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HomeMy Public PortalAboutJune 20211673 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 June 2021 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. Holiday Closing Notes: Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the US. It is commemorated on the anniversary of the June 19, 1865 announcement by Union Army General Gordon Granger, proclaiming freedom from slavery in Texas. Though not a federal holiday, in 2020 Governor Baker added Massachu- setts to the long list of states that observe this day. Because the actual date falls on a Saturday this year, the COA will be closed on Friday, June 18th. Barbara Mahoney (a young 102 years old!) after getting the COVID-19 vaccination at home on Thursday, April 1st. Photo courtesy of Denise Rego Happy 47th Birthday Brewster COA! Our great Brewster Council on Aging began its journey on June 1o, 1974. There have been many changes since then: different building location, 5th director at the helm, new programming and activities, and all your wonderful faces! Through the years, we have faced many challenges but are still here to serve you. Things are ever changing and we welcome any ideas that you might have to make it better as we step into the future. Happy Birthday Brewster COA! Volunteer Opportunities In anticipation of re-opening, we are in need of volunteer drivers to bring our Brewster seniors to their doctors’ appointments no fur- ther than Hyannis. You only need to drive when it is convenient with your schedule. We also reimburse you .45/mile for your efforts. For more information, please contact Regina by calling 508-896-2737 or by email at: regan@brewster-ma.gov. We wish you a Happy Father’s Day! We would like to thank all fathers, fathers-in law, grandfathers and great- grandfathers on their special day, Sunday, June 20. Enjoy it! Summer begins on Sunday, June 20! Check out our June Programs on page 6! Hope to see you at our Curbside Event on June 23rd! Page 2 Brewster, MA June 2021 Programming Update While our building continues to remain closed, some of our services are available to you in your home or over the telephone. ● Pedicare: call Janet Tinney at 508-776-3092 ● Massage: call Sandra Smith at 508-237-0458 ● Hearing Screening: call Advanced Audiology Associates, Inc. at 508-385-5222 ● Legal Help: call Attorney Raymond Yox at 508-775-7020 X2011 or Attorney Adam Dupuy at 508-775-3433 ● Mobile Dental Hygiene: 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 Note: the next drop-in date at the COA will be Thursday, June 17, from 8:00am to 8:30am in the back parking lot. The cost is $3.00 per nail trim for senior (60+) pet-owners. ● Computer Help: call 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. ● 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: though we still cannot process your license in person, you can mail us a copy of your Driver’s license (showing that you are at least 70 years of age), a copy of your latest Brewster tax bill, and a check for $5.oo payable to “Brewster COA”. Be sure to 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. You may also use our drop-box which is located at the bottom of the ramp behind our building. ● Our Brewster PC User Group has a Zoom meeting every other Thursday at 1:00pm. If you wish to participate please notify the instructor, Pete Scheffer, via email at: prs288@gmail.com Pete will be happy to include you in the group and will send you an invitation. Face Masks Available: If you need a face mask, just call the COA at 508-896-2737. We still have a selection of hand- made, washable masks available, and we’ll make sure you get one! 2021 Beach, Recycling Center, and Shellfishing Permits Available The Town of Brewster is issuing new 2021 resident Beach Parking, Recreational Shellfish, and Recycling Center permits. Beach parking permits will be required June 15 through September 5, 2021. Your current 2020-2021 Brewster Recycling Center permit expires on June 30, 2021. There will be no in-person sale of permits at Town Hall this season. Residents can secure permits through the mail-in program or online. A form was included with your property tax bill. Extra forms can be mailed to you from the COA (just call us at 508-896-2737) or it can be printed from the Town’s website (use the Mail-in Permit Application option). Permit information can be found on the Town website at beachpermit.brewster-ma.gov. Page 3 Brewster, MA June 2021 Put on your Walkin’ Shoes! Try out the new paved walking circuit at Drummer Boy Park. Check out the beautiful benches that have been installed at either end of the circuit. A walk around the circuit is equivalent to a quarter mile with beautiful views of the marshlands and Wing Island. So, grab a friend (canine or otherwise) and try out this new, scenic exercise venue. Dogs must be on a leash. Once you have visited, we’d love to hear your thoughts about other ways the park can be made a better destination for exercise and socializing. Send your suggestions to drego@brewster-ma.gov. A Message from Alzheimer’s Family Support Center of Cape Cod The Alzheimer's Family Support Center of Cape Cod currently offers 47 FREE virtual support groups for caregivers, as well as for people experiencing memory loss. Please call 508-896-5170 for more info and to register for the group that best meets your needs and schedule. They also provide step-by-step phone support on how to access these groups through Zoom. We encourage you to visit their website at www.alzheimerscapecod.org Cape COAST (Councils on Aging Serving Together) is a collective partnership of COAs here on Cape Cod. Working together, the goal of COAST during the pandemic has been to use their combined resources to help improve the lives of the senior population through the development of programming that is accessible to individuals right in their own homes. The exercise programs listed above on this page are an example, as is the amazing list found on page 4 of upcoming Zoom programs that are available to anyone with a computer or other smart-device. Do you need help getting connected to Zoom? If so, call the Brewster COA at 508 -896-2737 and we’ll pass on your name and contact information to one of our two wonderful Computer Help instructors. They’ll have you expanding your world through Zoom in no time! Senior Fitness Hour “Senior Fitness Hour” is found on Channel 99 of Lower Cape Community Access TV for older adults in the communities of Brewster, Orleans, Eastham, Wellfleet, and Truro. This program is the result of a collaborative effort between Lower Cape TV and the Councils on Aging in these communities. The pandemic has created an extended period of isolation which has been hard for seniors, and every- one is desperately missing their routines. Every weekday there will be fitness classes featuring instruc- tors from various senior centers. From 10:00 - 10:30am, there will be regular senior fitness classes, and from 10:30 - 11:00am there will be chair fitness classes. See below for the schedule: 10-10:30am: Regular Senior Fitness 10:30-11am: Chair Fitness M Frank’s Funky Fitness M,W,F Life Exercises with Janet Tue, Th Morning Fitness with Becky Tue Chair Fitness with Melissa W Fitness with Melissa Th Sit Fitness with Becky F Gentle Yoga with Debra Personal Hygiene Items - Update: The COA still has some adult disposable incontinence products in various sizes. We have a particularly generous supply of gentlemen’s disposables in sizes L, XL and XXL. If you or someone you know could use them, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 508-896-2737. Let us know what size you’re looking for. If we’ve got them we will be happy to give them to you! Page 4 Brewster, MA June 2021 COASTAL CONNECTIONS for JUNE Cape COAST (Councils On Aging Serving Together) invites you to join us as we connect visually through Zoom, widen our circles and take advantage of greater opportunities for engagement, enrichment and education. Below is a list of FREE virtual programs open to you this month. Registration for these programs will begin immediately. WRITING TOGETHER WORKSHOP Tuesdays, beginning June 1 10am (via Zoom) Join Lorraine Gilmore on Tuesdays for a session of “Writing Togeth- er”. She will provide writing prompts. Each person will spend twenty minutes writing and then sharing their story (or essay or poem) with the group. Each member will comment on the writing, sharing thoughts about its structure or dialogue. Comments are supportive and kind. To register call the Yarmouth Senior Center at 508-394-7606 X1333 or email: lnoferi-hoff@yarmouth.ma.us WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE (WHOI) VIRTUAL TOUR Thursday, June 3 9:30am (via Zoom) Expert presenter Paul Daigle will take his audience on a virtual tour of one of Cape Cod’s most renowned organizations, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. WHOI scientists are committed to under- standing all facets of the ocean as well as its complex connections with Earth—including humanity. To register call the Chatham COA at 508-945-5190. “COOKING WITH ALLY” Tuesday, June 8 11am (via Zoom) Learn how to make an American Flag Cake! To register and obtain a list of recipe ingredients, call the Dennis Senior Center at 508-385-5067. FALMOUTH COA BOOK CLUB…All Are Welcome! “The Girl with the Louding Voice” by Abi Dare Tuesday, June 8 1:30pm (via Zoom) Come join our live book club on Zoom, led by Susan Weliky. In our conversations, readers will come together to connect and have some great discussions. To register call the Falmouth COA at 508-540-0196. JOINT REPLACEMENT HEALTH TALK Wednesday, June 9 10am (via Zoom) Kindred Healthcare experts will present valuable information about joint replacement including surgical preparation, rehabilitation and up to date care information on physical therapy. Presenter: Joanne Burbank, Kindred Health. To register call the Barnstable COA at 508-862-4761 or email susan.griffin@town.barnstable.ma.us BOOK CLUB – CHATHAM COA Wednesday, June 9 11am (via Zoom) COA Volunteer Librarian Liz Walker, will lead the Book Club through a story of courage, friendship, and romance with June’s selection, “The Paris Library: A Novel” (2021) by Janet Skeslien Charles. To register call the Chatham COA at 508-945-5190. UNDERSTANDING TRUSTS / PLANNING FOR LONG-TERM CARE Wednesday, June 9 1:30pm (via Zoom) Attorneys from Patricia Mello & Associates will help teach you about Revocable, Irrevocable, Marital, Special Needs, and Testamentary Trusts, and how these documents can: (1) avoid probate; (2) save on death taxes; (3) provide for disabled children; and (4) protect certain beneficiaries against creditors. The second part of this presentation will explain Medicaid law in Massachusetts, and how you and your family can plan for possible care in the future while taking steps to ensure that assets are preserved for you and your family. To register call the Falmouth COA at 508-540-0196. BASICS OF ESTATE PLANNING Thursday, June 10 1pm (via Zoom) This presentation covers the basics of estate planning: powers of attorney, healthcare proxy, wills and trusts, probate of estates, estate taxation, and asset protection from nursing home concerns. Presented by Attorney Michael L. Lavender. To register, call the Harwich COA at 508-430-7550. LET’S TALK ABOUT TOMORROW’SALK ABOUT TOMORROW Thursday, June 17 9am (via Zoom) This info session, presented by the Homeless Prevention Council (HPC), is designed to create awareness about senior housing on the Lower Cape, to encourage attendees to work with case managers to apply as soon as possible, and to connect residents to the many local resources available. This information is crucial for older adults who are considering either applying for affordable senior housing or aging in place. All are welcome! To register call the Chatham COA at 508-945-5190. TREK ON THE CAMINO de SANTIAGO Thursday, June 17 10:30am (via Zoom) Join Pete Cormier to hear the story of his 2016 trek on the Camino de Santiago or The Way of St. James: A Pilgrimage of Medieval Origin. Accompanied by photos, journaling, incredible quilted scenes of photos of the journey and poetry relating to his journey, Peter will tell the story of his 4 week/460-mile trek along the route ending at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. The Camino de Santiago is listed as a UNESCO World Herit- age site for its role in encouraging culture exchanges between people from all over the world for many centuries. To register please call the Sandwich COA at 508-888-4737. “HEALTHCARE & YOUR RETIREMENT”: FINANCIAL PLANNING WEBINAR Wednesday, June 23 1pm (via Zoom) With Sandy Childs, Financial Advisor from Edward Jones. To register call the Bourne COA at 508-759-0600 ext. 5300. Want to know what the Brewster COA is offering this month? Turn to page 6 and find out! Page 6 June 2021 Brewster, MA JUNE Programs Traffic Light Tapping Presented by Casey Hammond, RN Did you ever wish you had a magic wand you could wave when things got tense, stress- ful or overwhelming? Traffic Light Tapping is the next best thing. Tapping has been clinically proven to eliminate pain, anxiety, panic, even PTSD. It enhances weight loss and athletic performance. If you are not familiar with Tapping, Casey Hammond is excited to teach you this easy technique. Please refer to her website for further information about all the wonderful classes she teaches and the free sessions she offers, or email her with any questions and/or to register for her class at: www.CapeEFTAssociates.com Please see the Channel 18 schedule on page 7 for air times. Love, Limits and Learning: Container Planting Presented by Dr. Margaret Rappaport, Master Gardener Gardening is love; all encompassing. Gardening is a great teacher; your capabilities limit what your imagination suggests. Gardening is learning; the more understanding you bring to the soil, plants and environments of the garden, the better. Dr. Rappaport is presently interested in container gardening and includes the belief that the genera- tive response one feels when giving help to growing plants is meaningful. Containers allow for experi- mentation with shapes, sizes and plantings. This activity is innately interesting and the results are rewarding. Exploration of locations for containers, inside and outside is a source of play and fun. Please see the Channel 18 schedule on page 7 for air times. Ticks: One Bite Can Change Your Life Presented by Larry Dapsis, Cape Cod Entomologist 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. Please see the Channel 18 schedule on page 7 for air times. COA Curbside Event Wednesday, June 23 12:00 - 1:00pm Back parking lot behind the COA building With July approaching, it is the month dedicated to freedom, independence, and celebrations of Country and culture. Interestingly enough, it is also known as National Anti-Boredom Month. Therefore, please join us for our monthly, socially distant, curbside event for ideas to stave off those moments in time when one might be fighting off the boredom blues after the July 4th celebrations have worn off! NEW Zoom class: Beginner Tai Chi Come and learn Tai-Chi and the many physical and spiritual benefits. Also known as "moving meditation", Tai-Chi can help improve balance, core strength, flexibility, and provide a mind-body connection as a source for stress relief. Classes will incorporate stretching warm-ups, Qigong breathing exercises, and participants will learn the series of movements culminating in the beautiful 8 posture Yang form. Our instructor, A.Jay Zahn is a long-time practi- tioner and has studied related martial arts and meditation. The new class requires no prior experience. The cost is $10 per class. Wearing loose-fitting clothing is recommended. Please contact A Jay Zahn to register at capecodtaichisocietty@gmail.com NEW Zoom Class: Balance and Strength Training Presented by Mary Ann Demello, A.C.E Certified Personal Trainer, A.F.A.A Aerobic Instructor Mary Ann Demello has years of experience teach- ing balance, strength, senior fitness, Pilates, yoga and interval training. Mary Ann’s class is seated, unless some of the participants are able to stand for exercises. The class encompasses balance and strength exercises using resistance bands, weights and stretching exercises. Each session is 45 minutes and the cost is $10.00 per class. Please contact Mary Ann Demello to register at maryannsexercise@comcast.net Page 7 Brewster, MA June 2021 Enjoy a Zoom class! Some of our instructors are holding their classes via Zoom or YouTube. • If you would like to join ongoing 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 • If you would like to join Qi Gong, there is a 45-minute Zoom exercise class held on Tuesdays at 9:00am. Please contact the instructor, Ray DiPietro at: rayvector@hotmail.com June 2021: COA Programming on Channel 18 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 7am - Chair Yoga 11am - Container Planting with Dr. Margaret Rappaport 7am - Funky Fitness Part 3 & 4 11am - Nutrition Program with Lou Eppers 7am – Chair Yoga 11am – Funky Fitness Parts 1 & 2 7pm – Book TV 3pm - Traffic Light Tapping with Casey Hammond 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3pm – Music Series 7am – Funky Fitness Parts 1 & 2 11am - Ticks: One Bite can Change your Life with Larry Dapsis 7am – Chair Yoga 11am – Nutrition Program with Lou Eppers 7am – Funky Fitness Parts 3 & 4 11am – Funky Fitness Parts 1 & 2 7am – Chair Yoga 11am – Container Planting with Dr. Margaret Rappaport 7pm – Book TV 3pm – Heart Health with Dr. Elissa Thompson 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 3pm – Music Series 7am – Funky Fitness Parts 3 & 4 11 am – Home Care with Andrew Pacheco 7am – Chair Yoga 11am – Funky Fitness Parts 1 & 2 7am – Funky Fitness Parts 1 & 2 11 am – Traffic Light Tapping with Casey Hammond 7am – Chair Yoga 11am – Funky Fitness Parts 3 & 4 7pm – Book TV 3pm – Ticks: One Bite can Change your Life with Larry Dapsis 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 3pm – Music Series 7am – Funky Fitness Parts 3 & 4 11am – Traffic Light Tapping with Casey Hammond 7am – Chair Yoga 11 am – Ticks: One Bite can Change your Life with Larry Dapsis 7am – Chair Yoga 11am – Funky Fitness Parts 1 & 2 7am – Funky Fitness Parts 1 & 2 11am – Heart Health with Dr. Elissa Thompson 7pm – Book TV 3pm – Home Care with Andrew Pacheco 27 28 29 30 3pm – Music Series 7am – Funky Fitness Parts 1 & 2 11am – Traffic Light Tapping with Casey Hammond 7am – Funky Fitness Parts 3 & 4 11am – Chair Yoga 7am – Chair Yoga 11am - Container Planting with Dr. Margaret Rappaport Page 9 June 2021 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 pro- viders at the Council on Aging SHOULD NOT BE PRESUMED TO BE ENDORSED OR SPONSORED BY THE BCOA. Need some help with food or prescriptions? 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 offering curbside pickup on Wednesdays for those who are unable to drive (homebound) at the following markets and pharmacies (we ask for at least 2 business days’ notice — no same-day pickup available): Brewster Village Marketplace 1760 Main Street, Brewster 508-896-2905 Ferretti’s Market 501 Underpass Road, Brewster 508-896-8919 CVS Skaket Corners 9 West Road, Orleans 508-255-0570 Walgreens* 130 Rt. 6A, Orleans 508-255-5931 (Please note, Walgreens has a $30.00 minimum order for free curbside pickups) 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 Wednesday (must be ready). Next, just give us a call at 508-896-2737. We’ll pick it up and deliver it directly to your home. 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. Preorder from a wide selection of food items and your order will be ready for pickup at Senior Housing at Frederick Court between 11:00am and 12:00pm. Brewster’s date is always the second Wednesday of each month, so the next date will be Wednesday, June 9. Please call the COA Outreach Office to enroll at 508-896-2737. SHINE News Are you concerned about Medicare or health care costs? You might qualify for help! Income and asset limits have changed for many federal and/or state programs. You might now be eligible to substantially reduce your Medicare and drug related costs. Call the SHINE office at the Brewster COA to review your situation and see if you qualify. We are here year round, a phone call away at 508-896-2737. SHINE (serving the Health Insurance Needs of Every- one on Medicare) counselors are state certified and always provide confidential services at no cost. Page 10 June 2021 Brewster, MA OUTREACH Notes We have some food resources in place for our seniors who cannot drive: • 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. Please see the article on page 9 for more information. Outreach staff is also available for information about: • Fuel Assistance • SNAP Assistance • Emergency Buttons • Homecare Assistance • Medical Equipment • Elder Services ● Referrals of all types For help with any of these, please contact the Outreach Office at 508-896-2737. A Message from Stephanie Lattanzio, RN-BSN Public Health and Wellness Town Nurse, VNA of Cape Cod Home visits will occur on Mondays. Dehydration Dehydration occurs when the body loses water and essential salts. Older adults are particularly prone to dehydration due to a decline in total body fluid, lower thirst response, decreased kidney function, other health conditions and certain medications. Dehydration is more likely if someone is experiencing nausea or diarrhea, exposed to heat and humidity or engaging in strenuous physical activity. Symptoms of dehydration include: thirst, less frequent urination, dry skin, fatigue, headache, dizziness, confusion, dry mouth, increased heart rate and breathing. Try these tips from the National Institute on Aging to get enough fluids: ❖ Do not wait until you are thirsty to drink water or other fluids. ❖ Take sips of water, milk or juice between bites during meals. ❖ Have a cup of low fat/low sodium soup or broth to increase fluids. ❖ Drink a glass of water before exercise or heat exposure. ❖ Do not stop drinking fluids due to concerns of urinary control; speak with your doctor about treatment. ❖ If you have been told to limit fluids due to a health condition, please speak with your doctor about your fluid goal and how to avoid dehydration. ❖ If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation (no more than one drink daily for women and two for men). ❖ If you find it difficult to consume enough water, try adding flavor with fresh or frozen fruit. Taking steps to prevent dehydration can help you feel better and prevent this dangerous condition. We have waited long enough for summer on Cape Cod and I hope everyone can enjoy it to the fullest! https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/dehydration-and- heat-stroke https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/getting-enough-fluids Page 11 June 2021 Brewster, MA ‘Brewster Bayside Chatter’ Online: The ‘Brewster Bayside Chatter’ is available online each month and can be found at: https://www.brewster-ma.gov/council-on-aging Scroll down to where it reads: ‘our newsletters are available online’ and click on the link! Or go directly to: http://records.brewster-ma.gov/weblink/Browse.aspx?dbid=0&startid =75664&row =1&cr=1 Sightings from the Poop Deck “A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawnmower is broken.” – James Dent So what do we think about when the month of June rolls in? There are quite a few pleasant things that come to mind, at least for me and for probably tons of kids who have spent the last ten months in the classroom, excepting the pandemic. No school!! Off the top of my head I usually think of June 6, 1944, D-Day and the beginning of the end of World War II. June 13th is the day my twin grandsons Peter and Joey were born twenty-five years ago. Also celebrated on June 13th is the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua, noted by his contemporaries for his powerful preaching, expert knowledge of scripture, and undying love and devotion to the poor and the sick, he was one of the most quickly canonized saints in church history...he is also the patron saint of lost things. So, if you have misplaced your glass- es, car keys, or lost your way, say a little prayer to St. Anthony and who knows, good things may happen. I like to think of the arrival of the “Boys of Sum- mer”, talented college kids who spend their summer days here attracting major league scouts. “Take me out to the ballgame”…..go Whitecaps!! Let’s see, June 14 you will probably see an abun- dance of flags being flown to commemorate Flag Day. The United States Army was formed also on June 14, 1775. We have a new annual state holiday on June 19 this year, known as Juneteenth, to "recognize the continued need to ensure racial free- dom and equality." The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on June 17, 1775 and either Colonel Israel Putnam of Connecticut, or Colonel William Prescott of Massachusetts made the famous state- ment, “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes.” Since there appears to be some historical disagreement as to who gets the credit, I’m casting my ballot for “My Cousin Vinny” from Passaic, New Jersey. It’s worth a shot! While the Battle of Bunker Hill was raging, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi’s Statue of Liberty was arriving in New York harbor and on June 25, 1876, Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer and the 7th Cavalry met their demise at The Battle of Little Bighorn in Montana. To close out the month of June, let us not forget that on June 30, 1859, French acrobat Blondin crossed over the Niagara Falls on a tightrope. Now you are probably wondering, after reading all these “important” June dates, which one will stick out in our minds? Let me help you with one which I have not yet mentioned and you will not want to forget. On June 30, 2021, your “Current Resident Recycle Permit”... aka, Dump Sticker will expire, so stop worrying about Little Bighorn, or Bunker Hill and hurry to renew your beach and dump stickers. And don’t forget to cast your ballot for my Cousin Vinny! Peter R. Scheffer - (“Life is Good!”) - Be careful of the “Utes” at all bicycle crossings. poop deck, n., a deck above a ship’s main afterdeck For the latest information on town topics, we encourage you to consult the Town of Brewster website at: www.brewster-ma.gov Monday, June 14 is Flag Day! Fly those flags proudly! 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 offering medical rides from our local area to as far as Hyannis for routine doctor’s appointments Mondays through Fridays. We regret that we cannot accommodate riders who are having procedures. There will be 1 ride per day, with 1 client getting the ride to/from 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 driver. Donations are accepted for this service. Our van is wheelchair-accessible. Page 12 June 2021 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. Rides must be scheduled by no later than noon on the day prior to a ride. Rides can be scheduled up to 30 days in advance. 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. Please note: There is currently no Senior Dining on-site at the Brewster COA. 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.