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Thanks to the work of Eagle Scout candidate, Peter Rusinak and his Dad John, we now have a Peace Labyrinth right next to the patio in our backyard. A labyrinth represents our passage through time and experience. It allows us to reflect on the journey of our lives. The winding path represents the many changes in direction, transition, and uncertainty that we face but it also symbolizes discovery and achievement. A Peace Labyrinth offers a path for meditation and spiritual reflection. This ancient form of stress relief is becoming popular all around the country. It has been reported that walking a labyrinth leads us past our intellect to a deeper place within. People who use a labyrinth report greater insight, creativity, relaxation, less stress, increased happiness, connectedness, balance and wellbeing. By the end of June, the flowers and shrubbery will be planted about the new labyrinth. We welcome you to use this new outdoor space to support your personal journey for peace. We will offer an “orientation” to support your individual meditation practice on Thursday, July 16 @ 11:00 AM.

Namaste Joanne

Duxbury Doings

July 2015

Greetings from the Director—

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

THURDAY, JULY 2 @ 11:30 AM.

4th of July Celebration Lunch—Make your reserva-

tion with the Front Desk and wear red, white and blue!

TUESDAY, JULY 7 @ 10:00 AM. ArtMatters—

featuring the art of the Ancient Civilizations of

Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome. Open to the

public, donations welcome!

THURSDAY, JULY 9 @ Noon. Lunch & Museum

Trip. Sign up with Carol. See page 5 for details.

TUESDAY, JULY 14 @ 12:15 PM. Summer Ice

Cream Social— Join us for ice cream and favorite top-

pings. Sign up with Carol so we know how many to plan

for! FREE! (Already included as dessert for lunch guests)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 @ 10:00 AM.

Tick Borne Disease Prevention Presentation.

Don’t miss this important information. See page 6.

THURSDAY, JULY 16 @ 5:30 PM. Lobster &

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater! See page 5 for

more information. $20 pp, payable in advance.

TUESDAY, JULY 21 @ 10:00 AM. Housing

Program: Should I Stay or Should I Go?— See

page 6 for more details and sign up soon with Angela.

TUESDAY, JULY 21 @ 12:00-2:00 PM.

Housing Fair. Visit vendors to learn about financing,

home modifications, downsizing, senior housing options

and more. See page 6 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 @ 8:30 AM.

Men’s Breakfast. $4. Sign up with Carol, ext. 5711.

TUESDAY, JULY 28 @ 11:00 AM. “Read, Sing, Play”—Story time for preschool-1st Grade. With Nancy Denman of the Duxbury Free Library. Drop in with your grandkids or other little friends. TUESDAY, JULY 28 @ 7:00 PM.

Outdoor Movie: Malificent See page 6 for more

details and grab the grandkids!

A Nationally Accredited Senior Center

Our phone extensions have changed! We all have new 4 digit

extensions. Please refer to the back cover of the newsletter for our new

contact information. The main number has NOT changed!

781-934-5774

We are aware that some people are having difficulty contacting us due to this change. Please

let us know if you are unable to contact us by phone and help us solve this mysterious problem!

Either stop in or email Suzanne at [email protected].

—Council on Aging Duxbury Doings

DUXBURY SENIOR CENTER 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA 02332

PHONE: (781) 934-5774

FAX: (781) 934-1135

WEBSITE: www.duxburyseniorcenter.org

HOURS:

Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

MEET THE STAFF Director .......................................... Joanne Moore Front Office Manager .................... Suzanne Errasti Administrative Associate .............. Barbara Munsey Volunteer Coordinator ................... Becky Ford Outreach: Manager ......................................... Donna Ciappina Coordinator .................................... Ellen Gillis Volunteer SHINE Counselor ......... Bruce MacVarish Veteran’s Service Officer .............. Mike Thorp Food Service: Food Service Coordinator ............. Peter Dewey HDM Coordinator ......................... Cathy Dame Food Service Associate ................. Clemencia Webster Finance Coordinator ...................... Pauline Flynn Finance Assistant ........................... Christine Coakley Programs & Activities: Program Manager .......................... Angela Sinnott Program Coordinator ..................... Carol Boudrieau Media Coordinator ........................ Debbie Blackington Respite Program: Manager ......................................... Caren Harrison Assistants ................................. Lucille Brogna & ................................................. Ruth Ann Hickey Custodial Staff .................. Steve Reilly Bus Drivers: Bob Johnson, Rei Kock, Reb Bottenus,

Sandy Marchant, Steve DuBuque Jim Dexter, Peter Mattagno

Volunteer Driver: Don Moreau Peter Andrew

GROUPS, GAMES, LEISURE

MONDAY

CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH @ 9:30 AM; $6 weekly

CRAFTY LADIES @ 10:00 AM

BRIDGE @ 12:30 PM

TUESDAY

CURRENT EVENTS @ 10:00 AM MOVIE MATINEE @ 1:00 PM *see pg. 13

‘ROOTS’ GENEALOGY @ 1:00 PM (Researching Our Own Trees)

CRIBBAGE/SCRABBLE @ 1:00 PM

WEDNESDAY

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH @ 9:15 AM;

$5/week with Arthur Barry

CRAFTY LADIES @ 10:00 AM

MAH JONGG @ 12:30 PM

BINGO @ 1:00 PM (IN @ 12:40)

THURSDAY

MEDITATION with Leslie @ 10:00 AM $22/4 weeks or $7/class (First class FREE)

DRAWING & PAINTING with Elaine @ 1:00

$30/4 weeks or $8.50

MOVIE MATINEE @ 1:00 PM *see pg. 13

FRIDAY

TOPS* SUPPORT GRP @ 10:00 AM *Take Off Pounds Sensibly (weigh-in 8:45 AM)

Hours of Operation Starting July 1, 2015 we will be changing our hours of operation! Now that we are offering the supportive day program five days a week, we have changed our hours to reflect this expanded service.

Our new hours are: Monday through Friday from 8:00-4:00 PM

We have scheduled the following evening activities in July to celebrate the summer.

Sunday, July 5 South Shore Bay Band from 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday, July 16 Murder Mystery Lobster Dinner from 5:30 PM

Cost: $20 per person


FITNESS CLASSES

POWER STRETCH with Melissa—Monday, 10:00

AM and Friday, 9:00 AM; Improve balance &

strength with a variety of stretches plus

strengthening & toning exercises for the whole body.

TAI CHI and Qi Gong with Kathy—Tuesday

at 9:00 AM; Gentle, rhythmic movements with slow,

deep abdominal breathing. Brings balance in mind,

body, and spirit and improves circulation.

STAY FIT with Stella—Tuesday & Thursday,

11-12; Stretching, strength training, and cardiovas-

cular exercise in a standing or armchair position!

NEW CLASS! Low Impact Cardio Dance &

Tone with Debbie—Wednesday, 8:00 AM. A

fun, dance fitness class. Improve coordination,

increase muscle endurance and build cardio fitness.

Appropriate for all levels. No floor work.

CHAIR YOGA for the Young at Heart with

Claire—Wednesday, 9:00 AM. Enjoy the benefits

of a yoga practice while allowing the body to remain

upright and positioned comfortably.

MEN’S YOGA with Claire—Wednesday, 10:15

AM. A gentle practice for men of any age or fitness

level to lengthen and strengthen muscles and joints.

STRENGTH TRAINING—Thursday, 9:00 AM;

Improve your balance, coordination, muscle tone and

stamina in a motivating and fun group setting.

RESTORATIVE FLOW YOGA with Kathleen—

Thursday, 7:00 PM: A combination of breath

centered, supported, soothing poses and a gentle

yoga flow to encourage relaxation and renewal of the

body, mind and spirit.

YOCORE with Melissa—Friday, 8:00 AM;

Intense workout for all muscles of the core. Class will

include pilates-based and traditional abdominal

exercises while including yoga poses for additional

strength and flexibility.

YOGA FITNESS WITH CHAIR ASSIST with

Kim—Friday, 10:30 AM; Seated and standing

yoga postures and gentle movements to challenge

your strength and balance. For all levels and all

movements can be performed with the aid of a chair.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Thursdays @ 11-12

1st week provided by Norwell VNA

2nd week provided by Home Helpers of South Shore

3rd week provided by Partners Private Care

4th week provided by Home Helpers of South Shore

5th week provided by a volunteer nurse

BLOOD GLUCOSE SCREENING provided by

*Norwell VNA on the 1st Thursday @ 11 AM.

FOOT CARE appointments on the 2nd

Tuesday of the month (7/14). Cost $30.

Call the Front Desk, ext. 5703 to schedule.

COFFEE TALKS meets the 3rd

Wednesday of

the month from 10:30 – 11:30 for group

discussion and support.

HEARING SCREENINGS—3rd Friday (9/18) @

2:00PM with Mass Audiology or 3rd Thursday @

10:00 AM (7/23) with Miracle Ear,

by appointment at no charge. Call the Front

Desk, ext. 5703 to schedule.

DENTAL HYGIENE CARE—by appointment.

Now taking appointments for September 16. Cost

$87. Call the Front Desk, ext. 5703 to schedule.

LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP—3rd Wednes-

day of the month from 10:00-11:30 AM.

This group does not meet in June, July and

August.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP—3rd Thurs-

day of the month from 1:00-2:00 PM at the

Marshfield Senior Center. Call 781-834-5581.

TOPS SUPPORT GROUP—Every week on

Friday at 10:00-11:00; weigh-in 8:45-9:45 AM;

topics on diet, nutrition, and weight loss and

maintenance strategies.

MEDITATION—Thursday mornings @10:00 AM

for guided group meditation long-time teacher of

metaphysics and medium Leslie Irene Kane .

$7/class or $22/4weeks. Your FIRST CLASS is

FREE! This class is suitable for anyone 18 +!

Peace Labyrinth Orientation

Thursday, July 16 @ 11:00 AM Led by Leslie Kane

Come start your personal journey for peace.

Aquatic Fitness Benefit! Plymouth Fitness

Indoor Pool and Aquafit Classes

$5 a visit with your Duxbury Senior Center Scan Card. Must pay in

advance at the Senior Center Front Desk.


Outreach News

Get Started Now! BenefitsCheckUP

There are benefits you may be missing!

BenefitsCheckUp helps you find and enroll in public and private benefits programs. It's simple and free and always includes the most up-to-date information. Go to www.benefitscheckup.org/mcoa or call Outreach at ext. 5730 or 5731 to schedule an appointment for assistance in using this website.

Summer Safety Tips for Seniors from the American Red Cross

Slow down. Strenuous activity in extremely hot weather adds strain to the heart. If you must be active, choose the coolest part of the day.

Take regular breaks when engaging in physical activity on warm days.

Stay cool. If you don’t have air conditioning, spend time at an air-conditioned shopping center, senior center, and library or movie theater.

Plan outdoor activities in the cooler early morning or evening hours. Stay in the shade. Wear a wide-brimmed hat and umbrella to protect yourself from sun overexposure. Use U/V skin protection.

Stay cool in your home. If you must be at home without air conditioning: Stay in the coolest part of the house—usually the lowest floor. Close curtains or shades on sunny windows.

Stay hydrated. Carry water or juice with you and drink continuously even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which dehydrate the body.

Eat small meals and eat more often. Avoid foods that are high in protein, which increase metabolic heat. Sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit and vegetables are good choices.

Dress for the heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.

Discuss with your doctor how medications and/or chronic conditions may affect your body's ability to manage heat. Take the heat seriously. Rapid heartbeat, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, headache, chest pain, fatigue, clam-my skin, mental changes or breathing problems are warning signs that you should seek immediate medi-cal attention. Frail seniors who live alone should be looked in on often during hot weather by family members, neighbors or friends. Adapted from American Red Cross in Greater New York.

Please call Donna or Ellen in the Outreach Dept.

for information or support related to

senior or caregiver concerns at 781-934-5774

ext. 5730 or 5731.

Notice to Medicare Subscribers Medicare subscribers may appeal decisions you disagree with, but all steps in the appeal process have specific time frames and other requirements. You must pay close attention to the time limits for appeals! Some appealable situations are:

Medicare denies your request for a health care service, supply, or prescription

Medicare denies payment for health care you have already received

Medicare stops covering services that you are receiving

Medicare pays a different amount than you believe it should

Medicare drug plan denies coverage of your medication

The Medicare Advocacy Project (MAP) provides free advice, assistance with appeals and legal representation. MAP can help anyone with Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan regardless of income. To reach MAP call the Massachusetts Senior Legal Helpline at 1-866-778-0939. For general information and access to Medicare benefits, call the Senior Center at 781-934-5774 ext. 5702 and ask for a SHINE appointment.

http://www.benefitscheckup.org/mcoa


Ice Cream Social Tuesday, July 14

12:00 PM What says summer fun better than a good

old fashioned ice cream social!

Lunch & Museum Trip Thursday, July 9

9:30 AM Bus Departure

Start with an enjoyable morning at the Fuller Craft Museum seeing new museum acquisitions as well as

many other fascinating exhibits. Admission is $5 for seniors.

Tech Time with Toby

Do you need help with a gadget? Not feeling so smart with that smart phone? Our student volunteer will

come to the rescue!

Appointments are available Mondays beginning at 3:00 PM.

Call Debbie to schedule at ext. 5712

Next appointments available on July 20 & 27.

Murder Mystery

Lobster Dinner

Murder & Mayhem

at the

Last Resort!

Thursday, July 16 @ 5:30 PM

This summer lobster dinner and interactive

entertainment is $20 per person.

Reservations and payment in advance at the

Front Desk.

Ladies of Leisure Get Your Spa Treatments at the Senior Center!

Relax like a queen and treat yourself to a manicure

or pedicure! Or both!

Call Joddie directly to schedule your appointment

781-771-1254 She will set up “shop” at the Duxbury Senior Center Thursday July 9 & 23 from 12-3 PM.

We are testing this new service to see if there is a demand. Let us know if you like it!

Complete service and price list available at the

Front Desk. Checks payable to Town of

Duxbury, gratuity in cash.

After your museum visit, enjoy lunch at The Chateau in

Stoughton. Sign up with Carol,

ext. 5711. Minimum of 5 and maximum of 12 for

this trip.

Sign up with Carol so we know how

many to plan for and make it a super fun

afternoon by staying for the

Tuesday Movie Matinee:

That Darn Cat!

The ice cream social will immediately follow lunch and is already included as dessert for lunch guests.

August Teaser… Friends of the Duxbury COA present:

2nd Annual Concert on the Lawn Thursday, August 6, 6-9 PM

(Rain Date August 13)

Featuring Despite Dwight Free Admission ~ Cash Bar, 21+, ~ Food Trucks


Men’s Breakfast Group

July 22

Breakfast @ 8:30 AM $4

Gather for a hearty breakfast and casual

conversation.

Call Carol (ext. 5711) to be added to the men’s

breakfast group list or email her at

[email protected]

After Dark Outdoor Movie Extravaganza

Tuesday, July 28 Malificent

The movie will start after dusk (8 PM)

Bring your blanket or lawn chair!

Senior Housing Program Should I Stay or Should I Go? Tuesday, July 21 10-11:30 AM

Many seniors want to stay in their homes

as long as possible. In this Aging Mastery elective program you will gain important information about using your

home as a strategic asset. We will discuss options for staying in your home as well as what other senior living op-

tions are available in our area. Please call Angela, ext. 5710, for more information or to register for this free,

informative program.

Tick Borne Disease Prevention Presentation

by Melissa Silverman, RN

Duxbury Board of Health Intern

Wednesday July 15 @ 10:00 AM

Fourth of July “Duxbury Style”! There’s no better place to be than Duxbury to celebrate the Fourth of July! We are proud to be the new home of the annual South Shore Bay Band’s 4th of July Concert! Join us on the lawn on Sunday, July 5 from 6-8 PM! Bring your own chair or blanket and a

picnic if you wish! FREE, Fun, Family Time!

Read, Sing & Play @ the Senior Center With Nancy Denman of the Duxbury Free Library

Story time for preschool—1st Grade Come with parents, grandparents and bring a sibling or friend too!

Tuesday mornings from 11:00—11:30 30 minutes of fun!

July 28 and August 25

Stay tuned for additional activities and event details!

Sign up with Carol ext. 5711

By Monday 7/13

Housing Fair Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Tuesday, July 21 Noon-2:00 PM Drop in and learn from experts in the

fields of finance, real estate, downsizing and senior living options.


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MEET WITH YOUR REPRESENTATIVES

3rd Friday or by appointment. Representative Josh Cutler will visit the Senior Center on the 3rd Friday of the month at 9:00 AM. Rep. Tom Calter is available by appointment. To make an individual appointment, please call the Betty at 508-732-0033 or email Tom directly at [email protected] 3rd Thursday @ 2:30-3:30 PM. State Senator Robert Hedlund’s constituent liaison Sandra Dalton will hold office hours every other month at the Duxbury Senior Center to hear concerns and answer questions you about state government. Ms. Dalton will be at the Senior Center again in May. Alternating months Ms. Dalton will meet constitu-ents in the Lanman Room at the Duxbury Free Library.

LEGAL ADVICE

Most Fridays we offer complimentary appointments with local attorneys. We are pleased to welcome Peter Muncey on the 1st Friday, John McCluskey on the 2nd Friday, Katherine Sheehan on the 3rd Friday of the month and Brendan Donnelly on the 4th Friday of each month. Please call ext. 5703 to schedule all appointments with one of our volunteer attorneys. Appointments are approximately 15 minutes.

SENIOR PLANNING SPECIALIST

John B. Mattes, CLTC, Knapp Schenck Insurance Ser-vices, offers appointments on the third Monday of the month beginning at 9:30 AM to advise on long-term care planning and related financial issues. Appointments may also be made by mutual availability. Please call ext. 5703 to schedule an appointment.

FINANCIAL GUIDANCE

Marsha McCarthy, New York Life, will provide individual financial consultations on the 3rd Tuesday of the month with appointments beginning at 9:00 AM. To schedule an appointment, please call the Front Desk at ext. 5703.

1 Vicky Werner

2 Terri Hannan

6 Pat Rutkowski

9 Michael Chase

10 Mary Lou Walden

10 Sheila Milliken

11 Jeanne Clark

19 Rhoda Lord

19 Chuck Walker

19 Charles Gregg

20 Stella McCauley

20 Mary McLean

21 Eugene Blanchard

21 Gerry Roche

22 Jack Hill

22 Karl Czerny

22 Bill Armstrong

22 John Aldrich

23 Marjorie McLean

25 Mary Carey

26 Carol Chapman

26 Mark Lima

27 Madelyn Merrifield

27 Mary Lou O’Connell

28 Susan Thanas

28 Diane L’Ecuyer

29 Stella Sawyer

29 Howard Scott

29 William Wheeler

30 Tony Chamberlain

30 John Schreiber

A Very Happy July 2015 birthday to our many visitors and volunteers at the

Senior Center! Thanks for coming in and being part of the community here!

Summer is the annual permission slip to be lazy. To do nothing and have it count for something. To lie in the

grass and count the stars. To sit on a branch and study the clouds.

~Regina Brett

mailto:[email protected]


Veterans’ News July, 2015

In order to make it easier for Veterans and their families to receive their GI Bill benefits where they choose, the VA Secretary has waived the provisions of the Choice Act, section 702, signed in 2014. This bill sought to disapprove education programs at public institutions for Post 9/11 and Montgomery GI Bill benefits if a school charges Veterans tuition and fees in excess for the resident rate for terms beginning after July 1, 2015. It is taking extended time for states to implement the changes necessary to be compliant with the Act. The limited waiver by the Secretary covers programs that are not in compliance for all terms beginning prior to January 1, 2016. This will provide time for all programs to become compliant. In general, the resident rate provisions of the Choice Act covers Veterans as well as their family members using the GI Bill who live in a state where they are attending school and who enrolled within 3 years of the Veteran’s qualifying discharge. To remain approved, schools must charge tuition and fees at the resident rate. For more information go to: www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/702.asp. If you have questions about your military/Veteran’s benefits, contact Mike Thorp,

Veterans’ Service Officer for Duxbury, located at the Senior Center,

781-934-5774 X 5740.

TLC School Supply and Backpack Drive! The Duxbury COA is again supporting the Duxbury Interfaith Council’s Backpack Project providing “back to school” supplies for children whose parents cannot afford to buy the many things required for school today. Please help us by donating school supplies so we can fill 50 backpacks for these children! A Collection Box will be in our lobby from July 10– August 15. Suggested donations include: Backpacks (neutral/no pattern) Colored pencils 12-pack Composition notebooks Combination locks Glue sticks 2-4 pack Erasers –pencil toppers Index cards/100 Erasers— large rectangular Pencil box, Pencil pouches for binders Highlighters 3-5 pack Pens—blue/black 12 pack Loose-leaf paper Pencils #2 Ruler (metric/inches) Tabbed dividers, 8 subject Scissors—all sizes Calculators (basic & TI-83) USB flash drives Two pocket folders

http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/702.asp


THE MAYFLOWER CAFÉ

HOURS: 8:30-1:30 (12:00 on Fridays)

Coffee, Tea, ................................................ .50

Bagels ......................................................... .75

Snacks .................................................. .25-1.00

Juice ............................................................ .75

Bottled water ............................................ 75/.50

Daily soups ................................................ 2.00

Sandwiches ................................................ 2.50

Soup & Sandwich Combo ......................... 4.00

ELLISON LUNCH

11:30-12:30 Monday through Friday

For lunch reservations, please call at least one day in advance; cancellation calls also appreciated. The lunch menu varies and is posted in the newsletter.

July Movie Matinees @ 1:00 PM

TUESDAYS:

July 14— That Darn Cat (1965, G)

July 28 —Maleficent (2014, PG) **After Dark, Outdoor Movie

THURSDAYS:

July 9—The Way (2010, PG-13)

July 16—This is Where I Leave You (2014, R)

July 23—The King’s Speech (2010, R)

July 30—Mr. Turner (2014, R)

We apologize if an advertised movie is not

available to us on the date promised.

The complete listing of movies with descriptions is

available in the lobby.

See Angela with any movie suggestions or

comments!

SADIE TRIPS

LUNCH & MUSEUM TRIP —

Tuesday, July 9 @ Noon to

The Chateau in Stoughton and the Fuller

Craft Museum in Brockton.

SUPPER TRIP — Tuesday, July 21 @

5:00 PM to The 99 in Pembroke.

Call Carol ext. 5711 to register for these

trips. Space is limited. You can always join

us there, but please let us know you are

coming so we can include you in the

reservation.

Ancestry.com

The Duxbury Senior Center’s Ancestry.com membership is up for renewal this month.

For those genealogy enthusiasts who would like to use this subscription, please see

Angela to pay your $10 membership and you will get the new username and

password.

follow us

Calling all gardeners.

We have beautiful plants and planting beds

but need assistance with watering,

weeding, pruning and general upkeep. If

you are interested in helping out, call Becky

ext. 5713, for more information.

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ransportation

Scheduling Transportation

All medical transportation is scheduled by Becky

Ford. Please call Becky at 781-934-5774, ext 117 at

least 48 hours in advance of your appointment to

schedule a ride.

Sadie II, the medical van, operates on a regular sched-

ule during Senior Center hours for Monday through

Thursday only. See more information below.

All other Senior bus transportation is scheduled at

the Front Desk. Please call Barbara or one of her

friendly volunteers to request a ride, preferably 48

hours in advance, by calling 781-934-5774, ext. 100.

The Medical Transportation Bus, also known as

Sadie II, runs Mondays - Wednesdays from 8:00 AM -

4:00 PM, Thursdays from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, and Fri-

days 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM. We do have wonderful

volunteer medical drivers to augment our service from

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM when needed. If you need a ride to

a medical appointment within Kingston, Marshfield,

Plymouth and Duxbury, please call Becky Ford at

781-934-5774, ext. 117 at least 48 hours in advance.

For transportation to medical appointments in Boston

you must call one week in advance for a bus

reservation.

BOSTON HOSPITAL BUS

For Duxbury, Marshfield, Kingston, Pembroke, North

Plymouth Seniors and Disabled Persons

A service providing comfortable and safe wheelchair

accessible transportation to Boston Hospitals on

Tuesday/Thursday, and South Shore Hospital area on

Wednesday.

This bus will have three stops to pick up passengers:

Parking Lot at Exit 5, Plymouth 8:00 am

Hannaford’s in Kingston 8:15 am

Pembroke Stop and Shop Plaza 8:30 am

Appointments must be made between 10:00 AM and

1:30 PM. The bus will leave Boston around 3:00

PM returning to each parking lot. For reservations

call Becky, x117 during Senior Center hours.

Reserve NO LATER than 11:00 the day

BEFORE the medical appointment. Cost $15

GATRA Travel Training

Travel Training instructors from GATRA are skilled in assisting people in overcoming fears and building confidence so they can ride the public bus on their own.

The goal of the program is to teach individuals how to safely and independently ride the fixed schedule public transportation systems. Travel Training can consist of several one-on-one ses-sions or group lessons.

There are many benefits of learning to ride the GATRA bus such as greater independence, con-venience, and an increased sense of confidence and self-reliance.

If you or someone you know would benefit from Travel Training, please contact:

Patricia Waitkevich at 508-823-8828 ext. 225

or e-mail at [email protected]

New Date! Annual Golf Outing Monday, September 28

The Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging Golf Tournament will be held at the Duxbury Yacht Club Monday, September 28. Registration and lunch will start at 11:30am with a 12:30 shotgun start. A reception and live auction are included in the golfer fee and will take place at the Senior Center following the tournament.

This event is one of the most important fundraising events of the year for the Friends of the Duxbury COA and all proceeds will help to provide vibrant educational

and recreational programs that enrich the lives of our seniors, support those with Alzheimer’s disease with caring support programs, fund additional staffing to maximize program services at the Duxbury Senior Center.


MEMBERSHIP DUES $5.00/pp.

Please make checks payable to

THE FRIENDS OF THE DUXBURY COA

Dues Year 7/1/2015-6/30/2016

Mail to:

PO Box 2113, Duxbury, MA 02331

We are a 501C (3)

not for profit organization

MEMBERSHIP:

Name: ____________________________________

Address:___________________________________

Telephone:_________________________________

Email:____________________________________

Additional Contributions made In Memory of

or In Honor of (list names & amounts below)

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

We are pleased to acknowledge the following contributions received since our last newsletter was printed.

Given By In Memory Of In Honor Of

Ann Donchess Becky Ford & medical bus drivers Joan Doscher Becky Ford Roberta and Gilbert MacNab Catherine Foster Patricia Garrity Catherine Foster Stephanie and Jeffrey Stearn Catherine Foster John and Doris Kolstead Dan Baker

FRIENDS OF THE COUNCIL ON AGING

It is the mission of the Friends to assist the Council on Aging in providing services, resources, and activities for seniors in the Town of Duxbury; enriching the programs of the Duxbury Council on Aging; and raising, holding, and dispensing funds for the accomplishment of the goals of the Council on Aging.

The next meeting of the Friends of the Council on Aging will be: MONDAY, July 20, 2015 at 8:30 AM @ the Duxbury Senior Center.

Support the Duxbury Senior Center. It’s as quick and easy as visiting our website and clicking on the donate button!

Donate to Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging!

Friends of the COA Events

Annual Golf Outing September 28, 2015 Annual Appeal Letter Campaign November Black Tie Bingo January, 2016 LOVETennis Fundraiser February, 2016 Duxbury 1/2 Marathon April, 2016

COUNCIL ON AGING MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to create an inclusive environment to enable our growing population of senior citizens to lead independent

and rewarding lives through advocacy and support, both physical and emotional, and to encourage seniors to use their

talents, knowledge and experience for themselves and the benefit of the Duxbury community.

Duxbury Council on Aging 10 Mayflower Street Duxbury, MA 02332

The cost of mailing this newsletter has been

paid by the Friends of the

Council on Aging.

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US POSTAGE PAID

BROCKTON, MA

PERMIT NO. 653

COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR CENTER STAFF @ (781) 934-5774

Harry Katz, Chair OCES DELEGATE Front Desk Volunteers x 5702

Anne Antonellis, Chair Emeritus Donna Ciappina [email protected] x 5701

Susan Grunwald, Vice Chair OCPC DELEGATE [email protected] x 5700

Pam Campbell Smith, Board Member Gerry Thomson [email protected] x5703

Shelley Beeby, Board Member Friends of COA DELEGATE [email protected] x 5711

Kay Drake, Board Member Betty Hills Donna [email protected] x 5730

Marcy Bravo, Board Member [email protected] x 5731

Peter Muncey Jr., Board Member [email protected] x 5713

Paul Brogna, Board Member Friends Treasurer/Liaison [email protected] x 5705

Susan Kelley, Board Member Bill Kearney [email protected] x 5710

Steve Dubuque, Board Member [email protected] x 5705

Gerry Thomson, Board Member Other COA Staff/Extensions [email protected] x 5732

Alternates: Betsy Stevens, Terri Scott, SHINE Appointments x 5703 Lucille Brogna or Ruth Ann Hickey x 5732

Shirley Oktay, Corinne Poore Shine Counselor Bruce MacVarish [email protected] x 5712

Cheryl Ross Lifelong Learning, x 5710 [email protected] x 5720

Associates: Bill Campbell Veteran’s Service Officer Mike Thorp: [email protected] x 5721

Matthew Walsh, LHP Liaison [email protected]; x 5740 [email protected] x 5720

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