November Happenings at the Callahan Senior Center

FRAMINGHAM, MA --

FLU CLINICS / 2006

For Town Residents at Highest Risk ! Call 508-532-5980 for dates and times.

These flu clinics are for Framingham residents who are 65 years of age and older or are at medical high risk. Both proof of Framingham residence is required (license, ID card or passport) and your Medicare B / HMO insurance information. Please have these available when you arrive for your flu shot.

PLEASE NOTE: No Activities or Programs at the Center on these 2 Wednesdays, including no Blood Pressure Clinic, Breakfast Club, BINGO or Intermediate Bridge.

The NOVEMBER 1st & 15th SCREENINGS for Glucose, Cholesterol and Osteoporosis at Callahan Center are cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date due to the Framingham Board of Health Flu Clinics. Please watch for the screening dates in a future issue of the Courier newsletter.

Support Groups at Callahan Senior Center - Bereavement Support Group: Mondays, November 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 10:00 am. Diabetic Support Group: Please call Center for date and time. Grandparent Support Group: Please call Center for date and time. Low Vision Group: Friday, November 17 at 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Massage Therapy: Thursday, November 2 (by appt. only). Parkinson’s Support Group: Tuesday, November 21 at 1:30 pm. Podiatry: Thursday, November 9 from 12:30 pm to 4:15 pm, by appt. only. Stroke Survivors’ Support Group: Monday, November 6 at 1:00 pm.

CARDIOVASCULAR CLINIC IN NOVEMBER - The Cardiovascular Clinic will be on Tuesday, November 7th 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 AT CALLAHAN CENTER -
Wednesdays, November 8, 22 & 29 ONLY! from 9:30—11am & 12—1 pm

The Framingham Garden Club will be at the Center Monday, November 13, 2006 at 9:30 am at the Callahan Center to assist you with creating something festive for your Thanksgiving table. Please call the Callahan Center at 508-532-5980 to reserve your floral materials. A donation of $3.00 is requested to cover the expenses. Please join us and bring a friend!

November Programs offered by Framingham State College,
Center for Lifelong Learners in Partnership with the Callahan Center

Course: “Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: 1930’s”
Instructor: Dr. Mary Murphy, Professor Emerita of English at FSC
Date : Thursdays, November 2nd, 9th & 16th Time: 10:00 am Fee: $18.00 per person

Course: “Give Your Heart a Gift this Holiday Season: Ways to Enhance Your Heart Health”
Instructor: Judy Royster (Jessica Hodge, Ph.D. is unable to present on this evening, as previously announced.)
Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2006 Time: 6:30 pm Fee: $6.00 per person

Course: “Songs from the Silver Screen and The Gershwins in Hollywood”
Instructor: Ben Sears and Brad Conner, Theatre Historians
Date : Thursday, Nov. 30 & Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006 Time: 10:00 am Fee: $12.00 per person

Bridge—Beginners & Others - Contract bridge has been a very popular card game for many years. It is easy to learn to bid and play, yet there is so much variability in the billions of possibilities that it always remains challenging. There has been a beginner’s bridge class in Callahan since the senior center’s opening, and before that in the old Danforth Building. It remains very popular among the players, who no longer can be called beginners but continue to come and play and learn. If you would like to begin learning, or wish to brush up on bridge bidding and play, you are welcome to the new class on Friday afternoons at 1:00 pm in the multi-purpose room. The class will be given by long-time instructor, Edward Carr, and his able assistant and wife, Wendy.

Classes will start Friday, November 10th and will consist of a one and a half hour lecture, followed by an hour of play of selected hands to reinforce the principles set forth in the lecture. After this, the room and instructors will be available for further questions and free play. Lessons are free, and you will enjoy them. Don’t forget — every Friday at 1:00 pm starting on November 10th!

RAFFLE!!!!! Stop by the Heritage Gallery at Callahan Center and take a chance on winning a beautiful, Fisherman knit-look, Cardigan Sweater. Handmade by Bianca Saporetti. The sweater is made with Acrylic yarn and brown, leather buttons. Looks like the real thing only it’s washable! The sweater is on display at the Heritage Gallery. Donation of $2.00 for 1 ticket or $5.00 for 3 tickets. Drawing on November 13th at Friends General Meeting. All proceeds go to the Friends of Callahan Building Fund.

The Friends of Callahan General Meeting - The next Friends’ General Meeting will be on Monday, November 13th, 2006 at 1:30 pm. Entertainment provided by Billy Bruso. Billy plays the acoustic guitar, the harmonica and sings. Refreshments will be served. Come and bring a friend!

Heritage Gallery - When making your list this holiday season, don’t forget to stop and check out what we have at the Heritage Gallery, where you will find a treasure trove of delightful gifts for everyone on your list! We are always getting new items including artwork, china, collectibles, dolls, home décor, jewelry and much more - all at very reasonable prices. The Heritage Gallery offers a lay-away plan where you can pay weekly or monthly. We are open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 am until 2:15 pm. We are located at the Callahan Center, 535 Union Avenue, Framingham. Come in and browse - you won’t be disappointed!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - We are looking for someone to sew afghan squares together. If you would like to help us Please call Evelyn Langley at 508-532-5980, extension 4105.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED - We are looking for a volunteer to assist our travel coordinator a few hours a week at the Callahan Center. Must have telephone/voicemail experience, computer experience a plus. Must have excellent customer service skills and enjoy working with the public. If you are interested in this volunteer position, please call Lorraine at 508-532-5980, extension 4102 or stop by the Center and pick up a volunteer application.