Cohasset VISTA September 2017

Cohasset Elder Affairs

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

Pictures clockwise from top left: John Bryant “supervises” as Joan Trask works on a puzzle. Seniors gather on the rockers in front of Willcutt Commons on a beautiful sunny day. Lanier Grassie leads an Italian Class. The Monday French conversation group studies its texts. Class participation in Amy DeLillo’s Wednes-day afternoon chair yoga continues to grow.

VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR

On Wednesday, September 20, 2017 from 1:00-4:00 pm, Cohasset Elder Affairs will sponsor The Virtual Dementia Tour at Willcutt Commons. This program provides critical insight for those caring for people with dementia, involv-ing a simulated tour that puts attendees in the shoes of de-mentia sufferers. When an individual is diag-nosed with dementia, it affects his family, friends and com-munity. In addition, its impact may be felt in long-term care settings and hospitals. This program, used internationally since 2001, helps shed light on some of the seemingly difficult behaviors exhibited by those with dementia. Experts agree that education and proper training are the best ways to help caregivers provide better care. Virtual Dementia offers an experi-ence designed to help caregiv-ers understand and relate to the issues facing the dementia patient, thus setting the stage for improved care. It may take as little as fifteen minutes to walk through this program, but the results will last a lifetime. Reservations required. Please call 781-383-9112 to reserve your spot.

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Cohasset Elder

Affairs

Board of Directors

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

Associate Members Jim Carpenter Sarah Livermore Beth Tarpey

Liaisons to Board of

Directors

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

Cohasset Elder Affairs

Staff

Coral S. Grande, Director

Nancy Lafauce, Assistant Director

Liza C. Salerno, Services Coordinator

Richard Gibbons, Administrative Assistant

Siobhan Lynch, Transportation/Volunteer Assistant

Gerard Buckley, Van Driver

James B. Campbell, Van Driver John Devaney Van Driver

Volunteer Birthdays in September Happy Birthday!

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

Kathy Becker—3rd Christina Moussouttas—10th Sarah Griffiths—13th Lanier Grassie—22nd

Peter Wood—23rd Debby Shadd—29th Delores Roy—30th

Pictures clockwise from top left: Sponsored by District Attorney Michael Morrissey, the docu-ment shredding truck saw a lot of business. Seniors enjoy a lunch outing to Mill Warf. Sisters Peggy Hernan and Mary Brennock enjoy ice cream sundaes, courtesy of North River Home Care. Volunteers Taffy Nothnagle and Fiona Mensching cover the front desk.

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Back when Mary Edmonds was an emergency room nurse at Quincy Hospital, things were different than today. One of the most significant changes? The uniforms. “I wore a cap until I quit,” said Mary, who turned 98 on Sept. 4 and rose to supervisor before she retired. “I made eve-rybody in the ER wear white uniforms. Now, when people come in, they’re sick, and there are people running around in all kinds of jumpsuits and colors and you don’t know who you’re talking to. They wear nametags, but who can read them? All my nurses wore white and a cap, so when you came in, you knew who you were talking to.” “We took care of the patient in those days,” Mary continued. “It’s altogether a different world now. Now, you can get an associate’s degree in 18 months on the Internet, and you probably haven’t had the same number of hours with a patient.” Born and raised in Quincy, Mary followed her brother to Boston University where he was attending medical school. Mary had uncles and cousins who were doctors, too. But, in the post-Depression era, Mary’s father soon couldn’t af-ford to send both her and her brother to the school. Mary then went to nursing school in Quincy. She chose to con-tinue there, even when circumstances changed, and she could have returned to BU. When she was growing up, respect was important, according to Mary. Her father was Irish, she said, and he taught his children to thank their mother when they left the table. “It was automatic, whether we liked the meal or not,” Mary said. “You did things for each other because back then, no one had anything. I always brought bread next door to our neighbors when my mother baked it. Lending the cup of sugar back and forth between neighbors was true.” The only girl in her family, Mary, raised three daughters with her husband, who worked for Procter and Gamble. The family moved to Cohasset in 1950. All three of her children followed their mother into the medical field: two are Army nurses and one is an X-ray technician. They now live in Colorado, Texas, and Nevada with grown children of their own, making Mary a grandmother seven times over. Her age may prevent her from playing her two favorite sports, tennis and golf, but Mary still stays up late to watch matches such as the Williams sisters dueling in the U.S. Open. When she lived in Quincy, she played on city courts, and cities faced off against each other, Mary said. As is the case with many only girls, she followed her brothers, play-ing golf because they did. The secret to her longevity? Mary calls it luck. “I did everything everybody else did. I drove a car too fast, I smoked for 49 years,” Mary said. “I eat when I’m hun-gry, I’m not overweight. It’s the luck of the draw. I’ve been to a lot of funerals. I can’t say eat your vegetables - I don’t preach any of that stuff. Whatever I’m doing, I’m not changing.” “One thing that I think is very important,” says Mary. “Don’t lose your friends of all ages.” Mary continued, “It only takes half an hour to keep in touch. You might think of someone you were close to in high school. Give them a call. Even if you haven’t seen them in a long while, do it.” “Time goes by very fast,” she added. “Older people can tell you that.”

MARY EDMONDS by Kelsey Abbruzzese-Ryan

In honor of Mary Edmonds’ 100th birthday,

please enjoy this reprint from October, 2015.

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LEARN TO PLAY MAH JONGG, Tuesdays, September 5-Oct 24, 10:30 am-12:00. Learn this popu-lar card and tile game of skill, strategy, calculation and chance. We offered this learning workshop last year, and participants from that class now play the game on Tues-days here at Willcutt Commons. $65 for the session. Please come with a 2017 player’s card. Sign up required in advance. Call for details. WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE! Thursdays, Sep-tember 7-Oct 26, 1:30-2:30pm. We are pleased to offer a healthy challenge in collaboration with The Harborview Nursing and Rehab Center. Join us for an 8-week weight- loss workshop that will include guest speakers and weekly weigh-ins in a supportive environment. Grand prize for the most weight lost will be a 3- month membership to Scituate Racquet and Fitness Club (worth over $180)! There is no charge for this program, only a willingness to become a healthier YOU! Pre- registration required to Elder Affairs. SHAKE YOUR SOUL! Tuesday, September 12, 1:00 pm. Offered in collaboration with the South Shore Conservatory this program is an invigorating approach to body-spirit fitness, incorporating elements of movement therapy, Qi Jong, yoga, and dance. Discover your fluid strength, grace and balance. Easy to follow movements become your own as you commune with yourself and connect with others, leaving you feeling energized, re-laxed and alive! Facilitated by instructor Emily Browder Melville. Free program. Funding is provided by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MA. Registration required. THE DESIGN OF CANDY BOXES TO COMPUT-ERS, Wednesday, September 13, 10:00 am. Join us as Cohasset resident and award-winning art director Bill Hannon discusses his vast career developing innovative corporate branding programs and industrial and package design. Bill will present a slideshow of his projects and discuss the impact they have had on American corporate identity. COHASSET GARDEN CLUB PRESENTS “THE COLORS OF FALL,” Thursday, September 14, 1:30 pm. Join us for a fun and entertaining workshop with members of the garden club. Give it a try! You will create a beautiful flower arrangement to take home and enjoy. $3. RSVP by Thursday, Sept. 7. Spots fill up quickly. HAND AND BODY MERIDIAN SESSIONS Friday, September 15, 8:30-11:30 am (body) & Wednesday, September 27, 2:15-3:30 (hand). Practi-tioner Amy DiLillo will provide a therapeutic massage

along the meridians of your hands and/or body using essential oils. These sessions elevate your mood, help you achieve balance, harmonize your inner spirit, and promote relaxation. Appointments required. $8 for 10 minutes hand massage. 50-minute whole-body session for $60. CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP WITH LESLIE TAYLOR, Mondays, September 18-October 30, 10-11:30 am. Learn to write for your own enjoyment as well as for that of others. Learn to express ideas, docu-ment meaningful events from your life, and thoughts, feelings and opinions about the world in which we live. All literary genres are encouraged, including poetry, plays, narratives and memoirs. Ms. Taylor is an award-winning journalist and teacher. $50 for the 6 week session. Ad-vance registration required. REIKI, Tuesday, September 19, 1:00-3:00 pm.This ancient Japanese practice reduces stress and promotes relaxation and healing. This healing technique is based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch, to activate the natural heal-ing processes of the patient's body and restore physical and emotional well-being. Call to make your 15-minute appointment. $3 donation. OUT TO LUNCH TO PJ’s RESTARAUNT, Wednesday, September 20, 12:00. Join us as we venture out for another successful lunch with friends. Take a ride on our van (limited seating) or meet us there! First come first served. Lunch reservations required by Monday, Sep-tember 18 so we can give a count to the restaurant. Meal is at your own expense.

VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR, Wednesday, Sep-tember 20, 1-4pm. Together with South Shore Elder Ser-vices, we are proud to present a simulated experience to demonstrate what dementia sufferers face every day. Your free appointment will take 15-minutes but appointments are necessary. Open to everyone. See page 1 for more information. END OF SUMMER LUNCHEON, Thursday, September 21, 12:00. Celebrate the last day of summer with a delicious lunch and entertainment by the New Or-leans Connection, a 3-piece Dixieland band that will have you stomping your feet and clapping your hands! Nona’s ice cream truck will arrive for dessert, courtesy of Home Helpers homecare agency. $5 reservations required abso-lutely no later than September 18. (September Activities are continued on the next page)

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

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BROWN BAG LUNCH AND MOVIE, MONDAY, September 25, 12:00 pm. Join us for Jackie. A searing and intimate portrait of one of the most important and tragic moments in American history as seen through the eyes of the iconic First Lady, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. Jackie places us in her world during the days immediately following her hus-band's assassination. Bring your lunch, We supply the popcorn and soft drinks. Free. ARMCHAIR TRAVELER, Wednesday, September 27, 10:00 am. Enjoy the first of a three-part virtual tour of our magnificent National Parks in honor of the 101st anniversary of the National Park Service. This month our host/ “tour guide” Steve Farrar will share his favor-ite highlights of the National Monuments and Parks in-cluding the Pacific Northwest. Steve has explored 54 of our 59 National Parks. Upcoming presentations will fea-ture visits to parks of the Southwest and Alaska. AN AFTERNOON WITH FROST, Thursday, September 28, 1:30 pm. Actor Stephen Collins presents a unique, interactive show beginning with a biographical introduction to the poet Robert Frost and segues to the many poems we know and love by this complicated and often misunderstood poet. Join an open discussion of "A Tuft of Flowers", "Mending Wall" and "Birches," among others. If you are familiar with these poems, we hope you will join in the discussion. $5. Please RSVP.

UPCOMING EVENTS

POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS, Thurs-days, October 5-November 9, 1-2:30 pm. This six week educational series provides family caregivers with the tools needed to take care of themselves by reducing stress, improving self-confidence, communicating feel-ings better, balancing their lives and increasing their abil-ity to locate helpful resources. This is a free workshop but a commitment to the program is necessary for suc-cess. Pre-registration is required.

Thank you from the Friends

Ken Downing in memory of Mary Downing Gerd and Carlyn Laudien

The Friends of CEA would like to announce the fol-lowing new board officers and members:

Anne Sexton Vice President Philip Auglis Treasurer Edward Mulvey Secretary

New board members: Barbara Dillon, Mary Edmonds, Martha Hurtig, Melody Maurer

FRIENDS of COHASSET ELDERS 2017 DONATION CARD

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MONTHLY SEMINARS AND EVENTS (CONTINUED)

FLU CLINICS Sponsored by the Cohasset Board of Health September 25, 10-11:45 am at Willcutt Commons October 3, 11:30 am -1:30 pm at Willcutt Commons October 17, 5:30-7:00 pm at Cohasset Recreation Center October 21, 10 am-12:00 at Cohasset Town Hall Please bring your health insurance cards.

Questions: Call Mary Goodwin, RN: 781-383-4100, Ext. 5130

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CEA OFFICES CLOSED

(5) 9:30 – Food Pantry Van Trip 9:30 – Food Pantry Deliveries 9:30-10:30 – Gentle Yoga 10:30-12:00 – Learn to play Mah Jongg 11:00-3:00 – Public Health Nurse 12:00 – Lunch: Chinese Stir Fry 1:00 – Shaw’s Grocery Trip 1:00-4:00 – Mah Jongg 4:00-6:00 – Veterans Services

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

12:00 – Lunch: Chicken Casserole1:00-2:00 – Chair Yoga

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

(12) 9:30 – Food Pantry Van Trip 9:30-10:30 – Gentle Yoga 10:30-12:00 – Learn to play Mah Jongg 10:00-12:00 – Great Discussions Group 11:00-3:00 – Public Health Nurse 12:00 – Lunch: Haddock Chowder 1:00 – Shaw’s Grocery Trip 1:00 – Shake Your Soul! 1:00-4:00 – Mah Jongg 4:00-6:00 – Veterans Services

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

9:00-3:00 – Pedicare 9:30 – Walmart/Hanover Mall10:00 – Nancy’s Office Hours at 60 Elm Street10:00 – Design Presentation: “Candy Boxes to Computers” 12:00 – Lunch: Egg Strata1:00-2:00 – Chair Yoga

(18) 8:00-12:00 – Public Health Nurse 9:00 – Cohasset Café 9:00-11:00 – NOTARY PUBLIC 9:30 – Food Pantry Deliveries 10:00 – Vision Clinic (Hingham COA) 10:00-11:30 – Creative Writing Workshop 10:00-12:00 – Conversational French Group 1:00 – Around Town/3A 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning Class

(19) 9:30 – Food Pantry Van Trip 9:30-10:30 – Gentle Yoga 10:30-12:00 – Learn to play Mah Jongg 11:00-3:00 – Public Health Nurse 12:00 – Lunch: Beef Stroganoff 1:00 – Shaw’s Grocery Trip 1:00-3:00 – Reiki Appointments 1:00-4:00 – Mah Jongg 4:00-6:00 – Veterans Services

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

11:30 – CEA goes ‘Out-toin Scituate

1:00-4:00 – Virtual Dementia Program

*NO LUNCH AT CENTER *NO CHAIR YOGA

(25) 8:00-12:00 – Public Health Nurse 9:00 – Cohasset Café 9:00-11:00 – NOTARY PUBLIC 10:00-11:45– Flu Clinic 10:00-12:00 – Conversational French Group 10:00-11:30 – Creative Writing Workshop 12:00-1:40 – Brown Bag Lunch and Movie (Jackie) 1:00 – Around Town/3A 2:30-3:30 – Stretch & Balance Conditioning Class

(26) 9:30 – Food Pantry Van Trip 9:30-10:30 – Gentle Yoga 10:30-12:00 – Learn to play Mah Jongg 11:00-3:00 – Public Health Nurse 12:00 – Lunch: Chicken Caccitore 1:00 – Shaw’s Grocery Trip 1:00-4:00 – Mah Jongg 4:00-6:00 – Veterans Services

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

10:00 – Armchair Traveler goes to our National Parks!12:00 – Lunch: Olympus Grille1:00-2:00 – Chair Yoga 2:15 – Hand Meridian Sessions (by appointment)

Reminder:Medicare Open Enrollment

will be fromOctober 15—

This is your time to compare plans and make sure you have the right health and prescription plans. Stay with your current plan if you wish, or look for a new plan with better coverage, higher quality and lower cost.

Celebrate!!!

Tuesday September 12th

(1) 8:00-12:00 – Veterans Services 9:30 – Stop & Shop Grocery Trip 10:00-11:00 – Zumba Gold 10:30 – Knitting

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

(7) 9:30 – Around Town/Village 10:00-12:00 – Quilting/Handcraft Group 10:30-11:30 – Seniors Got Strength Exercise! 12:00 – Lunch: Spaghetti and Meatballs 1:30 – Weight Loss Challenge 2:00-3:00 – Country Heat Aerobic Line Dancing

(8) 8:00-12:00 – Veterans Services 9:30 – Stop & Shop Grocery Trip 9:30 – Trader Joe’s 10:30 – Book Club Group Meeting 10:00-11:00 – Zumba Gold 10:30 – Knitting

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

Walmart/Hanover Mall Nancy’s Office Hours at 60 Elm Street Design Presentation: “Candy Boxes to Computers” Lunch: Egg Strata

(14) 9:30 – Around Town/Village 10:00-12:00 – Quilting/Handcraft Group 10:30-11:30 – Seniors Got Strength Exercise! 12:00 – Lunch: Jacked-up Meatloaf 1:30 – Cohasset Community Garden Club Workshop: “The Colors of Fall” 1:30 – Weight Loss Challenge 2:00-3:00 – Country Heat Aerobic Line Dancing

(15) 8:00-12:00 – Veterans Services 8:00-12:00 – SHINE Appointments 8:30-11:30 – Body Meridian Sessions (by appointment) 9:30 – Stop & Shop Grocery Trip 9:30 – Derby Street 10:00-11:00 – Zumba Gold 10:30 – Knitting

offs 9:04 a.m. / Return 3:08 p.m. to-Lunch’ at P.J.’s Country House

Virtual Dementia Program

*NO LUNCH AT CENTER *NO CHAIR YOGA

(21) 9:30 – Around Town/Village 10:00-12:00 – Quilting/Handcraft Group 10:30-11:30 – Seniors Got Strength Exercise! 12:00 – End of Summer Luncheon! 12:00-1:00 - Open Office Hour with State Senator Patrick O’Connor 1:30 – Weight Loss Challenge 2:00-3:00 – Country Heat Aerobic Line Dancing

(22) 8:00-12:00 – Veterans Services 9:30 – Stop & Shop Grocery Trip 9:30 – Christmas Tree Shop 10:00-11:00 – Zumba Gold 10:30 – Knitting

offs 9:04 a.m. / Return 3:08 p.m. Armchair Traveler goes to our National Parks! Lunch: Olympus Grille

Hand Meridian Sessions (by appointment)

(28) 9:30 – Around Town/Village 10:00-12:00 – Quilting/Handcraft Group 10:30-11:30 – Seniors Got Strength Exercise! 12:00 – Lunch: White Bean & Kale Soup w/Chorizo 1:30 – Weight Loss Challenge 1:30 – “An Afternoon With Frost” 2:00-3:00 – Country Heat Aerobic Line Dancing

(29) 8:00-12:00 – Veterans Services 9:30 – Stop & Shop Grocery Trip 10:00-11:00 – Zumba Gold 10:30 – Knitting

Reminder: Medicare Open Enrollment

will be from —December 7, 2017

This is your time to compare plans and make sure you have the right health and prescription plans. Stay with your current plan if you wish, or look for a new plan with better coverage, higher quality and lower cost.

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

I am so pleased to offer you a chance to see the U.S. from seats in our little neck of the woods. Join us at Willcutt Commons as we kick off our Armchair Traveler Series. Some

of us dream of heading off to places near and far, while others actually do it and love sharing their experiences with others. On September 27th we’ll view the beauty of the United States National Parks of the Northwest through the eyes of Steve Farrar, a former parks and rec-reation commissioner from Medfield, MA. He’ll explain the differences between national monuments, memorials, historic parks, national battlefields and recreation areas. He will show present slides featuring the Pacific North-west as well. In addition, we will be treated to a collage of coming attractions from presentations he’ll offer in October and November. Join us as Steve walks us through several of his favorite National Park wonders and activities. Whether you’d like help planning a future trip, would like to re-live previous visits of your own, or just want to see the country from the comfort of your chair, you are sure to enjoy this unique look at our won-drous National Parks.

***** If you delayed enrolling in Medicare B so that you could stay in your Marketplace plan (also known as Exchanges or Qualified Health plans- QHPs) you may be eligible to request time-limited equitable relief. If you are eligible, this may include retroactive or imme-diate Medicare Part B enrollment and a reduction in or elimination of Medicare Part B late enrollment penalties. People who were or are enrolled in Marketplace coverage who are entitled to premium-free Medicare Part A can apply for this relief through September 2017. In gen-eral, you will not benefit from having a QHP and Medi-care at the same time, because when you enroll in Medi-care, you are generally NO longer eligible to receive cost assistance from your QHP. Confusion about QHPs and Medicare may lead some people to make enrollment mis-takes. For further information or for help requesting time-limited equitable relief, contact the Medicare Rights Center Helpline at 800-333-4114.

NANCY’S NEWS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

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

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

Free estimates, reasonable rates.

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Serving Health Insurance Needs for Everyone (SHINE): Lynne Buckley, SHINE Counselor, is available to address health insur-ance questions and concerns for seniors or disabled adults with Medicare insurance. Next SHINE, September 15. Brown Bag Lunch and Movie: Last Monday of the month, 11:30 am. Bring your lunch. Next movie, September 25: Jackie. One of the most important and tragic moments in American history, seen through the eyes of the iconic First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy. Cohasset Café: Mondays, 9:00-11:00 am. Drop-in coffee/social coordinated by the Friends of Cohasset Elder Affairs. $3. Notary Public: Mondays, 9:00-11:00 am, during the Friends Café. If you require the services of a Notary, Phil Auglis is happy to help you. Free. Conversational French: Mondays, 10:00 am-12:00. Drop in. Skill level, rusty to intermediate. Stretch and Balance Conditioning: Mondays, 2:30-3:30 pm. Build muscle strength and endurance in a gentle fashion. Improve muscle flexibility, strengthen your posture and postural awareness, and maintain balance. $5. Gentle Yoga: Tuesdays at 9:30 am. Instructor, Amy Di Lillo. Drop in, $5. Chair Yoga: Wednesdays at 1:00 pm. Instructor, Amy Di Lillo. Drop in, $5. Seniors Got Strength: Thursdays, 10:30 -11:30 am. Kathleen Larsen, personal trainer/fitness instructor from LiveFit fitness center, offers this high energy strength and flexibility class. Don’t miss the opportunity to train with an expert! Drop in, $5. Zumba Gold: Fridays, 10:00-11:00 am. Great for cardio, range of motion and balance. Taught by Pasqualina Schoenthaler. $5. Congregate Meals: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 12:00. Prepared in-house by local cooks or offered by Cohasset restaurants. Reservations required a minimum of 24 hours in advance for food planning purpose. $3. AromaTouch Hand or Body Meridian Sessions by Amy Di Lillo, certified doTerra AromaTouch practitioner. Meridians are path-ways in the body along which vital energy is said to flow. Massage to these points opens the flow of energy to allow for healing and to help maintain health. Body sessions, 50 min. for $60. Hand sessions, 10 min for $8. Next appointments: Body, September 15, Hand, September 27. Call to claim your spot. Great Discussions: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10:00 am-12:00. Topics include current events relating to national interests. All are welcome. Free. American National Mahjongg: Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00 pm. All are welcome to join in and play. Please bring your own 2017 playing card. Weekly Bridge: Wednesdays, 12:30–3:30 pm. Tables available. Bring your foursome. (Tables of four are required.) Reiki: Certified Reiki practitioner will be available one day per month from 1:00-2:40 pm for 15-minute private Reiki sessions. This Japanese technique promotes stress reduction, relaxation, and healing. Next Reiki date: September 19. Health Clinics: Offered by Mary Goodwin, Public Health Nurse. Monday, 8:00 am.-12:00, Tuesday 11:00 am.-3:00 pm. Quilting/Handcraft Group: Thursdays, 10:00 am-12:00 Drop in. Quilting and other handcrafts of your choice. Bring your project. Country Heat Line Dancing: Thursdays, 2:00-3:00 pm. Join Mimi for some aerobic fun! $5. Second Friday Book Club: 10:30 am. Discussion, coffee and refreshments. September book, Time Flies by Claire Cook. Knitting: Fridays, 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Drop-in knitting. Learners are welcome. Edna Finegan, leader. $3. Legal, Real Estate or Financial Consultations: Call 781-383-9112 to arrange a free 30-minute consultation with one of our pro-fessional resources. Veterans’ Services Officer: Vinnie Fountaine. Tuesday, 4:00-6:00 pm, Fridays, 8:00 am-12:00 at Willcutt Commons. Outreach Off-site Visits: Nancy Lafauce, Assistant Director, Cohasset Elder Affairs, will visit homebound seniors by appointment. In addition, she holds office hours in the Community Room at 60 Elm Street on the second Wednesday of every month from 10:00-11:00 am. Pedi-Care: Every other month. Next foot care: September 13. Call for an appointment. $29. Representative Joan Meschino: Office Hours, 2nd Monday of the month, from 9:00-10:30 am. Senator Patrick O’Connor: Office Hour. 3rd Thursday of the month from 12-1:00 pm. Dental Hygienist: Emma Lawson will perform routine teeth cleaning. By appointment.. Private pay and Mass Health accepted. Ap-pointments required. Call for more information. Shopping: Around Town: Mondays, 1:00 pm, Route 3A. Thursdays, 9:30 am, Cohasset Village. Shaws: Tuesdays, 1:00 pm Stop & Shop: Fridays, 9:30 am Hanover Mall/Walmart: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 9:30 am Friday Trips: 9:30 am, 2nd Friday-Trader Joe’s/Marshalls, 3rd Friday-Derby Street Shops, 4th Friday-Christmas Tree Shops MBTA Commuter Rail: Wednesday, drop-offs for 9:04 am train, pick-ups for train arriving at 3:08 pm

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For the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil. Cook the couscous according to package instructions. Add the corn for the last five minutes of cooking. Drain well. In a large bowl, combine the hot couscous-corn mixture, tomato, and vinaigrette. Let the couscous cool for about 10 minutes before gently folding in the feta, if using, and basil. Add a pinch of salt (if necessary).

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RecipefromAnna’sKitchen�

IsraeliCouscouswithFreshCorn,Tomatoes,Feta�

1 large garlic clove, minced 3/4 teaspoon plus 1 pinch kosher salt (or to taste) 2 teaspoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous, preferably whole wheat 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 1 large ear) 1 large ripe tomato, diced 3 ounces crumbled feta cheese (optional) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil.