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Aug 25, 2019 at 2:01 AM


 

DIGHTON

The Dighton Council on Aging is located at 300 Lincoln Ave., N. Dighton. Phone: 508-823-0095. Contact Alice E. Souza, http://www.dighton-ma.gov/

Free trial day: “Prime Time” is an adult supportive respite facility located in the rear of the Town Hall, 1059 Somerset Avenue, Dighton, (Route 138). If you know of someone who cannot stay alone or whose family could benefit from some respite, we may be able to help both the elder and the caregiver. “Prime Time” is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Prime Time” is a supervised program for elders where they can enjoy a full and productive life. Call Sheila at 508-669-6272 or visit us at www.dighton-ma.gov for more information.

Volunteer needed. Do you play guitar or piano? Call Sheila at 508-669-6272 for more information.

Chair yoga class is held for those 60 and up, on Tuesdays, from 11 a.m. - noon, at the Dighton Council on Aging, in the Lincoln Village Community Center, 300 Lincoln Ave. Call 508-823-0095 for more information.

Tai chi classes are held on Fridays, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Dighton COA.

Exercise classes are held for those ages 60+, on Mondays and Wednesdays starting at 9:30 a.m., at the Dighton COA.

Pinochle, cribbage, whist games are played at the Lincoln Village Community Center, on Wednesdays and Thursday at 1 p.m. A whist party is also scheduled for the first and third Monday of the month at 1 p.m.

Nutritious are served at “Prime Time” Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. by reservation. Call Sheila at 508-669-6272 by 10:30 a.m. the previous day to reserve a meal. A donation of $2 per meal is suggested. Home delivered meals can be arranged for homebound elders upon request. If you know of someone who is homebound and in need of home delivered meals, call 508-823-0095 or 508-669-6272.

Myrna Santos, Town of Dighton historian, would like to listen to your stories about the good old days. Join her at the Dighton Council on Aging, in the Lincoln Village Community Center, 300 Lincoln Ave., every third Friday of the month at 10:15 a.m. Bring your old pictures, newspapers, scrapbooks, yearbooks, postcards, etc. Call and let the know you are coming, 508-823-0095. Walk-in are always welcome.

 

FALL RIVER

Fall River Council on Aging, 508-324-2401; Regular programming includes:

Flint Senior Center, 69 Alden St. Coordinator Almerinda Medeiros; 508-324-2712

Monday: Lunch and bingo 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Rep. Paul Schmid visits first Monday of the month at 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday: Arts and crafts

Wednesday: Breakfast bingo 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. third Wednesday of the month; Zumba 11:30 a.m.

Thursday: Arts and crafts 9:30 a.m. to noon; Lunch and bingo noon to 2:30 p.m.

Friday: Movie matinee day; noon.

Bilingual Portuguese staff available

Niagara/Maplewood Senior Center, 550 Tucker St. Coordinator Jennifer Milterick 508-324-2717

Monday: Lunch 11:30 a.m.; bingo 1 p.m.

Tuesday: Exercise 9 to 9:50 a.m.; Low impact aerobics 10 to 10:45 a.m.; Pitch 1 to 3 p.m.

Wednesday: Lunch 11:30 a.m.; Bingo 1 p.m.

Thursday: Exercise 9 to 9:50 a.m.; low impact aerobics 10 to 10:45 a.m.; Jambalaya Jammers noon to 3 p.m.

Friday: Lunch 11:30 a.m.; bingo 1 p.m.

Puzzle and game area available daily

North End Senior Center, 101 President Ave., Executive Plaza. Coordinator Donald F. Jackson; 508-324-2711

Monday: Pitch 1 p.m., knitting/crochet group 1-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Lunch 11:30 a.m., bingo 1 p.m. Slam Bingo every last Tuesday of the month 1 p.m.

Wednesday: No set schedule of events

Thursday: Lunch 11:30 a.m., bingo 1 p.m.

Friday: Bingo 1 p.m.

Bilingual Portuguese staff available

South Main Senior Center, 114 South Main St. Coordinator Nancy Suspiro; Assistant Patricia Bouvier, 508-324-2715

Monday: Lunch 11:15 to noon; bingo 1 to 3 p.m.

Tuesday: Cards 9 a.m. to noon

Wednesday: Cards 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; lunch 11:15 to noon; bingo 1 to 3 p.m.

Thursday: Cards 9:30 a.m. to noon

Friday: Cards 9 to 11 a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m.; Bingo 1 p.m.

Puzzle and game area available daily

 

FREETOWN

Freetown Council on Aging, 227 Chace Road, East Freetown; E-Mail Address: Barbara: COA@freetownma.gov or Rosemary: Freetowncoa@comcast.net. Contact person/phone number: Barbara Place, 508-763-9557

 

Monday: 9 a.m. Pool, 9:30 Podiatrist; 10 a.m. Knitting, 1 a.m. Ice Cream, 1 p.m. Pitch

Tuesday: 9 a.m. Drums Alive, 11:30 a.m. Cyd’s Lunch, 12:45 p.m. Bingo, Cyd’s Deadline

Wednesday: 9 a.m. Painting, 9:30 a.m. Line Dancing, 10:30 a.m. Brown bag, blood pressure

Thursday: 12:30 p.m. Scrabble

Friday: 9:15 a.m. Strength Class, 10 a.m. Mat Yoga, 10:30 a.m. Kanakis, 10:30 a.m. Closed

 

PORTSMOUTH

Portsmouth Multi Purpose Senior Center, 110 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth R.I. Phone: 401-683-4106 Fax: 401-683-4001

Regular Scheduled Activities Calendar

Line Dancing with instructor Rose Northup - Monday at 10 a.m.

Billiards – Daily at 9 a.m.

Bridge - noon, Mondays and Tuesdays. Pitch (Hi-Lo Jack) - Wed. at 6:30 p.m.

Adult Coloring - 1:15 p.m. every Monday. Free (bring your own supplies).

Art Class - Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Free. Bring your own supplies

Alzheimer's Support Group - Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.

Chair Yoga Exercise with Kathryn Ward- Tuesdays at 1 p.m.

SHIP counselor, Pat Walker will be here every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. SHIP specializes in health insurance plans, such as: Medicare Part A, B, C, and D, Medicare Advantage, several supplemental plans. Pat can also help you with your medical bills. Appointment necessary, call 401-644-3317.

Tai Chi with instructor Jessie Harding- Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Country Jammin’- Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.

Bingo- Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments served.

Walking Club- 10 a.m.

Chorus- Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Chorus Director: Josephine Vierra

Mahjongg- Thursdays at 1 p.m.

Cardio Exercise with Stephanie Synnott- Fridays at 9 a.m.

Zumba Gold with Jessica Shea, Fridays at 10:15 a.m.

Fitness center open daily for members only 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Portsmouth Café Luncheon meals are served at noon Monday through Friday at the center. Meals served to 60 and over or disabled. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. Suggested donation is $3. Call 401-683-4106

Blood Pressure Screenings fourth Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon. Open to the public.

The Portsmouth Multi-Purpose Senior Center membership dues are $15. Classes are $2.50 for members and $3 for nonmembers. You must be 55 years and older to join. For more information about events and activities or other services provided by the center, call the office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. at 401-683-4106.

 

SOMERSET

The Somerset Council on Aging: Regular office hours for the Council on Aging are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The business line is 508-646-2833, Transportation line, 508-646-2819. Contact Shauna or Samantha with any questions or concerns.

Regular weekly activities include:

Osteoporosis exercise, Monday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

Tai Chi every Monday at 9:15 a.m., $3 per class

Mahjongg casual and instructional every Monday 10:30 – 2:30

Mahjongg every Thursday 10:30 – 2:30

Aerobics exercise class every Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m., $3 per class

Bingo every Tuesday and Friday, 12:30 p.m.

Bridge every Tuesday 10 a.m.

Pitch every Wednesday 9:30 a.m.

Canasta every Wednesday 10:30 a.m.

Knitting/crocheting/adult coloring class, Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

Cribbage every Thursday 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Drums Alive every Friday at 9:15 a.m.

Exercise with Lynne – Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. for an aerobic exercise program. This program features lights weights and even some dancing. Classes are $3, drop in anytime.

Tai Chi with Jamie – Join in every Monday at 9:15 a.m. for a slow paced Tai Chi class taught by Sifi Jamie McGuire. Classes are $3, drop in anytime.

Drums Alive- Every Friday at 9:15 a.m. This program features drumming on exercise balls to lots of great music. A great way to start any Friday! This class is free, drop in anytime.

Osteoporosis – Every Monday and Thursday. This class is run by a group of women who have been exercising at the COA for years. This class is free but does require a doctor’s note.

The COA offers free transportation Monday-Friday to all Somerset seniors. Vans travel to Fall River and Swansea for medical appointments only, and within town for any need. We also offer transportation to all religious services on Sundays from 8 - 11 a.m. To schedule a ride please call the COA the day before at 508-646-2819.

Congregate meals are offered Monday through Friday at the senior center through Bristol Elders Services, by reservation for a donation of $2 per meal. If interested call the COA office to reserve your meal by 9:30 a.m. a day in advance.

A podiatrist visits the senior center the first and fourth Wednesday of every month. Call the COA office for an appointment.

A medical equipment lending closet is available to Somerset residents. Call the Council on Aging for more information about the program at 508-646-2833.

 

SWANSEA

Swansea Council on Aging,  260 Ocean Grove Ave.,  Swansea; 508-676-1831

On Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 1 p.m., the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office will be at the COA sharing information about several senior safety programs they offer—along with ice cream sundaes. Registration is required; call 508-676-1831. 

FITNESS PROGRAMS

Swansea Steppers, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m.

Osteoporosis Fitness, Tuesday and Thursdays at 9 a.m.

Meditated Movement, Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 2 p.m.

Zumba, Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Low Impact PT, Monday and Fridays at 2 p.m.

Programs Include:

The Swansea Council on Aging continues its fitness program entitled “Meditation Movement” is offered for free on Tuesdays at 10 a.m..

Healing Movements System — Tai Chi & QiGong. The Swansea Council on Aging continues is offering this fitness (DVD) program on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 3 p.m.

The Swansea COA continues to offer low impact PT on Fridays at 2 p.m. Thanks to a new partnership with Swansea’s YMCA and the volunteerism of instructor, Christine Medeiros — she will guide participants through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, flexibility, balance and activities for daily living. Resistance training is performed with tubes and weights. Chairs are used for seated and standing support. This class is for all fitness levels.

Bingo is held on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at the Swansea Council on Aging.

Health Clinics

Wednesdays

Free blood pressure and glucose screenings by the Swansea Ambulance Corps from 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Daily

Congregate Meals Lunch Program, 11:30 a.m.

Supportive Day Program, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Fee and eligibility requirement apply)

Transportation, Medical & Grocery Shopping – Free (Some restrictions apply and reservations required)

Weekly

Monday: Mahjong, 9 a.m.

Tuesday: Bingo, 1 to 2:30 p.m., $1 per card

Wednesday:  Pitch League, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursday: Mahjong at noon, free

Friday: Canasta at noon, free

If you have questions or comments, visit  www.swanseacoa.webs.com or call Laurie A. Pimentel, executive director at the above number.

 

TIVERTON

Tiverton Senior Center, 207 Canonicus St., Tiverton. Contact person/phone number: Janet Holmes, director, 401-625-6790.

Aug. 26 through  Aug. 30

Monday, Aug. 26, Functional Fitness with instructor Debbie Gagnon starts at 9 a.m. Quilting for Charity is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chair Yoga with instructor Shirley begins at 1 p.m. The CareGiver Support Group will meet at 2:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 27, Zumba with Jessica will start at 9 a.m.  SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) counselor will be available to help with Medicare, Medicare Part D, Health Insurance and any other health insurance situations.  Appointments are required an can be made by calling Joe Dobrott at 683-4914.  Games are played all afternoon. Former White House Butler, Alan DeValerio, will be discussing what happens behind the scenes at the White House. This informative and enlightening lecture will begin at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, Functional Fitness with instructor Debbie Gagnon starts at 9 a.m.; Zumba with Jessica begins at 12:30 p.m. Games begin at 1 p.m. Arts and Crafts with Mary begins at 12:30 p.m.

On Thursday, Aug. 29, TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) begins at 9:30 a.m. There will be a Center Meeting starting at 10 a.m. Knitting for Charity begins at 1 p.m. Cards are played all day.

On Friday, Aug. 30, Functional Fitness with instructor Debbie Gagnon will begin at 9 a.m. Mahjong will begin at 11:30 a.m. Cribbage is played beginning 12:30 p.m.

The Tiverton Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4p.m. Computers are accessible Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4p.m. Everyone is welcome to use our facility for everyday socialization. The Tiverton Senior Center has an assortment of medical equipment, depends and other helpful items that are available at no charge. We offer cards, games and activities on a regular basis. We are looking for card players who play “Hand & Foot”. Monthly newsletters are printed with our schedule of events. Please drop in and pick one up. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are required. Please call in advance to book your lunch. The latest you can call is 11 a.m., the day before your meal.

The Senior Center bus schedule is as follows: The Bus requires major repairs and will be out of service. It is hoped to be back in service as soon as possible and we apologize for the inconvenience. There is limited transportation available for Tiverton residents who are 55 or older. Call the Senior Center at 401-625-6790 to make a reservation or for further information.

 

WESTPORT

Westport Council on Aging, 75 Reed Road, Westport. 508-636-1026. Beverly Bisch, Director

A Balance and Bones exercise class is offered Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:45 - 11 a.m.; Aerobics is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.; Toning and stretching class is Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.; Men’s exercise is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 – 11 a.m.

An advanced tai chi class is Fridays at 12:30 p.m., an intermediate tai chi class is Friday at 1:30 p.m. and yoga is Wednesday at 12:45 p.m.

Walking/Hiking group leaves WCOA every Tuesday or Thursday starting 8:45 a.m.

SHINE, for assistance with answers and information on your health insurance questions, supplements, etc. Call to schedule an appointment at 508-636-1026.

Bingo runs every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. and Mahjong meets Monday noon to 3 and Thursdays 9 to noon.

A watercolor workshop is offered at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays with Robert Abele, local artist. The sessions are for artists just beginning their journey with watercolor and also for experienced artists willing to offer encouragement and motivation.

A knitting and crocheting class is Tuesday at 1 p.m. and our quilting group is Thursday at 1 p.m.

Poetry writing is offered every other Wednesdays at 1:45 p.m. and the Second Half Book Club meets Wednesdays from noon – 1:45 p.m.

Advanced bridge club meets Fridays noon to 3 p.m. and beginner/intermediate bridge meets Tuesdays 9 to noon.

Senior Day Program, which offers a variety of activities for seniors 60 and older, is from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.