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MISSION STATEMENT As a human service agency, the Council on Aging provides and coordinates services to the senior community of Marshfield, assisting individuals to live with dignity and to enhance quality of life. We identify the needs of the senior community and implement services and programs that encourage self-reliance, good health, education and community involvement. We advocate for seniors and increase citizens’ awareness of our efforts to meet these challenges.

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ART OF FILM CLASS—”FEVER PITCH” (2005) On Thursday, July 13 at 12:45 pm

SUMMER! BOSTON RED SOX BASEBALL TIME! HERE IT IS Can a man be so obsessed with something—like the Red Sox—that it supersedes everything else? Well…YES! And in “Fever Pitch” Jimmy Fallon’s character is sooooo obsessed with the SOX that even his new, delightful romance with Lindsey (played by Drew Barrymore) must take

a back seat. Lindsey Meeks, a highly paid busi-ness executive, doesn’t know what to do about this. She loves him as a Winter Guy, but the Sum-mer Guy cannot put her first. A fun, fun film. Bos-ton-y, Red Sox-y…and a miraculous 2004 ending. (Do you know what that was?) See you in Fenway Park.

ART MATTERS— ”NORMAN ROCKWELL”

On Monday, July 24 at 1:00 pm One of the most beloved American artists was a painter who illustrated over 322 covers for the Saturday Evening Post for 47 years. Join us to enjoy and discuss his wonderful images and to remember why he is recognized as an icon with such phrases as: “As American as apple pie, baseball and Norman Rockwell.” Donation $3.

Council on Aging Ever Growing - Never Old 230 Webster Street Marshfield, MA 02050 781-834-5581 • 781-834-5537 • FAX 781-834-5567

JULY 2017

Volume 328 Carol Hamilton, Director Bill Scott, Chairperson OPEN: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

ALL OCCASION CARD CLASS w/ CAROL On Tuesday, July 11 and Wednesday, July 12 at 1:00 pm.

Come have fun & create lovely cards. All supplies provided and you will be led through each step. You can follow the models as shown or you can branch out with your own creativity. Neither talent nor experience is needed so please do not be intimidated. Please be sure to sign up ahead of time at the Front Desk as class size will be limited. Cost: $7 for all supplies, but please bring double-sided tape. The class will last approx. 3 hours, or until we are done making the cards. Limit 8 people for each day.

SUMMER BLAST LUNCHEON SPONSORED BY THE ELKS LODGE #2494

On Sunday, July 9 from 12:00—3:00 pm Come and enjoy a full course meal, entertainment and free raffle prizes. There are 150 tickets available with a limit of 2 tickets per person. The

free tickets are available at the Senior Center front desk. If you need a ride, transportation will be available to take you to the Elks Lodge on Ocean Street. Make your bus reservation at the time of sign up. Please return tickets if your plans change and you cannot attend.

INTRODUCTION TO iPAD WITH KATY MAYO On!!Thursday, July 20 and 27 at 12:30 pm.

This is a 2 part class that will teach you everything you need to know about using your iPad. We will cover the basics during the first class. The basics include connecting to Wi-Fi, set-up email, change settings, and exploring iCloud. In the second part of the class we will learn about downloading and using apps from the App Store, using FaceTime, email, internet (Safari), photos and much more. Cost $38 for both classes.!Please sign up at front desk. Four person minimum.

PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, ALASKA On Monday, July 31 at 1:00 pm

Join Doug Lowry, guest speaker, teacher and naturalist from Mass Audubon for this informative talk and slide show. The presentation will illustrate the beauty of Prince William Sound, Alaska that is filled with birds, whales, glaciers and a unique ecosystem. Please sign up ahead for this interesting presentation.

MUSICAL MONDAYS with Jack Craig On Monday, July 17 at 1:00 pm

Celebrate the ‘Good Old Summertime’ by singing a collection of great summer songs. From ‘My Old Kentucky Home’ (1853) to ‘The Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer’ (1962), songwriters have captured all the ele-ments of the season—summer nights, tides, harbor lights, old Cape Cod, a heat wave, and much more as you recall… ‘The Things We Did Last Summer’! Donation $2.

AMERICANA MUSIC SHOW On Thursday, July 27 at 1:00 pm

Presented by Big Smile Productions, live entertainment featuring “the folk songs that made America” by Stephen Foster, Woody and Arlo Guthrie, Hoagy Carmichael, Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, Glenn Miller and more. Songs include My Old Kentucky Home, Down by the Lazy River, Amazing Grace and many more. Sign up ahead and enjoy a special summer dessert.

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ANTIQUE SLIDESHOW ON: Artifacts Crafted by Coopers On Thursday July 20 at 1:00 pm

From the settlement of Plymouth Bay Colony until the mid-nineteenth cen-tury, coopering was one of the larger and steadiest trades practiced on the South Shore. Coopers fashioned circular wooden objects to store every-thing from jewelry to fish. Their wares ranged from delicate bandboxes to huge hogshead barrels for whale oil. They also created domestic objects like butter churns, butter paddles, and toys. Our survey will include objects from early Colonial times to the beginning of the twentieth century. The speaker will be antiques writer Bob Jackman. If you have any objects craft-ed by a cooper, bring them to the show, and Bob will be happy to offer comments. While the talk will be organized around a sequence of 70 slides, the atmosphere will be informal with questions and answers throughout the presentation. Expect to learn a bit, share some laughs, and have a good time. Admission is free but please sign up as refresh-ments will be served.

MARILEE’S CLASSIC MOVIE CORNER On Monday, July 10 at 12:30 pm

“My Big Fat Greek Wedding” (2002) 1 hr 35 min A romantic comedy film directed by Joel Zwick and written

by Nia Vardalos, who also stars in the film as Fotoula "Toula" Portoka-los, a middle class Greek-American woman who falls in love with a non-Greek upper middle class "White Anglo-Saxon Protestant" Ian Miller. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screen-play. The film became the highest-grossing romantic comedy of all time.

MEN’S BREAKFAST (Women Always Welcome) On Friday, July 28 at 9:30 am

Sarah Fuller PhD will speak on healthy aging. Our own Dick Sullivan is one of her many success stories. Using nutrition and exercise, she helped Dick eliminate diabetes, heart disease and back pain. Come and enjoy hearing about her many successes (including many COA members) and find out how you can improve your quality of life. Advance sign up is recom-mended. Everyone is invited! Suggested donation: $2.

LIFELONG LEARNING REGISTRATION CONTINUES Space remains in the following Lifelong Learning classes. Stop by the Front Desk at the Senior Center to register. So You Want to be an Author w/ Debi Graham-Leard - Wednesday, July 19 at 7 - 8:30 pm. A published mystery author, Debi will share her writing journey from initial idea through research, writing groups and publication including amusing anecdotes of what happened along the way. Forty-five minute talk, Q & A period, short reading with a book signing following the lecture. Cost $5 at the Ventress Library.

The Irish Voices of Boston and New England w/ Regina Porter - Saturday, July 29 from 2 -3:00 pm. Join local historian Regina Porter as she continues her series of lectures on Irish history. For over 300 years the Irish immigrated here to Boston and left their mark. Listen to their legacy, from “Irish need not apply” to the election of a President of these United States. Hear the voices as we remember them from their contributions, from the world of sports, art, education, religion, politics and much more. Cost $5 at the Ventress Library.

LOOKING FOR GROUNDS VOLUNTEERS Do you have a green thumb or just enjoy being outdoors? Then be-come a volunteer and join our Grounds Committee who keep the Sen-ior Center looking so beautiful. Tasks may include weeding, planting, raking and other garden related activities. If interested, contact Donna Weinberg, Project Coordinator for Volunteers, at the Senior Center.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH EXHIBIT

This exhibit is presented by Marcia Ballou’s Tuesday Painting Workshop participants. This month will feature Michael Murphy. The show located in the Art Room will be available the first Tuesday in July and will run through the first Tuesday in August. Please stop by and enjoy artwork by our own artists!

TRIAD On Wednesday, July 12 at 1:00 pm

Dana McNeill will present: What are my options? A guide to sen-ior care choices after your hospital stay or a medical event. Dana will speak about the types of care a senior receives that are covered under insurance (hospital stay, rehabilitation and VNA). She will then talk about all the other options that are not covered and are private pay (private in-home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care and respite stays). Dana is with the Place for Mom Company which is a free service which helps families understand and navigate through the maze of senior living options and help you to make confident and informed choices. Please come to this informative presentation. Sign up ahead and enjoy an ice cream sundae.

NEW SUMMER FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES Ballet/Barre/Jazz Fitness Class with Jan Harold on Mondays at 10:00 am. Ballet/Barre is an instructional class that works to strengthen your core and helps you to improve your balance. The class will also incorpo-rate jazz dance steps and movements to upbeat music. Cost is $5 per class for 1 hour. The class is fun and geared for seniors. Fitness & Strength Class with Janet Enos on Wednesdays at 9:00 am. This class includes a combination of light aerobics and strength training with weights for women over 50 and anyone who has had rehabilitation on a joint. Janet has rehabilitation expertise and is a certified arthritis instruc-tor. Come enjoy the class and get fit. Cost is $4 per class.

NEW—”BRUSH UP BRIDGE” On Mondays from 1:00—2:30 pm

"Bridge is the most entertaining and intelligent card game the wit of man has so far devised". - W. Somerset Maugham, novelist. Join qual-ified ACBL bridge instructor and Silver Life Master, Bill Wennerberg to learn the most popular game in the world or improve your current level of play. All levels—beginners, intermediates, & seasoned players—are welcome.

NEW FOOT CARE NURSE

Please welcome our new foot care nurse, Kelly DiPasquale as Jean Rear-don begins her retirement. A huge thanks to Jean for all her years of ser-vice. We wish her the best in her retirement and hope to see her around the Center enjoying some of our many offerings!

LET’S HAVE FUN WITH FOOD!! On Thursdays, July 13—August 24 from 9:00-11:30 am

Presented by Old Colony Elder Services Promote better health with . . .

R Fruits and Vegetables R Protein R Dairy R Grains R Label Reading R Nutrients

R Portion Control R Exercise Class is free but limited to 16. If interested, stop by the front desk at the Senior Center or call 781-834-5581 to reserve your spot.

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ACCREDITED ESTATE PLANNER & FINANCIAL ADVISOR -

ALBERT M. STANTON - As a member of the Comprehensive Strate-gies team, I will continue to provide COA members with complimentary telephone consultations for those in need of financial planning advice, as did my predecessor Bill O’Brien. Bill retired January 1, 2017 after providing his services to the MCOA for many years. I may be reached at (508) 888-2242 or by email at: alstanton@ceteraadvisors.com. Compre-hensive Strategies, 90 Rt. 6A, Unit 3B, Sandwich, MA 02563. (Securities and Advisory Services Offered through Cetera Advisors LLC, Member FINRA/SPIC. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other entity.)

SENIOR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST - JOHN FARRAHER Real Estate Specialist from Molisse Realty Group is here on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, July 19th from 10:30-11:30 am. You may call and set up an appointment or just walk in.

FREE LEGAL CLINIC – The Marshfield COA has established a free legal clinic that is held once a month for elders in Marshfield. Attorney Michael Shanley will be available for consultations on Tuesday, July 18 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm by appointment. The last ap-pointment will be at 12:00 pm. Appointments will be offered on a first come, first serve basis. Appointments with the attorney will be 30 min. long. To make an appointment please call the Senior Center. If the cli-ent determines that further legal work is necessary, he or she will need to consult a lawyer on a fee basis. It is important that you keep your appointment as the attorney’s time is valuable. If you cannot make your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can accommodate people on the waiting list.

STATE REPRESENTATIVE - JIM CANTWELL Senior Center Office Hours are held on the 2nd Friday of every month 9:00-10:00 am at the Marshfield Senior Center, 230 Webster St., Marshfield. In July, Rep. Cant-well will be here on July 14. Appointments are 20 minutes long. Contact the Senior Center to book an appointment. For additional information, call (617) 722-2396.

JUSTICE CENTER OF SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS LLC - Seniors Law Project

The South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. Seniors Law Project offers free legal consultation to elders. The July 2017 schedule is: July 3 Monday 10:00 am, Wareham COA July 11 Tuesday 10:00 am, Justice Center of SE MASS July 11 Tuesday 3:00 pm, Avon COA July 12 Wednesday 2:00 pm, Plymouth COA July13 Thursday 2:00 pm, Marshfield COA July 19 Wednesday 2:00 pm, Middleboro COA July 24 Monday 10:00 am, Brockton COA

Please call 1-800-244-8393 or (508) 586-2110 to make an appt. Our office is located at Barrister’s Hall, 231 Main Street, Ste. 201,Brockton, MA 02401.

FOOT CARE – John McLaughlin, Jr. from Family Podiatry Center in Marshfield offers general foot care clinics at the Marshfield Senior Center. Dr. McLaughlin will be here next on Monday, July 17 from 9:00 am - 12:45 pm. Podiatry services include evaluation of the feet and the lower extremity (including mild injuries), care of nails and calluses and counseling of diabet-ic patients. The cost is $29.00. All checks must be made payable to Dr. John McLaughlin. Contact the Senior Center for an appointment.

FOOT CARE – Registered Nurse Kelly DiPasquale will be available at the Senior Center for general foot care appointments on Friday, July 14 and Monday, July 24 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. The services offered include: general assessment of feet & lower extremities, trimming, filing, and clean-ing of toe nails, reduction of thickened toe nails, smoothing of corns and calluses and massaging. The cost for this service is $29. Contact the Senior Center to schedule, reschedule or cancel an appointment so that we may accommodate those on the waiting list. If anyone has a problem with the cost we will adjust accordingly, no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. If you require a home visit the cost is $50 within the nurse’s territory with an added cost for long distances or treatments that are more time-consuming than typical treatments. All checks must be made payable to Pedi-Care.

HAIR DRESSING SERVICE BY CHRISTINE SIMMONS – In July Christine will be here on Thursday the 13th and Tuesday the 25th starting at 9:00 am. Christine will wash, cut, set, and blow dry the hair for men or women. Please call the Senior Center for appointments and pricing information.

MEET THE CONSULTANTS

MANICURES BY JODDIE - She will be here on Wednesdays from 9 am - 3 pm. In July, the dates are: 5, 12, 19 & 26. Please call the Senior Center for appointments and pricing information.

The “LUNDIN” CLUB

We travel to various local restaurants in the afternoon on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Next event July 20 at The Point in Marshfield. Limit - 15 people; first come first serve basis. Pick up at your home or meet at the Senior Center at 1:30 pm.

No sign ups until July 1st at the Senior Center.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES

LIFE INSURANCE REVIEW AND LONG TERM CARE OPTIONS -

Please welcome Elaine Buonvicino and Deb Ford on the third Tuesday of each month. This month will be July 18 from 10 am-12 pm by appoint-ment. Ms. Buonvicino and Ms. Ford are MA licensed Life Insurance and Long Term Care Insurance Agents. Both are able to inform & advise sen-iors on these matters. Contact the Senior Center to book an appointment.

MEDITATION CLASS with Marilee Comerford

On Tuesday, July 25 at 2:00 pm Meditation is training the mind to be with our direct experience without trying to change it or fix it in any way, to be present for what is actually happening in this present moment. It is non-judgmental awareness. Each class we experiment with a different form of meditation & talk about how to start your own personal meditation practice. Class is free.

INCOME TAX QUESTIONS - For limited federal and/or Mass. in-come tax assistance including IRS and Mass. DOR letters, or needed amended returns, please call 781-566-0626 or email marshfieldtaxaide@gmail.com.

MONTHLY WOMEN’S GROUP On Tuesday, July 25 at 1:00 pm

"Do you suffer from WEIGHT GAIN, CONSTIPATION, HEMOR-RHOIDS, INDIGESTION, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, SKIN ISSUES? Join this interactive group with Ann Fraser and discuss “MOTHER NATURE’S AMAZING REMEDIES”. You’ll be reminded that Momma always WAS right, and you’ll come away armed with natural remedies long forgotten!” This interactive group is fun and informative, join us!!Sign up ahead, healthy snacks will be served.

STATE SENATOR—PATRICK O’CONNOR Senator O’Connor offers monthly office hours. He will be here on Monday, July 17 from 10:30-11:30 am. Appointments are 20 minutes long. Con-tact the Senior Center to book an appointment.

CHAIR MASSAGE BY LEE ANN MCCARTHY (Certified Massage Therapist). Lee Ann is here the third Tuesday of every month. She will be here on Tuesday, July 18 from 11:30 am—1:30 pm. Massages may include head, neck, shoulder, arms & hands depending upon the request. Cost: $1 minute. Advance sign up required.

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AGING GRACEFULLY, MODIFIED YOGA WITH CHAIRS W/ NEIL SULLIVAN meets on Tuesdays at 12:30pm. In Modified Chair Yoga students are NOT required to come down to the floor. Modified Chair Yoga focuses on BOTH seat-ed & standing postures, and incorporates therapeutic movements & balance exercises as well as fall prevention and injury prevention strength and condition-ing exercises. This class is designed to increase flexibility, range of motion & overall well-being for both Mind & Body by reducing stress. Modified Chair Yoga is recommended for those with arthritis, osteoporosis, cancer recovery, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, post-op rehabili-tation, and others with limited mobility. Cost: $5.00 per class. LINE DANCING WITH HARRIET CLARKE will not meet in July but will re-sume in August meeting on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm. If you have never tried or are new to line dancing, come early and practice with Harriet at 12:30 pm. Line dancing is an excellent weight-bearing and cardiovascular workout for healthier bones and heart and can improve balance & flexibility. It’s a fun way to get fit and stay fit. Cost: $3.00 per class. FLOOR YOGA WITH LINDA EVANS & PATRICIA GLYNN meets on Tuesdays at 10:30 am with Linda & Thursdays at 10:30 am with Patricia. Participants meet to join in the practice of yoga. Breathing & relaxation techniques are stressed. Asanas develop balance, flexibility, concentration & strength. We use mats, seated & standing poses along with floor work are included. Participants may make use of a chair to facilitate getting up & down from the floor. Cost: $5.00 per class. NEW! FITNESS & STRENGTH CLASS WITH JANET ENOS meets on Wednesdays at 9:00 am. This class includes a combination of light aerobics and strength training with weights for women over 50 and anyone who has had rehabilitation on a joint. Janet has rehabilitation expertise and is a certified arthri-tis instructor. Come enjoy the class and get fit. Cost: $4.00 per class. NOURISHING YOGA CLASS WITH LEE ANNE PELLEGRINI meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join Lee Anne for a nourishing yoga class to in-crease your flexibility, balance and strength. This therapeutic practice emphasiz-es releasing tension by opening the body with asanas, using breathing practices to focus the mind and developing strength with standing poses. Modifications are encouraged as needed. Come and nurture your body, mind and spirit! You will leave feeling refreshed! Cost: $5.00 per class. WALKING GROUP – We meet every Thursday at 8:30 am at the Senior Cen-ter for a variety of scenic walks in and about the area. Come by & join us. Jul 6-Cow Tent Hill Preserve, Duxbury—Off Tremont Street not far from traffic lights Jul 13-Duxbury Beach-across Powder Point Bridge ocean side (low tide 8:57 am) Jul 20-Willow Brook Farm Preserve off Barker Street (Rte 14), Pembroke Jul 27– Burkes Beach @ end of Beach Street (low tide 8:57 am) Aug 3-Sampson Park Trail, Kingston-south of Elm Street bridge. AGING GRACEFULLY MAT YOGA CLASS WITH NEIL SULLIVAN meets on Thursdays at 12:30 pm. Mat Yoga is practiced from the floor and utilizes props such as chairs, walls, blocks and straps. This fun and energizing Yoga class is designed to increase strength, flexibility & balance while focusing & quieting the Mind. Variations and modifications are provided for the movements & postures enabling each student to accommodate their own individual needs. Those with preexisting injuries are asked to please meet with the instructor prior to the start of the class. Please bring a towel or blanket to class to support your head and neck while lying down. Cost: $5.00 per class. ZUMBA/TONING CLASS WITH DEB RAFFERTY meets on Thursdays at 1:00 pm. Zumba Gold is a series of fitness programs specifically designed to take the exciting Latin and international dance rhythms and bring them to the active older adult, the beginner participant, and anyone requiring special modifications. A toning component, using light weights or official Zumba toning sticks, will be used to increase muscle, endurance, flexibility and balance. Cost: $4.00 per class. YOGA CLASS WITH KATHERINE (MULFORD) LORTIE meets on Fridays at 9:30 am. This class focuses on the therapeutic aspects of yoga. Learn how yogic breathing can energize or calm you & assist with meditation. Stress reduction and basic meditation practices will be taught and how incorporating them into your day can make a difference. Benefit from stretching and holding of basic poses that opens the body, releases tension & detoxifies. This is a gentle practice that incor-porates floor, standing and balancing poses. You will feel refreshed! Cost: $5.00 per class

SOUTH SHORE VNA BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC is held on the 1st Wednesday of the month. July 5 from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

NVNA & HOSPICE GLUCOSE/BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC – The Norwell Visiting Nurse holds a clinic on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. July 11 from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon.

HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC provides a health professional on the 3rd Thursday of the month for blood pressure. July 20 from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

COA BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC is held on the 4th Wednesday of the month at the Senior Center. July 26 from 11:00 am - 12:00 noon.

ASK THE PHARMACIST – Selena Wong, Pharmacist for Osco Pharmacy will be here the first Friday of the month to answer ques-tions you have about any pharmacy related issue & also take blood pressure readings. The date is Friday, July 7 from 12:00 -2:00 pm.

NURSES’ HOURS TOWN HALL – Free weekly health screening clinics for Marshfield residents are provided by NVNA & Hospice, at the Board of Health Office, Town Hall on: Tuesdays 8:45 – 10:45 am. Screenings include: blood pressure and vital sign assessment, blood sugar screening, medication review and instruction. Call (781) 834-5558 for appointments.

STRETCH AND FLEX WITH MELISSA FREED meets on Mondays at 8:45 & Fridays at 10:00 am. This class will incorporate strength and flexibility train-ing along with balance work and ends with ten minutes of mindful meditation. Cost: $5.00 per class.

TAI CHI & CHI KUNG WITH MIKE SHOWSTACK on Mondays at 10:00 am. NO CLASS ON MON-DAY, JULY 10. Chi is the healing power that transcends the limita-tions of human ability and imagination. By opening it, we are able to restore balance and harmony in our lives, transforming our bodies, hearts, and minds in ways that may seem impossible. Chi improves posture, circulation, respiration and digestion, and harmony of the body and mind as one. Cost: $5.00 per class.

TAP DANCING WITH JAN HAROLD has been cancelled until further notice. A minimum of 6 participants is required to hold these classes. If interested, please sign up at the front desk. ZUMBA CLASS SHARED WITH DEB RAFFERTY & PASQUALINA SCHOENTHALER meets on Mondays at 1:00 pm. Zumba Gold is a series of fitness programs specifically designed to take the exciting Latin and international dance rhythms and bring them to the active older adult, the beginner participant, and other special modifications for success, created to emphasize the basics. Cost: $4.00 per class. WEIGHT/STRENGTH TRAINING WITH NINA CONSTANTINIDES meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 am. Class includes: warm-up, exercises using free weights and cool-down stretches, improves muscle and bone, strength endurance, flexibility, coordi-nation and balance. Cost: $4.00 per class. CHAIR WORKOUT WITH NINA CONTANTINIDES meets on Tuesdays 10:30 am – 11:30 am. Join the fun & get moving with enjoyable music. The routine includes muscle conditioning, stretch-es & EZ cardio, will help participants increase strength, flexibility, range of motion, endurance & improves balance. The class is ap-propriate for everyone including people with arthritis. Cost: $4.00 per class.

FITNESS AND EXERCISE

HEALTH SCREENING SCHEDULE

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SUPPORT GROUPS

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP - This group meets on the third Thurs-day of the month from 1:00-2:30 pm. The next meeting will be: Thursday, July 20. This group is for people who have Parkinson’s and their caregiv-ers, if they choose to participate. Facilitators, Mark Hurley and Paul Flynn.

VISION SUPPORT- We are adjusting our format for Vision Support. We are strictly going to be a support group discussing issues, feelings and ideas related to vision loss. We will not meet during the summer. Our next quarterly meeting will be in the Fall, date to be announced.

TRIAD – Triad is a three-way commitment between the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office, the Council on Aging and Law Enforcement, Police and Fire departments. Next meeting will be Wednesday, July 12 at 1:00 pm.

PAINTING STUDIO - Tuesdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. All mediums welcome. Facilitated by Marcia Ballou. Pick up your paints, paper & canvas and come to the COA to paint. Helpful instruction on subject, composition, technique and color - all in a bright and friendly room. Start painting again or just paint with a friendly group. Bring your own favorite materials. The class will participate in rotating art

shows and the summer event “Arts in Bloom” Exhibit. Sign up requested at the front desk.

IMAGINATION IN PAINTING - Tuesdays 1:00 - 3:15 pm. All mediums welcome. Facilitated by Fred Dolan. Imagination and the use thereof in painting. Come see what your mind is capable of. Let Fred help you find your passion for painting. Suggested donation $10. Walk-ins Welcome.

WATER COLOR CLASS W/ GAYLE LOIK - Fridays 9:30 am-12:00 pm. In this beginner class, you will learn how to handle watercolors with confi-dence once you learn the tricks & tips of this medium. It is easy & fun and each week you will have completed a painting. Supplies needed are a small watercolor set, several brushes, and watercolor paper. The last Friday of every month the class will be taught by Betty Rogers. Please call Gayle for more supply details. 781-934-0246. Cost: $10.00 per class.

BEGINNER SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE – Spanish Class meets on Thursdays from 11:00 am-12 noon. We welcome new folks to the class at anytime. We learn useful expressions, greetings, foods, clothes etc., sample Spanish culture, and at times take timeout for Spanish tapas. We have a good time and learn Spanish along the way. Please join us and feel welcome. Each session is $4.00. Esta en tu casa. Bienvenida!!

BEGINNER FRENCH CLASS – There’s an ongoing French class on Thursdays 1:00-3:00 pm. We welcome new folks to the class at any time. We share photos, stories, we talk about our trips and discuss plans for future trips. In general, we have a good time with each other and learn French along the way. We review, as needed. We also occasionally enjoy a French snack and from time to time, we make a class trip together to various French places of interest. Please do join us and feel welcome. Each session is $4.00. Bienvenue et à bientôt!!

KNITTING/CROCHET – If you would like help in learning to crochet or knit join us from 10:00-11:00 am on Wednesdays. We will show you some simple projects to start with, hats, scarves, etc. Come have fun! Anyone who is housebound & would like to receive yarn and/or needles, please call the Senior Center (781) 834-5581 and we will make arrange-ments for someone to deliver the items to you.

BEGINNING QUILTING – Make a four-block sampler or a baby quilt. Class includes cutting, hand stitching, piecing appliqué, points, curves, hand quilting. After this class you should be able to tackle any size quilt of your choice. If you are an experienced quilter come and join the others, we are doing all sorts of projects. Class is Thursdays at 1:00 pm.

QUILTING WITH HOLLY CARPENTER—Tuesdays 9:15—11:45 am Learn from an experienced quilter and have fun at the same time. Work on the group’s joint project or bring your own. Everyone welcome.

BEADING CLASS - The 2nd Friday of each month. In July, the date will be the 14th at 1:00 pm. Leader Bonnie Benford will be making jewelry that is as easy as 1-2-3. With a few simple tips & great products you can make beautiful, custom jewelry that suits you perfectly! Two items per person. You will learn and share the art of jewelry-making in this fun, in-formative class. Explore different techniques & find the project that's right for you! No experience necessary. All levels of artisans welcome! SIGN UP IS REQUIRED - Limit 12 people. Cost: $3.00.

LET’S PLAY POOL!! Peter Hawley will be teaching intermediate players by appointment. Sign up at the front desk, Peter will call you. For experi-enced players come down on Fridays around 3:00 pm.

Marilee’s Classic Movie Corner Monday, July 10 at 12:30 pm “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” 1h 35m (2002) (See page 2 for description) Monday, July 3 at 12:30 pm “Conspirator” 2010 2hr 2m Robert Red-ford directs this gripping historical drama that follows the efforts of young lawyer Frederick Aiken as he reluctantly defends Mary Surratt, a Confed-erate sympathizer accused of conspiring to assassinate President Abra-ham Lincoln. Cast: James McAvoy, Robin Wright, Kevin Kline, more... Wednesday, July 19 at 12:30 pm “Lion” 2016 1hr 58m In this affecting true story, 5-year-old Saroo is adopted by an Australian couple after los-ing his way in the urban jungle of Kolkata. More than two decades later, new mapping technology prompts Saroo to search for his lost family in India.Cast: Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, David Wenham, more... Wednesday, July 26 at 12:30 pm “Jackie” 2016 1hr 40m Still reeling from her husband's shocking assassination in Dallas, First Lady Jacquel-ine Kennedy battles through exhaustion, overwhelming heartache and anger to preserve his legacy -- and to define her own. Cast: Natalie Port-man, Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig, more...

MOVIE DAYS AT THE COA

HAND AND FOOT GAME WITH NANCY MAURO meets on Wednes-days at 1:00 pm. This game is a variation of Canasta. Each player is dealt two hands; the first set of cards dealt is Hand while the other set of cards dealt is Foot. Fun, easy to learn, all welcome!

PINOCHLE - The group meets every Monday and Friday from 1:00 to 4:30 pm. We are looking for new players. We welcome beginners, those that need a refresher course, or experienced players. Those needing help to learn the game will be mentored by group members.

INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES

HERBS, WILD EDIBLES & HEALTHY EATING TRENDS The group will meet for an hour and the next class will be Monday, July 3 at 10:00 am. Dick Sullivan will discuss and share information on healthy eating, wild edibles and theories.

DISCUSSION GROUP

“American Politics & More" with Dick Sullivan

The group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, from 9:30—11:00 am. The July meetings will be July 11 and 25. Please come and enjoy a lively discussion.

CALORIES IN~CALORIES OUT WITH “RITA” THE LEADER On Tuesdays at 9:00 am & Wednesdays at 6:00 pm (weigh-in 15

minutes before class starts) Topics covered are: healthy food choices, portion sizes, sharing all of my best recipes each week. It is about adjusting our food choices and creat-ing a healthier lifestyle. Per class charge is $8 - seniors and $10 - non-seniors.

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Weight and Strength Class ........................................................ 9:00 am Calories In-Calories Out ............................................................ 9:00 am Quilting ...................................................................................... 9:15 am Legal Clinic��..������.�������������10:00 am Great Discussions ................................................................... 10:00 am Poetry Group ........................................................................... 10:00 am Painting Studio ........................................................................ 10:00 am Life Insurance Review ............................................................. 10:00 am Floor Yoga with Linda AND Chair Workout ............................ 10:30 am

Chair Massage ......................................................... 11:30 am-1:30 pm Lunch: Swedish Meatballs w/Egg Noodles..��..��...12:00 noon

Chess Club ...................................................................... 12:00-2:00 pm Aging Gracefully Modified Yoga w/Chairs .............................. 12:30 pm Bridge AND Cribbage .............................................................. 12:30 pm NO Line Dancing ....................................................................... 1:00 pm

Veteran’s & Veteran’s Widows Group ............................... 1:00-3:00 pm Imagination in Painting ...................................................... 1:00-3:15 pm

Free and Easy Painting................................................ 8:30 am Stretch and Flex Class ................................................. 8:45 am Breakfast Club ............................................................. 9:00 am

NEW Ballet Barre Jazz Class .................................... 10:00 am NO Tai-Chi Class ....................................................... 10:00 am Lunch: Tangerine Chicken w/Mashed Potatoes..12:00 noon Classic Movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”////..12:30 pm Pinochle ....................................................................... 1:00 pm Zumba ........................................................................ 1:00 pm NEW Brush Up Bridge///////.//////...1:00 pm

Woodcarving AND Manicurist &&&&..&&.&..&..9:00 amNEW Fitness & Strength w/Janet .... &&&&&..&...9:00 amRug Hooking AND Knitting/CrochetingNourishing Yoga with Lee Anne ...............................Real Estate Specialist................................Antique Postcards ................................Lunch: Chef’s Salad w/ Potato SaladDuplicate Bridge ................................Movie “Lion:&&&&.&&&&&&&&&&&..&..12:30 pmWhist ................................................................Hand & Foot Games ................................LLL-Botanical Watercolor&&&&&&&&&&&&1:00 pmCOA Board Meeting&&&&&..&&&&&.....&&.3:00 pmCalories In-Calories Out ................................

Weight and Strength Class......................................................................... 9:00 am Calories In-Calories Out ............................................................................. 9:00 am Quilting ........................................................................................................ 9:15 am Discussion Group: “American Politics & More” .......................................... 9:30 am Painting Studio.......................................................................................... 10:00 am Poetry Group ............................................................................................ 10:00 am Floor Yoga with Linda AND Chair Workout ............................................ 10:30 am NVNA Glucose/Blood Pressure2222222222...222222..11:00 am Lunch: Egg Salad w/Chickpea Salad�������...�����.12:00 noon

Chess Club ....................................................................................... 12:00-2:00 pm Aging Gracefully Modified Yoga w/Chairs .............................................. 12:30 pm Bridge AND Cribbage ............................................................................... 12:30 pm NO Line Dancing ........................................................................................ 1:00 pm

Card Making w/Carol2222222222222...22222222..1:00 pm Veteran’s & Veteran’s Widows Group................................................ 1:00-3:00 pm Imagination in Painting ....................................................................... 1:00-3:15 pm

Woodcarving AND Manicurist ...........................NEW Fitness & Strength w/Janet .......................Rug Hooking AND Knitting/CrochetingNourishing Yoga with Lee Anne .......................COA Blood Pressure&&&&&&&&&&&..11:00 amLunch: Spanish Chicken w/RiceDuplicate Bridge ................................Movie: “Jackie”&&&&&&&&&&&&&&.12:30 pmWhist ................................................................Hand & Foot Games ................................LLL-Botanical Watercolor&&.&&&&&&&&1:00 pmCalories In-Calories Out................................

Free and Easy Painting ..................................................... 8:30 am Stretch and Flex Class....................................................... 8:45 am Breakfast Club ................................................................... 9:00 am Foot Care w/Dr. McLaughlin)))))))...)...))).9:00 am NEW Ballet Barre Jazz Class .......................................... 10:00 am

Tai-Chi Class ................................................................... 10:00 am Sen. Patrick O’Connor ..................................................... 10:30 am Lunch: Chicken Parmesan w/Pasta...���....�....12:00 noon

Musical Mondays w/Jack Craig)))))...)))))..1:00 pm Pinochle ............................................................................. 1:00 pm Zumba ............................................................................... 1:00 pm NEW Brush Up Bridge)))))))))..)))))...1:00 pm

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Mass Audubon presentation))))))).).)))).1:00 pm Pinochle))))))))))))))).)))))).1:00 pm Zumba ))))))))))))))...)).))))...1:00 pm NEW Brush Up Bridge))))...)))..)))))))1:00 pm

Free and Easy Painting ..................................................... 8:30 am Stretch and Flex Class. ..................................................... 8:45 am Breakfast Club .................................................................. .9:00 am Foot care w/Kelly)))))..))).))))))))...9:00 am NEW Ballet Barre Jazz Class. ........................................ .10:00 am

Tai-Chi Class.. ................................................................ .10:00 am Book Discussion Group))))))))...)...)))..10:00 am Lunch: Meatloaf w/Mashed Potatoes�����.... 12:00 noon

Art Matters))))))))))).))))..)...))...1:00 pm Pinochle ............................................................................. 1:00 pm Zumba ............................................................................... 1:00 pm NEW Brush Up Bridge))))))))))))))).1:00 pm

Free and Easy Painting..................................................... 8:30 am Stretch and Flex Class ...................................................... 8:45 am Breakfast Club .................................................................. 9:00 am NEW Ballet Barre Jazz Class ......................................... 10:00 am Tai-Chi Class .................................................................. 10:00 am Herbs & Wild Edibles ...................................................... 10:00 am Lunch: Cold Fried Chicken w/Potato Salad���.12:00 noon

Movie:: Conspirator)))))))))))...)))).12:30 pm Pinochle ............................................................................ 1:00 pm Zumba .............................................................................. 1:00 pm NEW Brush Up Bridge)))))))).)).))))...1:00 pm

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Woodcarving AND Manicurist ................................NEW Fitness & Strength w/Janet ..............................Rug Hooking AND Knitting/CrochetingNourishing Yoga with Lee Anne ..............................SSVNA Blood Pressure&&&&&&&&.&&&...10:30 amLunch: Chicken L’Orange w/NoodlesDuplicate Bridge ................................Whist ................................................................Hand & Foot Games ................................LLL-Botanical Watercolor&&&&&&&&&&&&1:00 pmCalories In-Calories Out ................................

Weight and Strength Class�������.�������...9:00 am Calories In-Calories Out���������.�������9:00 am Hairdresser/Barber������������������..9:00 am Quilting�����������������������..9:15 am Discussion Group: “American Politics & More”�.�����.9:30 am Poetry Group AND Painting Studio�����..�����.10:00 am Floor Yoga with Linda AND Chair Workout �������.10:30 am Lunch: Omelet w/Home Fries���������..�...12:00 noon

Chess Club������������������..12:00-2:00 pm Aging Gracefully Modified Yoga w/Chairs��������12:30 pm Bridge AND Cribbage����������������..12:30 pm NO Line Dancing��������������.����...1:00 pm

Veteran’s & Veteran’s Widows Group�������...1:00-3:00 pm Imagination in Painting��������������.1:00-3:15 pm Women’s Group�����.������������..�..1:00 pm Meditation with Marilee������.����������.2:00 pm

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Free and Easy Painting ................................................ 8:30 am Foot care w/Kelly ......................................................... 9:00 am Rep. Jim Cantwell ........................................................ 9:00 am NEW Origami ............................................................... 9:00 am Watercolor Class AND Yoga w/ Katherine .................. 9:30 am Stretch and Flex ......................................................... 10:00 am Lunch: Pot Roast w/Baked Potato ...................... 12:00 noon

Bridge AND Bingo .................................................... 12:30 pm Scrabble AND Pinochle .............................................. 1:00 pm

Beading ....................................................................... 1:00 pm Pool ............................................................................. 3:00 pm

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Knitting/Crocheting .................... 10:00 am ............................... 10:30 am

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Card Making w/Carol&&&&.&&&&&&&&&..1:00 pm TRIAD&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&.1:00 pm

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Botanical Watercolor&&&&&&&&&&&&1:00 pm ............................................. 6:00 pm

Walking Group ............................................................ 8:30 am Weight and Strength Class AND Breakfast Club ....... 9:00 am Hairdresser/Barber .................................................... 9:00 am OCES Fun w/Food&&&&&&&&&&..&&&&.9:00 am LLL Marshfield Architecture & People&&&&&....10:00 am Floor Yoga with Trisha ............................................ 10:30 am Beginner Spanish Class ........................................... 11:00 am Lunch: Mediterranean Chicken w/Pasta....'...12:00 noon Aging Gracefully Mat Yoga ...................................... 12:30 pm Art of Film .................................................................. 12:45pm French Class AND Quilting ........................................ 1:00 pm Zumba with Deb AND Mah Jong .............................. 1:00 pm

Walking Group................................................... 8:30 am Weight and Strength Class AND Breakfast Club 9:00 am LLL Marshfield Architecture & People .............. 10:00 am Floor Yoga with Trisha ..................................... 10:30 am Beginner Spanish Class .................................. 11:00 am Lunch: Lasagna Rolls w/Italian Vegs��..12:00 noon Aging Gracefully Mat Yoga ...................................... 12:30 pm French Class AND Quilting ................................ 1:00 pm Zumba with Deb AND Mah Jong ....................... 1:00 pm LLL Psychology of the Movies&&&.&&&&&1:00 pm

Free and Easy Painting ..................................... 8:30 am NEW Origami .................................................... 9:00 am Watercolor Class AND Yoga w/ Katherine ........ 9:30 am Stretch and Flex .............................................. 10:00 am Lunch: Chicken Scaloppini w/Veg ............ 12:00 noon Bridge ............................................................ 12:30 pm Bingo ............................................................... 1:00 pm Scrabble ........................................................... 1:00 pm Pinochle ........................................................... 1:00 pm Pool .................................................................. 3:00 pm

Manicurist &&&&..&&.&..&..9:00 am &&&&&..&...9:00 am

Knitting/Crocheting .................... 10:00 am ............................... 10:30 am

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Lunch: Chef’s Salad w/ Potato Salad .............. 12:00 noon ....................................................... 12:30 pm

Movie “Lion:&&&&.&&&&&&&&&&&..&..12:30 pm ........................................... 1:00 pm

................................................... 1:00 pm Botanical Watercolor&&&&&&&&&&&&1:00 pm

COA Board Meeting&&&&&..&&&&&.....&&.3:00 pm ............................................. 6:00 pm

Free and Easy Painting .............................................. 8:30 am NEW Origami .............................................................. 9:00 am Watercolor Class AND Yoga w/ Katherine ................ 9:30 am Stretch and Flex ........................................................ 10:00 am Lunch: Salmon w/herbed brown rice ............... 12:00 noon Ask the Pharmacist .................................................. 12:00 pm Bridge ....................................................................... 12:30 pm Bingo .......................................................................... 1:00 pm Scrabble ..................................................................... 1:00 pm Pinochle ..................................................................... 1:00 pm Pool ............................................................................. 3:00 pm

Walking Group ........................................................... 8:30 am Weight and Strength Class AND Breakfast Club &...9:00 am OCES Fun w/Food&&&&&&&..&&&&&&&.9:00 am Floor Yoga with Trisha ............................................ 10:30 am Home Instead Blood Pressure ................................ 10:30 am Beginner Spanish Class ........................................... 11:00 am Lunch: Fish w/Brown Rice''''.''..''.12:00 noon Aging Gracefully Mat Yoga ............................................... 12:30 pm Katy Mayo iPad Class&&&&&&&&..&&&&.12:30 pm French Class AND Quilting.. ...................................... 1:00 pm Zumba with Deb AND Mah Jong ............................. 1:00 pm Antiques Slideshow .................................................... 1:00 pm Parkinson’s Support Group ....................................... 1:00 pm LLL Psychology of the Movies&&&&&&&&&&1:00 pm Lundin Club—The Point&&&.....&&&&&&&&.1:30 pm

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Knitting/Crocheting ............. 10:00 am ....................... 10:30 am

COA Blood Pressure&&&&&&&&&&&..11:00 am Lunch: Spanish Chicken w/Rice ............... 12:00 noon

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Walking Group ................................................... 8:30 am Weight and Strength Class AND Breakfast Club 9:00 am OCES Fun w/Food&&&&&..&&&&&&&.9:00 am Floor Yoga with Trisha ..................................... 10:30 am Beginner Spanish Class ................................... 11:00 am Lunch: Pork Stir Fry w/Noodles����...12:00 noon Aging Gracefully Mat Yoga ...................................... 12:30 pm Katy Mayo iPad Class&..&&&&&&&&&..12:30 pm Americana Music Show&&&&..&&&&&&.1:00 pm French Class ..................................................... 1:00 pm Quilting .............................................................. 1:00 pm Zumba with Deb ................................................ 1:00 pm Mah Jong .......................................................... 1:00 pm

Free and Easy Painting ...................................... 8:30 am NEW Origami ..................................................... 9:00 am Watercolor Class AND Yoga w/ Katherine ......... 9:30 am Men’s Breakfast&&...&&&&&&&&&&&..9:30 am Stretch and Flex ............................................... 10:00 am Lunch: Tuna Salad w/Macaroni Salad ....... 12:00 noon Bridge ............................................................. 12:30 pm Bingo ................................................................ 1:00 pm Scrabble ........................................................... 1:00 pm Pinochle ............................................................ 1:00 pm Pool ................................................................... 3:00 pm

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NEW-FUN ORIGAMI CLASS On Fridays at 9:00 am

Join volunteer Stan Hardy and learn the art of Origa-mi, described as the art of folding paper, which is often associated with Japanese culture. The goal is

to transform a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture. Some designs are limited to folding whereas others can be created by gluing, cutting or marking. The COA will provide the paper and tools necessary to get the group going. No prior experience necessary.

DIY WITH JOAN

On Thursday, August 3 at 10:00 am Come and create a beautiful custom picture frame adorned with nauti-cal rope, seashells and sea glass. Perfect for framing your summer beach memories. A sample will be on display at the Senior Center. Cost is $10 (includes all materials) payable at time of sign up for class. Please bring scissors.

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“BIRD IS THE WORD” On Thursday, August 17 at 1:00 pm

Join Doug Lowry, guest speaker, teacher and naturalist from Mass Audubon for this informative talk. Doug will discuss the adaption that birds have in order to live in the environment. One example is the feed-ing techniques of the various shore birds. Doug will bring visual aids for people to look at. Please sign up ahead for this interesting presen-tation.

POETRY GROUP RESUMES On Tuesdays from 10:00 – 11:00 am

Ellie Anderson and Linda Baldi will co-facilitate the group. A featured poet will be selected for a period of time for discussion of various po-ems from their works. No prior experience necessary. Please come to this very enjoyable and stimulating group.

ART IN BLOOM EXHIBIT It is time for the annual “Art in Bloom Exhibit” on Tuesday, Au-gust 15 from 10 am -12 pm. See original art work by our Tuesday Painting workshop group led by Marcia Ballou and Watercolor class led by Gayle Loik. View the unique flower arrangements from the Seaside Gardeners and enjoy a delicious breakfast sponsored by the Visiting Angels and Visiting Rehabilitation Services. You won’t want to miss this breathtaking display!

A New Statewide Council Is Estab-lished To Address Aging

This past April Governor Charlie Baker signed an Executive Order establishing the state’s first “Governor’s Council to Address Aging” in Massachusetts. It will be supported by the Executive Office of

Elder Affairs and the MIT AgeLab. The Council will develop a plan to improve public and private efforts to support healthy aging in Massa-chusetts and to achieve the goal of making the Commonwealth the most age-friendly state for people of all ages. The Council will investi-gate what the state can do to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of older adults, while protecting their right to live in re-spectful, inclusive communities, free of ageism. It will focus on engag-ing older adults as contributors to the social, economic, and as the civic fabric of our communities. It also will promote physical and psy-

chological health and well-being.

Older adults are the largest and fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population and they will make up 23% of the Commonwealth’s population by 2035. “The notion that people are fully retired at the age of 65 is inconsistent with what I see,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Many of our older adults still have ample time, energy and talent available to start a second or third career, volunteer in their communi-ty, become a mentor or pursue an unfulfilled passion.” It was noted that many older adults work, volunteer, and contribute to their commu-nities through civic engagement in a variety of capacities and continue

to contribute to our state.

This new Council will identify current effective and efficient practic-es, gaps in services and opportunities to support healthy aging The Council’s plan will also include recommendations for improving public awareness of and access to services for older adults and family care-givers. One of the challenges identified is not just to live longer, but also better. Innovations being developed at MIT and throughout the Commonwealth promise to improve life for older adults and their fami-lies. Moreover, these new technologies, services, and related busi-nesses are fast positioning Massachusetts as the global leader in the fast-growing longevity economy. The Council is expected to deliver a preliminary report to the Governor by the end of 2017. (Source Execu-

tive Office of Elder Affairs)

EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR ON ASSET PROTECTION On Wednesday, August 9 at 1:00 pm

Are your Assets and Life Savings Protected from the High Cost of a Nursing Home? Generations Asset Preservation is proud to offer a collaborative educational seminar with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts that will allow you to: Learn how to navi-gate legal, financial, estate planning and health care, become better informed on optimizing your money, protecting your assets, and imple-menting proper legal documents. Please sign up ahead. Light re-freshments will be served.

AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE On Monday, August 14 from 9:45 am—3:00 pm

Cars have changed. So have traffic rules, driving conditions, and the roads you travel every day. Even the most experienced drivers can benefit from brushing up on their driving skills. The AARP Smart Driver Course, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is the nation’s largest driver safety course and is designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. By taking the AARP Smart Driver Course you’ll learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. In addition, you’ll learn:

• How to minimize the effects of dangerous blind spots.

• How to maintain the proper following distances.

• The safest ways to change lanes and make turns.

• Proper use of safety belts, air bags, anti-lock brakes, etc.

• The effects of medications on driving.

• The importance of eliminating distractions. The course will be offered at the Senior Center. The fee is $20 and $15 for AARP members. Advance sign up requested. There will be a break for lunch. If you would like to have lunch in our dining room, please make a reservation when you sign up for the course.

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WHAT IS A MOON?

For people with Medicare, MOON has a new meaning: “Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice”. This newly required notice must be given to some patients who have been admitted to a hospital for “observation”. Hospitals are increasingly admitting patients under observation status. You may be surprised to know that even if you are admitted to a hospital room overnight, you might not be an “inpatient”. If you are under observation, you are considered an outpatient even though you may stay in a hospital bed for many days. This changes how your Medicare coverage works. The MOON will explain the reason for observation status and how it affects your Medicare coverage. For example, if you have Original Medicare, with or without a Medigap plan, an inpatient hospital stay of at least three days is needed to get any coverage for skilled nursing facility (SNF) care. If you are under observation, you would not get any follow up SNF coverage paid for, even if it is medically necessary. However, if you are in a Medicare Advantage plan or your doctor is in an Accounta-ble Care Organization, the rules are different and the three-day requirement may be waived. For further assistance about this or any Medicare issue, contact the SHINE Counselor, Judy Sansone. Trained SHINE volunteers offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of Medicare and related health and drug insurance programs. To schedule a SHINE ap-pointment, call the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. For other SHINE related matters, call 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636), then press or say 3. Once you get the SHINE answering machine, leave your name and number. A volunteer will call you back, as soon as possible.

MARSHFIELD FOOD PANTRY is currently at The First Congrega-tional Church Parish Hall every Tuesday & Friday 9:30 am - 12:00 noon and on Wed. evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm. It will be relocating to the Library Plaza in the early summer. Assistance in getting to the Food Pantry may be arranged through the COA or Sowing Seeds. If you have questions, please call 781-837-0359 and leave a message on the answering machine. Your call will be returned as soon as possi-ble. The Food Pantry welcomes donations to support its’ work. Food, health & beauty products, cleaning supplies and pet foods are always welcomed. Your generosity is appreciated.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity that is both fun and gratifying, come see us at the Senior Center. Cur-rently, we are looking for Outside Grounds Volunteers, Activities Hostesses with Food Service Experience, Gift Shop Volunteers, Front Desk Volun-teers, Friendly Visitors, Congregate Dining Servers, Meals on Wheels Drivers, Medical Drivers (Local and Boston) and more…

SENIOR CENTER SUGGESTION BOX

We want to hear from you! Do you have suggestions regarding class offerings, instructors, transportation, cultural trips, the facility or any-thing which affects your experience at the Senior Center? Please share your suggestions, concerns with us. The suggestion box is located in the lobby on the table between the two chairs in the waiting area. If you require assistance filling out the form, the volunteers at the front desk will be happy to assist you.

SOWING SEEDS CLOTHING BANK: We accept and distribute in-season clothing in new or nearly new condition. Packages of new un-derwear and socks are always needed. Gift cards to local merchants, especially Marshall’s, Payless Shoes and Stop & Shop are always appreciated. Always needed are diapers for babies and toddlers as well as baby wipes. Located at the corner of Rte. 139 and School Street. Hours of operation are: Thursday and Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to receive donations and distribute clothing.

MASS. MEMORIES ROAD SHOW

On Saturday, October 28 from 9:00 am—4:00 pm

The Town of Marshfield is excited to announce that it will be host-ing the Mass. Memories Road Show at the Ventress Library. The Mass. Memories Road Show at UMass Boston is an event-based public history project that digitizes personal photos and memories shared by the people of Massachusetts. The Road Show travels to different towns each year and helps the community organize and host the event. Members of the community bring three personal photographs to be digitized. Contributors are invited to share “the story behind the photos” on video, have their own “keepsake pho-to” taken, and receive advice from professional archivists and his-torians on dating and caring for their family photos. The contribu-tions will later be made accessible to the community as a historical digital collection! We are so excited to welcome the Road Show to Marshfield and will be looking for volunteers to assist with the day of activities!

NEWS FROM BEHIND THE COUNTER: Our June jewelry sale was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who donated and/or purchased jewelry. Our gift shop is open Mon. - Fri. from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. If no one is in the shop when you come in, someone from the front desk will be pleased to help you. Your donations and patronage throughout the year are truly appreciated. The proceeds from the shop go toward mak-ing our Senior Center one of the best.

JULY COA BOOSTERS NEWS

The Boosters want to thank you for your support of the Krisanthi Pappas concert and for helping us achieve our member-ship goals for the year 2017. We have some exciting events in the works for the

future. For September, we are planning a special show that will appeal to kids of all ages--more information to follow!! On November 4th we will have our annual Holiday Craft Fair. If you would like to be a vendor, please contact Peg Davis at igep21@gmail.com for an application. We will also be asking for your help in contributing to the bake sale to be held dur-ing the craft fair. In January we will have our annual Boosterfest with a special program of entertainment. Finally in March we are planning to host a psychic and natu-

ral health !"#$%&Stayed tune for more information!

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MARSHFIELD ANTIQUE POSTCARDS - on display for visitors & collectors. Meets the 3rd Wed. each month at 11:00 am. The next meeting is Wednesday, July 19. Bring your old cards or just come & enjoy David Allen’s collection.

C.O.A. BOARD - The C.O.A. board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. The next board meeting - July 19th at 3:00 pm at the Senior Center.

SIXTY PLUS CLUB – Next meeting is Thurs. Sept. 7 at 2:00 pm. Don’t forget to sign up and pay for the special Cookout/Eat-

at the Marshfield VFW on Aug. 21 at 11:30 am. Cost:$14.00 SIXTY PLUS TRIPS: July 20—Changes in Latitudes Tribute Show to Mayor of Margaritaville Jimmy Buffet, Whites of West-port. ($85 pp) August 3—Featuring Don Who “Last of the Clean Comedians– Glen Anthony”, Whites of Westport ($79 pp) Au-gust 8—Newport Playhouse Lobster Fest buffet dinner with lobster and cabaret entertainment ($99 pp) For reservations, call Nancy Goodwin at 781-837-0831 or see her in the COA Gift Shop on Wed. mornings. BINGO – Every Friday the Sixty Plus Club sponsors the Bingo game from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Senior Center. If you would like to attend and are in need of transportation, please call the COA at 781-834-5581.

For more information or to make an appointment for any of these services please contact Judy Sansone at 781-834-5581. SHINE COUNSELORS offer free, accurate, and confiden-tial services to our elders & their families. Our SHINE counselor Judy Sansone is available Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 4:30. SHINE Coun-selors assist you with questions on Medicare and health insur-ance options including supplemental plans, claims processing, billing, home health care, durable equipment needs and public benefits. Even with insurance, prescription drugs can still be unaffordable! High co-payments and gaps in coverage can make paying for prescription drugs very difficult. This is where Prescription Advantage can help. Prescription Advantage is a state-sponsored pharmacy assistance program available to Mas-sachusetts residents age 65 & over and under 65 with disabili-ties. Prescription Advantage does not replace your insurance; it supplements your coverage to help lower your out-of-pocket costs. www.Mass.Gov/Elders. Prescription Drug Costs too High? Look into the Extra Help program from the Social Security Administration! You may be eligible to apply for Extra Help in meeting prescription drug costs… and you can be a homeowner and still potentially qualify for this program. Benefits for 2017 include drug co-pays as low as $3.30 for ge-nerics and $8.25 for brand name drugs. An Extra Help applica-tion can be completed anytime during the year. If you want as-sistance or want to apply, contact the SHINE program at your COA or Senior Center.

Social Security contact information: 1-800-772-1213 or apply online at www.socialsecurity.gov/extrahelp. SIMPLE HOME REPAIR PROJECTS: The Renew Crew is look-ing to assist low income homeowners with simple home re-pairs. The crew volunteers their time, but the homeowner must pay for materials needed for the repairs. There are income guidelines and limitations to the types of work performed. NOTARY SERVICE AVAILABLE: Please call Judy for a ap-pointment.

Extra Help Monthly Income Limit Asset Limit

Individual $1,528/month $13,820

Couple $2,050 $27,600

COMPUTER CLUB – The Computer Club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm. There will be no meeting in July and August. If you have an interest in computers or need help with a problem please join us.

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP - This month the Webster Readers will meet on Monday, July 24 in the Senior Center Library at 10:00 am. This month’s book is “Dead Wake” by Erik Larson. Jayne Bowman is the facilitator, if you have ques-tions call 774-283-3795.

POETRY GROUP – The group meets every Tuesdays at 10:00 am to share opinions and impressions of the chosen poet.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB – typically meets on the 3rd Monday of the month, at 1:00 pm. The group will not meet during July and August.

MEN’S BREAKFAST GROUP – The Men’s Breakfast group meets the last Friday of the month at 9:30 am. If you have any ideas for speakers or topics please notify Dick Sullivan. $2d donation for breakfast food. Women welcome.

COA CLUBS AND GROUPS DATES TO REMEMBER

FROM THE SOCIAL SERVICE CORNER

WOODCARVING GROUP - The group meets Wednesdays 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. The session is designed for a wide range of carvers, from beginner to ad-vanced. There are carving opportunities for everyone to come create a hand carved item for pleasure or for a gift. Emphasis is placed on safety & tool use. Information given on where to purchase tools, wood & reference materials. Join us & meet some talented artisans willing to share their skills. “Carvus Maximus”

CHESS CLUB - meets every Tuesday, from 12:00-2:00 pm. Facilitator Jim Diana will provide beginner instruction as well as a discussion of chess strategy for more experienced players. Some members will also be available for competitive play. All levels welcome. Please sign up at the front desk.

TRADITIONAL RUG HOOKING - We meet Wednesdays 10:00 am—1:00 pm yearly, working on individual projects. All are invited to join us - we will gladly share our knowledge and assist with obtaining supplies, if necessary.

▪ A Meeting of the Veteran’s Widows Group meets every Tuesday at 1:00 pm at the Senior Center.▪ A Meeting of the Veterans meets every Tuesday at 2:00 pm, at the Senior Center. ▪ Korean War Veterans meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm at the Senior Center. There will be no meeting in July, August or September. The next meeting will be October 12.

VETERANS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

GREAT DISCUSSIONS: meets the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10 to 11:30 am. We read & rigorously discuss current events & other stimulating, topical subjects. The topics will be: July 4—Holiday Center Closed and July 18 —Is Public Banking Feasible?. If you have any questions about this group, please contact Bob Jackman the facilitator at 781-837-3844.

PINOCHLE: Mondays and Fridays at 1:00 pm, facilitated by Al “Jake” Bonney.

BRIDGE: Tuesdays and Fridays at 12:30 pm, facilitated by Martine Anderson

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CRIBBAGE: Tuesdays only at 12:30 pm, facilitated by Albert “Jake” Bonney.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Wed. at 12:30 pm, facilitated by Jocelyn Goranson.

WHIST: Wednesdays at 1:00 pm, facilitated by Nina Mello.

HAND & FOOT: Wednesdays at 1:00 pm, facilitated by Nancy Mauro.

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SCRABBLE: Fridays at 1:00 pm, facilitated by Carolyn Richards.

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PERMIT #3 We serve lunch every day at 12:00 noon in our dining room. The last serving will be at 12:10 pm. As the food is ordered a week in advance, we ask that you plan ahead to avoid being disappointed. If you come on a regular basis, please let us know and we can make a weekly reservation for you. We understand plans change and we will do our best to accommodate. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly ap-preciated. We welcome all who would like to come. Please remem-ber that there is a $2.50 suggested donation which is always appreciated. LUNCH ACTIVITIES IN JULY: Enjoy piano music on Wednesdays at 11:30 am. We welcome Joe Kodzis, a Marshfield resident, who will play and sing for us on Wednesdays. July 3—Independence Day Cold Picnic. July 20—National Lollipop Day!

COA CULTURAL TRIP— We are looking at a weekday trip in Au-gust to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. De-signed by the architect I. M. Pei, the building is the official repository for original papers and correspondence of the Kennedy Administra-tion, as well as special bodies of published and unpublished materials, such as books and papers by and about Ernest Hemingway. If inter-ested, please sign up at the front desk. Estimated cost: $45 in-cludes admission, transportation and lunch.

“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands—one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” Audrey Hepburn This month we welcome new volunteer: Margaret Ofuokwu Special Happy Birthday wishes for the Month of July: Elsie Al-meida, Mary Brazao, Mary Decoste, Joan Egan, Joanne Flanagan, James Fox, Janet Grafton, William Lyons, Geraldine McCarthy, Linda Miller, Tyler Nims, Margaret Ofuokwu and Sandy Sutherland. Thank you all, Donna Weinberg, Project Coordinator for Volunteers

LUNCH PROGRAMS

TRIPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CORNER

COA BOARD OFFICERS

Bill Scott ........................................................... Chairperson Sheila Gagnon .......................................... Vice Chairperson Barbara Van Houten ..............................................Secretary

MEMBERS

Martine Anderson Marcy Amore Paul Winget Maureen Rosenberg Bill Lyons Joan Butler

STAFF

Carol Hamilton ......................................................... Director Lynn Gaughan.................................Administrative Assistant Marilee Comerford…………….……….Activities Coordinator John Feeney, Robin Matthews, Chuck O’Connor, Joe Hastry, Alyce MacKinnon, Stephanie Goodspeed, Glenn Loomis and Patricia Sweeney ............................................ Bus Drivers Shannon Jameson..………………………..Nutrition Manager Susan Franzosa ........................................ Clerical Assistant Judy Sansone ............................ Social Service Coordinator Donna Weinberg ..................... Project Coord. of Volunteers Sandy Feinberg ......................... Food & Events Coordinator Cathy Spiegel, Prudence Tiro………………......Senior Aides

COA BOOSTER BOARD MEMBERS

Peg Davis ............................................................... President Karen Smethurst ............................................ Vice President Suzanne Allmendinger .......................................... Treasurer Helen Demers ........................................ Assistant Treasurer Liza Corbett ............................................................Secretary Patsy Carey, Joan Cleary, Dorothy Hayes, Pat Morey Mary Nourse, Gerry Shanley, Joanne Spurrier, Pauline Smith, Sandy Sutherland

Please note that we go to Roche Bros. on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. All Mall shopping trips are on Tuesday. July 4 Holiday—Center closed July 11 Hanover Mall, Hanover July 18 Vanity Fair, Dartmouth July 25 Large Walmart, Plymouth In-town doctor appointments: Mondays: 1:00 - 2:00 pm, Wednes-days: 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Thursdays: 9:30 - 11:30 am & 1:00 - 2:30 pm. Suggested Donations for the Bus: Stop and Shop - $2.00 *All Shop-ping Malls - $5.00 * Star Market - $2.00 * Lunch or drop in - $1.25 * Bingo—$1.25 * Medical Appointments - $2.00 * Hair Dressing Ap-pointments—$2.00 * Your donations are very important in order to help defray the costs of providing transportation. “Lundin Club” $1.00 each way.

SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULE