Alleged Council on Aging Fraudster Back in Court Dec. 10

Kathryn Christopher out on personal recognizance, new trial date in 2013.

The former Belmont Council on Aging home-care coordinator whose trial this month for allegedly stealing $900,000 from an elderly Oliver Road dementia victim ended in a hung jury will be back in Middlesex District Court on Dec. 10 for a status hearing on her next day in court. Kathryn Christopher, 65, of Everett was released on personal recognizance on Nov. 2 after a jury could not come a consensus verdict after a two week trial on charges of larceny of a person over 60 over $250 and three counts of obtaining a signature by false pretense. Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone office announced that it would retry the Everett resident on the same charges.  The next court date for Christopher is Dec. 10 when a date for the next trial will …

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Hung Jury in COA Home Care Theft Trial

Middlesex DA will retry Kathryn Christopher for stealing $900,000 from Oliver Rd. resident.

The trial of the former Belmont Council on Aging home-care coordinator who was indicted for allegedly stealing $900,000 from an elderly Oliver Road dementia victim ended in a hung jury Nov. 2 in Middlesex County Superior Court. A jury could not come to a consensus verdict after a two week trial in Superior Court Judge Merita A. Hopkins' courtroom on the charges of larceny of a person over 60 over $250 and three counts of obtaining a signature by false pretense against Kathryn Christopher, 65, of Everett, according to a spokesperson for Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone. Despite the setback, Leone's office told the court it will retry Christopher on the charges. The next court date for Christopher – who is out on  – will be Nov. 20 …

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Former COA Worker Who Stole $900K from Elder on Trial Monday

Kathryn Christopher, 65, former Council on Aging home-care employee will be in Woburn Superior Court facing four counts for ripping off dementia victim.

Exactly one year after being arraigned for allegedly stealing $900,000 from an elderly dementia victim from Oliver Road, a former home care corrdinator for the Belmont Council on Aging will have her day in court Monday, Oct. 22, according to Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone.   Kathryn Christopher, 65, of Everett, will stand trial in Middlesex County Superior Court in Woburn on charges of larceny of a person over 60 over $250 and three counts of obtaining a signature by false pretense. According to Leone, in 2003, while working as the COA's home-care coordinator, Christopher got to know the victim after she was referred to the COA due to her medical state which left her confused and caused the victim to have a difficult time with her…

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Lectures on Ballet and Photographers in a Dark Time

Lectures and trips at the Beech Street Center.

In the Eye of the Storm: Six Photographers in the Nazi Era. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 1 p.m. This one hour presentation looks at the lives, works, and choices of six photographers who lived and photographed in Germany during the Nazi Era.  Utilizing the photographs of each artist, the presentation introduces the audience to the works of the following photographers: August Saunder, Leni Riefenstahl, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Erwin Blumenfeld, Erick Salomon, and Roman Vishniac.  Within the historical context of Nazi Germany in the 1930’s and 40’s, the presentation focuses on the artistic / moral choices of these photographers: what they chose to photograph – what they saw (in the Eye in the Storm) – as well as their artistic and ethical choices.  The …

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Blood Drive at the Beech Street Center Today

Events and classes being held at the Belmont Council on Aging's Beech Street Center.

Red Cross Blood Drive. The Beech Street Center will host a blood drive on Friday, Dec. 30, in the fitness room. Art Exhibit. An exhibit of Katha Seidman's portraits and still lifes can be seen in the Lounge and Game Room through Jan 4. Please visit the Center and enjoy the paintings done by this talented local artist.  We are also accepting requests to exhibit at this time. If you have a collection of paintings or photographs to display please call 617-993-2970 to add your name to our art exhibit list. Appreciating Chinese Culture Through Shen Yun Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 1 p.m. Shen Yun is a world-class Chinese culture show dedicated to promoting the traditional Chinese culture through the performing arts.  It is produced by Shen Yun Performing…

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New Exercise Classes Ready to Start at Beech Street

Events and classes happening at the Belmont COA's Beech Street Center.

Art Exhibit An exhibit of Katha Seidman's oil paintings will be seen in the Lounge and Game Room starting today, Nov. 16, and running to Dec. 28. Visit the Center and enjoy the portraits and still lifes painted by this talented local artist. Digital Camera Use Mondays and Wednesdays, by appointment. Meet one-on-one with instructor David Ching. Get the most out of your digital camera. Learn how to use the menu button and its surrounding arrows, set-up resolution, date and time, camera speed for still and sport photos, download pictures to a computer, save memorable photos, and other functionalities. Donations to the Belmont Council on Aging will be accepted for exceptional service. The recommended donation is $10 per one-hour session.    …

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Senior Fuel Assistance Applications Have Been Mailed

News, classes and events at Belmont's Council on Aging's Beech Street Center.

Community Teamwork Fuel Assistance Reminder Community Teamwork fuel assistance applications have recently been mailed to former applicants. If you received one, please examine it for accuracy and make any necessary changes. Pay special attention to the instruction sheet and list of necessary documents. The application must be signed and dated. Return promptly, including copies of all required documents, to Community Teamwork in Lowell. Do not delay. If approved now, assistance should be available starting Nov. 1. Anyone needing help with the application should contact Marie Poore at the COA by calling 617-993-2979. Voice mail messages may be left at any time.  Card Making Starts Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. If you missed this class…

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Former COA Coordinator Arraigned for Stealing $900K from Elderly Dementia Victim

Kathryn Christopher of Everett arraigned for larceny of a person over 65 and other charges.

The former home care coordinator for Belmont's Council of Aging has been arraigned on charges alleging that she stole over $900,000 from an elderly Oliver Road woman with dementia, including obtaining a signature under false pretenses for the victim’s will and mortgage, according to Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone.   Kathryn Christopher, 64, of Everett, was arraigned today, Monday, Oct. 17 in Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn on charges of larceny of a person over 60 over $250 and obtaining a signature by false pretense (three counts).  Christopher was released on personal recognizance after surrendering her passport and was ordered to check in weekly with probation, to submit a list of her current clients and who controls their …

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Caring, Singing and Swimming by the COA

Belmont Open Sings preview, the swimmers are meeting and caring for those in hospice care.

Fitness Assessment Friday, Sept. 30, at 1 p.m. Participants will enjoy a brief presentation on health and wellness.  Topics include fitness facts & myths, proper workout intensity, general nutrition guidelines, and exercise benefits. This presentation will be followed by free fitness evaluations, which will include body circumference measurements, body fat measurements, and flexibility testing. This is presented by Fitness Together. Please call to sign up. Caring and Conversation Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 1 p.m. Come listen, learn and share as we talk about Care Alternatives and your loved one’s hospice benefits as covered under Medicare. Speaker Andrea Cooperstein, M. Ed. (Care Alternatives Hospice) will talk about additional services available…

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How Fit Are You? Find Out at the COA

Remember to take the Council on Aging's satisfaction survey.

Fitness Assessment Friday, Sept. 30, at 1 p.m. Participants will enjoy a brief presentation on health and wellness.  Topics include fitness facts & myths, proper workout intensity, general nutrition guidelines, and exercise benefits. This presentation will be followed by free fitness evaluations, which will include body circumference measurements, body fat measurements, and flexibility testing. This is presented by Fitness Together. Please call to sign up. English as a Second Language at the COA Registration Thursday, Sept. 29, at 10 a.m. English as a Second Language classes will be held every Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m., starting Oct. 6. Classes are available for beginner through advanced levels. Please call Joan Bishop at 617-924-6110…

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