Located at 535 Union Avenue, the Callahan Center is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mon - Fri

FRAMINGHAM, MA- The following information is about activities and services at the Callahan Senior Center for the month of August, 2011.

NOTICE: Most of the activities, special programs and events listed below require signing up or advance reservation, (unless otherwise noted). Please do so in advance so activities can be scheduled effectively and in the appropriate space.

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New Member Orientation Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month. If you have just joined Callahan you might want to attend one of these meetings as we enjoy coffee and pastry, answer your questions and seek your input on activities. Please join us on Tuesday, August 9th from 9:30–10:00 am.

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Wednesday, August 3rd is RED SOX DAY!!! - Get out that Red Sox t-shirt, hat or anything else you might have and come on down to the Callahan Center for a day of celebrating the BOSTON RED SOX! Light refreshments will be available and we will also have a raffle.

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 Support Groups at Callahan Senior Center

• Bereavement Support Group: Mondays, August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 10:00 am.

• Caregivers’ Support Group: Wednesday, August 24 at 1:00 pm.

• Grandparent Support Group: Wednesday, August 24 at 7:00 pm. Please call the Center to confirm in the event of a change.

• Low Vision Group: Friday, August 19 at 1:00 pm. Tuesday, August 23 at 1:30 pm.

• NOTE: Better Breathers Support Group, Diabetes Support Group, Parkinson’s Support Group & Stroke Survivors’ will not meet in August, (will resume in September).

• BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC FOR AUGUST: Wednesdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 from 9:30 am —12:30 pm.

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Are you in the Donut Hole? The Affordable Care Act lowers the cost of your Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D), if you reach the coverage gap (donut hole). This year, you will no longer have to pay full price in the donut hole. You will automatically receive a 50% discount on brand-name prescription drugs covered by your Part D plan. For generic drugs covered by your plan, Medicare will pay 7% of the price and you will pay the remaining 93%. Call your senior center and ask for a SHINE appointment. You can also call 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636), then press or say 3. Once you get the SHINE answering machine, leave your name and number. A volunteer will call you back, as soon as possible. New Dates for Medicare Open Enrollment: October 15–December 7.

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PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAM (FY 2011 – 2012) - The Callahan Center will be taking appointments for the Property Tax Relief Program starting in August. The program employs senior citizens, 62 years of age or older, who are retired Framingham residents and own their home for 5 or more years. Acceptance subject to the ability to place applicant in an available position and applicant’s ability to fulfill job requirements as determined by the Property Tax Relief Coordinator, Janice McIntyre. For more information or to make an appointment, please call Janice at the Callahan Center at 508-532-5980, ext. 4106.

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Contract Bridge Players Wanted - a fun group of bridge players is looking to expand its group. We meet each Tuesday, year round. Play is from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Come alone or bring a friend. You will always get to play.

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Volunteer Outreach Services Corner

We need individuals to assist residents in the following ways:

• Telephone Reassurance – briefly call elder residents daily to inquire of well being.

• Medical Appointment Escort Transport – drive elder residents to appointments.

• Food Shopping Assistance – shop for grocery and other household items.

• Friendly Visiting – visit elder residents periodically providing friendly contact.

Reach out! By serving, you respond to the need and strengthen our community!  For more info, contact Sam Swisher at (508) 532-5980, x 4113 or via email: ccvolrec@gmail.com

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HERITAGE GALLERY

The Heritage Gallery will be closed in August and will reopen on Wednesday, September 7th at 10:00 am until 2:15 pm.

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For additional information about the Callahan Senior Center, or other services, activities or programs of the Framingham Council on Aging visit the center at 535 Union Ave, Framingham, MA 01702, or phone (508) 532-5980.

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