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The mission of the Danvers Council on Aging and the Senior Center

which it manages is to provide and advance those programs and services

which enrich the lives of older adults in the Danvers Community.

Oniontown Seniors

Danvers

Council on Aging

November 2018

Danvers Council on Aging 25 Stone Street Danvers, MA 01923

Phone: (978) 762-0208 (978) 762-0209 Fax:(978) 762-0240

www.danversma.gov

DCOA Board

Don Gates, Chairman

Gerri Cosgrove

Lawrence Chisholm

John Keohane

Bob King

Marge Leonard

Joseph Palmer

Barbara Remon

Bob Sosnowski

Friends of DCOA Board

Pamela Wall, Chairman

Glenn Boutchie, Jr.

Jim Feldman

Joan Fernandes

Alan Hartnett

Lew Hathaway

Becky Kilborn

John Lamirande

Sandy Lane

Eileen Lubas

Jim Sears

Jim Tallo

Janice Tipert

Participant’s Committee

Sandra Hallock, Chairman

Florence Celata

Joanne Christopher

Leotia Demeule

Pamela Knight

Cheryl MacNeill

Margaret Rutherford

DCOA Staff

Pamela K. Parkinson, Director

Maureen Howlett, Assistant Director

Paula Corcoran, Program Coordinator

Lorene Machado, Administrative

Assistant/Transportation Coordinator

Cathy Andre, Volunteer/Nutrition

Coordinator

Lisa Westrate, Social Service/Outreach

Judith Ryan, RN, Supportive Day

Coordinator/Public Health Nurse

Ana Quartarone, Receptionist

Ann Foster, SHINE Coordinator

Carol Roberts, SHINE Coordinator

Sandi McDonald, Financial Aide

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Nationally Accredited

Senior Center

Awarded 2001, 2007, 2012

Annual Holiday Fair – Save the date! Saturday, December 1st from 9 AM

-1 PM. There will be something for everyone. Knit goods, jewelry, baked

goods, white elephant, crafts, raffles and more. Donations (other than

baked goods) will be gladly accepted from November 5-21. Baked goods

can be donated on Friday, November 30th.

Men’s Club-Monday, November 19th at 5:30 p.m.— Please join us to

meet Richard. J. Gavegnano, President, Chairman and Chief Executive

Officer of East Boston Savings Bank. Richard is not your typical

President, Chairman and CEO of a $5.7 billion financial institution. As a

kid, growing up in a triple decker in East Boston with a single mom and

Italian immigrant grandparents, Dick has come a long way! Dick will

discuss his early years and how he began in the mail room of a brokerage

firm where he quickly moved up the ranks to a successful stockbroker.

His mother’s and grandparent’s diligent work ethic were a big influence in

his life, “your reputation is everything” his grandfather would tell him. To

this day, these values are still deeply imbedded in his character. In

addition to Dick’s illustrious career he has become an avid collector of

antique cars, amassing a collection of over 30 classics! Dick will share

photos and stories that will inspire and enlighten all! Dinner will be

prepared by Fresh Food Catering: Breakfast for Dinner: corned beef

hash, bacon, scrambled eggs, bagels & blueberry muffins. Charge of $8pp

for members of FDCOA and $10pp for non-members. Tickets are on sale

now.

Annual Harvest Ball— Thursday, November 15th at 5pm. The meal is

provided by Henry’s of Beverly. The menu will be: traditional turkey

dinner with squash, potatoes, stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce apple

crisp and ice cream for Dessert. Entertainment will be Jim Moses. Cost:

$12 for FDCOA members & $14 non members. Tickets on sale now.

11/3 Mohegan Sun Trip

11/9 Podiatry Clinic, 10am-2pm (by appt. only)

11/12 Senior Center Closed for Veterans Day

11/14 Birthday Lunch, 12pm

11/15 Rod Stewart Tribute trip

11/17 A Special Thanksgiving trip

11/20 Popcorn & a Movie, 1pm (see pg 4 for info)

11/22 Thanksgiving Day, Senior Center Closed

11/23 No activities, bingo, congregate lunch or café

11/29 Mr. Fix It, 9am-11:30am

12/1 Holiday Fair 9am-1pm

• Every Tuesday & Thursday Zumba,

9:15-10am ($30/$42 for 12 sessions)

• Every Thursday—Blood Pressure Clinic,

9:00am-12:00pm (by appt. only)

• Every Thurs.—1:15-3 PM—Maple Sugar Jazz Band

• Every Wednesday & Friday-12 PM– Café

November 2018, Vol. 34 Issue 11

There is no charge for this event, but if you plan on attending, please call 978-762-0208 or sign up at

the front desk for this presentation so that we can plan appropriate space.

SAVE THE DATE

TIMELY TOPICS 10:30am-11:30am

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Save the Date 2

Timely Topics 2

Triad Corner 3

Upcoming Events 4

Transportation & Volunteer Info 5

Day Trips 6

Multi Day Trips 7 & 8

Support Services/Flu Clinics 9

Menu & Calendar 10 & 11

Memory Café & SHINE 12

People to People Food Pantry 13

Activities 14 & 15

Social Service Announcements 16

Veterans’ Services Announcements 17

Our Advertisers 18

Sponsors/Birthday Lunch 19

In Memory of & Donation Form 20

TRAVEL CHEF

November 20th—Brazilian BBQ at 12pm. The entrée will be beef, white rice, fresh bean

sauce, beet salad & dinner roll. Suggested donation of $2.25 per person. Reservations by

Monday, November 19th at 10am please.

MEDICARE’s ANNUAL FALL ENROLLMENT PERIOD runs from October 15 to December 7.

On 11/14, Lisa Westrate, Certified SHINE Counselor, will fill us in on updates and changes for

Medicare for 2019. Come to this informative session to help clarify what decisions you may

need to make regarding your prescription and health coverage. Please pre-register at the front desk for this informative session. (See Page 16 for more details)

11/28 Have you ever experienced a stressful situation, but lacked the skills you needed to

cope properly? Sometimes we need to cope with things that happen to us, such as a change in

health status. Other times we need to cope with things that may happen around us like a loss

of a loved one or relocating. Join the North Shore Community College Occupational Therapy

Assistant Students for an informative and engaging session where they will provide tools that

will help you navigate through these life events.

Bingo Bonanza

Wednesday, November 21st, 11am-2pm

at Brentwood

Brentwood is generously sponsoring a Bingo

Bonanza for the Danvers Senior Center to be

held at their newly beautifully renovated

facility at 56 Liberty Street in Danvers.

This event which will be held on Wednesday,

November 21st from 11am-2pm and will

include bingo with amazing prizes as well as

lunch for those attending. RSVP to the

Senior Center at 978-762-0208. The Center

will provide a shuttle to get everyone back

and forth as parking is limited at their site.

Join us for this fun event!

Hunt Nursing & Retirement (Lindall Street)

2:15pm-3:15pm

Wednesday, November 7th, Tony Hestor

Wednesday, November 14th, Bill Foley

Wednesday, November 28th, Joey Canzone

There is no charge for this, but please

register in advance by calling the senior

center at 978-762-0208.


TRIAD CORNER

The Danvers TRIAD Council is a partnership which includes the Sheriff and

District Attorney of Essex County, the Danvers Police and Fire Chiefs, the Council

on Aging and supportive services, and seniors.

-Chairs and sofas have full arms to aid in sitting or rising.

-Electrical cords are placed along walls (not under rugs) and away from traffic areas.

-The light switch is located near the entrance.

-Chairs and sofas are sturdy and secure.

In the Bathroom MAKE SURE:

-The bathtub or shower has a non-skid mat or strips on the standing area.

-Grab-bars are installed on the walls by the bathtub and toilet.

-Bathtub or shower doors are safety glass or plastic.

-The towel bars and the soap dish in the shower stall are durable and are firmly

installed.

Popcorn & A Movie – Join us on

Tuesday, November 20th for

“Mama Mia Here We Go Again”.

Plot: A woman grapples with

running her mother’s villa while also

expecting her first child and worries that

she won’t be able to handle everything on

her own, so she enlists two of her mother’s

friends for assurance, help and guidance.

Along the way she learns more about her

mother’s past and now faces a surprise visit

from someone she’s never met: her own

grandmother. Rated PG-13 by the Motion

Picture Association of America for Mild

Thematic Elements. Please sign up at the

front desk or call the center at

978 762-0208 if you plan on attending.

Check in and you may win a

prize!!!! Are you using your

card to check in on “My Senior

Center” at the front desk

every time you come to the

center for a class, trip,

activity or to enter your volunteer

hours? There is a new category titled

“Raffle”. Every day that you are at the

Senior Center and check in, remember to

touch on the Raffle option on the first page

and you will earn an entry into the Raffle. A

random winner will be selected on the first

business day of each month to ensure that

all entries from the previous month are

included. The September winner was

Lew Hathaway who received a DCOA Gift

Certificate for 5 Café Meals. So

remember to check in on the computer each

time you are here. If you don’t have a card,

stop by the front desk and we’ll be happy to

get you one!

Senator Joan Lovely

Senator Joan Lovely’s office will host

district hours at the Danvers Council on Aging

every other month. She will be here next on

Monday January 14, 2019 9am-10am.

Appointments are encouraged and can be

made by phone at 617-722-1410 or by email at

[email protected] The Senators

office offers a range of constituent services

to residents of the Second Essex District. If

you have any questions or concerns regarding

state government, please feel free to contact

her or her staff.

Evening Book Club – The

Book Club will meet next on

Monday, November 19th at

5:30 PM. The book this month is “Spilled

Milk: Based on a True Story” by PLOT:

Brooke Nolan is a battered child who makes an

anonymous phone call about the escalating

brutality in her home. When social services

jeopardize her safety condemning her to keep

her father’s secret, it’s a glass of spilled milk

at the dinner table that forces her to speak

about the cruelty she’s been hiding. In her

pursuit for safety and justice Brooke battles a

broken system that pushed to keep her father

in the home. When jury members and a love

interest congregate to inspire her to fight, she

risks losing the support of family and comes to

the realization that some people simply do not

want to be saved. Spilled Milk is a novel of

shocking narrative, triumph and resiliency.

Please call Paula at 978 762-0208 x104 if you

will be attending.


UPCOMING EVENTS

mailto:[email protected]

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri 9:30-1:30pm

Senior medical rides to and from Danvers,

Salem, Peabody and Beverly.

9:30am—11:30am: Lunch pickups to Sr. Ctr

12:30pm: Shoppers (from Sr. Ctr)

1:00pm: Sr. Center Returns

2:00pm: Shoppers Returned Home

3pm (Thurs only) Band Returns

Shopping Schedule

Transportation leaves for a shopping location from the

Senior Center at 12:30pm.

Mon: Market Basket, Middleton

Tue: Stop & Shop (Rte 1/62), Danvers

Wed: Market Basket, Danvers or Target at

Liberty Tree Mall

Thu: Shaw’s in Peabody or North Shore Mall,

Peabody

Fri: Wal-Mart (Rt 114)

PLEASE NOTE: The limit is 2 canvas bags per person

only. All shoppers need to be ready for a return ride

home by 2pm.

Medical transportation is available to Danvers residents age 60 or older,

and/or disabled Danvers residents under the age of sixty. It is

suggested that residents make transportation requests as early as

possible for scheduling purposes. Due to high demand for booked

appointments, we will get you to your appointment on time, however, you

may need to wait for a return ride home. Individuals in wheelchairs can

be accommodated.

The suggested transportation donation is $1.50 each way ($3 round trip) donation for appointments

within Danvers and $2.50 each way ($5 round trip) donation for appointments to the adjoining

communities of Peabody, Beverly and Salem. For ease of donations, we are offering seniors the

option to purchase a donation punch card for $30. You may purchase a donation card at the front

desk.

Please call Lorene to schedule a ride at 978-762-0208.


TRANSPORTATION

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!!!!

We are starting a volunteer transportation program at the Danvers

Senior Center. We are looking for volunteers to drive seniors to or from

an appointment at a time that the senior center vans cannot

accommodate them. Drivers will use their own car, and be reimbursed

58.5 cents a mile. Some rides will be on a regular basis. A Cori form must

be filled out and proof of insurance shown. Please see Cathy or Lorene

for more information.

2018 DAY TRIPS


( A L L D A Y T R I P S I N C L U D E M O T O R C O A C H T R A N S P O R T A T I O N F R O M T H E S E N I O R

C E N T E R U N L E S S S P E C I F I E D )

Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Mohegan Sun – Enjoy a day at the casino! Trip includes $10 play

coupon, $15 lunch coupon good for a free buffet or $15 off a meal in one of the restaurants, escort,

driver gratuity, snacks, and more! Cost: $40 (All Around New England)

Thursday, November 15, 2018 – Rod Stewart Tribute – Join us at the Venus De Milo for lunch

and the show. Rob Caudill is the worlds #1 tribute to Rod Stewart. Don’t miss out. Cost: $92.00

(Best of Times)

Saturday, November 17, 2018 – A Special Thanksgiving Feast – Travel to Amherst NH and

Labelle Winery for a very special pre-thanksgiving experience. Demonstration by a chef preparing

a fantastic turkey dinner. Everyone will have a complete turkey dinner and sample some wonderful

wines. On they way home, a stop at a local orchard. Cost: $84 (All Around New England)

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 - Sicilian Tenors – at the Danversport Yacht Club. The Sicilian

Tenors will bring the joy of Christmas to life with their own interpretation of the world’s best

music. A complete luncheon is also included. Transportation on your own. Cost: $69 Best of

Times

Saturday, December 8, 2018 – Yuletide Newport – Head to Newport RI for a visit to “The

Marble House” built in 1888 – fully decorated in holiday style. Delicious luncheon on the

waterfront and a visit to LaSalette where New England’s largest and most colorful lights are on

display. Cost: 129.00 (New England Journeys)

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 – Holiday Pops – SOLD OUT Cost: $159.00 (New England

Journeys)

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - Holiday Pops – BUS 2 – Another bus has been added for

this trip, but with limited seating - Enjoy premium first row balcony seats at Symphony Hall for

the enchanting Holiday celebration featuring Keith Lockhart. Complete meal at the Venezia

overlooking the Boston waterfront. Cost: $159 (New England Journeys)

Saturday, December 15, 2018 – A Yuletide Journey – Travel to Spencer, Mass. to visit the St.

Joseph’s Abbey, Lunch at the Salem Cross Inn, visit to Yankee Candle and then “Bright Lights” for

an amazing spectacle of color and holiday lights. Cost: $109.00 (New England Journeys)


2018 MULTI DAY TRIPS

November 3-12, 2018 – Splendid Sicilia – Trip includes r/t air. Highlights include Palermo,

Monreale, Corleone, Cafalu, Farm Visit, Agrigento, Taormina and Siracusa. Cost from $3,599

p.p.do. Price increase of $200 for bookings made after May 4th. Join us on Monday, March 12th at

5:30 pm for a presentation on this fabulous program. (Collette)

November 9-18, 2018 Boston to San Juan Repositioning Cruise – Sail from Boston with stops in

St, Thomas, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, St. John’s, Tortola and San Juan; return flight to Boston. Cost

from: $1,449 p.p., d.o. (Dugan)

December 2-3, 2018 – Holiday Fun in the White Mountains – Enjoy an overnight at the deluxe

White Mountain Hotel and Resort. Enjoy an all you can eat Grand Sunday Brunch, Visit Zeb’s

old-fashioned Country store, Afternoon show in the Echo Ballroom. Dinner in the Ledges Dining

Room. And after dinner and evening Christmas Show! And much more. Cost: $369 p.p., d.o. (All

Around New England)

December 9-10, 2018 – Christmas New York Style – Travel to New York for a fabulous

holiday trip. Highlights include: lodging at the Sheraton in Tarrytown, NY, tours of The Union

Church of Pocantico Hills, Lyndhurst Castle, Holiday Show at Westchester Broadway Dinner

Theatre and of course the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular Show. Cost from: $449

p.p, d.o. (Best of Times)

March 3-7, 2019 - Spotlight on San Antonio – Trip includes r/t air, single hotel stay, River

Walk, Mission San Jose, The Alamo, LBJ Ranch, Paseo del Rio Cruise and much more. Cost: from

$1,999 p.p., d.o. Rates go up $100 for bookings after 10/3/18 (Collette)

March 29-April 12, 2019 – Southern Caribbean Cruise from Boston – trip includes 14 night

cruise aboard the NCL Gem, $300 on board credit, on board gratuities, Best of Times tour of St.

Thomas, ultimate beverage package, and ports to include: St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Antiqua,

Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, Tortola and much, much more. Cost: from: $1,949 p.p., d.o. (Best of

Times)

April 7-12, 2019 – Sedona’s Red Rocks and The Grand Canyon – This trip included r/t air and

airport transfers, 1 night in Scottsdale, 4 nights in Sedona. Sightseeing to include Grand Canyon

Railway ride, Verde Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, Montezuma Castle, Trolley Tour and much

more. Cost: from: $2,549 p.p, d.o, (Mayflower Cruises & Tours) - Don’t forget to join us on

November 13 at 5:30 PM for a presentation on this trip from Megan Long . There will be special

travel savings for those in attendance. Call Paula at 978 762-0208 if you are planning to attend

the presentation.

2018 MULTI DAY TRIPS


February 16-24, 2019 - Costa Del Sol with Madrid – Highlights include r/t air, hotel,

sightseeing as included in itinerary, and much more. You will visit Malaga, Torremolinos,

Ronda, Granade, Seville, Gibraltar. Cost: from $3,039 per person, double occupancy. (Durgan

Travel)

May 7-14, 2019 – Discover Mackinac Island- Featuring the Grand Hotel and the Tulip

Festival. Trip includes r/t air, highlights include: Chicago, Millennium Park, Holland Tulip

Festival, Grand Rapids, Mackinac Island, The Grand Hotel, Frankenmuth, Greenfield Village

and Henry Ford Museum. Cost: from $2,999 p.p., d.o. Rates go up $100 for bookings after

11/7/18. (Collette)

July 28-August 4, 2019 – The Best of Eastern Canada– Featuring Montreal, Quebec City,

Ottawa, Niagara Falls and Toronto. Highlights include r/t air, hotel, sightseeing as included in

itinerary, and much more. Cost: from $3,099 per person, double occupancy (price goes up

after November 28). (Collette)

October 16-22, 2019 – Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights – Trip includes r/t air, hotel,

Reykjavik, Northern Lights Cruise, Blue Lagoon, Vic, Skaftafell National Park, and much more.

Cost: $3,699 p.p. d.o (Collette)

TRAVEL TALK - With Megan Long of Mayflower Cruises & Tours on Tuesday November 13TH

5:30 PM - Join us for this presentation of Sedona’s Red Rocks and the Grand Canyon! (6 day

tour) which departs on April 7, 2019. Complete itineraries are available at the senior center.

There will be special travel savings extended to those in attendance. Please call Paula at 978

762-0208 if you are planning on attending.

SUPPORT SERVICES


Social Seniors

Supportive Day Program

We continue to accept applications for

participation in this unique program. If you

or someone you know may be interested

please contact Judith Ryan at

(978) 762-0208, for more information. We

are happy to offer a risk “FREE” trial day

and financial assistance may be available to Danvers residents 60 and

older through the generosity of the Clara & Harvey Pillsbury Foundation.

Town of Danvers Flu Clinics

Held at the Danvers Senior Center

25 Stone Street

The Town of Danvers will hold the last Flu Clinic on Wednesday, November 7th from 5-6:30 PM

at the Senior Center. Please note: Flu Clinics are open to all. Please bring your insurance

card. Seniors should bring their insurance/Medicare B card with them. Flu shots will be

administered by pharmacists from Walgreens Pharmacy. An appointment is required. Call

the Senior Center at 978 762-0208 or sign up at the front desk.

2nd Annual Harvest Scarecrow Contest is in full swing. Participants are local nursing

facilities and Assisted Living communities. All entries are on display and you can cast your

vote at the Danvers Senior Center. Winner will be announced at our Annual Harvest Ball

Dinner on Thursday, November 15th. Stop by and vote!

Before getting lunch, please inform your server of any allergies you may have.

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Memory Café is coming to the Senior Center! A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people

with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking and for their family and friends.

Memory Cafés meet at a variety of places in Massachusetts communities. Each memory café is

different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer information about memory changes and

all cafés are about relaxing and chatting. All cafés share these goals:

• To help guests feel comfortable and to know they are not alone.

• To talk with others who understand what you are going through.

• To leave behind limitations and instead focus on strengths.

• To enjoy the company of others.

• To explore something new.

Join us for refreshments, activities and conversation in a welcoming place for caregivers and

individuals living with memory changes November 13th 1:30-3pm. RSVP requested but not

required. For further information, contact Judith Ryan 978-762-0208

MEMORY CAFÉ

Need Help with Your Medicare Plan Comparisons during Open Enrollment?

It’s that time of year again! If you are enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a

Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO/PPO), you should be mailed an information packet from your

plan by the end of September. It is important to understand and save this information

because it explains the changes in your plan for 2019. Premiums, deductibles, co-pays and the

drugs covered by your plan can change significantly.

During the annual Medicare Open Enrollment, you will have a chance to CHANGE your plan for

next year. SHINE Counselors can help you understand your plan changes, other options you

may have, and even enroll you in a new plan during Open Enrollment from October 15 through

December 7th!

Trained SHINE counselors offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of Medicare and

related health insurance programs. Call the Danvers Council on Aging at 978-762-0208 to

schedule a phone consultation or in-person appointment. For other SHINE related matters, call

your Regional SHINE Headquarters at Mystic Valley Elder Services: 781-388-4845.



Jewelry Donations for Annual Holiday Fair

Since we sold out of all our jewelry at the Holiday Fair last year, we are starting to accept

donations of costume jewelry for our Holiday Fair this December. You may drop jewelry

donations to Paula anytime now. As always, thank you all for your support!

The Danvers People to People Food Pantry is accepting donations

for hats, gloves and mittens for children ages 5-17 years old. You

can bring your donations to the Senior Center by 12/14/18 and

ask for Maureen. The winter months are upon us, lets help save

the kids from cold hands with your warm hearted donations.

Thank you.

DANVERS PEOPLE TO PEOPLE FOOD PANTRY

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us

at the Danvers Senior Center


ACTIVITIES

Learn to coupon with Judi - Did you know that you can save 30-80% on your

groceries? You can spend as little as a half hour of preparing in advance to save on

your weekly grocery bill. Do you know how to “double up” on a sale? Do you know

where to find coupons? Join Judi Martino on the first and third Monday of the month (November

5th & 19th from 10:30am-11:30am) to learn how to organize your coupons; share coupons ideas

and information.

Crazy Cards– Due to the Veterans Day holiday, the next Crazy Cards will be

Monday, December 10th.

Book Club –There will not be a book club this month due to the Veterans Day holiday.

The next Book Club will be Monday, December 10th and the topic will be A Christmas

Story. All are welcome.

Coloring – Mondays from 10-11 AM. According to psychologists, coloring is the best

alternative to meditation. Coloring allows you to unlock your creative potential.

Perhaps more important, it helps relieve tension and anxiety. It also unlocks

memories of childhood and simpler times. All supplies are provided. Join us!!

Parkinson’s Fitness & Movement – Along with the Wednesday morning (10:30-11:30

AM) class we have added a Friday class also. Friday classes are from 1-2 PM. Do

you have Parkinson’s Disease? If so, this exercise class is for you. Linda Hall and

Marilyn Freeman of Parkinson’s Fitness will lead you through a variety of

customized exercise to improve balance and stability, agility, cognitive awareness, and

strength-training by ability levels. There is no charge for this as the Wednesday class is

generously sponsored by Genesis Health Care at Hathorne Hill, and the Friday class is generously

sponsored by Parkinson’s Fitness. Please call Paula to register at 978-762-0208 ext 104.

Mr. Fix It - Are you left in the dark because your lamp doesn’t work? Is your toast not

toasted? Bring any item which does not work properly to Mr. Fix-It and we will evaluate

and repair if possible. Mr. Fix It will be at the Senior Center on Thursday, November 29th from

9am-11:30am. Due to space limitations, if you cannot bring your item on the 29th please do not

drop off your items until Wed. November 28th. Thank you.

Facebook—Did you know that you can get current updates on activities, classes, etc. just by

liking us on Facebook? We update on a regular basis any changes/additions in our activities and

on any programming. Search for us at: Danvers Council on Aging and Senior Center, click Like,

and you will be kept up to date!


ACTIVITIES

Operation Troop Support Items for November—In keeping with the growing needs

of our troops, we will be collecting these needed items for the month of November:

Blankets, pillows, “New” t-shirts, socks, underwear for the wounded and as always

personal size hygiene items. Please drop off items at the Danvers Council on Aging, 25

Stone Street.

Fitness Center - Did you know that the Danvers Council on Aging offers a

Fitness Center for seniors? This state of the art fitness center offers a

commercial grade treadmill, elliptical, recumbent bicycles and universal

gym. The Fitness Center is open Monday through Friday, 9am—4pm. All

participants are required to sign a medical waiver prior to using equipment.

Please go to the front desk to fill out a medical waiver.

Scrabble – Join us on Monday afternoons at 1 PM to play Scrabble. Let’s get

together to meet new friends and have some fun! All are welcome!

Medical Equipment— At this time, we do not have storage for any more equipment.

We will advise when we run low on items.

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC

Blood Pressure Clinics - Appointment Required. Judith Ryan, RN. our Public Health Nurse, will

hold blood pressure clinics on Thursday mornings from 9am-12pm Call the center at

978-762-0208 x114 to book your appointment.

SOCIAL SERVICES ANNOUNCEMENTS


GROUP SUPPORT

If you would like to learn more about the Low Vision Support Group or Challenges of Living Alone, call Lisa

Westrate, group facilitator, at 978-762-0208 x105. For transportation to the group contact

Lorene Machado at 978-762-0208.

LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP:

This group is for those experiencing any type of vision loss ranging from a small degree of vision loss to

those who are totally blind. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:30am. At our next meeting

on November 8th, Grace Cummings, mobility specialist from Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

(MCB), will join us to share about how the White Cane program can help you navigate more safely and

independently. She’ll talk about how those with legal blindness are eligible to receive individualized

instruction to mobilize around the community.

CHALLENGES OF LIVING ALONE (CLA):

The CLA group is open to anyone looking for support in successful solo-survival! Please pay attention! Our

next two meetings are meeting on a different day of the month than usual. CHALLENGES OF LIVING

ALONE (CLA): The CLA group is open to anyone looking for support in successful solo-survival! Please

note! There are changes to our meeting schedule for November and December because our usual fourth

Thursday of the month falls on Thanksgiving Day and the week of Christmas. We are going to meet

TWICE in November 1st and 5th Thursdays of the month. On November 1st, we are going to learn about

eligibility requirements and application process for Senior Housing in Danvers and the surrounding areas.

You will get specific information about housing site locations and income limits as well as a general idea of

what to expect. On Thursday, November 29th, we will take a ride around Danvers to see the Senior

Housing sites.

MEDICARE ANNUAL FALL ENROLLMENT

On Wednesday, 11/14/18 at 10:45 am, Lisa Westrate, Certified SHINE Counselor, will fill us in on changes

in Medicare for 2019. During Medicare’s Fall Enrollment Period, running from October 15 to December 7,

you may change your Medicare Prescription Drug/Part D Plan or Medicare Advantage Plan for next year.

Additionally, if you previously enrolled in Medicare, but never signed up for a Prescription Drug Plan, open

enrollment is your chance to do so. Please pre-register at the front desk for this informative session. It’s wise to review your current coverage each year to see whether it will continue to provide you with the

best coverage for the lowest overall cost. You may wonder why your current plan wouldn’t continue to

serve you in 2019 as well as it did in 2018. There are many factors that go into prescription drug costs

including contracts between drug plans and pharmacies, changes in the drug plan’s formulary of covered

medications, release of generic medications, etc. These variables can produce differences of hundreds to

thousands of dollars. Even if you can’t make it to the Medicare presentation, make an appointment with a

SHINE counselor at Danvers Counsel on Aging. You can also call 1-800-243-4636 option #3 for a list of

local SHINE counselors, or call Medicare at 1-800-633-4227 to get help finding a plan.

FUEL ASSISTANCE

Fuel Assistance Season is runs from November 1 through April 30. Fuel Assistance is available for

individuals with a gross annual income of less than $35,510 or $46,437 for a household of two. To apply,

you can call NSCAP directly at 978-531-0767 x136 to make an appointment. You can also contact Lisa

Westrate at 978-762-0208 to schedule an appointment at the Senior Center. Lisa is available for home

visits for homebound seniors upon request.

Veterans’ Service Officer

Peter Mirandi 978-777-0001 x 3025

DANVERS VETERANS & WIDOW(ER)S

You MAY be entitled to REIMBURSEMENT OF YOUR MEDICAL EXPENSES &

possibly additional FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE through Massachusetts Chapter 115

Single: Income is below $2,023/mo & assets less than $5,000 Couple: Combined income is below

$2,743/mo &

assets less than $9,800

For information about Chapter 115 Benefits or to schedule an appointment,

contact Danvers Veterans’ Service Officer,

Peter Mirandi, at (978) 777-0001 x3025 or Outreach Coordinator,

Lisa Westrate, at (978) 762-0208 x105

VA HOSPITAL TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS

Veterans must schedule his/her own appointment with the VA.

BEDFORD

DEPARTS at 9:30 am Monday - Friday

Vittori Rocci Post #56 143 Brimbal Ave. Beverly

Call the Gloucester VA Clinic at 781-687-2000

or 1800-838-6331 or 978-282-0676 with at

least 24 hour notice to be added to the

Gloucester – Bedford Shuttle with a Beverly pick

up. Cost: Free

JAMAICA PLAIN

DEPARTS at 8:30 am 1st Tues & 3rd Wed

each month. Torigian Community Life Center Peabody Council on Aging, 79 Central St.

Peabody Call 978-531-2254 to schedule a

ride to Jamaica Plain. Cost: $5/vet (+one

optional escort) (This shuttle is sponsored by

Lahey Clinic, Mayor Ed Bettencourt & the

Community Life Center)

Veterans who need transportation to/from the Vittori Rocci Post #56 in Beverly or the Torigian

Community Life Center please call Lorene at 978-762-0208 with at least 48 hours advance

notice to schedule a ride with the Danvers Senior Center van.


VETERANS’ SERVICES ANNOUNCEMENTS


OUR ADVERTISERS

Curran Brothers Florists, 10% off cash & carry sales (no wire orders)

Hartnett’s Auto Body, $3.00 off any car wash (coupon needed)

Donald E. Kowalski, DDS, 10% off regular fees.

Lahey Health at Home, Providing quality in home care since 1987 at 978-922-7062

Rocco’s Pizza House, 10% off regular prices (excludes delivery/catering)

OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS

Please present your card when requesting a discount

Would you benefit from a free monthly bag of groceries?

You may be eligible for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)! The Danvers Council on

Aging will begin working with the Greater Boston Food Bank to provide the CSFP once a month

beginning in September for individuals 60 years of age or older. Eligibility is determined by age,

gross monthly income and household size- please see the chart below.

Verification of identity, age, residence and income will be required upon applying. Please contact

Lisa Westrate at 978-762-0208 for more information.

Household Size Weekly Monthly Annual

1 $ 295.00 $ 1,276.00 $ 15,301.00

2 $ 399.00 $ 1,726.00 $ 20,709.00

3 $ 503.00 $ 2,177.00 $ 26,117.00

4 $ 607.00 $ 2,628.00 $ 31,525.00


Birthday Lunch (The 2nd Wednesday of each month)

The next Birthday Lunch will be held on Wednesday, November 14th

at 12pm. If you are celebrating a birthday in the month of

November, lunch is on us! October’s Birthdays were seated from left:

Carol Powers, Roberta Kodis, Phyllis Gagnon. Standing from left: Jim

Kelly & Phil Celeste. Please call & register by Tuesday, November

13th at 10am.

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Friends of the Danvers Council on Aging

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In lieu of flowers, please consider making a

tax-deductible contribution in memory of a loved

one. This coupon is for your

convenience in making a gift that will bring more

opportunities and enhance services for senior

citizens today and tomorrow. Families of those

honored will be notified of your contribution.

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