Duxbury Doings - Duxbury Senior Center

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Duxbury Doings
July 2016
Greetings from the Director—
A Nationally Accredited
Senior Center
Passport to Summer Fun
@ the Duxbury Senior Center
Summer is the time to travel and experience new
things. This summer you won’t need a suitcase or a
plane ticket to explore and learn…you can have a Stay
-Cation here in Duxbury! And to make your summer
even better, we’ve planned some great events and
activities! Join us for our “Passport to Summer Fun”
program which will run July through September.
Here’s how it will work:
All events and activities which are part of this
series will be identified by this logo
Look for this logo in our Duxbury Doings newsletter,
on our website, duxburyseniorcenter.org, and on our
Facebook page…to see what’s included!
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
SUNDAY, JULY 3 @ 6:00 PM . South Shore Bay Band
Concert. 4th of July celebration concert on our beautiful
front lawn. See page 5 for more details.
TUESDAY, JULY 5 @ 11:30 AM . 4th of July Picnic
Lunch. Sign up for lunch at the Front Desk. Stay for a
special presentation of the movie Independence Day!
THURSDAY, JULY 7 @ 12:30 PM. Passport trip to
Dairy Twist. Sign up with Carol or Angela.
MONDAY, JULY 11, 18 & 25 @ 10:00 AM. Roosevelt
and Churchill: A Legacy of Leadership for the Ages.
Sign up now for summer school! Read more about this
program on page 6. This course continues into August.
MONDAY, JULY 11, 18 & 25 @ 11:00 AM. Read, Sing
Play. Story time for preschool—1st Grade. Come with
parents, grandparents and bring a sibling or friend too for 30
minutes of fun! Drop in but not drop off!
TUESDAY, JULY 12 @ 9:15 AM. Passport trip to
Heritage Garden & Museum. See page 5.
Pick up your Passport from the Program & Activities
Team. When you participate in any of these activities,
you’ll get a stamp in your passport (you must also
scan in to get full credit!)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14 @ 8:30 AM . Hot Breakfast
with a Side of Topics. Special guest Paige Pongratz will
talk about her trip to Africa to teach locals about goat keeping.
Sign up with Carol or Angela. See page 6.
There will be a drawing at the end of each summer
month with a prize for the participant with the most
stamps! (You must have scanned in to get credit for
an activity!)
THURSDAY, JULY 14 @ 7:30 PM . After Dark,
Outdoor Movie. Partnership with DSU for intergenerational
summer fun. See page 6 for more details.
For each activity, a limited number spots will be
reserved for Passport holders on a first-come,
first-served basis.
We’ll have a celebration at the end of the travel
season for all Passport to Summer Fun
participants!
So, come to class, get on the bus, have a lobster
dinner, hear a concert and meet a new friend! Most of
all, join us for a summer full of fun and activities!
Bon voyage,
Joanne
FRIDAY, JULY 15 @ 1:30 PM . Passport trip to
Marshfield Farmer’s Market. Sign up with Carol.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 @ 11:00 AM . Passport boat
trip on Duxbury Bay. $12 pp. Space limited. See page 6.
JULY 21 @ 10:00 AM. “DOC TALKS”— Sign up with
Carol or Angela . The July topic will be Cancer Screenings.
See page 5.
THURSDAY, JULY 21 @ 5:30 PM. Lobster Dinner
with Entertainment. $20 per person. Reservations and
payment must be made in advance with the Front Desk.
TUESDAY, JULY 26 @ Noon. Potluck Dessert and
Recipe Swap. Got a hankering to try some new desserts?
Bring a favorite dessert & recipe to share and try some other
sweet treats. Sign up with Carol in Programs & Activities.
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 RUG HOOKERS @ 9:00 AM—Noon
MUSIC WITH GERRY @ 1:00 PM * see pg. 13
‘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)
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
appointment.
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
BLOOD GLUCOSE SCREENING provided by
*Norwell VNA on the 1st Thursday @ 11 AM.
FOOT CARE appointments on the 2nd
Tuesday of the month (7/12). 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.
New screening appointments available with
At Home Hearing Healthcare beginning July 14.
Get your hearing screening, hearing aid cleaning
and FREE video ear exam. Learn more about
hearing and hearing loss at our Lunch & Learn
program on Tuesday, August 2 (see page 5)
DENTAL HYGIENE CARE—by appointment.
Now taking appointments for Friday,
September 16. Cost $87. Schedule with Front
Desk, ext. 5703.
CAREGIVER DISCUSSION GROUP meets the
1st Tuesday of the month (7/5) from 2:00 –
3:00. Contact Donna at ext. 5730 to register.
COPING WITH LOSS GROUP—Contact Ellen
Gillis at ext. 5731 for information.
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 +!
Outreach News
Summer Safety Tips for Seniors
Good Questions for Your Good Health
Slow down. Strenuous activity in extremely hot
weather adds strain to the heart. If you must be active,
choose the coolest part of the day.
Try the “Ask Me 3” questions when you talk
with a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist, to
better understand your health.
Take regular breaks when engaging in physical activity on warm days.
What is my main problem?
What do I need to do?
Stay cool. If you don’t have air conditioning, spend
time at an air-conditioned shopping center, senior
center, library or movie theater.
Why is it important for me to do this?
Developed by the National Patient Safety Foundation .
Plan outdoor activities in the cooler early morning
or evening hours. Stay in the shade. Wear a
wide-brimmed hat and umbrella to protect yourself
from sun overexposure. Use U/V skin protection.
Stay cool in your home. If you must be at home
without air conditioning: Stay in the coolest part of
the house. Close curtains or shades on sunny
windows.
Stay hydrated. Carry water or juice with you and
drink continuously even if you do not feel thirsty.
Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which dehydrate the
body.
Eat small meals and eat more often. Avoid foods
that are high in protein, which increase metabolic
heat. Sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit and vegetables
are good choices.
Dress for the heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored
clothing.
Discuss with your doctor how medications and/or
chronic conditions may affect your body's ability to
manage heat.
Take the heat seriously. Rapid heartbeat, dizziness,
diarrhea, nausea, headache, chest pain, fatigue, clammy skin, mental changes or breathing problems are
warning signs that you should seek immediate medical attention. Frail seniors who live alone should be
looked in on often during hot weather by family members, neighbors or friends.
Adapted from American Red Cross in Greater New
York.
In addition, spend some time developing your
own questions prior to a visit, have a pen and
paper handy to write down answers and consider
bringing a family member or a friend with you to
help you get the most of your visit. Don’t be
afraid to ask your medical provider to SLOW
DOWN or to speak in “plain English” vs.
medical jargon. See Donna or Ellen in
Outreach if you need more information.
The “Coping with Loss Group” will NOT meet
in July and August. Contact Ellen Gillis, LICSW
at Ext. 5731 for information about the group
and September start date.
ISLAND CREEK HOUSING LOTTERY!
The last information session for the Island Creek
Housing Lottery will take place on July 11, 2016
at 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. The lottery
deadline is July 29th. Please call the Island Creek
office directly at 781-934-6714 if you have any
questions or to request an application.
The Alzheimer’s Association
24/7 Helpline 800-272-3900
This is a confidential 24 hour Helpline with
experienced counselors available to assist
caregivers or persons with Alzheimer’s disease
with support and information. This service is
free. www.alz.org/MANH
Passport to Summer Fun
@ the Duxbury Senior Center
Stop by and see a member of the Programs & Activities
Team to get your Passport to Summer Fun! We look
forward to filling your summer with exciting activity!
Passport Trip to
Heritage Museum & Gardens
Tuesday, July 12
9:15 AM Bus Departure
Enjoy visiting the “Cut! Costume and the Cinema” exhibit and
stroll through the beautiful gardens, including the expanded
Hydrangea Display Gardens
Angela, Carol, Debbie and Andrea 
Fourth of July
“Duxbury Style”!
There’s no better place to be
than Duxbury to celebrate the
Fourth of July! We are proud to
be the home of the annual
South Shore Bay Band’s 4th of
July Concert!
Join us on the lawn on Sunday, July 3 from 6-8
PM! Bring your own chair or blanket and a
picnic if you wish! FREE, Fun, Family Time!
I Scream, You Scream
We All Scream for
Ice Cream!
Passport trip to Dairy Twist
Thursday, July 7 @ 12:30 PM
What says summer fun better than a
good old fashioned ice cream!
Doc
Talks
Thursday, July 21 @ 10 AM
Dr. Michael H. Kelleher
will continue his series of
medical presentations on
Patient Safety called “Doc Talks”.
The topic in July will be about cancer
screenings.
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
Admission
is $18
Sign up with the Program &
Activities Team. Space is limited
so sign up soon!
At your leisure,
enjoy a brown bag
lunch. Bring your
own or order a
“Chef Peter Brown
Bag Lunch” for $5
when making your
reservation.
Lobster Dinner
& Entertainment!
Thursday, July 21
@ 5:30 PM
This summer lobster dinner and special
musical entertainment by Ron Lovett is $20 per person. Ron presents a fun, exciting and nostalgic
performance of the great songs of World War ll.
Reservations and payment must be made in advance
at the Front Desk.
Tuesday, August 2
Lunch & Learn with
Ice Cream Social
All About Hearing &
Hearing Loss with
At Home Hearing
HealthCare’s
Michael Schmit
Sign up for lunch at the Front Desk. Ice Cream
Social compliments of At Home Hearing
If you are just coming to learn and have ice cream,
RSVP to Angela or Carol by Friday, 7/29.
Hot Breakfast with a
Side of Topics
Thursday, July 14
Breakfast @ 8:30 AM $4
Guest Speaker is Paige Pongratz, local veterinarian and
goat keeper. Paige will share pictures and stories about
her trip to Africa to teach locals about the care and
keeping of goats.
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.
After Dark Outdoor Movie Extravaganza
in partnership with the Duxbury Student Union
Thursday, July 14 @ 7:30 PM
Love history? Join us for this
exciting program, offered only
this summer!
“Roosevelt and Churchill:
A Legacy of Leadership
for the Ages”
Summer School Instructor: Peter Rapelye
This course will explore the forging of a special
relationship between two titans of their times.
Five Consecutive Mondays,
beginning July 11-August 8
(Please be able to commit to all 5 weeks)
10:00—11:30 AM
There will some recommended reading and an
opportunity to share relevant memorabilia
from this era!
Finding Nemo
The movie will start after dusk (8 PM)
Bring your blanket or lawn chair! Drop in but not drop off!
See posters for more details!
Passport Boat Trip on Duxbury Bay
Take a 1hour tour on
Captain
Paul’s Boat
Wednesday,
July 20 @
11:00 AM
$12 pp, Cash Only
What do we love at the Senior Center?
We love Desserts!
Join us at Noon on
Tuesday, July 26 (after lunch)
for a Potluck Dessert Buffet &
Recipe Swap!
Bring a batch of your favorite homemade
dessert along with a copy of the recipe to share
with others.
Bus departs 10:30
Space is limited
Dress for weather &
wear sunscreen and a hat!
Bring your Summer Fun Passport &
Sign up with the Programs & Activities Team!
If you plan on having lunch first, please make
your lunch reservation at the Front Desk. If
you’re bringing a dessert to participate in the
potluck, please RSVP to Carol or Angela.
Read, Sing & Play @ the Senior Center
With Nancy Denman of the Duxbury Free Library
Story time for preschool—1st Grade
Come with parents, grandparents and bring a sibling or friend too!
Tuesday mornings from 11:00—11:30
July 11, 18 & 25
30 minutes of fun!
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South Shore Bay
Band Concert
6-8 PM
Sunday
12:30 Bridge
10:00 Summer School
11:00 Read, Sing, Play
1:00 Music with Gerry
10:00 Curr. Events
1:00 ROOTS
1:00 Cribbage
9:15 Heritage Museum
8:30 Footcare
9:30 French
10:00Craft N Creations
1:00 Independence Day
Movie
10:00 Curr. Events
1:00 ROOTS
1:00 Cribbage
BBQ
4th of July
Luncheon
12 Meatloaf, Potato,
Vegetable
Closed for
4th of July
5
11 Stuffed Shells,
Salad
4
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Ham & Mac,
Vegetable
9
2
8:45
TOPS
15 Swedish Meatball, 16
Noodle, Vegetable
8:45 TOPS
Attorney Appts.
Trader Joes
8
Attorney Appts.
8:30 Hot Breakfast w/ 1:30 Farmer’s Market
14 Chicken Picatta,
Rice, Vegetable
11:00 BP Clinic
12:30 Dairy Twist
1:00 MOVIE
Stuffed Peppers,
Rice &
Vegetable
10:00 Meditation
7
10:00 Craft N Creations Side of Topics
12:30 Mah Jongg 10:00 Meditation
1:00 BINGO
11:00 BP Clinic
1:00 MOVIE
7:30 PM Outdoor
Movie
13 Deli Sandwich,
Salad, Potao Chips
12:30 Mah Jongg
1:00 BINGO
6 Chicken, Broccoli,
Cheese, Potato,
Vegetable
Soup, Chicken
Salad Plate
8:45 TOPS
Attorney Appts.
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All meals are full service with water and coffee or tea available, and ‘dessert’ of the day.
Monday
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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BBQ Special
BLT and
Summer Salads
BBQ Special
1:00 ROOTS
1:00 Cribage
12:00 Potluck Desserts
10:00 Curr. Events
26
Lunch Trip
Craft N Creations
Passport Boat Trip
Supper Trip
Roast Beef,
Mashed Potato,
Vegetable
22 Salisbury Steak,
Potato, Vegetable
28 Soup & Salad Bar
29
Omelette, Tomato
Slice, Tater Tots
8:45 TOPS
11:00 BP Clinic
Attorney Appts.
1:00 MOVIE
Market Basket
5:30 Lobster Dinner
Potato Bar
10:00 Meditation
10:00 Doc Talks
21
10:00 Craft N Creations 10:00 Meditation
12:30 Mah Jongg 11:00 BP Clinic
1:00 BINGO
1:00 MOVIE
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12:30 Mah Jongg
1:00 BINGO
11:00
10:00
20 Roast Pork, Rice,
Vegetable
30
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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
12:00 Book Club
12:30 Bridge
10:00 Summer School
9:30 French
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12:30 Bridge
9:00 Rug Hookers
9:30 French
10:00 ARTMatters 10:00 Curr. Events
1:00 ROOTS
10:00 Summer School
10:00Craft N Creations 1:00 Cribage
Spaghetti &
Meatballs, Salad
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What are you missing?
BenefitsCheckUp helps you find and enroll in public and
private benefits programs. It's simple and free and always
includes the most up-to-date information.
Go to www.benefitscheckup.org/mcoa or call
Outreach at ext. 5730 or 5731 to schedule an
appointment for assistance in using this website.
Confused about Medicare?
For general information and access to Medicare benefits,
call the Senior Center at 781-934-5774 ext. 5703 and ask
for a SHINE appointment.
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!
June’s lucky
birthday winner was
Leslie Kane
A very happy July 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 July, 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!
Ancestry.com
The Duxbury Senior Center’s Ancestry.com
membership is up for renewal this month.
For those genealogy enthusiasts who
would like to use this subscription, please
see Angela to pay your $10 membership
and you will get the new username and
password.
“One’s destination is
never a place,
But a new way of
seeing things.”
~Henry Miller
TLC School Supply and Backpack Drive!
The Duxbury COA is again supporting the Duxbury Interfaith Council’s Backpack
Project providing “back to school” supplies for children whose parents cannot
afford to buy the many things required for school today. Please help us by
donating school supplies so we can fill 50 backpacks for these children! A
Collection Box will be in our lobby from July 11– August 12. Suggested donations
include:
Backpacks (neutral/no pattern)
Colored pencils 12-pack
Combination locks
Erasers –pencil toppers
Erasers— large rectangular
Highlighters 3-5 pack
Loose-leaf paper
Ruler (metric/inches)
Two pocket folders
Composition notebooks
Scissors
Glue sticks 2-4 pack
Calculators
Index cards/100
USB Flash Drives
Pencil box, Pencil pouches for binder
Pens—blue/black 12 pack
Pencils #2
Tabbed dividers, 8 subject
Veteran’s News
July, 2016
We are fortunate to live in Massachusetts. Our state provides the best Veteran’s benefits of any in our United
States. Not only are we entitled to VA benefits but also to a number of state benefits as well. Each city/town,
all 351, in the Commonwealth is served by a Veterans’ Service Officer available to answer questions and guide
you through the benefits application process.

Massachusetts offers housing benefits, financial assistant benefits, education benefits and other programs.
Housing units are based in Bedford, Boston, Gardner, New Bedford and Worcester. There are soldier
homes in Chelsea and Holyoke.

Veterans who have been granted a disability are entitled to a tax abatement on their town property taxes. If
you have lost a limb and eye sight in one eye in connection with your military service, you may be exempt
on motor vehicle excise tax and sales tax.

Welcome home bonus is provided to Veterans who served in WW II, Korea, Vietnam, and Persian Gulf
wars.

Tuition waivers are available to all state colleges and universities. Guard members are included in this
benefit as well.

There is Veterans preference for all civil service exams.
This is only a brief summary of benefits. There are more. See: www.military.com/benefits/veteran-statebenefits/massachusetts. If you have questions about your military service or benefits, contact Duxbury’s
Veterans’ Service Officer, Mike Thorp, located at the senior center, 781-934-5774 X 5740.
July Movie Matinees @ 1:00 PM
SADIE TRIPS
TUESDAY:
July 5—Independence Day (1996, PG-13)
THURSDAYS:
July 7—Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942, NR)
LUNCH TRIP — Tuesday, July 19 @ Noon
to Strawberry Fair in Norwell.
SUPPER TRIP — Wednesday, July 27 @
5:00 PM to East Bay Grille in Plymouth.
July 14—Joy (2015, PG-13)
July 21—Bridge of Spies ( 2015, PG-13)
July 28—Hello, My Name is Doris ( 2016, R)
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.
Join us for a summer music program ~
Music with Gerry
Tuesdays @1:00
Enjoy a discussion and video presentation
Tuesday, July 12
Jonas Kaufmann ~ An Evening with Puccini
Tuesday, July 19
Mstilaf Rostropovich ~ Life & Art
Tuesday, July 26
Frank Sinatra ~ Concert for the Americas
Dr .Gerry Wery, music aficionado, will lead this
Music Appreciation series.
follow us
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Center
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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.
Fall Lifelong Learning
Registration
Tuesday, September 6
3-5 PM
13 Exciting Courses
Some NEW,
Some “Old Favorites”
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).
Summer Greetings to Friends, Players
and Sponsors of the Friends of the
Duxbury COA Golf Tournament.
Scheduling Transportation
olunteer Corner
Are you looking for something to do?
We are looking for a few new volunteers to
come on a regular schedule and also to be
available as substitutes in the following
positions:
♥Tuesday Grocery Shopper
♥Lunch and Special Event Servers
♥Café Staff
♥Blood Pressure Clinic Nurses
This year’s tournament will be held at
the Duxbury Yacht Club on
Monday, September 26th @ noon.
We hope you will participate in this event again
and we will be sending more information in the
coming weeks. Save the date!!
We are looking for $1,000 Event Sponsors, let us
know if you would like additional
information. Sponsors at that level will be
included in all event correspondence and signage.
One final note, we are on the hunt for live auction
items, game tickets, vacation rentals etc. Let us
know if you have a great auction donation or
idea!
See you on Monday, September 26th!
Ann Mullins and Chris Barry, Event Co-Chairs
Friends of the COA Events
Save The Date!
Golf Outing
September 26, 2016
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 July 18, 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
In Memory Of
Paulina Tyson
John and Maureen Madden
Elaine Guilfoyle
Charles Tyson
Caroline Foster Wyeth Todd
Regina Finninger
MEMBERSHIP DUES $5.00/pp.
Please make checks payable to
THE FRIENDS OF THE
DUXBURY COA
Dues Year 7/1/2016-6/30/2017
Mail to:
PO Box 2113, Duxbury, MA 02331
We are a 501C (3)
not for profit organization
In Honor Of
MEMBERSHIP:
Name: ____________________________________
Address:___________________________________
Telephone:_________________________________
Email:____________________________________
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or In Honor of (list names & amounts below)
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10 Mayflower Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
The cost of mailing this
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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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