How to Stay Safe In Summer Heat and More from the Council on Aging

Here are some tips to follow during hot, humid weather:

• Slow down, avoid strenuous activity. 
• Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.  Protect your face with a wide-brimmed hat.
• Drink plenty of water regularly and often, even if you do not feel thirsty.
• Limit intake of alcoholic beverages.  They can actually dehydrate your body.
• Eat well-balanced, light, regular meals.  Avoid high protein foods that increase metabolic heat.
• Stay indoors as much as possible. 
• If you do not have air conditioning, stay on your lowest floor, out of the sun. 
• Go to a place where you can get relief from the heat, such as air conditioned schools, libraries, senior centers, theaters and other community facilities that may offer refuge during the warmest times of the day.
• Never leave children or pets alone in a closed vehicle.
• Do not leave pets outside for extended periods.  Make sure that pets have plenty of drinking water.
• Check on family, friends and neighbors.

The next Foxwood day trip will be held on Monday, July 8.  There are still a few tickets left. The trip cost is $25 per person. 

Dr. Smith will conduct a Podiatry Clinic at the Senior Center on Tuesday, July 9.   This clinic will be limited to 35 Tewksbury Senior Citizens on a first come basis.  A co-payment of $15 is due upon registration.  This clinic is partially funded by the Council on Aging.  There was still space available at the time this article was submitted.

The Hampton Beach day trip that was canceled due to inclement weather on June 26 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, July 10.  Those people who were traveling on this trip are asked to confirm that you will be attending on July 10.  Refunds will be given to those who are unable to attend.

Several trips in the making are:  a historical trolley tour of Lowell; Provincetown on the Fast Ferry; an Amtrak Downeaster train ride to Portland Maine plus a few more.  Suggestions are welcome. 

A Country Western dance will be held at the Senior Center on Friday, July 12 at 7 p.m.  The featured Band for the evening is Frank Caruso and The Country Gentlemen.  Tickets may now be purchased and will also be available at the door.  As with all the Senior Center dances, this dance is open to the public.

A Friend's Senior Center Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Table space is available to the general public at $15 per talbe or two tables for $25.  Reservations are now being accepted.

Have a great holiday.  God Bless America.