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Lucia E. Sheehan, Executive Director
Michael Feeney, Newsletter Distributor
COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD Jay Gustaferro, Chairperson I Hank Camille, Vice Chair
Selma Bell Karin Carrol, Public Health Director
Roseanne Cody Frederick Cowan
Valerie H. Gilman, City Council Susan Goodall
Michael Hale, Director, DPW Barry McKay
Rosalie Nicastro Robert P. Quinn Max Schenk
GLOUCESTER COA BOARD MEET ON THE FIRST TUESDAY EACH
MONTH AT 9:30 A.M.
FRIENDS OF THE GLOUCESTER COUNCIL ON AGING DIRECTORS
Howard M. Frisch, Co-President & Treas. Carol Pallazolla, Co-President Robin Newhall, Vice President Robert Ryan, Secretary Frank Bellini Thomas Newhall
Cindy Bellini Ruth Pino
Anthony Corrao,Jr. Lucia E. Sheehan
Hank Camille Frank Stewart
Carla Grillo Ted Twombly
Elaine Tibbetts LeeAnn Kennedy
State Senator Bruce Tarr
Frederick Cowan–Ex-Officio FRIENDS MEET THE SECOND WEDNESDAY
EACH MONTH AT 8:00 am
Sefatia Romeo Theken
Mayor
Gloucester Council on Aging 6 Manuel F. Lewis Street
978 281-9765
JUNE 2018
Gree�ngs, We proudly boast of our seniors and all we have accomplished to-
gether in keeping the Rose Baker Senior Center a warm, invi�ng home�away�
from�home With the needs of senior adults always at the fore�front, support-
ed by City Administra�on, Council on Aging and Friends GCOA Boards, dedicat-
ed volunteers, generous donors and supporters, all assist our goals to keep
seniors informed, independent, social, healthy, and to never stop learning. ��
Sunday, June 17, Father’s Day, we celebrate and honor special men who make
a difference. Our “Senior Profile” this month, with pride, is dedicated posthu-
mously, to a dear friend, Robert McKechnie. We will all be thinking of Bob dur-
ing the upcoming Memorial Day ceremonies. No doubt, he will be there in
spirit salu�ng his Greatest Genera�on war heroes and all intrepid veterans
who have fought so hard to preserve freedom for this glorious country.
Warmly, Lucy & Carla Enjoy Summertime Happy Father’s Day
Friends of the Gloucester Council on Aging Present:�
“The Past is A Present” Series : �
Senior Profile In Memoriam�
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Robert Ellio� “Bob” McKechnie��
Wri5en by Carla Grillo��
Gloucester has lost its beloved Bob McKechnie, who passed away from this
earth � and the country he loved so dearly, whose principles he fought so hard
to preserve � on January 25th
, just a week before we planned to interview him
for this ar�cle. ��
Bob was a radiant presence here at the Rose
Baker Senior Center. Execu�ve Director, �
Lucy Sheehan, says, “He brought joy to so
many people. He always had a smile on his
face. I miss hearing his morning gree�ng,
‘I’m just peachy!’ and his ritual response to
‘It’s good to see you,’ � ‘It’s good to be
seen!’” She notes that Bob originally be-
came involved with the Senior Center
through offering computer programming
courses to seniors. He was integral in de-
signing the original training programs, and
his classes were always well a5ended. ��
LeeAnn Kennedy, a Director at the Friends
of the Gloucester Council on Aging, remem-
bers her first mee�ng with him at the Senior
Center. He came up to her with a big smile, “Hi, I’m Bob! You look familiar! Is
your grandfather the cop, Francis Kennedy?” (yes, he was). Without skipping a
beat, he transi�oned to talking about WWII and the B�24 bombers he flew on
fighter missions. He referred to them as “his planes” and how he would sleep
by his gun in the tail gunner’s seat in the back of the plane. His youngest son
David surprised him with a flight on the B�24 bomber, which circled his home
on Wolf Hill in salute to the aging WWII veteran before returning to Beverly
Airport. Bob said the flight brought back a great many memories.�
(Senior Profile con�nued Page 2)�
(Senior Profile cont. from pg. 1) Bob was a true resident hero � other than his �me away during WWII (1943�
1946) he was a lifelong resident of Gloucester. Born here in 1926, his parents were F. Ellio5 and Helen (Mar�n)
McKechnie, both also Gloucester na�ves. His father, Ellio5, spent his en�re 44�year career working at the local
telephone company, New England Telephone & Telegraph, located on Elm Street. Bob, aIer returning from
WW II, would follow in his father’s footsteps and also spend his en�re 37�year career at New England Tele-
phone & Telegraph. Ellio5 grew up in the same house on Wolf Hill Road that has been in the McKechnie family
since the mid 1800s. He died in 1989 at 89 years old. ��
Bob’s mother, Helen (Mar�n), raised her two sons, Bob and Fred, with loving kindness in their Wolf Hill Road
home. Bob’s son David recalls his dad talking fondly about his happy childhood growing up in that house, in
spite of the austerity. Coal bins were in the cellar to supply heat for the house and there was no plumbing, so
Bob would have to go up into the aLc to pump the water system 200 �mes every morning before heading off
for school. �
Bob’s brother, Fred, spent his career working for Deering Electric here in Gloucester, the largest local electri-
cian at the �me. He passed tragically due to a heart a5ack at the early age of 62. �
Bob graduated from GHS at age 17, Class of 1944. Immediately upon gradua�on from GHS, he enlisted in the
United States Army Air Corps to fight in WWII. Because he was so young, he was required to submit le5ers
from his parents, his pastor and his high school Principal before he enlisted. He achieved the rank of Sergeant,
serving as a Tail Gunner with the 43rd Bombardment Group and the Lucky Dice Squadron. He was ini�ally sta-
�oned in Biloxi, Miss., for training in the Air Corps, where he found himself placed in the tail gunner’s seat on B�
24 Liberator bombers. He and his crew were flown from Boise, Idaho, to Sacramento, to Pearl Harbor, Canton
Island (in the Phoenix Islands), and then to New Guinea, where an acute bout of appendici�s sidelined him for a
few weeks. When he caught up with his unit at Iwoshima, off of Okinawa, the atomic bombs had already been
dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.�
During his eulogy for his dad, David movingly reflected on how, just days before Bob’s passing, he had asked his
dad to tell him about his days as a 17�year�old Army Air Corps Tail Gunner. He said throughout his life his dad
never really opened up about his war�me experience. This �me it came pouring out. A direct passage from his
eulogy: “I was amazed at the level of detail that followed. From Hawaii, to Canton Island. Then to Tarawa and
onto Biak, New Guinea, on to Palau and Manila in the Philippines and the Island at Iwoshima, Japan where his
squadron was one of the first to fly over the leveled city of Hiroshima and he wept over the destruc�on of the
Atomic Bomb. God throws his first rock at Dad.�
The war had ended and his last stop was Okinawa where he befriended a fellow Gloucester na�ve, Norman
Dunn. They were all antsy to get home. Too many soIball games, trips to the beach, etc. They would oIen
check out a troop carrier to pass the �me, but one Sunday morning, Dad decided to go to church rather than
hang out with his buddies on the carrier. On the way home, the troop carrier flipped, killing Norman and two
others. God tossed his second rock.�
I believe his faith, like many WWII veterans, crystalized while figh�ng in the Pacific or in Europe, and they all
believed they were so fortunate to make it home because so many of their friends didn’t. He enjoyed every
day like it was his last. Grateful to love his God with all his heart and help his neighbor. He lived it all and in-
spired me daily.”�
AIer being honorably discharged from the Army Air Corps, Bob began his 37�year career with New England Tel-
ephone & Telegraph. Star�ng as a Lineman, he worked his way up to Supervisor before re�ring in 1982. �
JUNE 2018 Gloucester Council on Aging Page 4
He met the love of his life, Catherine M. “Kay” Friend, here in Gloucester upon his return from WWII, and mar-
ried her in 1946. Kay was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Catherine (Stack) Friend. While being an ac�ve
mom to her three boys, she also had a vibrant business career, star�ng at Gloucester Electric Company, then
worked for years as an Op�cian Assistant un�l joining the fledgling new company in Gloucester, Varian. For the
next 16 years, earning her the name “Mother Varian,” Kay handled the global travel for the execu�ves of the
fast�growing technology company, and was beloved by her co�workers for her kindness. She and Bob were mar-
ried for 64 years before Kay’s passing in 2014.�
Bob and Kay had three sons: William E. McKechnie, married to Sharron (Yates), of Ellsburg Township, MN; Rob-
ert W. McKechnie, married to Jennifer (John) of Hudson, OH; and David S. McKechnie, married to Elaine (Poole)
of Gloucester. They were blessed with six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.�
David men�ons that Bob’s three sons were all inspired by their dad’s military service to excel in ROTC during
high school, with Bob and David becoming Captains, and oldest son William achieving the rank of Colonel, then
going on to graduate from The Citadel, the military college in South Carolina, and joining the Air Force.�
Bob and Kay were long �me members of the Gloucester Elks Lodge 892 where they shared many fond memo-
ries together. Bob was an ac�ve member of Trinity Congrega�onal Church here in Gloucester for over 75 years
and served as Deacon Emeritus at the Church, one of only two people to earn that dis�nc�on. Addi�onally, he
was a member of the Tyrian�Ashler�Acacia Masonic Lodge AF & AM, serving as Master of The Tyrian Lodge in
1979, as well as a member of the Aleppo Shrine. He also served as District Deputy Grand Secretary in 1986 and
1987 and was on the Advisory Board for the Gloucester Assembly #41 Rainbow Girls. �
At the funeral services, son Bob spoke about his father living by the Masonic Creed � the importance of helping
others and being a faithful servant to God. Eldest son William spoke about how his dad literally rescued him
aIer a treacherous flood in 1996 destroyed his home and office building in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Bob flew
out and spent the next month helping his son rebuild his house, his office and his life. David made special men-
�on of Chris�ne Garrigan, Bob’s personal caregiver, who “took care of him as if he were her own dad. It was
precious and a joy to see her interact with my dad.” Bob was part of the “Greatest Genera�on.” A final story
from David’s eulogy sheds light, and more than a few tears, on exactly why these inspira�onal men and women
have earned that dis�nc�on: “During one of his bouts with cancer, dad was convalescing at Seacoast over Me-
morial Day. He asked me to get his World War II Eisenhower jacket. He was going to do laps around the ward,
poking his head in on the veterans and thanking them for their service. I was his wingman on the walker. He
then said to me, “It’s a beau�ful day. I can’t take my johnnie off because of all of these tubes, but I think I’ll be
warm enough to go for a ride. Let’s pick up your Mom in the Alzheimer’s unit, 2 floors below, and perhaps we
can drive by the Memorial Day services being held at Kent Circle. �
With the help of many of the Seacoast staff and the use of wheelchairs, we were able to get them into the Buick
and drive off. I took a spin through the Back Shore, my father reminding me that we needed to get to the Me-
morial Day services. We arrived at Kent Circle and he asked me to pull over. He opened the door and made it
clear that he was geLng out of the car. I will be forever grateful to the Gloucester police officer who helped me
hoist my Dad out of the car � in his johnnie and his Eisenhower jacket � so that he could salute the ceremonial
and his fellow veterans. �
Dad, you lived life with Jesus on your side each day. I knew it, because it showed in your kindness, love of fami-
ly, and caring for your neighbors. I have tears of joy today, especially knowing how you cared for Mom at the
end of her life, and you are reunited in God’s Kingdom now. How happy you must be!” �
Bob would have been 92 on June 10th. �
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JUNE 2018 Gloucester Council on Aging Page 5
Hearing Aid Cleanings & Tes�ng: Tuesdays, June 5, June 19: 10:00am �12:00 o’clock �
Judy Bergeron BC�HIS #8035 (Board Cer�fied Hearing Instrument Science) offers hearing outreach and educa-
�on, providing hearing aid cleanings and informa�on at the Rose Baker Senior Center, without charge. Hear-
ing tests also available. Appointments not necessary. Walk�ins are welcome. Call 978 281�9765 for infor-
ma�on or to schedule a �me with Judy.�
Gloucester History Sharing Program�
Monday, June 25, at 10:00 am�
Join Beth Welin for a fascina�ng presenta�on where “Urban Renewal II” will be the topic. �This program is offered by the Phyllis A. Marine Associa�on and supported in part by Awesome Gloucester
Founda�on, Belinda Fund, Friends of Seacoast & the Gloucester Cultural Council. �
Addison Gilbert Hospital Senior Supper Club�Wednesday, June 27�
The Addison Gilbert Hospital Lahey Health System, hosts the 2018 Senior Supper Club for seniors age 65 and
older. A complete and nutri�ous meal is served in the hospital cafeteria, followed by an informa�onal program
offered by local services. Reserva�ons are required; please call 978 281�9765, ext 22 to reserve your seat. The
next supper club event will be held Wednesday, September 26. �
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group�June 28: 1:00 pm � Last Thursday every month�
Community members are invited to a5end a special monthly peer support group that is held specifically for
those with Parkinson’s disease, and their loved ones. The group exchanges coping skills with one another in
ma5ers related to Parkinson’s. Par�cipants are invited to join our fresh salad bar at 11:30, without cost.�
Chess Players Welcome � Every Thursday : 1:30 If you love the game of Chess, come join us on Thursday a�ernoons. Both new and experi-
enced players are welcome to a5end. If you wish to learn how to play, Bill Desimone is available to help. �
Cons#tuent Services Visit �Wednesday, June 13, � 9:30 am�10:30 am�
All are welcome to schedule a private consulta�on with Mr. Richard Curran, Cons�tuent Service Outreach Aide
for State Senator Bruce Tarr, or you may just stop in the Senior Center. Call 978 281�9765 to schedule a private
(me with Mr. Curran.�
Exercise For Parkinson’s � Thursday aIernoons 2:00�3:00 pm�
This program is offered each week with a focus on specific stretches and exercises to improve agility, strength,
and balance, for individuals who are affected by Parkinson’s disease. Open to community, without cost.��
New Ping Pong Table Has Arrived at the Rose Baker Senior Center�Please stop in to see our newly arrived Ping Pong Table, purchased by a generous member of the Friends of
the Gloucester Council on Aging. We will be star�ng games, please sign up at the Recep�on Desk and let us
know when you can play Ping Pong. It is a great exercise and fun too! Call with ques�ons, 978 281�9765.�
Are you Interested in playing Bocci,? please call us at 978 281�9765, and let us know, �
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MONDAY�
TUESDAY�
WEDNESDAY�
THURSDAY�
FRIDAY�
1 9
:00 Sup
portive Day Care
Program
10
:00 Zum
ba Dance Exercise
11:00 Tai Chi Easy
12:15 Aqu
a-Adven
ture
12:30 Bingo
H
oney Rosem
ary
C
hicken
4 9
:00 Sup
portive Day Care
10:00 Art Program
10
:15 Enh
anced Fitness
1:00 T
he Ole Salty
Jazz Ban
d/dancing
1:00 NIA Exercise
11:30-12
:30 Salad Bar / Sou
p
Grilled Chicken
5 9
:00 Aqu
a-Fit at the YMCA
9:00 Tai Chi Easy
9:30 COA Mee
ting
10:00 Art Program
10
:00 Hea
ring Aid Clean
ing
10:00 Drawing Class
10:00 Knit &
Crochet Group
10:00 Gen
tle M
at YOGA
11:00 Dup
licate Brid
ge
11:15 Singing
Seniors
11:45 Com
puter Volun
teers mee
t 12
:30 Scrabble
1:00 Crib
bage
Tournam
ent
1:00- 3:00-Com
puter Issues
6 9
:00 Sup
portive Day Care
9:30 VNA North Sho
re
H
ealth Clinic
9:45 CATA: W
almart T
rip
10:00 Gloucester Hea
lthCare
B
ingo
10:15 Enh
anced Fitness
12:30 Bingo
1:00 Relaxation & Stretching
Chair Yog
a
11:30-12
:30 Salad Bar / sou
p
Chicken
Scampi
7 10
:00 Art Program
10
:00 Im
proving You
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10:00 Mem
oir Group M
eets
10:00 W
alking Group
10:00 Cha
ir Yog
a Plus
12:30 Thursday Afte
rnoon
Movie
1:00 Bridge
& W
hist gam
es
1:30 Chess Club
2:00 Parkinson
’s Exercise
11:30-12
:30 Salad Bar / Sou
p
Che
f Salad
8
9:00 Sup
portive Day Care
10:00 Zum
ba Dance Exercise
11:00 Tai Chi Easy
12:15 Aqu
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12:30 Bingo
12:30 SDC: S
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ing
Sen
iors
Per
form
1:30
SHINE App
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ts
M
eatloaf w/gravy
11
9:00 Sup
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10:00
Au
dio
log
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linic
10:00 Art Program
10
:15 Enh
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1:00 NIA Exercise
1:00 The Ole Salty
Jazz B
and/dancing
11:30-12
:30 Salad Bar / Sou
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hicken M
eatballs
12
9:00 A
qua-Fit at th
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9:00 T
ai Chi Easy
10:00 A
rt Program
10
:00 D
rawing Class
10:00 K
nit &
Crochet Group
10:00 G
entle M
at YOGA
11:00 D
uplicate Brid
ge
11:15 S
inging
Sen
iors
12:30 S
crab
ble
1:00 C
ribba
ge Tournam
ent
1:00-3:00 Com
puter Issues
Stuffed Shells
13
8:00 Friend
s of th
e COA
9:00 Sup
portive Day Care
9:30 VNA North Sho
re
H
ealth Clinic
9:45 CATA: C
hristm
as
T
ree Sho
p 10
:00 Volun
teers Meet
11:00 State Sen
. Bruce Tarr
C
onstituent V
isit
10:15 Enh
anced Fitness
12:30 Bingo
1:00 Relaxation &Stretching
Chair YOGA
11:30-12
:30 Salad Bar / sou
p Julienn
ed Roast Bee
f
14
9:00 CarFit Program
10
:00 Art Program
10
:00
Vet
eran
’s H
ou
sin
g
S
ervi
ces
10:00 Cha
ir Yog
a Plus
10:00 Triad Meeting / speaker
RM
V P
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tio
n/ L
icen
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Ren
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& Id
’s
10:00 Improving You
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12:30 Thu
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ovie
1:00 Brid
ge & W
hist Gam
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1:30 Che
ss Club
2:00 Parkinson’s Exercise
11:30
-12:30
Salad Bar / Sou
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15
9:00 Sup
portive Day Care
10:00 S
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ale
10:00 Zum
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10:00 Reiki
11:00 Tai Chi Easy
12:15 Aqu
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12:30 Bingo
1:30 SHINE App
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Lem
on Citrus Chicken
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Notary Services�Seniors needing the services of a Notary, please call
978 281�9765 to schedule an appointment with a
Commonwealth of MA Cer�fied Notary Public.
There is no charge; Please bring a valid picture ID.��
Financial Consulta�ons: 9:00 am�
Have ques�ons regarding finances, please call 978
281�9765 and schedule a private consulta�on with
Financial Advisor, Mr. Tom Dexter, Thursday, 6/21���
Memoir Group Mee�ngs�Thursdays 10:00�12:00 o’clock�
June 7, and June 21��
NEVER STOP LEARNING�
Con�nuing Educa�on Program for Seniors�
Held at the Rose Baker Senior Center�
Wednesday, June 6: 10:00 am�
�
We “Engage at Every Age” the 2018 Older Ameri-
can’s Month theme, and con�nue to reach out and
enrich the lives of individuals of every age. ��
We invite you to a5end the next Con�nuing Educa-
�on Program, that will offer interes�ng informa�on
about Gloucester’s fishing industry. Lifelong resi-
dent, Sam Parisi, will speak on this
very important, and very local
topic, you won’t want to miss. ��
Gloucester, America’s first fishing
Port, to where are we now!�
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Music At One : The "Ole Salty Band” �
Mondays: 1:00�3:00 pm�
June 4, June 11, June18�
We invite you to come for a swinging aIernoon of
entertainment & dancing, enjoying the live music
performed by a fantas�c Band. Dancing can be a
way to stay fit for people of all ages. No cost to
a5end.�
This event is one not to miss! ��
“Coastline News” is on Line: ourseniorcenter.com/find/gloucester�council�on�aging�
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Visit us on line and see informa�on about the ac�vi�es, available services, and programs and computer clas-
ses, scheduled at the Rose Baker Senior Center. Type the above link/address into your browser: �
This link is provided on the City of Gloucester web site, under Departments: Council on Aging. �
Loss of Spouse/Partner Bereavement Group�
Begins Tuesday, June 26/ 10:00am�
Find help and healing for the hurt of losing a loved one��
Judith Nunez, Care Dimensions Bereavement Group fa-
cilitator, (Hospice Support Services) begins a five�week
support group session at the Rose Baker Senior Center
for those grieving the death of a someone close. Tues-
day June 26 through Tuesday July 24.� Par�cipants will
find a safe space to process their grief, learn coping
techniques, and make connec�ons with others who are
on a similar grief journey.��
Registra�on is required by June 19. Please call Bereave-
ment Associate, Kerianne O’Keefe, at Care Dimensions
to register at 855�774�5100. � Five registrants are re-
quired to run this group.��
Grieving is difficult for most, please call and join Judith
and others in finding peace during this hard �me.�
�
Computer Lab News�Are you interested in learning new ways to communi-
cate or how to format pictures in the Digital Photog-
raphy classes? The Computer Lab at the Rose Baker Sen-
ior Center can help you enter the world of technology
with ease. Even if you have some knowledge of the
computer we are available to be of help.��
Classes for Level I, Level II, Level III, Exploring the Inter-
net, how to be5er use Tablets, iPads and Kindles, and
learning how to trace your roots in the Genealogy clas-
ses.�
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One�on�One sessions for social medial and computer
assistance are ongoing each Tuesday aIernoon. Ap-
pointments are not necessary. Mee�ng individually with
an instructor for specific issues is convenient and sched-
uling is available at the Recep�on Desk. �
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Please leave your name, telephone
number, the help or class your wish to
sign up for, and a computer lab Volun-
teer will call you as soon as possible.�
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JUNE 2018 Gloucester Council on Aging Page 9
Unleash the Power of Age: 1632 Studios�Channel 12 (Formerly Cape Ann TV Schedule)�
We invite you to tune in and learn all about the events, programs and services, available for you at the Glouces-
ter Council on Aging Rose Baker Senior Center. See what you are missing!!!�
Tuesday 6:30 pm Friday 7:30 am�
Wednesday 4:00 am Saturday 9:00 am�
Thursday 12:00 am & 8:30 pm Sunday 12:30 pm�
Never Stop Learning Con�nues! Wednesday, June 27�
Mary Ellen Lepionka, an anthropologist, will present a lecture on the Archaeology of Cape Ann, on�June 27�at
10:00 AM. Mary Ellen is��an independent researcher studying the prehistory of Cape Ann in prepara�on for a
book on the subject. Her parents Mary and Harold Robbins were ar�sts on Cape Ann and she has lived here off
and on since infancy.� Her web site,�h5p://carlo5o.us/capeAnnArchaeology/index.shtml�summarizes some of
her recent work. She has both taught and published on the subject. She will present you with ideas about an-
cient Gloucester as you might only imagine! �
Triad Brings RMV Informa�onal Program �
Michele Ellicks, Community Outreach / MassDOT�|Registry of Motor Vehicles��
All are welcome to join with Triad members on Thursday, June 14, at 10:00 when Michele Ellicks, guest speak-
er, will offer an important informa�onal session rela�ng to new RMV changes. � �Discussion will include the REAL ID, Passports, and the Standard Massachuse5s License or ID card which will
not be valid as a federal ID aIer October 2020.��
This session is open to all interested in learning about the new law and what we need to be made aware of.
Time for ques�ons will be available. Don’t miss this important program on June 14.��
You are invited to sign up for free lunch at Rosie’s Café & Fresh Salad Bar Choices w/soup, for all ages, without
reserva�on. Please call the Recep�on Desk at 9789 281�9765 and reserve your seat for this valuable program.��
Triad members are seniors working together with Gloucester Police and Fire Department members, Essex
County Sheriff’s Department and District A5orney’s Office on ma5ers of safety. New member always welcome.�
Smartphone Fundamentals Course: Beginning Wednesday, June 20: 10:00 am�
For owners of cellphones from Safelink, Assurance, and other Android phones such as Samsung, Nexus, LG.�
Is your smart phone giving you a hard �me? Are the le5ers on the screen too small? Can you get the phone to
do all the things you want it to do?��In two sessions we’ll show you how to setup your phone, manage your calls
and your contacts, how to use the speed dial feature and other important seLngs;��adjust the screen layout for
ease of use, and how to connect to the internet through WiFi (available at the Senior Center).�
This course is free to owners of cellphones obtained from Safelink, Assurance, or any other federal support pro-
gram. The course is also open to any owners of Android phones such as Samsung, Nexus, LG. for a $10 fee. We
will hold an hour�long overview session on Wednesday June 20 at 10:00 am. Then the course will consist of two
2�hr. sessions on June 27 and July 11 star�ng at 9:15 am.�
Please sign up for this course at the front desk. Also, make sure to bring your cellphone fully charged to the
overview session on June 20 at 10:00 am.��
Program for Homeless Veterans: Tuesday, June 19, 10:00 am�
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Lauren Ayuibe, BSW/SSVF Outreach Specialist New England Center & Home for Veterans is available to meet
with veterans at the Rose Baker Senior Center. Drop In’s are welcome to meet with Lauren.�
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News from Outreach�
The Gloucester Council on Aging Outreach Program
serves older residents and their families in our commu-
nity; helping seniors to remain safely at home; offering
advocacy to community based suppor�ve services; re-
ferrals to local and state agencies, and SHINE, health in-
surance assistance. Call 978 281�9765��
Legal Ques�ons & Informa�on: Wednesday, June 6
12:30 p.m. � 2:00 p.m. by appointment. Please call us
to schedule a �me with A5orney Sal Fron�ero. No
charge for this program.�
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CERTIFIED SHINE COUNSELORS�by Appointment Only�
Lydia Bertolino is available at the Senior Center Monday
through Friday .�
Mayor Sefa�a Romeo Theken, Volunteer SHINE Counse-
lor available at the Senior Center on Fridays star�ng at
1:30 pm.��
(Outreach is supported in part, by City of Gloucester,�
Execu�ve Office of Elder Affairs, and SeniorCare, Inc.)�
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Suppor�ve Day Care Speaks�
Homebound Seniors:�
We invite You to Get out of the House!�
Remain Vital and Independent and �
have an enjoyable �me!�
WE OFFERING RESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS = no worry��
The Gloucester Council on Aging �
Suppor�ve Day Program is here for YOU!�
At the Rose Baker Senior Center�
Offering you�
Socializa�on, Friendships, Ac�vi�es, Programs, �
Entertainment, fun, �
a full course meal and Salad Bar choices at 11:30 am ��
All ac�vi�es are planned for you with your Input:�
Door�to �Door Transporta�on by CATA Bus�
Learn about Cape Ann’s hidden bargain!�
Contact Chris�e Parker, Program Coordinator,�
978 281�9765 x 20, or cparker@gloucester�ma.gov�
The Addison Gilbert Hospital, (Leahy Health System)
in partnership with the Cape Ann YMCA & the
Gloucester Council on Aging, offer Enhanced Fitness
& Swimming sessions, suppor�ng the well�being of
seniors! Offered without cost. ��
Aqua�Fit Swimming programs are offered for
seniors at the Cape Ann YMCA pool at 71 Middle
Street, and provide low�impact exercise. ��
Aqua�Fit for Seniors: Tuesday: 9:00�10:00 am�
Senior Aqua Adventure Time: Friday: 12:15�1:15 �
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Enhanced Fitness�Monday and Wednesday : 10:15�11:15 am�
This class offers a complete fitness session to help
seniors increase your strength and stability�
Yoga Sessions�
Tuesday 10:00 am Gentle Mat Yoga Wednesday 12:30 pm Chair Yoga Thursday 10:00 am Gentle Chair Yoga +
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Twice Weekly Tai Chi Sessions ��
Tuesday � 9:00�10:00 am Beginner�
Friday � 11:00� 12:00 noon�me�
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Zumba
Join Pat every Friday at 10:00 am, no cost to a5end.
Wear comfortable shoes.��
Nia Classes: Mondays 1:00 pm�
Nia is a no�impact, movement class for all ages cre-
ated to experience fun while geLng a great cardio-
vascular workout. No cost��
Bingo Specials�• Wednesday, June 6, Kathy Hitchcock, Director �
of Admissions, Gloucester HealthCare, brings special
Bingo games with prizes & dessert at 10:00am�
• Wednesday, June 20, Allison Rubenstein, Direc�
tor Social Workers & Admission, DenMar Nursing &
Rehabilita�on offers special Bingo games with re-
freshment and great prizes at 10:15 am. ��
Improve Your Posture�Thursdays, 10:00 to 11:00 am �
learn how to sit and stand to improve your body’s
alignment, and increase strength, flexibility. No
cost& mobility. No cost to a5end.�
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Gloucester Council on Aging�6 Manuel F. Lewis Street�Gloucester, MA 01930�
Council on Aging Staff�978 281�9765�
Lucia E. Sheehan, Executive Director
Michael Feeney Senior Clerk
Lydia Bertolino, Outreach Coordinator
Ann Freeman
Outreach Assistant
Christine Parker, Supportive Day Care Coordinator
Juni VanDyke, Art Program Coordinator
Michele Gaynor Mitsuko Leahy
Jennifer-Lee Levitz Katie Moynahan James Rowe
NON-PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE
PAID PERMIT NO. 87�
Stay Young at Art Through Art�
This year’s Empty Bowl Dinner was a huge success! Congratula�ons to all of our talented seniors who created
over 100 bowls to the event!� The Empty Bowl Dinner is one of Gloucester’s most memorable� occasions with a
climbing a5endance.� Happily we look forward to contribu�ng again and again!�
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In the mean�me, come join the wonderful Monday morning group of kind and lively women who are� generous-
ly crea�ng dolls for children who live in The Dominican Republic, and also for children who are enrolled at Path-
ways, and/or who are recovering in hospital.� The Art Room is “elbow to elbow” most Tuesdays and Thurs-
days.� But always you are welcome.� Certainly we will provide a space for you!�
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Be sure and take no�ce of the wonderful artwork in the lobby.� Both Mary McCarl and Helen Burgess have work
on display that will liI your spirits and enliven your hearts!�
Remember…Stay Young at Heart…Inves�gate the Arts!! Juni Happy Fiesta Everyone!!�
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Carbohydrates:� Friend or Foe? �Wednesday, June 21, 10:15 am�
Deb Davidson, MS, RDN, LDN , CDE, SeniorCare, Inc. Nutri�onist��
Thanks to the popularity of low�carb diets, some carb�heavy foods have been unfairly blacklisted. But there’s no
need to be scared of�spuds�or ban�bananas. Let’s discuss Good Carbohydrates versus Bad Carbohydrates. Carbo-
hydrates are a powerhouse of energy, great source of nutrients, and add variety to our diets.� ��
Do you have Diabetes, Prediabetes, or just trying to lose weight?� Find out how to incorporate good carbohy-
drates into your diet. Deb Davidson, MS, RDN, LDN, CDE, Nutri�onist at SeniorCare. Is guest speaker. ��
All are welcome to join Deb for a lively discussion on the role of diet/mind/nutri�on/ to combat or delay inflam-
ma�on and Alzheimer’s Disease. You are welcome to sign up for SeniorCare’s Nutri�on program special Fa-
ther’s Day complete Luncheon meal of BBQ Ribs and free Salad Bar Choices/ soup, at 11:30, on June 21.��