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The Cranberry Scoop January/February 2020

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1045 Route 134, South Dennis, MA 02660 | 508-385-5067 @DennisSeniorCenter | Mon-Fri 8:30am–4:30pm

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In This Issue Message from the Director A new year offers opportunities for a fresh start. No matter where we are in the life course, open- ADA News...... 20 ing ourselves up to new beginnings and expe- Around Town...... 14 riences, gives us something to look forward to Bay to Sound Neighbors...... 6 with anticipation. It’s healthy to be excited! Calendar of Events...... 16-19 Community Safety...... 12 This year, we may learn something new from the Dance Classes...... 20 snowy owls that have arrived on our shores to Day Trips...... 8 winter this year, “messengers from a real place DSC News...... 6-7 that most of us will never visit,” writes Field Bi- Fitness Classes...... 21 ologist, Bryan Pfizer. We are fortunate to have Health ...... 20 Dan Donohue, a Dennis resident and avid pho- tographer, who graciously donated several of his beautiful photos, captur- Outreach Department...... 11 ing our evasive arctic visitors. Thank you, Dan, for gracing the front cover of SHINE News...... 22 The Scoop with your talent. Supporters’ News...... 23 Tax Assistance...... 22 I’m looking forward to new experiences this year, like working with our in- Transportation...... 5 coming Legacy Film School (p.7) class of freshmen producers, joining us in Mission Statement January. We will create media projects to share with our families, friends, and the community, later this year during the Legacy Film Festival. We still have a few seats available so, if you would like to discover your inner artist, The Dennis Council on Aging’s pri- you can sign up in the front office through January. mary mission is to enhance the quality of life for senior citizens of Finally, please check out what the Supporters are up to (p.23). Get in on the the Town by providing multi-purpose action. Nominate our DSC heroes (p.7) who will have rooms named after programs especially designed to ful- them in the addition. Rooms in the existing building honor the memories of fill the health, educational, social, residents who came together to build the original center. The addition will recreational, outreach and trans- honor those who have persevered through committee, design and construc- portation needs of our most val- tion meetings, devoted supporters and patrons ued citizens in a safe, friendly and who make the DSC what it is today. Supporters comfortable environment. will also be busy raising funds to help furnish the new center. We are looking forward to our grand opening later this year, during the holi- Council on Aging Board days, (hopefully) before. Stay tuned.

Atty. Arthur Crooks...... Chair Thank you all for hanging in there with us Rae Fenton ...... Vice-Chair through the construction and, may this winter Barbara Clark...... Member be for all of us, as it is for the snowy owls visit- Carol Keddy...... Member ing New England, beautiful and bountiful. Cheers! Janet Lavin...... Member Brenda Judith Peterson...... Member Jane Stevens...... Member The Dennis Council on Aging hosts various legal, financial, medical, Deborah Rothschild...... Alternate and other providers to offer services and information. Seniors partici- pating in those services do so with the understanding that the Dennis Dennis Senior Center Council on Aging, the Town of Dennis, or its employees, do not as- 1045 Route 134 sume any legal liability or other responsibility for any advice, services, South Dennis, MA 02660 or functions rendered by such volunteer groups or nominal cost prac- 508-385-5067 titioners that are held at the Dennis Senior Center.

Transportation The Cranberry Scoop | 5

Winter Shopping Local Medical Rides 1st Thursday of the Month (508) 385-5067 9:30AM For a small fee, a volunteer will Market Basket drive Dennis residents who do not $5.00 fee have their own transportation to 2nd Thursday of the Month and from medical appointments 10AM in Dennis, Yarmouth, Harwich, Hyannis Mall & area stores Orleans, Hyannis, and Sandwich. $5.00 fee Call the Senior Center to request a ride, a minimum of 72-hours Last Thursday of the Month notice is required. 12PM Harwich Food Pantry When calling for a ride, please have the date and time of your appointment and the complete ad- Daniel Kiley dress of the medical facility. Driv- Transportation Supervisor ers will take you to the doctor’s appointment and pharmacy; no oth- Shopping Bus er errands. ONLY ONE MEDICAL 508-385-5067 RIDE IS ALLOWED PER WEEK. The DSC bus provides FREE weekly door-to-door service to Patriot Checks made out to the Town of Square and other local stops. For Dennis: Suggested donation is $6 reservations, call the Senior Cen- per ride round trip locally and $12- ter. 24 hour notice is required. $15 per ride round trip to Hyannis or Orleans. Sandwich $25 fee Tuesdays | Pickups start at Volunteers keep this program 10:15AM | Patriot Square running! Interested in becoming Fridays | Pickups start at a volunteer medical driver? Call 10:15AM | Dennis local stops today - mileage reimbursement available!

CCRTA Boston Hospital Transportation (800) 352-7155

Enjoy comfortable and safe wheelchair accessible transportation directly from Cape Cod to Boston Area Hospitals. CCRTA provides medical transportation services on Monday through Friday by reservation to all the major hospitals in the Boston area. The BHT has bus stops in Wellfleet, Eastham, Orleans, Har- wich, Barnstable Commuter Lot and the Sagamore Commuter Lot. Page 6 | January- February Bay to Sound Neighbors Continues to Grow Bay to Sound’s growth continues as we approach 18 months. In 2019, Bay to Sound is offering educa- we provided 1,964 services to our tional seminars at the Dennis members in the towns of Dennis Senior Center. and Yarmouth. With a mission of January 23rd, 2PM helping our neighbors age in place, we strive to meet the needs of our “Overview of Elder Services/ members. We currently have 145 Making Friendly Visiting a Good members and 110 volunteers. Vol- Experience.” unteers provide rides to doctor appointments, assist with minor gar- February 10th, 2PM dening needs or trips to the dump, rides to work, grocery shopping “Recognizing Stages of Alzhei- assistance, hairdresser or pedi- mer’s/Dementia and Interac- cure appointments, rides to senior tion Strategies.” centers, to bridge, to name a few. If “The mission of Bay to Sound If you have a small amount you have a small amount of time, The mission of Bay to Sound of time, consider becoming a consider becoming a volunteer. Neighbors is to create a com- Neighbors is to create a volunteer. Our members are Our members are very apprecia- munity of mutual support so so very appreciative. Many tive. Many thanks to all who have community of mutual support so that members can age in thanks to all who have made made this initiative so successful. placethat members while living can age enriched, in place Visit us at Baytosoundneighbors. this initiative so successful. while living enriched, full lives in org, or call us at 508-470-0585. full lives in their homes.” Our email address is baytosound- their homes. [email protected] Dennis Senior Center Group Highlight Whether a life-long resident of Cape Cod or a recent “wash-ashore,” if you’re looking for friendship and comradery, an active selection of social activities in which to participate with your spouse or guest, or a broad range of informative, entertaining speakers at club meetings, the Retired Men’s Club of Cape Cod (RMC) could be just the place for you. The RMC was founded in March 1952 by the Reverend Carl F. Schultz, with just 37 charter members. During the early years the principle activity was singing in “The Retired Men’s Club Chorus”. The chorus separated from the rest of the Club in 1988 and The Retired Men’s Club as we now know it was born. Meetings were held in area churches until 2002 when the Club moved to the Dennis Senior Center where it remains today. Since August 1994, membership has risen steadily, approach- ing a current membership of 320. Among the many activities available to Club members are Spring and Fall golf tournaments played at some of the finest courses in the- Com monwealth at greatly discounted playing fees. A ten-team candlepin bowling league meets weekly, from September to May, for regular and substitute bowlers. The Club’s annual clambake and the special Holiday Luncheon supporting the Cape Cod’s “Toys for Tots” program are especially popular among members and their guests. Last month’s Christmas Luncheon attendees enjoyed a special performance by the Cape’s own American Idol Siobhan Magnus. If none of those are to your liking, how about these social activities being planned for 2020: “Pub nights” at local pubs, lunches at various Cape restaurants, weekly bocce ball and corn-toss competitions, boat and sightseeing trips, casino visits and many more. All RMC activities, with the exceptions of golf, bowling and most monthly General Membership Meetings are open to members and their guests. Monthly General Membership Meetings are held at the Dennis Senior Center on Route 134 in South Dennis at 1:30pm on the second Thursday of every month (except July, August or December). Prospective members may join at any monthly meeting, by contacting any current member or through the Club’s website at www.retiredmensclub.com. You won’t be disappointed. Special Events The Cranberry Scoop | 7 Honoring our DSC Champions NAME that ROOM There are a lot of people who have tirelessly worked on behalf of the Dennis Senior Center. We call them our Su- DSC CONTEST perheroes and we believe they deserve to be recognized Help us honor the people who have done so much by our Dennis community. Naming rooms in our new DSC for the DSC over the years by naming rooms in building after them is a good way to begin. Pick up a form our new building after them. at the DSC and let us know the following: the name of the They are OUR Superheroes! person you are nominating, a few words on why, and the room (or rooms) you think would be appropriate. You may Name of Person ______include your name as the nominator or you may remain ______anonymous. You can even nominate yourself! All nomina- Why? tions must be received by April 15, 2020. We will publish ______the information gathered in the May/June issue of The Cranberry Scoop along with a ballot so you can vote. All ______ballots must be received at the DSC by July 30, 2020.Re- ______sults will be announced in the September/October issue of The Scoop. Of course, there will be an unveiling cele- ______bration. The rooms to be named after our superheroes: For What Room(s) Library/Game Room Cafe • Library/Game Room Fitness Studio Courtyard • Café Main Ballroom • Fitness Studio • Courtyard Main Ballroom Division • Main Ballroom as well as the four divided My Name ______rooms ______Start your room naming now! Pick up Name that Room My Contact Info forms the next time you’re at the DSC and start the ball ______rolling.

Lunch and Learn PLANNING FOR LIFE’S UNEXPECTED EVENTS

LEARN THE ART OF Tuesday, January 21st, 1PM TV & FILM MAKING DENNIS SENIOR CENTER

Join the Dennis Senior Center and Cape Cod Community This new topic is part of a series presented LegacyMedia Cent eFilmr on a s peSchoolcial projec tstarting recording the inhist oJanuaryry of some Cape Wide by Attorney Marie C. Clougher of of Cape Cod's most interesting older residents. The Consumer Assistance Council, Inc. and is LearnFree tr aaboutining a nthisd acc excitingess to equ i pmeprogramnt for a sstartingpiring fil mits designed to provide you with information and makers! tips to help prevent common frauds, scams and 2nd session in January 2020. other types of elder financial exploitation in your Transportation provided. community. For more information and to sign Winter Session starting in January 2020 SIGN UP AT THE SENIOR CENTER up for the monthly Lunch & Learn session, call CallLUNCH Sherrie AND LEARN at (508) INFO 694-2005 SESSION 508-694-2005. THURSDAY, NOV 21 AT 2:00PM Page 8 | January- February

Join the Dennis Senior Center for these fun day trips! All trips depart from the Senior Center. Trips are for in- dependent travelers. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to posted departure times - the bus cannot be held for late arrivals. Trips must be paid for at time of sign-up and are non-refundable. Please bring a cell phone with you on a trip. Call Sherrie with any questions and to make reservations: 508-694-2005. PLEASE NOTE: LUNCH IS NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.

PLYMOUTH SHOPPING TRIP Monday, January 13th, $15 Join us for an “After the Holidays Shopping Spree” to take advantage of the New Year’s sales! We will stop at a few favorite stores and enjoy lunch at one of the many restaurants along the way. Bus departs at 9:30AM.

CHATHAM ORPHEUM THEATRE Monday, February 10th, $15 Enjoy a day out and a movie in Chatham at the renowned Chatham Orpheum Theater. The Chatham Orpheum Café is available for lunch offering delicious cuisine and drinks. Bus departs at 10:30AM.

Yoga for You

Yoga for You, was designed to help build strength, ßexibility, and balance physically as well as mentally. Yoga will be done in the CHAIR; as well as out of the CHAIR. We Will use the CHAIR as a TOOL to help with balance while building strength. This class is great for all levels, as modiÞcations are provided for all students. Many students have found this class great to prepare before surgery as well as rehab from surgery and injuries. There is a strong focus on form and knowledge of the body to help form that mind body connection!

Come join in the fun and camaraderie of this great class!

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS AT 8:00 AM TO 9:00 AM AT CARLTON HALL

1006 OLD BASS RIVER RD, DENNIS , MA 02638

CALL JODI AT 508 237 7116 FOR QUESTIONS

TYPE TO ENTER A CAPTION. Special Programs The Cranberry Scoop | 9 TEA & TALK AROMATHERAPY Wednesday, January 8 | 2PM

Although Aromatherapy has been around since 5500 BC, there has been a lot of hype around this topic in recent years. This presentation will focus on the properties and char- FRIENDS OF DENNIS acteristics of several common plant and tree essences. We will SENIOR CITIZENS discuss basic uses, application methods, and even get to sam- WINTER FAIR FUNDRAISER ple some high quality essences. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020 10AM - 3PM INDEPENDENCE HOUSE Wednesday, February 12 | 2PM MAKE IT Chris Morin has worked in the field of domestic and sexual violence for 15 years. She is present- A FAMILY AFFAIR! ly the Director of Prevention, Education and Out- The weekend before Valentine’s reach at Independence House and has worked Day, bring your heart to a fair! there for the last 8 years. In this role, Chris gives Featuring fine art, jewelry, crafts, presentations and trainings on how community unique gifts, chocolates, flowers & members can be involved in the prevention of do- a 50/50 cash raffle. mestic and sexual violence. She co-facilitates the Cape & Islands Enough Abuse Campaign and rep- Funds raised help seniors in need. resents Independence House on the Yarmouth Age Friendly committee and the Cape Cod Elder Abuse Coalition.

Gratitude Journal

Thank you, Borsari Gallery, Supporters of Dennis Senior Center, DSC staff and volunteers, the Dennis Board of Selectmen, Police Chief Peter DiMatteo, Deputy Police Chief Jack Brady, Director of Beaches and Recreation, Dustin Pineau, and the Retired Men’s Club of Cape Cod. Page 10 | January- February Golden Age Program

The Golden Age Day Center at the We will begin enrollment for the Dennis Senior Center is a safe, Golden Age Day Program in our comfortable, supportive, and fun expanded facility in Spring 2020. place for seniors to spend the day. Maintain independence, remain active, and make new friends. The program meets Monday, Tues- First quality respite care for your day, Wednesday and Friday from loved one while you maintain bal- 10AM to 2PM (closed Thursdays ance in your own life. and weekends). Meals, snacks

and activities every day: exercise For more information and to sched- Annie Rapaport programs, arts & crafts, trivia, Golden Age Program Director ule your first free visit for you or a music, Bingo, baking, pet therapy, loved one, contact Annie Rapaport and so much more. Transportation through the main office during con- is provided for Dennis residents. struction, (508) 385-5067.

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” — Leo Buscaglia, author

SUPPORT GROUPS

ALZHEIMER’S FAMILY CLUTTERERS ANONYMOUS HEARING LOSS SUPPORT SUPPORT CENTER Every Wed, 9:30AM Last Saturday, 10AM-12PM 508-896-5170 Harwich Community Center Dennis Public Library www.alzheimerscapecod.org. 508-432-4065 SENIORS ALONE www.hearinglosscapecod.org ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT Every Tue, 2PM, DSC CARE PROGRAM SIGHT LOSS SUPPORT 1st & 3rd Wed, 2-3:30PM GRANDPARENTS RAISING 4th Wed, 11AM-1PM, Sep-Aug Dennis Senior Center GRANDCHILDREN Dennis Church of the Nazarene Transportation available 508-775-5656 2nd & 4th Thur 5:30-7:30PM 508-394-3904 AUTISM & DEVELOPMENTAL Cape Cod Child Development DELAYS SUPPORT GROUP LOWER CAPE LBGT GROUP 508-385-6019, X125 Monthly social events, Orleans Senior Center, 508-255-6333 COPD SUPPORT GROUP 2nd Wed, 2PM, Orleans Senior Center, 508-426-5302 Outreach The Cranberry Scoop | 11 New Year, New You! Here we are in a new year; how fast the time goes. The hours may go by ever so slowly, but the days, weeks and months fly by. So, the new year is a good time to look at our lives and think about what kinds of newness or changes we want to make to improve how we choose to live. Here at the senior center, even with all the “newness” being constructed outside, we still are offering programs and activities that can be “new to you.” We still Marion Prendergast, LSW offer great exercise and dance classes, still have board and card games, Outreach Coordinator educational seminars, day trips and, my favorite, tea and talk. We also 508-694-2004 have lots of special events planned, so start to mark your calendars!

In the Outreach office we offer time and space for you just to talk, to discuss concerns, worries, doubts, sorrows, or just whatever is on your mind. HELP WANTED! Please always feel free to drop in, and if I can see you, I will. Are you kind, compassionate, patient, flexible, adaptive, If transportation is a challenge in your life we have the shopping bus, gentle, a good listener? Do transportation to the senior center if one of us is available, medical rides you have a sense of humor? provided by our fantastic volunteers, and day trips that offer time away. Of Do you drink tea? course, we are always looking for volunteers-maybe just once a month, or Smithwicks? once a week, we can work around your life. Do come and talk to us. Join our team today! Call (508) 694-2005

ASSISTANCE

BROWN BAG FOOD MASS 2-1-1 PROGRAM National Abbreviated Dialing Free Bag of Groceries Once a Code to Health & Human Month, Dennis Senior Center, Services 508-694-2004 MEALS ON WHEELS CAPE & ISLANDS CRISIS 508-394-4630 HOTLINE 800-322-1356 ST. DAVID’S CHURCH (SOUTH YARMOUTH) FOOD STAMPS (SNAP) 3rd Wed, 1-3PM, Paper & Confidential Screenings for Personal Hygene Products Food Stamp Eligibility 800-645-8333,X2 STATE REP TIM WHELAN (dedicated senior line) 3rd Fri, 9-10AM, Dennis Senior Center, 774-212-7291, LEGAL ASSISTANCE [email protected]. ELDER LAW 800-342-5297 NATIONAL SUICIDE LOCK BOX PROGRAM PREVENTION HOTLINE Dennis Fire Department 800-273-8255 508-398-0363 Page 12 | January- February Community Safety

Ah, winter. It’s here in all its week, and enjoying more frozen glory. We’re here too, family time and escaping the diehards that stay around with friends. I don’t un- to enjoy the changing sea- derstand the video game sons. I admit that while the part, and probably won’t kids FaceTime their grandpar- become part of that cul- ents in the southern climes, I ture, but the lesson to take get jealous of the sunshine, away is to enjoy recreation shorts, and flip flops. But, and not put it all off until hey, I’m building character retirement. Too many ar- and making myself stronger! en’t making it that far on the subway ride. As we enter a new year, I look around our police station and see some new faces, “Carr Talk” I do a lot of teaching for and new uniform insignias. It’s like a subway ride… with Sgt. Ryan Carr police officers. I teach at some are on the train for a long time, some jump on a number of police acade- and off quickly, some get off before you expect them mies and police departments around the state. This too, and others are sound asleep waiting for the ride year for In-service, I’m teaching a course called “Police to end. Survival.” What is your first thought? Tactics? How to approach a vehicle on a car stop? Nope. The course The subway analogy seems appropriate for the polic- should be called “Surviving Policing.” It’s based on ing profession. Just like the characters you see on the police officer suicide prevention and wellness. Not ex- subway; all different personalities seem to be coming actly a day at the range, but I teach most of the cours- into the police field as we see another generation of es that police officers do not want to take. But, now police officers hanging up their uniform. The “typical” more than ever, police officers can use this stuff. The police personality isn’t as uniform as it used to be. millennials seem to have a leg up on this, more so This generation retiring is the one that didn’t question than my generation. “why?” They just wanted to make sure their contribu- tion made a difference. They know the job, they know As I write to an audience of primarily retirees, I en- the outcomes, and they know the tricks of the trade, courage you to share your experiences and struggles as they’ve been on the train for a long time. These from balancing your career and family. Do you have “old timers” are being replaced with officers that want regrets and wish things were done a different way? I to know “why” and they are not afraid to question it. know I’d love to hear them, as would a lot of folks in They are more complicated. They want more family my age group (40’s). I’ve got some mileage on my time, whether it’s with their family or with mom and odometer, but I still (hopefully) have a long way to go. dad. Hey, who am I to question basement dwelling? I’d love to be a better dad and a better husband and friend. Maybe I can gain some insight from someone But this is a difficult profession. We don’t have the else’s experiences instead of learning the hard way. numbers seeking to join the ranks of the policing And let’s face it – the more squared away I am per- profession. We have been very fortunate in Dennis, sonally, the better off I’ll be at work, which will benefit during these times that do not look favorably at police, those with whom I work, and those for whom I serve. to have very competent and effective new officers. I seem to learn more and more every day that there They have new thoughts and ideas and aren’t afraid is no greater education than wisdom and experience. to share them. Most are not hammering out overtime So please share it. and details the way we did 20 years ago, when I came on the job. But, police suicides are WAY up amongst Oh yeah, it’s my police article…don’t speed, slow down my generation of police officers, so maybe how we did on the ice, blah blah blah. You all already know, you it is no longer working. Maybe we should be taking have all that wisdom and experience. Stay warm and a look at the new attitudes of the new officers and stay safe. Call if you need us. We’ll see you out there. place an emphasis on not working 80-100 hours per

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CLUBS AND CIVIC GROUPS

Dennis-Harwich Lions - Fourth Wednesday of the month. Dinner meeting, 6PM at the Riverway Restaurant, S. Yarmouth. Call 508- 760-5950.

Dennis/Yarmouth Newcomers Club - Monthly meetings are held at the Yarmouth Senior Center on the third Wednesday of the month at 7PM from September - April. www.dynewcomers.us 1st Wed of the month meetings in Carleton Hall | 12PM Retired Men’s Club of Cape Cod - Second Thursday of the month. Executive Board meets at 12PM / General Membership meeting at 1:30PM. No meeting July, August, December.

Sports Talk Club - National and local sports conversation. First and third Tuesday of the month, 10:30AM at the Dennis Senior Center!

SHUFFLEBOARD IS COMING TO THE SENIOR CENTER Paul Ayotte is a retired educator and veteran who resides in South Den- nis, MA. He has developed a com- petitive edge playing shuffleboard. He spent June 21st thru the 23rd competing in the 2019 National Se- nior Games along with 13,700 other seniors in Albuquerque, NM. Paul won a gold medal in open doubles and a bronze medal in singles. This past year he has competed in The Villages, Florida Senior Games and the Massachusetts Senior Games winning gold in both singles and open doubles. The New Hampshire Senior Games were July 18th where he won a gold in doubles and a silver in singles. Paul is a goal driven person who wants to give back to his sport and the Dennis community. He is working with the Dennis Senior Center in developing a year-round indoor Shuffleboard program for social players or someone looking for a little competition. This will include all ages and abilities. People with disabilities have found this is a sport they can participate in at different levels as witnessed most recently at the National Senior Games. Paul looks forward to teaching and sharing his enjoyment of playing shuffleboard to all!

Dennis Senior Center January 2020 508-385-5067

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

DSC CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 1 2 3 Construction continues on the 9:00 Dental Clinic 7:00 Brown Bag new addition and the front 9:00 Foot Care entrance of the existing building, with parking moved to rear of building and additional accessible spots available in NEW YEAR’S DAY the employee parking lot. Town Offices Closed 6 7 8 9 10 10:30 Sports Talk Club 12:30 Book Club 10:30 VNA Wellness Clinic 2:00 Tea & Talk 1:30 Retired Men’s Club

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9:30 Day Trip 9:00 SHINE 2:00 Alzheimers 9:00 Foot Care 1:30 Line Dance Party Support Group 20 21 22 23 24 10:30 Sports Talk Club 9:00 Hearing Clinic 12:00 Birthday Party 2:00 Alzheimers Support

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY TOWN OFFICES CLOSED

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9:00 SHINE

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:00 Low Impact 8:00 Senior Fitness 8:00 Chair Yoga Plus 8:00 Low Impact 8:00 Senior Fitness 9:00 Tai Chi 8:30 Walk and Talk 8:30 Mindfulness 8:30 Walk and Talk 8:30 Mindfulness 9:30 Rug Hooking 9:30 Chair Caning 9:00 Zumba Gold 9:15 Painting 9:15 Line Dancing 10:00 Golden Age Program 9:30 Stitch & Chatter 10:00 Balance Club 10:30 Tai Chi 10:00 Balance Club 10:15 Line Dancing 10:00 Golden Age Program 10:00 Chair Zumba 11:30 Tai Chi 10:00 Ballroom Dancing 3:00 Chair Zumba 12:30 Yoga for Everyone 10:00 Golden Age Program 12:30 Mah Jongg 10:00 Golden Age Program 4:00 Zumba Gold 2:00 Seniors Alone 11:00 Tai Chi 1:30 Knitting Group 11:00 Beginner Line 3:30 Waltz Dancing 12:30 Bridge 4:30 Cribbage Lessons 12:30 Cribbage 6:00 Cribbage 1:00 Scrabble

Dennis Senior Center February 2020 508-385-5067

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

3 4 5 6 7 10:30 Sports Talk Club 2:00 Alzheimers Support 9:00 Dental Clinic 7:00 Brown Bag Group 9:00 Foot Care

10 11 12 13 14 10:30 Day Trip 9:00 SHINE 12:30 Book Club 10:30 VNA Wellness Clinic Valentine’s Day 1:30 Line Dance Party 2:00 Tea & Talk 1:30 Retired Men’s Club

17 18 19 20 21 10:30 Sports Talk Club 9:00 Foot Care 2:00 Alzheimers Support Group

Town Offices Closed 24 25 26 27 28 12:00 Birthday Party

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

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Page 20 | January- February Healthy at Home

DENTAL CLINIC Dental cleanings, exams, fluoride treatments, denture care, and education. Services are free to MassHealth Standard/Medicaid up to four times a year. Affordable private pay rates available. First Thursday of every month, 508-827-6725 for appointments. APPLY ONLINE NOW! FOOT CARE Routine foot care offered by an RN for non-diabetic 2020census.gov/jobs seniors on the first and third Friday of the month. 30 minute appointments for $30. Home visits available 2020 Census jobs provide: for $50. Please call for appointments 508-385-5067. Great pay Weekly pay HEARING AID CLINIC Fourth Wednesday of every month hearing aid ser- Flexible hours Paid training vices available including cleaning, adjustments, and hearing tests. Private pay only, call 508-681-5769 for For more information or help applying, please call appointments. 1-855-JOB-2020 VNA WELLNESS SCREENINGS Second Thursday of the month, 10:30AM - The U.S. Census Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 12:30PM. Cholesterol, Glucose, Blood Pressure.

DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE Ballroom, Latin, & Swing Line Beginner Line Dancing Have fun building on your line Dancing Fridays, 11AM dance skill set! $5/drop-ins or $4/ Fridays, 10AM Learn fun mini dance routines to class. Whether you like smooth waltz, en- your favorite pop, rock, and Latin Chair Zumba tunes. Beginner-friendly! Add light ergetic salsa, or upbeat swing you’ll Mondays, 3PM exercise to your life, and to meet Wednesdays, 10AM find just what you’re looking for in new friends! $5/drop-ins or $4 / Chair Zumba is a safe yet fun seat- this fun weekly line dance class. class monthly. ed workout set to great music! $3/ Learn all the moves to classic and class. contemporary tunes. No partner Beyond the Basics needed. $5/drop-ins or $4/class Line Dancing Line Dancing with Lucky Mondays, 10:15AM monthly. Fridays, 9:15AM Come have some fun and dance Add to your basic line dance reper- your way to fitness with a great vari- toire. Learn new rhythms including ety of music! $6/class. cha-cha, mambo/salsa and waltz. The Cranberry Scoop | 21

WINTER WORD SEARCH RASPBERRY ALMOND KISS COOKIES

1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup white sugar for decoration 40 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon milk 4 teaspoons raspberry jam 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Mix butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Blend in egg and almond extract. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; stir into mixture. Refrigerate one hour. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Roll dough into one inch balls. Roll balls in re- maining white sugar. Place two inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown. While hot, press a chocolate kiss into the center of each one. Remove from cookie sheets to cool. Mix together confectioners’ sugar, milk, raspberry jam and almond extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

EXERCISE AND WELLNESS CLASSES

Low Impact Exercise Walk and Talk Yoga for Everyone Mondays and Thursdays, 8AM Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30AM Tuesdays, 12:30PM An invigorating, challenging, yet Meets every week at Johnny Kelley Strengthen and energize through safe class! Cardio, strength train- Park. Join us and enjoy the fresh air Hatha Yoga. Bring a mat and a ing, balance exercises and stretch- and sunshine (weather permitting). smile! 4 weeks/$36. ing led by a motivating instructor, Dogs welcome! Free! all set to music. $60/month Chair Yoga Plus Zumba Gold Mondays, 4PM Wednesdays, 8AM Senior Fitness Wednesdays, 9AM Yoga will be done in the chair as well Tuesdays and Fridays, 8AM Dance yourself into shape! Single as out by using the chair as a tool Includes aerobics, strength train- Class/ Drop-in = $10 or sign up for to help with balance while building ing, stretching and balance. $4/ a month for $6/class. strength. This class is great for all class. levels. $10/class. Page 22 | January- February

AARP Tax Preparation Can I change my Medicare Plan after Open Assistance in Dennis Enrollment?

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is available Even though Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment ended on 12/7/2019 (that’s the period in which free to taxpayers with low and moderate you can change your Medicare Part D Drug Plan income, with special attention to those or Medicare Advantage Plan –Part C) you may still 60 and older Through a cadre of trained have some options. For assistance, please call volunteers, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide the senior center to make an appointment with a has helped low- to moderate-income in- SHINE counselor. (508) 385-5067 dividuals for more than 40 years in every state. Appointments will be available For those with Medicare Parts A and B (Original from February 5th to April 9th. Please call Medicare): You can add a Medicare Supplement (Medigap Plan) (508) 385-5067. at any time of the year in Massachusetts. If you already have a Massachusetts Medigap Plan, you can upgrade, downgrade or end your coverage at any time during the year. If you missed your initial period to sign up for Medicare Part A (hospital) and/or Medicare Part B (medical) now is the time. The general open enrollment period for Medicare A and B is January 1 –March 31 with an effective date of July 1st. Please call or visit your local Social Security office. For those with a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO or PPO): Between January 1st and March 31st, you can drop your Medicare Advantage Plan, effectively switching back to Original Medicare. You will be able to join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) at this time and you may also add a For Prescription Advantage members or if you are getting “Extra Help” paying for prescription drugs. ADA Corner By Grethe Kaeselau, Chair accessibility a challenge. The ramp access, ability to use rest Dennis Town of Dennis has just com- room facilities, appropriate aisle- Advisory pleted an accessibility survey of widths and safe snow and ice re- Committee on all town buildings, beaches, rec- moval in those private buildings Disabilities reation facilities and locations, which you might frequent. These crosswalks, and curb cuts, just to buildings are required, by law, to name a few. During the Spring, meet the same ADA standards HAPPY NEW YEAR and an you will hear more about the re- as the town either now or when “Accessible” 2020! sults and begin to see improve- any improvements are made. ments and modifications to make Please do not hesitate to report Now that we are in the New Year it easier to get around our won- any problems which you may en- and winter is upon us, it is import- derful town. This process will be counter to the Town’s Building ant to remember to stay warm, slow, hopefully cost-effective, and Inspector and/or to any mem- keep plenty of gas in the car, oil beneficial to everyone regardless ber of this committee (listed in in the tank and dry wood for the of any disability or special needs. the Town’s Annual Report or on- fireplace. Don’t forget, in case of Rest assured that our committee line on the Dennis Home Page). storms, check on your neighbors will invest its modest budget of Proper accessibility is mandated and pay close attention to “re- just under $3,000 appropriately! by the American Disability Act to verse 911” calls from local author- Remember to note wheelchair be provided to all by everyone. ities. Winter on the Cape, with its Hope you notice the difference!! snow and ice, always makes Supporters’ News The Cranberry Scoop | 23 THANK YOU 2019! Jack Brown) and Head Elf (Recre- grams and services to encourage ation Director, Dustin Pineau). broader particiation of the Dennis The Supporters Board would like community. The Supporters are to, once again, thank all of you who WELCOME 2020! already at work to help make this became Supporters in 2019 and happen. joined us in our mission to ensure It’s an exciting time for our senior our DSC con- center as the new buillding is be- tinues to pro- coming a reality! As the DSC vide valuable deals with closing the bottom services and floor and kitchen and the elim- events so im- ination of some entrances, it’s portant to our also been a time of constant Dennis com- upheaval. Some changes in munity. the location or timing of some services and events have been Every penny necessary. For example, GAP of your mone- was moved off-site and the Sup- tary donation porters are paying the rent to has or will be used on behalf of a ensure participants and their care- DSC event, service or need. Thanks givers continue to receive the care to our newest supporters: Carol and respite they need. It’s not too late to buy a and Lee Bryant, and Louise and Joe January 2020 Raffle Card. Rak, in memory of Rose Rak, for Rest assured, today’s DSC is a There’s lots of money to win use in the Rolling Raks Thrift Shop. great place to learn, play, exercise, and only costs $10 a card But wait - we also want to thank socialize, and get the answers you and you are contributing to our very generous Supporters, Judy need to live a healthy and happy the Dennis Senior Center! and Rick Lawton for their donation life. The new building will allow the It’s a win-win! Buy one or two to support the Golden Age Program DSC to create new events, pro- at the DSC. (GAP). Thank you!

A Big Thank You to those who came to The Fall Ball, held at the West Here’s m taeuctile onation of to e use for Dennis Yacht Club. It was a great success, not to mention lots of fun. olen Ae roram Outreach Serices The money raised allowed us to here eee Most Other sponsor the DSC Holiday Party Make check out to ‘Supporters of Dennis COA’; mail to o S (with donations from Retired Men’s Dennis MA hanks Club of Cape Cod, Southside Civic Association, Dennis Police Associa- ame tion, Dennis Fire Dept., Dennis Fire- mail fighters Local 2583, at Borsari Gal- lery for Dennis seniors who can’t hone celebrate with family. Thanks to Aress our servers and waiters - Selectper- sons and Town Dept. Heads, as well as Santa Claus (Deputy Fire Chief,

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