March /April 2021

THE BRIDGE INSIDE THIS ISSUE: “Change is inevitable“ - Information -John C. Maxwell - Services / Programs This past year we have found ourselves at home more than ever trying - Transportation to remain safe from COVID-19. We, here at the Council on Aging, have realized the need to find new ways to communicate with all of you. - Calendar of Events That being said, The Bridge will continue to be mailed to you but will - Online Programs & also be available on our website at: Events www.townofbourne.com/council-on-aging/pages/newsletter

- Friends of BCOA If you follow us on Facebook, it will be posted there as well. www.facebook.com/Town-of-Bourne-Council-on-Aging - Cyd’s Kitchen Menu The goal is to make the newsletter more accessible and THE BOURNE COUNCIL environmentally friendly. Funding for the printing of this publication ON AGING MISSION will now be made possible by a grant through The Massachusetts STATEMENT Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the postage and mailing supplies The Mission of the will be graciously paid for by The Friends of Bourne COA. Council on Aging is to

plan, develop, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Friends of Bourne implement and provide

programs and services Council on Aging for their many years of support funding both the that enhance the quality printing and postage of the newsletter. They will continue to support of life for residents of the Bourne Council on Aging and we look forward to preserving our Bourne who have longstanding partnership. reached their 60th year of age and to advocate Debi Oliviere, COA Director for programs and services that support seniors. Further, the COA will promote the The printing of “The Bridge” is funded by a well-being of Bourne grant from the Massachusetts Executive residents of any age by Office of Elder Affairs. The postage and acting as the Human Services Agency for the mailing supplies are generously paid for by Town of Bourne. The Friends of Bourne Council on Aging. INFORMATION & SUPPORT GROUPS

COVID-19 VACCINE COPING WITH COVID-19 Phase II for Adults WHILE CAREGIVING 75+ Began in February A Support Group for Caregivers Via Zoom Please use one of the Tuesdays from 10:00am – 11:00am following websites to register: Facilitated by an ESCCI

www.mass.gov/COVIDVaccineMap Family Caregiver Outreach Specialist www.maimmunizations.org

Select a location on the map and follow the registration instructions. Please be aware this may take several attempts Registration required to get an appointment. by calling 508-394-4630 x204

Free Men’s coat for Veterans!

We have a supply of free men’s coats at Senior Center graciously donated by the Massachusetts Until further notice all SHINE Military Support Foundation. appointments will be telephonic.

Call the Bourne Senior Center and make an appointment with a SHINE Counselor. If possible, create a mymedicare.gov account before your appointment.

To make an appointment Call Kari Leighton Call the Bourne Senior Center at 508-759-0600 ext. 5227 508-759-0600 Ext. 5300

The Alzheimer's Family Support Center of Cape Cod (www.alzheimerscapecod.org) currently offers 47 FREE virtual support groups for caregivers, as well as for people CCHC ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA experiencing memory loss. Please call SUPPORT GROUP 508-896-5170 for more info and to register This group meets on Zoom on the 2nd & for the group that meets your needs. We 4th Wednesday of the month also provide step-by-step phone support on To register contact Alan Johnson at how to access these groups through Zoom. 774-552-6080

2 PROGRAMS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Mobile Dental Foot Care with Dr. Gavigan

Monday, May 3, 2021 8:45 am—11:00 am Tuesday, March 23rd Services are for those who are NOT diabetic:

Tuesday, April 20th For Bourne Residents aged 60+

Cost is $30 per visit Please contact Mobile Dental Hygiene Service to Great for overall podiatric health Referrals are available if needed schedule an appointment Call the COA to schedule an appointment 508-827-6725 508-759-0600 Ext. 5300

Elder Law Appointments

If you need assistance with Trusts, Wills, Estate Planning, Probate, Disability, Nursing Home Asset Protection, Power of Attorney, Guardianships, etc.

South Coastal Legal Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:00 - 3:30

Michael Lavender Tuesday, March 16, 2021 12:30 - 3:00 Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Patti Mello Assoc. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 9:00 - 11:30 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:00 - 11:30 (Please note that some appointments will be telephonic) Call the Senior Center to schedule an appointment 508-759-0600 Ext. 5300

Fuel Assistance Need help applying for fuel assistance? You can apply now through April 30, 2021

Please call to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are currently unavailable.

For more information call Kari Leighton at 508-759-0600 Ext. 5227 3 TRANSPORTATION

Thursday Grocery Shopping Available for Bourne residents only Face masks are required | One Passenger at a time To schedule a ride call our Transportation Coordinator Shauna at 508-759-0600 Ext 5224

March 4 and April 1 & 29 ON CAPE

March 11 and April 8 OFF CAPE

March 18 and April 15 ON CAPE

March 25 and April 22 OFF CAPE

COVID-19 TRAVEL POLICY:

 Perform a wellness check (no fever, coughing, sneezing, etc.)  All passengers must wear a face mask.  Only one passenger per ride.  No physical contact with the driver.  The CoA will not transport persons under any form of anesthesia or who need medical attention.

TRANSPORTATION IS FOR BOURNE RESIDENTS ONLY Donations are greatly appreciated but never required

Medical Appointments: Mondays, Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays

Scheduled appointments should be made between 9:00 am—1:30 pm and all rides should be scheduled 48 hours in advance and are based on availability.

AREAS OF SERVICE: Bourne, Sandwich, Falmouth, Plymouth, & Wareham 4 ONLINE PROGRAMS

COFFEE TALK Zoom Chat Every Tuesday At 9:30 am with Sherrie & Kari

Free Online Courses are available on the Jonathan Bourne Library website www.bournelibrary.org Select digital Library then click on the Great Courses link. All you need is a library card and your world is open to several online courses such as: Travel, History, Science, Literature, Finance,

Music, Hobbies, Food & Wine, and more! Call Sherrie at 508-759-0600 Ext. 5230 If you do not have a library card please To register and receive contact the Jonathan Bourne Library at: the Zoom ID 508-759-0644

Need help with Zoom? If you would like to participate in Zoom activities offered by the Senior Center but are in need of some assistance with either your tablet, phone or laptop, please call the Council on Aging for help at 508-759-0600 Ext 5221.

SENIOR FITNESS PROGRAMS

CURRENT SCHEDULE: Monday: 10:00am- Zumba with Michelle Thimas Tuesday: 10:00am- Senior Chair Exercise & Meditation w/ Sherrie Best Wednesday: 10:00am - Senior Fitness with Barbara Barsham Thursday: 10:00am - Senior Yoga & Weights with Linda Sheldon Friday: 10:00am - Gentle Chair Yoga with Sherrie Best

Friday: 10:30am - Senior Fitness with Barbara Barsham

Broadcast Monday - Friday at 10:00am on BTV CHANNEL 13

Or watch online anytime at www.townofbourne.com/council-on-aging/pages/exercise-classes and select an exercise class

5 Bourne Senior Center march 2021

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 3 4 5 9:00-3:00 AARP Tax Prep 9:30 Coffee Talk Zoom 10:00 BTV13 Senior Fitness 9:00-3:00 AARP Tax Prep 10:00 BTV13 Chair Yoga 10:00 BTV13 Zumba Gold 10:00 BTV13 Chair Exercise/Meditation 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments 10:00 BTV13 Senior Fitness 10:30 Senior Fitness 10:00 ESCCI Zoom Support Group 1:00 Songbirds of the Northeast 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments for Caregivers Zoom with John Root 12:00 Cyd’s To Go Pick Up 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments 8 9 10 11 12 9:00-3:00 AARP Tax Prep 9:30 Coffee Talk Zoom 10:00 BTV13 Senior Fitness 9:00-3:00 AARP Tax Prep 10:00 BTV13 Chair Yoga 10:00 BTV13 Zumba Gold 10:00 BTV13 Chair Exercise/Meditation 10:00 CCHC Alzheimer’s & 10:00 BTV13 Senior Fitness 10:30 Senior Fitness 10:00 ESCCI Zoom Support Group Dementia Support Group Zoom 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments 12:00 Cyd’s To Go Pick Up for Caregivers 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments

15 16 17 18 19 9:00-3:00 AARP Tax Prep 9:30 Coffee Talk Zoom 10:00 BTV13 Senior Fitness 9:00-3:00 AARP Tax Prep 10:00 BTV13 Chair Yoga 10:00 BTV13 Zumba Gold 10:00 BTV13 Chair Exercise/Meditation 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments 10:00 BTV13 Senior Fitness 10:30 Senior Fitness 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments 10:00 Voyage of the Pilgrims Zoom 11:00-12:00 Corned Beef & Cabbage 10:00 Tenant Rights Zoom 10:00 ESCCI Zoom Support Group Drive Thru Event 11:00 COA Advisory Board for Caregivers Zoom Meeting 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments 12:00 Cyd’s To Go Pick Up 12:30-3:00 Elder Law Appointments 1:00 Friends BCOA Board Mtg. 22 23 24 25 26 9:00-3:00 AARP Tax Prep 9:30 Coffee Talk Zoom 9:00-11:30 Elder Law Appointments 9:00-3:00 AARP Tax Prep 10:00 BTV13 Chair Yoga 10:00 BTV13 Zumba Gold 10:00 BTV13 Chair Exercise/Meditation 10:00 BTV13 Senior Fitness 10:00 BTV13 Senior Fitness 10:30 Senior Fitness 10:00 ESCCI Zoom Support Group 10:00 CCHC Alzheimer’s & 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments for Caregivers Dementia Support Group Zoom 12:00 Cyd’s To Go Pick Up 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments 10:00-2:00 Mobile Dental 29 30 31 9:00-3:00 AARP Tax Prep 9:30 Coffee Talk Zoom 10:00 BTV13 Senior Fitness 10:00 BTV13 Zumba Gold 10:00 BTV13 Chair Exercise/Meditation Bourne Senior Center April 2021

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 9:00-3:00 AARP Tax Prep 10:00 BTV13 Chair Yoga 10:00 BTV13 Senior Fitness 10:30 BTV13 Senior Fitness 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments 12:00 Cyd’s To Go Pick Up 5 6 7 8 9 9:00-3:00 AARP Tax Prep 9:30 Coffee Talk Zoom 10:00 BTV13 Senior Fitness 9:00-3:00 AARP Tax Prep 10:00 BTV13 Chair Yoga 10:00 BTV13 Zumba Gold 10:00 BTV13 Chair Exercise/Meditation 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments 10:00 BTV13 Senior Fitness 10:30 BTV13 Senior Fitness 10:00 ESCCI Zoom Support Group 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments for Caregivers 12:00 Cyd’s To Go Pick Up 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments 12 13 14 15 16 9:00-3:00 AARP Tax Prep 9:30 Coffee Talk Zoom 10:00 BTV13 Senior Fitness 9:00-3:00 AARP Tax Prep 10:00 BTV13 Chair Yoga 10:00 BTV13 Zumba Gold 10:00 BTV13 Chair Exercise/Meditation 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments 10:00 BTV13 Senior Fitness 10:30 BTV13 Senior Fitness 10:00 ESCCI Zoom Support Group 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments for Caregivers 11:00 COA Advisory Board 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments Zoom Meeting 1:00-3:00 Elder Law Appointments 12:00 Cyd’s To Go Pick Up 1:00 Friends BCOA Board Meeting 19 20 21 22 23 Patriots’ Day 9:30 Coffee Talk Zoom 10:00 BTV13 Senior Fitness 10:00 BTV13 Senior Fitness 10:00 BTV13 Chair Yoga 10:00 BTV13 Chair Exercise/Meditation 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments 10:30 BTV13 Senior Fitness 10:00 ESCCI Zoom Support Group 12:00 Cyd’s To Go Pick Up for Caregivers 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments 10:00-2:00 Mobile Dental 12:30-3:00 Elder Law Appointments 26 27 28 29 30 10:00 BTV13 Zumba Gold 9:30 Coffee Talk Zoom 9:00-11:30 Elder Law Appointments 10:00 BTV13 Senior Fitness 10:00 BTV13 Chair Yoga 10:00 Grandparents Group 10:00 BTV13 Chair Exercise/Meditation 10:00 BTV13 Senior Fitness 10:00-1:00 SHINE Appointments 10:30 BTV13 Senior Fitness 2:00 Synergy of Sound Drum 12:00 Cyd’s To Go Pick Up Meditation Zoom FREE ONLINE PROGRAM EVENTS

VOYAGE OF THE PILGRIMS with Richard Nichols Tuesday, March 16th at 10:00 am Via Zoom

Join us for an engaging discussion on the Pilgrims’ journey to America. Topics include: Life before the journey, story of the Mayflower, the Voyage Across the Atlantic, the landing, Native Americans, & Life in Plymouth. To register call 508-759-0600 Ext.5300 And receive your Zoom ID

South Coastal Counties Legal Services and the Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts are hosting a Zoom presentation for older adults focusing on tenant rights and the current state of the eviction process during the pandemic. March 18, 2021 at 10:00 am To register call The Bourne Senior Center 508-759-0600 Ext.5300 Registration Deadline: March 10, 2021

8 SPECIAL EVENTS

ONE FREE MEAL PER PERSON! This is a drive thru event on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Pick-up time is from 11:00 am - Noon

Drive thru location will be in the rear of the Bourne Veteran’s Memorial Community Building located at: 239 Main Street, Buzzards Bay

Please call the COA Office to Register by March 10 508-759-0600 ext. 5300

Made possible in part by a private donation! Meals will be provided by Cyd’s Kitchen Come down and see your friends at the COA and get your Irish on!!!

Synergy of Sound Live Zoom Meditation With Jackie Fehon & Paula Lazaroff

Monday, April 26 at 2:00 pm

You are invited to a sound healing meditation. An opportunity to connect body, mind and spirit, while you are supported by the harmonic, rhythmic sounds of a variety of ancient and contemporary instruments from around the world. Please have a towel or yoga mat and relax to the meditative sounds.

To Register and receive your Zoom ID call the Bourne COA Office

9 From the Friends Friends Office 508-759-3516

24th Annual Monument Beach Polar Club FRIENDS FOOD PANTRY

 The Pantry will continue to distribute food to clients via drive through curbside pickup.

 Home delivery is available for those who are unable to come to the Pantry. Please call to sign up for deliveries if needed.

 The Pantry is now accepting food donations.

Thank you to the warm hearted souls who  Please follow our Facebook page at Friends supported the food pantry by finding creative of Bourne Food Pantry for up to date information ways to take the plunge this year, despite the pandemic. There were both in-person as well as  Call the Pantry at 508-759-3351 for the latest updates “virtual” plungers with a few from as far away as California and Puerto Rico! Check the Monument Pantry Business Hours Beach Polar Club Facebook page for photos.

We’re looking forward to the silver anniversary of The Pantry is located at 20 Commerce Park this event in 2022 and hoping that it will be Road in Pocasset and is open for clients to in-person for plungers, spectators and supporters! pick up food via drive through as follows:

Thank You to the Monument Beach Polar Club Every Tuesday 9 AM - Noon and to all the brave, generous folks who took the Plunge in 2021! Please don’t hesitate to call to discuss an urgent need.

Mashnee Island Association Monetary donations may be mailed as follows: Friends Food Pantry P.O. Box 144, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 Thank you!

If you would like more information regarding becoming a client or about making a donation, please call Karen, Pantry Manager, at 508-759-3351

facebook.com/friendsofbournefoodpantry Thank you to our wonderful neighbors on Mashnee Island for doing a food drive for the Pantry. Thank you! FRIENDS MEMBERS

The Lucky Pink Card Number for March is 5860 & for April is 4364.

If this is the number on your pink Friends Membership Card, contact the Friends Office to claim your PRIZE.

The winner of a Gift Card for January was William W. Locke and for February was Nancy Germain Thank you to Robert Zibbell for his donation Don’t have a Pink Card???? Call the Friends Office for a membership card or of Pickleball tournament proceeds for to renew or begin your Friends Membership. the benefit of the Pantry. TO GO MEALS ARE BACK AT THE COMMUNITY BUILDING! CONTACTLESS DESIGNATED PICK UP WINDOW PLEASE WEAR A FACE COVERING AND FOLLOW SOCIAL DISTANCING

To place order, please call the COA at 508-759-0600 ext. 5300 Orders are due by Friday at Noon for PICK UP the following Thursday!

March 4 Per Item April 8 Per Item Cinnamon Roll $4.00 Cheese Roll $3.00 Pea Soup $3.00 Tomato Chicken Sausage Tortellini Soup $3.00 Lemon Square $3.00 Apple Squares $3.00 Lenten Special Baked Fish $7.00 Crumb Coated Cod $7.00 American Chop Suey w/ salad $7.00 American Chop Suey w/ salad $7.00 Meat Pie $7.00 Stuffed Cabbage $7.00 Snappy Joe $7.00 Spinach Stuffed Chicken $7.50 Au Gratin Baked Fish $7.50 Roast Pork $7.50 Cranberry Stuffed Chicken $7.50 Chicken Caesar Salad $7.50 Chicken Caesar Salad $7.50 April 15 Per Item March 11 Per Item Apple Turnover $3.00 Chicken Noodle Soup $3.00 Blueberry Muffin $3.00 Swedish Apple Pie $3.00 Kale Soup $3.00 Baked Fish $7.00 Pumpkin Mousse Cake $4.00 American Chop Suey w/ salad $7.00 Lemon Pepper Fish $7.00 Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini $7.00 American Chop Suey w/ salad $7.00 Lemon Chicken Stuffed Stir Fry w/ pasta $7.50 Shepherd’s Pie $7.00 Sweet Onion Chicken $7.50 Linguica Pie $7.00 Chef Salad $7.50 Garden Salad $7.00 April 22 Per Item Chicken Parmesan $7.50 Linguica Cheese Roll $3.00 Lenten Special Crumb Coated Cod $7.50 Chunky Chicken Sausage Soup $3.00 March 18 Per Item Apple Cream Cheesecake Bars $4.00 Linguica Cheese Roll $3.00 Spaghetti & Meatballs $7.00 Stuffed Pepper and Rice Soup $3.00 Chicken Chow Mein Sandwich $7.00 Brownie $3.00 Garden Salad $7.00 American Chop Suey w/ salad $7.00 Nantucket Baked Fish $7.50 Sweet Onion Fish $7.00 Buffalo Chicken Roll Up $7.50 Lenten Special Au Gratin Baked Fish $7.50 Beef Stew $8.00 Cranberry Ribs $7.50 April 29 Per Item Fajita Chicken Roll Up $7.50 Cinnamon Roll $4.00 Chef Salad $7.50 Kale Soup $3.00 March 25 Per Item Mixed Berry Bread Pudding $3.00 Cranberry Nut Muffin $3.00 American Chop Suey w/ salad $7.00 Zuppa Toscana $3.00 Meat Loaf $7.00 Grape Nut Custard $3.00 Italian Sausage & Vegetable Stew $7.00 Baked Fish $7.00 Sweet Onion Fish $7.50 Stuffed Pepper $7.00 Lemon & Herb Chicken and Veggies $7.50 Chicken Pot Pie $7.00 Greek Salad w/ chicken $7.50 Lenten Special Au Gratin Baked Fish $7.50 Spinach Stuffed Chicken $7.50 Parmesan Pork Loin $7.50 Taco Salad $7.50 April 1 Per Item **Menu is subject to change. Cheese Roll $3.00 Chicken Rice Soup $3.00 Substitutions will be made if a particular Tapioca Pudding $3.00 Lenten Special Baked Fish $7.00 food item becomes unavailable. American Chop Suey w/ salad $7.00 Chicken Pie (slice) $7.00 All meals include: entrée, starch & vegetable** Meat Loaf $7.00 Roast Pork $7.50 Au Gratin Fish $7.50 Greek Salad w/ chicken $7.50 REGIONAL ONLINE PROGRAMS

COASTAL CONNECTIONS Cape COAST (Councils On Aging Serving Together) has been collaborating to strengthen our partnerships. Registration for these programs will begin immediately Please call the COA that is hosting the event ~ Space may be limited.

“CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY” Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 1pm (via Zoom) Dave Hickey and Sean Brennan will be singing all your favorite Irish songs to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in style. Join in the fun to hear Dublin Balladeer Dave Hickey and his Irish American partner Sean as they belt out the Irish hits from the Wild Rover to Finnegan’s Wake for a Happy St Patrick’s Day! This program is sponsored by Friends of Yarmouth Council on Aging. To register call the Yarmouth Senior Center at (508)394-7606 x 1333.

“BIRDS, BEES, BUTTERFLIES & POLLINATORS” Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 1pm (via Zoom) Presented by Fran Raleigh Fran Raleigh will explain why we should care about these creatures that share our ecosystem, what threats they face, and how we can support them in our own yards and neighborhoods with beautiful plants. To register call the Orleans Senior Center at 508-255-6333.

“MARITIME GHOSTS AND SEAFARING SPIRITS” Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 1pm (via Zoom) Some of the most dramatic legends and ghosts come from New England’s seafaring history and maritime past. This presentation takes guests on a voyage all along the scenic New England Coast, from points in Rhode Island to the beaches of Cape Cod and north to the rockbound landscape of New Hampshire and Maine. Presented by Roxie Zwicker and New England Curiosities. To register call the Sandwich COA at (508) 888-4737.

“EXOTIC TURNEFFE ATOLL, BELIZE “ Wednesday, March 31st, 2021 at 10:30am (via Zoom) Escape to the exotic nature of this remote tropical island chain off the coast of Belize. To register call the Sandwich Council on Aging at (508) 888-4737

“SOUND DUNES SWING COMBO” Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 1pm (via Zoom) Join us for a mix of sing, Dixieland, Country, Latin, Jazz, and Rock n Roll music for your listening, singing and dancing pleasure. Brought to you in the comfort of your home (where no one can hear you sing or watch you dance!). To register call the Yarmouth Senior Center at (508)394-7606 x 1333.

“EARTH RHYTHMS: SONGS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT” WITH ROGER TINCKNELL Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 1:30pm (via Zoom) From rain forests to recycling, conservation to compost, Earth Rhythms travels from our backyard to around the world celebrating and teaching environmental awareness and responsibility. Captivating songs, stories, legends and facts are accompanied by the Native American rainstick, Incan Charango and flute, Russian balalaika, African Achika drum, as well as guitar, mandolin, banjo and harmonica. To register call the Chatham Senior Center at 508-945-5190.

“A BIOGRAPHY OF THE CONSTITUTION” Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 10:30 AM-12 PM (via Zoom) Join Jane Scarborough for a survey of the United States Constitution. Jane will cover the history and meaning of our nation’s founding document. Jane holds a B.A. in American History from Rice University, an M.A. in American Studies from Purdue University, a Ph.D. in American Constitutional History, and a J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law. She has served in a myriad of private sector and academic positions, including as a full-time professor of Constitutional Law at Northeastern University School of Law. To register call the Harwich COA at (508)430-7550.

“AMAZING ANIMAL AMBASSADORS” Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 9am (via Zoom) We’d like to introduce you to Bethany Boucher owner of Amazing Animal Ambassadors. Bethany has a background in Captive Wildlife Care and Education, teaching with animals for over 15-years since beginning her business on Cape Cod in 2013. Please call the Yarmouth Senior Center to Register at (508)394-7606 x 1333.

“CBD IS HERE TO STAY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW” WITH KAY COONEY, RN, GCNS, APRN Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 1pm (via Zoom) CBD is here to stay and it’s a supplement you might want to learn more about. The program will discuss the benefits, how to safely choose a brand and what CBD can do for you! We will address uses with pain, anxiety, sleep and more. To register call the Sandwich COA at (508) 888-4737.

Friends of Bourne COA, Inc MARCH 2021 THANK YOU ALL!!! BOURNE COUNCIL ON AGING IN LOVING MEMORY Thank you to: Nancy Brennen Anonymous HELEN RANDO Nancy Carritte Susan Abrams Christopher DeMello Beverly Paino Diane Dinneen Joseph Agrillo, Jr. M/M Joseph Donatelle Debra Howard Jeanne Azarovitz Ralph Drinkwater JEANNE GROOM Robert Ripley M/M James Bogden Barry Economidy Barbara McMakin

M/M John Adams M/M Michael Brady M/M John Gasper BARBARA BEAUDOIN John Araujo M/M Raymond Cartier Kandee Giannotti Talbot Baker Patricia Cook Barbara McMakin Ann Johnson Joan Cabral Gail Corbett Jean McCarthy Philip Coates Margaret Curtis ELEANOR MC GRATH Barbara McMakin Peter & Joyce Lindberg M/M John Coady Gail DeBettencourt Ellen Costello Christopher DeMello Nicholas Montesion Koon Woo Nam FREDERICA DIMMICK M/M Edmund Coye Mark Diorio David Dimmick Margaret Crosby M/M Daniel Disenso Bill O’Neil Susan Davis Robert Francis Mary Sullivan ROBERT (BOB) DELAHUNT Christopher DeMello Patricia Ganley Dana Tobey Andrew Kiley M/M Joseph Donatelle M/M Robert Gogan Joanne Weiler Louis Eisenman Valerie Gudas FRANK DONOVAN Shirley Fickie The Gurnon Family T. Langdon Allen Hugh MacKenzie M/M John Foley M/M John Gwynn M/M Jerome Cura Judith Riordan M/M William Fontaine Donald MacLean Donald Degan Mary Ann Keefe Robin McIntyre Linda Bagdonas HENRIETTA “TOOTS” HOLDEN Edward Lechak Kathleen McWilliams Andrew Campbell Hugh MacKenzie Susan Ledwidge M/M Brien Maginnis Jane Dumas-Otis Judith Riordan Kathleen Letzeisen M/M Victor Maglio M/M John Ford, Jr. John Loftus Protik Majumber Donna Frink MARTHA PARADY Bill & Beth Gibbons Doris Lowry M/M John Manning M/M John Fuller Debi McCarthy Paul Medeiros Helen Goldberg ALL VETERANS Kathryn McDonald Marie B. Nealon Renee Gratis Maria Neves Patricia Mahoney Thomas Nee Jeffrey Hyman Conni Moore George Nixon William R. Keating ROBERTA SPENCER M/M John Murphy M/M Joseph Noonan Mary Ellen Kempton Lynne Schneider Sarah Nathe Atty. Elizabeth O’Brien M/M Kevin Kirby Sandra Novak Christopher Pine Lynn Laporte LORRAINE FORSBERG M/M James O’Reilly M/M August Prete M/M Mario Lucciarini Peter & Joyce Lindberg M/M Joseph Piccone Sheila Roche Mary McKenna Claudina Quinn Grace Rowe Patricia Mahoney ANN CURRY M/M Phil Rodrique M/M John Scavotto Susan Moeck Nancy Carritte M/M Anthony Schlies M/M Peter Schwamb M/M Paul Moore M/M Richard Signell M/M Joseph Sheehy Julia Schuck CHARLES (JEFF) PERRY M/M Peter Silva Elizabeth Souza M/M Robert C. Screen Laurel Perry Robert Spates M/M Earl Stuck M/M Donald Vaughan Lynn St. Cyr Roya Tadbiri Kristin Weisker Elizabeth Stromeyer M/M George Tomlinson Robert Wheeler HOMELESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS M/M Michael Valliere M/M John Urban Karen Wilson M/M W. Jeffrey Wales Denise Walsh Theresa Woods Kathleen Blais M/M Robert Zibbell Roger Young William Woomer The Degan Boys Pamela Flynn M/M John Forte BOURNE PICKLEBALL Christine Hines IN HONOR Judy Johnson-Hubach ASSOCIATION Thomas Kakanis

Your first Tournament was a great success on HEATHER DI PAOLO Judy LeBlanc New Year’s Day. The Friends thank you for your Charlene Mastromatteo Robin McIntyre commitment to the Food Pantry. M/M George Runey PAM FRAME Amy Sharpe Winthrop Frame M/M Hal Tatlow We thank the Patrons of Gray Gables Carole Valeri Market and Russell Salamone for their WADE FRAME Bourne Recreation Authority dedication to the Friends Food Pantry Winthrop Frame

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Falmouth Toyota Scion, Inc., Bourne Newcomers & Neighbors Club, Betty Ann’s Dairy Freeze, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Falmouth-Alternative Gift Market, Friends of Jonathan Bourne Public Library -Caring and Sharing, Dennis Public Market, Brookside Social Committee, Applied Coastal Research and Engineering, Inc., J&J Materials, Corp., Sabatia, Inc., GFWC Bourne Women’s Club, Kinlin Grover Real Estate, Atlas Broadcast Services Corporation, Bourne United Methodist Church, MA Military Support Foundation, North Falmouth Congregational Church, Bucky Barlow’s Boat Yard, LLC., 1620 Investment Advisors, Inc., Canalside Apartments, LLC, National Grid Foundation, Pepperidge Farms, Martini Monday Friends, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Falmouth- Social Action Committee, Market Basket, COA Senior Knitters, Mashnee Island Association BOARD MEETINGS : COA STAFF: 508-759-0600 Ext. 5300 Debora Oliviere Director, Council on Aging Ext. 5226 COA Advisory Board Meetings: Kari Leighton Outreach Coordinator Ext. 5227 March 18, 2021 at 11:00 am TBA Outreach Worker Ext. 5228 April 15, 2021 at 11:00 am Sherrie Best Activity Coordinator Ext. 5230 FRIENDS OF BCOA Board Meetings: Shauna Carpenter Transportation Coordinator Ext. 5224 March 18, 2021 at 1:00 pm Linda Rush Administrative Assistant Ext. 5222 April 15, 2021 at 1:00 pm Joel Smith Front Desk and Tech Clerk Ext. 5221 Meghan McWilliams Program Assistant Ext. 5231 Peter Lindberg President, Friends of Bourne Council on Aging 508-759-3516 Karen Ross Manager, Friends Food Pantry 508-759-3351 Marilyn Jackson Chair, Bourne COA Advisory Board 508-759-0600

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