Rehoboth COA

Rehoboth Council on Aging A Municipal Department of the Town

55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769 Phone 508-252-3372 Fax 508-252-4716 Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon

Kitchen hours: Monday – Thursdays 8:00AM to 12 noon

The COA remains close until further notice to the public. Exceptions by appointment only. For pressing issues please call the Senior Center at 508-252-3372. Please note our new temporary address 183 Winthrop Street, Rehoboth, MA.

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• 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.

We are accepting yarn donations for hats. If you can donate, please call and we will set up a safe and secure drop off.

Thank You We would like to thank the Rehoboth American Legion Post 302 for immediately allowing us to accept and distribute Meals on Wheels from their kitchen. Thank you!

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 friends of the Rehoboth Elderly meets at 10:30 AM on the 3rd Monday of the month.

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—8:00 AM to – 4:00 PM; Friday – 8:00 AM 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.

There is a possibility of FAMER’S MARKET TICKETS available call to find out.

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