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HomeMy Public PortalAboutAugust 2019 1673 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631 • (508) 896-2737 • Fax (508) 896-7587 Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday Denise Rego, Director Andrea Nevins, COA Board Co-Chair Marilyn Dearborn, FOBE President Sharon Tennstedt, COA Board Co-Chair August 2019 MISSION STATEMENT: To support and advocate for older adults and their families by providing programs, services and resources that promote independent living and quality of life. “New to Medicare” Seminar Thursday, August 8 6:00 pm Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street Are you turning 65 soon? Come and get the straight story about your Medicare options from certified SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) counselors. Call the COA today at 508-896-2737 to reserve a seat! Light refreshments will be served. Put on your Walking Shoes Are you interested in walking in different areas of Brewster? Would you like to meet other walkers? See page 7 of this newsletter for more information about a new walking group beginning next month! Friends of Brewster Elders Changes When you want something done you always ask a busy person. Alice Stelzer is one of those people! We would like to thank her for her service to the Friends of Brewster Elders as President from August 2017 through June 2019. Alice has served on the Friends of Brewster Elders board since 2014 and will continue in that capacity. Her replacement is former President of FOBE, Marilyn Dearborn who took over as of June. Marilyn was also the part-time Program Coordinator at the Brewster COA for ten years. It’s nice to have someone who is familiar with the Brewster seniors. Many thanks to Alice and welcome back Marilyn! Seeking Tax-Aide Volunteer Counselors Do you enjoy people? Do you think numbers can be fun? If YES, then we’re looking to share the fun with you. Since 1968, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Volunteers have been helping low and moderate income taxpayers complete their Federal and State income tax returns free-of-charge. New volunteers participate in a training program each fall. Over a 3-week period, (2x a week for 3 weeks), they are trained in the process of completing tax returns. Counselors, upon passing the required test, are assigned to various centers across the Cape and Islands. Preference is given to centers near their homes. From February through April 15th, people are met with and needed help is given. Schedules are flexible and allow for vacation time. For more information, contact Pat Zeiss, Volunteer Coordinator at patzeiss@juno.com or call Pat at 508-255-2292. Identifying & Avoiding Financial Scams Thursday, August 8 1:00pm It is likely you know someone who has been a victim of a financial scam. Older adults tend to be targets of such scams. Join us on Thursday, August 8th as Taryn Wilson, Director of Fraud Prevention at Cape Cod 5 discusses financial scams, how to best protect yourself as an older adult and what to do if you believe you have been a victim of such a scam. Come to this presentation to become more knowledgeable about this important topic. Please contact the COA at 508-896-2737 to sign up. Note: This presentation is being held as part of our regular Thursday Computer Users Group meeting. Floor Refinishing at the Brewster COA: Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2 The hardwood floor in our 1st floor large room, front foyer and front Outreach office will be undergoing refinishing from Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2. All activities on the 1st floor will be cancelled for this week. There will be no elevator access or front staircase access during this time. 2nd floor activities will go on as scheduled, but your ONLY access will be via the back staircase. We apologize for the inconvenience. Page 2 August 2019 Brewster, MA W.O.W. (Wonderful Older Women) Tuesdays: 9:30 - 11:00am Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street Are you sitting at home talking to yourself? Would you enjoy talking with others and feeling good about your day? Do you like to discuss books, movies, local events and issues? Then WOW would love to welcome you into our weekly discussion group. Join us whenever you can at the COA! You’ll find us to be a very friendly group with a positive attitude. If you have any questions, please call the COA at 508-896-2737. This popular program serves all eligible Brewster seniors, providing a few full bags of groceries and paper products each month. Pre-order from a wide selection of food items and your order will be ready for pick-up! The program takes place on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, from 11:00am to 12:00pm at Frederick Court, across from the Brewster COA. Our next date is Wednesday, August 14. Please call our Brewster COA Outreach Office to enroll at 508-896-2737. Computer Help Wednesdays & Thursdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street Do you need help using your computer? We have one-on-one sessions available to help you feel more confident in your computer skills. Sessions are one hour and FREE! Our knowledgeable and dedicated volunteer instructors are Del Borah on Wednesday mornings, and Pete Scheffer on Thursday mornings. For all appointments, please contact the COA at 508-896-2737. Brewster Men’s Coffee Club Thursdays, 2:00 - 4:00pm Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street The Brewster Men’s Coffee Club will be meeting on Thursday afternoons during August, except for Thursday, August 1 when the floor at the COA will be undergoing renovation (no BMCC that day). Why not join us for a cup of coffee and some lively conversation? We’re always looking for new members. We’re also looking for guest speakers, so if you’ve got a topic of interest that you’d like to present, just let us know. Computer Users Group Thursdays: 1:00 - 2:30pm Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street August dates: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Topics are solicited from program attendees at each meeting and discussed at subsequent meetings, all within a friendly atmosphere. Skill level is from beginner to intermediate. There’s no need to sign up ahead of time. Just a desire to learn something new! Please join us for a special presentation: On Thursday, August 8th, from 1:00 - 3:00pm, come listen to a presentation by Taryn Wilson, Director of Fraud Prevention at Cape Cod 5 entitled “Identifying and Avoiding Financial Scams” as part of our regular Computer Users Group meeting (see page 1 of this newsletter for the full description). This program promises to be packed with information to help everyone become more aware of the scams that are out there, as well as ways to prevent yourself from becoming a victim. Please give the COA a call at 508-896-2737 so we can save you a seat for this informative program! Hearing Screenings Thursday, August 15 8:30 – 10:30am Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street Advanced Audiology Associates offers FREE screenings here at the Brewster Council on Aging. These screenings are by appointment only and last approximately 15 minutes. They will include hearing screenings, ear inspections and hearing aid checks. Please call the COA at 508-896-2737 to set an appointment for this valuable service. Page 3 August 2019 Brewster, MA Exercise your Options! The Brewster Council on Aging offers these Exercise and Wellness classes to help you have a healthy, active and enjoyable life! All classes are at the Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street, unless otherwise noted. Check us out! Keep Movin’ 9:45 - 10:45 am Mondays and Fridays This program is primarily strength- training for seniors. The classes are friendly, and a fun way to relieve arthritis symptoms while learning important strengthening exercises. Classes help to build strength, coordination and balance each week by using hand and leg weights, balls and bands. The cost is $50 for the 10-weeks (20 classes per session). To sign up, stop in any Monday or Friday and speak to the instructor, Linda Fraser. You may observe the class, but may not participate unless signed up by the instructor. Yoga 8:30 - 10:00 am Tuesdays This class uses breathing techniques as a foundation for exploring gentle and safe stretching. It is appropriate for all fitness levels, and helps with relaxation and focus. $10.00 per class. Please bring a mat. No need to sign up in advance. Feel free to check out a class to see if it’s right for you! Our long-time instructor is Marilou Raposa. Fourth Wall Line Dancing 8:00 - 8:45am Wednesdays through August 28th This course is designed for students with some line dance experience who are accustomed to picking up new material with ease and are interested in learning technique. The “Fourth Wall” refers to the conceptual barrier between a performer and an audience. In this class we’ll explore how to push past the Fourth Wall and find a connection to an audience. Using only one-wall dances, we’ll start with foot placements and then embellish each dance with technique such as arm motions, spotting, Latin action and more. Whether your goal is to take your line dancing to the next level or perform with a team, this course will help you learn how to share the positive energy dance brings to your life! $4.00 per class when paid by the month. Karen Shackleford from ‘Cape Sands Ballroom’ will be your instructor. Line Dancing - Beyond the Basics (II) 8:45 - 9:30am Wednesdays Carry your dance experience forward! This intermediate class is for those with knowledge of jazz squares, grapevines, Charlestons, diagonal travel, box steps, and mambo steps. Prerequisite: Good balance, good spatial orientation and ability to memorize 32-count patterns. $4.00 per class when paid monthly, $6.00 per class for drop-ins. Discount offered for those enrolled in Fourth Wall Line Dancing and Line Dance II - $3.50 per class! Come learn fun, mini dance routines to your favorite pop, rock and Latin music! Karen Shackleford from ‘Cape Sands Ballroom’ will be your instructor. Qi Gong 9:00 - 9:45 am Thursdays Qi Gong is an integration of physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intentions. The gentle, rhythmic movements help to reduce stress, build stamina, increase vitality and enhance the immune system. Qi Gong’s greatest appeal is that everyone can benefit! The instructor also incorporates some elements of Tai Chi into each session. $2.00 per class or $10.00 per 5-week session. Our instructor is Ray DiPietro. You’re welcome to come check it out! Note: For new participants, please call the COA to see where class is meeting this month - it sometimes meets at Drummer Boy Park when the weather is nice. Meditation 10:00 - 11:00am Thursdays Is your world moving too fast? Do you sometimes wish you could stop, take a deep breath and stay still for a short period of time? This meditation class focuses on building internal awareness with an orientation toward the heart and breath. Our instructor, Carol Marcy, will also talk about the many benefits of meditation, and will use a guided meditation format. Cost is $2.00 per class and drop-ins are welcome. Come and relax! Food to Encourage: 2nd & 4th Mondays: August 12 and 26 9:30 - 11:30am Please note: The August 12 session will be meeting at the Brewster Town Hall, 2198 Main Street, in Meeting Room A (lower level). Lower Cape Outreach Council in partnership with the Barnstable County Public Health Nurses and the Brewster COA are looking to explore the impact of nutrition and healthy eating on diabetes and hypertension. This program is open to everyone. Health monitoring by a nurse, involving blood pressure and glu- cose checks, is available. Each participant will receive a bag of fresh fruits/veggies every other week, along with free recipes! No need to sign up. Please bring your own bag and stop by at any point during the time period listed above! August Program Notes Check out the exciting and informative programs and events we’ve got planned for you this month! All programs take place at the Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street, unless otherwise noted. Crafts with Megan Thursday, August 15 10:30am - 12:30pm Free! You’ll be creating an easy, fun new craft each month. All supplies are included. Meet new friends and indulge your creative side while our instructor, Megan, offers guidance in all projects. Please contact the COA by Friday, August 9 to let us know you are interested: 508-896-2737 Ice Cream Fridays! 1:00 - 3:00pm through August 30 Join us each Friday throughout the summer for ice cream treats on our new patio. Admire the view, chat with a staff member and enjoy the afternoon. If the weather is inclement, we’ll simply head indoors! No need to call ahead. Just stop by. We’d love to see you! Lobster Roll Luncheon and Entertainment at the COA! Monday, August 12 10:30am - 12:30pm Featuring Paul Ashley, singer and musician $10.00 per person Come join us for our first-ever Lobster Roll and Entertainment luncheon at the Brewster COA. Enjoy musical entertainment with Paul Ashley, a highly-skilled guitarist and entertainer. Paul has toured all throughout the United States and Canada. Afterward, enjoy a delicious lobster roll luncheon featuring lobster supplied by JT’s Seafood Restaurant! Due to anticipated high demand, pre-payment is required by Monday, August 5th. There is a limit of 50 tickets, which will only be sold to Brewster Seniors. As of this newsletter printing, we still have a few seats left. Please stop by the COA office to purchase your ticket soon. Come enjoy a fun day at the COA! Page 4 August 2019 Brewster, MA Programs Changed or Ended for Summer: ● No Massages with Sandra until September. ● No Sight Loss meetings until September. ● No Senior Swim program at Brewster Green until fall. ● No Senior Striders program until fall. ● Tuesday Yoga is 8:30am to 10:00am throughout August. ● No Gentle Flow Yoga until September. Financial Education Workshop for Seniors Monday, September 9 1:00pm Do you have questions about how to manage your money? Do you want to prevent fraud and scams? We are pleased to host this FREE financial education workshop, hosted by bank and financial-planning employees of the Office of the State Treasurer, geared towards senior citizens. This workshop is designed to inform older adults about the ways to prevent financial exploitation and effectively manage their personal finances. Fraud and scam prevention, banking, credit, saving money, financial recovery and more will be discussed. You will learn how to recognize and reduce the risk of elder financial exploitation, guard against identity theft, prepare financially for disasters, plan for possible loss of your ability to manage your finances and more. Please call the COA at 508-896-2737 to reserve a seat for this very informative workshop. Refreshments will be served. Come Join Us for Lunch! Simply call Maria in our Brewster COA Nutrition Center at (508) 896-5070 by 11:00am the day before and she will make sure your delicious, hot meal will be ready for you when you come the following day. Join us at 10:30am on Wednesdays and Fridays to play BINGO before lunch! Or, join us for some lively piano music on Thursdays, provided by our wonderful volunteer pianist! Requested meal donation is $3.00. Transportation can be arranged. You might enjoy the new friendships that you can make at the Senior Center! This program is sponsored by Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands. Look what’s New/Returning in September: Help at Home – Exploring In-home services for Aging in Place. This will be the 2nd seminar of our “Homes for a Lifetime” Series. Silvering Screen Series – This series features films that use older actors to present a more balanced view of the 2nd half of life. Funky Fitness – A 12-week challenging exercise routine with music to make it fun. Frank Callahan returns as your instructor! Pizza Party to celebrate Senior Center Month in September More information on all of these programs will be available in the September newsletter. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY (Floor renovations) (Floor renovations) (Floor renovations) 1 9:00am Qi Gong 9:00am Computer Help 10:00am Meditation 1:00pm Computer Users (Floor renovations) 2 9:45am Keep Movin’! 1:00pm Ice Cream Friday! (No BINGO due to Floor renovations) 5 9:45am Keep Movin’ 6 8:30am Yoga 9:30am W.O.W. 11:00am Chair Yoga 1:00pm Bridge 1:00pm SHINE 7 8:00am Fourth Wall Line Dancing 8:45am Line Dancing II 9:00am Computer Help 10:30am BINGO 1:00pm Quilters 1:00pm SHINE 8 9:00am Qi Gong 9:00am Computer Help 10:00am Meditation 1:00pm Computer Users “Identifying and Avoiding Financial Scams” 2:00pm BMCC 6:00pm “New to Medicare” Seminar 9 9:45am Keep Movin’! 10:30am BINGO 1:00pm Ice Cream Friday! 12 9:30am Pedicare 9:30am Food to Encourage 9:45am Keep Movin’ 10:30am Lobster Roll and Entertainment Luncheon 13 8:30am Yoga 9:30am Pedicare 9:30am W.O.W. 11:00am Chair Yoga 1:00pm Bridge 1:00pm SHINE 14 8:00am Fourth Wall Line Dancing 8:45am Line Dancing II 9:00am Computer Help 10:30am BINGO 11:00am Healthy Meals in Motion (Frederick Ct.) 1:00pm Quilters 1:00pm SHINE 15 8:00am Pet Grooming 8:30am Hearing Scrgs 9:00am Qi Gong 9:00am Computer Help 10:00am Meditation 10:30am Crafts with Megan 1:00pm Financial Planning 1:00pm Computer Users 2:000pm BMCC 16 9:45am Keep Movin’! 10:30am BINGO 11:00am Rep. Tim Whelan 1:00pm Ice Cream Friday! 19 9:45am Keep Movin’! 20 8:30am Yoga 9:30am W.O.W. 11:00am Chair Yoga 1:00pm Bridge 1:00pm SHINE 21 8:00am Fourth Wall Line Dancing 8:45am Line Dancing II 9:00am Computer Help 10:30am BINGO 1:00pm Quilters 1:00pm SHINE 22 9:00am Qi Gong 9:00am Computer Help 10:00am Meditation 1:00pm Computer Users 2:00pm BMCC 23 9:45am Keep Movin’! 10:30am BINGO 1:00pm Ice Cream Friday! 26 9:30am Food to Encourage 9:45am Keep Movin’! 27 8:30am Yoga 9:30am W.O.W. 10:00am BP/Glucose Testing/BLL 10:00am Legal Help 11:00am Chair Yoga 1:00pm Bridge 1:00pm SHINE 28 8:00am Fourth Wall Line Dancing 8:45am Line Dancing II 9:00am Computer Help 9:00am Mobile Dental Hygiene Service 10:30am BINGO 1:00pm Quilters 1:00pm SHINE 29 9:00am Qi Gong 9:00am Computer Help 10:00am Meditation 1:00pm Computer Users 2:00pm BMCC 30 9:45am Keep Movin’! 10:30am BINGO 1:00pm Ice Cream Friday! Page 6 Senior Happenings August 2019 Page 7 Brewster, MA Looking for Medical Equipment? If you are currently looking for Medical Equipment, either for yourself or for someone you know, please contact the COA to find out if we have anything that you could use. We often receive donations of crutches, walkers, canes, shower/tub benches, commodes and wheelchairs that we lend out, free of charge, until no longer needed. Simply give us a call at 508-896-2737! Free Personal Hygiene Items! The COA still has a large quantity of adult disposable incontinence products in various sizes. If you or someone that you know could use them, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 508-896-2737, or just stop by. Let us know what size you’re looking for. If we’ve got them we will be happy to give them to you! Coming next month... Brewster Walking Club Wednesdays 8:30am September 11 through October 30 Have you ever wanted to go for a walk but didn’t want to go alone? Would you like to explore other areas of town? How about joining our new walking group for active walkers. The walks will be no more than one hour, and each week will feature a different location in Brewster. Walkers should dress appropriately and bring water. Participants will be asked to provide an email address which will enable them to be contacted if the group cancels due to inclement weather. The first walk will be in Nickerson State Park. Pre-registration is required by calling the COA at 508-896-2737. Each walker will be required to sign a waiver. This club will be led by Karen Thurber, Suzanne Dean and Rob Williams. Come join us and make new friends! Donate your Used Eye Glasses and Hearing Aids (yes, used hearing aids!) The Lions Club of Dennis-Harwich is now collecting used eye glasses and used hearing aids here at our COA. Please feel free to drop off these items in the box in our hallway. In addition, we’ve also got a receptacle for used hearing-aid, watch and other button batteries. You’re welcome to drop these batteries off here for proper disposal. Take a Cruise this Summer! The COA still has senior discount coupons for the Hyline High-Speed Ferry service to the Islands, as well as the Hyannisport Harbor Cruise and the Cape Cod Canal Cruise. Just stop in at the COA office to pick one up before you embark on your new summer adventure! Please note: these coupons are to be used for individual travel only (not for groups). Summer is Still Here! The COA has 2 Beach Wheelchairs available, one of which can actually go right into the water! We loan them out for 2 days at a time and we ask for a donation of $10.00. They can be used at any of the Brewster beaches (either bay or pond beaches), but must stay within town lines. For more information, and/or to reserve, please call the COA at 508-896-2737. BAYSIDE WEEKLY/MONTHLY PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES: ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP & ACTIVITY GROUP for PEOPLE WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT: 1st & 3rd Tues. of each month ~ 1:00 - 2:30pm at Maplewood of Brewster, 820 Harwich Road (Route 124). The Caregivers support group and the Dementia support group run simultaneously. Drop-ins welcome. Dr. Molly Perdue, facilitator. Call (508) 896-5170 BANKING ASSISTANCE: For help balancing seniors’ checkbooks. By appointment only. Please call the COA at (508) 896-2737 to reserve. BINGO: Wednesday and Friday ~ 10:30 - 11:30am BLOOD PRESSURE & GLUCOSE TESTING/HEALTH COUNSELING: 4th Tuesday of the month at the Brewster Ladies Library, lower level. 10:00am – 2:00pm - On a drop-in basis. Provided by VNA of Cape Cod. BREWSTER MEN’S COFFEE CLUB (BMCC): Thursdays ~ 2:00pm BRIDGE (men’s and women’s groups): Tuesdays ~ 1:00pm COMPUTER HELP: Wednesdays ~ 9:00 – 12:00pm with Del Borah and Thursdays ~ 9:00am - 12:00pm with Pete Scheffer By appointment only. 1-hour sessions are hands-on, one-on-one, and participants choose their own pace and area of interest. Call (508) 896-2737 COMPUTER USERS GROUP: Thursdays ~ 1:00 - 2:30pm The first part of the meeting is usually for questions and answers, followed by instructions on topics solicited from program participants. Skill level is from beginner to intermediate. Just drop in! DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICE: 4th Wednesday ~ 9:00am Mobile Dental Hygiene Service offers friendly, convenient and affordable preventative oral health care at the COA! To make an appointment, please call Mobile Dental Hygiene Svc. at (508) 827-6725 or visit their website at smiles@mobiledentalhygiene.com PLEASE NOTE: This month’s date is August 28 FINANCIAL PLANNING: 3rd Thursday ~ 1:00pm By appointment only. A knowledgeable volunteer answers questions and provides information concerning Long Term Care and Financial Planning. Call (508) 896-2737 HEARING SCREENINGS: 3rd Thursday of the month ~ 8:30am By appointment only. FREE. Includes ear inspections and hearing-aid checks if needed. Appointments are 15 minutes each. Call (508) 896-2737. KEEP MOVIN’!: Mondays and Fridays ~ 9:45 - 10:45 am. 10-week session/20 classes, for the cost of $50.00. Strength training for seniors. Classes help to relieve arthritis symptoms using adjustable weights and stretch bands. PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested, please stop by the class and speak with the instructor. LEGAL HELP: 10:00am on the 4th Tuesday of even months with Atty. Katie Wibby. Atty. Adam Dupuy still offers legal advice, but does not have scheduled dates at the COA. 1/2-hour appointments. By appointment only: (508) 896-2737 The attorney will answer your legal questions. Free for initial appointment. PLEASE NOTE - This month’s date is August 27 FOURTH WALL LINE DANCING: Wednesdays ~ 8:00 - 8:45am For those with prior Line Dancing experience interested in learning a new technique. The “Fourth Wall” refers to the conceptual barrier between a performer and an audience. Technique such as arm motions, spotting, Latin action and more will be covered. Cost: $4.00 per class when paid monthly. Discount available for those enrolled in Fourth Wall and Line Dancing II classes. Come expand your skill and have fun! LINE DANCING (II): Wednesdays ~ 8:45 - 9:30am Some dance experience required (see class description on page 3). Cost: $4.00 per class when paid monthly. $6.00 per class for drop-ins. MASSAGE with Sandra: Not available until September CHATTER WEEKLY/MONTHLY PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES: MEALS ON WHEELS: Provided to each homebound elder who is unable to prepare nutritionally balanced meals. Call Brewster Nutrition at 508-896-5070. MEDITATION: Thursdays ~ 10:00 - 11:00am Class focused on building internal awareness with an orientation toward the heart and breath. Guided meditation format used. $2.00 per session. Drop-ins welcome! Come and relax! (See page 3) OLD FASHIONED QUILTING BEE: Wednesdays ~ 1:00pm Fellow quilters bring in their quilting projects and enjoy the camaraderie of other quilters. Come join in with the ‘Brewster Basters’! OUTREACH ASSISTANCE: The Outreach Workers will answer any questions you have about resources and programs you may be entitled to, assist with assessing needs, file-of-life, fuel assistance applications, etc. Please call 508-896-2737 to make an appointment. PEDICARE: 2nd Monday of the month ~ 9:00am - 2:30pm (Diabetics must see a MD/Podiatrist). ½ hr. appointments - $29.00 Home Visit - $50.00 Please call (508) 896-2737 for appointment. PET GROOMING: Buttons & Bows ~ 3rd Thursday of the month ~ 8:00 - 8:30am Nail clipping for animals will take place in a mobile van at the back of the COA parking lot. First-come, first-served. The charge is $3.00 (normally $10.00). Stop by! PICKLEBALL: Please call the Brewster Rec. Dept. at 508-896-9430 POKER: Call the COA at 508-896-2737 to see when playing. QI GONG: Thursdays ~ 9:00 - 9:45am. $10.00 for 5 sessions. Chinese method for enhancing the immune system; utilizing posture and breathing exercises, along with focused intentions. Gentle and calming. (See page 3 for more information) REP. TIM WHELAN: 3rd Friday of the month ~ 11:00am - 12:00 pm Offered on a drop-in, first-come-first served basis. SENIOR DINING: Hot lunches are provided Monday through Friday at the COA. Suggested donation is $3.00 per meal. 24-hour notice required. Please call 508-896-5070 no later than 11:00am the day before. Come at 10:30am on Wednesdays and Fridays to play BINGO before lunch! Live piano music on Thursdays at 11:30am. SENIOR STRIDERS: Monday - Friday (during school session) 6:30 - 7:15am and 3:00 - 5:00pm. Visit the Brewster Rec. Office at Eddy Elementary School to register! Program is held at Stony Brook Elem. SHINE: Serving the Health Information Needs of Everyone Scheduled appointments on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, or call Brenda for an appointment on other days. Highly-trained volunteer counselors help seniors and Medicare beneficiaries understand their rights and benefits. Please contact the COA for an appointment at: 508-896-2737. Appointments are FREE! SIGHT LOSS GROUP: No meetings until September. SWIMMING: Program not available until this fall. TENNIS: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays ~ 9:00 – 11:00am Please call the Brewster Recreation Department at 508-896-9430 for more information. W.O.W.: (Wonderful Older Women): Tuesdays ~ 9:30 - 11:00am This friendly group of women review current events, talk about movies & books, give each other support & enjoy conversation. Stop by! YOGA: Tuesdays ~ 8:30 - 10:00am. Please note summer hours effective through August. $10 per class. Class uses breathing techniques as a foundation for exploring gentle & safe stretching. Drop-ins welcome! Page 9 August 2019 A Message from Charles Altieri, RN Public Health Wellness Nurse, VNA of Cape Cod Home visits will occur on Mondays. Page 10 August 2019 Brewster, MA ‘Brewster Bayside Chatter’ Online: The ‘Brewster Bayside Chatter’ is available online each month and can be found on our website at: www.brewster-ma.gov. Search under ‘Departments’ and select ‘Council on Aging’. Scroll down to where it reads: ‘our newsletters are available online’ and click on the link! Happy Reading! Mobile Dental Hygiene Service Wednesday, August 28 Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street Mobile Dental Hygiene Services offers friendly, convenient, and affordable preventative oral health care at the Brewster Council on Aging! The following services are FREE to eligible individuals with Medicaid/MassHealth: cleanings, screenings, oral cancer exams, fluoride treatments, denture care, education, and referrals. No dental insurance? They offer reduced private-pay options such as: cleaning - $80, denture care - $25, and an exam for $30. The price of a cleaning includes an exam and denture care. Please contact Mobile Dental Hygiene Services if you have any questions or you would like to make an appointment. Their telephone number is 508-827-6725 or check them out at: smiles@mobiledentalhygiene.com Health Tips: Ladder Safety Whether you’re dusting above the cabinets or clearing the gutters, a ladder may be just the tool you need. But each year hundreds of thousands of people seek treatment for ladder -related injuries. Some tips for safely navigating a ladder: ● Safeguard from the start - Guard doorways and block any high-traffic areas to reduce the chance of a collision. Be mindful of weather conditions that might make outdoor ladder use hazardous, such as rain or high winds. ● Set a strong foundation - Set the ladder on a firm, flat and even surface. If you must use the ladder on a soft surface, try placing a board underneath it. ● Angle appropriately - A straight or extension ladder should be placed one foot away from the surface it’s resting against for every four feet of the ladder’s height. ● Climb carefully - Face the ladder while climbing and maintain three points of contact; either two hands and a foot or two feet and a hand. Grip the rungs not the side rails, and don’t climb with items in your hands. Wear shoes with good traction. ● Stop before the top - Don’t stand on the top of a step ladder. With straight or extension ladders, avoid going higher than the third rung from the top. ● Avoid leaning and overreaching - Get down and reposition the ladder instead. ● Ask for help - If you’re not feeling steady, request help with completing the task. Or hire someone to get the job done. Mayo Clinic - July 2019 BE WELL! LIVE STRONG! LIVE LONG! Charlie Altieri, BSN, RN, Public Health Nurse Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod August 2019 Page 11 Disclaimer The Brewster Senior Center offers many legal, financial, recreational, medical screening or other services and/or activities by volunteer or nominal-cost practitioners. Seniors participating in these services do so with the understanding that the Brewster Council on Aging, The Brewster Senior Center, the Town of Brewster, Friends of Brewster Elders (aka FOBE) or its employees or agents DO NOT ASSUME ANY LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ADVICE OR SERVICES RENDERED BY SUCH VOLUNTEER OR NOMINAL COST PRACTITIONER. Any act, advice, or service by outside providers at the Council on Aging SHOULD NOT BE PRESUMED TO BE ENDORSED OR SPONSORED BY THE BCOA. Brewster, MA Sightings from the Poop Deck When the boys have been beaten up by a girl and you try not to laugh when you visit them. Anonymous It was a lazy summer day and we sat on the curb on Lincoln Street in Passaic, New Jersey. We were eleven years old, upcoming juvenile delinquents; the twins Bobby and Billy, and me, peashooters in hand looking for trouble. The choke-cherry trees were producing the green-pea ammunition not yet quite ripened into their almost-black sour fruit, making them perfect for our peashooters. Our targets were the passing cars and trucks. The repetition of shooting at the tires got boring so we changed our strategy and began targeting the drivers, which was pretty comical since we were now interacting with living things...until Billy accidentally hit some young guy right next to his eye. As the guy slammed on his brakes Billy jumped up and ran under his porch with Redeye in hot pursuit. Bobby and I just sat there taking it all in. At our age we had already learned that only the guilty run. Eventually Billy had to surrender and was led to his front door by the scruff of his neck where Redeye explained to Billy’s mother what her dear son had done and the next thing we heard coming from Billy was “Ow, that really hurt!” As Redeye drove away I thought I noticed a smile on his face as he looked back at us. We however, were not quite through. We went back to the tires until the nineteen year -old girl down the street came driving by. Neither Bobby nor I particularly liked her, after all, she was a girl! Our peashooters became machine guns and we did not miss. She stopped and we both took off and stupidly ran in the same direction. Hey, we were only eleven, what did we know about splitting up? Needless to say she ran as fast as today’s Usain Bolt and when she caught us we thought we were being beaten by Rhonda Rousey, the former female Ultimate Fighting Champion. I have to admit that it still feels humiliating to have been beaten up...by a girl! When the streetlights came on that night and I walked home for dinner my mother asked, as I came through the door, “Why is your face so red?” I told her I didn’t want to be late for dinner and ran all the way. I figured if I told her the truth, I risked being beat up by a girl twice in one day! Peter R. Scheffer (“Life is Good!”) - Split up and remember to duck!! poop deck, n., a deck above a ship’s main afterdeck BHT - BOSTON HOSPITAL TRANSPORTATION Enjoy comfortable and safe transportation from Cape Cod DIRECT to Boston hospitals on a wheelchair -accessible van. MONDAY thru FRIDAY SCHEDULE 7:30a.m. Orleans (Shaw’s) 7:45a.m. Harwich (Route 124 Commuter Lot) 8:00a.m. Barnstable (Route 132 Commuter Lot) 8:15a.m. Sagamore (Rotary Commuter Lot) RESERVATIONS are a MUST!!! (Reserve no later than 11a.m. the day before) $30.00 Round Trip/$15.00 One-way Cash or Checks (Payable to CCRTA) accepted For reservations call 1-800-352-7155 Monday – Friday: 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. Schedule your medical appointments between 10am & 2pm. The van will leave Boston by 3pm. Please visit the website for more information: www.capecodrta.org TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION COA VAN – Scheduled trips include: Monday – Friday to nutrition site and home after lunch: FREE!! Grocery Shopping in Orleans: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am - 1pm. Post office, banking & pharmacy trips: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays The suggested donation is $2.00 for these errands. Please contact the COA at (508) 896-2737 to schedule your ride. MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS – Volunteer drivers are available for transport to medical appointments in their personal cars. Please call the COA at 508-896-2737 as soon as you make an appointment or at least four business days (Monday thru Friday) in advance so that we can find a volunteer to provide your ride. Please notify the COA if you can’t keep your appointment so we can notify our drivers. Donations are accepted for this service. WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE MEDICAL VAN – Transportation to medical appointments is provided on a volunteer basis, Monday through Friday. A one-week advanced reservation is required. Donations are accepted for this service. Call the COA for more information at (508) 896-2737. Page 12 August 2019 Brewster, MA Std. Mail US Postage PAID Permit #100 Orleans, MA 02653 DART - DIAL-A-RIDE TRANSPORTATION Service: CCRTA provides a daily general public demand response service that is wheelchair-accessible, door-to-door, and ride-by-appointment. This service is available to all Cape Cod residents and is available Monday through Saturday in all towns, with limited Sunday service. The DART does not run on holidays. For available times in Brewster please call Customer Service toll-free at (800) 352-7155, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. OR CURRENT RESIDENT TOWN OF BREWSTER - COA 1673 MAIN STREET BREWSTER, MA 02631 This agency and its programs are funded (in whole or in part) by the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Federal Administration for Community Living by a contract from Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands.