HomeMy Public PortalAboutOctober 20191673 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
October 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.
Columbus Day Observance
The Senior Center will be
closed on Monday, October 14
in honor of Columbus Day.
Enjoy your holiday!
SHINE News…It’s that time of year again!
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins
October 15th!
Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment begins
October 15th and ends December 7th. To ensure you
have the most cost effective plan for 2020, make
sure to review your 2020 Medicare options during
this period.
During the Annual Open Enrollment period, you
will have a chance to change your plan. This change
will take effect January 1, 2020. SHINE Counselors
can help you understand your plan’s changes,
screen you for assistance programs and discuss
other options you may have. If you do not change
your plan during this period, you may have to stay
with your existing plan for another whole year.
Don’t wait until it’s too late – appointments fill up
fast! Call the Brewster COA at 508-896-2737 and
make an appointment with a SHINE
counselor for this year ’s Open Enrollment.
Appointments will be held right here at the COA!
Make sure you bring your Medicare card, as well as
a list (or bottles) of your current medications
(including dosages) to the appointment.
This service is FREE!
WELCOME!
Lisa Donovan - Program Coordinator
It’s been a long time coming and we are pleased
to announce that Lisa Donovan is our new
full-time Program Coordinator. Lisa has
extensive social service experience in a variety of
governmental and non-profit roles on the Cape
and Islands over the past 25 years that she will
bring to this important new job at the COA.
She started on Monday, August 26th, so stop by
the office to introduce yourself and share your
great ideas with her!
Homes for a Lifetime Planning Series
Seminar #3:
“A Home Away from Home -
Exploring Residential Care Options”
Tuesday, October 29 4:30 - 7:00pm
Brewster Ladies Library Auditorium
1822 Main Street
Along with good health and economic security,
planning for appropriate housing that meets
one’s needs over time is essential, and should
NOT wait for a health crisis to begin.
There is a high probability that, at some point, all
of us will need some sort of supportive housing
on a temporary or permanent basis. This
seminar reviews a number of residential care
options. Learn what to look for and how to ask
the right questions to compare the quality of
different facilities and make good choices if the
time comes when more support is needed.
Please contact the COA at 508-896-2737 to
reserve your seat.
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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.
Computer Users’ Group
Thursdays: 1:00 - 2:30pm
Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street
October dates: 10, 17, 24, 31
(No class on October 3)
Topics are solicited from program attendees at each
meeting and discussed at subsequent meetings in a
friendly atmosphere.
Skill level is from beginner to intermediate. There’s no
need to sign up ahead of time; just bring a desire to
learn something new!
Hearing Screenings
Thursday, October 17 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.
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.
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 throughout October. Why not
join us for a hot 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.
Mobile Dental Hygiene Service
Wednesday, October 23
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
Brewster Walking Club
Wednesdays throughout October
8:30 - 9:30am Various Locations in Brewster
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.
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 and
Suzanne Dean. Come join us for a fun way to exercise
and make some new friends!
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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
9:00 - 10:30 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.
Chair Yoga
11:00am - 12:00pm Tuesdays
This class is designed to teach
beginners, as well as accommodating all
levels. The students will learn to adjust
the postures according to their own
body needs, using a chair as support for
the poses. Chair Yoga can be beneficial
in terms of minimizing stress and
boosting mental clarity, managing and
coping with pain brought on by aging or
an illness, improving strength, and
enhancing flexibility.
If you would like to try Yoga but feel
you can’t participate in traditional Yoga
sessions, this class is for you!
The cost is $10.00 per class. Please
bring a mat.
The class is taught by Araci Gomes, a
certified Yoga instructor.
Tai-Chi
Tuesdays and Fridays
2:00 - 3:00pm
Learn the many physical and spiritual
benefits of Tai-Chi, a gentle, flowing,
standing exercise. Classes will
incorporate stretching warm-ups, and
participants will learn the series of
movements culminating in the beautiful
24-posture Yang form. These moves
can improve flexibility, coordination
and balance; build muscle strength, and
provide a mind-body connection for
stress release. Our instructor, A.Jay
Zahn, is a long-time practitioner and has
studied related martial arts, breathing
exercises and meditation. Tai-Chi is
suitable for people at all levels of
physical conditioning. The cost is
$10.00 per class and drop-ins are
welcome!
Fourth Wall Line Dancing
8:00 - 8:45am Wednesdays
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!
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 with us!
October 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.
Hospice and Late Alzheimer’s Disease:
What to look for, When to call, and What to do
Monday, October 7 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Join the Alzheimer’s Family Support Center and Broad
Reach Hospice for lunch and a conversation about caring for
someone in late-stage Alzheimer’s disease. This program is
free and open to the public.
Melanie Braverman is co-founder and Cultural Director of
the Alzheimer’s Family Support Center of Cape Cod.
Renee Bryden, OTR/L, RN, BSN, CHPN is the Hospice Edu-
cation and Quality Coordinator for Broad Reach Hospice
and Palliative Care in Chatham.
Carla Torres, Administrator of Broad Reach Hospice, has
been working in the hospice field on Cape Cod for 20 years.
She is a Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse, a Certified
Hospice & Palliative Care Administrator.
To RSVP, please call the Brewster COA at 508-896-2737.
Food to Encourage
Tuesday, October 15 and Monday, October 28
9:30 - 11:30am
(Please note exact dates above)
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 glucose 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!
Crafts with Megan
Thursday, October 24 10:30am - 12:00pm
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. Each month’s project
reflects the season and there is no crafting-experience
required!
Please contact the COA by Friday, October 11
to let us know you are interested: 508-896-2737
Fall Prevention Seminar
Monday, October 21 1:00pm
Brewster Fire Station
1671 Main Street (behind the COA)
Did you know that falls account for about 10% of all calls
that the Brewster Fire Department responds to annually?
Come discuss ways to prevent injuries due to falls.
Refreshments will be served. This very informative seminar
will be held at the Brewster Fire Station.
Please call the COA at 508-896-2737 to register.
The Silvering Screen Film Series
“Young at Heart”
Wednesday, October 23 12:30pm
Brewster Fire Station - Multipurpose Room
1671 Main Street (behind the COA)
We are continuing to show a series of movies whose
producers have used older actors to make a statement about
the second half of life. Our fourth presentation will be
“Young at Heart”. This movie is a documentary about the
formation and growth of a 22-member chorus whose average
age is 81, upending assumptions about friendship, old age,
love and death. The film is FREE. This is a program of the
Brewster Council on Aging, and we thank the Brewster Fire
Department for the use of the room.
Please contact the COA at 508-896-2737 to reserve your seat.
Light refreshments will be served, but please join us for
lunch at the COA beforehand.
For lunch reservations, please call our Brewster Nutrition
Site at 508-896-5070 by 11:00am the day before to reserve
your meal. Cost is $3.00.
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Brewster Police Department Citizens Police Academy
631 Harwich Road, Brewster
Tuesdays: October 15 - December 17, 2019 6:00pm—8:30pm
The Brewster Police Department will be running another session of its Citizens Police Academy. Starting on
October 15, the session will run every Tuesday night for 10 weeks. Classes meet from 6:00pm - 8:30pm.
During this time, you will hear and participate in presentations given by several officers on a variety of
police-related topics. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the police department and learn how they operate. The class size is
limited to 25 people and preference is given to Brewster residents. Applications are available at the COA. Pick one up
today! This is a very interesting, informative and FREE course!
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1
9:00am Yoga
9:30am W.O.W.
11:00am Chair Yoga
1:00pm Bridge
1:00pm SHINE
2:00pm Tai Chi
2
8:00am Fourth Wall
Line Dancing
8:30am Walking Club
8:45am Line Dancing II
9:00am Computer Help
10:30am BINGO
1:00pm Quilters
1:00pm SHINE
3
9:00am Qi Gong
9:00am Computer Help
10:00am Meditation
1:00pm Computer
Users
2:00pm BMCC
4
9:45am Keep Movin’!
10:30am BINGO
2:00pm Tai Chi
7
9:45am Keep Movin’
1:00pm Seminar:
“Hospice and Late
Alzheimer’s Disease”
8
9:00am Yoga
9:30am W.O.W.
11:00am Chair Yoga
1:00pm Bridge
1:00pm SHINE
2:00pm Tai Chi
9
8:00am Fourth Wall
Line Dancing
8:30am Walking Club
8:45am Line Dancing II
9:00am Computer Help
10:30am BINGO
11:00am Healthy Meals
in Motion (Frederick Ct.)
11:30am Sight Loss/BLL
1:00pm Quilters
1:00pm SHINE
10
9:00am Qi Gong
9:00am Computer Help
10:00am Meditation
2:00pm BMCC
11
9:45am Keep Movin’!
10:30am BINGO
2:00pm Tai Chi
14
The COA is Closed
15
9:00am Yoga
9:00am Massage with
Sandra
9:30am W.O.W.
9:30am Food to
Encourage
10:00am Open Enrollment
11:00am Chair Yoga
1:00pm Bridge
2:00pm Tai Chi
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8:00am Fourth Wall
Line Dancing
8:30am Walking Club
8:45am Line Dancing II
9:00am Computer Help
9:00am Massage w. Sandra
9:45am Keep Movin’
10:30am BINGO
1:00pm Quilters
1:00pm Open Enrollment
17
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
2:00pm BMCC
18
9:45am Keep Movin’!
10:30am BINGO
10:00am Open
Enrollment
11:00am
Rep. Tim Whelan
2:00pm Tai Chi
21
9:00am Pedicare
9:45am Keep Movin’!
1:00pm Seminar:
“Fall Prevention”
Brewster Fire Station
22
9:00am Yoga
9:00am Pedicare
9:30am W.O.W.
10:00am BP/Glucose
Testing/BLL
10:00am Open Enrollment
11:00am Chair Yoga
1:00pm Bridge
1:00pm SHINE
2:00pm Tai Chi
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8:00am Fourth Wall
Line Dancing
8:30am Walking Club
8:45am Line Dancing II
9:00am Mobile Dental
Hygiene Service
9:00am Computer Help
10:30am BINGO
1:00pm Quilters
1:00pm Open Enrollment
12:30pm Movie/Fire Dept.
24
9:00am Qi Gong
9:00am Computer Help
10:00am Meditation
1:00pm Computer Users
2:00pm BMCC
25
9:45am Keep Movin’!
10:00am Open
Enrollment
10:30am BINGO
2:00pm Tai Chi
28
9:45am Keep Movin’!
9:30am Food to
Encourage
29 9:00am Yoga
9:30am W.O.W.
10:00am Open Enrollment
11:00am Chair Yoga
1:00pm Bridge
1:00pm SHINE
2:00pm Tai Chi
4:30pm Seminar #3/BLL
(see page 1)
30 8:00am Fourth Wall
Line Dancing
8:30am Walking Club
8:45am Line Dancing II
9:00am Computer Help
10:00am Open Enrollment
10:30am BINGO
1:00pm Quilters
1:00pm SHINE
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9:00am Qi Gong
9:00am Computer Help
10:00am Meditation
1:00pm Computer Users
2:00pm BMCC
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A Message from Alzheimer’s Family Support Center
Join the Alzheimer's Family Support Center for events this fall to support free services for the
Cape's Dementia community. For information or to RSVP, call (508) 896-5170,
email: info@capecodalz.org, or visit our website: www.alzheimerscapecod.org
Performance of the play "Mother and Me," written and performed by NYC actor Melinda Buckley.
Saturday, October 19, 4:00pm at Provincetown Town Hall.
Walk for Alzheimer's, Sunday, October 20, 11:00am, Provincetown Town Hall. Food, Music, Dancing,
Community celebration.
Healthy Meals in Motion
This popular program serves all eligible Brewster seniors, providing a few full bags of groceries,
fresh produce 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, October 9.
Please call our Brewster COA Outreach Office to enroll at 508-896-2737.
November is National Memory Screening Month
Free, Confidential Memory Screenings
Friday, November 8th 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Brewster Council on Aging, 1673 Main St.
The Alzheimer’s Family Support Center is offering free, 30-minute memory screenings at the Brewster COA.
These screenings are not diagnostic but may indicate whether participants should see a doctor for further testing.
Screenings are free and open to the public. Please call the Brewster COA at 508-896-2737 to make an
appointment.
The Alzheimer’s Family Support Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, provides free comprehensive support services for
families and individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases. For information, please call
(508) 896-5170 or email support@capecodalz.org.
Attention Volunteers!
Check out how many hours you are up to for 2019! To be a Gold Club member, you need to volunteer 100 hours.
Stop by the COA office and ask Regina to check your hours.
Looking for an opportunity to volunteer? We need YOU!
We are looking for drivers to drive seniors to their medical appointments. Days and hours are
flexible! And, we don’t go beyond Hyannis. There’s even a small mileage reimbursement paid to
our drivers monthly. If you’ve got the time, we can accommodate your schedule! If this sounds like a good fit, or
you would like more information, just call the Brewster COA at 508-896-2737.
We’re also seeking Meals on Wheels drivers who are interested in delivering meals to seniors who cannot leave
their homes here in Brewster. If you are interested, please contact our Brewster Nutrition Site Coordinator,
Maria Emmett at 508-896-5070.
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.
The monthly menu is always available at the COA. Just ask us for one! 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. This program is sponsored by Elder
Services of Cape Cod and the Islands. You might enjoy the new friendships that you can make at the
Senior Center!
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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!
PLEASE NOTE: No class on October 3.
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
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. This month’s date: October 22
FOURTH WALL LINE DANCING: Wednesdays ~ 8:00 - 8:45am
For those with prior Line Dancing experience interested in learning a new
technique. See page 3 for detailed information. Cost: $4.00 per class
when paid monthly. 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: 3rd Tuesday and Wednesday, beginning at
9:00am. Massages last 30 minutes and are offered for $15.00.
By appointment only. Call 508-896-2737
MEALS ON WHEELS: Provided to each homebound elder who is una-
ble to prepare nutritionally balanced meals. Call Brewster Nutrition at
508-896-5070.
CHATTER
WEEKLY/MONTHLY PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES:
MEDITATION: Thursdays ~ 10:00 - 11:00am Class focused on build-
ing internal awareness with an orientation toward the heart and breath.
Guided meditation. $2.00 per session. Drop-ins welcome! (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
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!
PLEASE NOTE: Open Enrollment will be occurring on Tuesdays,
10am - 4pm, Wednesdays 1pm - 4pm and Fridays 10am - 1pm, until
December 6. Please call soon for an appointment at 508-896-2737.
SIGHT LOSS GROUP: September - June on the 2nd Wednesday of
each month at Brewster Ladies Library ~ 11:30am - 1:00pm. Call Sight
Loss at (508-394-3904 for more information.
SWIMMING: Brewster Green Pool ~ Fridays ~ 10:00am to 12:00pm
NOTE: This is ONLY available for Brewster’s senior (60+) residents.
You ALSO need to have your Brewster COA Swipe Card for admit-
tance. A donation of $1.00 per swim is recommended and this is done by
an honor system. Stop by the COA monthly/quarterly to support this
activity.
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 ~ 9:00 - 10:30am.
$10 per class. Class uses breathing techniques as a foundation for
exploring gentle & safe stretching. Drop-ins welcome!
A Message from Charles Altieri, RN
Public Health Wellness Nurse, VNA of Cape Cod
Home visits will occur on Mondays.
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‘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!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Getting
mammograms regularly can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. The United States Preventive
Services Task Force recommends that if you are 50 to 74 years old, be sure to have a screening
mammogram every two years. If you are 40 to 49 years old, talk to your doctor about
when to start and how often to get a screening mammogram.
There are different symptoms of breast cancer, and some people have no symptoms at all. Symptoms
can include:
● Any change in the size or the shape of the breast.
● Pain in any area of the breast.
● Nipple discharge other than breast milk (including blood).
● A new lump in the breast or underarm.
If you have any signs that worry you, see your doctor right away.
Some main factors that influence your risk for breast cancer include:
● Being a woman.
● Being older (most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old or older).
● Having changes in your breast cancer genes (BRCA1 and BRCA2).
Most women who get breast cancer have no known risk factors and no history of the disease in their
families. There are things you can do to can help lower your breast cancer risk.
Although breast cancer screening cannot prevent breast cancer, it can help find breast cancer early,
when it is easier to treat. Talk to your doctor about which breast cancer screening tests are right for you,
and when you should have them.
● Each year in the United States, more than 240,000 women get breast cancer and more than
40,000 women die from the disease.
● Men also get breast cancer, but it is not very common. Less than 1% of breast cancers occur
in men.
● Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old or older, but breast cancer also
affects younger women. About 10% of all new cases of breast cancer in the United States are
found in women younger than 45 years of age.
Content source: Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
BE WELL! LIVE STRONG! LIVE LONG!
Charlie Altieri, BSN, RN, Public Health Nurse
Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod
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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
Free Personal Hygiene Items!
The COA still has a large quantity of adult disposable incontinence products in various sizes. If you or
someone who 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!
Sightings from the Poop Deck
“Do what you feel in your heart to be right……...for you’ll be criticized anyway.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
Farmers Markets are in abundance here on Cape Cod this season, from Bass River to West Tisbury.
Here in Brewster you can see what our locals are growing every Sunday from 9:30am to 12:30pm at
Windmill Village, sponsored by The Brewster Historical Society. Check it out.
Yesterday we drove down to the Cape Cod Beer Farmers Market on Phinney’s Lane, Hyannis. It’s been
many years since we first took the tour and the changes have been dramatic. If you don’t see what you
came looking for at the market, you can always go inside their beer-making facility and pick up a
64-ounce growler to take home, filled with your favorite type of Cape Cod beer. I’m partial to the Beach
Blonde Ale.
Large tents are set up just outside the brewery should you choose to sample the different varieties. You
may have problems finding an empty seat. Should you plan on tasting every type, bring a designated
driver along. Leashed dogs are everywhere and always welcome, including inside the brewery, although
I must admit, I did not see any doing any sampling. Guess they weren’t 21!
BTW, in the event you are wondering where the connection between farmers markets, beer tasting and
Eleanor Roosevelt might be, well there is no connection at all. I just happen to like the quote, which I
find to be quite true. One of my summer reads this year was Doris Kearns Goodwin’s book,
“No Ordinary Time” in which one of the main characters happen to be Ms. Roosevelt, and while she
served as first lady just a tad before I could understand her impact, I came away very favorably with how
she was portrayed by the author. If you’re looking for a good book to while away your leisure time you
may want to consider this one.
Peter R. Scheffer (“Life is Good!”) - Woof!
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: This is 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 October 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.