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6 WEEKLYNEWS.NET - 978-532-5880 AUGUST 5, 2021 Seniors News Tapping into senior connections For the Weekly NeWs LYNN — One result of the global pandemic and its longterm isolation is the need to find innovative ways through which people can stay connected. One such effort includes a new tool that Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS), which serves town residents, is piloting called Uniper — a device that plugs into your television set, along with a small camera which perches on top, enabling one-on-one communication with case managers, healthcare providers, counselors, family and friends. “The COVID-19 pandemic pretty much destroyed the limited social connections that many older people or adults living with disabilities already experience,” said Kathryn C. Burns, GLSS’ chief executive officer. “Research shows that isolation, particularly long-term isolation, has a very negative effect on people’s overall health, significantly contributing to premature death from all causes and increasing a person’s risk of diseases like dementia.” Uniper loads an individual’s contacts into its device, allowing for immediate virtual connection. “This is really the primary reason we chose Uniper over the many other platforms we reviewed,” said Valerie Parker Callahan, director of planning and development. “We view it first and foremost as a communications tool to help people better manage their health and well-being, with Uniper’s built-in programming as a secondary — but very helpful — add-on to reduce social isolation and promote stronger connections with the wider community.” It is easy to use with a simple remote that allows people to quickly transition from Uniper back to television programming. “Many platforms that allow for virtual connection require a computer, tablet or smartphone, which many older people do not have and might be uncomfortable using,” Parker Callahan noted. “But Uniper only requires a TV, which most people already have and use regularly.” Uniper’s existing content includes access to hundreds of videos — travel, arts and culture, music and educational programs, as well as “live” programming that includes exercise and other classes, peer-led discussion groups, support groups and more — which are available throughout the day and scheduled by Uniper. GLSS is developing its own content, which will be available to users through a separate channel, and is also working on developing some live programming, too. “We envision, for example, that our Wellness Pathways fall prevention and health self- management workshops will be offered over the Uniper platform, as well as group and individual counseling through our Mobile Mental Health and Family Caregiver Support programs in a private, HIPAA-compliant setting,” Parker Callahan said, “This would be in addition to virtual case manager visits with GLSS consumers.” UniperCare is an innovative, Israeli-based company with a West Coast U.S. hub. Its programming is starting to pop up all around the country, but GLSS is its first Massachusettsbased customer. One of the Uniper’s unique features is the work they have been doing with Jewish Federation of North America, connecting Holocaust survivors, their descendants and people of Jewish faith with tailored supports and group meetings, bringing together people from all across the country in celebration of some Jewish holidays during the pandemic. They plan to continue this programming moving forward. Uniper also offers a lot of content in Russian and Spanish. GLSS is initially hoping to sign up 100 people age 60 and older or adults living with disabilities in its service area of Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus and Swampscott for the free one-year service. The product will be reevaluated after a year and could last beyond that, depending on its results and continued interest on the part of funders. Uniper offers training and a helpline to troubleshoot any issues users encounter. The program is supported by funding from the Administration for Community Living as well as funding through the Older American Act administered through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and a grant from Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals, operated by Beth Israel Lahey Health. Interested individuals can contact Andrew Wallace, GLSS’ Title III Planner, at 781- 477-6702 or email awallace@ glss.net. More information can be found at www.glss.net. Senior Center offers plenty to do For the Weekly NeWs LYNNFIELD — The Senior Center is open and offering the following programs. Get out of the heat, and join us for some laughs as we test our knowledge every Monday at 1:30 p.m. with Trivia. Friends, fun, prizes! Join us every Tuesday at 9 a.m. for Bingo. The Walking Club meets every Wednesday at 9 a.m. Walk at your own speed and for as long as you are comfortable. Let’s get those steps in! Drop-in knitting will be every Senior Citizens Advisory Committee For the Weekly NeWs LYNNFIELD — The town Senior Citizens Advisory Committee’s role is to recognize the significant contribution Lynnfield’s senior citizen population has made to the town. The Lynnfield Senior Citizen Advisory Council plays a critical role in making sure our senior citizens receive the community support they rightly deserve to enhance their health and quality of life. The council makes recommendations to the Board of Selectmen on how the town can effectively implement and coordinate services and programs that would greatly benefit the senior citizen population. The council focuses on pursuing opportunities to ease or reduce the tax burden for the senior citizen population in the Town of Lynnfield. Thursday at 9 a.m. Bring your own project for some stitching and chatting. Grab and Go lunch every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 11 a.m. for two dollars. It is too hot to cook, let us do it for you! Registration for lunch required. The Lynnfield Senior Center’s Diabetes Academy will meet on Thursday, July 29 at 12:30 p.m. This will be an informal meeting; please join us. For questions and to sign up call Elaine, 781-598-1078. The Senior Citizen Advisory Council considers and advises on issues and concerns that affect the senior citizen population within the Town of Lynnfield. The council meets regularly to discuss issues and concerns brought to the attention of the council. The Senior Citizen Advisory Council is to appear regularly before the Board of Selectmen to update and advise the board and Town of Lynnfield on issues and concerns that impact the senior citizen population. The Senior Citizen Advisory Council is responsible for conducting its activities in a manner that is in compliance with all relevant state and local laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the Open Meeting Law, Public Records Law and Conflict of Interest Law. SOUTHERN KITCHEN. 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AUGUST 5, 2021 Duncan Robert Alan McInnes, M.D., 75 1946 - 2021 By Tréa Lavery Eddie Whalley, head PGA professional at King Rail Reserve Golf Course, isn’t afraid of getting his hands dirty with day-to-day management of the course. Whalley, a Lynnfield native who has worked at the course since it reopened under its current name six years ago, grew up in the golf world under his father Ed, a player and PGA professional himself. “It was in the house from day one. I just followed in my father’s footsteps,” Whalley said of the family pastime. “I remember always loving the game. It’s not always kind to us, but I love the game, I love to play, I love to compete.” At King Rail, where the management operates out of a trailer, Whalley takes care LYNNFIELD - Duncan Robert Alan McInnes, M.D. age 75, of Lynnfield died Wednesday, July 28 at his home surrounded by family. Born in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada on June 20, 1946 he was the son of the late John Duncan and Coline (Wedgwood) McInnes. Rob was raised and educated in Kenora, Ontario, Canada. Following high school he attended the University of Toronto where he received his medical degree in 1971. He married Diane McInnes (Syrnyk) in 1968 and had two sons, Colin and Brandon. He continued his education with his fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where he then practiced for several years as the director of their fertility clinic. He married Lucie McInnes (Filiatrault) in 1988, adding children Jade and Alix to the family. He worked several years at St Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA, followed by a move to Boston Regional Medical Center, where he stayed until 1998. Rob then made his way to Massachusetts General Hospital where he worked as a fertility specialist until his retirement in 2016 at the age of 70. An avid reader, he was always learning and had a lifelong curiosity. From high school valedictorian to fellowship mentoring later in his career, he loved and found great fulfillment in his work. Later in life, he and Lucie enjoyed RVing and visiting family, with many visits down to Florida with siblings and to Saskatoon and beyond. He was always dedicated to his patients, his wife, his children and grandchildren. He was the beloved husband of Lucie (Filiatrault) McInnes. He was the loving father of Colin McInnes of Saskatoon, Canada, Brandon McInnes of Saskatoon, Jade Tanner and her husband Jayson of North Smithfield, RI and Alix Berube of Tewksbury, MA. He was the brother of Lynne Thompson and her husband Ross of Stonewall, Canada and Bill McInnes and his wife Chris of Mount Horeb, WI. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren: Dylan and Tia McInnes, Isabelle, Myles, and Quinn Tanner, and Hailey and James Berube. Service Information: Funeral Services will be private. Arrangements were in the care of the McDonald Funeral Home, Wakefield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Resolve New England, resolvenewengland. org an organization providing resources and information to families dealing with infertility. Star of the week Eddie Whalley of everything from working with the management software to organize tee times to maintaining the course to filling golf carts with gas. “My number one job is to promote King Rail and golf,” he said. In addition to the course, Whalley also runs Lynnfield’s junior golf lessons, which have gotten more and more popular in recent years. Whalley said that he has been offering lessons for 13 years, and loves seeing kids who he taught grow up loving the sport. “That’s a big part of what we do: We get kids going, and they’re still playing when they get into high school,” he said. “They’re not always going to be on the team or going on tour, but we get them on the course. That’s what we’re good at.” WEEKLYNEWS.NET - 978-532-5880 7 Community School’s Summer of Fun Activities August 9-13 schedule LYNNFIELD — Here is the Community School’s Summer of Fun Activities (SOFA) schedule for the week of August 9-13. Visit the Community Schools’ website at lynnfield. k12.ma.us for registration information. Programs cost $125 for residents and $135 for non-residents, unless otherwise specified. All programs are held at the high school, 275 Essex St. Sports Zone 101 staff directs the program called High Five Sports. The program runs from 9 a.m. to noon, and is oriented towards kids ages 3-5. The cost is $135 for residents and $145 for non-residents. The program is described as follows: “Children of all ages love to be silly and have fun, especially the youngest of us. We see this first hand every time we run our Silly Games program! We will play games like: builders and Bulldozers, where children either build or bulldoze cones set up around the gym; Bowling for Noodles, like real bowling but with pool noodles; and Kooky Relays! Each game is designed specifically for our tot friends and includes elements that help further develop the fine and gross motor skills of our young champions. Participants also have the opportunity to practice working together, sharing with other children and working on their problem-solving skills.” Eileen “Miss Lee” Papagni directs the program Bloom & Grow. The program runs from 9 a.m. to noon, and it is initiated towards kids enrolled in grades 1-4. The cost is $125 for residents and $135 for non-residents. The program is described as follows: “From trees in the sky 29 LONGBOW CIRCLE, LYNNFIELD to plants on the ground, we’re going to have fun with making plant-themed crafts this week. Students will become gardeners through crafts and activities, such as planting seeds, making a “dirt” dessert to bring home and more! Come bloom and grow with us this week!” Lisa and Francesca Pasciuto both direct the program Jocks & Smocks. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is initiated towards kids enrolled in grades 1-5. The cost is $250 for residents and $260 for non-residents. The program is described as follows: “Ready for hands-on crafts and play time? Come spend the week at “Jocks & Smocks.” Each day we’ll do a different craft in the morning followed by a new sport activity in the afternoon. We’ll have fun getting crafty and sporty in the sunshine!” Sports Zone 101 directs the program Tournament Of Champions: Kids v. Coaches. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, and is oriented towards kids enrolled in grades K-4. The cost is $250 for residents and $260 for non-residents. The SOFA schedule describes the program as follows: “Kids will participate in a variety of games, such as street hockey, soccer, football, battleship, four corners, dodgeball, basketball and many others during our fun-filled week. In addition to learning the fundamentals of these sports, we will have exciting discussions about current events in sports, good sportsmanship and understanding the cool statistics on sports cards. Each participant will receive a daily pack of cards as a major prize. These prizes help emphasize value and are a fun way to A Proud Supporter of a Healthy Lynnfield WWW.ELLENCRAWFORDSELLS.COM FOR SALE – $999,000 MOVE IN READY - 4 bed, 3 bath, beautifully updated, home office and gunite pool Ellen Rubbico Crawford, PREMIER AGENT 617-599-8090 ellen.crawford@raveis.com A percentage of every transaction is donated back to the community. enhance learning! We also have our weekly “SLUSH DAY” which is a fan favorite for all our kids every week! This week the kids will participate in fun games against our coaches. Competitions will include many of our favorite games in tournament style format. Kids will get a chance to organize fair teams, make the rules, and learn how to manage/coach their friends. Our Sports Zone staff will help guide and lead all kids when deemed necessary.” Sports Zone 101 directs the program called Flag Football Tourney. The program runs from 9 a.m. to noon, and is initiated towards kids enrolled in grades 5-8. The cost is $135 for residents and $145 for non-residents. The SOFA schedule describes the program as follows: “In preparation for the upcoming fall season, we are proud to present a great program to middle school students in Lynnfield to get ready for football season! During this program, we will be playing flag football together in a fun and safe tournament style exclusively for middle school students in Lynnfield. Participants will rotate through different skills, drills and flag football games each day, playing different positions to help build skills and confidence on the field. All kids will learn the proper technique of playing and will also be given flags and flag belts for games. Most games will take place in a 5 vs 5 and 7 vs 7 style game each week based on enrollment. Kids should wear comfortable running shoes! This program is open to both boys and girls.”
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