Updates from the Newton Senior Center
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Are you looking for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment? Wondering if you’re eligible?
Check www.mass.gov/vaccine for updates. Currently, Phase 1 individuals and people age 75 and older are eligible. People younger than 75 and people with co-morbidities are not yet eligible.
Our best advice at this time is to continue trying to get appointments online because they’re added frequently. Also, pay attention to your email because some healthcare providers are contacting their eligible patients directly about appointments. If you don’t use a computer, and don’t have a family member or friend who can help book you an appointment, reach out to the Senior Center for help by calling 617-796-1666. You’ll be asked to leave your name/phone number for a return phone call. Please be patient as our staff and volunteers work to return calls as quickly as possible.
Updates from the Newton Senior Center
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Important vaccine information
Beginning the week of Feb. 1, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health is opening vaccine eligibility to adults aged 75 and older. The second step of Phase 2 eligibility includes residents 65 years and older and people with two or more risk factors.
It’s important to recognize that Phase 2 includes a large group of people and is slated to run February through April. Not everyone will be able to be vaccinated immediately.
As anticipated, the vaccine will be distributed in many places, including large state sites (such as Fenway Park), pharmacies, doctors’ offices and other locations. Consider checking with your primary healthcare provider about vaccination plans.
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The Newton Senior Center remains closed to the public, but our classes and events continue online. Below are details about our upcoming events on Zoom. For additional info about any of those events or to register, please contact Ilana at 617-796-1670 or iseidmann@newtonma.gov.
Acrylic Still Life Painting (on Zoom): 10 a.m. to noon; Five Wednesdays: Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24. In this Zoom class taught by Donna Calleja, students will learn acrylic painting techniques from the direct observation of an object or composed still life. We will learn and refine skills in color mixing, composition, under painting and paint application techniques. Students will arrange a still life composition to interpret in an original acrylic painting and will be encouraged to explore different painting styles. The class will combine teacher demonstration with work time devoted to individual instruction. The cost of this class is $70. The supp
Updates from the Senior Center
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While the Senior Center remains closed to the public, our programs and classes continue to flourish online. Below are details about our upcoming events on Zoom. For additional info about any of those events or to register, please contact Ilana at 617-796-1670 or iseidmann@newtonma.gov.
Bereavement Support Group: Thursday, Dec. 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Are you suffering a loss? Join holistic health educator, spiritual care provider, and mindfulness teacher Betsy Simmons for a healing support group.
For info or to register, please contact Ilana at 617-796-1670 or iseidmann@newtonma.gov.
Comedy Show: Mabel and Jerry: Monday, Dec. 21, 2-3 p.m. This could be the most hilarious blind date ever! Jerry and Mabel are two hysterically comical people with a lust for life, determined to find excitement, humor and especially love any way they can. Think Romeo and Juliet meet Burns and Allen and you will be on the right track. Play written by Ste