Sep-Oct 2021 Newsletter
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Sept/Oct 2021 THE BRIDGE INSIDE THIS ISSUE: September is National Senior Center Month! Information Our Senior Centers are an essential part of our community designed to help us age successfully. The COA hosts a variety of programs Services and services to support our older adults and we are constantly thinking of new ways to serve each new generation that walks Transportation through the door, while also being mindful of the needs of all Calendar of Events seniors. The National Senior Center theme this years is: “The Key to Aging Well.” Featured below are some of the fall programs we hope Programs will help you to attain this goal. New Programs: Friends of BCOA Wellness Wednesday, Tech Talk, Garden Club, Cyd’s Kitchen Menu The Connection Café (a dementia/memory loss program) Financial Planning, Drum Circle THE BOURNE COUNCIL ON AGING MISSION Returning Favorites: STATEMENT The Crafters, Rug Hooking, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, The Mission of the Low Vision Support Group, Senior Tax Work Off Program, Council on Aging is to Bereavement Support Group… and so much more! plan, develop, implement and provide Please note as of July 30th - There is a new mask advisory in light of the programs and services CDC & Prevention’s updated guidance. Fully vaccinated individuals are that enhance the quality advised to wear a mask or face covering when indoors (and not in your own of life for residents of home) if you have a weakened immune system, or if you are at increased Bourne who have risk for severe disease because of your age or an underlying medical reached their 60th year condition, or if someone in your household has a weakened immune system, of age and to advocate is at increased risk for severe disease, or is an unvaccinated adult. Masks for programs and are still required by Massachusetts Law for the COA Bus. Please be services that support aware this mask advisory could change in the coming months. seniors. Further, the COA will promote the well-being of Bourne The printing of The Bridge is funded by a grant residents of any age by from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder acting as the Human Affairs. The postage and mailing supplies are Services Agency for the generously paid for by Town of Bourne. The Friends of Bourne Council on Aging. - INFORMATION & SERVICES - Bereavement Support Group A bereavement support group for those who have lost a loved one will begin Tuesday, September 14, 2021 This group will run for 8 sessions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month from 9:30am to 11:00 am Pre-registration is required. Grandparents Raising For additional information and to register Grandchildren Support Group in advance, please contact Emily Davern, LICSW, Bereavement Coordinator with For more info contact Kari Leighton VNA Hospice of Cape Cod at 508-759-0600 Ext. 5227 508-740-2342 Low Vision & Sight Loss Support Group 4th Tuesday of the Month SHINE 10:30 - 12:00 noon Counselors are available This is a peer lead group with speakers that will introduce various topics associated with low vi- Wednesday & Friday from sion & sight loss. This will foster coping skills and 1:00 - 3:00 pm the confidence to maintain an independent life- (Mondays will be added in Oct.) style. No registration required. Open enrollment is October 15 – December 7 and Call 508-394-9304 for information or state certified SHINE counselors are available at if you need transportation. your senior center by appointment to help you understand health care coverage, review cost Bourne Housing Partnership & increases, and find out what’s new with Medicare. Helpful telephone numbers and websites: Housing Trust Programs Medicare: 800-633-4227 www.medicare.gov Do you need help with Home Repairs, Affordable Social Security: 800-772-1213 www.ssa.gov Housing, Foreclosure Assistance, Homelessness, 504 Prescription Advantage: 800.243.4636 Loans & Grants? www.prescriptionadvantagema.org Contact Kerry Horman, Affordable Housing Call the COA to schedule an appt. x5300 Programs Administrator at 508-457-1005 or by email at: [email protected] CCHC ALZHEIMER’S AND State Representative Steve Xiarhos will host his DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP monthly First Friday Chats on Fridays 9/3 & 10/1, 2021 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Rep. Xiarhos will This group meets on Zoom on the 2nd & share what is happening on Beacon Hill, highlight 4th Wednesday of every month important constituent issues, and address questions or concerns within the 5th Barnstable To register contact Alan Johnson at District. Call (617)-722-2800, ext. 7303 for Zoom link 774-552-6080 2 - PROGRAMS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Mobile Dental Foot Care with Dr. Gavigan Monday, Sept 20, 2021 Tuesday, Sept 28, 2021 8:45 am—11:00 am Tuesday, Oct 26, 2021 Services are for those who are NOT diabetic For Bourne Residents aged 60+ Please contact Cost is $30 per visit Mobile Dental Hygiene Service Referrals are available if needed to 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, Oct 12, 2021 1:00 - 3:30 Michael Lavender Tuesday, Sept 21, 2021 12:30 - 3:00 Tuesday, Oct 19, 2021 12:30 - 3:00 Patti Mello Assoc. Wednesday, Sept 22, 2021 9:00 - 11:30 Wednesday, Oct 27 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 Hearing Clinic Appointments 3rd Friday every month from 10:30 am—11:30 am FREE Screenings FREE Hearing aid cleaning FREE Video ear exam Call the COA Office to schedule an appointment 3 - FITNESS PROGRAMS - FALL CLASS SCHEDULE Monday: Yoga with Linda Sheldon at 9:00 am Tuesday: Senior Fitness with Barbara Barsham 9:00 am Yoga & Weights with Linda Sheldon 12:00 pm Wednesday: Zumba with Michelle Thimas 9:00 am Chair Yoga with Sherrie Best 10:30 am Chair Zumba with Michelle Thimas 10:15 am (Beginning Sept 15th) Thursday: Yoga & Weights with Linda Sheldon 12:00 pm Friday: Yoga & Weights with Linda Sheldon 9:00 am All participants will need to complete a new Physician’s Release available at the Front Desk or on our website Classes will continue on BTV Channel 13 Monday—Friday at 10:00 am & are available on our website www.townofbourne.com/council-on-aging 4 - WELLNESS WEDNESDAY PROGRAMS - “COFFEE TALK” Wellness Clinic With Sherrie & Kari with VNA of Cape Cod Come join our social group for some good conversation and laughter! Hosted by our Activity Coordinator & Social Worker Every Wednesday at 9:30 am Every Wednesday Refreshments are provided 9:30—10:30 am Call Sherrie to Register Blood Pressure check One-on-one consultations with a public 508-759-0600 Ext. 5230 health nurse (No clinic on the 5th Wed– 9/29) Chair Yoga - 10:30 Walk ‘n’ Talk Mindful Meditation - 11:00 With Outreach Wednesdays with Sherrie Best Wednesdays at 11:00 (new time) Meet at the Buzzards Bay Park and walk the canal! Must be able to walk 2 miles Medical Release Form required Call Kari at x5227 for more info Drum Circle Wednesday Sept 15th & Oct 20th at 1:30 pm Come feel the beat! No experience necessary -Space is limited- Registration Required For more info Call Sherrie Best x5230 5 - TRANSPORTATION - Tuesday & Thursday Shopping Available for Bourne residents only—Face Masks Required Limited to 6 passengers at a time - Morning and afternoon trips Limit of 4 Bags for each passenger To schedule a ride call our Transportation Coordinator Shauna at 508-759-0600 Ext 5224 Market Basket: 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21 OFF CAPE Market Basket: 9/2, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28 ON CAPE Walmart: 9/14, 9/28 OFF CAPE Walmart: 9/7, 9/21, 10/5 ON CAPE Medical Appointments: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays ONLY 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. The COA will not transport persons under any form of anesthesia including local who need medical attention. AREAS OF SERVICE: Bourne, Sandwich, Falmouth, Plymouth, & Wareham FALL-TAS-TIC HYANNIS SHOPPING TRIP 6 passenger limit Cape side—Tuesday, October 19th Off Cape—Tuesday, October 26th Bring a brown bagged lunch! Call ext 5224 to book your spot today! TRANSPORTATION IS FOR BOURNE RESIDENTS ONLY Donations are greatly appreciated. 6 - NEW PROGRAMS & EVENTS- Learn How to make Pickles Financial Planning Presentation with Dave Wheeler of Therapy Gardens with Sandi Childs Make your own old-fashioned fermented pickles using water, salt, and spices. A variety of pickling techniques of Edward Jones will be demonstrated. Participants will receive their own pickling spice packet, pickling recipes, and mason jar. 1st Tuesday of the Month Half hour Appointments from 5:00—7:00 pm Thursday Sept. 30th 10:30 am Call the COA Office to Registration is required schedule an appointment Please call COA to Register at Ext. 5300 Garden Club SENIOR TAX WORK OFF Volunteers needed PROGRAM FOR FY 22 We have two new raised Garden Beds that we Tuesday, Sept 28, 2021 need help maintaining. Wednesday, Oct 6, 2021 If you are interested 1:30 & 2:30 PM please contact Sherrie Best x 5230 Thursday, Sept 30, 2021 9:00 & 10:00 AM Tech Talk (16 appointment each time slot) Call COA to book an appointment x5300 with Joel Smith No other appointments will be available 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 1:30 pm NO EXCEPTIONS! Beginning in October Topic: At Buzzards Bay Park Passwords & Security Main Street Call COA office to register x5300 Buzzards Bay “Your Life.