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1673 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 Chairperson
Sharon Tennstedt, COA Board Co-Chair
July 2017
MISSION STATEMENT: To support and advocate for older adults and their families by providing
programs, services and resources that promote individual living and quality of life.
The Brewster COA will be closed on
Tuesday, July 4th in honor of
Independence Day.
Enjoy your holiday!
Volunteers of the Year, Chester Robinson
(represented by his grandson Josh Dailey) and
Joe Fitzpatrick enjoyed themselves at the Annual
Volunteer Luncheon in June. Each gentleman
received a plaque, as well as a formal resolution
from the State of Massachusetts for their many
years of dedicated volunteer service.
photo by Alice Plouchard Stelzer
Looking for something different to
do during August?
Join the COA for Friday Fun Days! Each Friday in
August, we’ll go somewhere different to have
some fun. Below is the schedule:
Friday, August 4th: Mini-Golf and Ice
Cream! We’ll be headed ‘south’ to Holiday Hill
in Dennisport for some mini-golf, and then enjoy
an ice cream treat at Sundae School Ice Cream!
Friday, August 11: Cape Cod Museum of
Natural History in Brewster. Come along to
check out what’s new at the CCMNH! View the
indoor exhibits, spend time with the butterflies,
take in a movie, or just enjoy the birds from the
comfortable seats in the observation room!
Friday, August 18th: Lobster Roll
Luncheon & Entertainment at the Eastham
COA. Enjoy a delicious Lobster Roll lunch and
take in the ‘show’ at the Eastham COA.
Friday, August 25th: Thrift Shopping in
Brewster! Come explore the Sea Captain’s
Thrift Shop and Our Lady of the Cape Thrift Shop,
both here in town, to find some summer bargains!
There will also be time between shopping for a
snack at Dunkin’ Donuts!
All trips are FREE, but are seating is limited.
To sign up, and/or for more information, please
call the Brewster COA at (508) 896-2737.
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SEA CAPTAIN’S THRIFT SHOP
located at 66 HARWICH ROAD (Rt. 124)
Summer has arrived at the Sea Captains' Thrift
Shop! We are bursting with whites and lights.
Men's and women's shorts, bathing suits and
short-sleeve tops are available in abundance.
Summer dressy-dresses, fancy sweaters and lovely
shoes are on display, as well as capris, sandals,
beach hats & totes.
Our Annex is packed with replenishment items
for summer rentals, and small furniture pieces
and decorative items will appeal. Our stock
changes frequently, so drop by on a regular basis
for the best buys!
Sea Captains' is always welcoming new
volunteers. Have you considered volunteering?
A two and a half-hour shift (once a week) is a
wonderful opportunity to meet some fascinating,
new people, interact with visitors from around
town, our country and the world. AND you'll help
support the Friends of Brewster Elders in their
mission to assist Brewster's elders to live an active
life. What could be better?! Application forms
are available at the thrift shop. The shop is open
Monday thru Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Time to Slow Down
Lately I’ve been asking myself, “How can we both slow down the speed at which we are spinning
through life, and yet, live each day to its fullest?” One clear fact in life, with all of its contradictory
messages, is that time keeps moving on, and so must we but at what speed is the big question. I don’t
think I’m alone in feeling overwhelmed at times by all the activity going on around me. I know some
people who are so comfortable with constant activity that they are very uncomfortable when they aren’t
in motion. This leaves them no opportunity for any deep thinking or to get to know their inner selves.
When I was in Boston recently, I saw a distinguished looking, elderly gentleman crossing the street.
He was dressed in a dark suit, dress shoes, and a beret on his head. He was struggling along, trying to
juggle a shopping bag and his cane, while working to corral a leg that wanted to go anywhere but
forward. The irritated pedestrians came close to knocking him down as they rushed around him.
Having been in similar situations with a body that does only what “it” wants, my heart went out to him
but I was too far away to help. All anyone had to do was slow down, offer to carry his bag or give him an
arm for support.
With an aging society, we need to remember that we aren’t always going to do what we want at the speed
we want to do it. Our bodies, at some point, are going to force us to do things their way. So the next
time you have to stop for someone, walking or biking, on the bike trail, see it as an opportunity to take a
couple of big, long breaths and remind yourself to SLOW DOWN.
Alice Plouchard Stelzer
NEVER FORGET
THE MOVING WALL
VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL
AUGUST 17-21, 2017
Thank you to all of the people that participated in
reading some of the 58,272 names
for the recording of the Moving Wall.
Now, the Wareham Veterans’ Council is bringing
the Vietnam Moving Wall to Wareham.
This is a great honor and it will be displayed at the
Andersson Track at the Wareham Middle
School, located at 4 Viking Drive
in Wareham.
The dates and times for the special ceremonies
are as follows:
August 17, 18 & 19 – 7pm
August 20 – 12 noon to 2pm
August 21 – 10am
This Memorial is open to the public in this area,
24 hours a day from August 17th to 21st.
For more information, please visit:
FriendsOfWarehamVeteransCouncil.com
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W.O.W.
Tuesdays: 10:00am - 11:30am
Wells Court, 141 Brewster Road
The W.O.W. (Wonderful Older Women) meets
across the street from the Brewster COA at
Wells Court. Meetings are held on Tuesdays,
from 10:00am - 11:30am.
The W.O.W. is a friendly group of women which
reviews current events, talks about movies &
books, provides support, and enjoys great
conversation.
We invite you to drop by and join us!
Brewster, MA
Computer Users Group
Thursdays, 1:00pm - 3:00pm* (See article
below for July class information)
Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street
*There are no scheduled Computer User Group
dates for the month of July. Instead, the
instructor will be notifying the mailing list of
participants via email on a week-to-week basis
depending on how the attendance goes.
If you are not already on this list but would like
to be, please call the COA at (508) 896-2737, and
we will be happy to forward your email address
to the instructor.
Topics are solicited from program attendees at
each meeting and discussed at subsequent
meetings. Skill level is from beginner to
intermediate. No need to sign up, just come and
learn something new!
Brewster Men’s Coffee Club
Thursdays: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Brewster COA, 1673 Main St.
Warmer weather has arrived! The Brewster
Men’s Coffee Club will be meeting on the follow-
ing Thursdays in JULY at the Brewster COA:
6, 13, 20, 27
We are always looking for new members, as well
as Guest Speakers! We welcome you to join us!
PROGRAMS ENDED FOR THE
SUMMER
●No Massages with Marilou until September.
●No Computer Help sessions with Paul Alt until
September.
●No Senior Striders until September
●No meetings of Sight Loss Group until September.
●No Senior Swim program until Fall.
Attention Yoga Fans: New time!
Tuesday morning Yoga will now move to
8:30am - 10:00am for the month of July.
We’ll see you there!
HopeHealth “Walk for Alzheimer’s”
Update
THANK YOU to all of you who donated
$485.00 towards the HopeHealth
Alzheimer’s Walk.
Not only did we reach my $5,000 goal, but
we surpassed it by $160!
Thank you for your ongoing support
for this worthy cause.
Denise
Our ‘New’ Piano!
A very big Thank-You goes to FOBE member
Ruth Hokans for donating her piano to the COA!
The sound quality is wonderful, and we are
fortunate to have two very talented volunteer
pianists (Nina Liss and Norma Kolakoski) come on
a weekly basis to play it for us. If you’d like to hear
our new piano for yourself, we invite you to join us
for lunch any Wednesday or Thursday!
The piano-playing begins at 11:30am, during our
lunch service. Lunch is simply a $3.00 donation
per person.
To find out what’s on the menu on any given day,
simply call our Brewster Nutrition Site at
(508) 896-5070 and speak with Kelly!
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HYLINE CRUISES
Looking for something fun to do this summer? The COA has senior discount
coupons for the Hyline High Speed Ferry service to Nantucket and
Martha’s Vineyard (10% OFF round-trip), Hyannisport Harbor Cruise
past the Kennedy Compound ($3.00 OFF) and Cape Cod Canal Cruises from
Onset ($3.00 OFF). Please note: these coupons are to be used for individual travel only (not for
groups).
Just stop in at the COA office to pick one up before you embark on your new adventure!
REMINDER – BOOKS FOR THE BEACH & BEYOND!!
If you are looking for some good summer reading, be sure to check out our
Lending Library upstairs. We have a wide range of authors and genres including
many large-print books. Just stop by and borrow as many as you want and return
them whenever you are finished. “HAPPY READING”!
FOBE NEWS...
UPCOMING EVENT
F.O.B.E. ANNUAL PICNIC
at CROSBY MANSION
Due to the COA’s move for the month of
August, this event will be held later in
September than usual. The date has not been finalized, but check the August newsletter
for the actual picnic date and the dates for ticket sales.
FOBE BOARD NEWS!!
The Board of the Friends of Brewster Elders recently voted in four (4) new members.
They are Ronnie Dickens, Sheila Anderson, Jane Hester and Joyce O’Neill.
Welcome aboard and thank you for volunteering to serve!
But we are not done yet – We still need to add a “FEW GOOD MEN” on our board so we have
both the male and female insight on programs and other ideas for the group. We only meet once every
other month on the 2nd Tuesday for usually about 1-1 ½ hours. Our next meeting will be September
12th. You may be asked to help with one of our luncheons /programs during the course of a year.
Please contact the Friends, through the COA at (508) 896-2737.
We look forward to adding some more new faces and new ideas to the board!
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
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9:45am Keep Movin’!
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(The COA is closed)
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8:45am Line Dancing
10:30am BINGO
1:00pm SHINE
1:00pm Quilters
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9:00am Qi Gong
2:00pm BMCC
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9:45am Keep Movin’!
10:30am BINGO
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9:00am Pedicare
9:45am Keep Movin’!
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8:30am Yoga
10:00am W.O.W. at
Wells Court
1:00pm Bridge
1:00pm SHINE
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8:45am Line Dancing
10:30am BINGO
1:00pm SHINE
1:00pm Quilters
13
9:00am Qi Gong
2:00pm BMCC
14
9:45am Keep Movin’!
10:30am BINGO
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9:45am Keep Movin’!
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8:30am Yoga
10:00am W.O.W. at
Wells Court
1:00pm Bridge
1:00pm SHINE
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8:45am Line Dancing
10:30am BINGO
11:00am Massages
with Sandra
1:00pm SHINE
1:00pm Quilters
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8:00am Pet Grooming
8:30am Hearing
Screenings
9:00am Qi Gong
1:00pm Financial
Planning
2:00pm BMCC
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9:45am Keep Movin’!
10:30am BINGO
11:00am
Rep. Tim Whelan
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9:45am Keep Movin’!
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8:30am Yoga
10:00am W.O.W. at
Wells Court
10:00am BP/Glucose
Testing & Health/BLL
1:00pm Bridge
1:00pm SHINE
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8:45am Line Dancing
10:00am Legal Help with
Atty. Tom Kosman
10:30am BINGO
1:00pm SHINE
1:00pm Quilters
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9:00am Qi Gong
2:00pm BMCC
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9:45am Keep Movin’!
10:30am BINGO
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Programs Cancelled
COA Offices now
located at
Brewster Water Dept.
165 Commerce Park
Drive (off Freemans
Way)
Programs Resume
9/5/17
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‘Brewster Bayside Chatter’ Online:
The ‘Brewster Bayside Chatter’ is available online each month and can be found on
our website at: www.brewster-ma.gov. Search under ‘Departments’ and select
‘Council on Aging’. Scroll down to where it reads: ‘our newsletters are available
online’ and click on the link! Happy Reading!
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ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
and ACTIVITY GROUP FOR PEOPLE WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT
1st & 3rd Tuesdays of every month
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Maplewood of Brewster
820 Harwich Road (Route 124)
If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other memory-impairment issues
(or know of someone who is), this program could help! The Caregivers Support
Group and the Dementia Support Group run simultaneously.
Facilitator: Dr. Molly Perdue, MS, Ph.D, Executive Director of Alzheimer’s Family
Support Center of Cape Cod.
Please call (508) 896-5170 for more information.
MOBILE PANTRY “Healthy Food to Go”
We are pleased to bring to you this program in cooperation with The Family Pantry
of Cape Cod. Participants select their food in advance, utilizing a program
shopping list, which includes standard non-perishable foods, along with special
non-perishable foods, fresh produce, bread products, dairy and meats.
Your shopping order is pre-bagged on the morning that you will be picking it up.
Order pick-up occurs on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Our next date is Wednesday, July 12th.
All participants will have to take part in a registration and qualification process.
For more information, please call Debra or Brenda at our Outreach Office at
(508) 896-2737.
BEACH WHEELCHAIRS AVAILABLE!
Time to think ‘beach days’! The COA has 2 Beach Wheelchairs available, one of
which can actually go right into the water! We loan them out for 2 days at a time
and we ask for a donation of $10.00.
They can be used at any of the Brewster beaches (either Bay or Pond beaches),
and must stay within town lines.
For more information, and/or to reserve one, please call the COA at:
(508) 896-2737
BAYSIDE
WEEKLY/MONTHLY PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES:
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP & ACTIVITY
GROUP for PEOPLE WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT:
1st & 3rd Tues. of each month ~ 1:00 - 2:30pm at Maplewood of
Brewster, 820 Harwich Road (Route 124). The Caregivers support
group and the Dementia support group run simultaneously.
Dr. Molly Perdue, facilitator. Drop-ins welcome. Call (508) 896-5170 for
more information.
ANGELCARE: Please call the COA for information: (508) 896-2737
BANKING ASSISTANCE: For help balancing seniors’ checkbooks. By
appointment only. Please call the COA at (508) 896-2737 to reserve.
BINGO: Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 - 11:30am.
BLOOD PRESSURE & GLUCOSE TESTING/HEALTH COUNSELING:
4th Tuesday of the month at the Brewster Ladies Library, lower level.
10:00am – 2:00pm - On a drop-in basis. Provided by VNA of Cape Cod.
BREWSTER MEN’S COFFEE CLUB (BMCC): Thursdays ~ 2:00pm.
BRIDGE (men’s and women’s groups): Tuesdays ~ 1:00pm.
BRIDGE LESSONS: DISCONTINUED at Brewster COA.
For more info, please see: http://midcape.capefinesse.com/
COMPUTER HELP: Wednesdays ~ 9:00am – 12:00pm
By appointment only. 1-hour sessions are hands-on, one-on-one,
and participants choose their own pace and area of interest.
Call (508) 896-2737 PLEASE NOTE: No sessions until September.
COMPUTER USERS GROUP: Thursdays ~ 1:00pm. The first hour will
be for questions and answers, followed by instructions on topics solicited
from program participants that day. Skill level is from beginner to
intermediate. Just drop in! PLEASE NOTE: See page 3 of this
newsletter for information on July meetings.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE: DISCONTINUED at Brewster COA.
For any questions, please call Judy Murray at (508) 432-7097.
FINANCIAL PLANNING: 3rd Thursday ~ 1:00pm.
By appointment only. A knowledgeable volunteer answers questions
and provides information concerning Long Term Care and Financial
Planning. Call (508) 896-2737
HEARING SCREENINGS: 3rd Thursday ~ 8:30am By appointment
only. FREE. Includes ear inspections and hearing-aid checks if needed.
Appointments are 15 minutes each. Call (508) 896-2737.
KEEP MOVIN’!: Mondays and Fridays ~ 9:45 -10:45 am. 10-week
session/20 classes, for the cost of $50.00. Strength training for seniors.
Classes help to relieve arthritis symptoms using adjustable weights and
stretch bands. PLEASE NOTE: call the COA at (508) 896-2737 for
more information.
LEGAL HELP: 10:00am on the 4th Wednesday with Atty. Tom Kosman.
Atty. Adam Dupuy will still offer legal advice, but does not have scheduled
dates at the COA. 1/2-hour appointments. By appointment only:
(508) 896-2737 The attorney will answer your legal questions. Free for
initial appointment.
LINE DANCING: Wednesdays ~ 8:45am No dance experience required.
$4.00/class when paid monthly, or $6.00/class for drop ins. Cash or
checks payable to “Cape Sands Ballroom”. No need to call first; just come
and join us!
MASSAGE: Sandra Smith’s schedule is the 3rd Wednesday of the
month beginning at 11:00am at the COA. Massages last 30 minutes and
are $15.00. By appointment only: (508) 896-2737
PLEASE NOTE: No Massages with Marilou until September
MEALS ON WHEELS: Provided to each homebound elder who is unable
to prepare nutritionally balanced meals.
Call Kelly Kirby at (508) 896-5070.
CHATTER
WEEKLY/MONTHLY PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES:
OLD FASHIONED QUILTING BEE: Wednesdays ~ 1:00pm.
Fellow quilters bring in their quilting projects and enjoy the camaraderie of
other quilters. Come join in with the ‘Brewster Basters’!
OUTREACH ASSISTANCE: The Outreach Workers will answer any
questions you have about resources and programs you may be entitled to,
assist with assessing needs, file-of-life, fuel assistance applications, etc.
Please call (508) 896-2737 to make an appointment.
PEDICARE: 2nd Monday of the month ~ 9:00am - 2:30pm
(Diabetics must see a MD/Podiatrist). ½ hr. appointments - $29.00
Home Visit - $50.00 Please call (508) 896-2737 for appointment.
PET GROOMING: Buttons & Bows ~ 3rd Thursday of the month, nail
clipping will take place for animals in a grooming van at the back of the COA,
from 8:00am – 8:30am for $3.00, normally $10.00. Stop by!
POKER: DISCONTINUED until further notice
QI GONG: Thursdays ~ 9:00am - 9:45am. $10.00 for 5 sessions.
Chinese method for enhancing the immune system; utilizing posture and
breathing exercises, along with focused intentions. Gentle and calming.
Please call the Brewster COA at (508) 896-2737 for more information.
REP. TIM WHELAN: 3rd Friday of the month ~ 11:00am - 12:00 pm
Offered on a drop-in, first-come-first served basis. He can also be
reached at the State House by calling: (617) 722-2425
SENIOR DINING: Hot lunches are provided Monday through Friday
at the COA Suggested donation is $3.00 per meal. 24-hour notice
required. Please call (508) 896-5070 no later than 11:00am the day
before. Come at 10:30am on Wednesdays and Fridays to play BINGO
before lunch! Live piano music Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11:30am.
SENIOR STRIDERS: Mondays through Fridays throughout the school
year: 6:30am - 7:15am AND 3:00pm - 5:00pm at Stony Brook Elementary
School. Walking for Seniors! Please visit the Brewster Rec. Dept. at
the Eddy Elementary School for more information and/or to sign up.
PLEASE NOTE: Program will resume in September
SHINE: Serving the Health Information Needs of Everyone
Tuesdays ~ 1:00pm to 4:00pm and Wednesdays ~ 1:00pm to 4:00pm
By appointment only. Volunteer counselors help all Medicare
beneficiaries understand their rights and benefits.
FREE! Call (508) 896-2737
SIGHT LOSS GROUP: September - June on the 2nd Wednesday of
each month at the Brewster Ladies Library ~ 11:30am -1:00pm ~
Call Sight Loss at (508) 394-3904 for more information.
SWIMMING: Brewster Green Pool ~ Fridays: 10:00am - 12:00pm.
This is ONLY available for Brewster’s senior (60+) residents. You
ALSO need to have your current-year (2017) F.O.B.E. Membership
Card for admittance. A donation of $1.00 per swim is recommended and
this is done by an Honor system. Stop by the COA on a monthly or
quarterly basis to support this activity!
PLEASE NOTE: No Swimming until Fall
TENNIS: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays ~ 9:00am – 11:00am
(Open play during winter months). Playing at the tennis courts off
Underpass Road. Please call the Brewster Recreation Department
at (508) 896-9430 for more information.
W.O.W.: (Wonderful Older Women): Tuesdays ~ 10:00am.
Now meeting at Wells Court, 141 Brewster Road.
This friendly group of women review current events, talk about movies &
books, give each other support & enjoy conversation. Stop by!
YOGA: Tuesday mornings from 8:30am - 10:00am (JULY hours).
$10 per class. Class uses breathing techniques as a foundation for
exploring gentle & safe stretching.
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A MESSAGE FROM CHARLES ALTIERI, RN
PUBLIC HEALTH WELLNESS NURSE, VNA of CAPE COD
Home visits will occur on Mondays.
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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 F.O.B.E.) 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.
Looking for Medical Equipment?
If you are currently looking for Medical Equipment, either for yourself or for someone you know,
please contact the COA to find out if we have anything that you could use. We often receive donations of
crutches, walkers, canes, shower/tub benches, commodes and wheelchairs that we lend out,
free of charge, for indefinite periods of time. Simply give us a call at (508) 896-2737.
Safe Sex and the Older Adult
Mayo Clinic - June 2017
Cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise in the United States. In 2015, 1.5 million
cases of chlamydia were reported to the centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – the highest
number ever reported. Cases of gonorrhea and syphilis also increased substantially. Half of the STIs
occur among people ages 15-24, but more cases are occurring among older adults over 65, as well.
Yet, evidence suggests that older adults aren’t always aware of their vulnerability and may still engage in
risky behavior. For example, a 2012 survey of older Americans indicated that 13% had multiple sex
partners in the past five years.
If you are sexually active, you can reduce your risk of STIs by staying with one uninfected partner or
verifying that you and a new partner have both been tested and are uninfected. Other measures include
using barrier protection such as latex condoms—without oil-based lubricants—for each sex act, and
communicating with your partner about safer sex practices. Get tested regularly for STIs if you have or
have had multiple sex partners. The CDC recommends that all adults be screened for HIV infection
once, regardless of perceived risk of having HIV. If you are HIV negative, and feel you are at an
increased risk of acquiring HIV, talk with your doctor.
BE WELL! LIVE STRONG! LIVE LONG!
Charles Altieri RN, Public Health Nurse
Did you know?
Copies of our newsletter can always be found at the following locations throughout Town: Brewster
Ladies Library, Ferrettis Market, Brewster Town Hall and Brewster Chamber of Commerce. They’re
also at the Woodlands, Maplewood, and the senior residences at Wells Court and Frederick Court.
July 2017 Page 11
Sightings from the Poop Deck
“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue
of supporting it.”
Thomas Paine
Our kids are all here this weekend. Debbie flew in from Panama City, Panama, Susan from Alpharetta,
Georgia, and Pete Jr. has been here holding down the fort. I had minor (very minor!) surgery on May 25
and Pete Jr. had taken a very unflattering photo of me lying down at home resting shortly after the
surgery. He captioned it “Breaking my heart” (an overstatement) and sent it out to his sisters.
They both looked at it, called each other and decided they had to come home. Debbie got in Thursday
night and Pete picked her up at Logan. Early Friday morning she silently came into the family room and
very quietly said, “Happy Father's’ Day dad.” What a pleasant surprise! I asked, “What’s the occasion?”
and she said she was aware that I had just had surgery and wanted to be here. Later in the day Pete
once again disappeared. He was picking up Susan at Logan and here again I knew nothing about it.
When Susan came through the front door I began to feel very emotional, our three kids all here together
and all I had was minor surgery.
Being overcome with emotion on my part was really very short-lived. Early the next morning I noticed
Debbie, Susan and Joanie Carfora all showered and coiffed and waiting for the clock to strike nine when
the stores opened so they could shop till they dropped. I looked at the three of them and said, “But what
about my surgery, I thought you came home to spend some quality time with me?” “Dad, you look great
and besides, we were only coming home because your feet were dirty in that picture that Pete sent and
we wanted to be sure that you washed them before you took another picture!”
It was pretty funny to see the three of them all trying to get through the front door at the same time,
but they did it! “Bye” and they were gone. After they had gone Pete Jr. said “Dad, the girls took my car
to shop and I need to get to the bank. Okay to take your truck?”
So here I sit, alone in the house with no one around, just me and my bandages. I’ve gone from an
emotional high to one of a world of reality where the women in my life will use any excuse to travel
many miles across the globe just to shop on Cape Cod.
So gentlemen, may I offer some friendly advice. Should anyone take your picture while you are
convalescing, just be sure that your feet are clean!
Peter R. Scheffer (“Life is Good!”) - Happy Fourth of July!!
poop deck, n., a deck above a ship’s main afterdeck
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.
Visit the website for more information:
www.capecodrta.org
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
COA VAN – Scheduled trips include:
Monday–Friday to nutrition site and home after lunch for FREE.
Grocery Shopping in Orleans: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am - 1pm.
Post office, Banking & Pharmacy trips: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
The suggested donation is $2.00 for these errands.
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS – Volunteer drivers are available for
transportation to medical appointments in their personal cars. Please call the
COA at (508) 896-2737 as soon as you make an appointment or at least four
business days (Monday through Friday) in advance so that we can find a
volunteer to provide your ride. Please notify the COA if you cannot keep your
appointment so we can notify our drivers. Make sure your house number is
visible from the road. Donations are accepted for this service.
WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE MEDICAL VAN – Transportation to
medical appointments is provided on a volunteer basis, Monday through
Friday. A one-week advanced reservation is required. There is a
graduated donation schedule, depending upon the destination. Call for more
information at (508) 896-2737.
All medical rides are made possible through funding by the Massachusetts
Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Federal Administration for Community
Living, as well as the donations of our riders.
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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. 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 FRIENDS OF BREWSTER ELDERS 1673 MAIN STREET BREWSTER, MA 02631