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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMarch 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 March 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 . PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY LUNCHEON… FEAST ON …. Red Corned Beef and Cabbage, along with Baby Carrots, Potatoes and Pearl Onions... House-Baked Irish Bread...Dessert, Coffee and Tea! Cost is $15.00 for FOBE members and $25.00 for non-members! Tickets will be available in the Main Room of the COA only on the following days and times… Monday: 3/7 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Tuesday: 3/1, 3/8 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Wednesday: 3/2, 3/9 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THE MAIN OFFICE AT THE COA. Space is limited to 100 people. Hope you’ll join us! JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE “THE LUCK OF THE IRISH” THURSDAY, MARCH 17th OLD YARMOUTH INN, ROUTE 6A, YARMOUTHPORT DOORS OPEN at 12:00pm LUNCHEON SERVED at 12:30pm JUNE GALLANT’S RETIREMENT After 60 years of service to the Town of Brewster, June has decided to retire from her position as Senior Clerk here at the Brewster Senior Center. Therefore, it’s time for us to celebrate June's accomplishments and give her a BIG PARTY! We would like to invite you for the festivities on Wednesday, April 20th at 2:00pm. Please call us at (508) 896-2737 to reserve your seat. And YES, there will be cake! Page 2 March 2016 Brewster, MA This month’s article comes from one of our readers. She relayed an attempted scam that happened to one of her friends. Her friend received a call after the death of her husband, from someone pretending to be from their insurance company. The caller notified the wife that the policy was in arrears and they should send a check before they could pay any claim. The caller knew all the details that were published in the obituary, but did not know the name of the right insurance company. The wife recognized that the call was a scam because the caller named the wrong insurance company! Please be aware of this scam and if you have a friend that recently lost a loved one, please make them aware of this also. Thanks! We remind folks that 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. TIME TO SPRING FORWARD!! DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS ON SUNDAY, MARCH 13th. Remember to set all clocks 1-hour forward and remember to check the batteries in your smoke detector(s) too! Spring officially begins on Sunday, March 20th. Warmer days are coming! COMMUNITY SURVEY PRESENTATION Wednesday, April 27th at 1:00pm Captain’s Golf Course – Pavilion The Survey has been tallied and now it’s time to hear what the citizens of Brewster want for services and programs for our growing senior population. Please join us for an informative presentation by Dr. Jan Mutchler from UMass-Boston Gerontology Department. Light refreshments will be served. If you need a ride, please call us at (508) 896-2737. SEA CAPTAIN’S THRIFT SHOP IS RE-OPENING FOR BUSINESS! The Sea Captain’s Thrift Shop, operated by the Friends of Brewster Elders and located at 1671 Main Street, Brewster (behind the COA building and the Fire station) will reopen for business on Tuesday, March 1st. We are attractively refurbished and fully restocked with spring and summer women’s and men current, quality clothing. Come in and explore our extensive household goods, shoes, books, linens, jewelry, gift items and more. Our friendly volunteers will assist you Tuesday – Saturday from 10am – 3pm. We are accepting donations of good quality, current clothing, etc., after March 1st. Beat the winter blahs with a visit to the Sea Captain’s Thrift Shop!!! ROTARY CLUB HELPERS A BIG thank you to Herb Montgomery and the Rotary Club for helping us with a small community project. Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help. THANK YOU! Page 3 March 2016 Brewster, MA COMPUTER USERS GROUP Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street PLEASE NOTE: There will be no meetings of the Computer Users Group in March. Please see the April ‘Bayside Chatter’ for more information. 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 March at the Brewster COA: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 We are always looking for new members, as well as Guest Speakers! We welcome you to join us! Tuesdays: 10:00 - 11:30am Brewster COA, 1673 Main St. W.O.W. (Wonderful Older Women) is a friendly group of women that review current events, talk about movies & books, give each other support & enjoy great conversation. You’re invited to join them! Massages with Sandra Smith are back! Sandra will be taking appointments for the 3rd Wednesday of every month, beginning at 11:00am. Appointments last 1/2 hour and are $15.00 each. Please call the Brewster COA at (508) 896-2737 to schedule your appointment!. INCOME TAX PREPARATION It’s that time of year again… income tax season! Make it easy on yourself and call the Brewster COA to schedule an appointment with a knowledgeable tax representative from AARP. Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis and are available on Wednesdays through April 13th. The representatives will make the job of filing your taxes much easier. Although the program is free, donations are greatly appreciated! Please call the Brewster COA to schedule your appointment soon at: (508) 896-2737 Please note: This service is for basic, uncomplicated tax filing ONLY! THE RMV IS COMING TO BREWSTER!!!! The Brewster Council on Aging in conjunction with the Registry of Motor Vehicles is pleased to announce a new program called “RMV Near Me” which “brings the Registry of Motor Vehicles” right here to Brewster and saves you the trip to their office and the long waiting time! COA staff members have recently been trained and can now assist you with renewing your license online if you are under the age of 75. We can also help renew your motor vehicle registration right in our office. If you need other forms … such as an application for a handicap placard … we will be happy to help you obtain them! This service is available on Thursday mornings from 9:00am to 11:00am, by appointment. Appointments are 15 minutes each. Please call us at (508) 896 -2737 to set a convenient time. Page 4 March 2016 Brewster, MA March is sort of a quiet month here at the Council on Aging, but I am working on a variety of programs for the months ahead. If there is any informational or entertaining program you would like me to look into having here in Brewster, please contact me with the information. I am always looking for suggestions! I can be reached at (508) 896-2737 LEARN ALL ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY Monday, March 14th 1:00 pm Come hear a representative from the Social Security Administration provide an overview of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits, Medicare entitlement and more. You will also learn how you can register for your own “My Social Security” account. Call today to register at 508-896-2737. TECHNOLOGY HELP FROM NRHS STUDENTS 3:30 – 4:30 pm Thursdays, by appointment only National Honor Society students will be here at the COA on Thursday afternoons from 3:30 – 4:30pm to assist you on an individual basis with your technology questions. Whether it be a new cell phone, computer, tablet, IPod, IPad, or Kindle, they will be able to assist you as you venture into the world of technology. Call today to set an appointment at 508-896-2737. PLAN AHEAD for SPRING PRECIOUS METALS PARTY Monday, April 25th 1:00 pm What is a “Precious Metals Party” you might be asking? It is an opportunity for you to bring your broken or unwanted gold or platinum jewelry, antique watches, gold or silver coins, silver pieces, etc. to sell. They will be examined and you could receive a check on the spot. We have had this program once before to an overwhelming positive response. Check the April newsletter for all the details!!! PLEASE NOTE: In the February newsletter the date for the Mother’s Day Luncheon & Program was incorrect. The correct date is Wednesday, May 4th! Join us as we honor Mothers, Mother-in-Laws, Grandmothers, Great-Grandmothers etc. with a luncheon and musical program by Liz Saunders. Look in April Newsletter for all the details! TAI CHI IS COMING TO THE COA! The VNA is offering this program here at the COA. Are you concerned about your balance? Would you like to decrease your chances of falling? Classes are for individuals who are ambulatory and interested in: mobility – balance – muscle strength – increased flexibility and reducing the risk of falling. The instructor will emphasize on slow, focused movements with low impact and minimal stress on muscles and joints. The program consists of 3 8-week sessions at a cost of $30.00 per session. The class will run on Mondays, beginning April 4th, from 8:30 – 9:30 am. here at the Senior Center. Registration can only be done through the VNA so contact Amy Chipman at 508-957-7423. Space is limited so register early! Amy can also answer any questions you might have. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 9:00am Pedicare 10:00am W.O.W. 1:00pm Bridge 1:00pm Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group 1:00pm SHINE 2 8:45am Income Tax 8:45am Line Dancing 9:00am SHINE 9:00am Computer Help 10:30am BINGO 10:45am Angelcare 1:00pm Quilters 3 2:00pm BMCC 5:00pm Evening Yoga 4 9:45am Keep Movin’! 10:00am Swimming at Brewster Green 10:30am BINGO 11:00am Bridge Lessons 1:00pm Duplicate Bridge 7 9:45am Keep Movin’! 8 9:00am Yoga 10:00am W.O.W. 1:00pm Bridge 1:00pm SHINE 9 8:45am Income Tax 8:45am Line Dancing 9:00am SHINE 9:00am Computer Help 10:00am Banking Asst. 10:30am BINGO 11:30am Sight Loss/BLL 1:00pm Quilters 10 2:00pm BMCC 5:00pm Evening Yoga 11 9:45am Keep Movin’! 10:00am Swimming at Brewster Green 10:30am BINGO 11:00am Bridge Lessons 1:00pm Duplicate Bridge 14 9:45am Keep Movin’! 1:00pm Seminar: ‘Learn all about Social Security” 15 9:00am Yoga 9:00am BP/Glucose Testing & Health Counseling 10:00am W.O.W. 1:00pm Bridge 1:00pm SHINE 16 8:45am Income Tax 8:45am Line Dancing 9:00am SHINE 9:00am Computer Help 10:00am Banking Asst. 10:30am BINGO 10:45am Angelcare 11:00am Massage/Sandra 1:00pm Quilters 17 8:00am Pet Grooming 1:00pm Financial Planning 2:00pm BMCC 18 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 21 8:30am Hearing Screenings 9:45am Keep Movin’ 22 10:00am W.O.W. 10:00am BP/Glucose Testing & Health/BLL 1:00pm Bridge 1:00pm SHINE 23 8:45am Income Tax 8:45am Line Dancing 9:00am SHINE 10:00am Legal Help with Tom Kosman 10:30am BINGO 1:00pm Quilters 24 9:00am Pedicare 2:00pm BMCC 25 9:45am Keep Movin’! 10:00am Swimming at Brewster Green 10:30am BINGO 11:00am Bridge Lessons 1:00pm Duplicate Bridge 28 9:45am Keep Movin’! 29 10:00am W.O.W. 1:00pm Bridge 1:00pm SHINE 30 8:45am Income Tax 8:45am Line Dancing 9:00am SHINE 9:00am Computer Help 10:30am BINGO 1:00pm Quilters 31 2:00pm BMCC 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 RE- SPONSIBILITY 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. HARWICH FAMILY PANTRY TRIPS Come shop at the Harwich Family Pantry with the Brewster COA. Trips occur on the fourth Thursday of each month. Please call the COA at (508) 896-2737 to reserve a space on our van. Passenger pick-up time begins at 4:30pm. March 2016 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! 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. BANKING ASSISTANCE 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month Appointments beginning at 10:00am Brewster COA, 1673 Main St. Do you need help sorting out your checking account? A representative from the Cape Cod 5 will meet with you to help get everything back in order! Call the COA for an appointment at: (508) 896-2737 Page 7 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: By appointment only. A representative from Cape Cod 5 will come on the 2nd & 3rd Weds. starting at 10:00am to help seniors balance their checking accounts. Call (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 on March 23. COMPUTER USER’S GROUP: Thursdays 1:00pm Please Note: There will be no meetings until April.. DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Wednesday eves. Will resume in May 2016 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: Marilou Raposa’s schedule is the last Tuesday of the month beginning at 1:00pm. Sandra Smith’s schedule is the 3rd Wednesday of the month. (30 minutes - $15.00) By appointment only: (508) 896-2737 PLEASE NOTE: NO Massage with Marilou in March. 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 & 4th Thursday 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: PLEASE NOTE: NO POKER UNTIL APRIL 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 Elementary School. Walking for Seniors! Please visit the Brewster Rec. Dept. at the Eddy Elementary School for more information and/or to sign up. 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! 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. PLEASE NOTE: NO YOGA ON TUESDAY, MARCH 1st, and also from MARCH 16th through APRIL 13th. Page 9 March 2016 A MESSAGE FROM DEE YEATER, R.N. PUBLIC HEALTH and WELLNESS NURSE OF VNA CAPE COD Betty Hart, R.N. will take blood pressures on Tuesday, March 15th 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. RECOGNIZING AN EYE EMERGENCY – Mayo Health Clinic Special Report 2/16 Regular eye exams are an important part of good eye health. But some signs and symptoms can indicate a medical emergency that can’t wait for your regular checkup. Seek treatment immediately if you experience the following signs and symptoms in one or both eyes: ● Sudden vision loss, including hazy or blurred vision ● An increase in the number or size of floaters ● Eye pain ● Redness or swelling of your eye or eyelid ● Flashes of light ● Sudden appearance of halos or rainbows that form around lights ● Loss of your peripheral vision ● A curtain-like appearance in your field of vision These might be indications of a retinal detachment—-in which the retina detaches or pulls away from its normal position—-or other serious eye conditions. It’s important to recognize these signs and symptoms early and seek prompt treatment to avoid permanent vision loss. Page 10 March 2016 Brewster, MA ‘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! What a good way to find that interesting article from a previous month without having to sift through lots of paper. Happy reading! Are you aware of the Monopoly game going on now at Shaw’s? If you are a Shaw’s Star Market shopper and are NOT playing the game, and you normally refuse your tickets at checkout, we have an alternative suggestion! A gracious volunteer has agreed to take any UNOPENED tickets and keep current with the game, donating any money won back to the COA. What a nice idea! Just bring them to our office and drop them in the designated box, and we’ll all cross our fingers! March 2016 Page 11 Brewster, MA Sightings from the Poop Deck Uga VII Woof Ninety miles north of Atlanta, Georgia, nestled into the mountains, lies the Town of Blue Ridge, population 1,290 according to the 2010 census. It's a neat little town with shops and restaurants lining both sides of Main Street. It is also a very "dog friendly" town with a dog rescue organization setting up every weekend with a sampling of dogs up for adoption. The merchants here encourage shoppers to bring Fido when they visit and while they browse, water dishes are set out at the entrances in the event Bozo should become parched. Dog friendly towns have apparently become popular of late and dog owners can now participate in these day trips and not have to worry about finding a dog-sitter for the day, an ingenious and clever marketing ploy to increase business. On the Saturday following Christmas day, Joan and I along with our daughter Susan, her husband Rich and two of our grand kids, Meghan and Peter and their two dogs, Hershey and Truffles, drove up from Alpharetta for a day of shopping, browsing, and eating. At 511 East Main Street is the Fightingtown Tavern, an exceptionally dog friendly restaurant where dogs eat and drink first! I don't know how it got its name, but I promise to find out on our next visit. This is where we met "Uga", the University of Georgia's regal mascot all decked out in his red sweater emblazoned with the black letter "G." I just had to touch him and wanted to take a selfie with him, but then people would compare our looks and I would hate to lose to this ugly pure white English Bulldog, so ugly he's actually handsome. Take a look at the image of Uga at the top and see for yourself...and don't bother to call me, I already know what you're thinking. Joanie Carfora thinks I should drive up to West Point and stand between the Army mules, Ranger III and Stryker so she can take my picture with a caption that reads, “Which one is the jackass?” Not funny! Some Neapolitans can be mean. Peter R. Scheffer ("Life is Good!") - Bow Wow!! P.S. Congratulations to our granddaughter Meghan, who graduated from The University of Florida, Gainesville, on December 19, Grandma’s 39th birthday. Go Gators!! 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 March 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