Rehoboth COA

August 2021 The Reporter 61

rehoboth Council on Aging A Municipal Department of the Town

• We are not open yet. We are still at 183 Winthrop Street. • Francis Farm will be our new home. Thank you to the voters at the May Town Meeting. This purchase opens up more activities & opportunities for our Seniors. • Meals on Wheels is still being delivered by our volunteers. • We are continuing to make masks for Seniors. Please call if you need one or two masks. • We are in need of cotton fabric and elastic for masks. We are accepting yarn donations for hats. If you can donate, please call and we will set up a safe and secure drop off.

Please note:

Due to Covid-19 Pandemic, all classes are canceled. We will resume when possible Thank you for understanding.

Gert’s Café: Lunch is served at Gert’s Café Mondays at 12 Noon. $3.00 Donation

Tuesday Lunch: Tuesdays from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

The CoA breakfast: Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Tasty Thursdays Lunch: Held on the last Thursday of the Month at 12 noon. Cost $3.00 donation.

Men’s Morning Coffee: Fridays 9:00 AM

Card Games: Mondays at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Cribbage

Wednesdays at 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM Hi-Lo Jack

Art Classes: Michelle’s Art Classes Wednesdays at 10:30. Cost $4.00 Donation

Knitting and Crochet Group: Fridays at 10:00 AM

Ladies Sewing and Quilting: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings: Please contact the COA 508-252-3372 for more information.

Podiatry Clinic with dr. Marian Markowitz: Please call 508252-3372 to schedule your appointment.

Cardio drums: Mondays @ 2:00 pm

Tai Chi Classes: Tuesdays at 9:00 AM. Cost $3.00 Donation

Line dancing Classes: Tuesdays at 10:00 AM. Cost is $3.00 Donation

Chair Yoga: Thursdays at 9:00 Cost $3.00 Donation

Zumba: Thursdays at 10:00 AM. Cost of $3.00 Donation

Meals on Wheels: Please contact Bristol Elders, Inc. at (508) 675-2101 for information on the Meals on Wheels program.

Senior Citizens Club: 1st Thursday @ 12:30 & 3rd Thursday @ 12 Noon

Veteran’s Information and Benefits:

Veterans Service Officer – Jake Kramer . Call 508-252-4467 for an Appointment(s) as needed. Office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday—8:00AM to 4:00PM; Friday – 8:00AM to Noon

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 from Fuel, Food, housing, Medical Insurance, and intervention help. Please call for an appointment at 508-252-3372.

Elder Dental Program

Overall good health includes a healthy mouth. Bacteria from the mouth can cause infections in other parts of the body, especially when the immune system is weakened by disease or medical treatments. Taking good care of your mouth is very important.

Gum disease develops when plaque – a sticky film of bacteria – is allowed to build up along and under the gums. People who have health conditions, such as diabetes are also at risk because they are more open to infections and may be less able to fight bacteria that invade the gums. What can you do to reduce your risk? Seeing both your dentist and physician to spot and treat various health conditions relating to gum disease is great first step. Good home care such as brushing and flossing, as well as visiting your dentist regularly are important.

The Elder Dental Program (EDP) is a non- profit, program that provides quality, affordable oral health care to low-income seniors, ages 60 and older, through a group of community dentists who volunteer to provide treatment at reduced, sliding-scale fees. The EDP helps seniors who have incomes that fall at 250% or less of the Federal Poverty Level. Care not covered by the sliding-scale fee schedule is absorbed by the dentist. We find seniors a “dental home” where they can continue to have regular care, as well as emergency dental services, at reduced fees they can afford. For more information about this program contact Chris Weylman at 774-203-1326 or email at Cweylman@ communityvna.com

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