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

DECEMBER 2020 LOOK WHAT’S INSIDE ~ HONORING OUR VETERANS ~ Thank you to all who honored our Veterans on November 9th with a “Grab ‘n Go” Roast Pork CABLE TV Programs 2 lunch. Senator Walter Timilty, W.B. Town Administrator David Gagne, Selectmen Anthony Kinahan Men’s Morning Coffee and Meri Anderson, Veterans Agent Walter Thayer, Chair of the COA Board of Directors Bruce Ladies Afternoon Tea Holmquist, MSHS Administration, staff and students, WB Police and Fire Departments, and Jim “The Swedish Weaving DJ Guy” greeted all 60 veterans with a “thank you for your service” posters, applause, music and cheers. There was a continuous “parade” of cars driving through the parking lot, each stopping for a Movie & Munchies 3 gift bag of goodies, a delicious lunch, and then for a commemorative carnation. Another big thank Tax Work-Off Program you goes to Bill Kovatis for the stunning display of flags and banners strategically placed along the J.O.Y. Inc. Sign-up parade route. Thank you also to the COA Kitchen staff and volunteers for a great meal, and the Office staff and volunteers for assistance in so many ways. Candy Word Find 4 “Grab ‘n Go” Menu

December Birthdays 5

Holiday Closings 6 Christmas Grab ‘n Go Community Caring Board of Directors

Left to Right: Senator Timilty, David Gagne, Anthony Kinahan, Meri Anderson, Bruce Holmquist, Walter Thayer

GREAT JOB EVERYONE!

Very Truly yours, Marilyn, Director of Elder Services Page 2 CAPEN CALLER NEWSLETTER December 2020 TRI-TOWN CABLE TV PROGRAM SERIES West Bridgewater, East Bridgewater and Bridgewater COA’s have collaborated to present programs to air on local Cable TV Stations (Channel 9). TUNE IN and ENJOY! MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 7:00AM - Delicious & 7:00AM - Diabetic Shoe 7:00AM - Tai Chi w/Peggy 7:00AM - Safety Net 7:00AM - Balance Training Nutritious Presentation 8:00AM - Exercise & Muscle Tracking Systems w/Bob 8:00AM - Mat Yoga w/Pat 8:00AM - Chair Arthritis Conditioning w/ 8:00AM - Josie’s Mindful 7:30AM - Open Enrollment/ Class RoseMarie Bites SHINE 4:00PM - Falls Prevention 4:00PM - Open Enrollment/ 4:00PM - Dance Fitness w/ 8:30AM - Balance Training 4:30PM - Falls Prevention SHINE Jen 4:00PM - Tai Chi w/Peggy w/Bob 5:00PM - Diabetic Shoe 5:00PM - Reverse Mortgage 5:00PM - Safety Net 5:00PM - Reverse Mortgage 4:00PM - Dance Fitness Presentation Workshop Tracking Systems Workshop w/Marlene 5:30PM - Balance Training 5:30PM - Falls Prevention 5:00PM - Delicious & w/Bob Video Nutritious

BRIEF PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Delicious & Nutritious: Simple, healthy meals Mat YOGA w/Pat: Mat Yoga with Pat Murphy. A chair may also be used with this class. Falls Prevention Video: Short videos on how to prevent falls. Diabetic Shoe Presentation: Kris Gidwani of A Plus Home Medical Supply will talk about diabetic foot care and why Medicare wants you to have diabetic shoes. Chair Arthritis Class: Arthritis Foundation Chair Exercise with Wendy Moore. Open Enrollment/SHINE Presentation: Are you new to Medicare or are you already enrolled but wonder if you have the right coverage? Kristie Rexford from the Regional SHINE Office explains health insurance options. Reverse Mortgage Workshop: David Tourtillott, CRMP® of Homestead Mortgage presents an educational workshop. Balance Training w/Bob: Classes will focus and build upon your posture, gait and balance. Some simple exercises will be performed to help improve your balance and prevent falls. Tai Chi w/Peggy: Slow and gentle exercise class. Exercise & Muscle Conditioning w/Rosemarie: Improves strength, flexibility and balance. Low impact and great for those with arthritis and/or stiff joints. Dance Fitness w/Jen: Dance your way to better health in your own living room! Safety Net Tracking Systems: Ralph Poland will talk about the many ways you can keep your loved ones safe at home. Josie’s Mindful Bites: Simple, healthy cooking. Great for caregivers! Dance Fitness w/Marlene: Dance and get fit in your living room!

MEN’S MORNING COFFEE CHAT LADIES AFTERNOON TEA OR COFFEE

Calling all men! Let’s to get together on Tuesday “For Ladies Only” get-together on Monday afternoons at 1:30 PM to sit a bit and chat. mornings at 9:00 AM to join in conversation on

the “hot topic” of the day. Coffee and tea will be We provide the coffee, please provided, please bring

your own refreshments. bring your own refreshments.

Space is limited so, please call Space is limited so, please 508-894-1262 to sign up! call 508-894-1262to sign up

SWEDISH WEAVING Fridays at 10:30AM

Swedish Weaving is a fairly simple surface darning technique that produces geometric and linear designs on a particular type of fabric, called huck fabric. This weaving technique can be as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. If you’d like to try a relatively simple and inexpensive embroidery technique that can produce some pretty results, why not give it a try? 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. December 2020 CAPEN CALLER NEWSLETTER Page 3

REFRESHMENTS SERVED MOVIE & MUNCHIES CALL AHEAD~ SPACE IS LIMITED

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 1:00PM THE PROPOSAL 2009 ROMANCE ~ Plot Summary: Sandra Bullock is at her funniest in this fresh, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy. On the verge of being deported and losing the high- powered job she lives for, the controlling Margaret announces she’s engaged to her unsuspecting, put-upon assistant Andrew (Ryan Reynolds). After proposing a few demands of his own, the mis- matched couple heads to Alaska, where they have four short days to convince his quirky family and a very skeptical immigration agent that their charade is real.

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 1:00 PM S C R O O G E D 1988 COMEDY, DRAMA, FANTASY, ROMANCE ~ Plot Summary: Francis Xa- vier Cross (Bill Murray) is a cynical, mean spirited television executive, he treats his loyal assistant with contempt. He just sacked a member of staff on Christmas Eve for simply disagreeing with him, and he's alienated himself from his brother who still insists on inviting Frank to Christmas dinner despite him refusing to go every year. However, Frank is forced to learn the true meaning of Christmas when he's visited by three ghosts

SENIOR TAX WORK-OFF PROGRAM We will once again be offering seniors 60+ years old who own their own home in West Bridgewater the opportunity to participate in the Senior Tax Work-Off Program. Applications and packets will be available at the WB COA office the first week in January 2021 and must be completed and returned to the COA by January 15th. A tax work off participant will be credited a maximum of $825 per household for 64.5 hours of work to be applied directly to their February 2022 real estate tax bill. Please be aware there is no guarantee that all appli- cants will be placed. Applicants must demonstrate a financial need according to the income

guidelines. Please contact Fran Deibel at the COA for more information.

J.O.Y., INC. ANNUAL DUES Dues are due and paid annually each January. Please complete the form below and include check made payable to J.O.Y., Inc. Any questions contact the COA office … 508-894-1262.

J.O.Y., INC. (Just Older Youth) Friends of the West Bridgewater Council On Aging

Date Phone:

Name: Date of Birth:

Address

JOY Membership dues for 2021 $8.00

I am happy to be a “Friend,” but I would like to do more.. Additional contribution enclosed $______

Total enclosed $______Check payable to: J.O.Y., INC., c/o Marguerite Morse, Treasurer, P.O. Box 169, W. Bridgewater, MA 02379 Page 4 CAPEN CALLER NEWSLETTER December 2020

CANDY WORD S EARCH Find and circle all of the Candy treats that are hidden in the grid. The remaining letters spell a secret message.

ALMOND JOY LIFESAVERS BABY RUTH LOLLIPOPS BAZOOKA GUM MILK DUDS BOTTLECAPS MILKY WAY BUBBLE YUM MOUNDS BUTTERFINGERS NECCO WAFERS CANDY NECKLACE OH HENRY CHICLETS PEPPERMINT PATTY CHUCKLES PEZ CLARK BAR POP ROCKS COFFEE CRISP PUMPKIN SEEDS CRACKER JACK RED HOTS DUBBLE BUBBLE SEN-SEN GOOBERS SLO-POKES GUMMI BEARS SMARTIES HERSHEY KISSES SOUR BALLS HUBBA BUBBA GUM SPEARMINT LEAVES JAW BREAKERS SWEETARTS JUJUBES TOOTSIE ROLLS KIT KAT TWIX LEMON DROPS TWIZZLERS LICORICE PIPE WAX LIPS

“GRAB ‘N GO” LUNCH Service begins at 12 noon

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE 508-894-1262

Suggested Donation $4.00 (Menu is Subject to Change) Drive into the parking lot via Howard Street and pull up to the main entrance. Please stay in your car and we will bring your meal to you. Meals will be distributed at reserved times only. You will be given your time when you call to make your reserva- tion. No need to park in the lot, you can drive straight through and exit onto route 106 ... RIGHT TURN ONLY.

MONDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 2 Turkey Sandwich with Cranberry 3 Swedish Meatballs, Buttery Rice, Sauce and Dressing, Chips Peas and Corn, Bread & Butter, Sweet Apple Crisp Gingerbread

7 Oven Roasted Sausage, Potato, 9 Baked Chicken with Roasted Potato 10 Roast Pork Loin, Apple Stuffing, Sweet Peppers & Onions, Applesauce, and Vegetables, Biscuit & Butter, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Bread & Butter, Brownie Vanilla Pudding Chocolate Cake

14 Meat Lovers Omelet with Cheese, 16 Chicken Alfredo w/Pasta, Broccoli, 17 Meatloaf w/Gravy, Mashed Potato, Crispy Potatoes, Applesauce, Italian Bread & Butter, Butternut Squash, Rolls & Butter, Fruit Cup Brownie Cookies

21 Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers 23 Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes, 24 Tuna Noodle “Souper” Bake, with Ground Beef & Rice, Applesauce, Candied Carrots, Cornbread & Butter, Peas, Roll & Butter, Bread & Butter, Frosted Cake Christmas Bars Peaches & Cream

28 Lasagna w/Meat Sauce, Garden 30 Sweet & Sour Chicken Stir-Fry with 31 Home-made Macaroni & Cheese, Salad, Garlic Bread & Butter, Peppers & Onions, Rice Stewed Tomatoes, Crispy Fish, Tapioca Pudding Pineapple Upside Down Cake Fruited Jello Page 5 CAPEN CALLER NEWSLETTER December 2020 11TH ASGAR ALI NANCIE O’CONNELL THOMAS W BRYANT PATRICIA TRAVERS

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12TH SONJA ANN BOLMANT 25TH MARYLN DEMOLLES 1ST JANET BROWN RONALD CASEY ROBERT N JONES JEAN KEELER CHRISTO COUTSOUMBUS KATHLEEN LANGTON VILAUS LAIME CHRISTINE KUSICK BRADFORD PIESCO DANIEL O’CONNELL ROBERTA WAITE

MAUREEN STETSON 2ND PAMELA MURPHY 13TH PAUL BETHONEY 26TH NEIL CONLEY RALPH R PETERSON GLENN D CAREY HARRY CORDERY KAREN E. ROBBINS THOMAS FIORENTINO NANCY DOTEN THOMAS TALBOT THOMAS FRIZZELL GEORGE H HOPPER 3RD EDITH LORIET 14TH RICHARD L ANDERSON MASRY KAVANAUGH ROBERT T WERNER JOHN A BARTOL SR ALICE MANUGIAN 4TH PHILIP H ANDERSON KATHLEEN CHARLEBOIS ELAINE MATTSON JOYCE MARBLE GREGORY MACRINA RICHARD OLSON LINDA M MARINO MICHAEL V MARINELLI JR WILLIAM PANOS JR

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Council On Aging PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE 97 West Center Street PAID W. Bridgewater, MA 02379 W. Bridgewater, MA Permit #1 COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING SCHEDULE

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday December 2, 2020

BOARD MEETING Wednesday December 9, 2020

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Council On Aging Volunteers Bruce Holmquist, President Linda Gibson, Vice President Mary Adams Linda Frenette Marylou Marks Jean Patchel Monica Armstrong Diane Healy Robert Marks Joe Patchel David Fazio, Treasurer Barbara Breault Dick Hennessey Ellie McCormack Jerry Penney Monica Armstrong, Secretary Paul Busse Bruce Holmquist Tom McMullen Rose Penney Janet Carlson Janet Carlson Rosa Keith Jackie Messia Cathy Poudrier Jim Henderson Linda Cerce Ron Keith John Messia Evelyn Salvadore Robert Marks Vin Cerce Theresa Kurkul Nancy Morrison Barbara Slater Marguerite Morse Pat Claudio Ellie Lamb Marguerite Morse Ruth Thorp Paul Dowd David Leach Ray Mouradian Aime Vacher Jean Ellis Ginger Leach Rosemarie Paccia Paul Westerlund Connie Fiorentino Marianne Mandler April Panos Norman Woodward COA HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

Thursday, Dec. 24 “GRAB ‘N GO” COMMUNITY Close 1PM ARING ORNER CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON C C Wednesday, Dec. 25 Closed WEDNESDAY, * Bill Kovatis for the donation of flags for

Tuesday, Dec. 31 DECEMBER 23RD 2020 our Veterans. Close 1PM 12 Noon * Dottie Clark & Family for “Pennies from Heaven”. Wednesday, Jan. 1 Baked Ham Closed * Kim Young & April Lima for Yarn and Mashed Potato Swedish Weaving Supplies. HAPPY HOLIDAYS Candied Carrots * Louise Ackel for Holiday Decortions. Corn Bread & Butter * Theresa Lazaro for PPE Supplies. STAFF Christmas Cookies * Jim Connelly for Medical Equipment. * Rita Cruz for Medical Equipment. Marilyn Mather, Director This is a “Grab ‘n Go” Meal. * J.O.Y. for your continued support Connie Holmes, Exec. Asst. Drive through the parking lot Wendy Adams, Outreach, SHINE * The Board, Staff & Volunteers who go Fran Deibel, Assistant via Howard Street and pull up above and beyond making our COA a Ann Bishop, Office Asst. to the main entrance. Please warm and welcoming place to be. Annette Lolar, Kitchen Mgr. stay in your car and we will Carolyn Magliarditi, Cook “Gratitude can transform common days Tim Mather, Cook/Dishwasher bring your meal to you. into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into

Sue Renaud, Supportive Care joy, and change ordinary opportunities into Jean Geniuch, Assistant $4.00 Suggested donation blessings.” — William Arthur Ward Keith Crosby, Activities Facilitator Allen Breer, Driver Please make your reservation by Gratefully, Marilyn Kevin Moynihan, Driver Monday, December 21st. Director of Elder Services Pete Claudio, MOW