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PEMBROKE PIONEER
A newsletter for Pembroke’s Senior Citizens
Published by the Pembroke
Council on Aging
144 Center Street
Pembroke, Massachusetts 02359
781-294-8220
Movie & Popcorn, “Noel” Wednesday, December 4
th
Five New Yorkers come together on Christmas
Eve, seeking a miracle. Starring Penelope Cruz, Susan Sarandon, Paul Walker, Alan Arkin and Robin
Williams.
“Christmas Craft”, Monday, December 9
th
at 10:30-11:30 am. Belaine will teach you how to
make a Christmas Centerpiece for your holiday table. An $8 charge, includes all supplies, will
be due when Signing up. Maximum 8 people. Space is limited. Please sign up at the reception
desk.
“Holiday Favorites” Coffee Break Series, Wednesday, December 11
th
. Free bus to South Shore
Conservatory, at the Laura’s Center for the Arts in Hanover. This is an entertaining late morning coffee
break-complete with coffee, tea and snacks. A bus will leave the COA at 10:15 am. The doors open at
10:30 am. Seating is limited. Please sign up in the office. A refundable $5.00 will save your spot.
A Physical Therapist, from Ortho Rehab Associates, Wednesday, December 11
th
at 1:00 pm. A
question and answer session will also follow at the end of the lecture.
Common injuries and preventative exercises for active adults’ on Wednesday, November 13
th
at
1:00 pm.
“Holiday Painting”, Monday, December 16
th
at 1:00 pm. sponsored by Benchmark. Christine
Mateer, CDP will lead this step by step format to make a Snowman Painting.
“Holiday Party” on Thursday, December 19
th
, 2019 at the Lakeside Villa (formally the Monponsett
Inn, Halifax) 12–4 pm. Entertainment by Dave & Marcia Burbank. There will be a charge of $10.00 for
Friends members who have been members since 9/1/19. Or $25.00 for non-members. Checks are
preferred. Please indicate your choice of entrée on memo section of check or at signup. Choice of
Chicken Supreme or Baked Fish with Ritz cracker crumb topping.
We must submit a final count to Lakeside by December 2
nd
.
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News
We are looking for volunteers to pick up baked goods at North River Stop & Shop on Tuesdays
and deliver to the COA and Senior Housing.
And we are always looking for Medical Drivers and Meals On Wheels Drivers to help us out.
Our Meals on Wheel client list is growing. Home bound client numbers are increasing.
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2019 Friends of the COA
Our next meeting is
November 5, 2019
Board of Directors and Officers for 2019
President: Gail Shaw
Vice President: Carol Gravel
Secretary: Mary Salters
Treasurer: Nancy Cunniff
Board of Directors
Connie Marano - Pat Henderson
George Veglas—Connie Delano
The Friends of the Council on Aging
DONATION: Bonnie Morrison
In Memory Of:
Patricia Anderson IHO John P. Anderson
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
It ‘s not too late to pay your 2019 dues. Yearly dues
are collected from Jan-Dec.
News from Gail
The Cutoff date for the Holiday Party is
December 2nd,
The Sock Tree will be up around
Thanksgiving. The Recreation Department runs the
Pembroke Community Christmas. The Friends have
taken up the project of collecting socks. The socks
needed are for women, men & children. The Recre-
ation Department collects around the middle of De-
cember. Please help those less fortunate.
Nominees and elections for the 2020 year
will be held at the December 10th Friends Board
Meeting. Everyone is welcome to come to the Board
meetings. We would greatly welcome your input on
Renew your Membership for the Friends of the COA for 2019
Your $5 membership donation will help the Friends underwrite the cost of activities and resources for the COA. Please
mail your check (made payable to: Friends of the COA) with this coupon to: Friends of the COA,
P.O. Box 221, Pembroke, MA 02359
Name: ________________________________________Phone:_______________________�
Address: ___________________________________________________________________�
Date: _________________________�
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Outreach Corner – Linda Freeman
Joy to the World
Joy Joy !!! The holidays are upon us. How you react to this statement is definitely a matter of
choice. You can recoil in horror and become anxious obsessing about how much there is left to prepare
or enthusiastically burst into a chorus of Rudolph. We all have challenges to face some greater than oth-
ers but our response makes all the difference. We can generate positive emotions, happiness and calm.
In Norway where from late Nov to late Jan, the sun never goes above the horizon line there is
much less seasonal depression that expected. The Norwegians love the winter season, they love their
outdoor activities especially skiing. They dress appropriately so they can enjoy being out in nature and
the beauty of the season. Community becomes of utmost importance at this time. They spend more time
in cozy activities, enjoying hot beverages, conversation and meals together. It becomes an intense
bonding time. Then there is always the beauty of the sun sitting on the horizon and reflecting off the
snow that is simply awesome.
Moments that inspire awe are incredibly beneficial for our physical and mental health. Research
has shown that people who regularly experience awe are more generous, experience better health and
are happier than those who do not take the time to revel in the marvels of life. The Grand Canyon,
Northern Lights, and crystal blue Hawaiian waters are not the only inspirations. Driving everyday
through the fall, I would catch myself being inspired by the beauty of the fall explosion of colors. Watch-
ing the sunlight sparkle on the pond waters & watching my 2 year old granddaughter delight as the
Christmas decorations appeared in stores with lights, songs and motion made me smile and excited for
the upcoming season (even if it was the day after Halloween).
The Holiday season presents numerous opportunities to stop and embrace the small daily mira-
cles of life. The delicious smells that come from the kitchen, twinkling decorative lights, the silence and
beauty of falling snow and the smiles of those around us should prompt us to wake each day dedicated
to spending our time more joyfully.
I wish you all the beauty, joy and peace of the Season
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
2 10:00 Tai Chi - $3
10:30 Grief Support
10:30 Walking Group
11:30 Community Dining - Beef Tips
over Spiral Pasta
1:00 B.I.N.G.O.
3 9:30 Rita’s Chair Yoga-$4
10:30 Walking Group
11:30 Community Dining -Stuffed Rigatoni
12:00 BIG Y, Dollar Tree, Job Lot
1:00 Writing Group
1:00 Zumba-Gold® $5
2:00 Writing Group
2:00 Men’s Poker/Women’s Poker
4 10:00 Dull Men’s Club
10:30 –11:30 At Home Hearing with
Michael Schmitt
10:30 Walking Group
11:30 Community Dining - Dijon Chicken with Rice
12:30 Movie & Popcorn - “Noel”
9 10:00 Tai Chi - $3
10:30 Christmas Craft Centerpiece
$8
10:30 Grief Support - Cancelled
10:30 Walking Group
11:30 Community Dining - Omelets
1:00 CHRISTMAS B.I.N.G.O.
10 9:30 Rita’s Chair Yoga-$4
10:30 Walking Group
11:30 Community Dining Spanish Chicken
12:00 LUNCH BUNCH - LONGHORN
1:00 Writing Group
1:00 Zumba-Gold® $5
2:00 Writing Group
2:00 Men’s Poker/Women’s Poker
11 10:00 Christmas Concert, Hanover
10:00 Dull Men’s Club
10:30 –11:30 At Home Hearing with
Michael Schmitt
10:30 Walking Group
11:30 Community Dining - :Shepherd’s Pie
16 10:00 Tai Chi - $3
10:30 Grief Support Group
10:30 Walking Group
11:30 Community Dining - Chicken
1:00 Holiday Painting - sign up
17 9:30 Rita’s Chair Yoga—$4
10:30 Walking Group
11:30 Community Dining - Vegetable soup
12:00 Christmas Tree Shoppe
1:00 Zumba -Gold® -$5
2:00 Women’s Poker/Men’s Poker
18 10:00 Dull Men’s Club
10:30 Walking Group
11:30 Community Dining - Stuffed Shells
23 10:00 Tai Chi - $3
10:30 Grief Support Group
10:30 Walking Group
11:30 Community Dining - Turkey
Tetrazzini w/Rotini Pasta
1:00 B.I.N.G.O.
Happy Hanukkah
24 9:30 Rita’s Chair Yoga- $4
10:30 Walking Group
11:30 Community Dining - Chicken Parm
1:00 Writing Group
1:00 Zumba -Gold® $5
2:00 Men’s Poker/Women’s Poker
25
MERRY CHRISTMAS
No meals served
30 10:00 Tai Chi - $3
10:30 Grief Support Group
10:30 Walking Group
11:30 Community Dining - Chicken
Meatballs over Noodles
12:30 Left, Center, Right
31 9:30 Rita’s Chair Yoga- $4
10:30 Walking Group
11:30 Community Dining -
12:00 STAR Market & Job Lot
1:00 Writing Group - Sweet n’ Sour Pork
1:00 Zumba Gold®- $5
2:00 Men’s Poker/Women’s Poker
Thursday Friday Saturday
5 10:00 Quilting Group
10:30 Walking Group
11:30 Community Dining - Fish Sticks
12:00 Walmart
1:00 Line Dancing -$3
1:30 Knitting
6 7:50 Market Basket
9:00 Rep Josh Cutler
9:30 Rita’s Chair Yoga—$4
10:00 Hanover Mall, Target
10:30 Walking Group
11:30 Community Dining - Cheeseburger
12:30 Beading Class
12:30 Cribbage and Whist
12 10:00 Quilting Group
10:30 Walking Group
11:30 Community Dining - Roast Pork
12:00 Walmart
1:00 Line Dancing -$3
1:30 Knitting
13 7:50 North River Stop & Shop
9:30 Rita’s Chair Yoga—$4
10:00 Hanover Mall, Target
10:30 Walking Group
11:30 Community Dining - Fish Florentine
12:30 Cribbage & Whist
12:30 Poetry and Literature
**Lunch Bunch**
If you have signed up for
lunch trips, please be sure to
cancel your Community
Dining lunch.
19 10:00 Quilting Group
10:30 Walking Group
11:30 Community Dinning Pot Roast
12:00 Walmart
12:30 Ancestry & Family Tree. Sign up
1:00 Line Dancing-$3
20 7:50 Shaw’s Hanson
9:00 Rep Josh Cutler
9:30 Rita’s Chair Yoga -$4
10:00 Hanover Mall, Target
10:30 Walking Group
11:30 Community Dining - Baked Ham
12:30 Cribbage & Whist
12:30 Beading class
“Those who cannot change their
minds, cannot change anything.”
George Bernard Shaw
26 10:00 Quilting Group
10:30 Walking Group
11:30 Community Dining - Crunch fish
12:00 Walmart
12:30 Ancestry & Family Tree
1:00 Line Dancing $3
1:30 Knitting
27 7:50 North River Stop & Shop
9:30 Rita’s Chair Yoga—$4
10:00 Hanover Mall, Target
10:30 Walking Group
11:30 Community Dining - Beef Stew
12:30 Cribbage & Whist
12:30 Poetry and Literature
RESERVATIONS
MUST BE MADE A
WEEK IN ADVANCE
781-294-4645
Community Dining:
11:30 daily
Cost: $2.50
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William James College Interface Referral Service
For Mental Health Resources
Helpline at 1-888-244-6843, Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm if you are in need of
mental health resources.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK @ Pembroke Council on Aging
Bus Trips with Best of Times
(For reservations or further information call Susan Larkin at 781-294-8220) Sign-ups are a must.
Don’t Wait! “Life is short…buy the Shoes (or the Trip)”
DAYTRIPS
1. American Bandstand New Year’s Eve Day Tues. December 31
st
2019 $89pp Featuring Tom La
Mark Orchestra.
2 Emmet Cahill’s Ireland, Thursday March 12
th
, 2020. $92pp. Venus De Milo, Swansea, MA-
Corned Beef and Cabbage or Baked Haddock.
43 Carole King Tribute Tuesday, May 19
th
$94pp. Stuffed Baked Chicken or Baked Scrod.
Danversport, Yacht Club, Danvers
OVERNIGHTS 2020 (pick up detailed flyers for prices at the COA)
Boston to Bermuda, May 15th- 22
nd,
8 days, 7 nights. Prices vary
American Music Cities of Nashville & Memphis, 5 days/4 nights Sept. 17
th
- 21st.
The Ultimate Ocean Escape to the Outer Banks of NC. 7 days/6 nights Sept. 12
th
-18
th
2020
A Country Christmas in Nashville, TN December 4th-7th 2020. 4 days/3 nights Fri-Mon
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Spotlight continued:
ONGOING
Left, Center, Right, Monday, December 2
nd
and December 23
rd
@ 12:30 pm
At Home at Hearing with Michael Schmitt Wednesday, December 4th
Knitting Thursdays December 5
th
only. Cancelled on December 19
th
.
Meet your State Representative, Josh Cutler on Fridays December 6th and 20th at 9:00 am
Grief Support every Monday at 10:30 am. No meeting on December 9
th
.
B.I.N.G.O. Mondays December 9
th
at 1:00 pm
Ancestry & Family Tree, Thursday December 12th
at 12:30 pm. Sign up is necessary.
Writing Group every Tuesday at 1:00 pm. No meeting on December 24
th
& 31
st
.
Women’s Poker Game, every Tuesday in December at 2:00 pm. Cancelled on December 24
th &
31st.
Men’s Poker Game, every Tuesday in December at 2:00 pm. Cancelled on December 24
th
& 31
st
.
Zumba Gold every Tuesday @ 1:00 pm. Cancelled on December 24
th
and December 31
st
.
Line Dancing every Thursday @ 1:00 pm. No class on December 19
th
.
PLEASE NOTE: We kindly ask that you RSVP to all events and speakers so we can plan accordingly for food and
set-up. If you are NOT able to attend an appointment/event you have signed up for, to please call to let us know.
We have professionals who volunteer their valuable time and we often have a waiting list for others who would
like to attend. Thank you!
There’s more, much more to Christmas than candle-light and cheer; It’s the spirit of sweet friendship, that
brightness all the year; It’s thoughtfulness and kindness, it’s hope reborn again for peace, for understanding, and
for goodwill toward men. -
Unknown
We now have an Police Elderly Liaison, Officer Karl Gumpright, who will be stopping when he can to
chat with any senior that is in the building at that time. He will discuss scams and any other topics
that you would like to discuss.
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BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS
COA Tuesday, December 3 9:30AM - 10:30AM
KILCOMMONS Tuesday, December 10 9:30AM - 10:30AM
MACDONALD Tuesday, December 17 9:30Am - 10:30AM
MAYFLOWER Tuesday, December 17 9:30AM - 10:30AM
TOWN OF PEMBROKE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS
Type of exemptions include:
• Senior Age 65+
• Senior Age 70+
• Disabled Veteran
• Blind Individuals
• Surviving Spouse or Minors of Deceased Parents
The Board of Assessors will be accepting applications on
September 3, 2019. Applications will be available at the Assessors
Office or online on the Town Website starting on September 3,
2019. The deadline to file all
applications is April 1, 2020. Fore more information please contact the Assessors Office at (781) 293-2393
DONATIONS
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Pembroke COA Staff
Director:
Principal Clerk: Suzanne Driscoll - AM
Principal Clerk: Susan Larkin – PM
Transportation Coordinator - Christine White
Outreach Worker - Linda Freeman
Assistant Outreach Worker - Ruth Tierney
Senior Aide - Cathy Bruce
Nutrition Site Manager - Lori Naughton
Van Drivers - Jack Breen, Jim McPherson, Joe Ryan,
Ed Steele, Tim White
Custodian: Matt Newman
COUNCIL ON AGING ADVISORY
BOARD MEMBERS
Chairman: Joseph Ryan – 2021
Vice Chairman: Pam Blades – 2019
Recording Clerk: John Melchin – 2020
Treasurer: James Kinkade – 2021
Linda Osborne – 2020
Sue Ellen Hewitt – 2021
Karee Bohman-2019
Marilyn Christmann-2019
Alternates
Janet O’Melia and Shelley Campbell
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“The Pembroke COA does not endorse the content of any seminars. They are for informational purposes only.”
Mah Jong Anyone?
Is anyone interested in playing Mah Jong? We are looking for participants as well as someone to lead
the game. Please call the office at 781-294-8220 if you are interested in playing or teaching this popu-
lar game.