News and Updates from the Council on Aging, June 1, 2012

FREE OUTDOOR COMMUNITY CONCERT with the Sudbury Valley New Horizons JAZZ BAND: Music of the 30s, 40s and 50s, Thursday, June 14, 7pm at Town Building Courtyard (Large Hearing Room in case of rain.) Bring your neighbors, family and friends!

ZUMBA and CONDITIONING CLASS.  Every Wednesday, 11am-Noon, $3, Pay only when you come.  Class is held in the Wayland Town Building gym through June 20. 

2nd Wednesday BROWN BAG SERIES “Acupuncture Demo and Naturopathy” with Dr. Li Hsu, Wed., June 13 at Noon.  $5 for this last session if you are just joining for the first time.  Bring a sandwich; appetizer, beverage and dessert provided. Reservations requested.  For further info, see p. 3. 

CHAIR/GENTLE YOGA. Wednesdays, 1 – 2pm, Large Hearing Room.  This class will be wrapping up at the end of June with a free try-it class on June 20th and a $7 walk-in class on June 27th; classes will resume in the Fall.  Check out the new summer class "Mindful Movement and Fall Prevention". 

MINDFUL MOVEMENT for BALANCE and FALL PREVENTION, Wednesdays, 1-2pm
Session 1-July 11, 18, 25 ($21)
Session 2-Aug.1, 8, 15, 22 ($28)
The “Better Balance” and “Chair Yoga” programs will be on summer hiatus and resume in the Fall.  Instructor Leslie Worris of the Wellness Alliance will be offering the following new weekly summer exercise program.  ARE YOU AFRAID OF FALLING? The “Mindful Movement” summer class will increase flexibility and strength, improve balance, posture, agility, endurance, mobility, circulation and decrease stress.  The instructor will use balls, bands, weights and incorporate chair yoga, tai chi and dance to improve balance and prevent falls.  Meditation, breath work and relaxation techniques included.  

APPLICATIONS FOR FY2013 PROPERTY TAX WORK-OFF PROGRAM AVAILABLE STARTING June 1.  For detailed information on this program, see page 10.  Applications and CORI checks need to be completed by the end of June to be entered into the July lottery.  The lottery determines the order in which residents are considered for placement.  

IT’S NOT FALL, BUT THE COLORS ARE CHANGING!  The new fiscal year starts July 1, 2012.  With the start of the new year, a new color is introduced.  The medical TAXI VOUCHERS will soon be PINK.  Please bring your green vouchers to the COA and request a refund or exchange them for the new pink vouchers.  After July 31st, green vouchers will NOT be accepted by taxi drivers.  Please plan ahead.  See p. 10 for details.

FRIDAY MOVIE MATINEE.  Showtime: 12:30pm, Wayland C.O.A. ENJOY self-serve popcorn, and cold drinks from our “Hospitality Cart” —it’s all complimentary! Bring a friend, and/or bring your lunch.   *Coming in July:  The Artist* 

Friday, June 1, 2012 –  J. EDGAR, (2011), Rated R (brief strong language),  Drama, 2hr17min, Starring Leonard DiCaprio, Naomi Watts, Judi Dench, Lea Thompson . This “rivoting biopic explores the public and private life of one of the most powerful, controversial and enigmatic figures of the 20th century. As the face of law enforcement in America for almost fifty years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. Behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career and his life.” DiCaprio received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor. 

Friday, June 15, 2012- THE PERFECT GAME (2009), PG, Drama, 1hr57min,  Clifton Collins Jr., Cheech Marin.  A seemingly impossible dream of playing baseball for the United States becomes a reality for a group of youngsters from an impoverished Mexican city in this poignant and inspirational drama based on actual events.

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