November 2015 - Middleborough

NOVEMBER
2015
SENIOR CENTER
ACTIVITIES
Are You OK? Safety
Assurance Program
Big Screen Television
Bridge
Ceramics
Congregate Meals
Cribbage
Community Outreach
Dance: Square & Round
Day Trips
Drawing Classes
Food Stamp Application
Fuel Assistance
Gift Shop
Health Education Workshops
Hearing Screening
Information/Referrals
Intergenerational Programs
Knitting & Crochet
Legal Referrals
Legislative Hours
Lunch Served Daily
Meals on Wheels
Medical Equipment Loans
Men’s Social Group
Movies
Oil Painting Classes
PediCare services
Pool Tables
Quilting
Seasonal Celebrations
SHINE Medicare Counseling
Supportive Day Program
Support Groups
Caregiver’s
Bereavement
Visually Impaired
Transportation
Town Nurse Visits
Volunteer Opportunities
Wellness Programs
Chronic Disease Self
Management
Strength and Balance
Walking Club
Yoga
Whist
Wii
Join us at the
COA
Mon.-Fri.
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR—
Lessons of Grape Jelly (back by popular demand)
Each Autumn, whether I am ready or not, the grapes on the vines that have
grown recklessly over my porch, ripen. I keep thinking I need an official arbor,
but they do not care. Each time that I enter or exit, I can smell their delicious,
fragrant scent. It is a smell that tells us it is Fall- like no other. I cannot ignore
the reminder that it is time to harvest the grapes and make jelly. Many times I
really do not have the time to make jelly, but they do not wait. That is the first
lesson- that we often do not have control over things in our life and we need to
“roll with the flow.” So the process begins- the picking, the cleaning, the crushing, the boiling and the preserving all while giving off the best smell in the
world. Lesson two- good things in our life take time- marriages, children, family,
jobs and hobbies. Lesson three- winter is coming and we have to prepare. The
days are shortening and the harvest is ready and when our cupboards are filled
with canned fruits and vegetables we are ready- Taste a little of the summer in
a jar- mixed with the sun and rain. Thus the last lesson- enjoy the smallest of
joys, share them with those you love, savor and appreciate what you have, appreciate the abundance and know that summers always return.
Hope to see you soon, Andrea
Our COA “Thanksgiving Dinner” is scheduled for Thursday,
November 19th– served at noon, sign ups are a must.
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES)
“Lunch and Learn”
November 20—12:30
“Holiday Eating Survival Guide.”
Barbara Nalen-Cardosa, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
from OCES, will be offering a “Lunch and Learn” at the
Middleboro Council on Aging. Come and enjoy a wonderful
and nutritious meal followed by the workshop talking about
about the “Holiday Eating Survival Guide.” This program
will be offered after lunch, 12:30 pm, on November 20th.
Join us December 18th at 12:30 for the topic, “Eating Well on a Budget”
REGARDING ALL SUPPORT GROUPS
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Please call for more information
508-946-2490
Blood Pressure Clinics
The Town Nurses are available the second
and fourth Wednesday of each month from
10:30 to 11:00 to check blood pressure.
Cardio & Dancing
Thursdays 9:30-11:30
Join the dance-fun with Caller Bill White for
square and round dancing. New members
are always welcome.
Walking Club
Daily at the Y, before 10:00 a.m.
If you’re a senior, you don’t need a membership to join the Senior Walkers at the Y. The
cost is 50 cents to use the beautiful track that
runs the perimeter of the building on the second floor. This is open to seniors until 10:00
a.m. Mondays through Fridays.
Building Strength & Balance
Mondays 1:30-2:45
Wednesdays 10:30-11:45
These popular weekly classes, offered either
Mondays or Wednesdays, are taught by Valerie Fontaine. If you are not already registered, please call the COA at 508-946-2490
to be put on the waiting list.
Yoga for (Your Whole) Life
Thursdays 3:15-4:15
Last Fall class is Nov 19
“Gentle Chair Yoga” is taught by Nancy Brady
Cunningham. The emphasis is on good posture & balance, healthy breathing, and deep
relaxation. The cost is $5 per class.
PEDI-CARE CLINIC
Wednesday, November 4
30 minute session -- $29.00
Pedi-Care is offered by Linda Reardon, R.N.
on the first Wednesday of each month. Starting in January, there will be an additional
Pedi-Care day on the 2nd Tuesday of each
month. To schedule your appointment for this
unique low cost program, please call the
COA at 508-946-2490.
It is always a good idea to verify meetings with the front desk or
your facilitator. If you participate in a support group, we may not
have a contact number to notify you of a meeting cancellation.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
November support group is cancelled because
the COA is closed for Veteran’s Day.
Join us in December.
Wednesday, December 9th, 2015
WE ARE CAREGIVER HOMES
7:00pm-8:30
With Guest Speaker, Saran Craig
Caregivers will find out HOW and WHY Caregiver
Homes can provide training, support, and financial
Assistance to keep caregiving in the home.
RSVP Susan Adams @ 508-946-2490
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP
This very social and informative group will meet every 3rd
Tuesday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Transportation is available
with a reservation. Special speakers and lunch excursions
are often planned. Please call Leo Fuce at 508-947-0808 if
you have any questions.
Men’s Social Group
10:30-11:30AM
Let’s Shoot The Breeze
Every Monday with Steve MacKenzie!
Join us!
VETERAN’S SERVICES at the COA
November 18
by appointment
Middleborough Veterans’ Service
Agent Paul Provencher
Call the COA for an appointment
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Transportation is available to most
groups and activities.
24 hour notice required
Call the front desk for a ride.
CAN YOU HELP?
Please drop off at the COA front desk.
Canned Whipped Cream
Canned Cooking Spray
Hot and Cold Cups— 8 ounce
Zip Lock Sandwich Bags
Quart Size and Gallon
Bread Crumbs
Parmesan Cheese in shaker containers
Dish Soap (not dishwasher)
Laundry Detergent
Aluminum Foil
Large, Deep 20x12
Aluminum Steamer Pans
Thank you for your support!
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
Kindly help us help those in need
NEEDED Pudding cups, small allfruit cups, sugar free cups
Peanut butter, Jelly
Sugar free snacks
Powdered, boxed, and canned milk
Gift cards are always welcome:
Hannaford, Trucchi’s, Benny’s, Walmart
HEARING SCREENINGS
November 10
Free hearing screenings and free minor
repairs to hearing aids are provided.
Appointments are required.
Call the COA at 508-946-2490.
You should hear what you’re missing!
*** IMPORTANT REMINDER ***
The Medicare Open Enrollment ends
on December 7th!
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late!
Make a SHINE Appointment Now!
Every year, Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (HMO, PPO) plans can change their
premiums, co-pays, deductibles, formularies (list
of drugs covered) and preferred pharmacies.
It’s important to review your options EVERY
year to make sure you have the plan that works
best for you for next year.
Assistance is available from the SHINE program. Call your Senior Center and ask for a
SHINE appointment. Trained SHINE volunteers
offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects
of health insurance to anyone on Medicare.
For Medicare related matters (other than an appointment), call 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-2434636), then press or say 3. Once you get the
SHINE answering machine, leave your name
and number. A volunteer will return your call
within 2 days.
For assistance 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, call
1-800-MEDICARE to speak to a Medicare customer service representative.
FREE LEGAL ADVICE
November 10
Attorney Youngberg will be here to answer questions on simple estate planning,
health care proxies and Mass Health issues. Call the COA at (508) 946-2490 to
set up your free 20-minute appointment.
Our COA Board of Directors has an open seat. If you are
interested in serving, please submit a letter to the Board
of Selectmen. The Board meets on the 2nd Wednesday
of the month at 7:00pm.
On behalf of the staff, the Board of Directors and all
of our hard working volunteers, we wish you a very
Happy Thanksgiving.
EAT TO HEAT
Wednesday, December 2
At the COA
5:00pm and 6:30 pm seatings
Sponsored by Middleboro Key Club
All money will benefit residents
who need help with heating costs
Town of Middleborough
Senior Tax Work Off Program
Purpose:
To allow qualified Middleborough taxpayers to perform volunteer community service for participating Town departments in
order to receive an abatement on their property tax.
Application Procedure:
Applications are available and must be filed by November 1,
2015. Applications are available at, and submitted to, the Middleborough Council on Aging.
Applications are available on the Town website–
COA home page and at the COA front desk.
FOOD HANDLER’S EXAM
Wed, Dec 2 at 9:15
Thurs, Dec 10 at 1:00
Fri, Dec 18 at 9:15
The Food Handler’s Exam is required by the
Town Health Department of all staff and volunteers who handle food at the COA. The time
commitment for the exam is less than an hour, and the expiration date on new certificates is the end of December 2016.
You can sign up on the lists taped to Susan Hotchkiss’ door,
or you may call her at 508-946-2490. Let’s see how many of
us can get this done before the current certificates expire.
Thanks!
BUSES TO TAUNTON
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Wal-Mart, Morton Hospital,
Shopping, Social Security
$2.00 to Walmart
$3.00 to Taunton
Riverview and Nemasket
residents— call to book a
Dial-a-ride for a van to the COA
to get the bus to Taunton.
Prices included in Taunton fee.
SAD
“Seasonal Affective Disorder”
Many people experience seasonal depression in the late fall and winter, due to
many factors, less daylight, and isolation
caused by bad weather. Problems related
to the holidays, such as grief, loneliness
or family conflicts are also triggers.
Understanding how your emotions are
affected by the seasons can help you
take full advantage of everything a particular time of year has to offer.
Discover what matters to you: Pick
upcoming events, and examine how
your thoughts and feelings are impacted by these occasions.
Make a plan: Decide how you want to
feel during certain times of the year.
What can you do to improve your experience this year? Making simple
modifications in how you approach a
negative event on your emotional
calendar can have a huge impact on
your mood. Make enough modifications so you look forward to that particular time of year. Don’t be hesitant
to initiate a change in routines.
Some suggestions that may help:
Use the COA van to continue with your
activities around town and at the center if
winter driving is a concern. Try to keep up
with your emotional self-care. We can
transport you to hair appointments, restaurants and coffee shops. Get out and
meet your friends and family. We can also
transport you to visit family or friends in
local nursing homes.
Join in on some of our activities, movies,
musical shows, or consider attending our
congregate meals for a complete hot
lunch at a suggested donation of $4.00.
Contact Susan Hotchkiss, our volunteer
coordinator, if you think that volunteering
may be a way to uplift your mood. Sometimes we find that we help ourselves by
helping others.
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Full Name
Iampietro, Philip
Marshall, Shirley
Burr, Terri
Michaud, Gail
Reynolds, Barbara
Booker, Mary
Still, Joanne
Klaila, Katherine
Goodnow, Mary
Graham, Marjorie
Beaulieu, Ed
Gedraitis, William
Judd, Marjorie
Libby, Linda
Dean, Linda
Pike, Suzanne
Mann, Jean
Ashe, Nancy
Abbett, Karen
Eskholme,Anne
Westgate, Arthur
Commesso, Dominic
Barry, Jeanne
O'Sullivan, Shirley
Manning, Rosemarie
Birthday
Nov 01
Nov 01
Nov 02
Nov 02
Nov 03
Nov 03
Nov 03
Nov 04
Nov 04
Nov 05
Nov 05
Nov 05
Nov 05
Nov 06
Nov 07
Nov 07
Nov 07
Nov 07
Nov 07
Nov 08
Nov 08
Nov 08
Nov 09
Nov 09
Nov 09
Chartier, Marilyn
Travassos, Barbara
Sukeforth, William
Grose, Cindy
Mace, Sarah
O'Sullivan, Shirley
Dilgard, Mary
Reeve, Fran
Wilson, Janice
Cabral, Barbara
Hailey, Linda
Plaskawiski, Bea
Walraven, Gerald
DeAngelis, Dominic
Fasci, Richard
Smith, Marie
Gates, Eileen
Usher, Nancy
Sagesta, Kathleen
Nov 10
Nov 10
Nov 11
Nov 11
Nov 12
Nov 14
Nov 14
Nov 15
Nov 15
Nov 16
Nov 16
Nov 16
Nov 17
Nov 17
Nov 17
Nov 17
Nov 18
Nov 18
Nov 19
MOVIES & POPCORN
Thursday Theatre at the COA
Please Call for Reservations
508-946-2490
Thursday, Nov 12 at 12:45
STILL ALICE
PG-13 – 1 hrs. 45 min – 2014 - Drama
Starring: Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, &
Kristen Stewart
Alice Howland is a renowned linguistics professor happily married with three grown children. When her doctor diagnoses her with
Early-onset Alzheimer's, Alice and her family
must face the harrowing challenge of this terminal degenerative disease. Along the way,
Alice struggles not only to fight the inner decay, but to make the most of her remaining
time to find the love and peace to make simply living worthwhile. November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.
Thursday, Nov 19 at 12:45
THE LONGEST RIDE
PG-13 – 2 hrs. 19 min – 2015
Starring: Scott Eastwood, Britt Robertson, & Alan Alda
Based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas
Sparks, “The Longest Ride” centers on the
star-crossed love affair between Luke (a
former champion bull rider) and Sophia (a
college student who is about to embark
upon her dream job.) As conflicting paths
and ideals test their relationship, Sophia
and Luke make an unexpected and fateful
connection with Ira, whose memories of his
own decades-long romance with his beloved wife deeply inspire the young couple.
Spanning generations and two intertwining
love stories, this film explores the challenges and infinite rewards of enduring love
Long, Gerry
McCormack, Henry
Bruffee, Loretta
McMurty, Frances
Wilmoth, Doris
Gendron, Don
Bowman, Virginia
Perkins, Brenda
Kelly, Nancy
Clark, Arlene
Nov 19
Nov 20
Nov 21
Nov 22
Nov 23
Nov 24
Nov 26
Nov 26
Nov 27
Nov 29
Remembering
our Veterans
this month.
Thank you for
all your service to our
country.
NOVEMBER 2015
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
All activities are open to the public.
For more information or an appointment, Please give us a call 946-2490.
Monday– Friday, 8:00am– 10:00am, Walking Club at the Middleboro YMCA
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
2
9:30 Ceramics
10:30 Men’s Social
Group
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Contract Bridge
12:45 Wii
1:00 Ceramics
1:30 Strength &
Balance
3
9:00-Shopping at
Hannaford
Supermarket
10:00 Table Pool
10:00-12:00 Knitting &
Crochet Group
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Cribbage & Whist
1:00 Drawing Class
4
8:30-10:30
LIBBY’s CAFE
10:30 Strength and
Balance
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Quilting
5
9:00 Shopping at
Trucchi’s
Supermarket
9:30 Square &
Round Dancing
12:00 Lunch
3:15 YOGA
6 HOLIDAY
BAZAAR
9:00 Oil Painting
10:00 Table Pool
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Cribbage &
Whist
9
9:30 Ceramics
10:30 Men’s Social
Group
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Contract Bridge
12:45 Wii
1:00 Ceramics
1:30 Strength &
Balance
10 9:00-Shopping at
Hannaford
Supermarket
10:00 Table Pool
10:00-12:00 Knitting &
Crochet Group
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Cribbage & Whist
1:00 Drawing Class
11
12
9:00 Shopping at
Trucchi’s
Supermarket
9:30 Square &
Round Dancing
12:00 Lunch
12:45 MOVIE
3:15 YOGA
13
9:00 Oil Painting
10:00 Table Pool
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Cribbage &
Whist
1:00 ART FOR THE
MIND
16
9:30 Ceramics
10:30 Men’s Social
Group
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Contract Bridge
12:45 Wii
1:00 Ceramics
1:30 Strength &
Balance
17
9:00-Shopping at
Hannaford
Supermarket
10:00 Table Pool
10:00-12:00 Knitting &
Crochet Group
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Cribbage & Whist
1:00 Drawing Class
18
8:30-10:30
LIBBY’s CAFE
10:30 Strength and
Balance
10:30 Town Health
Dept. Blood Pressure Screening
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Quilting
19 MOVIE
9:00 Shopping at
Trucchi’s
Supermarket
9:30 Square &
Round Dancing
12:00 Lunch
3:15 YOGA
20
9:00 Oil Painting
10:00 Table Pool
12:00 Lunch
12:30 OCES
HOLIDAY EATING
SURVIVAL GUIDE
1:00 Cribbage &
Whist
23
9:30 Ceramics
10:30 Men’s Social
Group
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Contract Bridge
12:45 Wii
1:00 Ceramics
1:30 Strength &
Balance
24
9:00-Shopping at
Hannaford
Supermarket
10:00 Table Pool
10:00-12:00 Knitting &
Crochet Group
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Cribbage & Whist
1:00 Drawing Class
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8:30-10:30
LIBBY’s CAFE
10:30 Strength and
Balance
10:30 Town Health
Dept. Blood Pressure Screening
12:00 Lunch
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30
9:30 Ceramics
10:30 Men’s Social
Group
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Contract Bridge
12:45 Wii
1:00 Ceramics
1:30 Strength &
Balance
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
The COA is Closed
If the only prayer you said
in your whole life was, "thank you,"
that would suffice. ~Meister Eckhart
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Coffee, Tea & Goodies
Served each day
In the function room
25 cents
Thank you to
Hannaford’s and Panera Bread
for their donations.
JOIN US for our COA “Thanksgiving Dinner”
Wednesday November 19th at noon
for a Roast Turkey Dinner with all the fixin’s
$4.00 Suggested Donation– sign ups a must.
Menu is subject to change.
Coffee, tea or milk is served with all
meals.
Please make reservations and remember
to cancel if you cannot attend.
2
Steak and
Cheese Sub
Potato chips
Jello
3
Salmon Chowder
Chef’s Salad
Dinner Rolls
Mixed fruit
4
Lasagna
Green Beans
Garlic Bread
Chilled Peaches
5
Knockwurst boiled
dinner w/cabbage,
carrots, potatoes
Scali Bread
Apple crisp
6
Chicken Cutlet
Buttered Noodles
Broccoli
Multi Grain Bread
Pudding
9
Spaghetti and
Meatballs
Green Peas
Garlic Bread
Chilled Pears
10
Meatloaf Dinner
Mashed Potato
Broccoli
Bread Basket
Bread Pudding
11
12 MOVIE
Teriyaki Chicken
Rice Pilaf
Green Snow Peas
French Bread
Jell-O
16
Cheeseburger
Lettuce &
Tomato
French Fries
Assorted Pastry
17
Baked Ham
Dinner
Bepop Beans
Corn Bread
Ambrosia
18
Cheese Ravioli with
Meat Sauce
Garden Salad
Bread Basket
Fruit Cocktail
19
MOVIE
Roast Turkey Dinner
Mashed Potato
Stuffing
Butternut Squash
Bread Basket
Assorted Pies
13 $5.00 suggested donation
Fresh Fish Bake
Baked Potato
Cole Slaw
Wheat rolls
Strawberry
Shortcake
20
Pepperoni Pizza
Garden salad
Chilled Peaches
23
Grilled Hot Dog
on a Roll
3 Bean Salad
Peach Crisp
24
American Chop
Suey
Green Beans
Garlic Bread
Pudding
25
Smorgasbord Day
(A variety of foods
served family style)
Bread Basket
Surprise Dessert
26
30 Rosemary
Chicken
Roasted Potatoes
Beets
Italian Bread
Assorted Pastry
27
COA
IS
CLOSED
JOIN US for
Libby’s Café
Each Wednesday
8:30am-10:30am
Invite a friend over for coffee, tea, and a light continental breakfast.
LIBBY’S CAFÉ
Wednesdays
8:30-10:30
ART FOR YOUR MIND
America’s Regions
Friday, Nov 13 at 1:00
“Art for Your Mind” is the brainchild of art historian and teacher, Jill Sanford. “It is an interactive,
educational, and entertaining art observation
experience designed to broaden your mind.”
This is the fourth AFYM program which we have
brought to the COA. “America’s Regions” asks
an important question: Why does art from the
early days of Massachusetts look different from
art created in the early days of South Carolina?
Regional differences are easy to find in America
– and therefore in our art. Landforms, lifestyle,
and historical events and occupations are only a
few of the concepts touched upon, which help
define our country’s unique regional differences.
Come check out “America’s Regions” with Jill
Sanford. Please call 508-946-2490 to sign up.
In celebration and recognition of a volunteer who has
served the COA for over 24 years, we offer Libby’s
Café in honor of Libby Young. Libby has been a Meals
on Wheels driver , dining room volunteer, and continues to work in our kitchen, 5 days a week.
Every Wednesday, we will have additional breakfast items to accompany the coffee and tea we serve.
These will vary but may include
home made breads, cheese sticks,
pastries, muffins, bagels and cream
cheese, toast and jelly and small
yogurts. We encourage all to contribute the usual 25 cents and all
donations are most welcome.
Invite a friend to the café, meet with
your neighbors and enjoy starting
off your day socializing with others.
Our thanks to Libby for all her years of service.
FRIDAY
November 6
9:00-1:00
COA Function Room
Holiday Items, Bake Sale,
White Elephant Table,
Jewelry, Gifts,
Goodies & Gadgets….
Proceeds benefit our Supportive
Day Program– Special Events Fund
DRAWING FOR JOY
Tuesdays – 1:00-3:00
Our popular drawing class taught by
Cindi Walsh-Hamlin is scheduled for
Tuesdays from 1-3:00. The cost is $5
per class. If you are not already on the
roster, please call the COA to sign up.
CERAMICS CLASSES
Taught by Jackie Hosley
Mondays at 9:30 and 1:00
Our popular ceramics classes are full
at the moment. If you are interested,
call and get on the waiting list for the
next opening.
FLU CLINICS AT THE COA
Wednesday November 4
1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
and
Tuesday November 10
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sign up and remember to bring your
insurance cards!
Sponsored by Rite Aid Pharmacy
FUEL ASSISTANCE
RECERTIFICATION
Do not throw away any paperwork from
South Shore Community Action Council
(SSCAC). If you are a Middleboro resident
and need an appointment for new or
recertification of fuel assistance applications, call the front desk for an appointment. Assistance is available for any primary heat type: oil, natural gas, electricity,
propane, kerosene, wood or coal. If you are living in nonsubsidized housing and heat is included in your rent, fuel assistance can reimburse
you for a portion of your rent.
Maximum income limits for fuel assistance are
as follows:
family of 1-----$33,126.
family of 2-----$43,319.
family of 3-----$53,511.
family of 4-----$63,704.
Also, never ignore
paperwork from
SNAP (formerly
Food stamps).
When your 10 ride bus pass is all
used, enter it into a drawing for a free
lunch. Once a month we will draw a
used bus pass to choose the winner.
Drawing box at the COA front desk.
Alzheimer’s Association
Family Caregivers Series
November 5th, 12th, & 19th
1:00-3:00PM
COA Conference Room
The Alzheimer’s Association of the South
Shore, Cape Cod & The Islands will present:
Essential Skills for
Family Caregivers Series,
with Jennifer Hoadley
This series will be presented on 3 consecutive Thursdays; November 5th, 12th, & 19th
from 1:00-3:00 PM in the afternoon at the
Middleboro COA Conference Room.
It Starts with Communication on Thursday, November 5th
Understanding Behaviors on Thursday,
November 12th
Safety at Home on Thursday,
November 19th
Please call the COA at 508-946-2490
to register. You can take one, two or all
three of the classes.
NEEDED for our
Supportive Day Program
Working IPODs, new and used.
Please leave at the COA front desk
to the attention of Susan Adams.
Thank you
Middleboro Services to the Elderly
GIFT SHOP
Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Donations are accepted.
Closed Fridays.
Proceeds benefit the COA.
Community Event
SPAGHETTI DINNER
TO SUPPORT THE FOOD PANTRY
A sold-out event for the past 5 years, Olive
Garden’s Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the Sacred
Heart Food Pantry is planned for Saturday, November 7, 2015. This event will be held in the Oak
Point Community Ballroom at 200 Oak Point Drive
and hosted by the Friends of the Sacred Heart
Food Pantry Club and the Society of St. Vincent de
Paul.
The doors will open at 5 p.m. and the dinner
includes Olive Garden’s salad, bread sticks, spaghetti and meatballs along with coffee and dessert.
The ticket price is $15 and tickets are available at
Egger’s Furniture, Muckey’s Liquors, at the Collaborative Parish office, the Sacred Heart Food Pantry, and specified times at the Oak Point Clubhouse. For additional information, please call Donna Blaschke at 508-946-2636.
A popular attraction is the Society’s famous
basket raffle and many silent auction items. If you
plan to attend you are encouraged to buy your tickets early. No tickets will be sold at the door.
JOIN US for Quilting Class which
meets on the 1st, 3rd and 5th
Wednesdays of the month at 1:00.
$5.00 per class.
OFFICE HOURS
Senator MARC PACHECO
3rd MONDAYS, 11:00– noon
Alzheimer's To Go Checklist
Being prepared is one of the best ways to help ensure an individual with Alzheimer’s disease has
what he or she needs for a stress-free experience
in the community. Keep it simple.
Something to hold ---- It can be helpful for someone with a dementia illness to have something to
grasp to keep his or her hands occupied. A water
bottle, for instance, “kills two birds with one stone”.
Water keeps an individual hydrated and helps prevent fidgeting.
Accessories---Take along a hat, baseball cap or
umbrella. Think about the weather as those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia
can be especially sensitive to outside conditions,
such as extreme heat or cold.
Snacks---Keep healthy snacks on hand both for
the individual with Alzheimer’s as well as you, the
caregiver. Small bags of chowder crackers or peanut butter crackers can also help to encourage
drinking water.
Bags or totes----Keeping track of belongings
when you’re going out can be a challenge for anyone, but especially so for someone with dementia.
Totes can come in handy for a variety of items including snacks, sun screen, a reading magnifier,
magazines, and an identification tag. A notebook
and a pen or pencil---- Individuals with a dementia
illness sometimes like to make lists. A notebook is
also great for the family caregiver to write down
questions for or comments from the doctor. Keeping a packed bag on hand helps you be “good to
go”. There are some great novelty bags that contain pockets for family photos, a great conversation starter while waiting to see a doctor!
Emergency
contact
information---------Wandering is one potential behavioral symptom of
Alzheimer’s disease. Be sure that both you and a
loved one have contact and medical information
on you or in an easily accessible location at all
times. This can be critical, for example, if one of
you is in an accident and unable to speak for himself or herself.
INSURANCE CHECK UP:
REVIEWING YOUR LIFE INSURANCE
AND LONG TERM CARE POLICIES
Monday, November 23
by appointment.
OFFICE HOURS
Representative KEIKO ORRALL
2nd MONDAYS , 12:30-1:30
On Holiday Mondays,
call to get new date
Judy Witkowski, LUTCF, Financial
Services Professional
Make an
appointment today for your free review. Do you know who is listed as
beneficiaries, are there cash advances allowed, is your policy
providing for your final wishes?
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Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
SUGGESTED ALL-HAZARDS EMERGENCY KIT
Bottled water (1 gallon per person/per day for 3 days)
Canned goods and nonperishable foods, particularly those that do not need cooking:
Manual can opener , Duct tape , Plastic sheeting or tarp
Radio (battery-powered or hand crank), NOAA Weather Radio and extra batteries
Flashlight or lantern, with extra batteries (safer than candles and open flames)
First aid kit
Pet food, supplies, tag, crates, if needed
Prescription medications (2-week supply)
Extra eyeglasses, contact lenses, and dentures
Extra batteries for hearing aids, wheelchairs, or other medical equipment,
Medical oxygen tanks
Whistle to signal for help
Watch or battery operated clock
Copies of important documents and IDs, Cash and contact numbers
Cell phone and charger (also an auto, solar, or crank charger in case power is out)
FALL PREVENTION TIPS
1. Keep pathways clear
Keep stairs and walkways clear by removing objects that you could trip
over. Add storage for things that are usually on the floor, such as shoes or
papers.
2. Be aware of uneven surfaces
Look out for changes in the level of flooring, such as in doorways or in
between carpeting and tile. Remove throw rugs or use a rug gripper
underneath to secure them to the floor. If you can move a rug easily with
your foot, you could slip on it.
3. Keep frequently used items close by
Reaching up high or bending down low can cause you to lose balance.
For example - in the kitchen, make sure that cooking supplies and other
items that you use often are easy to reach.
4. Light your way
Install bright lights, have switches at both ends of stairways, and use night
lights to light the path from your bedroom to bathroom. Light switches
that glow are easier to see in the dark.
5. Add supports in the bathroom
Bathrooms can be dangerous, especially when things are wet. Put grab
bars near the toilet and in the shower. Non-skid strips in the bathtub can
keep you from slipping.
6. Stay safe on the stairs
Consider installing handrails on both sides of the stairs. If you already
have handrails, be sure you use them. Check that they are properly
installed and not loose.
MIDDLEBOROUGH COUNCIL ON AGING NEWSLETTER
558 PLYMOUTH STREET
MIDDLEBOROUGH, MA 02346
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MA 02346
COA STAFF
Andrea Priest- Executive Director
Linda Eatherton -Assistant to the Director
Terri B. Wager-Meals on Wheels Coordinator
Regina Bissonnette- Receptionist/Dispatcher
Carol Smith- Receptionist/Dispatcher
Diana Ambrose- Outreach/Health Coordinator
Susan Hotchkiss-Activity/Volunteer Coordinator
Susan Adams- Supportive Day Program Director
Valerie Morse- Supportive Day ProgramActivity Coordinator
Michelle McClellan- Supportive Day ProgramActivity Assistant
Barbara Fontaine- Supportive Day ProgramActivity Aide
Mary Bessey- SHINE Regional Director
Tracey Benson- SHINE Assistant Director
Shirley Ruberto- Head Cook
Laura Ibbitson- Assistant Cook
Maureen Phillips- Kitchen Assistant
Kenneth McKee- Custodian
Richard Converse- Driver
Richard Gilli- Driver
Kenneth Lagerblade- Driver
Kwong Szeto Driver
Kathy Tobin- Driver
COUNCIL ON AGING
BOARD MEETING
Second Wednesday
of every month
at 7:00 PM at the COA
November’s meeting is
November 4th
No meetings in
July and August.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Arthur Turcotte– Chairperson
Wayne Perkins-Vice Chair
Sim Bullard-Treasurer
Elizabeth Wainwright– Secretary
Robert Burke
Jeanine Knowlton
Betty Murphy
James Waite
Richard Young
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