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Join us on November 10th from 11:30-1:00pm for this informa-tive Lunch and Learn. Bring your questions on estate plan-ning and veterans benefits. Lauren Caisse, is an attorney with the Law Offices of Patricia L. Nagle in Mansfield will help provide information about es-tate planning. Michael Ray-mond Mansfield Veterans Ser-vice Agent will also be here to give us an insight on Veteran’s Benefits. This is a free program hosted and spon-sored by Boston Cremation. Please call COA at 508-261-7368 to sign up.

The COA Walk-ing Club will meet at 8:30am at the following locations in November! Call

Elisha at 508-261-7368 for more information or to join the group November 2nd-Fulton Pond Park @old police station November 9th-Wrentham Out-lets @Nautica November 16th-South Park meet @South Common November 23rd-La Salette-meet in parking lot November 30th-Mansfield Crossing meet @Bertucci’s.

RICHARD RICHARD RICHARD RICHARD NICHOLS NICHOLS NICHOLS NICHOLS PRESENTS: PRESENTS: PRESENTS: PRESENTS: JOURNEY OF JOURNEY OF JOURNEY OF JOURNEY OF

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Join Richard Nichols on Thursday November 18th at 10:30am for an engaging discussion about the Pilgrims Journey to America. Topics in-clude; Life Before the Journey, The Mayflower, The Voyage Across, The Landing, Life in Plym-outh and Thanksgiving. This is a free program but please call the COA at 508-261-7368 to sign up.

PUMPKIN PIE & PUMPKIN PIE & PUMPKIN PIE & PUMPKIN PIE & PIANOPIANOPIANOPIANO

Join us at the COA for a slice of pie and some cof-fee on Wednesday No-vember 3rd at 12:30 while

being entertained by Mansfield High School musicians. This is a free pro-gram but please call the COA at 508-261-7368 to sign up.

The COA is hosting a Friendsgiv-ing on Wednesday November 17th at 11:30am. We will gather in the large room and enjoy a deli-cious lunch together catered by Mansfield Deli The lunch will be a turkey gobbler sandwich with turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce on a braided roll with a side of chips and a drink. We will have assorted cookies and coffee for dessert. Please note this lunch is $5.00 per person and you must sign up and pay in person at the COA. Sign-ups for Friendsgiving begin on Friday November 5th. Space is limited so don’t delay.

COUNTRY LINE DANCINGCOUNTRY LINE DANCINGCOUNTRY LINE DANCINGCOUNTRY LINE DANCING WITH MARGRETWITH MARGRETWITH MARGRETWITH MARGRET!!!!

Margret will be at the COA for country line dancing on Friday November 5th at 11:30. No expe-rience required just come with a smile and ready to dance. Save the Date: Margret will also be at the COA on December 10th at 11:30.

MEN’S MEN’S MEN’S MEN’S COFFEE CLUBCOFFEE CLUBCOFFEE CLUBCOFFEE CLUB This club is grow-ing and we are so happy the men are enjoying it. They welcome

new members!!! Next coffee club will be on Monday Novem-ber 22nd at 9:30am. Coffee and Cinnamon Buns will be served. No need to sign up just stop by!

The COA Book Club will meet on Monday Novem-ber 29th at 10:15am. We will be discussing Little Fires Everywhere by Ce-leste Ng. If you are inter-ested in joining please

call Elisha at 508-261-7368. This is a great group where we always have wonderful discussions on the book and also a share a sweet treat!

HOLIDAY HOLIDAY HOLIDAY HOLIDAY CARD CARD CARD CARD MAKINGMAKINGMAKINGMAKING

Sit down with Elisha on Thursday

November 4th from 10:00-11:00am and make your own holiday cards to send to family and friends. We supply every-thing from glitter to glue to ribbons and beads!! No sig-nups required just stop in.

MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENTMEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENTMEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENTMEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT October 15–December 7, 2021 (Changes will take effect on Janu-ary 1, 2022) . If you would like more information or feel your current plan is not meeting your health care needs, please call the COA at 508-261-7368 and ask to speak to a SHINE counselor.

SENIOR SENIOR SENIOR SENIOR PORTRAITSPORTRAITSPORTRAITSPORTRAITS!

Sign up to have your senior por-trait taken (the over 60 seniors) A

professional photographer will be at the COA on November 19th for a fun day of portrait taking Come as you wish-casual or formal, do you have a hobby or a passion? Bring some props with you if you would like! This is a free pro-gram. 10:30-11:30 coffee, snacks, get styled 11:30-1:00-pictures taken For more info pls call the COA 508-261-7368

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TRIAD CORNERTRIAD CORNERTRIAD CORNERTRIAD CORNER Identity theft: protect yourselfIdentity theft: protect yourselfIdentity theft: protect yourselfIdentity theft: protect yourself Identity theft is a serious crime that happens when someone uses your personal information without your consent to commit fraud or other crimes.

Personal information includes things like your name and your Social Security, Medicare, credit card, or bank account numbers, and your Medicare account username and password. Guard your Medicare card and protect your personal information

�� Don’t share your Medicare Number or other personal information with anyone who contacts you by phone, email, or by approaching you in per-son, unless you’ve given them permission in ad-vance.�

�� Medicare, or your Medicare plan representative, will only call and ask for personal information in these situations:�

�� A Medicare health or drug plan can call you if you’re already a member of the plan. The agent who helped you join the plan can also call you.�

�� A customer service representative from 1-800-MEDICARE can call you if you’ve called and left a message or a representative said that someone would call you back.�

�� Only give personal information like your Medi-care Number to doctors, insurance companies (and their licensed agents or brokers) or plans acting on your behalf, or trusted people in the community who work with Medicare like your State Health In-surance Assistance Program (SHIP).�

Be familiar with how Medicare uses your personal information. If you join a Medicare plan, the plan will let you know how it will use your personal in-formation. �

If someone calls you and asks for your Medicare Number or other personal information, hang up and call us at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY: 1-877-486-2048.

If you suspect identity theft, or feel like you gave your personal information to someone you should-n't have, contact the Federal Trade Commission. To create an Identity Theft Report: file a complaint with the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint or 1111----877877877877----438438438438----4338433843384338; TTY: 1-866-653-4261.

Don’t forget! Daylight savings is Sunday, November 7, 2021, at 2 a.m. Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before bed Saturday night!

FUEL ASSISTANCEFUEL ASSISTANCEFUEL ASSISTANCEFUEL ASSISTANCE The Fuel Assistance Program is now open for the 2021-2022 heating sea-son. If you would like to apply for fuel assistance or have questions about the program please call 508-261-7464

and we would be happy to help you. Please re-member this program will assist you however you heat your home whether it be electric heat, oil or gas

Just a friendly reminder that right here at the COA we offer free hearing

screenings every 1st Friday of each month between 10:30-12:00. We also offer health screenings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 12:30-3:30. Mans-field Community EMS program checks blood pres-sure, blood sugar, cholesterol. No signs up required just stop by.

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ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL FAMILY THANKS-FAMILY THANKS-FAMILY THANKS-FAMILY THANKS-GIVING DINNER GIVING DINNER GIVING DINNER GIVING DINNER

The Friends of the El-derly Annual Family Thanksgiving dinner will continue its traditional dinner for its 35th year.

Local and area residents – young folks, old folks, singles and families – are invited to join us for a free, delicious, homemade Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021, from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Congregational Church, 17 West Street, Mansfield, across from the South Common. This event is open to all residents in the Mansfield, Foxboro, Sharon, Norton, Easton, Plainville, Attle-boro and N. Attleboro areas. Reservations are helpful but not required. To place your reservation, please call Randy Pickus at (508) 851-9414 or send an email to randyepickus@gmail.com no later than November 19, 2021. Mansfield residents who are unable to attend but wish to have their Thanksgiv-ing meal delivered by our awesome volunteers, please call (508) 851-9414. Donations will be greatly appreciated as the meal is made possible totally through the generosity of many individuals and businesses in Mansfield and surrounding towns. Donations can be sent to: Friends of the El-derly, c/o Randy Pickus, 2 Fairfield Park, Mansfield,

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MANSFIELD COA/SOCIAL SERVICES RESOURCE GUIDE. MANSFIELD COA/SOCIAL SERVICES RESOURCE GUIDE. MANSFIELD COA/SOCIAL SERVICES RESOURCE GUIDE. MANSFIELD COA/SOCIAL SERVICES RESOURCE GUIDE. LOCAL FOOD RESOURCES/SNAP LOCAL FOOD RESOURCES/SNAP LOCAL FOOD RESOURCES/SNAP LOCAL FOOD RESOURCES/SNAP SNAP-Federal program that provides monthly cash benefits to purchase groceries on an EBT card. We can assist you right here at the COA with your application. Our Daily Bread Food Pantry-15 West St. Mansfield MA 508-339-1343 GATRA TransportationGATRA TransportationGATRA TransportationGATRA Transportation-The service will run Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. To request a pick up, riders can download the Transloc mobile app on their smartphone or dial 508-697-1911, where they will be assisted by a dispatcher. GATRA GO Connect 508-697-1911 For more information on all GATRA GO services – call GATRA GO customer service at 774-226-1270.

FUEL ASSISTANCE/FINANICAL ASSITANCEFUEL ASSISTANCE/FINANICAL ASSITANCEFUEL ASSISTANCE/FINANICAL ASSITANCEFUEL ASSISTANCE/FINANICAL ASSITANCE----There are several programs in Mansfield that assist residents with their utility bills, rent etc. in addition to federal programs that we can assist you in applying for. You must meet certain guidelines and income eligibility. Call us for more info

DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENTDURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENTDURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENTDURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT----If you are in need of durable medical equipment give us a call. We offer free loans of walkers, crutches, shower benches, wheelchairs, canes. We also accept donations of medical equipment in good clean condition.

SHINE COUNSELORSSHINE COUNSELORSSHINE COUNSELORSSHINE COUNSELORS work one-on-one with individuals providing information, counseling and assistance on health care programs including Medicare, Medigap, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, Public Benefits, One Care Plans, and more

NUTRITION PROGRAMNUTRITION PROGRAMNUTRITION PROGRAMNUTRITION PROGRAM-Popularly known as “Meals on Wheels”, Bristol’s Nutrition Program offers a well balanced meal each weekday to people 60 years or older. Meals are delivered to your home based on your mobility and ability to pre-pare meals. An in-home assessment by one of Bristol County Elder Services caseworkers determines whether you quali-ty for meals on wheels. We also offer daily hot congregate lunches. Please call the COA 2 days before to sign up.

EXERCISE & WELLNESS CLINICSEXERCISE & WELLNESS CLINICSEXERCISE & WELLNESS CLINICSEXERCISE & WELLNESS CLINICS-The COA offers a large variety of exercise classes! The instructors are top notch and always welcome new members. We also offer a monthly hearing clinic in addition to a health screening clinic run by the Mansfield Community EMS program.

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMSENRICHMENT PROGRAMSENRICHMENT PROGRAMSENRICHMENT PROGRAMS-The COA offers many different programs such as our newly formed Men’s Cof-fee Club, Bingo, Painting classes, crafts, a variety of card games daily, guitar lessons and Wii games just to name a few. Please check the calendar for days and times and come on by!

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Josephine Madrazo-Director Lynette Boldrighini-Assistant Director Kate Allen-Meals on Wheels Driver Louise Baroncelli, Receptionist Phyllis Butler-Kitchen Staff Jina Ibrahim-Community Social Work-er Rose Kimmell-Outreach /Shine Coun-selor Maureen Kilgallon-Kitchen Staff Kristen Madeira-COA/SS Coordinator Elisha Ribeiro-Activities Coordinator

Mansfield’s food pantry, Our Daily Bread, has been serving the Mans-field community since 1997 as an outreach pro-ject of The Congregation-al Church of Mansfield. Each week food is distrib-

uted on Saturday mornings between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Non-perishable grocery items are available to any Mansfield resident in need. Clients can “shop” at the pantry for as long as needed. This local resource for families is located at 15 West Street in Mansfield. Volunteers are available each Saturday morning to help new clients. A fair number system is conducted each Saturday at 9:00 am. If you are unable to wait, there is a pre-sorted pick-up option available.

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NOV 1 2 3 4 5 CARDS & GAMES 9:00 GUITAR LESSSONS W/HARRY 9:00 STRONG BODY & MIND 9:00 PAINTING 1:00 CANASTA 1:00

WALKING CLUB 8:30 DRUMS ALIVE 9:00 QUILT KNIT CRAFT 9:15 TAI CHI 10:15 MAHJONG 1:00 CHAIR YOGA 2:00

ENDURANCE 9:00 GUITAR LESSONS W/HARRY 10:15 BRIDGE 1:00 PUMPKIN PIE & PIANO 12:30

DRUMS ALIVE 9:00 HOLIDAY CARD 10:00 BINGO 12:30

WII BOWLING 9:00 CHORUS 9:00 CHAIR YOGA 10:30 HEARING CLINIC 10:30 LINE DANCING 11:30

8 9 10 11 12 CARDS & GAMES 9:00 STRONG BODY & MIND 9:00 GUITAR LESSSONS W/HARRY 9:00 PAINTING 1:00 CANASTA 1:00

WALKING CLUB 8:30 DRUMS ALIVE 9:00 QUILT KNIT CRAFT …. 9:15 TAI CHI 10:15 HEALTH SCREENING 12:30 MAHJONG 1:00 APPLE CLASS 2:00 CHAIR YOGA 2:00

ENDURANCE 9:00 GUITAR LESSONS W/HARRY 10:15 PIZZA & PLANNING 11:30 FRIENDS MEETING 12:30 BRIDGE 1:00 STRENGTH CIRCUIT 2:00

WII BOWLING 9:00 CHORUS 9:00 CHAIR YOGA 10:30 BEREAVEMENT 11:30

15 16 17 18 19 CARDS & GAMES 9:00 STRONG BODY & MIND 9:00 GUITAR LESSSONS W/HARRY 9:00 PAINTING 1:00 CANASTA 1:00

WALKING CLUB 8:30 DRUMS ALIVE 9:00 QUILT KNIT CRAFT ...9:15 TAI CHI 10:15 MAHJONG 1:00 CHAIR YOGA 2:00

GUITAR LESSONS W/HARRY 10:15 FRIENDSGIVING 11:30 BRIDGE 1:00

DRUMS ALIVE 9:00 JOURNEY OF PILGRAMS 10:30 BINGO 12:30

SENIOR PORTRAITS 10:30 CHAIR YOGA 10:30

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CARDS & GAMES 9:00 GUITAR LESSSONS W/HARRY 9:00 STRONG BODY & MIND 9:00 MENS COFFEE 9:30 PAINTING 1:00 CANASTA 1:00

WALKING CLUB 8:30 DRUMS ALIVE 9:00 QUILT KNIT CRAFT 9:15 TAI CHI 10:15 MAHJONG 1:00 CHAIR YOGA 2:00

ENDURANCE 9:00 ARTHRITIS EXERCISE 10:15 GUITAR LESSONS W/HARRY 10:15 BRIDGE 1:00 TRIAD 1:15 STRENGTH CIRCUIT 2:00

29 30 DEC 1 2 3 CARDS & GAMES 9:00 GUITAR LESSSONS W/HARRY 9:00 STRONG BODY & MIND 9:00 BOOK CLUB 10:15 PAINTING 1:00 CANASTA 1:00

WALKING CLUB 8:30 DRUMS ALIVE 9:00 QUILT KNIT CRAFT 9:15 TAI CHI 10:15 MAHJONG 1:00 CHAIR YOGA 2:00

ENDURANCE 9:00 ARTHRITIS EXERCISE 10:15 GUITAR LESSONS W/HARRY 10:15 BRIDGE 1:00 STRENGTH CIRCUIT 2:00

DRUMS ALIVE 9:00 BINGO 12:30

WII BOWLING 9:00 CHORUS 9:00 CHAIR YOGA 10:30

How to Begin Yoga at Any AgeHow to Begin Yoga at Any AgeHow to Begin Yoga at Any AgeHow to Begin Yoga at Any Age Whether you are 20 or 70, practicing yoga will benefit your overall health. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, yoga can improve strength, bal-ance, flexibility, sleep, mood, energy levels, stress management, offer con-nection to a supportive community, and ease arthritis and back pain. Now that’s a lot! The health benefits make yoga practice a hot ticket, but it can be intimi-dating to those that aren’t yet initiated into the specialized lingo of breath

and poses. Here are five tips to get you started on your yoga journey! Practice Makes … YogaPractice Makes … YogaPractice Makes … YogaPractice Makes … Yoga First, remember that all yoga sessions are called a practice, not a perfect. Even the most accomplished yogis are still practicing. Yoga is all about intentional movement, and sometimes moving into a pose is simply the intention to move toward the shape. Yoga should never cause pain; it may challenge you, or you may endure small discomfort for a short period of time, but never pain. Stick with beginner classes as you build your rep-ertoire of poses and yoga terms. Avoid Class AnxietyAvoid Class AnxietyAvoid Class AnxietyAvoid Class Anxiety So, even with a little research under your belt you’re still feeling intimidated by that classroom full of mats? That’s OK, these days there are plenty of online classes to get you started right in your own home. DoYoga-WithMe has an extensive library of free videos; Yoga with Adriene has a YouTube channel, blog, and free vide-os; and SilverSneakers offers classes live online and on-demand videos. Since COVID-19 drove many studios out of their facilities and onto the internet, there may be gyms or yoga studios in your neighborhood that of-fer classes online, too. Don’t Get Out of Your ChairDon’t Get Out of Your ChairDon’t Get Out of Your ChairDon’t Get Out of Your Chair Maybe you spend 8 hours a day in your office chair and it feels attached to your bottom, or maybe you’re re-ally concerned about mobility or balance. That’s OK! You can still get the benefits of the poses and the prac-tice without leaving your seat. Try these 10 chair yoga poses, or search “chair yoga” on one of the platforms mentioned above. Whether you take a few minutes at your desk in your chair to practice, find a new pose to investigate on the daily, or attend classes, once you let yoga into your life you may find you can’t live without it! The COA offers Yoga on Tuesdays at 2:00 and also Friday mornings at 10:30. Give it a try!!!!The COA offers Yoga on Tuesdays at 2:00 and also Friday mornings at 10:30. Give it a try!!!!The COA offers Yoga on Tuesdays at 2:00 and also Friday mornings at 10:30. Give it a try!!!!The COA offers Yoga on Tuesdays at 2:00 and also Friday mornings at 10:30. Give it a try!!!!

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