Duxbury Doings - Duxbury Senior Center

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Duxbury Doings
June 2016
Greetings from the Director—
A Nationally Accredited
Senior Center
During the month of April we were able to say thank you to
our volunteers at our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.
You may not know this but our 228 volunteers donated 21,756.5
hours of service during fiscal 2015. This amazing gift of time is
valued at $497,424 (using the Independentsector.org dollar value
of $23.07 per hour.)
The staff at the Senior Center has two things to say WOW!
And THANK YOU!!! You make such a difference in our lives
and the lives of the seniors that participate at the Senior Center!
Our Volunteer Manager, Chris Coakley, created a list of the
top 10 reasons for volunteering and I thought it might pique your
interest and desire to become a volunteer or try a new volunteer
activity at the Duxbury Senior Center.
Top 10 Reasons to Volunteer
10. It’s good for you—you will meet wonderful friends and find
out first about all the excellent programs we offer.
9. It saves resources—the donation of time last year is equal to
that of 15 full time employees (so when we say couldn’t do it
without you, we really mean it!
8. You will gain interesting experience. Our volunteers learn
new skills and share their talents with others!
7. Volunteering brings people together. You will meet new
friends at the senior center! Or you will reconnect with friends
that you haven’t seen in a while.
6. It promotes personal growth and self-esteem. We will learn
something from each other and feel good about having
contributed to such a great organization
5. Volunteering strengthens our community. It really takes a
village to care for one another, and right when you enter the
lobby you will meet caring and friendly people.
4. Its fun! There is so much going on everything, we have something for everyone to do and it’s an enjoyable and lively place.
3. You get a chance to give back. Sharing your gifts and talents
feels great and studies have shown it is good for your health, too!
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
TUESDAY, JUNE 7 @ 11:30 AM . Robotics Demo &
Presentation. Duxbury Middle/High School students will
delight and amaze us with their robotic creations. Sign up for
lunch at the Front Desk or just drop in for demo. See page 5.
TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 14 and 28 @ 1:00 PM . Half The
Sky Movie and Facilitated Discussion. See page 5 for
program description.
THURSDAY, JUNE 9 @ 10:00 AM. Understanding
Your Veterans Benefits. Information session led by
Veterans’ Agent, Mike Thorp. See page 13 for details and
please RSVP to ext. 5710.
THURSDAY, JUNE 9 @ 1:00 PM. Downsizing:
Mission Transition. Moving, selling, decluttering,
rightsizing? Wonder if your antiques still have value? Read
more about this program on page 5.
MONDAY, JUNE 13—WEDNESDAY June 15 . White
Elephant Sale. Donations accepted 6/9 and 6/10. Sale hours
9-3. No early birds please! See page 6.
MONDAY, JUNE 13 @ 10:00 AM . Photography 101.
Presented by members of the Duxbury Camera Club. Sign up
with Carol, ext. 5711. See page 5 for more details.
FRIDAY, JUNE 17— Dana Farber Sun Safety
Education & Screening. Pre-registration required. See
page 6 for more details.
MONDAY, JUNE 20 @ 11:30 AM . Father’s Day
Lunch. Sign up with the Front Desk. See page 5.
TUESDAY, JUNE 21 @ 10 AM - 2 PM. Live Your Life
Well Workshop. Spend the day with us and learn to be
stronger and more resilient. Pre-registration absolutely
required. See page 12 for more details.
2. Volunteering encourages connections between neighbors.
You will widen your circle of friends.
TUESDAY, JUNE 21 @ 9 AM - Noon. Duxbury Rug
Hookers. Visitors and beginners are invited to hook or just
look. See page 6 .
1. And the top reason to volunteer at the Duxbury Senior Center
is that YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE! In our town, our center
and in the lives of so many people.
THURSDAY, JUNE 23 @ 10:00 AM. “DOC TALKS”—
Sign up with Carol (ext. 5711) or Angela (ext. 5710). The
topic will be Risks with Transitions in Care. See page 5.
Thank you from all the staff, we couldn’t do it without you!
♥Joanne
THURSDAY, JUNE 30 @ 8:30 AM. Hot Breakfast with
a Side of Topics— Come learn about history with guest
speaker Peter Rapelye. Sign up with Carol (ext. 5711) or
Angela (ext. 5710) See page 6.
Page 2—Council on Aging Duxbury Doings
GROUPS, GAMES, LEISURE
MONDAY
CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH
@ 9:30 AM; $7, payable to the instructor
DUXBURY SENIOR CENTER
10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA 02332
PHONE: (781) 934-5774
FAX: (781) 934-1135
WEBSITE: www.duxburyseniorcenter.org
HOURS:
Monday-Friday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
MEET THE STAFF
Director.......................................... Joanne Moore
Front Office Manager .................... Suzanne Errasti
Administrative Associate .............. Barbara Munsey
Medical Transportation Manager ....... Becky Ford
Volunteer Manager ........................ Christine Coakley
Outreach:
Manager ......................................... Donna Ciappina
Coordinator.................................... Ellen Gillis
Volunteer SHINE Counselor ......... Bruce MacVarish
Veteran’s Service Officer .............. Mike Thorp
Food Service:
Food Service Coordinator ............. Peter Dewey
HDM Coordinator ......................... Cathy Dame
Food Service Associate ................. Clemencia Webster
Finance Supervisor ........................ Pauline Flynn
Programs & Activities:
Program Manager .......................... Angela Sinnott
Program Coordinator ..................... Carol Boudrieau
Media Coordinator ........................ Debbie Blackington
Respite Program:
Manager ......................................... Caren Harrison
Assistants................................. Lucille Brogna
................................................. Ruth Ann Hickey
................................................. Stephanie Pierce
Custodial Staff ..................……… Steve Reilly
Bus Drivers: Bob Johnson, Reb Bottenus,
Steve DuBuque, Jim Dexter,
CRAFT N’ CREATIONS @ 10:00 AM
BRIDGE @ 12:30 PM
TUESDAY
CURRENT EVENTS @ 10:00 AM
DUXBURY HOOKERS @12:00 PM * see pg. 6
HALF THE SKY MOVIE @ 1:00 PM * see pg. 5
‘ROOTS’ GENEALOGY @ 1:00 PM
(Researching Our Own Trees)
CRIBBAGE @ 1:00 PM
WEDNESDAY
CRAFT N’ CREATIONS @ 10:00 AM
MAH JONGG @ 12:30 PM
BINGO @ 1:00 PM (IN @ 12:40)
THURSDAY
MEDITATION with Leslie @ 10:00 AM
$10 weekly, payable to the instructor
MOVIE MATINEE @ 1:00 PM *see pg. 13
FRIDAY
TOPS* SUPPORT GRP @ 10:00 AM
*Take Off Pounds Sensibly (weigh-in 8:45 AM)
In Memoriam
Thank you for the generous
donations made by the friends
and family of Elizabeth (“Betty”) Fallon.
Her memory will live on~
FITNESS CLASSES
POWER STRETCH with Melissa—Monday,
10:00 AM and Friday, 9:00 AM; Improve balance
& strength with a variety of stretches plus strengthening & toning exercises for the whole body.
TAI CHI and Qi Gong with Peter—Tuesday,8:30
AM; Gentle, rhythmic movements with slow, deep
abdominal breathing. Brings balance in mind, body,
and spirit and improves circulation.
BALANCE FOR LIFE with Andrea B.—Tuesday
& Thursday, 10 AM; Learn balance exercises and
practical strategies to reduce the risk of falling while
increasing your activity level. By participating in this
bi-weekly class, you feel stronger, develop more
control of your body, increase your activity and gain
balance and skills to reduce the risk of falling!
$3 per class or $5 per week.
STAY FIT with Stella—Tuesday & Thursday,
11:00 AM; Stretching, strength training, and cardiovascular exercise in a standing or armchair position!
YOGA FITNESS WITH CHAIR ASSIST with
Kim—Tuesday, 3:00 PM; Seated and standing
yoga postures and gentle movements to challenge
your strength and balance. For all levels and all
movements can be performed with the aid of a chair.
LOW IMPACT CARDIO DANCE & TONE with
Debbie—Wednesday, 8:30 AM. A fun, dance
fitness class. Improve coordination, increase muscle
endurance and build cardio fitness. Appropriate for all
levels. No floor work.
YOGA FOR EVERYONE with Kim— Wednesday, 10:00 AM; Stretch and strengthen with traditional yoga poses. Energizing workout appropriate for
all levels.
YoCORE EXPRESS with Melissa—Friday, 8:309:00 AM; Intense workout for all muscles of the
core. Class will include pilates-based and traditional
abdominal exercises. $3 for 1/2 hour class.
We Need Your Help!
All fitness classes are either $3 or $5.
Please try to bring exact change, especially
for the early morning fitness classes!
The Front Desk often does not have change
first thing in the morning!
~ Thank you!
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Thursdays @ 11-12
1st week provided by Norwell VNA
2nd week provided by a volunteer nurse
3rd week provided by a Home Helpers
4th week provided by a volunteer nurse
5th week provided by a volunteer nurse
BLOOD GLUCOSE SCREENING provided by
*Norwell VNA on the 1st Thursday @ 11 AM.
FOOT CARE appointments on the 2nd
Tuesday of the month (6/14). Cost $30.
Call the Front Desk, ext. 5703 to schedule.
HEARING SCREENINGS—by appointment at no
charge. Call the Front Desk, ext. 5703 to schedule.
DENTAL HYGIENE CARE—by appointment.
Now taking appointments for Friday, June 3.
Cost $87. Schedule with Front Desk, ext. 5703.
CAREGIVER DISCUSSION GROUP meets the
1st Tuesday of the month (6/7) from 2:00 –
3:00. Contact Donna at ext. 5730 to register.
COPING WITH LOSS GROUP—1st Monday of
the month (6/5) from 1:00-2:30 PM. Contact Ellen
Gillis at ext. 5731 for information or to register.
TOPS SUPPORT GROUP—Every week on
Friday at 10:00-11:00; weigh-in 8:45-9:45 AM;
topics on diet, nutrition, and weight loss and
maintenance strategies.
MEDITATION—Thursday mornings @10:00 AM
for guided group meditation long-time teacher of
metaphysics and medium Leslie Irene Kane . $10
weekly payable to the instructor. This class is
suitable for anyone 18 +!
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP— Marshfield
Low Vision Group the 3rd Thursday each month at
10:30 a.m. call 781-834-5581 and Plymouth Low
Vision Group the 2nd Tuesday each month at
9:30 a.m. call (508) 830– 4230. For any other
services related to Low Vision contact Outreach at
ext. 5730 or 5731.
Outreach News
ISLAND CREEK HOUSING LOTTERY!
Resiliency
Island Creek Village Apartments is accepting
applications for 3 housing lotteries for its new
55 and over units, “Island Creek Village
North”.
Seniors who are resilient are able to adapt to life’s
losses. They tend to appreciate the present day,
exploring new and old interests and seeking out
relationships. This does not mean that resilient
seniors don’t remember difficult times or have health
issues to manage but they are able to set positive and
reasonable goals and keep moving. In comparison,
seniors who are not resilient may spend much of
their time dwelling on loss and feeling sad or angry,
leading to poor quality of life and possibly
depression and anxiety.
There are two upcoming Information Sessions
being held at the Duxbury Senior Center:
June 10, 2016 at 2 p.m.
July 11, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
You may also pick up an application at the
Island Creek Office at 42 Tremont St.,
Duxbury on Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 10 a.m.
– 4 p.m., Thurs.-10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sat.
10a.m. – 2 p.m. Applications can also be
mailed, faxed or emailed. Please call the
Island Creek office directly at 781-934-6714 if
you have any questions or to request an
application.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS ON
THE CURRENT WAITLISTS DO NOT
TRANSFER TO THE NEW PROPERTY.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE NEW
HOUSING LOTTERY APPLICATION TO
BE CONSIDERED FOR THE NEW
BUILDING.
Outreach Highlight
“Coping with Loss Group”
This group meets each month. This is an opportunity
to share with others who have also suffered a
significant loss in their lives. The group is held on the
1st Monday of each month from 1:00 – 2:30 PM.
For more information or to sign up, contact
Ellen Gillis, LICSW at
Ext. 5731.
According to the Mayo Clinic, resiliency is
something most people can learn. It involves
changing thoughts and behaviors such as, getting
connected with others, doing something that makes
you feel good, taking care of your health, and
thinking back on how you coped with hard times in
the past. Resilient seniors do their best to accept
their losses, remain hopeful and appreciate the
present, they are “good copers”.
We have great admiration for the many resilient
seniors we meet at the Duxbury Senior Center each
day. If you need assistance finding out about
resources, activities or professional mental health
providers, please contact Donna or Ellen in Outreach
at Ext. 5730 or 5731.
Adapted from the book Another Country, by Mary Pipher,
Ph.D. and “Resilience: Building skills to Endure Hardship”
MayoClinic.
June 15th is World Elder Abuse
Awareness Day
If you have any concerns regarding elder abuse,
neglect, self-neglect or financial exploitation, you
may call OCES, Protective Services at
508 -584-1561 Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at all
other times call the state-wide Elder Abuse Hotline
at 800-922-2275. You may also call Donna or
Ellen in Outreach at Ext.5730 or 5731 if you need
support or guidance during this process.
See page 3 for information on our discussion and support groups.
DOWNSIZING: MISSION
Half The Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity
for Women Worldwide
PBS Documentary Film & Discussion Series
TRANSITION
Learn tips and secrets to make downsizing,
rightsizing, moving or aging in place less
stressful and easier.
WHAT’S HOT & WHAT’S NOT
What antiques, collectibles & valuables are hot
and how to sell!
You may bring one hand carry item or a
picture of an item for a brief evaluation.
(This is not a formal appraisal)
Film Showing: Part One— Tuesday, June 7th and
Part Two—June 14th 1 – 3 pm
Facilitated Film Discussion: Tuesday, June 28th 1 – 3 pm
This film is a four-hour series shot in 10 countries:
Cambodia, Kenya, India, Sierra Leone, Somaliland,
Vietnam, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Liberia and the U.S.
Inspired by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn’s book,
the documentary series introduces women and girls who are
living under some of the most difficult
circumstances imaginable – and fighting
bravely to change them.
To register, contact Carol (ext. 5711) or
Angela (ext. 5710) in Programs &
Activities.
Sign up now for this valuable
information session!
Thursday, June 9 from 1-2:30 PM
Sign up with Carol (ext. 5711) or Angela
(ext. 5710) in Programs and Activities.
Let’s Celebrate Father’s Day!
Enjoy a Hot Dog Bonanza!
Monday, June 20 @ 11:30 AM
Sign up at the Front Desk!
Photography 101
Presented by Members of the Duxbury Camera Club
Monday, June 13
10 - 11:30 AM
at the Duxbury Senior Center

 Learn how to take better photographs
View photographs taken by our special guests
 Become inspired!
Sign up with Carol today! 781-934-5774 (ext. 5711)
Doc
Talks
Thursday, June 23 @ 10 AM
Dr. Michael H. Kelleher
will continue his series of
medical presentations on
Patient Safety called “Doc Talks”.
The topic in June will be Risks with
Transitions in Care.
Grab a friend and a cup of coffee from our
café and come learn more.
Please sign up in advance with Carol at ext. 5711
Robotics Demonstration
Duxbury High & Middle School Students
Tuesday, June 7 @ 11:30 AM
The students will join us for lunch and then will give a
lively presentation and demonstration of their
robotic creations!
Regular lunch rates apply. Please make your
reservations at the Front Desk.
Drop in for presentation &
demonstration only beginning at
approximately 12:15 PM!
Support our kids!!
Hot Breakfast with a
Side of Topics
Thursday, June 30
Breakfast @ 8:30 AM $4
Guest Speaker is Peter Rapelye on
“Understanding our past: The Pilgrim Experience and the
Impact of the Shipbuilding Industry on Duxbury ”
Dana-Farber's
Sun
Safety/Skin
Cancer Prevention Program will be
here at the Duxbury Senior Center!
Call Carol (ext. 5711) to make your reservation or email her at
[email protected].
Please make your reservation for breakfast at least
48 hours in advance.
Friday, June 17th 12:30 to 4 pm
Duxbury Rug Hookers invited to Duxbury Senior Center
Attendees will receive a free skin
cancer screening and sun safety
education.
The Duxbury Rug Hookers is a group of about 20
women who enjoy rug hooking together. They hook in
many different styles and have had rug exhibits in many
different sites on the South Shore. They have been
hooking as a group since the year 2000. Beginning at
the end of June they will be hooking at the Duxbury
Senior Center on Tuesday mornings from 9 to 12.
Visitors and beginners are always invited to hook or
just look. There will be no instruction and no materials
sold, but plenty of free advice, and a list of suppliers will
be available at the first meeting.
First Meeting: Tuesday, June 21 from 9 AM-Noon
White Elephant Sale
Sale Days June 13-15
9AM-3 PM
Please no early birds!
Donations gratefully accepted June 9-10.
Proceeds from this sale will directly benefit the programs and
activities at the Duxbury Senior Center.
Dana-Farber’s
Sun
Safety/Skin
Cancer Prevention health educators
will
use
an
evidence-based
curriculum to teach attendees about
skin cancer prevention and sun-safe
practices.
Sign up for a 1/2 hour appointment
window between 12:30-4 PM.
Register for this important and fun
program with Carol (ext. 5711) or
Angela (ext. 5710) in
Programs and Activities.
Be safe in the sun this summer!
Tech Time
Do you need help with a gadget?
Not feeling so smart with that smart
phone? Our student volunteers will
come to the rescue!
Call Debbie at
ext. 5712 to
schedule an afternoon appointment.
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Sunday
Mind Diet
Fruit, Berries,
Greens, Chicken
Wednesday
Pizza, Salad
Ice Cream
1:00 Half The Sky
Elephant
8:30 Footcare
10:00 Curr. Events
1:00 ROOTS
1:00 Cribbage
White
9:30 French
10:00Craft N Creations
10:00 Photography
12:30 Bridge
1:00 Half The Sky
14Roast Beef, Potato,
Vegetable
Vegetable
Soup, Grilled
Cheese & Bacon
8 Beef Stew, Rice,
Roll
12:30 Mah Jongg
1:00 BINGO
1
Thursday
Friday
Sale
BBQ Special
Stuffed Shells,
Salad, Garlic
Bread
10:00 Meditation
16
11:00 BP Clinic
1:00 MOVIE
1:00 Mission
Transition
Stuffed Peppers,
Potatoes &
Vegetable
Quiche, Spinach
Salad
Lunch Trip
Soup, Chicken
Salad Plate
8:45 TOPS
12:30-4 PM Sun
Safety Skin Cancer
Education
Attorney Appts.
17
Trader Joes
10
8:45 TOPS
Attorney Appts.
3 Chip Beef over
Potato, Vegetable
10:00 Meditation
8:45 TOPS
10:00 Veterans Benefits Attorney Appts.
9
11:00 BP Clinic
1:00 MOVIE
Fried Chicken,
Macaroni Salad,
Corn Bread,
Tomato Slice
10:00 Meditation
2
11:00 BP Clinic
10:00 Craft N Creations 1:00 MOVIE
12:30 Mah Jongg 1:00 Mixed Bridge
1:00 BINGO
Luncheon
15
10:00 ARTMatters
10:00 Curr. Events 12:30 Mah Jongg
12:15 Robotics Demo 1:00 BINGO
1:00 ROOTS
1:00 Cribbage
7
13 Meatloaf, Potato,
9:30 French
12:30 Bridge
6
Tuesday
All meals are full service with water and coffee or tea available, and ‘dessert’ of the day.
Monday
18
11
4
Saturday
The donation for lunch is $5 for Duxbury Seniors; $6 for Non-residents & Non-seniors. Call 781-934-5774, x5703.
Home Delivered Meals can be ordered through the HDM Coordinator, x5721.
Reservations for lunch are required at least 1 day in advance by 2:00 PM. Cancellations are also appreciated.
ACTIVITIES Calendar & menus
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1:00 Half The Sky
Discussion
10:00 Curr. Events
1:00 ROOTS
1:00 Cribage
28 Soup, Egg Salad
Plate
9:00 Rug Hookers
10:00 Curr. Events
1:00 ROOTS
1:00 Cribage
21 Live Your Life Well
(No Congregate
Lunch)
BBQ Special
Roast Ginger
Chicken, Rice,
Vegetable
30 Panckae Bar with
Toppings
11:00 BP Clinic
1:00 MOVIE
10:00 Meditation
10:00 Doc Talks
23 Roast Turkey w/
All The Fixins’
8:30 Hot Brk/Side
10:00 Craft N Creations of Topics
12:30 Mah Jongg 10:00 Meditation
1:00 BINGO
11:00 BP Clinic
1:00 MOVIE
29
Supper Trip
10:00 Craft N Creations
12:30 Mah Jongg
1:00 BINGO
22
8:45 TOPS
Attorney Appts.
Market Basket
24 Lasagna, Salad,
Garlic Bread
25
WEDNESDAY
8:30 Cardio Dance
10:00 Yoga for
Everyone
TUESDAY
8:30
Tai Chi
10:00
Balance for Life
11:00
Stay Fit
3:00
Fitness Yoga
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Power Stretch
10:00 Meditation
8:30
10:00
YoCORE Express
Balance for Life
9:00
11:00 - Stay Fit
Space Reserved For Advertisers
10:00-Power Stretch
MONDAY
WEEKLY EXERCISE CLASSES AT THE SENIOR CENTER
9:30 French
12:30 Bridge
27Meatloaf, Potato,
Vegetable
9:30 French
12:00 Book Club
12:30 Bridge
20
Father’s Day Lunch
Hot Dog Bonanza
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Are your retirement plans set to last a lifetime?
Presentation at Duxbury Free Library
June 27 6:30-7:30 PM
Call to RSVP 781-934-2721
Bob Woolf, an Executive Director and Financial Advisor with
J.P. Morgan Securities in Boston, educates groups about
retirement and Social Security benefits with research backed
by the firm. Bob's motivation for helping others ensure that their
retirement plans are on track comes from his personal experience.
Bob watched his father work well into his 50's while ignoring a
personal history of poor health. His father missed out on years of
retirement and enjoyment with his family because he was never
aware that he had enough to retire. Now, it is his mission is to
help others safeguard against repeating this mistake.
Bob’s presentation is intended to be an insightful experience with
no obligation.
MEET WITH YOUR REPRESENTATIVES
3rd Friday or by appointment. Representative Josh
Cutler will visit the Senior Center on the 3rd Friday of
the month at 9:00 AM. Rep. Tom Calter is available by
appointment. To make an individual appointment,
please call the Betty at 508-732-0033 or email Tom
directly at [email protected]
3rd Thursday @ 2:30-3:30 PM. State Senator
Robert Hedlund’s constituent liaison Sandra Dalton
will hold office hours every other month at the
Duxbury Senior Center to hear concerns and answer
questions you about state government. Ms. Dalton
will be at the Senior Center again in May. Alternating
months Ms. Dalton will meet constituents in the
Lanman Room at the Duxbury Free Library.
LEGAL ADVICE
Most Fridays we offer complimentary appointments
with local attorneys. We are pleased to welcome
Peter Muncey on the 1st Friday, John McCluskey
on the 2nd Friday, Katherine Sheehan on the 3rd
Friday of the month and Brendan Donnelly on the
4th Friday of each month. Please call ext. 5703 to
schedule all appointments with one of our volunteer
attorneys. Appointments are approximately 15
minutes.
FINANCIAL GUIDANCE
Marsha McCarthy, New York Life, will provide individual financial consultations on the 3rd Tuesday of
the month with appointments beginning at 9:00 AM.
To schedule an appointment, please call the Front
Desk at ext. 5703.
The Milepost Restaurant in
Duxbury has generously donated
gift certificates to be given to a
lucky senior celebrating a
birthday each month in 2016!
May’s lucky
birthday winner was
Ali Savage
A very happy June 2016 birthday to
our many visitors and volunteers at
the Senior Center!
Thanks for coming in and being
part of the community here!
If your birthday is in June, stop by
the Café for a free cup of
coffee, tea or cocoa once during your
birthday month!
Please also stop by the Front Desk to
make sure we have your correct
birthdate so you are included in our
Milepost gift certificate drawing!
Summer Sneak Peek!
July 11, 18 & 25—Read, Sing, Play
July 21—Outdoor Movie
July 21 & August 18—Doc Talks
August 3—Juggling for Everyone
August 4—3rd Annual Concert on
the Lawn
That’s just the beginning of all the
fun we have planned at the DSC!
(Duxbury Senior Center!)
Pre-registration is absolutely required by calling Angela at 781-934-5774, ext. 5710.
Space is limited for this fun filled, forum-style discussion of 10 topics with
community leaders. Lunch is included.
Veteran’s News
June, 2016
VA Secretary Robert McDonald recently testified before the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee regarding the
backlog of benefit appeals. He admitted that changes in the process need to take place as soon as possible.
He is asking Congress to move ahead with the current reform bill prior to the presidential campaign this fall.
Currently there are over 440,000 appeals pending with a timeframe for a hearing on an appealed claim to be
over 4 years. McDonald’s goal is to get the timeline down to one year.
The plan for change would “disentangle” layers of law that govern disability appeals. It would give Veterans
multiple paths to adjudicate claim disputes and would maintain the effective date from when their claim was
filed. The VA projects that by 2021, the appeals process should be down to one year.
My recommendation for now is NOT to appeal a claim. You should reread carefully the reasons why the VA
rejected your claim. Gather potential new information, be clear and concise in your response and refile a new
claim. Your review and decision will be quicker than using the appeal process.
If you have questions about your military/Veterans benefits contact Duxbury’s Veterans’ Service
Officer, Mike Thorp, located at the Senior Center, 781-934-5774 X 5740.
May Movie Matinees @ 1:00 PM
THURSDAYS:
June 2—The Lady in the Van (2015, PG-13)
June 9—In the Heart of the Sea (2015, PG-13)
June 16—Desert Dancer ( 2015, PG)
SADIE TRIPS
LUNCH TRIP — Thursday, June 16 @
Noon to The Kingsbury Club in Kingston.
SUPPER TRIP — Wednesday, June 22 @
5:00 PM to Haddad’s in Brant Rock.
June 23—All Roads Lead to Rome ( 2016, PG-13)
June 30—The Nightingale ( 2015, NR,
Foreign)
We apologize if an advertised movie is not
available to us on the date promised.
The complete listing of movies with descriptions is
available in the Lobby.
See Angela with any movie suggestions or
Mike Thorp, Duxbury's
Veterans' Service Officer will
be speaking about
Veterans benefits and the VA
on Thursday, June 9th
@ 10:00AM
at the Duxbury Senior Center
Veterans have earned benefits they may not be
familiar with and/or how to apply for such benefits. We
believe you will find the time informative.
Please call 781-934-5774 X 5710 and let us know you
are coming.
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Call Carol ext. 5711 to register for these
trips. Space is limited. You can always join
us there, but please let us know you are
coming so we can include you in the
reservation.
THE MAYFLOWER CAFÉ
HOURS: 8:30-1:30 (12:00 on Fridays)
Coffee, Tea, ................................................ .50
Bagels ......................................................... .75
Snacks .................................................. .25-1.00
Juice ............................................................ .75
Bottled water............................................ 75/.50
Daily soups ................................................ 2.00
Sandwiches ................................................ 2.50
Soup & Sandwich Combo ......................... 4.00
ELLISON LUNCH
11:30-12:30 Monday through Friday
For lunch reservations, please call at least one
day in advance; cancellation calls also
appreciated. The lunch menu varies and is
posted in the newsletter.
The meaning of life is to find
your gift.
The purpose of life is to
give it away.
~Anonymous
edical Transportation
BOSTON HOSPITAL BUS
(For seniors and disabled residents of Duxbury,
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION. All medical
Marshfield, Kingston, Pembroke and North
Plymouth). The GATRA bus company provides
transportation provided by the Duxbury Senior
Center is scheduled by Becky Ford. For a ride to a comfortable and safe wheelchair accessible
medical appointment within Kingston, Marshfield, transportation to Boston Hospitals on Tuesdays/
Thursdays and to the South Shore Hospital area on
Plymouth and Duxbury, at least 48 hours advance
Wednesdays. Medical transportation is available
notice is
only for appointments between 10 AM – 12:30
required. For transportation to medical appointPM. The bus has three stops to pick up passengers:
ments in Boston, you must call one week in
1) Parking Lot at Exit 5, Plymouth @ 7:45 AM; 2)
advance for a bus reservation.
Hannaford’s in Kingston* at 8 AM; and 3) Pembroke Stop & Shop Plaza* at 8:30 AM. The
For local area medical appointments, the Duxbury GATRA bus will leave Boston around 2 PM
Senior Center’s medical van runs Mondays returning riders to each parking lot. For reservations
Wednesdays (8 AM – 4 PM), Thursdays (8 AM – 6 for the Boston Hospital bus, call Becky at
781-934-5774 (Ext. 5713). COST: $15 cash.
PM), and Fridays (8 AM - 11:30 AM). Volunteer
(* Optional service: If pre-arranged when
drivers augment our service from 8 AM - 4 PM,
scheduling
the bus transportation, a ride to the
when needed. To schedule medical transportation,
pick-up
location
from home and from the pick-up
call Becky at 781-934-5774 (Ext. 5713).
location back home may be available).
All other senior bus transportation is scheduled at the
Front Desk. We require 48 hours’ notice. Please call
the front desk to request a ride: 781-934-5774 (Ext.
5702).
Scheduling Transportation
olunteer Corner
Your Time Counts!
Please use your scan card when you volunteer
and record your gift of time and talent!
If you do not have a scan card to use, please
see Volunteer Manager, Chris Coakley. Help
us create an accurate count of the generous
volunteer hours that you give to the Senior
Center each year! We could not provide all of
the programs, services and
activities without you!
We are looking
for volunteer
medical
drivers~
Would you be interested in
joining our team of volunteer
medical appointment drivers?
Our volunteer drivers cover four
towns – Duxbury, Marshfield,
Kingston, and Plymouth for the
Senior Center. If you are interested,
contact Becky Ford for further
information by calling
781-934-5774, Ext. 5713 or stop by
the Senior Center for a volunteer
application.
Friends of the COA Events
Save The Date!
Golf Outing
September 26, 2016
Looking for Golf Outing Committee Members! Join us for a meeting on
June 15 @ 8:30 AM.
The Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization established to assist
the Duxbury COA in providing services, resources, and activities for seniors in the
Town of Duxbury.
You are invited to become a “Friend” by completing and returning the form
at the bottom of the page.
The next meeting of the Friends of the Council on Aging will be:
MONDAY June 20, 2016 at 8:30 AM @ the Duxbury Senior Center.
Please consider naming the Friends as a beneficiary
under your will or planned giving instrument.
The beneficiary should be designated as: Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging, Inc.,
a 501 © (3) corporation organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
and having a principal address at 10 Mayflower St., Duxbury, MA 02332.
We are pleased to acknowledge the following contributions received since our last newsletter was printed.
Given By
Roberta and Gil MacNab
Philip and Jane McNiff
In Memory Of
Barbara Eddy
Joan Wolfgang
Mary Barclay
In Honor Of
Amory Houghton, Jr.
Also see page 2*
MEMBERSHIP DUES $5.00/pp.
Please make checks payable to
THE FRIENDS OF THE
DUXBURY COA
Dues Year 7/1/2015-6/30/2016
Mail to:
PO Box 2113, Duxbury, MA 02331
We are a 501C (3)
not for profit organization
MEMBERSHIP:
Name: ____________________________________
Address:___________________________________
Telephone:_________________________________
Email:____________________________________
Additional Contributions made In Memory of
or In Honor of (list names & amounts below)
_________________________________________
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PERMIT NO. 653
Duxbury Council on Aging
10 Mayflower Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
The cost of mailing this
newsletter has been
paid by the
Friends of the
Council on Aging.
COUNCIL ON AGING MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to create an inclusive environment to enable our growing population of senior citizens to lead independent
and rewarding lives through advocacy and support, both physical and emotional, and to encourage seniors to use their
talents, knowledge and experience for themselves and the benefit of the Duxbury community.
COUNCIL ON AGING
SENIOR CENTER STAFF @ (781) 934-5774
Harry Katz, Chair
OCES DELEGATE
Anne Antonellis, Chair Emeritus
Donna Ciappina
Susan Grunwald, Vice Chair
OCPC DELEGATE
Pam Campbell Smith, Board Member
Gerry Thomson
Shelley Beeby, Board Member
Friends of COA DELEGATE
[email protected] x 5711
Kay Drake, Board Member
Betty Hills
Donna [email protected] x 5730
Marcy Bravo, Board Member
COA Delegate to Friends
Peter Muncey Jr., Board Member
Paul Brogna
Paul Brogna, Board Member
Friends Treasurer/Liaison
Susan Kelley, Board Member
Bill Kearney
Steve Dubuque, Board Member
Gerry Thomson, Board Member
Alternates: Betsy Stevens, Terri Scott,
Shirley Oktay, Corinne Poore
Cheryl Ross
Associates: Bill Campbell
Matthew Walsh, LHP Liaison
Front Desk Volunteers x 5702
[email protected] x5703
Other COA Staff/Extensions
SHINE Appointments x 5734
Shine Counselor Bruce MacVarish
Lifelong Learning, x 5710
Veterans’ Service Officer Mike Thorp:
[email protected]; x 5740
Lucille Brogna, Ruth Ann Hickey x 5732
Stephanie Pierce x 5732

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