STOUGHTON COUNCIL ON AGING
NEWS The SCAN HAPPY PRESIDENT’S DAY FEBRUARY 2021 Stoughton Council on Aging 110 Rockland St. Stoughton, MA 02072 Tel: 781-344-8882 Fax: 781-344-4920 Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed Vaccination Information from The Stoughton Council on Aging is looking for Stoughton Public Health volunteers for Meals on Wheels Drivers. Volunteers https://www.stoughton.org/home/news/ deliver meals to homebound Stoughton residents. We vaccination-information-stoughton-public-health are looking for assistance one day a week or more, at Check the town website for updates approximately 9:00 AM for one and a half hours. Our hope is to schedule our first clinics by Your visit may be the only one a senior has all day. appointment. This will help us in managing the Call Carolyn at the senior center at 781-344-8882, Ext. numbers of people for social distancing, as well as the 9510. If you qualify for the Towns Senior Tax Relief amount of available doses on a given day. We will Program this position could be available to you. Old know more as we work with DPH, and we will pass Colony Elder Services will reimburse you for mileage. that information on to our residents. Updates will be Thank you to the volunteers that posted on the town’s website. The Public Health have been delivering throughout the office also has dedicated a Covid-19 vaccine line. pandemic. Isolation is swarming Please call the main Town Hall number 781-341- Stoughton. Please consider 1300, Extension 9255. Leave your name and volunteering. It will be the kindest contact number for us to be able to call you when thing you can do in 2021. clinics are scheduled. Stay Well, Stay Safe!
Isle Mark’s Food Pantry St. Anthony’s Free Market Open every Tuesday 8:30-10:30 A.M. Open every Friday 9:30AM-12:00PM 116 Seaver Street 781-344-2922 for Stoughton and 2 Park Avenue 781-344-6390 for Stoughton residents. Sharon residents. Bring proof of your residency First time people must call Christine Gallagher at (drivers license or utility bill). Pre-bagged food will be 781-344-6390 to sign up. Pre-bagged food for brought to your car. Pick up is accessed in the parking Stoughton residents using a drive-thru procedure. lot behind the First United Methodist Church. On the 2nd Thursday of the month St. Anthony’s Monetary Donations by check payable to: makes up bags of food and coordinates with the Ilse Marks Food Pantry Council on Aging to have food delivered to seniors 103 Pleasant Street (60+) and disabled residents that do not drive between Stoughton MA 02072. 12PM-2:00PM. You must call the Stoughton COA Meals on Wheels Delivery OCES 508-584-1561 every month for delivery. Microwavable meals delivered by a Stoughton COA Monetary Donations by check payable to: Volunteer. The volunteer will check to make sure you Immaculate Conception Parish or your loved one is ok. 122 Canton St., Stoughton, MA 02072 Put St. Anthony’s Free Market on the memo line. 2 Stoughton Council on Aging ~ www.stoughton.org/council-aging FEBRUARY 2021
Ongoing Programs with the COA Cable Television Exercise and Activities Comcast Channel 9 and Verizon Channel 28. Food Pantry St. Anthony’s Free Market Exercise and Activities with the 2nd Thursday 12PM for seniors that don’t drive. Stoughton Council on Aging on SMAC Delivery only and Stoughton Residents only. Call by the Monday before. The Stoughton Council on Aging is pleased to offer these programs on Stoughton Media Access Foot Care at Your Home Maureen 617-775-6198. Corporation (SMAC) Cable Television Grocery Shopping Stop & Shop & Shaws Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 7:30AM. Comcast Channel 9 and Verizon Channel 28 Call to make your reservation for transportation. Monday Haircut at Your Home Call Julie 857-266-6721. Gentle Yoga with Judy Notary A Notary is available by appointment. 8:00AM 1:00PM 11:00PM Old Colony Elderly Services Meals on Wheels Tuesday Meals on Wheels are delivered to Stoughton residents Chair Dance with Ruth every weekday by Stoughton Council on Aging Volun- 8:00AM 1:00PM 8:00PM teers. Call Old Colony Elder Services at 508-584-1561 Mabel & Jerry to arrange for home delivery. 7:00PM OUTREACH 781-344-8882 Amy Corwin Russell Stoughton Cultural Council Grant Comedy Ext. 9457 and Linda Rodrigues Ext. 9511 can help with Steve Henderson with Health Information, Welfare Assistance, Pharma- Wednesday cy Assistance, Fuel Assistance and SNAP (Food Drawing with Frank Stamps). Stoughton Residents Only. 8:00AM 3:00PM 10:00PM SHINE Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone. Mabel & Jerry Help is available for those who need assistance with 2:30PM Health Insurance. Call 800-231-1155. Stoughton Cultural Council Grant Comedy Town of Stoughton Medical Transportation with Steve Henderson We provide Stoughton senior citizens and disabled residents with excellent service by our drivers and a Thursday fleet of six vehicles. We travel to towns that touch Tai Chi with Vince Stoughton. See Page 8 of this newsletter for more 8:00AM 9:30AM 2:00PM 10:00PM information. Mabel & Jerry Walking Club Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM. 7:00PM Meet at the cul-de-sac on Lowe Avenue All welcome. Stoughton Cultural Council Grant Comedy Visit the Stoughton Council on Aging Website: with Steve Henderson www.stoughton.org/stoughton-council-aging. Friday Facebook Stoughton MA COA Balance with Steve Avellino Newsletter: 8:00AM 2:00PM www.ourseniorcenter.com/find/stoughton-council-on- aging Saturday Mabel & Jerry Email: clee@stoughton-ma/gov 7:00PM Stoughton Cultural Council Grant Comedy with Steve Henderson All times are subject to change. We are thankful for the support from the Healthy for Life Grant from Tufts. FEBRUARY 2021 Stoughton Council on Aging ~ www.stoughton.org/council-aging 3 Bereavement Fuel Assistance Helps With Winter Heating Bills The Staff at the Stoughton COA Whether you heat with natural gas, oil or electricity, is sorry for your loss. you MAY be having difficulty managing your heating Our Bereavement Coordinator bills this winter. Fuel Assistance and Weatherization would be happy to speak with you. Assistance programs help eligible households pay Call Teresa at 781-344-8882 Ext. 9453. winter heating bills and make their homes more www.sheehanfuneralhome.com/grief-support. energy-efficient. Receive support in your email every day. Fiscal Year 2021 Income Guidelines This months message: I still miss those I loved who are Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program no longer with me but I find I am grateful for having loved Income Eligibility them. The gratitude has finally conquered the loss. Number in Household 60% of Estimated State --- Rita Mae Brown Median Income: It takes a very long time to feel gratitude for the 1 $39,105 relationship you had with the person you lost. There is 2 $51,137 always a part of you that will long for one more hour Amy Corwin Russell 781-344-8882 Ext. 9457 together. Medical Social Worker, LCSW and Linda Rodrigues 781-344-8882 Ext. 9511 The Phantom Senior Suggests Takeout! Bilingual (Portuguese) Outreach Worker can help with Health Information, Welfare Call ahead for Hours and Menu Assistance, Pharmacy Assistance, Fuel Assistance and • Portuguese National Club SNAP (Food Stamps). If you or anyone you know is 21 Railroad Ave. 781-344-9890 in need of a well-being check, please let us know. We Seafood, Fish & Chips, Steak. are here to help you and your neighbor. All calls are • St. John’s Filarmónica Society confidential and your privacy is most important to us. 845 Washington St. 781-344-8314 Call the Stoughton COA for assistance. Portuguese Fried Smelts with Sweet Potatoes, 781-344-8882 Boiled Potatoes and Sautéed Onion Sauce. Fish and Chips. Virtual BINGO on Zoom • Avocados Mexican Cuisine Tuesday, March 16, 2021 4:00PM 809 Washington Street 781-436-3297 Quesadilla, Chicken Tortilla Soup. Join the Stoughton Leadership Institute www.avocadosmexicancuisine.com and the Stoughton Recreation Depart- • Ruk Mae Healthy Thai Cuisine 778 Washington St. 781-297-5626 ment on March 16, 2021 at 4:00PM for Shrimp Pad Thai, Sesame Chicken, Edamame. some Virtual Bingo fun! Stoughton High www.rukmaethaifood.com/menu school students will be facilitating a bin- go filled hour via Zoom to create a Looking for something Top Shows to Watch space to enjoy some time with others in to watch on Netflix? • 7yr7yq • Bridgerton • 8hyy` Hur and outside of the community. 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Stoughton Council on Aging News - SCAN Carolyn Turner Lee, Editor Stoughton Council on Aging/Stoughton Senior Center Stoughton Council on Aging 110 Rockland Street • P.O. Box 582 Stoughton, MA 02072 P.O. Box 582 Phone:781-344-8882 Fax:781-344-4920 110 Rockland Street www.stoughton.org/council-aging Stoughton, MA 02072 Director of Human Services: Janiece Bruce [email protected] [email protected] 781-344-8882 Ext. 9510 781-344-8882 Ext. 9252 www.stoughton.org/council-aging Facebook Stoughton MA COA Board of Directors This newsletter is made possible by a grant from Chairman: Bunny Kirchdorfer the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Vice Chairman: Mary Ellen Soares Members: Ellen Lash, One year subscriptions of the SCAN are Christean Jones-Powell, Paula Winskowicz available by mail. Send a check for $6 made Healthy for Life Community Advisory Board payable to Stoughton COA to Stoughton Sandy Cobb, Mildred Gareri, Ellen Lash, COA, P.O. Box 582, Stoughton MA 02072. Louis Poillucci, Michael Powell, Pat Stanton
Town of Stoughton Medical Transportation Service - Hours of Operation Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:00AM - 3:00PM Friday, 8:00AM - 1:00PM Stoughton senior citizens age 60 and over and people with disabilities are encouraged to use our Medical Transportation Service. Medical Transportation including wheelchair transport is available to Avon, Brockton, Canton, Easton, Randolph, Sharon and Stoughton. The fee for transportation is $2.50 each way. Tickets are sold 6 rides for $15 and 12 rides for $30. All passengers must have a ticket when boarding. If the fee is a financial hardship, please call Robin at the COA. All passengers must wear a mask and gloves. In the event of inclement weather we may have to cancel or delay transportation. We will send a robo call to your phone number on file and leave a detailed message on our answering service. We will do everything possible to keep you informed. Transportation for Grocery Shopping Transportation for Grocery Shopping is now offered on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 7:30AM for $2.50 each way. Seating is limited. Call early to make your reservations. Transportation for Errands Transportation for Errands is available as our schedule permits. Call in advance to make arrangements. Food Pantry Delivery Delivery from the St. Anthony’s Free Market on Park Avenue is available on the second Thursday of the month for Stoughton senior residents and disabled residents that do not drive. Call in advance to make delivery arrangements. Stoughton Council on Aging Hours of Operation Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Thursday 7:00AM to 7:00PM ▪ Friday 7:00AM to 2:00PM The Stoughton MA Senior Center is Currently Closed to the Public Until Further Notice Due to COVID-19.
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