East Bridgewater Council on Aging

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Big shout out to Crocetti's for donating 75 stuffed shells w/meatballs dinners for our grab & go yesterday. You guys rock!! Also, many thanks to Batter Up Cookie Co. for providing delicious (and adorable) summertime cookies!! Town of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
The East Bridgewater Hub

We had a great turnout at the Safety and Wellness Fair for Seniors, with a record number of vendors and attendees! A lot of great information was shared, door prizes, free lunch, dog demonstration from the The Plymouth County Sheriff's Department and new friends were made! Many thanks to all!

We're looking forward to seeing you next week!!

June Newsletter!!

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Medicare will not call you to verify your Medicare number. There are no plastic Medicare cards. There are no Medicare cards with microchips. If you get a call asking for anything regarding your Medicare card, hang up. If someone calls and has your Medicare number or you gave it to them, please report it to 1-800-Medicare or to the .

Mark your calendars! So many vendors this year! It's going to be a great day!!

Social Security 101 - Wednesday, April 25th - 1:00pm
Call to sign up!

Join us on Tuesday, April 9th for !!
Call the COA today to sign up

Live Your Life Well
Tuesday, April 9th ~ 9:45am-3pm

You can handle life’s hurdles.
We can show you how.

Live Your Life Well, the Mental Health America program is designed to help you cope better with stress and create more of the life you want. Maybe your lonely but don’t know how make new friends. Maybe you face a rush of daily demands or one potentially lifechanging challenge. Whatever your situation, we are here to help. The non-profit Mental Health America has been working for 100 years to promote well-being for all Americans. They have put together the 10 Tools to Live Your Life Well. Based on extensive scientific evidence, these tools can help you relax, grow and flourish.

Sarah Franklin, Social Work Intern from BSU will be leading this program. Sarah has been with us since September and is here until May. If you haven’t met Sarah yet, this is a great opportunity. She is wonderful.

Learn 10 tools to help you feel stronger and more hopeful.

Connect with others
Stay positive
Get physically active
Help others
Get enough sleep
Create joy and satisfaction
Eat well
Take care of your spirit
Deal better with hard times
Get the help you need

You can feel better - more vibrant, alert and gratified
You can feel stronger - more comfortable, confident and productive.
You can LIVE YOUR LIFE WELL!

Breakfast & Lunch will be served
Call the COA to sign up

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Thursday, March 14th
2:00pm—3:00pm

Jillian Spinale of Stafford Hill Assisted Living in Plymouth, will lead this group to help caregivers, family and others dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related illnesses. This group will be held on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

Any questions please contact Kelley at the COA.

Please call the COA to sign up

At the General Quarter's Monthly Roundtable Discussion on Wednesday, March 13th, application forms will be available for admittance to the Naval War College located in Newport, RI. Join us on March 13th @ 1:00pm for more information.

Coffee & Conversation with the Veteran’s Agent

Thursday, March 21st @ 10:00am

Christopher Buckley, Veteran Service Officer, for East Bridgewater, will talk about VA Healthcare Enrollment and Record Requests.

Please call the COA to sign up.

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Hair by Luann - TUESDAYS
At the COA
by appointment only - 10:00am—2:30pm

Wash, Cut & Dry—starting at $20
Wash, Set & Dry—$20.00
Wash Only—$8.00
(Tipping not necessary)

Luann has been a hairdresser for 40+ years and is looking forward
to meeting new clients!

Call the COA to schedule an appointment
Cash or check only

Stop by or call to enter a monthly drawing to win a free hair service by Luann in March! Winner will be pulled on Tuesday, March 26th.
One entry per person

A huge shoutout to Holmestead Harvest for preparing delicious Grab & Go lunches for 75 lucky EB older adults! Thank you!!

What is a TED Talk? TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) talks are videos that present a great idea in 18 minutes or less. Scientists, researchers, technologists, business leaders, artists, designers, and other world experts take the TED stage to present "Ideas Worth Spreading".

Join Sarah Franklin, Social Work Intern from BSU for
weekly TED Talks! See below:

How to Discover Your Authentic Self—at any age
Thursday, March 14th @ 11am
In a talk packed with wry wisdom, pop culture queen Bevy Smith shares hard-earned lessons about authenticity, confidence, mature success and why, if you put in the work, "life gets greater later."

Should You Live for Your Resume...or Your Eulogy?
Thursday, March 21st
Within each of us are two selves, suggests David Brooks in this meditative short talk: the self who craves success, who builds a résumé, and the self who seeks connection, community, love -- the values that make for a great eulogy. (Joseph Soloveitchik has called these selves "Adam I" and "Adam II.") Brooks asks: Can we balance these two selves?

A Life of Purpose
Thursday, March 28th @ 11am
Pastor Rick Warren, author of "The Purpose-Driven Life," reflects on his own crisis of purpose in the wake of his book's wild success. He explains his belief that God's intention is for each of us to use our talents and influence to do good.

Please call the COA to sign up ~ Light refreshments will be served

Crafts with Kathy & Sue
Tuesday, March 19th @ 1:00pm

FREE!! FREE!!

THINK SPRING! This month with Kathy & Sue you will be making a hanging bunny! Perfect for Easter and into spring! Join us for a fun and FREE class!

Please call the COA to sign up. Space is limited.

https://www.eastbridgewaterma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif516/f/pages/ebcoa_march_2024.pdf

You may get mail that looks like it’s from official Medicare but it’s likely a sales attempt to change your Medicare plan. Responding to them in any way allows them to call, mail, and email you more.

EBCOA Community Resources
Town of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts East Bridgewater Town Clerk East Bridgewater Police Department East Bridgewater Fire Department

Due to the impending storm, all town offices will be closed tomorrow. Stay home, stay safe and check on your older neighbors.

https://www.eastbridgewaterma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif516/f/pages/ebcoa_february_2024.pdf

TEDTALKS

What is a TED Talk? TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) talks are videos that present a great idea in 18 minutes or less. Scientists, researchers, technologists, business leaders, artists, designers, and other world experts take the TED stage to present "Ideas Worth Spreading".

Join Sarah Franklin, Social Work Intern from BSU for
weekly TED Talks! See below:

Healing Through Diet
Thursday, February 1st @ 11am
Dean Ornish talks about simple, low-tech and low-cost ways to take advantage of the body's natural desire to heal itself.

A Doctor’s Case for Medical Ma*****na
Thursday, February 8th
Physician David Casarett was tired of hearing hype and half-truths around medical ma*****na, so he put on his skeptic's hat and investigated on his own. He comes back with a fascinating report on what we know and what we don't -- and what mainstream medicine could learn from the modern medical ma*****na dispensary.

It’s Time for Infectious Generosity. Here’s how
Thursday, February 15th @ 11am
What would happen to humanity if generosity went viral? Sharing transformative stories from around the world, head of TED Chris Anderson outlines why the time has come for the internet to realize its power to supercharge small acts of kindness, changing lives at a scale never experienced before. Learn how to cultivate a generous mindset — with or without giving money — and get inspired with tools to amplify your impact. "Be brave. Give what you can, and then be absolutely amazed at what happens next," Anderson says.

You Can Grow New Brain Cells. Here’s how
Thursday, February 22nd @ 11am
Can we, as adults, grow new neurons? Neuroscientist Sandrine Thuret says that we can, and she offers research and practical advice on how we can help our brains better perform neurogenesis—improving mood, increasing memory formation and preventing the decline associated with aging along the way.

Life Lessons From Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9
Thursday, February 29th @ 11am
Legendary conductor Benjamin Zander explains his view on the difference between "positive thinking" and "possibility" (one's a fraud; the other's the real thing, he says) and intersperses delightful stories from a lifetime in music with a sing-along to Beethoven's Symphony No. 9.

Please call the COA to sign up ~ Light refreshments will be served

Picture from our Creativity With Color class on Tuesday