Capen Caller Newsletter West Bridgewater Council on Aging
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Capen Caller Newsletter West Bridgewater Council On Aging 97 West Center Street, West Bridgewater MA 02379 508-894-1262 Bruce Holmquist, Chairman of the Board * Marilyn Mather, Director LOOK WHAT’S INSIDE SEPTEMBER 2021 Calendar of Activities 2 WW Greetings! Pen Pal Program We are excited to welcome you back for programs and activities beginning Wed. Swedish Weaving September 1st. All safety standards and protocols remain in effect, so don’t Men’s Coffee forget your mask, even those who have been fully vaccinated. Ladies Coffee/Tea Lunch: Indoor Dining, or on the porch (limited to 36). Grab ‘n Go lunches will Walking with Wendy continue for those who prefer not to enter the building. Lunch & SINGO Exercise and Wellness classes: Tai Chi, Line Dancing, Zumba Gold, Ladies Reboot your Bodies 3 Stretch & Balance (Class Limit 24) Energy Swedish Weaving, Bridge, Mah Jongg, Mandala Art, LCR, and more! Music & Wellness Line Dancing Health Screening: Come see Nurse April on Wednesdays 10AM—2PM Zumba Gold “REBOOT YOUR BODY’S ENERGY”: Learn techniques to support feelings of calm, Muscle Conditioning reduce pain, increase joy. Tai Chi “MUSIC & WELLNESS”, Decrease symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression, Messages from Wendy 4 and cope with isolation and support cognitive and motor skills. Talk With A Lawyer SPECIAL EVENTS: “TRIAD KICK-OFF BREAKFAST”, “SWING FEVER TRIO” FLU Clinic See You Soon! Sincerely, Marilyn, Director of Elder Services, J.O.Y. Membership Form and staff of West Bridgewater COA Brunch & A Movie 5 Senior College BRS Tours TRIAD “KICK-OFF” LUNCH & ENTERTAINMENT! BREAKFAST Presenting Steve Rudolph’s ... Word Search 6 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST “Grab ‘n Go” Menu SWING FEVER 10:00 AM September Birthdays 7 TRIO Join Senator Walter Timilty, District Wednesday Board of Directors 8 Attorney Tim Cruz, Sheriff Joseph D. Staff & Volunteers McDonald, W.B. Town Administrator September 22nd Thank You Corner David Gagne W. B. Police Chief Vic 11:30 A.M. Food Pantry Info. Flaherty, W. B. Fire Chief Lincoln $4.00 To our friend and youngest Thibeault, Board of Selectmen Chair Join us for lunch and listen to music from volunteer Rachel, thank you Anthony Kinahan, and Director of the Great American Songbook; for your service to our senior Elder Services Marilyn Mather for the Frank Sinatra, Cole Porter, Tony Bennett, community. Best wishes as Official signing of the TRIAD Compact Richard Rodgers, George Gershwin, you begin your journey at and SALT Council introduction. Learn Duke Ellington and more…. And, don’t WB High School. what TRIAD is all about. forget Elvis! Please register before September 15th Please Make Your Reservation by calling the COA @ 508-894-1262 by Friday, September 17th Rachel, collecting "Entertainment supported by a grant from the Trustees fresh herbs For The Home For Aged Men in the City of Brockton" from the “Lunch is sponsored, in part, by Just Older Youth COA (J.O.Y.) garden. Thank you!!!! Page 2 CAPEN CALLER NEWSLETTER September 2021 ACTIVITIES and EVENTS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 9AM-2PM Outreach 9AM-2PM Outreach 9AM-2PM Outreach 9AM-2PM Outreach 9AM-1PM Outreach 8 AM, By Appointment By Appointment By Appointment By Appointment By Appointment 9 AM and 8:30-9:30 LADIES 9AM Men’s only 8:00 Walking With 9:00 LINE DANCING 9AM Tai Chi 10AM ONLY Exercise & Coffee Chat Wendy w/Donna SEPT. 9 Intergenerational See details below. Muscle Conditioning BEGINS SEPT.3 BEGINS SEPT. 13 1:30 PM Ladies 8:30-9:30 LADIES 11 Left-Center-Right Tea Time ONLY Exercise & BEGINS SEPT. 2 10:30AM-1:00PM 12 Lunch Muscle Conditioning Swedish Weaving 2PM GOLD BEGINS SEPT. 8 12 Lunch 1:00 J.O.Y. Inc. Mtg. NO CLASS SEPT. 3 2PM GOLD Sept. 13 10AM-2PM Health 1 Trucchi’s Van Run Screening 12:45 MahJongg 5:30 PM 12 Lunch TO BE DETERMINED and 6:30 PM 12:45 Bridge See details below. Tuesdays 5:30 PM & 6:30 PM w/Judy M Pen Pal Program Saturdays 8 AM, 9 AM & 10 AM w/Kathy M W.B. COA’s Pen Pal Program with the Masks are required and there is no food or Howard Elementary School is looking beverage allowed in the building. for volunteers. This intergenerational Current members: use the reservation link on program will pair a local senior with a fourth grader your app. to “pen pal” throughout the school year. We New members: go to ww.com for reservation need 8-10 volunteers who would be interested link. in corresponding with a student once a month. Please call 508-894-1262 to sign-up. Please DO NOT call the COA SWEDISH WEAVING Fridays at 10:30AM . This weaving technique can be as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. There is nothing better than handmade gifts for special occasions and holidays. Space is limited, so please call 508-894-1262 if you are interested in joining this class. MEN’S MORNING COFFEE CHAT LADIES AFTERNOON TEA OR COFFEE Tuesdays ~ 9:00 AM Tuesdays ~ 1:30 PM Join in conversation on the “hot topic” of the day. Let’s gather at the COA with your lady We’ll provide the coffee, please friends, sit a bit and chat. Coffee bring your own refreshments. and tea will be provided. Space is limited so, please call Bring a “goodie” to share. 508-894-1262 to sign up! Call 508-894-1262 to sign up Walking with Wendy on “LUNCH AND SINGO” Wednesdays MONAY SEPTEMBER 6TH MONDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH at the WB High School Track 8:00am. Please call 508-894-1262 to sign up. BINGO + SONGS = SING ! Jim the DJ Guy Walk to be healthy, walk to be happy! Lunch reservations 24 HOURS AHEAD September 2021 CAPEN CALLER NEWSLETTER Page 3 REBOOT YOUR BODY’S ENERGY MUSIC & WELLNESS “Build a Better You” with Hannah Carlson Nancy Denman 8-Week Series at the COA Certified Energy Medicine Practitioner Beginning Tuesday, October 5th @ 12:30PM. FREE MINI SERIES The benefits of this program decrease symptoms of Fridays, September 3 and 10 @ 10:30 AM stress, anxiety and depression. Cope with isolation Enhance wellness by learning simple techniques and support cognitive and motor skills. Engage in “Name That Tune”, drumming, tambourines, singing, to support feelings of calm, reduce pain and guided relaxation and music relaxation. increase joy. Call 508-9831-1262 to register. Registration Required in advance JOIN US FOR LUNCH WEDNESDAY SEPT. 15TH, MEET HANNAH & PREVIEW HER FUN, BENEFICIAL PROGRAM. "This program is supported by a grant from the Trustees For The "This program is supported by a grant from the Trustees For The Home For Aged Men in the City of Brockton" Home For Aged Men in the City of Brockton" LINE DANCING WITH DONNA! WITH JEN! Thursdays at 9:00 AM $5.00 per class Tuesdays and Fridays at 2:00 PM Line Dancing is an energetic form of choreographed $5.00 per class dance promoting fun and fitness. It is easy to learn, ZUMBA GOLD classes are for those who may be fantastic exercise, and a great social outlet. Come hesitant to jump into a high impact class. You will and enjoy the world of Country Line Dancing, learn- get a safe and effective total body workout … guar- ing the “Boot Scootin’ Boogie”, “Watermelon anteed ... in a party atmosphere that is different, fun Crawl”, “Wagon Wheel” among a wide variety of with easy to follow dance moves. The rhythms and other favorites. BUT Line Dancing isn’t just country dance moves include Salsa, Merengue, Tango, Rum- -western anymore. Popular dances like the “Cupid ba, Cha Cha and other exciting, fun rhythms and Shuffle”, “Cha Cha Slide”, “The Git Up” and MORE dances. are enjoyed too! Classes are held in a welcoming, stress-free atmosphere. Comfortable clothes and No Zumba experience necessary so, why not join leather-soled shoes are recommended. for this popular, fun class! EXERCISE & MUSCLE CONDITIONING TAI CHI WITH MICHAEL WITH ROSEMARIE Fridays at 9:00 AM (Ladies Only) $5.00 per class Tai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on mus- Mondays & Wednesdays at 8:30 AM cles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and $5.00 per class fitness levels. Gentle exercise, art dance, part stretch, part aerobics, The benefits of tai chi include: this class has something for everybody. Improves Decreased stress and anxiety strength, flexibility and balance. Great for those with Increased muscle strength and definition Increased aerobic capacity arthritis and stiff joints. Increased energy and stamina Increased flexibility, balance and agility Beginners are welcomed! No experience is necessary to join Tai Chi class and all ages are welcomed. Page 4 CAPEN CALLER NEWSLETTER September 2021 MESSAGE FROM WENDY ADAMS, OUTREACH COORDINATOR/SHINE COUNSELOR Open Enrollment is right around the corner. Appointments are being scheduled now so please call 508-894-1262. If you are a returning client we will mail you your Prescription list from last year. Please review, change, add or delete as necessary and bring the form with you to your appointment. If you are a new client we ask that you call and speak with Fran to set up a "My Medicare Account" before your scheduled appointment. Stay Well, Wendy NEED TO TALK WITH A LAWYER? FLU CLINIC Free Legal Consultations from ELDER LAW ATTORNEY, PAULA M.P.SCHLOSSER Attorney Schlosser will be at the COA on the 2nd Thursday every other month beginning TUESDAY September 21st Thursday, October 14th at 10:00AM. 1 :00 - 3:00 PM The 45-minute consultations are at no cost to West Bridgewater Seniors Register by Sept.