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HomeMy Public PortalAboutSeptember 20201673 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 September 2020 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. September is National Senior Center Month Although we cannot celebrate this month, I want to take this time to reflect on this year’s theme, which is “Senior Centers: Delivering Vital Connections!” How did they pick this year’s theme not knowing that we would be dealing with a pandemic? And, how true is it that Senior Centers across this nation are trying to deliver vital connections for our senior population? All of the staff here at your Brewster Senior Center are anxiously waiting for the day that we can open our doors and get back to normal. Our purpose is to help you live your life well but, in return, that is exactly what you do for us. Thank you! Denise Rego, Director Holiday Closing Notes: The COA will be closed on Monday, September 7 for the Labor Day holiday. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend! New Additions We have installed a new drop-box directly behind the COA building next to the little bench. If you have items that need to get to COA staff, such as SHINE paperwork, Open Enrollment documents or anything else, please deposit them there and we’ll make sure to get them to the right staff members. We’ve also installed a new sign-board that faces the park- ing lot right next to our building. We’ll be updating it peri- odically, and it is readable from your car! Save the Date: Annual Flu Clinic The annual Flu Clinic will be held on Thursday, October 22, from 1:00 to 4:00pm at Our Lady of the Cape. This will be a drive-thru clinic. Details to follow in the October ‘Bayside Chatter’. Curbside Ice Cream Fridays in September Dates: September 11, 18 and 25 1:00pm to 3:00pm in the COA parking lot at 1673 Main Street Come and join us for some social- distancing ice cream! While our building remains closed to the public, we’ll be passing out delicious ice-cream treats to our Brewster senior community in our parking lot. Swing by, stay in your car and say ‘hi’! It’s a chance for you to see us, with our masks on, and for us to see you too! We’ve missed you! Would you like to Vote by Mail this year in the General Election? You’ll need to request a mail-in ballot. You’ll find instructions at the bottom of page 2, and the actual request form that you can tear out and use on page 3. Programming Update While our building remains closed, some of our services are available to you in your home or over the telephone. ● Pedicare: Please call Janet Tinney at 508-776-3092 ● Massage: Please call Sandra Smith at 508 -237¬0458 ● Hearing Screening: Please call Advanced Audiology Associates, Inc. at 508-385-5222 ● Legal Help: Please call Attorney Katie Wibby at 508-775-7020 x2113 or Attorney Adam Dupuy @ 508-775-3433 ● Mobile Dental Hygiene: Please call them at 508-827-6725 for updated location and availability ● Pet Grooming: Please text (preferred) or call Karen Duble of Buttons & Bows at 508 -360-2596 Please note: the next drop-in date at the COA will be Thursday, September 17, from 8:00am to 8:30am in the back parking lot. The cost is $3.00 per nail trim for seniors. ● Computer Help: Please contact the COA at 508-896-2737 and we will forward your name and contact information to Del Borah, our Computer Help instructor, who will then help you via phone. ● The COA has one PVC beach wheelchair that is available, but it does not float. There is a requested rental donation for the chair of $10.00 for 2 days. You will need a truck or large SUV to move this wheelchair. Please contact the COA at 508 -896-2737 for more information.  Medical Equipment: If you are looking for Medical Equipment, please contact the COA at 508-896-2737 and tell us what you are looking for. We’ll see if we have it and get back to you with instructions on how you can pick it up.  Senior Shellfish License: Although we cannot process your license in person, you can mail us a copy of your Driver’s license, a copy of your latest Brewster tax bill, and a check for $5.oo payable to “Brewster COA”. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope so that we can mail your new shellfish license, and your documents, back to you. Please send your check and paperwork to: Brewster COA, 1673 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631.  Free Personal Hygiene Items for Men: The COA has a large quantity of men’s disposable incontinence products in size L/XL. If you or someone you know could use them, please don’t hesitate to give the COA a call at 508-896-2737. Page 2 Brewster, MA September 2020 Vote by Mail Application On the following page, please find a Vote by Mail Application that you can use to request a ballot for the upcoming November 3 Election (the primary deadline has already passed). Simply fill it out and mail it to: Town of Brewster, 2198 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631, Attention - Town Clerk. You may also choose to drop it off in front of the Brewster Town Hall. There is a drop box located outside the building. The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is October 28th. Page 3 Brewster, MA September 2020 Page 4 Brewster, MA September 2020 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. Currently via Zoom. 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 COA. 10:00am – 12:00pm On a drop-in basis. Provided by VNA of Cape Cod. FREE. BREWSTER MEN’S COFFEE CLUB (BMCC): Thursdays ~ 2:00pm BRIDGE (men’s and women’s groups): Tuesdays ~ 1:00 - 3:45pm CHAIR YOGA: Tuesdays ~ 11:00am - 12:00pm $10.00 per class. Helps improve strength and flexibility (see page 3 for full description). COMPUTER HELP: Wednesdays & Thursdays ~ 9:00 – 12:00pm 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. DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICE: 4th Wednesday ~ 9:00am - 3:00pm 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 EXPRESSIVE MOVEMENT: Fridays ~ 11:30am - 12:30pm $10.00 per class Strengthening the mind-body connection using move- ment. No experience needed (see page 3 for full description). 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. 15-minute appointments. Call 508-896-2737. KEEP MOVIN’!: Mondays and Fridays ~ 9:45 - 10:45 am. 10-week session/20 classes: $50.00. Strength training for seniors (see page 2 for full description). 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 FREE appointments. Call 508-896-2737 or see page 3 of this newsletter for more info. EZ 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 full description). $4.00 per class when paid monthly. LINE DANCING (II): Wednesdays ~ 8:45 - 9:30am Some dance experience required (see page 3 for full description). Cost: $4.00 per class when paid monthly. $6.00 per class for drop-ins. MASSAGE with Sandra: 3rd Tuesday and Wednesday. Massages last 30 minutes and are offered for $15.00. See page 3 for more info. MEALS ON WHEELS: Provided to each homebound elder who is not able to prepare nutritionally balanced meals. Call Brewster Nutrition at 508-896-5070. Sponsored by Elder Services of Cape Cod and Islands. WEEKLY/MONTHLY PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES: MEDITATION: Thursdays ~ 10:00 - 11:00am Guided meditation. $2.00 per session. Drop-ins welcome! See page 2 for more info. 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 Baysters’! OUTREACH ASSISTANCE: The Outreach Workers will answer any questions you have about resources and programs you may be entitled to. They can assist with assessing needs, tax exemptions, fuel assistance applications, etc. Please call 508-896-2737 to make an appointment. PAIN RELIEF CLASS: Mondays ~ 11:30am - 12:30pm $10.00 per class. Holistic and naturally relieve your back and/or neck pain! (See page 2 for full description). PEDICARE: Thursday, May 21 ~ 9:00am - 3:00pm (Diabetics must see a MD/Podiatrist). ½ hr. appointments - $29.00 Home Visit - $50.00 See Page 3 of this newsletter. 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. $3.00 QI GONG: Thursdays ~ 9:00 - 9:45am. $10.00 for 5 sessions, or $2.00 per class. Chinese method for enhancing the immune system; utilizing posture and breathing exercises, along with focused intentions. Gentle and calming (see page 3 for full description). REP. TIM WHELAN: 3rd Friday of the month ~ 11:00am - 12:00pm 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. 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 Medicare beneficiaries understand their rights and benefits. Please contact the COA for a FREE 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 must have your Brewster COA Swipe Card for admittance. Requested donation of $1.00 per swim done through an honor system. Stop by the COA monthly/quarterly to pay for this activity. TAI-CHI: Tuesdays & Fridays ~ 2:00 - 3:00pm $10.00 per class Improves flexibility, balance, coordination and muscle strength while providing a mind-body connection for stress release (see page 2 for more information). Come join us! BEGINNER TAI-CHI: Fridays ~ 1:00 - 2:00pm $10.00 per class. Explore essential elements of Tai-Chi: breathing, basic stances, postures, (see page 2 for more information). No experience necessary! Begins 5/8. ONGOING BEGINNER TAI-CHI: Mondays ~ 1:30 - 2:30pm $10.00 per class. Explore essential elements of Tai-Chi: breathing, basic stances, Tai-Chi postures, and develop awareness of the life-force called Chi (see page 2 for more information). No experience necessary! 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 Note to our Readers: At this date, many of these programs are still currently on hold, pending the reopening of the COA building to the public. Meanwhile, if you wish to join a Zoom/YouTube class for either Tai Chi or Meditation, please consult page 6 of this newsletter. Other services available to you are listed on pages 2. We encourage you to consult the Town of Brewster website at www.brewster-ma.gov for the latest information. Page 6 September2020 Brewster, MA Upcoming Programs Please stay tuned for presentations that will be aired on Channel 18, the COA website, the Town of Brewster website and the Town of Brewster Facebook page. See below for current presentations offered. The dates for the airing will be posted on our COA and Town websites, and our new bulletin board outside the COA. Passing the Torch by Financial Advisor Bob Mauterstock: This presentation will address such critical areas as having a family meeting, long-term care planning and legal planning. People will leave the program with the tools to get their affairs in order and communicate clearly with their children. The following programs will all be presented by Larry Dapsis, Cape Cod Entomologist: Ticks; One Bite Can Change Your Life: This program will review the basic life cycle and ecology of deer, dog and lone star ticks. A three -point protection plan will be presented: Protect Yourself, Protect Your Yard and Protect Your Pet. Tick-borne diseases are preventable. Pollen Ecology: Honeybees, both locally and nationally, have been suffering catastrophic losses. This program will review honey bee biology and the factors responsible for the problem. In addition, we will review the state of wild pollinators like bumble bees and the things residents can do to help them. Many of the fruits and vegetables we eat require pollination. Edible Insects: Insects are part of many diets around the world with the exception of North America and Europe. There are a number of valid reasons to consider rethinking our attitude about insect-based foods including sustainability and nutrition. Don’t worry - we won't make you go and dig for worms and cook them up during this webinar, but you may consider these creatures culinary treats after this talk! Looking for Something Fun to Do? Some of our instructors have been holding their classes via Zoom or YouTube.  If you would like to join Tai Chi classes, please contact our instructor, A.Jay Zahn, at capecodtaichisociety@gmail.com  If you would like to join Meditation, please contact Carol Marcy at drcarolmarcy@gmail.com Congratulations to our Century Club volunteers! As we wrote in the July newsletter, 119 volunteers gave us 6736 hours of their valuable time in 2019. Now, we want to honor those that contributed over 100 hours. Although we will not be having a volunteer luncheon this year, certificates were mailed out to each of the volunteers named below. Thank you so much for your time and we could not function without you! Our Century Club volunteers are: Donna Bowie, Marilyn Dearborn, Julie Deloye, Bob Deloye, Ronnie Dickens, Elizabeth Gardiner, Dennis Hanson, Jackie Hanson, Jay Hubbell, Beverly Johnson, Ralph Marotti, Barbara Mullane, Paula Nicholson, Rose Palheiro, Olga Sherry, Barbara Sousa, Alice Stelzer and Eunice Terrenzi. ‘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! Helpful Phone Numbers Brewster Town Hall 508-896-3701 Town Clerk 508-896-3701 ext 1146 Health Department 508-896-3701 ext 1120 Library 508-896-3913 Department of Public Works (DPW) 508-896-3212 Water Department 508-896-5454 Natural Resources 508-896-4546 Meals on Wheels Program 508-896-5070 (Maria) Fire Department (non-emergency) 508-896-7018 In the event of an emergency, please dial 9-1-1 Police (non-emergency) 508-896-7011 In the event of an emergency, please dial 9-1-1 Chamber of Commerce 508-896-3500 or see their website at: www.brewster-capecod.com Sea Captain’s Thrift Shop (run by the Friends of Brewster Elders) 508-896-8180 Page 7 Brewster, MA September 2020 Help for Pet Owners The Cape Cod Disaster Animal Response Team (CCDART) has been busy during the last few months organizing contact-free pet food pantries for Cape Cod residents. They have also packed pet food supplies for home deliveries. They are offering their help. If you need to get pet food and require assistance, please contact the Brewster COA at 508-896-2737. We will contact CCDART who will then work out a plan with you for delivery. Pop-Up Census Event Thursday, September 3 11:00am to 3:00pm Brewster COA/Fire Station Parking Lot 1673 Main Street The 2020 Census is underway. Data collected in the census will inform the distribution of more than $675 billion in federal funds to states and communities like ours each year for the next 10 years for things like health care, food assistance and infrastructure. The Brewster COA has been notified by the US Census Bureau that many people in our community have not completed their census. Certainly, the pandemic had folks worrying about other things. However, low census response could have serious impact on the funding for many programs here in Brewster. There is still time to complete the census! There will be a pop-up event on Thursday, September 3, from 11:00am - 3:00pm in the COA/Fire Station Parking lot. Census volunteers will be on hand to help you safely fill out your 2020 Census. If you didn’t complete the census, now is the time to do so and it will only take a few minutes of your time. All data collected is confidential. Don’t feel like driving to the COA? No worries! Complete the Census online at www.2020census.gov Everyone’s response counts! Page 9 September 2020 Brewster, MA 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. Face Masks Available If you are in need of a face mask, the COA has a selection of handmade, washable ones available. Just give us a call at 508-896-2737 and we’ll make sure you get one! Need some help with food or prescriptions? The COA Pantry A variety of canned goods are available through the COA’s ‘pantry’. COA staff are happy to bring you whatever we have on-hand to help you out. Just call us at 508-896-2737 for more information. Items will be delivered directly to your address. Healthy Meals in Motion This popular program serves all eligible Brewster seniors, providing a few 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 curbside 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, September 9. Please call our Brewster COA Outreach Office to enroll at 508-896-2737. Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels delivers meals to people aged 60 and over who are homebound and unable to prepare their own meals. For more information call Elder Services, Information and Referral at 508-394-4630 or 1-800-244-4630. If you are already a client and need to reach our Nutrition Site, please contact Maria at 508-896-5070. Curbside Pickup The Brewster COA is now offering curbside pickup on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the following markets and pharmacies: Brewster Village Marketplace 1760 Main Street, Brewster 508-896-2905 Ferretti’s Market 501 Underpass Road, Brewster 508-896-8919 CVS Harwich 148 Route 137, Harwich 508-432-2018 Walgreens* 130 Rt. 6A, Orleans 508-255-5931 (Please note, Walgreens has a $30.00 minimum order for free curbside pick-ups) Once you have placed and paid for your order, please inform the business that the Brewster COA will be there to pick it up for you on either a Tuesday or Thursday (must be ready on those days). Next, just give us a call at 508-896-2737. We’ll pick it up and deliver it directly to your home. Brewster Fire/Rescue is now Open for Blood Pressure Checks and Sharps Disposal Services Brewster Fire Department is now open to residents for blood pressure checks and/or exchange of used sharps containers. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Questions concerning these programs may be directed to our Administrative Assistant Amy Handel at 508-896-7018. Page 10 September 2020 Brewster, MA OUTREACH Notes We have put food resources in place for our seniors in an effort to limit traveling to the grocery store: ● The COA still has some stock pantry-staples, that can be delivered to your door. Please call the COA at 508-896-2737 to see what we have and when we can deliver it to you.  Participation in the Healthy Meals in Motion Mobile Food Pantry program has increased substantially. This is a free monthly food distribution program in collaboration with the Harwich Family Pantry. It is now curbside pickup. There are currently over 70 participants in this program. See the article at the bottom of this page for more information and how to sign up.  Though our Hot Lunch Delivery program has ended, by the end of last month we had already delivered nearly 1500 meals to seniors in our community! Outreach staff is also available for information about: • Grocery and Pharmacy pick-up • Fuel Assistance • SNAP Assistance • Emergency Buttons • Elder Services • Homecare Assistance • Medical Equipment • Referrals of all types For help with any of these, please contact the Outreach Office at 508-896-2737. Healthy Meals in Motion This popular program serves all eligible Brewster seniors, providing a few 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 every month, from 11:00am to 12:00pm at Frederick Court, across from the Brewster COA. Our next date is Wednesday, September 9. Please call our Brewster COA Outreach Office to enroll at 508 -896-2737. Tax Exemption Information Applications for FY2021 tax exemptions are now being accepted. Tax exemptions are available for qualifying primary resident seniors, veterans, and blind tax payers. Renewal applications have been mailed to those who received the exemption last year. Please note that all elderly exemption applicants MUST make a tele-conference appointment with Brenda Locke or Debra Johnson at the Council on Aging to submit and review their application materials. They can be reached at 508-896-2737 or by email at: blocke@brewster-ma.gov or djohnson@brewster-ma.gov Medicare Open Enrollment Medicare Open Enrollment is almost upon us. Each year from October 15th through December 7th, people with Medicare coverage can make changes to their medical and prescription drug plans. Even if you are happy with your current coverage, you should check your plan to ensure it is the most cost effective and that it covers all your drugs. Last year, we saved Brewster residents over $385,000 by reviewing and changing their prescription drug plans. Appointments will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 3pm. All COVID-19 protective measures will be followed. We have installed a lockbox in the rear of the building for our clients to safely drop off their paperwork. Call us in September at 508 -896-2737 for an appointment with one of our SHINE counselors. Important Update from the Massachusetts RMV - Driver’s License Renewal for 75+ For those seniors who are 75 years or older and have an expiring 2020 license or ID card, the RMV has applied several automatic extensions to the expiration dates, typically coinciding with an individual ’s birth date, to prevent them from having to visit the RMV earlier this summer. The RMV is not planning on being open prior to September for in-person visits except in special circumstances. Here is the new list of extensions:  Driver’s licenses and ID cards that expired or in March, April, and May 2020, will now expire in September 2020. ● Driver’s licenses and ID cards that expired in June have been extended until October 2020. ● Driver’s licenses and ID cards that expired in July have been extended until November 2020. ● Driver’s licenses and ID cards that expired in August have been extended until December 2020. State law mandates that license holders 75 and older complete their driver’s license renewal in-person to present a vision screening certificate or take an eye exam. For more information on extensions, or to verify their current expiration date, customers should visit Mass.gov/RMV and login to their myRMV account. Page 11 September 2020 Brewster, MA Contacting your State Representatives Although the monthly drop-in appointments to speak with your State Rep. Tim Whelan have been placed on-hold for now, you can still reach him at the State House at: 617-722-2488. Rep. Sarah Peake can also be reached at the State House at: 617 -722-2040 Time for Town Meeting Saturday, September 12 10:00am Stony Brook School - on the ballfield (“Whitecaps Field”) Due to the pandemic, the Select Board voted on August 10th to hold Brewster’s Town Meeting on Saturday, September 12 at 10:00am. The meeting will take place outside on the Stony Brook School ball- field (“Whitecaps Field”). Safety will be a priority. Town meeting attendees will be asked to socially distance and wear masks. Every effort will be made to conduct the meeting as expeditiously as possible. Detailed guidance will be provided to Brewster voters before the meeting so voters know what to expect and will be aware of the guidelines that will be in place for everyone’s safety. Additional Resources: Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands: Though their offices are not currently open to the public, their staff is available from 9:00am to 5:00pm daily. Their Home Care Services department is available, as is Protective Services. You may contact them at 508 -394-4630. Alzheimer’s Family Support Center of Cape Cod: If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, or know of someone who is, Alzheimer’s Family Support Center of Cape Cod , located right here in Brewster, are still operating on a daily basis and have even moved their support groups to on-line. If you need any help, please give them a call at 508-896-5170. 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 MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS We are now beginning to offer medical rides from our local area to as far as Hyannis for routine doctor’s appointments on Mondays and Wednesdays. There will be 1 ride per day, with 1 client getting the ride to their appointment. All safety precautions, such as social distancing, hygiene protocol and cleaning/disinfecting, will be strictly reinforced. Due to these protocols, our ability to offer rides will be considerably reduced, so we encourage you to have an alternative method of transportation available. Appointments should be booked for times between 9:00am and 2:00pm. 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 schedule 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. Our van is wheelchair-accessible. Page 12 September 2020 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 D ART 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. Please note: There is currently no Senior Dining on-site at the Brewster CO. This menu is for the Meals on Wheels home lunch-delivery program only. For more information, please contact Maria at 508-896-5070. Thank you.