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Flu Clinics: Flu shot clinics have been scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 1 for those with last names beginning with A-L and on Wednesday, Nov. 8 for those with last names beginning with M-Z. Times for both days are 12:30-4:30 and the clinics will be held in the Large Hearing Room at Town Hall. The pnemococcal vaccine will be available as well to those age 65 and over. You will need a doctor's order for this vaccine.

LEGAL SEMINAR SERIES: A two part legal seminar series will be held on Wednesday October 4th and October 11th at 10am in the Wayland Senior Center. The October 4th program will focus on changes to the Medicaid program and legal services available to individuals with limited income. Atty Betsy Soule will be the presenter. There will be an opportunity to ask your specific questions. On Wednesday, October 11th, Atty Denise Yurkofsky and Atty. Harriet Onello will be discussing basic estate planning : Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Proxy, Massachusetts DNR, wills (including living wills) trusts, etc. Join us at the Senior Center for this opportunity to clarify your concerns and ask questions. Contact the COA office at 508 358 2990 to sign up.

AFTERNOON TEA AND SLIDE LECTURE: Palace of Versailles: Kings, Queens and Mistresses! Derek Mann, former Cruise Director Cunard Lines, first visited the Palace of Versailles in 1958. His worldwide cruising took him to many countries and he visited many palaces. Not one of the palaces could rival the size and unique social history of Versailles. Three kings enjoyed a life of luxury beyond imagination with their Queens and many mistresses. Derek reveals how they lived, loved and died in this great monument to man's creative building genius. Don't miss this fascinating presentation. $5.00 per person includes coffee/tea, sampler plate of finger sandwiches and desserts. For reservations call the Senior Center at 508 358 2990.

MOVIES: Movies are shown at the Wayland Senior Center on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month at 12:30pm. Complimentary popcorn and cold drinks are served. Bring a friend and/or bring a lunch. Movies are Free Of Charge. On Friday, October 13th, the movie will be the new release A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION. PG-13 1 hr 45 min. starring Meryl Streep and Lily Tomlin. Clever jokes, rousing tunes, endearing characters create a comic backstage fable about a fictitious radio variety show.

TAI CHI: Tai Chi classes are held on Wednesday mornings in the Hearing Room at the Wayland Town Building from 10:30-11:30am. Please arrive at least five minutes early to sign in. The cost is $5.00/class. Tai Chi movements in this class can be easily adapted to meet the individualized needs of the participants. For additional information or to register, call the COA office (508 358 2990). Classes are open to non-seniors on a space available basis. Studies show those who practice Tai Chi can lower blood pressure, improve balance and reduce arthritis pain. The Arthritis Foundation endorses Tai Chi.

INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES
Pre-registration is required for the following classes. Contact Wayland COA 508 358 2990

INTERMEDIATE TEXAS HOLD' EM starts Thursday October 5th. Participants must have completed the introductory course to Texas Hold'em or have a demonstrated knowledge of the game. The three week intermediate class will focus on betting and strategy. Course fee is $18.00 (covers all 3 classes.)
CERAMICS started September 13th at the Wayland Art Center (attached to Cochituate Fire Station - intersection of Rte 27 and West Plain). $5.00 per class includes instruction, paints and firing. Class participants purchase only their greenware.

THE GOLDEN TONES: This highly spirited group of seniors from Wayland and surrounding towns gives over 50 performances yearly for nursing homes, senior centers, churches, community events and audiences of all kinds. The Golden Tones rehearse at the Wayland Senior Center on most Tuesday mornings from 10am-Noon. Newcomers and observers are always welcome. For additional information, contact Artistic Director Maddie Sifantus (508 358 7091) or log onto their website at www.goldentones.org

WAYLAND SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB: The Wayland Senior Citizens Club fall kick-off meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 3 at the Wayland Senior Center. Their new meeting time will now be 1:30pm. The Wayland Senior Citizens Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. The Club welcomes new members. Dues are $5 per year.

TRIPS - WAYLAND ON THE MOVE! For additional information on the following, call the Wayland COA at 508 358 2990.

October 20th GORE PLACE, WALTHAM $16.00 Tour the estate which includes a small farm and elegantly furnished mansion frequently referred to as "the Monticello of the North". Architectural historians consider it to be the most significant Federal period mansion of New England. Box lunch included. Space is limited so call ASAP to make your reservation.
November 17th MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS Bus ride and guided tour of the museum.
December 6th VIENNA CHOIR BOYS at Mohegan Sun Cost $65 The Vienna Choir Boys present superbly entertaining programs featuring short operattas (in costume) as well as a abroad range of sacred and secular works, including the waltzes and polkas of Johann Strauss (Include in the $65 package cost is a $30 gaming package ($15 meal voucher for any restaurant at Mohegan Sun and a coupon for two free bets!)

F.I.S.H TELEPHONE VOLUNTEER: Help from home - Telephone Volunteers are needed by F.I.S.H. (Friends in Service Helping) one weekday per month to check the F.I.S.H. answering machine, learn who needs a ride to a medical appointment and match a volunteer driver to the person requesting a ride. Call the Wayland Council on Aging at 508-358-2990 if you can help. If you need a ride to a medical appointment, call the F.I.S.H. answering machine at 508-358-3474 one week prior to your appointment and a Telephone Volunteer will return your call.

COA VOLUNTEERS: The Wayland Council On Aging continues to match program and service needs with volunteers. If you have time to share and could help the COA to serve Wayland seniors, please contact COA Volunteer Coordinator Kay Nelson at 508 358 2990. We have many volunteer opportunities. Volunteers are also needed to fulfill requests from homebound seniors who need a volunteer to shop for specifics at Market Basket in Ashland or nearby grocery stores. As the Children's Holiday Shoppe approaches, volunteer crafters (elves as well as designers) are needed for the weekly workshops on Wednesday afternoons at 1pm in the Wayland Senior Center. We are always in need of group facilitators or instructors. To discuss your specific interest, call the Wayland Council On Aging at 508 358 2990.

MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVER NEEDED: Home delivered meals are provided by SMOC. Volunteer drivers are needed who could assist in delivering meals to seniors in Wayland. If you have your own vehicle and could be available one day per week between 10am and Noon, please contact Mary Willa at 508 620 2631 or Leslie Raphael at the Wayland Senior Center (508 358 3641). Starting in September, we will have need for a Meals On Wheels driver who could work two Fridays per month. Meals are distributed from the Wayland Senior Center at the Wayland Town Building. (Mileage stipend)

WAYLAND TRANSPORTATION: JFK Transportation - Door-to-door handicapped accessible service is available Mon. - Fri. from 8 - 4 for seniors and handicapped of any age. The Council On Aging van services Wayland and all contiguous communities. The van can also be scheduled for Emerson Hospital, Newton Wellesley Hospital, and the Waltham Hospital Medical Building as well as the Social Security office in Waltham. On Thursdays a trip to a local mall is scheduled. TO SCHEDULE A RIDE: call 508-653-4500 between 9 and 3 at least 2-3 days in advance to schedule rides. (One-way cost: $1 in town, $2 out of town) Transportation tickets can be purchased by mail or directly at the Council On Aging office in the Wayland Town Building. Call 508-358-2990 for additional ticket information. Wayland seniors 60 years of age or older and disabled residents of any age may utilize the van service.

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR COA: If you have a question, suggestion for a class or program or any concern, please call (508 358 2990) or email the CoA at coa@wayland.ma.us. If you would like to be placed on an email list to be notified of upcoming COA programs and services, please email your request to coa@wayland.ma.us.

For all the latest news and information from the Council on Aging, visit their website at: http://www.wayland.ma.us/coa/

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