee and soft drinks - then dance the night away! A donation of $10.00 per person is required to cover the food and entertainment costs. Please call the Center at 508-532-5980 to reserve a table. Attire is casual to dressy. The rest is a surprise!

Callahan Center Telephone Directory
The Callahan Center 508-532-5980, Computer Learning Ctr. 508-532-5983,
Heritage Gallery 508-532-5980, ext. 4105, Social Service Dept. 08-532-5980, ext. 4113, and
Travel Department 508-532-5980, ext. 4104.

Hours: Mon – Fri from 8:30 – 4:30 - Callahan Center is wheelchair accessible.