FALL/WINTER LUNCHES - 2009
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THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER IN CARLISLE
Come for a coordinated pot-luck dinner on Thanksgiving Day
November 26, 2009 at 2 p.m.
in Union Hall, 27 School Street
Carlisle, Ma
Contribute food to the traditional holiday dinner: turkey, vegetarian entree, potatoes and dressing, green vegetable, yellow vegetable, salad and rolls, desserts.
Sign up at (978) 369-5180 by November 23.
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(THE FOLLOWING COFFEES/BREAKFASTS ARE SPONSORED IN PART BY THE CONCORD-CARLISLE COMMUNITY CHEST AND THE FRIENDS OF COA)
Monthly Men's Breakfasts
Thursday, DECEMBER 10th, 2009
9 a.m.
in the SLEEPER ROOM at VILLAGE COURT
NOTE: THE MEN'S BREAKFAST is back at the SleeperRoom this month Our new "Sleeper Room Chef"Andy Cutter will be cooking again Join us for some delicious breakfasts which will be a variety of breakfast foods from eggs, waffles, pancakes, stratas, omelets, pastries, fresh fruit, yogurts, toast, english muffins, breads, juices, coffee and tea too! Cost: $3.00 or more per person. For a ride, call the Van line at (978) 371-6690. A great breakfast buy! Join a great group of
men and start the day with a great breakfast! NO SIGN UP FOR THIS BREAKFAST at Sleeper Room!
 MONTHLY COFFEEKATHY MULL WILL BE THERE TO SAY "GOODBYE" TO THOSE WHO WERE NOT AT THE LUNCHEON.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
9 a.m.
Sleeper Room, Village Court - 145 Church St.
No sign up needed. No fee. For free ride there, call the COA Van line at (978) 371-6690.
HOSTED BY TOM & KAREN DUNKERS AND BETTY AND JIM ELGIN - Our wonderful Welcome Committee!
Delicious continental breakfast of pastries, fruit, breads, coffee cake, juice, coffee and teas. Kick off the fall with a nice way to catch up on the summer doings and find out what is in store for the fall at the COA. (Free Blood pressure check too, provided by LifeCare of Nashoba Valley. No appt. needed.) Please park on street!
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Monthly "lunch bunch" outings
(During school year only) - Minuteman & Nashoba Regional H.S. Restaurants second Tuesday of the month. Sign up at COA (978) 371-2895
Minuteman TECH HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesday, December 8 - 11:30 a.m.
Choice of: Baked stuff shrimp: four jumbo shrimp, butterflied and filled with a crab stuffing or Broiled N.Y. Sirloin: an 8 oz. steak, broiled to perfection.
Also served with appetizer or salad, rolls and butter, delicious dessert, and coffee/tea. Cost: $10 to be paid at the lunch; with at least $1.00 tip or more for the students. For reservations call: (978) 371-2895 no later than Dec. 4th at noon. For a ride, call the van line at (978) 371-6690 at least two days in advance.
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 FALL/WINTER TRANSPORTATION - VAN SERVICE - HOLIDAY SHOPPING
Friday Grocery Shopping* or MALL Trips
or call if you and your friends are interested in a lunch outing, shopping, or just a ride for ice cream! We will also take you to doctors/hospitals. Call 48 hours in advance if possible please.
*We need to have at least two or three persons to use van.
Van Line: (978)371-6690.
Friendly Drivers also available for medical and some shopping or errands.
Van passes available for those who ride frequently
NEWLY DISCOUNTED PRICE OF $20 EACH FOR A PASS WORTH $25!
OR PAY AS YOU GO!
call the COA for more information at (978) 371-2895
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Cultural Programs
(see newsletter section)
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Knitting Group
Usually held onTuesdays
7:30 p.m.
FRS third floor conference room
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WINTER EXERCISE CLASSES
SIGN UP NOW!
Fitness Class
Clark Room - Carlisle Town Hall
(Fall session runs from December through February)
Sign up for Winter session now.
Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:45-10:30 a.m. in the Clark Room at Town Hall. Wear comfortable clothing, bring weights, and bands. NOTE NEW FEES: $40 one p/p - one class a week or $60 p/p two classes a week. Registration required. To register, call the COA office at (978) 371-2895 and mail a check made out to the Friends of COA and mail to Carlisle COA, 66 Westford St., Carlisle, MA 01741, attn: Kathy Mull.
This class is sponsored in part by the Carlisle Friends of COA.
Cardio-Boost Class
THURSDAYS
Carlisle Congregational Church
Fellowship Hall
Fall Session runs December - February.
Sign up for Winter Session now too!
Meets Thursdays, at 10:45 a.m. at Carlisle Congregational Church Fellowship Hall on Church Street, Carlisle. Note New Fee: $40 p/p one class. Clothing and weights/bands same as Fitness class. Registration required. To register, call the COA office at (978) 371-2895 and mail a check made out to the Friends of COA and mail to Carlisle COA, 66 Westford St., Carlisle, MA 01741, attn: Kathy Mull.
This class is sponsored in part by the Carlisle Friends of
COA.
Line Dancing
SIGN UP FOR WINTER CLASSES STARTING IN DECEMBER!
9:30 a.m.
at Union Hall - FRS Church
Wear comfortable clothing - this is a fun way for men and women to have fun but also get some great exercise to upbeat music! Fee: $40 Fall session (Sept. to end of Nov.) Come try out a class and see if you like it!
Registration required. To register, call the COA office at (978) 371-2895 and mail a check made out to the Friends of COA and mail to Carlisle COA, 66 Westford St., Carlisle, MA 01741, attn: Kathy Mull
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Book Discussion Group
Next meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 9th at place to be determined. For more information on book selection or directions, call Seba Gaines at (978) 369-4618.
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READING PROGRAMS
GO TO THE GLEASON LIBRARY WEB SITE FOR PROGRAMS SUCH AS
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Day Trips
See "Day Trips" on home page
Overnight Trips
See newsletter and "COA Trips" on home page
(call Joanne Willens at (978) 371-8023)
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Health/Wellness
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Insurance/Medicare/Rx Advantage Workshops
CLINICS
Blood Pressure Clinics
(11-11:45 a.m. before Monthly COA luncheon)
Next Monthly luncheon BP Clinic is Thursday, Dec. 17th at FRS Union Hall - sponsored by the Friends of Carlisle COA and Emerson Home Care.
New Clinic hosted by LifeCare of Nashoba Valley at the Monthly Coffee now! Free - no appt. needed 9:15-10:15 a.m Dec. 3rd at the Monthly Coffee. Sleeper Room - Village Court.
Podiatry
(Sept., Nov., Jan., Mar., May, July)
The next Podiatry Clinic is Tuesday January 5 , 2010 - sign up now!
This clinic is now being held on the FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. This clinic is sponsored in part by the Friends of COA, Timothy Wheeler House of Concord Fund, and the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest.
Call COA at (978) 371-2895 for an appointment
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"ENERGY SAVINGS TIPS"
(SEE MASS. MUNICIPAL ASSOC. WORKSHOPS RECORDED FOR LOCAL CABLE STATION)
MAKE YOUR HOME ENERGY EFFICIENT NOW BEFORE NEXT WINTER!
Email: http://www.masssave.org for energy tips and rebate links. Enter zipcode and heating source for best list of resources. Call for free energy audit, advice and access to programs and rebates.
Also go to: http://www.energybucks.com/. This site directs MA income-eligible residents to local agency for discounted utility rates, fuel assistance, no-cost energy audits, installation of weatherization materials and replacement of inefficient heating systems at no cost.
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NEW - FIRE DEPT.
WEATHER/DISASTER CALL CHECK-IN
If you are a senior in Carlisle (60+), are isolated, live alone, disabled or handicapped and need a check-in (if phones are working) in the event of a weather-related or other disaster, the Carlisle Fire Dept. now has a form for anyone who would like to be placed on the "Weather/Disaster Call or Home Check List.
A form must be filled out and signed and original sent to:
Carlisle Fire Dept.
P.O. Box 575
Carlisle, MA 01741-0575
The forms may be obtained from the COA Office at Town Hall
Call them at: (978) 371-2895 and we will either mail you a form or you can pick it up.
This is the only way Fire and Police can identify who to check on in the event of an emergency. All information will be kept in strictest confidence.
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LOCAL "RUOK" Program
recorded call daily check-in
No cost - you pick the times and days when you need the service. You can use it short-term or long term. Cancel if you go away and start up again at no cost!
Call the COA at (978) 371-2895. This has proven to literallly be a LIFE SAVER program.
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FREE S.H.I.N.E. COUNSELOR
(Serving Health Information Needs for the Elderly)
Appointments with certified S.H.I.N.E. Counselor by appointment by calling the COA office at (978) 371-2895
HELP AREA TOWNS BY BECOMING A VOLUNTEER S.H.I.N.E. COUNSELOR - CARLISLE IS IN NEED OF A COUNSELOR NOW!
Contact COA at (978) 371-2895 FOR MORE MI
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JOIN our WALKING CLUB
Meets at Center Park on Thursdays at 9:30 if it’s not raining. This is an informal group, no registration. You are invited to just show up whenever you are interested. We hope that in the coming months the group will continue - with other walkers offering to lead. Please contact Jane Anderson at 978-369-9672 or janeanders@comcast.net for more information.
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Intergenerational Programs with Carlisle Schools
such as Annual Poetry Seminars,
Children's Entertainment, and
Volunteer Opportunities at Carlisle Schools
COA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
HELPING CARLISLE'S SENIORS!
There are so many ways you can provide some service or bring a gift of friendship to a senior right in your own community!
Call Outreach Coordinator, Angela Smith at the COA office at (978) 371-2895 for more information or a Volunteer Application. (Volunteer application on "Volunteer Opportunities" website page.)
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