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EBCOA Office: 508-378-1610MondayTuesday** NEW **Puzzle and BookNook!(see page 7 for details)Social Distancingguidelines applyfor all classes.APRIL 2021WednesdayPlease do not attendany activity at TheCenter if you are notfeeling well, have afever or cough orhave been aroundsomeone who is ill.ThursdayUnited MethodistChurchCommunity MealsTO GO!Every Wednesday inApril @ 5:00pmEasy no-contact pick upThe dinners are free but donations are graciously accepted.All are welcome!Sign-up begins forTake Me Out to theBallgame Grab & GoWalking Club 8am 13Tax Prep (by appt)8:10 Errand Van9amBox LunchGrab & Go11amTax Drive-thru/DropOff Option 12:30-1pm(sign up)Busy Hands1pm Errand Van1pm Box LunchBereavement GroupGrab & Go3:30-5pm Busy HandsSign-up begins forLadies Spring TeaGrab & Go21 Walking Club 8am 229am Walmart9am Shopper’s VanCrocheting10am Pick-ups begin @ 8:15amClinic9am-12pm11am April Grab & Go10am1pm12pm-1pm YogaBox LunchGrab & Go11am26 Walking Club 8am 27 Walking Club 8amMemory Lane Café9Sign-up ends forApril Grab & GoWalking Club 8am 14 Walking Club 8am 1516ABLE Bodies Shopper’sVanCrocheting10amPick-ups begin @ 8:15am Balance Class 10amFood Pantry @9am-12pmUnion Cong. 12:30-2pm ClinicYoga10amBox LunchGrab & Go11amTax Prep (by appt) 12:50Sign-up ends forVeteran’s Group 1pmTake Me Out to theTax Drive-thru/DropBallgame Grab & GoOff Option3:30-4pm(sign up)19 Walking Club 8am 20 Walking Club 8amFood Pantry @ Errand VanSt. John’s 3:00-4:30pm Box Lunch(please note new time) Grab & GoTown Offices Busy HandsClosedFridayWalking Club 8am 12 Shopper’s VanPick-ups begin @ 8:15am ABLE BodiesBalance ClassClinic9am-12pm10amYoga10amBox LunchGrab & Go11amTax Prep (by appt) 12:50Tax Drive-thru/DropOff Option3:30-4pm(sign up)5 Walking Club 8am 6 Walking Club 8am7 Walking Club 8am 8Food Pantry @Tax Prep (by appt)8:10 Walmart9am Shopper’s VanSt. John’s 3:00-5:30pmPick-ups begin @ 8:15am ErrandVan9amCrocheting10am(please note new time)Clinic9am-12pmBox LunchGrab&Go11amYoga10amSign-up begins forApril Grab & GoTax Drive-thru/DropBox LunchOff Option 12:30-1pmGrab & Go11am(sign up)Tax Prep (by appt) 12:50Busy Hands1pmTax Drive-thru/DropOff Option3:30-4pm(sign up)Podiatry Clinic128:00am— 1:00pmCall Dr. Derosier for anappt. 508-946-1444Movie: The Good Liar3pmBereavement Group3:30-5pm528 Walking Club 8am 299am Dental Hygienist Shopper’s Van9am-2:15pm Pick-ups begin @ 8:15am11am Crocheting10am Clinic9am-12pm1pmDental Hygienist9am-2:15pmYoga10amBox LunchGrab & Go11am23Community24Shred Event10am-1pmFood Pantry @Union Cong.9:30-11am30Sign-up ends forLadies Spring TeaGrab & Go

6EBCOA Office: 508-378-1610Kelley’s Korner .Kelley Long, Client ServicesCoordinator, S.H.I.N.E. Counselor,and Certified SMP CounselorWWW.SHINEMA.ORGCheck out the website for information and formsFederal BlueCross BlueShieldMedicare Reimbursement AccountBasic Option members who pay Medicare Part B premiums can be reimbursed up to 800 each year! You mustsubmit proof of Medicare Part B premium paymentsthrough the online portal, EZ Receipts app or by fax ormail. Upon approval, you will receive reimbursement bydirect deposit or check depending how you set up youraccount. Each member in your household with Medicare Part A and B is eligible to receive this benefit.For more information, please visit fepblue.org/mra or callKelley at the COA (508) 378-1610.Fuel Assistance & S.N.A.P. AppointmentsThe EBCOA is assisting residents of any age with fuel assistanceapplications. Contact Kelley Long at the EBCOA for an appointment and for a list of documentation needed.S.N.A.P. (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) applications can be filed at any time. Please contact Kelley Long atthe EBCOA for an appointment or with any questions you mayhave.Good Neighbor Energy FundAbout the Fund: The fund is a utility and customer supported fuel fund administered by The Salvation Army. Eligible participants will have income certified between 6080% of the state median income: Family of 2: 51,138—68,183; Family of 4: 75,202—100,268.To Apply: The Good Neighbor Energy Fund opened in January2021. The program is set up for those households that are overincome for Self Help fuel assistance funding. Contact your localSalvation Army Service Center.www.magoodneighbor.org / 800-262-1320 or 800-334-3047Clinic HoursHeather Doucette will be holding clinichours every Thursday. Sign up for a bloodpressure check and say hello!Please call the COA to schedule an appointment.The Walking Club will resume on Tuesdays,Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning April 1st!Walk as much as you want at the pace you arecomfortable with. The Walking Club meets @8:00a.m. in the parking lot behind St. John’sChurch. If you know of another quiet, safe place to walk,give Kelley at the COA a call. Come on by and walk withnew friends!The SHINE Program is recruiting Volunteers for SHINECounselor Certification Training!!SHINE Counselors assist Medicare beneficiaries with understanding their Medicare costs, benefits, and options. We alsoscreen for public benefit programs that can help reduce costsfor low income households. SHINE Counseling is confidential, unbiased, and free! SHINE Counselors traditionallywork within Councils on Aging and other human serviceorganizations, however this past year we have learned howwell our services can be delivered remotely. Like so manyothers, our program continues to evolve to suit a wide variety of needs and circumstances and we are always looking fornew candidates to add to our ranks! Our next certificationtraining, consisting of twelve, three hour Zoom sessions, twodays per week, will begin in May! If you would like moreinformation about this opportunity and the training processplease contact SHINE Program Regional Director, ChristieRexford at the Middleboro Council on Aging at 1-800-2311155 or shine.rexford@gmail.com.

7EBCOA Office: 508-378-1610PUZZLE AND BOOKNOOK!W have started a Puzzleand Book Nook at the senior center, which is still closed to the public. Betweenthe front door and the inner lobby, the small area isopen for seniors to come and borrow puzzles andbooks. Our monthly newsletter is also available to takeas well as some informational brochures. Puzzles andbooks may be placed in the Returns tote, when you’refinished with them. Enjoy!!The East Bridgewater Council on Aging isin need of volunteers to deliver Meals onWheels to homebound senior citizens.Meals are delivered in the middle of theday Monday through Friday and theroute takes approximately 1½ hours tocomplete. Most volunteers deliver meals two to fourdays per month, but any amount of help is greatly appreciated. You must be willing to submit a CORI (criminalbackground check). For more information, please callKelley at the EBCOA at 508-378-1610.Medical EquipmentOur medical equipment is runninglow! If you have any equipment thatyou have borrowed from us and areno longer using, please return it, at your convenience.Thank you!2020 INCOME TAX PREPARATIONFOR SENIORSApril 1, 6, 8, 13 & 15Tuesdays: 8:10 am—11:50 amDrive-thru Option 12:30 pm—1:00 pmThursdays: 12:50 pm— 3:10 pmDrive-thru Option 4:00 pm—4:30 pm By appointment only Call the EBCOA to schedule an appointmentJoe Benson from Joseph Benson Tax Services will, again, be preparing taxes for the East Bridgewater Council on Aging. He willbe at The Center on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons(by appointment) beginning February 2nd. Joe will also have adrive-thru option each week, for those that prefer to drop off theirtax information. If you choose to drop off your information, pleasecall the COA to sign up so Joe knows that you are coming.2020 Income Tax Preparation rates have increased slightly fromlast year and are listed below. The rates for those age 70 and older is 40. The fee for the COA was originally based on helpingthose in need, people living on a fixed income of Social Security, apension or disability. The new rates are income based and thechanges are listed below. The fees are based on taxpayers Adjusted Gross Income which is less than the total income, since only thetaxable amount of Social Security, IRA’s or pensions will be used.If you have any questions regarding this change, please contactJoe at 781-588-5764.Taxpayers age 60-69 (as of 12/31/2020)Single, Head of Household, Married Filing Separately: 60,000Fee: 40.00 60,000- 85,000 75.00 85,000 110.00Married Filing Jointly: 85,000Fee: 40.00 85,000- 120,000 75.00 120,000 110.00Payment is due at time of appointment and is required prior toreturn being processed and filed. Checks made payable to JosephBenson.The building remains closed to the general public You will be entering the building through the double doors tothe left of the main entrance Please stay in your car until your assigned time. There is nowaiting inside the building. A mask MUST be worn at all times while inside the building.Veterans GroupThursday, April 15th1:00 PMThis group is led by Christopher Buckley, Veteran Service Officer, for East Bridgewater.Space is limited. You must call to sign up. A Release of Liability must be signed by all participants.Social distancing guidelines will be followed.Be sure to follow us on FACEBOOK! Search for“East Bridgewater Council on Aging” and click“Like” at top of page.

8East Bridgewater Council on Aging Newsletter APRIL 2021Calling all Bocce Players!! Be informed by receiving alerts,warnings and public safety information before, during and after emergencies. Create an Emergency Plan andReview Work with your medical provider to determine how to maintain care if you have toleave your home.Assemble an Emergency Kit Add seasonal supplies toyour emergency kit such as extra winter clothing andblankets.Prepare for Power Outages Make sure your cellphone,laptop or other electronics are fully charged.Follow Instructions from Public Safety Officials.** Donate your Cell Phone **Cell Phones For Soldiers is a nationalnonprofit serving troops and veteranswith free communication services andemergency funding.Boxes are located at the COA and TownHall. Any questions, please contact Chris Buckley, VeteranService Officer at (508) 378-1603.The Bocce court is ready togo!! If you are interested inplaying, or learning to play,please give us a call!OUTDOOR GAMES AT THE COA!CROQUET PING PONG CORNHOLESpring is here! Time to get out and enjoy the niceweather!Croquet can be played on the lawn in front of or behind the building. Ping Pong can be played on theback deck. Cornhole can be played just about anywhere! Give us a call if you would like to play. Call afriend or bring your school-age grandchildren!Please call the COA to reserve a time.Disclaimer: References to any person, product, service or information does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the East Bridgewater Council on Aging or any of its employees. The East Bridgewater Council on Aging neither assumes any liability nor endorses ANY specific products or services provided by public or private organizations.The cost of printing and mailing ofthis newsletter is funded by theMass. Executive Office of ElderAffairs .To the home of:RETURN SERVICE REQUESTEDEast Bridgewater Council on Aging355 Plymouth StreetEast Bridgewater, MA 02333Phone: 508-378-1610Fax: 508-378-1611Presorted StandardUS Postage PaidPermit No. 1East Bridgewater, MA

Phone: 508-378-1610 Fax: 508-378-1611 Hours: Monday 8 am—6 pm Tuesday-Thursday 8 am—4 pm . for 65.00 (cash only). If you have MassHealth Dental, the cleaning is free of charge. If you have had any joint replace-ments or have any questions, please contact Cathy beforehand . Limited number of meals. East Bridgewater residents only. Masks .