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FEBRUARY 202202WHAT’WHAT’S INSIDEANNOUCEMENT03 NEWS & EVENTS04 TRIAD CORNER05 SNAP INFO/SURVEY06 COA/SS RESOURCE07PUZZLE OF THE MONTH08 FEBRUARY CALENDAR09LIGHTER SIDE10RECIPETOWN MANAGERKevin DumasDIRECTORJosephine MadrazoEDITORKristen MadeiraCOUNCIL ON AGING BOARDNeal BoldrighiniLee Ann CerretaniPatricia ComperchioPaula DevineJoan HoeyMary Hourigan–Hourigan – SecretaryRichard KelsayKelsay -ChairMANSFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING255 Hope St.Mansfield, MA 0pm3:30pm
Hello Friends,Happy February. We hope everyone had a nice New Year. With each month it seems asthough things change. There are still some program modifications in place for February.We are doing our very best to keep ourselves and everyone safe and healthy but also stayactive and engaged with our seniors as best as we can at our COA.To make things a bit easier we broke down what is on pause for now and what is still happening.On pause:Site meals-Grab and GoBingoBereavement GroupChorusMen’s Coffee HourHealth ClinicHearing ClinicMeetings held virtually:COA BoardFriends MeetingTriadPrograms still being held: (Pls note no food allowed)Exercise classesCards (no food pls)Book ClubCraftsQuiltingWii BowlingApple ClassPainting ClassAs always if you have any questions at all please give us a call. Stay healthy and wehope to see you soon.2
NEWS & EVENTSThe COA Book Club will meet onMonday February 28th at10:15am. We will be discussingThe Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance.If you would like to join pleasecall Elisha at the COA 508-261-7368SHINE INFO Were in the “ last year? The COA is offering “Stay ActiveWinter Activity Bags”. The bagwill include the book-299 Gamesand Puzzles to Keep Your BrainYoung also several other funitems. Signups for the free bag begin on FridayFebruary 4th. Bags are limited so please be sure tocall if you would like one. Bag pickups will be onThursday February 17th between 10:00am—12:00pm.MATINEE MOVIEAT THE COAJoin us at the COA for an afternoonmovie on Friday February 4th at12:00pm. We will be watchingHidden Figures.Hidden Figures tells the story of ateam of female African-American mathematicianswho served a vital role in NASA during the earlyyears of the U.S. space program. Please call COA at508-261-7368 to sign up.” If so chances are you could reach itagain! If you have a Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage planand do not get Extra Help, you will reach that coverage gapwhen the total retail cost of your prescription drugs reaches 4430. Then you will pay 25% of the cost of brand namedrugs and 25% for generics. You will continue in this “donuthole” until the retail costs reach 7050. This is where Prescription Advantagecan help. THANK YOU FOR BEING AFRIENDA VALENTINES GIFTJoin Elisha on Thursday February10th at 10:30am to make a mini Valentines Gift. The theme is “Thankyou for being a friend”. Make thegift for yourself or a friend. Space is limited soplease call COA to sign up. All materials will beprovided.CRAFTERS CORNERSIGNS OF LOVEJoin Elisha on Thursday February3rd at 10:30am for a crafting session. We will be painting woodenValentines signs. Spaces are limited so call COAto sign up 508-261-7368. Prescription Advantage, the Massachusetts prescriptiondrug assistance program, can help pay for your prescriptiondrugs when you reach the “donut hole.” Another GREAT BENEFIT of Prescription Advantage is theability to make an ADDITIONAL CHANGE to your Part Dplan outside of open enrollment or JOIN a Part D plan if youdo not have one. To find out how to lower your drug costs, call PrescriptionAdvantage at: WALKING CLUBThe COA Walking Club will be meeting at the following locations in February.Feb 1st-South Common-Park on Union St. or oldpolice stationFeb 8th-Fulton’s Pond-Park at old police stationFeb 15th-Mansfield Crossing-meet at Bertucci’sFeb 22nd-Bike Path-Meet in parking lot behindJimmy’s Pub 1 800 243 4636 or TTY at 1 877 610 0241 for the deaf and hard of hearing. You can also visit their web site:))). ,-./,0 102345643147-84.2,7. For further assistance or questions contact SHINE at 508 261 7368 The money you save can be yourown! 3
TRIAD CORNERBURNING PERMIT INFORMATION:Online "Virtual" Burning Permits are required January 15 through May 1. Open Burning hours are from10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Please apply online for open burning permit. https://www.mans ieldma.com/319/OpenǦBurningPermits are free of charge. You may not use last year’year’ s permitAcquisition ProcedureThe permits are available online only. You only need to submit your information in the form. You donot need a permit in hand to burn. Any day that you want to burn all you need to do is call the FireDepartment main number (508) 261-7321 after 9:30 a.m. on the day you wish to burn and you willhear whether burning is allowed or prohibited on that day.As per the following burning regulations, burning hours are between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to request a permit should call no earlier than 9:30 a.m. on the day in which he or sheintends to burn or check online the status of burning for the day.Required ConditionsWhen burning, the following conditions must be met:* Burning must be at least 75 feet from all dwellings.* You must have a hose or water source nearby to extinguish the fire.* Burning must be carried out between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and burning must take place on land closest to the source of the material being burned.Materials normally associated with the pursuit of agriculture, such as fruit tree pruning, dead raspberry stalks, blueberry patches for pruning purposes, infected beehives for disease control, trees andbrush resulting from agricultural land clearing, and fungus-infected Elmwood if no other means ofdisposal is available. Disease-free brush is not an acceptable starting aid.Prohibited BurningBurning of the following is prohibited statewide:* Brush, trees, cane, and driftwood from commercial and/or institutional land clearing operations* Burning at landfills or refuse disposal facilities other than approved sites* Stacking, placing or storing combustible material such that the Department may presume that itwill be burnedItems such as:* Grass* Hay* Leaves* Stumps* Tires* Construction debris and materials4
Dear COA Members:The COA Board of Directors wants to hear from you! We would like your input on improving our current program offerings. As we continue to grow we want to make surethat we are meeting the needs of our 60 residents. Please take a moment to reviewand fill out the following survey. Once completed mail it back to Mansfield Council onAging 255 Hope Street, Mansfield MA 02048 or you can place it in the outside dropbox.Please print clearly.Do you come to participate in program offerings at the Council on Aging?Yes No If No, why not?Do you need transportation to get here? Yes NoWhat kinds of programs would you like to see implemented in the future? Pleaselist three.1.2.3.COMMENTS:5
MANSFIELD COA/SOCIAL SERVICES RESOURCE GUIDE.LOCAL FOOD RESOURCES/SNAPSNAP-Federal program that provides monthly cash benefits to purchase groceries on an EBT card. We canassist you right here at the COA with your application.Our Daily Bread Food Pantry-15 West St. Mansfield MA 508-339-1343GATRA TransportationTransportation The service will run Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday 12:00p.m. – 8:00 p.m. To request a pick up, riders can download the Transloc mobile app on their smartphone ordial 508-697-1911, where they will be assisted by a dispatcher. GATRA GO Connect 508-697-1911 For moreinformation on all GATRA GO services – call GATRA GO customer service at 774-226-1270.FUEL ASSISTANCE/FINANICAL ASSITANCEASSITANCE-There are several programs in Mansfield that assist residents with theirutility bills, rent etc. in addition to federal programs that we can assist you in applying for. You must meetcertain guidelines and income eligibility. Call us for more infoDURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT- If you are in need of durable medical equipment give us a call. We offer freeloans of walkers, crutches, shower benches, wheelchairs, canes.SHINE COUNSELORS work one-on-one with individuals providing information, counseling and assistance on healthcare programs including Medicare, Medigap, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, PublicBenefits, One Care Plans, and moreNUTRITION PROGRAM-Popularlyknown as “Meals on Wheels”, Bristol’s Nutrition Program offers a well balanced mealPROGRAMeach weekday to people 60 years or older. Meals are delivered to your home based on your mobility and ability to prepare meals. An in-home assessment by one of Bristol County Elder Services caseworkers determines whether you quality for meals on wheels. We also offer daily hot congregate lunches. Please call the COA 2 days before to sign up.EXERCISE & WELLNESS CLINICS-TheCOA offers a large variety of exercise classes! The instructors areCLINICStop notch and always welcome new members. We also offer a monthly hearing clinic in addition to a healthscreening clinic run by the Mansfield Community EMS program.ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS-TheCOA offers many different programs such as our newly formed Men’s CofPROGRAMSfee Club, Bingo, Painting classes, crafts, a variety of card games daily, guitar lessons and Wii games just toname a few. Please check the calendar for days and times and come on by!Mansfield COA/Social ServicesStaff DirectoryHours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:30pmSocial Services-508-261-7464Mansfield COA-508-261-7368Josephine Madrazo-DirectorLynette Boldrighini-Assistant DirectorKate Allen-Meals on Wheels DriverLouise Baroncelli- ReceptionistPhyllis Butler-Kitchen StaffJina Ibrahim-Community Social WorkerRose Kimmell-Outreach /Shine CounselorMaureen Kilgallon-Kitchen StaffKristen Madeira-COA/SS CoordinatorElisha Ribeiro-Activities CoordinatorEXERCISE CLASS DESCRIPTIONSDESCRIPTIONS- 3.00 DONATATION PER CLASSSTRONG BODY & MIND-Studies have shown that exercise is as important to ourbrains as to our bodies! Strong: Body and Brain offers a fun and energetic workoutfor all fitness levels. This workout will offer seated as well as standing options tobuild strength, stamina, balance, flexibility and brain power!DRUMS ALIVE-Drums Alive combines the benefits of a traditional physical fitnessprogram with the brain affected benefits of music and rhythm. Drums Alive is aprogram that fosters a healthy balance physically, mentally, emotionally and sociallyTai Chi for Arthritis is a 12 Form Sun Style, evidenced based Tai Chi exercise program developed by Dr. Paul Lam to specially reduce pain and stiffness, and improvequality of life for people with Arthritis and related conditions. Although especiallyeffective for Arthritis, it is a great start for beginners to improve health and wellness. Appropriate for all fitness levels and can be done seated.CHAIR YOGAChair yoga for seniors is a great way to overcome many age-relatedissues and ailments. The stretches are performed with the balance (safety) of sittingin a chair. As you age, you might have more time to take care of yourself and do thethings that make you happy in lifeENDURANCE-Wouldn’t it be great if we could do a simple single exercise and beable to check off our daily fitness goal for the day? It’s simply not that easy. Endurance is a class for all fitness levels and will work all major muscle groups in thebody, while also incorporating active movements to fulfill your bodies need forcardiovascular activity. And we cannot forget to stretch! We will be sure to lengthen those muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Workouts will vary week to week so thatyou will never get boredSTRENGTH CIRCUIT-Strength work will be the focus of this class. Working arms,core and leg muslces. All levels welcomes and can be done seated.ARTHRITIS EXERCISE Arthritis exercise are evidenced based exercises that helppeople with arthritis and other related conditions, though you don’t have to havearthritis to participate. The focus of the class is on movement of the body. Theclass consists of a warm-up, stretching, toning, weight training, balance, low impactendurance and relaxation. Participants are encouraged to do what they are comfortable with. Appropriate for all fitness levels and can be done seated.:6
FEBRUARY 2022MONDAY7CARDS & GAMES9:00FRIDAY1234WALKING CLUB8:30DRUMS ALIVE9:00QUILT KNIT CRAFTTAI CHIMAHJONGCHAIR YOGA9:1510:151:002:00WALKING CLUB9:00WALKING CLUBDRUMS ALIVEW/9:00 QUILT KNIT CRAFT1:00 TAI CHI1:00 MAHJONGCHAIR YOGA21CARDS & GAMES9:00GUITAR LESSSONS W/HARRY9:00STRONG BODY & MIND9:00MENS COFFEE9:30PAINTING1:00CANASTA1:00ENDURANCE9:00 DRUMS ALIVEGUITAR LESSONS W/CRAFT9:00 HARRY10:15ARTHRITIS EXERCISE 10:159:15 FRIENDS (virtual)12:3010:15 BRIDGE1:001:00 STRENGTH CIRCUIT 2:002:0028CARDS & GAMES9:00GUITAR LESSSONS W/HARRY9:00STRONG BODY & MIND9:00BOOK 51:002:00DRUMS ALIVE9:00QUILT KNIT CRAFTTAI CHIMAHJONG9:1510:151:00CHAIR YOGA2:00MARCH 1MARCH 2WALKING CLUB8:30DRUMS ALIVE9:00QUILT KNIT CRAFTTAI CHIMAHJONG9:1510:151:00CHAIR YOGA2:009:0010:3017WII BOWLING9:00CHAIR YOGA10:30LINE DANCING 11:30WII BOWLING9:00CHAIR YOGA10:30LINE DANCING 11:30259:00MARCH 3ENDURANCE9:00 DRUMS ALIVEGUITAR LESSONS W/HARRY10:15ARTHRITIS EXERCISE 10:15BRIDGE1:00STRENGTH CIRCUIT 2:009:0010:3012:001824ENDURANCE9:00GUITAR LESSONS W/DRUMS ALIVEHARRY10:15ARTHRITIS EXERCISE 10:15BRIDGE1:00TRIAD (virtual)1:15STRENGTH CIRCUIT 2:00WII BOWLINGCHAIR YOGAMOVIE11ENDURANCE9:00 DRUMS ALIVE9:00GUITAR LESSONS W/GRAB BAG PICK UPSHARRY10:15 10:00-12:00PMARTHRITIS EXERCISE 10:15BRIDGE1:00STRENGTH CIRCUIT 2:00238:309:0010:30108:3022WALKING CLUBENDURANCE9:00 DRUMS ALIVEARTHRITIS EXERCISE 10:15 CRAFTGUITAR LESSONS W/HARRY10:15BRIDGE1:00STRENGTH CIRCUIT 2:00915STRONG BODY & MIND 9:00GUITAR LESSSONSHARRYPAINTINGCANASTATHURSDAYDRUMS ALIVEW/9:00 QUILT KNIT CRAFT1:00 TAI CHI1:00 MAHJONGCHAIR YOGA14CARDS & GAMESWEDNESDAY8STRONG BODY & MIND 9:00GUITAR LESSSONSHARRYPAINTINGCANASTATUESDAYWII BOWLING9:00CHAIR YOGA10:30LINE DANCING 11:30MARCH 49:00WII BOWLINGCHAIR YOGA9:0010:30
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The Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance. If you would like to join please call Elisha at the COA 508-261-7368 The COA is offering “Stay Active Winter Activity Bags”. The bag will include the book-299 Games and Puzzles to Keep Your Brain Young also several other fun items. Signups for th
