Lynnfield 09-21-2017

6 WEEKLYNEWS.NET - 978-532-5880 SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Seniors
LYNNFIELD SENIOR
CENTER ACTIVITIES
Free blood pressure
screenings with a
certified nurse every
Tuesday from 9-10:30
a.m.
Lunch and a Movie-
Hacksaw Ridge: The
extraordinary true story
of conscientious objector
Desmond T. Doss who
saves 75 men in Okinawa,
during the bloodiest battle
of WWII, without firing
a single shot. Believing
that war was just about
killing, he was the only
American soldier in WWII
to fight on the front lines
without a weapon. As an
army medic, Doss singlehandedly
evacuated the
wounded near enemy
lines- braving enemy
fire and putting his own
life on the line. He was
the first conscientious
objector to ever win the
Congressional Medal of
“Life with my daughter was
not easy. I had no money
or resources to provide for
her the way she needed.
Because of her condition,
she could not contribute to
the family income. We were
at a dead end. Finding AFC
was a lifesaver. They
provided us with incredible
support and options for
programs. They have
dried my tears.”
Honor. Thursday, Sept. 21
at 11:30 a.m. for $2/$3.
Sign up. Based on a true
story.
Diabetes Academy:
Marianne Chojnicki, RN,
CDE, from Novonordisk
will be here to discuss
diabetes, treatments,
how to eat healthy and
stay active. Thursday,
Sept. 28 at 12:30 p.m.
Free.
Downsizing Workshop:
The Marjorie
Youngren Real Estate
Team will be hosting a
downsizing workshop on
Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 12:30
p.m. They will discuss
taking the stress out of
moving and will go over
all the things you need to
do to get your home ready
for sale. The speakers will
include a professional home
stager, organizer, mover,
and a fire department
representative to answer
all your questions. Free.
Please sign up.
*****
Thursday, Sept. 21
8 a.m. Hairdresser,
Exercise Room. 8:45 a.m.
Drumming with Jill. 9 a.m.
Manicurist, Stitch and
Chat. 9:15 a.m. Sit & Tone
with Jill. 10 a.m. Yoga,
Mah Jong Lessons. 10:30
a.m. Lunch Bunch. 11 a.m.
Aerobic Dance with Alice.
11:30 a.m. Lunch: Caesar
Salad, Lunch and Movie:
Hacksaw Ridge. 12:30 p.m.
Bridge. Trip: Johnny Cash
at Whites of Westport.
*****
Friday, Sept. 22
8 a.m. Exercise Room,
Breakfast. 9 a.m. Blood
Pressure, Hairdresser,
Acrylic Painting. 9:15 a.m.
Bingo. 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi.
10:30 a.m. Zumba. 11:15
a.m. Lunch: Pepper and
Egg Sandwich. Trip: Sept.
24 Mystic Seaport, Conn.
*****
Monday, Sept. 25
8 a.m. Exercise Room,
Hairdresser. 8:30 a.m.
Zumba with Alice. 8:45
a.m. Aerobics Video. 9
a.m. Walmart Shopping.
10 a.m. Line Dancing,
Creative Writing, Tap
Dance (beginner), Sit
and Tone with Darci.
11 a.m. Yoga. 11:30
a.m. Lunch: Baked
Fish. 12 p.m. Bowling,
Caregiver’s Support, Oil
Painting Class, Mexican
Train. 12:30 p.m. Mah
Jongg, Computer Class -
sign up.
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needing management of chronic
respiratory conditions, our Pulmonary
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the best possible quality of life and
return home as quickly and effectively
as possible.
• Dedicated short-term Steps to
Strength recovery wing with
enhanced amenities
• Personalized treatment plans
for conditions including chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD), pneumonia, bronchitis,
or post-acute respiratory failure
• Respiratory therapist on site three
days a week and available for
consultation as needed
Call today to
schedule a tour.
We’re Perfecting the Art of Superior Care
*****
Tuesday, Sept. 26
8 a.m. Hairdresser,
Exercise Room. 8:45 a.m.
Exercise Under the Belt.
9 a.m. Blood Pressure,
Qigong Meditation and
Asian Exercise Class.
9:15 a.m. Bingo. 9:30 a.m.
Italian (intermediate),
Food Shopping. 10 a.m.
Tai Chi. 10:30 a.m.
Scrabble. 11:30 a.m.
Lunch: Cobb Salad. 12:30
p.m. Computer Class -
sign up, Bridge, Water
Color Class, Reminisce.
Trip: Simon Pearce.
*****
Wednesday, Sept. 27
8 a.m. Exercise Room.
8:30 a.m. Zumba. 9 a.m.
Manicurist, Hairdresser,
Artist Drop-in, Tripoley,
Alterations with Anita.
9:30 a.m. Aerobics Video.
10 a.m. Chair Yoga,
Embroidery. 10:15 a.m.
Italian (beginner). 11:30
a.m. Lunch: Ziti. 12:15
p.m. Canasta, Pokeno.
12:30 p.m. Bridge, Matter
of Balance. Trip: Old Mill.
*****
Thursday, Sept. 28
8 a.m. Hairdresser,
Exercise Room. 8:45 a.m.
Drumming with Jill. 9
a.m. Manicurist, Stitch
and Chat. 9:15 a.m. Sit
& Tone with Jill. 10 a.m.
Yoga, Mah Jong Lessons.
10:30 a.m. Lunch Bunch.
11 a.m. Aerobic Dance with
Alice. 11:30 a.m. Lunch:
Roast Chicken,. 12:30 p.m.
Bridge.
*****
PETER A. TORIGIAN
SENIOR CENTER
*****
Thursday, Sept. 21
8:30 a.m. Quilting. 9:15
a.m. Whist. 9:30 a.m.
Big Band Dancing, Oil
Painting (advanced). 10
a.m. Bridge. 12:30 p.m.
Bocce. 1 p.m. Sing-a-Long.
Food: Baked Meatloaf.
Trip: Rescheduled Trip
to Rockland.
*****
Friday, Sept. 22
8 a.m. Oil Painting
(beginner), TOPS Weigh-
In. 9 a.m. Aerobics, TOPS
Meeting. 9:30 a.m. Vets
Legal Service. 10:30 a.m.
Coping with Grief and
Loss. 11:15 a.m. Chair
Yoga. 12 p.m. Open Art
Studio. 12:30 p.m. Bingo.
2:30 p.m. Ping-Pong. Food:
Chicken Tenders.
*****
Monday, Sept. 25
9 a.m. Aerobics, Duplicate
Bridge. 10 a.m. Bridge,
Drill Team. 11:15 a.m.
Zumba. 12:30 p.m. Model
Ship Building, Bingo. 2
p.m. Caregiver’s Support
Group. 3 p.m. Board of
Director’s Meeting. 6:30
p.m. Green Peabody. Food:
Meatball Sub.
*****
Tuesday, Sept. 26
9 a.m. Peabody Kiosk, Huga-bears.
9:15 a.m. Whist.
9:30 a.m. Exercise with
Edye, Veteran’s Group.
10:30 a.m. Line Dancing.
12 p.m. Mah Jongg. 12:30
a.m. Crocheting and
Knitting. Food: Tuna Salad
on Wheat Bread.
*****
Wednesday, Sept. 27
9 a.m. Sewing and Repair,
Aerobics, Rug Hooking,
Wood Carving. 10:15 a.m.
Zumba. 12:30 p.m. Model
Ship Building. 1 p.m.
Crazy Cards. Food: Beef
Stew.
*****
Thursday, Sept. 28
8:30 a.m. Quilting. 9:15
a.m. Whist. 9:30 a.m.
Big Band Dancing, Oil
Painting (advanced). 10
a.m. Bridge, Hearing
Screenings. 12:30 p.m.
Bocce. 1 p.m. Sing-a-
Long. 1:30 p.m. ALS
Support Group. Food:
Roast Turkey.
*****
NEW TREATMENT FOR ALCOHOL ADDICTION?
While the anti-inflammatory drug known as “ibudilast” is primarily used in
Japan to treat asthma, it may also hold promise as a treatment for alcoholism.
During a small, double-blind, placebo-controlled laboratory study, participants
were given either ibudilast or a placebo for six days in a row. After a
two-week break, the study participants who were first given the drug received
the placebo; those originally given the placebo were then given the drug.
Prior to the study, the 24 men and women in the study reported drinking
seven alcoholic beverages daily on an average of 21 days per month. Their
craving for alcohol was lower when receiving the medication. This promising
finding will lead to more research.
Exploring new methods for alcoholism treatment fosters hope for those
actively seeking to begin the recovery process. Your pharmacist is always
available for consultation when questions arise. Next to your personal doctor,
he or she is the most informed about the various medications available and
their contraindications. For more information, please call VILLAGE PHARMA-
CY at 781-334-3133 or see us in the Colonial Shopping Center.
HINT: Ibudilast is not currently available as a treatment for alcoholism, and
must now be tested on heavy drinkers who have expressed a specific desire
to quit drinking.
Colonial Shopping Center • 590 Main St. Lynnfield, MA 01940 • 781-334-3133