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The Jenks Center continues to remain closed to promote public safety resulting from the coronavirus outbreak. Check our website for updates. Staff are operating with minimal coverage to support older adults in Winchester. Please call 781-721-7136 if you need assistance.

Upcoming events

Virtual: FINANCIAL FRAUDS-TARGETING SENIORS IN RETIREMENT: 1 p.m. Dec. 7. Join Michael Livingood, special agent from the Boston FBI, for an overview of financial fraud schemes targeting senior Americans. Special Agent Livingood has investigated a wide range of criminal conduct, including crimes against children, drugs, money laundering, economic/white collar crime, business email compromise, and frauds targeting seniors. The presentation will include how to avoid becoming a victim of various scams, and what to do if you are or have been a victim. Register at http://www.jenkscenter.org to get the zoom link.

Virtual: EXPLORING YOUR SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 8. Is your current home designed to benefit you as you age? Explore housing options that may better accommodate our needs 5 or 10 years from now to ensure a safe and smooth transition into our later years. Do I need Assisted Living, or will Independent Living be more appropriate? What should I expect from an Assisted Living Community? Is there a difference between a Nursing Home and Assisted Living? How much does it cost and what happens if I run out of money? What is a Continuing Care Retirement Community? Join us to learn the answers to these questions and more. Register at http://www.jenkscenter.org to get the zoom link.

Virtual: FASCINATING TRUTHS ABOUT CREATIVITY AND THE OLDER BRAIN: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8. We welcome back speaker Jeanette Leardi for this two-part presentation, titled Stars Invisible by Day: Fascinating Truths About Creativity and the Older Brain Do you believe you can still be creative as you get older? What is creativity all about, anyway? Is it a skill that remains the same for every generation, or does its nature change with age? Will you eventually lose your creative powers, or can you increase them with the passing of time? And if so, how? Join Jeanette for this engaging two-part presentation based on the latest neuroscientific research to learn fascinating truths about the forms and styles of creativity as well as what happens in your brain during the processes of inspiration and invention. Discover surprising productive advantages of the older adult brain and ways to maintain/increase your powers of imagination. Jeanette Leardi, a social gerontologist, writer, editor and community educator, has a masters degree in English from Rutgers University and graduate certificate in gerontology from University of North Carolina, Charlotte. Register at our website, http://jenkscenter.org, to obtain the Zoom link. Sponsored by a grant from the John and Mary Murphy Educational Foundation.

Inside: BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 9. The Jenks nurse will provide blood pressure checks with an appointment. To comply with state COVID-19 guidelines and regulations, masks are required, and 10 feet social distancing must be maintained if waiting. The nurse will disinfect between patrons and use disposable arm sleeves for blood pressures to ensure everyones safety. Register at https://jenkscenter.org and a Jenks staff person will respond with your appointment time.

Outside: FESTIVAL OF LIFE DRIVE-BY: 1-3 p.m. Dec. 9. The Festival of Life celebration started decades ago as a partnership with the Winchester Cooperative Bank, the Winchester High School and the McCall Middle School students chorus. Working creatively while maintaining public health restrictions, we are recreating our annual Festival of Life for 2020. While we cannot host a luncheon at the Center, we will offer a drive-by tote filled with lots of fun and festive treats (many of which you will remember from past years) handed out at the Jenks parking lot. We have also scheduled our Winchester High School chorus students to sing while you drive by. For those of you who are homebound and cannot come to the Jenks, we will offer a drive-by service. Call the Jenks to schedule a visit if you are homebound. Generously sponsored by the Winchester Cooperative Bank.

Virtual: FENG SHUI YOUR SPACE: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9. In partnership with The Chinese Culture Connection, join Mei Hung as she introduces us to Feng Shui, discussing the history of this ancient Chinese practice, the concept of Qi/chi (energy), and the effect it may have on our wellbeing. Ms. Hung will offer general guidelines on what to watch for when buying a home, what design to avoid, and what is considered good Feng Shui for a room. This session will equip you to recognize whether your living space has a good Feng Shui and what to change to generate more positive energy, enhancing your wellbeing. Mei Hung, a native of Taiwan, is the Executive of the Chinese Culture Connection and has served on the Advisory Council, Mystic Valley Elder Services. Register to obtain the Zoom link at http://www.jenkscenter.org. Sponsored by a generous grant from the Cummings Foundation.

Virtual: Library On-Line-Warning: Low Storage Space! 1 p.m. Dec. 10. Has one of your devices (laptop, phone, or tablet) ever told you that you are running out of storage space? Learn how to view your storage space on your device and what are your options for getting more space (or clearing up the space you have). Join Theresa Maturevich, Assistant Director, from the Winchester Public Library to learn more at this informational session. Register at our website http://www.jenkscenter.org to obtain the Zoom link.

Virtual: COMPOSERS CORNER FEATURES JOSEPH BLANCHARD: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10. Ever wonder how composers approach writing music? Join interviewer Andrew Celentano for an interesting discussion with Joseph Blanchard, a self-taught pianist and composer. Joe, inspired by the melodies and harmonies of the Romantic 19th century classical composers, composes organically - unaware of the formal nomenclature of notes, keys, chords and theory - and yet, his music is compelling and often magical. You can find him performing in local venues including the BSO Cafe in Symphony Hall. Andrew Celentano, himself a local pianist and composer, interviews talented musicians in the Boston area that compose and perform their own pieces. Register to obtain the Zoom link at http://www.jenkscenter.org. Sponsored by a generous grant from the Cummings Foundation.

Exercise classes

This month we continue to offer weekly exercise classes. Register for your class session, pay for the month and receive the link that will be used for every class in the session. There are no drop-ins. When registering, please type in your email address correctly or you will not receive the confirmation email and link. Check for accuracy! Please call the Jenks with any questions at 781-721-7136.

Virtual: FABBS EXERCISE CLASS: 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting Dec. 2. Focus on flexibility, agility, better balance and strength. Join this fun, gentle exercise class that uses chairs as needed and incorporates integrated movements and exercises drawn from bodybuilding, yoga, Taijiquan, ballet stretch and strength training. Instructor: Hilary Celentano. Registration required; 10 classes in this session. Cost: $50. Register on our website for the Zoom link.

Virtual: TAI CHI CLASS: 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Dec. 1. Our Tai Chi outside classes will be virtual when the weather prevents holding the class outdoors. Tai Chi promotes balance, flexibility and cardiovascular strength, while reducing pain, stress and anxiety through a combination of movement, meditation, and relaxation. Instructor: Hilary Celentano. Registration required; 7 classes in this session. Cost: $35. Register on our website for the Zoom link.

Virtual: AEROBICS CLASS: 3:15 p.m. Tuesdays starting Dec. 1. Join this class to focus on aerobic routines and other exercises for muscle conditioning, strength training, balance and stretching. Enjoy upbeat music with exercises that are challenging yet safe and easily modified for all fitness levels. Instructor: Judy Whitney. Registration required; 4 classes in this session. Cost: $20. Register on our website for the Zoom link.

Virtual: MUSCLE CLASS: 3:30 p.m. Thursdays starting Dec. 3. Join this class to focus on muscle conditioning, strength training, balance, and stretching, all while seated, standing, or on mats (optional). Enjoy upbeat music with exercises that are challenging yet safe, and easily modified for all fitness levels. Bring your weights and resistance bands. Instructor: Gail LaRocca. Registration required; 3 classes in this session. Cost: $15. Register on our website for the Zoom link.

Virtual: DANCE FEVER CLASS: 3 p.m. Fridays starting Dec. 4. Join this class for a low-impact aerobic workout timed to oldies but goodies and current day tunes. Instructor: Gail LaRocca. Registration required; 4 classes in this session. Cost: $20. Register on our website for the Zoom link.

Weekly happenings

Outside: CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH: 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Experienced speakers engage in conversation discussing society, politics, culture, movies. All are welcome. Call the Jenks Center to learn more.

Virtual: DROP-IN TECH HELP FROM THE LIBRARY: 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Join Theresa Maturevich, assistant director, from the Winchester Public Library to get help with your computers, devices, apps and more. Bring your questions; shell provide the answers. No Registration required; Join her via Zoom. Meeting ID: 895 0886 7107. Passcode: help.

Virtual: POETRY: 1p.m. first and third Wednesdays. Recommend, recite, share poems. Discuss poets and the many forms of this artistic and emotional literature. Register and obtain the Zoom link on our website.

Virtual: DROP-IN COFFEE HOUR: 10 a.m. Thursdays. Join our weekly Zoom Coffee Hour to see your friends, meet new people and enjoy some conversation. Bring your favorite beverage and drop in. Talk about whats on your mind or ask some questions. Zoom link available on our website: http://jenkscenter.org. Hope to see you there!

Virtual: LORINS ROUNDTABLE OF CURRENT EVENTS: 11 a.m. Thursdays. Join Lorins discussion on our news today: worldwide pandemic, struggles over civil rights, presidential election, and more. Lorin Maloney will facilitate a dialogue on a new topic each week. Learn some history, hear some facts and share your thoughts. Additional ideas welcome! Registration required at our website to get the Zoom link.

Virtual: CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN: 2 p.m. Thursdays. Whether fluent or beginning, join conversational German to practice speaking, expand your vocabulary and have fun. All are welcome. Leader: Peter Rosenberger. Register on our website to get the Zoom link.

Virtual: WILSON SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FORUM: 10:45-11:45 a.m. second and fourth Fridays. Join this enthusiastic discussion about science and technology topics ranging from climate change, to solar power, and cyber security. Our meetings include spontaneous topics as well as planned presentations offered by participants in advance. Call the Jenks Center if interested in learning more.

ONE-ON-ONE TECH HELP: Since you cannot drop in at the Jenks Center for help with your tech devices during this pandemic, our tech help team has designed a new way to serve you remotely. Send an email to techhelp@jenkscenter.org, explain what device you have (computer, tablet, phone, Apple, PC, Android), identify the problem and provide your phone number. A team member will contact you to discuss how they can help. If you cannot send an email, call the Jenks Center 781-721-7136, ask for the Tech Group, and leave your name and phone number.

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