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APRIL 2018 EDITOR: Tracy Heger PROGRAMS/SERVICES PEER SUPPORT FRIENDLY VISITING CASE MANAGEMENT CRISIS INTERVENTION NON-INVASIVE NURSING SERVICES CONSULTATION - ADVOCACY INFORMATION & REFERRAL APPLICATION COMPLETION *TASK FORCE FUEL ASSISTANCE YOGA BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING BEGINNERS & ADVANCED FITNESS FLU SHOTS DROP-IN CENTER LUNCH MONTHLY NEWSLETTER PHOTO ID PROGRAM LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE “FILE OF LIFE” PROGRAM COMPUTERS AVAILABLE “SHINE” COUNSELING SUECA - BINGO - CANASTA - WHIST MOVIE PROGRAM KNITTING & CROCHETING PARTIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS PUZZLE EXCHANGE DIAL-A-RIDE PASSES *SENIOR TAX WORK OFF PROGRAM HEALTH EDUCATION TOPICS READING BOOKS AVAILABLE HEALTH PROGRAMS REFERRALS FOR HOME DELIVERED MEALS REFERRAL TO LONG DISTANCE TRANSPORTATION Wii BOWLING MAHJONG WiFi SERVICE AEROBIC DANCE ZUMBA GOLD SILVER ALERT PROGRAM CARRIER ALERT PROGRAM YELLOW ALERT PROGRAM *TED TALKS *CLUTTER REDUCTION GROUP *SUBJECT TO FUNDING Consumer Protecon for Landline Telephone & Cable Service “We Interrupt This Program To Bring You An Important Message About Your Consumer Rights!” Please join representaves from the Massachuses Department of Telecommunicaons and Cable’s (“DTC”) Consumer Division on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 1:00 pm, to discuss the different consumer protecons available for landline telephone and cable services. DTC staff will also provide ps to help you stay connected to communicaons services, including an overview of the Lifeline benefit program that connects eligible consumers to discounted telephone service. Most importantly, we will be available to answer your quesons concerning telecommunicaons and cable maers! Please call the Senior Center to aend by calling (508) 8211425. “Experience Vietnam through the eyes of the Soldiers that were There” On Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 1:00 pm, the Taunton Area Vietnam Veterans Association will present a slideshow of what it was like it Vietnam. What they have pulled together is a family oriented view of the Vietnam experience. They will not show any violence but will give the viewer an overview of what the country looked like, the soldiers, the equipment, the terrain, the Vietnamese people, the Montagnard people (original settlers of Vietnam), the Viet Cong and their booby traps and the wildlife (animal, insect and reptilian) and of course the cuisine! They will also have some memorabilia on display. Fellow Vietnam Veterans that are present can add to the show by discussing their own experiences and at the conclusion of the presentation, the presenters and Bolivar Rubiano, Director of the City of Taunton’s Veteran Services, will answer questions. Please call the Senior Center at (508) 821-1425 to register. Refreshments will be served. On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at 1:00 pm, Farm Visits from Dighton, MA, will be at the Senior Center during April school vacaon for you to come, bring your grandchildren, and have a wonderful therapeuc baby pet experience. A diapered baby goat & a mini potbelly piglet both roam around the room to socialize, while lots of bunnies, silkie hens, as well as chicks who are all swaddled in receiving blankets for easy handling and comfort, are there for the rest of us to cuddle. This is a great opportunity for you to bring your grandchildren on a free oung to spend me with the animals. Space is limited so please register by calling the Senior Center at (508) 8211425.
Transcript of APRIL 2018 E : Tracy Heger
APRIL 2018 EDITOR: Tracy Heger
PROGRAMS/SERVICES
PEER SUPPORT
FRIENDLY VISITING
CASE MANAGEMENT
CRISIS INTERVENTION
NON-INVASIVE NURSING SERVICES
CONSULTATION - ADVOCACY
INFORMATION & REFERRAL
APPLICATION COMPLETION
*TASK FORCE FUEL ASSISTANCE
YOGA
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
BEGINNERS & ADVANCED FITNESS
FLU SHOTS
DROP-IN CENTER LUNCH
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
PHOTO ID PROGRAM
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP
INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE
“FILE OF LIFE” PROGRAM
COMPUTERS AVAILABLE
“SHINE” COUNSELING
SUECA - BINGO - CANASTA - WHIST
MOVIE PROGRAM
KNITTING & CROCHETING
PARTIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
PUZZLE EXCHANGE
DIAL-A-RIDE PASSES
*SENIOR TAX WORK OFF PROGRAM
HEALTH EDUCATION TOPICS
READING BOOKS AVAILABLE
HEALTH PROGRAMS
REFERRALS FOR HOME DELIVERED MEALS
REFERRAL TO LONG DISTANCE
TRANSPORTATION
Wii BOWLING
MAHJONG
WiFi SERVICE
AEROBIC DANCE
ZUMBA GOLD
SILVER ALERT PROGRAM
CARRIER ALERT PROGRAM
YELLOW ALERT PROGRAM
*TED TALKS
*CLUTTER REDUCTION GROUP
*SUBJECT TO FUNDING
Consumer Protec on for Landline Telephone & Cable Service!“We Interrupt This Program To Bring You An Important Message About Your Consumer Rights!”!
Please join representa�ves from the Massachuse�s Department of Telecommunica�ons and Cable’s
(“DTC”) Consumer Division on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 1:00 pm, to discuss the different consumer !
protec�ons available for landline telephone and cable services. DTC staff will also provide �ps to help !
you stay connected to communica�ons services, including an overview of the Lifeline benefit program
that connects eligible consumers to discounted telephone service. Most importantly, we will be available
to answer your ques�ons concerning telecommunica�ons and cable ma�ers! !!
Please call the Senior Center to a�end by calling (508) 821�1425.!
“Experience Vietnam through the eyes of the Soldiers that were There”
On Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 1:00 pm, the Taunton Area Vietnam Veterans Association will present a slideshow of what it was like it Vietnam. What they have pulled together is a family oriented view of the Vietnam experience. They will not show any
violence but will give the viewer an overview of what the country looked like, the soldiers, the equipment, the terrain, the Vietnamese people, the Montagnard people (original settlers of
Vietnam), the Viet Cong and their booby traps and the wildlife (animal, insect and reptilian) and of course the cuisine! They will also have some memorabilia on display.
Fellow Vietnam Veterans that are present can add to the show by discussing their own experiences and at the conclusion of the presentation, the presenters and
Bolivar Rubiano, Director of the City of Taunton’s Veteran Services, will answer questions.
Please call the Senior Center at (508) 821-1425 to register. Refreshments will be served.
On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at 1:00 pm, Farm Visits from Dighton, MA, will be at the Senior Center !
during April school vaca�on for you to come, bring your grandchildren, and have a wonderful !
therapeu�c baby pet experience. A diapered baby goat & a mini potbelly piglet both roam around the !
room to socialize, while lots of bunnies, silkie hens, as well as chicks who are all swaddled in receiving
blankets for easy handling and comfort, are there for the rest of us to cuddle. This is a great opportunity !
for you to bring your grandchildren on a free ou�ng to spend �me with the animals. !!
Space is limited so please register by calling the Senior Center at (508) 821�1425. !
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Thursday, April 19, 2018, at 11:30 am, !“TED Talks” !
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This month we will be discussing:!“The Brain Changing Benefits of Exercise” !
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TED talks is a nonpar�san nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas,
usually in the form of short, powerful talks.!!
Registra�on is required. Please sign up at the !
window or call the Senior Center !
at (508) 821�1425.!
SENIOR TAX WORK OFF PROGRAM!
! Applica�ons to par�cipate in the Taunton Senior Tax Work Off program will be available at !
the Taunton Senior Center, 30 Olney Street from !
Monday, April 2, 2018 through Friday, April 30, 2018.!! !
The Senior Tax Work Off Program is a program allowing the City of Taunton the opportunity to u�lize the knowledge and skills of its
senior residents in exchange for credit toward the resident’s property tax bill. A qualified resident will be paid minimum wage with a
maximum credit of $750.00 per household during the fiscal year (subject to federal tax, Medicare, and O.B.R.A. deduc�ons).!!
Eligibility Requirements:!
1.Taunton residents who have reached age 60 years of age or over!
2.Must be able to produce a current real estate tax bill and ownership cannot be changed during program dura�on. If !
ownership has changed you may not be able to receive credit for hours already worked.!
3.Must be a homeowner in Taunton for a minimum of five (5) years.!
4.Must own and occupy the property for which you pay Taunton taxes and the rebate is requested.!
5.Must have difficulty mee�ng property tax payment and have limited financial resources.!!
For more informa�on on the Senior Tax Work Off Program please call the Senior Center at (508) 821�1425.!
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⇒ All Programs are cancelled on Friday, April 6th.!
⇒ No Low Vision Support Group in April.!
⇒ Office will be closed on Monday, April 16, 2018.!
⇒ Office will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2018.!
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On Tuesday, April 24, 2018, from 9:30�3:00, !
a representa�ve from AARP will be here to teach !
the AARP Smart Driver Safety Program course. !
The course is designed to help drivers age 50-plus familiarize themselves with the current rules of the road, defensive driving
techniques, and how to operate vehicles more safely in an increasingly challenging driving environment. Learn proven strategies to
maintain your confidence behind the wheel. The program costs $15 for AARP members and $20 for non�AARP members. Please bring
your AARP card with you along with a valid drivers license. Having a Medicare AARP Part D plan does not count as being a member.
The check is to be made payable to AARP and is due on the first day of the course. There will be a 30 minute lunch break , so please let
us know when you register if you would like to eat at the congregate meal site served here on that day.!!
Please call the Senior Center at (508) 821�1425 to register. !
Pre!Kentucky Derby Party with�
Swing Fever Trio�
Singing and swinging the music of the 30s, 40s and 50s!!!!!
By popular demand we welcome back Swing Fever Trio for our pre�Kentucky Derby Party on !
Tuesday May 1, 2018 at 1:00 pm.!
Steve has been deligh�ng audiences for over 40 years. You’ll hear music of Frank Sinatra, !
Tony Benne�, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Elvis and much more. Make sure you wear your finest !
derby aKre and don’t forget your hat!! Refreshments will be served. !!
Call the Senior Center at (508) 821�1425 to register.!
Drug & Sharps Take Back
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
from 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Bring in your unused or out of date prescriptions / used or unneeded needles and have
some refreshments with Sergeant Richard Carreiro, Grants Coordinator,
and John Munise, Elder Affairs Officer from the Taunton Police.
On Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 7:00 pm, we ask !
that you join us at City Hall as our Mayor, !
Thomas C. Hoye Jr., reads this year’s !
proclama�on to all of the Seniors in !
a�endance. The theme for 2018 is, !
“Engage at Every Age.” !!
Please sign up by calling (508) 821�1425.!
On Wednesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, and June 6, 13, 2018 !
from 12:30 to 3:00 pm, Julia Lom from the Brockton Visi�ng Nurse !
Associa�on will have a FREE 6 week educa�onal workshop on Diabetes !
Self�Management. You will learn how to be�er manage your diabetes; handle
stress and difficult emo�ons; eat healthy and promote physical ac�vi�es; !
increase your energy level; set and meet personal goals; and how to make
choices about your treatment.!
Please call the Taunton Senior Center to register by calling (508) 821�1425.!
The Taunton Council on Aging and the Taunton Parks, Cemeteries and Public Grounds will sponsor our!
“Summer Kick�Off Party” on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 12:00 pm. !!
The party will be held outside in the PACC Pavilion located at !
175 School Street in Taunton. A luncheon by Tazz’s BBQ & Pig Roast will be served along !
with entertainment provided by country band South County Line. !!
Tickets are for Taunton seniors sixty years of age or older. The cost of a!
cket is $10.00 per person and will be available on a first come first serve basis. !
Please provide proof of residency and age for each cket purchased. !
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Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 9:00 am.!
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9:30 SUECA
9:30 FITNESS 101*
12:30 MAHJONG
1:30 YOGA*
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9:30 SUECA
10:00 FITNESS CLASS*
1:00 TELECOMMUNICATIONS &
CABLE PROTECTION*
3:00 YOGA*
5:30 PM FITNESS*
4 9–11 BLOOD
PRESSURE
9:30 SUECA
9:30 WHIST
10:00 COLORING
BOOK CLUB
1:00 BINGO
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8:45 BEGINNERS FITNESS*
9:30 KNITTING&CROCHETING
9:30 SUECA
10:00 FITNESS CLASS*
1:00 CLUTTER REDUCTION*
12:45 ZUMBA GOLD* 1:45 Wii BOWLING
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ALL
PROGRAMS
CANCELLED
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9:30 SUECA
9:30 FITNESS 101*
12:30 MAHJONG
1:30 YOGA*
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9:30 SUECA
10:00 FITNESS CLASS*
1:00 VIETNAM VETERAN’S
PRESENTATION* 3:00 YOGA*
5:30 PM FITNESS*
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9–11 BLOOD
PRESSURE
9:30 SUECA
9:30 WHIST
10:00 COLORING
BOOK CLUB
1:00 BINGO
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8:45 BEGINNERS FITNESS*
9:30 KNITTING&CROCHETING
9:30 SUECA
10:00 FITNESS CLASS*
12:45 ZUMBA GOLD* 1-2:30 CLUTTER REDUCTION*
1:45 Wii BOWLING
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9:00 CANASTA
(HAND&FOOT)*
9:30 SUECA
9:30 FITNESS 101*
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OFFICE
CLOSED FOR
HOLIDAY
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9:30 SUECA
10:00 FITNESS CLASS*
1:00 FARM VISITS* 3:00 YOGA*
5:30 PM FITNESS*
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9–11 BLOOD
PRESSURE 9:30 SUECA
9:30 WHIST 10:00 COLORING
BOOK CLUB
1:00 BINGO
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8:45 BEGINNERS FITNESS*
9:30 KNITTING&CROCHETING
9:30 SUECA
10:00 FITNESS CLASS*
11:30 TED TALKS*
12:45 ZUMBA GOLD*
1-2:30 CLUTTER REDUCTION*
1:45 Wii BOWLING
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9:00 CANASTA
(HAND&FOOT)*
9:30 SUECA
9:30 FITNESS 101*
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9:30 SUECA
9:30 FITNESS 101*
10:00 VISION
SUPPORT
12:30 MAHJONG
1:30 YOGA*
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9:30 SUECA
10:00 FITNESS CLASS*
1:00 AARP SMART
DRIVER PROGRAM*
3:00 YOGA*
5:30 PM FITNESS*
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9–11 BLOOD
PRESSURE
9:30 SUECA
9:30 WHIST 10:00 COLORING
BOOK CLUB
1:00 BINGO
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8:45 BEGINNERS FITNESS*
9:30 KNITTING&CROCHETING
9:30 SUECA
10:00 FITNESS CLASS*
12:45 ZUMBA GOLD*
1-2:30 CLUTTER REDUCTION*
1:45 Wii BOWLING
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9:00 CANASTA
(HAND&FOOT)*
9:30 SUECA
9:30 FITNESS 101*
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9:30 SUECA
9:30 FITNESS 101*
12:30 MAHJONG
1:30 YOGA*
*PLEASE CONTACT
THE SENIOR CENTER
REGARDING THIS PROGRAM!!
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
LET US PLACE YOUR AD HERE.
Disclaimer: References to any person, product, service or information does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Taunton Council on Aging or any of its employees. The Taunton Council on Aging neither assumes any liability nor endorses ANY
specific products or services provided by public or private organizations.
On Monday, May 7th
at 10:00 am, the !
Taunton Council on Aging will start a 6 week session!
on the use of IPads & IPhones.!!
This class will familiarize you with the technology and !
special features of your device and also offer help !
with trouble shoo1ng.!!
Lessons will include:!
◊ Internet terminology!
◊ Browsing!
◊ Searching!
◊ YouTube!
◊ FACE Time!
◊ Using your calendar!
◊ Facebook!
◊ Downloading helpful apps!
Class dates: May 7, 21; June 7, 11, 18 & 25. !!!
Class size is limited so sign up now by calling the !
Senior Center at (508) 821�1425.!
To help celebrate the start of the 2018 baseball season, we are
hos�ng a Musical and Baseball Special with local singer�guitarist
Howie Newman on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 1:00 pm.!!
Newman, a former sportswriter, covered the Red Sox for many
years and has remained an avid fan. He will sing baseball songs,
offer up baseball trivia and talk about his days on the Bosox
beat. Not all of the program will focus on baseball. Newman will
also play classic songs from yesteryear, including the music of
Frank Sinatra, Dean Mar�n and Elvis Presley, as well as show
tunes and standards.!!
In addi�on, Newman will hold a free !
raffle for his two baseball CD’s, !
Baseball Greatest Hits, Volumes 1 and 2. !
According to Newman, it will be a very
unique type of show that folks will !
enjoy. He will be playing some old
songs from the 1920’s through 1970,
so there will be something for !
everyone.!
Call the Senior Center at !
(508) 821�1425 to register.!
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