Cohasset VISTA September 2019 Cohasset Elder Affairs Services, Programs and Activities for Seniors and their Families Willcutt Commons, 91 Sohier Street, Cohasset, MA 02025 781-383-9112 Like us on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/CohassetElders/ IS FIDO RIGHT FOR YOU? As we get older it can become increasingly difficult to leave the house to participate in favorite activities. There is a source of comfort that may benefit you.

Pets can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, increase sociali- zation and physical activity. Be- fore considering getting a pet, it’s a good idea to evaluate what will work for you. Have you had pets before? Are you physically capa- ble of caring for an animal? If you get a dog, will you be able to

walk it regularly?

If your answer are yes, then you may want to consider getting a pet. While breeders are good sources for pets, a rescue from a shelter might be less expensive. Some shelters offer reduced fees for older pets and for senior citi- zens. In addition, you may give an animal a second chance for a good home.

If you are unable to commit to the level of activity a dog may require, consider a cat or perhaps a bird. Just make sure that you are able to provide the care and maintenance your pet may re- quire. You’ll reap the benefits of companionship in return.

If you don’t want a pet but are looking for an extra dose of love, join us on Monday mornings for our “Pawsitive” Visitors pro- gram. Gracie, a Certified Therapy Pictures clockwise from top left: Dolores Roy and Rosemary Sullivan enjoy dog, visits weekly on Monday the trip to Kennebunkport, Maine offered through BRS Tours. Dave and Will mornings during Cohasset Café perform acoustic music from the ’60’s at the “Baby Boomers and Friends” social. (See picture on Page 8). Join us Astronaut Steve Bowen signs an autograph for a fan at a presentation held at from 9-11 for a cup of coffee, Willcutt Commons in partnership with the Paul Pratt Library and the Cohasset pastries, and socialization. Then visit with Gracie. She is kind, Recreation Center. Sargent Mike Lopes from Cohasset PD conducts a driver loving and available to pet and training for volunteer and staff drivers. Seniors congregate at the bus during the hug. Kennebunkport trip.

2 - COHASSET VISTA SEPTEMBER 2019 Cohasset Elder Cheers, Affairs September is a wonderful month! It is a time for younger folks to return to Board of Directors school and the rest of us to resume our normal routines. No more lazy,

Paul Kierce, Chair hazy days of summer until next year. Elinore Barrett, Secretary The month of September is recognized as both National Senior Center Tana Carlson, Vice Chair Elaine Coyne, Treasurer Month and Falls Prevention Awareness Month. More and more, people are realizing the Taffy Nothnagle vital service Councils on Aging provide in our communities. The National Council on Ag- Sue Reagan ing reports that across the country, senior centers serve over one-million older adults each Rich Hynes day. Diana Karcher The theme for this year’s national celebration of senior centers is: Senior Centers: The Key to Associate Members Aging Well. We are proud that Willcutt Commons is helping to change the perception of Jim Carpenter what a senior center means for today’s older adults. At our dynamic center, we offer a vari- Sarah Livermore ety of activities designed to help you age well. Join us for exercise classes, discussion Beth Tarpey groups, historical lectures, language classes or musical performances. We offer something Liaisons to Board of for everyone. Be sure to read this newsletter cover-to-cover to see all that that’s going on Directors here at Willcutt Commons. Diane Kennedy Not only keeping active but staying safe is critical to all seniors. To foster fall prevention, Helene Lieb Sifu John Loupos, chief instructor of Jade Forest Kung Fu and Tai Chi center in Cohasset, Ed Mulvey has agreed to be filmed by Cohasset 143 TV as he demonstrates a number of Tai Chi Karen Oronte Kevin McCarthy movements designed to increase strength and balance. The film may be viewed at various Chief Robert Silvia times throughout the month (exact dates and times to be determined) so you can enjoy it Sgt. Jeffrey Treanor in the comfort of your own home. We’ll also include the video on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CohassetElders. Keep an eye out for it. To promote safety Cohasset Elder Affairs (and viewership) we have a limited supply of non-skid socks we will give away to the first Staff twenty people who call us with feedback on this short video. Use them while practicing Nancy Lafauce, these Tai Chi Moves. Call or stop by Willcutt Commons to let us know what you think. Director I invite you all to stop in to our warm and inviting center to experience for yourself how Diane Picot, Willcutt Commons is one Key to Aging Well! Assistant Director, Out- reach and Program Live, Laugh, Learn at Willcut Commons! Coordinator Nancy Lafauce, Director Liza C. Salerno, Services Coordinator

Richard Gibbons, Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength. — Betty Friedan Administrative Assistant

Siobhan Lynch, Volunteer Birthdays in September Services Assistant Happy Birthday! Nettie Nuttle, Program Assistant Kathy Becker—3rd Linda Genovese—17th

Gerard Buckley, Christina Moussouttas—10th Lanier Grassie—22nd Van Driver Melody Veatch—10th Dolores Roy—30th

Fred Huntwork, Van Driver

Steve Glenzel Thank you for all you do for seniors and Cohasset Elder Affairs! Van Driver For yard work, light house cleaning and small jobs, call LAUNCH, a division of South Shore Support Services -781-383-0902/781-740-1206 Free estimates, reasonable rates.

3 - COHASSET VISTA SEPTEMBER 2019 NEWS FROM DIANE Information about Services & Benefits/Personal Advocacy/Office & Home Visits

Falls Prevention Awareness Week—September 23-29, 2019
About one-third of the adult population over the age of 65 falls each year. Since many incidents go unre- ported by seniors and unrecognized by family members or caregivers, this estimate is most likely quite low. Approximately 9,500 deaths of older Americans are associated with falls each year. Falls are the lead- ing cause of death from injury among people 65 and older, and the risk of falls increases proportionately with age. At 80 years, over half of older adults fall annually. Here are some more surprising facts and statistics related to falling: • Eighty-seven percent of all fractures in the elderly are due to falls. Two-thirds of those who fall will do so again within six months. • When an older person falls, his or her hospital stay is almost twice as long as that of older patients who are admit- ted for other reasons. • Among people aged 65 to 69, one out of every 200 falls results in a hip fracture. That number increases to one out of every 10 for those aged 85 and older. • One-fourth of older adults who fracture a hip from a fall will die within six months of the injury. • Many falls do not result in injuries, yet 47 percent of non-injured seniors who fall cannot get up without assis- tance. • For seniors who fall and are unable to get up on their own, the time period spent immobile often affects their health outcomes. Muscle cell breakdown starts to occur within 30-60 minutes of compression due to falling. De- hydration, pressure sores, hypothermia, and pneumonia are other complications that may result. Falls, with or without injury, also impact quality of life. A growing number of older adults have a fear of falling and, as a result, limit their activities and social engagements. The constant fear of falling can result in further physical decline, depression, social isolation, and feelings of helplessness. The most profound effect of falling is the loss of independ- ent living. Fall Prevention Safety: Things You Can Do to Help: • Remove obstacles inside and outside of the house that could cause tripping. • Install handrails and lights on staircases, with light switches at the top and bottom of the stairs. You may even consider glow-in-the-dark or lighted switches. • Add non-slip treads for bare wooden steps. • Install shower and tub grab bars in the bathroom, around the toilet and the tub. • Place non-slip mats on the shower floor and bathtub. Secure loose rugs with double-faced tape, tacks, or slip- resistant backing. • Repair loose, wooden floorboards, and carpeting. • Store clothing, dishes, food, and other necessities within easy reach. • Immediately clean spilled liquids, grease, or food. • Make home lighting brighter, but prevent glare. Place night lights in the bedroom, bathroom and hallways. Place a lamp within reach of the bed for middle-of-the-night needs. • Store working flashlights in easy-to-find places in case of power outages. • Have vision checked often and regularly. • Ask the doctor to review medications regularly for side effects and interactions. • Start exercising on a regular basis. Tai chi or yoga can increase flexibility and strengthen muscles and joints. If you can’t stand comfortably, exercise in a chair. • Wear sensible shoes. They should be properly fitting, sturdy shoes with nonskid soles. • Use assistive devices, if needed. • Consider a PERS (Personal Emergency Response System) unit that will alert others when help is needed.

References: National Council on Aging (NCOA). “Falls Prevention Facts.” Web. 2015. Mayo Clinic. “Fall Prevention: Simple Tips to Prevent Falls.” Web. 2014. Learn Not to Fall. “How Often Falls Occur.” Web. 2012.

4 - COHASSET VISTA SEPTEMBER 2019 MONTHLY SEMINARS AND EVENTS All events take place at Willcutt Commons, 91 Sohier Street, unless noted. Reservations: 781-383-9112.

ATTENTION! Don’t let a great program evaporate into thin air. Many programs have minimum attend- ance requirements and deadlines. Lack of registration may lead to a good program’s cancellation. Please sign up in advance by calling Willcutt Commons at 781-383-9112. TECH HELP WITH BRIGID, Wednesday, Septem- 1-2:30 pm, September, 17 and 24. October 1, 8, 15 and ber 4, 9-11 am. Looking for technology assistance? Brid- 22. This course will survey the range of commercial activ- get Lengyel from the Paul Pratt Library joins us at Will- ities in Cohasset Harbor from the period of European cutt Commons. Drop-in for technical support for your exploration through its era as a village in colonial Hing- laptop, IPad, cell phone, Facetime, or Skype. FREE. ham into the first several decades of Cohasset as a town in Norfolk County. Please RSVP by September 13. $25 CRIBBAGE GROUP (NEW!), starting September 5, for the series. every Thursday, 1:00-3:00 pm. Please bring a cribbage board, if you have a spare. Bring a friend, too! Please SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of note, this is not an instructional class. FREE. Everyone), Friday, September 20, 8:00-11:00 am. Ap- pointments are available for Medicare beneficiaries with INTRODUCTION TO ISLAM, Wednesday, Septem- questions related to prescription coverage and options for ber 4, 10:30-12:00. Mr. Junaid Yasin, a practicing Muslim supplemental insurance. Call to reserve your confidential and Scituate resident, presents an overview of Islam. Is- appointment. *Please note: Medicare Fall Open Enroll- lam is practiced by approximately 1.6 billion people in ment is October 15-December 7th. If you're interested in just about every country today and in over 50 majority changing your Medicare D plan, please complete an intake form and Muslim nations. If there is interest an extended series may return it before your appointment. Intake forms are available at be offered in the spring. Please RSVP by September 2. Willcutt Commons or can be sent to you by email. You can submit $5. your prescription lists as early as mid-September to our SHINE REFLEXOLOGY, 2nd Tuesday of each month, Sep- Representative.* FREE tember 10, from 9:00-12:00 am. Experience this ancient MANICURES BY JODDIE, Tuesday, September 24, non-invasive holistic therapy performed by Certified Re- 2:00-6:00 pm, by appointment. Manicures for ladies and flexologist Anne Brennan. Reflexology is the application gentlemen are performed by a licensed manicurist at dis- of pressure at different points on the foot to produce a counted prices. Lady’s Manicure $15. Gentlemen's mani- positive effect on a corresponding body part. By appoint- cure (shape, clean, buff and hand massage), $10. Polish ment only. A 30-minute reflexology session is $30. change on hands, $5. Mini-pedicure $13. Call to schedule ENERGY WOMAN RISING WORKSHOP, Tues- your appointment. day, September 10, 1:00-2:00 pm. Learn and practice techniques to increase your joy and peace while boosting THE INFLUENCE of COLOR DECISIONS on your immune system with Certified Energy Medicine YOUR LIFE, Wednesday, September 18, 10-11:30 am. Practitioner Nancy Denman. Energy Medicine uses spe- Maralin Manning, a graduate of Mass College of Art and a cific, non-invasive techniques to activate the body’s natu- former Fashion Director of Jordan Marsh Company, will ral healing abilities and increase levels of wellness and re- help you understand how and why the colors you choose duce stress. It is the science and art of optimizing your in your wardrobe and surroundings are significant. She energies to allow your body and mind to function at their will make you aware of how right choices will enhance best. Please RSVP by September 6. $5. your lifestyle and your thinking, and how you can use col- or to improve your personal best. Please RSVP by Sep- TOUR OF THE STATE HOUSE AND LUNCH, tember 16, $5. Tuesday, September 17. Depart Willcutt Commons at 9 am. Our van will be greeted at the State House front END OF SUMMER PARTY WITH LIVE door, and you'll enjoy a private tour and lunch at the State CARIBBEAN MUSIC. Thursday, September 19, 12:00 House with Senator Patrick O’Connor and staff. Limited pm. Join us to say goodbye to summer with lobster salad space is available. Return by approx. 2:30. RSVP by Sep- and chowder (chicken salad for non-fish eaters) as well as tember 13. FREE. music provided by Grupo Fantasia. RSVP no later than Monday, September 16. Payment due at time of reservation. $6. ELEMENTS OF COHASSET HISTORY, Cohasset Harbor Activity 1600-1820 (six sessions). Tuesdays,

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MUSIC and DANCING with PHIL KAWA, Tues- Name:______day, September 24, 1:30-3:30 pm. Back for the season. Join us for music and dancing to contemporary classics Address______and ballroom style dance music. Please RSVP by Sep- tember 20, $5. City/Town/Zip______FIELD TRIP of the MONTH, Wednesday, Septem- ber 25, 10:30 am. Embrace the first days of autumn with Telephone:______Email:______an at-your-own-pace stroll through downtown Hing- ham. Grab a cup of coffee, visit the local retailers or just $25 $50 $75 $100 $125 $150 Other ___ window shop. Enjoy lunch at one of the many restau- rants if you like. Van will return at 1:15. In case of in- Donation in memory/honor of: (circle one) ______clement weather, the trip will be rescheduled to a later ______date. Suggested donation. $3. ______Name(s) SHREDDING DAY, Monday, September 30, 10 am-1 pm. Sponsored by Norfolk County District At- Please make checks payable to: torney Michael Morrissey's Office. Protect yourself from The Friends of Cohasset Elder Affairs becoming a victim of identity theft and fraud. Dispose 91 Sohier Street of sensitive documents and computer hard drives. Cohasset, MA 02025 (Hard drive must be removed from tower). Open and available to the Cohasset community. All are welcome. Check if you would like to receive a monthly VISTA: ____ FREE. Help us save the environment. If you would prefer to read your newsletter on line, it can be found at: Claim your Spot! https://www.cohassetma.org/169/Elder-Affairs BOSTON SYMPHONY HOLIDAY POPS, (NEW Thank you for your membership and support! TRIP in conjunction with Norwell and Scituate Council on Aging), Wednesday, December 11, 2019. (Matinee) Payment is due at time reservation. Price includes ticket and transportation. $139. THANK YOU FROM THE FRIENDS

Please Note At times our phone lines are affected by weather condi- Lanier Grassie tions. If you try to reach us and get a Town of Cohasset message instead of a direct line to Elder Affairs, please Joy Hatzopoulos select the prompt for the Town Hall. That will direct you to select an additional prompt for Elder Affairs/Senior Center which will get you to us. We apologize for this THANK YOU inconvenience, but this issue is beyond our control. John Loupos from Jade Forest Kung Fu and Tai Chi in Cohasset for donating his time and talent for our Tai Chi Video demonstration. Join our Email List Do you want to hear information about upcoming pro- Holly Hill Farm for their donations of lovely fresh cut grams and events first? Please contact our office at 781- floral arrangements. The bouquets of sunflowers and snap- 383-9112 and ask Diane to sign you up to receive our dragons have been a huge hit! monthly Vista newsletter by email. If you are a Co- hasset resident, you may still receive the newsletter in the mail if you choose.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY (2) (3) (4) 9:30 – Food Pantry Van Trip an delivery 9:00-11:00 Tech Drop-In Help w/Brigid 9:30-10:30 – Gentle Yoga 10:30 – 12:00 – Introduction to Islam 11:00-2:00 – Public Health Nurse 10:00-2:00 – 60 Elm Street Shuttle 12:00 – Lunch: Beef and Broccoli 12:00 – Lunch: Creamy Tomato Soup and Mozzarella Melts 1:00 – Shaw’s Grocery Trip 1:00-2:00 – Chair Yoga 1:00-4:00 – Mah Jongg 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning 6:00-8:00 – Veteran’s Services

CEA OFFICES CLOSED (9) (10) (11) 8:00-12:00 – Public Health Nurse 9:00 – Reflexology (by appointment only!) 8:30-2:30 – Pedicare (by appointment only!) 9:00 – Cohasset Café 9:30 – Food Pantry Van Trip 11:00-3:00 – Hingham Shipyard Trip 9:00-10:30 - Open Office Hour with 10:15-12:00 – Great Discussions Group 12:00 – Lunch: Turkey Tetrazzini State Representative Joan Meschino 9:30-10:30 – Gentle Yoga 1:00-2:00 – Chair Yoga 9:00-11:00 – NOTARY PUBLIC 11:00-2:00 – Public Health Nurse 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning 10:00-11:00 – Pawsitive Visitors 12:00 – Lunch: Beef Bourguignon 10:00-11:00 – Conversational French Group 1:00 – Shaw’s Grocery Trip 11:00-12:00 – Seniors Got Strength! 1:00-4:00 – Mah Jongg 1:00 – Around Town/3A 1:00 – Energy Woman Rising Wellness Workshop 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning 6:00-8:00 – Veteran’s Services

(16) (17) (18) 8:00-12:00 – Public Health Nurse 9:30 – Food Pantry Van Trip 9:00 – Marshfield Center Trip 9:00 – Cohasset Café 9:30-10:30 – Gentle Yoga 9:00-12:00 – Dental Hygienist (by appointment) 9:00-11:00 – NOTARY PUBLIC 9:00 – State House Outing 10:00-11:30 – The Influence of Color Decisions on your Life 9:30 – Food Pantry Deliveries 11:00-2:00 – Public Health Nurse 12:00 – Lunch: Cohasset Pizza House (C.H.O.P.S.) 10:00-11:00 – Pawsitive Visitors 12:00 – Lunch: Lemon Chicken 1:00-2:00 – Chair Yoga 10:00-11:00 – Conversational French Group 1:00 – Shaw’s Grocery Trip 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning 11:00-12:00 – Seniors Got Strength! 1:00-4:00 – Mah Jongg 1:00 – Around Town/3A 1:00-2:30 – Elements of Cohasset History (six-week 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning workshop) 6:00-8:00 – Veteran’s Services

(23) (24) (25) 8:00-12:00 – Public Health Nurse 9:30 – Food Pantry Van Trip 12:00 – Lunch: Pasta Primavera 9:00 – Cohasset Café 9:30-10:30 – Gentle Yoga 1:00-2:00 – Chair Yoga 9:00-11:00 – NOTARY PUBLIC 11:00-2:00 – Public Health Nurse 10:30 – Field Trip of the Month: Lunch & Shopping in Hingham 10:00-11:00 – Pawsitive Visitors 12:00 – Lunch: TBD Center 10:00-11:00 – Conversational French Group 2:00 – 6:00 – Manicures by Joddie 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning 11:00-12:00 – Seniors Got Strength! 1:00 – Shaw’s Grocery Trip 1:00 – Around Town/3A 1:00-4:00 – Mah Jongg 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning 1:00-2:30 – Elements of Cohasset History (six-week workshop) 1:30 – Phil Kawa Music & Social 6:00-8:00 – Veteran’s Services

(30) 8:00-12:00 – Public Health Nurse Celebrate!!! 9:00 – Cohasset Café 9:00-11:00 – NOTARY PUBLIC 9:30 – Food Pantry Deliveries 10:00-11:00 – Pawsitive Visitors 10:00-11:00 – Conversational French Group 10:00 -1:00 – Shredding Services 11:00-12:00 – Seniors Got Strength! 11:30-1:30 – Brown Bag Lunch and Movie

1:00 – Around Town/3A Sunday September 8th 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning LET US PLACE YOUR AD HERE.

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY (5) (6) In Help w/Brigid MBTA Drop-offs, 9:04 am/Return 3:08 pm. 9:30 – Stop & Shop Grocery Trip Introduction to Islam 9:00-10:00 – Men’s Group 10:00 – Zumba Gold 60 Elm Street Shuttle 9:00-10:00 – Gentle Yoga Fusion & Meditation 10:30-12:30 – Knitting Lunch: Creamy Tomato Soup and Mozzarella Melts 9:30 – Around Town/Village 10:00-12:00 – Handcrafters Group Stretch & Balance Conditioning 10:45-11:45 – Seniors Got Strength! 12:00 – Lunch: Soup and Sandwich 1:00-2:00 – Magic as a Hobby 1:00-3:00 – Cribbage

(12) (13) Pedicare (by appointment only!) MBTA Drop-offs, 9:04 am/Return 3:08 pm. 9:00-10:30 – Veteran’s Coffee Chat Hingham Shipyard Trip 9:00-10:00 – Men’s Group 9:30 – Stop & Shop Grocery Trip Lunch: Turkey Tetrazzini 9:00-10:00 – Gentle Yoga Fusion & Meditation 9:00 – Trader Joe’s Shopping Trip 9:30 – Around Town/Village 10:00 – Zumba Gold Stretch & Balance Conditioning 10:00-12:00 – Handcrafters Group 10:30 – Book Club Group Meeting 10:45-11:45 – Seniors Got Strength! 10:30-12:30 – Knitting 12:00 – Lunch: Pot Roast 1:00-2:00 – Magic as a Hobby 1:00-3:00 – Cribbage

(19) (20) MBTA Drop-offs, 9:04 am/Return 3:08 pm. 8:00 – SHINE Appointments (by appointment only!) Dental Hygienist (by appointment) 9:00-10:00 – Men’s Group 9:30 – Stop & Shop Grocery Trip The Influence of Color Decisions on your Life 9:00-10:00 – Gentle Yoga Fusion & Meditation 9:00 – Derby Street Shopping Trip Lunch: Cohasset Pizza House (C.H.O.P.S.) 9:30 – Around Town/Village 10:00 – Zumba Gold 10:00-12:00 – Handcrafters Group 10:30-12:30 – Knitting Stretch & Balance Conditioning 10:45-11:45 – Seniors Got Strength! 12:00 – CEA End of Summer Party 12:00-1:00 - Open Office Hour with State Senator Patrick O’Connor 1:00-3:00 – Cribbage

(26) (27) MBTA Drop-offs, 9:04 am/Return 3:08 pm. 9:00 – Dollar Store and Michael’s :00-10:00 – Men’s Group 9:30 – Stop & Shop Grocery Trip Field Trip of the Month: Lunch & Shopping in Hingham 9:00-10:00 – Gentle Yoga Fusion & Meditation 10:00 – Zumba Gold 9:30 – Around Town/Village 10:30-12:30 – Knitting Stretch & Balance Conditioning 10:00-12:00 – Handcrafters Group 10:45-11:45 – Seniors Got Strength! 12:00 – Lunch: Chicken Casserole 1:00-2:00 – Diane’s Office Hours at 60 Elm Street 1:00-3:00 – Cribbage

COHASSET ELDER AFFAIRS Office Hours are: Mondays – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesdays – 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursdays – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fridays – 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

Transportation for Cohasset residents 60+ and disabled. 24- hour notice required. Call 781-383-9112, M-TH., 8-3; Fri., 8- 12. $5.00 suggested donation for out of town rides with the exception of Wednesday scheduled trips $3.00). No one will be denied a ride due to an inability to pay. Please note: Re- quests made over the weekend for Monday rides cannot be honored.

Shaws: Tuesdays at 1 pm Stop & Shop: Fridays at 9:30 am Trader Joe’s/Marshalls/Fruit Center: 2nd Fri. at 9am Around Town Monday, 1pm, Route 3A retail shops and businesses. Thursday, 9:30 am, Downtown Cohasset Village, includ- ing the post office, library, banks and other shops. Wednesday Trips: (Suggested donation $3.00) 1st Wed: Wednesday 60 Elm St. Shuttle 10 am-2 pm 2nd Wed: Hingham Shipyard/Matinee Movie 11 am-3 pm 3rd Wed: Marshfield Center/Ocean State, Marshalls 9 am 4th Wed: 4th Wednesday Field Trip. (TBD Monthly) 5th Wed: (when applicable) Walmart/Target Hanover 9 am Quarterly Trips: (March, June, Sept. and Dec.) Derby Street Shops: 3rd Friday at 9 am Dollar Store/Michael’s: 4th Friday at 9 am

MBTA: Thursdays, pick-ups for 9:04 am Greenbush Train. Return pick-up at 3:08 pm. By appointment.

MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

CEA MEDICAL VAN For appts. scheduled M-TH 8:30- 2:00. Fri. 8:30-11:00 am. First-come, first-served within a 15- mile radius of Cohasset. Call 781-383-9112 with transporta- tion requests. No weekend calls for Monday medical trans- portation. We do our best to accommodate your needs, but we request as much advance notice as possible with a mini- mum 24-hour notice required. Out of town trips, $5 charge.

FISH: FRIENDS IN SERVICE TO HUMANITY Call our office at 781-383-9112 for rides to appointments outside of Cohasset, provided by volunteers in personal vehi- cles. (Non-wheelchair accessible). First come, first served. As much notice as you can give us is appreciated, with a min- imum 24-hour notice required.

MEDICAL ACCESS PROGRAM (MAP): Out-of-town appointments for seniors 60+. Wheelchair accessible. Free service made possible through Title III-B funding under the Old- er Americans Act from SS Elder Services. Donations are encour- aged to offset the costs. Mon–Fri. Call 781-383-9112.

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Health Clinics: Monday, 8:00 am.-12:00, Tuesday 11:00 am.-2:00 pm. Offered by Mary Goodwin, Public Health Nurse. Seniors Got Strength: Mondays, 11:00 am, Thursdays, 10:45 am. Sarah Lannon, personal trainer/fitness instructor, offers this high-energy strength and flexibility class. Don’t miss the opportunity to train with an expert! Drop in. $5. Cohasset Café: Mondays, 9:00-11:00 am. Drop-in coffee/social coordinated by the Friends of Cohasset Elder Affairs. $3. Notary Public: Mondays, 9:00-11:00 am, during the Cohasset Café. Notary Phil Auglis is happy to help you. Free. Conversational French: Mondays, 10:00 am. Drop in. Skill level: rusty to intermediate. Pawsitive Visitors: Mondays, 10:00-11:00 am. Meet and greet emotional therapy dogs. Brown Bag Lunch and Movie: Last Monday of the month, 11:30 am. Bring your lunch. We will supply popcorn and soft drinks. This month’s movie: RBG, a documentary film focusing on the life and career of the second female (after Sandra Day O'Connor) Supreme Court of the United States Associate Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Stretch and Balance Conditioning: Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30 pm. Improve muscle flexibility, strengthen posture and maintain balance. Classes taught by Kim O’Reilly (Monday) and Sue Ribiero (Wednesday) $5. Gentle Yoga: Tuesdays at 9:30 am. Instructor Amy Di Lillo. Drop in. $5. Reflexology: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 9:00-12:00 by appointment. Reflexology is the application of pressure at different levels to the foot to produce a positive effect on a corresponding body part to release blockages that cause pain or illness. 30- minute reflexology session by certified reflexologist Anne Brennan, $30. Great Discussions: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10:15 am-12:00. Discuss current events relating to national interests. Free. Lunch: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 12:00. Prepared in-house by local cooks or offered by Cohasset restau- rants. Reservations required a minimum of 24–hours in advance. $4. Mahjongg: Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00 pm. All are welcome to join and play. Bring a current playing card. Manicures: Last Tuesday of the month 2:00 pm– 6:00 pm by appointment. Performed by licensed manicurist Joddie Magri. Manicure-$15, gentleman’s manicure-$10, mini-pedicure-$13, polish change-$5. Veterans’ Services Officer: Phil Mahoney. Office hours: Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 pm. 781-635-4407. Pedi-Care: Second Wednesday of the month, 8:30-2:30 by appt. Call for an appointment. $30. Tech Help with Brigid: 1st Wednesday of the month, 9-11 am. Drop-in for technical support for your laptop, IPad or cell phone, or with Facetime or Skype. Free. Weekly Bridge: Wednesdays, 12:30–3:30 pm. Bring your foursome. (Tables of four required.) Resumes in November. Chair Yoga: Wednesdays at 1:00 pm. Instructor Amy Di Lillo. Drop-in. $5. Gentle Yoga/Fusion & Meditation, Thursdays at 9:00 am. A fusion of mat-based yoga styles (Therapeutic, Yin, Restorative and Yoga Nidra) that allows for a moving or a stillness meditation. This practice can help balance the nervous system. Amy DiLillo. $5. Handcraft Group: Thursdays, 10:00 am-12:00 Drop in. Quilting or other handcrafts of your choice. Bring your project. Magic as a Hobby, 1&2nd Thursdays of the month, 1:00 pm. Drop-in to learn techniques and tricks from magic enthusiasts. Men’s Group, Thursdays, 9:00 am. This group is for anyone who’d like to talk about local issues as well as national events and interests. Open conversation. We’ll provide the coffee. Free. Cribbage: NEW! Thursday 1:00-3:00. Drop in games. Bring a friend! Serving Health Insurance Needs for Everyone (SHINE): Lynne Buckley, SHINE Counselor, is available to address health insurance questions and concerns for seniors or disabled adults with Medicare insurance. Next date: September 20, 8:00-11:00 am, by appointment. Veterans’ Coffee: Second Friday of the month, 9:00-10:30 am. Drop-in. Upstairs at Willcutt Commons. Free. Zumba Gold: Fridays, 10:00 am. Great for cardio, range of motion and balance. Taught by Pasqualina Schoenthaler. $5. Second Friday Book Club: 10:30 am. Discussion, coffee and refreshments. Knitting: Fridays, 10:30 am. Drop-in. Learners are welcome. Edna Finegan, leader. $3. Legacy Chats: Record your life history with an interviewer from NVNA. Receive a disk you can give to family/friends. No Chats in September. Next date TBD. Legal, Real Estate or Financial Consultations: Call 781-383-9112 to arrange a free, 30-minute consultation with one of our professionals. Outreach Off-site Visits: Fourth Thursday of the month, 1:00-2:00 pm. Community Room at 60 Elm Street. Homebound seniors, by appointment. Representative Joan Meschino: Office Hours: 2nd Monday of the month, 9:00-10:30 am. Senator Patrick O’Connor: Office Hour: 3rd Thursday of the month, from 12-1:00 pm. Dental Hygienist: Visiting dental hygiene associate will be here for routine teeth cleaning. Next appointment, September 18.

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Recipe from Anna’s Kitchen
Crostini with Cherry Tomatoes

Sour dough bread (or good hearty loaf of your choice) Extra virgin olive oil (good quality) Salt (optional) 1-2 whole cloves of garlic 2 cups fresh cherry tomatoes, quartered 8 oz. Burrata* cheese (or fresh Mozzarella) Chopped fresh basil to taste

Preheat oven to 375°. Slice bread into 3/4 inch slices. Lightly brush both sides of bread with olive oil. Place on baking sheet; sprinkle with salt (optional). Bake 5-7 minutes. Carefully remove pan and flip crostini over. Bake 5-7more minutes or until golden brown. While they are still warm, rub whole clove of garlic over both sides of each crostini. Spread (smear) 1/2 Tbsp. of Burrata on each toast. (If using Mozzarella, use 1/4 inch slice.) Top with 1/4 cup of quartered cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with basil. *Burrata is a fresh Italian cow milk cheese (occasionally buffalo milk) made from mozzarella and cream. If you receive this newsletter by mail, PLEASE inform us in advance of a change of address. If you would prefer to read your ,#wsletter online, call us at 781VY^YV9112 so we can remove your name from our mailing list. A link to our most recent edition is available at:  &22.1S 555T!-& 11#2+ T-0% W]V VNewsletter (click on link in left column).