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UPCOMING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
The Cooper Center will be closed on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, September 5, 6, and 7, in observance of Labor Day.
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THE COOPER CENTER IS HIRING:
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The Cooper Center is looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant to join our Older Adult Services team! This public-facing position is an important part of welcoming people to the Cooper Center and helping our busy building run smoothly. Responsibilities include greeting and assisting visitors, answering phones, registering participants for programs and services, providing information and administrative support, and working with databases and other computer programs. We’re looking for someone who is organized, comfortable with technology, enjoys working with people, and can provide friendly and helpful customer service in an active community environment.
Apply here: https://jobs.keldair.com/cityofnewton/jobs/96392/administrative-assistant-%28part-time%29-older-adult-services
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OUR SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
Click here to read our September newsletter. Learn about our Open House on Newtonville Village Day, September 20 (we hope you'll join us!), and see photos from our recent Volunteer Appreciation Day. You'll also find details about our services, our upcoming special events and concerts, and our drop-in programs.
You can also view our program information on myactivecenter.com. Sign-up instructions are here.
You can view our fitness schedule here.
We hope to see you at the Cooper Center soon!
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EVENING TRIVIA STARTS IN SEPTEMBER
Mondays, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
We're delighted that “Games with James” trivia will take place every Monday evening, starting September 14. Come alone or with a friend or two, and we will seat you with other individual participants. You are also welcome to come with a pre-formed group (4-6 people). Arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. for pizza; trivia begins at 6:30.
Event fee: $5, which includes 2 slices of pizza. Gluten-free and non-dairy options will be available. Pay when you arrive and sign in at the kiosk.
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by Archie Richards
Thursday, September 10 |1:30 to 2:30 PM
Archie Richards is a fan favorite who continues to inspire audiences at age 89. He will perform pieces by Edvard Grieg, Cecile Chaminade, Rachmaninoff, and more.
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Melodies & Memories: A Creative
Writing Workshop Inspired by Music!
Thursday, September 10 |4:30 to 6:00 PM
Veteran English teachers and professional musicians Robin Miller (flute) and Joanne Baker (piano) will perform short, moving pieces, and then pause for you to write your thoughts, memories, or stories that the music evokes. Participants may write independently or be guided through the process.
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Wednesday, September 16 |1:30 to 2:30 PM
Herb Crehan, a widely-recognized authority on Boston baseball history, will discuss the Red Sox' glorious, then agonizing, 1986 season.
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Cooper Coffeehouse Kickoff Event:
An Evening of Melodic Tales
Thursday, September 17 |6:00 to 7:00 PM
Join Newton resident and lifelong singer/guitarist Richard (“RZ”) Zielinski as he tells the fascinating backstories behind iconic songs like This Land is Your Land, Fire and Rain, Country Roads and Wagon Wheel, and then performs them live. Coffee will be served.
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Fiddle Trio Concert
Thursday, September 24 |1:30 to 2:30 PM
Isabel Oliart, Sammy Wetstein, and
Anne Hooper will play traditional and original Celtic and Scottish fiddle music. They have an emphasis on the traditional music of Scotland.
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'50s Dance with the GemTones
Thursday, September 24 |6:00 to 7:00 PM
The GemTones will perform an authentic mix of songs from America's decade: the 1950s! You'll hear rock ‘n roll hits by Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Bobby Darin, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Everly Brothers and many more!
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FALL SERIES CLASSES
Registration for the following fall semester classes will continue until classes are filled. You can register at the Front Desk or myactivecenter.com.
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Art:
Mixed Media Exploration Series, starting September 8
Introduction to Hand Embroidery Miniseries, starting September 10
Introduction to Mosaics Miniseries, starting September 24
Origami Meditation Session, September 25
Introduction to Fabric Collage Miniseries, starting October 15
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Fitness and Games:
Belly Dance Series, starting September 8
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NEW GROUPS AND CLASSES
The Cooper Center is constantly adding new groups and on-going classes. Here are recent several recent additions:
Strong Muscles, Strong Bones
Thursdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Began September 3
This class will focus on free weight and body weight exercises designed to improve muscle tone and bone strength. $5 a class.
Evening Mahjong Organized Play
Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Began in August
Players are expected to already know the rules and have some experience playing the game. Both Chinese and American play welcome. No cost. Sign in at the kiosk when you arrive.
Tea, Talk, and Tunes
2nd Friday of every month, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Begins Friday, September 11
This informal social group is for all music lovers, including people with cognitive changes and their caregivers. No cost. Sign in at the kiosk when you arrive.
What Women Know
4th Thursday of every month,11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Next meeting: September 24
In each session, the group will use the story of one remarkable woman as a springboard into a discussion of how this woman’s wisdom brought her to the fore — what challenges she faced and how she overcame them. No cost. Sign in at the kiosk when you arrive.
Women’s Group
2nd and 4th Saturday of every month, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Next meetings: September 12
We'll talk about travel, art, music, hobbies, and where we are from originally. As a group, we will brainstorm other topics of discussion. We'll discuss everything but politics! No cost. Sign in at the kiosk when you arrive.
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CANCELLATIONS AND UPDATES
Coffee and Conversation is cancelled on September 8.
Acoustic Music Jam and Sing is cancelled on September 12.
Parlor Organized Play will now meet on the 1st Wednesday and 2nd Monday of every month. Their next meeting will take place on September 14.
Mindful Meditation is cancelled on September 17.
Zumba Gold with Cecilia class will be canceled on September 18 and September 21.
For program information and cancellations, you can always call our program line recording at 617-796-1666 or text a question to our AI assistant at 617-796-1660.
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SHINE APPOINTMENTS DURING MEDICARE
OPEN ENROLLMENT
It’s that time of year again! If you are enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO/ PPO), you should be mailed an information packet from your plan by the end of September. It is important to understand and save this information because it explains the changes in your plan for 2027. Premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and the drugs covered by your plan can change significantly!
Meet with a SHINE counselor during Open Enrollment (October 15 to December 7) to go over any changes and make sure you’re in the right plan for you. Appointments can be made beginning Tuesday, September 8, by calling 617-796-1660 and speaking to a staff member. You can also make an appointment through our AI Text Assistant.
Just send a text requesting an OE appointment to 617-796-1660. The system will provide options and guide you through the process. The AI Assistant also will allow you to indicate any preferences you have, such as days, times, or counselors.
After you book an appointment, the system will text you a list of what you should bring to your appointment. It will also send you an appointment reminder.
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RESOURCE NAVIGATION
Our Resource Navigators, Rebecca Au and Henry Moche (pictured), assist older adults and their families by providing information, referrals, and case management in the following areas:
Health & Wellness
(information related to homecare, Alzheimer's/Dementia, and mental health support)
Caregiver and Social Support
(information and referrals to support resources, including FriendlyVisits and Medical Escorts)
Financial and Public Benefits Assistance
(help with financial assistance applications and public benefits navigation)
Housing and Transportation
(information regarding housing and transportation, including GoGoNewton); Food Access (information and assistance accessing supplemental food)
Need assistance? Text a question or an appointment request to our AI Assistant at 617-796-1660. You can also call our OAS Navigator Line at 617-796-1672 or email oasresourcenavigators@newtonma.gov.
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TRANSPORTATION
GoGo Newton provides subsidized on-demand and prescheduled rides, with Uber or Lyft, for Newton residents age 65+. The service covers all of Newton and six surrounding communities (Brookline, Needham, Wellesley, Weston, Waltham, or Watertown) as well as 15 major medical facilities in Greater Boston. GoGo Newton also provides $2 rides each way from a rider's home – which must be a Newton address – to the Cooper Center and then back home. To sign up, complete the online form, or call 617-796-1660.
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CROSSING GUARDS NEEDED
SEE DETAILS BELOW
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