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www.beverlyma.gov/departments/council-on-aging | 90 Colon Street, Beverly, MA 01915 | 978-921-6017
MISSION STATEMENT
To create a friendly and safe community for Beverly seniors and their families by providing social services, transportation, education,
health, recreation, and leisure time activities and resources that support their well being and independence. To assist frail seniors by
advocating for supportive services which increase their ability to remain independent.
It’s Okay to be Happy
Life is hard. We all know that. We’ve
survived many bumps along the road
traveled and we know others who have
endured even more. Let’s pat ourselves
on the back for being survivors of whatever calamities or
crisis’s we’ve faced and then figure out how to be happy
with the life we have. Walking the path of a cancer survivor
for the past 39 years, I know the burdens of health
challenges yet I have also found happiness. Maybe it’s in a
perfect beach day, lunch with my sisters, a song on the
radio or the joy I felt when adopting my daughter. I also find
joy in the knowing that I answered my “calling” to work with
older adults.
Covid-19 has been a zapper of happiness for most of us.
No one would blame you if you felt your happiness quotient
was low or non-existent while living through the pandemic.
Imagine missing the holidays with our families—it was
unfathomable—but many of us did it. Let’s reset and start
to take action toward reactivating our happiness gene. We
can do it together! Please check out page 5 for upcoming
“happiness” activities we are offering in August.
I’ve been watching America’s Got Talent this summer. One
contender, a young woman named “Nightbirde,” sang an
original song, called “It’s OK.” She told the judges that she
had a 2% chance of surviving cancer and said: “Two
percent isn’t zero percent” and “You can’t wait until life isn’t
hard anymore to be happy.” Her sentiments are surely
reminder enough not put off our happiness while waiting for
the perfect moment. Today might be it!
Psychologists say that some people feel they don’t deserve
to be happy and others are confused about what actually
makes them happy. Does this sound like you? If so, it’s
time to start believing that you deserve happiness and to
think about what it is that makes you happiest. Search your
heart for the answers and write them down.
Some ideas for being happy in the moment include the
following - counting our blessings, spending time in
friendship with another, volunteering for church or
community, helping someone else or savoring the sights
and sounds of the summertime. It’s interesting that none of
these activities cost money or will make us famous yet,
they might just make us feel happy on the inside!
Most older folks understand that the present moment is all
that is given us and that loss is part of the daily experience
of life. I encourage you to remember this as you stop and
smell the roses, perform an act of kindness, or smile. If
you’re not up for smiling, ask someone to brighten your day
by telling a joke or a story that will make you laugh.
Laughter is good medicine.
It’s high time to make the time to be happy. Please join us
this month at the Senior Center. It’s a happy place!
Here’s to smiling into the month of August,
MaryAnn Holak, Director
AUGUST 2021
TRANSPORTATION—NOTEWORTHY
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TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
978-921-6078
NOTEWORTHY
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE HOURS
Mon.-Wed. | 8:15am-2:30pm
Thursday | 8:15am-5:30pm
Friday | 8:15am-11:30am
Curbside pickup from your house to points in Beverly
available. Call the Office for more information or to
schedule your ride. Cost is $1.00 each way.
Out of town medical rides are available. Rides to Lahey in
Danvers and Peabody and Mass. General in Danvers.
Cost is $4 each way. Call two days in advance to
schedule your ride. For more call the Transportation
Office at the Senior Center: 978-921-6078.
TRANSPORTATION ON AUGUST 5
Please Note: On August 5, Senior Day in the Park, the
Transportation Office will be closed from 8:00am-4:00pm
to phone reservations and to all rides other than those
going to or from Lynch Park.
Reservations for your transportation to/from Lynch Park
should be made in advance with the Transportation
Office.
The Transportation Office will re-open on August 5 at
4:00pm until 5:30pm for rides and/or phone reservations
and cancellations.
BEVERLY FARMER’S MARKET -
SENIOR HOURS
Monday, August 16 | 2:00-
3:00pm
Join us for a special trip to the
Beverly Farmer’s Market! The
Market will be opening an hour early for Senior Hours.
Enjoy fresh produce and farm stand products, live music,
and see some of your friends from the Senior Center.
We have transportation available to travel as a group, or
you can go on your own. Please call in advance to sign up
for this trip: 978-921-6017. Market held at Odell Memorial
Veteran’s Park across from the Beverly Post Office.
Financial assistance available for purchase of produce if
you already receive SNAP benefits. Please call the
Outreach Department at 978-921-6017.
LIVIN’ THE GOOD LIFE MEETING
Thursday, September 2 | 10:00am | Rec. Room A
The Beverly Senior Center’s television show,
“Livin’ the Good Life” is going back into regular
production at BevCam studios! We are looking
for new volunteers who are interested in
helping us with this much loved television
show. No experience needed! Time commitment is bi-weekly
meetings and one production (approx. 2 hours) per month.
Please reach out to Sam if you are interested in joining
the crew or have questions: 978-921-6017.
As we work to reopen the building, we will be in need of
volunteers! Take a look at the list of volunteer opportunities
below and let us know if you are interested in applying to
become a Beverly Senior Center volunteer!
• Greeters / Ambassadors
• Musical Entertainers
• BevCam Team Members
• Activities Volunteers
• Newsletter Helpers
• Hosts for Special Events
• Tech Tutoring
• Photographers for Special Events
• Food Service Helpers
• Knitters/Crocheters
• Livin’ the Good Life Volunteers
For more information or to apply to become a volunteer,
contact Gail at the Beverly Senior Center: 978-921-6017.
SENIOR DAY IN THE PARK
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Are you IN OVER YOUR HEAD financially?
Are you WORRIED ABOUT A LOVED ONE?
WE CAN HELP!
The Outreach Department can help you or a loved one
understand and access programs such as: Fuel assistance,
adaptive equipment, meals on wheels, friendly visits and
phone calls, free legal assistance, tax aide, housing options,
out-of-town transportation, and so much more!
All services provided by the Outreach Department are
free and confidential.
Please call the Outreach Department at 978-921-6017.
FREE FARM
STAND
Tuesdays & Thursdays |
10:00am-12:00pm | Free
Stop by on Tuesday and
Thursday mornings from
10:00am-12:00pm to take
home some fresh, locally grown produce. The produce
given away at our farm stand is grown here in Beverly by
Senior Center volunteers!
The farm stand is open based on produce availability, so
we may not be open every day. Please check if we are
open first online at www.facebook.com/
beverlycouncilonaging or call us at 978-921-6017.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsors:
Northeast Regional Ambulance Service
SeniorCare, Inc.
Gold Sponsors:
Disability Resource Center
Institution for Savings
Law Office of Joblin C. Younger, P.C.
Ledgewood Rehabilitation
Silver Sponsors:
Blueberry Hill Rehabilitation
Campbell Funeral Services
Colonial Gardens
Encompass Health
Spano & Dawicki, LLC
Bronze Sponsors:
Element Care
Fallon Health
Freedom Home Care
Landmark at Oceanview
Masconomet Healthcare Center
Residence at Riverbend
The Linden Danvers
(As of publication date, 7/15)
This is a pre-ticketed event. No tickets will be
sold on the day of the event.
Event is held rain or shine!
Registration opens at 9:30am. Box lunch served
at 12:00pm under the tent at Lynch Park.
Transportation to and from Lynch Park is
available. Please call to schedule your
appointment in advance.
ONGOING ACTIVIES
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EXERCISE CLASS WITH JOANN
Monday & Wednesday l 9:00 l Limit 24 | Suites A & B
Join Joann as she leads our popular morning exercise class
set to music. If you would like, bring your own hand weights,
stretchy band, and water bottle. Stretchy bands are also
available for purchase. Sign up in advance: 978-921-6017.
BOCCE BALL
Tuesdays l 9:00am | Offsite l (weather permitting)
Join the BCOA Bocce Team! They play for
fun, companionship, and to get outside! The
team plays at Herlihy Park on Livingstone
Ave and the Cove Community Center on
East Corning St. New players are always
welcome, no experience required. Call for weekly location,
978-921-6017.
ARTHRITIS EXERCISE CLASS WITH GAIL
Tuesday & Thursday l 12:30 | Limit 24 l Suites A & B
Join Gail Murley for this gentle exercise class focusing on
retaining flexibility and movement. If you would like, bring
your own hand weights, stretchy band, and water bottle.
Stretchy bands are also available for purchase. Sign up in
advance: 978-921-6017.
KNITTING / CROCHETING - NEW DAY
Tuesday l 12:30-2:30pm l Limit 20 l Suite C
Lessons not available at this time - please call Gail if you
would like to be connected with this group of volunteer
knitters. Sign up in advance: 978-921-6017.
QUILTING - NEW DAY
Wednesday l 12:00-3:00pm l Limit 10l Rec. Rm. A
New quilters welcome, come join our group! Sign up in
advance: 978-921-6017.
MONTHLY WELLNESS CLINIC WITH JOAN
FITZPATRICK, RN, BSN
Tues., Aug. 3 | 9:30-10:30am | Health Room | Free
Services offered include: health
assessments, blood pressure
screenings, B12 administration,
pulse, heart and lung monitoring,
blood sugar screenings for diabetics, medication and diet
consults. This clinic is sponsored by VNACare Network and
Hospice in Danvers. Sign up in advance: 978-921-6017.
POOL ROOM
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:00-11:00am | Limit 4
The pool room is open for friendly games Monday,
Wednesday and Friday mornings starting at 9:00am. Sign up
in advance: 978-921-6017.
MAH JONG
Monday l 1:00-3:00pm l Limit 20 l Rec. Room A
Sign up in advance: 978-921-6017.
PUZZLES AND BOOK SWAP
Monday - Friday | 10:00-12:00 | BCOA Library
We’ve moved inside! Stop by the Senior Center to see our
latest selection of books and puzzles. Located on the second
floor Library area. No advance sign-up needed.
COFFEE IS ON!
Monday - Friday | 8:30-10:30am | Dining Room
We are happy to say that coffee will be available in the
morning once again for .25 a cup. Pastries are not available
at this time. No advance sign-up needed.
PING PONG
Tuesday & Thursdays | 1:00-3:00pm | Free | Limit 4
Ping Pong is back on Tuesday & Thursday afternoons! Sign
up in advance: 978-921-6017.
BOOKMOBILE
Tuesday, August 3 | 11:00-11:30am | Free
Katie and the Bookmobile are back! Come find the
bookmobile from the Beverly Public Library in our back
parking lot from 11:00-11:30am and pick out your next great
summer read. No advance sign up needed.
BOOK CLUB WITH BETH
Thursday, August 26 l 1:00pm l Limit 10
The Book Club meets on the last Thursday of each month.
Newcomers are welcome! Call for the book they are reading
this month. Group meets in-person outside dependent on
weather. Sign up in advance: 978-921-6017.
FREE LEGAL CLINIC WITH ATTORNEY
STUART JL GARDNER
Monday, August 23 l 11:00-2:00pm l Free
Call to schedule your private 15 minute consultation by
telephone or Zoom from the comfort of your home with
Attorney Gardner. Sign up in advance: 978-921-6017.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
CREAMSICLE DAY
Tuesday, August 24 | 1:30pm | Limit 20
Let’s celebrate Creamsicle Day this
August by wearing an orange outfit and
Enjoying this cold summer treat together!
We’ll have music and lawn games
outside for all to enjoy. Held in the back of the Senior
Center. Please sign up in advance: 978-921-6017.
PIZZA/MOVIE NIGHT
Thursday, August 26 | 4:00-6:30pm
| Limit 32 | Suite A & B
Thank you to our sponsors, Ledgewood
and Seacoast Nursing and Rehab, for
helping us bring back this wonderful evening activity free
of charge! Pizza will be served at 4:00pm, movie starts at
4:30pm. Sign up in advance: 978-921-6017. Transporta-
tion is available.
Movie: Knives Out (2019)
Rating: PG-13
Starring: Daniel Craig, Chris Evans,
Jamie Lee Curtis
The circumstances surrounding the
death of crime novelist Harlan Throm-
bey are mysterious, but there’s one
thing that renowned Detective Benoit
Blanc knows for sure — everyone in
the wildly dysfunctional Thrombey family is a suspect.
INTRODUCTION TO ESSENTIAL OILS
Tuesday, August 17 | 10:00am | Virtual via Zoom
Lavender, peppermint, tea tree, eucalyptus? Join
Certified Aromatherapist Kellie Stobie to learn about the
ancient Egyptian practice of aromatherapy. She will discuss
how to get started with essential oils and use them safely to
bring wellness, harmony, and balance to your life. Bring your
questions! Sign up in advance to receive Zoom link: 978-921
-6017.
This program was made possible with funds from the
Institute of Museum and Library Science as administered by
the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
FOCUS ON HAPPINESS
Join us in August for these two special events focused on
increasing your happiness quotient!
SPECIAL MOVIE SCREENING: HAPPY
Wed., August 18 | 11:45am | Suite A & B | Limit 20
Filmmaker Roko Belic travels to more than a
dozen countries, searching for the meaning of
happiness. It explores human happiness
through interviews with people from all walks of
life in 14 different countries. Meet Activities
Coordinator, Tess McColgan after the movie.
Sign up in advance: 978-921-6017.
“HAPPY HOUR”
WITH AMANDA
Thursday, August 26 |
1:00pm | Back Patio
(weather dependent)
Save an hour of your day
to talk about
happiness! Join Amanda to learn more about the ins and
outs of finding and keeping happiness. We’ll serve “mock-
tails” and work as a group to develop practical strategies for
everyday happiness.
Space is limited for this small group, limit 12. Sign up in
advance: 978-921-6017.
Is today really August? Or are you Julying to me?
Q. What did the beach say to the tide when it
came in? A. A long time no sea.
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A NEW TESS IN TOWN
Welcome to our new Activities
Coordinator with a familiar name!
Please join us in a warm
welcome to Tess McColgan who
will be joining us in early August.
Tess has wonderful experience
working with older adult
volunteers at the Museum of
Science and as an event planner
and community engagement
specialist at the Roslindale Main
Streets program.
Her references raved about her and we think you will agree
with them. Tess has lots of hobbies and interests including
hiking, jogging, yoga, journaling and arts and crafts. She
hails from New England and currently lives in Newbury, MA.
Join us for a Meet and Greet with Tess on Monday, August
16th at 10:00am or Thursday, August 19th at 1:30pm. We’ll
meet on the back patio for conversation and cold drinks. See
you then!
PICK UP FLYERS FOR MORE INFORMATION
ABOUT THESE UPCOMING TRIPS!
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March 21-29, 2019
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September 29-October 3, 2019 | Spotlight on San Antonio $1,999/
Double Collette Tours
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We are excited to announce
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Public Health Program
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At the beginning of the
COVID-19 pandemic, we
recorded Gail’s Exercise
class and had it
play weekly on
BevCam Ch 8.
Thank you to
BevCam for
helping to bring
this wonderful
program to our
friends at home!
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AUGUST 2021 | THE GARDEN CITY COURIER
LAST MONTH AT THE SENIOR CENTER
MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE
Movie Time: 11:45am | Free l Suites A & B | Limit: 20
Sign up in advance, call 978-921-6017
Join us for a movie matinee at the Senior Center - bring your
own movie snacks.
August 9: Born to Play (2020)
Rating: Documentary—not rated
The Boston Renegades, a women’s tackle
football team, seek redemption after going
undefeated and losing the championship the previous year.
August 16: Hampsted (2017)
Rated: PG-13
Starring: Diane Keaton, Brendan Gleeson
An American widow finding unexpected love with a man
fighting developers planning to tear down his home.
August 23: Hillbilly Elegy (2020)
Rating: R
Starring: Amy Adams, Glenn Close
A Yale Law student drawn back to his
Appalachian hometown reflects on his
family’s history and his own future.
August 30: Cruella (2021)
Rating: PG-13
Starring Emma Stone, Emma Thompson,
Joel Fry
Disney’s Cruella follows the early days of one
of cinema’s most notorious-and notoriously
fashionable-villains. During the 1970s
London punk rock revolution, a young grafter, transforms
herself into the raucous, revenge-bent Cruella de Vil.
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OUTREACH & SOCIAL WORK
Claire Mulvihill - Outreach Coordinator I Amanda Kirk, LICSW - Social Worker
Partial Funding for our Outreach Department is provided by Senior Care, Inc.
GETTING AROUND TOWN!
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Many citizens aged 60+ find themselves in need of
transportation services as they require assistance getting from
place to place or have stopped driving altogether. There are
many resources to take transportation to do your daily grocery
shopping, attend your medical appointments out of town or
one of the activities at BCOA! Here are some options to get
you around Beverly and surrounding areas:
BEVERLY COUNCIL ON AGING’S
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
The Beverly Council on Aging offers curb-to-curb, wheelchair
accessible transportation within the City of Beverly to doctors’
appointments, hairdresser appointments, to and from the
Senior Center, and more. This service is available to Beverly
residents 60+. Each one-way ride is $1.00, out of town
medical rides are $4.00. Trips directly from home to the
Center or from the Center directly home are free! BCOA
Transportation operates Monday-Wednesday 8:15am–
2:30pm, Thursday 8:15am–5:30pm and Friday 8:15am–11:30
am. Call 2 days in advance to schedule your ride- 978-921-
6078.
SENIORCARE MEDICAL
TRANSPORTATION
SeniorCare’s Medical Transportation
program uses volunteers to transport
seniors to their medical appointments on the North Shore,
helping to provide access to care and support social
independence. This program is for people 60+ who are self-
mobile and not needing physical assistance. There is no fee.
Rides to medical appointments can be scheduled Monday-
Friday between 8:00am-4:00pm. Call 3 days in advance to
schedule your ride- 978-281-1750.
MOBILITYLINKS
Have you ever wanted to learn more about your transportation
options? MobilityLink’s Travel Counseling Center staff can
help you find transportation options in your community. Call 1-
888-499-5324 Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm to find out your
transportation options today!
MBTA THE RIDE
The RIDE paratransit service provides door-to door, shared-
ride transportation to eligible people who cannot use fixed-
route transit (bus, subway, trolley) all or some of the time
because of a physical, cognitive or mental disability. The RIDE
operates 365 days a year generally from 5:00am–1:00am.
Call The RIDE Eligibility Center (TREC) 617-337-2727 or
email a representative at [email protected]
Mindful Moment
Take a moment to reflect on
this affirmation and practice
mindfulness!
“Accept what is,
let go of what was, and have faith
in what will be.” --Unknown
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Remember it is important to stay hydrated during the hot
summer months! Here are a few tips for making sure you
get enough water each day:
• Try to get at least 64oz of water every day (if you find
this challenging, fruit-flavored waters or raw fruits and
vegetables can be a fun and healthy alternative!)
• Carry a reusable water bottle with you wherever you
go so you will be reminded to hydrate as much as you
can!
• Write reminders for yourself around your house or set
a reminder on your phone.
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Council on Aging &
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Beverly, MA 01915
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Claire-Marie Hart
Co-Chairperson
Robert Hobbs
Co-Chairperson
Cynthia Montalbano
Secretary
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Susan Feeney
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Business Hours
Mon.-Wed. | 8:00am-4:00pm
Thurs. | 8:00am-7:00pm
Fri. | 8:00am-1:00pm
Meetings
At the Senior Center
BCOA Board of Directors
August 3 at 2:30pm
HONORABLE
MICHAEL P. CAHILL, MAYOR
DELIVER TO ADDRESSEE OR CURRENT RESIDENT
MaryAnn Holak
Executive Director
Samatha Kossow
Assistant Director
Lynne Depiero
Senior Clerk
Amanda Kirk,LICSW
Social Worker
Clare Mulvihill
Outreach Coordinator
Gail Murley
Volunteer Coordinator
Marjorie O’Brien
Receptionist
Dennis Boucher
Bus Driver
Michelle Matusiak
Bus Driver
Lynda Santos
Bus Driver
Brendan MacAllister
Custodian
Chip Palmer
Custodian & Building Manager
