Mar-April 2016 - the Town of Dennis

The Cranberry Scoop
Dennis Council
on Aging
March /
April 2016
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
The Supporters of the Dennis
Council on Aging was established
in 2012 to provide supplemental
monies through grants and fund
raising events aimed at improving
existing programs at the Dennis Senior Center. Since its inception, the Supporters have sponsored two Summer Galas and a
third is in the planning stages. To date, the funds have gone
directly to the Golden Age Program which provides a safe and
enjoyable place to enrich the daily lives of our seniors while
allowing their caregiver some much needed respite. Tuition
scholarships for individuals who could not otherwise afford the
program have been extended. It is our goal to expand the Golden
Age Program to a fourth day to meet the ever increasing requests
from our community. Additional funds would also be used by
both our Outreach Department to assist clients in emergency
situations with medical supplies/bills or food and Transportation Department to subsidize GAP transportation and route
service for shopping trips. The Supporters of the Dennis COA
have become an integral part of our programing through their
support and encouragement. If you would like more information,
please contact Gary Barber, President, at 508-385-5941.
Best,
Deborah
IN THIS ISSUE
Assistance / Support Groups
Calendar—March
Calendar—April
Clubs / Civic Groups
Computer Classes
Dennis Day Trippers
Did you know?
Elder Law Notes
Fitness Classes
Health / Nutrition Info
Movie Matinees
News & Notes
Recreational Activities
Safety Tip from Dennis P.D.
SHINE News
Shopping Bus
Special Events
Tax Preparation
Transportation Services
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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
St. Patrick’s
special event!
Tuesday, March 15 at 1:00pm.
Come see the Cape Cod Ukulele
Club perform some of your
toe-tapping Irish favorites!
Refreshments after the show.
Tickets available now at the
Senior Center. See page 3.
Open House Forums
on Proposed Community/
Senior Center
Join us on April 11th, April 26th,
or April 28th for an informational
session. See updated renderings
of the proposed new building, ask
questions, get involved!
See page 14.
Pre-arrangement
seminar
Wednesday, April 13 at 2:00pm.
Come learn what’s involved in the
pre-planning of funeral services,
the benefits of pre-planning, and
more. Refreshments will be
served.
See page 2.
Facebook.com/DennisSeniorCenter
DENNIS COUNCIL ON AGING/SENIOR CENTER ~ 1045 ROUTE 134, SOUTH DENNIS, MA 02660
HOURS: MONDAY—FRIDAY 8:30AM-4:30PM
PHONE: (508) 385-5067 FAX: (508) 385-5288
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DENNIS COUNCIL
HOLIDAYS & MORE
ON
AGING NEWS
Tue, March 1—Presidential Primary, polls 7am-8pm
Sun, March 13—Daylight Saving, spring
ahead 1 hour
Thur, March 17—St. Patrick’s Day
Sun, March 20—spring arrives!
Sun, March 27—Easter Sunday
Fri, April 1—April Fools Day
Fri, April 15—Tax Day
Mon, April 18—Closed: Patriots Day
Fri, April 22—Passover / Earth Day
ACTIVITY NEWS
New! Hearing Screenings 1st Thur at 9am. Page 7
Bingo is cancelled Tues March 1. (Pres. Primary)
Senior Dining is cancelled Tues March 1.
Canasta/Hand & Foot is cancelled Tues March 1.
Cribbage classes start March 8. See page 11.
Yoga is cancelled for Tue March 15 & Tue April 26.
Painting is cancelled Thur March 17.
Carving is cancelled Fri April 8.
Bridge is cancelled Fri April 8.
Chair Zumba is cancelled Wed April 27.
Chess runs through March. Returning next winter.
Tai Chi runs through March. Returning in October.
FUNERAL PRE-ARRANGING SEMINAR
Wednesday, April 13th at 2pm. Join a director from
Doane, Beal & Ames to learn what is involved in the
pre-planning process, the advantages of preplanning, and how relatively easy it is once you know
what you want. The seminar is simply informational,
with some humor and an opportunity for people to
have all their questions answered by knowledgeable
professionals. Refreshments will be served. Call the
Senior Center to reserve your seat, 508-385-5067.
REWARDING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!
Would you like to share a few hours of your time
with the children (pre-K—3rd grade) of Ezra H. Baker
Innovation School? There are many rewarding
opportunities: reading with students, being a breakfast buddy (many students have breakfast there
before the school day begins), or sharing a hobby or
skill (knitting, origami, photography, etc.) with a small
group of students to name a few. Time commitment
could be as little as or much as suits you. All
volunteers must pass a CORI. If you’re interested in
finding out more, please contact Tanya Roza at (508)
398-7690 or [email protected] . Ezra
Baker is a great school with wonderful kids and staff!
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March/April 2016
NOTES
FUEL ASSISTANCE
If you are renewing, call our Outreach Dept. for an
appt. We’ll check your documentation & make copies
(documentation must be sent every year). We can
also see if you qualify for the Dennis allotment for
fuel. If you are applying for the first time, call 508385-5067 to schedule an appt to get your application
(they can not be mailed to you). Fuel Assistance season runs through April. See page 14 for more info.
TEA TIME!
Dennis Council on Aging/Senior Center is looking
forward to a new program which is going to include
pots of steaming hot tea. However before we begin
we need donations of china cups & saucers, tea
pots, sugar & cream pitchers, and “tea” spoons. If
you would like to donate any of theses items please
call Marion first on her direct line at 508.694.2004
rather than just dropping them off. Thank you and
stay tuned for more info on this program!
MARCH BIRTHDAYS OF NOTE
Mar 1—Glenn Miller, Robert Conrad, Ron Howard
Mar 2—Theodore Geisel “Dr. Seuss!”, Desi Arnaz
Mar 3—Alexander Graham Bell
Mar 5—Rex Harrison, Andy Gibb
Mar 6—Michelangelo, Lou Costello, Shaq O’Neal
Mar 9—Yuri Gagarin, Bobby Fisher
Mar 14—Albert Einstein, Les Brown, Michael Caine
Mar 19—Wyatt Earp, Earl Warren, Glenn Close
Mar 20-Ozzie Nelson, Fred “Mr.” Rogers, Bobby Orr
Mar 24—Andrew Mellon, Houdini, Steve McQueen
Mar 25—Gloria Steinem, Aretha Franklin, Elton John
Mar 26—Robert Frost, James Caan, Diana Ross
Mar 30—van Gogh, Warren Beatty, Celine Dion
APRIL BIRTHDAYS OF NOTE
Apr 1—Otto von Bismarck, Debbie Reynolds
Apr 2—Hans Christian Andersen, Alec Guinness
Apr 3—Marlon Brando, Doris Day, Wayne Newton
Apr 5—Spencer Tracy, Bette Davis, Gregory Peck
Apr 6—Raphael, Lowell Thomas, Merle Haggard
Apr 8—Buddha, Betty Ford, John Havlicek
Apr 13—Thomas Jefferson, Butch Cassidy
Apr 14—Annie Sullivan, Loretta Lynn
Apr 15—da Vinci, Henry James, Emma Thompson
Apr 19—Dudley Moore, Ashley Judd, Kate Hudson
Apr 21—Anthony Quinn, Queen Elizabeth II
Apr 22—Eddie Albert, Aaron Spelling, Glen Campbell
Apr 23—William Shakespeare, Sandra Dee
Apr 24—Shirley MacLaine, Barbra Streisand
Apr 26—J. Audubon, Delacroix, Frederick Olmsted
Apr 29—Duke Ellington, Jerry Seinfeld, Andre Agassi
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Join us for our St. Patrick’s event!
Tuesday, March 15th at 1pm
Enjoy a toe-tapping performance by the
Cape Cod Ukulele Club.
This is a one-of-a-kind, fun event!
Refreshments served after the show.
Tickets for refreshments & show
are only $5 and
available now at the Senior Center.
Do you need transportation to join us at the event?
Call the Senior Center to reserve your seat on the
Council on Aging bus, 508-385-5067.
Refreshments kindly provided by Windsor Skilled Nursing & Rehab.
presents Leslie Mahler, PhD, CCC-SLP for:
Enhancing Communication: The Role of Speech Therapy
Friday, April 8th from 11am-12:30pm at the Dennis Senior Center
*seating begins at 10:30am
*Reservations required! Contact American Parkinson Disease
Info Center at 800-651-8466 or [email protected] to
reserve your seat.
Dennis Senior Center ~ 1045 Route 134
South Dennis ~ (508) 385-5067
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INCOME TAX PREPARATION
AARP TAX AIDE PROGRAM
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is available free to taxpayers with low
and moderate income, with special attention to those 60 and older.
Through a cadre of trained volunteers, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide
has helped low- to moderate-income individuals for more than 40
years in every state.
This year, Dennis residents are being seen at the Dennis Public
Library, 5 Hall St. in Dennisport. Appointments are made
through the Senior Center. Call the Dennis Senior Center
to make your appointment, 508-385-5067.
Appointments are available through April 14th, 2016.
MOVIES
FOR
MARCH & APRIL
Brooklyn (2015), rated PG-13 ~
Tuesday, March 29th, 2:00pm
“’Brooklyn’ is both sharply observed and gently nostalgic.” New York Times
“’Brooklyn’ is easily the year’s best and most beguiling love story.” Rolling Stone
A profoundly moving story of Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan), a young Irish
immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Lured by the promise
of America, Eilis departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother’s home for the
shores of New York City. The initial feelings of homesickness quickly diminish as
a fresh romance sweeps Eilis into the intoxicating charm of love. But soon,
her new, bold life is disrupted by her past, and Eilis must choose between two
countries and the lives that exist within. Nominated for three Academy Awards
including Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Note: different day and start time.
The Martian (2015), rated PG-13 ~
Thursday, April 28th, 1:30pm
“An enthralling and rigorously realistic outer-space survival story in which Matt
Damon plays a NASA botanist stranded on the Red Planet after a sandstorm
forces his crewmates to abort their mission.” Variety
When astronauts blast off from the planet Mars, they leave behind Mark Watney
(Matt Damon), presumed dead after a fierce storm. With only a meager amount of
supplies, the stranded visitor must utilize his wits and spirit to find a way to survive on the hostile planet. Meanwhile, back on Earth, members of NASA and a
team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring him home, while his crew
mates hatch their own plan for a daring rescue mission. Directed by Ridley Scott.
Nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best
Adapted Screenplay. Winner of the Golden Globe for Best Picture and Best Actor
(Matt Damon). A smart, thrilling, and surprisingly funny cinematic experience.
Dennis Senior Center ~ 1045 Route 134
South Dennis ~ (508) 385-5067
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DENNIS DAY TRIPPERS
Join the Dennis Council on Aging for these fun, day trips.
NOTE: Reservations should be made in-person between
9:00am-12:00pm, Monday-Friday, at our Front Desk.
Call Kathy Pedini with any questions about the program, 508-694-2005.
Tues, March 15th: Join us for
brunch at local favorite Hole in
One restaurant in Orleans. We
may even have time to visit a
nearby consignment shop
before heading back to the
Senior Center for a wonderful
program of Irish music by the
Cape Cod Ukulele Club at 1pm!
Refreshments served after the
show. Cost: $10,
includes ticket to
the show (brunch
not included).
Leaves at 10:00am.
Tues, March 29th: Back by
popular demand—Lunch Bunch!
Don’t be stuck inside—join us for
a delicious homemade hot lunch.
We will do some light exercises
and stretching to get our bodies
moving. The wonderful movie
“Brooklyn” will be shown in our
big hall following lunch.
Cost: $5. Begins at 12:15pm.
Tues, March 22nd & Tues April 12th: Our most
popular trip! We are going to the
Christmas Tree Shop in Sagamore. Then on to Upper Cape
Technical School for a delicious
lunch prepared and served by
the students. Finally, we’ll make
a quick stop at Market Basket
on the way home. Cost: $15,
includes lunch. Leaves at
9:30am.
Mon, April 4th: Museum of Fine Arts in Boston
is one of the most impressive art museums in the
world. We will spend the day in this beautiful
building and have a guided tour featuring the
highlights of the MFA collections. There are several
lunch options on location (not included in cost).
Cost: $45. Leaves 8:00am.
Mon, April 25th: The Isabella Stewart
Gardner Museum is truly a Boston treasure,
with an art collection of international renown.
We’ll enjoy a guided tour of this lovely building
and its art collection. Lunch on the way home
at the Charlie Horse (not included in cost).
Cost $25. Leaves at 9:00am.
Reservations must be made in-person from 9am-12pm, Monday-Friday, at our Front Desk.
All trips depart from the Senior Center.
*Trips are for independent travelers. Participants requiring special accommodation should
travel with a caregiver—payment is required of both participants.
*Arrive 10 minutes prior to posted departure times—bus will not be held for late arrivals.
*Trips must be paid for at time of sign-up & are non-refundable.
Dennis Senior Center ~ 1045 Route 134 ~ South Dennis ~ (508) 385-5067
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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
MEDICAL RIDES
Volunteer drivers will provide a ride to and from local medical appointments, including health services here
at the Senior Center, for ambulatory Dennis seniors who do not have transportation:
 Drivers do not provide rides past Hyannis, except to Sandwich.
 Call the Senior Center at 508-385-5067 (dial ext. 381 for Charlene) to request a ride; a minimum of a
48-hour notice is required.
 When calling for a ride, please have the name and address of the doctor, the date and time of your
appointment, and the complete address of the medical facility.
 Drivers will take you to the doctor’s appointment and then, if necessary, a pharmacy; no other errands.
 Only one medical ride allowed per week, except for special circumstances.
Checks should be made payable to Town of Dennis: Suggested donation is $6 per ride round trip
locally and $12 - $15 per ride round trip to Hyannis or Orleans. (Sandwich = $25 FEE)
SHOPPING BUS


The bus will wait at your house 5 minutes; after that time you are considered a
“no-show.” Repeated no-shows will result in loss of riding privileges.
No more than a reasonable amount of grocery bags will be carried to your door!
Please be mindful that this is a courtesy and not the driver’s obligation!
Special scheduled trips—all at 9:15am and $5:
Weekly trips - donations appreciated:
Tuesday 10:15AM
Stop & Shop, S. Dennis
Wednesday 10:15AM
Area stores, Dennisport
Thursday 9:15AM
To be determined
Friday 10:15AM
Stop & Shop, Yarmouth
Mon, March 7: shops in Hyannis
Thurs, March 10: Market Basket, Sagamore
Thurs, March 24: Market Basket, Sagamore
Thurs, April 7: Market Basket, Sagamore
Thurs, April 21: Colony Place/Indep. Mall, Plymouth
Thurs, April 28: Market Basket, Sagamore
 For reservations, call (508) 385-5067 at least one day ahead!
CAPE COD REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (CCRTA) INFORMATION
Boston Hospital Transportation:
Enjoy comfortable, wheelchair accessible
transportation from Cape Cod direct to
Boston Hospitals. CCRTA provides medical transportation services on Mon - Fri by
reservation to 15 Boston area hospitals.
The bus stops in Wellfleet, Eastham,
Orleans, Harwich, Barnstable Commuter
Lot and the Sagamore Commuter Lot.
Reservations a must! Fare $30 roundtrip / $15 one-way. For reservations call,
(800) 352-7155, Monday thru Friday,
8am to 5pm.
Dial-A-Ride Transportation - DART (formerly “b-bus”):
CCRTA provides a daily door-to-door, ride-by-appointment
transportation service. This service is available to all Cape
Cod residents and visitors for any purpose. DART service is
available Monday through Friday in all 15 Cape towns from
7am-7pm, on Saturdays from 9am-7pm, and on Sundays
9am-1pm in most towns.
Dial-A-Ride Passenger Procedures & Requirements:
 Reservations can be made between 8am-5pm, Mon- Fri
by calling (800) 352-7155. Same day changes and
reservations are not permitted.
 Reservations must be made by 5pm two days (or 48
hours) before you intend to travel.
 Reservations can be made up to one month in advance.
 Exact fare required, as drivers can not make change.
 Adults & Youth = $3 per ride
 Seniors and people with
disabilities = $1.50 per ride
 Children five and younger,
accompanied by an adult, ride free
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NUTRITION
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS - Offered the 2nd and 4th
Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am. Walk-in.
CHOLESTEROL SCREENING BY VNA - 3rd Wednesday
beginning at 9:00am. Call for an appointment, (508)
385-5067. $7.50 fee.
MEALS ON WHEELS - Sponsored by Elder Services.
Meals are delivered to homebound seniors by volunteers. $2 per meal suggested donation. For more
information, call Elder Services at 508-394-4630 and
ask for the “Information & Referral Dept.”
FOOT CARE - Routine foot care offered by an RN for
non-diabetic seniors on the 1st & 3rd Friday and 4th
Thursday of the month, or as scheduled. 30 minute
appt for $30. Home visits may be arranged ($50).
Call for appointment, (508) 385-5067.
SENIOR DINING - Delicious meals are served downstairs at the Senior Center, Mon-Fri, at 11:30am.
Sponsored by Elder Services of Cape Cod. $2 per
meal suggested donation. For reservations, call Elder
Services (508) 385-5709 by 11am the day before.
COFFEE & SCONE CART - Available Mon-Fri, 8:30am 2:30pm in our lobby. Hot chocolate and tea, too.
GLUCOSE SCREENING BY VNA - 2nd Wednesday,
8:30-11:00am. Walk-in.
HAIR DRESSER - 1st & 3rd Thursday, 1:00-4:00pm.
Jeannette Novacon offers hair cuts for men & women, $12. Call for an appointment, (508) 385-5067.
NEW! HEARING SCREENINGS - 1st Thursday, 9:0011:00am. Mass Audiology will provide free hearing
screenings, along with hearing aid equipment
checks. Call for an appointment, 508-385-5067.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT - In our outdoor shed, in lower
parking lot. Canes, commodes, crutches, walkers,
wheelchairs, shower seats, etc. are usually available.
Drive up and go! Shed is open from 7:30am-2:30pm
Monday-Friday for borrowing, returning, or donating.
CLUBS
ATHLETIC CLUB OF CAPE COD - 1st Wed., 7pm.
DONATION
OF REFUNDABLE ITEMS
The following items may be dropped off in our lobby:

Empty, clean & dry refundable bottles and cans,

Empty printer toner cartridges,

Old cell phones,

If you receive Staples Rewards in the
mail and have no use for them, we can
use them too!
Thank you for your support.
/ CIVIC GROUPS
COMPUTER CLUB Wednesdays at 1pm. The conversation varies, but
is usually within the broad fields of computer use
and information technology. All are welcome! $1
suggested donation.
OUTREACH DEPARTMENT
Outreach Staff: Marion Prendergast, LSW,
Outreach Coordinator / #508-694-2004
Kathy Pedini, Outreach Worker / #508-694-2005
Friendly Visitor Volunteer Program: This is
a one-on-one, one hour a week commitment to visit
a senior in the community who is alone. Call Marion
at 508-694-2004 for more information, or stop by to
pick up a volunteer application.
Handymen and Home Health/Cleaning Lists are
available at the Outreach Office.
Marion Prendergast and Kathy Pedini are
Notaries (by appointment only).
HOMEMADE SOUP - During cold weather months.
New varieties usually the first Monday after 1pm,
and frozen to go while it lasts. $4 a pint. Delicious!
RETIRED MEN’S CLUB OF CAPE COD - Second
Thursday: Exec. Board meets at 12:15pm /
General Membership meeting at 1:30pm.
SPORTS FAN CLUB - 1st & 3rd Tues, 10:30am-12pm.
VINLAND LODGE—Third Saturday, 1pm.
RESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS
GOLDEN AGE DAY PROGRAM
Our senior adult social day program
has only a few openings left! We
meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays, 10am- 2pm.
The program includes morning snacks, sing-alongs,
art therapy, exercise, lunch, arts & crafts, brain
games, board games, and more. Monthly haircuts
available for a small extra fee. Door-to-door
transportation for Dennis residents is available.
Out-of-town folks are welcome to the program.
Call Marion, our Outreach Coordinator, at 508-6942004 to schedule your first free visit!
March 2016 — Calendar of Events at the Dennis Senior Center
Monday
Tuesday
7:00
9:30
9:30
10:00
10:30
12:30
2:00
7:00
Polls Open
1
Chair Caning
Stitch and Chatter
Golden Age Society
Sports Fan Club
Yoga
Seniors Alone
Square Dancing
Presidential Primary,
polls open 7am-8pm
8:00
9:00
9:00
9:30
9:30
10:15
11:30
12:30
1:30
4:00
7:00
Low Impact Exer 7
Thrift Shop
Tai Chi
Disability Comm.
Rug Hooking
Line Dancing
Senior Dining
Chess
Mid Cape Chorus
Zumba Gold
Common Ground
9:00 SHINE counselors 8
8:00
9:00
9:00
9:30
10:15
11:30
12:30
1:30
4:00
7:00
Low Impact
14
Thrift Shop
Tai Chi
Rug Hooking
Line Dancing
Senior Dining
Chess
Mid Cape Chorus
Zumba Gold
Common Ground
9:00 COA Board
15
9:30 Bingo
9:30 Chair Caning
9:30 Stitch and Chatter
10:00 Day Trippers
10:00 Golden Age Society
10:30 Sports Fan Club
11:30 Senior Dining
12:30 Bridge
1:00 St. Patrick’s event!
1:30 Canasta/Hand&Foot
2:00 Seniors Alone
5:30 Cribbage class
7:00 Square Dancing
Musical event @ 1pm!
8:00
9:00
9:00
9:30
10:15
11:30
12:30
1:30
4:00
6:00
7:00
Low Impact
21
Thrift Shop
Tai Chi
Rug Hooking
Line Dancing
Senior Dining
Chess
Mid Cape Chorus
Zumba Gold
Democratic Comm
Common Ground
9:00
9:30
9:30
9:30
9:30
10:00
11:30
12:30
12:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
5:30
7:00
8:00
9:00
9:00
9:30
10:15
11:30
12:30
1:30
4:00
7:00
Low Impact
28
Tai Chi
Thrift Shop
Rug Hooking
Line Dancing
Senior Dining
Chess
Mid Cape Chorus
Zumba Gold
Common Ground
9:30
9:30
9:30
10:00
11:30
12:15
12:30
12:30
1:30
2:00
2:00
5:30
7:00
9:00 Thrift Shop
2
9:30 Zumba Gold
10:00 Drop-in Computer
10:00 Golden Age Society
11:30 Chair Zumba
11:30 Senior Dining
12:00 Poker — Ladies
1:00 Computer Club
2:00 Alzheimer’s Support
6:00 Cribbage
7:00 Athletic Club
Thursday
Friday
8:00
9:00
9:15
9:30
11:00
11:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
5:30
Low Impact Exer 3
Hearing Screening
Painting
Bingo
AA
Senior Dining
Mah Jongg
Hair Dresser
Dominoes
Poker — Men’s
Yoga
9:00
9:30
10:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
Footcare
4
Carving
Golden Age Society
Senior Dining
Cribbage
Bridge
8:30
9:00
9:30
9:30
10:00
10:00
11:30
11:30
12:00
1:00
6:00
Glucose screening 9
Thrift Shop
Zumba Gold
Blood Pressure Clinic
Drop-in Computer
Golden Age Society
Chair Zumba
Senior Dining
Poker — Ladies
Computer Club
Cribbage
8:00
9:15
9:30
11:00
11:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:30
5:30
6:00
Low Impact Exer 10
Painting
Bingo
AA
Senior Dining
Mah Jongg
Hair Dresser
Dominoes
Poker — Men’s
Retired Men’s Club
Yoga
Daisy Troop
9:30
10:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
Carving
11
Golden Age Society
Senior Dining
Cribbage
Bridge
9:00
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:00
11:30
11:30
12:00
1:00
2:00
6:00
6:00
Cholesterol
16
Thrift Shop
Zumba Gold
Drop-in Computer
Golden Age Society
Chair Zumba
Senior Dining
Poker — Ladies
Computer Club
Alzheimer’s Support
Autism Support
Cribbage
8:00
9:30
10:00
10:00
11:00
11:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
2:00
5:30
Low Impact Exer 17
Bingo
D-Y Women’s Club
Vision Outreach Grp
AA
Senior Dining
Mah Jongg
Hair Dresser
Stroke Support
Dominoes
Poker — Men’s
Legal Assistance
Yoga
9:00
9:00
9:30
10:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
Footcare
18
Rep. Whelan
Carving
Golden Age Society
Senior Dining
Cribbage
Bridge
SHINE counselor 22
Chair Caning
Stitch and Chatter
Day Trippers
Bingo
Golden Age Society
Senior Dining
Bridge
Yoga
COA Directors
Canasta/Hand&Foot
Seniors Alone
Cribbage class
Square Dancing
9:00
9:30
9:30
10:00
10:00
11:30
11:30
12:00
1:00
6:00
Thrift Shop
23
Zumba Gold
Blood Pressure Clinic
Drop-in Computer
Golden Age Society
Chair Zumba
Senior Dining
Poker — Ladies
Computer Club
Cribbage
8:00 Low Impact Exer 24 9:30 Carving
25
9:00 Footcare
10:00 Golden Age Society
9:15 Painting
11:30 Senior Dining
9:30 Bingo
12:00 Cribbage
11:00 AA
12:30 Bridge
11:30 Senior Dining
12:30 Mah Jongg
1:00 Dominoes
1:00 Poker — Men’s
5:30 Yoga
6:00 Daisy Troop
Bingo
29
Chair Caning
Stitch and Chatter
Golden Age Society
Senior Dining
Day Trippers
Yoga
Bridge
Canasta/Hand&Foot
Movie: Brooklyn
Seniors Alone
Cribbage class
Square Dancing
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:00
11:30
11:30
12:00
1:00
6:00
Thrift Shop
30
Zumba Gold
Drop-in Computer
Golden Age Society
Chair Zumba
Senior Dining
Poker — Ladies
Computer Club
Cribbage
8:00
9:15
9:30
11:00
11:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
5:30
9:30 Bingo
9:30
9:30
10:00
11:30
12:30
12:30
1:30
2:00
5:30
7:00
Wednesday
Chair Caning
Stitch and Chatter
Golden Age Society
Senior Dining
Yoga
Bridge
Canasta/Hand&Foot
Seniors Alone
Cribbage class
Square Dancing
Low Impact Exer 31
Painting
Bingo
AA
Senior Dining
Mah Jongg
Dominoes
Poker — Men’s
Yoga
April 2016 — Calendar of Events at the Dennis Senior Center
Monday
Tuesday
8:00
8:00
9:00
9:30
9:30
10:15
11:30
1:30
4:00
7:00
Low Impact
4
Day Trippers
Thrift Shop
Disability Comm.
Rug Hooking
Line Dancing
Senior Dining
Mid Cape Chorus
Zumba Gold
Common Ground
8:00
9:00
9:30
10:15
11:30
1:30
4:00
7:00
Low Impact
11 9:00 SHINE counselors 12
9:30 Day Trippers
Thrift Shop
Rug Hooking
9:30 Bingo
Line Dancing
9:30 Chair Caning
Senior Dining
9:30 Stitch and Chatter
Mid Cape Chorus
10:00 Golden Age Society
Open House
11:30 Senior Dining
Common Ground
12:30 Yoga
12:30 Bridge
1:00 Intro Ancestry.com
1:30 Canasta/Hand&Foot
2:00 Seniors Alone
7:00 Square Dancing
18
9:30
9:30
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:30
12:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
5:30
7:00
9:00
9:30
9:30
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:30
12:30
1:30
2:00
7:00
Bingo
5
Chair Caning
Stitch and Chatter
Golden Age Society
Sports Fan Club
Senior Dining
Yoga
Intro Ancestry.com
Canasta/Hand&Foot
Seniors Alone
Cribbage class
Square Dancing
COA Board
19
Chair Caning
Stitch and Chatter
Bingo
Golden Age Society
Sports Fan Club
Senior Dining
Yoga
Canasta/Hand&Foot
Seniors Alone
Square Dancing
PATRIOTS’ DAY
CENTER CLOSED
8:00
9:00
9:00
9:30
10:15
11:30
1:30
4:00
7:00
Low Impact
25 9:00 SHINE counselors 26
Thrift Shop
9:30 Chair Caning
Day Trippers
9:30 Stitch and Chatter
Rug Hooking
9:30 Bingo
Line Dancing
10:00 Golden Age Society
Senior Dining
11:30 Senior Dining
Mid Cape Chorus
12:30 Bridge
1:00 Open House
Zumba Gold
Common Ground
1:30 Canasta/Hand&Foot
2:00 Seniors Alone
7:00 Square Dancing
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9:00
9:30
10:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
Footcare
1
Carving
Golden Age Society
Senior Dining
Cribbage
Bridge
8:00 Low Impact
7
9:00 Hearing Screening
9:15 Painting
9:30 Bingo
11:00 AA
11:30 Senior Dining
12:30 Mah Jongg
1:00 Intro Ancestry.com
1:00 Hair Dresser
1:00 Dominoes
1:00 Poker — Men’s
5:30 Yoga
10:00
11:00
11:30
12:00
Golden Age
8
Parkinsons Mtg
Senior Dining
Cribbage
8:30
9:00
9:30
9:30
10:00
10:00
11:30
11:30
12:00
1:00
2:00
6:00
Glucose Screening 13 8:00 Low Impact
14
Thrift Shop
9:15 Painting
Blood Pressure Clinic
9:30 Bingo
Zumba Gold
11:00 AA
Drop-in Computer
11:30 Senior Dining
Golden Age Society
12:30 Mah Jongg
1:00 Intro Ancestry.com
Chair Zumba
Senior Dining
1:00 Dominoes
Poker — Ladies
1:00 Poker — Men’s
Computer Club
1:30 Retired Men’s Club
Funeral Pre-planning 5:30 Yoga
Cribbage
9:00
9:00
9:30
10:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
Footcare
15
Rep. Whelan
Carving
Golden Age Society
Senior Dining
Cribbage
Bridge
9:00
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:00
11:30
11:30
12:00
1:00
2:00
6:00
6:00
Thrift Shop
20
Cholesterol Screen
Zumba Gold
Drop-in Computer
Golden Age Society
Chair Zumba
Senior Dining
Poker — Ladies
Computer Club
Alzheimer’s Support
Autism Support
Cribbage
Low Impact
21
Painting
Bingo
Vision Outreach
AA
Senior Dining
Mah Jongg
Hair Dresser
Dominoes
Poker — Men’s
Stroke Support
Legal Assistance
Yoga
9:30
10:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
Carving
22
Golden Age Society
Senior Dining
Cribbage
Bridge
9:00
9:30
9:30
10:00
10:00
11:30
12:00
1:00
1:00
6:00
Thrift Shop
27 8:00 Low Impact
28
Blood Pressure Clinic
9:00 Footcare
Zumba Gold
9:15 Painting
Drop-in Computer
9:30 Bingo
Golden Age Society
11:00 AA
Senior Dining
11:30 Senior Dining
Poker — Ladies
12:30 Mah Jongg
Volunteer luncheon
1:00 Dominoes
Computer Club
1:00 Poker — Men’s
1:30 Movie: The Martian
Cribbage
2:00 Legal Assistance
5:30 Yoga
6:00 Daisy Troop
7:00 Open House
9:30
10:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
Carving
29
Golden Age Society
Senior Dining
Cribbage
Bridge
9:00 Thrift Shop
6
9:30 Zumba Gold
10:00 Drop-in Computer
10:00 Golden Age Society
11:30 Chair Zumba
11:30 Senior Dining
12:00 Poker — Ladies
1:00 Computer Club
2:00 Alzheimer’s Support
6:00 Cribbage
7:00 Athletic Club
8:00
9:15
9:30
10:00
11:00
11:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
2:00
5:30
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March/April
FITNESS CLASSES
CHAIR ZUMBA with Julie Rich
Chair Zumba is a safe, yet fun, seated
workout, set to great music!
Wednesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm
$3 per session. None 4/27.
COMING SOON! FIT & STRONG This program from the
VNA will replace their discontinued Young at Heart
program, hopefully in April. More details as soon as
we have them.
WALK AND TALK meet at Johnny Kelley
Park Pavilion. Join us, and enjoy the fresh
air and a bit of sunshine (weather permitting)! Every weekday — 9:30 am
LINE DANCING with Lucky Donovan
Come have some fun, and dance
your way to fitness with a great variety
of music! Mondays, 10:15-11:45am
$6 per session
LOW IMPACT EXERCISE with Dianne Francis
An invigorating, challenging, yet
safe class! Cardio, strength training,
balance exercises and stretching
led by an inspiring instructor—all set
to music. Mondays & Thursdays,
8:00-9:00am
$60 per month
Times
Monday
8:00am
Low Impact Exer.
9:00am
Tai Chi (through
March)
9:30am
Walk & Talk
(@ J. Kelley Park)
10:15am
Line Dancing
Tuesday
ZUMBA GOLD with Christina Arabadzhieva
Dance yourself into shape! Mondays 4:00-5:00pm
and Wednesdays at 9:30-10:30am. Single Class/
Drop-in = $10 or sign up for a month for only $6 a
class. None Mon. 4/11.
Wednesday
Thursday
Walk & Talk
(@ J. Kelley Park)
Zumba Gold /
Walk &Talk
Friday
Walk & Talk
Walk & Talk
(@ J. Kelley Park) (@ J. Kelley Park)
Chair Zumba
12:30pm
5:30pm
YOGA with Allison Atwood
Tuesdays 12:30-1:30pm & Thursdays
5:30-6:30pm. Strengthen and energize
through Hatha Yoga. Bring a mat and a
smile! 4 weeks/$36. None 3/15 & 4/26.
Low Impact Exer.
11:30am
4:00pm
TAI CHI with Lisa Bushy from the VNA
Improve your mobility, balance, strength, & flexibility.
Tai Chi uses focused, slow movements with minimal
stress on muscles and joints. Mondays from 9:0010:00am. To register, call Amy at 508-957-7423.
Sponsored by the Dennis Board of Health. Runs
through March. Returning in October.
Yoga
Zumba Gold
Yoga
Celebrating five years of
Zumba Gold at the Senior
Center! Join instructor
Christina and her class for
this fun cardio workout set
to motivating music.
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RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
March/April 2016
BINGO - Every Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30-10:30am.
None 3/1.
BRIDGE - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 12:30pm
Fridays at 12:30pm. None 4/8.
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MOVIE MATINEESTuesday, March 29th, 2:00pm—Brooklyn
Thursday, April 28th, 1:30pm—The Martian
See page 4 for more info.
PAINTING GROUP - All mediums.
Thursdays, 9:15-11:15am. None 3/17.
CANASTA / HAND & FOOT Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30pm. None 3/1.
POKER Ladies: Wednesdays, 12pm
Mens: Thursdays, 1pm
CANDLEPIN BOWLING Wednesdays at 1pm at Ryan’s
Family Amusements, Route 28, S. Yarmouth, $9
RUG HOOKING - Mondays at 9:30am.
CARVING - Fridays, 9:30am. None 4/8.
SQUARE DANCING - Tuesdays, 7pm. $8. Join the fun!
CHAIR CANING - Every Tuesday, 9:30am.
STITCH & CHATTER - Every Tuesday, 9:30am.
CHESS - Mondays 12:30pm through March only.
Returns next winter. Beginners welcome. Contact
Doug at 508-662-3356 or [email protected].
THRIFT SHOP Are you cleaning out your closet to make room for new
spring clothes? Why not donate your gently used old
spring clothing to our
Thrift Shop! Thrift Shop is
open Monday & Wednesday, 9:00am-12:00pm.
Donations accepted on
Mondays between 10:0011:00am (clean, seasonal, women’s clothing only,
please).
CRIBBAGE - Fridays, 12pm & Wednesdays, 6pm.
Cribbage Class starts Tues., March
8 at 5:30pm! Call Jack Puleo to
register: 508-760-1999
DOMINOES - Thursdays at 1pm.
MAH JONGG - Every Thursday, 12:30pm.
FRIENDS
OF
DENNIS SENIOR CITIZENS
(508) 385-5376
P.O. Box 287
South Dennis, MA 02660
Our 3rd Annual Jazz in June!
Saturday, June 4th in Howell Hall
12:00-2:00 pm
Featuring the Bob Hayes Band with Cerise
New Orleans Dixieland, Swing & Latin
Jazz
Catered Lunch from The Mercantile and BP Boulangerie Bistro
Plus a raffle of gift baskets and certificates
$12.00 per person
Please call our office to reserve your seats as last year tickets sold out early!
(508) 385-5376
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March/April 2016
ELDER LAW NOTES
By Arthur B. Crooks, Jr., Esq.
I recently attended the annual summit meeting of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys in Newport
Beach California--one of only two Massachusetts attorneys in attendance. There are a number of developments both at the federal level and at the state level which will be dramatically impacting your estate planning
in the coming months and years.
Stay tuned to this column for further developments and take note that I will be presenting two comprehensive
seminars on these matters--one on Saturday, April 9, 2016 and another on June 11, 2016, at West Dennis
Graded Schoolhouse, 67 School St., West Dennis.
Arthur B. Crooks, Jr., Esq., is a member of the Dennis Council on Aging Board. If you have
questions please call 508-398-3037 or visit www.crookslaw.com.
SAFETY TIP
By Officer Elizabeth Tucker, Crime Prevention Officer
Over the last year, the Police Department has hired three new officers: Officer Nicholas
DiFrancesco, Officer Mark Lambton, and Officer Brandon Whiting. Nick and Mark have
completed their field training and are on the road by themselves and doing a great job.
Brandon was hired back on January 27th and will be completing his field training in April.
The Community Service Unit will be very busy this spring. The Citizen’s Police
Academy is back by popular demand! Classes run Mondays from 6:30-10:00pm
March 7th - May 16th at the Police Station at 90 Bob Crowell Rd., S. Dennis.
Applicants must be a Dennis resident or work in the town and be at least 18 years
old, and subject to a criminal background check. Applications at the Dennis Police
Station, the dept. website www.dennispolice.com, or call the Community Policing
Unit at 774-352-1528.
The Community Service Unit will also be offering R.A.D. classes for women in early March and late May.
And last but not least, a Senior Citizen’s Police Academy will be offered in September. If you are interested
in any of these classes, please keep your eye out on our Facebook page (Dennis Police) or through our
press releases for further information and sign ups periods.
SHINE NEWS
Prescription Drug Costs too High?
Look into the “Extra Help” program from the Social Security Administration! You may be
eligible to apply for “Extra Help” in meeting prescription drug costs…and you can be a
homeowner and still potentially qualify for this program.
Benefits for 2016 include drug co-pays as low as $2.95 for generics and $7.40 for brand
name drugs. An “Extra Help” application can be completed anytime during the year. If you
want assistance or want to apply, make an appointment with a SHINE counselor at the
Senior Center, 508-385-5067.
Extra Help
Monthly Income Limit
Asset Limit
Individual
$1,491
$13,640
Couple
$2,011
$27,250
Social Security contact information: 1-800-772-1213 or apply online at www.socialsecurity.gov/extrahelp.
March/April 2016
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COMPUTER HELP
FOR
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MARCH/APRIL
Drop-in computer help
Every Wednesday from 10am-12pm downstairs in our computer lab for any
computer issue, with a focus on Windows. If you’re looking for help with
Macs, please contact David Dickerman* for assistance. Instructors available
to discuss the ins-and-outs of any personal information device (tablets,
smartphones, laptops) with you, whether you’re just getting started, or
experiencing particular issues.
You can “drop-in” during Computer Club Wednesdays from 1-2:30pm, too—
they love helping people solve any computer-related issue!
For April we’ll do a re-run of
Intro to Ancestry.com class—
Suitable for beginners & those already
using the service.
6 sessions total—
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00-2:30pm.
Cost: $30 for all 6 sessions.
Runs April 5th — April 21st.
Pre-registration required: please contact
*David Dickerman at 508-385-3735 or
[email protected].
You’re invited to our weekly Computer Club!
Any Wednesday from 1-2:30pm. All are welcome!
No membership required—no dues required
(although often participants opt to donate $1).
The conversation varies widely, but is within
the broad fields of computers and technology.
Occasional guest speakers join us. Other weeks
we focus on a particular issue someone is having
with their personal info device (if this is you, please
feel free to drop in and bring your device. Any
device except desktops!)
We have a new overhead projector enabling
everyone to see the problem being worked through
in real time. Join us!
The Dean of the Teaching Program at the Warren Holland Computer Learning Center is David Dickerman.
Please address all questions or comments to *David at [email protected] or 508-385-3735.
Dennis Senior Center ~ 1045 Route 134
South Dennis ~ (508) 385-5067
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DID
March/April 2016
YOU KNOW?
Informational open houses on proposed new
Dennis Senior & Community Center
The proposed new Senior and community Center is
designed to enhance the Senior Center program and
provide an activity center for all Dennis citizens.
Informational sessions will include video/slide
presentations and drawings of the proposed building.
All forums held at the Dennis Senior Center:
April 11th—4:00-6:00pm
April 26th—1:00-3:00pm
April 28th—7:00-9:00pm
Join us! Ask questions! Enjoy coffee and refreshments!
Home delivery of groceries in the villages of Dennis
Peterson’s Market: Deliveries are made Monday through Friday. There is no
minimum order required. There is a 7.50 fee. Call before 11:00am to place
an order. Deliveries are made to all the Dennis Villages. 508.362.3729
Dennis Public Market (“DPM”): DPM requires a minimum 25.00 order with a 5.00 fee. An
order must be placed by 11am for same day delivery. Payment is cash, check or credit card
(with credit card given over the phone at time of order). 508.385.3215
Stop and Shop’s Home Delivery service is called Peapod, and is for
the internet savvy shopper. Go to Peapod.com and follow the prompts.
You can select all your groceries on the computer. The fee is 9.50 for delivery.
Call the store for any other questions.
Additional Fuel Assistance from the Town of Dennis
If you have been approved for fuel assistance and live in the town of Dennis,
you may qualify for extra help from the Town of Dennis.
THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL AGES— PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD
To qualify you need:
1. Approval from Fuel Assistance (South Shore Community Action Council, Inc.)
2. Less than $3000 in checking and savings if you are single. Less than $4000 in checking and savings if
two or more adults live in the home. (We need the most recent month’s bank statements.)
3. A recent document showing proof of residence in the Town of Dennis (an electric bill, or lease).
4. Call Marion Prendergast at 508-694-2004 for an appointment.
If you have not applied for Fuel Assistance, and feel you need fuel assistance, please call Marion
Prendergast at 508-694-2004 to schedule an appointment. Please note, you MUST apply for the
Dennis piece of the fuel assistance EVERY year! Call Marion with any questions, 508-694-2004.
Dennis Senior Center ~ 1045 Route 134
South Dennis ~ (508) 385-5067
March/April 2016
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ASSISTANCE
“BROWN BAG” FOOD PROGRAM - Program offers a free
bag of groceries once a month, each bag holding a
variety of basic, healthy foods: soup to cereal, meat to
veggies, maybe even a treat. To see if you qualify, call
Marion at the Senior Center 508-694-2004.
COUNTY RESOURCE DIRECTORIES - Barnstable County
Dept of Human Services website has a compilation of
local resources (find.bchumanservices.net) such as
food, housing, mental health, energy/fuel asst, and
services for seniors. Call Barnstable County Dept of
Human Srvcs 508-375-6912.
FOOD STAMPS (SNAP) - Project Bread’s Hotline offers
free confidential screenings for Food Stamp eligibility,
as well as assistance in completing the application.
Call 800-645-8333 and press “2” for dedicated Senior
Line. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 10am-2pm.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE — ELDER LAW - Atty. Laura
McDowell-May, usually 3rd Thursday, 2-4pm. Call the
Senior Center for an appt. Also, the MA Senior Free
Legal Helpline is 866-778-0939, or try the Mass Bar
Assoc’s Lawyer Referral Service at 866-627-7577.
“LOCK BOX” PROGRAM - The lock box holds a key to
the resident’s entrance and can only be used by Fire
Dept. Personnel for medical emergencies. The lock
box now costs only $40 and is installed by members
of the Dennis Fire Dept. For more info, call Emily
at the Dennis Fire Dept, 508-398-0363. If you need
help paying for the lock box, call Marion at the Senior
Center, 508-385-5067.
MASS 2-1-1: - 2-1-1 is the national abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services
information and referral. 2-1-1 is a free, universally
recognizable number that makes a critical connection
between individuals and families seeking services or
volunteer opportunities and the appropriate community-based organizations and government agencies.
SHINE - SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs
of Everyone) provides free health care assistance and
counseling to all Medicare beneficiaries and their
caregivers. Appts available at the Senior Center on
the 2nd & 4th Tues. Call for appt., 508-385-5067.
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SUPPORT GROUPS
AA - Every Thursday at 11am.
(ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT) CARES PROGRAM Designed for people with memory impairment and
their care partners. Two separate support groups—
held simultaneously—provide guidance and respite
to care partners; and socialization to those with
memory impairment. Meet 1st and 3rd Wed. from 23:30pm at the Senior Center. To register, call Hope
Dementia & Alzheimer’s Services at 508-775-5656.
ART & ALZHEIMERS PROGRAMS - at the Cape Cod
Museum of Art, Hope Lane, Dennis. Art & Conversation 4th Friday at 2pm; the Artist Within 3rd Friday at
1pm. Call 508-385-4477 x15 for info & to register.
AUTISM & DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS SUPPORT GROUP
For parents or grandparents of a child (including
adult child) who is experiencing any kind of developmental delays. Meets 3rd Wednesday, 6-7:30pm.
Contact Juliane Dillon of Kennedy Donovan Center
for info: 508-385-6019 x125.
COMMON GROUND (MON) / SENIORS ALONE (TUE) For seniors who are alone and looking for friendship
& socialization. Mondays, 7pm and Tuesdays, 2pm.
GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN - 2nd & 4th
Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm, at Cape Cod Child Development, 83 Pearl St., Hyannis. Empowers parenting
grandparents with info and connections. Dinner and
child care provided. Registration required: call Kerry
Bickford #508-771-4336 ext. 3
HEARING LOSS SUPPORT GROUP - Last Saturday of
the month, 10am-12pm, Dennis Public Library, 5
Hall St., Dennis Port. For info: 508-432-4065 or
www.hearinglosscapecod.org.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP(S) - 2nd Tues at
10:30am at Emeritus, 790 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis.
Call Ellen Weinlich for info: 800-696-4047 x3494.
3rd Wednesday at 10am at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 625 Main St., Chatham. Call Betty
Magnusson at (508) 945-1106 for more info.
SIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP - 4th Wednesday,
Sept. to Aug., 11am—1pm, Dennis Church of the
Nazarene, 209 Upper County, S. Dennis. Transportation available. For more information, call Sight
Loss Services at 508-394-3904.
STATE REP. TIM WHELAN - Have an issue or concern?
State Rep. Whelan is available the third Friday of the
month from 9-10am at the Senior Center to meet with
constituents and offer assistance. If you’d like an appt, STROKE SUPPORT - 3rd Thursday at 1pm.
call Rebecca Hamlin at 774-212-7291, or just stop in.
VISION OUTREACH DISCUSSION GROUP - For people
SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE - If you or someone you with vision loss. 3rd Thursday, 10am-12pm. For info/
know is in crisis, please call the National Suicide Pre- to register, call June Wenberg at 508-398-3990.
vention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or the Cape & Islands Crisis Hotline at 800-322-1356.
Dennis Council on Aging/Senior Center
1045 Route 134
S. Dennis, MA 02660
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U.S. Postage Paid
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Permit No. 88
Affix mailing label here
April is volunteer appreciation month! The Dennis
Council on Aging wishes to thank our
amazing volunteers! We simply could
not do it all without your help.
Interested in volunteering? Stop by the
Senior Center for an application.
DENNIS COUNCIL ON AGING
1045 Route 134
South Dennis, MA 02660
Tel: 508-385-5067
Fax: 508-385-5288
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Meals on Wheels: 508-394-4630
Senior Dining Site: 508-385-5709
MISSION STATEMENT
The Dennis Council on Aging’s primary mission is to enhance the quality of life for senior citizens of the
Town by providing multi-purpose programs especially designed to fulfill the health, educational, social,
recreational, outreach and transportation needs of our most valued citizens in a safe, friendly and
comfortable environment.
COUNCIL ON AGING STAFF
Deborah Thompson, Director
Jennifer O’Neil, Newsletter Editor
Marion Prendergast, Outreach Coordinator
Kathy Pedini, Outreach Worker
Joan Baker, Financial Clerk
Charlene Barlow, Office Assistant
Sharon Dean, Day Program Coordinator
Peg Bateman, Day Program Associate
Pat Galvin, Day Program Associate
Diane Berry, Day Program Associate
Vicki Carroll, Transportation Coordinator
John Chatham, Driver
The Dennis Council on Aging
offers many legal, financial,
medical, and other practitioners.
Seniors participating in those
services do so with the
understanding that the Dennis
Council on Aging, the Town of
Dennis, or its employees do not
assume any legal or other
responsibility for any advice or
services rendered by such
volunteer or nominal cost
practitioners.
COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD
Rae Fenton, Chair
Armand Boucher, Vice-Chair
Barbara Clark, Member
Atty. Arthur Crooks, Member
Carol Keddy, Member
Dolores Kennedy, Member
Judith Petersen, Member
Wilbur Sheldon, Member
Marilyn McCormick, Alternate
George Sowpel, Alternate
Katherine Berry, Ex-Officio (VNA)