North Attleboro Council on Aging
204 Elm Street ♦ North Attleboro, MA 02760 ♦ Phone 508-699-0131
Newsletter
July/August 201 7
FROM THE DESK OF THE DIRECTOR
Rain, Rain and More Rain on its way……I just want to wear my new sunglasses and even when it is not
raining, the sunshine has not lasted very long. I am so ready for warm, sunny days and spending time outside
and at the beach. How about you, is the rainy weather getting you down? If so, stop by the Senior Center for a
visit, participate in an activity or have lunch. It has been proven many times that isolation is not a good thing
and getting out and socializing are the best things you can do. If nothing else, you can sit with others and
complain about the rainy weather and enjoy the company of others.
We have a Senior Center Summer Outing planned on Thursday August 24th. Seniors will be car pooling to
Pawtucket, RI to take a boat ride on the Blackstone Valley Explorer. After the boat ride you can join others for
lunch out at Spumoni’s Restaurant located in Pawtucket. The boat ride is 50 minutes and there are more details
on this Summer Outing on page 5. NEXT Monitoring Alert Systems is our sponsor for our Ice Cream Social on
Tuesday July 18th at 12:00. There are also plans for a cookout on Wednesday July 26th and to have Mickey G’s
Clamshack back for chowder and clamcakes on Wednesday August 9th. We cook out but eat inside so you can
enjoy the air conditioned dining room. Please look over page 4 as the Friends of the NACOA have many nice
trips scheduled including an overnight Saratoga Christmas Tour on December 1st. We also have three special
presentations scheduled, Tuesday July 25th at 12:30 Marion Manor is sponsoring a No Fuss, Low-Cal Summer
Dessert Demonstration free of charge but you have to reserve your place as space is limited. On Wednesday
July 26th at 11:00, Stacey Hiltner from Community VNA will be presenting Hydration and Sun Safety. Sarah
Sheppard, Nutritionist from Bristol Elder Services will be here on Tuesday August 15th at 11:00 to discuss
Myths and Facts on Diet and Nutrition.
On May 17th the Senior Center had its Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held at The Tavern. This
year’s theme was “Volunteers are the Heart of Our Team.” Since May 2016 our 34 volunteers have logged in
over 2,760 hours, delivered 17,167 meals to our Meals on Wheels consumers and assisted us in serving 1,609
congregate lunches and 330 additional meals for special events. I want to especially recognize Carol Hood who
has been a volunteer for 24 years and Dick Champagne who has volunteered for 23 years. Truly both dedicated
and caring long time volunteers with a smile on their faces and kindness in their hearts.
On the Council on Aging website we have our current newsletter, menu and calendar. Under News and
Announcements we highlight programs and all of the JabberWalker’s scheduled walks as well as the Friends
trips. During the sign up period for the Senior Tax Work-Off Program all the documents for completion can be
printed from the website. We show pictures of past events and people can contact us via email directly from
our website. The Council on Aging Board meeting minutes can be accessed and read as well as the agendas for
the meetings. To go to the Council on Aging website you need to first go to the Town of North Attleboro
website https://www.nattleboro.com/ and scroll down and click on Council on Aging. If you receive our
newsletter by mail and now are reading it online, please call and ask to have your name taken off the newsletter
mailing list. Did you know that the Council on Aging has a Building Fund? Several years ago an anonymous
donor made a $100.00 donation and wanted it to go to our Building Fund. We did not have a Building Fund at
the time, so we established one. If you would like to make a donation you need to specify on the memo part of
the check that it is for the COA Building Fund and make the check out to the Town of North Attleboro.
Have a Wonderful Fun-Filled Summer,
Pam
The Jabber Walkers –
Note
Time Change: All Tuesday walks begin at
the Senior Center at 9:30 a.m. Thursday walks
will remain at 10:00 to allow participation in the
Strength & Conditioning class.
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Slater Park
Lane Homestead
Blackstone Valley
Kid’s Day 5K*
Chorney Property
Lincoln State Park
High School, Cemetery, Elm
Rain Date
Slater Park
Borderland
Bass Pro
Blackstone Valley
Butterfly 5K*
Stony Brook Nature Center Norfolk
(NEW)
Lincoln State Park
Moose Hill
Slater Park
Borderland
Rain Date
Walks subject to change depending on
weather conditions
*Denotes charity walk.
See Jayne or Bonnie for details*
Did you know?
The American Heart Association reports that
walking has the lowest dropout rate of all the
ways you can be active. Research has shown
that walking at least 30 minutes a day can help
you:
 Reduce your risk of coronary heart
disease and stroke
 Improve your blood pressure, blood
sugar levels and blood lipid profile
 Maintain your body weight and lower
your risk for obesity
 Enhance your mental well-being
 Reduce your risk of osteoporosis
 Reduce your risk of breast cancer and
colon cancer
 Reduce your risk of non-insulin
dependent (type 2) diabetes.
With our Jabber Walker group you can get
healthy and make some wonderful new friends!
Wednesday afternoon
at the Movies Come to the Senior Center
on the 3rd Wednesday of July and August at
12:30 and see some great movies, enjoy
snacks - all for Free! Come in out of the
summer heat and relax in air conditioned
comfort.
The movie scheduled for July 19th is the “A
Dog’s Purpose” and the August 16th movie is
“Going in Style”
Partial funding for the printing and
distribution of this newsletter is
supported by a grant from the Executive
Office of Elder Affairs.
of the COA; The
purpose of the Friends Group is to provide
support for the Council on Aging by raising
funds for programs and equipment that is not
funded by the town. They offer trips and
events throughout the year to support their
fundraising efforts.
President: Elaine Paine
Treasurer: Helen Martelli
Secretary: Jane Sherman
Dues are only $5 per year. Please make your
check made payable to “Friends of the
NACOA” along with your name, address,
telephone number and email address (optional)
New members of any age are always welcome.
Meetings are held at the Senior Center on the
3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. The
group does not meet during July and August so
their next meetings will be held on September
20th and October 18th.
We are offer alternative
lunches twice a month –“The Café”. We
serve the meal at noon. Please sign up in
advance; cost is $5.00. The July Cafes will be
on Wednesday, July 12th and Wednesday,
July 26th.
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In August, we will have the Cafe on
Wednesday, August 16th and Wednesday,
August 23rd
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. Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar
Screenings Myra will be here on Wednesday
July 12th & 26th and Wednesday, August 9th
and 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
July 12th Reuben Sandwich
with Chips, Dessert
July 26th COOKOUT! Hamburgers,
Hot Dogs,
Potato Salad, Corn Salad, Dessert
August 16th Baked Mini Roast Beef &
Cheddar sandwiches, tater tots and
dessert
August 23rd Roast Turkey Sandwich
with cucumber, tomato, onion salad, and
dessert
Please call the Senior Center for additional
information.
Dr. Siegel, Podiatrist
Dr. Siegel is here every 9th TUESDAY at 8:00
a.m.; yes another schedule change. The new
dates are as follows:
August 15, 2017
October 17, 2017
December 19, 2017
Back
by Popular Demand!
Mickey G’s Clamcakes & Chowder
August 9, 2017 - $10.00
Clam Cakes, Chowder, Cornbread,
Watermelon and beverage
Friends of the COA TRIPS! Come into
the Senior Center to pay and sign up or call
Christine Zurowski, at 508-208-0040 for more
information. Checks should be made payable
to “Friends of NACOA”.
Stacey Hiltner from Community VNA will be
here on Wednesday, July 26th at 11:00 a.m.
giving a presentation on: “Hydration & Sun
Safety”. Stacey is always fun and
informative. Please give us a call at 508699-0131 to let us know you are coming.
Thursday, August 10th – Rail & Sail
(Connecticut). Tour includes lunch aboard the
train at Essex Station (beef tips or chicken
parmesan), steam train excursion through
Connecticut countryside, riverboat ride past
Gillette Castle and Goodspeed Opera House.
Motorcoach provided by Conway Tours. Cost
$102pp
Sunday, August 13th – Pops by the Sea Tour
includes: Grant buffet at the Cape Codder
Resort, shopping in Hyannis, reserved seats
for the Boston Pops performance on the
Hyannis Village Green with Maestro Keith
Lockhart. Motorcoach provided by Conway
Tours. Cost $130/pp
Friday, September 22nd – Scallop Fest &
Hyannis Harbor Cruise
Tour includes: Admission and Lunch at The
Scallop Fest in Falmouth (choice of fried
scallop dinner or herb roasted chicken),
Hyannis Harbor Cruise. Motorcoach provided
by Conway Tours. Cost $87pp
Thursday, November 30th – Friday
December 1st - Saratoga Christmas
Tour includes overnight accommodations at
the Hilton Garden Inn, 3 meals (1 breakfast, 2
lunches – featuring lunch at the Red Lion Inn in
Stockbridge, MA) guided tour of Saratoga
Springs NY, Batcheller Mansion, Victoria
Streetwalk, Festival of Decorated Trees and
services of a professional Conway Tour
Manager. Cost $319 pp dbl. $50pp deposit
due 8/23; final payment due 10/6.
Sarah Sheppard from Bristol
Elder Services will be here on Tuesday,
August 15th at 11:00. Confused by all the
talk? How can you know what’s real and
what’s not? Come spend some time exploring
some recent diet and nutrition Myths and
Facts you should know!
The Senior Center will be closed on
Tuesday, July 4th
For Independence Day
Tuesday, July 18th at 12:00 p.m. sponsored
by NEXT Monitoring Alert Systems. What’s
better than ice cream on a hot summer day?
Call us at 508-699-0131 to let us know you are
coming!
On May 17th we honored our Volunteers with a
luncheon held at The Tavern from Tower
Square. We could not do what we do without
these wonderful people who so freely give of
themselves and their time.
Our 2016/2017
Volunteers
Rev Jim Blair
Tony Bright
Marilee Bristol
Sharon Brown
Sandi Burns
Marta Cahalan
Michael Cahalan
Richard Champagne
Judy Cloutier
Dorothea Doe
Carey Gilbert
Geoffrey Hajian
Barbara Harmon
Anne Hickman
Julie Holt
Carol Hood
Janice Kania
Jim Keegan
Tom Keene
Laura Leard
Bill Magnan
Mary Maigret
Helen Martelli*
Anna McCormack
Elaine Paine*
Paul Pinsonnault
Nancy Preston
Pat Rabinowitz
Arleen Richman
Myra Schwartz
Cindy Shea
Jane Sherman*
Nancy Shevchuk
Renata Spiess
Joe Twiraga
Joe Viola
Fred Wason
*Friends of COA Officers
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If you are interested in learning more about
volunteer opportunities, please call Ann Marie
Letourneau at 508-699-0131 for more
information.
Senior Center
Summer Outing
Thursday, August 24th; We are carpooling
from the Senior Center to Festival Pier, 100
Tim Healy Way, Pawtucket and boarding the
Blackstone Valley Explorer for a 50 minute
river cruise. Meet at the Pier at 9:30 to board
the river boat by 9:45 for a 10:00 sail away.
Due to tide considerations the boat must leave
at 10:00 a.m. The cost of the cruise is
$10.00. After the cruise you can choose to join
us for the lunch buffet at Spumoni’s Restaurant
in Pawtucket. Please let us know when you
make your reservation if you will be joining us
for lunch.
Marion Manor, a short term rehab & skilled
nursing facility in Taunton is sponsoring:
No Fuss, Low-Cal Summer
Dessert Demonstration on Tuesday, July
25th at 12:30 p.m. Summer cookouts are here!
Impress your family and friends by learning 3
easy, no-bake dessert recipes including
Pistachio Pineapple Delight, Cheesecake
Nachos and Yogurt Parfait! This is a FREE
event; please call to reserve your place by
Friday, July 21st!
You never know when an emergency will
strike; gain some tools in how to deal with
unexpected events! Anne Marie Fleming,
North Attleboro Public Health Nurse will be
here to talk about Emergency Preparedness on
Wednesday, August 30th at 11:00 a.m.
Emergency Preparedness Goodie Bags will be
provided to all who attend.
COMING SOON! We are actively
pursuing a Zumba Gold instructor to teach a
class this summer. If successful we will work
on obtaining funding to offset the cost going
forward. Let us know if you are interested in
participating in this fun exercise program!
Play Bingo at McCoy
Stadium!
Thursday, August 3rd
PawSox Silver Senior Bingo promises to be
a fun filled day. We will get there by 10:30
where you will be able to play free Bingo and
win some nice prizes. After, you will have a
meet and greet with some of the players and
catch the game at 12:05. The cost is $15.00
BUT you receive $10 voucher which you can
use at the concession stands. Such a deal!
This is a carpool event; so gather your friends,
meet here at the Senior Center and plan on
enjoying this fun day!
Jill Horan from Wound Management and
Specialty Services from Sturdy Memorial
Hospital will be here Wednesday, August
16th at 9:30 a.m.
This is an interactive program to go over the
major causes of non-healing wounds
specifically targeting diabetics. She will review
prevention strategies and what to do if you find
you have a wound that will not heal. Jill
promises that they have found a way to
make this program Fun and Informative!
Call to let us know you will be attending. 508699-0131
LOOKING AHEAD! Open Enrollment
starts October 15th. Make sure you schedule
your appointment with our SHINE counselor
Julia early! Call 508-699-0121 for appointment
Staff:
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Pamela Hunt, Executive Director
Ann Marie Letourneau, Admin Sec.
Julia Wheatley, Outreach Worker
Jennie Bousquet, Program Assistant
Debra Papineau, Meal Site Manager
COA Board:
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Joseph Twiraga, Chairman
Nancy Shevchuk, Vice Chairman
Julie Holt, Secretary
Anne M McCormack
Joseph Viola
Carey Gilbert
Sandi Burns