{"id":4619,"date":"2011-06-29T16:27:47","date_gmt":"2011-06-29T21:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.framingham.com\/news\/?p=4619"},"modified":"2011-06-29T16:27:47","modified_gmt":"2011-06-29T21:27:47","slug":"callahan-happenings-for-july-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.framingham.com\/news\/2011\/06\/29\/seniors\/callahan-happenings-for-july-2011\/","title":{"rendered":"Callahan Happenings for July 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_3766\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.framingham.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/callahan-senior-center-600x450.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3766\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3766\" title=\"July 2011 Happenings at the Raymond J. Callahan Senior Center, Framingham, MA\" src=\"http:\/\/www.framingham.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/callahan-senior-center-600x450-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"(photo) Raymond J. Callahan Senior Center, Framingham, MA\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.framingham.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/callahan-senior-center-600x450-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.framingham.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/callahan-senior-center-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3766\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Located at 535 Union Avenue, the Callahan Center is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mon - Fri<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>FRAMINGHAM, MA<\/strong> - The following information is about activities and services at the Callahan Senior Center for the month of July, 2011.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTICE:<\/strong> Most of the activities, special programs and  events listed below require signing up or advance reservation, (unless  otherwise noted). Please do so in advance so activities can be scheduled  effectively and in the appropriate space.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Member Orientation Meetings<\/strong> are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month.   If you have just joined Callahan you might want to attend one of these  meetings as we enjoy coffee and pastry, answer your questions and <!--more-->seek  your input on activities.  Please join us on <strong>Tuesday, July 19th from  9:30\u201310:00 am.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">FRIENDS\u2019 MONTHLY LUNCHEON AT CALLAHAN<\/h3>\n<p><strong>LUNCH AT THE CALLAHAN <\/strong>every last Wednesday of the month<strong>.<\/strong> One  seating\/serving at 11:30 a.m.  Doors will close promptly at 11:30 am -   No refunds, No take-outs, No second helpings, No exceptions.   Reservation must be made by the Friday prior to the luncheon.  Cost:   $4.00 per person.\u00a0<strong> <\/strong><strong> July  27  -  Hamburgers &amp;  Hot Dogs<\/strong>.  Please call the Callahan for your reservation at  508-532-5980.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Are you ready to get outdoors and have fun?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Dust off those golf clubs  and join the <strong>Callahan Golf Group<\/strong>.  The group plays <strong>every Wednesday at  9:00 am<\/strong> at Stoneybrook Golf Course, 70 Valley Road, Southboro.  For more  information, please call Rosalie Cotton at 508-877-0681 or Muriel  Litchfield at 508-309-4777.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">PLAYERS WANTED<\/h3>\n<p><strong>WANTED!   Chair Volleyball Players<\/strong> -  We are looking for team players to join us.  We play Tuesdays and Fridays.  One session is from 12:45-2:15 pm and the other session is from 2:30-3:30 pm.  If interested, please call Deb at 508-532-5980, ext. 4110.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contract Bridge Players Wanted<\/strong> -  A fun group of bridge players is looking to expand its group.  We meet each Tuesday, year round.  Play is from 9:00 am to 11:30 am.  Come alone or bring a friend.  You will always get to play.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">HEALTH &amp; WELLNESS<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Support Groups at Callahan Senior Center:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bereavement Support Group:<\/strong> Mondays. July 11, 18 &amp; 25 at 10:00 am.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Caregivers\u2019 Support  Group:<\/strong> Wednesday, July 27 at 1:00 pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Grandparent Support Group:<\/strong> Wednesday, July 27 at 7:00 pm., Please call the Center to confirm in the  event of a change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Low Vision Group: <\/strong> Friday, July 15 at 1:00 pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Parkinson\u2019s Support Group:<\/strong> Tuesday, July 19 at 1:30 pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Please note:<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">NO<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> <\/span><strong> Diabetes Support group<\/strong> in July (or  August)<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">NO<\/span> Stroke Survivors Support Group<\/strong> in July (or August)<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">NO<\/span> Better Breathers Support<\/strong> (in August)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>BLOOD  PRESSURE CLINIC FOR JULY<\/strong> - Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20 &amp; 27 -  9:30am\u201412:30pm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 20px 40px; padding: 16px; background-color: #e0e0ff;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Travel Department<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Day Trips<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Charles River Boat Cruise<\/strong> - private charter with a PICNIC!  <strong>July 7th<\/strong>, 2011 from 10:00AM 'til 4:00PM, cost: $76.00 per person.<strong> Newport and Duke\u2019s Rough Point<\/strong> \u2013 lunch at Moorings, <strong>July 19th<\/strong>, 2011 from 7:30AM 'til 5:30PM, cost: $79.00 per person.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GoodSpeed Opera House<\/strong> presents SHOWBOAT with Luncheon Cruise, <strong>July 28th<\/strong>, 2011 from  9:00AM 'til 7:00PM, cost: $109.00 per person.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Martha\u2019s Vineyard by Ferry<\/strong> - <strong>August 4th<\/strong>, 2011 from 7:45AM 'til 7:00PM, cost: $63.00 per person.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tanglewood<\/strong> \u2013 Leonard Bernstein Memorial Concert, brunch at School House Bistro, <strong>August 14th<\/strong>, 2011 from 8:30 AM 'til 7:00PM, cost: $99.00 per person.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best of Times<\/strong> \u2013 Daytrip to Maine with Twin Lobster dinner and Mystery Entertainer, <strong>August 23rd<\/strong>, 2011 from   8:30AM 'til 6:30PM, cost $89.00 per person.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">UPCOMING OVERNIGHT TRIPS<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">(July and August 2011)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Red Sox and Baltimore<\/strong> - July 18th, 2011, from $499.00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Booth Bay Harbor<\/strong> - August 23rd through 25th, 2011, Maine Eastern Railroad and Cabbage Island Lobster Bake from $499.00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cruising the Greek Island and Turkey<\/strong> - <em> <\/em>July 18th, 2011, <em>(trip arranged by Collette Vacations)<\/em>,\tfrom $4379.00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rome and the Amalfi Coast<\/strong> - August 25th, 2011, <em>(trip arranged by <\/em><em>Collette Vacations)<\/em>, $3399.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>(prices based upon double occupancy)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Help Wanted &amp; Volunteer Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Friends of Callahan are looking for someone with an accounting  background<\/strong> interested in part-time work.  Hours and compensation are  flexible.  Please contact Pat Pedulla at 508-877-4719.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Friends of Callahan are also looking for the following:<\/strong> 2-4  volunteers for the refreshments\u2019 committee starting in September of  2011.  This entails planning for and serving refreshments at the Friends  monthly meetings, dances and other Friends events during the year.   They are also looking for a n experienced, Volunteer  Fundraiser,  preferably a retiree who has experience with non-profits.  If you are  interested and want more details, please call 508-877-3319 and ask for  Leo Cantin.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>HERITAGE GALLERY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong> The Heritage Gallery will be <strong>closed for the months of July and August<\/strong> and will reopen on Wednesday, September 7th at 10:00 am until 2:15 pm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/p>\n<p><em>For additional information about the Callahan Senior Center, or  other services, activities or programs of the Framingham Council on  Aging visit the center at 535 Union Ave, Framingham, MA 01702, or phone  (508) 532-5980.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FRAMINGHAM, MA &#8211; The following information is about activities and services at the Callahan Senior Center for the month of July, 2011. 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