FALL LUNCHES - 2009
THANKSGIVING DINNERS!
A CHOICE OF FOUR! OR COME TO ALL FOUR!!
RESERVE NOW AS THESE DINNERS WILL HAVE LIMITED SEATING!
ROBBINS BROOK/MINUTEMAN THANKSGIVING DINNER
WEDS., NOVEMBER 4TH
AT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - NOON
This is one of our popular and delicious senior dining options! To make your reservation, call the COA office at (978) 371-2895 no later than, MONDAY, NOV. 2ND! We are limited to 45 persons, so call ASAP!
Menu: Full turkey breast dinner, with potatoes, gravy, vegetables, stuffing, rolls/butter, dessert, coffee/tea and cider.
The monthly lunches are sponsored in part by a grant from the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest and the Friends of COA and Minuteman Senior Services. For a free ride there, call Carol at the Van Line at (978) 371-6690 at least 48 hours in advance please. Cost: $3.00 donation or more.
MONTHLY COA THANKSGIVING DINNER
hosted by COA Board Chair Verna Gilbert and volunteers!
Thursday, November 19th
FRS - UNION HALL - 11:45 A.M.
Menu: Full turkey breast dinner, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, vegetable, pies, coffee/tea/cider.
Following the lunch there will be a concert by Award-winning Carlisle Middle School Chorus starting at 12:45 p.m.!
To reserve your place for lunch, call the COA at: (978) 371-2895 or (978) 371-6693 no later than FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH PLEASE! Cost: $3.00 or more please. This lunch will be limited to 80 persons.
For a free van ride there, call the Van Line at (978) 371-6690 when you make your reservation.
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CCHS SENIOR THANKSGIVING DINNER
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST AT NOON
CONCORD-CARLISLE HIGH SCHOOL
This is a free Thanksgiving Dinner for Carlisle seniors. Another delicious turkey dinner sponsored by the Juniof Class of CCHS. You must sign up by calling the Carlisle COA at 9978) 371-2895 NO LATER than noon on November 17th. If you need transportation, call the Van Line at 9978) 371-6690 by Nov. 17th please! Please arrive early so we can seat you at noon.
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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, NOVEMBER 12, 2009
9 a.m.
in the SLEEPER ROOM at VILLAGE COURT
NOTE: THE MEN'S BREAKFAST will be held every other month alternating with the Sleeper Room and at Nashoba Tech. H.S. Our new "Sleeper Room Chef"Andy Cutter will be cooking at the November 12th breakfast and then we will have the January breakfast at Nashoba Tech. Both breakfasts will be delicious as usual! 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 the Sleeper Room breakfast and $5.00 per person plus tip for the Nashoba Tech. breakfast. Transportation is provided if needed by calling 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 COFFEEThursday, NOVEMBER 5th2009
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
FIRST FALL LUNCH
NASHOBA TECH HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesday, November 10th - 11:45 a.m.
Route 110/Littleton Rd., Westford (after the Market Basket Plaza heading toward Chelmsford)
Menu: Roast Loin Pork: succulent slow roasted pork crowned with a flavorful brown sauce or Baked Stuffed Fresh Flounder with a tasty spinach filling topped with a veloute sauce. 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 Nov. 9th 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
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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FALL EXERCISE CLASSES
SIGN UP NOW!
Fitness Class
BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER BUT STILL ROOM FOR A FEW MORE!
Clark Room - Carlisle Town Hall
(Fall session runs from Sept. to end of Nov.)
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
BEGAN THURSDAYS IN SEPT.
Carlisle Congregational Church
Fellowship Hall
Fall Session runs Sept. to end of Nov.
Still accepting registrations!
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
STARTED Fridays in September
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, November 11th at the home of Florence Newman on Autumn Lane in Carlisle. Book selection will be "Three Cups of Tea". For more information 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, November 19th 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., November 5th at the Monthly Coffee. Sleeper Room - Village Court.
Podiatry
(Sept., Nov., Jan., Mar., May, July)
The next Podiatry Clinic is Tuesday November 3 , 2009 - 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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