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Belmont COA news - News - Wicked Local Belmont Posted: 22 Jan 2020 02:23 PM PST The Belmont Council on Aging is located at 266 Beech St. Announcements Volunteer Driver Program looking for volunteers: Is one of your New Year's resolutions to find ways to contribute and "give back" to the community? Our newly established Volunteer Driver Program is always looking to recruit new volunteers who are willing to drive seniors to medical appointments, social engagements, errands, meetings, etc. Did you know that the Council on Aging Transportation Department provides approximately 750 rides a month to individuals? Even with that robust number of rides offered, we are still not able to accommodate anywhere near the number of requests that we receive for transportation from our seniors. Transportation is a link to independence, quality of life, and social interaction. Older adults who no longer drive are vulnerable to social isolation and depression. For medical reasons, some seniors are temporarily unable to drive. The availability of affordable and accessible transportation is frequently identified as a gap for older adults. The Belmont Council on Aging Volunteer Driver Program is designed to help Belmont seniors remain interactive with their community. Volunteers have no minimum time commitment; you drive when your schedule allows! If you are compassionate, caring, and committed to making a difference in someone's life, then we want to talk with you. Contact Marty Cloherty at 617-993-2989 or mcloherty@belmont-ma.gov to learn more. Free Tax Preparation with AARP Tax-Aide: The preparers will hold office hours at the Beech Street Center on Mondays and Fridays from Feb. 10 through April 13. This program is meant for low and moderate income taxpayers. Preparers cannot prepare complicated returns involving such items as rental income, cancellation of mortgage debt, depreciation, moving expenses, extensive investment transactions and casualty losses, to name a few. General assistance, such as answering questions, will be provided to anyone regardless of income level. Assistance is offered free of charge as preparers cannot accept payments. But you are welcome to show your gratitude by donating to the Council on Aging. Tax preparation is by appointment only; call 617-993-2970 to schedule. We will send you a list of documents you will need to bring. Community Teamwork Fuel Assistance: through April 30. Annual Income Guidelines (2019-20). Household Size Maximum Gross Annual Income: one, $37,360; two, $48,855; three, $60,351; four, $71,846; five, $83,341; six, $94,837. Fuel Assistance can pay part of your winter heating bills. You can rent or own your home. If your heat is included in your rent, you may also qualify. If eligible, please call our front desk at 617-993-2970 and ask to speak with our social work interns Emerson, Tiana, or Volunteer Coordinator Marie Poore. Do you have a smart phone? Are you interested in getting a smart phone?: Not sure where to begin? Emerson Fang, our social work intern, is here to help! He is offering individual meeting times to talk about smartphone service options, eligibility standards for the lifeline federal program, and how to use Uber and Lyft. You can schedule a meeting with him; Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. by calling 617-855-7705. Please leave a voicemail with your name, number and he will get back to you within one of two business days. January programs Filmed in Boston Movie Series with Professor Barry Marshall: 1:15 p.m. Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and 7. Starting with Mystery Street in 1950, Hollywood studios and independent producers have found Boston to be a fascinating city to shoot films. The city is steeped in history, has strong ethnic neighborhoods, and has many thousands of college students. The city has generated a myriad of homegrown stories that become memorable plots for films. It also has, in more recent years, become even more attractive to filmmakers due to the state and city tax incentives. We will watch some of the classic films made here, and discuss how the process of filming here adds so much flavor to these great films. In this series, participants will watch The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973), The Verdict (1982), and The Departed (2006). Cost: $5 for the series. Barry Marshall is a Senior Affiliated Faculty member in the Visual and Media Arts Department at Emerson College, teaching classes in Film and Media History as well as Copyright. He has had an extensive career as well as a musician and record producer and has produced and written songs for several films and television shows. He also curates and presents film programs at the Boston Public Library. Mystic The Therapy Dog: 11 a.m. Jan. 21 and 1:15 p.m. Jan. 28. We all know how long the winter months can be. So, to help us get through them, we are pleased to welcome Mystic! Mystic's owner Jana said he's a three-year-old golden retriever. He became a certified therapy dog back in February through Dog B.O.N.E.S. They are regulars at a Cambridge library for a reading program and an art class for Youthbuild in Lowell. He's looking for more volunteer opportunities with seniors. Spend some quality time with Mystic for a quick smile and laugh! Cost: Free, but donations of belly rubs appreciated! Belmont Memory Café: 10 a.m. Jan. 23. We are pleased to resume our memory café with our sponsor Minute Women Home Care. A memory café is a special time set aside for people with memory impairment and their care partners. Please come and enjoy home-cooked treats, refreshments, sensory-stimulating activities, and a supportive socializing opportunity in a stigma-free atmosphere. Loved ones and caregivers are welcomed to meet our new sponsor and learn more about the cafe. If you are interested in attending, please call 617-993-2970 to register. Friday Opera Club: 1 p.m. Jan. 31. "Les Pêcheurs de Perles" ("The Pearl Fishers"). Join Jose Rodriguez and fellow opera club members for a screening of Georges Bizet's somewhat neglected masterpiece "Les Pêcheurs de Perles" (The Pearl Fishers). Set in exotic Sri Lanka, this opera is full of gorgeous music. From a recent Metropolitan Opera production, it features Diana Damrau as Leila, Mariusz Kwiecien as Zurga, and Matthew Polenzani as Nadir. Gianandrea Noseda conducts the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus. Approx. 90 minutes. Poster © The Metropolitan Opera House. Cost: Free. MCPHS Pharmacy Outreach Program: 1:15 p.m. Jan. 24. Sponsored by Sen. Will Brownsberger's Office. Thanks to Sen. Will Brownsberger's office, we are pleased to welcome MCPHS pharmacists for a special outreach program. Topics include: Medication Therapy Management, information about affording medication, and reviewing medication interactions. Make sure you call 617-993-2970 or stop by the front desk to sign up for this very important event — cost: Free. Save the Date Valentine's Senior Speed Dating: 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 12. Speed Dating is the fun and efficient way to meet new people. The Council on Agings of Bedford, Belmont, Lincoln, Sudbury and Watertown are teaming up with us for this event. Look in the February "Senior Notes" for more information. New classes and programs Watercolor Painting Beginner and Intermediate with Audrey Childs: 1-3 p.m. Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10 and 24. Learn how to paint with watercolor paints. Students will learn how to use and control their paints effectively. Methods will include using a dry brush and what effects a paper towel and a porous sponge can create. The class is designed to help the student gain confidence with the medium. Beginners will learn the fundamental techniques of watercolor. Intermediate students will have new challenges with an emphasis on exploring techniques. Basic drawing skills recommended, but not required. Students will be responsible for providing their own supplies. A supply list will be provided ahead of the first class. Cost: $70. Beginner Digital Photography: 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays Jan. 29. Are you still getting to know your digital camera and its features? Here's an opportunity to learn from an expert. Bring your camera, manual and equipment and learn when and how to use special features, such as program mode, manual mode, aperture priority and shutter priority. Elemental composition and best use of light for different situations, such as plants, people, macro and landscape photography, will be covered. In addition, your instructor, Steve McGrath, will teach you how to manage and organize your digital photographs. Steve is a professional freelance photographer and photography teacher who has been creating images for 20 years. Cost: $70 for six-week session. Minimum of 6 needed for the class to run. Please speak with our director, Nava Niv-Vogel, if you would like and think you might be eligible for a scholarship. Drawing (Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced): Jan. 24 and 31, Feb. 7 and 14. A Great Way to Relax! Learn to draw or perfect your drawing skills. Does your drawing look like your subject? Are you happy with the layout you prepped for coloring with any medium? Classes and guided projects will include exercises to train hand and eye coordination that will aid in capturing an improved drawing of your subject; the use of line (edges); tone (light and shadow); space (negative and positive); and relationships (perspective, proportion, etc.). The drawing class is aimed at beginners, intermediate level, as well as experienced students who want a refresher on fundamental drawing skills and/or to spend time drawing with other classmates.  No previous drawing experience is needed. Join and have fun. A supply list will be provided. Learn to play backgammon with Richard: 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 10-Feb. 14. Belmont resident Richard Yacubian would like to join him for a game of backgammon. Cost: Free. Indoor Archery: 1:30-2:20 p.m. Jan. 23, 39 and Feb. 6. This senior-friendly sport will be offered again at the Beech Street Center. Participants will engage in friendly competition while shooting traditional recurve bows and arrows. Students will learn the fundamentals needed to find success in this Zen like sport that is both all-inclusive and addicting. Equipment will be provided. Beginners and experienced archers are welcome to attend. Cost is $98. Minimum eight; maximum 12. 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group: 1-4 p.m. first and third Tuesday of the month. Join this exciting new program if you are 50+ unemployed, underemployed, returning to the workforce and seeking employment. Learn the skills needed to obtain employment in the current job market, including resume writing that works, creating a pitch, confronting ageism, managing stress and locating senior friendly employers. Tom Patria, Career Coach, will facilitate each meeting. Speakers from Project Able and Cambridge Career Source will provide additional training. There will be time for networking as well. The multi-month series takes place the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, from 1-4 p.m., and ends with a job fair for seniors in May 2020! For further information or to register: contact Co-Facilitator Janet, (617) 993-2983. English Made Fun...With Food: Here, at the Beech Street Center, we are passionate about being a welcoming place for all. Spend some quality time with fellow Beech Street Center participants practicing what they have been working on in their ESL and English classes. In turn, make some new friends, learn about different cultures, and enjoy some snacks. If you are interested, please call Dana Leavitt at 617-993-2977. We do not have a formal day or time picked just yet but are gathering interest first. Cost: Free. Buried In Treasures Workshop: 1:15-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays Oct. 23-March 5, 2020. A facilitator led group for people who accumulate. This 16-week structured workshop focusing on reading, exercises and homework from the book, "Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving and Hoarding" may be for you! Learn to prioritize what to keep and what to let go. The goal is not to get rid of everything, but to make your home safe and comfortable. For information, contact Tiana 617-993-2970. Cost: Free. Classes seeking new members Classes are open to residents of Belmont and surrounding towns, and targeted especially for participants age 50 and older. Scholarships funded by the Friends of the Belmont Council on Aging are available for Belmont residents with financial hardship; contact Nava Niv-Vogel to apply. Duplicate Bridge: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays. $10/day. Bingo: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Play several rounds of BINGO and 2 "cover-all" games, with a weekly raffle as well. Coffee and snacks are provided. This group welcomes new members to try it out! Cost: Varies based on number of cards played, approx. $3 per week. Intermediate and Advanced French Fridays: 10–11 a.m. Formal meeting 1st and 3rd Friday. Informal meeting 2nd and 4th Friday. Free. Social Bridge: Monday's 1–4 p.m. call 617-993-2970 to sign-up Free Folk Dance at the Beech Street Center: 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost: Free. Instructor Susan Lind-Sinanian teaches folk dances from a variety of traditions including Greek and Armenian cultures. Beech Street line dancers and new participants welcome! Cost: Free. "Chess with Jason" is Back!: 1:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Learn this classic brain sharpening strategy game with our beloved Belmont High School student, Jason Tang. Stop in to join this ongoing group. Cost: Free.

The best kids' watches: from funky Timex digitals to Lego Star Wars analogues - T3 Posted: 24 May 2018 12:00 AM PDT When they're off out in the cul-de-sac, cruising around on their brand new bike or playing 'What's the Time Mr Wolf?' with their friends, knowing that they'll be in on time thanks to their cool kids' watch is certainly a worry off of your mind.  Kids are fussy things, so guaranteed whichever watch we choose as the best, it'll be wrong. But, if we're putting practicality at the forefront, the Lorus Children's Digital Watch, is probably the top watch for children.  It may not be the most exciting to look at, but it's definitely a winner for those who like playing outside, thanks to its large display and strong exterior, which will certainly ensure it survives any challenges your kid may, quite literally, throw at it.  Of course, novelty is also important and if you know they're a Disney fan or you're always catching them singing 'Let it Go', a Minnie Mouse Watch or one with a Frozen theme will be sure to put a smile on their faces.  If they're hankering after a Fitbit but you don't think they're quite ready for something as techy, try them on the Garmin Vivofit Jr 2 – any mini Star Wars fan will love it! 1. Lorus Children's Digital Watch The perfect watch for mini sports fans Specifications Type: Digital Strap material: Rubber and silicone Water resistant: Yes, up to 100m Reasons to buy +Large digital interface Today's Best Deals If your child is a dab hand at sport, whether that's a lap of the school field or 15 lengths at the local swimming pool, this solid digital watch will certainly withstand being put through the paces. It's waterproof, made from durable metal, features a silicone strap and has been designed alongside tennis player Novak Djokovic's children's foundation, so you know it's up to the mark and purchasing it will do good, too. Whether they're timing their fastest lap, setting the alarm for dinner time or just fancy a cool thing to wear to school, this kids' watch is certainly worthy of our top place.  2.Timex Childrens Indiglo Marathon Alarm Watch One for pink lovers Specifications Type: Digital Strap material: Plastic/resin Water resistant: Yes, up to 50m Reasons to buy +Triples up as a watch, timer and alarm Today's Best Deals A robust watch with similar functions as our first pick, this one too is perfect for little sports fans, so long as they're a lover of all things pink! With a large digital interface for telling time on the fly, a stopwatch for timing laps in the pool and an alarm so they know when they need to be in for tea, this is a cool multi-functional watch that will resist whatever trials and tribulations they may put it through.  3. Garmin Vivofit Jr 2 This awesome watch is arguably better than a Fitbit Ace, especially for the younger ones Specifications Type: Digital Strap material: Silicone Water resistant: Yes, up to 50m Reasons to buy +Robust and waterproof Today's Best Deals Clever and very cool to look at, this Garmin children's watch is as techy as its adult counterparts while being very kid friendly. With the assistance of an app, you can view how many steps they do a day, how well they're sleeping, and you can set them jobs to do and the rewards they receive for doing them. To encourage them to complete their 60 minute activity goals, they can engage in games including aiding BB-8 when he's in trouble and piloting Zepha! 4. Lego Star Wars Kids Buildable Watch If you can't keep them away from their Lego set and they love a lightsaber, we think we're on to a winner here Specifications Type: Analogue Strap material: Plastic Water resistant: Yes, up to 50m Reasons to buy +Build your own watch! Today's Best Deals With its interchangeable links, this watch features all the essence and playfulness of Lego. Coupled up with the fact that it is Star Wars themed and you have yourself the best present ever! To top it off, the watch is waterproof up to 50 metres, and it comes with a Star Wars mini figure that they can use in their playsets. The watch face is expandable, while the strap itself is durable and comfortable, making it perfect for everyday wear. 5. Disney Minnie Mouse Stone Set Watch Minnie Mouse and sparkles are the perfect combination Specifications Type: Analogue Strap material: Leather Water resistant: Yes, up to 50m Reasons to buy +Leather strap Today's Best Deals Although the most expensive analogue watch on our list, this sparkly, leather strapped number is certainly worth the additional expense. With pretty gemstones replacing some of the numbers and a gemstone bezel creating a beautiful ring around the watch face, this Disney children's watch is certainly ideal for any budding fashionista. With its anti-scratch sapphire glass and waterproofing, this is the perfect kids' watch, whether they're running around or heading to the school disco.  6. Timex Kids Time Teacher Watch With loads of different funky styles to choose from, this Timex is the perfect first watch Specifications Type: Analogue Strap material: Textile Water resistant: Yes, up to 30m Reasons to buy +Very clear analogue display Today's Best Deals With its cute designs, clear markers and free mobile app, a Timex kids' watch is perfect for any newbie learning their way around a clock. For additional help, the clock face features minute markers, while the elasticated strap makes it easy for them to take the watch on and off. From budding soldiers to flower power, there's a watch for every kind of wearer.  7. Disney Frozen Quartz Analogue Watch We probably wouldn't be forgiven if we didn't include a Frozen watch on our list Specifications Type: Analogue Strap material: Plastic Water resistant: Yes, up to 30m Reasons to buy +Clear, easy to read numbers Today's Best Deals If they're always singing Frozen around the house or playing with their Elsa doll, a kids watch doesn't get much better than this one. Featuring their favourite characters and a pretty purple snowflake design, this watch makes the perfect gift idea. The analogue display is clearly numbered, while the durable materials ensure it's up for going about the daily life of your child. Coming in at under £10, this watch is a bargain, too.

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