HomeMy Public PortalAboutOctober 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
October 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.
IT’S TIME FOR MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT!
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period is October 15 - December 7 each
year. It is important to review your health and prescription coverages during this
time to ensure that you have the most cost-effective plans for 2022. Each year,
Medicare plans can change premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and even prescription formularies (the list
of drugs covered). Often, these changes are significant. Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs and PPOs)
often add and/or drop primary and specialty physicians, skilled nursing facilities and hospitals, so these
potential changes are worthy of your attention at this time of year; the only time during the year
when you are allowed to make changes.
Please contact the Brewster COA 508-896-2737 to make an appointment for Open Enrollment as soon
as possible, as we have heavy demand. You will need to bring your Medicare card, a complete list of
prescription drugs with dosages, and your insurance cards to the appointment.
Columbus Day
Observance
The Senior Center will be
closed on Monday, October
11th in honor of Columbus
Day! Enjoy your holiday!
Mark Your Calendar!
The local election will be held on Tuesday, October 5,
from 7:00am to 8:00pm at the Brewster Baptist Church,
1848 Main St.
The regular Fall Special Town Meeting will be held on Monday,
November 15 at 6:00pm (check-in at 5:00pm) indoors at the Stony-
brook school cafetorium, 384 Underpass Rd.
Brewster Drive-Thru Flu Clinic
Friday, October 15 (Rain date: Wednesday, October 20 1:00—4:00pm)
1:00 – 4:00pm
Our Lady of the Cape Church, 468 Stony Brook Rd.
Parish Center Parking Lot
The annual flu clinic will be held on October 15 this year. Like last year, this clinic will be for the influ-
enza vaccine only and will be held as a drive-thru event. The vaccine is available to all Brewster resi-
dents ages 18 and older. Vaccinations will be provided and administered by Cape Cod Healthcare.
For registration information, please consult the Town of Brewster website at: www.brewster-ma.gov .
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Check out what’s going on in person this month at the Brewster COA!
Computer Help
Wednesdays and Thursdays
9:00 - 11:00am
Brewster COA, 1673 Main St.
Do you need help using your computer? We have one-on-one, one hour sessions available to help you
feel more confident in your computer skills. Sessions are FREE! Our knowledgeable and dedicated
volunteer instructors are Del Borah on Wednesday mornings, and Pete Scheffer on Thursday mornings
throughout the month.
For all appointments, please contact the COA at 508-896-2737.
Computer Users Group
Thursdays: October 14, 28
1:00 - 2:30pm
Brewster COA, 1673 Main St.
The Computer Users Group meets in person every other Thursday. 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.
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 are in place. There will be no more than 9 participants in any
meeting. To reach Pete, send him an email at: prs288@gmail.com
Brewster Men’s Coffee Club
Thursdays: 2:00 - 4:00pm
Brewster COA, 1673 Main St.
The Brewster Men’s Coffee Club meets on Thursday afternoons throughout the month. Why not join us
for 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.
W.O.W. (Wonderful Older Women)
Tuesdays: 9:30 - 11:00am
Brewster COA, 1673 Main St.
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 dis-
cussion group. Join us whenever you can at the COA! You’ll find us to be a very friendly group with a
positive attitude.
Pumpkin People in the Park October 15 – 31 Kate Gould Park, Main St., Chatham
Pumpkin People in the Park can be found in Kate Gould Park near the bandstand on Main Street.
The creative and innovative Pumpkin People are fashioned by local businesses, organizations and
community members. Come and see these outrageous displays in October and have your photo taken
with the “people”.
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Hearing Screenings
Thursday, October 21 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 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.
Pedicure
Friday, October 1 9:00am - 3:00pm
Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street
$35.00
Come and meet our pedicure nurse at the COA, Autumn Knight. She has a lot of experience in the field
and works for Cape Cod Healthcare in their clinical education department. In addition to being a RN,
she is also a Certified Foot Care Nurse/Specialist (CFCN / CFCS). Autumn will be available for pedicure
services the first Friday of every month. ½ hour appointments are available from 9am to 3pm with a fee
of $35.00. Please call the COA to schedule your appointment at 508-896-2737.
Legal Help
Tuesday, October 26 10:00 - 11:30am
Brewster COA, 1673 Main St.
Need some legal guidance? The Brewster COA is happy to have Attorney Katie Wibby, who will hold
appointments every other month. Appointments are 1/2 hour and FREE. Please call the COA at
508-896-2737 to reserve your appointment.
Please note: Attorney Adam Dupuy is still available for appointments at his office.
Please contact him at: 508-775-3433
Pet Nail Trimming
Thursday, October 21 8:00 - 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, and is offered on a first come, first
served basis in the COA parking lot behind the building (look for the van!). For more information,
please text (preferred) or call Karen Duble of Buttons and Bows at 508 -360-2596.
Blood Pressure and Glucose Testing
Monday, October 25 10:00 - 11:00am
Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street
First come, first served
The Barnstable County Public Health Nursing program is happy to provide services here at the COA on
the second and fourth Mondays of each month (no appointments on October 11th due to the Columbus
Day holiday). A Public Health nurse will take your blood pressure and check glucose if needed. This pro-
gram is offered on a drop-in basis and includes the opportunity to speak with the nurse regarding any
health issues. Stop by the COA to take advantage of this FREE service.
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Take 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
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
‘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
More Services Available
Pedicure - For Pedicure services in your home, call Janet Tinney at 508-776-3092.
Medical Equipment - Our medical shed is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for equip-
ment pick-up. Stop by to see what is available. If we have what you are looking for you are welcome to
take it. There is no cost and no set return date. We also welcome donations of clean, durable
medical equipment in good working order. Please call us to tell us what you would like to donate
at 508-896-2737.
Senior Shellfish Licenses - They are available in person at our office, from 8am to 4pm on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please bring your Driver’s license (showing that you are at least
70 years of age). If your license does not have 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!
For the latest information on town topics, we encourage you to visit the Town of Brewster
website at: www.brewster-ma.gov
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OCTOBER PROGRAMS
Please Note: There will be no in-person exercise
classes in the COA until later this fall. Please stay
tuned as more information will be shared in the
coming months.
Becalmed and Homesick: The Heart of
Scrimshaw
Presented by: Mary Everett-Patriquin
Public Programs Coordinator Cape Cod
Maritime Museum
Scrimshaw was a unique maritime craft of the
nineteenth century, made using the teeth of sperm
whales. Hear about how scrimshaw was made, the
variety of forms it took, the origins of its decorative
motifs, and the lives of the men who made it. See
the Channel 18 schedule on page 7 for air times.
Nutrition Program: Meals on Wheels and
Senior Dining
Presented by Lou Eppers
Nutrition Program Manager with
Elder Services Cape Cod and the Islands.
Lou Eppers will discuss the Meals on Wheels Pro-
gram that brings meals to people aged 60 and older
who are homebound and unable to prepare their
own meals, and Senior Dining that offers places to
enjoy a healthy, affordable meal usually located
within a local senior center or housing facility. See
the Channel 18 schedule on page 7 for air times.
Animal Rescue League
Presented by Mairead Graf
Development Officer
Mairead Graf, Development Officer at The Animal
Rescue League of Boston's Brewster Animal Care
and Adoption Center, shares information about the
Animal rescue League’s 100 year history on Cape
Cod. The presentation will also discuss ARL's cur-
rent programs and services including, but not lim-
ited to, adoption, law enforcement, advocacy, com-
munity services and educational campaigns. See
the Channel 18 schedule on page 7 for air times.
Shifting Gears: Safe Driving for Seniors
Presented by Michele Ellicks
Community Outreach Coordinator for the
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Driver safety is an important issue for older adults.
The changes of normal aging can sometimes inter-
fere with the ability to drive. By understanding and
reducing these risk factors, older adults might be
able to drive safely longer. Michele Ellicks will pre-
sent an informative program that focuses on issues
facing mature drivers. Topics will include, but not
be limited to, medications and their effects on driv-
ing, recent research concerning older drivers, de-
tails on the safe driver laws and the requirements
necessary to apply for a disability placard or plate.
Harvest Market at Windmill Village
Drummer Boy Park, 773 Main St., Brewster
October 10 10:00am – 1:00pm
Brewster Historical Society Harvest Market is an
annual, outdoor event featuring the freshest local
produce on Cape Cod. Homegrown vegetables,
cheeses, breads, olive oil, herbs, seafoods and
meats are beautifully displayed at scenic Windmill
Village at Drummer Boy Park.
Yarmouth Seaside Festival
October 9 and 10 10:00am - 5:00pm
Joshua Sears Memorial Field
1175 Rt 28, South Yarmouth
The Festival features a huge Arts & Craft Show that
brings crafters from all over New England, great
food, live music, children’s entertainment tent,
games and rides, and much more. Over 125 juried
craft people present a wide variety of beautiful and
unique items ranging from jewelry, to ceramics, to
Cape Cod produced and inspired art.
From Poe to the Present: Talking Scary
Stories
October 12 6:00 - 7:30pm
Sturgis Library, 3090 Main St., Barnstable
Village
This program will discuss the evolution of the scary
story with five celebrated horror authors! We’ll talk
about the origins stretching back to Edgar Allen
Poe, what defines a scary story, and how they have
morphed into what we know today in contempo-
rary fiction. This event has a hybrid attendance set
up. This talk can be viewed over ZOOM or in
person at the library. Either way, registration is
required.
Email sturgisreference@comcast.net or call
508-362-6636 to sign up. Please specify whether
you’d like to attend in person or over ZOOM.
Space is limited. Free and open to all.
Do you have a ‘My Senior Center Card’? If not,
please stop by the front desk and request one.
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October 2021: COA Programming on Channel 18
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
7pm –
Book TV
3pm -
Animal Rescue
League with
Mairead Graf
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
3pm –
Music Series
7am –
Funky Fitness
Parts 1 & 2
11am -
The Heart of
Scrimshaw with
Mary Everett
7am –
Chair Yoga
11am –
Funky Fitness
Parts 3 & 4
7am –
Funky Fitness
Parts 1 & 2
11am –
Shifting Gears
with
Michele Ellicks
7am –
Chair Yoga
11am –
Funky Fitness
Parts 3 & 4
7pm –
Book TV
3pm –
The Heart of
Scrimshaw with
Mary Everett
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
3pm –
Music Series
7am –
Funky Fitness
Parts 3 & 4
11 am –
Animal Rescue
League with
Mairead Graf
7am –
Chair Yoga
11am –
Nutrition
Program with
Lou Eppers
7am –
Funky Fitness
Parts 1 & 2
11 am –
Funky Fitness
Parts 3 & 4
7am –
Chair Yoga
11am –
Funky Fitness
Parts 1 & 2
7pm –
Book TV
3pm –
Shifting Gears
With
Michele Ellicks
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
3pm –
Music Series
7am –
Funky Fitness Parts
3 & 4
11am –
The Heart of
Scrimshaw with
Mary Everett
7am –
Chair Yoga
11 am –
Funky Fitness
Parts 1 & 2
7am –
Chair Yoga
11am –
Animal Rescue
League with
Mairead Graf
7am –
Funky Fitness
Parts 1 & 2
11am –
Funky Fitness
Parts 3 & 4
7pm –
Book TV
3pm –
Nutrition Program
with
Lou Eppers
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
3pm –
Music Series
3pm –
3pm -
Music Series
7am –
Funky Fitness
Parts 1 & 2
11am –
7am –
Funky Fitness
Parts 3 & 4
11am –
Animal Rescue
League with
Mairead Graf
7am –
Chair Yoga
11am –
Funky Fitness
Parts 1 & 2
7am –
Chair Yoga
11am –
Shifting Gears
with
Michele Ellicks
7pm –
Book TV
3pm –
The Heart of
Scrimshaw with
Mary Everett
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Qi Gong
Looking for something different to do? Our Qi Gong class meets on Tuesdays at Drummer Boy Park,
weather permitting, from 9:00am to 9:45am. The practice of Qi Gong dates back 3000 years and is an
ancient Chinese method of exercising, meditation, visualization, and breathing to manage the Qi (life
force energy) in your body. Movements are slow and rhythmic, to self-massage accupoints (meridians)
and release blocked Qi. For more information, please contact the instructor at:
rayvector@hotmail.com
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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.
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.
OUTREACH Notes
Our Outreach staff is available for information about: Fuel Assistance, SNAP Assistance, Emergency
Buttons , Homecare Assistance, Medical Equipment , Elder Services, and 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, October 13. Please call the COA Outreach Office to
enroll at 508-896-2737.
Personal Hygiene Items
The COA has some adult disposable incontinence products in various sizes. We still have a large 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, and let us know what size you’re looking for.
Property Tax Relief
Applications are now available for the Fiscal Year 2022 tax season to qualifying seniors who meet
certain eligibility requirements. Please call Brenda Locke or Debra Johnson to find out if you qualify for
significant savings at 508-896-2737 or email blocke@brewster-ma.gov.
SHINE Notes: I'm in the “donut hole”. What can I do?
If you have reached or are about to reach that gap in your Part D plan, the Commonwealth’s Prescrip-
tion Advantage program can help. For individuals with an annual income less than $38,640 (single) or
$52,260 (married), Prescription Advantage can lower your co-payments while in this gap. There is no
premium for this state-sponsored pharmacy assistance program. Call the SHINE office at the COA
today for more information at 508-896-2737.
You can also learn more at: www.prescriptionadvantagema.org
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A Message from Stephanie Lattanzio, RN-BSN
Public Health and Wellness Town Nurse, VNA of Cape Cod
Home visits will occur on Mondays.
Cognitive Health
Cognitive health is how you think, learn and remember. As we age, these functions tend to decline. It is
important to prioritize brain health. Fortunately, the recommendations are almost identical to advice
you have probably received for overall physical health and wellbeing.
The National Institute of Health (NIH) recommends the following:
● Manage chronic health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, and high
cholesterol.
● Speak with your health care provider about the medicines you take and possible side effects on
memory, sleep, and brain function.
● Reduce risk for brain injuries due to falls and other accidents.
● Limit the use of alcohol.
● Quit smoking, if you currently smoke. Also, avoid other nicotine products such as chewing
tobacco.
● Perform regular physical activity.
● Get enough sleep, generally seven to eight hours each night.
● Keep your mind engaged by participating in activities you find personally meaningful.
● Try not to isolate yourself. Regular social contact can help you feel happier, more connected,
and improve self-esteem.
● Manage stress through yoga, meditation, journaling, breathing exercises, and practicing
positivity.
The NIH also suggests eating a Mediterranean Diet as some studies have shown there may be a delay in
the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease. A Mediterranean diet consists of primarily fruits, vegetables,
whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds. Olive oil is the primary source of fat. Fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy
are eaten in moderation.
The American Heart Association website states “In one, study, the healthiest eaters at age 50 had a near-
ly 90% lower risk of dementia compared with those who had the least healthy diets.” If a diet can reduce
the risk of multiple illnesses while promoting brain health, this may be the best starting point for many
on their journey to a healthier and happier life.
A Message from Alzheimer’s Family Support Center of Cape Cod
The Alzheimer's Family Support Center of Cape Cod currently offers many 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 also encourage you to visit their website at www.alzheimerscapecod.org
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Sightings from the Poop Deck
Some say love, it is a river that drowns the
tender reed. Some say love, it is a razor that
leaves your soul to bleed. Some say love, it
is hunger, an endless aching need. I say
love, it is a flower and you have sown a
weed! Bette Middler …(a parody)
I like to tinker in God’s little half acre which I call
home. It keeps me out of the bars and off the street
corners, but gets me bitten up pretty good by the
no-see-ums, since I frequently and foolishly work
out there in short sleeves. All seasoned gardeners
know to cover up before you step out there.
One day this summer I happened to come across a
little plant growing wild in my lawn that I thought
was a Montauk Daisy. It was only about three
inches tall, with sawtooth leaves, so I rescued it
and potted it up. Over the years we have had a
wealth of experience with Montauks, a very
popular flowering plant here on Cape Cod, since
someone at a garden center once told us that you
can take cuttings and make many out of one plant,
which we did and became overrun with an
abundance of Montauks. It was so easy to propa-
gate we just could not resist making them. We had
so many we gave them to garden clubs, friends,
neighbors and wound up throwing them at cars
driving down our street. Unfortunately we had so
many that the majority of them wound up in the
compost bin. We now have none, from hundreds to
zero. However, this little three inch guy continues
to be fertilized, watered, repotted as it grows, and
would not just give up...until Joanie Carfora asked
me one day, “What are you going to do with that
weed”? She was right, admittedly it was a weed, but
it was my weed, which I affectionately named,
“King Bong!”
So what was I going to do with it? Well, I figured I
would continue to water and fertilize it until the
end of the season just to see if it would grow higher
than Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos’ space
vehicles. As they say at Morgan & Morgan, “Size
Matters!” Then maybe I’ll dry it out, crush it, roll it
into some cigarette papers, invite the neighbors
and sit around the firepit smoking it and calling
everyone “Dude.” BTW, if there is any interest out
there, call me and I will make some cuttings for you
so you, too, can also sit around your campfire and
share herbalist stories.
Peter R. Scheffer - (“Life is Good!”) - Dude
poop deck, n., a deck above a ship’s main
afterdeck
Important Phone Numbers
Call 911 for Medical, Fire, or Police Emergencies
Brewster Police Dept. 508-896-7011
(non-emergency)
Brewster Fire Dept. 508-896-7018
(non-emergency)
Council-on-Aging 508-896-2737
Town Hall 508-896-3701
Brewster Department of Public Works
508-896-3212
Brewster Water Department 508-896-5454
Eversource Power Outage Report
1-800-286-2000
National Grid (Gas) 1-800-233-5325
Contacting your State Representatives
Although the monthly drop-in appointments to
speak with your State Rep. Tim Whelan continue
to be on hold at this time, 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
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 Thursdays,
from 11:00am to 1:00pm. We require two days notice. 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 October 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.