A monthly newsletter published by the

CHATHAM SENIOR CENTER www.chathamcoa.com

193 Stony Hill Road • Chatham, Massachusetts 02633 • [508] 945-5190

Mandi Speakman, Director FEBRUARY 2016 Vol. 46 No. 2

Valentine’s Day

Luncheon & Show

Monday, February 8th, 2016 12pm - $9

If you missed Chev sing at First Night here is your chance to catch a

wonderful performance. The cool, stripped-down jazz, soul, and blues sounds of Chev Hardy and Frank Poranski will provide a Valentine’s Luncheon to remember. Lunch and Show $9. Lunch Menu includes Roast Pork Loin with Mango Chutney, Mashed Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash, Mixed Greens

Dessert: Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Sauce. Tickets: $9 Call 508-945-5190

Reservations a must. Transportation available.

Frank &Chev

From The Directors Desk…

COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSE SSM ENT UPDATE

THANK YOU for your continued investment and participation in the needs

assessment process! The survey closed with a highly successful final response rate of 39%. The

team at the Center for Social & Demographic Research in Aging at UMASS Boston is now working

to evaluate the data from all phases of the assessment process. This data will be incorporated into the

final report and presented to the Chatham Town Manager and Board of Selectmen by Jan Mutchler,

the Center’s Director, at a date to be determined. Following that presentation the report will be made

available in written and pdf format for public distribution. The dates of the presentation and public

release of the final report will be made available in the monthly Flash, at www.chathamcoa.com and

through public media outlets.

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MOVIE MONDAYS at the COA CINEMA -FREE!

Call the COA for reservations at 508-945-5190 -Transportation is available.

February 1st 1pm -Monday, “A Walk In The Woods “(2015) R—144 minutes In this new comedy adventure, celebrated travel writer, Bill Bryson (Academy Award winner Robert Redford),

instead of retiring to enjoy his loving and beautiful wife (Academy Award winner Emma Thompson), and large and

happy family, challenges himself to hike the Appalachian Trail - 2,200 miles of America's most unspoiled,

spectacular and rugged countryside from Georgia to Maine. The peace and tranquility he hopes to find, though, is

anything but, once he agrees to being accompanied by the only person he can find willing to join him on the trek - his

long lost and former friend Katz (Academy Award nominee Nick Nolte), a down-on-his-luck serial philanderer who,

after a lifetime of relying on his charm and wits to keep one step ahead of the law – sees the trip as a way to sneak out of paying some debts

and sneak into one last adventure before its too late. The trouble is, the two have a completely different definition of the word, "adventure".

Now they're about to find out that when you push yourself to the edge, the real fun begins Stars: Robert Redford, Nick

Nolte, Emma Thompson

COMPUTER CLASSES Colin Campbell Computer Center at 193 Stony Hill Road, Chatham, MA 02633

Open to 18+ residents of ANY town! Call (508) 945-5190 for more information or to register.

iPad 301 –Follow Up and Refresh For students who have attended iPad or iPhone classes, use the device often, and have a desire to know more about

what the iPad or iPhone can do. This class will cover managing settings, photos, and storage, maps and location

services, entertainment, and customized tips and tricks. Q and A at end of class.

FEBRUARY 2016

iPad 301 –Follow Up

and Refresh

Regina McDowell 2/22 M 10-Noon $15

MARCH 2016

iPad 301 –Follow Up

and Refresh

Regina McDowell 3/21 M 10-Noon $15

PRESENTATION-MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH, 2016—1PM

DELIA DeMELLO-PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST from the SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION will be here to do a presentation. She will be discussing what you need to know about the new my SOCIAL

SECURITY electronic services, as well as updates and protecting yourself from fraud. There will also be a questions and answer period.

This is a free event. Please call to pre-register at 508-945-5190.

Free! Valentine Tea & SocialFree! Valentine Tea & SocialFree! Valentine Tea & Social

February 12th , 2016 February 12th , 2016 February 12th , 2016 –––11:00am11:00am11:00am

At First United Methodist Church of Chatham 16 Cross Street, Chatham, MA 02633

The First United Methodist Church of Chatham will again be hosting a lovely, free Valentine’s Day Tea Party for Chatham seniors. Finger sandwiches, desserts, tea, and

the like will be offered at this lunch celebrating the sweet holiday in style. Transportation will be provided for those who need it, call 508-945-5190 to reserve your ride. Parking on site is limited;

the church recommends parking in the Town Hall lot nearby. Free Transportation is available through the Chatham Council on Aging. Walk-ins welcome for lunch. Transportation reservations

required. Call to reserve your transportation by the Wednesday 2/10 at (508) 945-5190.

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MONDAY LUNCHEON at the Chatham COA Café ~ Noon

EAT IN or TAKE OUT Reservations required by the Friday before: 508-945-5190

Warm Up with SomeWarm Up with Some

Soup To Go Soup To Go

February 1st Tuscan Turkey

February 8th Butternut Squash & Apple Bisque

February 22nd Mushroom Barley

February 29th White Bean and Escarole

$4/Pint

Available through the week while

supplies last. Heat and enjoy at home, or

stock up your freezer!

Please see the COA

COA Café Gourmet Lunch, $7COA Café Gourmet Lunch, $7 Includes bread basket, entrée, beverage & dessert

February 1st Turkey Meatloaf with Roasted Potato Medley

and Garlicky Green Beans Dessert: Caramel Cookie Sundae

February 8th (Lunch & Show) Roast Pork Loin with Mashed Sweet Potato

Sautéed Winter Greens Dessert: Dark Chocolate Cake with Raspberry

Sauce

February 22nd 4 Cheese Baked Macaroni

Spinach Salad with a Warm Mushroom Vinaigrette Dessert: Mixed Berry Clafoutis

February 29th Chicken Parmesan with a Basil and Tomato Orzo Pilaf

Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread Dessert: Key Lime Pie

Reservations for Lunch and Programs can be made at the COA office

or by calling 508-945-5190.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Wednesday, February 10th at 2pm

If you were born in the month of February and reside in Chatham we hope you will join us for our

monthly birthday celebration. Call 508-945-5190 to register or stop by the Front Desk.

Don’t forget to check the expiration date on your driver’s license!

AARP FOUNDATION TAX

PREPARATION AARP Foundation Tax preparation is available

free to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 60+

ensuring they receive applicable tax credits and

deductions. AARP Foundation Tax Aide is offered in cooperation with the IRS. Chatham seniors will be served at the AARP

regional site at the Chatham Community Center, appointments are now available.

Transportation available. Stop by the CHATHAM COA to make an appointment and receive your Intake Packet. Call 508-945-5190 for more information.

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SENIOR DAY AT WHOLE FOODS & TRADER JOE’S TRIP

Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 The Chatham COA will be offering transportation to and from Whole Foods and Trader

Joe’s on February 17th. Seniors are invited to visit the Whole Food’s store for a variety

of different events, samplings and educational classes. The van makes a second stop at

Trader Joe’s in Hyannis. The event begins at 10am; the COA van will leave Chatham at 9am.

Space is limited. Call the COA at 508-945-5190 for information & registration.

DAYTRIP—PROVIDENCE

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

THURSDAY, MARCH 10TH—

MATINEE PERFORMANCE-HALF

PRICE TICKETS!! We have secured a limited number of rear orchestra seats for the Thursday March 10th performance of the Sound of

Music. We will be providing transportation to and from the show. We will be having lunch at Panera Bread at the Providence Place Mall before the show. Please keep in mind that this will be a long day, with lots of walking. We will leave in the morning and not return until after 5pm. If you are interested in attending in order to secure a spot on the van you must pay your cost in full at the time of reservation. We cannot hold a spot without payment. The cost for the tickets is $31. There will be no refunds. For Information Call 508-945-5190. See Receptionist to make your reservation. Reservations and full payment of $31 are on a first come, first serve basis. Stop by or call the COA 508-945-5190.

The Friends of the Chatham COA would like to

thank the following business donors for their

support:

Chatham Yacht Basin

David Oppenheim

Yankee Ingenuity

Wayside Inn

There are many benefits to choosing local,

independently owned businesses. We realize it is not

always possible to buy what you need locally and so

merely ask you to

Think Local FIRST!

S pecial Thanks to…

The Old Harbor Inn For providing the baked

goods for our Holiday Sweater Party, and also

creating and delivering an abundance of

delectable Specialty Holiday baked goods over

the past several months on several occasions. We

have been continually treated with a gift of

generosity!

Cape & Island Shredding Service– for their free

shredding provided to Chatham seniors!

Secure shredding is provided free for Chatham

seniors at the COA in honor of Frank & Dorothy

Gilmore by their son Brian.

The Chatham COA and Friends of Chatham COA

would like to thank

Colleen Murphy-Chatham’s

Secret Santa Organizer and also

Eric at Chatham Light Liquors

for donating a large assortment

of Thanksgiving Pies for our

seniors.

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C OA Library C orner It is time for a book count at the COA Library !! If you have any books that you have finished reading, it would be really helpful if you could drop them off at the library ( COA) shortly. We appreciate your help in our “book counting” project.

One of our new donations is the newest book by Khaled Hosseini entitled “And the Mountains Echoed”. He is the author of “The Kite Runners” and “A Thousand Splendid Suns”. This is an emotional, provocative and unforgettable novel about how we love and take care of one another. This story takes place in an Afghan

village and involves two young children who need support from their family.

Find this on the “New Arrivals” shelf in the COA Library and enjoy !!

CHATHAM RETIRED MEN’S GROUP The Chatham Retired Men’s Association meets on Fridays from

October-May, at the Chatham Community Center. Meetings start at 1:30pm. Membership is open to retired men living

in Chatham or who are local tax payers. For more information, call Bob Shafter at 508-945-0354.

Date Speaker Subject

February 5 Dave Bushy and Katherine Nass Red Cross- Disaster Preparation on the Cape

12 Pat Kane Changes to the Cape Healthcare System

19 Sean Summers Personal history of a Chatham Selectman

* 26 Cynthia Wygren Shark Update

* Food Pantry

”EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT FUNERAL PLANNING BUT WERE

AFRAID TO ASK” Monday, February 22nd, 1pm

Let’s face it, nobody want to discuss funeral planning. But, why not get your questions

answered and be able to make your wished known ahead of time? We’ll discuss cremation vs burial, Veteran’s benefits, what kind of information will be needed, ceremonial traditions, and more. Come alone, or with a loved one, and have your questions answered with a clear mind, not an emotionally charged heart. Presented by Nickerson Funeral Homes. Registration is Required. Please call the COA 508-945-5190 to register. Transportation available.

FRIDAY FOCUS Weekly Newsletter- Each week Principal, William Burkhead, at

Monomoy Regional High School posts something called the “Friday Focus”. This post includes news, event recaps, praise for teachers/students (called “Shark Shoutouts!”), and the general things happening at the school. Here is the latest link: http://www.monomoy.edu/page.cfm?p=1813 or tune into Channel 18 for all of the current news and information.

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Social Activities Call 508-945-5190 to sign up

Monday Café Gourmet Lunch: Noon; $7 dine in or

take out. Reservations required by Friday before.

Soup-to-go, $4/pint while supplies last.

ESCCI Luncheon: Tue & Thu 11:30am, call 508-945-1783 at

least one day ahead to sign up. $2 donation suggested.

COA Cinema: See Page 2 for details!

Men’s Discussion Group: Thursdays at 9:30am

“Busy Fingers” Knit, Crochet & Needlework Group:

Thursdays at 1:30pm

Bridge: Thursdays at 12:30 pm

Cribbage: Tuesdays at 12:30pm

Scrabble: Mon & Fri, 9am

Women’s Wisdom: 2/24 4th Wednesday of Month

Free Lending Library: Self-service at the COA

Low cost Greeting Card Shop and Used Book Sale:

pay at the front office

Transportation for Chatham Residents Chatham COA van rides for Medical Appointments:

48 hours minimum notice required. Call 508-945-5190.

Chatham COA van rides for lunch: for Mon, call

508-945-5190; for Tue & Thu lunch call 508-945-1783

at least one day ahead to sign up.

Chatham COA van rides for local errands & food

shopping: Subject to availability. Call COA 48 hours

ahead to sign up.

Chatham COA van rides to the Orleans COA

Supportive Day Program: Call COA for details.

Other Transportation Resources Cape Cod RTA: DART (Dial a Ride Transportation).

Reservations between 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri.

Call 1-800-352-7155.

Cape Cod RTA, Boston Area Hospitals:

For information & reservations call 1-800-352-7155,

Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm.

FISH Transportation: Medical appointments only, for

Chatham residents. Call Monday-Friday between 9:30-

1:30 at 508-945-4611. Provide at least 48 hours’ notice.

Nauset Neighbors: A membership organization where

“One Call Does It All.” Call 508-514-7067.

Quick Peek: Your COA Monthly Offerings Health Care Offerings Call 508-945-5190 for appointment Blood Pressure Screening: Every Wed 9-11am, FREE

Foot Care: Thurs 2/5 8-3:30pm. $30, Home visit $50

Hearing Screenings: 2/24 2pm FREE call for information

- 508-945-5190

Legal Services Call 508-945-5190 for appointment

Thomas Kosman 2/3 (housing, government benefits,

health law, guardianship, reverse mortgage, consumer

issues)

Michael Lavender 2/18(trusts, wills, estate planning)

Free Caregiver Support AFCSC Group with Molly Perdue 1st & 3rd Thursday of

each month, 2-3:30pm. Call to register (508-945-5190)

Hope Caregiver Support Group Hope Dementia &

Alzheimer’s, 2nd & 4th Tue. monthly,

2-3:30pm. Call to register. (508-945-5190)

Caregivers Support Group in conjunction with Elder

Services of CC&I, 2nd & 4th Wed. monthly,

11-12:30pm. Call for information. (508-945-5190)

Caregiver Support Group at Liberty Commons:

Tue., 1:30-2:30pm; Drop-ins welcome; 508-945-4611.

COA Outreach: Call COA at 508-945-5190.

LGBT Caregiver Support Group at Orleans COA;

call 508-255-6333, ext. 16.

Other Support Services Bereavement Support at Chatham COA is not currently

available. Call the VNA at 508-957-7710 or the COA at

508-945-5190 for information and referral.

Orthopaedic Support Group-NEW DATE -3rd Tuesday

monthly, 10:30 am. Call for information. (508-945-5190)

(Formerly Spine and Arthritic Joint Support Groups)

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren—2nd & 4th Thu.,

5:30pm, dinner provided. Call 508-771-4336.

Neuropathy Support Group– call 860-912-3111

SHINE—Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders,

Tues am by appointment call 508-945-5190.

Parkinson’s support group—10am on 3rd Weds.

Monthly at St. Christopher's Church. All are welcome. Call

Betty Magnusson at 508-945-1106 for more info.

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Dee Yeater, RN-Chatham Town Nurse NEW TREATMENT FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE – Mayo Clinic Health Letter 12/15

Scientists have develop a new treatment for advanced Parkinson’s disease that may work better than current oral drug therapies and may be on par with – but less invasive than deep brain stimulation.

Currently, a combination of levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet) is one of the most effective drugs available for treating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Traditionally given orally as a tablet, this combination medication helps relieve resting tremor, muscle stiffness, and slowness of movement, making the disease much easier to manage. Levodopa crosses the blood brain barrier and is the active drug, while carbidopa prevents levodopa from breaking down before it reaches the blood brain barrier.

But there is a downside, People who’ve taken levodopa for a long time often experience “off” times --- periods when the drug does not work as well as it should due to variations in how the body responds to the drugs. To address this problem, scientists figured they could find a way to provide continuous delivery of the medication. They developed a gel (Duopa) that infused directly into the upper part of the small intestine. The gel, which is a combination of levodopa and carbidopa, is delivered through a tube inserted into a small hole in the abdomen. This tube is attached to a portable infusion pump.

The Food and Drug Administration has recently approved Duopa for Parkinson’s disease. Physicians are just beginning to familiarize themselves with the treatment but feel it is a major shift in the way Levodopa may be administered and shows great potential as an alternative to deep brain stimulation in many cases.

Dee Yeater RN Public Health Nurse.

SHINE NEWS… Can I change my Medicare Plan after Open Enrollment?

Even though Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment ended on 12/7/2015 (that’s the period in

which you can change your Medicare Part D Drug Plan or Medicare Advantage Plan –

Part C) you may still have some options:

For those with Medicare Parts A and B (Original Medicare): You can add a Medicare Supplement (Medigap Plan) at

any time of the year in Massachusetts. If you already have a Massachusetts Medigap Plan, you can upgrade, downgrade or

end your coverage at any time during the year.

For those with a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO or PPO): Between January 1st and February 14th, you can drop your

Medicare Advantage Plan, effectively switching back to Original Medicare. You cannot switch to another Medicare

Advantage Plan during this time. You will be able to join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) to add drug coverage.

You may also add a Medicare Supplement (Medigap Plan) at this time.

For Prescription Advantage members or if you are getting “Extra Help” paying for prescription drugs: You can

change your prescription plan during the year outside of the Annual Open Enrollment.

Special Enrollment Periods: You might qualify for an exception that allows you to enroll in a Part C Medicare Advantage

Plan or a Part D Prescription Drug Plan during the year. Examples may include moving in or out of your plan’s service area,

ending employer insurance, becoming eligible for or losing MassHealth coverage.

Would you like to be a SHINE Counselor? If becoming a SHINE volunteer interests you, please call Sheila Curtis,

Regional SHINE Manager for Cape and the Islands, at 508-375-6762. The training will begin in April and consists of 12 full days- 2 days per week. You will learn all about Medicare, MassHealth and other public assistance programs. You will be required to pass a certification exam at the end of the training, attend monthly meetings and volunteer at least 4 hours per week.

How can SHINE help you? State certified SHINE counselors are trained regarding the enrollment rules that may apply to your personal situation and your personal coverage choices. We are happy to talk with you at any time of the year. We can analyze your needs and compare available plans to find you the most comprehensive coverage at the best price for you. We may also be able to save you money through public assistance programs. Call the senior center (508) 945-5190 to make an appointment with a SHINE counselor.

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Printing and Postage for the FLASH are generously provided by the Friends of the Chatham Council On Aging

and a grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

NON-PROFIT ORG.

US POSTAGE PAID

ORLEANS MA

PERMIT NO. 32

Chatham COA Board Carole DeChristopher, Chairman

Joe Gagliano, Vice Chairman

David Speciale, Secretary Martha Batchelder

Audrey Gray

Betty Magnusson

Barbara Segall

Friends of the Chatham COA John Poignand, President

Betsey Stevens, Vice President

Bernie Pfeifer, MD, Treasurer Mal Ward, Secretary

Dan Brown

Ann Eldredge

Sal Gionfriddo Judy Hanlon

Edie Hoyda

Jill James John Rafferty

Stuart Tuchinsky

Chatham COA Staff Mandi Speakman, Director

Eva Souza, Outreach/Volunteer Coordinator

Stephanie Shea, Outreach Coordinator Kathy Carucci, Program Coordinator

Nancy Michniewicz, Receptionist

Chatham Council On Aging & Senior Center 193 Stony Hill Road, Chatham MA 02633

508 945-5190, Fax 508 945-5198, www.chathamccoa.com

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Van Drivers Gerry Golia

Dick Hosmer

Roger Kallstrom

Paul Robinson

COA DISCLAIMER

The Chatham Council on Aging (COA) promotes programs and opportunities for patrons of the Chatham Senior Center to

receive legal, financial, medical, recreational and other services or activities by volunteers or nominal cost practitioners.

Seniors participating in these services or activities do so with the understanding that the COA, the Town of Chatham and/or its employees do not assume any legal or other responsibility for any advice or services rendered by such volunteers or

nominal cost practitioners.

MISSION STATEMENT

Established in 1974, the Chatham Council on Aging (COA) is your local community resource for older persons and their

caregivers. The COA identifies the needs of Seniors in the community and works toward developing, coordinating and promoting

programs and services to meet these needs. Our mission is to enhance the dignity, support the independence and promote the

general health and wellbeing of Chatham’s older adults.

SUPPORT YOUR FRIENDS OF CHATHAM COA!

Please make checks payable to: The Friends of Chatham COA

193 Stony Hill Road, Chatham MA 02633

Donations to the Friends of Chatham COA are tax-deductible.

Your Support is Greatly Appreciated. Thank You!

Name_________________________________________________________________Telephone______________________________

Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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The Friends of the Chatham Council on Aging is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that exists for the sole purpose of supporting the

programming and the services of the Chatham COA. Since our inception in 1978, we have subsidized adult education classes, legal services,

caregiver support, health screenings/education, transportation, monthly birthday parties for Chatham residents 60+ and much more. Through

fundraising and volunteer support, the Friends supplements and fills the gaps in funding the COA receives from the Town of Chatham and

grantors.