Capen Caller Newsletter

West Bridgewater Council On Aging 97 West Center Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379 508-894-1262

Bruce Holmquist, Chairman of the Board - Marilyn Mather, Director, email - mmather@wbridgewater.com

CARING COMMUNITY CORNER

Thank you J.O.Y. for the generous donation of new

kitchen pot & pans, utensils and dessert dishes. Chef

Annette and all her cohorts are thrilled that their job

is made so much easier with such a great gift.

To those of you who prefer to give anonymously, many

thanks for all the generous donations of time, talent

and treasure at this special season of giving thanks.

NOVEMBER 2016

The West Bridgewater Council on Aging cordially invites our Veterans to an:

APPRECIATION POT ROAST

LUNCHEON Thursday,

November 10th at 11 a.m.

If you are a Veteran and would like to attend this complimentary lunch please make

your reservation by calling 508-894-1262.

Musical entertainment provided by WB Middle-Senior High School Chorus

Call early as reservations are limited

You are also invited to bring a guest for a cost of $4.00.

Please bring any memorabilia and memories you might like to share.

W.B. COA will be closed

Veteran’s Day, Friday Nov. 11th,

Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24th and

Friday Nov. 25th

CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT

&

Brunch Buffet at The Mainstay Inn

Sunday, December 11, 2016

The Day Trip Includes:

Round-trip Motor coach Transportation ~ Entrance

fees for The Breakers & The Elms ~ Brunch Buffet at

The Mainstay

Take a journey back in time as you visit two mansions,

The Breakers and The Elms, both all decked out for the

holidays!

With thanks to the generosity of Brockton Howard

Foundation the cost of this trip is granted to West

Bridgewater Elders only. Seating is limited to 100 on a

first come, first served basis. For reservations and in-

formation please contact at W.B. COA, 508-894-1262

We have the answer

Don’t wait for a

crisis, let us help you

today!

Call 508-894-1262

And register by

Thursday

November 3rd

Requires in-home caregivers Unable to maintain home Forgetting to take medications Difficulty bathing Needs help getting dressed Needs help with housekeeping Needs help with laundry Difficulty walking Difficulty with stairs

A Seminar at the COA Monday, November 7th, 10:30 am Presented by Dana McNeill, Community Advisor

Does this sound like someone you know:

Frequent calls/visits to physician Frequent Emergency Room visits History of falling Not eating properly or skipping meals No help nearby if emergency occurs Dependent on family and friends Afraid to be alone Isolated or lonely Unable to drive

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REMINDER - ALL TRIPS REQUIRE PAYMENT AT THE TIME OF RESERVATION Telephone reservations will be held 3 days. Seating is limited.

WBCOA TRAVEL NEWS

INDIAN HEAD RESORT CHRISTMAS IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS

Lincoln, NH December 4 - 5, 2016

(2 Days / 1 Night ~ Sunday - Monday $195pp/double ~ includes Round trip transportation, 1 Night Hotel Accommodation, 1 Deluxe Luncheon,

Christmas Revue Show Pick-up and Return at Lowes TBD

NEWPORT PLAYHOUSE Christmas With The Stars

THE EDWARD TWINS Newport, RI

Tuesday, December 6, 2016 $89 per person ~ includes Round trip transportation,

Buffet Luncheon, Reserved Seating for the Cabaret Show Pick-up 9:30 am, Return 6:00 pm at Lowes

TWIN RIVER CASINO Lincoln, RI

Tuesday, November 8, 2016 $24 per person ~ includes Round trip transportation,

$10 Free Bonus Play and $7 Food Voucher, Player’s Card (must have valid I.D.), Gratuity included

Pick-up 8:45 am, Return 5:30 pm at Lowes

A THANKSGIVING FEAST @ VENUS DE MILO Swansea, MA

Wednesday, November 16, 2016 $59 per person ~ includes Round trip transportation,

Venus De Milo Luncheon, Vanity Fair Outlet Mall Pick-up and Return at Lowes TBD

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

9 - 2 Outreach

(call for appointment)

9 - 3 Supportive Care

8:30-9:30 Exercise &

Muscle Conditioning

12 noon - Lunch

1:00 J.O.Y. INC.

Nov. 7, 2016

9 - 2 Outreach

(call for appointment)

10:30 - 12:00 Swedish

Weaving

3:00

9 - 2 Outreach

(call for appointment)

9 - 3 Supportive Care

8:30–9:30 Exercise &

Muscle Conditioning

9-1 Health Screening

Every Wednesday

12 Noon - Lunch

12:45 - 4:30 Bridge

COA Exec. Board

Nov.2nd 1:00 pm

Nov. 30th 1:00 pm

COA Board of Dir.

Nov. 9th 1:00 pm

9 - 2 Outreach

(call for appointment)

9 - 3 Supportive Care

9:30 - 11 Line Dancing

12 Noon - Lunch

12:45 - 4:30 MahJongg

1:00 Trucchi’s Van run

9 - 1 Outreach

(call for appointment)

9:00 - 10:00 Tai Chi

Intergenerational

10:30 - 1:00 Swedish Weaving

10:30 Duplicate Bridge

1st, 3rd, 5th Fridays

3:00 ZUMBA GOLD

Sponsored & paid for by Life Care Ctr. W. Bridgewater!

TRI-TOWN VETERANS’ DAY PARADE Friday, November 11th, 10:00 AM

WEST BRIDGEWATER

TAI CHI A gentle way to fight stress … Friday’s 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. … $5.00 per class

Tai Chi helps reduce stress and anxiety. It also helps increase flexibility and balance. Tai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. The benefits of tai chi include: * Decreased stress and anxiety * Increased muscle strength and definition * Increased aerobic capacity * Increased energy & stamina * Increased flexibility, balance and agility

Some evidence indicates that tai chi also may help: * Enhance the immune system * Enhance quality of sleep * Improve joint pain * Lower cholesterol levels & blood pressure * Improve overall well-being in older adults. Michael Showstack was trained in Tai Chi at the Chung Wan Center and has taught classes at the W.B. COA since 2003. No tai chi experience is necessary to join this class and all ages are welcomed.

Also, a reminder that when there is a storm and W.B. schools are closed, the COA will also be closed for regular programs.

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J.O.Y., INC. ANNUAL DUES Dues are due and paid annually each January. Please complete the form below and include check made payable to J.O.Y., Inc. Any questions contact the COA office … 508-894-1262.

J.O.Y., INC. (Just Older Youth)

Friends of the West Bridgewater Council On Aging

Date Phone:

Name: Date of Birth:

Address

JOY Membership dues for 2017 $8.00

I am happy to be a “Friend,” but I would like to do more. Additional contribution enclosed $_____________

Total enclosed $____________________

Check payable to:

J.O.Y., INC., c/o Marguerite Morse, Treasurer, P.O. Box 169, W. Bridgewater, MA 02379

MESSAGES FROM THE OUTREACH COORDINATOR, WENDY ADAMS

SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) counselors can assist Medicare beneficiaries navigate the health insurance system. SHINE counselors can explain the various options including Medicare Parts A & B, Medicare Advantage, Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D), Medigap, Prescription Advantage, Mass Health and other programs that help people with limited resources pay for health care costs. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, If you need assistance please call Wendy or Fran at 508-894-1262 to make an appointment.

MEDICARE Open Enrollment is Oct. 15 - Dec. 7, 2016. This is your opportunity to review your insurance and prescription coverage and make changes if necessary. You could be paying more than you need to. Call Wendy or Fran to make an appointment 508-894-1262.

FUEL ASSISTANCE: It’s that time of year again, the dreaded thought of having to heat your house. If your yearly income is less than $34,000 for an individual or less that $44,463 for a family of two then please call and schedule an appointment with Wendy or Fran who can assist you with fuel assistance applications. 508-894-1262

THANKSGIVING BASKET

(Includes a $25.00 Trucchis

Gift Certificate)

CHANCES ~ $1.00 PER TICKET

DRAWING WILL BE HELD

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH

Non-perishable food contributions for

the Basket will be accepted at the COA

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Mon ~ Fri.

JOY

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Friday, December 9, 2016 12:00 - 3:00 pm

@

MEADOW BROOK RESTAURANT Hanson

Entertainment

Cranberry-Walnut Chicken, Scrod or Pot Roast

Dessert & Beverage $11.00 per person.

Door prize and raffle

SPREADING THE J.O.Y.

“PENNIES FROM HEAVEN”

Wondering what to do with all those pennies laying around the house??? Bring them to the Council on Aging office and donate them. This fundraiser will benefit the W.B. Council on Aging .

Don’t forget to leave us your name and phone number so we can properly thank you!

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OLD TV SHOWS

WORD FIND

Find and circle all of the old TV shows that are hidden in the grid.

The remaining letters spell the name of an additional old TV show.

ALIEN NATION ALLY MCBEAL AMEN BANACEK

BAYWATCH BLOSSOM CHICAGO HOPE CHINA BEACH COACH DEAR JOHN

DUE SOUTH

ELLEN EMPTY NEST F TROOP FALL GUY FAMILY FELICITY

FRAGGLE ROCK HART TO HART HAZEL

HERE'S LUCY IN LIVING COLOR LARAMIE LOST IN SPACE

LOU GRANT MAJOR DAD MARTIN MATLOCK MR BELVEDERE NASH BRIDGES

PERRY MASON

PEYTON PLACE RHODA RYAN'S HOPE SEA HUNT SPIN CITY THE ROOKIES

VEGAS WISEGUY ZORRO

This year, on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, OCES (Old Colony Elder Services) is participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. Following right after Black Friday and Cyber Monday - days dedicated to spending - Giving Tues-day is dedicated to sharing.

Last year, more than 45,000 organizations in 71 countries came together to celebrate #GivingTuesday. Since its founding in 2012, #GivingTuesday has inspired giving around the world, resulting in greater donations, volunteer hours, and activi-ties that bring about real change in communities.

OCES has joined the #GivingTuesday movement to raise money for their Emergency Funds program. This program helps meet the needs of at-risk low income older adults and individuals with disabilities who are in a crisis or emergency circum-stance that threatens either their health and/or living situation. All too frequently, these individuals encounter problems that can jeopardize their ability to maintain independence, dignity and well-being.

Like Frank, who turned to OCES for help when he was down to 5 gallons of propane - in January. Or Michelle, always careful about her money as she usually can manage on a fixed income, but turned to OCES for help when she was hit with an unexpected furnace repair bill - in February. And John, who tried to get by until his next Social Security payment, but when he ran out of oil needed a delivery for his tank, and a prime for his furnace - in December. Your generosity will help OCES provide emergency support for these types of situations — heat, food, and life sustain-ing medications to older adults and people with disabilities.

OCES is also participating in the Amazon SMILE program. If online shoppers access that site via www.amazon.smile.com they can choose OCES from the drop-down list of participating nonprofits and a percentage of the purchase price of each item is automatically donated to us.

To learn more about how you can donate to help those in need, visit OCES’ website at www.ocesma.org or call Lynn Smith, Development Manager, at 508-584-1561 x 208. Thanks for giving.

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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

1ST WILLIAM ANGELINI IRENE CHURCHILL JEANNE LEVESQUE BRADFORD ROUNDS

2ND ALICE DICORPO DIANE PERRY DAVID RICHARD

3RD DONNA BAUSEMER BERTIL BENSON GEORGE S BUSSEY NEDRA CLARK

4TH PETER BEDORE DAVID FOURACRE DEBORAH LANCASTER GARY MESSINA

5TH WILLIAM BECKER DONALD COSGROVE ARTHUR FINCH CAROL GURECKIS DAVID HOWARD ETTORE MORTARELLI MARY PETRIE MARILYN RALEIGH KATHLEEN RICHARDSON GUOSHUN ZHUANG

6TH JOHN ANDREWS SHERRYL BENTLEY ANN BISHOP WILFRED HATHAWAY PHILIP LAFOND STEPHEN ORENSTEIN SUSAN RUSSELL

7TH JAMES HANNON

8TH DONALD ASACK AMY MURPHY SUSAN PYE BARBARA SLATER

9TH JEAN BRACE SONA HOISINGTON HARRY KETLER BEULAH REALE SUSAN SMITH

10TH MICHAEL FAGHAN FRANK MICHIENZI JANICE SYLVESTER

11TH RUTH ROBERTS RICHARD SAVAGE 12TH DEBRA CARTWRIGHT EILEEN DALY DOROTHY HIRTLE ELIN KELLIHER DARSHAN ROBBINS

13TH PAUL EVERETT CAROLYN KANE DONNA MIGLIEREINI MARJORIE PARKS TED J ZARRELLA

14TH STEVEN BEAUCHAMP IRA BERMAN CYNTHIA KWAN F.THOMAS LANGE ROBERT MENDOZA

15TH EARL EATON THOMAS MAYHEW

16TH NANCY BETTENCOURT ROBERT CORMIER PHYLLIS DUNNE MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN JOAN ZAHR

17TH MARK CARTIER DONNA COTTER JANICE MARTIN LINDA MCGUNNIGLE DAVID MENDES

18TH DENNIS C. ALDRIDGE RALPH AUGER MICHAEL HOELSCHER ROBERT MARTIN JEANNE TZVETINOVITCH

19TH RICHARD CARLSON ANTHONY FLORIO STEPHEN GAMMONS CATHERINE B. GARDNER RUTH LADD JAMES LENEHAN JOANNE MANICK COLLEEN SULLIVAN-LOCCHI

20TH JACQUELINE FRESELL MARYROSE GAMMONS ANTHONY KINAHAN MICHAEL LIFCOVICH KIM LIEN PHAM ROBERT RENAUD CHRISTIE VONPROTZ JOHN WOODCOCK

21ST ROBERT UPTON ROBERTA WARD

22ND ROBERTA TURNER RALPH WISE

23RD ERICK BENSON NANCY PATENAUDE INEZ TWITTY

24TH ANNA MAE CHILD CHARLES GARFIELD MARYLOU JENNESS BRIGITTE RICHARDSON

25TH ROBERT LINDGREN NORMA MILLS

26TH MARIE BAUMEISTER CAROL CLAPP

LORRAINE MARTIN MAUREEN O’BRIEN

27TH SUSAN ARMSTRONG CHRISTINE BREEN BARBARA CABRAL DENISE CABRAL MARTIN DALTON DONNA CERASULO RICHARD FLORIO JOHN R. GIOIOSA ALLEN KANE KAREN MATHEWS LINDA NOYES KAREN PANOS DEBORAH PETERSON

28TH BONNIE MAYHEW

29TH CAROL FORTIER PRISCILLA MCGRATH

30TH VENESSA ALMEIDA STEPHANIE CHURCH WERNER LOREIT ELEANOR NUTTER RITA SAVAGE

“THE KINDNESS ROCK PROJECT”

Are you one of the lucky ones to

have discovered a kindness rock with

an inspirational message on it?

The Howard School 4th graders

hand painted the rocks with pictures

and messages of inspiration, then

dropped by the COA to discretely

place them around the garden and in

front foyer for you to discover.

Next time you’re here take a peek

around to see the words of wisdom

from 10 and 11 year old students.

I promise, it will bring a smile to

your faces and joy to your hearts.

Thank you Sue Moore,

Grade 4 Teacher.

COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING SCHEDULE

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Wednesday

November 2, 2016 November 30, 2016

BOARD MEETINGS Wednesday

November 9, 2016

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bruce Holmquist, President Linda Gibson, Vice President

David Fazio, Treasurer Monica Armstrong, Secretary

Joan McAndrew Marguerite Morse Patricia Sherman Jim Henderson

Council On Aging

97 West Center Street

West Bridgewater, MA 02379

Council On Aging Staff and Volunteers

Marilyn Mather,Director Wendy Adams Fran Deibel Annette Lolar Carolyn Magliarditi Tim Mather Sue Renaud Melissa Kesell Allen Breer

Kevin Moynihan Pat & Pete Claudio Will Hathaway Ellie McCormack Barbara Slater Joe Ciccolo Cathy Poudrier David & Ginger Leach Ron Swanson

Mary Adams Leona Johnson Jeanne Clark Jean Geniuch Connie Fiorentino Tom Fiorentino Al Gloddy Paul Dowd Tom McMullen

George Bonjokian Ellie Lamb Joe & Rose Perry Emma Preston Evelyn Salvadore Ruth & Stan Thorp Ann Weatherby

Mon Wed Thu 2 Sausage, Peppers & Onions

Mashed Potato, Carrots, Pears

3 Chicken Supreme Rice, Broccoli, Cranberry Sauce, Brownies

7 Meatloaf w/ Gravy Mashed Potato, Veggies, Rolls, “NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY CAKE”

9 Macaroni & Cheese Stewed Tomatoes, Corn Bread, Frosted Cake

10 VETERANS APPRECIATION POT ROAST LUNCHEON Ticketed Event

14 “Breakfast for Lunch” Cinnamon Raisin French Toast, Sausage, Home Fries, Peaches

16 Vegetable Soup Chopped Ham Sandwich, Chips, Frosted Cupcakes

17 Turkey Dinner with all the “Fixins’”

PLEASE RESERVE BY MON. NOV 14

21 Sweet & Sour Meatballs Rice Pilaf, Mixed Vegetables, Peach Upside-Down Cake

23 Sweet Potato Encrusted Fish Yams, Peas, Tartar Sauce, Pudding w/Whipped Cream

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28 Stuffed Shells w/ Meat Sauce, Caesar Salad, Bread & Butter, Cookies

30 Hearty Beef Stew Rolls & Butter, Pudding w/ Whipped Cream

PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE

PAID W. Bridgewater,

MA Permit #1

NOVEMBER MENU (Subject to Change) Lunch begins at 12 noon

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BEFORE 8:30 A.M 508-894-1262 Suggested Donation $4.00