SEPTEMBER 2021 LOOK WHAT’S INSIDE

Calendar of Activities

WW

Pen Pal Program

Swedish Weaving

Men’s Coffee

Ladies Coffee/Tea

Walking with Wendy

Lunch & SINGO

2

Reboot your Bodies

Energy

Music & Wellness

Line Dancing

Zumba Gold

Muscle Conditioning

Tai Chi

3

Messages from Wendy

Talk With A Lawyer

FLU Clinic

J.O.Y. Membership Form

4

Brunch & A Movie

Senior College

BRS Tours

5

Word Search

“Grab ‘n Go” Menu 6

September Birthdays 7

Board of Directors

Staff & Volunteers

Thank You Corner

Food Pantry Info.

8

Capen Caller Newsletter West Bridgewater Council On Aging

97 West Center Street, West Bridgewater MA 02379 508-894-1262 Bruce Holmquist, Chairman of the Board * Marilyn Mather, Director

Greetings! We are excited to welcome you back for programs and activities beginning Wed. September 1st. All safety standards and protocols remain in effect, so don’t forget your mask, even those who have been fully vaccinated. Lunch: Indoor Dining, or on the porch (limited to 36). Grab ‘n Go lunches will continue for those who prefer not to enter the building. Exercise and Wellness classes: Tai Chi, Line Dancing, Zumba Gold, Ladies Stretch & Balance (Class Limit 24) Swedish Weaving, Bridge, Mah Jongg, Mandala Art, LCR, and more! Health Screening: Come see Nurse April on Wednesdays 10AM—2PM “REBOOT YOUR BODY’S ENERGY”: Learn techniques to support feelings of calm, reduce pain, increase joy. “MUSIC & WELLNESS”, Decrease symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression, and cope with isolation and support cognitive and motor skills.

SPECIAL EVENTS: “TRIAD KICK-OFF BREAKFAST”, “SWING FEVER TRIO” See You Soon! Sincerely, Marilyn, Director of Elder Services, and staff of West Bridgewater COA

To our friend and youngest

volunteer Rachel, thank you

for your service to our senior

community. Best wishes as

you begin your journey at

WB High School.

Rachel, collecting

fresh herbs

from the

COA

garden.

LUNCH & ENTERTAINMENT!

Presenting Steve Rudolph’s ...

SWING FEVER

TRIO

Wednesday

September 22nd

11:30 A.M. $4.00

Join us for lunch and listen to music from

the Great American Songbook;

Frank Sinatra, Cole Porter, Tony Bennett,

Richard Rodgers, George Gershwin,

Duke Ellington and more…. And, don’t

forget Elvis!

Please Make Your Reservation

by Friday, September 17th

"Entertainment supported by a grant from the Trustees

For The Home For Aged Men in the City of Brockton" “Lunch is sponsored, in part, by Just Older Youth

(J.O.Y.)

Thank you!!!!

TRIAD “KICK-OFF”

BREAKFAST TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST

10:00 AM

Join Senator Walter Timilty, District Attorney Tim Cruz, Sheriff Joseph D. McDonald, W.B. Town Administrator David Gagne W. B. Police Chief Vic Flaherty, W. B. Fire Chief Lincoln

Thibeault, Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Kinahan, and Director of

Elder Services Marilyn Mather for the Official signing of the TRIAD Compact and SALT Council introduction. Learn

what TRIAD is all about.

Please register before September 15th

by calling the COA @ 508-894-1262

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ACTIVITIES and EVENTS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

9AM-2PM Outreach By Appointment

8:30-9:30 LADIES ONLY Exercise & Muscle Conditioning BEGINS SEPT. 13

12 Lunch 1:00 J.O.Y. Inc. Mtg. Sept. 13

9AM-2PM Outreach By Appointment

9AM Men’s only Coffee Chat 1:30 PM Ladies Tea Time

2PM GOLD

NO CLASS SEPT. 3 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM See details below.

9AM-2PM Outreach By Appointment 8:00 Walking With Wendy 8:30-9:30 LADIES ONLY Exercise & Muscle Conditioning BEGINS SEPT. 8

10AM-2PM Health Screening 12 Lunch 12:45 Bridge

9AM-2PM Outreach By Appointment 9:00 LINE DANCING w/Donna SEPT. 9 11 Left-Center-Right BEGINS SEPT. 2 12 Lunch 1 Trucchi’s Van Run

12:45 MahJongg TO BE DETERMINED

9AM-1PM Outreach By Appointment

9AM Tai Chi Intergenerational BEGINS SEPT.3 10:30AM-1:00PM Swedish Weaving 2PM GOLD

8 AM, 9 AM and 10AM See details below.

Walking with Wendy on

Wednesdays

at the WB High School Track 8:00am.

Please call 508-894-1262 to sign up.

Walk to be healthy, walk to be happy!

MEN’S MORNING COFFEE CHAT

Tuesdays ~ 9:00 AM

Join in conversation on the “hot topic” of the day.

We’ll provide the coffee, please

bring your own refreshments.

Space is limited so, please call

508-894-1262 to sign up!

LADIES AFTERNOON TEA OR COFFEE

Tuesdays ~ 1:30 PM Let’s gather at the COA with your lady friends, sit a bit and chat. Coffee and tea will be provided. Bring a “goodie” to share. Call 508-894-1262 to sign up

SWEDISH WEAVING

Fridays at 10:30AM . This weaving technique can be as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. There

is nothing better than handmade gifts for special occasions and holidays.

Space is limited, so please call 508-894-1262 if you are interested in joining this class.

Tuesdays 5:30 PM & 6:30 PM w/Judy M

Saturdays 8 AM, 9 AM & 10 AM w/Kathy M

Masks are required and there is no food or

beverage allowed in the building. Current members: use the reservation link on

your app. New members: go to ww.com for reservation

link.

Please DO NOT call the COA

“LUNCH AND SINGO” MONAY SEPTEMBER 6TH

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH

BINGO + SONGS = SING !

Jim the DJ Guy

Lunch reservations 24 HOURS AHEAD

Pen Pal Program

W.B. COA’s Pen Pal Program with the

Howard Elementary School is looking

for volunteers. This intergenerational

program will pair a local senior with a fourth grader

to “pen pal” throughout the school year. We need 8-10 volunteers who would be interested in corresponding with a student once a month. Please call 508-894-1262 to sign-up.

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REBOOT YOUR BODY’S ENERGY

“Build a Better You”

Nancy Denman

Certified Energy Medicine Practitioner

FREE MINI SERIES

Fridays, September 3 and 10 @ 10:30 AM

Enhance wellness by learning simple techniques

to support feelings of calm, reduce pain and

increase joy.

Registration Required in advance

"This program is supported by a grant from the Trustees For The

Home For Aged Men in the City of Brockton"

LINE DANCING WITH DONNA!

Thursdays at 9:00 AM

$5.00 per class Line Dancing is an energetic form of choreographed dance promoting fun and fitness. It is easy to learn, fantastic exercise, and a great social outlet. Come and enjoy the world of Country Line Dancing, learn-ing the “Boot Scootin’ Boogie”, “Watermelon Crawl”, “Wagon Wheel” among a wide variety of other favorites. BUT Line Dancing isn’t just country-western anymore. Popular dances like the “Cupid Shuffle”, “Cha Cha Slide”, “The Git Up” and MORE are enjoyed too! Classes are held in a welcoming, stress-free atmosphere. Comfortable clothes and leather-soled shoes are recommended.

WITH JEN!

Tuesdays and Fridays at 2:00 PM

$5.00 per class ZUMBA GOLD classes are for those who may be hesitant to jump into a high impact class. You will get a safe and effective total body workout … guar-anteed ... in a party atmosphere that is different, fun with easy to follow dance moves. The rhythms and dance moves include Salsa, Merengue, Tango, Rum-ba, Cha Cha and other exciting, fun rhythms and dances.

No Zumba experience necessary so, why not join for this popular, fun class!

MUSIC & WELLNESS

with Hannah Carlson

8-Week Series at the COA

Beginning Tuesday, October 5th @ 12:30PM.

The benefits of this program decrease symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. Cope with isolation and support cognitive and motor skills. Engage in “Name That Tune”, drumming, tambourines, singing, guided relaxation and music relaxation. Call 508-9831-1262 to register.

JOIN US FOR LUNCH WEDNESDAY SEPT. 15TH, MEET HANNAH & PREVIEW HER FUN, BENEFICIAL PROGRAM.

"This program is supported by a grant from the Trustees For The

Home For Aged Men in the City of Brockton"

TAI CHI WITH MICHAEL

Fridays at 9:00 AM

$5.00 per class Tai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on mus-

cles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and

fitness levels.

The benefits of tai chi include:

Decreased stress and anxiety

Increased muscle strength and definition

Increased aerobic capacity

Increased energy and stamina

Increased flexibility, balance and agility

No experience is necessary to join Tai Chi class and all ages are welcomed.

EXERCISE & MUSCLE CONDITIONING

WITH ROSEMARIE

(Ladies Only)

Mondays & Wednesdays at 8:30 AM

$5.00 per class Gentle exercise, art dance, part stretch, part aerobics,

this class has something for everybody. Improves

strength, flexibility and balance. Great for those with

arthritis and stiff joints.

Beginners are welcomed!

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J.O.Y., INC. (Just Older Youth) Friends of the West Bridgewater Council On Aging

Date Phone: Name: Date of Birth: Address

JOY Membership dues for 2021 $8.00

I am happy to be a “Friend,” but I would like to do more.. Additional contribution enclosed $_______

Total enclosed $____________________

Check payable to:

J.O.Y., INC., c/o Marguerite Morse, Treasurer, P.O. Box 169, W. Bridgewater, MA 02379

J.O.Y., INC. ANNUAL DUES Dues are due and paid annually each January. Please complete the form below and include check made payable to J.O.Y., Inc. Any questions contact the COA office … 508-894-1262.

MESSAGE FROM WENDY ADAMS,

OUTREACH COORDINATOR/SHINE COUNSELOR

Open Enrollment is right around the corner. Appointments are being scheduled now so please call

508-894-1262.

If you are a returning client we will mail you your Prescription list from last year. Please review,

change, add or delete as necessary and bring the form with you to your appointment. If you are a

new client we ask that you call and speak with Fran to set up a "My Medicare Account" before your

scheduled appointment.

Stay Well,

Wendy

FLU CLINIC

TUESDAY September 21st

1 :00 - 3:00 PM

Register by Sept. 18th., call 508-894-1262

Bring your Medicare and Insurance cards with you to your appointment.

NEED TO TALK WITH A LAWYER?

Free Legal Consultations from

ELDER LAW ATTORNEY, PAULA M.P.SCHLOSSER

Attorney Schlosser will be at the COA on the

2nd Thursday every other month beginning

Thursday, October 14th at 10:00AM.

The 45-minute consultations are at no cost to

West Bridgewater Seniors

by appointment only.

To sign up call the COA:

508-894-1262

by October 12tth 2021

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BRUNCH AND A MOVIE

BRS Tours

Provincetown Day Trip ~ Wednesday, September 15th $ 89.95pp

The BIG E ~ Tuesday, September 21st $ 59.00pp

The Turkey Train ~ Tuesday, September 29th $ 90.00pp

East Hill Farms & Cathedral of The Pines, Wednesday, October 6th $ 95.00pp

The Turkey Train ~ Sunday, October 17th $ 90.00pp

Newport Playhouse ! Friday, October 29th $ 99.00pp

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SIGN UP PLEASE CALL SUSAN at 617-361-8469

WB COA AND BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY PARTNER TO BRING

SENIOR COLLEGE/LIFELONG LEARNING CLASSES TO OUR

WEST BRIDGEWATER SENIOR COMMUNITY

The Senior College at Bridgewater State University is open for Fall enrollment. This fall

our growing Senior College program offers 50 affordable, convenient, stimulating, non-

credit, short-term, courses for mature learners (50+). For the low registration fee of

$85 per person, learners can enroll in as many courses as they like. There is no

course limit and no other expenses; but there will be plenty of conversation, fun, and community

shared in these virtual courses.

Courses are currently offered via Zoom, a popular video conferencing platform

that is easy to use. We are here to help you learn more aboutZoom if you are

new to the platform. We also record most of our courses, so if you have missed

a course or a class meeting, you can view it later at your own convenience.

Visit https://www.bridgew.edu/ccs/seniorcollege to learn more about our courses

and to register. Questions call 508-531-2570 or email BSUSeniorCollege @ bridgew .edu

$4.00 Chef Al will prepare a delicious brunch

for you to enjoy before the movie. TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 10:30 AM

SOA P D IS H 1991

COMEDY~ 1 Hour 36 Minutes

Plot Summary Sally Field leads an all-star cast in this side-splittingly funny look at a scandal ridden TV soap opera. Kevin Kline, Robert Downey Jr., Whoopi Goldberg, Cathy Moriarty and Elizabeth Shue star as the zany cast and crew of the Sun Also Sets, America’s hottest “soap”, where on-screen drama and off-screen craziness combine for outrageous hilarity! There’s enough dirty laundry to keep everyone in hot water in this unadulterated comedy hit that’s “99 and 44/100 percent fun!”

Make reservation NO LATER than 3:00 PM Thurs. Sept. 9th

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MONDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

1 Fresh Shrimp & Tortellini Salad, Garden Tomatoes & Cucumbers on a Lettuce Leaf, Homemade

2 Bacon Cheeseburger, Oven Browned Potatoes, Fresh Green Beans, Peach Shortcake

6 8 “Hot Off The Grill” Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast, Potato Salad, Local Corn-On-The-Cob, Watermelon

9 Macaroni & Cheese with Ham, Fresh Garden Vegetables, Home-made Bread, Dessert

13 LUNCH & SINGO Meatloaf, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Bread & Butter, Ice Cream Bars

15 “MUSIC w/ HANNAH” Linguini & Sausage w/Peppers & Onions, Salad, Garlic Bread, Chef Al’s Special Dessert

16 Roasted Chicken Quarter and Potatoes, Garden Vegetables, Homemade Bread, Dessert

20 Grilled Kielbasa, Baked Beans, Mixed Garden Vegetables, Home-made Brown Bread, Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

22 SWING FEVER TRIO Fresh Catch of the Day, Lyonnaise Potato, Garden Vegetable, Dessert

23 “Chef Foo Lin Yoo” Beef & Pea Pods, Fried Rice, Stir-Fried Vegetables, Almond Cookies

27 LUNCH & SINGO Quiche Lorraine or Vegetable Quiche, Home Fries, Small Salad, Apple Crisp

29 Turkey a la King over a Home-made Biscuit, Buttered Carrots, Dessert

30 Shepherds Pie (with Mashed Potato and Corn) Tossed Salad, Bread & Butter, Dessert

September 2021

FRUIT WORD SEARCH

APPLES APRICOT AVOCADO BANANA BLACKBERRY BLUEBERRY CANTALOUPE CHERRIES CHOKECHERRY COCONUT CRABAPPLE CRANBERRY DATE FIG GRAPEFRUIT GRAPES KIWIFRUIT KUMQUAT

LEMON LIME LYCHEE MANGO MULBERRY NECTARINE ORANGE PAPAYA PEACH PEAR PERSIMMON PINEAPPLE PLUM POMEGRANATE RASPBERRY RHUBARB STRAWBERRY WATERMELON

Find and circle all of the fruit that are hidden in the grid. The remaining letters spell an additional fruit.

SEPTEMBER MENU

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 24 HRS IN ADVANCE 508-894-1262 Suggested Donation $4.00. Menu is Subject to Change BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1ST LUNCHES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE DINING ROOM , ON THE PORCH OR GRAB ‘ N GO. GRAB ‘N GO LUNCHES ARE SERVED PROMPTLY AT 12 NOON. PLEASE

LET US KNOW YOUR CHOICE WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR RESERVATION.

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1ST JUDITH KELLIE JEAN HENDERSON PATRICIA MURPHY PAUL POWER JANICE SPRINGHETTI

2ND ROY ANDREWS JOHN D’ANTONO DONNA FORTIN CATHY E LYNCH ROSEMARIE RICCIOTTI

3RD ROBERT BEVIS ANITA BUCKLEY DONNA FURMAN LEONARD T HUNT ROBERT J PERRY JR ROBERT REYNOLDS

4TH RICHARD R BROOKS JR MARYROSE HAYES-DEMULIS MARY HOBBS ROSA KEITH MICHAEL J. MORGANTE RONALD F MUNAFO SR THOMAS RICHARD

5TH KATHLEEN ENGSTROM TIM GLEDHILL DENNIS PETIT DAVID TROJANO, SR.

6TH G. JENNIE MACKIEWICZ LI FANG ZHU

7TH KENNETH CROWELL PETER FARRELL BEVERLY WILLIAMS

8TH WAYNE BRAZIL DEBORAH KELLY MARY MCGARRY DEBORAH STEVENS JOHN E. ZWICKER

9TH BARBARA BREAULT DAVID CHUBBUCK MARY HIGGINBOTHAM DONALD KLOK JAMES MENTON MARIA REILLY

10TH CHERYL BURLEY JOANNE DECOSTA JEANNE SAWYER CAROL SAVINO

11TH DENNIS MCLEAN JIMMIE MURPHY KRISTA PRATT DAVID SMITH

12TH JULIE SMITH

13TH DONALD ASHTON ANN DENNIS CHERYL KENNEDY PATRICIA MANN MARY MANNING

September 2021

STEVEN WILLIAM MARTIN MARY MORSE CAROL M. RIO CAROL SERGI

14TH JAMES E ENOS ELLEN MCINNIS

15TH CHRISTINE A BERTARELLI DON BRILLON ELAINE COX JOY A JOHNSON BRUCE MALONE JEANETTE PETERS LINDA TARR DIANE TIBBETTS

16TH JANET CABRAL HAROLD F. CAMPBELL III RONALD FLORIO JORGE O MARIN

17TH BETH ANN BRADLEY DIANE CHAGNON SHARON M FENN MARGARET FLIBOTTE KAREN JOHNSON ELLEN LARKIN JOSEPH MALONEY DEBRA MCINTIRE SANDRA ORTIZ PAUL R. TESAURO WILLIAM TIERNEY

18TH ROBERT ACHESON CHERYLANN BOTELHO MARCIA GARDINER JEFFREY PETERSON VOCTORIA MARIA SANTOS FRANCIS C. SIMISON NORMA WHITMORE

19TH MARY BERRYMAN MARILYN CAPPIELLO JOSEPH B. COPPOLA DONNA FERGUSON CONNIE KEATING CANDICE KEITH BOZENA KURAN KATHLEEN MANNING JEAN ROBBINS JOYCE WARMINGTON

20TH GEORGE BAKER NANCY BABBIN ROBERT F. DEMARINO SR.

HEATHER JONES FREDERICK MCPECK MARY VARGAS MARLENE WILLIAMS ROBERT WINCHELL

21ST DONNA JONES JEANNE MENTON DAN PENTICOST

22ND BARBARA J BRITTON CATHERINE A. BYRNE MARINA DONAHUE LYNDA TUCKER GEORGE UNIS

23RD DENNIS CABRAL SUSAN CREHAN IRENE CRUZ-PADIN DEIDRE DEVINE V. PATRICIA FLANAGAN NICHOLAS IGWEDI

ELEANOR KEATING THERESA LAZARO JANICE ROSS ILLINE SHORT ELVIRA SIGNORINO IRA SMITH THERESA TEIXEIRA LINDA WOHLEN

24TH MONICA ARMSTRONG KATHLEEN HENRIKSEN CLAIRE HOWARD SANDRA LANGE MARCELA UNIS

25TH STEVEN ELDRIDGE THADDEUS O’CONNOR

26TH DAVID BENTLEY, SR. KATHLEEN CAPECE RICHARD CLARKE MARGUERITE DONATO SUSAN JOHNSON JOHN MILTNER JOSEPH OLSON JOHN PARSONS HELENA ZURINSKAS

27TH MARLENE HOWELL BARBARA RYAN MICHAEL V SHEA

28TH BRUCE CAMPBELL JUNE CARVETH ROBERT DAVIS ALLAN GOLDBERG CLARA F MIRANDA PATRICIA M. MUTASCIO COLETTE VARDARO

29TH ROBERT MAHONEY CHRISIANA PORTIAY SANDRA WHITE BRENDA J. WOJCIECHOWSKI

30TH ANN DONAHUE ALAN R GORHAM HOWARD HAYWARD FRANCIS L KELLY JOHN MCGUNNIGLE JOANN NOYES FRANCIS SANTRY, SR. JAMES SPADEA STEPHEN A YOUNIE

SEPTEMBER BIRTHSTONE

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PAID W. Bridgewater,

MA

Permit #1

Council On Aging

97 West Center Street

W. Bridgewater, MA 02379

COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING SCHEDULE

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MEETING Wednesday

Sept. 1, 2021

BOARD MEETING Wednesday

September 8, 2021

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bruce Holmquist, President

Linda Gibson, Vice President David Fazio, Treasurer

Monica Armstrong, Secretary Janet Carlson Jim Henderson Robert Marks

Marguerite Morse

Council On Aging Volunteers

Monica Armstrong Barbara Breault Paul Busse Diane Bryant Janet Carlson Linda Cerce Vin Cerce Pat Claudio Paul Dowd Jean Ellis Connie Fiorentino

Linda Frenette Jane Hatch Diane Healy Bruce Holmquist Ron Jabara Rosa Keith Ron Keith Theresa Kurkul Ellie Lamb David Leach Ginger Leach

Peter Leitch Marianne Mandler Marylou Marks Robert Marks Ellie McCormack Tom McMullen Jackie Messia John Messia Nancy Morrison Marguerite Morse Ray Mouradian

STAFF

Marilyn Mather, Director Connie Holmes, Exec. Asst.

Wendy Adams, Outreach, SHINE Fran Deibel, Assistant

Ann Bishop, Office Asst. Al McPhee, Kitchen Mgr./Chef

Kerri Filippini Cook Jean Geniuch, Cook

Keith Crosby, Activities Facilitator Allen Breer, Driver

Kevin Moynihan, Driver Pete Claudio, MOW

Rosemarie Paccia April Panos Jean Patchel Joe Patchel Jerry Penney Rose Penney Cathy Poudrier Evelyn Salvadore Ruth Thorp Aime Vacher Norman Woodward

WEST BRIDGEWATER

1ST AND 3RD

WEDNESDAY

OF EACH MONTH

3:30 - 4:30 P.M. SPRING STREET

SCHOOL 2 Spring Street

Community Caring Corner

Anne Marie Mucci and the Veterans Garden for the amazing fresh-cut flowers!

Alta Pratt for a tub chair

Ed Chauncey for the supply of hearing aid batteries

Bill Pimentel for growing peaches and allowing Denise Vinskus to pick them,

who in turn donated them to us. Chef made Peach cobbler … YUM!

Bill Kovatis for the delicious fresh tomatoes. Chef made fresh tomato sauce!

Brockton Assembly of God for the coffee.

WB DPW for caretaking our lawn and gardens!

J.O.Y. for SO MUCH but, especially your continued support and encouragement.

Coming soon ~ built-in Library Shelving for our new JOY Book Knook!!!

The Board, Staff & Volunteers for your commitment to serve our WB seniors.

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy,

and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” ~ William Arthur Ward

Gratefully, Marilyn Mather, Director of Elder Services