Newburyport Council on Aging

Senior Citizen News 331 High Street

Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950 978-462-0430

RRobillard@cityofnewburyport.com

COMMUNITY DAYS –

Wednesdays at 1 pm at the Senior Community Center

May 3rd Comfort or Joy with Catherine Russell Catherine Russell is a teacher, coach and wellness pioneer specializing in the art of mind-body wellness. Catherine‘s passion is to help people navigate everyday stress, chronic pain, and other health conditions by teaching simple and effective practices for gaining clarity and insight to live healthier joyful lives. She will share inspirational insights from her recovery from health challenges including a spontaneous healing from end stage metastatic cancer 16 years ago. May10th Swing with Lenny Pearl as he sings Frank Sinatra songs and other songs from Frank's Era, known as the Swing Era. Songs like "I did it My Way", "The Way You Look Tonight", "Come Fly with Me", and others. Lenny gives concerts throughout the Greater Boston Area at Senior Living Residents, Nursing Homes, and Restaurants etc. May 17th Newburyport‘s Waterfront: Industrialization, Decay, Rebirth Local historians Skip and Marge Motes have studied, written and lectured on Newburyport‘s maritime heritage and emerging industrial waterfront. Drawing upon primary sources and the rich photographic resources of the waterfront, their presentation features selections from more than forty photographs and maps, as they take us on a unique journey from 1870 to the present -- including, in signature Skip and Marge style, intriguing history-detective discoveries uncovered in their thorough research .This special event is offered in conjunction with Greater Newburyport Village May 24th Fallon Health Join Fallon Health at an informational presentation to learn about the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plan options available to you. Fallon offers plans that meet the needs and budget of almost anyone. And, with more than 35 years of providing coverage to those with Medicare, Fallon has become a plan that people can rely on.

The MISSION of the Council on Aging is: to advocate for older adults, to identify their needs, to develop and implement services and programs to meet their

health, economic, social and cultural needs, to encourage maximum independence, and to improve their quality of life. The Council on Aging Office is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.

Council on Aging Staff:

DIRECTOR Roseann Robillard

ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR Janet Kalashian

ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR Mary Kelly

DRIVERS Jody Desmond, Bob Dwan Christina Rushton-Power

NUTRITION COORDINATOR Cindy Lee Rand

OFFICE VOLUNTEERS Ann Marie Baia, Trudy Thompson Maryann Humphries, Meg DeGive Patty Smyrski, Elaine Paglia, Nancy Brogden, Rebecca Huard Beverly Jaques, Janet Sheehan

BOARD MEMBERS Frances Munroe, President Charles Carroll, Vice President Frances Reslewic, Secretary Richard Eaton, Miller Graf Jane Kelley, Jo An Kincaid Yvonne McQuilken , Cynthia Muir Jack Ronan

The next scheduled COA Board Meeting will be May 5, 2017

Donna Holaday, Mayor www.cityofnewburyport.com

NOT FOR SISSIES

Growing older is not for sissies. There are many losses that can be hard to deal with. If you‘d like an opportunity to share your experiences and obtain reassurance, support and encouragement, come to the Senior/Community Center. Jack L. Slatoff, retired clinical psychologist, will lead two groups starting in May. Feel free to drop in and meet Jack and join in the discussions he will facilitate.

Mondays 1-3 pm Women Tuesdays 1-3 pm Men

LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP, TUESDAY, MAY 9th 10-11:30 A.M.

The Newburyport Low Vision Support Group is sponsored by the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) and the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB). Its mission is to inform those who are blind or with lessening vision about resources, devices and practices that will aid them in adapting and in maintaining a full and active life. Meetings are held at the Newburyport Senior/Community Center on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 10-11:30. The next meeting will be on April 11th. If interested, call Joanne Maki at 978-792-5667.

BRAIN HEALTH

Are you finding it more difficult to remember faces, names, and dates? Are you wondering ―is my memory normal,, or should I see my doctor?‖ Take Cogniciti‘s Brain Health Assessment at the Newburyport Senior/Community Center on Friday, May 12th.The assessment is free, private, and clinically researched by Baycrest, a world leader in memory and aging. Your report will include a science-based brain health score and you will have access to Cogniciti‘s online Memory and Caregiver Centres, each filled with science-based brain health information and tools.

EATING THE RAINBOW Tuesday, May 16th at 10:00am

The color of your food can tell you a lot about its nutritional value. Eating a variety of colors is one sure method to get as many vitamins and minerals as possible. Leigh Hartwell, Registered Dietitian from Elder Services will be at the Newburyport Senior/Community Center to explain specific health benefits of eating a variety of fruits and vegetables. She will suggest creative ways of incorporating colorful fruits and veggies into every meal. There will be tips on how to eat healthy on a budget. This seminar is free for everyone. Take advantage of an opportunity to get answers Please pre-register by calling the Newburyport Council on Aging: 978-462-0430.

THIS MAGIC MOMENT – Memory Café An afternoon featuring music for those with memory loss and their caregivers to enjoy. Come listen and sing to the sounds of 40‘s, 50‘s 60‘s and 70‘s featuring the music of Adam McCauley. Admission is free, and a Sundae Bar will be offered. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Cindy Hession-Richard at 978-946-1445. This special event will be held at the Newburyport Senior/Community Center on Tuesday, May 16th from 1-3 pm.

PARKINSONS GROUP It is important for people with Parkinson‘s to remember that they live with this disease, they need not die of this disease. Self-management is crucial as there is no cure and only limited treatment. The old saws of diet, hydration, exercise need to be incorporated into a lifestyle. It never ends but relief is in the patient‘s hands. The group meets every third Thursday at the Senior/Community Center, 131 High St., Newburyport. Admission is always free. The group‘s local contact is Andrew Mungo, 978-462-0282, 978-518-9143 or portmovies@aol.com The Thursday, May 18 meeting of the Newburyport Parkinson‘s Support Group is set to host Janelle Michaud of Medtronic, Inc., the maker of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) devices for people with Parkinson‘s, Essential Tremors and Dystonia. Medtronic is a global leader in medical technology and services. Janelle will provide an overview of DBS and will answer questions from those in attendance. The group hopes to share reliable information about new and developing technologies from reputable sources.

NEW CLASS - Exercise, Movement and Dance – for those with Arthritis/Parkinson‘s

Disease Thursdays, 12:00 – 1:30. This class incorporates the latest developments in the Active Aging field, with specific components targeted towards those with Parkinson's and Arthritis. It also incorporates movements from the innovative and exciting Mark Morris Company's Parkinson's Dance program that really takes the concept of traditional exercise to another level of grace and movement. The class instructor is Susan Tribble. She can be reached at susantribble@comcast.net

THE MASS SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL is a 35 year old state wide organization of seniors like you,

working to ensure the best for their future wellbeing by influencing legislation touching all areas of their daily lives. On Friday, May 19th 2017 the Mass Senior Action Council, North Seacoast (MSAC) will meet at 10:00 at the Newburyport Senior/Community Center. After a 15 minute business meeting there will be a speaker and discussion. Adults from all area towns and cities are welcome. You do not need be a senior or a member of MSAC to attend.

GUIDED TOUR THRU MAUDSLAY STATE PARK

The Council on Aging van will drive through Maudslay on Thursday, May 25th. A guide will be on board to describe the various blooming flowers and shrubs and provide information and history about the park. Call the Council on Aging to reserve a seat on the van: 978-462-0430.

WALKING GROUP

Starting in June, the popular Walking Group will meet on Tuesday mornings at

9:00 at Graf Rink on Low Street. Any questions about the Walking Group should be directed to

LuAnn Kuder at 978-270-4816

SHOES FOR DIABETICS

You may be eligible to receive a pair of Diabetic Shoes and Inserts at little or no cost to you if Medicare is your primary insurance. A representative from Pro Medical

East will be at the Newburyport Senior/community Center on Monday June 12th. Call the Council on Aging to make an appointment for your 10-minute fitting: 978-462-0430. You must bring your Medicare information, your supplemental insurance information (if you have any), your doctor‘s name and phone number, and a completed medical form (available at the Council on Aging office). For more information see www.drcomfort.com.

MAY 2017 Program Calendar MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1 8:00 Health Insurance

9:00 Exercise to Music

9-11 Craft Group

1-3 Drop in Painting

1:00 German talk group 1:00 Gentle Fitness

2 Brown Bag Day 9:00 Ballet/Tap 10:00 Coffee Talk 11:00 Meditation 1:00 Bridge 12:00 Oil Painting 1:00 PING PONG!

3

9:00 Exercise to Music 10:00 French group

1:00 Community Day

4 9:00 Zumba Gold 9:00 Foot Care 10:00 Ballet/Tap 12:00 Abstract Art 12:00 Reiki 12:00 Arthritis Exercise 1:00 Mah Jongg 2:30 Yoga

5 (Dental Cleanings)

9:00 Exercise to Music 9:00 Coloring + Crafts 10:00 Qigong 11:00 Tai-Chi Basics 12:00 Bingo! 1:00 Massage Therapy 1:00 Ping Pong 1:00 Cribbage + 45s 1:00 Chess Club

8 (Elder Law Consults)

8:00 Health Insurance

9:00 Exercise to Music

9-11 Craft Group

1-3 Drop in Painting

1:00 German talk group

9 9:00 Ballet/Tap 10:00 Coffee Talk 10:00 Low Vision group 11:00 Meditation 11:30 Singing 1:00 Bridge 12:00 Oil Painting 1:00 PING PONG!

10

9:00 Exercise to Music

10:00 French group

10:00 Knit for Newborns

1:00 Community Day

1:30 Retired Readers 12:30 Grocery Shop for 90 minutes 2:00 BOOK CLUB this month’s selection is “The Far Pavilions” by M.M. Kaye

11 9:00 Zumba Gold 10:00 Ballet/Tap 12:00 Abstract Art 12:00 Reiki 12:00 Arthritis Exercises 1:00 Mah Jongg 2:30 Yoga

12 9:00 Exercise to Music 9:00 Reiki (by appt) 10:00 Qigong 11:00 Tai-Chi Basics 12:00 Bingo! 1:00 Ping Pong 1:00 Cribbage + 45s 1:00 Chess Club 1-3 Drop In Painting

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8:00 Health Insurance

9:00 Exercise to Music

9-11 Craft Group

1-3 Drop in Painting

1:00 German talk group

1:00 Gentle Fitness

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9:00 Ballet/Tap 10:00 Coffee Talk 11:00 Meditation 11:30 Sing A Long 12:00 Oil Painting 1:00 Bridge 1:00 PING PONG!

17

9:00 Exercise to Music

10:00 French group 1:00 Community Day

18 9:00 Health Insurance 9:00 Zumba Gold 9:00 COA Board Mtg. 10:00 Ballet/Tap 12:00 Abstract Art 12:00 Reiki

12-2 Parkinsons group

1:00 Mah Jongg 2:30 Yoga

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9:00 Exercise to Music 10:00 Qigong 11:00 Tai chi Basics 12:00 Bingo! 1:00 Massage Therapy 1:00 Ping Pong 1:00 Cribbage + 45s 1:00 Chess Club 1-3 Drop In Painting

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8:00 Health Insurance

9:00 Exercise to Music

9-11 Craft Group

1-3 Drop in Painting

1:00 German talk group

1:00 Gentle Fitness

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9:00 Ballet/Tap 10:00 Coffee Talk 11:00 Meditation 12:00 Oil Painting 1:00 Bridge 1:00 PING PONG!

24

9:00 Exercise to Music

10:00 French group

1:00 Community Day

25 9:00 Health Insurance 9:00 Zumba Gold 9:30 COA Board Mtg. 10:00 Ballet/Tap 12:00 Abstract Art 12:00 Arthritis Exercises 12:00 Reiki 1:00 Mah Jongg 2:30 Yoga

26 9:00 Exercise to Music 10:00 Qigong 11:00 Tai Chi Basics 12:00 Bingo! 1:00 Massage Therapy 1:00 Ping Pong 1:00 Cribbage + 45s 1:00 Chess Club

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Closed for Memorial Day

Holiday

30 9:00 Ballet/Tap 10:00 Coffee Talk 11:00 Meditation 12:00 Oil Painting 1:00 Bridge 1:00 PING PONG!

31 9:00 Exercise to Music

10:00 French group

For More Information

about programs Call Mary Kelly 978-462-0430

MAY 2017 Menu MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1 Mac & Cheese Crumb Tipping

Peas Dinner Roll

Raisins

2 Greek Chicken

White Rice Zucchini & Tomatoes

Italia Bread Cookie

3 Tomato Tortellini Soup

Breaded Pollok Mashed Potatoes

Mixed Veg Multigrain Bread

Fresh Fruit

4 Ham & Egg Sandwich

Mixed Green Salad Salad Dressing Potato Salad Hot Dog Roll

Gelatin

5 Beef Taco Casserole Corn & Red Peppers

Shredded Lettuce Tortilla

Mixed Fruit

8

Hot Dog Mustard & Relish

Hot Dog Roll Baked Beans Potato Chips

Pineapple

9

Sweet Sour Meatballs White Rice

Broccoli Wheat Bread

Mandarin Oranges

10 Sliced Roast Beef Red Wine Sauce Sweet Potatoes

Green Beans Natural Grain Bread

Fresh Fruit

11

Chicken Cordon Bleu Mix Veg

Mashed Potato Dinner Roll

TBD Dessert

12 Vegetable Frittata

French Toast and Syrup Baked Apples

Yogurt Oat Bread

Orange Juice 15

Stuffed Shells Meat Sauce

Parmesan Cheese Zucchini

Dinner Roll Mixed Fruit

16 Pulled Turkey BBQ Sauce

Corn & Red Peppers Mashed Potatoes

Sandwich Roll Gelatin

17

Roasted Pork w/ Gravy

Vegetable Rice Brussels Sprouts Whole Wheat Roll

Applesauce

18

Chicken Caesar Salad

Pasta Salad Multigrain Bread

Cake

19

Corned Beef Cabbage & Carrots Steamed Potatoes

Italian Bread Fresh Fruit

22 Chicken Supreme Chef’s Choice Veg

White Rice Oat Bread

Fresh Orange

23

Cheese Lasagna Meat Sauce

Parmesan Cheese Italian Green Beans

Dinner Roll Pineapple

24 Turkey Dinner

Gravy Mashed Potatoes

Carrots Natural Grain Bread

Peaches

25

Meatloaf w/ Gravy Ketchup

Roasted Potatoes Beets

Whole Wheat Bread Fruit Loaf

26

Baked Scrod

Sweet Potatoes Cauliflower

Honey Wheat Roll Pudding

29

Closed for

Memorial Day

30

Hamburger w/ Cheese Hamburger Roll

Ketchup & Mustard Potato Wedges

Corn & Peas Raisins

31

Chicken Scampi Pasta

Broccoli Multigrain Bread

Chef’s Choice Dessert

Lunch is Served at

11:15 a.m.

Please call in your Lunch Reservation

2 days ahead. 978-462-0430

Requested Donation

$2

NEWBURYPORT COUNCIL ON AGING TRIPS

Please note: Reservations cannot be confirmed until payment is received. For details and to sign

up for one of our group tours please contact the Council on Aging in Newburyport @ 978-462-0430.

May 23 – Stayin’ Alive @ Danversport Yacht Club – A Tribute Show to the Bee Gees, 8 Time Grammy Award

Winners, 5 Time AMA Award Winners. Includes lunch choice of Stuffed Chicken Breast or Baked Schrod. Includes

Transportation $89pp; Self Drive $69pp payable to Best of Times.

June 6 – A Presidential Birthday @ Hyannis – Celebrating JFK‘s 100th birthday; enjoy a 1 hour narrated harbor

cruise with views of the historic Kennedy Compound; visit the Hyannis JFK Museum. Includes lunch at the Cape

Codder Resort (Cape Scrod, Chicken Pot Pie or Steak Tips). $90pp payable to Royal Tours.

June 19 – Tall Ships 2017 – Sail through Boston‘s historic harbor aboard the Provincetown II for a magnificent view

of the Tall Ships. Includes Entertainment, Cruise and Lunch at the Venezia Waterfront Restaurant (choice of Chicken

Parm or Baked Haddock). $95pp payable to Best of Times.

June 20 – Foxwoods – Includes $15 Food Voucher/$10 Game Play; arrive in time for Bingo. Departs Crossroads

Plaza, Salisbury. $35pp payable to LLJ Haverhill, due on sign up.

July 15 – Lighthouse Lover’s Cruise & Lobsterbake @ York River Landing –

Enjoy a 1- Pound Lobster, Chowder & Steamers, Potato & Corn on the Cob followed

by a 90 minute narrated cruise through Portland‘s busy scenic harbor and innermost

islands to see lighthouses, forts, lobster boats, seals and seabirds; includes a visit to

When Pig‘s Fly. $97pp payable to Royal Tours. (Steak Tip option; must order on sign

up).

July 20 – Voices of Legends Show – Starring the Master of Vocal Impressions – Eric Kearns.

Includes lunch @ Venezia Waterfront Restaurant (Chicken Parm or Baked Haddock). $85pp

payable to Best of Times.

July 27 – Bullets Over Broadway @ Ogunquit Playhouse – Musical adaptation of a Woody Allen comedy featuring

Sally Struthers. Includes lunch at Jonathan‘s (Chicken Piccata or Lemon Baked Scrod) and a visit to Stonewall

Kitchen. $120pp payable to Royal Tours.

August 2 – Isles of Shoals – Located just 9 miles off the coast the Isles of Shoals are an archipelago of 9 islands

steeped with history. Join us for a narrated cruise as we glide past these intriguing islands. Includes lunch at the

British Beer Company (Turkey Breast Pasty or Baked Haddock). $109pp payable to Best of Times.

September 16 – 24 – Tunica & Memphis – Includes tours of Graceland, Sun Studios, the Rock ‗N‘ Soul Museum

and free time on Beale St. Memphis. Visits to the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Museum and O. Winston Link

Museum in VA. Transportation by bus; 9 Days/8 Nights; 4 Nights lodging at a Tunica area Casino Resort; includes 8

Breakfasts/6 Dinners. $820pp dbl/$1045 sgl payable to Diamond Tours. $75 Deposit due on sign up; final payment

due July 7.

RMV NEAR ME

Need to renew your driver‘s license or your car‘s registration? Maybe you can skip a trip to the Registry of Motor Vehicles by renewing online! There is a very ‗user friendly‘ website for computer users to access: www.massrmv.com Several of the most common RMV transactions can be easily started and often completed online, thus decreasing wait times at registry branches. These include license renewals (for licensed drivers younger than age 75), registration renewals, change of address, and duplicate license or registration. If you need assistance with an online transaction, the Newburyport Council on Aging might be able to help you. Call the COA at 978-462-0430 to schedule an appointment for assistance in the Computer Lab at the Senior/Community Center. The www.massrmv.com web site also provides the location, hours of operation AND current wait times at each of the RMV branch offices. The Registry of Motor Vehicles is affiliated with many AAA offices, including the one at Port Plaza in Newburyport. AAA members can visit that convenient location for many RMV services.

COUNCIL ON AGING TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

The Newburyport Council on Aging operates two vans for use by senior citizens and disabled non-elders. To use the Transportation Program, call the Council on Aging office, 978-462-0430. The vans pick up passengers at their Newburyport homes Monday-Friday from 8 am – 3:30 pm. and bring them to any other Newburyport destination, such as medical offices, grocery stores, pharmacies, hair salons and the Senior/Community Center. The Transportation Program operates

KNITTERS FOR NEWBORNS is a group of creative adults who share their enthusiasm for yarn,

crochet hooks and knitting needles. They make caps and afghans for every baby born at the Anna Jaques Hospital. Written instructions for the projects and a small supply of yarn are available. The group meets at the Senior/Community Center at 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. The program is free and anyone interested in invited to attend.

Newburyport Senior/Community Center Activities now has a FACEBOOK page.

Check it often for event and schedule changes.

GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP The German Conversation Group, led by Yvonne Strachwitz

McQuilkin, meets each Monday from 1:00-2:00 to converse informally in German.

FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP meets on Wednesdays from 10-11 am.

SINGING GROUP Come and sing on the second Tuesday from 11:30 to 12:30 in the

Boardroom. Come and listen, or come and sing – all voices welcome! May 9th

COLORING GROUP New time! Coloring group now meets on Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the art-room on

the 2nd floor. This is a calming, focusing activity for both men and women. All supplies are provided.

This monthly newsletter is available both electronically and in hard copy. Distribution is made possible in part by grants from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and from the Friends of Newburyport Council on Aging. Call the Council on Aging to add your name to the mailing list and provide your email address.

THE FRIENDS OF NEWBURPORT COUNCIL ON AGING, a charitable 501(c)3 non-profit

organization committed to providing financial support to the needs of the Council on Aging, currently has several vacancies on our 15-person Board of Directors. Also, additionally and specifically, the Friends is searching for a fiscally knowledgeable volunteer to serve on the Board as an officer, in the position of FONCOA Treasurer, as our long-time treasurer has recently retired. The Board meets monthly in the Senior/Community Center. If you are interested and/or would like additional information, please contact Ben Iacono, FONCOA President, at biacono@comcast.net, or mention your interest to Council on Aging Director, Roseann Robillard. We hope that you will join us!

SPRING ARTS – TALK SERIES

The following programs are all Free of Charge. They will be held in the Arts Room at 10:00 a.m. on the second floor of the Senior/Community Center. You are invited! Thursday, May 4th JOAN HANCOCK – Abstract Art Joan Hancock, a well known Newburyport painter and longtime co-owner of Bridgte Gallery, will discuss the change in her painting style, from traditional landscapes, and still life, to her new and exciting venture into abstract art.

Thursday, June 1st ROB BRUN - Oil Painting Rob Brun, a Newburyport painter, best known for his traditional nautical paintings, will discuss oil painting, its advantages and its challenges. Rob teaches oil painting at the Newburyport Senior/Community Center. Perhaps YOU can be an oil painter!

SCAM SAFEGUARDS FOR YOU

Quick tips for avoiding fraud:

Don‘t give out personal information. Be suspicious of anyone you don‘t know who asks for your Social Security number, birthdate, credit card numbers, passwords, or other personal data.

Don‘t be intimidated. Be suspicious of calls or emails that want you to p rovide or verify personal information immediately. Answer that you are not interested and hang up the phone.

Monitor your accounts. Review bank and credit card statements carefully. Report unauthorized transactions to your financial institution immediately.

Use a shredder. Cut or shred credit offers, bank statements, insurance forms, and other papers with personal information.

The Newburyport Council on Aging has handouts on some of the current scams. They describe the fraudulent activity and offer steps to take in response to the scam. Pick up information on any/all of the following at the Senior Center:

Lottery and Sweepstakes Scams

Grandparents Scam

E-Cards

EZ-Pass Scam

Charity Donations

IRS Phone Scam

Unwanted Mail - Car Paper

Hotel Scam

Registry of Deeds - PIN Protection

National Grid

Door-To-Door Scams - Telemarketing

Department Store Scam

Tip-Offs to Rip-Offs - Foreign Lottery

National Grid Payment Scam

Don‘t Wire Money - Guard Personal Info

Shopping Alert - Automatic Auto Locks

Saugus High School Alumni Scam

Personal Info - Medicare Discount Cards

Holiday Scams

IRS Notice

Home Improvement Scams

IRS Calling - Cell Phone Numbers

Verizon Service Technician Scam

Medical Identity Theft

Stolen Wallet – Happy Holidays

Window Tech Support Scam

Bills, Credit Card – Telephone Calls

IRS Private Debt Collectors

Getting older doesn‘t mean what it used to. For many aging Americans, it is a phase of life where interests, goals, and dreams can get a new or second start. Today, aging is about eliminating outdated perceptions and living the way that suits you best. Take Barbara Hillary, for example. A nurse for 55 years who dreamed of travel, at age 75 Hillary became the first African American woman to set foot on the North Pole. In 2011, at age 79, she

set another first when she stepped onto the South Pole. Former president George H.W. Bush celebrated his 90th birthday by skydiving. Actress Betty White, now 95 years old, became the oldest person to host Saturday Night Live in 2010, coincidentally during May—the same month recognized as Older Americans Month (OAM). Since 1963, OAM has been a time to celebrate older Americans, their stories, and their contributions. Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), the annual observance offers a special opportunity to learn about, support, and recognize our nation‘s older citizens. This year‘s theme, ―Age Out Loud,‖ emphasizes the ways older adults are living their lives with boldness, confidence, and passion while serving as an inspiration to people of all ages. The Newburyport Council on Aging will use OAM 2017 to focus on how older adults in our community are redefining aging—through work or family interests, by taking charge of their health and staying independent for as long as possible, and through their community and advocacy efforts. We can also use this opportunity to learn how we can best support and learn from our community‘s older members.

Dr.

Dr. Stephanie is a Certified Chiropractic Pediatric practitioner and has completed 180 hours of course work through the International Chiropractic Pediatrics Association/Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice and the Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics. She is also certified in, and has good success with, the Webster Technique. Dr. Stephanie is also a member

her husband Rich live in the South End with their daughter Beatrice and 2 cats, Dewey and