A monthly newsletter published by the

CHATHAM SENIOR CENTER www.chathamcoa.com

193 Stony Hill Road • Chatham, Massachusetts 02633 • (508) 945-5190

Mandi Speakman, Director OCTOBER 2018 Vol. 49 No. 10

Halloween Luncheon Party

Monday October 29th, 12 -2:30pm

Join us for Festive afternoon starting with a delicious lunch of Roast Pork with Apples and Onions, Mashed Sweet Potato and

Sautéed Greens, and Pumpkin Mousse with Dark Chocolate Drizzle for dessert. Following lunch, we

will have fun filled activities! Don’t forget to wear your best Halloween Outfit - prizes will be awarded!

Tickets are $7. Space is limited. Reservations Required.

Transportation is available. Call the COA at 508-945-5190

Sponsored by the Women’s Club of Chatham

Fall Cooking Classes with Chef Heather Bailey

October 31st, November 14th, 28th, & December 12th at 10am

Join us for Cooking Classes! Following the lesson, the group will share the prepared lunch. $3 per participant, per class. Payable at the COA Front Desk. Space is limited.

Reservations are required. Transportation is available. Call the COA at 508-945-5190.

Wednesday October 31st - Autumn Soups and Stews Nothing says warmth and comfort more than a hearty pot of homemade soup. Delicious plant based soups promote

good health and in this class, you will learn how to use up ingredients that you already have on hand.

Wednesday November 14th - Keeping the Holidays Healthy This time of year is rife with temptation and overindulgence. Learn some new strategies and tips to help

navigate through this time of year without gaining that dreaded holiday weight.

Wednesday November 28th - Plant Based Casseroles Learn how to make nutritious and delicious casseroles using only plants. A plant based diet has significant

health benefits for everyone, but especially seniors.

Wednesday December 12th - Holiday Treats to Make , Eat, and Share This class will teach you some new recipes that embrace the sweetness of the holidays, but find a balance with your

health, by using healthier ingredients and less sugar and fat than many holiday recipes.

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JFK Museum, Luncheon at The Black Cat Tavern October 24th

Join us as we take a tour of the JFK Museum, in downtown Hyannis where they “animate Kennedy the man and illuminate Kennedy the statesman.” Explore the new RFK: Ripple of Hope Exhibit, the 2018 exhibit: “Creating Camelot” and more.

Following the Museum Tour, we will Luncheon at the Black Cat Tavern, a popular waterfront restaurant is located right on the docks of Hyannis Harbor. The menu features everything from thick, juicy burgers and garden-fresh salads to fresh

native seafood and prime beef. The bus departs the COA at 9am, and will be returning to the COA by approximately 2pm. Reduced Cost of Museum Admission is $6.00. Lunch is at the cost of the Diner. Transportation is FREE. Reservations are required. Call the COA at 508-945-5190

National Seashore Beach Drive, Salt Pond Visitor’s Center,

Lunch at The Knack Sandwich Shop October 10th

Join us on a Beach Shore Drive, as we visit the beautiful coast line along the Outer Cape. We will follow up with a stop at the Salt Pond Visitor

Center to browse the exhibit, and visit the gift shop there. Following our stop, we will refresh with lunch at The Knack, serving the most delicious and fresh iconic cape cod

food: Burgers, lobster rolls, clam rolls, hot dogs, onion rings, shakes, and ice cream. The bus departs the COA at 9am, and will be returning to the COA by approximately 2pm. Transportation is FREE Admission is FREE. Lunch is at the cost of the Diner. Reservations are required.

Call the COA at 508-945-5190

Day trip Destinations...Join us

“Wings” - Arriving at the COA in October! “Take Wing” and learn to create new life experiences...

Wings is a program designed by Elsa Bastone, Ph.D to assist an individual to take action toward a goal that is desired, but is fraught with ambivalence (wanting to, and yet not wanting to, all at the same time). Have you always wanted to de-clutter, start exercising, improve your time management or weight management skills, write poetry, take an art class, play an instrument? The list goes on... These classes will involve identifying the resistances, and learning to deal with them; so that the individual can take action, and “Take Wing” to create new life experiences.

Classes will be held: Thursdays, Oct 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th, from 1pm - 2:30pm

Reservations are required. Call the COA at 508-945-5190

Artful Aging ~ Art Classes

~Back at the COA, by Popular Request~

Absolutely NO art experience is Needed! Open to All - NO Prerequisite Necessary

"Getting older is inevitable... feeling older is an option."

This class provides inspiration to participants for Aging Artfully by combining art materials, music, movement, sound, poetry, humor, and meditation as tools for self-care and wellness. These tools reduce stress, get in touch with feelings and give voice to the soul. Come join local artist, Gail Tilton, as we let our inner child out to play.

Series of 4 Classes on

Tuesdays:

October 16th, 23rd, 30th & November 6th

Classes Meet: 10:45AM - 12:30PM Call the COA 508-945-5190

Reservations Required. Space is limited. Transportation is available.

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MONDAY LUNCHEON at the Chatham COA Café at Noon

EAT IN or TAKE OUT Reservations required by the Friday before: 508-945-5190

Enjoy SOUP TO GO Enjoy SOUP TO GO $4/Pint

Available through the week while supplies last. Heat and

enjoy at home, or stock up your freezer!

October 1st Mushroom Barley

October 15th

Portuguese Kale

October 22nd Mexican Chicken

October 29th

Pumpkin Bisque

Please see the COA

receptionist for assistance.

COA Café Gourmet Lunch COA Café Gourmet Lunch

Includes bread basket, entrée, beverage & dessert

October 1st Chicken Marsala with Roasted Fall Vegetables, and Spice

Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting for dessert

October 8th No Lunch - COA Closed - Columbus Day Holiday

October 15th Lemony Baked Cod with an Orzo Pilaf, Garlicky Green Beans,

and Autumnal Fruit Crisp for dessert

October 22nd Classic Turkey Chili with Rice and all the Fixins, Guacamole

and Chips, and Brownie Sundaes for dessert

October 29th Roast Pork with Apples and Onions, Mashed Sweet Potato

and Sauteed Greens, and Pumpkin Mousse with Dark Chocolate Drizzle for dessert

Call the COA Office for reservations and transportation: 508-945-5190

If you have a food allergy please advise the office when making your reservations and the Chef prior to being seated.

SHINE OPEN ENROLLMENT PRESENTATION

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15TH AT 1:00 PM

Medicare Beneficiaries—Don’t Delay

Once again it’s time to review your Medicare health and prescription

coverage. Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment runs from October 15 —

December 7. During this time you can enroll, dis-enroll or switch your Medicare

Part D Prescription Drug Plan or Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO, PPO).

Tracey Benson, Regional SHINE Director will present changes for Plans available

for 2019.

Please call the COA at 508-945-5190 to register for this important presentation.

Why not join us for lunch beforehand in the COA Café? See above for the menu and reservation details.

Call 508-945-5190 or stop by the Front Desk to sign up for either the lunch or presentation, or both.

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COA Cinema FREE Movie Monday October 1st at 1pm: “Secondhand Lions” Rated PG , Running time: 109 Min.

FREE MEMORY SCREENINGS: Friday, November 2nd, 10:00am to 12:00pm

November is National Memory Screening Month. Free, 30 minute, confidential Memory Screens will be administered by the Alzheimer's Family Support Center of Cape Cod at the Chatham Council on Aging on Friday, November 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm. Memory Screens can help to identify possible causes of memory loss and you will receive information on actions that can be taken if there is reason for concern.

Please call the Chatham Council on Aging at 508-945-5190 to pre-register.

NEW! - A Power Point Presentation Format of the AARP Smart Driver Course!

AARP Smart Driver Course, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. In the AARP Smart Driver Course you’ll learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. In addition, you’ll learn:

How to minimize the effects of dangerous blind spots.

How to maintain the proper following distance behind another car.

The safest ways to change lanes and make turns at busy intersections.

Proper use of safety belts, air bags, anti-lock brakes, and new technology found in cars.

Ways to monitor your own and others’ driving skills and capabilities.

The effects of medications on driving.

The importance of eliminating distractions, such as eating, smoking, and using a cell phone.

You may be eligible to receive a multi-year auto insurance discount upon completing the course (consult your insurance agent for details).

AARP membership is not required to take the course and there are no tests to pass. The class fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. The classroom course will run from 9:45am to 3:00 pm with an hour break for lunch, at 12pm to 1pm. You can either bring a lunch or, purchase lunch at the COA Café. Please see page 3 for menu, pricing, and lunch reservation details.

Reservations are required to attend this course. Call the COA at 508-945-5190.

AARP DRIVER REFRESHER COURSE, MONDAY, OCTOBER 22nd 9:45AM - 3PM

Walter has had a hard life for a 13-year old. His no good floozy of a mother tends to get together with many equally despicable men. Before going on yet another husband-hunting trip, she drops Walter off at the house of his great-uncles Hub and Garth. In their youth, they would disappear for quite a while. The two are rumored to have acquired a great fortune, which Walter's mother hopes to get her hands on if he can ingratiate himself enough to the two cantankerous men. Though reluctant to put up with him at first, Hub and Garth grow to accept Walter. They begin to tell him fantastic stories of what they were up to while they went missing. When his mother returns, Walter must take charge of his own life, and decide what he's going to do with it. Rated PG by MPAA for : thematic material, language and action violence. Starring: Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Haley Joel Osment, Nicky Katt, Kyra Sedgwick.

Reservations are required. Transportation is available. Call the COA at 508-945-5190

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Are you ready to stop dieting and start making real changes?

Please join us at TOPS Chatham Chapter 409, and start your journey now.

Your first visit to the chapter is free. TOPS can help you reach your weight-loss goals by providing you with the tools, information, support, and accountability you need to be successful. This has been a winning formula for TOPS members for nearly 70 years. According to independent studies published in major medical journals TOPS weight loss support has shown to be just as effective as more expensive commercial programs. Weekly meetings can help you take an honest look at the changes you need to make, show you that true health isn't a certain dress size, or a number on a scale. At TOPS Chatham Chapter 409 we can offer support through each stage of your journey, including after you reach your goal weight, and help you appreciate who you are on the inside and the outside right now. We provide smart tips about nutrition, portion control, food planning, exercise and how to avoid the pitfalls of dining out. In addition, we invite professional speakers to share their knowledge on nutrition, medicine, exercise and in particular, how to avoid unhealthy foods by substitution with better options. We are a friendly and caring support group, we share recipes, products that work, encouragement, motivation and laughter.

TOPS 409 meets every Tuesday from 2:30 – 3:45 pm at the Chatham Senior Center, 19 Stony Hill Road, Chatham, MA 02633.

For more information, please contact TOPS 409 Chapter Leader, Nancy Petrus at: nansea123@comcast.net or at 508-255-0172.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Can You Laminate Your Medicare Card? Because your Medicare card is one of the most important pieces of identification you own as a Medicare beneficiary, you surely wish to protect it. If you're wondering if you can laminate your Medicare card, here's some information: Can you laminate Medicare card? While not illegal, the Social Security Administration advises that you do not laminate your Medicare card. Lamination may prevent detection of security features. How to protect your Medicare card: A plastic ID card holder sleeve can be used to store and protect your Medicare card. It’s an inexpensive solution to keep your card visible, clean, and in good shape. How do I replace my Medicare card? Fortunately, if your Medicare card is lost, stolen, or destroyed, replacing your Medicare card is easy. You can call the United States Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY - 1-800-325-0778), Monday - Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or contact your local Social Security office. You can also get a replacement card by using your online my Social Security account. If you don’t have an account, you can create one on the web-site. When you’re logged in, select the "Replacement Documents" tab and then select “Mail my replacement Medicare Card.” You will receive your Medicare card in the mail within 30 days.

Plastic Card Holder Sleeves Are Now Available at the COA, Courtesy of the Friends of the COA! See the Front Desk

October Birthdays Celebration

Wednesday October 10th at 2pm at the COA

If you were born in the month of October and reside in Chatham, we hope you will join us at the COA for our monthly Birthday celebration. Guests are encouraged.

Transportation is available. Call 508-945-5190 to register.

Remember to check the expiration date on your driver’s license!

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chatham Chapter 409

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Quick Peek: Your COA Monthly Offerings Health Care Call 508-945-5190 for appointment Blood Pressure Screening: Every Wed 9-11am Foot Care: 10/5, 8-3:30pm $35, Home visit $55 Hearing Screenings: 10/24 2pm FREE

Free Caregiver Support AFCSC Group with Molly Perdue 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month, 2-3:30pm. Register at 508-945-5190 COA Outreach: Call COA at 508-945-5190 LGBT Caregiver Support Group at Orleans COA; call 508-255-6333, ext. 16.

Other Support Services Adult Day Program located at the Orleans COA serves residents of Orleans, Harwich, Chatham and Brewster. The program offers a safe environment for older adults with cognitive disabilities, those in need of socialization and provides respite for caregivers. Program offered Mon-Thu, 9:30-3pm. Transportation is provided by CCOA for Chatham residents. Call 508-255-6333.

Grandparenting Support Group- at Harwich Elementary School (Family Resource Center), 263 South St., with Kerry McCarthy. This is a confidential support group for parenting grandparents. Information or registration: Francie Joseph at 508-430-1692 or fjoseph@monomoy.edu.

COPD Support Group- At Orleans COA, Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 2pm, beginning March 14th. Call Georgette Keeler at 508-420-5302

Neuropathy Support Group– at the Orleans COA, call Kristina Meservey at 774-207-0153.

Parkinson’s Support Group—10am on 3rd Weds. Monthly at St. Christopher's Church. All are welcome. Call Betty Magnusson at 508-945-1106 for more info.

Samaritan Safe Place-A support group that honors and respects the needs of those who have lost someone to suicide. 1st & 3rd Thurs Monthly @ Eldredge Public Library 7-8:30pm; call 508-548-7999.

SHINE—Serving the Health Information Needs of Everyone, by appointment call 508-945-5190.

Stroke Support Group-2nd Thur. monthly, 2-3pm at Liberty Commons; facilitated by the VNA of Cape Cod. Contact Steve Franco 508-945-4611 ext. 245

TOPS Chatham Chapter 409 -Tues. 2:30 – 3:45 @ the Chatham COA Nancy Petrus at: nansea123@comcast.net or at 508-255-0172.

Vision Impaired Technology Assistance (VITAL) is available at the Brooks Free Library. This program offers free one-on-one instructions in the use of their access software programs to individuals with sight loss. Please contact the Brooks Free Library for more information at 508-430-7562.

Legal Services Call 508-945-5190 for appointment Katherine Wibby: 10/3 (housing, government benefits, health law, guardianship, reverse mortgage, consumer issues) Michael Lavender 10/24 (trusts, wills, estate planning)

Ongoing Events: For More Information and to

Register Call 508-945-5190

Monday COA Café: Reservations required by the

Friday before. See page 3 for details. Soup-to-go, $4/

pint while supplies last.

ESCCI Luncheon: Tue & Thu 11:30am, call 508-945-

1783 at least one day ahead to sign up. $3 donation

suggested.

Men’s Discussion Group: Thursdays at 9:30am

Busy Fingers Knit, Crochet & Needlework Group:

Thursdays at 1:30pm

Bridge: Thursdays at 12:30 pm

Cribbage: Tuesdays at 1:30pm

Scrabble: Mon & Fri, 9:30am

Women’s Wisdom: 10/24 at 11am

Free Lending Library: Upstairs at the COA

Low Cost Greeting Card Shop and Used Book Sale:

pay at the front office

Transportation for Chatham Residents

Chatham COA van rides for Local Medical

Appointments: 48 hours minimum notice required.

Call 508-945-5190.

Chatham COA van rides for lunch: for Mon,

508-945-5190; for Tue & Thu lunch call 508-945-1783

at least one day ahead.

Chatham COA van rides for local errands & food

shopping: Subject to availability. Call COA 48 hours

ahead Chatham COA van rides to the Orleans

Supportive Adult Day Program: Call COA for

details.

Other Transportation Resources

Cape Cod RTA: Dial a Ride Transportation

Reservations between 8a-5p, Mon-Fri 1-800-352-7155

Cape Cod RTA, Boston Area Hospitals: For

information & reservations call 1-800-352-7155, Mon-

Fri, 8 am-5 pm.

FISH Transportation: Medical appointments only, for

Chatham residents. Call Monday-Friday between 9:30-12:30 at

508-945-4611. Provide at least 2 Business Days Notice.

Nauset Neighbors: A membership organization where

“One Call Does It All.” Call 508-514-7067.

ww.nausetneighbors.org

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CHATHAM MEN’S CLUB The Chatham Men’s Club meets on Fridays from October-May, at the Chatham Community Center. Meetings start at 1:30pm. Membership is open to men living in Chatham or who are local taxpayers. For more information, call Bill Leigh at 617-775-3594.

NEW! - The COA Podcast Club Meetings Start Tuesday October 9th

A podcast is talk radio, but on demand. It's a series of audio episodes focused on a topic or theme that you can subscribe to and listen to whenever you want.

Today, podcasts tend to be completely original content. Many escape the shackles of traditional radio formats to explore brilliantly original approaches and completely niche subjects. No matter what your interests, you will find a show that suits you.

By listening to a podcast, you use your brain in a new way, expand memory, practice empathy, and hone your discussion skills And you learn a great amount of interesting stuff and laugh a lot!

Our podcast Club allow us to sample many subjects, many ideas, many personalities, and hear some great stories! Come with your snack or beverage, relax in a comfy chair, and join the group. We will create notes and follow up on how to access your favorite shows.

Led by Regina McDowell Tuesday 10am to 11:30 am, the second Tuesday of the month in the COA Library

October 9th, November 13th, December 11th

Assistive Listening Devices now available for use at the Senior Center!

10-05-18 Seth Robelin The Amazing, Arcane World of Fisheries Management

Cape Cod Fishermen's Alliance

10-12-18 Dominic Boreffi History of Gallery Antonia History of Gallery Antonia

10-19-18 Chief Pawlina Recreational Marijuana Recreational Marijuana

10-26-18 Amy Latham Yoga for Seniors Yoga for Seniors

Pocketalkers can now be checked out for use while at the Senior Center. Please see the Front Office for Assistance.

For more information call the COA at 508-945-5190.

Pocketalker® Ultra System:

Amplifies sounds closest to the listener while reducing background noise.

Ideal for one-on-one conversation, small-group and television listening, or conversing in the car.

Use with or without hearing aids.

Simply plug in your earpiece, position the microphone near the preferred sound, adjust volume to your comfort – and start listening.

Drop-ins welcome!

Pocketalkers are now available through grant funding provided by MCOA.

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Fiber: Bulking Up (Mayo Clinic - September 2018)

Dietary fiber is known for improving bowel regularity. However, higher dietary fiber intake also improves cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes and colon cancer. Recommended daily intake of fiber for people 50 and older is at least 21 grams for women and 30 grams for men.

Read nutrition fact labels; foods with 2 to 3 grams of fiber per serving are good fiber sources, but more fiber is even better. Choose breads and cereals with whole wheat or whole grain as the top ingredient.

Make substitutions; swap in whole grains such as brown rice, whole grain pasta, quinoa or barley for low fiber options such as white rice or enriched pasta. If a baked good recipe calls for white flour, use half whole wheat and half white flour instead.

Add beans; black, kidney, pinto, navy, and other types of beans and lentils are nutritional and fiber powerhouses. Use them in soups, salads, tortillas or stir-fries. Try pastas made from beans or other types of legumes.

Keep fruits, vegetables, and nuts handy; many fruits, veggies, greens, berries and unsalted nuts are good to great sources of fiber.

Mix it in; a tablespoon or two of chia seeds, ground flaxseed or wheat germ are added to hot or cold cereal, a salad, or baked goods provides a fiber and nutritional boost.

Skip the chips; try unsalted popcorn. If chips are a must, pair whole-grain tortilla chips with salsa or avocado dip.

BE WELL! LIVE STRONG! LIVE LONG! Charlie Altieri, RN, Public Health Nurse

SHINE NEWS…

MEDICARE’S OPEN ENROLLMENT IS HERE…

Don’t wait until it is too late!

The Open Enrollment Period (Oct 15 – Dec 7, 2018) for Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) and Prescription Drug Plans (Part D) is here and it is very important to re-evaluate your Medicare options for 2019 during this period. Each year Medicare plans can change premiums, deductibles, co-pays and the prescription formulary (list of drugs they cover). In addition, Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, PPOs) often add and/or drop primary and specialty physicians, skilled nursing facilities and hospitals.

Your current plan was required to notify you by September 30th of any changes for the coming year. This letter is called the Annual Notice of Coverage (ANOC) - please make sure you review it. If you decide to stay with your current plan there is no further action required. If you don’t make a change during the Open Enrollment Period (Oct 15 - Dec 7, 2018) you may have to stay with your existing plan for another whole year. If you switch your Medicare Advantage (Part C) or Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) Plan during the Open Enrollment Period it will take effect January 1, 2019 (Please note - this enrollment period may not affect you if you have retiree coverage).

DO NOT WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE - Appointments Fill up Fast! Call the Senior Center at 508-945-5190 to make an appointment to meet with a SHINE Counselor, and to make arrangements to obtain the required paperwork you will need to complete for your appointment. If you are a couple, please ask for 2 appointments.

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COA DISCLAIMER

The Chatham Council on Aging (COA) promotes programs and opportunities for patrons of the Chatham Senior Center to receive legal, financial, medical, recreational and other services or activities by volunteers or nominal cost practitioners. Seniors participating in these services or activities do so with the understanding that the COA, the Town of Chatham and/or its employees do not assume any legal or other responsibility for any advice or services rendered by such volunteers or nominal cost practitioners.

MISSION STATEMENT Since its inception in 1974, the Chatham COA has worked to unify the community in enriching the lives of our over 60 population and those who are caregivers. We offer a wide range of programs and services which are health and wellness oriented and which promote congenial, social and educational opportunities. As a dynamic organization the COA must work in these times to meet the evolving needs of Chatham’s over 60 population. We support Chatham residents age 60 and over with a range of health and wellness, social, educational and outreach programs and services to enhance the quality of their lives. We welcome the support of Chatham residents of all ages to promote our mission through community service and resource development.

SUPPORT YOUR FRIENDS OF CHATHAM COA!

Please make checks payable to: The Friends of Chatham COA, 193 Stony Hill Road, Chatham MA 02633 (Support gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.)

Name__________________________________________________________________Phone______________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________________________________________

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The Friends of the Chatham Council on Aging is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that exists for the sole purpose

of supporting the programming and the services of the Chatham COA. Your Support is Greatly Appreciated. Thank You!

COA CARD CORNER

Greeting Cards for all occasions are on sale at the COA. Don’t forget to pick up that Special Card! The cards range in price from $.25 to $1.75.

Please stop by and pick up cards for every special event!

C O A L I B R A R Y C O R N E R

"Mundy has rescued a piece of forgotten history" says Nathalia Holt, a New York Times best selling author. Those of you who have already read "Code Girls" can certainly agree with that statement. If you have gotten to the Marconi Museum on Orleans Road here in Chatham, you will already know a good deal about these women who served in the U.S. Army and Navy during World War II, but reading about their job, their training, and the important role they played during the war makes this segment of that war's history even more real. Do pick up "Code Girls" by Liza Mundy from the "New Arrivals" shelf in our library and add to your wealth of knowledge about women and the role they played defending our country.

FREE CHILDREN’S BOOKS!

Reading options for young visitors and family members are now available in the Library. Take home, keep or return as you wish. These donated books are for you and your young visitors to enjoy together. No need to sign out or return them. Just find one and share the joy of reading with the next generation. Donations of children’s books also accepted!

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Printing and Postage for the FLASH are generously provided by the Friends of the Chatham Council On Aging and a grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

NON-PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID

ORLEANS MA PERMIT NO. 32

Chatham COA Board David Speciale, Chairman Barbara Segall, Vice Chairman Joan Bagnell Patricia Burke Carole DeChristopher Joe Gagliano Betty Magnusson

Friends of the Chatham COA Judy Hanlon, President Janet Fields, Vice President Bernie Pfeifer, MD, Treasurer John Rafferty, Secretary Paula Carroll Jacquiline Casey Sue Foster Sal Gionfriddo Dick Hosmer Edie Hoyda Jill James Betsey Stevens

Chatham COA Staff Director: Mandi Speakman Outreach Coordinator: Stephanie Shea Outreach/Volunteer Coordinator: Eva Orman Program Coordinator: Maura Hall Receptionist: Nancy Michniewicz Secretary: Debbie Mayhew

Chatham Council On Aging & Senior Center 193 Stony Hill Road, Chatham MA 02633 508 945-5190, Fax 508 945-5198, www.chathamcoa.com

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Van Drivers Steve Heffron Dick Hosmer Roger Kallstrom Paul Robinson Ralph Spaduzzi

From The Director’s Desk…Are you caring for a loved one with dementia?

Dear Caregivers,

I’d like to invite you to participate in a series of FREE classes and become an expert in Caregiving by signing up for the SAVVY Caregiver!

Through our 2016 Community Needs Assessment respondents let us know that approximately half of you have provided caregiving in recent years to a disabled or frail person, and that doing so is challenging given your other life responsibilities. Taking care of someone with a dementia is specialized work. This FREE six week class will help you to better understand dementia, learn the skills you need to manage daily life, take control and set goals, communicate more effectively and learn to take care of yourself. Better yet, this class includes FREE RESPITE for your loved one.

These classes will be held at the Chatham Senior Center from 1-3 pm on six consecutive* Wednesdays, running October 31 through December 12. (*No class on 11/21 in honor of Thanksgiving.)

Facilitated by our community service partners at the Elder Services Family Caregiver Support Program and Alzheimer’s Family Support Center, pre-registration is required. For more information or to register please call Beth Gilmore at Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands at 508-394-4630, ext. 450.

I hope you’ll consider accepting my invitation to take advantage of Savvy Caregiver in Chatham!