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HomeMy Public PortalAboutAugust 20221673 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631 • (508) 896-2737 • Fax (508) 896-7587 Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Thursday, as well as Fridays by appointment. Denise Rego, Director Andrea Nevins, COA Board Co-Chair Sharon Tennstedt, COA Board Co-Chair August 2022 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. “Fun Fridays” in August It’s the last month of Fun Fridays! Since the COA building remains closed to the public on Fridays while we are here working inside, we have planned an outdoor event each Friday of the summer. Unless it is a trip, we meet at the tables by the Bocce court at the COA. Here is the August schedule: August 5 11:00am -1:00pm Ice Cream Treats and Watermelon with Cindy Bingham, Brewster Select Board Member August 12 10:00-11:30am Floating Classroom at Pleasant Bay Boating (Trip full) August 19 1:00 - 3:00pm National Soft Serve Ice Cream Day - Trip to Cobie’s with Brian and Annie August 26 11:00am - 1:00pm Tour of the Crosby Mansion with Brian Group sizes are limited and you’ll need to sign up for the program that you are interested in by calling us at 508 -896-2737 to make sure we can accommodate you. The registration deadline is the Friday of the week BEFORE each event. All events are FREE and weather-permitting! White Shark Conservancy talk Wednesday, August 24 1:00 - 2:30pm Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street You’re invited to join us for a talk with Kristen Kibblehouse, Community Engagement Manager for the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC). AWSC strives to increase knowledge of Atlantic white sharks to change public perception and conserve the species as well as ensure biologically diverse marine ecosystems. Kristen’s presentation will provide us with an understanding of the ongoing white shark research projects being conducted and funded by the AWSC; how that research is impacting conservation and public safety efforts, and up to date information on what that research has taught us. We will have an opportunity to view videos and photographs during the research season and develop our knowledge of what a shark is and what it takes to conduct white shark research. At the end of the program, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn how one can get involved in shark and ocean conservation. FREE and open to all. Please reserve your seat no later than Monday, August 22 by calling the COA at 508 -896-2737. The Friends of Brewster Elders are having a party and you’re invited to attend! Wine, beer and plenty of appetizers will be fea- tured on Sunday, September 18th between 3:00 - 5:00pm. More details and registration can be found in the August FOBE newslet- ter. Don’t get the newsletter? A small, $10 annual membership donation can open doors to all kinds of subsidized events. Why not try out the Friends by attending “A Taste of Crosby Mansion?” For more information, contact the Friends of Brewster Elders at www.friendsofbrewsterelders.org or find us on Facebook! You can also call us at 508-385-2881! See more messages from the Friends of Brewster Elders on page 9. Save The Date! Page 2 Brewster, MA August 2022 Announcing: Adventures with Annie Annie Rapaport, our new Program Coordinator, has been busy planning activities, events and adventures for our patrons. All classes/programs/events are held at the Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street, unless otherwise noted. Here’s what’s coming up in August: National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! Thursday, August 4 8:30am to 3:30pm To help celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, we will be giving out delicious, freshly baked chocolate chip cook- ies from 8:30am until 3:30pm. So, come on by and say ‘hi’ to Annie and pick up your cookie! One cookie per person. Knitting/Crocheting Thursday, August 4 9:30am to 12noon Welcome all knitters and crocheters! We are starting an informal knitting/crocheting circle outside on the front porch/front lawn area. All levels are welcome with assistance available to any beginners interested in joining. Our first gath- ering will be on Thursday, August 4 from 9:30am to 12noon. Bring a lawn chair for overflow sitting on the front lawn, as well as any projects you are working on, or need help with! *Please note, this will be weather-permitting. If it is raining, there will be no group. All interested, sign up with Annie at 508-896-2737. Calling all Walkers! Wednesday, August 11 9:30am Anyone interested in in starting a weekly walking group? Please join Annie on Wednesday, August 11 at 9:30 in the main room to discuss all the possibilities! If unable to attend, but interested, let Annie know and she will make sure you get all the information. To sign up please call the COA at 508-896-2737 by Tuesday, August 10. Crafts with Lucille is back! Monday, August 15 10:00 - 11:00am After a long break, Lucille Pooler is restarting her crafts group. Come join her on the third Monday of each month from 10:00 to 11:00am for a fun hour of crafting, and make some new friends while you’re at it! No experience necessary; Lucille will guide you through each project. Materials are provided FREE! Please call the COA to reserve your seat at 508-896-2737. Chatham Marconi Maritime Center Wednesday, August 17 9:45am to 12:00noon $7.50 per person Join us on Wednesday, August 17, for a field trip to the Chatham Marconi Maritime Center. Explore wireless commu- nication technology and its Chatham history in the Marconi/ RCA-Wireless Museum. The original building constructed by Guglielmo Marconi in 1914, was dubbed “The World’s Great- est Coastal Station” and was once home to the largest ship-to- shore radiotelegraph station in the United States. Established in 1921 by the Radio Corporation of America it was known to mariners worldwide as Chatham Radio, WCC. Now you can learn Morse Code or listen to the distress call from the sinking SS Marine Electric in the building where WWII Navy personnel once monitored messages from German U-boats prowling the Atlantic. Cost of entrance is $7.50 and limited to 10 people. Please register by calling the COA at 508-896-2737 by noontime, Monday, August 15. We will meet by the COA bus at 9:45am and return by approximately 12:00noon. Senior Technology Day Wednesday, August 10 11:00am to 12:00noon Representatives from the Hyannis and Cape Cod Mall AT&T stores will be on site at the Brewster COA to provide assis- tance and answers to any technology-related questions. Please drop by the COA anytime between 11:00am and 12:00noon and feel free to bring the device you have a ques- tion about. This includes, but is not limited to: cell phone, Kindle, iPad, laptop, etc. First come, first served. Do you have a ‘My Senior Center’ Card? If not, please stop by the front desk and request one. By ob- taining a card and using it to ‘swipe in’ each time you visit the COA for a program, you are helping us track program attend- ance, which in turn helps the COA qualify for various grants. If you’ve lost your card, or don’t know how simple it is to use it, just stop by our office. And to all those who have been using theirs, Thank You! Pedicure Friday, August 12 9:00am - 2:30pm Brewster COA, 1673 Main St. $35.00 Autumn Knight, our pedicure nurse, 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). Usually occurring on the first Friday of each month, ½-hour appoint- ments are available from 9am to 3pm with a fee of $35.00. Call the COA to schedule your appointment at 508 -896-2737. Blood Pressure and Glucose Testing 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month: August 8 and 22 10:00 - 11:00am Brewster COA, 1673 Main St. First come, first served The Barnstable County Public Health Nursing program provides services here at the COA on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. A Public Health nurse will take your blood pressure and check glucose if needed. This program is offered on a drop-in basis and includes the opportunity to speak with the nurse regarding any health issues. FREE! Hearing Screenings Thursday, August 18 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 30 minutes. These 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. Legal Help Tuesday, August 23 10:00am to 11:30am Brewster COA, 1673 Main St. We are pleased to announce the return of one -on-one appointments with Attorney Andrew Bardetti of South Coastal Counties Legal Services. 1/2-hour FREE appointments will occur the 4th Tuesday of every other month. Please contact the COA at 508-896-2737 to schedule your appointment. You must be 60+ to take advantage of this service. In addition, Attorney Adam Dupuy is available for appointments at his of- fice in Yarmouth. He can be reached by calling 508-775-3433. Pet Nail Trimming Thursday, August 18 8:00 - 8:30am Brewster COA, 1673 Main St. (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. Quilters Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:00pm Brewster COA, 1673 Main St. The Brewster Baysters Quilting Group meets Wednesday afternoons throughout the month and we invite you to join us. We welcome beginners to advanced levels of quilters and love to share ideas and free advice. Bring your Quilting inspiration, enthusiasm, some handwork and don't forget your Show and Tell! Join our lively group for lots of laughs and good conver- sation about quilting and other topics. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group & Activity Group for People with Cognitive Impairment Tuesdays: August 9 and 30 2:00 - 3:30pm Brewster COA, 1673 Main St. These groups are being offered by Alzheimer’s Family Support Center for both Caregivers and those they care for. The Caregivers support group and the Cognitive Impairment support group run simultaneously. Please call Alzheimer’s Family Support Center at 508-896-5170 for more information. Cape COAST (Councils On Aging Serving Together) collaborates to strengthen our part- nerships and leverage our collective resources to offer older adults on Cape Cod enhanced options for virtual programming. Join us as we connect visually through Zoom, widen our circles and take ad- vantage of greater opportunities for engagement, enrich- ment and education. Travel to Barcelona Spain with JoinPro Tours Thursday, August 4 10:00am (via Zoom) Join us for a live tour through the streets of Barcelona, Spain from the comfort of your own home via Zoom. Please call the Bourne Council on Aging to register at 508-759-0600 ext. 5300 Page 3 Brewster, MA August 2022 Page 4 The following exercise classes take place at the Brewster COA unless otherwise noted. Intermediate Tai Chi Mondays & Thursdays 11:15am - 12:15pm $15 per class This class is geared toward folks who have some experience with Tai Chi and are familiar with the Tai Chi Eight Form. 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, Qi Gong breathing exercises, and an exploration of Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts for healing and vitali- ty. During better weather we meet out- doors at the ball field behind the COA. To register, please email our instruc- tor A.Jay Zahn at capecodtaichisociety@gmail.com or phone 607-227-0509. A.Jay is a long-time practitioner of Tai Chi, Qi Gong and related martial arts and meditation. Advanced Tai Chi Mondays &Thursdays 10:00 – 11:00am $15/class This class is offered to people who have learned the 24 Posture Yang Tai Chi Form (National Beijing Form). Class includes basic warm-up exercises, and focuses on exploring the "meditation-in- motion" aspect of practicing Tai Chi. During better weather we meet out- doors at the ball field behind the COA. Our instructor, A.Jay Zahn, has been practicing Tai Chi for 40 years and teaching on the Cape since 2018. To register for the class, please email A.Jay Zahn at capecodtaichisociety@gmail.com or phone 607-227-0509. Qi Gong Tuesdays 9:00 – 10:00am FREE Qi Gong is a form of exercise that dates back 3000 years and is not a martial art. The forms used in this class are thera- peutic, involving slow, repetitive move- ments which incorporate meditation, deep breathing and visualization. Many of the movements can be done while sitting. Qi is energy we use and which needs to be replaced with fresh Qi. The movements deal with our meridians to relieve and support various organs. We meet at the Brewster COA and at Drum- mer Boy Park (warmer weather permit- ting). Our participants enjoy the social aspect of these meetings as well as the physical benefits. Contact our instructor, Ray DiPietro, if you would like to reserve a spot. We look forward to meeting you! To register for the class, please email Ray at rayvector@hotmail.com or call him at 508-246-4486. Bit of Bliss Yoga Classes Tuesdays 2:30 – 3:30pm $10/class or 5 classes for $45 Join our instructor Janet Bettey, E-RYT, and experience a balance of movement and stillness as you nurture your body, mind and soul. These gentle yoga classes take a holistic approach to stretch and strengthen the body gradual- ly, enhancing your body's ability to move and empowering you both physically and mentally. This class is for anyone from beginners to experienced practitioners looking for a nourishing experience to restore vitality and find peace within. Participants bring their own yoga mat. Space is limited. Reserve your spot at www.bitofblissyogaofcapecod.com or call 978-500-2390. Keep Movin’ Mondays and Wednesdays 8:45 - 9:45am Session runs from July 6 to August 31 This program is primarily strength- training for seniors. The classes are friendly, and a fun way to relieve arthritis symptoms while learning important strengthening exercises. Classes help to build strength, coordination and balance each week by using hand and leg weights, balls and bands. Class fee will be discussed upon registration. Please email our instructor, Cindy Doutrich, at cdoutric@ycp.edu to register. Meditation Thursdays (via Zoom) 10:00 - 11:00am This ongoing meditation class taught by Carol Marcy meets Thursdays on ZOOM from 10:00 to 11:00am. Meditation has proven to have many important benefits. Carol Marcy has been certified to teach meditation by the Washington Center for Consciousness Studies. She is a long time meditator who has studied a variety of spiritual traditions. If you are inter- ested please email Carol so that she can send you the ZOOM link at drcarolmarcy@gmail.com Brewster, MA August 2022 Senior Shellfish Licenses Senior Shellfish Licenses are available at the COA office, 8am to 4pm Mondays thru Thursdays. Please bring your driver’s license (showing that you are at least 70 years of age). If your license does not have a Brew- ster address, please bring a copy of your latest tax bill to show you are a Brewster resident. Licenses are a one-time charge of $5.00 (we accept check or cash) and never expire! Page 6 August 2022 Brewster, MA Computer Help Wednesdays 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 volun- teer instructor, Del Borah, is here to help you on Wednesday mornings. For all appointments, call the COA at 508-896-2737. Brewster Men’s Coffee Club (BMCC) 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 come in and join us for some lively conversation? We’re always looking for new members. We’re also seeking 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. Do you enjoy talking with others and feeling good about your day? Do you like to discuss books, movies, local events and issues? Then WOW would love to welcome you into our weekly discussion group. Join us whenever you can at the COA. You’ll find us to be a very friendly group with a positive attitude. Channel 18 Exercise Programs Chair Yoga This class is designed to teach begin- ners, as well as accommodating all levels. The students will learn to adjust the postures according to their own body needs, using a chair as support for the poses. Chair Yoga can be beneficial in terms of minimizing stress and boosting mental clarity, managing and coping with pain brought on by aging or an illness, im- proving strength, and enhancing flexibil- ity. The class is taught by Araci Gomes, a certified Yoga instructor. Channel 18 air times/dates: 7:00am: August 2, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 11:00am: August 1, 8, 10, 15, 22, 24, 29, 31 Funky Fitness This workout program addresses four major categories of fitness: endurance, strength, balance & flexibility. Music provides the backdrop and inspiration for all exercises in each 60-minute class. Frank Callahan will be your instructor. Channel 18 air times/dates: Part 1 & 2 - 7:00am: August 1, 3, 8, 10, 17, 25, 29, 31 Part 1 & 2 - 11:00am: August 4, 11, 16, 18, 23 Part 3 & 4 - 7:00am: August 4, 15, 22, 24, 30 Part 3 & 4 - 11:00am: August 2, 3, 9, 17, 25 For the latest information on town topics, we encourage you to visit the Town of Brewster website at: www.brewster-ma.gov Free Personal Hygiene Items! The COA has a large quantity of adult disposable incontinence products in various sizes. If you know someone who could use them, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 508-896-2737, or just stop by. Let us know what size you’re looking for. If we’ve got them we will be happy to give them to you! Changes are coming to the Bayside Chatter Newsletter! This is the last monthly version of the Bayside Chatter. Our informational newsletter has been beautifully pub- lished by Liturgical Publishing for over a dozen years. We have renewed our con- tract with them and beginning with our September newsletter, it will be issued every other month and cover 2 months, i.e. September/October. Therefore, we will be distributing 6 newsletters per year. We’ll also be moving from 12 pages to 16 pages and are excited for this change as it means we’ll be able to include more information! Also, perhaps you are already inundated with paper and would prefer not to re- ceive a paper version of our newsletter. We are now collecting the names and email addresses of those patrons who would like to receive the newsletter elec- tronically. You will not receive anything other than the newsletter. This will most likely begin at some point this fall as we’ll need a bit of time to build our database. If you would like to have our newsletter emailed to you, the process is simple. Just send an email with your name to: coanewsletter@brewster-ma.gov. In the subject line, please put ‘email news- letter’. If the email address you’d like us to use is different from the one that we received it from, please give us the new address. We will then remove your name from our paper mailing list, and add it to the virtual version. We are not discontinuing the paper version. We’re merely offering another way for folks to receive it! Page 7 Brewster, MA July 2022 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 8:45am Keep Movin’! 10:00am Advanced Tai Chi 11:15am Intermediate Tai Chi 2 9:00am Qi Gong 9:30am W.O.W. 11:30am Senior Dining 2:30pm Bit of Bliss Yoga 3 8:45am Keep Movin’! 9:00am Computer Help 1:00pm Quilters 4 National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! 9:30am Knit/Crochet 10:00am Advanced Tai Chi 11:15am Int. Tai Chi 11:30am Senior Dining 2:00pm BMCC 5 11:00am - 1:00pm Ice Cream Treats and Watermelon with Cindy Bingham Brewster Selectboard Member 8 8:45am Keep Movin’! 10:00am Blood Pressure & Glucose Testing 10:00am Advanced Tai Chi 11:15am Intermediate Tai Chi 9 9:00am Qi Gong 9:30am W.O.W. 11:30am Senior Dining 2:00pm Caregiver Support Group 2:30pm Bit of Bliss Yoga 10 8:45am Keep Movin’! 9:00am Computer Help 11:00am Healthy Meals In Motion (Frederick Court) 11:00am Senior Tech Day 1:00pm Quilters 11 9:30am ‘Calling all Walkers’ meeting 10:00am Advanced Tai Chi 11:15am Int. Tai Chi 11:30am Senior Dining 2:00pm BMCC 12 9:00am Pedicure 10:00am - 11:30am Floating Classroom trip at Pleasant Bay Community Boating (Trip full) 15 8:45am Keep Movin’! 10:00am Crafts with Lucille 10:00am Advanced Tai Chi 11:15am Intermediate Tai Chi 16 9:00am Qi Gong 9:30am W.O.W. 11:30am Senior Dining 2:30pm Bit of Bliss Yoga 17 8:45am Keep Movin’! 9:00am Computer Help 9:45am Trip to Chatham Marconi Maritime Center 1:00pm Quilters 18 8:00am Pet Nail Trim 9:00am Hearing Screenings 10:00am Adv. Tai Chi 11:15am Int. Tai Chi 11:30am Senior Dining 2:00pm BMCC 19 1:00 - 3:00pm National Soft Serve Ice Cream Day: Trip to Cobie’s with Brian and Annie 22 8:45am Keep Movin’! 10:00am Blood Pressure & Glucose Testing 10:00am Advanced Tai Chi 11:15am Intermediate Tai Chi 23 9:00am Qi Gong 9:30am W.O.W. 10:00am Legal Help 11:30am Senior Dining 2:30pm Bit of Bliss Yoga 24 8:45am Keep Movin’! 9:00am Computer Help 1:00pm Quilters 1:00pm White Shark Conservancy talk 25 10:00am Adv. Tai Chi 11:15am Int. Tai Chi 11:30am Senior Dining 2:00pm BMCC 26 11:00am - 1:00pm Trip to Crosby Mansion with Brian and Annie 29 8:45am Keep Movin’! 10:00am Advanced Tai Chi 11:15am Intermediate Tai Chi 30 9:00am Qi Gong 9:30am W.O.W. 11:30am Senior Dining 2:00pm Caregiver Support Group 2:30pm Bit of Bliss Yoga 31 8:45am Keep Movin’! 9:00am Computer Help 1:00pm Quilters Senior Happenings Page 9 August 2022 Brewster, MA Senior Dining at the COA! Senior Dining is available every Tuesday and Thursday at the Brewster COA. You will need to reserve your spot 2 business days in advance. The monthly menu is always available, just ask. The requested meal donation is $3.00. Simply give our Brewster Nutrition Center a call at 508-896-5070 to reserve. Transportation can be arranged. Just call the COA at 508-896-2737 to book your ride. Rides to/from lunch are FREE! The Senior Dining program is sponsored by Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands. Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels delivers meals to people aged 60 and over who are unable to prepare their own meals. For more infor- mation 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 call Kelly Rooney at 508-896-5070. Outreach Notes Outreach is available for help with a variety of subjects: Fuel Assistance, SNAP Assistance, Emergency Buttons, Homecare Assistance, Medical Equip- ment, 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 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, August 10. Please call the COA Outreach Office to enroll at 508-896-2737. The Value of the Friends of Brewster Elders & Why We Deserve your Help and Support As you may have heard before, the Friends and the Council on Aging are not one in the same. Rather, the Friends, a separate 501c3 non -profit, support the Council on Aging when they or their clients need some financial assistance. Since our inception, the Friends of Brewster Elders (FOBE) have supplied supplemental funding to the Brewster Council on Aging, Elder Services of Cape Cod, and Lower Cape Outreach. We’ve made donations to local charities whose work we believe impacts many of our seniors, such as the Alzheimer’s Association. We’ve routinely organized and subsidized trips and unique events to provide socialization with transportation opportunities for both older and younger seniors. Most importantly, we have financially helped our own Brewster Seniors with emergency funding for unanticipated events in their lives that weren’t covered by any other organiza- tion. Recent examples include dental work and auto repairs, to name just a few. We can only continue our work with YOUR HELP. By becoming a member, or encouraging your friends and neighbors to become members, our collective $10 will help us to continue providing support for Brewster’s more challenged older resi- dents. Everyone can and should be a member of the Friends of Brewster Elders. Please join us and ask your friends and neighbors to join too! Are you a People Person? Besides the $10 membership, FOBE earns its way by operating the Sea Captains’ Thrift Shop at 66 Harwich Road (Rte 124). Not only do we accept donations and then resell the mer- chandise at bargain prices, but we also provide a safe atmosphere for people to stop, shop and socialize. Our current volunteers tell us how rewarding their 3 hour shifts are and often relate humorous stories which custom- ers have shared with them. It’s a great opportunity to use your people skills to get to know...more people. We could use you! BOCCE ANYONE? Even if you missed the Monday evening practices and the tournament (July 16th), we’ve developed a core group of players who are loving the game and the comradery. The Bocce Court was primarily funded by the FOBE with installation by the Brewster DPW. Come play! www.friendsofbrewsterelders.org or find us on Facebook! You can call us at 508-385-2881! News Page 10 August 2022 Brewster, MA 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. It is the result of a collaborative effort between Lower Cape TV and the Councils on Aging in these communities. 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 A Message from Nikki Courtney, Exercise Physiologist & Activities Specialist VNA of Cape Cod - Public Health and Wellness Therapeutic Benefits of Water Did you know that water has a number of therapeutic properties? Aquatic Therapy has been around since as early as 400 BC, where water was used on patients with spasticity and fevers in ancient Greece. In the 1700s, cold water was used to comfort smallpox patients. In 1992, the American Physical Therapy Association recognized aquatic therapy as its own subcategory of therapy, not just a modality. But what makes water so therapeutic? There are several properties that give water its therapeutic effects: Buoyancy Buoyancy is essentially the opposite of gravity- when you’re in the water, buoyancy is always pushing up. This takes the effect of gravity off our bodies and can make us feel weightless, depending on how deep in the water you are. It provides natural traction, helping to strengthen postural muscles and improve lumbar stabilization. Buoyancy can also assist in improving range of motion. Hydrostatic Pressure The pressure of water helps facilitate exhalation and challenges inhalation, helping to strengthen respiratory muscles. This same pressure can help decrease swelling and fluid buildup in the extremities, and even alleviate some nerve pain. Hydrostatic pressure also helps blood travel back to the heart. Viscosity The viscosity of water provides equal resistance in any plane, but this equal resistance changes with force. The faster you move in the water the more resistant the water becomes, similar to kinetic sand. This provides support while also allowing to build strength, endurance, and provide neuromuscular feedback. Next time you’re looking for some physical activity, consider exercising in the water. Speak with your healthcare team to fin d out if aquatic exercise is right for you. Transportation Notes from the Brewster COA: Due to demand, the Brewster COA regrets that we are unable to accommodate grocery shopping or other errand requests from our friends residing at assisted living facilities. However, we are happy to still offer rides to routine medical appointments as far as Hyannis (we cannot supply rides for any procedures). All rides are free of charge although we do request a donation to offset the cost of gas. Appointments should be booked between the hours of 9:00am and 2:00pm. We do require a 4 business day notice. This service is provided by volunteers using their own private vehicles. Our volunteers will not accompany you at your actual appointment, however we welcome caregivers to ride along. Please call the COA for more information at 508-896-2737. If you are wheel-chair bound, we require a 7 business day notice in order to find a van driver for you. Page 11 August 2022 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, 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. Medical Equipment Loans Our medical shed is open Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm, for equip- ment pick up. If we have what you are looking for you are welcome to take it. There is no cost and no set return date. If you find you no longer need the item, please return it to us in clean, working order. We also welcome donations of clean, durable medical equipment in good working order. If donating, please call the COA first at 508-896-2737 to tell us what you are bringing. August Events at the Sea Camps Here’s what’s coming up at the Sea Camps this month: Friday, August 5 8pm Family Movie Night Thursday, August 18 6pm Brewster Band concert Friday, August 26 5pm Touch a Truck All events are at the Sea Camps property located at 3057 Main St. (6A) No registration is required for any of these events and all are welcome. For more information, please consult the town website at: https://brewster-ma.gov/376-news-a-announcements/3444-save- the-dates-brewster-to-host-summer-2022-events-at-sea-camps Where’s the ‘Poopdeck’? Don’t worry, ‘Sightings from the Poopdeck’ is taking the month off and will return in next month’s September/October issue of the Bayside Chatter. Happy Summer! FY23 Elderly Real Estate Tax Exemptions Just a reminder that if you have previously received or have requested information about Elderly Real Estate Tax Exemptions with the Assessor’s Department, you MUST make an appointment with the Council on Aging by calling 508-896-2737 or by contacting us by email at outreach@brewster-ma.gov. We will review the required documents and assist you in completing the application. If the application is submitted and reviewed prior to August 31, 2022, the exemption can be included on the first half tax bills in October. Applications will continue to be accepted until April 1, 2023 but the exemption would only be reflected on the second half tax bill. Receive a free copy of Robert Finch’s ‘A Cape Cod Notebook 2’ just for registering! Log books for a chance to win one of three $50.00 gift cards to Brewster businesses: The Brewster Book Store, Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters, and Stone L’Oven Pizza. Register any time this summer! BHT - BOSTON HOSPITAL TRANSPORTATION Enjoy comfortable and safe transportation from Cape Cod DIRECT to Boston hospitals on a wheel- chair-accessible bus. Service available Mon. thru Thur. only. MONDAY thru THURSDAY SCHEDULE 7:30am Orleans (Shaw’s Market) 7:40am Fontaine Medical Center (Entrance) 7:45am Harwich (Route 6 & 124 Commuter Lot) 8:00am Barnstable (Route 6 & 132 (Burger King) 8:15am Sagamore (Commuter Lot) RESERVATIONS are a MUST!!! (Reserve no later than 9:00am 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: 8:00am – 5:00pm. Schedule your medical appointments between 10am & 2pm. The bus will leave Boston by 3pm. Please visit the website for more information: www.capecodrta.org TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION COA VAN - We offer trips for Grocery Shopping in Orleans on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. We require a minimum of 2 days no- tice. There is a maximum of 4 people per trip. A suggested donation of $2 is ac- cepted for this service. Please call the COA to schedule your ride at 508-896-2737. NOTE: This service is not available to those residing at assisted living facilities. MEDICAL & DENTAL APPOINTMENTS - Volunteer drivers are available for transport to routine medical appointments in their personal cars. We travel as far as Hyannis and regret we cannot 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 sched- ule 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. All appointments should be booked for times between 9:00am and 2:00pm. WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE MEDICAL VAN – Transportation to medical appoint- ments 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 August 2022 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: Our on-site Senior Dining program is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. If you would like to join us at the Brewster Council on Aging, please contact our Nutrition Site Coordinator at 508 -896-5070 to reserve a spot at our table. There is a 2-business day advance notice required. Transportation can be arranged, just ask!