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Sturdy Memorial Hospital Lists March Support Groups Sturdy Memorial Hospital offers support groups on a variety of topics throughout the year. The groups are free and open to the public. The following are scheduled for March 2020: Breathing Club – Wed, March 4, 2020 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the in Michael J. Poissant Clinical Education Center. For more information, call the Respiratory Care Department at 508-236-7550. Prostate Cancer Support Group – Wed, March 4, 2020 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in Auditorium A, B & C. For more information, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group – Mon, March 9, 2020 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Michael J. Poissant Clinical Education Center. For more information, call Nursing Administration at 508-236-7151.

Cancer Support Group – Tues, March 17, 2020 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms D & E. For more information, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010. Stroke Support Group – Thurs, March 19, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the in Michael J. Poissant Clinical Education Center. For more information, call the Physical Therapy Department at 508-236-7380. Lymphedema Support Group – Friday, March 20, 2020 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Michael J. Poissant Clinical Education Center. For more information, call the Physical Therapy Department at 508-236-7380. Diabetes Support Group – Wed, March 25, 2020 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. For more information, call the Wellness Department at 508-236-7497.

Breast Cancer Support Group – Wed, March 25, 2020 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms D & E. For more information, call Ellen Gilbert at 508-236-7015. Sturdy Memorial Hospital is a full-service, independent, financially stable, not-for-profit acute care community hospital in Attleboro, Massachusetts.

Birthday Remembrance

Gloria E. Me eiro April 5, 1936 - December 14, 2019

Loving wife of John A. Medeiros. They were married for 62 years. Mother of David A. Medeiros and his wife Karen; Donald A. Medeiros and his wife Jeanne all of Rehoboth. Grandmother of Nicholas Medeiros, Melanie Silva, Amanda Amaral (husband Bryan), Ryan Medeiros (wife Elleni), Matthew Medeiros and Laura Medeiros. She was the sister of Jacqueline Desjardins and Great Grandmother of achary and Alex Silva and Brianna Medeiros-Motta. She was a beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Gloria worked as a clerk in the Rehoboth Town Hall assessor’s office until her retirement in Gloria E. Medeiros 1998. She enjoyed camping, reading, watching sporting events on television and spending time with her family. She frequented the Rehoboth COA and was involved in many town events.

She will always be remembered for her infectious laugh and warm, loving hugs.

Rehoboth William Draper Ward Sr., 84, of Summer St., Rehoboth, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020.

Shawn A. Baasch, 54, of Rehoboth passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital.

Seekonk Robert Charles DeBlois (Rob), Age 65 Died peacefully, surrounded by his family, at home in Seekonk, on January 31st.

John N. Medeiros, Jr., 95, of Seekonk, died February 3, 2020 at Elmwood Health Center.

William Gordon Partington, age 90, of Seekonk, MA, died February 23, 2020 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. Competent Concern When the Need Arises Affordable Funeral & Cremation Services regardless of financial circumstance Pre-Planning Specialists Proudly serving Rehoboth & Seekonk families since 1898

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Michael James Poland

Michael James Poland, 26, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Corrie (Crocker) Poland and James J Poland III and his wife Jenna. Michael was a superintendent at Carrigg Commercial Builders of Manchester, NH. He loved hockey and enjoyed snowboarding in New Hampshire. Michael was a tradesman who enjoyed working with his hands.

Besides his parents, Michael leaves one brother, Tyler Poland, one sister, Alyssa Poland, two step sisters, Lauren Marella and Madison Marella, his grandparents, Raymond & Ann DeAngelis and David & Deborah Crocker, two aunts, Jill Lifrak and her husband Dr. Joseph Lifrak and Erin Poland, three uncles, Matthew Crocker and his wife Pamela, Justin Poland and his wife Jennifer and Andrew Crocker, seven cousins, Joseph Lifrak, Jacob Lifrak, Jackson Lifrak, Kailee Dias, Joshua Machado, Jameson Poland and Julianna Poland. Michael was the grandson of the late James J. Poland, Jr. and Kathleen Poland.

His funeral service was on Monday, February 17, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. in the Church of The Epiphany, 1336 Pawtucket Ave. East Providence. Calling hours were held on Sunday, from 2-6 in the PERRYMcSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. Burial was in Mt. Saint Mary Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Michael James Poland can be made to the, Herren Project.ORG, P.O. BO 131 Portsmouth, RI 02871.

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March 2020 The Reporter 71 HEALTH TALKS Rehoboth Council on Aging A Municipal epartment of the own 55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769 Phone 508-252-3373 Fax 508-252-4617 Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon Kitchen hours: Mon – Thurs 8:00am to Noon Gert’s Café Mondays at Noon. $3. Tuesday’s Lunch Tuesdays, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm The COA Breakfast Wed from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM Tasty Thursdays Lunch Held on the last Thursday of the Month at 12 Noon. Cost $3.00 donation.

Men’s Morning Coffee Fridays at 9:00 AM Card Games Mon at 9:00 AM - Cribbage Weds at 12:30 PM Hi-Lo Jack Art Classes Weds at 10:30. Cost $4.00 Donation Knitting and Crochet Group Fridays at 10:00 AM Meals on Wheels Call Bristol Elders, Inc. at (508) 675-2101 for more information.

S.H.I.N.E / OUTREACH The COA’s Outreach/SHINE worker Bradley Marshall is available Mondays thru Wednesdays 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM and Thursdays 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM to assist you with social service needs such as; fuel, food, housing, medical insurance, and intervention help. Please call for appt 508-252-3372. Senior Citizens Club: 1st Thursday @ 12:30 & 3rd Thursday @ 12 Noon Friends of the Rehoboth Elderly 10:30AM on 3rd Mon of the month Veteran’s Information & Benefits Friday – 8:00 AM to Noon Veterans Service Officer – Jake Kramercan help you, call 508-252-4467 for an Appointment(s) as needed. Office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday—8:00 AM to – 4:00 PM.

The Rehoboth Council on Aging A Municipal Department of the Town Mission: The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall coordinate and carry out programs designed to meet the needs, problems and benefits for the aging population of Rehoboth, and shall do so in coordination with the Programs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall: a. Provide, coordinate and link available resources to help meet the needs of the Town of Rehoboth’s elders.

b. Carry out programs and services that range from information on community education, referrals, outreach, transportation, Meals on Wheels, health screenings, intergenerational activities, crafting programs and other programs beneficial to our seniors. c. Provide information on health care plans from the Health Connector, Medicare, MassHealth (Medicaid) and other State and Federal Assistance programs.

Ladies Sewing and Quilting Guild Tuesdays at 10:30 AM

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HOW TO BEAT COLON CANCER

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DATE: TIME: PLACE: SPEAKER: MARCH 31, 2020 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Brown Physicians Patient Center, 375 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside Harlan Rich, MD

Colon cancer is preventable, treatable and beatable. Yet, it’s the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. and there can be no warning symptoms. Join us for an informative HealthTalk about key risk factors, cancer prevention, the importance of screening, and the potential role of diet in colon health.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: People over the age of 45-50 (or those with a family history), African Americans, those who smoke or have heavy alcohol use, and anyone interested in learning more about keeping their gastrointestinal tract healthy.

Dr. Harlan Rich