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HomeMy Public PortalAboutJuly 20211673 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631 • (508) 896-2737 • Fax (508) 896-7587 Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday (open to the public: Tu/We/Th) Denise Rego, Director Andrea Nevins, COA Board Co-Chair Marilyn Dearborn, FOBE President Sharon Tennstedt, COA Board Co-Chair July 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. Although we have been working in and out of the Senior Center building since March of 2020, we are happy to say that we can begin to welcome you for certain activities and needs. Please read through the pages of this newsletter for more information. Unfortunately, in- person exercise classes will not be resuming until this fall. I want to acknowledge that your COA Staff has gone above and beyond to make sure your needs were met, and we are happy that going forward we will be able to interact with you personally. All staff have been vaccinated. Cape COAST (Councils on Aging Serving Together) Directors have been meeting faithful- ly via Zoom every month to help each other plan on staying connected to our senior population in a different way. We have brainstormed, strategized, and shared ideas and resources. We have also met monthly with the Barnstable County Department of Human Services to get updates on the COVID-19 pandemic. As we all work with our individual town administrator and Select Board, there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for scaling up operations. The common denominator is that we are all doing the very best we can to safely meet the needs of our older adults in our towns. Beginning Tuesday, July 6th, we will be open to the public every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, just like Town Hall’s schedule. We will be starting off with one-on-one appointments and small groups. We will continue to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Our hope is that we are fully open beginning in September. We hope you have a wonderful summer! Denise Rego, Director The Brewster COA will be closed on Monday, July 5th in honor of Independence Day. Enjoy your holiday! To see our available in-person programs, please take a look at pages 2 and 3 of this newsletter. Also, don’t forget our other programs on page 6. We are now expanding our transportation offerings to include grocery shopping in Orleans twice per week. See page 12 for more information! Page 2 Brewster, MA July 2021 Check out what’s going on in-person during this month at the Brewster COA! Computer Help Wednesday, July 14 and Thursdays: July 8, 22 & 29 9:00 - 11:00am Brewster COA, 1673 Main St. 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, and Pete Scheffer on Thursday mornings. For all appointments, please contact the COA at 508-896-2737. Computer Users Group Thursdays: July 8 and 22 1:00 - 2:30pm Brewster COA, 1673 Main St. The Computer Users Group will resume in-person meetings every other Thursday throughout the summer, beginning on July 8th. Topics are solicited from program attendees at each meeting and discussed at subsequent meet- ings in a friendly atmosphere. Skill level is from beginner to intermediate. Please note: If you plan on attending, you must pre-register with Pete Scheffer ahead of time. This is due to room occupancy limitations which will be in place until September. There will be no more than 9 participants in any meeting. To reach Pete, send him an email at: prs288@gmail.com Hearing Screenings Thursday, July 15 9:00 – 11:00am Brewster COA, 1673 Main St. Advanced Audiology Associates offers FREE screenings here at the Brewster Council on Aging. Screenings are by appoint- ment 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. Chair Massage with Sandra Wednesday, July 14 1:00 - 3:30pm Brewster COA, 1673 Main St. Cost: $15.00 for 15 minutes Would you like to feel better? Sandra Smith, our wonderful Massage Therapist, is returning with a new form of Massage. Chair Massage is a shoulder, neck, upper and lower back massage that takes place in a specially designed chair. The benefits include pain relief, stress reduction, enhanced circulation and increased physical flexibility. Please call the COA at 508-896-2737 to reserve your appointment. The Brewster COA would like to thank the Garden Club of Brewster for maintaining our planters throughout the pandemic. Pictured are the charm- ing pansies that were planted this past spring! Photo courtesy of Denise Rego COA Curbside Event! Wednesday July 14 12:00 -1:00 Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street (back parking lot) July is the beginning of the second half of the year and is a great time to start any of those pesky New Year’s resolutions you have put off since January. July also gained the name, “dog days” as they were connected with the star Sirius which is part of the Canis Major (Greater Dog) star system. Today, the dog days refer to when the hottest days of summer begin. While all this is fascinating it does not compare with it being National Ice Cream month! Join us for our monthly curbside event and partake in a cool treat during the dog days of summer. Page 3 Brewster, MA July 2021 Mobile Dental Hygiene Service Wednesday, July 28 Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street Mobile Dental Hygiene Services now 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 Pet Nail Trimming Thursday, July 15 8am to 8:30am Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street, in the back parking lot The cost is $3.00 per pet’s nail trim for senior (60+) pet-owners. For more information, please text (preferred) or call Karen Duble of Buttons and Bows at 508-360-2596. Beach Wheelchair - Rental Update In the past, the Brewster Council on Aging would loan out the beach wheelchairs. That made the process very difficult, as a large SUV was needed to transport them. Currently, the Town’s beach wheelchairs are housed in a shed at Long Pond, Paines Creek and Breakwater Beach. Here is an update on how to borrow one: Call the Brewster COA at 508-896-2737 to reserve a chair at one of the three locations. Paine’s Creek is the only location that has an over-sand, PVC wheel- chair. All beaches have the floatable wheelchairs which can go right into the water. The chairs can be reserved for multiple days, but no longer than one week. Each chair must stay at the beach where it is stored and it will be secured in the shed at the end of the day. A waiver will need to be signed and received to reserve the chair. When you arrive at the beach where you have reserved the chair, you will need to call the Brewster Police Department non-emergency number: 508-896-7011. Someone from the Brewster Police will then be able to assist you in retrieving the wheelchair. Pedicare Update Friday, July 9 9:00am - 3:00pm Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street $35.00 We are excited to welcome Autumn Knight as our new pedicure nurse at the COA. She has a lot of experience in the field and works for Cape Cod Healthcare in their clinical education department. Her first day on the job will be Friday, July 9th. Thereafter, she will be providing you her services the first Friday of every month. ½ hour appointments will be from 9am to 3pm with a fee of $35.00. Please call us to schedule at 896-2737. 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 under- standing that the Brewster Council on Aging, The Brewster Senior Center, the Town of Brewster, Friends of Brewster El- ders (aka FOBE) or its employees or agents DO NOT ASSUME ANY LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ADVICE OR SER- VICES RENDERED BY SUCH VOLUNTEER OR NOMINAL COST PRACTITIONER. Any act, advice, or service by outside providers at the Council on Aging SHOULD NOT BE PRE- SUMED TO BE ENDORSED OR SPONSORED BY THE BCOA. Page 4 Brewster, MA July 2021 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 created an extended period of isolation which has been hard for seniors, and everyone is desperately missing their routines. Every weekday there will be fitness classes featuring instructors 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 has some adult disposable incontinence products in various sizes. We still have a large supply of gentle- men’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! 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 More Services Available Pedicare - Call Janet Tinney at 508-776-3092. She will come to your home. Legal Help - Call Attorney Katie Wibby at (508) 775-7020 X2113 or Attorney Adam Dupuy at 508-775-3433 Medical Equipment - Our medical shed is now open from 8:00am - 3:30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for equipment pick-up. Stop by to see what is available. Senior Shellfish Licenses - They are now available in-person at our office, from 8am to 4pm on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays throughout the summer months. Please bring your Driver’s license (showing that you are at least 70 years of age). If your license does not show a Brewster address, please bring a copy of your tax bill to show you are a Brewster resident. Licenses are a one-time charge of $5.00 (we accept check or cash) and are good for your lifetime! Page 6 July 2021 Brewster, MA JULY PROGRAMS Please Note: There will be no in-person exercise classes in the COA building this summer. Please stay tuned as more information will be shared in the coming months. Wise and Well Use of Medicines Parts 1 & 2 Presented by Donna Bartlett, Certified Geriatric Pharmacist Older adults are at high risk for a variety of adverse drug reactions (ADR’s) from both prescribed and over the counter medications. ADR’s send almost 450,000 older Americans to the emergency room each year, more than twice the rate as younger persons. In this two part series, learn why you might be at high risk, how to keep your medica- tions in check to reduce risk, and proactive steps you can take to stay wise and well. Please see the Channel 18 schedule on page 7 for air times. Protective Services Presented by Eddie Murphy, Protective Services Manager Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands Massachusetts law (M.G.L. Chapter 19A) defines elder abuse as an act or omission which results in a serious physical or emotional injury to an elderly person; or is the failure, inability or resistance of an elderly person to provide for himself or herself one or more of the necessities essential for physical and emotional well-being without which the elderly person would be unable to safely remain in the community. This presentation will discuss the Protective Ser- vices program that provides twenty-four hour a day, seven day a week assistance for anyone sixty or older who has been abused, neglected, financial- ly exploited or is at risk of harm due to self-neglect. Please see the Channel 18 schedule on page 7 for air times. Pollen Ecology Presented by Larry Dapsis, Cape Cod Entomologist Honeybees, both locally and nationally, have been suffering catastrophic losses. This program will review honeybee biology and the factors responsi- ble for the problem. In addition, we will review the state of wild pollinators like bumblebees and the things residents can do to help them. Many of the fruits and vegetables we eat require pollination. Please see the Channel 18 schedule on page 7 for air times. History of Shipwrecks in Nantucket Sound: July 15, 2021 6:00-7:00 PM Free Webinar Event, Registration required Join the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound for their free monthly webinar series, A Celebration of Nantucket Sound (ACONS). In July, they welcome Jim Jenney, who will be taking a deep dive into the history of shipwrecks in Nantucket Sound. Jim is a renowned marine historian, wreck diver, speaker, and author of nine books on the subject of mari- time history, particularly relating to shipwrecks. For almost sixty years he has been actively search- ing for and researching the waters for shipwrecks. From his first book, In Search of Shipwrecks, his sole interest has been focused on maritime disas- ters. Have your questions ready - a live Q&A with Jim and Save Our Sound president Audra Parker will follow the presentation! To register please go to: saveoursound.org/acons NEW Zoom class: Beginner Tai Chi Come and learn Tai-Chi and the many physical and spiritual benefits. Also known as "moving medita- tion", 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 breath- ing exercises, and participants will learn the series of movements culminating in the beautiful 8 pos- ture Yang form. Our instructor, A.Jay Zahn is a long-time practitioner 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 capecodtaichisociety@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 balance class is seated, unless some of the participants are able to stand for exercises. The class begins with a five minute warm up session while marching and using arms. Next are arm exercises with resistance bands and some arm exercises with weights. Following those, the class continues with abdominal, waist and leg 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 July2021 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 July 2021: COA Programming on Channel 18 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 7am – Funky Fitness Parts 1 & 2 11am – Chair Yoga 7pm – Book TV 3pm - Traffic Light Tapping with Casey Hammond 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3pm – Music Series 7am – Funky Fitness Parts 1 & 2 11am - Wise and Well Use of Medicines, Part 1 with Donna Bartlett 7am – Chair Yoga 11am – Wise and Well Use of Medicines, Part 2 with Donna Bartlett 7am – Funky Fitness Parts 3 & 4 11am – Funky Fitness Parts 1 & 2 7am – Chair Yoga 11am – Protective Services with Eddie Murphy 7pm – Book TV 3pm – Pollen Ecology with Larry Dapsis 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 3pm – Music Series 7am – Funky Fitness Parts 3 & 4 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 11 am – Wise and Well Use of Medicines, Part 1 with Donna Bartlett 7am – Chair Yoga 11am – Funky Fitness Parts 3 & 4 7pm – Book TV 3pm – Wise and Well Use of Medicines, Part 2 with Donna Bartlett 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 3pm – Music Series 7am – Funky Fitness Parts 3 & 4 11am – Pollen Ecology with Larry Dapsis 7am – Chair Yoga 11 am – Protective Services with Eddie Murphy 7am – Chair Yoga 11am – Funky Fitness Parts 1 & 2 7am – Funky Fitness Parts 1 & 2 11am – Traffic Light Tapping with Casey Hammond 7pm – Book TV 3pm – Ticks: One Bite can Change your Life with Larry Dapsis 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3pm – Music Series 7am – Funky Fitness Parts 1 & 2 11am – Wise and Well Use of Medicines, Part 1 with Donna Bartlett 7am – Funky Fitness Parts 3 & 4 11am – Pollen Ecology with Larry Dapsis 7am – Chair Yoga 11am - Wise and Well Use of Medicines, Part 2 with Donna Bartlett 7am – Chair Yoga 11am – Funky Fitness Parts 1 & 2 7pm – Book TV 3pm – Protective Services with Eddie Murphy Page 9 July 2021 Brewster, MA 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. Food/Prescription Pickup The Brewster COA is offering 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 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. OUTREACH Notes • We have some food resources in place for our seniors who cannot drive. See Curbside Pickup article above. • Participation in the Healthy Meals in Motion Mobile Food Pantry program has increased substan- tially. This is a free monthly food distribution program in collaboration with the Harwich Family Pantry. Please see the article above 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. 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, July 14. 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 July 2021 Brewster, MA A Message from Stephanie Lattanzio, RN-BSN Public Health and Wellness Town Nurse, VNA of Cape Cod Home visits will occur on Mondays. ‘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 Heatstroke Older adults are at a significantly increased risk of suffering from heatstroke, particularly in the summer months. It is important to understand this dangerous condition for the safety of yourself and others. A prompt and appropriate response could save a life. Factors that can further increase the risk of heatstroke include poor circulation, inefficient sweat glands, lung disease, high blood pressure or another cardiac disease, being substantially overweight or underweight, drinking alcoholic beverages, being dehydrated, visiting overcrowded places, lack of transportation, extremely hot living quarters and overdressing. Those with a higher risk of heatstroke should consider staying indoors on hot and humid days. It is important to use fans or air conditioners to keep your home as cool as possible. If you cannot adequately cool your home, you may consider visiting a building that is typically open to the public and air - conditioned (religious buildings, libraries, senior centers, movie theaters, malls, etc.). In addition, opt for lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting, breathable fabrics when getting dressed. Always ensure you are adequately hydrating throughout the day and bringing water with you when you leave the house. Pay attention to how you feel when you are exposed to heat and humidity this summer. Symptoms of heatstroke include fainting, a change in behavior (confusion, combativeness, staggering, possible delirium, or coma), dry and flushed skin, a strong and rapid pulse, and lack of sweating. Seek immediate medical attention for a person with any of these symptoms, especially if they are an older adult. If you suspect that someone is suffering from a heat-related illness: 1. Call 911 if you suspect heatstroke. 2. Get the person out of the heat and into a shady, air-conditioned, or otherwise cool place. Urge them to lie down. 3. If the person can swallow safely, offer fluids such as water and fruit or vegetable juices (not alcohol or caffeine). 4. Apply a cold, wet cloth to the wrists, neck, armpits, and groin. These are places where blood passes close to the surface of the skin, and a cold cloth can help cool the blood. 5. Encourage the person to shower, bathe, or sponge off with cool water if it is safe to do so. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/heat-related-health-dangers-older- adults-soar-during-summer Page 11 July 2021 Brewster, MA Sightings from the Poop Deck Archibald MacNeal Willard “The essence of America—that which really unites us—is not ethnicity, or nationality or religion—it is an idea—and what an idea it is: That you can come from humble circumstances and do great things.” – Condoleezza Rice I began writing this on Memorial Day and you can guess why. The weekend was a total rainout and since the work in the lawn and garden could wait, well, may as well do something productive. A re- cent article in the Cape Codder titled “9 Revolutionary War Veterans Being Honored in Brewster” piqued my interest. I have no interest in taking rubbings on gravestones, but if you tell me that there is this cemetery in Brewster which I have neither explored, nor know where it is, I’m interested. The Cape Cod Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution were honoring the nine who fought in the Ameri- can Revolution with a ceremony at eleven o’clock on Saturday May 29. I did not go because attendance was limited and more importantly for me, it was raining! However, the following Tuesday after our trip to the landfill, we decided to do a little “gunkholing” sans sailboat, to find Sears’ Ancient Cemetery. I do not wish to tell you exactly where the cemetery is because I don’t want to exclude the element of surprise/fun which you will experience. I will tell you that to gain access you must enter on Airline Road in Dennis. The rest is up to you. Use your Army Ranger skills to take you to your destination. It ’s really worth it; a babbling Quivett Creek, a pair of graceful swans, a bench to rest when you realize you made a wrong turn and sank up to your knees in mud, etc. When you reach the signs that read “Private Property” just keep going and obey the rules. You will know when you have reached the “Promised Land,” but rest easy, your stay will only be a temporary one. I counted nine flags that had been placed on those brave militia men’s graves and thought how wonderful that they would be remembered by The Sons of The American Revolution almost 250 years later. We should be so lucky! Peter R. Scheffer (“Life is Good!”) - Happy Fourth!! 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 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 - We now offer trips for Grocery Shopping in Orleans on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. There will be a maximum of 4 people per trip. A suggested donation of $2 is accepted for this service. Please call the COA to schedule your ride at 508-896-2737. MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS - Volunteer drivers are available for transport to routine medical appointments in their personal cars. We travel as far as Hyannis, and regret we can not accommodate patients having procedures. 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 appoint- ment so we can notify our driver. Donations are accepted for this service. All appointments should be booked for times between 9:00am and 2:00pm. 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 July 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.