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Attleboro COA Newsletter April/May

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LARSON �

SENIOR CEN TER �

BOARD MEMBERS: �

Joe Feroce, Chair ● Carol O’Connor, Acting Co�Chair ● Dr. Raymond Guillette, Secretary �

Marion Aspinall ● Dr. Steven Bensson ● Frank Cook ● Karen Hammond �

David Larson ● John Lepper ● Juliet Teixeira ● Kurt Wheaton ● Melissa Tucker, Director�

Ex�Officio Members: Diane Morris, Darlene Young�

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Board meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6PM � NO MEETINGS � Jul/Aug/Dec�

NEWSLETTER�

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We hope you enjoy your complimentary issue of the Larson Center’s newsletter. �

If you are receiving this newsletter for the first time and wish to �

receive new issues as they are available, please call 774�203�1905. �

For a digital copy, please email [email protected]�

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While you’re at it, check out our new website at www.attleboroseniorcenter.com �

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The Larson Center�helping Attleboro residents age strong since 1971.�

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Larson Senior Center�

25 South Main Street, Attleboro, MA 02703�

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For staff phone numbers, �

see back page.�

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The Larson Senior Center is OPEN!�

Hours of Operation:�

Monday � Friday�

8:00 am to 4:00 pm�

This mailing was funded in part by a

grant from MCOA & EOEA.�

Ad info. 1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 • www.lpicommunities.com Attleboro Council on Aging, Attleboro, MA 06-5055

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APRIL/MAY PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES�

HISTORY GROUP: April 7th & May 5th�

(First Thursday of the Month) at 1:30 pm (Free) �

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FRENCH GROUP: April 8th & May 13th (Second �

Friday of the Month) at 10:00 am (Free) �

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DYER�LAKE: Monday April 25th at 1:00 pm and �

Monday May 23rd at 1:00 pm (Free)�

April:�“Live & Learn:� My bologna has a first name…. an

interesting look behind the scenes of some well�known

advertising jingles.” �

May: “Live & Learn:� The Fundamentals of Trust!”�

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BINGO: Tuesdays at 1:00 pm�

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CRIBBAGE: Wednesdays at 1:00 pm (Free)�

KNITTING: Wednesdays at 10:00 am (Free) �

BRIDGE: Thursdays at 12:30 pm (Free) �

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HIGH LOW JACK: Mondays at 1:00 pm (Free) �

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HAND & FOOT CARDS: Fridays at 12:30 pm (Free)�

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NAME THAT TUNE: Wednesday, April 20th at 10:00

am. (Free) P lay Name That Tune and Who’s That

Face? with DJ Nate Adams. �

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MOVIES: April 13th & May 11th (Free) �

WRITERS WORKSHOP: Tuesdays at 9:30 am (Free)�

WRITING FOR YOUR GRANDCHILDREN: Every

other Wednesday at 10:00 am (Free) 4/ 20, 5/ 11

and 5/25. Capture memories for your grandchildren.

Write/draw them a story. The possibilities are endless!�

Come, explore, share and support. Beginners welcome.�

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WATERCOLOR CLASS: Fridays at 9:30 am. ($40)

Join instructor Ben for a fun watercolor 6�week program.

Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 am starting April 8th.

$40 payment is due in full on first day of class.

Call 774�203�1906 to reserve your spot.�

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Book Club: April 13th and May 18th�

(Third Wednesday of the Month) at 2:00 pm. Free) �

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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER TRAINING:

Mondays 4/11, 4/25 and 5/9 at 10:00 am. (Free)�

Call 774�203�1901 to sign�up.�

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ONE�ON�ONE SMART PHONE TRAINING: April 18th

and May 2nd. By Appointment only. (Free) �

Please call 774�203�1906 to sign�up.�

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AT HOME HEARING HEALTHCARE MOBILE CLINIC:

Wednesday, April 27th, and Wednesday, May 25th,

10:00 am�12:00 pm (Free) By appointment only.�

SIMPLE WILLS/HEALTH CARE PROXIES�4/6 & 5/4�

LEGAL SERVICES � APRIL 15 & May 20�

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ESSENTRICS: Tuesdays at 9:00 am (Free) Essentrics

is a full�body workout for people of every ability that chang-

es the shape of your body through a combination of

stretching and strengthening. ***NEW***�

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BALANCE & CHAIR YOGA: Mondays at 9:00 am

($2.00 per class) � Held at Good News Bible Chapel�

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FIT HAPPENS � HIGHER INTENSITY: NOW TWICE A

WEEK! Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 am ($2.00

per class) A fun class incorporating medium impact cardio�

and muscle toning, No class Tuesday, 4/5 and 4/12.�

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ZUMBA GOLD: NOW TWICE A WEEK! Tuesdays and

Thursdays at 10:00 am ($2.00 per class) �

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LINE DANCING: Thursdays at 1:00 pm ($2.00 per

class). Now held at Good News Bible Chapel, 235 West St. �

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DRUMS ALIVE: Fridays at 1:00 pm ($2.00 per class) �

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SEATED FITNESS: Thursdays at 9:00 am ($2.00)

Held at Good News Bible Chapel, 235 West Street. �

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MOVEMENT FOR BETTER BALANCE: Fridays at

9:00 am starting April 1st.�8 week program.

Held at Good News Bible Chapel ($16 paid at first

class). You must sign up for all 8 weeks. REGISTRATION IS

MANDATORY. Class is l imited to 12 and helps older

adults who are able to walk without assistance to improve

balance and increase confidence in everyday activities.�

HIKING GROUP: Wednesdays at 10:00 am (Free)�

WALKING GROUP: Thursdays at 12:30 pm (Free)�

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CHOCOLATE MAKING CLASS: Thursday, April 14th at

1:00 pm ($5) Decorate a spring chocolate house.

Perfect for an Easter gift or your own holiday table. Houses

will be pre�assembled ready for decorating.�

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MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON: Wednesday, May 4th at

11:00 am ($5) At Good News Bible Chapel �

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A CELEBRATION OF WORLD CUISINE AND CULTURE:

April 11th at 1:00 pm: Canadian French Meat Pies ($10)

May 16th at 1:00 pm: Portuguese Food and Culture ($10)�

THERAPY GARDENS AROMATIC HERB GARDEN:

(Free) Monday May 9th at 1:00 pm. Learn how to

grow and dry herbs. You’ll create your own herb garden for

flavorful cooking. Space is limited. Reserve your by calling

774�203�1906.�

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WELCOMING WEDNESDAYS LUNCHES:

Wednesday, April 13th and May 11th 11:30 am ($3)�

Join us for a home�cooked lunch prepared by COA staff.�

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DIABETIC SHOES: Thursday, 4/21 and 5/19 (Free)�

Meet with Kris Gidwani to be measured. Works with most

insurance. Call 774�203�1906 for an appointment. �

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PODIATRY: Friday, May 20th, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm�

IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO AFFORD TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF OUR PROGRAMS, PLEASE

CONTACT MELISSA TUCKER AT 774�203�1900.�


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WELCOMING WEDNESDAYS LUNCHES!

Join us for a home�cooked lunch

prepared by COA staff.�

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Nutritious and tasty, Welcome

Wednesday lunches are offered the �

2nd Wednesday of each month at

11:30 am for just $3. �

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Reservations must be made in �

advance for both the 4/13 and 5/11

lunches. �

Space is limited. �

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Reserve now by calling �

774�203�1906. �

A Celebration of World

Cuisine and Culture

On April 11th at 1:00pm, the COA’s own

Lorraine Morrill and her daughter Kristen

will be making their delicious French Meat

Pies.

Then on May 16th Deanna Travers will

return with her father-in-law with an

authentic Portuguese meal at 1:00pm.

Join us for either or both of these events.

Pre-registration and pre-payment are

required. The cost for this program is $10

per class which must be paid at time of

registration. Space is limited.

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SPRING CHOCOLATE HOUSE

Decorate a spring

chocolate house. Perfect for an

Easter gift or your own holiday

table. Houses will be

pre-assembled ready for

decorating.

Pre-registration and pre-payment are

required. ($5) All supplies are included.

Thursday, April 14th at 1:00 pm

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THERAPY GARDENS

AROMATIC HERB GARDENS

Learn how to grow and dry herbs. You’ll create your

own herb garden and herbs for

flavorful cooking.

Each participant will leave with plants or seeds in pots

for their own personal herb garden.

Call 774-203-1906 to reserve your spot.

Pre-registration is mandatory. Space is limited.

Free!

Monday, May 9th at 1:00 pm

This program is funded in part by a grant from Rockland

Trust Charitable Foundation.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rocklandtrust�

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockland_trust/�

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RocklandTrust�

Thank you to our Friends group for covering supply costs for

this program.


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�� SAFE RETURN REGISTRATION�

�� PROJECT LIFESAVER�

�� ARE YOU OK? �

�� FILE OF LIFE�

�� FREE HOUSE NUMBERS�

�� STOP PHONE AND JUNK MAIL

�� DO YOU NEED SPECIAL HELP IN AN EMERGENCY

�� REVERSE 9�1�1 PROCEDURE�

TRIAD�

We are looking for new faces to join our Triad group!�

Triad is a three�way partnership between the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office, Attleboro Police & Fire Departments, and �

Attleboro Seniors. The primary goal is to reduce the criminal victimization of older citizens, enhance the delivery of law �

enforcement services, and improve the quality of life for seniors. Join us at one of our monthly meetings at the Larson �

Center to learn more about what Triad does and how you can help .�

Our next meeting is May 11th at 10:00 am.�

For more information, contact Deanna at 774�203�1903.�

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TRIAD SPECIAL PROGRAMS�We’re on Facebook!!

Be sure to “like” the

Attleboro Senior Center/Reverend

Larson Senior Center Facebook page

to stay current on all the great things

happening at the

Larson Senior Center!

Join our e-newsletter mailing list.

Email [email protected]


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Shine offers FREE Health Insurance information, counseling

and assistance for people with Medicare. Call the Senior

Center to schedule an appointment.�

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2022 Medicare Premiums

Have Increased � Do You Need

Assistance? �

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Part A Premium �

Individuals who did not work 40 credits will pay a

monthly Part A premium based on the amount of

credits they worked. �

0�29 credits $499/month 30�39 credits

$274/month �

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Part B Premium �

The monthly standard Medicare Part B premium in

2022 for Medicare beneficiaries will be $170.10. It

may be a little less for those protected under the

hold harmless provision. �

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The Part B premium a beneficiary pays each month is

based on his or her annual income. Specifically, if a

beneficiary’s “modified adjusted gross income” (MAGI)

is greater than the legislated threshold amounts the

beneficiary is responsible for a larger portion of the

estimated total cost of Part B benefits. This larger por-

tion is called IRMAA (Income Related Monthly Adjust-

ment Amount). The Affordable Care Act requires Part

D enrollees whose incomes exceed the same thresh-

olds pay a monthly adjustment amount. The monthly

Part D adjustment will be taken out of a beneficiary’s

Social Security check and paid to Medicare. These

enrollees will pay the regular plan premium to their

Part D plan. Social Security will inform beneficiaries of

their adjustment. Appeals procedures will be included. �

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The 2022 Part B monthly premium and Part D ad-

justment amount are based on one’s 2020 tax return.�

If you need help because of these increased premiums, or with

any other aspect of your health insurance, SHINE offers free

counseling at your Senior Center. Call your local COA and ask

for a SHINE counselor. You can reach a SHINE volunteer by

phone at 508�222�1399. Once you get the SHINE answer ing

machine, leave your name and number. A volunteer will call you

back as soon as possible.�

OUTREACH�

“Your Community Resource for Older Adults and Caregivers”�

For more information, please call:�

Deanna Travers 774�203�1903�

Marybeth Lynch 774�203�1902�

Serving Health Information of Elders�

Jeanette Deroy, SHINE Regional Director, 508�222�1399�COMMODITIES SUPPLEMENTAL �

FOOD PROGRAM��

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Are you a Senior from Attleboro who can benefit from a

free 30 lb. bag of non�perishable groceries every

month? You may be eligible for the Commodity �

Supplemental Food Program from the Greater �

Boston Food Bank.�

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program works to �

improve the health of low income elderly persons at least

60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious

USDA Foods. ��

**If you are a senior who meets the �

qualifications and wants �

to participate in this program, �

please call 774�203�1908 or �

kmclaughlin@cityof Attleboro.us�

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ATTLEBORO SENIORS AGE 60 AND OLDER�

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The Attleboro Council on Aging is dedicated to helping seniors

obtain SNAP/FOOD stamp benefits without the long lines. An

outreach worker can help you with: �

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Contact Deanna: 774�203�1903�

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�� Health insurance costs�

�� Medical costs NOT reimbursed by insurance�

�� Prescription drugs�

�� Over�the�counter medicines�

�� Health�related supplies and equipment�

�� Car mileage and public transportation costs�

�� Home health care costs�

�� Alternative medical treatments�

�� Service animal expenses�

�� Determining eligibility�

�� Completing the application for recertification form�

�� Understanding the verification requirements�

�� Submitting documents to DTA�

�� Speaking with a DTA worker on your behalf�

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FUEL ASSISTANCE�

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If you are in need of fuel assistance, �

please contact our Outreach Department.�

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Deanna � 774�203�1903�

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Marybeth � 774�203�1902�


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JOIN US FOR OUR BOOK CLUB

The book club meets the 3rd Wednesday of

the month at 2pm for a lively discussion.

All books are available through the library.

April’s book is “Home Before Morning” by

Lynda Van Devanter. May’s book is “The

Giver of Stars” by Jojo Moyes.

The Council on Aging would like to thank the following

individuals/organizations for their generous support:�

Attleboro Elks�

Bill Babcock, National Weather Service�

Board of Missions at 1st Baptist Church Attleboro�

Bristol Elder Services�

Captain Allan Murrant, Attleboro Fire Department�

Carolyn Mador�

Christine Canada�

Christopher Heights�

Creation Nation Nutrition�

Good News Bible Chapel�

Greater Attleboro and Taunton Regional Transit (GATRA)�

Home Instead�

Inspector Skip Pion, Attleboro Fire Department�

Jay Elias, Dyer Lake�

June Foley�

Lisa Sarkis�

Mass. Council on Aging�

Mass. Cultural Council�

Mr. & Mrs. Domenic Cotoia�

Officer Ayman Kafel, APD, Problem Oriented Policing Unit�

Officer Alexander D’Agostino, APD, Problem Oriented Policing Unit�

Pam & Jas Mallik�

Panera Bread of North Attleboro�

Carol McLaughlin�

Paula Haag�

Pauline Baxendale�

Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation�

South Attleboro Lions�

South Attleboro Village Lions�

South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc.�

St. Mary’s Church of Norton�

Thomas Meedel�

Tri�County Regional Vocational Technical High School�

Ty Waterman, Attleboro City Councilor�

Wendy Wheeler�

No WiFi? No Problem�

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Via a partnership with the Attleboro Public Library

(APL), The Council on Aging now has two (2) Wi�Fi

hotspots available for borrowing!�These portable

hotspots allow you instant access to Wi�Fi at home

or on�the�go. They may be borrowed for a �

two�week period (no renewals) and can connect

up to 10 devices at a time.��

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The hotspots were provided to APL via the �

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

(MBLC) using ARPA funds; it�supports the MBLC’s

goal to advance equitable access to resources.�

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Please call�Melissa Q. at 774�203�1904�to borrow

a hotspot today!�

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NAME THAT TUNE!�

Sponsored by Amazing Grace Private

Home Care�

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Join us on Wednesday, April 20th

, at 10:00am for a fun

�filled morning playing Name That Tune and Who’s

That Face? with DJ Nate Adams. Be prepared for lots

of good music, famous faces from the past, and a

whole bunch of laughs! Coffee and pastry will be

served. Please RSVP by calling 774�203�1906. Our

thanks to our friends at Amazing Grace Private Home

Care for providing prizes and sponsoring this event.�

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ESSENTRICS�

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Feel the Joy of Freedom of Movement, Balance and

Strength. �

Would you like to have the energy, strength, and

stamina to do the things you love to do? Essentrics can

help. Essentrics is a full�body workout for people of

every ability that changes the shape of your

body through a combination of stretching and

strengthening. This technique develops lean, strong,

and flexible muscles and helps relieve pain, improve

posture, and “age backwards.” Essentrics rebalances

the body, prevents and treats injuries, and unlocks

tight joints. �

The Larson Center is pleased to offer this program free

of charge on Tuesdays at 9:00am starting on April 5th

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Exercises can be done standing, sitting, or laying down

(please bring a mat if you would like to do floor work)

depending on personal preference and ability. �

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This program is funded in part by a grant from Bristol Elder

Services, Inc., through a contract with the Massachusetts Executive

Office of Elder Affairs.�

MOVEMENT FOR BETTER �

BALANCE�

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Moving for Better Balance is an evidence�based group

exercise program. The program is based on the �

principles of Tai Chi. Participants are taught 8 �

movements modified especially for fall prevention. The

program works to improve balance, muscle strength,

flexibility, and mobility to enhance overall physical

health which leads to better functioning in daily �

activities. �

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Fridays at 9:00 am starting April 1st. �

This is an 8 week program. ($16 paid at first class). �

PRE�REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY. �

Class is limited to 12 people. �

Call 774�203�1906 to register.�

HIKING GROUP

Do you enjoy the outdoors, discovering new places to walk

nearby or making new friends? Then consider joining the

COA Hiking Group. Hikes resume in April on Wednesdays at

10 am and last for an hour. Hikes are relatively easy but are

sometimes on uneven terrain. Meet at the designated loca-

tion at 10 am sharp. Hikes are free. Register by calling 774-

203-1906.

APRIL

April 6 � Highland Park Parking Lot, 104 Mechanic Street.�

April 13 � Attleboro Springs Wildlife Sanctuary, 947 Park Street;

Meet at sanctuary entrance at the stone gate just past LaSalette.

Drive to end of the road to the parking lot. �

April 20 � No Hike�

April 27 � Joseph & Margaret O’Donnell Nature Preserve, meet at

Finberg Field (Park and Bishop Streets) lot closest to Bishop Street�

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MAY�

May 4 � Nickerson Walking Woods Preserve, 221 Richardson

Avenue. Meet in the parking lot.�

May 11 � Larson Woodland, 50 Watson Avenue. Meet at entrance.�

May 18 � Gammino Pond, 463 Newman Ave., Seekonk. Meet in

parking lot. �

May 25 � Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary Parking Lot, �

1417 Park St.�

Photos courtesy of Richard Lacivita

WALKING GROUP

Join our group for exercise and

conversation. Walk at your own pace.

Thursdays at 12:30 pm beginning on April 7th

Meet in front of the Senior Center.

CURLING

Join us for a fun-filled curling demonstration.

Curling is great fun and can be done standing or

seated.

WRITING FOR YOUR�

GRANDCHILDREN�

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Capture memories for your grandchildren. Write/

draw them a story. The possibilities are endless!�

Come, explore, share and support. (You do not

need writing experience to join us.)�

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CURLING

Join us for a fun-filled curling demonstration.

Give it a try and win a prize! Curling is great fun

and can be done standing or seated.

Desserts will be served.

Come check it out and

discover your new favorite game!

Thursday, April 28th at 12:30 pm.


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LEGAL ASSISTANCE: There will be an attorney from South

Coastal Counties Legal Services available on the 3rd Friday of the

month for a FREE VIDEO consultation here at the Center by�

appointment ONLY. Call 774�203�1904 to schedule. �

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Consultation topics include: �

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�� Public Benefits (Social Security, Supplemental Security �

Income, cash assistance, food stamps, etc.)�

�� Housing (landlord/tenant problems in private & public �

housing, especially evictions)�

�� Health/Health Insurance/Long Term Care (Medicaid,�

Medicare, private insurance & institutional care)�

�� Document Preparation (Power of Attorney wills for �

homebound & institutionalized seniors in emergency �

situations)�

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For other legal problems, a referral may be made to a private �

attorney.�

FREE HEALTH CARE PROXY �

AND WILL CONSULTATION�

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Did you know that the Attleboro Council on Aging offers

free consultations about creating wills and arranging for

healthcare proxies? Meet with Attleboro Attorney �

Carolyn Blake�Dibbert here at the Senior Center for a free

consultation to discuss your particular �

circumstances and needs. Attorney Dibbert is at the Center

the first Wednesday of every month, meeting with seniors

by appointment only.�

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Please call 774�203�1904 to get �

on her calendar.�

BITS & BOBS�

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IT’S MOVIE TIME! �

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Join us Wednesday, April 13th at 12:45 pm for

“CODA.” As a�CODA�(child of deaf adults), Ruby is

the only hearing person in her home. When she �

discovers a passion for singing, Ruby must choose

between family obligations and her dreams. �

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On May 11th, we’ll be showing “Finch.” Tom Hanks

is�Finch, a man who embarks on a moving and�

powerful journey to find a new home for his unlikely�

family�his beloved dog and a newly created robot�in a

dangerous and ravaged world.�

A BRUSH WITH KINDNESS�

“A Brush With Kindness” brings resources, volunteers and�

homeowners together to help with small projects such as yard

clean up or painting a solid structure that needs a little TLC. Our

program brings volunteers from service groups, �

businesses, congregations and community agencies to help low

income homeowners who are challenged by age, disability or cir-

cumstance.�

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Examples of work are painting, patching, landscaping, outdoor

fence painting, and yard cleanup.�

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Please email Kim Thomas at [email protected]

or call 508�399�1781 for details.�

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Are you concerned about your finances or debt, curious

about how reverse mortgages work or do you have a

forward mortgage question? There are many questions to

consider and evaluate. Scheduling a consultation with

Ellen Connors, a Mortgage Professional at Shamrock Home

Loans, can help bring you peace of mind. Ellen is available

at 617�750�5266 to meet at the Larson Center or at your

home to answer your questions. �


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MONDAY� TUESDAY� WEDNESDAY� THURSDAY� FRIDAY�

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9:00 Movement for �

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9:00 Balance & Chair �

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9:00 Essentrics�

9:00 Fit Happens�

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10:00� Zumba Gold�

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8:30 � 11 Simple Wills & �

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10:00 Hiking Group�

10:00 Knit/Crochet�

1:00 Cribbage�

2:30 Phone Class�

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9:00 Seated Fitness � �

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9:00 Fit Happens�


12:30 Bridge�

12:30 Walking Group�

1:00 Line Dancing � �

Good News Church�

1:30 History Group�

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9:30 Watercolor Class�

10:00 French Group�


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2:00 Book Club�

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10:00 Writing for Your �

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12�1 Caregiver/ �

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1:00 Cribbage�

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9:00� Seated Fitness � �


9:00 Fit Happens�


10:00 Diabetic Shoes�

12:30 Bridge�


1:00� Line Dancing � �


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EARTH DAY�

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1:00 Drums Alive�

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9:00 Essentrics�

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11�1 Attleboro Police�

Drug Take Back �

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1:00� Bingo�

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10:00 At Home Hearing�

Healthcare�

10:00� Knit/Crochet�

1:00 Cribbage�

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Good News Church�

9:00 Fit Happens�

10:00 Zumba Gold�

12:30 Bridge�

12:30 Curling�

Demonstration�



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1:00 Drums Alive�

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A delicious, nutritious

hot lunch �

is �

available �

Monday through

Friday 11:30 am to

12:00 pm �

at the Senior �

Center�

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MONDAY� TUESDAY� WEDNESDAY� THURSDAY� FRIDAY�

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8:30 � 11 Simple Wills & �

Health Care Proxies�



11:00 Mother’s Day �

Luncheon at the�

Good News Church�

1:00 Cribbage�

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9:00 Fit Happens�


12:30 Bridge�




1:30 History Group�

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1:00 Therapy Gardens�

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9:00 Fit Happens�



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10:00 Triad Meeting �


10:00 Writing for Your�

Grandchildren�


11:30 Welcoming�

Wednesdays Lunch�

12:45 Movie: Finch�

1:00 Cribbage�

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10:00 French Group�

12:30 Hands & Foot Cards�

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1:00 Celebration of World�

Cuisine Lunch�

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9:00 Fit Happens�



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12�1 Caregiver/ �

Transition Group�

1:00 Cribbage�

2:00 Book Club�

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Greater Boston �

Food Bank �

Pick�up�

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9:00 Fit Happens�


10:00 Diabetic Shoes�

12:30 Bridge�




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Better Balance�

9 � 12 Legal Services�

12:30 Hands & Foot Cards�

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OLDER AMERICANS AND

SKIN CANCER AWARENESS

MONTH


�

One�on�One Smart Phone Training �

�

Do you have a smart phone (Apple, Samsung,

Motorola) and need guidance on how to use it? �

Schedule a 15�minute one�on�one appointment to get

the training you need. �

Space is limited. �

�

Please call 774�203�1906 to reserve a time and let us

know what type of phone you have. �

�

Monday, April 18th and Monday, May 2nd �

Appointments start at 10:00 am.�

Appointments are free with a suggested donation of $2.�

�

This program is funded in part by a grant from Bristol Elder �

Services, Inc., through a contract with the Massachusetts Office of

Elder Affairs.�

�

Jay Elias of Dyer Lake�

�

“Live & Learn” with Jay Elias from �

Dyer�Lake.� �

�

April’s program will be: �“Live & Learn:� My

bologna has a first name…. an interesting

look behind the scenes of some well�known

advertising jingles.” �

May’s program will be “Live & Learn:� The

Fundamentals of Trust!”�

�

Join us Monday, April 25th and �

Monday, May 23rd at 1:00 pm�

WATERCOLORS WITH BEN�

�

Ben Macomber is back!�

�

Join instructor Ben for a relaxing and

fun watercolor program.�

�

This 6 week program will meet on�

Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 am�

4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6 and 5/13.�

�

$40 payment is due in full on first day

of class. Call 774�203�1906 to reserve

your spot.�

�

�

Introduction to Computers Training�

�

This 3�class program covers the very basics of �

computer usage, from learning how to turn it on to

setting up an email account to limiting your risk

when using the internet. Space is very limited.

Please call 774�203�1901 to reserve your spot. You

MUST attend the first class in order to attend �

classes 2 and 3. The COA will provide Chrome

Books for class use so you do not need to own a �

computer. �

Classes will be held on Mondays, 4/11, 4/25 and 5/9

at 10:00 am. �

Class is free with a suggested donation of $2 per class.�

�

This program is funded in part by a grant from �

Bristol Elder Services, Inc., through a contract �

with the Massachusetts Executive Office of �

Elder Affairs.�

Do you have yarn you would like to

donate?

Our knitting group is busy making

blankets that are donated to area

hospitals and are in need of

supplies. Please call Melissa Q. at

774-203-1904 to donate.

SAVE THE DATE�

�

The Friends of the Larson Senior Center will be hosting

their 5th

annual golf tournament on Monday,

June 6, 2022 at the Hazelton Country Club in

Rehoboth. Funds raised will be used to support pro-

grams and activities at the senior center.�

Cost to participate in the tournament is $140.00 per

person and covers green fees, golf cart, coffee and

donuts at check�in, and lunch.�

If you would like more information or to register or

volunteer at the event, please contact Bruce Wessel at

774�254�6131 or Armand Frechette at 774�219�1667.�


�

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�

The Telephone Reassurance Service pro-

vides a phone call check in made at a specified

time of day to provide contact and friendly conver-

sation. Call the Outreach Department if you would

like to schedule this service or need more infor-

mation.�

�

DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT: �

�

If you need Durable Medical Equipment, give us a call and

we can arrange for a Grab�&�Go pick�up! �

�

LOANS: Free loans of walkers, commodes, shower

benches, travel wheelchairs and rollators are available to

elder residents of Attleboro. We have canes

and some adaptive devices, too! �

�

DONATIONS: We accept donations of

medical equipment in good, clean condition.

Please CALL prior to bringing your donations

to the Center. THANK YOU!! �

�

USED HEARING AIDS & EYEGLASSES: �

The Lion’s Club is seeking donations of used hearing

aids and eyeglasses. Items may be dropped off at the

Senior Center.�

�

�

SENIOR PROPERTY TAX WORK�OFF �

PROGRAM: The Senior Property Tax Work �

Off Program provides the City of Attleboro with

the opportunity to utilize the knowledge and

skills of its senior residents in exchange for credit

toward the residents’ property tax bill. The pur-

pose of this program is to enhance municipal services and

alleviate senior residents’ tax burden. A maximum of a $600

credit per household will be credited during the months of

February and May after the calendar year worked. Contact

Linda at [email protected] or 774�203�1908 for

more information.�

�

DEMENTIA AMD ALZHEIMER DISEASE SUPPORT: In

conjunction with other community agencies, the COA has

information and support groups available to families and

caregivers. For more information on meeting times and

dates, contact our Outreach department. �

�

ELDER ABUSE IS A SERIOUS ISSUE: I f you have

cause to believe that you or someone you know who is sixty

or older is being abused, neglected, or exploited, call to file

a confidential report with the statewide Elder Abuse Hotline

at 800�922�2275. Open 7 days a week/24 hours a

day. �

�

DEAF, INC.: DEAF provides Deaf and Hard �

of Hearing Independent Living Services with �

specialized staff. All services from the Independent Living

Program are FREE of charge. Federal Funds for the pur-

chase of assistive technology are available. For more infor-

mation or to schedule an appointment, call 508�692�9390.�

�

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RESOURCES/SERVICES�

HOW CAN THE C.O.A. HELP ME? �

Listed below are some of the many services and �

programs we offer older adults and caregivers:�

PODIATRY CLINIC: Friday, May 20th from �

8:00 am � 12:00 pm by appointment ONLY. �

�

Call the Center to make an appointment with �

Dr. Seigel to have your toe nails trimmed. Priority is

given to Attleboro residents. There may be a co�pay

charge of up to $25.00 unless the procedure is fully

covered by insurance. �

�

NO WALK�INS ALLOWED�

At Home Hearing Healthcare�

Mobile Clinic �

�

Join us on the fourth Wednesday of each

month. �

April 27th and May 25th, from 10:00 am �

12:00 pm by appointment ONLY. �

�

This team of Board Certified Hearing �

Instrument Specialists will perform a �

hearing test and clean hearing aids and

ears if needed. They work with many major

insurance companies including Mass

Health. �

Thank you to Ellen Sherman �

and the Board of Missions at �

First Baptist Church

Attleboro, �

118 South Main Street for �

their generous donation of �

three rollators!�

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT�

�

Meet Al Richmond �

Al is a newly appointed member of the Attleboro �

Disabilities Commission. Al has been an Attleboro resident

since 1977, and he and his wife Sandra raised their two

children in the school system here. Now a 70�year�old

widower, Al wants to give back to the community and �

advocate for people who have a handicap or �

disability, a population he feels is underserved. Being a

double amputee, he understands how difficult it can be to

navigate the city streets and/or getting into buildings. To

help facilitate change in Attleboro, he applied to be on the

Disabilities Commission. Al is one senior who is making a

difference. Are you or some other senior you know making

a difference in Attleboro? Let us know; we would like to

hear about them! �

�

Marybeth Lynch Attleboro COA Outreach�


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FRIENDS OF THE CENTER �

�

�

The local Friends group is a private, �

non�profit corporation whose purpose is to raise funds to

support programs and purchase equipment for the �

senior center. New board members are needed. To �

become a Friend of the Rev. Larson Senior Center, �

contact Melissa at 774�203�1900 or Sharon �

at 774�203�1901.�

�

The printing and/or distribution of this newsletter is made possible (in whole or in part) by a grant from the�

Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs.�

To CONTACT the Senior Center, call

774�203�1906�

FAX 508�222�2581�

Staff can be reached directly at the

numbers listed below.�

Director, Melissa Tucker �

774�203�1900�

�

Assistant Director, Sharon Rice�

774�203�1901�

�

Program Coordinator �

Melissa Quirk � 774�203�1904�

�

Nutrition Coordinator �

Diane Carlon � 774�203�1906�

�

Sr. Tax Program Coordinator �

Karissa McLaughlin � 774�203�1908�

�

OUTREACH�

Outreach/Case Managers/SHINE Counselors�

Deanna Travers � 774�203�1903�

Marybeth Lynch � 774�203�1902�

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S.H.I.N.E. PROGRAM � 508�222�1399�

Director � Jeanette Deroy�

SHINE Counselor �

Patty Ellis �

SHINE Clerk �

Kathleen Demeule�

SHINE Program Coordinator �

Clare Williman �

�

Maintenance�

Armando Rao�

Attleboro Council on Aging�

25 South Main Street�

Attleboro, MA 02703�

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Return Service Requested�

PRESORT STD�

U.S. POSTAGE�

PAID�

ATTLEBORO MA 02703

PERMIT NO. 68�ZOO PASSES: Zoo passes which admit two seniors and four

grandchildren are available through the Larson Center. PASSES

MUST BE USED IN A TIMELY MANNER AND RETURNED ASAP. For

ATTLEBORO residents ONLY.

Call Melissa at 774-203-1904 to see if a pass is available.

STORM SAFETY INFORMATION

To see if the Senior Center is CLOSED or if there is a DELAYED

OPENING, call the Center after 6:00 am at 774-203-1900. You can

also check on meal cancellations or any other important information!

During an EMERGENCY, tune into AM 1320.

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