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Minuteman Senior Services will present resources that enable older adults to continue living at home. Learn what’s available; whether you need services today or want to know what’s available for future needs. While open to all, the presentation will focus on the unique needs of Solo Agers – those without the support of adult children or family. An audience discussion will follow the presentation. To register: call 781-721-7136 or visit www.jenkscenter.org

Keep them safe. Clean them out. Take them back. Safe Options for Medication & Needle Disposal

The Jenks Annual Symposium, featuring Dr. Alexandra Tourtourlou of Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital, who has been investigating the phenomenon of super aging since 2016. Dr. Jonathan Gruber, Ford Professor of MIT, will discuss challenges and solutions facing long term care. Dr. Heather Jones of Winchester Hospital addresses how healthcare institutions adapt to longevity in medical practice and their ability to prolong healthy living. Finally, we are pleased to announce that there will be a panel of super-aging Jenks patrons with their families to discuss the realities of

What constitutes a healthful diet? In this class, registered dietician Judy Palken will cover much of what we know. Topics will include the problems with highly-processed foods, and a better, healthier, anti-inflammatory way of eating. Also learn about great eating behaviors that will set you up for healthy success.

With Jen Noonan, Program Director, MSW, and Jonathan Gay, Executive Director of the Children's Room.

When a child or teen experiences a loss, we are often unsure what to say or do, especially since grief manifests differently depending on the child's developmental stage.

Join us for an interactive session with grief experts from The Children's Room and learn how grief shows up for kids and teens.
This virtual program will offer practical tips and tools about what to say/do and how to help when someone has experienced a loss.

The program will include an extended Q&A with participants.

Zoom webinar:

When a child or teen experiences a loss, we are often unsure what to say or do, especially since grief manifests differently depending on the child's developmental stage.

Join us for an interactive session with grief experts from The Children's Room and learn how grief shows up for kids and teens.

This virtual program will offer practical tips and tools about what to say/do and how to help when someone has experienced a loss. The program will include an extended Q&A with participants.

Register at: www.parenttoparentwinchester.org
If you would like to send a question in advance, email

If you are unable to make healthcare, financial or legal decisions for yourself, who will be there to make decisions for you? Kathy L. McNair, Esq., Elder Law Attorney at Senior Solutions Attorneys at Law LLC will discuss how to choose a Health Care Proxy, Power of Attorney, and Trustee, with a focus on what to do when you don't have someone to appoint in these roles and what happens if these legal documents are not in place or if agents are not able to serve. Resources will be shared, including the Aging Allies and Safety Net programs, and the Solo Allies website, providing a directory of

Jane Kent, of the University of Michigan Hospital Facilities Planning and Development Department joins us. Jane is the youngest daughter of a historic figure in the evolution of The Jenks. Center, Jim Kent. Jane and her colleagues allow Michigan Medicine to be a world leading provider in healthcare, education, and research. She will speak on Hospital Planning Going Forward.

Agenda at https://www.winchester.us/AgendaCenter/COUNCIL-ON-AGING-TOWN-CLERKS-OFF…

Agenda at https://www.winchester.us/AgendaCenter/CULTURAL-COUNCIL-TOWN-CLERKS-OFF…