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  • CALLAHAN HAPPENINGS FOR SEPTEMBER 2009

    FRAMINGHAM,MA — The Heritage Gallery, after being closed for the month of August, is BACK IN ACTION with a SALE and loads of new, fresh merchandise beginning on Wednesday, September 9th. The Gallery reopens at 10:00 am; the SALE will take place the 9th, 10th and 11th only. Gallery hours are Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 10:00 am—2:00 pm. The Heritage Gallery is a wonderful place to browse for “hidden treasures.” The Gallery accepts consignments and donations. Appointments encouraged. Call (508) 532-5980 for information.

    Support Groups at Callahan Senior Center:

    Bereavement Support Group: Mondays, September 14 & 21 at 10:00 am. No meetings on Labor Day Holiday or Yom Kippur.

    ‘Better Breathers’ Support Group: Wednesday, September 9 at 12:00 noon.

    Caregivers’ Support Group: Please note new date and time- last Wednesday of the month—September 30 at 2:30 pm.

    Diabetes Support Group: Tuesday, September 29 at 10:00 am.

    Grandparent Support Group: Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00 pm. Please call the Center to confirm in the event of a change.

    Low Vision Group: Friday, September 18, at 1:00 pm.

    Massage Therapy: Thursdays, September 3 & 17 (by appt. only). Parkinson’s Support Group: Tuesday, September 15 at 1:30 pm.

    Podiatry: Wed., September 9 with Dr. John 12:30 – 4:00 pm & Wed., September 23, with Dr. Lukoff from 1:00 – 3:30 pm (by appt. only).

    Stroke Survivors’ Support Group: Monday, September 14 at 1:00 pm.

    BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC FOR SEPTEMBER – Wednesdays, 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 9:30—12:30

    Tuesday, September 8th at 11:00 am, Dr. Krishma Nirmel, a local Neuro Surgeon, will be at Callahan Center to conduct a presentation on new treatment for back pain and Spinal Stenosis.

    Monday, September 14th at 9:00 am, the Callahan Bowling league starts up on and bowls every Monday at Fairway Lanes on Rte. 9 in Natick.

    Wednesday, September 16th at 10:00 am, Peter Harvell will conduct a presentation on Veterans’ benefits. Following the presentation Peter will hold an office hour here at the Callahan Center 10:45-12:00.

    Wednesday, September 16, 2009 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Callahan Center & ‘Best of Times’ Travel Show: featuring new Multi-day Tours for 2010!

    Thursday, September 17th at 10:30 am, Callahan Center – Discussion: “ Staying physically active.” Activity of the month: Sign up for Walking Club

    Thursday, September 17th from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., a six week course in Acrylic Painting will be offered at the Callahan Center. Class will be held every Thursday for 6 weeks. The cost is $56.00 and is due when you register. Also, a list of acrylic painting supplies needed for the course will be available when you register.

    Friday, September 17th at 11:30 am, Zumba classes will start up again at Callahan Center!

    The Callahan Center offers a number of courses including Introduction to the PC, Intermediate PC, Internet and Email, MS Word, and Photoshop. All are 4-day a month courses and the donation is $20.00.

    Contract Bridge Anyone? Tuesday morning contract bridge group is looking for new players. This is a friendly, fun group that meets year-round. Come alone or bring a friend. All attendees will get to play. Check-in time 8:45 am. Bridge from 9:00—11:30 am.

    SHINE: An Important Time of the Year for Those on Medicare – If you have Medicare, before long you will be getting important information from your Prescription Drug Plan, your Medicare Health Plan, and/or Prescription Advantage (if you are a member). It is very important to read the letters and understand the information they contain. DO NOT IGNORE ANY LETTERS FROM YOUR PLANS! During the annual Medicare Open Enrollment (November 15 – December 31), you will have a chance to CHANGE your coverage for next year. Our state-certified SHINE (Medicare) Counselors can help you understand your plan changes, as well as other options you may have. SAVE THE LETTERS FROM YOUR PLANS! To schedule a FREE appointment with a SHINE Counselor, call your senior center. You can also reach a SHINE Counselor by telephone. Call 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636), then press or say 3. Once you get the SHINE answering machine, leave your name and number. A SHINE Counselor will call you back as soon as possible.

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  • Going Postal

    We went down to the Rt. 30 Post Office to get a passport for our son.  It was not the best of experiences.

    There was a poster with information about which forms to use, but no one manning the passport counter.   A gentleman in the line mentioned to the person behind him that he was going to step out of line to go ask where to go to get a passport.

    He was told to just get in the line.  It evolved that if you wanted a passport, or passport photo, you had to get in the regular line and get processed and pay, then the clerk would come out and take the photo.  This meant leaving one of the windows empty, to the frustration of those who needed regular service.  And there were only two clerks on duty at the time, although a third dropped in.

    It also meant a lot of extra questioning as the signage wasn’t there to explain the process.   Some of the clerks’ tones were a touch impatient, but customers can’t read minds, and getting a passport is an infrequent task.

    There has to be a better way.

  • BRUCE FREEMAN RAIL TRAIL SET TO OPEN SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2009

    FRAMINGHAM,MA — On Saturday, August 29, after more than 24 years of planning,working, and waiting, the 6.8-mile section of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail from Cross Point Towers in Lowell to Route 225 in Westford will officially open! This is the first completed section of the 25-mile rail trail that is planned to extend southward through Acton, Concord and Sudbury into Framingham.

    The MassHighway ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 10:00 am at Old Town Hall in Chelmsford Center, followed by a gala celebration sponsored by the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail on the Chelmsford Town Common with music, balloons, and refreshments.

    The 6.8 miles of trail will be open, with activities suitable for children and adults scheduled from the ribbon cutting to 2:00 pm. Join the activities by using any non-motorized form of transportation, and enjoy this new trail. A barbecue with hot dogs, hamburgers, and soft drinks, for $1 each, will be available at Agway on Maple Road in Chelmsford from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm.

    This section of the planned 25-mile multi-use rail trail has been under construction for two years. The trail will be accessible to users of all ages and abilities. It traverses woods, wetlands,open fields, and shopping areas and also features an artwalk with renderings of historic Chelmsford buildings painted by local artists.

    The ceremony will be held rain or shine. We encourage you to take part in this day of celebration and fun!

    For further information please visit www.brucefreemanrailtrail.org

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