Cohasset VISTA March 2018

Cohasset VISTA March 2018

Cohasset Elder Affairs

Services, Programs and Activities for Seniors and their Families Willcutt Commons, 91 Sohier Street, Cohasset, MA 02025

Publishers Clearing House Scam

The Norfolk County Sheriff’s office wants you to know that Publishers Clearing House has received reports about scammers using the Publishers Clearing House name and logo to deceive unsuspecting people. Scammers call claiming you are the lucky winner of their sweepstakes, but to collect your prize, you need to send money to pay for so-called fees and taxes. Scammers count on the emotion-al response of their victims, hop-ing that winning a prize will re-sult in excitement and exhilara-tion, which can lead to rash deci-sions. They will indicate a dead-line by which the fees and taxes must be sent in order to collect the prize, which creates a sense of urgency to act quickly. If you a receive a call, email, text or mail claiming you have won a prize and must pay fees and/or taxes to claim it, it is a scam. If you suspect you are a target of this or any other scam, do not click on a link, do not engage with a caller, do not rush into a decision, and, above all, do not provide any personal infor-mation. Report scams to the police and the Federal Trade Commission at 877-FTC-HELP or www.ftc.gov. Learn more about scams by visit-ing www.norfolkda.com and clicking the “seniors” link.

PICTURES: Top right: Patriot’s Pride was evident throughout the building the week before the Super Bowl. Jean Manganaro works on a sweater during Friday knitting. Center: Volunteers from the Friends of Cohasset Elder Affairs pose during a recent Cohasset Café. Bottom: The dining room is filled with seniors enjoying coffee and breakfast treats at the Cohasset Café social held eve-ry Monday morning from 9:00-11:00.

2 - COHASSET VISTA MARCH 2018

Cohasset Elder

Affairs

Board of Directors

Paul Kierce, Chair Elinore Barrett, Secretary Tana Carlson, Vice Chair Elaine Coyne, Treasurer James Mensching Taffy Nothnagle Sue Reagan Rich Hynes Diana Karcher

Associate Members Jim Carpenter Sarah Livermore Beth Tarpey

Liaisons to Board of

Directors

Diane Kennedy Helene Lieb Ed Mulvey Karen Oronte Kevin McCarthy Chief Robert Silvia Sgt. Jeffrey Treanor Lisa Uglialoro


Staff

Coral S. Grande, Director

Nancy Lafauce, Assistant Director

Liza C. Salerno, Services Coordinator

Richard Gibbons, Administrative Assistant

Siobhan Lynch, Transportation/Volunteer Assistant

Gerard Buckley, Van Driver John Devaney Van Driver

Volunteer Birthdays in March Happy Birthday!

Thank you for all you do for seniors and Cohasset Elder Affairs!

Mary Kay Richardson—2nd Ginny Riley—2nd John Campbell—3rd Pat Plante—4th

Martha McConnaughey—4th Laurel Hickey—17th Paula Curran—29th

For yard work, sidewalk shoveling, light house cleaning and small jobs, call LAUNCH,

a division of South Shore Support Services 781-383-0902/781-740-1206

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS

Here at Cohasset Elder Affairs, our volunteers are our lifeline! We have volunteer opportunities for front

desk receptionists (3-4 hours, one day per week) and FISH Drivers (Friends in Service to Humanity) to

take folks to appointments outside of Cohasset using your personal vehicle (1-2 committed days per

month). If you have free time and are able to help us out in either of these worth-while endeavors, please

call 781-383-9112.

Members of LAUNCH, a division of South Shore Support Services, accept a check from Pilgrim Bank. This generous donation will aid Launch in maintaining the gardens at Willcutt Commons. We are grateful to Pilgrim Bank for supporting this partnership between CEA and Launch. PIC-TURED: Back row L-R: Mike Field, Director of Training and Grant Writing, South Shore Sup-port Services; Patrick Birmingham; Brian Stewart, Assistant Program Director, Launch Cohasset; Robert Lydon; Kevin Bai; Nancy Lafauce, Assistant Director, CEA; Richard Gibbons, Adminis-trative Assistant CEA; Liza Salerno, Services Coordinator, CEA. Front row, L-R: Maggie Ernst; Mary Burt, Executive Director South Shore Support Services; Laurel Hickey, Program Director, Launch Cohasset; Frank Campbell, President, Pilgrim Bank.


Eating Right as You Get Older

Making healthy food choices becomes even more important as our bodies change through our 60s, 70s, 80s, and be-yond. Use these tips from the National Institute of Health for better health at each stage of life. Drink plenty of liquids - With age, we lose some of our sense of thirst. Drink water often. Low-fat or fat-free milk or 100% juice also help us stay hydrated. Limit beverages that have lots of added sugars or salt. Eat with a friend…or two - Meals are more fun when we eat with others. Invite a friend to join you or take part in a potluck at least twice a week. Senior centers often serve regular meals. (Join us here at Willcutt Commons for lunch at noon, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays). Places of worship may also offer meals. When you eat with others, food not only satisfies hunger, but also enhances your social life. Eat healthy – For tips on what to eat based on the dietary guidelines for Americans, try the following web sites: From the USDA: https://ChooseMyPlate.gov and from the National Institute on Aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/healthy-eating. How much to eat? - While many of us grew up aspiring to become “members of the clean plate club,” there’s noth-ing wrong with saving part of your meal to eat later. In our “supersized world,” keep in mind that one restaurant dish might be enough for two meals or more. Learn to control portion size. The National Institute on Aging’s Super-Tracker: https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/ helps you to determine how much food you need. Eat a rainbow! Color is key. Make sure to vary your vegetables to brighten your plate and include different nutrients. Red and orange fruits generally contain more vitamin C. Green vegetables contain iron. Blue and purple fruits and veggies are often high in antioxidants. Having trouble chewing? - Teeth and gums change as we age. People with dental problems sometimes find it hard to chew fruits, vegetables, or meats. Eating softer foods can help. Try cooked or canned foods like unsweetened fruit, low-sodium soups, or protein shakes and smoothies. Many varieties of fresh fish will flake easily so you will be able to chew. Hummus made from chickpeas or other beans delivers protein as well as fiber. Spice it up - Foods seem to lose their flavor as we age because our sense of smell, taste, or both change. Medicines may also alter how foods taste. But don’t just reach for the salt shaker. Chopped fresh herbs as well as spices add wonderful flavor. Try basil, fresh parsley, rosemary, tarragon or cilantro, must of which may be found year round in the produce section of the supermarket. Lemon-pepper seasoning may be found in the spice aisle of most grocery stores. Smoked paprika, dried oregano and cumin also add distinct flavors. Keep food safe - A food-related illness can be life threatening for an older person. Although many of us grew up being trained to avoid wasting food, it is important to throw out food that might not be safe. (Use the old adage, “If in doubt, throw it out.”) Avoid risky foods such as unpasteurized dairy. Foods that can be harmful to you when they are raw or undercooked include eggs, sprouts, fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry. Choose wisely - Pay attention to nutrients as well as calories, fats, sodium, and the rest of the Nutrition Facts label on food purchases. Ask your doctor if there are ingredients and nutrients you might need to limit or to increase. If you are trying to reduce salt, here are some ingredients to avoid: baking powder, monosodium glutamate (MSG), disodium phosphate. If you are trying to reduce sugar, here’s a partial list of label names you should avoid: Anhy-drous dextrose, cane crystals, corn sweetener, corn syrup, corn syrup solids, crystal dextrose, evaporated cane juice, fructose sweetener, fruit juice concentrates, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, liquid fructose, malt syrup, molasses, fructose, lactose and maltose Go to www.ChooseMyPlate.gov and www.nia.nih.gov/health/healthy-eating for more information.


JOHN ADAMS COURTHOUSE FIELD TRIP, Tuesday, March 6, 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Norfolk County Sheriff Michael Morrissey is pleased to share his passion for justice with a tour of the John Adams Courthouse in Boston. Courthouse tours afford elder constituents the opportunity to learn about the judicial system. Discover the history, art and architecture of the historic John Adams Courthouse, headquarters of the Massa-chusetts judicial branch that houses the MA Supreme Judicial Court, MA Appeals Court and the Social Law Library. The tour will include a discussion with a Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court or Appeals Court, as well visits to the Sacco and Vanzetti and John Adams Exhibit rooms. Participants are wel-come to attend a court session. Please bring a bagged lunch. Transportation from Elder Affairs will be provided by Sheriff Michael Bellotti. Limited seats available for this free trip but registration necessary. RSVP by March 2, 2018

INTERGENERATIONAL LUNCH WITH DEER HILL STUDENTS, Wednesday, March 7, 12:00. Join us for lunch with Ms. Parrell’s 4th grade class. After lunch, the class will entertain us with an activity or by showing off their talents. RSVP at least 24 hours in advance. $3

BODY MERIDIAN SESSIONS, Friday, March 9, 8:30-11:30 am. Energy blockages can be the result of stress, an inju-ry or trauma, diet, lack of exercise, etc. Amy DiLillo will be on hand to energize your body meridians using essential oils via this healing massage technique. This relaxing treatment will make you feel great. $60

DOWNSIZING PRESENTATION, Monday, March 12, 1:00 pm. Gail Petersen Bell of Transitions and Home Center Sotheby’s International Realty has developed a tried and true program that addresses the issues and tasks involved in a downsizing move. Gail’s Transitions Program takes full charge of assisting with legal and financial issues, de-cluttering, fixing up, staging, utility change-overs and even your Title V certifi-cate, if necessary. Gail works with an extensive list of vetted and loyal vendors, all of whom Gail oversees, coordinates, and many of whom may work at reduced rates. Special guests join-ing Gail include Kate Eldredge of Eldredge Property Services (staging/decluttering/property concierge) and Steve Kellem of Kellem and Kellem, LLP (Real Estate Attorney). This is a free presentation but please RSVP for space considerations.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELTIC CELEBRATION, Wednesday, March 14, 11:00 am, with Davis Bates, storytell-er. Celebrate the day with tales and songs from Ireland, Scot-land and Wales, stories of seal folk and wee folk, and sing-alongs galore. After the performance, enjoy a traditional lunch of corned beef and cabbage. Advanced tickets required and must be purchased no later than March 8. $7.

PODIATRY CLINIC, Wednesday, March 14, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. 30-minute appointments available with a specially trained nurse. Non-diabetic clients only. $29.00 for an assess-

ments of the feet and lower extremities as well as trimming, filing and cleaning of nails. Appointments required.

NEW ENGLAND FLOWER SHOW, Friday, March 16, 9:00 am. Take a luxury coach to the Boston Flower & Garden Show at Seaport World Trade Center. We are collaborating with Scituate Council on Aging for this annual event. Limited number of seats on the bus so call early to reserve your spot. $30 includes admittance ticket and transportation. Meet at Scituate Harbor Community Building, 44 Jericho Rd, Scituate. Return at 3:15 pm. Payment is required within 3 days of sign-up to reserve your spot on this trip.

FINANCIAL PLANNING SEMINAR, Tuesday, March 20, 4:00 pm. Matthew Cunningham of Flagship Harbor Advi-sors will discuss financial planning for retirement and long term care for seniors. Attorney Katherine Sheehan of Desrosiers, Tierney and Sheehan will cover estate and long term care planning. George Downey of Harbor Mortgage Solu-tions in Braintree who will discuss reverse mortgages. Registra-tion is required. A light supper will served. Free.

SIMPLE MEDITATION, Wednesday, March 21, 9:30-11:00 am. Curious about meditation, but not sure where to start? Join us for this user friendly meditation workshop. Learn, and practice, different meditation techniques that you can start using today. Discover the benefits of meditation and simple ways to add this practice to your daily life. Lead by Certified Yoga Therapist Amy DiLillo. $15 RSVP due by March 16.

SHINE APPOINTMENTS, Friday, March 23, 8:00-11:00 am. Serving Health Insurance Needs for Everyone. Help with our Medicare questions is available from our trained SHINE volunteer, Lynne Buckley. Appointments required. Please call to schedule.

BROWN BAG LUNCH & MOVIE, Monday, March 26 11:30 am. This month we’ll be showing TEMPLE GRANDIN, the true story of a woman who refused to let her autism limit her potential. Adapted from Grandin's own writ-ings, the film allows the audience to experience the world through her eyes as she recounts her colorful life and remarka-ble achievements. A prominent author and speaker on both autism and animal behavior, today she is a professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Bring your lunch. Pop-corn and drinks will be provided. Free.

MONTHLY SEMINARS AND EVENTS All events take place at Willcutt Commons, 91 Sohier Street, unless noted. Reservations: 781-383-9112.

SAVE THE DATES! POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS

WORKSHOP Wednesdays, April 4-May 9, 2:00-3:30 pm at Duxbury Senior Center. This is an educational series designed to provide you with the tools you need to take care of yourself. Geared to-wards family caregivers. Call Nancy for more information. 781-383-9112


ON! PUSHING BACK THE DARK!, Tuesday, March 27, 4:00 pm. Join us for a trip to South Shore Art Center for an electrifying presentation featuring glass art and plasma. ON! Pushing Back the Dark, showcases glass art by seven-teen of North America’s leading artists. Organized by Wayne Strattman, a plasma light sculptor known around the world, ON! will include an interactive discussion related to the inter-play between the aesthetic of art and the science of light as artists push the boundaries of glass and plasma in fascinating ways. This program will be held at South Shore Art Center, Cohasset. Meet us there or transportation will be provided. Advanced registration and $10 payment to Elder Affairs by Friday, March 23, 2018 to reserve your space. Don’t miss this highly anticipated behind the scenes look at this exhibit.

TED TALK, A GARDEN IN MY APARTMENT, Wednesday, March 28, 10:00 am. View a short video fea-turing Britta Riley who developed an indoor window garden to grow her own food in her apartment. Riley gradually devel-oped her system of window gardening, and is now working to spread the word about window growing. After the film, a dis-cussion will be facilitated by Dr. Paul Schubert, heart surgeon and Town of Cohasset Selectman, who grows pears in bottles in his home. Join us for an interesting conversation on what can become a hobby, or a way of life. Refreshments served. For space planning purposes, please let us know if you plan to attend.

CEA GOES OUT TO LUNCH TO BRASS LANTERN RESTARAUNT, Thursday, March 29, 12:00 noon. Enjoy lunch at the South Shore Votech in Hanover. The students from the culinary school make delicious entrees under the supervision of professional chefs. Meet us there or ride the van (departing Willcutt at 11:00. Van cost $3.00) Reservations required by Tuesday, March 27. Lunch at your own expense. Van transportation, $3.

FRIENDS of COHASSET ELDERS 2018 DONATION CARD

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COHASSET ELDER AFFAIRS WISH LIST

The Friends of Cohasset Elder Affairs in a non-profit group providing support to Cohasset Elder Affairs through educational and social activities designed to entertain, engage and assist seniors in Cohasset. We rely on donations to fund programs and events for CEA. Please look for an upcoming fundraising letter in your mail. Gifts of any denomination will be gratefully accepted.

♦ Portable, lightweight vacuum cleaner. ♦ 1-2 wooden indoor benches, approx. 4 ft. long. ♦ 2-3 plastic/rubber trays to hold street shoes.

THANK YOU

The Community Garden Club for their winter floral

arrangement.

FROM THE FRIENDS

SEMINARS AND EVENTS (CONTINUED)

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

Don’t forget…to file your taxes!!!Need help???

Free TAX prep available at nearby AARP sponsored clinics:

• Braintree COA • Weymouth COA • Hingham COA

(5) 8:00-12:00 – Public Health Nurse 9:00-11:00 – Cohasset Café 9:00-11:00 – NOTARY PUBLIC 9:30 – Food Pantry Deliveries 10:00-12:00 – Conversational French Group 1:00 – Around Town/3A 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning

(6) 9:00 – John Adams Courthouse Tour 9:30 – Food Pantry Van Trip 9:30-10:30 – Gentle Yoga 11:00-2:00 – Public Health Nurse 12:00-1:00 – Lunch: Chicken Casserole 1:00 – Shaw’s 1:00-4:00 – Mah Jongg

(7) MBTA Drop-offs 9:04 a.m. / Return 3:08 p.m.

12:00-1:00 – Intergenerational Lunch with Deer Hill Students Lunch: Beef and Broccoli12:30-3:30 – Bridge 1:00-2:00 – Chair Yoga 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning

(12) 8:00-12:00 – Public Health Nurse 9:00-11:00 – Cohasset Café 9:00-11:00 – NOTARY PUBLIC 9:00-10:30 - Open Office Hour with State Representative Joan Meschino 10:00-12:00 – Conversational French Group 1:00– Downsizing seminar 1:00 – Around Town/3A 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning

(13) 9:30 – Food Pantry Van Trip 9:30-10:30 – Gentle Yoga 10:00-12:00 – Great Discussions Group 11:00-2:00 – Public Health Nurse 12:00-1:00 – Lunch: Beef Bourguignon 1:00 – Shaw’s 1:00-4:00 – Mah Jongg 4:00-6:00 – Veteran’s Services


9:00-3:00 – Pedicare 9:30 – Walmart/Hanover Mall10:00-11:00 – Nancy’s Office Hours at 60 Elm Street11:00-2:30 – “A Celtic Celebration” Lunch: Corned Beef & Cabbage12:30-3:30 – Bridge 1:00-2:00 – Chair Yoga 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning

(19) 8:00-12:00 – Public Health Nurse 9:00-11:00 – Cohasset Café 9:00-11:00 – NOTARY PUBLIC 9:30 – Food Pantry Deliveries 10:00 – Vision Clinic (Hingham COA) 10:00-12:00 – Conversational French Group 1:00 – Around Town/3A 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning

(20) 9:30 – Food Pantry Van Trip 9:30-10:30 – Gentle Yoga 11:00-2:00 – Public Health Nurse 12:00-1:00 – Lunch: Chicken Sandwich 1:00 – Shaw’s 1:00-4:00 – Mah Jongg 4:00 – Financial Seminar


9:30-11:00 – Simple Meditation Workshop12:00-1:00 – Lunch: Cohasset Pizza House12:30-3:30 – Bridge 1:00-2:00 – Chair Yoga 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning

(26) 8:00-12:00 – Public Health Nurse 9:00-11:00 – Cohasset Café 9:00-11:00 – NOTARY PUBLIC 10:00-12:00 – Conversational French Group 11:30-1:30 – Brown Bag Lunch & Movie 1:00 – Around Town/3A 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning

(27) 9:30 – Food Pantry Van Trip 9:30-10:30 – Gentle Yoga 11:00-2:00 – Public Health Nurse 12:00-1:00 – Lunch: Chicken Corn Chowder 1:00 – Shaw’s 1:00-4:00 – Mah Jongg 4:00-6:00 – Veteran’s Services 4:00 – ON! “Pushing Back the Dark Exhibit” (at SS Art Center)

(28) MBTA Drop-offs 9:04 a.m. / Return 3:08 p.m.10:00-11:00 – TED Talk: “A Garden in My Apartment”12:00-1:00 – Lunch: Olympus Grille12:30-3:30 – Bridge 1:00-2:00 – Chair Yoga 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Don’t forget…to file your taxes!!! Need help???

Free TAX prep available at nearby AARP sponsored clinics:

Braintree COA – (781) 848-1963 Weymouth COA – (781) 682-6140 Hingham COA – (781) 741-1458

(1) 9:00-10:00 – Men’s Group 9:30 – Around Town/Village 10:00-12:00 – Handcrafters Group 10:30-11:30 – Seniors Got Strength! 12:00-1:00 – Lunch: Soup and Sandwich 1:00-2:00 – Meditation

(2) 9:30 – Stop & Shop 10:30-12:30 – Knitting Club NO ZUMBA

offs 9:04 a.m. / Return 3:08 p.m. Intergenerational Lunch with Deer Hill

Lunch: Beef and Broccoli

Stretch & Balance Conditioning

(8) 9:00-10:00 – Men’s Group 9:30 – Around Town/Village 10:00-12:00 – Handcrafters Group 10:30-11:30 – Seniors Got Strength! 12:00-1:00 – Lunch: Black Bean and Mandarin Chicken Salad 1:00-2:00 – Meditation

(9) 8:30-11:30 Body Meridians (by appt) 9:30 – Stop & Shop 9:30 – Trader Joe’s 10:00-11:00 – Zumba Gold 10:30 – Book Club Group Meeting 10:30-12:30 – Knitting Club

offs 9:04 a.m. / Return 3:08 p.m.

Walmart/Hanover Mall Nancy’s Office Hours at 60 Elm Street “A Celtic Celebration” Lunch: Corned Beef & Cabbage


(15) 9:00-10:00 – Men’s Group 9:30 – Around Town/Village 10:00-12:00 – Handcrafters Group 10:30-11:30 – Seniors Got Strength! 12:00-1:00 – Lunch: Braised Pork Chops 12:00-1:00 - Open Office Hour with State Senator Patrick O’Connor 1:00-2:00 – Meditation

(16) 9:00 – New England Flower Show 9:30 – Stop & Shop 9:30 – Derby Street 10:00-11:00 – Zumba Gold 10:30-12:30 – Knitting Club

offs 9:04 a.m. / Return 3:08 p.m. Simple Meditation Workshop Lunch: Cohasset Pizza House


(22) 9:00-10:00 – Men’s Group 9:30 – Around Town/Village 10:00-12:00 – Handcrafters Group 10:30-11:30 – Seniors Got Strength! 12:00-1:00 – Lunch: Mini Roast Beef and

Pub Cheese Subs 1:00-2:00 – Meditation

(23) 8:00-11:00 – SHINE Appointments 9:30 – Stop & Shop 9:30 – Christmas Tree Shop 10:00-11:00 – Zumba Gold 10:30-12:30 – Knitting Club

offs 9:04 a.m. / Return 3:08 p.m. TED Talk: “A Garden in My Apartment” Lunch: Olympus Grille


(29) 8:00 – Boston Symphony Orchestra 9:00-10:00 – Men’s Group 9:30 – Around Town/Village 10:00-12:00 – Handcrafters Group 10:30-11:30 – Seniors Got Strength! 12:00-1:00 – CEA goes Out to Lunch: Brass Lantern – South Shore Vocational Tech H.S. 1:00-2:00 – Meditation

(30) 9:30 – Stop & Shop 10:00-11:00 – Zumba Gold 10:30-12:30 – Knitting Club


Transportation available for Cohasset residents 60+. Home pick up. Twenty-four hour notice required. Make your request by calling 781-383-9112, Mon.–Thurs., 8-3; Fri., 8-12. Except for medical trips, out of town trips must have two or more riders. $5.00 fee for all CEA van rides out-side of Cohasset. SHOPPING Shaws: Tuesdays at 1:00 pm Stop & Shop: Fridays at 9:30 am Trader Joe’s/Marshalls/Fruit Center: 2nd Friday at 9:30 am Quarterly Trips: December, March, June and September Hanover Mall/Walmart: 2nd Wednesday at 9:30 am Derby Street Shops: 3rd Friday at 9:30 am Christmas Tree Shop/Kohl’s: 4th Friday at 9:30 am AROUND TOWN Monday, 1:00 pm, Route 3A retail shops and businesses. Thursday, 9:30 am, around Cohasset Village, including the post office, library, banks and other shops in the Village. MBTA: Wednesday pick-ups for 9:04 am Greenbush Train. Return pick-up at 3:08 pm. By appointment. MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION COHASSET ELDER AFFAIRS MEDICAL VAN Mon.–Fri., 15-mile radius, handicapped & non-handicapped. Call 781-383-9112 with transportation requests. First-come, first-served. No weekend calls for Monday medical transpor-tation. We do our best to accommodate your needs, but we request as much advance notice as possible with a minimum of 24-hour notice required. Trips will be scheduled based on van availability. Out of town trips, $5 charge. FISH: FRIENDS IN SERVICE TO HUMANITY Call our office at 781-383-9112 for rides to appointments out-side of Cohasset, provided by volunteers in personal vehicles. (Non-wheelchair accessible). First come, first served. As much notice as you can give us is appreciated, with a mini-mum of 24-hour notice required. MEDICAL ACCESS PROGRAM (MAP) Out-of-town appointments for seniors 60+. A suggested do-nation of $50 per ride is requested to keep this grant-funded program available. If unable to pay $50, please offer what you can. No one will be denied a ride as a result of an inability to pay. Mon–Fri. Call 781-383-9112. ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES: MBTA THE RIDE Door-to-door Para Transit system for disabled. $5 each way. New or recertifying applicants to THE RIDE must apply for or renew their eligibility via an interview. Transportation will be provided to the appointment. Call 617-337-2727.

YOU’RE GETTING A NEW MEDICARE CARD!

In case you haven’t heard, new Medicare cards will be mailed out to everyone who receives Medicare health insurance. Due to concerns re-

lated to identity theft, social security numbers will be eliminat-ed on the cards. Your new card will include a new Medicare number unique to you. This number will only be used for your Medicare coverage, thereby helping to keep your infor-mation secure and your identity protected.

Due to the volume of Medicare beneficiaries nationwide, new cards will issued on a staggered basis between April 2018-April 2019. Make sure your mailing address is up to date with the Social Security Administration, as that is where the Cen-ters for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) get their information.

Beware of anyone who contacts you in regard to anything re-lated to your new Medicare card. The federal trade commis-sion has received reports about scam calls from crooks claim-ing to be from the Social Security Administration. These scammers announce a problem with the Social Security Ad-ministration system and ask you to confirm your Social Securi-ty number. Be aware that the Social Security Administration will never call you to ask for your personal information in or-der for you to receive your new Medicare or a social security card.

Provided your address is up to date, your new card will be mailed to you, though it may not arrive at the same time as your friends’ or neighbors’ cards.

On a similar topic, scammers have developed fake websites that offer the opportunity to apply for a new social security card. The ONLY way to apply for a new SS Card online is via the SSA.gov website. If you get a phone call or are online and are directed to a website other than SSA.gov, do not respond.

JOANNE TOURS ARE BACK!!!

This year we will again collaborate with Joanne Tours to offer you entertaining day trips to various venues:

Lobster Bake Lunch Cruise aboard the Beauport Princess, Tuesday, 6/12/18. $99

New England Dueling Pianos & Clean Comedy Show, Thursday, 7/26/18. $85

Newport Playhouse Lobster Fest, Tuesday, 8/21/18, $109

More shows will be added into the fall. Contact Elder Affairs to get further information. Price includes luxury motor coach transportation, show and meal. These trips fill up fast. RSVP ASAP. Payment required in advance. Don’t delay! Contact us for a registration form.

NANCY’S NEWS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM


Serving Health Insurance Needs for Everyone (SHINE): Lynne Buckley, SHINE Counselor, is available to address health insur-ance questions and concerns for seniors or disabled adults with Medicare insurance. Next SHINE, March 23, 8:00-11:00 am by ap-pointment. Brown Bag Lunch and Movie: Last Monday of the month, 11:30 am. Bring your lunch. We will supply the popcorn and soda. Next movie, Temple Grandin. See page 4 for details. Cohasset Café: Mondays, 9:00-11:00 am. Drop-in coffee/social coordinated by the Friends of Cohasset Elder Affairs. $3. Notary Public: Mondays, 9:00-11:00 am, during the Friends Café. If you require the services of a Notary, Phil Auglis is happy to help you. Free. Conversational French: Mondays, 10:00 am-12:00. Drop in. Skill level, rusty to intermediate. Stretch and Balance Conditioning: Mondays and Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 pm. Build muscle strength and endurance in a gentle fash-ion. Improve muscle flexibility, strengthen your posture and postural awareness, and maintain balance. $5. Gentle Yoga: Tuesdays at 9:30 am. Instructor, Amy Di Lillo. Drop in, $5. Chair Yoga: Wednesdays at 1:00 pm. Instructor, Amy Di Lillo. Drop in, $5. Seniors Got Strength: Thursdays, 10:30 am. Kathleen Larsen, personal trainer/fitness instructor, offers this high-energy strength and flexibility class. Don’t miss the opportunity to train with an expert! Drop in, $5. Zumba Gold: Fridays, 10:00-11:00 am. Great for cardio, range of motion and balance. Taught by Pasqualina Schoenthaler. $5. Congregate Meals: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 12:00. Prepared in-house by local cooks or offered by Cohasset restaurants. Reservations required a minimum of 24–hours in advance for food planning purpose. $3. AromaTouch Body Meridian Sessions by Amy Di Lillo, certified doTerra AromaTouch practitioner. Meridians are pathways in the body along which vital energy is said to flow. Massage to these points opens the flow of energy to allow healing and to help maintain health. Body sessions, 50 min. for $60. Hand sessions, 10 min. for $8. Body sessions, Friday, March 9, by appt. Great Discussions: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10:00 am-12:00. Topics include current events relating to national interests. All are welcome. Free. American National Mahjongg: Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00 pm. All are welcome to join in and play. Bring a current playing card. Mindful Meditation: Thursdays, 1:00-2:00 pm. Enjoy some peace and quiet and reflection with your peers. Free. Weekly Bridge: Wednesdays, 12:30–3:30 pm. Tables available. Bring your foursome. (Tables of four are required.) Health Clinics: Offered by Mary Goodwin, Public Health Nurse. Monday, 8:00 am.-12:00, Tuesday 11:00 am.-2:00 pm. Quilting/Handcraft Group: Thursdays, 10:00 am-12:00 Drop in. Quilting and other handcrafts of your choice. Bring your project. Second Friday Book Club: 10:30 am. Discussion, coffee and refreshments. Men’s Group, Thursdays, 9:00 am. This group is for men or anyone else who’d like to talk about local issues as well as national events and interests. Open conversation. We’ll provide the coffee. Free. Knitting: Fridays, 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Drop-in knitting. Learners are welcome. Edna Finegan, leader. $3. Legal, Real Estate or Financial Consultations: Call 781-383-9112 to arrange a free 30-minute consultation with one of our pro-fessional resources. Veterans’ Services Officer: Please call 781-383-9112 for further information. Outreach Off-site Visits: second Wednesday 10:00-11:00 am. Nancy Lafauce, Assistant Director, Cohasset Elder Affairs will be at the Community Room at 60 Elm Street. In addition, she will visit homebound seniors by appointment. Pedi-Care: Every other month. Next foot care: March 14. Call for an appointment. $29. Representative Joan Meschino: Office Hours, 2nd Monday of the month, from 9:00-10:30 am. Senator Patrick O’Connor: Office Hour. 3rd Thursday of the month from 12-1:00 pm. Dental Hygienist: Emma Lawson performs routine teeth cleaning here in our office. Call for information. Shopping: Around Town: Mondays, 1:00 pm, Route 3A. Thursdays, 9:30 am, Cohasset Village. Shaws: Tuesdays, 1:00 pm MBTA Commuter Rail: Wednesday, drop-offs for 9:04 am train, pick-ups for train arriving at 3:08 pm Stop & Shop: Fridays, 9:30 am Trader Joe’s/Marshalls 2nd Friday of the month at 9:30. Quarterly out of Town Trips: Held in December, March June and September. Pickups BEGIN at 9:00 AM Hanover Mall/Walmart: 2nd Wednesday of the month. Derby Street Shops 3rd Friday of the month. Christmas Tree Shops 4th Friday of the month.

REGULAR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

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