cohasset vista may 2018

Cohasset VISTA May 2018

Cohasset Elder Affairs

Services, Programs and Activities for Seniors and their Families Willcutt Commons, 91 Sohier Street, Cohasset, MA 02025

DID YOU KNOW? Here Comes Allergy Season.

Pollen seasons for our area in-clude tree pollens in March/April, grass pollens in May/June and ragweed, mid-August-hard frost. Pollen allergies may mean itchy eyes and/or coughing and sneezing. If you have a weakened immune system or a pre-existing chronic disease, allergies can complicate your health. • Protect yourself by limiting

exposure to pollen. Frequent dusting and vacuuming are a must. Keep windows closed and change air filters fre-quently. If you don’t have one already, you may want to buy an air conditioner.

• Wash clothes and linens fre-quently to keep the home clear of irritating particles. Wipe your shoes on an out-side mat before coming in-side.

• Pay attention to local pollen alerts. Schedule outside activ-ities when levels are expected to be low. Pollen counts are higher when it’s warm, dry, and windy, and lower when it’s cool, rainy, and wet.

• Consider wearing a surgical mask when outdoors. Unless you cover your nose and mouth, avoid activities like gardening that expose you to pollen.

• If you are experiencing se-vere allergy symptoms, talk to your doctor before taking any over-the-counter antihis-tamines which could interact with prescriptions.

Pictures: Top left: Seniors enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day luncheon while the Quiet Man plays in the background. Top right: Elder Affairs table at the Cohasset Health Fair. Middle: Folks enjoy a delicious lunch at the Brass Lantern Restaurant at the South Shore Vocational Technical High School. Bottom: Captain Rob Forde of the Cohasset Fire Department advertises the Cohasset Cares Program. This program is a depart-mental collaboration among the Cohasset Fire Department, Elder Affairs and the Pub-lic Health Department designed to ensure senior safety at home.

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Cohasset Elder

Affairs

Board of Directors

Paul Kierce, Chair Elinore Barrett, Secretary Tana Carlson, Vice Chair Elaine Coyne, Treasurer James Mensching Taffy Nothnagle Sue Reagan Rich Hynes Diana Karcher

Associate Members Jim Carpenter Sarah Livermore Beth Tarpey

Liaisons to Board of

Directors

Diane Kennedy Helene Lieb Ed Mulvey Karen Oronte Kevin McCarthy Chief Robert Silvia Sgt. Jeffrey Treanor Lisa Uglialoro


Staff

Coral S. Grande, Director

Nancy Lafauce, Assistant Director

Liza C. Salerno, Services Coordinator

Richard Gibbons, Administrative Assistant

Siobhan Lynch, Transportation/Volunteer Assistant

Gerard Buckley, Van Driver John Devaney Van Driver

Greetings!

I’d like to give a shout out to our Elder Affairs Board of Directors and our Board Liaisons. They work faithfully behind the scenes to provide leadership for our organization, advocate for seniors and their families, help improve the Willcutt Commons building itself, work with other boards and commissions, and assist the CEA staff and me with all kinds of issues. And they receive virtually little credit ever for a job well-done! Although Cohasset has a strong history of great CEA Boards of Directors, your present board is exceptional! Every single board member is thoroughly engaged and spends many ‘off-the-clock’ hours making sure that seniors in our community receive the best possible comprehen-sive services. Unlike distant years passed, we maintain a waiting list of folks who would like to serve on our Board. That is a testament to the fine work the Board performs year in and out. Our board Chair, Paul Kierce, exhibits particularly stellar, capable, erudite and consistent lead-ership from which we all benefit! Thanks, Paul, for all you do! Take a moment to view our cur-rent Board of Directors and Liaisons, listed to the left of this Director’s Letter. If you see them around town, take a moment to pat them on the back and say “Thank you very much for all you do for the seniors in our community.” Ideas? Suggestions for new programs? Thoughts for improvements at Willcutt Com-mons? What works well? What needs help? Here’s your chance! We have placed a large, attractive suggestion kiosk in the hallway at Willcutt Commons – just

waiting for your constructive comments! The kiosk will be on display the entire month of May.

Please let us know what you are thinking! We want to hear from you. Signed comments are

always preferred, however, if you are more comfortable responding anonymously, that’s OK,

too. Let’s start the conversation!

Happy Mother’s day to all!

Warmly,

Coral

Coral Grande,

Director Cohasset Elder Affairs

Volunteer Birthdays in May Happy Birthday!

Thank you for all you do for seniors and Cohasset Elder Affairs!

Linda Falconiero—4th Alan Wittrup—16th Wilson Pile—18th Elinore Barrett—19th Edna Finegan—19th

Jane O’Brien—21st Elizabeth Thomas—28th Tom Reardon—28th Joe Coggins—31st

For yard work, light house cleaning and small jobs, call LAUNCH,

a division of South Shore Support Services 781-383-0902/781-740-1206

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Drowning in Things? What to Do About it!

The longer we live, the more “stuff” we accumulate. It’s hard to give up our cherished possessions. However, if we don’t purge, we run the possibility of creating safety hazards with our belongings, or leaving a nightmare clean up for our families when we pass on. Here are some of the reasons we keep things and suggestions to help let them go.

No waste: If you weren’t raised during the Great Depression, you were likely raised by parents who were. How many of us memorized the phrase “Waste not, want not?” Having lived through tough times, we feel guilty getting rid of usable goods. If you have trouble letting go, consider donating. Many organizations—Salvation Army, Goodwill, Amvets, Habitat for Humanity, the Epilepsy Foundation, or Vietnam Vets—will schedule a visit to your house to pick up your goods which could be useful to someone in need.

Obligation: Sometimes we receive unneeded gifts from family and friends and feel bad parting with them. If you receive something you can’t use, again, you may want to consider donating to someone who can use it. Homeless shelters and church charity shops provide resources for those in need. If that doesn’t work for you, you may want to consider donating the gift to your grandchildren. In the meantime, hold an honest conversation with the gift-giver. If he/she can’t resist buying you a present, suggest your loved one offer a service as a present rather than a “thing.” Suggest a gift certificate to your favorite restaurant with a planned date out with the gift giver or a gift cer-tificate to a grocery store, nail salon or hairdresser. How about a family date to a long awaited show? Most times, people are delighted to know their gift is appreciated. Remind your loved ones that the gift of time together is more rewarding than physical “things.”

Sentiment: That dress you wore on your honeymoon represents the memories of a life event. But if the dress dis-appears will you forget your wedding day? If you’re never going to wear it again, why save the entire dress? Take a photo of it or snip a piece of the dress to use as part of a quilt or to display in a shadow box. Scrapbooking and converting photos to DVDs are other ways to whittle down junk to manageable treasure.

What happens if...: Often we keep things out of fear, such as saving twenty years’ worth of bank statements in case of an IRS audit. But in truth, it’s unlikely you’ll need anything back that far. Keep monthly statements for one year. Keep annual statements related to your taxes for at least seven years. Beyond that, purge, purge, purge!

The someday syndrome: Our old clothes don't fit anymore, but we’re sure someday we'll lose weight and get into them. Truth be told, even if you do drop a few pounds, the clothes will likely be out of style. Fill a box with garments you don’t wear and make a list of the items. If you haven’t worn any of it in twelve months, donate it to charity. Don’t forget charitable donations may be tax write-offs. Keep the list until tax time.

Memories: Keepsakes represent personal history, and it’s hard to let go of that. But you can leave a lasting legacy by donating to museums and historical societies, a theater or library, church or synagogue. To make sure your memories stay alive, complete a life journal to pass on to the next generation.

Now vs. Later: Get in the habit of spending ten minutes a day identifying unnecessary paperwork/mail/clutter and throwing it away. That way, you reduce clutter in increments and prevent it from growing into an overwhelm-ing task. Avoid saying, "I'll do it later.” Instead, chose a set time every day, and do a little bit.

Lift Chair Available A generous donor would like to offer a lightly-used power lift/recliner chair to a senior in need. A lift chair con-tains an electric lifting system which can be triggered to tilt the base and back of the chair forward, lifting the user to a standing position. If you or someone you know may benefit from this gift, please let us know, and we

will put you in touch with the giver. First come, first served. 781-383-9112.


A CELEBRATION OF SONG - MAY DAY

LUNCHEON, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 12:00. In honor of National Older American’s Month, enjoy a perfor-mance by John Root, musician and educator. Mr. Root sings, plays the flute, clarinet and saxophone. His di-verse repertoire features the best-loved songs of the first five decades of the twentieth century. Sing along and request your favorites. Don’t miss this show! In order to give our chef an accurate count, we require reservations no later than Friday, April 27. $5. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Co-hasset Cultural Council, a local agency which is sup-ported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. PEDI-CARE PODIATRY, Wednesday, May 9, 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Registered nurse available for toenail in-spection and trimming. $29. Non-diabetic patients. Home visits are available for an additional cost. Call to make your confidential appointment. MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON, Thursday, May 10, 12:00. In celebration of mothers everywhere, we will be hosting a special acoustic guitar lunch to honor all the women in our lives! Free to all the ladies, others $4. RSVP no later than Tuesday, May 8. SCAM PRESENTATION, Tuesday, May 15, 1:00 pm. Representatives from Norfolk Sheriff Bellotti’s Of-fice and District Attorney’s Morrissey’s Office will of-fer a presentation covering the most common scams currently circulating, the major red flags to watch out for and precautionary tactics you should use to protect yourself and your identity. FREE and open to all. Join us beforehand for lunch in our dining room. (Lunch $3. Please call at least 24 hours in advance for your lunch reservation.) SHINE CONSULTATIONS, Friday, May 18, 8-11:00 am. Our volunteer SHINE counselor will be available to answer your health insurance questions— Medicare answers for Medigap, Medicare Advantage, part D coverage, Extra Help and Mass Health. Call for your confidential appointment. BROWN BAG LUNCH AND MOVIE, Monday, May 21, 11:30 am. This month we’ll feature the movie Dunkirk on our big screen. Based on historical events, this World War II drama portrays the evacuation of Allied troops from the French city of Dunkirk. We sup-ply the popcorn and drinks. Bring your lunch and enjoy the show. FREE.

SIMPLE MEDITATION WORKSHOP, Tuesday, May 22, 1:30-3:00 pm. Curious about meditation? Want to gain the benefits, but not sure where to start? Join certified yoga therapist Amy Di Lillo for this user-friendly meditation workshop. You will learn and prac-tice several different meditation techniques you can start using immediately. Register by May 18 to reserve your spot. $15. PLYMOUTH COUNTY MOSQUITO & TICK

PRESENTATION, Tuesday, May 22, 3:00 pm. Join us for a discuss led by Dan Daly of Plymouth County Mosquito Control and Blake Dinius, Plymouth County Entomologist. The more we know about mosquitoes and ticks and their potential health consequences, the better we can take steps to reduce the risk. Learn new techniques in mosquito and tick control, what we need to worry about in Cohasset, and steps to limit exposure in yards and neighborhoods. FREE. NATIONAL PARKS PRESENTATION, Wednes-day, May 23, 10:30 am. Join us once again as Steve Far-rar, our favorite national parks enthusiast, brings us to the Rocky Mountains. View Steve’s beautiful slide show, and “armchair” travel out west. Past travels have taken us to Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, the Pacific Southwest and the East, to rave reviews. Coffee and refreshments will be served. FREE. SPRING PAINTING ACTIVITY, Thursday, May 24, 1:00 pm. North River Home Care will sponsor a flower–pot-painting craft class. Paint super easy lilacs and daisies on a flower pot and take your finished product home. If you have never picked up a paint brush before, this class is for you. There is no skill re-quired. Have fun and make a beautiful creation by the end of the class. Since spots are limited, registration is required. FREE. BODY MERIDIAN SESSIONS, Friday, May 25, 8:15-11:15 am. Energy blockages can be the result of stress, an injury or trauma, diet, lack of exercise, etc. Amy Di Lillo will be on hand to energize your body

meridians using essential oils via this healing massage technique. This relaxing treatment will make you feel great! Call to reserve your private 50-minute appointment. $60.

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MONTHLY SEMINARS AND EVENTS All events take place at Willcutt Commons, 91 Sohier Street, unless noted. Reservations: 781-383-9112.


ICE CREAM SOCIAL with SENATOR

PATRICK O’CONNOR, Tuesday, May 29, 12:30-1:30. Senator O’Connor is sponsoring an ice cream open house. All are welcome to stop in for free des-sert and to meet the Senator. Lunch is served at 12:00 if you would like join us before dessert. ($3 for lunch attendees, 24 hour-notice required for lunch). OUT TO LUNCH! Wednesday, May 30, 12:00. (van pickup starts at 11:00) Join us as we dine out at Simply Smith’s Restaurant in Cohasset. Delicious menu items and fine conversation with friends makes for a great combination! Meet us there or ride on the van. Either way, call us to make your reservation by Friday, May 25, so we can give a count to the restau-rant. Lunch is at your own expense. INTERGENERATIONAL LUNCH WITH

DEER HILL STUDENTS Thursday, May 31, 12:00 pm. Join us for lunch with Ms. Mosher’s 4th grade class. After lunch, the class will entertain us with an activity. RSVP no less than 24-hours in advance.

FRIENDS of COHASSET ELDERS 2018 DONATION CARD

Name:______________________________________ Address_____________________________________ City/Town/Zip________________________________ Telephone:_______________ Email:______________ MEMBERSHIP: _____$15 or please make a tax deductible donation in the amount of your choice: DONATION $___________

Donation in memory/honor of: (circle one) ___________________________________

(name) Please make checks payable to:

The Friends of Cohasset Elder Affairs 91 Sohier Street

Cohasset, MA 02025

Check if you would like to receive a monthly VISTA: ____ Help us save the environment. If you would prefer to read your

newsletter on line, it can be found at: https://www.cohassetma.org/169/Elder-Affairs

Thank you for your membership and support!

Redman Family Mark Sullivan

Claire & George Watts Joan & Philip Shockman

Jane Ellis Ruth Delay

Robert Gibbons Diane & Thomas Shipp

Melissa Browne Ron Hobson

Carol Henvey in memory of William Henvey Philip Hugh Smith in memory of

Father John Keohane

THANK YOU FROM THE FRIENDS

SEMINARS AND EVENTS

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ASSISTED LISTENING Did you know that Cohasset Elder Affairs has Assistive Listening Devices for use during special events held at Willcutt Commons? If you are hearing impaired, please speak with us about wearing a headset so that you can hear the speaker or entertainer.

Special Thanks to Norfolk County District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey’s office for sponsoring a wonderful trip to the SJC John Adams Courthouse. It was a fantastic tour and those who attended

loved the experience…

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

(2) MBTA Drop-offs 9:04 a.m. / Return 3:08 p.m.

8:15-11:15 – Body Meridian Sessions (by appointment only!)9:00 – Zumba Gold 12:00 – Lunch: Chinese Stir Fry 12:30-3:30 – Bridge 1:00-2:00 – Chair Yoga 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning

(7) 8:00-12:00 – Public Health Nurse 9:00 – Cohasset Café 9:00-11:00 – NOTARY PUBLIC 10:00-11:00 – Conversational French Group 1:00 – Around Town/3A 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning 1:30-3:00 – Intermediate Italian

(8) 9:30 – Food Pantry Van Trip 9:30-10:30 – Gentle Yoga 10:00-12:00 – Great Discussions Group 11:00-2:00 – Public Health Nurse 12:00 – Lunch: Beef Stroganoff 1:00 – Shaw’s Grocery Trip 1:00-4:00 – Mah Jongg 3:00-4:00 – Drop-in Dancing


9:00-2:00 – Pedicare (by appointment)9:00 – Zumba Gold 10:00 – Nancy’s Office Hours at 60 Elm Street12:00 – Lunch: Grilled Cheese & Beef Barley Soup12:30-3:30 – Bridge 1:00-2:00 – Chair Yoga 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning

(14) 8:00-12:00 – Public Health Nurse 9:00-10:30 - Open Office Hour with State Representative Joan Meschino 9:00 – Cohasset Café 9:00-11:00 – NOTARY PUBLIC 9:30 – Food Pantry Deliveries 10:00-11:00 – Conversational French Group 1:00 – Around Town/3A 1:30-3:00 – Intermediate Italian NO STRETCH AND BALANCE

(15) 9:30 – Food Pantry Van Trip 9:30-10:30 – Gentle Yoga 11:00-2:00 – Public Health Nurse 12:00 – Lunch: Haddock Chowder 1:00 – Shaw’s Grocery Trip 1:00 – SCAMS PRESENTATION (Norfolk County Sheriff Department & Norfolk County District Attorney ) 1:00-4:00 – Mah Jongg 3:00-4:00 – Drop-in Dancing


9:00 – Zumba Gold 12:00 – Lunch: Cohasset Pizza House (C.H.O.P.S.)12:30-3:30 – Bridge 1:00-2:00 – Chair Yoga 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning

(21) 8:00-12:00 – Public Health Nurse 9:00 – Cohasset Café 9:00-11:00 – NOTARY PUBLIC 10:00-11:00 – Conversational French Group 10:00 – Vision Clinic (Hingham COA) 11:30-1:30 – Brown Bag Lunch and Movie 1:00 – Around Town/3A 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning 1:30-3:00 – Intermediate Italian

(22) 9:30 – Food Pantry Van Trip 9:30-10:30 – Gentle Yoga 11:00-2:00 – Public Health Nurse 12:00 – Lunch: Chicken Caccitore 1:00 – Shaw’s Grocery Trip 1:00-4:00 – Mah Jongg 1:30-3:00 – SIMPLE MEDITATION PROGRAM 3:00-4:00 – Plymouth County Mosquito & Tick Presentation


9:00 – Zumba Gold 10:30 – Rocky Mountain National Parks Presentation12:00 – Lunch: Olympus Grille 12:30-3:30 – Bridge 1:00-2:00 – Chair Yoga 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning

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CEA Offices Closed

(29) 9:30 – Food Pantry Van Trip 9:30 – Food Pantry Deliveries 9:30-10:30 – Gentle Yoga 11:00-2:00 – Public Health Nurse 12:00– Lunch: Subs and chips 12:30 – Ice Cream Social with Senator Patrick O’Connor 1:00 – Shaw’s Grocery Trip 1:00-4:00 – Mah Jongg 3:00-4:00 – Drop-in Dancing

(30) MBTA Drop-offs 9:04 a.m. / Return 3:08 p.m.9:00 – Zumba Gold 12:00-1:00 – CEA goes Out to Lunch: Simply Smiths MA 12:30-3:30 – Bridge 1:00-2:00 – Chair Yoga 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning

(1) 9:30 – Food Pantry Van Trip 9:30-10:30 – Gentle Yoga 11:00-2:00 – Public Health Nurse 12:00 – A Celebration of Song! Lunch: Stuffed Shells 1:00 – Shaw’s Grocery Trip 1:00-4:00 – Mah Jongg 3:00-4:00 – Drop-in Dancing

MAY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

offs 9:04 a.m. / Return 3:08 p.m. Body Meridian Sessions (by appointment only!)

Stretch & Balance Conditioning

(3) 9:00-10:00 – Men’s Group 9:30 – Around Town/Village 10:00-12:00 – Handcrafters Group 10:30-11:30 – Seniors Got Strength! 12:00 – Lunch: Spaghetti & Meatballs 1:00-2:00 – Meditation

(4) 9:30 – Stop & Shop Grocery Trip 10:00 – Zumba Gold 10:30-12:15 – Knitting

offs 9:04 a.m. / Return 3:08 p.m. Pedicare (by appointment)

Nancy’s Office Hours at 60 Elm Street Lunch: Grilled Cheese & Beef Barley Soup


(10) 9:00-10:00 – Men’s Group 9:30 – Around Town/Village 10:00-12:00 – Handcrafters Group 10:30-11:30 – Seniors Got Strength! 12:00 – MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH 1:00-2:00 – Meditation

(11) 9:30 – Stop & Shop Grocery Trip 9:30 – Trader Joe’s 10:30 – Book Club Group Meeting 10:00 – Zumba Gold 10:30-12:15 – Knitting

offs 9:04 a.m. / Return 3:08 p.m.

Lunch: Cohasset Pizza House (C.H.O.P.S.)


(17) 9:00-10:00 – Men’s Group 9:30 – Around Town/Village 10:00-12:00 – Handcrafters Group 10:30-11:30 – Seniors Got Strength! 12:00-1:00 - Open Office Hour with State Senator Patrick O’Connor 12:00 – Lunch: Chicken Carbonara 1:00-2:00 – Meditation

(18) 8:00-11:00 – SHINE Appointments 9:30 – Stop & Shop Grocery Trip 10:00 – Zumba Gold 10:30-12:15 – Knitting


Rocky Mountain National Parks Presentation


(24) 9:00-10:00 – Men’s Group 9:30 – Around Town/Village 10:00-12:00 – Handcrafters Group 10:30-11:30 – Seniors Got Strength! 12:00 – Lunch: Herbed Chicken 1:00-2:00 – Meditation 1:00-Spring Painting Activity

(25) 8:15-11:15 – Body Meridian Sessions (by appointment only!) 9:30 – Stop & Shop Grocery Trip 10:00 – Zumba Gold 10:30-12:15 – Knitting


CEA goes Out to Lunch: Simply Smiths – Cohasset,


(31) 9:00-10:00 – Men’s Group 9:30 – Around Town/Village 10:00-12:00 – Handcrafters Group 10:30-11:30 – Seniors Got Strength! 12:00-1:00 – Intergenerational Lunch with Deer Hill Students Lunch: Jacked up Meatloaf 1:00-2:00 – Meditation


Transportation available for Cohasset residents 60+. Home pick up. Twenty-four hour notice required. Make your request by calling 781-383-9112, Mon.–Thurs., 8-3; Fri., 8-12. Except for medical trips, out of town trips must have two or more riders. $5.00 fee for all CEA van rides outside of Cohasset. SHOPPING Shaws: Tuesdays at 1:00 pm Stop & Shop: Fridays at 9:30 am Trader Joe’s/Marshalls/Fruit Center: 2nd Friday at 9:30 am Quarterly Trips: December, March, June and Septem-ber Hanover Mall/Walmart: 2nd Wednesday at 9:30 am Derby Street Shops: 3rd Friday at 9:30 am Christmas Tree Shop/Kohl’s: 4th Friday at 9:30 am AROUND TOWN Monday, 1:00 pm, Route 3A retail shops and businesses. Thursday, 9:30 am, around Cohasset Village, including the post office, library, banks and other shops in the Village. MBTA: Wednesday pick-ups for 9:04 am Greenbush Train. Return pick-up at 3:08 pm. By appointment. MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION COHASSET ELDER AFFAIRS MEDICAL VAN Mon.–Fri., 15-mile radius, handicapped & non-handicapped. Call 781-383-9112 with transportation requests. First-come, first-served. No weekend calls for Monday medical trans-portation. We do our best to accommodate your needs, but we request as much advance notice as possible with a mini-mum of 24-hour notice required. Trips will be scheduled based on van availability. Out of town trips, $5 charge. FISH: FRIENDS IN SERVICE TO HUMANITY Call our office at 781-383-9112 for rides to appointments outside of Cohasset, provided by volunteers in personal vehi-cles. (Non-wheelchair accessible). First come, first served. As much notice as you can give us is appreciated, with a min-imum of 24-hour notice required. MEDICAL ACCESS PROGRAM (MAP) Out-of-town appointments for seniors 60+. A suggested donation of $50 per ride is requested to keep this grant-funded program available. If unable to pay $50, please offer what you can. No one will be denied a ride as a result of an inability to pay. Mon–Fri. Call 781-383-9112. ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES: MBTA THE RIDE Door-to-door Para Transit system for disabled. $5 each way. New or recertifying applicants to THE RIDE must apply for or renew their eligibility via an interview. Transportation will be provided to the appointment. Call 617-337-2727.

After the September 11 attacks, in an effort to prevent further terrorism and/or unlawful en-try into the country, the federal government began to look at ways to increase security.

In 2005, the House of Representatives passed a law called the REAL ID Act. This Act sets certain federal standards related to all driver’s licenses which are cur-rently regulated by each individual state. After October, 2020, residents of Massachusetts will need either a pass-port or a REAL ID Massachusetts Driver’s License (or ID card) to fly within the United States or to enter re-stricted areas of federal buildings.

As of March 26, 2018, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles began to offer a choice between a REAL ID Driver’s License (or ID card) and the standard li-cense (or ID) that we use today. However, after October 2020, the standard Mass license or ID card will not be valid as a federal ID. To apply for a REAL ID license/ID card, specific paper-work is required to confirm your citizenship and residen-cy. In order to save time, individuals applying for registry credentials (new or expiring license or photo ID, or RE-AL ID) are encouraged to start their application online at mass.gov/rmv. A completed application should be print-ed and brought to the RMV. (A completed online appli-cation may also be displayed via mobile phone.) The online application includes a bar code that will be scanned to retrieve information which will save time waiting in line. If you would like to renew your license online or begin your REAL ID application, I will be hap-py to assist you in the process.

Please note that customers seeking a REAL ID must ap-pear in person at the registry*. Renewal customers re-questing a standard card may be able to perform their renewal successfully online. (Drivers over the age of 75 may begin the application online but must present offi-cial required documentation in person to complete the renewal process and pass a vision screening.)

*For AAA members, there is some good news. You may renew a driver’s license or ID card or get your REAL ID at an AAA office instead of the registry. There are AAA offices located in Quincy and Rock-land.

NANCY’S NEWS Transportation PROGRAM


Serving Health Insurance Needs for Everyone (SHINE): Lynne Buckley, SHINE Counselor, is available to address health insur-ance questions and concerns for seniors or disabled adults with Medicare insurance. Next SHINE, May 18, 8:00-11:00 am, by ap-pointment. Brown Bag Lunch and Movie: Last Monday of the month, 11:30 am. Bring your lunch. We will supply the popcorn and soda. PLEASE NOTE: Due to Memorial Day, the next movie date is May 21. Dunkirk. See page 4 for details. Cohasset Café: Mondays, 9:00-11:00 am. Drop-in coffee/social coordinated by the Friends of Cohasset Elder Affairs. $3. Notary Public: Mondays, 9:00-11:00 am, during the Friends Café. If you require the services of a Notary, Phil Auglis is happy to help you. Free. Conversational French: Mondays, 10:00 am. Drop in. Skill level, rusty to intermediate. Stretch and Balance Conditioning: Mondays and Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 pm. Build muscle strength and endurance in a gentle fash-ion. Improve muscle flexibility, strengthen your posture and postural awareness, and maintain balance. $5. Gentle Yoga: Tuesdays at 9:30 am. Instructor, Amy Di Lillo. Drop in, $5.

Drop in and Dance! Tuesdays, 3-4 pm. We are opening up the Chart Room for anyone who would like to practice his/her ballroom dance moves with or without a partner. Beginners and experts are welcome. $3. Chair Yoga: Wednesdays at 1:00 pm. Instructor, Amy Di Lillo. Drop in, $5. Seniors Got Strength: Thursdays, 10:30 am. Kathleen Larsen, personal trainer/fitness instructor, offers this high-energy strength and flexibility class. Don’t miss the opportunity to train with an expert! Drop in, $5. Zumba Gold: Wednesdays at 9:00 am, and Fridays, 10:00 am. Great for cardio, range of motion and balance. Taught by Pasqualina Schoenthaler. $5. Congregate Meals: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 12:00. Prepared in-house by local cooks or offered by Cohasset restaurants. Reservations required a minimum of 24–hours in advance for food planning purpose. $3. AromaTouch Body Meridian Sessions by Amy Di Lillo, certified doTerra AromaTouch practitioner. Meridians are pathways in the body along which vital energy is said to flow. Massage to these points opens the flow of energy to allow healing and to help maintain health. Next session, May 25. See page 4 for details. Great Discussions: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10:00 am-12:00. Topics include current events relating to national interests. All are welcome. Free. American National Mahjongg: Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00 pm. All are welcome to join in and play. Bring a current playing card. Mindful Meditation: Thursdays, 1:00-2:00 pm. Enjoy some peace and quiet and reflection with your peers. Free. Weekly Bridge: Wednesdays, 12:30–3:30 pm. Tables available. Bring your foursome. (Tables of four are required.) Health Clinics: Offered by Mary Goodwin, Public Health Nurse. Monday, 8:00 am.-12:00, Tuesday 11:00 am.-2:00 pm. Quilting/Handcraft Group: Thursdays, 10:00 am-12:00 Drop in. Quilting and other handcrafts of your choice. Bring your project. Second Friday Book Club: 10:30 am. Discussion, coffee and refreshments. Men’s Group, Thursdays, 9:00 am. This group is for men or anyone else who’d like to talk about local issues as well as national events and interests. Open conversation. We’ll provide the coffee. Free. Knitting: Fridays, 10:30 am-12:15 pm. Drop-in knitting. Learners are welcome. Edna Finegan, leader. $3. Legal, Real Estate or Financial Consultations: Call 781-383-9112 to arrange a free 30-minute consultation with one of our pro-fessional resources. Veterans’ Services Officer: Please call 781-383-9112 for further information. Outreach Off-site Visits: Second Wednesday 10:00-11:00 am. Nancy Lafauce, Assistant Director, Cohasset Elder Affairs will be at the Community Room at 60 Elm Street. In addition, she will visit homebound seniors by appointment. Pedi-Care: Every other month. Next foot care: May 9. Call for an appointment. $29. Representative Joan Meschino: Office Hours: 2nd Monday of the month, 9:00-10:30 am. Senator Patrick O’Connor: Office Hour: 3rd Thursday of the month, from 12-1:00 pm. Dental Hygienist: Visiting Dental Hygiene Associates will perform routine teeth cleaning here in our office. Call for more infor-mation Shopping: Around Town: Mondays, 1:00 pm, Route 3A. Thursdays, 9:30 am, Cohasset Village. Shaws: Tuesdays, 1:00 pm MBTA Commuter Rail: Wednesday, drop-offs for 9:04 am train, pick-ups for train arriving at 3:08 pm Stop & Shop: Fridays, 9:30 am Trader Joe’s/Marshalls 2nd Friday of the month at 9:30 am.

Quarterly out of Town Trips: Held in December, March June and September. Pickups BEGIN at 9:00 AM Hanover Mall/Walmart: 2nd Wednesday of the month. Derby Street Shops 3rd Friday of the month. Christmas Tree Shops 4th Friday of the month.

REGULAR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

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