FALMOUTH COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR CENTER
SENIOR HAPPENINGS NEWSLETTER
JULY/ AUGUST 2019 PROGRAMS… ACTIVITES... SERVICES...
NEW SENIOR CENTER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PROGRESS... Town of Falmouth Senior Center
300 Dillingham Avenue Falmouth, MA 02540 508-540-0196 [email protected]
Serving the Needs of our Community
Enhancing the Quality of Life
Health & Wellness Educational and Social Programs
Providing Information and Assistance on Available Resources
Volunteer Opportunities
A LOOK INSIDE…
Special Programs ……..2-3 Fitness ………………….3-4 Activities ………………..3-5 Support Programs ……….5 Progress on the new Senior Center continues to be on schedule. The exterior of the Day Trips ………………….6 building is nearing completion. Work to the interior is ongoing with the emphasis on the Calendars ………………8-9 mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression systems. Friends News …………...11 The Lawrence Lynch Corporation is continuing their work on the parking lot, site lighting Health & Wellness ……...12 and utilities. While parking is a daily challenge, there has been great cooperation from Transportation …………..13 all parties to keep the various functions and activities of this municipal campus running. For Your Info ………...14-15 JULY/AUGUST 2019 FALMOUTH SENIOR CENTER PAGE 2 SPECIAL PROGRAMS...
YESTERDAY’S COUNTRY BAND & COOKOUT LUNCHEON
July 22, 2019 @ 1:00PM
Join us for a delicious Cookout Lunch (Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Dessert, etc.) sponsored by Falmouth Royal Health Group with Special entertainment by Yesterday’s Country Band.
ARE YOU TURNING 65? $8.00 Payable in Advance ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT RETIREMENT Call 508-540-0196 to Sign Up! August 26th, 2019 @ 1:30PM
If you or someone you know is turning 65 soon or thinking about retirement, it is time to start planning for your health insurance needs. Tracey Benson, Regional SHINE Program Manager, will be here at the Falmouth Senior Center to explain Medicare, enrollment periods, options for supplemental insurance, prescription drug plans and other assistance programs.
So please join us and learn what Medicare is all about...
Call us at 508-540-0196 to Reserve your seat.
Comedy Show & Ice Cream Social (The SHINE program is a free health counseling service provided through August 12, 2019 @ 1:30PM the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Barnstable County)
COMEDIAN WAYNE SOARES... ALZHEIMER’S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM Wayne Soares is an actor, comic and author. Last year, July 8th, 2019 @ 1:30PM
Wayne co-starred in the crime drama Snitches and the mob comedy The Curse of Don Scarducci with Alec A representative from the Alzheimer’s Family Baldwin. He entertains our United States Veterans as well Support Center of Cape Cod will be here at the as our active military at bases and military hospitals Senior Center to provide an introductory around the globe. Wayne also writes a syndicated, weekly session on Alzheimer’s services and programs column in the Falmouth Enterprise titled Veterans available in Falmouth and the importance of
Spotlight. He will be hosting a new television series memory screenings and early diagnosis.
Veterans Spotlight - Special Moments later this summer on Call us at 508-540-0196 to Reserve your seat. veterans on a major network.
MANAGING YOUR ASSETS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
July 29th, 2019 @ 1:30PM
A representative from the Martha’s Vineyard Bank will be here at the Senior Center to discuss Managing your assets after a death of a spouse. What documents will you need at the time of a spouse’s death? How will your financial situation change and how will you plan for your future? Call us at 508-540-0196 to Reserve your seat. ICE CREAM SOCIAL… Indulge yourself with an Ice Cream treat from Falmouth’s very own Smitty’s!
$5.00 Payable in Advance Call us at 508-540-0196 to Sign Up! JULY/AUGUST 2019 FALMOUTH SENIOR CENTER PAGE 3 SPECIAL PROGRAMS... FREE WELLNESS PROGRAMS... ZENGEVITY ~ GROUP HEALTH COACHING ~ TAI JI QUAN Program Information and Pre-Registration Please Call the VNA at 508-957-7423 (Classes are available to Falmouth Residents Only)
ZENGEVITY PROGRAM... GROUP HEALTH COACHING...
Join our FREE ZENgevity In health coaching, we look at how Program. This program all areas of your life are connected incorporates body and brain and contribute to your overall well- being. fitness in a fun, safe, and gentle movement program designed to help older Here are 6 reasons to join our adults stay independent, feel good, be healthy and FREE group health coaching happy! Join us to learn cutting edge program: personal support neuro-movements, yoga moves, balance and brain system, higher likelihood of achieving your goals, exercises that increase energy, mobility, strength and collective wisdom, new perspective, team investment, and having fun!
flexibility, so you feel strong and live longer! Join us every Friday 12:30PM-2:00PM Fridays 12:30PM - 2:00PM July 12, 2019 - Aug. 30, 2019 July 12, 2019 - August 30, 2019 Call the VNA at 508-957-7423 to Sign Up! Call the Senior Center at 508-540-0196 to Sign Up!
TAI JI QUAN...
Join our FREE Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance Program.
The Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance program consists of two major components. One is a core routine set of exercises based on traditional Tai Ji Quan (TJQ) forms with build in practice variations such as seated, standing and direction changing movements. The other is a subroutine of Mini Therapeutic Movements integrating TJQ movement and therapeutic balance and mobility training. Wednesdays & Fridays 2:00PM - 3:00PM July 17, 2019 - January 10, 2020 Call the VNA at 508-957-7423 to Sign Up!
CREATIONS OF CAPE COD...MIXED MEDIA MEET UP!
Create a mixed media painting together-it’s EASY & FUN! No prior painting experience is required. Learn mixed media techniques, as well as tips for color and SEASONS OF THE HEART… AUGUST 6, 2019 1:00PM composition. Transform favorite images You are invited to attend a FREE workshop designed to (copies-not originals) into a explore the landscape of grief and bereavement as a unique collage using acrylic response to the loss of a loved one to death. The paints, papers and collage glue. workshop will focus on theories and models that pertain to Experiment with color, texture techniques and inspiring understanding the nature of the grief process as well as words using a variety of brushes and household items. strategies for coping. It will be facilitated by Richard Materials are included. Bickford, LICSW and Rebecca Chesbro, LICSW, both of
Class is on August 5th, 2019 1:30PM - 3:00PM whom are grief support counselors working with the VNA’s
Hospice Program. $20.00 per class
Call us at 508-540-0196 to Pre-Register! Call us at 508-540-0196 to Pre-Register! JULY/AUGUST 2019 FALMOUTH SENIOR CENTER PAGE 4 PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES...
CARDIO/STRENGH TRAINING FOR ACTIVE ADULTS: BRIDGE:
MON-11:30AM · WED-10:45AM · FRI-10:45AM WED-12:30PM This is NOT a learn to play.
Lose weight, increase your energy, improve your overall well-being. See Instructor for pricing. CANASTA “HAND & FOOT”:
THURS-1:00PM
CHAIR YOGA CLASSES:
MON-9:00AM · WED-9:00AM CRIBBAGE:
Linda Dias, MS Ed./Certified Yoga Instructor TUE-1:00PM Please do not arrive before 12:30! Drop-In $8.00 Discount 5 Class Pass is $35.00 (used within 2 months), MAHJONGG:
Discount 10 Class Pass is $65 (used within 4 months). WED-12:30PM at Senior Center Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear. POKER:
LINE DANCING CLASS: THURS-1:00PM
MON-10:30AM Drop-in price $5.00. SCRABBLE: MEDITATION GROUP: THURS-1:00PM
TUE-10:00AM Players should have a basic knowledge of the game. Meditation allows one to settle down body and mind. $2.00 suggested donation. CRAFTS & CONVERSATIONS:
FRI-10:00AM to 12:00Nooon
MEN’S CHALLENGE ACCEPTED Making connections with crafts and CARDIO & STRENGTH TRAINING WORKOUT: conversations. Bring in a project you are
WED-9:00AM Drop-In $7.00 working on, learn a new hobby, or just
Focus will be on Strength Training, Cardio Intervals & socialize. Come and be part of a fun group. Good Form while improving Flexibility and Balance. BINGO FUN & GAMES: If you are Interested in a Beginner or Advanced Class… Call us at 508-540-0196. WED-1:00PM (First Wednesday of the Month) $2.00 Donation. Call 508-540-0196 to Sign Up! OSTEO PREVENTION EXERCISE CLASS:
MON-9:00AM · TUE-11:00AM · THURS-11:00AM See Instructor for pricing.
YOGA CLASSES: GADGET TECH SUPPORT: THURS-10:00AM Gunjan Laborde Yoga Instructor WEDNESDAYS 9:00AM –12:00PM Each class costs $10.00 Need some assistance with your Please bring non-skid socks and/or Yoga mat. Phone, Tablet or Computer? Call 508-540-0196 to make an YOUNG AT HEART: appointment!
TUE-9:00AM · FRI-9:00AM LOCAL LUNCH GROUP: Exercise and strength training. Cost is $2.00 per class. MON -11:30AM TAI JI : This is a great way to meet people, socialize and have some FUN! THURS-9:00AM Individual checks provided. Beginners, please come on the 1st Thursday of the month. See Instructor for pricing. No Out to Lunch group for July and August. Call us at 508-540-0196 to sign up! JULY/AUGUST 2019 FALMOUTH SENIOR CENTER PAGE 5 PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES...
BOOK CLUB… ALL ARE WELCOME!
TUES-1:30PM (Second Tuesday of the Month)
JULY 9TH, 2019 AUGUST 13TH, 2019 BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
TUES-1:00PM (First & Third Tuesday of the Month) Join us for a FREE support group offered through the VNA of Cape Cod. For more information please call Rick Bickford of the VNA at 508-957-7716. Just show up!
WOMEN’S CONVERSATION AND COFFEE
WED-10:00AM (First & Third Wednesday of the Month)
You are invited to join us for some GREAT conversations.
Just show up! HAVING FUN WITH POETRY
Join us and have some fun with Poetry!
MEN’S CONVERSATION AND COFFEE “The Quahog Poets” are a cordial WED-10:00AM (Second & Fourth Wednesday of the Month) group, any level of writing is welcome…. “criticism-free”. You are invited to join us for some The next sessions are Sept. 12 GREAT conversations.
and 26 and Oct. 10 and 24, 2019 Just show up! at 1:00PM at the Rec Center.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
MON-1:00PM (First & Third Monday of the Month)
Caregiver Support for Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
The two groups run simultaneously. The Caregiver Group is a confidential support group for people in the caregiver role. At the same time, the people living with Alzheimer’s will meet for social interaction.
This support group is being offered by the Alzheimer’s Family Support Center of Cape Cod, a new non-profit dedicated to providing FREE supportive services to the Cape Cod families caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementia-related illnesses. For more information call 508-896-5170 or visit their website: www.alzheimerscapecod.org.
LIFE ROLE TRANSITIONS GROUP
THURS-10:00AM (Second & Fourth Thursday of the Month May 9, 2019 - August 22, 2019)
Life Role Transitions can bring about many changes and various degrees of stress.
JOURNEYING Have you experienced… changes in or loss of employment status or employment security? changes in or loss of economic security? THROUGH taking on caregiving of a loved one? the death of a parent? the loss or death of a spouse? LIFE ROLE the loss or death of friends? taking on greater parental roles with grandchildren? relocating to a different community or a different living situation? declines or changes in your own health? TRANSITIONS If you answered yes to any of these questions, we will strategize on empowering ways to not just cope but to accept and thrive in our transitioning life roles. Call the Senior Center at 508-540-0196 to be put on the waitlist for our next session. JULY/AUGUST 2019 FALMOUTH SENIOR CENTER PAGE 6 TRIP INFORMATION...
TRIP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES...
SIGN UP FOR TRIPS: You can sign up any day using the new trip envelopes located at trip posting area. Please fill out the envelope completely, place your check inside & drop in the black lock box.
Someone from the trip committee will be in the office on Tuesdays & Thursday afternoon to answer any questions you may have. Cancellations are accepted up to 30 days prior to the trip date for a refund.
SEAT ASSIGNMENTS: Not everyone can sit “up front” and in fairness to trip participants, all bus trips will now have assigned seating. Seat assignments will be provided the day of the trip only and will be based on receipt of your reservation with payment. If you have a friend you would like to sit with, please note your request on your trip reservation envelope and advise them to submit their reservation and payment. We will try to accommodate all requests.
LOBSTER ROLL CRUISE ON CAPE COD BAY – Join us on Wednesday, August 14th 2019 !as we travel to East Dennis , MA. Enjoy a delightful 1 1/2 hour cruise on Cape Cod Bay aboard the SS Lobster Roll. We have reserved the entire boat for our group. This 58 ft. custom designed boat has a climate controlled main cabin with booths for dining and an upper deck for taking in the sights. A restroom is also located in the main cabin area. You will have lunch right on the boat. Their specialty is the Lobster Roll. You may also pre-choose the Roast Beef Rollup, the Vegetarian Rollup or Chicken Caesar Salad. All sandwiches include chips, cole slaw and a choice of soft beverage. Following our cruise we will make a stop at the Cape Cod Creamery in Hyannis if you would like to purchase ice cream. The package price is $84.00 and includes, bus, boat cruise, lunch, taxes and gratuities. Bus will depart Gus Canty Center at 11:00AM. Reservations are limited for this trip and will be accepted with payment until July 31st, 2019.
NEWPORT PLAYHOUSE “LOBSTERFEST” - Join us on Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 for the Lobsterfest at the Newport Playhouse in RI. The trip includes a lobster buffet with a 1 1/4 lb. boiled whole lobster, New England clam chowder, mussels in wine, corn-on-the-cob, bbq chicken and much more. After lunch, enjoy the comedy play “Bingo!” in the theatre. David, a young English professor has his goals of stability and tenure thrown into chaos by an alcoholic colleague, her hysterical husband, a romantic poetry student and an insurance salesman with a wife addicted to Bingo. Following the play, we will be entertained by a fun filled cabaret. The price of the trip is $95.00 and includes bus, Lobsterfest, play, cabaret and gratuities. Full payment should accompany your reservation. Tickets are limited. Sign up cut off date is August 29th. Bus leaves Walmart parking lot at 9:30AM.
OCTOBER: Peabody Essex Museum NOVEMBER: Ricky Nelson Tribute Show and lunch at Venus DeMilo Restaurant DECEMBER: Cape Cod Symphony and lunch at Alberto’s Restaurant
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Sgt Daniel M. Clark known as ‘The Singing Trooper’
Veteran (USMC) Along with His Wife Opera Singer Mary Calarusso A Musical Journey An Inspiring program with repertoire ranging from Patriotic to Broadway Italian to Irish, along with a Military Tribute
The Friends of the Falmouth Senior Center will be hosting a Fundraiser Dinner and a Show at the Falmouth Coonamessett Inn on September 25, 2019 at 5:30PM featuring ‘The Singing Trooper’ and Opera Singer Mary Colarusso. Dan and Mary will be donating their time to raise money for the new
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SENIOR HAPPENINGS CALENDAR
JULY ~ AUGUST 2019
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2 3 4 5 9:00 CHAIR YOGA 9:00 YOUNG AT HEART 9:00 CHAIR YOGA 8:30 FOOTCARE 9:00 MENS CARDIO STRENGTH 10:00 CRAFTS & CONVERSATIONS 9:00 OSTEO 9:00 YOUNG AT HEART 9:00 GADGET TECH SUPPORT 10:45 CARDIO / STRENGTH TRAINING 10:30 LINE DANCING 10:00 GROUP MEDITATION 10:00 WOMEN’S GROUP 2:15 FIT AND STRONG 11:30 CARDIO /STRENGTH TRAINING 11:00 OSTEO 10:45 CARDIO / STRENGTH TRAINING 1:00 CAREGIVER GROUP (2 rooms) 12:30 C. KENNEY, ATTY. 12:30 SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:00 BEREAVEMENT GROUP 12:30 MAHJONGG 1:00 CRIBBAGE 1:00 FUN & GAMES BINGO 2:15 FIT AND STRONG
8 9 10 11 12 9:00 CHAIR YOGA 9:00 YOUNG AT HEART 9:00 CHAIR YOGA 9:00 TAI JI 9:00 YOUNG AT HEART 9:00 OSTEO 10:00 GROUP MEDITATION 9:00 MENS CARDIO STRENGTH 10:00 YOGA 9:00 MIRACLE EAR 10:30 LINE DANCING 11:00 OSTEO 9:00 GADGET TECH SUPPORT 10:00 LIFE ROLE TRANS GROUP 10:00 CRAFTS & CONVERSATIONS 11:30 CARDIO /STRENGTH TRAINING 12:30 M. LAVENDER, ATTY. 10:00 MEN’S GROUP 11:00 OSTEO 10:45 CARDIO / STRENGTH TRAINING 1:30 ALZHEIMER’S 1:00 CRIBBAGE 10:45 CARDIO / STRENGTH TRAINING 12:30 POKER 12:30 GROUP HEALTH COACHING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM 1:30 BOOK CLUB 12:30 SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:00 SCRABBLE 12:30 ZENGEVITY 12:30 MAHJONGG 1:00 CANASTA 2:15 FIT AND STRONG 2:15 FIT AND STRONG 2:30 VNA WELLNESS CLINIC
15 16 17 18 19 9:00 CHAIR YOGA 9:00 YOUNG AT HEART 9:00 CHAIR YOGA 9:00 TAI JI 9:00 YOUNG AT HEART 9:00 OSTEO 10:00 GROUP MEDITATION 9:00 MENS CARDIO STRENGTH 10:00 YOGA 9:00 REIKI 10:30 LINE DANCING 11:00 OSTEO 9:00 GADGET TECH SUPPORT 11:00 OSTEO 10:00 CRAFTS & CONVERSATIONS 11:30 CARDIO /STRENGTH TRAINING 1:00 CRIBBAGE 10:00 WOMEN’S GROUP 12:30 POKER 10:45 CARDIO / STRENGTH TRAINING 1:00 CAREGIVER GROUP (2 rooms 12:30 P.MELLO, ATTORNEY 10:45 CARDIO / STRENGTH TRAINING 1:00 SCRABBLE 12:30 GROUP HEALTH COACHING 1:00 BEREAVEMENT GROUP 12:30 SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:00 CANASTA 12:30 ZENGEVITY 12:30 MAHJONGG 2:30 VNA WELLNESS CLINIC 2:00 TAI JI QUAN 2:00 TAI JI QUAN
22 23 24 25 26 9:00 CHAIR YOGA 9:00 YOUNG AT HEART 9:00 CHAIR YOGA 9:00 TAI JI 9:00 YOUNG AT HEART 9:00 OSTEO 10:00 GROUP MEDITATION 9:00 MENS CARDIO STRENGTH 10:00 YOGA 10:00 CRAFTS & CONVERSATIONS 10:30 LINE DANCING 11:00 OSTEO 9:00 GADGET TECH SUPPORT 10:00 LIFE ROLE TRANS GROUP 10:45 CARDIO / STRENGTH TRAINING 11:30 CARDIO /STRENGTH TRAINING 1:00 CRIBBAGE 10:00 MEN’S GROUP 11:00 OSTEO 12:30 GROUP HEALTH COACHING 1:00 LUNCH & ENTERTAINMENT 12:30 K. WIBBY, ATTORNEY 10:45 CARDIO / STRENGTH TRAINING 12:30 POKER 12:30 ZENGEVITY 1:00 BEREAVEMENT GROUP 12:30 SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:00 SCRABBLE 2:00 TAI JI QUAN 12:30 MAHJONGG 1:00 CANASTA 2:00 TAI JI QUAN 2:30 VNA WELLNESS CLINIC
29 30 31 1 2 9:00 CHAIR YOGA 9:00 YOUNG AT HEART 9:00 CHAIR YOGA 9:00 TAI JI 9:00 YOUNG AT HEART 9:00 OSTEO 10:00 GROUP MEDITATION 9:00 MENS CARDIO STRENGTH 10:00 YOGA 10:00 CRAFTS & CONVERSATIONS 10:30 LINE DANCING 11:00 OSTEO 9:00 GADGET TECH SUPPORT 11:00 OSTEO 10:45 CARDIO / STRENGTH TRAINING 11:30 CARDIO /STRENGTH TRAINING 1:00 CRIBBAGE 10:45 CARDIO / STRENGTH TRAINING 12:30 POKER 12:30 GROUP HEALTH COACHING 1:30 MARTHA’S VINEYARD BANK 12:30 SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:00 SCRABBLE 12:30 ZENGEVITY 11:30 CARDIO /STRENGTH TRAINING 1:00 CRIBBAGE 10:45 CARDIO / STRENGTH TRAINING 12:30 POKER 12:30 GROUP HEALTH COACHING 1:30 MARTHA’S VINEYARD BANK 12:30 SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:00 SCRABBLE 12:30 ZENGEVITY “Managing your Assets” 12:30 MAHJONGG 1:00 CANASTA 2:00 TAI JI QUAN 2:00 TAI JI QUAN 2:30 VNA WELLNESS CLINIC
5 6 7 8 9
9:00 CHAIR YOGA 8:30 FOOTCARE 9 :00 CHAIR YOGA 9:00 TAI JI 9:00 YOUNG AT HEART 9:00 OSTEO 9:00 YOUNG AT HEART 9:00 MENS CARDIO STRENTH 10:00 YOGA 9:00 MIRACLE EAR 10:30 LINE DANCING 10:00 GROUP MEDITATION 9:00 GADGET TECH SUPPORT 10:00 LIFE ROLE TRANS GROUP 10:00 CRAFTS & CONVERSATIONS 11:30 CARDIO /STRENGTH TRAINING 11:00 OSTEO 10:00 WOMEN’S GROUP 11:00 OSTEO 10:45 CARDIO / STRENGTH TRAINING 1:00 CAREGIVER GROUP (2 rooms) 12:30 C. KENNEY, ATTORNEY 10:45 CARDIO / STRENGTH TRAINING 12:30 POKER 12:30 GROUP HEALTH COACHING 1:30 MIXED MEDIA MEET UP 1:00 CRIBBAGE 12:30 SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:00 SCRABBLE 12:30 ZENGEVITY 1:00 Seasons of the Heart Workshop 12:30 MAHJONGG 1:00 CANASTA 2:00 TAI JI QUAN 1:00 FUN & GAMES BINGO 2:30 VNA WELLNESS CLINIC 2:00 TAI JI QUAN 12 13 14 15 16 9:00 CHAIR YOGA 9:00 YOUNG AT HEART 9:00 CHAIR YOGA 9:00 TAI JI 9:00 YOUNG AT HEART 9:00 OSTEO 10:00 GROUP MEDITATION 9:00 MENS CARDIO STRENTH 10:00 YOGA 9:00 REIKI 10:30 LINE DANCING 11:00 OSTEO 9:00 GADGET TECH SUPPORT 11:00 OSTEO 10:00 CRAFTS & CONVERSATIONS 11:30 CARDIO /STRENGTH TRAINING 12:30 M. LAVENDER, ATTY. 10:00 MEN’S GROUP 12:30 POKER 10:45 CARDIO / STRENGTH TRAINING 1:30 Comedy Show / Ice Cream Social 1:00 CRIBBAGE 10:45 CARDIO / STRENGTH TRAINING 1:00 SCRABBLE 12:30 GROUP HEALTH COACHING 1:30 BOOK CLUB 12:30 SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:00 CANASTA 12:30 ZENGEVITY 12:30 MAHJONGG 2:30 VNA WELLNESS CLINIC 2:00 TAI JI QUAN 2:00 TAI JI QUAN
19 20 21 22 23
9:00 CHAIR YOGA 9:00 YOUNG AT HEART 9:00 CHAIR YOGA 9:00 TAI JI 9:00 YOUNG AT HEART 9:00 OSTEO 10:00 GROUP MEDITATION 9:00 MENS CARDIO STRENTH 10:00 YOGA 10:00 CRAFTS & CONVERSATIONS 10:30 LINE DANCING 11:00 OSTEO 9:00 GADGET TECH SUPPORT 10:00 LIFE ROLE TRANS GROUP 10:45 CARDIO / STRENGTH TRAINING 11:30 CARDIO /STRENGTH TRAINING 12:30 P.MELLO, ATTORNEY 10:00 WOMEN’S GROUP 11:00 OSTEO 12:30 GROUP HEALTH COACHING 1:00 CAREGIVER GROUP (2 rooms) 1:00 CRIBBAGE 10:45 CARDIO / STRENGTH TRAINING 12:30 POKER 12:30 ZENGEVITY 1:00 BEREAVEMENT GROUP 12:30 SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:00 SCRABBLE 2:00 TAI JI QUAN 12:30 MAHJONGG 1:00 CANASTA 2:00 TAI JI QUAN 2:30 VNA WELLNESS CLINIC
26 27 28 29 30 9:00 CHAIR YOGA 9:00 YOUNG AT HEART 9:00 CHAIR YOGA 9:00 TAI JI 9:00 YOUNG AT HEART 9:00 OSTEO-Cancelled 10:00 GROUP MEDITATION 9:00 MENS CARDIO - Cancelled 10:00 YOGA 10:00 CRAFTS & CONVERSATIONS 10:30 LINE DANCING 11:00 OSTEO-Cancelled 9:00 GADGET TECH SUPPORT 11:00 OSTEO 10:45 CARDIO / STRENGTH TRAINING 11:30 CARDIO /STRENGTH TRAINING 12:30 K. WIBBY, ATTORNEY-Cancelled 10:00 MEN’S GROUP 12:30 POKER 12:30 GROUP HEALTH COACHING 1:30 MEDICARE BABY BOOMER 1:00 CRIBBAGE 10:45 CARDIO / STRENGTH TRAINING 1:00 SCRABBLE 12:30 ZENGEVITY SHINE PRESENTATION 12:30 SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:00 CANASTA 2:00 TAI JI QUAN 12:30 MAHJONGG 2:30 VNA WELLNESS CLINIC 2:00 TAI JI QUAN
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ANNUAL APPEAL
Coming Soonon……...... Fall 201919
Thehe Neww Falmouth Senior Centerer 780 Main Street | Falmouth, MA 02540
The mission of the Friends is to raise funds to support the Falmouth Council on Aging Senior Center. The Senior Center functions as a human service organization for all residents age 60+ in addressing their needs by identifying and developing resources of assistance, provide information, referrals to other local and state organizations, outreach, health services, transportation, education and recreation programs and activities.
The New Senior Center is scheduled for completion Fall 2019. To make it a warm and welcoming place, we need your help to enhance our new center with furniture, fixtures and equipment for such areas as:
■ Multipurpose Room ■ Professional Rooms
■ Kitchen / Café ■ Game Room
■ Wellness / Fitness ■ Patio
To those who have donated to the Friends in the past, thank you for your generosity. We hope you will continue to support us. If you have never contributed, we invite you to become a supporter of the Friends.
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300 Dillingham Avenue, Falmouth, MA 02540 Tele: 508-540-0196 • Email: [email protected]
Here is my/our tax-deductible donation: Support Senior Center Programs, Services and Activities: $
" Check, payable to The Friends of the Falmouth Senior Center " In Memory Of: Name: Address: EMAIL: City: State: Zip:
The Friends of the Falmouth Senior Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to raise funds and receive (S-19) bequests and donations in support of the Falmouth Senior Center. ! JULY/AUGUST 2019 FALMOUTH SENIOR CENTER PAGE 12 MEDICAL SERVICES & INFORMATION...
Melanie Parrish RN-VNA of Cape Cod will be at the Senior Center for Blood Pressure. Please feel free to stop by and address any medical questions or concerns.
WELLNESS CLINIC Make a difference in the life of a Senior…
Thursdays from 2:30-3:30PM Become a Volunteer Driver
Tick and Tick - Bourne Infection Prevention… Give rides to medical appointments!
The first line of defense against tick-borne infection Call us at 508-540-0196 is you!
TIPS: What to do if you find a tick on you. FOOT CARE FOR SENIORS
Once you have grasped the tick by its head, pull it up straight A foot care by a certified in foot and nail care and avoid twisting it. After removing the tick, apply antiseptic to Nurse. The following services for those that the bite area. Note the date the tick was removed. Save the are not diabetic are: assessments of the feet tick in a sealed bag for identification to determine if it is carrying and lower extremities including circulation, infection - it will help to have as much data as possible when skin conditions, trimming, filing and cleaning you see your doctor. You can send the tick specimen for a of nails; reduction of thickened toenails; smoothing of laboratory analysis at the University of Massachusetts corns and calluses; massaging and moisturizing lotion.
Amherst’s Laboratory of Medical Zoology to be tested for Lyme Cost is $35.00 per visit and is not covered by insurance.
disease and twenty other tick-borne pathogens. See resource Call us at 508-540-0196 to make an appointment. information below for details. Notify your primary care physician for next steps, which may include a blood test for Lyme disease and a course of antibiotics. EIKI: Reiki is a gentle and non-invasive system which R Education and Information is your best defense. To learn more greatly enhances all other healing methods. Reiki has about the Umass Amherst tick-borne disease diagnostic helped in the healing of many injuries and illnesses service, visit their Laboratory of Medical Zoology website, Tick including migraine headaches, broken bones, arthritis, cancer, heart disease, low energy, depression, back pain, Report at https://www.tickreport.com/ etc. Dawn Tavilla will be at the Senior Center. By Appointment Only...Call us at 508-540-0196. SHINE! NEWS…
Are you or someone you HEARING AID CLEANING
know turning 65 or thinking Miracle-Ear will provide FREE Cleaning of your about retiring? present Hearing Aids regardless of which SHINE can help! Every day there are 10,000 baby boomers brand or where from. A representative can be turning 65 and are now eligible for Medicare. Those new to seen at the Senior Center the 2nd Friday of each month.
Medicare can make costly mistakes resulting in higher health care costs, gaps in coverage, and possibly a lifetime Call us at 508-540-0196 to make an appointment. late enrollment penalty. How do you get the Medicare
benefit? Can you defer Medicare without penalty? Are ELDER SERVICES OPTIONS COUNSELING… you going to continue working past 65? Are you contributing to an HAS (Health Saving Account) and how Options Counseling is a short-term decision support team does that work with Medicare? Each situation is unique who can assist consumers of any income (elders age 60 and you want to make the best decisions for you. SHINE and over, or individuals over the age of 18 with any (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) disability) and their family members, caregivers and /or counselors can sit down with you and go over your situation significant others to make informed choices about their and all your Medicare options. SHINE volunteer counselors are trained and certified by the Executive Office of Elder long term services, supports and setting. Options Affairs and are re-certified each year to help Medicare counseling is a FREE service provided by Elder Services Beneficiaries navigate the complex health insurance system of Cape Cod & the Islands. for free. If you or someone you know will be turning 65 For more information or connect to a Counselor call soon please call the senior center to make an appointment. 1-800-394-4630
Make a SHINE Appointment Call the Senior Center at 508-540-0196. JULY/AUGUST 2019 FALMOUTH SENIOR CENTER PAGE 13 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES & INFORMATION...
SENIOR CENTER SHUTTLE VAN SERVICE SENIOR CENTER VOLUNTEER RIDE SERVICE
Shuttle Van Reservations (Falmouth area ONLY) can Senior Center Volunteer Ride Reservations can be made be made by calling 508-540-0196. by calling the Senior Center at 508-540-0196.
Schedule rides no sooner than 2 weeks in advance of The Volunteer Ride Service is to provide a ride to Medical appointment. Appointments for seniors who are unable to ride our
Medical Appointments are suggested to be morning Shuttle Van. Scheduling of rides depends on availability appointments. of Volunteer Drivers.
Please be ready for pick-up 1 hour prior to your appointment. CAPE COD REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Grocery Shopping will be on THURSDAYS!
BOSTON AREA HOSPITAL TRANSPORTATION
Enjoy comfortable and safe transportation from Cape Cod DIRECT to Boston Area Hospitals. Wheelchair accessible bus.
Monday – Friday (No holiday service).
Fare $30.00 ROUND TRIP $15 one way.
Reservations by 11:00AM the DAY BEFORE by calling 1-800-352-7155 (Monday – Friday except Thursday) 8:00-5:00PM.
Schedule your medical appointments between 10:00AM and 2:00PM.
The bus will leave Boston no later than 3:00PM.
Pickup Locations Mid & Upper Cape: 8:00AM Barnstable (Rt. 6 & 132 Burger King) 8:15AM Sagamore (Rotary Commuter Lot)
MEDIVAN A Medivan will meet Falmouth folks in front of the Ticket Office in Woods Hole at 7:30AM on Tuesdays. Transportation to Boston Area Hospitals and Medical Services are available by making reservations by calling 508-693-9440. JULY/AUGUST 2019 FALMOUTH SENIOR CENTER PAGE 14 FOR YOUR INFORMATION...
MEALS ON WHEELS... VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED!!! THE ELDER RESOURCE BOOK FOR FALMOUTH...
Volunteer drivers are needed 1-2 hours/week (9:30-12:00 Noon at http://www.elderresourcebook.com/falmouth-ma the latest) to deliver meals to Falmouth residents. We have
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE COUNCIL... immediate openings. You may prefer to be a substitute driver Consumer problem? If you are having problems with a and deliver meals on a day convenient to you. Mileage is product or service you have purchased, call 508-771-0700 paid to drivers. Please contact us at 508-548-4198. or 1-800-867-0701 for free assistance.
AROUND THE TABLE… ASS QUIPMENT ISTRIBUTION ROGRAM M E D P
SPECIALIZED TELEPHONES... We wish to thank all the wonderful seniors who each month show their gratefulness for The MassEDP, which is a division of the State 911 what they have by sharing in the needs of the Department, provides free or at a reduced cost telephone Soup Kitchen. to residents of Massachusetts who have difficulty using On behalf of clients and volunteers, we thank you. the phone due to a disability. Whether you have trouble Want to help… with hearing, vision or mobility the State 911 Department This month we are in need of PAPER TOWELS . Just drop has options that can help you make and receive calls off in the Senior Center Around the Table Basket. easily. To be a part of the program all you need is an application signed by your doctor or health care provider. ! Contact MassEDP Tele:800-300-5658 or Email: [email protected] HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM...
The Service Center, our local food pantry, offers senior citi- THE CAPE COD FIVE CENTS SAVING BANK... zens participation in our home deliver program. A representative from The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank will be coming to the We deliver on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month between the hours of 9:30AM - 1:30PM. Our delivery Falmouth Senior Center on the First includes meat, canned goods, milk, eggs, cheese. We Thursday of the Month to help you with any also send vegetables, fruit and home cooked meals if banking or financial questions that you have. available. Call us at 508-540-0196 to make an appointment!
Clients who are eligible for our pantry and are housebound permanently or temporarily due to a recent hospitalization may call us at 508-548-2794 to be added to our service. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PROGRAM
The Medical Equipment Program will now be coordi- ! nated through the Falmouth Senior Center located at 300 Dillingham Avenue. FALMOUTH EATS TOGETHER...
Come one and come all and become a part Can I Donate Equipment? of this Falmouth-wide community get- We are currently accepting the following equipment in together. Share a free delicious meal with good, clean condition Monday-Friday 9AM-2PM: your neighbors on the following Thurs- Wheel Chairs, Walkers, Shower Chairs and Benches. days from 4:00 - 6:00PM! How Do I Request Equipment? July 18th John Wesley Methodist Church
Call the Senior Center at 508-540-0196 to see if we have For more information please call the the item you are looking for and we will check on its availability. Falmouth Service Center at 508-548-2794. Please do not drop off any equipment during ! weekends, holidays or non-business hours.
Providing financial assistance to eligible applicants residing in Falmouth for low cost spays/neuters and vet care. Call our hotline, 508-540-5654 and press 2. JULY/AUGUST 2019 FALMOUTH SENIOR CENTER PAGE 15 FOR YOUR INFORMATION...
LEGAL ASSISTANCE...
The Attorneys and the fields that each would feel most qualified to assist seniors with, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY are:
An Attorney from Patricia Mello’s Office: Estate Planning matters which include Wills; Trusts; Powers of Attorney; Estate Settlement; Nursing Home/Medicaid Planning; and Guardianships.
Katherine Wibby: Housing Problems, Government Benefits, Health Law, Guardianship, Reverse Mortgage, Consumer Issues
Michael Lavender: General Legal Problems, Trusts, COA Boards and Committees · Group Leaders · Wills, Estate Planning & Settlement Financial Counseling · Group Support Programs
Carol Kenney: Probate, Trusts, Estate Planning, Wills, · Legal Counseling · Front Office Assistance · Guardianship, Health Care Proxy, Real Estate matters Professional Services · Special Functions · SHINE Thank you to Legal Services of Cape Cod and the Islands Insurance Counseling · Technology Assistance · and the attorneys for their dedication to the elderly of Medical Appointment Transportation · our area.
Miscellaneous Volunteering Call us at 508-540-0196 to make an appointment!
TOWN OF FALMOUTH LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING TIPS
One of our main goals is to ensure that our
community is well informed and properly prepared, particularly where evacuation or Make a difference in the life of a Senior… sheltering-in-place is required. Become a Volunteer Driver
Create a Plan to Shelter-in-Place Give rides to medical appointments!
Create a Plan to Get Away Call us at 508-540-0196 Assemble an Emergency Supply Kit
Know your Resources Know your Neighbors NEWSLETTER RENEWAL...
If it’s a snow storm, be sure to have someone lined up in ADVANCE to help plow or shovel and to keep your heating vents clear from being blocked. How to Receive our Monthly
Senior Happenings Newsletter…. KNOW YOUR RESOURCES
Falmouth Emergency Operating Center...1-508-495-2602 E-mail a copy to me. Fire Rescue Dept. (Non Emergency Line)1-508-548-2325 I will obtain a copy from the Website. Falmouth Fire Rescue Emergency Line…………..….911 ů I will pick-up a copy at the Senior Center, Town Hall, Police Dept. (Non Emergency Line)…..1-774-255-4527 ů Library, Senior Housing. Falmouth Police Dept. Emergency Line……………...911 Mail a hard copy ů Falmouth Senior Center…………………..1-508-540-0196 Please send a donation of $3.00 to the Falmouth Eversource (www.eversource.com)……...1-800-592-2000 Seniorů Center for your 2019 mailed subscription.
Name Community Announcements will appear on Falmouth Community Television (www.fctv.org) Channels 13 & 15 Address as well at the Town of Falmouth Website and will be provided to WCIB, WQRC and WMVY. Please refer to Email the Town of Falmouth’s website home page at Tele # www.falmouthmass.us ! ! Falmouth COA Senior Center PRSRT STD 300 Dillingham Avenue U.S. POSTAGE PAID Falmouth, MA 02540 FALMOUTH, MA 02540 PERMIT 32 !
FALMOUTH SENIOR CENTER
300 Dillingham Avenue, Falmouth, MA 02540 Tele: 508-540-0196 • Fax: 508-457-2597 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.falmouthma.gov Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM MISSION STATEMENT The Falmouth Council on Aging functions as a human service organization for all residents of Falmouth who are at least 60 years of age. The Council on Aging provides assistance, information on available resources, health services, referrals to other community agencies, education and recreation programs and activities. There is a special emphasis in promoting Healthy Aging and Enhancing Quality of Life for Seniors.
SENIOR CENTER STAFF SENIOR CENTER WEATHER POLICY
Jill Irving Bishop………………………….…………….Director If the schools are closed due to weather, Senior Center activities, Kathy Barrett ….………………………Outreach Coordinator programs and VANGO bus transportation will be cancelled. The staff Kathleen Coyne……………………...…..Administrative Asst. will still report to the Senior Center and be available by phone. If Linda Moniz…………………………………...Mini-Van Driver weather is severe enough for Town Hall to close, the Senior Center will also be closed. COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD James Vieira ……………………………………..….Chairman EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Falmouth Town Hall: 508-548-7611 Brenda Swain ………………………………....Vice Chairman Emergency Shelter: Falmouth High School Joseph Clancy…………….…………………………..Member Emergency Radio Station: WCIB, WQRC and WMVY Susan Gallagher ………………………………….....Member Local Cable: FCTV Channel 13 & 15 Carol Kenney………………………………………….Member EMERGENCY CALL LIST: If you would like your name to be placed Patricia Mello……………………………………….....Member on a call list in the event of an emergency or disaster in Town, please Rebecca Moffitt………….……………………….…...Member stop by the Senior Center to fill out an informational form. Anyone Judith Rebello…………………………………….…...Member who is unable to come by to pick-up the form can call and ask that it Susan Ripley………………………………….……….Member be mailed to them.
LIABILITY STATEMENT: The Falmouth Senior Center offers many legal, financial, recreational, medical screenings or other services and/or activities by volunteer or nominal costs practitioners. Seniors participating in these services/activities do so with the understanding that the Falmouth Senior Center, the Falmouth Council on Aging, the Town of Falmouth or its long term care insurance information employees do not assume any legal or other responsibility for any advice or services rendered by such volunteer or nominal cost practitioners.