Pg. 3 Kathy Carroll, Civic Director #(978) 970-4134

Up and Coming Trips and Events For July 2004

Tickets on Sale June 9th

All trips depart at 9:00 am

(excluding Pheasant Lane Mall which departs 9:30 am)

JULY 1, THURSDAY               PLYMOUTH                         $2.00

JULY 2, FRIDAY                                  YOKENS                               $2.00

JULY 5, MONDAY                           CLOSED

JULY 6, TUESDAY                              SEABROOK-DOGS                        $2.00

JULY 7, WEDNESDAY                     BINGO                                 $0.50

JULY 8, THURSDAY               YORK BEACH                       $2.00

JULY 9, FRIDAY                                  HILL TOP – X-MAS TREE            $2.00

JULY 12, MONDAY                              BINGO                                 $2.00

JULY 13, TUESDAY                              NEWBURYPORT                  $2.00

JULY 14, WEDNESDAY                     BINGO                                 $2.00

JULY 15, THURSDAY               AMHERST WALMART             $2.00

                        A.C. MOORE

JULY 16, FRIDAY                        PHEASANT LANE                                      $2.00

JULY 19, MONDAY                        HAMPTON BEACH                                   $2.00

JULY 19, MONDAY                        BINGO                                                           $0.50

JULY 20, TUESDAY                        PICKERING WHARF                        $2.00

JULY 21, WEDNESDAY                        BINGO                                                           $0.50

JULY 22, THURSDAY                        WRENTHEM OUTLETS                        $2.00

JULY 23, FRIDAY                        NASHUA MALL                                     $2.00

JULY 26, MONDAY                        HAMPTON BEACH                                   $2.00

JULY 26, MONDAY                        BINGO                                                           $2.00

JULY 27, TUESDAY                        DEEP SEA FISHING                                $2.00

JULY 28, WEDNESDAY                        BINGO                                                           $0.50

JULY 29, THURSDAY                        ROCKPORT                                                   $2.00

JULY 30, FRIDAY                        YORK BEACH                                   $2.00

                          TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

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FOR THOSE WHO HAVE REQUESTED A TRIP ON A SUNDAY WE HAVE SCHEDULED A TRIP ON: SUNDAY AUGUST 25, TO YORK, MAINE AT FORSTER’S PAVILLION FOR A FABULOUS SIT-DOWN LOBSTERBAKE (CHICKEN MAY BE SUBSTITUTED) & ALL THE FIXINGS.  WE WILL SPEND THE ENTIRE AFTERNOON AT FOSTER’S STARTING OUT WITH LEIGHTON AT THE KEYBOARD, ALONG WITH HIS MUSICAL MAINE STYLE COMEDY, THEN YOUR FOOD WILL BE SERVED TO YOU (IT IS NOT A BUFFET), FOLLOWED BY A FLOOR SHOW FEATURING BROADWAY SHOW TUNES FROM THE GREAT DUO-“DON WHO”’ FROM THE INDIAN HEAD RESORT.  ALSO YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN A GAME OF HORSESHOES OR SHUFFLEBOARD, PICK UP 8:30 AM AT LCOA RETURN AT 5 PM.  $59.00 PP

NO ONE KNOWS FOR SURE WHO DESIGNED THE FIRST STARS AND STRIPES OR WHO MAKE IT.  CONGRESSMAN FRANCIS HOPKINSON SEEMS MOST LIKELY TO HAVE DESIGNED IT AND A FEW HISTORIANS BELIEVE THAT BETSY ROSS, A PHILADELPHIA SEAMSTRESS, MADE THE FIRST ONE

UNTIL 1912, NEITHER THE ORDER OF THE STARS NOR THE PROPORTIONS OF THE FLAG WAS PRESCRIBED.  CONSEQUENTLY, FLAGS DATING BEFORE THIS PERIOD SOETIMES SHOW UNUSUAL ARRANGEMENTS OF THE STARS AND ODD PROPORTIONS, THESE FEATURED BEING LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OS THE FLAG MAKER.  IN GENERAL, HOWEVER, STRAIGHT ROWS OF STARS AND ROPORTIONS SIMILAR TO THOSE LATER OFFICIALLY ADOPTED WERE USED.  THE PRINCIPAL ACTS AFFECTING THE FLAG OF THE NITED STATES ARE THE FOLLOWING.

ON JUNE 14, 1777, IN ORDER TO ESSTABLISH AN OFFICIAL FLAG FOR THE NEW NATION, THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS PASSED THE FIRST FLAG ACT WHICH READ: “BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES BE MAKE OF 13 ALTERNATE RED AND WHITE STRIPES; THAT THE UNION BE 13 STARS, WHITE IN A BLUE FIELD REPRESENTING A NEW CONSTELLATOIN.”  THIS IS WHY WE CELEBRATE FLAG DAY EACH YEAR ON JUNE 14.

AFTER VERMONT AND KENTUCKY WERE ADMITTED TO THE UNION CONGRESS ENACTED A LAW ON JANUARY 13, 1794, THAT BEGINNING MAY 1, 1795 THE FLAG WOULD HAVE 15 STRIPES AND 15 STARS.

THEN CONGRESS ENACTED A LAW ON APRIL 4, 1818 THAT ROVIDED FOR 13 STRIPES AND ONE STAR FOR EACH STATE, TO BE ADDED TO THE FLAG ON THE 4^TH OF JULY FOLLOWING THE ADMISSION OF EACH NEW STATE.  THIS WAS SIGNED BY PRESIDENT JAMES MONROE.

AN EXECUTIVE ORDER BY PRESIDENT WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT DATED JUNE 24, 1912 ESTABLISHED PROPORTIONS OF THE FLAG AND PROVIDED FOR THE ARRANGEMENT OF THE STARS IN 6 HORIZONTAL ROWS OF 8 EACH, WITH A SINGLE POINT OF EACH STAR TO BE UPWARD.

WHEN ALASKA BECAME OUR 49^TH STATE, AND EXECUTIVE ORDER BY PRESIDENT DWIGHT EISENHOWER DATED JANUARY 3, 1; 9; 59 PROVIDED FOR THE ARRANGEMENT OF THE STARS IN 7 ROWS OF 7 STARS EACH, STAGGERED ORIZONTALLY AND VERTICALLY.

AND THEN THAT SAME YEAR WHEN HAWAII BECAME OUR 50^TH STATE AN EXECUTIVE ORDER BY PRESIDENT EISENHOWER DATED AUGUST 21, 1959, PROVIDED FOR THE ARRANGEMENT OF THE STARS AS IT IS TODAY WITH 9 ROWS OF STARS STAGGERED HORIZONTALL AND 11 ROWS OF STARS STAGGERED VERTICALLY.

Pg. 9 FIFTEEN THINGS THAT IT TOOK ME OVER 50 YEARS TO LEAN

1         NEVER, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, TAKE A SLEEPING PILL AND  LAXATIVE ON

THE SAME DAY                                

      2.   IF YOU HAD TO IDENTIFY, IN ONE WORD, THE REASON WHY THE

            HUMAN RACE HAS NOT ACHIEVED, AND NEVER WILL ACHIEVE, ITS

            FULL POTENTIAL, THAT WOULD BE “ MEETINGS”.

3. THERE IS A VERY FINE LINE BETWEEN “HOBBY” AND “MENTAL ILLESS”.
4. PEOPLE WHO WANT TO SHARE THEIR RELIGIOUS VIEWS ITH YOU ALMOST NEVER WANT U TO SHARE YOURS WITH THEM.
5. YOU SHOULD NOT CONFUSE YOUR CAREER WITH YOUR LIFE.
6. NOBODY CARES IF YOU CAN’T DANCE WELL.  JUST GET UP AND DANCE.
7. NEVER LICK A STEAK KNIFE
8. THE MOST DESTRUCTIVE FORCE IN THE UNIVERSE IS GOSSIP.
9. YOU WILL NEVER FIND ANYBODY WHO CAN GIVE YOU A CLEAR AND COMPELLING REASON WHY WE OBSERVE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME.
10. YOU SHOULD NEVER SAY ANYTHING TO A WOMAN THAT EVEN REMOTELY SUGGESTS THAT YOU THINK SHE’S PREGNANT UNLESS YOU CAN SEE AN ACTUAL BABY EMERGING FROM HER AT THAT MOMENT.
11. THERE COMES A TIME WHEN YOU SHOULD STOP EXPECTING OTHER PEOPLE TO MAKE A BIG DEAL ABOUT YOUR BIRTHDAY.  THAT TIME IS AGE ELEVEN.
12. THE ONE THING THAT UNITES ALL HUMAN BEINGS, REGARDLESS OF AGE, GENDER, RELIGION, ECONOMIC STATUR OR ETHNIC BACKGROUNE, IS THAT, DEEP DOWN INSIDE, WE ALL BELILEVE THAT WE ARE ABOVE AVERAGE DRIVER.
13. A PERSON, WHO IS NICE TO YOU, UT, RUDE TO THE WAITER, IS NOT A NICE PERSON.  (THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.  PALY ATTENTON.  IT NEVER FAILS).
14. YOUR FRIENDS LOVE YOU ANYWAY.
15. NEVER BE AFRAID TO TRY SOMETHING NEW.  REMEMBER THAT AN AMATEUR BUILT THE ARK.  A LARGE GROUP OF PROFESSIONALS BUILT THE TITANIC.

Pg. 7 “EATING WELL”

Elizabeth Anderson MA, RD

Elder Services Dietitian

     Good news about food!  You                       Here’s a list of some of the

don’t hear that often enough do                    nutrition All Stars!

You?  New research is turning up                          1.  Spinach             1-2 cups/day

 more evidence about super foods—                             2.  Wild Salmon     2-4x/week

foods so packed with disease-                                         3.  Blueberries        1-2 cup

fighting elements; we’d be crazy                               4.  Oranges             1x/day

not to eat them!                                                     5.  Beans                 ½ cup 4x/week

                                                                             6.  Soy Foods          2 servings/day

     Studies have shown these                                   7.  Whole Grain      5-7 day

All-Stars of nutrition will help                       8.  Tea                    1+cups/day

Your body be it’s healthiest,                                 9.  Tomatoes          1+serving/day

Protect you from future diabetes,                                   10.  Walnuts            ¼ cup 5x/week

Heart disease, cancer, and cataracts                            Ever-efficient Americans have

And possibly, slow the progression                   tried to put the goodness of these

Of diseases you’re currently                                     foods into pill form,  Don’t waste

Dealing with.                                                     your time.  The same science that

                                                                        shows us how healthy certain

     Every day, our bodies are                          foods are, also reveals that we 

Bombarded with chemicals trying                need to EAT these particular foods

To damage our cells,  Thankfully,                    to get the maximum benefit.  It

our bodies have a defense system              seems that all the parts of the food:

To fight off these naturally                           protein, fiber, fat, vitamins,

Occurring attackers.  When we                      minerals, phyto nutrients etc.--

Choose foods from the All-Star list,                        work together to boost immunity.

We are providing our bodies with                   Separating the parts of the food,

 even more ammunition to battle                just doesn’t work the same.

the attackers.  Nutrition All-Stars                    

are packed with the “weapons” to                     Remember, nutrition All Stars

fight disease,  When we eat the plants,            are only a part of a healthy life.                  

we get the same immune-boosting                       exercise, salt reduction, avoiding

effect.                                                               saturated and trans-fatty foods are

                                                                        key ingredients in the total health

     Several lists of highly                                    pie.  Re-discover some of the foods

Nutritious foods have been printed                 on this list, check out recipes and

To date but there isn’t one                           get creative.  Some of the

definitive list.  The point is, include             recommended amounts are

these foods (and drink!) in your                 daunting so you’ll need to keep it

life as much as possible to reap the                    interesting and you’ll be eating well!

benefits!

Pg. 5 RITA AND ARTHUR

TO TWO DEDICATED PEOPLE, WHO WILL BE LEAVING

US SOON,

THEY GIVE THEIR TIME, THEIR ENERGY, THEIR HELP,

IT WILL END IN JUNE

I’LL BE REAL SAD, NOT SEEING THEM HERE,

I LOOK FORWARD TO MY TALKS WITH RITA FOR MY MORNING CHEER.

WHO WILL HAVE THE PATIENCE FOR THE SILLY

THINGS WE DO,

WHEN SOMEONE LOSES A CANE, OR SPILLS THE STEW.

THE SMITH BAKER WAS BLEAK, IN MANY A WAYS

BUT ARTHUR RAN IT FIRST RATE ON MANY A DAYS.

THIS NEW PLACE, IS ARTHUR’S DREAM, HE WAITED

SO LONG,

THIS IS THE PLACE, WHERE HE SAID “THEY BELONG”

A HELPFUL HAND, A TALK OR A SMILE,

COMING HERE IS CERTAINLY WORTH YOUR WHILE.

THERE ARE MANY THINGS THAT YOU CAN DO,

OR JUST SIT AND CHAT, IF THAT PLEASES YOU.

LINE DANCING MUSIC IS GREAT TO HEAR,

GIVES ME A CHANCE TO WEAR WESTERN GEAR.

BINGO IS SOMETHING ALMOST EVERYONE ENJOYS,

RITA PUTS HER HEART AND SOUL IN RUNNING IT,

WITH HER EMPLOYS.

I COULD GO ON FOR HOURS, SAYING WHAT THEY’VE

DONE,

THEY’VE GIVEN THERE BEST TO EVERYONE.

NOW THEY ARE LEAVING STARTING THEIR LIFE

ANEW,

KNOWING THEY DID WHAT THEY LOVED TO DO

SO FRIENDS ENJOY YOURSELVES, HAVE GOOD LUCK,

GOOD HEALTH, IN YOUR NEW LIFE,

AND FROM THIS PLACE, NO MORE WORRIES, NO MORE

STRESS,  NO MORE STRIFE,

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES, AS A DIRECTOR AND

ADVISER, YOU PASSED EVERY TEST,

AND LOWELL WILL ALWALYS REMEMBER, TWO

PEOPLE ARTHUR AND RITA RAMALHO FOR THE

SENIORS THEY WERE THE BEST.

                                                   LUV AND LUCK

                                                    TERRY BYRNE

                                                            6/2/04.

Pg. 8 ANSWER TO THE JUNE QUIZ:

     Rudyard Kipling named after lake Rudyard in Bombay India.  That’s where his parents first met.  He was born in late December 1865,  in Bombay, India.

JULY QUIZ

In the 1930’s Lowell had nine theaters all at the same time:  Can you name them?????

Bill Allen

                                           SENIOR OF THE MONTH

Irene M. Long was born on February 1919 in Lynn MA to the parents of James and Margaret Hoy.  Her father James from South Boston MA and her mother Margaret from Nova Scotia Canada, James worked for the US Postal Service and Margaret was a stay at home mom, raising their eight children, two daughters and six sons.  Irene being the eldest daughter was responsible for helping with her younger siblings and doing chores.  Irene lived and grew up in East Boston here she attended grammar school at Assumption Catholic and Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Fitton High School in 1937.

In early 1937 Irene met Norman E. Long Sr., and married in September of 1937.  Irene met Norman and lived in East Boston in 1942 moved to Lowell MA.  Where together they raised their six children.  Irene has sixteen grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Their son John Long died after a long battle with cancer.  John was buried in Virginia at the Arlington Cemetery.

In January of 1976 Irene’s husband Norman died unexpectedly.  With her children all grown and out on their own and Norman gone,  Irene felt their was something missing from her life.  Being a caretaker for all of her adult life and still young moved back to Lowell and became a very active member of the Smith Baker Center and also with her community.  Irene was elected Senator for the Silver Hair Legislator for a period of twelve years.

Irene’s philosophy of life is that we are here on earth for a short period of time and our responsibility is not to ourselves but to others.  Irene’s life emphasizes caring for and doing for others – A common woman helping the common good.

Bill Allen

Senior of the month Editor

Pg. 10                  NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AREA AGENCIES ON AGING

Thursday (6.3) the Kaiser Family Foundation released a focus group report on senior’s reaction to the new Medicare discount card, and what they know about the new benefit.  According to the finding, seniors lack quality information on the new Medicare law, being administered.  For the full report, visit:

http:www.kff.org/medicare/medicare060304pkg.cfm.

AS MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARDS TAKE EFFECT NEW REPORT INDICATES

NEEDS FOR MORE EDUCATON

The Medicare discount cards benefits took effective this wee.  Early indications are that enrollment numbers have been less than anticipated, with HHS reporting on Tuesday that  (2.81) million beneficiaries enrolling in the discount card program, the vast majority through automatic enrollment (2.3 million).

                                     ATTENTION SENIOR/MEDICARE RECIPIENT’S

Are you confused when trying to understand the difference with various Doctor’s offices being “ON ASSIGNMENT” OR “NOT ON ASSIGNMENT”??????  Do you keep receiving bills with a left – over balance that states it is your responsibility to pay? 

If so, please attend this very informative meeting, compliments of “New England Therapeutics, Inc.”

On July 22^nd from 10:00 – 11:00 at the Lowell Senior Center- 276 Broadway St.  this meeting will be held In the upstairs conference room.  If you have any questions please call Steve Michael @ (978) 250-9956 or Michelle Ramalho at LCOA  @ (978) 970-4133.

                                                 Pg. 11 HEARING ID TAX CREDIT ACT

HEARING AID LEGISLATION HAS MOVED TO THE HOUSE AND SENATE.  THE HEARING AID ASSISTANCE TAX CREDIT ACT IS NOW UNDER REVIEW.  THE BILL WOULD PROVIDE UP TO $1000 TAX CREDIT ON HEARING AID PURCHASES.  IT IS KNOWN AS HR 3103 IN THE HOUSE AND SB IN THE SENATE.

WE URGE ALL PATIENTS TO CONTACT YOUR CONGRESSIONAL REP. AND SENATORS IN SUPPORT OF THESE BILLS.

THE BILLS WILL ALLOW FOR THOSE OVER THE AGE OF 55 OR PARENTS OF A HEARING IMPAIRED DEPENDENT A $500 TAX CREDIT PER HEARING INSTRUMENT PURCHASED (ONCE EVERY 5 YEARS).

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