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HomeMy Public PortalAboutSeptember-October 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 September/October 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. Senior Centers are the Masters of Aging! September is National Senior Center Month! This year, senior centers have grown a great deal – probably more than ever imagined. Aging masterfully is a core ideal of what many older adults wish to achieve at senior centers. Whether through fitness classes or social activities, senior centers continue to be the experts in their communities on aging. Stop in to talk to us and pick up our newsletter to see all that we offer. It’s packed with lots of information and things to do! Welcome Mary King, Our new Part-time COA Outreach Coordinator! We are pleased to announce that Mary King has joined our COA Outreach Team to advocate for and provide our seniors with social services resources. Mary has an extensive background in mental health along with training in the nursing field and has a lot of experi- ence working with seniors. It is our pleasure to have her on board! Labor Day BBQ September 2, 11:30am – 2:00pm Brewster COA, 1673 Main St. Come join us and FOBE for a relaxing fun time of food, bocce, light entertainment, and friendship out on the front lawn to celebrate Labor Day! Menu includes hot dogs, hamburgers, coleslaw, baked beans, and dessert, along with assorted beverages. Doors open at 11:30am, meal served at 12:00noon. Tickets are $5 and are available right now at the Brewster COA. Seating is limited to 50. Brewster Fire Department to Host 9/11 Memorial Service The Brewster Fire Department will be hosting their annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Fire Headquarters (1671 Main St.) on Sunday, September 11 at 6:00pm. The service honors first responders, civilian victims, and their family members who were impacted by the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001 in New York City, Washington D.C, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Musical arrangements will be provided by Bugler Jeff Mills, the Highland Light Bagpipe Band, and Shirley Ann Bellus. Please help us honor these American heroes on the anniversary of this tragic day in our country’s history. WE PROMISE TO REMEMBER THE 11th OF SEPTEMBER The Friends of Brewster Elders is pleased to announce that, despite a little back and forth, A Taste of Crosby Mansion is on for September 18th, 3-5 pm. Tickets are $10 per person which includes appetizers and two drinks. Tickets may be purchased at the Sea Captains’ Thrift Shop or can be found online on FOBE’s Facebook page/website or just call 508-385-2881. It is shap- ing up to be a great event with new folks already purchasing tickets. Hope you’ll join FOBE and Friends at this social event! The Party’s On! Join FOBE at A Taste of Crosby Mansion The Brewster COA will be closed on the following holidays: Monday, Sept. 5: Labor Day Monday, Oct. 10: Columbus Day Open Enrollment is Coming! Every year, Open Enrollment takes place from October 15 to December 7 and is the time when you can switch your prescription drug program without penalty. For more info, see the article on page 12. Page 2 Brewster, MA September/October2022 September is Healthy Aging Month! Healthy Aging Month encourages us to act how we feel — instead of acting our age! It’s all about taking charge of your well-being, by aging with a healthy body and a healthy mind. So, with that in mind, we have lots of fun offerings for you. Why not try one (or more) of them and have some fun! All activites take place at the Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street, unless otherwise noted. Here’s what’s coming up in September and October: Nia Wednesdays, September 7 – October 5 8:30 – 9:30am $65 for 6 week series Join Sue Landers, a licensed Nia Black Belt Instructor for a 6 week series of Nia. Nia combines nine different movement techniques from dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts to give participants a full mind, body and spirit workout. With diverse music from around the world, Nia is a non-impact movement technique that focuses on improving flexibility, agility, mobility, strength and stability. Nia is for every BODY. Advance registration is required. Please call the COA at 508-896-2737 by September 5 to do so. Fee payable to Sue at first class. For more information about Nia, visit the website www.nianow.com Stepping Stones to Fitness Mondays, September 12 - October 24 1:00 – 2:00pm Cost: $60 for 6 classes An exercise program designed to get you functioning again! This 6 week progressive exercise program teaches participants basic home exercises to improve strength and endurance, keeping you independent and even build confidence! Participants must be able to safely ambulate, though a low tolerance to walking/standing is acceptable. Home exercise programs can be done with or without the use of equipment. Classes are taught by Nikki Courtney, Exer- cise Physiologist & Activities Specialist of the VNA, and are an hour long, with about 20 minutes of education and 40 minutes of exer- cise. Please note, there will be no class on October 10 as the COA will be closed for Columbus Day. Cost: $60 for 6 classes. *Advance registration is required. To sign up, please contact the VNA of Cape Cod directly at 508-957- 7423. Memoir Writing Thursdays, September 15 - September 29 9:30 – 11:00am FREE Come join Mary Hamlin for Memoir Writing, a 3 class series, in learning how to get your memories preserved for the future. Partici- pants will receive questionnaires and hear ways to select photos, stories and thoughts that help you identify and document stories about your important family members, people, places, and choices in your life. Learn to tell and write those stories so you can preserve and share them with family, children, and friends. Identify ancestors, grandparents, and others with genealogy charts before their names and stories disappear. Writing prompts included to help stimulate your creativity. Mary has taught memoir writing classes for 4+ years and will share her memoir books with you. Just seeing her books will get you motivated and excited to begin this process. *For session one, bring three photos or items of significance, including notebooks and/or journals. Advance registration is required. Please call the COA at 508-896-2737 by September 14 to do so. Express Yourself with Watercolors Thursdays, September 15 - October 20 10:00 – 11: 00am $90 for 6 week series, materials included Join Jennifer Stratton, artist, musician, and expressive/creative arts educator for a 6 week series. Participants will learn some of the basic techniques in using watercolors as well as do a variety of ex- ercises that will demonstrate the many magical ways to use this medium. This class is for people with no experience and for those with lots of experience. Come join the fun! Materials will be supplied. Pre-registration is required. Please call the COA at 508-896-2737 by September 9 to reserve your spot. Fee payable to Jennifer at the first class. Game Day/Ice Cream Social Friday, September 23 1:00 – 3:00pm FREE Come help us celebrate the end of Summer and the beginning of Fall by joining us for a fun afternoon of lawn games and ice cream! Alongside Bocce, we will be setting up our corn hole game, as well as Ladder Toss and Croquet! Call Annie at 508-896-2737 by Friday, September 16 to let her know you’re coming! Real ID Wednesday, September 28 1:30 – 2:30pm FREE Come join Michele Ellicks, Community Outreach Coordinator, MA RMV for a workshop focusing on the new federal and state require- ments concerning driver’s license and ID card renewals which may affect you, when REAL IDs go into effect beginning May 2023. To register, please call the COA at 508-896-2737 no later than Tuesday, September 27. Crafts with Lucille Monday, September 19 and Monday, October 17 10:00 - 11:00am FREE Come join Lucille 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. Page 3 Brewster, MA September/October2022 Welcome October! The Driving Decision Wednesday, October 12 1:30 – 2:30pm Free Come join Michele Ellicks, Community Outreach Coordinator, Mass RMV, for a workshop focusing on driving retirement and offering advice for families and providers who are concerned about a loved one’s ability to drive safely. To register, please call the COA at 508-896-2737, no later than Tuesday October 11. Journaling for Health Mondays, October 17 – October 31 10:00 -11:30am $15 for 3 classes Come join author and workshop presenter, Alice Plouchard Stelzer for ‘Journal for Health’, a 3 class series. Alice has given workshops and lectures on journaling, writing and other subjects throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut and has been certified as a journal therapy instructor. The Journaling for Health workshop gives partici- pants the opportunity to learn different tools for an introspective look at their lives and belief and value systems. Through exercises, such as sprints, meditation and affirmations, participants will see how journaling can affect their lives as well as their health. Please regis- ter by Friday, October 14 by calling the COA at 508-896-2737. Fee payable to Alice at the first class. Explore Spirit with Maria Halverson Thursday, October 20 6:00 pm, Doors open 5:30pm Tickets: $10 Join us for a special evening event with Maria Halvorsen, a re- nowned Spiritual Medium/Psychic who has been working with Spirit for over 25 years. Maria will demystify the process of mediumship, sharing her insights in order to give audiences an understanding of how their loved ones continue to live and evolve in the Spirit World. Seating is limited. Please stop by the COA by Monday, October 14 to purchase your ticket. Light refreshments will be served. Brain Longevity Thursdays, October 27 – November 17 2:15 – 3:30pm 4 week series Cost: $40 for Brewster residents (the rest of the fee is gener- ously supplemented by the Friends of Brewster Elders). $75 for non-residents. Please join Janet Bettey for BRAIN LONGEVITY ® to learn the 4 Pillars of Alzheimer’s Prevention and steps that you can take to improve your memory, cognition and reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. This lecture series is based on over 25 years of groundbreaking work by the Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation. Presented by Brain Longevity Specialist, Janet Bettey, E-RYT, YACEP, BLS. Class size is limited to 10 and advanced registration is required. Please call the Brewster COA at 508-896-2737 by October 21 to do so. Hearts and Paws Pet Therapy Monday, October 17 2:30 – 3:30 FREE Do you love dogs but don’t have one and miss being able to spend time with one? Then come join us for a new and ongoing program where Hearts and Paws Comfort Dogs will once a month bring some of their furry friends to spend time with us. You need a little fur in your life? Well, this is the place to come! To register, please call the COA at 508-896-2737. Cookie & Recipe Share Tuesday, October 18 1:00 – 3:00pm October is National Cookie Month! Help us celebrate by joining us for a homemade cookie and recipe share! There will be good conversation, coffee, and Cookies. Please bring a baker’s dozen (or more) of your favorite cookies along with the recipe to share. Call 508-896-2737 to sign up with Annie no later than Friday, Octo- ber 14 (and let her know what you hope to bring just to make sure we don’t end up with a bunch of the same cookies). Hip Hop Dance Chair Exercise Class Friday, October 28 1:00 – 2:00pm FREE Join Rondae Drafts, Ph.D. abd, and Executive Director of MusicDance for a 1- hour chair dance class. Travel through time on the “soul Train” using clean-cut hip hop and rhythm and blues songs. Creative props, drums and African maracas will be utilized during the class to make this journey of dance come to life. Space is limited and advance registration is required, so call the COA at 508-896-2737, no later than October 24 to reserve you seat. We thank the Brewster Cultural Council for providing the grant to make this special opportunity possible! Senior Technology Day Wednesday, September 14 & Wednesday, October 12 11:00am to 12:00noon Representatives from the Hyannis and Cape Cod Mall AT&T stores will be at the Brewster COA to provide assistance and answers to any technology-related questions. Drop by anytime between 11:00am and 12:00noon and feel free to bring the device you have a question about. This includes, but is not limited to: cell phone, Kindle, iPad, laptop, etc. First come, first served. Knitting/Crocheting Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:00am to 12noon Brewster COA front porch, 1673 Main Street Welcome all knitters and crocheters! We have an informal knit- ting/crocheting circle outside on the front porch/front lawn area. All levels are welcome with assistance available to any beginners inter- ested in joining. 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 is weather-permitting. If it is raining, there will be no group. Questions? Call Annie at 508-896-2737. Page 4 TRIPS and WALKS: Mini Golf Friday, September 9 1:00 - 3:30pm Join us for a fun afternoon of mini golf and ice cream at Putter’s Paradise in West Yarmouth. You treat yourself to ice cream and we treat you to mini golf! Go to www.puttersparadise.net to see images of the course and the ice cream flavors! Please call the COA at 508-896-2737 by September 5 to sign up. The Spice of Life in Truro Friday, September 16 10:00am departure time, return time between 2:00 – 3:00pm 9:45am Meet outside by the COA bus Join us as we venture to Truro for a day of fun! On the way we will stop at the chocolate Café in Eastham for “brunch” breakfast sand- wiches, which we will take to a scenic view to enjoy as we eat. Afterward, we will make our way to Truro and make stops at the Truro Vineyards, Chequessett Chocolate, and Atlantic Spice Co to name a few. We will treat you to brunch but bring spending money for any shopping you may want to do. Space is limited to 8, so call the COA to reserve your seat by September 9. To see the menu at the Chocolate Cafe, go to www.chocolatecafeeastham.com. Bird Walk Tuesday, September 20 9:00 - 10:30am (Rain date: Thursday, September 22) 8:45am Meet outside by the COA bus or meet us there Join us as we explore Eddy Bay Trail with Mary Jo Foti, Trips Coor- dinator for the Cape Cod Bird Club. Eddy Bay Trail off Lower Road in Brewster is located on the site of the “planting fields” of the Saquatucket Sachemship and later divisions of farms for the colo- nists in the 1600s. The area later served as pasture and tillage for some of Brewster’s leading farming families through the 1800s. Songbirds, gulls, terns, osprey, other raptors, and possible fall migrant activity are among the species to be encountered here. Length of walk is 1.1 miles. If time allows, we will also explore the Eddy Sisters Trail. Wear good walking shoes; terrain may be a little uneven and walking unaided is mandatory for this walk. Bring your binoculars if you have them! To sign up please call the COA at 508-896-2737 by Monday, September 19. Fort Hill Ramble Friday September 30 9:00 – 10:30am-ish 8:45am Meet outside by the COA bus Autumn is the perfect time for scenic views. So come join us for a ramble around Fort Hill and the Red Maple Swamp trail. We’ll get the best of both worlds, water views and woodsy views. The terrain will be uneven at times, so remember to wear good walking shoes. Walking unaided is mandatory. Bring your binoculars if you have them as you never know what might be around. Call the COA at 508-896-2737 to sign up by September 26. Cahoon Museum of American Art and lunch Friday, October 7 Admission $8 9:45am Meet outside by the COA bus, leaving at 10:00am Join us for a trip to the Cahoon Museum of American Art in Cotuit, located at the former home and studio of the Cape Cod folk artists, Ralph and Martha Cahoon. Now an expanded facility dedicated to a broad range of American art, the Museum continues to celebrate the legacy of the Cahoon’s by displaying a selection of their art and preserving the historic building that was their home and studio. Afterward we will enjoy lunch at Cooks. Space is limited to 8. To sign up, please call the COA at 508-896-2737 by October 5. For menu and prices at Cooks, go to www.cookstogo.com. Scenic Drive to Sandwich Friday, October 14 9:30am – 12:30pm-ish 9:15am Meet outside by the COA bus Join us for a scenic drive along the Old King’s highway to Sandwich with stops at Sandwich Antiques and Titcomb’s Bookstore. If you are in the mood to spend, bring some money, if not, just enjoy doing some window shopping! Space is limited to 8.To sign up, call the COA at 508-896-2737, no later than October 11. Pumpkin People in the Park and lunch in Chatham! Friday, October 28 10:45am Meet outside by the COA bus, leaving at 11:00am Come join us for a fun walk in Kate Gould Park to look at the Pump- kin People created by local Chatham businesses to help get people in the Halloween spirt! Afterward we will travel down the road to Kreme N’ Kone for lunch! Limited to 8 people, so call the COA at 508-896-2737 to reserve your spot not later than Monday, Oct. 24. For menu and prices go to: www.kreamnkonechatham.com Bird Walk Tuesday, October 25 9:00 - 10:30am 8:45am Meet outside by the COA bus or meet us there by 9:00am Join us as we go on a second bird walk with Mary Jo Foti, Trips Coordinator for the Cape Cod Bird Club. Destination to be deter- mined and information available in early October. As with the previ- ous walk in September, wear good sturdy walking shoes and remember that terrain may be a little uneven so walking unaided is mandatory for this walk. Bring your binoculars if you have them! To sign up, please call the COA at 508-896-2737 by October 24. CHANNEL 18 PROGRAMMING UPDATE: We have paused our programming on Channel 18 for the time being. Fall is lovely here on the Cape, and we hope you will find time to get outside and enjoy the gorgeous weather while we still have it. Or come and join us for a walk (we have several to choose from), a trip, a class, lunch or any of the other fun things in these pages. We hope to see you soon! Brewster, MA September/October2022 Page 6 September/October2022 Brewster, MA MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 9:00am Walking Club 10:00am Knit/Crochet 10:00am Advanced Tai Chi 11:15am Int. Tai Chi 11:30am Senior Dining 1:00pm Keep Movin’! 2:00pm BMCC 2 11:30am Labor Day BBQ 5 The COA is closed 6 9:00am Qi Gong 9:30am W.O.W. 11:30am Senior Dining 12:30pm Bingo 1:00pm Keep Movin’! 2:30pm Bit of Bliss Yoga 7 8:30am Nia 9:00am Computer Help 10:00am Mah Jongg 10:00am Knit/Crochet 1:00pm Quilters 8 9:00am Walking Club 10:00am Knit/Crochet 10:00am Advanced Tai Chi 11:15am Int. Tai Chi 11:30am Senior Dining 12:30pm Bingo 1:00pm Keep Movin’! 2:00pm BMCC 9 9:00am Pedicure 1:00pm Mini Golf Trip 12 10:00am Blood Pressure & Glucose Testing 10:00am Advanced Tai Chi 11:15am Intermediate Tai Chi 1:00pm Stepping Stones to Fitness 13 9:00am Qi Gong 9:30am W.O.W. 11:30am Senior Dining 12:30pm Bingo 1:00pm Keep Movin’! 2:00pm Caregiver Support Group 2:30pm Bit of Bliss Yoga 14 8:30am Nia 9:00am Computer Help 10:00am Knit/Crochet 10:00am Mah Jongg 10:30am Healthy Meals In Motion (COA) 11:00am Senior Tech Day 11:30am Sight Loss/BLL 1:00pm Quilters 15 8:00am Pet Nail Trim 9:00am Hearing Screenings 9:00am Walking Club 9:30am Memoir Writing 10:00am Knit/Crochet 10:00am Adv. Tai Chi 10:00am Watercolor 11:15am Int. Tai Chi 11:30am Senior Dining 12:30pm Bingo 1:00pm Keep Movin’! 2:00pm BMCC 16 10:00am The Spice of Life in Truro Trip 19 10:00am Crafts with Lucille 10:00am Advanced Tai Chi 11:15am Intermediate Tai Chi 1:00pm Stepping Stones to Fitness 20 9:00am Qi Gong 9:00am Bird Walk 9:30am W.O.W. 11:30am Senior Dining 12:30pm Bingo 1:00pm Keep Movin’! 2:30pm Bit of Bliss Yoga 21 8:30am Nia 9:00am Computer Help 10:00am Knit/Crochet 10:00am Mah Jongg 1:00pm Quilters 22 9:00am Walking Club 9:30am Memoir Writing 10:00am Knit/Crochet 10:00am Adv. Tai Chi 10:00am Watercolor 11:15am Int. Tai Chi 11:30am Senior Dining 12:30pm Bingo 1:00pm Keep Movin’! 2:00pm BMCC 23 1:00pm Game Day/Ice Cream Social 26 10:00am Blood Pressure & Glucose Testing 10:00am Advanced Tai Chi 11:15am Intermediate Tai Chi 1:00pm Stepping Stones to Fitness 27 9:00am Qi Gong 9:30am W.O.W. 1:00pm Keep Movin’! 11:30am Senior Dining 12:30pm Bingo 2:00pm Caregiver Support Group 2:30pm Bit of Bliss Yoga 28 8:30am Nia 9:00am Computer Help 9:00am Mobile Dental 10:00am Knit/Crochet 10:00am Mah Jongg 1:00pm Quilters 1:30pm Real ID 29 9:00am Walking Club 9:30am Memoir Writing 10:00am Knit/Crochet 10:00am Adv. Tai Chi 10:00am Watercolor 11:15am Int. Tai Chi 11:30am Senior Dining 12:30pm Bingo 1:00pm Keep Movin’! 2:00pm BMCC 30 9:00am Fort Hill Ramble Trip Senior Happenings Page 7 Brewster, MA September/October 2022 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 3 10:00am Advanced Tai Chi 11:15am Intermediate Tai Chi 1:00pm Stepping Stones to Fitness 4 9:00am Qi Gong 9:30am W.O.W. 11:30am Senior Dining 12:30pm Bingo 1:00pm Keep Movin’! 2:00pm Caregiver Support Group 2:30pm Bit of Bliss Yoga 5 8:30am Nia 9:00am Computer Help 10:00am Knit/Crochet 10:00am Mah Jongg 1:00pm Quilters 6 9:00am Walking Club 10:00am Knit/Crochet 10:00am Advanced Tai Chi 10:00am Watercolor 11:15am Int. Tai Chi 11:30am Senior Dining 12:30pm Bingo 1:00pm Keep Movin’! 2:00pm BMCC 7 10:00am Cahoon Museum of American Art Trip 10 The COA is closed 11 9:00am Qi Gong 9:30am W.O.W. 11:30am Senior Dining 12:30pm Bingo 1:00pm Keep Movin’! 2:30pm Bit of Bliss Yoga 12 9:00am Computer Help 10:00am Knit/Crochet 11:00am Healthy Meals In Motion (COA) 11:00am Senior Tech Day 11:30am Sight Loss/BLL 1:00pm Quilters 1:30pm The Driving Decision 13 9:00am Walking Club 10:00am Knit/Crochet 10:00am Advanced Tai Chi 10:00am Watercolor 11:15am Int. Tai Chi 11:30am Senior Dining 12:30pm Bingo 1:00pm Keep Movin’! 2:00pm BMCC 14 9:00am Pedicure 9:30am Scenic Drive To Sandwich Trip 10:00am Swimming at Brewster Green 17 10:00am Crafts with Lucille 10:00am Journaling 10:00am Advanced Tai Chi 11:15am Intermediate Tai Chi 1:00pm Stepping Stones to Fitness 2:30pm Hearts & Paws 18 9:00am Qi Gong 9:30am W.O.W. 11:30am Senior Dining 12:30pm Bingo 1:00pm Keep Movin’! 1:00pm Cookie & Recipe Share 2:30pm Bit of Bliss Yoga 19 9:00am Computer Help 10:00am Knit/Crochet 10:00am Mah Jongg 1:00pm Quilters 20 8:00am Pet Nail Trim 9:00am Walking Club 9:00am Hearing Screenings 10:00am Knit/Crochet 10:00am Adv. Tai Chi 10:00am Watercolor 11:15am Int. Tai Chi 11:30am Senior Dining 12:30pm Bingo 1:00pm Keep Movin’! 2:00pm BMCC 6:00pm Explore Spirit 21 10:00am Swimming at Brewster Green 24 10:00am Blood Pressure & Glucose Testing 10:00am Journaling 10:00am Advanced Tai Chi 11:15am Intermediate Tai Chi 1:00pm Stepping Stones to Fitness 25 9:00am Bird Walk 9:00am Qi Gong 9:30am W.O.W. 10:00am Legal Help 11:30am Senior Dining 12:30pm Bingo 1:00pm Keep Movin’! 2:00pm Caregiver Support Group 2:30pm Bit of Bliss Yoga 26 9:00am Computer Help 10:00am Knit/Crochet 10:00am Mah Jongg 1:00pm Quilters 27 9:00am Walking Club 10:00am Knit/Crochet 10:00am Adv. Tai Chi 11:15am Int. Tai Chi 11:30am Senior Dining 12:30pm Bingo 1:00pm Keep Movin’! 2:00pm BMCC 2:15pm Brain Longevity 28 10:00am Swimming at Brewster Green 10:45am Pumpkin People in Chatham Trip 1:00pm Hip Hop Chair Dance Exercise Class 31 10:00am Journaling 10:00am Advanced Tai Chi 11:15am Intermediate Tai Chi Senior Happenings Page 9 Pedicure Friday, September 9 and Friday, October 14 9:00am - 2:30pm $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 appointments are available from 9am to 3pm with a fee of $35.00. Call the COA to schedule your appoint- ment at 508-896-2737. Blood Pressure and Glucose Testing 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month: September 12 and 26, also October 24 (the 10th is a holiday) 10:00 - 11:00am 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, September 15 & and Thursday, October 20 9:00 – 11:00am Advanced Audiology Associates offers FREE screenings here at the Brewster Council on Aging. Screenings are by appointment 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, October 25 10:00am to 11:30am 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 office in Yarmouth. He can be reached by calling 508-775-3433. Pet Nail Trimming Thursday, September 15 and Thursday, October 20 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 The Brewster Baysters Quilting Group meets Wednesday after- noons throughout the month and we invite you to join us. We wel- come beginners to advanced levels of quilters and love to share ideas and free advice. Bring your Quilting inspiration, enthusi- asm, some handwork and don't forget your Show and Tell! Join our lively group for lots of laughs and good conversation about quilting and other topics. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group & Activity Group for People with Cognitive Impairment Tuesdays: September 13 and 27 & October 4 and 25 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. Mobile Dental Hygiene Service Wednesday, September 28 9:00am - 3:00pm Mobile Dental Hygiene Services 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, referrals. No dental insurance? They offer reduced private-pay options. 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 September/October2022 Brewster, MA HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY! Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 11. We wish all of the grandparents and great-grandparents a very happy day in celebration of all that you have done and still continue to do! 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Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. 160 Gould Street, Suite 212, Needham Heights, MA 02494. 781-446-5000. ... It’s About Excellence... It’s About Excellence Sharon L. Ryone REALTOR® 508.221.5314 | SharonRyone@SteeleRealty.com P.O. Box 899 1369-B Route 134, East Dennis, MA 02641 508.385.7311 www.SteeleRealty.com 3 YEARS IN BUSINESS & GROWING! I offer removal of the following: Demo debris’s • Furniture removal Appliance removal • Brush removal Basement/garage clean outs 10% SENIOR Discount 20% VETERAN discount (508) 364-6594 My name is Branden with, SS uu pp ee rr JJ uu nn kk BrosBros Proudly serving Cape Cod and it’s seniors. Page 10 September/October2022 Brewster, MA The following ongoing 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 famil- iar 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 incorpo- rate stretching warm-ups, Qi Gong breathing exercises, and an exploration of Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts for healing and vitality. During better weather we meet out- doors at the ball field behind the COA. To register, please email our instructor 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 explor- ing the "meditation-in-motion" aspect of practicing Tai Chi. During better weather we meet outdoors 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 therapeutic, involving slow, repetitive movements 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 Drummer Boy Park (warmer weather permitting). 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 for- ward 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 gradually, enhancing your body's ability to move and empowering you both physically and mentally. This class is for anyone from beginners to experienced prac- titioners 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’ Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00 - 2:00pm Cost: see below 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. COMPUTER ESSENTIALS CLASS September 6 – October 6 Tuesdays and Thursdays for 5 Weeks 10:00 – 11:30am Brewster Ladies Library 1822 Main St. Cost: FREE! COURSE DESCRIPTION: This 5-week course will cover the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal com- puter, how to safely navigate the internet, how to organize electronic files, how to send and receive email, and much more. By the end of the course, you’ll have a foundation for using a computer and the internet to enrich your life! PREREQUISITES: None. This course is designed for people who have never used a computer or have very little experience and want a solid introduction. Sign Up Today! Space is limited! Call Denise at 508-394-4630 x366 Or email: Denise.Magnett@essci.org SAFE DRIVING WORKSHOP Tuesday, September 27 10:00 - 11:30am Brewster Baptist Church 1848 Main Street The Brewster Baptist Church Caring Nurses will be offering a Safe Driving Workshop to explore Issues Facing Older Drivers, Their Families, and Caregivers. Topics will in- clude: 1) Shifting Gears - Rules of the road, defensive driving, and safe driving tips 2) The Driving Decision - Advice for families, caregivers and providers who are concerned about a person’s ability to drive safely. All are welcome to attend this event. Please take advantage of this opportunity to brush up on the rules of the road, receive safe driving tips and start a conversation about safe driving practices. The speaker will be Michele Ellicks, Communitu Outreach Coordinator, Registry of Motor Vehicles. Please sign up ahead of time by contacting Lisa Freeman, RN at Lree125@comcast.net or call 508-896-3299 Page 11 September/October2022 Brewster, MA Computer Help Wednesdays 9:00 - 11:00am Do you need help using your computer? We have one-on-one, one hour sessions availa- ble to help you feel more confident in your computer skills. Sessions are FREE! Our knowledgeable and dedicated volunteer 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 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 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 when- ever you can at the COA. You’ll find us to be a very friendly group with a positive attitude. Bingo! Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30 – 1:30pm Starting Tuesday, 9/6 and Thursday 9/8, fan favorite Bingo is back! Come for senior din- ing at 11:30am and afterward enjoy a fun- filled hour of Bingo. Participants pay 5¢ for each card they play, which goes into a kitty that the winner of each game wins! Spend time with friends and have a good time. Call Annie at 508-896-2737 to let her know if you’re interested, so she has a head count. Note: If you would like to come for Senior Dining, you must sign up 2 days in advance. See following article. Mah Jongg First 5 week session: Wednesdays, Sept 7 – Oct. 5 10:00am – 12:00pm Second 5 week session: Wednesdays, Oct. 19 – Nov. 16 10:00am – 12:00pm Cost includes: $10 for Mah Jongg card plus $65 for 5 week session ($75 total) Mah Jongg has become a very popular game on Cape Cod. Come join Mah Jongg Instructor Anne M. Walther and learn to play this game of skill and luck, while at the same time having fun and meeting new people. Anne will be teaching the fundamentals of Mah Jongg in five 2-hour sessions. Printed materials will be available to help you learn and enjoy the game. Advance registration is required. To pre-register for the first session, call the COA at 508-896-2737 no later than Monday, September 5. To pre-register for the second session, call the COA at 508-896-2737 no later than Wednesday, October 17. Fees to be paid to Anne at the first class. Walking Club Thursdays, 9:00 – 10:00 Join us on Thursdays for an hour-long scenic walk. Walking sites will vary each week. Enjoy comradery as exercise! Call Annie at the COA at 508-896-2737 for details and locations. Senior Dining at the COA! Senior Dining is available every Tuesday and Thursday at the Brew- ster 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. Come for lunch, stay for Bingo! On Thurs- days, come hear beautiful live piano music provided by our wonderful volunteer pianist prior to lunch. 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 age 60 and over who are 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 call 508-896-5070. 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 the Brewster COA parking lot (behind the building) between 10:30am and 12:00pm. Brewster’s date is always the sec- ond Wednesday of each month, so the next dates will be Wednesday, September 14 and Wednesday, October 12. Please call the COA Outreach Office to enroll in the program at 508-896-2737. Medical Equipment Loans Our medical shed is open Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm, for equipment 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 work- ing order. If donating, please call the COA first at 508-896-2737 to tell us what you are bringing. Senior Shellfish Licenses Senior Shellfish Licenses are available at the COA office, 8:00am to 4:00pm 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 Brewster 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 12 September/October2022 Brewster, MA Looking for Something Interesting and Productive to Do? Now that summer is winding down and visitors to your home are becom- ing more scarce, it’s a good time to think about volunteering a few hours of your time to a great organization. The Friends of Brewster Elders have several interesting, fun and productive opportunities for you to consider. One is to become a board member where you would help craft the organi- zation’s future, after all, change is afoot in Brewster and the FOBE has its eye on the development of a community center. Once on the board, there are lots of activities to get involved with and we’re always looking for fresh ideas for fun events, such as the trip to Cape Symphony for the holiday show and other trips this fall. The board meets only once a month for about an hour and a half; additional commitment is what you make it! No pressure. Another fun way to volunteer is to become a regular or a substitute at Sea Captains’ Thrift Shop. The thrift shop is the main revenue source for the Friends. Volunteers repeatedly mention how they enjoy working with the customers and their fellow sales staff. A full-time position is only 3 hours a week – chair and interesting conversations supplied! Subs fill in for those 3-hour slots when a full-timer can’t make it. Volunteers are treated to a lovely luncheon at the end of the year, in addition to the mid-year luncheon for all volunteers. You don’t need any retail experience, just a welcoming personality! Contact us at www.friendsofbrewsterelders.org or find us on Facebook! You can also call us at 508-385-2881! News 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. Outreach Notes Outreach is available for help with a variety of subjects: 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. SHINE Notes Each year thousands of Medicare beneficiaries reach a gap in their Medicare prescription drug plan that is often referred to as the “donut hole”. If you reach that gap, you will see your prescription drug costs increase dramatically! Don’t let this hap- pen to you! Prescription Advantage can help. Prescription Advantage is a state-sponsored program that supplements your Medicare drug plan to fill the gap. For more information about Prescription Advantage, call MassOptions at 1-800-243-4636, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, or visit www.Prescriptionadvantagema.org. It’s Almost Time for Open Enrollment! The annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period is October 15 - December 7 each year. It is important to review your health and prescrip- tion 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 at 508-896-2737 any time after September 15 to make an appointment for Open Enrollment, as we anticipate high demand. You will need to bring your Medicare card, a complete list of prescription drugs with dosages, and your insurance cards to the appointment. 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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. 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, Orle- ans, 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 Lauren Forziarti, RN, BSN VNA of Cape Cod - Public Health and Wellness September/October2022 Page 14 Brewster, MA Summer Wind-down with Skin Checks As the summer season winds down and the tan lines fade, it is the ideal time to examine your skin for moles or other suspicious spots. Cumulative sun exposure causes mainly basal cell and squamous cell skin cancer, while episodes of severe blistering sunburns can cause melanoma later in life. It is often misunderstood that a sunburn itself causes cancer, when in fact it is the overexposure to the dangerous ultraviolet radiation that damages skin cells, weakening them and creating the opportunity for cancer to form. A sunburn is simply a symptom that highlights this skin damage. Whenever your skin is exposed to UV light, it reacts by producing more melanin- increased skin pigment or, more commonly, a tan. To perform a self-assessment skin check, experts recommend using a handheld mirror to visualize those hard to reach locations, and having adequate lighting. Learning to spot the early warning signs and being vigilant about changes in your skin could be lifesaving. Report changes in color, texture, size, or shape/ABCDE’s of skin monitoring-asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving, to your primary care doctor or dermatologist. If recommended by your medical professional, inquire with your local Council on Aging about upcoming Cape Cod Health Care skin cancer screening clinics offered. FY23 Elderly Real Estate Tax Exemptions Just a reminder that if you have previously received or have re- quested 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. 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. For the latest information on town topics, we en- courage you to visit the Town of Brewster website at: www.brewster-ma.gov IMPORTANT VOTER INFORMATION and VOTING OPTIONS: At the Polls on Election Day September 6, 2022 from 7am – 8pm, 1848 Main St. In person during the Early Voting Period Room C (Lower Level) of Town Hall, 2198 Main St. August 27th ~ Saturday ~ 9:00am until 3:00pm August 29th ~ Monday ~ 8:30am until 4:00pm August 30th ~ Tuesday ~ 8:30am until 4:00pm August 31st ~ Wednesday ~ 8:30am until 4:00pm September 1st ~ Thursday ~ 8:30am until 4:00pm September 2nd ~ Friday ~ 8:30am until 4:00pm Vote by Mail Return the postcard with the requested elections checked. Make sure the mailing address is correct. If registered in “No Party” or “Unenrolled” please make sure to choose a party if you want to participate in the September Primary. Signatures are required. If you wish to vote by mail but did not receive a post card, please contact the Brewster Town Clerk’s office at 508-896-4506. Vote by Mail applications must be submitted by August 29th. Ballots must be returned and received in the Clerk’s Office by September 6th at 8pm. Whether mailed, dropped in the drop box outside Town Hall doors, or brought into the Clerk’s Office, the deadline applies. Voter Registration/Party Change Deadline Voter registration or party change forms must be submitted by August 27th. Town Hall will be open until 5:00pm so you may do this in person at 2198 Main Street. You may also register to vote, change your address or politi- cal party at www.registertovoteMA.com. Page 15 Brewster, MA September/October2022 Sightings from the Poop Deck “While we have time, let us do good.” Saint Francis of Assisi It’s 5:30am on another hot and foggy July morning, and I have brought my MacBook Air out to the patio to put together this month’s PD. At this hour the smells are fresh, the birds are happy and I see that the rabbits are enjoying my newly planted hostas. Each morn- ing at this time I walk out to the end of the driveway, say “good morning” to my neighbor who is on his morning walk, and wave to the news girl who is driving by delivering today’s papers. It’s kind of my early morning routine akin to major league ballplayers who go up to home plate and ultimately satisfies an itch. I have already watched the morning news, which was not much different than yesterday. Our primary concern seems to be focused on green energy and the rising seas, but we’re still building at the water’s edge. Go figure. There is a lead story about an armed bystander who killed the shooter at the Greenwood Park Mall in Greenwood, Indiana. On the human interest side there are viral stories of people helping strangers pay for groceries inspiring other acts of kindness. We all love those stories and I’m sure there are many more of them that just do not get published. SHAME! I’m on my second cup of coffee enjoying the sights and sounds and waiting patiently for the temps to hit 90 for the third day in a row making it a genuine and authentic heat wave. The bird baths have dutifully been filled with fresh water, but their activity has slowed as they seek a shady spot to spend the day. If you happen to be in my neighborhood at 5:30am one morning and you see some old guy wandering around his driveway, that would be me, so feel free to stop in for a cup of coffee and some chatter. Perhaps we can solve the world’s problems….sans politics & religion. Bring your own creamer. Joanie Carfora and I drink our coffee black. BTW, can you tell I felt like “Rambling” today? Peter R. Scheffer - (“Life is Good!”) - Beep Beep!! poop deck, n., a deck above a ship’s main afterdeck Receive the ‘Bayside Chatter’ by Email 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 newsletter’. If the email address you’d like us to use is differ- ent 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. Senior Swim at Brewster Green is Back! We are so grateful to the new management team at Brewster Green for allowing our seniors to participate in Senior Swim every Friday from 10:00am to 12:00noon, beginning on Friday, October 14. There is a fee of $1.00 per swim, payable to the COA and collected through an honor system (stop by once a month to pay). To be eligible to swim, you must first come to the Senior Center to regis- ter, sign a waiver and regulation form. You will receive a list of the resort’s rules at that time. It is very important that all participants adhere to Brew- ster Green’s rules to make it a positive experience for all. In addition, the resort reserves the right to cancel Senior Swim during holiday periods when their paying guests are in town, such as Thanksgiv- ing Week, Christmas Week and New Year’s Week, and other holiday weeks as needed. Happy Swimming! September/October2022 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 4 business days (Monday thru Friday) in advance so that we can schedule your ride. Please notify the COA if you can’t keep your appointment so we can noti- fy 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. 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. Page 16 BHT - BOSTON HOSPITAL TRANSPORTATION Enjoy comfortable and safe transportation from Cape Cod DIRECT to Boston hospitals on a wheel- chair-accessible bus. Service available Monday thru Thursday 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 Brewster, MA 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 thru Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. TOWN OF BREWSTER COA 1673 MAIN STREET BREWSTER, MA 02631 Std. Mail US Postage PAID Permit #100 Orleans, MA 02653 OR CURRENT RESIDENT