Senior Center this week: Summer bowling, book club and more

Medicare summer tips. Summer is here and before you pack your bags for that long-awaited trip, remember to check your Medicare Advantage plan to review emergency coverage and in-network vs. out- of-network costs. This information is easy to find in your plan summary documents received at enrollment. Also keep in mind that Original Medicare does not cover healthcare outside the 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories, except for rare circumstances. Many supplemental (Medigap) plans cover foreign emergency care, but you may wish to buy dedicated travel insurance for trips outside of the U.S. Remember SHINE counselors are available year-round to assist with all of your Medicare needs including screening for assistance programs, reviewing claims and much more. To schedule a SHINE appointment, call the senior center at 781-314-3499. For other SHINE-related questions, call 781-453-8076 to be connected with their regional voicemail line. A volunteer will call you back.

Monday, June 15, 1 p.m. How older adults can live safely and successfully. Larry Poirier, outreach manager at Springwell with 25 years of experience working directly with older adults, will share the keys to both healthy aging and planning for your future. Join us for an informative session on navigating senior living options and key considerations for successful living in your later years. Free, but please register in advance by calling 781-314-3499.

Tuesday, June 16, 8:30 a.m. Register for summer bowling. Bowling at the Waltham Community and Cultural Center will be held on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on July 7, 14, 21 and 28, and Aug. 4 and 11. Free, but please register in person at the senior center.

Tuesday, June 16, 10 a.m. The senior center offers weekly English language classes for adult learners given by an experienced ESL teacher. Participants can improve speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while learning practical English for everyday life. Free, but call 781-314-3499 to register.

Tuesday, June 16, 11 a.m. Nonfiction book discussion over Zoom. This week’s discussion is “Hiroshima” by John Hersey (1946), which chronicles the experiences of six survivors in the immediate aftermath of the atomic bombing on August 6, 1945. Hersey follows their struggles with injury, radiation sickness and loss, highlighting the human cost of nuclear war, with a later chapter added in 1985 covering their lives four decades later. Free, but register in advance by calling 781-314-3499.

Wednesday, June 17, 10 a.m. Phone travel tips for seniors. Join this class to learn clever iPhone tips for travel, such as  how to deal with an urgent situation, prevent luggage loss, navigate roads without cellular signal and share your location with family and friends. Free, but register in advance by calling 781-314-3499.

Wednesday, June 17, 11 a.m. Scams that target veterans. How to spot and avoid scams targeting older adults who receive monthly disability compensation or pension payments. Free, but register in advance by calling 781-314-3499.

Thursday, June 18, 10-11:30 a.m. Dance with Parkinson’s is offering classes in the Spanish language. Residents with Parkinson’s disease can discover how dance can help movement, balance and coordination. The class is designed for participants to enjoy music and community while moving at their individual comfort level, seated and/or standing. Instructor Rafael Rivera is specially trained in teaching those with PD. Free, but call 781-314-3499 to register.