East Bridgewater

Council on Aging

355 Plymouth Street E. Bridgewater, MA

02333 Phone: 508-378-1610

Fax: 508-378-1611

Hours: Monday

8 am—6 pm Tuesday-Thursday

8 am—4 pm Friday

8 am—12 pm

Council on Aging Staff:

Nancy G. Hill Director

S.H.I.N.E. Counselor (By appointment only)

nhill@ebmass.com

Susan L. Prendergast Activities Coordinator

Newsletter Editor sprendergast@ebmass.com

Kelley A. Long Client Services Coordinator

S.H.I.N.E. Counselor Certified SMP Counselor (By appointment only) klong@ebmass.com

Stephanie Williams Coordinator of Volunteers swilliams@ebmass.com

David Finlay Patricia Fay

Jack Sullivan Van Drivers

Council on Aging Members:

Robert P. DiFazio Chair

Robert Ringuette Treasurer

Susan Muir Secretary

Helen Bomar

Rosemary Saccocia

Mary Haines

Peter Andrade

Anne Marek

Dee Dee Rogers

Joan Smith Assoc. Member

“ The van is available for transportation to this event.

East Bridgewater Council on Aging

April 2020

Upcoming Events 2

More Upcoming Events... 3

Movie Days/April Office Schedule 4

Calendar of Events 5

Kelley’s Korner 6

Senior Lunch Menu 7

In this issue:

East Bridgewater Friends of Seniors 2nd Annual Clothing (& More) Collection Fundraiser!

From Friday, January 31st through the end of May, we will be collecting clothing for all ages., hats, gloves, belts, purses, accessories, outerwear, shoes & boots, linens-including sheets, towels, curtains, in an effort to raise money for programs & services for East Bridgewater Seniors.

If you have any clothing items to donate, please drop them off at the East Bridgewater Senior Commu-nity Center at 355 Plymouth St during regular center hours. The hours are Monday 8am to 6pm, Tues-day through Thursday, 8am to 4pm, Friday 8am to noon.

We will also be collecting donations at the shredding/drug take back event on Saturday, April 25th from 10am to 1pm.

We need to collect at least 225 bags for the fundraiser, so clean out your closets and help a great cause!

It’s the perfect time of year to do some spring cleaning!

If you have a large donation, or want to drop off after hours, or on the weekend, please call Theresa at 508-350-9811 or email theresamcnculty@hotmail.com

When you read this, my hope is that The Center will be back to its normal operations. However, given this unprec-edented event, that may not be the case. This newsletter contains many events that have already been rescheduled and others that may need to be either cancelled or resched-uled. Please bear with us. We are doing our best, given the circumstances! Meals on Wheels continues to be delivered daily and our van continues to be on the road on Tuesdays for essential in-town errands only and grocery shopping on Thursdays. If you, a friend, or a neighbor have a need, please contact us. The staff is working regular office hours,

although the building is currently closed to the public as we do our best to curtail the spread of COVID-19, especially to our older residents. Be kind to each other and check on your neighbors. Together, we will get through this! ~ Nancy

Please keep in mind, all activities, events and presentations listed in this newsletter are subject to cancelation or rescheduling.

Community Shredding and Prescription Drug Take Back Event

Saturday, April 25th

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been canceled. As soon as we are able, it will be rescheduled.

Please continue to collect items for the Friends of Seniors Clothing (& More) Collection Fundraiser, as this will continue as planned.

East Bridgewater Council on Aging

Mission Statement:

The East Bridgewater Council on Aging serves older persons, disabled persons of all ages and their caregivers, and others in need of services and referrals. Programs that enhance dignity, support independence and encourage general wellness are developed, coordinated and promoted to meet the needs of these individuals.

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2019 INCOME TAX PREPARATION FOR SENIORS

April 2, 7, 9, & 14 Tuesdays: 8:10 a.m.—11:50 a.m.

Thursdays: 12:50 p.m.— 3:20 p.m. ~ By appointment only ~

Taxes prepared by Joe Benson from Joseph Benson Tax Services

Town Elections Saturday, April 11th

East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School Polls open 11:00 am—7:00 pm

Senior Citizens Club Wednesday, April 15th ~ Doors open at Noon

Reminder: $5 membership fee, for 2020, is due this month. If you are not yet a member, join us this month! Monthly lunches are $3.00, unless oth-erwise noted. The EBCOA van is available for this event. Please call the office if you need a ride.

PAINT “NIGHT”!! Monday, April 13th @ 2:00 pm

The painting party will feature a fun, social class taught by Heather Martin, owner of the Pour Artist. People of all skill levels are encouraged to attend; no art experience is neces-

sary. You will follow Heather's step-by-step instructions to create your own Spring-themed wooden pre-sketched sign. By the end of the class you will be shocked at your final product; everyone is! All supplies are provided. The painting is created using non-toxic acrylic paints. Smocks are also pro-vided, but painters are encouraged not to wear their Sunday best. Sign-ups for East Bridgewater seniors will begin on Monday, March 9th. Out-of-town seniors may sign-up beginning Monday, March 23rd. Space is lim-ited.

This program is supported by a grant from the East Bridgewater Arts Council, a local agency, which is sup-ported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Men’s Breakfast Club Friday, April 24th @ 9:00 am

Dick Caldwell, a resident of Bridgewater, has vol-unteered to prepare a delicious free breakfast on the 4th Friday of the month for the gentlemen! We hope to see you in April!

Please call the COA by Friday, April 17th, to reserve your spot. Space is limited.

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REAL ID Workshop

**RESCHEDULING** DATE TO BE DETERMINED

The Registry of Motor Vehicles will offer a free workshop on license renewal and REAL ID for residents at The Center.

Topics include: What is the difference between “Standard ID” and “Real ID” driver’s licenses and ID cards;

How to renew a Massachusetts Driver’s License or Mas-sachusetts Identification (ID) Card; and What are the new federal and state requirements for renew-ing a Driver's License or ID card

Please call the COA to sign up.

Reverse Mortgage Workshop **NEW DATE**

Thursday, May 21st @ 1:00 pm

Please join David Tourtillott, CRMP® of Homestead Mort-gage for an educational workshop on Reverse Mortgag-es. David is one of only 155 Certified Professionals nation-wide and will be discussing the pros & cons, how to use a Reverse Mortgage to age in place, how to sell your home and a buy a new home using a Reverse Mortgage to downsize or move closer to children & grandchildren. Other discussion points will include: how to use a Reverse Mortgage to in-crease your monthly cash flow, create an emergency reserve line of credit to help pay for things like, home repairs, home modifications, in-home care, real estate taxes, homeowners insurance, monthly condo fees and many other cost of living expenses . Surprise giveaways will be provided!

Please call the COA to sign up

Diabetic Shoe Presentation **NEW DATE**

Monday, May 18th @ 10:00 am

Kris Gidwani from A Plus Home Medical Supply, will talk about diabetic foot care, and why Medi-

care WANTS you to have diabetic shoes. Many different styles, sizes, and types will be available. (samples only) for you to see. We take most insurances and do house calls on a case by case basis as well. Please call the COA to sign up

8th Annual Ladies Spring Tea Monday, May 13th @ 3:00 p.m.

$5.00 per person

Please join us for our 8th Annual Ladies Spring Tea! Enjoy delicious Scones, Tea Sandwiches, Desserts and many variety’s of Tea!

Reservations are required and are limited to 55. Sign-ups for East Bridgewater seniors will begin on Monday, April 8th. Out-of-town seniors may sign-up beginning Monday, April 22nd.

Transportation for East Bridgewater residents is available. Please let us know, when signing up, if you need a ride.

S.A.L.T./TRIAD Annual Breakfast Thursday, May 7th @ 9:30 a.m.

Join us once again for our annual free break-fast! East Bridgewater’s very own Police and Fire Departments will be on hand cooking and serving a delicious breakfast of pancakes, sausage, bacon and eggs!

Sign-ups for East Bridgewater residents will begin on Monday, April 6th. Out-of-town seniors may sign-up beginning Monday, April 13th.

Please call the EBCOA by Friday, April 26th, if you would like to attend and/or need a ride.

The East Bridgewater S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) is made up of members of the Plymouth County Sheriff’s and District Attorney’s Departments, the East Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments and the Council on Aging, as well as private citizens. Its purpose is to provide information and resources to increase senior safety in their homes and communities.

Understanding Medicare 2020 **NEW DATE**

Monday, June 1st @ 1:00 pm

Are you turning 65, planning to retire or just want to learn more about Medicare? Join us for a one-hour long informational meeting presented by Fallon Health. You’ll learn about the four parts of Medi-care, how to enroll in Medicare, when you can change plans during the year, how to obtain prescription drug assistance and more. This presentation is for informational purposes; it is not a sales presentation. Please call the COA to sign up

Western Monarch Butterflies at Pismo State Beach **RESCHEDULING**

DATE TO BE DETERMINED

Live from Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove in CA

Pismo State Beach is located on the Central Coast of California and during the winter months it is home to the largest population of mon-arch butterflies on the west coast of the United States. Join State Park Interpreters for an interactive presentation live from the Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove. You will learn about the life cycle and migration routes of the monarch butterfly, as well as conserva-tion efforts in place to help save this species that has been rapidly declining due to climate change, pesticide use, and loss of habitat.

Important 2020 Census Dates March 12-20: Initial invitations to respond online and by phone will be delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. Areas that are less likely to re-spond online will receive a paper questionnaire along with the invitation to respond online or over the phone. March 16-24: Reminder letters will be delivered. March 26-April 3: Reminder postcards will be delivered to households that have not responded. March 30 - April 1: The Census Bureau will count people who are experiencing homelessness over these three days. is part of this process, the Census Bureau counts people in shelters, at soup kitchens and mobile food vans, on the streets, and at non-sheltered, outdoor locations such as tent encampments. April 1: Census Day is observed nationwide. By this date, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. Once the invitation arrives, you should respond for your home in one of three ways: online, by phone, or by mail. When you respond to the census, you'll tell the Census Bureau where you live as of April 1, 2020. April: Census takers will begin visiting college students who live on campus, people living in senior centers, and others who live among large groups of people. Census takers also begin conducting quality check interviews to help ensure an accurate count. April 8-16: Reminder letters and paper questionnaires will be delivered to remaining households that have not responded. April 20-27: Final reminder postcards will be delivered to households that have not yet responded before census takers follow up in person. May 13-July 31: If a household does not respond to any of the invitations, a census taker will follow up in person.

Office Hours The EBCOA office will be closed on Monday, April 20th in observance of Patriot’s Day. Please remember to schedule your Dial-a-BAT rides by 10:00 a.m. on the preceding busi-ness day. Reminder for Dial-a-BAT riders: Please call the COA to cancel or make changes to a ride.

Wednesday Van Trips:

No Wednesday trips for the month of April

Wild Nights with Emily (PG-13) 2019 Thursday, April 16th @ 1:00 pm

In the mid-19th century, Emily Dickinson is writing prolifically, baking gingerbread, and enjoying a passionate, lifelong romantic relationship with another woman, her friend and sister-in-law Susan...yes this is the iconic American poet, popularly thought to have been a recluse. Beloved comic Molly Shannon leads in this humorous yet bold reappraisal of Dickinson, informed by her private letters. While seeking publication of some of the 1,775 poems written during her lifetime, Emily (Shannon) finds herself facing a troupe of male literary gatekeepers too confused by her genius to take her work seriously. Instead her work attracts the attention of an ambitious woman editor, who also sees Emily as a convenient cover for her own role in buttoned-up Amherst's most bizarre love triangle. Rated PG by the Motion Picture Associa-tion of America for sexual content. 1 hr. 24 min.

Richard Jewell (R) 2019 Thursday, April 23rd @ 1:00 pm

An American police officer and security guard saves thousands of civilian lives when he finds a bomb-filled backpack at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Initially regarded as a hero, he eventually suffers an intense trial by media after being depicted as a possible suspect. Rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for Bloody Images, Language and Sexual Situations. 2 hr. 11 min.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (PG) 2019 Thursday, April 30th @ 1:00 pm

Lloyd Vogel is tasked with creating a profile of Fred Rogers, the creator and star of the successful children's program Mister Rog-ers' Neighborhood. He dutifully goes to the studio where his subject is filming his show, and soon enough, he is sitting down with him, asking him probing questions. However, Fred seems to have a different plan in mind. The interviewee suddenly be-comes the interviewer, and he starts to help the writer sent for him in unexpected ways. Rated PGby the Motion Picture Associa-tion of America for Mild Language, Mild Thematic Elements, Violence. 1 hr. 49 min.

Please call the COA to sign up for all movies

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Marge Piesco April 3 Kate Daly April 20 Virginia Williams April 11 Mary Sheehan April 23

If you would like to be included in our monthly birthday listing, please contact the COA office with your name and birthday.

Clinic Hours Nurse Lisa alternates Monday, Tuesday & Wednes-day throughout the month. Please see the calendar on page 5 for her schedule this month.

Jeopardy!! **CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE**

Exercise your brain a little and have some fun in the pro-cess. Join us for a game of Jeopardy sponsored by Sachem Center for Health and Rehabilitation.

Call the COA to sign up.

Caregiver Support Group Alzheimer’s/Dementia

**CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE** Are you the caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s/Dementia? Do you need someone to talk to? Mary Worthing-ton, a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDC) and Franchise Owner of Home Instead Senior Care on the South Shore will be here along with other caregivers, just like you. This group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

** Donate your Cell Phone **

Cell Phones For Soldiers is a national non-profit serving troops and veterans with free communication services and emergen-cy funding.

Boxes are located at the COA and Town Hall. Any questions, please contact Chris Buckley, Veteran Service Officer at (508) 378-1603.

A Time Out for Caregivers **CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE**

Mary Lou Comlin, a retired Licensed Social Worker, is volunteer-ing her time to facilitate this group. Join Mary Lou on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month to discuss the difficulties you are having in your role as caregiver and what you see as your needs. You may also want to share what works well for you and your loved one. Light Refreshments will be served.

Please call the COA to sign up

SAVE THE DATE!

Safety & Wellness Fair for Seniors Thursday, June 4th

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The Walking Club will resume on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning April 7th! Walk as much as you want at the pace you are comfortable with. The Walking Club meets @ 8:00a.m. in the parking lot behind St. John’s Church. If you know

of another quiet, safe place to walk, give Kelley at the COA a call. We’d love to try a new route!

1 Line Dancing 10am Crocheting 10am Comp. Workshop 10-1pm Advanced Whist 11am Mah Jongg 12:30 Zumba Gold 1pm

Shopper’s Van 2 Pick-ups begin @ 8:15am Zumba Gold 8:30 Yoga 10am Tax Prep 12:50 (by appt.) Pinochle 1pm

Bowling 9am 3 @ Timber Lanes Cribbage 8:30 ABLE Bodies Balance Class 10am

Coffee Hour 9am 6 Clinic 9-12pm Senior Lunch 12pm Hand and Foot 1pm Melodians @ RRCB 1pm Tech Help 3:30 –5pm

Food Pantry @ St. John’s 3:00-6:00pm

Tax Prep 8:10 7 (by appt) Errand Van 9am Breathe & Stretch 9am Back Alley Bridge 10:30 Game Day 10:30 Senior Lunch 12pm Busy Hands 1pm

Clinic 9-12pm 8 Line Dancing 10am Crocheting 10am Comp. Workshop 10-1pm Advanced Whist 11am Mah Jongg 12:30 Food Pantry @ Union Cong. 12:30-2pm Veteran’s Group 1pm Zumba Gold 1pm

Shopper’s Van 9 Pick-ups begin @ 8:15am Zumba Gold 8:30 Friends of Seniors 9am Yoga 10am Tax Prep 12:50 (by appt.) Pinochle 1pm

Bowling 9am 10 @ Timber Lanes Cribbage 8:30

Podiatry Clinic 13 8:00am— 1:00pm Call Dr. Derosier for an appt @ 508-946-1444 Coffee Hour 9am Clinic 9-12pm Senior Lunch 12pm Hand and Foot 1pm

Tax Prep 8:10 14 (by appt) Errand Van 9am Clinic 9-12pm Breathe & Stretch 9am Back Alley Bridge 10:30 Game Day 10:30 Senior Lunch 12pm Busy Hands 1pm

15 Line Dancing 10am Crocheting 10am Comp. Workshop 10-1pm Advanced Whist 11am Senior Citizens Club 12pm Mah Jongg 12:30 Zumba Gold 1pm

Shopper’s Van 16 Pick-ups begin @ 8:15am Zumba Gold 8:30 Yoga 10am Legal Consultations 1pm Veteran’s Agent Office Hours (by appt.) 1pm Pinochle 1pm Movie: Wild Nights With Emily 1pm

Bowling 9am 17 @ Timber Lanes Cribbage 8:30 ABLE Bodies Balance Class 10am

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Town Offices Closed

Food Pantry @ St. John’s 3:00-4:30pm

Errand Van 9am 21 Clinic 9-12pm Breathe & Stretch 9am Back Alley Bridge 10:30 Game Day 10:30 Senior Lunch 12pm Busy Hands 1pm

22 Line Dancing 10am Crocheting 10am Comp. Workshop 10-1pm Advanced Whist 11am Mah Jongg 12:30 Zumba Gold 1pm

Shopper’s Van 23 Pick-ups begin @ 8:15am Zumba Gold 8:30 Yoga 10am Book Club 11am Pinochle 1pm Movie: Richard Jewell 1pm

Bowling 9am 24 @ Timber Lanes Cribbage 8:30 Men’s Breakfast Club 9am

Coffee Hour 9am 27 Clinic 9-12pm Senior Lunch 12pm Hand and Foot 1pm Memory Lane Café 1pm

Errand Van 9am 28 Clinic 9-12pm Breathe & Stretch 9am Back Alley Bridge 10:30 Game Day 10:30 Senior Lunch 12pm Busy Hands 1pm

29 Line Dancing 10am Crocheting 10am Comp. Workshop 10-1pm Advanced Whist 11am Mah Jongg 12:30 Zumba Gold 1pm

Shopper’s Van 30 Pick-ups begin @ 8:15am Zumba Gold 8:30 Yoga 10am Book Club 11am Pinochle 1pm Movie: A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood 1pm

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Did you know?....Our newsletter can be viewed online at www.eastbridgewaterma.gov.

Food Pantry @ 25 Union Cong. 9:30-11

Town Elections 11 EBHS 11am-7pm

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WWW.SHINEMA.ORG Check out the website for information and forms

Kelley’s Korner….

Kelley Long, Client Services Coordinator, S.H.I.N.E. Counselor,

and Certified SMP Counselor

Veterans Agent Office Hours at the COA 3rd Thursday of the Month @ 1:00 pm

Chris Buckley will be available to assist veterans at the COA, on a monthly basis. Chris can help with VA

claims, Federal and State benefits, and veterans I.D. card ques-tions. Appointments will be scheduled in 15 minute increments to allow for as many veterans as possible. Chris can also be reached at his office at Town Hall, Monday-Friday at (508) 378-1603. Please call the COA to schedule an appointment

Monthly Veterans Group ~ NEW TIME Wednesday, April 8th ~ 1:00 pm

This group is led by Christopher Buckley, Veteran Service Officer, for East Bridgewater. No sign up required.

The East Bridgewater Council on Aging is in need of volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels to homebound senior citizens. Meals are de-livered in the middle of the day Monday through Friday and the route takes approxi-mately 1½ hours to complete. Most volun-

teers deliver meals two to four days per month, but any amount of help is greatly appreciated. You must be willing to submit a CORI (criminal background check). For more infor-mation, please call Kelley at the EBCOA at 508-378-1610.

Educational Support Group Pathways Through Grief

Beginning Monday, May 4, 2020 4:00 pm—5:30 pm

Beacon Hospice will host an Educational Support Group begin-ning in May. The Group will meet on six Mondays beginning on May 4th and concluding on June 22nd between the hours of 4:00pm.-5:30p.m. No meeting on Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day).

The Pathways Through Grief program utilizes both a support group and educational format. Ideally the group size would be from 3 and 12 participants. A multitude of coping skills for healthy grief and bereavement challenges will be taught, and participants will be given tools and insights into grief through receiving handouts and learning assignments, group sharing, and experiential learning. We will provide this program free of charge to participants, and if you would like to review the written materials we would utilize in advance that would be fine. Please call the COA to sign up.

Protect Yourself From Medicare Fraud! **NEW DATE**

Thursday, May 28th @ 1:00 pm

Did you know that $60 to $90 billion of our tax dollars are lost to Medicare fraud each year?

Come meet Pat Daly, a representative of the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (MA

SMP) Program and participate in a discussion on how to prevent, detect, and report healthcare errors, fraud and abuse. We all can have an active role in protecting Medicare for ourselves and future generations. This free information workshop will provide you with the tools to become a more informed and engaged health care consumer in-cluding information about the new Medicare cards. Although new cards have random numbers and no longer Social Security num-bers, you still need to be vigilant and protect yourself from becom-ing victim to deceptive marketing and medical identity theft.

If you cannot attend this workshop but have questions about your healthcare bills, Medicare Summary Notices, or other health insur-ance explanation of benefits statements, please call the MA SMP Program office at 800-892-0890.

This event is brought to you by the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program. The MA SMP Program is funded in part by grant number 90-MPPG 0051-01-00 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Liv-ing, Washington, DC. Please call the COA to sign up.

Memory Training **NEW DATE**

Beginning Tuesday, June 2nd 4 Consecutive Weeks @ The Center

10:00 am—12:00 pm $10/4 weeks

Memory Training is an innovative, educa-tional course that teaches individuals techniques to improve their memory in a fun, interactive classroom environment. It combines trainer presentations with group discussions, memory checks, and skill-building exercises for people with mild memory concerns. Each course is 2 hours, once per week, for 4 consecutive weeks.

We focus on the four top memory challenges: Forgetting names and faces. Forgetting to do things in the future…like keeping an ap-

pointment, passing on a phone message, or forgetting why you walked into a room.

Forgetting where you put things like keys, glasses or a wallet.

Inability to immediately recall something you know or “tip of the tongue” memory challenge.

The course is not intended for people with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia.

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Free Legal Consultations Thursday, April 16th ~ 1:00pm—3:00pm

The Law Office of Stephanie Konarski can help if you have ques-tions regarding: Protecting your assets and independence; Man-aging your affairs in the event you or your spouse become disa-bled; Protecting family members or other loved ones with special needs; Probating an estate or administering a trust; Distributing assets after you are gone; Paying for the high cost of care in a nursing home or assisted living facility; Filing an application for Masshealth benefits.

The Law Office of Stephanie Konarski is located at 345 Washing-ton Street; Unit 5 in Pembroke. If you have any questions, you may call Stephanie at (508) 350-0120. Please call the COA to schedule an appointment. Appointments will be scheduled in 15 minute increments.

Visiting Dental Associates of Massachusetts

Dental Cleaning/Hygiene Exams Wednesday, April 15th Wednesday, May 20th

Cathy Grinham, RDH from Visiting Dental Associates of MA, is back to provide dental cleanings and dental hygiene exams for $50.00 (cash only). If you have MassHealth Dental, the cleaning is free of charge. If you have had any joint replace-ments or have any questions, please contact Cathy beforehand at 508-813-6034.

Contact the COA to schedule an appointment. Appointments are from 9:00am—2:15pm. Each appointment will run approx-imately 45 minutes.

East Bridgewater Council on Aging

355 Plymouth Street

East Bridgewater, MA 02333

Phone: 508-378-1610

Fax: 508-378-1611

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Please contact Dianne Kennedy Warkel, Rental Coordinator for The Center at Sachem Rock, if you are interested in rent-ing the facility. Dianne can be reached by phone at 508-631-1925 or via email at dwarkel@ebmass.com.

COMPUTER AND MOBILE DEVICE WORKSHOPS By Richard Stanton

Wednesdays at The Center 10:00-11:00; 11:00-12:00; 12:00-1:00

Tech Talk ~ 1st Wednesday of the month: Bring any tech question you have (phone, tablets, laptops, device or app problem, etc…) Workshops are 45 minutes long and will have no more than three participants in a session. We ask that you only sign up for one session per day to allow room for others to participate. Please call the COA to sign up for the course of your choice.

Microsoft Windows: Learn Computer basics, Office and Edge. Apple iOS: iPhone, iPad, iPod Google Android: Chrome Book, Tablets, Cell Phones, MP3 Players All Devices: Internet Basics, using Attachments, Set up Wi-Fi, Learn gestures, Handling Photos

Call the COA to schedule an appointment

This collection of lap robes made by the Crochet Group was given to a group home in Whitman for Veterans at Christmas