Duxbury Doings March 2020

March 2020

Duxbury Doings

Funeral & Cremation ServiceAndrew A. Frates - President

Adam Frates - Vice President • Janice M. Frates - Funeral Dir.Kingston • Carver

phone 888.557.4374 • fax 781.294.4747shepherdfuneralhome.com

Funeral Directors Mark W.-CFSP J. Robert Robert E. Steve P.

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781.834.7320 • 781.834.7712 faxEmail: [email protected]

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Page 3—Council on Aging Duxbury Doings News from the Director

Did you change your Medicare or Medicare Advantage plan last fall?

I just received this update from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs about problems people are facing because of changes they made to their Medicare plan. Were your prescription costs much higher than expected?

Are your bills much higher than anticipated? Don’t be trapped into paying more than you should! Please know that Medicare has acknowledged that some people may have “made the wrong plan choice because of inaccurate information from the new Plan Finder website.” They advise you to call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) and explain your situation. The Call Center representatives can help you throughout the year with options for making changes. If you would like to research your options before making that call, you can talk with a SHINE counselor by calling 1-800-243-4636 or make an appointment with our new SHINE COUNSELOR Alan Rosenberg. He will be scheduling appointments on Wednesdays. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the front desk at 781-934-5774, ext. 5703.

� Joanne We’re cleaning up our newsletter mailing list! Our newsletter is available on our website sooner than it is available by mail!

Go to www.duxburyseniorcenter.org to view the latest Duxbury Doings.

If you would like to be taken off the mailing list please notify [email protected]

Page 4—Council on Aging Duxbury Doings

We offer two Silver Sneakers classes. These classes are free for all participants. Please scan in, sign in and complete the fitness waiver.

DUXBURY SENIOR CENTER 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA 02332

PHONE: (781) 934-5774

FAX: (781) 934-1135

WEBSITE: www.duxburyseniorcenter.org HOURS:

Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm MEET THE STAFF Director ......................................... Joanne Moore Front Office Manager ................... Suzanne Errasti Transportation ............................... Barbara Munsey Medical Transportation Manager....... Becky Ford Manager of Volunteers ................. Christine Coakley Community Services: Manager ........................................ Donna Ciappina Coordinator ................................... Volunteer SHINE Counselor ........ Veteran’s Service Officer ............. Mike Thorp Food Service: Food Service Coordinator ............. Peter Dewey HDM Coordinator ......................... Cathy Dame ...................................................... Mary Kelly Food Service Associate ................. Clemencia Webster Finance Supervisor........................ Elissa Wyllie Programs Team: Program Manager.......................... Angela Sinnott Program Coordinator .................... Carol Boudrieau Program Coordinator .................... Andrea Brandeis Program Coordinator .................... Regan Roderigues Media Coordinator ........................ Brooke McDonough Social Day Program: Manager ........................................ Caren Harrison Assistants ................................. Lucille Brogna ................................................. Ruth Ann Hickey ................................................. Stephanie Pierce ................................................. Sharon Cronin

Custodial Staff ................. ……… Jim Brooks Transportation/Medical Bus Drivers: Steve DuBuque, Jim Dexter, Bob Johnson, Nancy Flynn-Messier, Mike Mattern

Monthly Programs

MONDAY CREATIVE HANDS @ 10:00 AM

ARTMATTERS @ 10:00 (March 9)

BRIDGE @ 12:30 PM

BINGO @ 1:00-3:00 PM (First Monday of the month—March 3)

TUESDAY

DUXBURY RUG HOOKERS @ 9:00 AM—Noon

‘ROOTS’ GENEALOGY @ 1:00 PM

(Researching Our Own Trees) CRIBBAGE @ 1:00 PM

WEDNESDAY CREATIVE HANDS @ 10:00 AM

MAH JONGG @ 12:30 PM

FRIDAY TOPS* SUPPORT GRP @ 10:00 AM

*Take Off Pounds Sensibly (weigh-in 8:45 AM) FRIDAY FLIX @ 1:00 PM

* new movie day

Cover photo credit Myrna Walsh

Page 5—Council on Aging Duxbury Doings FITNESS CLASSES

POWER STRETCH with Gretchen—Monday, 10:00 AM and Friday, 10:00 AM; Improve balance & strength with a variety of stretches plus strengthening & toning exercises for the whole body.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING with Gretchen—Monday and Wednesday, 3:00 PM; Muscle strengthening activities to improve stamina, flexibility, strength, mobility and overall balance geared toward all fitness levels. EXPRESS PILATES with Sarah—Monday, 4:00 PM; Engage the mind and condition the whole body. Pilates movements focus on strengthening the core muscles of the body, including the abdominal, back, hip and postural muscles. Improve strength, flexibility, neutral alignment, posture and balance. This 45 minute class is suitable for those who have had little or no practice with Pilates.

TAI CHI and Qi Gong with Peter—Tuesday, 9:00 AM; Gentle, rhythmic movements with slow, deep ab-dominal breathing. Brings balance in mind, body, and spirit and improves circulation.

BALANCE FOR LIFE WITH CHAIR ASSIST with Sarah —Tuesday & Thursday, 9:15 or 10:00 AM; Learn balance exercises and practical strategies to reduce the risk of falling while increasing your activity level. Feel stronger, develop more control of your body, increase your activity and gain balance and skills. For all levels and all movements. This class is free! STAY FIT with Stella—Tuesday & Thursday, 11:15 AM; Great music and a “Stella” attitude make this the most enjoyable aerobic workout. Includes light muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility work in your chair or on your feet! YOGA FITNESS WITH CHAIR ASSIST with Kim—Tuesday, 3:00 PM; Seated and standing yoga postures and gentle movements to challenge your strength and balance. For all levels and all movements can be performed with the aid of a chair. This class is free! LOW IMPACT CARDIO DANCE with Deb—Wednesday, 3:00 PM; Have FUN with this cardio dance workout! It's low impact and designed for all fitness levels. Great for weight loss, weight management, and more!

GENTLE STRETCH AND FLOW YOGA with Colleen—Thursday, 9:00 AM; Improve your flexibility and strength while quieting and calming your mind in this gentle yoga practice. We will use yoga poses, breath work and guided meditation to help balance and nurture the body, mind and spirit. Appropriate for all ages and experience levels. The option of using chair assists will be made available. MEDITATION with Colleen—Thursday, 10:15 AM; This half hour meditation/mindfulness practice can be an extension of Colleen’s Yoga class or a practice unto itself. All are welcome. Chairs are available if sitting on the floor causes discomfort. ** NEW CLASS BEGINS MARCH 13** RHYTHMIC RELAXATION with Sally—Friday, 1:00 PM; Low impact movements intended to tone, stretch and relax you using gentle mid-tempo rhythms. Class is 45 minutes and suitable for all fitness levels.

Classes are drop-in, first come first-served. All classes are $5,

unless noted.


Programs & Activities

Call 781-934-5774, ext. 5716 to register for programs.

If you are registered, we can notify you if a

program needs to be cancelled!



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Programs & Activities


ommunity Services

NEW SHINE COUNSELOR

Please welcome our new SHINE (Serving the Health Care Needs of Everyone) Counselor,

Alan Rosenberg! SHINE Counselors are volunteers trained to speak with Medicare beneficiaries about Medicare coverage and explain the plan options. Options include Medicare A & B, Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and Coverage (Part D) and Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap). SHINE Counselors will also review eligibility for Public Assistance programs such as Prescription Advantage, Extra Help from Social Security, Mass Health and other programs to assist beneficiaries with limited resources to pay for coverage. Alan will have appointments on Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Contact the front desk at ext. 5703 to schedule an appointment.

Want to lower your Medicare costs?

On January 1, 2020 the income and asset limits for the Medicare Savings Programs increased. If you qualify, these programs will pay your Part B premium and in some cases your Part A and B deductibles, co-pays and Part A premium (if you have one). In addition, you will automatically receive Extra Help, a program that will lower your Medicare Part D premium and co-pays. Income and asset limits effective 1-1-20, for and individual, Income -$1,738., Assets- $15, 720. Married couple Income $2,346., Assets - $23,600. This program is also known as Mass Health Buy In. Applications are available on-line at www.mass.gov/lists/applications-to-become-a-masshealth-member#medicare-savings-programs-(masshealth-buy-in)-[mhbi-(01/20)]- or at the senior center. If you need help with the application process, please schedule a SHINE appt. by calling ext. 5703.

LGBTQ March Program Author Talk & Dinner, Thurs. March 19th 5 – 7 p.m., Author, Scott Smith will discuss his novel LGBT Superheroes! Please register by March 12th. Dinner $15. Program without dinner free. Call ext. 5716

to register.

UMass Boston Research

Study

Aging Together: Senior Children (65+)

and Their Parents (90) plus

You are part of a growing group, but we don’t know much about you. We want to learn about your experience. Your relationship, challenges, support you need and if your parent has dementia, how that has changed your relationship.

In-person interview with you at your place of convenience.

You will receive $40. as a thank you. Learning about your experience will help us better understand how parents and children age together. Call or email for more information Email : [email protected] Call 617-901-1082 Dept. Of Gerontology, UMass Boston

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MEET WITH YOUR REPRESENTATIVES 2nd and 4th Friday or by appointment. Representative Josh Cutler will visit the Senior Center from 9:00-10:00 AM. 3rd Friday @ 10:30 AM State Senator Patrick O’Connor will hold office hours every month at the Center to hear concerns and answer questions. Drop by on the third Friday of the month! LEGAL ADVICE Most Fridays we offer complimentary appointments with local attorneys. We are pleased to welcome Peter Muncey on the 1st Friday, John McCluskey on the 2nd Friday, Jim Tierney on the 3rd Friday Please call ext. 5703 to schedule all appointments with one of our volunteer attorneys. Appointments are approximately 15 minutes.

LIFE INSURANCE REVIEW AND LONG TERM CARE OPTIONS Are you concerned about your coverage? Is your life insurance policy still in place and is there a cash value? Are your beneficiaries up-to-date? Do you have adequate coverage? Make an appointment by calling ext. 5703 to meet with Elaine Buonvicino, Independent Insurance Agent to review your existing Life Insurance Policy or Long Term Care Policy. Elaine is able to inform and advise seniors on these matters. PLANNER CHATS Stop by on a Monday morning between 9:00-11:00 AM to chat with Town Planner, Valerie Massard. TAX APPOINTMENTS AARP Tax-Aide Foundation Volunteers have been trained to help residents complete their 2019 federal and state tax returns at no charge. Appointments may be made by calling the Duxbury Senior Center at 781-934-5774 extension 5731. Hourly appointments are available most Thursdays and Fridays through April 9th.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Thursdays @ 11-12. Provided by a volunteer nurse.

FOOT CARE appointments on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Cost $30. Call the Front Desk, ext. 5703 to schedule. All appointments will be back at the DSC! HEARING SCREENINGS—by appointment at no charge. Next appointments with At Home Hearing Healthcare—March 12 between 2-3 PM. Call the Front Desk, ext. 5703 to schedule.

DENTAL HYGIENE CARE—by appointment. Now taking appointments for Tuesday, May 19. Cost $94. Schedule with Front Desk at ext. 5703. TOPS SUPPORT GROUP—Every week on Friday at 10:00-11:00; weigh-in 8:45-9:45 AM; topics on diet, nutrition, and weight loss and maintenance strategies.


March Movies @ 1:00 PM “Friday Flix”

Now on Friday afternoons! March 6 —Harriet (2019, PG-13)

March 13 —Downton Abbey (2019, PG)

February 28 —A Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood (2019, PG)

We apologize if an advertised movie is not available to us on the date promised.

The complete listing of

movies with descriptions is available in

the Lobby.

The Duxbury Senior Center is commencing a “Memoir Writing Course” (short stories) this summer and is focusing on 4 categories of seniors. One of which is Veterans. It is not necessary to write about your military experience but if you choose, some subjects worth consideration are; being patriotic, boot camp, our flag, your service, family impact while deployed, best duty station, post service issues and many others. Look for more information on page 17. We look forward to your participation. The VA has developed a listing of sites outside of Vietnam that Agent Orange herbicide was used. For a listing go to VA.gov and in the search window enter “Agent Orange sites outside of Vietnam”.

Speaking of Agent Orange, the VA is now accepting claims for “Blue water Navy” Veterans who served off of Vietnam and may have been exposed. See me if you want to file a claim.

A bill to help thousands of Korean-American Veterans has been introduced. These Veterans who are naturalized citi-zens may become eligible for VA healthcare. These Veterans who served in the Korean military along side the United States have not been recognized. South Korea considers them as foreign nationals and their access to benefits is lim-ited. Over 325.000 have served.

The VA offers an urgent care benefit that provides eligible Veterans with greater choice and access to timely care. Ur-gent care providers treat injuries and illnesses that require immediate attention, but are not life-threatening. When using the urgent care benefit, Veterans must go to an urgent care provider in the VA’s network. Upon arriving the Veterans must state that they are using the urgent care benefit. Minuteclinics in the local area and others provide this type of care. For a complete listing go to: https://vaurgentcarelocator.triwest.com/

The VA is struggling implementing the Mission Act which allows Veterans who have access to VA healthcare the op-portunity to use outside/local providers rather than VA facilities. You need approval to use this service from you VA primary provider. If the services are available from the VA you may have to use them. Currently wait times are long for appointments in order to obtain approval.

Contact the Veterans’ Service Officer for Duxbury, located at the Senior Center, 781-934-5774 ext. 5740.

eteran’s News March, 2020


The Milepost Restaurant in Duxbury has generously donated gift

certificates to be given to a lucky senior celebrating a birthday each month !

March’s lucky

birthday winner is Kathy Capraro

GROCERY TRIPS

TRADER JOES Friday, March 6

MARKET BASKET Friday, March 20

Please sign up for the

Grocery Trips with Barbara, ext. 5713.

Transportation fee applies.

Thursday, March 12 @ Noon

Aroma Tavern & Grill in Manomet

Enjoy a comfortable ride on the Sadie Bus with

the warm camaraderie of friends!

Sign up with Barbara,

Interfaith Council Spring Holiday Basket

Donations Needed

Together, we can fill the baskets!

Please drop off your non-perishable donations in the basket in the Senior

Center lobby.

Monetary donations accepted.

Checks payable to Duxbury

Interfaith Council

PO Box 1161

Duxbury MA 02331

Calling all prospective volunteers!

Join us on Thursday, March 12th

@ 10:30 to learn about opportunities to volunteer @ Duxbury Senior Center.

Chris Coakley, Manager of Volunteers [email protected]


aily and edical Transportation

Daily transportation needs to be scheduled by 12:00 noon; 24 hours in advance. Medical transportation needs to be scheduled by 12:00 noon; 48 hours in advance.

Please make your medical appointments between the hours of 8:30 AM and 1:15 PM. We recommend that you call to request transportation as soon as you make an appointment as our service does fill quickly.

Volunteer drivers augment our service

when needed.

Transportation Fee For Duxbury Seniors

There is a one-way $1.75 fee for transportation within the service area of Duxbury, Kingston, Pembroke and Marshfield. If your travel takes you outside the service area there is a one-way fee of $3.50. Bus passes are available for purchase at the Front Desk or from our bus drivers. The 10-ride pass costs $15. The bus drivers can accept cash. Exact change is appreciated.

If the transportation fee causes hardship or a personal burden, please schedule a confidential appointment with Donna Ciappina, Community Services Manager

and she can assist you.

GATRA WEYMOUTH and BOSTON HOSPITALS BUS TRANSPORTATION

The GATRA bus company provides seniors and disabled people comfortable and safe wheelchair accessible transportation to several Weymouth and Boston Hospitals. The cost is $15 round trip, cash. Please call for a detailed schedule and available hospitals. Appointments must be made 72 hours in advance.

To schedule ALL transportation, please call 781-934-5774, extension 5713.

Please also call to cancel a ride. You can call and leave a message anytime. This will help us save gas and provide better service.

The Duxbury Senior Center provides transportation in Duxbury, Kingston, Marshfield, Pembroke and Plymouth.

ong Distance Medical Transportation

You will be given an approximate pick up time. Please be ready at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time. The bus may arrive 15 minutes before or after this scheduled time.

We appreciate your patience.


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Tuesdays, March 10 & 24 10 AM-Noon

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The Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization established to assist

the Duxbury COA in providing services, resources, and activities for seniors in the Town of Duxbury.

You are invited to become a “Friend” by completing and returning the form at the bottom of the page.

The next meeting of the Friends of the Council on Aging will be: Monday, March 16, 2020 at 8:30 AM @ the Duxbury Senior Center.

Friends of the COA

Half Marathon April 4, 2020 Susan Branch Event May 6, 2020

Please consider naming the Friends as a beneficiary under your will or planned giving instrument.

The beneficiary should be designated as: Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging, Inc., a 501 © (3) corporation organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

and having a principal address at 10 Mayflower St., Duxbury, MA 02332.

MEMBERSHIP DUES $5.00/pp. Please make checks payable to

THE FRIENDS OF THE DUXBURY COA

Dues Year 7/1/2019-6/30/2020 Mail to:

PO Box 2113, Duxbury, MA 02331

We are a 501C (3) not for profit organization

MEMBERSHIP: Name: ____________________________________ Address:___________________________________ Telephone:_________________________________ Email:____________________________________

Additional Contributions made In Memory of or In Honor of (list names & amounts below) _________________________________________ _________________________________________

We are pleased to acknowledge the following contributions received since our last newsletter. In Memory of In Honor of

Anne Hill Jack Doherty Kathy and John Reardon Philip and Phyllis Conathan Robert Smith Suzanne S. Smith Robert Burnham Jack Doherty Elizabeth and Bruce Wilson Andrea Brandeis


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Your support allows us to continue to help provide outstanding programs and services to

our friends and neighbors. Thank you!

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COUNCIL ON AGING MISSION STATEMENT

To empower older adults to age well, engage in the community, and enrich their lives.

Duxbury Council on Aging 10 Mayflower Street Duxbury, MA 02332

The cost of mailing this newsletter has been

paid by the Friends of the

Council on Aging.

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COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD SENIOR CENTER STAFF @ (781) 934-5774 Cheryl Ross, Chair Paul Brogna, President [email protected] x 5700

Kay Drake, Vice Chair Sharon Cronin, Vice President [email protected] x 5701

Kathy Capraro, Board Member Peggy Davis, Treasurer [email protected] x5713

CeCe Frame, Board Member Mary Babin [email protected] x 5705

Becky Brown, Board Member Anne Antonellis [email protected] x 5710

John McCluskey, Board Member Christopher Barry [email protected] x 5711

Kevin Mullins, Board Member Julie Cloherty [email protected] x 5712

John Rutkowski, Board Member, OCPC Alden Rinquist [email protected] x 5713

Patti Ryan, Board Member Candice Weiler [email protected] x 5714

Shirley Oktay, Board Member Mike Halloran [email protected] x 5715

Ninky Savage, Board Member [email protected] x 5721

Pam Campbell Smith, Board Member Melissa Hammel [email protected] x 5721

Betsy Stevens, Associate Mary Walsh [email protected] x 5730

Alternates: Chris Naton [email protected] x 5732

Cheryl Tufankjian, Leslie McCarthy, Veterans’ Service Officer Mike Thorp [email protected] x 5703

Regan Roderigues, Dwight Shepherd [email protected] x 5740 Lifelong Learning x 5710

Fred Von Bargen Program Reservations x 5716

FRIENDS of the COA

William Kearney

Documents

Duxbury Doings March 2020