Have You Heard of Lexington at Home?

Now in its fifth year, Lexington at Home wants to tell, in brief, something of its story – and to extend an open invitation to all who might be interested to learn more and perhaps join an existing Chapter or help in creating a new one.

The following information was provided on behalf of Lexington at Home.  Lexington at Home is derived partially from the concept behind the nation-wide movement called “naturally occurring retirement communities.” That is, people who want to remain in their own homes for as long as is feasible. These people find that the support of age-mate companionship, a helping hand when needed, and information regarding resources all conspire to make this concept work. Most of the “at homes” around the country are organized on what is called a concierge model, directed by a paid staff whose jobs are to find and/or provide services for the members. Given this fiscal responsibility, the organization must have a membership of at least 200 to 300 (each …

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Lexpress to Offer Free Rides for Seniors and Disabled Riders

Free rides for seniors and disabled riders during off-peak hours is part of Lexpress' latest initiative to assist Lexington residents.

The following information was provided by the town of Lexington's Transportation Services Department. With the goal of attracting more riders during off-peak hours, Lexpress is offering free rides to seniors (age 65+), riders with special needs, and Medicare cardholders between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1:59 p.m. This includes all routes scheduled to leave Depot Square between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The pilot program will run from Jan. 1 through June 30 of next year, 2013. Lexpress constantly strives to make changes that meet the needs of the community. Benefits anticipated from this program include: For a minimal cost, this promotion is expected to generate approximately 1,500 additional rides during the six-month pilot period. At this time, …

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Notes from Youville

Notes from Youville: When Something Bad Becomes Good, Becomes Very Good

Bob Short, director of mission and pastoral care at Youville Assisted Living, shares the story of how the October storm resulted in one woman trading isolation and the burdens of daily life, to live the remainder of her life in a safe and caring environme

  Apart from the crystalline beauty of a first snow, the surprising October storm brought upheaval to large swaths of the Northeast, more even than the formidable hurricane Irene did on her visit several months earlier.  As these thoughts were being put to paper, the unrelenting, muffled growls of chain saws still rumbled in the near distance and, of more concern, many thousands of households from New Jersey to Maine had neither the heat to warm themselves nor lighting to read these words. This is the story of an elderly woman in Lexington, a visiting nurse and the staff and residents of Youville Place Assisted Living who came into her life (it seems fair to say, changed her life) when the aftermath of that late October storm made it clear…

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Patch Facts

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 16

Selectmen and School Committee meetings, a book group and rain in the forecast.

1. The Board of Selectmen meets tonight at 7 p.m. and the agenda includes amending income guidelines for a senior services program, approving a management program for the Battle Road Scenic Byway and considering the Sidewalk Committee's suggested guidelines for sidewalk installation, among other things. 2. The School Committee will hold an executive session tonight in the Town Office Buiding to take up contract negotiations for nonunion personnel. 3. This morning, Cary Memorial Library will host the program "Baby Signs" for two-months, pre-verbal babies and their caregivers, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.  4. Lexington's Adult Book Group meets at 7 p.m. tonight at Cary Memorial Library. This month's book is "The Good Earth" by Pearl Buck. 5. …

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