News and Events

Pre- Super Bowl Party

Friday February 3rd at noon - Kennedy Center

Join us at the Kennedy Center to celebrate the New England Patriots going to the Super Bowl.  Light refreshments will be served.  If you have a Pats jersey be sure and where it!!!!!

If you are planning on attending please call the Quincy Council on Aging at (617) 376-1506.

Alzheimer / Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Wednesday February 1st from 10 - 11:30 AM
Kennedy Center

The Quincy Council on Aging is hosting an Alzheimer's / Dementia Support Workshop for Caregivers.  Facilitator Ellie O'Neill of South Shore Elder Services will discuss issues relating to caring for someone with Alzheimer's or related Dementia. She will address each particpant and their specific needs or questions.

If you would like to attend this workshop please call the Quincy Council on Aging at (617) 376-1506.

Heart Health

Friday February 10th at 11 AM
Kennedy Center

Mark Miller from Home Stead will be at the Kennedy Center for a heart health discussion.  February is the perfect time to discuss heart health because it is American Heart Health Month. Come and learn what you can do to keep your heart healthy.

If you would like to sign up for this presentation please call the Quincy Council on Aging at (617) 376-1506 and be sure to have your member ID number ready.

Back Safety 101

Thursday February 16th from 10-11 AM
Kennedy Center

Dr. David Smith of Milton Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, Inc. will discuss back safety. Back injuries are exceedingly painful.  They are difficult to heal, and they have an effect upon everything a person does.  It is important to learn techniques and procedures that may help you prevent a reoccurence.  By learning proper lifting techniques and the basics of back safety, you may be able to save yourself a lot of pain....and a lifetime of back problems.

If you would like to sign up for this presentation please call the Quincy Council on Aging at 617-376-1506 and please have your member ID number ready.

 

Estate Planning

Wednesday February 22nd at 10 AM
Kennedy Center

People make decisions and take actions throughout their lives that affect what assets they will aquire,how much they will aquire,how many of those asstes they will retain at the end of their lives, and how those remaining assets will transfer to their heirs upon their death.  Estate planning seeks to bring order to what might otherwise be a haphazard process of managing one's estate. 

Attorney Robert Romano will be on hand to answer any questions relating to estate planning

COPD

Friday February 24th from 12 - 1:30 PM
Kennedy Center

John Adams Healthcare Center presents "A pathway to control your symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease." 

The clinical staff of John Admas Healthcare Center will present the signs and symptoms of COPD.  They will discuss: current treatments, preventative measures and coping strategies.

If you would like to sign up for this presentation please call the Quincy Council on Aging at (617) 365-1506 and please have your member ID number ready.

Trip to Boston Flower Show 

Wednesday March 14th

Bus departs at 9 am & returns at 5:30 pm

$75.00 per person which includes:

Admission to Boston Flower Show

A Delicious full course luncheon at Maggiano's

Luxury Silver Fox CD/DVD/Wifi Motor Coach

The special theme of the 2012 Flower Show will be "First Impressions", a way to display personality in your own yard.  After attending this wonderful display of flowers, shrubs and plants the group will travel to Maggiano's in Boston for a delicious luncheon featuring five courses of appetizers, salads, entrees, pasta and dessert .

For reservations please drop in to the Quincy Council on Aging at the Kennedy Center, 440 East Squantum Street. Full payment is due with reservations and is non-refundable.

For information please call the QCOA at (617) 376-1506.  Tickets are limited and will be on a first come, first serve basis.

St. Patrick's Luncheon - Kennedy Center

Thursday March 15th at 2:30 PM

Join us for a delicious corned beef and cabbage dinner, entertainment and a bit of blarney.

To register for this event please call the Quincy Council on Aging at (617) 376-1506 and please have your member ID number ready.

Parkinson's Disease

Friday March 23rd at 1 PM - Kennedy Center

Cathi A. Thomas Ms, RN, CNRN, the Nurse Coordinator of the American Parkinson Disease Association Center at Boston University Medical Center will be at the Kennedy Center to give a presentation on Parkinson's Disease.

During the past twenty-five years Ms. Thomas has provided care to individuals with Parkinson's disease and their families.  As a Clinical Nusre Specialist in neurorehabilitation, she has developed programs to assess the impact of Parkinson's disease on a patient and family and to assist them in coping with this condition.  Ms. Thomas has participated in over 40 research studies in Parkinson's disease and is an active member of the Parkinson study group.

If you would like to register for this presentation please call the Quincy Council on Aging at 6(617) 376-1506.

 

Health Care Proxies

Tuesday March 27th at noon - Kennedy Center

Marina Bay Skilled Nursing Center invites you to a luncheon and discussion on Health Care Proxies.

Who needs a Health Care Proxy?

How do I get a Health Care Proxy?

If you would like attend this presentation please call the Quincy Council on Aging and please have your member ID number ready.

The Olde Kids on the Block - Dance Band

Wednesday April 4th from 1 - 3:30 PM
Kennedy Center

$5.00 suggested donation

The "Old Kids" is a dance band in the style of the big bands of the 30's and 40's. The big band recreates the glamour and romance of an era that lasted ten years.  Retired and semi-retired musicians are part of a resurgence of interests in live, glamorous and romantic music.  The band was formed in 1991 and consists of six saxes, four trombones, four trumpets, four on rythm and a vocalist.

The 'Old Kids" have been called a living museum.  Their library of music of another era will have you dancing, humming, and tapping your feet.

To get a ticket for the dance please call the Quincy Council on Aging at (617) 376-1506.