June 6, 2013 PDF Edition - The Sentinel

PAGE 24THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013BelchertownSenior CenterPROGRAMS:Elder Law Presentation:Planning for the What IfsJune 4 at 6:30 p.m.Have you considered what will happento you or your spouse in the eventof a serious illness, disability, or death?Join the discussion about important andsimple ways you can protect yourselfand your family, including adult childrenwith special needs. The best time to planis before a crisis. Join Attorney SeungeeCha on Tuesday evening, June 4 at 6:30p.m. Light refreshments. Please sign up.New release movie:‘Silver Linings Playbook’June 5 at 12:30 p.m.Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper,Jennifer Lawrence, the list goes on. OtherWednesday movies will be chosen byavailability.Planning for health care in retirementJune 11 at 6:30 p.m.Join David Farnham, CRPC fromMerril Lynch on Tues., June 11 at 6:30p.m. Are you prepared for healthcarecosts in retirement? Learn and understandhealth care and why it is importantto consider both your health andwealth. Each attendee will have theopportunity to participate in a “ HealthCare Assessment” which will provide anindividualized estimate of future healthcare costs, to help as you plan (not toscare you, but make you aware).Estate planning basicsJune 13 at 10:30 a.m.Join Attorney Todd Ratner as he discussesinformation relative to wills, durablepowers of attorney, health care proxies,probate, protection of assets and whatMedicare and Medicare do and do notcover. While this program is not intendedto substitute for a personal appointmentwith an elder law attorney, you willhave the opportunity to hear about typicalissues and problems that may be avoidedor reduced by adequate planning. ToddRatner is with the firm of Bacon Wilson,P.C. Please call to sign up in order forAtty. Ratner to bring the appropriatenumber of handouts.The Traveling Tooth FairyJune 26 from 1 to 3:45 p.m.Many people do not have access todental care for a variety of reasons. Itmay be that they don’t have dental insurance,a lack of transportation financialreasons or simply that there is not a dentistnearby. The Traveling Tooth Fairyprovides “On-site Oral Healthcare” usingpotable dental equipment, as approvedSENIORSby the Board of Registration in Dentistry.She will be at the center June 26. Dental/oral cancer screenings at no charge.Dental cleanings are $53 and can possiblybe reduced based on income/householdsize or insurance. MassHealth,Commonwealth Cares/Senior WholeHealth Insurances will cover in full theseservices. Call the Senior Center to schedulean appointment.TRAVEL CLUB:Open Monday through Friday from 10a.m. to 1 p.m. Trips open to the public.Foster’s Down East Clambake withshopping in Kittery on July 16 for $75.Pilgrim Belle lunch at Isaac’s onAmerica’s Waterfront and Flax PondCranberry Farm on Aug. 20 for $68.Penn Dutch Show featuring “Noah”and “How to Succeed in Business” fromOct. 16-18. Prices from $391.GranbySenior CenterDAILY ACTIVITIES:Wednesday, June 5: Lunch at noon:roast pork/gravy, 1 p.m. Fun CardsThursday, June 6: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Foot Care by appointment, 10 a.m.Osteoporosis Exercise Class, lunch atnoon: bean/cheese burritoFriday, June 7: 9 a.m. Cribbage (newmembers welcome), lunch at noon: chickensalad cold plateMonday, June 10: 10 a.m.Osteoporosis Exercise Class, 10 a.m.Stanley Park and Westwood Pub, lunch atnoon: barbecue beef ribsTuesday, June 11: 9 to 11 a.m. FreeCoffee and Donuts, lunch at noon: tunanoodle casserole, birthday lunch celebration,12:30 p.m. Quilting/Needlework, 1p.m. Shopping at Big Y & Price RiteLUNCH SITE:Lunch is served daily at noon.Reservations must be made by noon theday before. The suggested donation is$2.25 for people over 60. Call 467-3239for reservations. Transportation is available.PROGRAMS:June 10 - Dining out with Kim. Trip toStanley Park in Westfield and lunch at theWestwood Pub.June 12 at 11:45 a.m. - Laurie Hoeyfrom Reidy Home Medical Alarms willbe at the Senior Center to discuss servicesavailable.Tuesday, June 25 - Granby S.A.L.T./Police Department Picnic at 11 a.m. atDufrense Park. Granby seniors only.Hamburgers, got dogs and more; 50/50raffle and door prizes. Reservations mustbe made at the Senior Center. The cost is$2. For more information call 467-3239.Transportation available.A LIGHTSNACKTurley Publications photo submittedThis black bear wasspotted at 2:45 p.m.on May 24 on WarnerRoad. The feederis 88 inches from theground. Paw markson the ground were 10inches long. There’sa blue tag in his ear.Send your wildlife photosto ahenderson@turley.com.Calendar of EventsPOLICY: Our calendar section is intendedto promote “free” events or ones thatdirectly affect a volunteer-driven organizationthat benefits the community. Thedeadline to submit calendar items in themail, by fax or emailed in Word documentformat is MONDAY BY NOON or sooner.The listings should be brief, with only time,date, location, brief activity explanation,and contact information. Please email allentries to ahenderson@turley.com.Thursday, June 6HEADACHES: Holyoke Medical Centerwill present “What are the Different Typesof Headaches?” with neurologist Dr. M.Zubair Kareem on Thursday, June 6 at6 p.m. in the medical center’s AuxiliaryConference Center. Pre-registration is suggestedand can be done by calling the HMCHealth Promotion Line at 413-534-2789.Saturday, June 8GOLF TOURNEY: Knights of Columbusthird annual Golf Tournament on Saturday,June 8 at Cold Spring Country Club,336 Chauncy Walker Road, Route 21 inBelchertown. There will be door prizes,closest to the pin, and much more! Costis $85 per person. For tickets, or furtherinformation, please contact Rob Krafchukat 244-3682, Chuck Lydon at 364-4854 orRay Fontaine at 323-9308.CRAFT FAIR: The Belchertown TeenCenter’s 23rd annual Craft Fair on theCommon will take place on June 8 from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. Crafters will be displayingtheir handiwork, which will include glassand beaded jewelry, bottle art, herbs andperennials, quilts, scarves, pot holders, andhand bags to name a few. Please stop byand support our local artisans.Saturday, June 15BAKE SALE: St. Francis Cub ScoutPack 507’s mega bake sale for the BigAdventure Howe Caverns trip is Saturday,June 15. From 9 a.m. to noon at theBelchertown Post Office and 8 a.m. to 2p.m. at Tractor Supply come buy somethingsweet for Father’s Day. The Cubsalso offer dog treats, cold water and plentyof goodies to take home and enjoy. Don’tforget Sunday is Father’s Day!Saturday, June 22STRAW DOG WRITERS WORKSHOP:Creating and Sustaining Peer-Led WritingGroups: a Straw Dog Writers Guild CraftWorkshop. Marianne Banks and JacquelineSheehan will discuss ways to form andsustain peer-led writing groups. SaturdayJune 22, 10:30 a.m. to noon at the LillyLibrary, Florence. Further information call413-221-4652.STRAWBERRY SUPPER: The FirstChurch in Ludlow will be having itsStrawberry Supper on Saturday, June 22in the Fellowship Hall. There will be twosittings by reservation, at 5 p.m. and at6:30 p.m. Takeouts will be available byreservation for pick up at the church at5:30 p.m. The dinner menu is ham, bakedbeans, potato salad, coleslaw, rolls/butter,strawberry shortcake, coffee/tea. Thecost is $11 for an adult and $5 for a child.Reservations may be made by calling JudySnyder at 583-8102 or Etta Brockney at583-2913. First Church in Ludlow is onRoute 21, 859 Center St., in Ludlow.BELCHERTOWN – The Granby SeniorCenter will hold a royal baby shower and teaparty on Monday, June 17, at 1 p.m. at theGranby Senior Center Hall. Please donatenew items for local families in need whoMonday, June 24WALKING TOUR: On Monday, June24 at 6 p.m., the Massachusetts WalkingTour visits the Clapp Memorial Library topresent a concert of acoustic folk music.Musicians Mark Mandeville, RaiameRichards, Amy Alvey and Mark Kilianskiare walking across Central and WesternMassachusetts, stopping at selected spotsalong the route to bring music and cultureto small towns in the area. This is the fourthyear of the tour and the first time they willbe stopping in Belchertown to perform.This free performance is sponsored by theBelchertown Cultural Council.JAZZ BONES: The Jazz Bones to presenta concert on Monday, June 24 at 7 p.m.on the town green in Granby. They performmost forms of music including: Swing,Jazz, Blues, Rock, Latin and Funk. Pleasevisit their website to listen to the group atwww.thejazzbones.com. The concert wasfunded by the Granby Cultural Counciland the Massachusetts Cultural Council.For more information about the Jazz Bonescontact David Neill 413-732-4137.Friday, June 28BLOOD DRIVE: Helping the only Level1 trauma center in Western Massachusettsmaintain outstanding care, NorthBrookfield Savings Bank is sponsoringblood drives at the Belchertown branch ofNorth Brookfield Savings Bank on Friday,June 28 from noon to 5 p.m.Friday, July 12CHRISTIAN CONCERT: Northern IrishChristian singer, songwriter and recordingartist Robin Mark is coming to Belchertown.Recognized for songs like “Days of Elijah,”“The Wonder of the Cross” and “All ForJesus,” Mark’s concert begins at 7 p.m.on Friday, July 12 at Christ CommunityChurch. Tickets for the limited-seating eventare available in advance for $17 each, or$20 at the door depending on availability.For more information or to purchase tickets,contact the church at 413-253-0292 or visitChristCommunityChurch.us.Friday, Aug. 30BLOOD DRIVE: Helping the only Level1 trauma center in Western Massachusettsmaintain outstanding care, NorthBrookfield Savings Bank is sponsoringblood drives at the Belchertown branch ofNorth Brookfield Savings Bank on Friday,Aug. 30 from noon to 5 p.m.ONGOING:ITEMS NEEDED: The Granby Librarynow has a booth at Kev’s Barnyard FleaMarket! The market is located in theChateau Harmony Bldg. Route 202 Granby,185 W. State St. and is open Wednesdaythrough Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Please donate your unwanted items (for thelibrary to sell in their booth) to help raisefund for the new library building furnishings!They are seeking clean items in goodshape. Examples of items include: vases,tea cups and saucers, dishes, kitchen tools,framed pictures and prints, knick-knacks,lamps, jewelry, candles, office supplies,small decorative pillows, small appliancesand more. Please drop your items off atthe library. If you have a lot and wouldprefer a pick up, the library can arrangethat.BINGO: Bingo will be held everyWednesday night in the parish hall atBelchertown United Church of Christ onthe common. The doors open at 5 and thegame starts at 6:15.Royal baby shower and tea partyhave babies about a year old. Examples: diapers,food, onesies, sippy cups, baby wipes,blankets, socks, and toys of all kinds.Tea and desserts will be provided.Sponsored by the C.O.A. and F.O.G.E.