Turning over a new leaf

THE
COMPASS
Turning over a new leaf
Going green at the Senior Center // PAGE 4
FALL EDITION
October • November • December 2015
BARNSTABLE • CENTERVILLE • COTUIT • HYANNIS • MARSTONS MILLS • OSTERVILLE • WEST BARNSTABLE
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The Barnstable Senior Center
offers many recreational, health,
legal, financial and other services
and programs by volunteer or nominal cost providers. We advise that
seniors participating in these services
and programs do so with the understanding that the town of Barnstable
or its employees do not assume any
legal responsibility for any advice or
services rendered by such volunteer
or nominal cost providers and any
advice or services offered by outside
providers should not be presumed to
be endorsed or sponsored by the Barnstable Senior Center.
THE COMPASS, a partnership of the
Barnstable Senior Center and The
Barnstable Patriot, is published quarterly. This publication is made possible
in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs.
The Barnstable Patriot, founded in
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4 Ocean Street/P.O. Box 1208,
Hyannis, MA 02601. Telephone: 508771-1427, Fax: 508-790-3997, www.
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but we will reprint that part of the
advertisement in which the error
occurs. Barnstable Senior Center, 825
Falmouth Road, Hyannis, MA 02601.
Telephone: 508-862-4750, www.
town.barnstable.ma.us/seniorservices. To maintain successful and
supportive services, the Barnstable Senior Center is committed to
educating itself in the diverse needs,
concerns and lives of community
seniors. The Senior Center programs
and services are open to all community seniors regardless of race,
ethnicity, religion, ability, gender
or sexual orientation.
Staff Directory
Madeline Noonan - Director
Donna-Marie Burns - Assistant Director
Stacey Cullen-Adult Supportive Day
Coordinator
Claudia Borden - Outreach & Development
Coordinator
Judy Redd - Outreach & Transportation
Coordinator
Susan Griffin - Activity Coordinator
Chanell Rose - Marketing & Special
Events Coordinator
Mary Enos - Principal Division Assistant
Deborah McKenna - Division Assistant
Laura Cheesman & Judith Scichilone - Adult
Supportive Day Aides
Marjorie Sullivan - Van Driver
Shane Kelly - Custodian
Phil Del Hagen, Eileen Thomas - Mature
Workers
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
Senior Center information
Get involved with the big doings coming up!
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Letter from the Director
Wellness Resources
Meet the Ombudsman
Needs Assessment Forum
3
Turning over a new
Leaf: Greening up at the
Senior Center
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Outreach
5
Adult Supportive Day
Program
Caregiver News
Caregiver Support Groups
6
Movies
Volunteer Opportunities
Masquerade Ball
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Registration Information
Classes, Activities and
Events
Clubs and Ongoing Activities
8-14
Senior Highlights
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On the cover
Rosalie LaValle, from left, Dennis Connors, Judy Redd, and Senior Center
Director Madeline Noonan with the
electric car at the Barnstable Senior
Center in Hyannis on Aug. 25.
PHOTO BY ALAN BELANICH
Barnstable Senior
Center ombudsman
The Barnstable Senior Center now
has an ombudsman available. Council
on Aging board member John Jope has
offered his time for this role. Appointments to meet with John at the Senior
Center can be made by calling 508862-4750. John will be available from
9 to 10 a.m. on the first and third
Thursdays each month.
Dear Friends,
It’s going to be a busy fall at the
Senior Center, and we hope you’ll be
part of the action by participating in
some of the fun, exciting and informative events that we have coming
up in the next few months.
I strongly encourage you to join us
at the Senior Center on Friday, Oct.
23 from 2-3:30 p.m. for a Community Forum, where we will share the
key findings and recommendations of
the recently completed needs assessment study. Professor Jan Mutchler
from UMass Boston’s Gerontology
Institute will be here to share information about the project and we will
also discuss how the study will help
guide the Senior Services Division’s
future planning efforts so we can
continue to meet the needs of seniors
in our community. We invite you to
get involved and be a part of the conversation on how to make Barnstable
an age-friendly community! We look
forward to seeing you here but if you
can’t make it the presentation it will
air on Channel 18. The full needs
assessment report will be available
on our website -- www.town.barnstable.ma.us/seniorservices -- after
the forum.
The Friends
of the Barnstable Council on
Aging will host
its annual “Masquerade Ball”
fundraiser at the
Hyannis Golf
Course on Saturday, Oct. 24 from
6-10 p.m. All proceeds from this terrific event will benefit programs and
services of the Barnstable Senior
Center and support the Friend’s Sunshine Fund that provides assistance to
seniors in need. The event will include
a live and silent auction, delicious
food and wonderful entertainment.
Tickets are $40 and are available at
the front desk at the Senior Center.
Also, although December may seem
like a long way off, the holidays will
be here before we know it so don’t
forget to sign up for our annual Holiday Dinner on December 11th!
Finally, I’m happy to share with
you that thanks to the support of the
Town Council, our Adult Supportive
Day program did not have to close its
doors. The Town Council acknowledged the importance and value of
this program to the clients and caregivers in our community who benefit
from it and pledged to provide the
necessary financial support to keep
the program in operation. We are currently accepting new clients so please
help us spread the word!
Hope to see you here soon!
Maddie
508-862-4759
madeline.noonan
@town.barnstable.ma.us
Barnstable Senior Services Division
Needs Assessment Community Forum
Wellness
Resources
Ask the Nurse
Wednesdays
9:30-11 a.m.
Town of Barnstable Nurse, Peg Stanton, will be available in the Health
Room at the Barnstable Senior Center
to answer all your health questions
and concerns and provide information
and resources. She will share tips on
how to improve your overall health
and well-being. This is a great opportunity to get the health information
you need in a confidential one-on-one
setting.
Foot Care Clinic
By appointment
Call 508-862-4750 to reserve an
appointment. Cost is $29.
Blood Pressure Screening
Tuesdays
9 a.m.-noon
Drop by and sign in for a free blood
pressure check with our volunteer
nurses.
Barnstable Senior Center
Friday, October 23rd, 2015
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
We invite you to join us as we share the key findings and
recommendations from the needs assessment study that has recently
been completed by the UMass Boston Gerontology Institute. Please
show your support for the Barnstable Senior Center and the future of
aging services in the Town of Barnstable.
RSVP requested
Continental breakfast will be served
Barnstable Senior Center
825 Falmouth Rd,
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-4750
www.town.barnstable.ma.us/seniorservices
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GOING GREEN
Electric car saves money, adds fun
“It’s very exciting for everybody.
... It’s comfortable, it’s got a lot
of room.”
Judy Redd
Dennis Connors takes a seat in the electric
car at the Barnstable Senior Center. PHOTO
BY ALAN BELANICH
By Debi Boucher Stetson
dstetson@barnstablepatriot.com
With a garden of solar panels powering the building, two new electric
vehicle chargers and its own electric
car, the Barnstable Senior Center has
gone green.
The car, a silver Nissan Leaf, was
a gift from the Friends of Barnstable
Council on Aging, which voted in
March (appropriately enough for a
“green” move, at a St. Patrick’s Day
dinner) to cover the $1,163 down payment on the car. More recently, the
group voted to take on the monthly
lease payments as well, donating a
lump sum of $3,991 to the town for
the three-year lease. The total cost of
the car was $5,400, because the town
got it at a reduced cost under a special
state rebate program.
As part of the car lease, the Senior
Center got two electric chargers
installed on site, and one of them is
available for use by the public, for free.
When it’s not in use, the Leaf is charging so it will be ready for its next ride.
Senior Center Director Madeline
Noonan said while the center still
operates its two handicap-accessible
vans, those are costly to run (they get
about 8 miles to the gallon) and not
necessary for many clients, who have
no trouble getting in and out of a car.
And aside from the energy and cost
savings, seniors in town are really
enjoying the ride. “There’s such glee,
when they get a ride in the Leaf,”
Noonan said.
Senior Center Transportation Director Judy Redd said the Leaf goes out
about six times a day. Since mid-June,
it has traveled 1,323 miles, providing rides to 30 different clients. “It’s
very exciting for everybody,” Redd
said. “It’s comfortable, it’s got a lot
of room.”
Redd said the Senior Center provides
rides to seniors in town to a variety of
destinations, from medical appointments to banks, grocery stores and
beauty salons. “Whatever they need,”
she said, noting it is very difficult for
older people when they stop driving.
Even senior citizens who still drive,
she added, sometimes make use of the
center’s transportation service when
they need to go for medical procedures
that temporarily limit driving.
The Leaf has provided another
benefit: an increase in the number of
volunteer drivers. The center relies on
volunteers to run the transportation
program, and Redd observed many
people are reluctant to drive the vans.
In fact, she said, two former volunteers who no longer wanted to drive
the vans came back to volunteer when
they learned about the Leaf.
Volunteer driver Dennis Connors,
who drives both the vans and the new
Leaf, said the new car allows for much
greater interaction with passengers
because they are much closer. He has
been enjoying the conversations he has
with the clients while driving them.
Transportation is “a critical issue”
for seniors, Noonan said. Noting
the Senior Center has been offering
transportation services to seniors
in Barnstable since 1998, she said,
“People tell us it’s a lifesaver. ... It
helps them stay connected.”
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OUTREACH
Real Estate Tax Assistance
Starting in August and continuing
through March of 2016 you can apply
or re-apply for assistance with your
real estate taxes, clause 41C, deferrals
or veterans’ assistance. This needs to
be done every year to get the reduction on you house taxes. You can also
apply for the veterans or blind assistance program, if you qualify, now also.
These are the financial requirements for
2015/2016 for the 41C Elder assistance.
Requirements: Single, $32,404
income, $55,695 assets; married
$47,193 income, $76,563 assets.
You must be 65 years or older, have
owned and occupied the property on
July 1, 2014 and be a legal resident of
Massachusetts for at least 10 years and
owned property in Massachusetts for
at least five years. If you need assistance or a list of paper work needed to
apply please call the outreach department at 508-862-4754 for Claudia,
508-862-4752 for Judy or the Assessors office at Town Hall.
Fuel Assistance
Now is the time for fuel assistance
for the winter of 2015/2016. If you had
fuel assistance last winter you should
have received a renewal application in
August or September. We will have the
new applications for folks that haven’t
applied on Sept. 25, 2015. The program
doesn’t start until November but they
like to start processing the paper work
early. Last year if your income was less
than $32,618 for one or for a house of
two and your combined income is less
that $42,654 you are eligible for fuel
assistance. It should go up a little for
this year. For help with your renewal
application call the outreach department at 508-862-4754.
Open enrollment for Medicare
Open enrollment for changing
insurances or prescription programs
is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. By Oct. 1
we will have all the changes that will
be made to Medicare D plans for the
New Year 2016. I encourage every
one to look into at least their D plan
as they change every year. In 2016 it
looks like the deductible will be going
up for most plans and of course they
will change premiums and what medicines they cover. For assistance and
questions and an appointment with a
SHINE counselor you can call the outreach department at 508-862-4754.
Annual Turkey Trot
The time has come to gather the
forces and prepare for our 13th annual
“Turkey Trot.” We are looking for
Clubs and Ongoing Social Activities
All groups are open to new members.
Ancient History Discussion Group:
Every Friday at 9:30 a.m.
Artists Club: Every Friday from 9
a.m.-noon.
Birthday Bingo: Last Wednesday of
the Month at 1 p.m.
Bridge Club: Meets on Tuesdays at 1
p.m.
Camera Club: The Camera Club, a
group of aspiring photographers, meets
the first Wednesday of the month at 1
p.m. Please RSVP to 508-420-8854.
Chess Club: Meets Fridays at 1 p.m.
Council on Aging Board Meetings: Open
to the public, third Wednesday of the
Month, 9:30 a.m.
Cribbage Club: Wednesdays at 12:30
p.m.
FBCOA Crafters: Meets Fridays at 1
p.m. Make and sell crafts to donate to
support the Senior Center.
Fun Friday: Fridays from 11:30
a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop-in card games.
Bridge, Cribbage, Mahjong, Scrabble,
Trivial Pursuit, Canasta, Pinochle and
more!
Mah Jong Club: Meets every Monday
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Call Chris at 508771-0956 or Alma at 508-375-0306 if
interested.
Matinees: Monday and Friday at 1
p.m. Bring a friend, sit back and enjoy
the show!
Open Crafts: Work on your own projects or simply enjoy the socialization.
Group meets every Wednesday 2 pm
Scrabble Club: Meets every Monday
at 1 p.m.
Talkin’ Sports: Meets every Tuesday
at 10 a.m.
Travel Club: Meets second Monday of
the month at 10 a.m.
Villagers Social Club: Open to all! Club
meets the second Monday of the month
at 1:30p.m.
What in the World: Current world
events group discussion, Thursdays,
10 a.m.
Wood Carving: Enjoy this wonderful craft with others. This club offers
instruction at no fee, Wednesdays from
9 a.m.to noon.
volunteers to deliver Thanksgiving
meals to seniors that will be alone for
the holiday and do not have access to
a Thanksgiving meal. So if you can
deliver a few meals on Wednesday,
November 25, the day before Thanksgiving please come in and fill out a
quick volunteer form to help out. We
also need help from volunteers to make
small arrangements from donated
flowers. We will be meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 12-4 p.m. Please
RSVP to Claudia 508-862-4754.
We are also looking for the names of
seniors in the Town of Barnstable that
might be alone for the holiday. Please
call the Outreach department to get
your name on the list.
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Barnstable Adult Supportive
Day Program is open
Supporting Elders and Caregivers
Located in the Barnstable Senior
Center
825 Falmouth Road, Hyannis, MA
02601
508-862-4765
The Barnstable Adult Supportive
Day Program is a community based,
professionally operated program
which has been an integral part of
the Town of Barnstable and a trusted
resource for local families for over 17
years.
The Adult Supportive Day Program
provides a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment to elders/seniors
who cannot, or wish not to stay home
alone during the day.
The Barnstable Adult Supportive
Day Program:
• Assists elders in maintaining their
independence and remain active while
aging in place in the community
• Offers structured and stimulating
activities in a safe environment, with
a focus on socialization, cognitive
skills, and physical well being
• Provides respite and peace of mind
to caregivers and families
• Caregiver supports/referrals are
available at the Senior Center
• Professional, caring and experienced staff
• Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Transportation may be available
• Light breakfast and full lunch is
served daily
• Affordable rates-financial support may be available from local
Service Agencies
• Free Trial day
Client Eligibility Guidelines:
• Ability to follow instructions and
directions
• Must be able to independently
manage their own personal care needs
• Noncombative and of no threat to
themselves or others
• Be able to administer their own
medication
• Physician approval
needed to attend Program
If you are a caregiver in need of respite,
or a senior who may benefit from the
Adult Supportive Day Program, we
would be happy to meet with you and
discuss how we may help meet your
needs. Please call 508-862-4765 to
schedule a tour and a free trial day.
of people with Alzheimer’s or dementiarelated illness. The course will include a
brief overview of the stages of cognitive disease, and specific instructions
for how to avoid injury and harm at
all stages of the disease progression.
Information will be tailored to meet
the specific caregiving needs of each
class participant, with much attention
given to answering questions, problem
solving, and strategizing. Taught by Fran
Lavin, RN.
Parkinson’s Support Group *New*
4th Monday of the month at 1 p.m.
The Barnstable Parkinson’s Support
Group will bring together individuals
with Parkinson’s Disease and or their
care providers in a relaxed and social
environment. The goal of the Group is
making life, ultimately, more fulfilling by
providing information and access to current treatments, medications, medical
and evidenced based programs which
assist in helping with daily living. On
occasion there will be guest speakers in
the areas of pharmacy, physical therapy,
psychology, and any other areas in which
members wish to have present. Members are encouraged to request areas
of interest. The meeting is hosted by a
licensed social worker. To enroll, please
contact Ellen at 774-487-0530 or Merrill
at 508-362-3217.
CAREGIVER RESOURCES
Caregiver Support Program of Elder Services
of Cape Cod & the Islands Men’s Only Caregiver Support Group
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month
9:30-11:00 a.m.
The Family Caregiver Support Program
of Elder Services of Cape Cod & the
Islands facilitates this group, specifically for men. To enroll, please contact
Frank Riley at 508-394-4630.
General Caregiver Support Group
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
9:30-11:00 a.m.
The Family Caregiver Support Program of Elder Services of Cape Cod
& the Islands facilitates this group,
which is open to everyone. To enroll,
please contact Beth Gilmore at 508394-4630, ext. 450
Home Safety Training for Caregivers of
People Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Nov. 3, 12-1:30 p.m. RSVP-Free
This free 1 ½ hour course will provide
the basics of home safety for caregivers
November is National Caregiver’s Month
“There are only four types of people in the world: those who have been
caregivers, those who currently are caregivers, those who will be caregivers and
those who will need caregivers. “ Rosalyn Carter”
In recognition, the Barnstable Senior Center invites all caregivers to join us for
A Celebration of Caregivers
Tuesday, November 17th, from 3 to 5 pm
at the Barnstable Senior Center
Enjoy food, friendly support and helpful information for caregivers.
Topics include Home Safety, Current Research on Caregiving, Strategies and
Intervention for Support; Caregiver Self Care and more!
Kindly RSVP to the Senior Center at (508) 862-4750 by November 13
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Do you have some time to make a difference?
Experience the emotional reward of
volunteering by donating the gift of
your time and talents to the Barnstable Senior Center. We will work with
your schedule and training is provided
for all positions. All volunteers must
plan on attending a Volunteer information presentation. At the present
time we have the following positions
available:
Adult Supportive Day: Assist Program Staff with activities of the day
to engage seniors in conversation and
participation. If you play the piano, we
would love to have you play for the
clients twice a month. The program
also needs help with preparation and
serving of the midday meal.
Silver Express Van Drivers: We need
volunteer drivers who have excellent
driving skills and knowledge of the
Barnstable area to drive seniors to
appointments in the morning or afternoon. Flexible schedules and training
is provided.
Silver Leaf Drivers: Drive our new
electric car and help area seniors get to
their appointments. Quiet, yet peppy,
this ecologically friendly vehicle is fun
and easy to drive!
Movies
Oct. 2: Places in the Heart
Drama
1984 PG 112 mins
Oct. 5: The Book of Eli
Action, Drama
2010 R 118 mins
Oct. 9: Gone Girl
Drama, Thriller
2014 R 149 mins
Oct. 16: The Shawshank Redemption
Crime, Drama
1994 R 142 mins
Oct. 19: The Jazz Singer
Drama, Musical
1927 NR 88 mins
Oct. 23: Tammy
Comedy
2014 R 97 mins
Oct. 26: Wish I Was Here
Comedy, Drama
2014 R 106 mins
Oct. 30: Gambit
Drama
2012 PG-13 89 mins
Nov. 2: Land Ho!
Adventure, Comedy
2014 R 96 mins
Nov: 6: The Imitation Game
Biography, Drama, Thriller
2014 PG-13 114 mins
Nov. 9: Trust Me
Comedy, Drama
2013 R 89 mins
Nov. 13: Now, Voyager
Drama, Romance
1942 NR 118 mins
Nov. 16: Clue
Comedy, Mystery
1985 PG 96 mins
Nov. 20: Harold and Maude
Comedy, Romance
1971 PG 91 mins
Nov. 23: MASH
Comedy, War
1970 R 116 mins
Nov. 30: The Great Dictator
Real Estate Tax Abatement: Volunteers needed to assist seniors with
filling out the paper work for real
estate tax abatements. This is best
suited to those with a background in
banking or accounting.
Instructors: Do you have a special
talent in music, arts and crafts, gardening or computers? Do you have
special knowledge of a particular subject that you would like to share with
others? Teach a class!
Mailing and Special Projects Aide:
Assist in mailing our monthly newsletter and quarterly Senior Compass
Comedy, War
1940 G 126 mins
Dec. 4: Still Alice
Drama
2014 PG-13 101 mins
Dec. 7: Home for the Holidays
Comedy, Drama
1995 PG-13 103 mins
Dec. 11: The Polar Express
Animation, Holiday, Family
2004 G 100 mins
Dec. 14: Miracle on 34th Street
Family, Holiday, Fantasy
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magazine. Assist with various special
projects which may require clerical or
telephone skills.
Marketing Support: Please help us
spread the word. Would you be able
to deliver marketing materials such as
brochures and flyers to key locations
in your Village? This position would
be on an as needed basis.
If you are interested in Volunteering, you must attend a Volunteer
Information and training session.
These are held at 10 a.m. on the first
Wednesday of every month: Oct. 7,
Nov. 4 and Dec. 2.
For more information: Please contact Donna Burns at 508-862-4753
or donna-marie.burns@town.barnstable.ma.us.
1947 NR 96 mins
Dec. 18: White Christmas
Comedy, Musical, Holiday
1954 NR 120 mins
Dec. 21: The Holiday
Comedy, Holiday, Romance
2006 PG-13 136 mins
Dec. 28: Holiday Inn
Comedy, Musical, Holiday
1942 NR 101 mins
*For full movie descriptions please see
the bulletin board at the Senior Center.
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Barnstable Senior Center
Class/Event Registration
Information
Payment Methods
• Check (payable to Town of
Barnstable)
• Cash (in person only)
• Credit card (Visa and MasterCard)
How to Register
• In person at the Barnstable Senior
Center from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,
Monday-Friday
• By phone at 508-862-4750 during
normal business hours; credit card
payment required
• By mail to the Barnstable Senior
Center, 825 Falmouth Road, Hyannis,
MA 02601
• Online at www.town.barnstable.
ma.us/seniorservices; credit card payment required
Registration Policy
• Full payment is required at time of
registration.
• Classes cannot be pro-rated.
• All classes/events are filled on a first
come first served basis.
• Fees may be subject to change.
• PLEASE NOTE: Classes/events may be
cancelled due to low enrollment until
the day of. If you have registered for
a class that is subsequently canceled,
you will be issued a refund. Please be
advised that cash/check refunds may
take up to two weeks to process. Credit
card refunds will be issued within three
business days.
• No refunds will be issued once a class
has begun.
• Inclement weather policy: if the Barnstable Public Schools are closed due to
inclement weather, classes and events
at the Senior Center will be cancelled
but the center will remain open unless
the Barnstable Town Hall is closed.
CLASSES * ACTIVITIES * EVENTS
ART & CRAFTS
Acrylic Painting, Beyond the Beginner
Oct. 20-Dec. 1, 3-5 p.m. Fee-$60
Prerequisite is Acrylic Painting for the
Beginner: This class in acrylics goes
beyond the beginner level. The students
will develop an original painting based
on images each has chosen as their own
special project. The instructor will guide
each student in composition, balance,
color mixology, and brushwork. The goal
is further development of individual
style and subject matter. An original
painting will result. Instructor is Susan
Carey.
Acrylic Painting for the Beginner
Oct. 22-Dec. 3, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fee-$60
This step-by-step class in acrylics is
designed for the beginner and those
who need a refresher. The instructor will
create a painting with the class, guiding
each person in each stroke as you move
forward to completing an original piece
of artwork you will bring home at the
end of the class. Instructor is Susan
Carey.
Alternative Photography 101: Solar Photographic Printing
Oct. 27-Nov. 3, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Fee-$20
Enjoy a hands-on approach to making
beautiful photographic prints without
the use of a camera. Artist and photographer Bruce Childs will introduce
participants to antique contact printing methods that use time tested blue
printing and sepia printing processes. A
demonstration of digital negative production will be included. All age groups
will enjoy these unique photographic
techniques and will be able to take
home samples of their work.
Crafty Crocheting
Oct. 19-Dec. 7, 2-3 p.m. Fee-$36
Learn to make high-quality, unique gifts,
handcrafted with love. Nedra Allen will
teach you about different crochet hooks,
a variety of yarns, basic stitches, reading patterns and completing a project.
This class will be fun and educational,
stimulate your mind and explore creative avenues.
Henna or Mehendi Designs, Awakening of
Inner Light
Oct. 15, 1 p.m. RSVP-Free
This class will discuss the variations
and types in mehendi designs which are
categorized, such as Arabic, Indian and
Pakistani designs. Women usually apply
variations of henna or mehndi design
patterns on their hands and feet. These
henna designs are used in the Indian
sub-continent of India, Bangladeshi,
Pakistani and Sri Lanka and used for
festive occasions, such as weddings,
religious events and traditional ceremonies. Kulsoom Shahid will be here to talk
about these beautiful designs.
Watercolor for Beginners *New*
Oct. 29-Dec. 10, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fee
$60
In addition to an art degree and a
teaching degree, Instructor Corinne
Lilie brings 20+ years teaching and fine
art experience to the classroom. She
has taught art classes here on the Cape
and at art centers all over the U.S. Her
own work has been exhibited in local
as well as national juried shows winning numerous awards. Her instruction
includes demonstrations, lecture and
one-on-one with relaxed and friendly
atmosphere. This class is for those who
have dabbled with watercolors a little
or a lot or never had a watercolor brush
in their hand. Basic art and watercolor
techniques, drawing for the watercolorist, color value, composition and use
of various watercolor materials are the
focus of this class. Each class will begin
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with a lecture and painting demonstration by the instructor. The students will
have the remainder of the class to paint
using the techniques demonstrated with
one-on-one guidance with the instructor. Materials list is on line and not to be
purchased until after the first class.
Jewelry, Wired, Art: The Next Level
Nov. 18, 1:30-3 p.m. RSVP-Free
At the request of their students, Susan
and Peter Milsky will offer an advanced
class for those that have taken previous
classes only. They have been creating
wire-wrapped, fused-glass jewelry and
accessories for 10 years. Their business,
Rose Colored Glasses is represented in
many galleries in New England. They
do projects such as wine finders, key
chains, bookmarks, hair accessories,
and more using shells, rocks and sea
glass, teaching the skills of wire wrapping. Please bring an item such as a
stone, glass or other item you may want
to wrap. The class is limited to ten.
Jewelry, Wired Art for the Beginner
Dec. 16, 1:30-3 p.m. RSVP-Free
This class is for students that would like
to learn the craft of wired art. Susan
and Peter Milsky will offer this popular
creative class. Please bring an item such
as a stone, glass or other item you may
want to wrap. The class is limited to 15.
COMPUTERS &
TECHNOLOGY
iPad /iPhone Tips and Tricks
Nov. 3-Dec. 8, 10-11 a.m. RSVP-Free
Learn how to get started with your new
iPad or iPhone. Discover what they are
capable of, and follow the simple guides
to set up and start using now. From
browsing the web and sending emails to
setting up security and making notes.
Whether you want to take pictures and
share them with loved ones, or chat
to your friends around the world for
free, this course explains everything
in an easy to understand manner. The
instructor is Carl Bertelsen, retired college teacher of computer graphics.
Tutoring Appointments
Oct. 20, 1:30-2:30 p.m. MUST RSVP-Free
This tutor program offered by Jennie
Willey, Director of the Cotuit Library will
be a 15 minute tutor appointment per
person. Ask Jennie any questions you
have regarding your computer, tablet or
phone. Limit 4 appointments.
Downloading E-Books
Oct. 27, 1:30-2:30 p.m. RSVP-Free
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Learn the steps to downloading books
from the local library. This will be taught
by Jennie Wiley, Director of the Cotuit
Library.
Publishing Your Own E-Book (Part 1)
Nov. 3, 1:30-2:30 p.m. RSVP-Free
Thought of publishing and want to get
it on line? This will be taught by Jennie
Wiley, Director of the Cotuit Library.
Publishing Your Own E-Book (Part 2)
Nov. 10, 1:30-2:30 p.m. RSVP-Free
Students must have attended Part 1.
Thought of publishing and want to get
it on line? This will be taught by Jennie
Wiley, Director of the Cotuit Library.
Individual Tech Help
Nov. 17, 1:30-2:30 p.m. RSVP-Free
Are you thinking about a new phone,
tablet or computer? Ask Jennie what
she thinks? This will be taught by Jennie
Wiley, Director of the Cotuit Library.
COOKING
Healthy Eating Adventure with Whole Foods
Market Specialists
Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec 3, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
RSVP-Free
Whole Foods has generously offered to
demonstrate seasonal themed cooking
class demonstrations with sampling
preparation of healthy dishes from
food items available at the store that
will benefit your well being and be an
economical choice for your pocketbook.
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We are excited to have Paula LaRochelle
here once a month. These will fill quickly
so register early.
Cooking Demonstration: Culinary Treats
Oct. 6, Nov. 17, Dec. 1, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
RSVP-Free
Cindy J. Parker, Director of Admissions,
The Pavilion Skilled Nursing Center will
once again offer easy, healthy and fun
cooking ideas for one or many. Sign up
early, these fill fast.
CULTURE
Irish Film Series and Discussion: Perception of Foreign Films
Oct. 6-Nov. 10, 1:30-3:30 p.m. RSVP-$48
Discuss and watch these films from
Ireland such as Five Minutes of Heaven,
Agnes Brown, The Field and more. This
class will offer a look at how each of
our cultures perceive these films and
how they relate to history, literature and
entertainment. This class is taught by
Mary Ann Eaton.
German Beginner
Oct. 6-Nov. 5, 12-1 p.m. Fee-$60
Nov. 10-Dec. 17, 12-1 p.m. Fee-$60
For the beginner and those who need
a refresher. Learn common everyday
German in a short amount of time. This
class meets twice a week. Instructor is
Richard Surmach.
German Advanced
Oct. 6-Nov. 5, 2-3 p.m. Fee-$60
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Nov. 10-Dec. 17, 2-3 p.m. Fee-$60
This class expands on German for beginners moving forward to conversational
German. This class meets twice a week.
Instructor is Richard Surmach.
Italian Beginner
Oct. 6-Nov. 5, 1-2 p.m. Fee-$60
Nov. 10-Dec. 17, 1-2 p.m. Fee-$60
Students will learn the most important
words and be shown how to link words
in Italian to English. This class meets
twice a week. Instructor is Richard
Surmach.
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Italian Advanced
Oct. 6-Nov. 5, 3-4 p.m. Fee-$60
Nov. 10-Dec. 17, 3-4 p.m. Fee-$60
Expanding on Italian for beginners.
Reach further into this beautiful
language from conversation to written structure. This class meets twice a
week. Instructor is Richard Surmach.
Ole! Spanish Anyone!
Oct. 19-Dec. 7, 1-2 p.m. Fee-$36
Nedra Allen will teach Spanish language
basics to help you get started, prepare
for a trip or brush up on your skills.
Learn something new, exercise your
brain!
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Cello Diva
Oct. 1, 1:30-2:30 p.m Fee-$3
Back by popular demand, Ms. Bendokas,
concert cellist, made her debut with
the New Haven Symphony Orchestra.
She has since been a soloist with the
Boston Pops Orchestra and with virtually every symphony orchestra in her
native Connecticut. A Juilliard graduate,
Bendokas has taken her cello on tour to
Europe, Canada and Mexico, as well as
the U.S.A. Come and enjoy music "From
Bach To Broadway," including a song, a
gig, popular classics, disney favorites
and more.
A Solo Tribute to Duke Ellington, by Cedric
Liqueur
Oct. 8, 2 p.m. RSVP-$5
Rock's In My Bed: The Music of Duke
Ellington is a sixty minute music appreciation program featuring the recorded
music of American composer and big
band leader Edward Kennedy "Duke"
Ellington (1899-1974).
Presented by independent actor and
playwright Cedric Liqueur, Rocks In
My Bed is an engaging musical tribute of one America's most celebrated
musicians.
Autumn Craft Sales
Oct. 23, Nov. 6, Nov. 20 and Dec. 11, 9
a.m.-3 p.m. The Friends of the Barnstable COA have been working very hard
knitting, sewing and gathering items to
sell that support programs which help
seniors in need in the community. The
October sale will highlight the beautiful,
warm and cozy afghans in all sizes and
colors. The November and December
sale will feature items for your holiday
table, gifts for the loved ones and so
much more.
It’s Magic
Oct. 27, 2-3 p.m. Fee-$5
Jack Ryan will be here to kick off the
Halloween spirit. He is a professional
magician and past president of the
Society of American Magicians, Boston,
which was founded by Harry Houdini in
1922. He has performed in many Venues
throughout the country as well as television and entertaining since 1970. His
shows attract young and old alike with a
little “magic of the mind” and audience
participation! The perfect entertainment
to astonish adult audiences!
My Mother’s Garden, Film and Discussion
Oct. 29, 1:30-2:30 p.m. RSVP-Free
My Mother’s Garden is an award winning short film directed and narrated by
Cynthia Lester. It is a true story of her
mothers hoarding disorder. A woman
who has accumulated so much that she
lives in her garden. After the film, members of the Cape Cod Harding Task Force
will be on hand for Q&A and provide
updates regarding their work. Refreshments will be served.
Salute to Veterans
Nov. 4, 1:30-2:30 p.m. RSVP-Free
The Victrola Society has been performing on Cape Cod for over 10 years. They
will sing a variety of songs that reflect a
time in our history that remind us of the
dedication and service in honor of our
veterans through song. Enjoy a lovely
dessert after the show.
Dancing a Dream, Cape Cod Hip Hop & Jazz
Academy
Nov. 12, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Fee-$3
Cape Cod Hip Hop & Jazz was founded
in July 1999 under the direction of L.A.
dancer and choreographer Coby Vincent. Coby and his wife Tanya provide
a dance environment to those looking
for a means of performance expression
outside classical training. Classes are
a place for boys and girls, children and
adults of all levels to explore and enjoy
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a diverse culture of dance styles, music
and technique.
Friends of the Barnstable Council on Aging
Annual Breakfast
Dec 1, 9-10 a.m. RSVP-Free
The FBCOA would like to welcome new,
present and potential members to meet
the Friends of the BCOA board members.
Enjoy a breakfast buffet, learn what the
FBCOA is all about and hear all they’ve
have accomplished for the Barnstable
Senior Center.
Holiday Dinner featuring Susan Linton
Dec 11, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Fee-$13
This annual event, hosted by the Friends
of the Barnstable Council on Aging, will
feature the amazing music of Susan
Linton, dynamic and always entertaining; she’ll perform holiday classics and
transport you back in time with yesteryear’s favorites. Join us to celebrate the
spirit of the season with dancing and a
delicious meal and shop for that special
hand-crafted gift item as the Crafters
Group hold their “Holiday Sale.” This
event sells out quickly, so book your
tickets early.
A Little Country Christmas
Dec. 15, 1:30-2:30 p.m. RSVP-Free
Join Yesterday’s Country Band as they
play holiday country tunes and all time
favorites at the BSC. Join and bring your
friends and neighbors, get into the spirit
and put on your dancing shoes then
enjoy a dessert and beverage for an
afternoon of holiday cheer.
Great American Classic Movie Series
Dec. 21-Jan. 7, 1-3 p.m. Free-Walk-in
Come on in during the holidays and
watch one our ten classics. We will offer
a different classic movie each day. The
list will be posted in the lobby a week
before they begin. No movies December
24 or 25.
EXERCISE
Arthritic Chair Exercise
Oct. 6-Nov. 10, 10-11 a.m. Fee-$36
Nov. 17-Dec. 15, 10-11 a.m. Fee-$24
This class is a combination of seated
and standing exercises with a chair. It
focuses on strengthening your muscles
around your joints. It will improve
your flexibility and help maintain
bone strength. You'll also improve
your energy level making daily tasks
easier and less painful. Rhythmic
movement-to-music makes it fun! Wear
comfortable clothes, shoes and bring
water. Instructor is Liz Saunders.
Dance for Joy Even with Movement Disorder
Oct. 7-Dec. 16, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Fee-$54
You Can Dance! Dance for Joy with
Movement Disorder if you have coordination challenges, Parkinson's, Arthritis,
Balance issues and you will be able to
release tension, increase flexibility,
maintain healthy balance and increase
awareness and gain confidence. Join
this fun creative dance class and move
to your favorite tunes. Feel the power
of movement and dance. Wear comfortable clothes, shoes and bring water. The
instructor is Elaine Spiezio.
Fit, Flexible and Fun
Oct. 7-Nov. 4, 10-11 a.m. Fee-$30
Oct. 9 -Nov. 6, 10-11 a.m. Fee-$30
Nov. 18-Dec. 16, 10-11 a.m. Fee-$30
Nov. 13-Dec. 18, 10-11 a.m. Fee-$30
This fun and energetic class is for active
people. Class flow includes an active
warm up, some cardiovascular movement to music along with free weight
work to strengthen muscles. A chair
may be used for balance or weight work.
Enjoy stretching, breathing and learning
some of the newest moves in today's fitness industry! Proper fitness attire and
water is a must. The center has some
free weights available to use. Wear comfortable clothes, shoes and bring water.
Instructor is Liz Saunders.
It’s All About You!
Oct. 6-Nov. 10, 4-5 p.m. Fee-$36
Nov.17-Dec. 15, 4-5 p.m. Fee-$30
Come experience this unique class
combining coaching for a healthy
mind, strength in movement and
physical wellbeing! This class will be
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a weekly supportive group taught by
two coaches, Maria Zombas, Certified Weight Loss Coach and Elizabeth
Saunders, a Certified Physical Fitness
Coach. An all-in-one 6 week workshop,
focusing on healthy weight loss and
general nutrition guidelines along with
active interval fitness training.Take time
for YOU. Your coaches will be there to
motivate and empower you to feel your
personal best!!
Meditation Group
Oct. 6-Dec. 15, 2-3 p.m. Open/Free
Meditating or resting your brain every
day makes a huge difference in how you
approach life, how personally you take
things and how you interact with others.
There are studies that show meditation
can actually slow the progression of
dementia and mild cognitive impairment. Take some time for yourself and
de-stress. Wear comfortable clothes,
shoes, bring water and a yoga mat if
you would like to meditate on the floor.
Instructor is Kay Outwin. Class made
possible by CHNA27 grant.
T’ai Chi Chih Beginner and Intermediate
Oct. 19-Nov. 16, 1-2 p.m.
Fee-$30 Beginner
Nov. 23-Dec. 21, 1-2 p.m. Fee-$30
Intermediate
This class is a combination of soft, flowing, moving meditation. The principle
consists of 1 pose and 19 moves that
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will strengthen your body. It’s easy to
learn and brings many benefits – including peace of mind, improved health and
joy. T’ai Chi Chih brings about profound
healing for many people by circulating and balancing the essential energy
(Chi). For some it may be physical, for
others emotional, and others spiritual.
Wear comfortable clothes, shoes and
bring water. Instructor is Bruce A.
Childs.
Tai Chi Chih, A Full Practice
Oct. 19-Dec. 21, 2:30-3:30 p.m. RSVP-Free
All T'ai Chi Chih practitioners who have
experience and taken one or more sessions with instructor Bruce Childs are
invited to attend an open weekly guided
practice of all 19 moves of TCC. This is
an opportunity to gain deeper wellness
benefits of your practice.
Therapeutic Qi Gong
Nov. 3-Dec. 15, 3:30-4:45 p.m. Fee-$36
Improve your quality of life in this class
of gentle movements with powerful
results. An ancient physical exercise
developed in China, it can be used in
your daily life for healing of chronic
ailments. Qi Gong will allow you more
flexibility, heighten energy, improve
immune function and relax the mind and
body. Wear comfortable, lightweight
clothing and flexible shoes. Qi Qong is
proven to relieve many ailments: back
pain, neck and shoulder problems,
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cardiac ailments. low energy, low
immune function, GI problems, muscle
stiffness, arthritic complaints and
many others. It also improves posture!
Instructor is Annemarie Lang.
Yoga with Bonnie
Oct. 7-Nov. 4, 1-2 p.m. Fee-$30
Nov.18-Dec. 23, 1-2 p.m. Fee-$36
Gentle and relaxing Hatha Yoga will give
you energy, focusing on moving with
the breath into the postures. Instructor
Bonnie Silva has practiced Yoga and
creative dance movement for decades.
Bonnie brings beauty and grace to the
mat. Wear comfortable clothes, shoes,
bring water and a yoga mat.
Yoga with Linda
Oct. 6-Nov. 10, 4:45-5:45 p.m. Fee-$36
Nov. 17-Dec. 22, 4:45-5:45 p.m. Fee-$36
Linda Lee Catalina is a certified Yoga
instructor and registered with the
National Yoga Alliance and a member of
the Cape Cod Yoga Association. Her goal
is to help increase your range of motion
and flexibility through gentle yoga
movements. Don’t say I can’t do yoga -try it! Wear comfortable clothes, shoes,
bring water and a yoga mat.
Yogalates with Barbara
Oct. 1-Nov. 5, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fee-$30
Nov. 12-Dec. 17, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fee-$30
Yogalates is a fusion of Yoga and Pilates
and a wonderful combination strengthflexibility format! Build your core and
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improve both balance and posture in
this enjoyable class that will strengthen
and lengthen your body gently.
Instructor is Barbara Prentice. Wear
comfortable clothes, shoes, bring water
and a yoga mat.
Zumba Basic with Barbara *NEW *
Oct. 14 - Nov. 4, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee-$30
Nov. 18 - Dec. 16, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee-$30
Zumba Basic: A dance-oriented workout combining Latin and International
music. Simple to follow aerobic and
interval routines using fast and slow
rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.
Please note that Zumba Basic is a more
intense exercise class than Zumba Gold.
It is for those who have Zumba, aerobics
or dance experience and are looking
for a more choreographed, cardiooriented class. Follow up with Barbara’s
Yogalates class to cool down. Wear
comfortable clothes, shoes, bring water
and a yoga mat. Instructor is Barbara
Prentice.
Zumba Gold with Christina
Oct. 6 - Nov.10, 9-10 a.m. Fee-$36
Nov. 17- Dec. 22, 9-10 a.m. Fee-$36
This exercise program combines Latin
and International music, rhythms and
dance steps with moves and principles from the fitness world. A milder,
gentler version of the original Zumba
Fitness, Zumba Gold is a low-impact
cardio workout that is geared toward
the beginner, the older active adult
and individuals who require movement
modification to achieve success. It’s
easy, effective and fun! Wear comfortable clothes, shoes and bring water.
Instructor is Christina Arabadzhieva.
Zumba Gold with Kim *New*
Oct. 6-Nov.10, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fee-$30
Nov. 17- Dec. 15, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fee-$30
Zumba Gold uses the Zumba formula
but modifies the moves and pacing to
suit the needs of the active older participant, as well as those just starting their
fitness journey. What stays the same
are all the elements the Zumba Fitness
party is known for: zesty Latin music,
the exhilarating, easy-to-follow moves;
and the invigorating, party-like atmosphere. Zumba Gold is a dance-fitness
class that feels friendly, and most of
all, fun. Wear comfortable clothes,
shoes and bring water. Instructor is Kim
Benton.
GAMES
Intermediate Bridge Class
Oct. 8-Nov. 5, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fee-$40
Nov. 12-Dec. 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fee-$50
This class is for those who know the
basics and takes place in a friendly class
environment conducive for learning the
conventions and the play of the hand.
Instruction will include playing and
scoring duplicate bridge. The class will
continue the same format of learning
the conventions and help in the playing
of hands. Instructor is Nancy Blezard.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Reiki Meditation Healing Circle
Oct. 5, Nov. 23, Dec. 7, 2-3 p.m.
RSVP-Free
The Reiki Meditation usually lasts
approximately one hour. During each
session the participants are guided into
a quiet meditation and sit quietly for
approximately 30 to 45 minutes listening to soft, gentle music. If they choose,
a Reiki Practitioner will individually
give Reiki, either hands on or hands off,
as the person wishes. This is all demonstrated before the session so that
every one understands what happens.
Reiki Master Sharon Anderson cordially
invites you to come and participate in
this hour of relaxation and pure Reiki
Energy and Love!
A Medley of Miraculous Modalities
Oct. 7-Oct. 28, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. RSVP-Free
A medley of miraculous modalities
includes acupressure, brain gym,
emotional freedom techniques, and
more to relieve pain, restore energy, and
remove stress. This helps with memory,
vision, balance, and easy techniques to
improve your quality of life.
Death Café with the Film, “Being Mortal”
Oct. 9, 9-11 a.m. RSVP-Free
Join us for the first time or come on
back for this most unique gathering.
We will spend the first hour viewing,
Being Mortal, a Frontline Special that
examines death and dying with surgeon, Dr. Atul Gawande . To follow will
be the Death Café where we can share
thoughts, questions, concerns about
any aspect of grieving, dying and death
including what matters to us most.
The program is facilitated by Brooks
Reinhold of Beacon Hospice in a relaxed
comfortable atmosphere while we
enjoy refreshments and life-affirming
conversation.
Stress Management
Oct. 14, 10-11 a.m. RSVP-Free
What is stress? We all have stress in our
lives. How does stress affect us physically and emotionally? Learn how to
live with stress and the strategies that
can help manage it. Presented by the
experts from Gentiva Home Health and
Hospice.
Respiratory Care
Oct. 19, 9:30-10:30 a.m. RSVP-Free
This presentation is for anyone that
has breathing issues and want to learn
about the latest medications that could
help you breath easier. This topic will
be presented by the health experts from
Rite Aid Pharmacy.
What is Energy Healing?
Oct. 22, 1 p.m. RSVP-Free
Maria Silva always knew she had healing and psychic gifts within, but wasn’t
quite sure how to use them. She felt her
gifts could help people and began fine
tuning her gifts/abilities with different
mentors in various fields. To Maria, this
is her soul's purpose. She will talk about
energy healing and how you can help
yourself through this process.
Dental Screening for Older Adults with
Harbor Community Health
Oct. 27, 1:30-3:30 p.m. RSVP-Free
Appointment Only
Harbor Community Health Center-Hyannis offers easy access to comprehensive
family medicine and dental care. Did
you know that adults over the age of 55
are at risk for a number of oral health
problems? Dr. Ghoneim will be offering
a free screening, and a representative
from the health center will also be on
hand to provide help with finding affordable dental care. They will offer dental
screenings at the BSC by appointment
only with Omar Ghoneim, DDS, Dental
Director of Harbor Community Health
and Ellen Jones Community Dental
Center.
Find Affordable Dental Care
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Nov. 13 & Dec. 4, 10-11 a.m. RSVP-Free
Don’t go without the essential
dental care you need! A representative from Harbor Community Health
Center-Hyannis will provide help with
finding affordable dental care, including services offered at reduced rates
to seniors. Do you qualify for dental
insurance? They can check! The health
center can also help with transportation to and from the appointment if you
qualify. Come and talk to us.
Healing Sounds-Kalein Intentional Crystal
Bowls
Nov. 9, 2- 3 p.m. RSVP-Free
Kathleen Warren once again brings
her amazing crystal bowls to the BSC.
Everything we experience in life is
stored in our vibrational being. When we
become out of balance from stressors
we create blockages that cause us to
vibrate out of tune causing “dis-ease.”
Crystal Bowls are a vibrational light
therapy. The bowls are perfectly tuned
to each of your chakras. Experiencing
the bowls feels very healing to the mind,
body, and soul leaving you with a feeling
of wellness.
Gerd, Facts Around Digestion
Nov. 16, 9:30-10:30 a.m. RSVP-Free
Gastroesophageal refers to the stomach
and esophagus. Reflux means to flow
back or return. Therefore, gastroesophageal reflux is the return of the stomach's
contents back up into the esophagus.
This topic will be presented by the
health experts from Rite Aid Pharmacy.
Holiday Health
Nov. 18, 10-11 a.m. RSVP-Free
One out of three seniors fall each year.
How can you reduce the risk? Home
exercise and safety modifications in
your home will be discussed. Ways to
stay healthy and safe during the holiday
season. Presented by the experts from
Gentiva Home Health and Hospice.
Flu, Preventions and Treatment
Dec. 7, 9:30-10:30 a.m. RSVP-Free
Influenza, commonly known as the "flu,"
is an extremely contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza A or B
viruses. Flu appears most frequently in
winter and early spring. The flu virus
attacks the body by spreading through
the upper and/or lower respiratory
tract. This topic will be presented by the
health experts from Rite Aid Pharmacy.
Medication Management
Dec. 9, 10-11 a.m. RSVP-Free
How to take medicines properly! Find
out about tips and strategies for preventing medication errors. Presented by
the experts from Gentiva Home Health
and Hospice.
WORKSHOPS
Stonewall, The Beginning of the LGBT Movement from Someone That Was There!
Oct. 1, 1:30-2:30 p.m. RSVP-Free
Take a look back in time with a presentation by Stonewall veteran, David
Velasco-Bermudez. New York City,
Sunday, June 28, 1969 was an event
largely regarded as a catalyst for the
LGBT movement for civil rights in the
United States. The riots inspired LGBT
people throughout the country to organize in support of gay rights, and within
two years after the riots, gay rights
groups had been started in nearly every
major city in the United States. This is
one of the movements that shaped civil
rights policies in the United States that
benefited all of us.
Camera Club: Travel Photography
Oct. 7, 1-3:30 p.m. Non-member $4, paid
up dues members free.
RSVP Kathy at 508-362-9811 or Jill 508888-0227. This club meets once a month
and offers a variety of topics including
educational, instructional, travel and
more. This meeting features journalistic photographer Kat Szmit who will
discuss taking your vacation photos.
She will present photos from a recent
trip to Cuba and be available to critique
member photos.
Wildlife in Barnstable
Oct. 8, 1:30-3 p.m. RSVP-Free
Amy Croteau, from the Natural
Resources Division in the Town of
Barnstable will offer a power point
presentation along with a Turkey, Thick
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Billed Murre, Fisher Cat, Red Fox, an
Eastern Coyote, a River Otter, American
Mink, Red Tailed Hawk, Cooper ’s Hawk
and an Osprey. Over the years Amy
has worked for Natural Resources, she
collected many animals that were hit
by cars or found dead. After acquiring
a special license from the State of Massachusetts she was able to bring them
to a taxidermist for mounting to use for
educational purposes in her career. See
these amazing creatures up close and
learn about their existence on Cape Cod.
Meet Your Neighbors: From Pakistan to Cape
Cod, A Muslim Woman’s Journey
Oct. 8, 1:30-2:30 p.m. RSVP-Free
Kulsoom Shahid emigrated from
Pakistan to the U.S. and made Cape
Cod her home sweet home for the last
six years. She discovered that many
people know very little about Muslims
and Islam and would like the opportunity to share her experiences about
her life, culture and beliefs and give
us the opportunity to understand,
learn and respect each of our differences. It is her greatest pleasure to
share with the community with this
brief-right-from-the-heart-presentation.
What is Life Re-imagined?
Oct. 14, 1:30-3:30 p.m. RSVP-Free
This program is presented by AARP. It
is a new way of thinking about what's
next in your life. Backed by decades of
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research, Life Re-imagined introduces
a powerful step-by-step approach to
help you discover possibilities, prepare
for change, and make your ideals realwhether you're focused on work, health,
relationships, or finally pursuing your
passion. When you find yourself wondering "What's Next?” Life Re-imagined
empowers you with guidance, tools, and
connections, both online and in person,
to plan your next move.
Consumer University
Oct. 15, 1:30-2:30 p.m. RSVP-Free
Office of Consumer Affairs & Business
Regulation team, will present Consumer
University. This presentation will include
information about the office, shopping
rights, the types of scams that target
consumers and especially seniors, how
to spot and avoid scams, and how to
prevent identity theft, understanding
credit and debt, and consumer issues
such as spending wisely, charity donations, and shopping rights. Presented by
Allyson Fiorelli.
Occupations on Cape Cod: Meatcutting
Oct. 22, 10-11 a.m. RSVP-Free
What is the difference between a meat
cutter and a butcher? What happened to
buying your meat at the local butcher?
Jim Hourihan was a meat cutter on Cape
Cod for 30+ years of his 50 total years
of cutting. He will be here to discuss
the history of meat preparation, where
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it comes from now and how to purchase
the best cut of beef, poultry, lamb, and
pork. With the upcoming holidays, Jim
will define differences between prime,
choice and select grades of beef and
selecting quality poultry, lamb, and pork.
Smithfield Markets has donated coupons
for all that participate.
Needs Assessment Community Forum
Oct. 23, 9-10:30 p.m. RSVP-Free
We invite you to join us as we share the key
findings and recommendations from the
needs assessment study that has recently
been completed by the UMass Boston
Gerontology Institute. Lead researcher
Professor Jan Mutchler will conduct the
presentation. Please show your support for
the Barnstable Senior Center and the future
of aging services in the Town of Barnstable.
RSVP requested but not required. Light
refreshments will be provided.
Elephant Sanctuary
Oct. 27, 1-2 p.m. RSVP-Free
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
is the nation's largest natural-habitat
refuge developed specifically to meet the
needs of endangered elephants. It is a
non-profit organization, licensed by the
U.S. Department of Agriculture and the
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. It
is designed specifically for old, sick or
needy elephants that have been retired
from zoos and circuses. The program
brings you up close to the largest
natural-habitat refuge developed specifically for endangered elephants in North
America. Meet the pachyderm residents
of The Sanctuary, and learn about the
efforts being made to change the way we
look at captive elephants.
AARP Driver Safety Program-The Life You Save
Could Be Your Own
Nov. 2, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cars have changed. So have traffic rules,
driving conditions and the roads you
drive on every day. Some drivers age
50 plus have never looked back since
they received their first driver's license,
but even the most experienced drivers
benefit from brushing up on their skills.
Take this class if you would like to stay
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accident free. Be updated on current
rules of the road, defensive driving
techniques, how to operate your vehicle
safely in today's increasingly challenging
driving environment. Fee should be paid
to instructor on day of class -- $15 for
AARP members $20 for nonmembers.
Camera Club: Photographing Your Pets
Nov. 4, 1-3:30 p.m. Nonmember $4, paid
up dues members free. RSVP Kathy at
508-362-9811 or Jill 508-888-0227. This
club meets once a month and offers a
variety of topics including educational,
instructional, travel and more. Don’t miss
Fred Levy of the Black Dog project who
will speak about photographing our pets.
He will then critique member photos.
Author Talk: Stones and Bones by Sharon
Anderson
Nov. 5, 1:30-2:30 p.m. RSVP-Free
Stones and Bones takes you on a journey
from Star Systems to Planet Earth 100
million years ago for the preservation of
humanity. The Bones, an army of highly
developed androids, led by the infamous
Dr. Durenberg, plot to steal the Stones to
create an army of Humanoids to dominate the Universe, one star system at a
time. This book is in the visionary fiction
genre. Join Sharon Anderson on her journey to publishing her book.
Garden Talk: Osterville Garden Club Holiday
Centerpiece
Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. RSVP-Free
Gail Reilly from the Osterville Garden Club
will demonstrate how to make your own
table top boxwood tree on an oasis form
and then trim it for a beautiful home decoration that will last through the holiday
season and beyond.
Make a Holiday Wreath
Nov. 16, 1:30-2:30 p.m. RSVP-Free
Royal Health Group and Sarah Scott will
guide this class to making a beautiful
holiday wreath for your front door, as a
gift or for the hostess of that fantastic
party. If you have something special to
put on a wreath bring it along.
Natural Deathcare: Go Green, Go Home, Go to
the Parlor
Nov. 17, 10-11 a.m. RSVP-Free
Caring for your own deceased, as in family
directed, home based, natural after-death
care, is legal and safe. Heather Massey of
In Loving Hands, the Natural Deathcare
Collaborative, and the Funeral Consumers
Alliance of Eastern MA, will discuss how
families can be empowered to care for
their own dead by providing educational
opportunities and connections to resources
that promote environmentally sound
and culturally nurturing death practices.
Her goal is to educate the public to their
choices and provide clear information.
Aromatherapy, Holiday Scents
Nov. 19, 1:30-2:30 p.m. RSVP-Free
Although the holidays are muchanticipated family times, shopping and
balancing our everyday tasks often
seem to interfere with the joy of the
season. The VNA Hospice Program will be
offering a workshop on Integrating Aromatherapy and the use of Essential Oils
into your Holiday Wellness Plan to help
reduce stress. Judi Pregot, Medical Social
Worker and Nancy Higgins, Bereavement
Coordinator are the presenters.
Practicing Good Consumer Health with the
Office of Attorney General Maura Healey
Nov. 20, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. RSVP-Free
As a savvy consumer, you have a duty to be
on alert for potential misleading deals and
scams. Please join the MA Attorney General’s Office and learn more about these
important topics! One of the missions of
the AGO is to help educate Massachusetts
consumers about their rights and about
ways to protect themselves and their identities. Learn to make informed decisions
and avoid deception and fraud.
What Being an Animal Communicator means?
Nov. 30, 1-2 p.m. RSVP-Free
Maria Silva is honored to work with
all animals. She feels it is a sacred
experience filled with love, respect
and compassion. Her job as an Animal
Communicator is to relay the messages
between the animal and owner as accurately as possible, bringing enlightened
understanding between both parties.
Maria Silva has worked with horses, dogs,
cats and other pets. She will share her
experience in this program.
Author Talk: Peleg Nye, the Jonah of Cape Cod
by Nils V. Bockmann
Dec. 1, 1-2 p.m. RSVP-Free
This biography takes you back in time
to the whaling industry on Cape Cod. As
first mate, Nye was responsible for firing
an explosive lance to kill harpooned
whales. It was dangerous work at the
best of times, but on this particular trip,
disaster struck. Find out what happens
next!
Camera Club: National Geographic Great
Courses Program on Composition
Dec. 2, 1- 3:30 p.m. Non-member $4, paid
up dues members free. RSVP Kathy at
508-362-9811 or Jill 508-888-0227. This
club meets once a month and offers a
variety of topics including educational,
instructional, travel and more. This month
will be a DVD presentation from National
Geographic "Great Courses" "Learning
about Composition." These are extremely
informative and educational. Who
wouldn’t want t be a National Geographic
photographer? A critique of member
photos will follow the presentation.
Garden Talk: Tree Care, Pruning and the
Winter Moth
Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. RSVP-Free
Peter B. Childs of Childs Arborist Inc.
will be here to discuss the importance
of tree care and pruning as well as that
pesky winter moth. Peter is the second
generation, and part of a family owned
and operated tree care company serving
the Cape Cod area. As a certified arborist
and graduate of the Stockbridge School
at UMass Amherst, Peter will share his
experience and knowledge caring for our
precious trees.
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Senior Highlights
Open house: On June 19, the Senior Center hosted our Open House
Indoor Cookout. We presented Centenarian Awards to Dorothy
Robinson and Beryl Lewis.
Sue Carey’s acrylic art reception: On July 8, 2015, Sue Carey’s
acrylic art class presented their work throughout the Senior Center
in an artists' reception.
Sign of the times: Senior Center woodcarver group members
George Ford and Jack Mooney present a sign they made to be
installed at the entrance at Sandy Neck Beach Park.
SPRING 2015
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ARE YOU A BARNSTABLE SENIOR CITIZEN
IN NEED OF TRANSPORTATION?
WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
The Barnstable Senior Center’s award-winning
“Silver Express” transportation program is growing!
We are proud to introduce the newest member of our
“Silver Express” fleet – the Nissan “Silver Leaf.”
* New Hours* Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
-Medical Appointments
-Banking
-Grocery Shopping
-Barnstable Senior Center
Suggested voluntary contribution of $5 roundtrip is appreciated
CALL (508) 862-4752 TO SCHEDULE A RIDE
Volunteer drivers needed
Thank you Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority , Title IIIB grant, administered by
Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands and the Friends of the Barnstable
Council on Aging for participating in help fund our Transportation program.
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