FRAMINGHAM,MA –In the spirit of getting better-acquainted, members and newcomers are welcome to come and meet the Director, Mary Parcher, and one of her staff each month.

We will meet in the Friends Café at Callahan Center on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:00 am. We hope to continue this new offering monthly, as time allows. Join us for a cup of coffee or just to chat!

Support Groups at Callahan Senior Center: Bereavement Support Group: Mondays, October 6, 20 & 27 at 10:00 am. (The Center is closed on Columbus Day, October 13.) ‘Better Breathers’ Support Group: Wednesday, October 8 at 12:00 noon. (See more information on page 3 Caregivers’ Support Group: Tuesday, October 14 at 10:30 am. Diabetes Support Group: Tuesday, October 28 at 10:00 am.

Grandparent Support Group: Please call Center for date and time. Low Vision Group: Friday, October 17 at 1:00 pm. Massage Therapy: Thursday, October 2, by appt. only. Parkinson’s Support Group: Tuesday, October 21 at 1:30 pm. Podiatry: Wed., October 8 with Dr. John 12:30 – 4:30 pm and Wed., October 22 with Dr. Lukoff from 1:00 – 4:30 pm, by appt. only. Stroke Survivors’ Support Group: Monday, October 6 at 1:00 pm.

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC FOR OCTOBER: Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 9:00—11:00 am and from 11:30 am—12:30 pm

‘Walk and Talk’ Health Program: Join us for ‘Walk and Talk’ every Monday at 1:00 pm at Bowditch Field, next to the Callahan Center. Please call the Center at to sign up at 508-532-5980.

Muscle Building Class Is Back! We have a Muscle Building Class has started on Mondays at 10:00 am to 11:15 am. Please bring a set of 3 pound weights to participate in this class. Cost is $3.00 per class. The instructor is Donna Travers. She has over 15 years of experience, is a N.E.S.T.A. Certified Personal Trainer, CPR/AED Certified and is the owner of ‘Hit the Floor Fitness’ in Framingham. Donna was previously the Health Club Director at Yolanda’s of Waltham and her objective is to improve the overall mental and physical wellness of her clients.

‘Better Breathers’ Support Group: The American Lung Association’s Better Breathers Club is coming to the Callahan. This support group will meet the second Wednesday of the month at 12:00 noon. The purpose of this group is to learn about tips and techniques to better manage your disease. Talk to others who might have the same questions, share stories of support and help, and connect with those in your community with chronic lung disease. This group will be lead by Cheryl Burgess, she can be contacted by calling 508-481-6123 , extension 427.

ZUMBA GOLD STARTS IN OCTOBER: Zumba Gold classes will take place at the Callahan Center on Wednesdays at 9:00 am and will start on October 1st. Cost is $3.00 per class. Arlene Beals is the class instructor.

CHORAL GROUP STARTS UP AGAIN! If you are interested in joining the Choral Group, they will start practice on Thursday, October 2, 2008. Practice will be every Thursday from 2:00—3:00 pm.

FRIENDS OF CALLAHAN UPDATE: The next general meeting of the Friends of Callahan will be on Monday, October 20th, 2008 at 1:30 pm at the Callahan Center. Entertainment will be with Jean Lovering, singer, accompanied by Harry Fix on the piano. Refreshments will be served. Please come and bring a friend!

Friday, October 31 at 1:00 pm here at the Callahan Center – Spooktacular Halloween party. Costumes are required! There will be prizes, music, and snacks! Please sign-up sheet at the front desk no later than Friday, October 24th. There is a $2.00 admissions fee to be paid at the time of sign up.

METROWEST RADIO READING DAY HONORING RON BERSANI FOR THIRTY YEARS OF RADIO READING IN MASSACHUSETTS! Friday, October 17, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Callahan Center . Refreshments and recognition ceremony. R.S.V.P. by Friday October 3, 2008
at (508) 626-4627. If you need directions to the Callahan Center, please call 508-532-5980.

Callahan Center in Partnership with Framingham State College Lifelong Learners Presents:
October 8, 2008 at 10:00 am at Callahan Center: “The Electoral College” with Professor Gary Hylander – Cost: $7.00 Donation required. Join us as we examine why the framers of the Constitution