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Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living Supportive Day Program

Leslie Clapp, Director, 508-939-9440 Eileen Murphy, Supervisor, 508-627-0207 Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 9 am–3 pm

The Supportive Day Program is a professionally run social program for anyone 55 and over who may be at risk if left alone and/or experience social isolation; offering peace of mind and much needed respite for families and caregivers.

Hellooooooooo Vineyarders!!!

New Year’s Resolution for 2014: Hiya hiya, 55-plussers. Ear’s writing this while snowbound in Vineyard Ha-ven. Our hubba-hubby, David Duarte, considers Winter Storm Janus much ado about nada since we didn’t get the 12-18 inches of snowfall and 50 mph wind gusts as predicted. The power didn’t even go out. Not exciting enough for vintage Islanders who keep compar-ing all storms with Hurricane Bob. As

for moi, flushing the toilet with pails of water dipped out of the tub doesn’t cause my serotonin levels to topple off the charts. The house shaking and the roof threatening to fly away doesn’t jump-start my libido. (But then, not much does at my age.) David didn’t even insist we Drop Everything to make that harrowing drive up to Squibnocket Beach to Check Out the Surf. The thing is, Ear was busily rewriting her list of Amended New Year’s Resolutions: 1. We solemnly swear to keep all our body parts intact for the coming year. On June 3rd of 2013, we had our left knee totally replaced. It was a total suc-cess thanks to Dr. Paul Dimond at the Falmouth Hospital. On January 17th of 2014, we had our extreme hammer toe (second toe, left foot, the piggy that stayed home) amputated. All went well thanks to Dr. James Boyle in Hyannis who specializes in ankle and foot sur-gery. Many are shocked that Ear would opt such a severe measure, but the toe wasn’t serving any useful purpose and now we can wear any of our 100 pairs of shoes. We girls have our priorities. Ear can’t wait to go to the nail salon and ask for a discount on our pedicure!

Up Island Council on Aging; Howe’s House: Extraordinary UICOA Outreach Worker, Ellen Reynolds, called Ear to tell us about the highly informative and well-received program presented at their recent VIP (Vineyard Isle Parkinsonians) monthly meeting on January 13th. Guest speakers for the event were: Dr. David Lowell, the neu-rologist who designed and implemented the Parkinson’s Center for Compre-hensive Care at Spaulding Cape Cod in Sandwich, and Dawn Lucier, physical therapist and neuro-education coordina-tor at the Rehabilitation Hospital for the Cape and Islands in Sandwich. Ellen, a veteran 19-year outreach savant, orga-nized the event.

Dr. Lowell addressed current theories and research related to Parkinson’s Disease and described the in-patient and out-patient programs at the RHCI. Patients and caregivers are welcomed participants in both programs. There are hands-on and educational activities. Anyone interested can call Dawn Lucier at 508-833-4165.

Dawn Lucier and Dr. Lowell work as a team with patients and, if needed, add oc-cupational and speech therapists, nutri-tionists, and a psychiatrist to their team.

Lucier taught the group several stretch-ing exercises essential to help patients stay limber. Everyone involved was ex-tremely pleased by the large turnout.

The VIP support group organized in 2003 meets the second Monday of the month @ 10:30 a.m. at Howe’s House. The UICOA Parkinson’s Disease sup-port group is held up as model program for others to follow by the MA Chap-

ter of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association. There are from 15-20 individuals active in the group which is headed up by: a nurse, a social worker (Ellen Reynolds) and a patient coordina-tor (Ken Beebe).

Center for Living Holiday Appeal Letter: The new-year has started out on a positive note for the MV Center for Living—the response in donations from our recent Holiday Appeal Letter has en-joyed a significant increase. In view of this gratifying response, Ear has decided to reprint our letter in this column—in case you are not on our mailing list:

“We Need Your Help. Our Island’s 60+ population grew by an average of 50% in the last 10 years. This trend is expected to continue, increasing the de-mand for new and expanded programs and services that support optimum quality of life for this large and diverse group.

The increased demand for services is already apparent and will continue to grow along with the population. Mar-tha’s Vineyard Center for Living collaborates with the Town Councils on Aging and other service organiza-tions to provide an array of island-wide programs and services that complement rather than duplicate existing services.

The Supportive Day Program, which has operated for 28 years out of the Edgartown and Tisbury Senior Centers, has outgrown these spaces. We provide respite for families, supporting them in their determination to provide care and quality of life for their loved ones at home, avoiding or preventing nursing home placement. Countless families have told us that their loved ones, our cli-ents, would not be living safely and hap-pily among family and friends, were it not for the Supportive Day Program. We simply do not have the available space or resources to accommodate the num-ber of families in need of our services.

The top priority of the Martha’s Vine-yard Center for Living is to provide adequate space for the Supportive Day Program; one that will afford us the ability to assist all these families and the many more who will seek our services in the years to come. We are currently working with County Government of-ficials who are eager to have our new space become a reality.

The old saying, “It takes a village” clear-ly applies here. We need your help, whether it be a donation, your expertise in fundraising or connections to others who can help.

Please visit our website www.mvcen-ter4living.org to learn more about all the services we offer and to make an online donation, or mail your donation to: MV Center for Living, PO Box 1729, Vineyard Haven MA 02568. Call Leslie Clapp at 508-939-9440 for addition-al information.”

Hi from Anna Duarte: Feisty 88 year old Anna Duarte has moved out of Woodside and is now living in Winde-mere due to health issues. Call her @ 508-693-2959 for a rundown of how this all came about! She’d love hearing from you.

And remember, you read it ALL in the Vineyard Ear!!!

The Vineyard Ear By Ginger Duarte

What is the Affordable Care Act?Also known as the health care law, it was created to expand access to affordable health care coverage to all Americans, lower costs, and improved quality and care coordination. Under the health care law, people will have: · health coverage that meets a minimum

standard(“minimum essential coverage”) by January 1, 2014;

· qualify for an exemption: or · make a payment when filing their taxes if

they have affordable options but remain uninsured.

In 2014, Health Insurance Marketplaces will be a new way to find health coverage.On the Market places, some people may be eligible for lower costs on health premiums and out-of-pocket costs based on their income. At a glance · VA wants all veterans to get health care

that improves their health and well-being.

· If you are enrolled in VA health care, you don’t need to take any additional steps.

· The health care law does not change VA health benefits or Veterans’ out-of-pocket costs.

· If you are not enrolled in VA health care, you can apply at any time.

If I’m enrolled in a VA health care program, do I meet the requirement for health care coverage?Yes, if you are enrolled in any of the programs listed below, you have coverage that meets the standards of the health care law: · Veteran’s health care program · Civilian Health and Medical program

(CHAMPVA) · Spina bifida health care programTo enroll in VA health care, call the veterans office or go the www.va.gov/healthbenefits/enoll.

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VA Health Care and the Affordable Care Act

55PlusA monthly newsletter from your local Councils on Aging and the Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living, PO Box 1729, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568, Tel: 508-939-9440. Edited by Leslie Clapp

February, 2014–Vol. 18, Issue 2

Veterans Services Dukes Co. Director of Veterans Services, JoAnn Murphy 508-693-6887

Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden ShowDreaming of a Spring Day… “Vintage Gardens”February 20$38 /Admission & BusGet a jump start on planning your spring garden, and…Vintage autos will be the centerpieces & time theme for the gardens! Auto lovers won’t want to miss the 50’s Belaire, Ferrari and more. Speakers: Designing, Construction & Planning an Entry Garden-Warren Leach. Low Maintenance, Big Impact Perennial Gardens- Melinda Meyers, gardening expert, TV/Radio host & columnist. Peony Planting; Care & Propagation- Kathleen Gagon. Demonstrations: Secrets of the Hive, Betty Mencucci, Bee School Director. Pruning 101- Mary Anne Brady. Flowers & Bees, a Million Year Love Affair-Carolyn Fluehr-Lobban, PhD, RI Beekeepers Association.Also, Expanded Garden Display area, Garden Club displays, huge vendors room with everything new in gardening. Tickets on sale now* Tisbury Senior Center & Tisbury Travel Club, 508-696-4205. *Payment secures space. Payments will be returned should weather force cancellation. All reservations and payments must be received by 2/12.

“FLASHDANCE” at the Providence Performing Arts Center March 29Featuring six Academy Award-winning title songs, FLASHDANCE-THE-MUSICAL tells the inspiring story of Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill welder by day and bar dancer by night, with dreams of becoming a professional performer. When romance with her steel mill boss threatens to complicate her ambitions, Alex learns the new meaning of love and its power to fuel the pursuit of her dream. Lunch at Aspire in the Providence Place Hotel. Cost to be determined and will include RT motor coach, orchestra seating, lunch and gratuities. Call UICOA, 508-693-2896 for details.

BSO & Tanglewood Festival Chorus at Symphony HallApril 11 ticket holders: RE: Bus info and payments: Payment secures bus seating $17ALL PAYMENTS must be received at Tisbury Council on Aging, 39 Pine Tree Rd.,(Tisbury Senior Center) by February 28. No exceptions. Tisbury Travel Club, 508-696-4205.

BSO Open Rehearsal April 17 Symphony Hall; the program will begin with a pre-rehearsal talk. American born conductor, Lorin Maazel, will lead Mozart’s elegant Prague Symphony. Enjoy a luncheon at Maggianos Restaurant. $79 includes bus, rehearsal, lunch, and gratuities. Call UICOA 508-693-2896.

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Yoga for Seniors UICOAWed. 10:30 am (Kanta Lipsky)Fri. 10:30 am (Martha Abbot)$8 per classYoga with Carol Aranzabe ECOAThurs, 8:30 amDrop-in classes through FebruaryCall 508-627-4368 to register and for more information.Gentle Yoga, TCOAStretch, Strengthen, Breath, Balance Carol Aranzabe, instructorThurs 4-5:15 pm; Call to register: 508-

939-4120Pilates UICOA Toni Cohen, Instructor, Mon., 10 am, $10 per classStrength Training with Lisa AmolsECOA, Two Tuesdays in February: 2/4 & 2/25, 8:30 amPunch cards available, $15 for walk-insCall 508-627-4368 for info.BalleticsUICOA, Wed & Fri, 8:15-9:15 amWith Karen Cullinan, 508-693-7730Call instructor for further information.

Strength Training UICOA, $8(First class is free)With Katryn YerdonMon & Wed, 5:30 pm Tues & Thurs, 8:30 & 9:30 amSaturdays, 9 am (call 774-521-9681 to confirm)Sit & Get Fit, TCOAMon, Tues, Thurs, 10:30 am. 1hr video using a chair for support.Wii Bowling and Lunch, TCOAMondays, Sign up for lunch and bowl afterward! 508-693-8337, Call by Fri

noon to sign up for MondayExercise Classes, OBCOAMon., 8:45 am w/Sue CollinsonThurs., 9 am w/Bill WhiteAquatic Exercise ClassMansion House Pool Call Mansion House for information.508-693-7400Chi Gung and Tai Chi Fan/Sword, TCOAFun & Fitness!Daisy Lifton, instructorReturns in Spring!

Exercise &

Fitness

Crafts & Hobbies at Howes House UICOAMondays, 1-3Please call Ellen, 508-693-2896 for further details.Painting & Drawing TCOAThurs., 9-11 am

Water Color with Nancy CabotUICOA, Fridays at 1 pmChair Caning OBCOA, Tues, 9 amWoodcarving OBCOAMon. & Thurs., 9 amRug Hooking ECOA, Thurs, 1 pmRug Hooking UICOA, Tues, 11:30

am, bring lunch Needlework, ECOA, Thurs 2-4 pmMindful Knitting ECOA, Mon, 4-6 pm. Call 508-627-4368Not an instructional group Quilting OBCOA, Mon., 1 pmWith Glenna Barkan

Knitting for Hospice, ECOATues., 10 am, Learn to knit and feltKnitting and Conversation, TCOAMon, 9:30-12 pmAll needlecraft welcome

Arts &

Crafts

Island-Wide Activities Calendar

Mah Jong ECOA, Tues & Fri, 1 pmUICOA, Wed., 1 pmOBCOA, Mon. 1 pmScrabbleOBCOA, Fri. 9 amMen’s Cards OBCOA Wed., 9 amHand & Foot Card Games OBCOA

Tues., 1 pmLadies Cards OBCOA Tues., 1 pmDuplicate Bridge OBCOATues., 1 pm Bridge OBCOAFri., 1 pmParty Bridge TCOA Fridays, 1-4 pm

Please call for seating, 508-693-3686Cribbage OBCOA, Fri., 9 amBingo OBCOA, Wed., 2/19, 1-3 pm & 6-8 pmGame Day TCOAWednesdays, 1 pmPlay cards, board games? Bring your friends. We have the tables, coffee,

quiet room. Call for details, or stop by! 508-696-4205Enjoy Lunch and Wii Bowling!Mondays, TCOASign up for lunch and bowl afterward!508-696-8337, call by Fri. noon for Mon.

Cards &

Games

Ideas, Books,

& Plays

Discussion Group, UICOATues., 9:30 amFebruary topics:2/11 Medicare changes with Mary Leddy of Vineyard Health Care Access2/18 Invasive Plant Species with Susan Bellincampi of Felix NeckOpen to the public.Conversations with Bob Iadicicco OBCOA, Fri., 10-11:30 amFriday Morning ConversationsECOA, 9:30 amFacilitated by Jack Schimmelman1st and 3rd Friday; latest local and world-wide current events. New! Discussion Group

TCOA, Thursdays, 1:30 pm February Theme: Nutrition WellnessPeter H. Luce Play Readers SocietyTCOA, Wed’s, 9-12 noonTheme: Apple Family Plays and A Comedy of Manners Producers: Arnie Reisman & Myra Stark2/5 That Hopey Thing by Richard Nelson; Director: Elaine Eugster2/12 Sweet & Sad by Richard Nelson; Director: Elaine Bart2/19 The Women by Clare Boothe Luce; Director: Linda Comstock2/26 The Women continued. Discussion follows and listeners always welcome

Poetry Reading, TCOA2/3, 10 amFeatured Poet: Nikky FinneyLed by Elaine EugsterPoetry, Jill Jupen, ECOA Thurs., from 9 am The Howes House Writers Group, UICOA, Meets Tuesdays, 10 am. At Howes House. New members welcome!Tisbury Book Club Thurs., 2/20, 1:30 pm“Someone”By Alice McDermottBooks available at the VH library.Book Discussion, UICOA

2/26, 10:30 am“Behind the Scenes at the Museum,” by Kate AtkinsBook Discussion Group Edgartown Public Library, Call Lisa, 508-627-4221 for information.Men’s Book Group, ECOA2/19, 3 pmWith Glenn Carpenter“Bunker Hill” by Nathaniel PhilbrickUkulele Jammin’ TCOAThe Princess Poo-Poo-Ly BandWednesdays, 1-3 pm; Martha Child, instructorBeginners and Practiced.We play a wide variety of music!

If you’d like to join our family, make new friends and have opportunitiesfor meaningful activities, please come by for lunch and a tour.

508-862-1951 • www.windemeremv.org

“I love it here. The staff makes me feel right at home.They take good care of me... everyone's so friendly.

It's a nice place to be in my 96th year”

~ Charleane, Wildflower Court resident

Regional Luncheon Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School

Culinary Arts Dining Room

MENU Happy Valentine’s Day!Garden Salad with Cheddar Cheese & Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Pasta with Shrimp and Sun Dried TomatoRaspberry Mousse $12 per person

Reservations required. | Call 508-939-9440

THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT EXCHANGES AND MEDICARE

February 13, 2014 11:00 Music by the MVRHS String Quartet

11:30 Lunch served

Medicare beneficiaries should understand:· The exchanges (also known as marketplaces) are not for Medicare

beneficiaries.· Beneficiaries who have Medicare Part A and B meet the requirement

for health insurance.· Medicare supplement plans (Medigaps), are not sold in the exchanges.· People with Medicare do not need to re-enroll or get new

Medicare cards.· Trained SHINE volunteers can help with all aspects of

health insurance. · Call your Senior Center to schedule an appointment.

ELDER SERVICES OF CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS

SENIOR DINING CENTERS Reservations Required

Oak Bluffs, 508-693-4509 Tuesday & Thursday

Meals on Wheels 508-693-4393 Call for information on how to receive Meals on Wheels,

or to volunteer

Tisbury, 508-693-8337 Monday – Friday

Up-Island, 508-693-2896 Thursday

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The Anchors Kitchen $2 Tuesday (sandwich, soup and dessert) $5 Friday (soup, entre, vegetable, dessert) Any Tuesday, bring a friend who has never been before and both eat free!

Friday Morning Conversation Group 1st & 3rd Friday, 9:30 am With Jack Shimmelman

Felix Neck Walk With Naturalist Susie Bowman: 2/5, 9:30, meet at Felix Neck; $4. Tea to follow. Call 508-627-4368 to sign up.

Learn to Spin at OM of Motion in West Tisbury! 2/19, OM of Motion studio, 11 am, 30-minute

class; $4. What is Spinning? Sit on a stationary bike, spin pedals at a speed and resistance comfortable for you. Very relaxed, laid back, fun session. Call 508-627-4368, sign up, more information.

NEW: Coffee with a Cop! With Officer William Bishop; morning coffee, donuts, open discussions, local news, current events & special community guests. Last Wednesday of every month: 2/26, 9:30-10:30 am. Edgartown Police Station, 3rd floor. Call to sign up.

MV Museum Tour 2/10, 10 am, meet at the Museum. The new tour is especially for seniors, a possible stepping stone to docent training—or one-time

enjoyable experience. Call to sign up.

Elder Household Safety Join Fireman Brenden Cooney after lunch for a discussion, 2/25. Call to sign up.

Edgartown School Children grades 3-6 want to meet you! Thursdays 3-4 (except 2/27) for conversation, games, arts & crafts. Call to sign up, for more info.

On Display in February Jim Goodwin’s “Doodle Art” and MV Poets’ Collective haikus and the images that inspired them

NEW 12-week Memory Support Group begins in February. See Noteworthy section at left for details.

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Please call 693-2896 for all programs unless otherwise noted.

SHINE Health Insurance Counseling with Joyce Bowker Assistance and answers to your health insurance questions.

Outreach Ellen Reynolds is available Mon-Fri, 9am – 3 pm. Meet confidentially with Ellen to learn about community resources to meet your needs or those of someone you care about.

Strength Training with Katryn Yerdon $8 (First class is free) Mon & Wed, 5:30 pm Tues, 8:30 & 9:30 am Thurs, 8:30 & 9:30 am Sat, 9:00 am

Vineyard Isle Parkinsonians (VIP) Support Group February 10, 10:30 am

Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Group Call Ellen for further information.

Volunteers Needed The Howes House is looking for volunteers in our reception area 3-6 hours per month. Duties involve greeting people, answering telephone, and taking program reservations. Please contact Tanya or Joyce at 508-693-2896 for more information.

Medical equipment loans The COA has medical equipment for loan at no charge.

Notary Services Notary services available free of charge. Please call ahead.

File of Life File of Life is a magnetic card which contains personal medical information and is kept on your refrigerator, accessible to EMT’s should they arrive on an emergency call.

Discussion Group Meets every Tuesday at 9:30 am. Free and open to the public. February topics: 2/11: Mary Leddy of Vineyard Health Care Access will answer questions about changes in medical care for seniors. 2/18: Suzan Bellincampi will speak on invasive plant and animal species on Martha’s Vineyard. Suzan is the director at the Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary in Edgartown and writes the nature column “All Outdoors” in the Vineyard Gazette.

Valentines Party! Wednesday, 2/12, 2:30 pm A fun afternoon with Ukulele Player’s “Love Songs-Serious & Silly”, Find the Secret Valentine, Valentine cake! Wear Red! Please R.S.V.P. by 2/11. All welcome. Bring family or friend!

New! Discussion Group TCOA Thursdays, Feb.6, 13, 27, 1:30 pm February Theme: Nutrition Wellness An informal gathering to share ideas, recipes and information using the Tuft’s Health & Nutrition Friedman School of Nutrition Newsletter as a template of good information.

Game Day TCOA Weds, 1 pm Play cards, board games? Bring your friends. We have the tables, coffee, quiet room and parking. Call for details, or stop by! 508-696-4205.

Knitting & Conversation Mondays, 9-11am

Sit & Get Fit Mon,Tues,Thur,10:30 am

Poetry Readers 2/3, 10 am Featured Poet: Nikky Finney Play Readers (see Calendar of Events for schedule) Weds, 9-12 Noon

Ukulele Players (Princess PooPooLy Band) Weds,1-3 pm

Painting Thurs, 9-11 am

Gentle Yoga Mind-Body-Spirit Stretch, Strengthen, Breath, Balance

Carol Aranzabe, Instructor (Kripalu) Thurs., 4-5:15 pm. $10 Pre-register: 508-939-4120. Bring a mat.

Party Bridge Fridays, 1-4 Call Norma for seating: 508-693-3686

Town Nurse-BP Clinic 1st Tuesday, 10-11 am

Hearing Testing Weds, 4/9, 8/13, 10/15 Call for appt: 508-696-4205 Daily Lunch, 12 Noon Reserve at 508-693-8337 Menus available at center.

RI Spring Garden & Flower Show Thursday, February 20 “Vintage Gardens”See Travel News for more info. All reservations and payments must be in by 2/14.

Valentine’s Day Party 2/14

OBCOA Board of Directors 2/10, 10 am

Bingo! 2/19, 1-3 pm (after Nutritional Lunch) AND 6-8 pm

Hearing Clinic & Foot Care Clinic See Service & Support section for details

Friends of OBCOA Meeting Next meeting scheduled for April 10th

S.H.I.N.E. (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) Linda Wilson is our new SHINE Counselor

Men’s and Ladies Luncheon 2/26. Call Rose to reserve your seat.

Morning Coffee and Conversation Daily, 8:30 am

Senior Dining Center Luncheon Tues & Thurs, 12 pm Call to make reservations.

Elder Law Attorney South Coastal Counties Legal Services (Cape & Islands) 2/3, OBCOA Please call 508-775-7020 OR 1-800-742-4107 to schedule an appointment

Outreach Susan von Steiger is available Tuesday-Friday to assist Oak Bluffs elders in connecting with resources and services available in the community. Call her at x4 to make an appointment.

Add Your Name Call us to add your name and address to the Emergency and Hurricane List.

CORE Counseling Program An in-home counseling program sponsored

by MV Community Services and your local Councils on Aging, funded in part by a grant through the MV Hospital Community Initiative Grant Program. Call your local Senior Center for information.

Fuel Assistance OB residents 60 and over please call for an appointment.

Need Money Management Services? Contact Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands at 1-800-244-4630.

Vintage Voices Valentine Variety Show 2/14, 1:30 pm. With Phil Dietterick and his wonderful singers. Don’t miss the fun and refreshments!

The Center will be closed on Monday, February 17th for the President’s Day holiday.

Oak Bluffs Highlights - 508-693-4509 Roger Wey, Director Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm

Tisbury Highlights - 508-696-4205 Joyce Stiles-Tucker, Director Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Up-Island Highlights - 508-693-2896 Joyce Bowker, Director, Fax: 508-693-1447 Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm

Don’t forget to check the Service Programs & Support Group Directory, Calendar of Activities, and the Travel News column for more listings.Call in advance for program information and reservations. ...and remember that your Senior Centers are open to anyone, regardless of residence.

New CARES ProgramCompassionate Alzheimer’s Re-spite, Education and Support Support for those with memory loss and their caregiversMartha’s Vineyard Center for Living’s Supportive Day Program provides a safe, fun and social environment for individuals who would be at risk if left alone, including those experienc-ing memory loss. Equally important is the respite provided for their care-givers. Beginning in April, the Center for Living will offer the CARES Pro-gram; support groups tailored to both the family member with memory loss and the caregiver.The CARES program provide an op-portunity for individuals with memo-ry impairment and their care partners to participate in separate support groups, held simultaneously. The Caregiver Support group will provide information, guidance, mutual sup-port and respite to caregivers while the Supportive Day Program provides conversation, socialization and fun for those with memory impairment. Beginning in April: The CARES Program will be take place at the Tisbury Senior Center the second Tuesday of every month, starting April 8th. Free of charge; registration required. To register or for more in-formation, call MV Center for Living at 508-939-9440.

SHINE Counselors needed…The SHINE Program provides coun-seling, education and assistance to thousands of Cape & Island elders, Medicare beneficiaries and their families. SHINE is a free and confi-dential counseling service funded by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs through grants from the Federal Cen-ters for Medicare and Medicaid and the Commonwealth of Mass; SHINE counselors provide information about Medicare, Medicare supplemental insurance, Medicare Advantage Plans, claims processing, appeals, prescrip-tion drug programs, MassHealth and other health insurance matters.SHINE counselor training will be-gin in April; 12 days spread out over several weeks. Counselors should possess strong communication skills, respect client confidentially and commit to volunteer several hours a week. If you are interested in becom-ing a SHINE counselor, contact Sheila Curtis, Regional SHINE Manager at 508-375-6762.

NEW 12-week Memory Support Group Beginning Tuesday, 2/4, 9:30 am, MV Community Services. Educa-tional handouts and refreshments provided. Those who have attended a previous 12-week session, and have received all materials may participate in the continuing Memory Group on Wednesdays at 9:30. Fuel Assistance & CORE Coun-seling Program Call your local Council on Aging for information.

Edgartown Highlights - 508-627-4368 Paul Mohair, AdministratorHours: 9 am–4 pm!

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Blood PressureClinics

Insurance, Legal,Social

Security

Food Services,

Transport &

Housing

Support Groups

Health Insurance Counseling and Medicaid & MassHealth InfoS.H.I.N.E. ECOA, Thursday 2/6 starting at 1 pm. Call 508-627-4368. OBCOA, Call Rose 508-693-4509, x 3 for apt TCOA, 10:45-3. Call 508-696-4205

for an apt.Wampanoag Tribal Council, 508-645-9265Vineyard Health Care Acesss 508-696-0020Elder Law Project:South Coastal Counties Legal Services (Cape & Islands)

2/3, OBCOA, Call 508-775-7020 OR 1-800-742-4107Free Legal Clinic Up-Island Senior Center Elder Law Attorney Patty Mello. (Medicaid planning, estate planning, asset protection); By appointment.

Call law office 508-477-0267 for date and appointments. Social Security Representative Falmouth office, 855-881-0212 Funeral Consumers Alliance1-802-865-8300, Information on end of life alternatives

Adult Health Promotion & Blood Pressure ClinicsAquinnah Town Hall 4th Tuesday, 2/25, 2-3 Chilmark Library 2/19, 12:30-1:30Edg Stop & Shop Pharmacy 2/12, 12-2Edg Town Hall 2/12, 9-11 Edg COA Health screening 2/20, 10:30Oak Bluffs COA 2/27, 12:30-2:30

Tisbury COA 2/4, 10-11; Town Nurse clinic 2/13, 9:30-11:30; call 508-693-6184Cronig’s 2/13, 1-3Hillside Village 2/12, 10-11Woodside Village I 2/17, 12-1Woodside Village II 2/17, 1:15-2:15Up-Island COA 2/11, 11:30-1:00Vineyard Scripts, Beach Rd. VHHave your blood pressure checked any

day, any time.Hearing Services, call in advance for an appointment.Oak Bluffs, 2/11, Call Rose, 508-693-4509 ext. 3 for aptUp-Island Vineyard AudiologyScreenings & RepairsCall 508-693-2896 for appointmentTisbury Miracle Ear Call 508-696-4205 for information.

Podiatry & Foot CareUp-Island Senior Center2/14, Dr. Murray Bialow Call 1-508-945-8720 for appointmentsPedi-Care w/Kathy Rose RNCall for an appointmentOBCOA 2/12, 9 am Call 508-693-4509 x3 ECOA, 2/27, 9 am508-627-4368

Emergency Food ServicesEmergency Food Pantries: All Senior Centers Monthly distribution, call for date & time.First Baptist Church Parish House “Serving Hands”Williams St. VH, Info at 508-693-5339 Island Food PantryChrist United Methodist ChurchChurch St. VHInfo at 508-693-4764

TransportationVineyard Transit Authority- 508-693-9440.$15 annual senior bus passes available at local Senior Centers.Medivan, 508-693-9440 (VTA)Tuesdays to Boston area medical servicesAmerican Cancer Society Road to Recovery 1-800-227-2345, for cancer patients Medical Taxi (Cape Cod medical appointments) Call 508-939-9440

Housing and Living Options:Island Elderly Housing, 508-693-5880 Subsidized housing for seniors & disabled.Windemere Nursing & Rehab, 508-696-6465. Long term care nursing home facility, Medicaid accepted. Havenside Apartments, 508-693-2280 Henrietta Brewer House, 508-693-4500Assisted Living, private pay

Longhill, 508-627-7791 Assisted Living, Private pay, Long Term Care Insurance accepted.Vineyard Village at Home (VVAH)Referrals, Transportation & AssistanceWith independent livingInfo & to join call 508-693-3038, vineyardvillage@gmail.comMV Center for Living Supportive Day ProgramLeslie Clapp, 508-939-9440 A social program for those needing supervision and socializationRespite for families

CORECounseling, Outreach and Referral for the ElderlyCall the Outreach Worker at the Council on Aging in your town or Joy Ganapol at Island Counseling Center, 508-693-7900 x242Martha’s Vineyard M S Self Help GroupCall 508-693-3193Prostate Cancer Support Group

2/19, 10:30 M.V. Community Services administration building. Mike Balaschi, 508-693-7900, x223Diabetes Support GroupTCOA, 2/18, 1 pm. Rebecca Brown of the SAFE Institute will discuss the effect of electricity on blood sugar levelsVineyard Isle Parkinsonians Support Group

2/13, 10:30 amUICOA for Parkinsonians and Caregivers. Call Ellen for details 508-693-2896Parkinson’s Caregivers’ Support GroupUICOA, Call Ellen for details 508-693-2896 Caregiver Support GroupFirst & Third Thurs, 10:30-12:00

MVCS Island Counseling Center, 508-693-7900Call Allison McKinley x217Stroke Support GroupEvery 4th Thursday, 3:30-5 pm at the Anchors Call Victoria Haeselbarth, 508-627-4368 for detailsCancer Support GroupWednesdays, 12:00, Hebrew Center, Vineyard Haven

Service Programs and Support Group Directory

Blood Pressure Screening Flu Shots and

other Vaccinations, Personal Consultations,

Sick Room Supplies Prescription Drug Disposal Program

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M–F 9–6, SAT 9–3

Wed 3/5 Up-Island Senior Center 508-693-2896Tues 3/11 Oak Bluffs Library 508-693-4509 x3Thurs 3/13 Whaling Church Basement 508-627-4368Tues 3/18 Whaling Church Basement 508-627-4368Thurs 3/20 Tisbury Senior Center 508-696-4205Mon 3/24 Tisbury Senior Center 508-696-4205Wed 3/26 Up-Island Senior Center 508-693-2896Tues 4/1 Oak Bluffs Library 508-693-4509 x3Wed 4/9 Oak Bluffs Library 508-693-4509 x3

AARP Tax Aide ProgramTrained Volunteers offer assistance with filing annual federal taxes.

Please call your local Council on Aging to make an appointment.

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