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Home My Public Portal AboutJune 2016 1673 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631 • (508) 896-2737 • Fax (508) 896-7587 Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday Denise Rego, Director Robert Deloye, COA Board Chairperson Marilyn Dearborn, FOBE President June 2016 MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Brewster Council on Aging is to enhance the dignity and well -being of Brewster Elders. The staff of the Council on Aging is always available to link our seniors to our services and give support . “NEXT STEPS” VISIONING WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22ND 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM CAPTAIN’S GOLF COURSE PAVILION 1000 FREEMANS WAY, BREWSTER Now that the Needs & Assessment Survey results are in, we need your help to translate results into ACTION PLANS. Therefore, you are invited to our “Next Steps” Visioning Workshop. We need to discuss ideas that can be implemented right away, ideas that may require more research, additional funding or other aspects to be in place and goals to work towards over the next 5 years. Your input is important to us. A light deli-style supper will be provided. Please call us at (508) 896-2737 to reserve your seat. On Sunday, June 19th, we would like to wish all of our fathers, fathers-in-law, grandfathers and great-grandfathers a wonderful day in their honor. Enjoy it...you’ve earned it! FLAG DAY FLAG DAY is TUESDAY, JUNE 14th. Fly those flags proudly! NEEDS & ASSESSMENT SURVEY REPORT Hopefully, you were able to attend the Community Presentation on April 27th, but if not, you can read the report from the Town’s website on the homepage titled: COA: Public Presentation: The Future of Aging in Brewster. There is a lot of good information from the report about the wants and needs of the majority of our Town’s population. “BEAUTIFY BREWSTER” THANK YOU Thank you to ALL the volunteers for supporting the efforts of our community to clean up our Brewster roads. A special thanks to Debra Johnson, Brenda Locke, Mary Rancourt, Loretta & Paul Ruchinskas and Brenda Vazquez with her son Paul, who focused on the roads near and around the Brewster Senior Center. Page 2 June 2016 Brewster, MA Well this month’s scam hit close to home! My wife got a call from my granddaughter saying she had been in an accident and that she had been drinking and was driving a friend home from a wedding. She bumped into another car and broke her nose. She was in jail and needed $900 to get out on bail. She didn’t want my wife to call her parents because they would take her license away. My wife was asked to call a police officer at a different number to arrange to send the money so she could be released, and to call quickly and don’t call anyone else! My wife was scared but fortunately called me first. I recognized this as the “Grandparent Scam”. I called my granddaughter’s dad and, sure enough, our granddaughter was home, not in jail. Afterward the Brewster Police were called and they came right to the house very quickly. They took the phony officer’s information. They asked what number the phony granddaughter used but it came up as anonymous caller with no number. They told us that this was the second scam in the area that morning. The police advised us that these people hack into Facebook accounts looking for a person who has a grandparent as a “Facebook Friend”. They look to see where the grandparent lives, get a phone number from an online directory and call the grandparents armed with all the background information in the account to make it all sound real – it’s not! The police pursued the matter for us, my real granddaughter called my wife to assure her that all was well and we won’t be answering any anonymous callers any more. If you have a personal experience by internet or telephone that others should know about, please send a brief summary to our FOBE account friends1673@comcast.net. We look forward to receiving your personal experiences and spreading the word through this column. SUMMER BEGINS ON JUNE 20th! Did you know that 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 Programs changed or ended for Summer: No Massages with Marilou until September No Computer Help sessions until September Last Day of Senior Striders will be Monday, June 20th. Program resumes in September. Last day for Senior Swim program at Brewster Green Resort is Friday, June 24th. Swimming will resume later this fall. After this month’s Sight Loss meeting on Wednesday, June 8th, there will be no further meetings until September. After this month, there will be no more blood pressure/glucose screenings offered at the COA. Page 3 June 2016 Brewster, MA COMPUTER USERS GROUP Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street Thursdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm Brewster COA, 1673 Main St. June dates: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 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. The Brewster Men’s Coffee Club will be meeting on the following Thursday afternoons in June at the Brewster COA: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 We are always looking for new members, as well as Guest Speakers! We welcome you to join us! SPECIAL PRESENTATION: On Thursday, June 9th at 2:00pm, the Brewster Whitecaps will be giving a PowerPoint presentation on the history of the Whitecaps. The coach and some of the players will also be on hand to meet and greet, and answer any questions. Everyone is welcome to join them for this fun and informative program! Tuesdays: 10:00 - 11:30am Brewster COA, 1673 Main St. The W.O.W. group (Wonderful Older Women) is a friendly group of women which reviews current events, talks about movies & books, provides support, & enjoys great conversation. You’re invited to join them! SEA CAPTAIN’S THRIFT SHOP NEWS We have a “New Home”! Due to the upcoming construction of a new Brewster Fire Station, The Sea Captain’s Thrift Shop has a new home. We will be closing our doors at the current location, behind the COA, on Saturday, June 18th at 3:00pm. A Grand Opening at our new location - 66 Harwich Road, Route 124 next to Satucket Farms - will be on Friday, July 1st at 10:00am. We are very excited about this new location and invite you to come by and see us! Hours: Tues - Sat 10am - 3pm HELP NEEDED We are in need of able-bodied individuals with pick-up trucks who can help us move to our new location. Please call Marilyn at (508) 385-2881 to let her know when you might be available. The more people that are involved - the faster the move will be. We appreciate any and all help!!! Attention Swimmers: The last day of the Senior Swim program at Brewster Green Resort will be Friday, June 24th. After this date, there will be no more swimming until the fall. Have a great summer, and please remember to thank the resort for their continued hospitality to our swimmers! Page 4 June 2016 Brewster, MA Don’t miss these fun events for June! Monday, June 6th – “For the Love of Tap” - 1:00 pm Learn the history and cultural heritage of tap as well as other aspects of tap dancing. Tap dancing steps will be demonstrated. Audience participation with musical accompaniment on kazoos! This will be a fun and educational program. Refreshments will be served. Call to sign up today: (508) 896-2737. Tuesday, June 7th - ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS – MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Anyone who volunteered for the COA or FOBE in 2015 should have received an invitation to our Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at the Captain’s Golf Course!! Our Volunteer of the Year, Donna Bowie from the Thrift Shop, will be recognized for her many hours of service. ELDER LAW EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM Monday, June 20th 1:00 PM Join us for this informative program which will cover some of the legal issues affecting the lives of seniors. Attorney Arthur Crooks will be here to discuss some of the laws concerning how seniors plan for the future. This includes the importance of having a will in place, the various type of trusts and how they can be used, and the number of years property needs to be out of your name so as not to be considered a part of your assets when it comes to nursing home costs. There will also be a period for questions and answers. Available that day will be copies of the MassBar “Taking Control of your Future: A Legal Checkup”. Don’t miss getting this important information. Refreshments will be served. CALL TODAY TO SIGN UP - (508) 896-2737 Friday, June 24th – COA Night at the Whitecaps vs Harwich – 5:00pm Again this year, all Brewster seniors, especially Veterans, are invited to join us at the Brewster Whitecaps game vs Harwich on Friday evening, June 24th, at 5:00pm at Stony Brook Field. Special seats in the bleachers will be reserved for us. We are looking for singers, especially veterans, to join in the singing of the National Anthem, under the leadership of a young woman who is a veteran of Afghanistan. Please call the COA at (508) 896-2737 and let us know if you are interested in either joining us to sing, or just to come and enjoy the game (or both!). The COA will also be throwing out the 1st pitch. Mark your calendar now so you don’t miss out. Please join us for this fun evening! Rides can be provided if needed. Just let us know when you call to sign up! And...don’t forget to attend the Brewster Men’s Coffee Club meeting on Thursday, June 9th at 2:00pm at the COA. It’s the day before opening day and you’ll be able to meet the coach and some of the players, and they’ll be taking your questions too! This presentation is open to everyone. For more information, see page 3 of this newsletter! MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 8:45am Line Dancing 9:00am SHINE 10:30am BINGO 10:45am Angelcare 1:00pm Quilters 7:00pm Duplicate Bridge 2 1:00pm Computer Users Group 2:00pm BMCC 5:00pm Evening Yoga 3 9:45am Keep Movin’! 10:00am Swimming at Brewster Green 10:30am BINGO 11:00am Bridge Lessons 1:00pm Duplicate Bridge 1:00pm Poker 6 8:30am Tai Chi 9:45am Keep Movin’! 1:00pm “For the Love of Tap” 7 9:00am Pedicare 9:00am Yoga 10:00am W.O.W. 1:00pm Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group 1:00pm Bridge/Poker 1:00pm SHINE 8 8:45am Line Dancing 9:00am SHINE 10:30am BINGO 11:30am Sight Loss/BLL 1:00pm Quilters 7:00pm Duplicate Bridge 9 1:00pm Computer Users Group 2:00pm BMCC Special Presentation: The Brewster Whitecaps! 5:00pm Evening Yoga 10 9:45am Keep Movin’! 10:00am Swimming at Brewster Green 10:30am BINGO 11:00am Bridge Lessons 1:00pm Duplicate Bridge 1:00pm Poker 13 8:30am Tai Chi 9:45am Keep Movin’! 14 9:00am Yoga 9:00am BP/Glucose Testing & Health Counseling 10:00am W.O.W. 1:00pm Bridge/Poker 1:00pm SHINE 15 8:45am Line Dancing 9:00am SHINE 10:30am BINGO 10:45am Angelcare 11:00am Massages with Sandra 1:00pm Quilters 7:00pm Duplicate Bridge 16 8:00am Pet Grooming 1:00pm Computer Users Group 1:00pm Financial Planning 2:00pm BMCC 5:00pm Evening Yoga 17 9:45am Keep Movin’! 10:00am Swimming at Brewster Green 10:30am BINGO 11:00am Bridge Lessons 11:00am Representative Tim Whelan 1:00pm Duplicate Bridge 1:00pm Poker 20 8:30am Tai Chi 8:30an Hearing Screenings 9:45am Keep Movin’! 21 9:00am Yoga 10:00am BP/Glucose Testing & Health/BLL 10:00am W.O.W 1:00pm Bridge/Poker 1:00pm SHINE 22 8:45am Line Dancing 9:00am SHINE 10:00am Legal Help with Tom Kosman 10:30am BINGO 1:00pm Quilters 7:00pm Duplicate Bridge 23 1:00pm Computer Users Group 2:00pm BMCC 5:00pm Evening Yoga 24 9:45am Keep Movin’! 10:00am Swimming at Brewster Green (Last Day) 10:30am BINGO 11:00am Bridge Lessons 1:00pm Duplicate Bridge 1:00pm Poker 5:00pm COA Night at the Whitecaps! 27 8:30am Tai Chi 9:45am Keep Movin’! 28 9:00am Yoga 10:00am W.O.W. 1:00pm Bridge/Poker 1:00pm SHINE 29 8:45am Line Dancing 9:00am SHINE 10:30am BINGO 1:00pm Quilters 7:00pm Duplicate Bridge 30 1:00pm Computer Users Group 2:00pm BMCC 5:00pm Evening Yoga Page 6 Senior Happenings 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. ‘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! June 2016 If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other memory-impairment issues (or know of someone who is), this program could help! Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group and Activity Group for People with Cognitive Impairment 1st Tuesday of every month 1:00pm - 2:30pm Brewster COA, 1673 Main St. 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. Page 7 COME JOIN US FOR LUNCH! Simply call Cindy in our Brewster COA Nutrition Center at (508) 896-5070 by 11:00am the day before and she will make sure your delicious, hot meal will be ready for you when you come the following day. Join us at 10:30am on Wednesdays and Fridays to play BINGO before lunch! Requested meal donation is $2.00. Transportation can be arranged. You might enjoy the new friendships that you can make at the Senior Center! BAYSIDE WEEKLY/MONTHLY PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES: ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP & ACTIVITY GROUP for PEOPLE WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT: 1st Tues. of each month ~ 1:00-2:30pm. Dr. Molly Perdue, facilitator. Drop-ins welcome. Call (508) 896-5170 for more information. ANGELCARE: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays ~ 10:45am - 11:45am. A Support Program For Caregivers – If you’re caring for someone who is chronically ill, aged or disabled…and would like some support…we’re here for you. BANKING ASSISTANCE: For help balancing seniors’ checkbooks. Available 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: 3rd Tues. of the month ~ 9:00 – 10:00am - On a drop-in basis. Any health-related questions can be asked at this time. Home visits available for those unable to get to the Senior Center due to health reasons. Provided by VNA of Cape Cod. 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: Thursdays ~ 2:00pm. BRIDGE (men’s and women’s): Tuesdays ~ 1:00pm. BRIDGE LESSONS: Fridays ~ 11:00am – 12:30pm ~ $5.00 /activity per person – For those who want to improve their game : bidding, play of the hand, and defense is stressed. It’s truly an “interactive” bridge session each week. 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 USER’S GROUP: Thursdays 1:00pm. The first hour will be for questions & answers, followed by instructions on topics solicited from program participants of that day. Skill level: beginner to intermediate. Just drop in! June dates: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Wednesdays ~ 7:00pm DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Fridays ~ 1:00p.m. – $5.00/activity per person - 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 Monday ~ 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. 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”. Come join us! MASSAGE: Sandra Smith’s schedule is the 3rd Wednesday of the month. (30 minutes - $15.00) By appointment only: (508) 896-2737 PLEASE NOTE: No massages with Marilou until September. CHATTER WEEKLY/MONTHLY PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES: MEALS ON WHEELS: Provided to each homebound elder who is unable to prepare nutritionally balanced meals. Call Cindy Thatcher at (508) 896-5070. 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: 1st Tuesday of the month ~ 9:00am - 3:00pm (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: Tuesdays & Fridays ~ 1:00pm. REP. TIM WHELAN: 3rd Friday of the month ~ 11:00am - 12:00 pm Offered on a drop-in basis. SENIOR DINING: Hot lunches are provided Monday through Friday at the COA Suggested donation is $2.00 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! SENIOR STRIDERS: Mondays through Fridays throughout the school year: 6:30am - 7:15am AND 3:00pm - 5:00pm at Stony Brook Elemen- tary 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: Last Day for program is Monday, June 20th. Program will resume in September. SHINE: Serving the Health Information Needs of Everyone Tuesdays ~ 1:00pm to 3:15pm with Debra Johnson, and Wednesdays ~ 9:00am to 12:00pm with Brenda Locke. By appointment only. Highly-trained volunteer counselors help seniors and Medicare beneficiar- ies 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 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 after June 24th. 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. This friendly group of women review current events, talk about movies & books, give each other support & enjoy conversation. Stop by! YOGA: Tuesday mornings from 9:00am - 10:30am. Also Thursday evenings from 5:00 - 6:30pm - $10 per class. Class uses breathing techniques as a foundation for exploring gentle & safe stretching. Page 9 June 2016 A MESSAGE FROM DEE YEATER, R.N. PUBLIC HEALTH and WELLNESS NURSE OF VNA CAPE COD A VNA nurse will take blood pressures on Tuesday, June 21st from 9:00am - 10:00am here at the Senior Center. In addition, glucose testing will be available. Dee Yeater, R.N. will do home visits on Mondays. Is there such a thing as Summer blues? Yes, there’s a type of depression - - - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) ---- that tends to occur only in certain seasons. It most commonly occurs in the fall and winter months, thus the term “winter blues”. But for a small percentage of people, the onset of spring and summer can bring feelings of depression, agitation and anxiety. You might have trouble sleeping and even lose your appetite. It’s unclear what causes summer depression. What’s clear is the importance of caring for yourself during this time to avoid worsening symptoms. Maintain your routine with regular sleeping and waking hours, eat healthy foods, and get regular exercise. Avoid hunkering down at home. Stick to pleasant, air-conditioned outings when you can --- theaters, museums, libraries, or a favorite restaurant. Check into programs at the Council on Aging and other Truro Cape Cod events. If self-care isn’t enough, please talk to your doctor. Dee Yeater RN, BA Public Health Nurse Mayo Clinic Health Letter May 2016 Page 10 June 2016 Brewster, MA LINE DANCING FOR FUN & FITNESS thru Cape Sands Ballroom Wednesday 8:45 – 9:45 am Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street Learn fun mini dance routines to your favorite tunes including Top 40, Oldies, Big Band, Country Western and more. NO dance experience is required – just a desire to move and have fun!!! $6.00 per person per class for drop-ins or sign up by the month for only $4.00 per class. Wear casual layered clothing, flexible shoes and bring a water bottle. That’s all you need for a fun-filled hour of light exercise. Call (774) 237-3037 for more info, or just come in any Wednesday morning and check it out!! SENIOR PEDICARE Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street Pedicare appointments are offered on the 1st Tuesday of every month at the Senior Center. ½-hour appointments are available at a cost of $29.00 per visit. Home visits are also available at $50.00 per visit. To schedule your appointment, please call the Brewster COA at (508) 896-2737. Please note: Diabetics must see an MD/Podiatrist. June 2016 Page 11 Brewster, MA Sightings from the Poop Deck Enough Already - Basta!! Here we go again. It’s the end of April and no matter which newspaper you pick up this week, you will once again see “The Saga of Deflated Footballs.” Will this thing please go away? - I’m begging you, Roger Goodell, you #$%& cretin. Let’s be realistic, the Patriots could have used a beanbag and still would have beaten the Colts kicking field goals with said beanbag you gasbag. Okay, I’m down off my soapbox and about to divulge something very important lest you misinterpret what I have just written and erroneously conclude that I am a Patriot’s fan. I not only root against the Patriots, but I always root for whichever team is playing against the Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins. I’ll explain with a series of clues and when the light goes on do not even bother to call me. Let’s begin with, I am a native of New Jersey and have brought along many of my team allegiances, since moving to New England. Light go on yet? I will shorten this quiz and proudly state that I am a lifelong Giants, Yankees, Rangers, Knicks, and Devils fan, which makes for some very interesting dialogue between Joanie Carfora and myself. Benedict Arnold, I mean Joanie Carfora, feels that when you relocate, you should abandon your lifelong ties and support the local teams. I wonder if she would have felt that way if we would have relocated during the Steve Grogan years? Not to worry though, I do root for the Brewster Whitecaps. Carved on my headstone will be: Superbowl XLII (42) February 3, 2008 - Giants 17 - Patriots 14 and just below it: Superbowl XLVI (46) February 5, 2012, Giants 21 - Patriots 17. I can see them looking down on it now and grumbling, “I’m glad we don’t have to put up with him anymore...stupid New Jersey!” Deep down I’m quietly hoping that Brady will have to sit out the first four games this year just to see that nice little Italian boy, Jimmy Garoppolo show his stuff at quarterback. I might even cheer him on. I will concede that I think Tom Brady will go down in history as the greatest quarterback ever in the NFL, but that’s the only concession I will make. And just to get your hackles up and before I conclude, chew on this: DiMaggio was better than Williams - The End! Peter R. Scheffer (“Life is Good!”) - Go Giants, Yankees, Rangers, Knicks and Devils! June 6, 1944 - The Invasion of Normandy by “The Greatest Generation” June 14 - Flag Day - Fly it high! June 20 - First day of Summer - Summer Solstice June 23-26 - Provincetown Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet 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 at NO COST. Grocery Shopping in Orleans: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11a.m. - 1pm. Post office, banking & pharmacy trips: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Last Monday of the month is a trip to Hyannis for shopping from 11am to 2pm (reserved seats only - - - 2-person minimum). No Hyannis trips in summer. We need a three-day advance reservation and the round-trip suggested fare is $2.00 for this wheelchair-accessible bus. 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. Thank you for your cooperation. 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 fee schedule, depending upon the destination. Call for more information at (508) 896-2737. All medical rides are made possible thru Title III funding, Elder Services of Cape Cod & The Islands, Inc., and the donations of our riders. Page 12 June 2016 Brewster, MA Non-Profit Org US Postage PAID Permit #25 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. 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