A monthly newsletter published by the

CHATHAM SENIOR CENTER www.chathamcoa.com

193 Stony Hill Road • Chatham, Massachusetts 02633 • (508) 945-5190

Mandi Speakman, Director APRIL 2017 Vol. 47 No. 4

“From Elvis to the Beatles” is an upbeat program that includes familiar classic rock/pop songs from the 1950’s and early 1960’s. The audience will be invited to sing, dance and play Latin percussion instruments. On the menu will be *Chicken with Broccoli & Penne, Caesar Salad with a Chocolate Brownie for Dessert. Tickets cost $7 each, space is limited. Last year this event sold out quickly so make your reservation ASAP! Transportation available; call the COA at 508-945-5190. *Special Acknowledgement –This lunch will be provided with the support of Chatham Village Market .

This program is supported in part by the Friends of CCOA and a grant from the

Chatham Cultural Council, a local

agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts

Cultural Council, a state agency.

Monday, Apr i l 24th , 2017 at 12pm

“From Elvis to the Beat les” Join us for Lunch & a Musical Journey w i th Roger Tincknel l

Monday, April 3rd , 2017 at 1pm

'Gardening Through Your Golden Years' With Joyce K. Williams

Gardening has a myriad of health benefits – both physical and emotional – what better way to help keep healthy as you age? People who garden not only have lower stress levels but a lowered risk of getting heart disease, obesity, and diabetes!

However, since the type of gardens being used for therapy are relaxing and easy to enjoy, what can an avid senior gardener do who wants to reap the benefits of their own home garden without the back-breaking work that is sometimes involved? With gardening’s many benefits, it would be a shame to have to stop doing something you love as you get older. Luckily, there are ways you can continue performing your favorite pastime long into your golden years. From raised beds to ergonomic tools and container gardens, we will cover a wide variety of topics to keep you gardening well into your golden years. Learn tips and techniques every seasoned gardener should know to keep you gardening smarter and not harder.

Joyce K. Williams is an international award-winning landscape designer located in Chatham. Reservations are required. Consider joining us for lunch before the program, on the menu will be Roasted Cod over Spring Greens with Poached Asparagus and Oven Roasted Tomatoes with a Warm Mushroom Vinaigrette Dessert: Chocolate and Carmel Bread Pudding. Transportation available. Call 508-945-5190.

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“LIVING ON THE EDGE OF THE LAND:

UNDERSTANDING THE CHANGING NATURAL WORLD AROUND US” CLASS SERIES WITH BA RBARA WATERS

How much do you really know? Join us as we learn and explore some fascinating topics. We are living in a remarkable place in a time of change. Our lives are planned around daily, seasonal & astronomical changes each year. We watch the moonrise, sunrise & sunset. We look for the first green shoots poking through the snow and see buds, leaves and flowers appear. The Cape Cod coastlines and shifting sands, the weather, rain & snow fall amounts all impact our lives. Barbara Waters began her 50+ career in science education in 1963 as an Elementary Science Specialist for the Falmouth Public Schools and finished up her career as a consultant in science education for the Chatham Public Schools focusing on use of local coastal ecosystem and assisting in field trips to Chatham beaches and marshes as tools for teaching science and math curriculum, setting up saltwater aquariums and coordinating fieldtrip and equipment costs with Friends of Chatham Waterways and Friends of Pleasant Bay. Most recently Barbara volunteered her workshop organization experience at the Chatham Marconi Maritime Center in developing and implementing a STEM communications and engineering design curriculum in partnership with local schools. In 1987 Barbara received an MA at UMass Boston in Critical and Creative Thinking in Science. Her Master’s thesis focused on groundwater education that was published through University of Massachusetts Extension in 1994 as “Watershed to Bay: A Raindrop Journey”.

The First Class: “Raindrop Journey” will be Wednesdays, April 5th and 12th, 10-11:30 Cape Cod depends on sole source aquifers left 16,000 years ago by the great glaciers. What does this mean? What is the journey of a raindrop on Cape Cod? How does Chatham protect and preserve our water supply?

*TED comes to the COA… The Chatham COA is offering a series of 6 sessions in which short, powerful, entertaining and fascinating videos called "TED talks" will be presented. These talks are by some of the world's most knowledgeable and inspired thinkers, and cover a wide range of topics which are of interest to the information seeking and "curious souls".

Each short video will be followed by a group discussion, facilitated by Elsa Bastone, Ph.D., on the subjects and ideas presented. Our presentations will cover subjects involving creativity such as Tracy Chevalier’s talk on how the painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring" inspired her novel of that name; a Buddhist monk’s talk on happiness and responsibility; other subjects concerning human nature, such as vulnerability, emotional hygiene and more. They are well presented, informative, and entertaining. We will all have a grand time learning!

*TED is a non-profit devoted to spreading ideas globally in 110 languages. Its mission is to build a clearinghouse of free knowledge from the world's most inspired thinkers, and a community of those of us willing to engage with ideas and each other.

The series will be held at the COA on Thursdays; April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 from 1-2:30pm. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Transportation is available. To register call 508-945-5190.

DAYTRIP Destination: Sagamore Market Basket Shopping & Early Lunch

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

Rated the best supermarket on Cape Cod for it’s selection, Market Basket prides itself on its "no zone pricing" philosophy which means the prices in the New Hampshire and New Bedford stores will be the exactly the same as those in the Sagamore store. Their weekly circular is available at: http://www.mydemoulas.net/locations/massachusetts/bourne-market-basket/

Upon arrival we will stop at the café to fuel up for our morning of shopping. Bus departs the COA at 8:30 am. Café and other purchases are at the cost of the shopper. Transportation is FREE, space is limited. Call the COA at 508-945-5190 to reserve your spot.

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MONDAY LUNCHEON at the Chatham COA Café ~ Noon

EAT IN or TAKE OUT Reservations required by the Friday before: 508-945-5190

Enjoy SomeEnjoy Some

Soup To Go Soup To Go $4/Pint

April 3rd: Mushroom Barley

April 10th: Corn Chowder

April 17th: Center Closed

April 24th: No Soup

Available through the week

while supplies last. Heat and

enjoy at home, or stock up

your freezer! Please see the COA receptionist for assistance.

COA Café Gourmet LunchCOA Café Gourmet Lunch Includes bread basket, entrée, beverage & dessert

Reservations for Lunch and Programs can be made at the COA office or by calling 508-945-5190. If you have a food allergy please advise the office when making your reservations and the Chef prior to being seated.

April 3rd: Roasted Cod over Spring Greens with Poached Asparagus and oven Roasted Tomatoes with a Warm Mushroom Vinaigrette Dessert: Chocolate and Caramel Bread Pudding

April 10th: Pulled Pork served over Honey Cornbread with Succotash and Spring Slaw Dessert: Key Lime Pie

April 17th: Center Closed~Patriot’s Day

April 24th: Lunch & a Show!: * Chicken with Broccoli and Penne, Caesar Salad, Dessert: Chocolate Brownie

*Special Acknowledgement –This lunch will be provided with the support of Chatham Village Market.

COA CINEMA-FREE MOVIE MONDAY!

Call the COA for reservations at 508-945-5190. Transportation is available.

Monday, April 10th at 1pm “Hologram for the King”, R, 1 hr 38 min

Cultures collide when an American businessman is sent to Saudi Arabia to close what

he hopes to be a deal of a lifetime. Baffled by the local customs and stymied by an

opaque bureaucracy, he eventually finds his footing with the help of a wise-cracking

taxi driver and a beautiful Saudi doctor.

Starring: Tom Hanks, Alexander Black, Sarita Choudhury

Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall Recording Event Thursday, April 13th at 1pm

The Cape Cod Vet Center is planning an exciting project for the arrival of the Vietnam Moving Memorial Wall, which will be visiting Cape Cod this summer. Please join Lindsay Pepin of the Cape Cod Vet Center at the Chatham COA on Thursday, April 13th to be part of reading aloud a portion of the 58,272 names that appear on the Wall. A recording will be compiled from these readings and played on a continuous loop while the Wall is displayed during its stop on Cape Cod. This will be a valuable addition to the display, and a way for Veterans and other Cape Cod residents to be involved in a meaningful way.

Participants can plan for a 10-15 minute appointment to result in approximately 5 minutes of reading. Recording will start at 1:00pm so please contact the Chatham COA at 508-945-5190 to make your appointment!

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SHINE NEWS - **Hospital Observation Stays and Original Medicare**

Many times when a person goes to the emergency room and is then placed in a hospital bed, they are not admitted as “inpatient” but are there under “observation”. When a Medicare Beneficiary is in the hospital under observation, Medicare Part B (medical insurance) will be billed, not Medicare Part A (hospital insurance). This can result in increased costs for the beneficiary. For instance, Medicare requires a three-day inpatient stay at a hospital before it will pay for any stay in a skilled nursing facility and time spent under observation in a hospital will not count towards that three-day

minimum. If a Medicare Beneficiary goes to a skilled nursing facility after a stay at the hospital under observation they will be responsible for the entire bill which could be thousands of dollars. The Medicare Beneficiary may also be responsible for the Part B deductible and co-insurance if they do not have a supplement.

As of March 8, 2017, hospitals are required to provide a Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON) to a Medicare Beneficiary who has been receiving observation services as an outpatient for more than 24 hours. This notice will inform the individual as to the reason(s) they are an outpatient receiving observation services and the implications of such status with regards to Medicare cost sharing and post-hospital skilled nursing facility services. An oral explanation of this notice must also be provided. A signature must be obtained from the individual or a person acting on the individual’s behalf to acknowledge receipt. If the individual refuses to sign the MOON, the staff member of the hospital providing the notice must sign certifying that notification was presented.

This notice was a result of the Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility Act (NOTICE Act) which was enacted August 6, 2015. This Act will hopefully make the Medicare Beneficiary more aware of the implications of not being admitted as inpatient.

Please call the COA at 508-945-5190 to schedule an appointment with a SHINE counselor if you would like more information on this or any other Medicare issue. Trained SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) volunteers offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare.

Exciting Opportunity to Help Shape Tomorrow’s Leaders! Do you have a special skill you’d like to share? Interested in helping girls build leadership skills? Enjoy working with youth? Girl Scouts may have just what you are looking for!

There are many ways to engage with Girl Scouting, including:

*Becoming a leader * Volunteering to help a troop *Teaching a special skill

New leaders receive free training and on-going support. Leaders decide where, when, and how often they meet with their troop. Troop levels run from K -12 and most troops meet 1- 2x per month for about an hour during the school year.

Volunteers help in many ways, depending on their interest and schedule. Some examples of the way volunteers help include: special projects, be an extra pair of hands, read a story, sing a song, and/or assist with a field trip.

Teach a Special Skill to girls eager to learn a new skill. Whatever your special skill there are girls eager to learn about gardening, arts/crafts, the stock market, business development, writing, music, technology, ecology, outdoor skills, time management, and many, many others.

Please contact Darlene Skog at dskog@gsema.org with any questions and/or for more information about how to get involved. Please note that adult leaders and volunteers need to be members of the organization and complete a successful background check. Full and partial membership financial aid is available to adult and girl members. Guest speakers and teachers do not need to join the organization.

The mission of Girl Scouts is to build girls of courage, character, and confidence who develop leadership skills that they will use to make the world a better place.

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BE ALERT TO TAX SCAM S In recent years, thousands of people have lost money and had their personal information compromised due to tax scams and fake IRS communications. The IRS will NEVER:

Call to demand immediate payment using a specific payment method such as a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer. Generally, the IRS will first mail you a bill if you owe any taxes.

Threaten to immediately bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying.

Demand you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe.

Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone. The IRS does NOT initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media to

request personal or financial information. The IRS does NOT threaten taxpayers with lawsuits, imprisonment or other enforcement action. Please share this information with others and check out Consumer Alerts at the IRS website: www.irs.gov. ~~ Courtesy of the Commonwealth’s Comptroller ~~

“Who’s Your Agent?” - Tuesday, April 18th at 1pm

This program will help you open the door to health care planning discussion with your families and care providers. You can start to make your own health care plan or help a competent loved one create their plan. It is important to get the conversation going about end of life decisions while you are still healthy and able to make decisions. Sponsored by Public Health & Wellness Program of the Vising Nurses Association of Cape Cod. Pre-Registration is Required. Transportation Available. Register by calling the Chatham COA at 508-945-5190.

No one should have to walk alone.

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http://rememberywalk.org/

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Legal Services Call 508-945-5190 for appointment Thomas Kosman 4/4 (housing, government benefits, health law, guardianship, reverse mortgage, consumer issues) Michael Lavender 4/26 (trusts, wills, estate planning)

Social Activities Call 508-945-5190 to sign up

Monday Café Gourmet Lunch: Noon; $7 dine in or take out. Reservations required by Friday before. Soup-to-go, $4/pint while supplies last. ESCCI Luncheon: Tue & Thu 11:30am, call 508-945-1783

at least one day ahead to sign up. $3 donation suggested. COA Cinema: Monday, 4/10-1pm: “Hologram for the King” Men’s Discussion Group: Thursdays at 9:30am “Busy Fingers” Knit, Crochet & Needlework Group: Thursdays at 1:30pm Bridge: Thursdays at 12:30 pm Cribbage: Tuesdays at 12:30pm Scrabble: Mon & Fri, 9am Women’s Wisdom: March 22nd Free Lending Library: Upstairs at the COA Low Cost Greeting Card Shop and Used Book Sale: pay at the front office

Transportation for Chatham Residents Chatham COA van rides for Local Medical Appointments: 48 hours minimum notice required. Call 508-945-5190. Chatham COA van rides for lunch: for Mon, call 508-945-5190; for Tue & Thu lunch call 508-945-1783 at least one day ahead to sign up. Chatham COA van rides for local errands & food shopping: Subject to availability. Call COA 48 hours ahead to sign up. Chatham COA van rides to the Orleans COA Supportive Day Program: Call COA for details.

Other Transportation Resources Cape Cod RTA: Dial a Ride Transportation Reservations between 8a-5p, Mon-Fri 1-800-352-7155 Cape Cod RTA, Boston Area Hospitals: For information & reservations call 1-800-352-7155, Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm. FISH Transportation: Medical appointments only, for Chatham residents. Call Monday-Friday between 9:30-1:30 at 508-945-4611. Provide at least 48 hours’ notice.

Nauset Neighbors: A membership organization where “One Call Does It All.” Call 508-514-7067.

Quick Peek: Your COA Monthly Offerings Health Care Offerings Call 508-945-5190 for appointment

Blood Pressure Screening: Every Wed 9-11am, FREE

Foot Care: Friday 4/7 8-3:30pm. $35, Home visit $55

Hearing Screenings: 4/26 2pm FREE call for

information 508-945-5190

Free Caregiver Support AFCSC Group with Molly Perdue 1st & 3rd Thursday

of each month, 2-3:30pm. Register at 508-945-5190

Caregivers Support Group in conjunction with Elder

Services of CC&I, 2nd & 4th Wed. monthly,

11-12:30pm. Call for information at 508-945-5190

COA Outreach: Call COA at 508-945-5190

LGBT Caregiver Support Group at Orleans COA;

call 508-255-6333, ext. 16.

Other Support Services Grandparent Raising Grandchildren

Statewide Regional Workshop; 5/4/17, 9:30-12:30

The Cape Cod Family Resource Center

29 Basset Lane Hyannis, Ma.

Special Guest: Ruth Bodian, Trauma Specialist

The Impact of Trauma on Children and Families

Neuropathy Support Group– call 860-912-3111

Parkinson’s Support Group—10am on 3rd Weds.

Monthly at St. Christopher's Church. All are welcome.

Call Betty Magnusson at 508-945-1106 for more info.

Samaritan Safe Place-A support group that honors

and respects the needs of those who have lost

someone to suicide. 1st & 3rd Thurs Monthly @

Eldredge Public Library 7-8:30pm; call 508-548-7999.

SHINE—Serving the Health Information Needs of

Elders, by appointment call 508-945-5190.

Stroke Support Group-2nd Thur. Monthly at Liberty

Commons. Jerilyn Lemont 508-945-4611 ext. 200

Vision Impaired Technology Assistance (VITAL) is

available at the Brooks Free Library in

Harwich. This program offers free one-on-one

instructions in the use of their access software

programs to individuals with sight loss. The VITAL

resource area contains brochures, handouts and

catalogs of special interest to people with vision

impairment. Please contact the Brooks Free Library

for more information at 508-430-7562.

For information and details about these and other programs, please visit www.chathamcoa.com

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From The Directors Desk…

Keep Yourself Safe…Fraud and Scam Awareness

Fraudsters use a number of persuasion tactics to convince their targets to give them money. Here are three of the most common red flags reported by the AARP Foundation ElderWatch hotline:

Number 1: You’re contacted out of the blue with an offer for free money or fast cash. If you receive an unsolicited offer like this, there’s a good chance that you’ve been targeted by a scam artist. Most scams of this nature rely on your response to their initial promise of lottery winnings, fast-cash from an easy work-at-home job, guaranteed returns from a hot new investment or an inheritance you didn’t know about, so that they can gain access to your personal information and solicit money from you.

Number 2: You are pressured to act quickly. Scam artists are very good at pretending to have “limited time only” offers or “inside information” that is designed to get you to act quickly and make an irrational decision. Don’t fall for those tactics. If the offer is legitimate it will still be there tomorrow.

Number 3: If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Scam artists have a knack for making people believe that they’ll be better off if they take the deal. But what really happens is that the scammers are the ones who are better off – they leave with your money and you’re left with nothing from the too-good-to-be-true promises that were made.

The United States Senate Special Committee on Aging has established a Fraud Hotline. If you know someone who has been a victim of fraud-or if you suspect that they may become a victim-please contact them toll-free at 1-855-303-9470 or email using the web form found at https://www.aging.senate.gov/fraud-hotline. The Committee’s investigators have experience in fraud concerning retirement savings, identity theft, phone scams, Medicare, Social Security, and a variety of other consumer issues important to seniors and the elderly. They are there to assist you in maneuvering through those difficult next steps, as well as to refer your case to the appropriate federal or state authorities for inquiry, if appropriate, or to other organizations that may be able to provide further support. Please feel free to contact the fraud hotline with any leads, they’re happy to serve you.

CHATHAM RETIRED MEN’S GROUP The Chatham Retired Men’s Association meets on Fridays from October-May, at the Chatham Community Center. Meetings start at 1:30pm. Membership is open to retired men living in Chatham or who are local tax payers. For more information, call Bob Shafter at 508-945-0354 Date Speaker Subject April 7 Robin Johnson Legends & Lore of Cape Cod April 14 NO MEETING April 21 Dr. Julie Sieben Johnson Aging and Your Brain April 28 John Schiffner, General Mgr My 25 Years as Manager of the Chatham A's

COA Li brary Corne r

Another Grisham book? Yes, and if you’ve never read John Grisham, now is a good time to start. And if you are an avid Grisham reader, you won’t want to miss this one. “The Whistler” brings us a story of a female lawyer in Florida who is an investigator for the Florida Board of Judicial Conduct. Most problems she encounters are caused by incompetence but one comes across her desk that is definitely

“corruption”. Could investigation into this case be dangerous – or Deadly? Find this on our New Arrival Shelf in the COA Library on the 2nd floor.

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HANDWASHING DONE RIGHT Mayo Clinic Health Letter—March 2017

One of the best ways to prevent illness is to wash your hands often and well. Washing your hands removes germs that are picked up throughout the day.

* From preparing food *Taking out the garbage *Using the toilet

This can prevent germs from being transmitted to your mouth, eyes or nose, or to other people. To get the most protection, follow these tips: Wet your hands with clean running water. It can be warm or cold, evidence says temperature

doesn’t really matter. Lather well with liquid, bar or powder soap. Soap is better than water alone because elements in

the soap help lift the dirt and germs away from your skin. Rub vigorously for at least 20 seconds-or hum the happy birthday song through twice.

Remember to scrub all surfaces, including the backs of your hands, wrists, between your fingers and under your fingernails.

Rinse well with clean, running water.

Wet hands are more germ friendly than dry ones. Dry your hands with a dry disposable towel or air dryer. Some evidence suggests that disposable towels are more hygienic than air dryers. It’s also a good idea to open bathroom doors using a paper towel; you never know who washed their hands prior to you and who didn’t!

If soap and water aren’t available-or in settings where hand washing is frequent, such as a doctor’s office or a hospital, an alcohol based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol is an acceptable substitute for disinfecting your hands. Be Well! Live Long! Live Strong!

Charles Altieri, RN Public Health and Wellness

You (as a homeowner) may be in a position to improve safety in your home through a zero interest loan through the Massachusetts Rehab Commission. There are no age requirements.

The Home Modification Loan Program offered by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) offers 0% and 3% loans (up to $30,000) to help Massachusetts homeowners make modifications to stay at home.

Loans can help finance projects such as: ramps, stair lifts and wheelchair lifts, kitchen and bathroom adaptations, home security (hard-wired alarm systems, safety windows, and fences).

With generous income guidelines, approximately 95% of borrowers qualify for a 0% loan with no monthly payments. Repayment is required when the home is sold or transferred.

For more information, visit: www.cedac.org/hmlp ... or call Susan Gillam at 1-866-500-5599.

SUPPORTIVE ADULT DAY PROGRAM ORLEANS, MA

The Day Center, located within the Orleans Senior Center, offers a supervised program for older adults who are socially isolated, or who have physical or memory challenges. The program offers enriching social activities as well as high quality fitness, art and music classes. The program helps caregivers keep loved ones at home for as long as possible. Hours of operation are 9:30 am until 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Tuesday is a special “Men-only Day”. Daily fee covers nutritious lunch and all program activities. The Day Center is open to residents of Orleans, Harwich, Chatham and Brewster. For more information, please call the Day Center Director at (508) 255-6333 or visit http://www.town.orleans.ma.us/council-on-aging/pages/the-day-center-program

Free transportation to the day program is available for Chatham residents. Call the Chatham COA for more information at 508-945-5190.

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DAYTRIP- SENIOR DAY AT WHOLE FOODS & TRADER JOE’S

Wednesday, April 19th, 2017 The Chatham COA will be offering transportation to and from Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s on April 19th. Seniors are invited to visit the

Whole Foods store for a variety of different events, samplings and educational classes. The van makes a second stop at Trader Joe’s in Hyannis. The event begins at 10am; the COA van will leave Chatham at 9am. Reservations required, space is limited.

Call the COA at 508-945-5190 for information & registration.

SPRING COMPUTER CLASSES COLIN CAMBELL COMPUTER SCHOOL

AT 193 Stony Hill Road, Chatham, MA 02633 Open to residents of ANY town!

Call 508-945-5190 for information or to register.

COURSE Instructor DATE & TIME COST

iPad Beginners Plus (1 class-2 sessions) We will start with very basic functions and move to use of email, use Facetime, Safari browser, taking photos, printing and student requested topics. Each student will be given a booklet regarding topics covered, and will also be provided with information on a free on-line learning site for them to work with at home.

Bill Jordan Thursday, May 18 9am-12 pm Thursday, May 25 9am-12 pm

$30

iPhone Beginners Plus (1 class-2 sessions) We will start with very basic functions and move to use of the iPhone to make and receive calls, send messages and email, use Facetime, Safari browser, taking photos, and student requested topics. Each student will be given a booklet regarding topics covered, and will also be provided with information on a free on-line learning site for them to work with at home.

Bill Jordan Thursday, June 8 9am-12 pm Thursday, June 15 9am-12 pm

$30

APRIL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Wednesday, April 12th, 2pm at the COA

If you were born in the month of April and reside in Chatham we hope you will join us at the COA for our monthly Birthday celebration. Guests are encouraged. Transportation is available.

Call 508-945-5190 to register.

Remember to check the expiration date on your driver’s license!

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Printing and Postage for the FLASH are generously provided by the Friends of the Chatham Council On Aging and a grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

NON-PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID

ORLEANS MA PERMIT NO. 32

Chatham COA Board Carole DeChristopher, Chairman Joe Gagliano, Vice Chairman David Speciale, Secretary Audrey Gray Betty Magnusson Barbara Segall Barbara Waters

Friends of the Chatham COA John Poignand, President Betsey Stevens, Vice President Bernie Pfeifer, MD, Treasurer Mal Ward, Secretary Dan Brown Sal Gionfriddo Judy Hanlon Edie Hoyda Jill James John Rafferty

Chatham COA Staff Mandi Speakman, Director Eva Souza, Outreach/Volunteer Coordinator Stephanie Shea, Outreach Coordinator Shawn Grunwald, Secretary Nancy Michniewicz, Receptionist

Chatham Council On Aging & Senior Center 193 Stony Hill Road, Chatham MA 02633 508 945-5190, Fax 508 945-5198, www.chathamcoa.com

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Van Drivers Steve Heffron Dick Hosmer Roger Kallstrom Paul Robinson Bill Whelan

COA DISCLAIMER The Chatham Council on Aging (COA) promotes programs and opportunities for patrons of the Chatham Senior Center to receive legal, financial, medical, recreational and other services or activities by volunteers or nominal cost practitioners. Seniors participating in these services or activities do so with the understanding that the COA, the Town of Chatham and/or its employees do not assume any legal or other responsibility for any advice or services rendered by such volunteers or nominal cost practitioners.

MISSION STATEMENT

Since its inception in 1974, the Chatham COA has worked to unify the community in enriching the lives of our over 60 population and those who are caregivers. We offer a wide range of programs and services which are health and wellness oriented and which promote congenial, social and educational opportunities. As a dynamic organization the COA must work in these times to meet the evolving needs of Chatham’s over 60 population. We support Chatham residents age 60 and over with a range of health and wellness, social, educational and outreach programs and services to enhance the quality of their lives. We welcome the support of Chatham residents of all ages to promote our mission through community service and resource development.

SUPPORT YOUR FRIENDS OF CHATHAM COA! Please make checks payable to: The Friends of Chatham COA

193 Stony Hill Road, Chatham MA 02633 ______ Individual Membership $8 ______ Couples Membership $15

_____ I am giving an extra support gift of $ ______ along with my membership dues.

(Support gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.)

Name_________________________________________________________________Phone______________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________________________________________

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The Friends of the Chatham Council on Aging is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that exists for the sole purpose of supporting the programming and the services of the Chatham COA. Your Support is Greatly Appreciated. Thank You!