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Cranberry Scoop
The
AUTUMN 2020
THE NEWSLETTER OF THE DENNIS SENIOR CENTER
Special Fall Edition
Time to renew? p.14
Join us on TV or Online! p. 17
1045 Route 134 | South Dennis, MA 02660 | 508-385-5067 | Fax 508-385-5288
Facebook@DennisSeniorCenter | Mon-Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
Christine Briscoe Sales Agent Paulo’s Painting,
508-776-5950 Carpentry &
Christine@SeasCapeRealty.com House Washing
Your Mid Cape Specialist PAULO SILVA
PO Box 1035, S. Yarmouth, MA Beautiful & Enduring Monuments
SeasCape Realty, Inc. 774-268-1332 300 Cranberry Hwy. Rt. 6A
P.O. Box 1141, Orleans, MA 02653
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Home Health we will
compassionately
Care Services care for you
in your home.
25 Cedardale Rd.
Harwich, MA 02645
774.368.0640
Call to make an
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The Cranberry Scoop | 3
In this Issue Director’s Notes
Welcome to a special Autumn edition of the Cranberry Scoop. Our efforts
to prevent and contain community spread of
ADA News......................................22 Covid-19 have had an impact on the prevalence
Bay to Sound Neighbors................ 6 of cases in Dennis, down to 0 just earlier this
Calendar of Events ................. 17-19 month. Although it's good to be safe, I am per-
Community Safety ........................12 sonally concerned about how our new, socially
Helpful Information ......................14 distanced way of living is affecting our members
and residents at large. Yet, those very efforts ef-
Outreach Department ..................11
forts have made us a town with 0 (zero) cases in
SHINE News ....................................7 Barnstable County, as we go to print.
Staying Positive ..............................6
Supporters’ News .........................23 We grieve with those who have lost loved ones
Transportation ................................5 and who suffered illness and economic loss due
Virtual Fitness Classes .......... 17-19 to the pandemic. Be assured we are steadfastly moving forward to provide
the best possible supports for healthy living, aging well in place, and safely
in the community. Despite the temporary closure of the Center, limited ser-
Mission Statement vices, by appointment only, will be available for SHINE (p.7) and Fuel Assis-
The Dennis Council on Aging’s pri- tance, through the Outreach Department (p.11), and Transportation (p.5).
mary mission is to enhance the qual-
ity of life for senior citizens of the My heartfelt thanks to Sherrie, Marion, Dan and Ally, for going above and
Town by providing multi-purpose pro- beyond your duties to serve others. We also thank Elizabeth Sullivan, Town
grams especially designed to ful- Administrator; Kristen Keller, Dennis Board of Health Director, and her
ÀOO WKH KHDOWK HGXFDWLRQDO VRFLDO team, and all the Departments who continue to work tirelessly to maintain
recreational, outreach and trans- the safety and wellbeing of all in Dennis, and of their own families. Dennis
portation needs of our most val- has strong leadership team I am proud to be part of. On a bittersweet note,
ued citizens in a safe, friendly and we bid farewell to DPD Chief Peter DiMatteo (p.12), who retires after a long
comfortable environment. and outstanding career in law enforcement and service to the residents of
Dennis, Cape Cod and the Commonwealth. We will miss you, Chief!
The Farmers Almanac forecasted October will roll in with much warmer
Council on Aging Board than normal temps. But enjoy it while it lasts: "As the leaves begin turning
Atty. Arthur Crooks......................Chair FRORU DQG ÁRDWLQJ WR WKH JURXQG DERYHQRUPDO UDLQIDOO ZLOO YLVLW 1HZ (Q-
Rae Fenton ........................ Vice-Chair gland" We encourage you to get out in the fresh air and enjoy the fresh air.
Barbara Clark.........................Member hope you were able to enjoy the gorgeous sunny days, despite observing
Carol Keddy............................Member community spread prevention efforts. As the most compromised group, we
did well to stay safer at home even as many businesses re-opened. Since
Janet Lavin.............................Member
you cant come to us, we decided to come to you. Join us daily on Channel
Judith Peterson......................Member 99 at 9am for Aging Well Today (p.17). Each morning at 7am, you can tune
Jane Stevens..........................Member in for morning exercise. We're teaming up with the Cape Cod Community
Deborah Rothschild..............Alternate Media Center to produce programs that help you stay connected, and sup-
John Terrio ........... Selectman Liaison port your health and wellbeing. Let us know if there is anything you want
to see on the show. Missing you and looking forward to seeing you soon!
- Brenda
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What’s My Home Worth? DAN’S
How do I get ready to sell?
HOME REPAIR
South
Our team is happy to help you every
step of the way! Call anytime! No job too BIG or too small
We fix it all!
Dennis
HEALTHCARE
ERA Cape Real Estate
Kate Decker 508-776-4371
DANIEL PIRROTTA - OWNER
Katie Hempel 508-737-2609 508-680-2939
Liz Green 508-287-4574
Serving all of Cape Cod
www.capecodera.com
592 Rt. 28, West Dennis Fully Insured • Pirrottaf@comcast.net
• Short Term Care • Palliative Care
• Respite Care • Hospice Care Retiring? Downsizing?
• Long Term Care • Respiratory Care Luke H. Furey
REAL ESTATE BROKER
CONSTRUCTION
Respite Call Us Today! Tiffany C. Pfleger, Au.D., FAAA SUPERVISOR
Doctor of Audiology 508-394-4134
Rate 508-385-6034 OFFICE
CELL 774-212-3459
$250/day 1 Love Lane
Hearing Aid Sales WEB LukeFurey.Realtor
South Dennis, MA 02660 Chamberlain Realty
& Services 478 ROUTE 134, SOUTH DENNIS
Hearing Evaluations
Batteries and
Accessories
508-385-5222
714 Main Street (Rt. 6A)
Yarmouth Port
www.hearingonthecape.com
Home To Hear
Bringing hearing care home to you.
Call Jill Bourgeois, HIS
at 508-681-5769 to schedule an
appointment or for more information
hometohear@yahoo.com
AT HOME SERVICES OFFERED:
Otoscopic exam of your ears • Hearing check/testing
Hearing aid service and sales with top manufacturers
New hearing aid fittings • Assistive listening devices, such
as amplified and/or closed caption phones, alarms, etc.
Northside Village
Adult Community 62+ • Great Location!
One and two bedroom apartments include heat and hot water!
11 Antonelli Circle, Dennis (Just off 6A) • www.thenorthsidevillage.com • 508-385-3535
Representing Buyers and Sellers - Since 1972
Deborah McDevitt Hays
REALTOR OF THE YEAR • REALTOR EMERITUS
ZILLOW PREMIER AGENT
Call me to arrange for a No Cost Consultation! 508-280-8801
debbie@mcdevittrealtors.com • 724 RT 134, S. Dennis, MA 02660
Ad info. 1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 • www.lpiseniors.com Supporters of Dennis Senior Center 06-5314
Transportation The Cranberry Scoop | 5
We’re here for you, one rider at a time!
Shopping Bus
508-385-5067
Ridership will start September 15th with restrictions. Only 2 riders
at a time. Shopping will be limited to 1 hour. This will allow ample
time to disinfect the bus after each trip.
All passengers will be required to wear a mask and gloves to gain
entry onto the bus. Daniel Kiley
Transportation Supervisor
Scheduled pick-up times will be 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM,
and 2:00 PM. Please call to reserve. 508-385-5067. 48-hour notice
is required.
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setts Governor’s mandates. The Dart bus can be used as an alter-
native during this time (Toll Free Number: 800-352-7155).
We encourage all passengers to follow the advice of the CDC and
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wash hands frequently, and use a face mask to prevent the spread
of the virus while riding.
Free home delivery of groceries and CCRTA
medications Boston Hospital
Dennis Public Market: 508-385-3215 Transportation
Petersons Market: 508-362-2147 (800) 352-7155
Ring Bros. Marketplace: 508-394-2244
Enjoy comfortable and safe wheel-
Guaranteed Fresh Produce and Dairy Free, home delivery during
chair accessible transportation di-
this time (508) 771-0904, using the “order guide” on the website
rectly from Cape Cod to Boston Area
https://www.gfproduceonline.com/just-in.
Hospitals. CCRTA provides medical
Jay’s Ultimate Market Produce and Dairy in Orleans: transportation services on Monday
508-255-8412
through Friday by reservation to all
Walgreens (formerly Rite Aid) will allow OTC meds for home delivery. the major hospitals in the Boston
,QGLYLGXDOVPXVWKDYHDYDOLGFUHGLWFDUGRQÀOH area. The BHT has bus stops in
CVS provides the same service as Walgreens. :HOOÁHHW (DVWKDP 2UOHDQV +DU-
Elder Services Meals on Wheels Program: 508-394-4630 wich, Barnstable Commuter Lot
and the Sagamore Commuter Lot.
Page 6 | Autumn 2020
Stay Positive
NEWS FROM BAY TO SOUND NEIGHBORS
Due to the pandemic Bay to Sound Neigh-
bors services have been drastically mod-
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members is very important. We are doing
this via Phone Trees to provide a friendly
hello and make sure all is well in this time of
isolation. Some limited services have begun
again such as picking up prescriptions, food purchases, etc. as
well as limited outside yardwork. We continue to assess volun-
teer’s readiness to provide driving services as we move through
this unusual time. Contact us at baytosoundneighbors@gmail.
com; baytosoundneighbors.org or 508-470-0585.
"I know what I have to do now. I've got to keep breathing because tomorrow the sun will rise. Who
knows what the tide could bring?"
-from the motion picture "Castaway"
MEMORY TRAINING
Memory Training is a course for people with mild memory
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enhancing techniques that address common everyday memory
concerns. Due to COVID-19, this course is only offered virtually.
To register, call the Senior Center, (508) 385-5067
You will learn...
•What memory is and how it works
•How to reduce tip of tongue moments
•How to reduce your memory burden
•Your learning style
•Better memory habits
•Strategies & techniques for common
memory complaints
Instructors:
Chris Brenner and Brenda Vazquez, Certified Memory Trainers
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
SHINE The Cranberry Scoop | 7
Medicare Open
Enrollment Begins
discuss other options you may Please be sure to have a list (or
have. If you do not change your bottles) of your current medica-
October 15th!
plan during this period you may tions ready for the appointment
have to stay with your existing plan and if you
for another whole year. (Note: the
Now is the time to review your open enrollment may not affect are a couple, please ask for two ap-
Medicare plan options. A quick re- pointments. If we are unable to ac-
those with retiree coverage).
view could save you money in 2021. commodate you during this short
Medicare’s Part C (Medicare Ad- period, please call the regional
vantage Plan) and Part D (Prescrip- THERE WILL BE NO 6+,1( RIÀFH LQ %DUQVWDEOH 9LOODJH
tion Drug Plan) Annual Open Enroll- IN-PERSON SHINE AP- at 508-375-6762. SHINE is here
ment begins October 15th and ends to help.
December 7th. Please make sure POINTMENTS
you review your 2021 Medicare
Until further notice all SHINE ap-
options during this time period so
pointments will be telephonic. You
that you have the most cost-ef-
can still call the senior center and
fective plan for 2021. During this
make an appointment with a SHINE
Annual Open Enrollment (October
counselor for this year’s open en-
15 - December 7), you will have a
rollment, but the appointment will
chance to CHANGE your plan. This
be by telephone. If possible, cre-
change will take effect January 1,
ate a mymedicare.gov account
2021. SHINE Counselors can help
before your appointment. This will
you understand your plan’s chang-
expedite the process.
es, screen you for assistance pro-
grams and
REDUCING SOCIAL ISOLATION: ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS BY PHONE
DOROT (https://www.dorotusa.org/our-programs/at-home/university-without-walls) provides telephone
programs that seniors can sign up for that function much like small classes. You’ll join discussion groups of
up to 12 people that are led by an expert on the subject in question. Classes are offered on a wide variety
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programs or get started, you can call 877–819–9147. NO INTERNET NEEDED.
Lifetime Connection Without Walls
The Family Eldercare program Lifetime Connection Without Walls is another service that offers classes sen-
iors can access over the phone. The classes are led by volunteers and cover a wide array of subjects. Each
session lasts 13 weeks and seniors can pay $10 for unlimited access to all the courses, or $5 if they just
want to try out one. If you’d like to learn more or register over the phone, you can call 888-500-6472. NO
INTERNET NEEDED.
Senior Center Without Walls
Senior Center Without Walls is a California-based program with classes and discussion groups that bring
seniors together over the phone. Not all of them are about learning a new topic. For instance, one of the
most popular phone groups gets together over the phone each day to share something they’re grateful for.
Participants can start their own groups if they want, as well as joining in on those that already exist. For more
information or to register by phone, you can call 877-797-7299. NO INTERNET NEEDED.
Page 8 | Autumn 2020
The Friends of Dennis Seniors
Christmas Giving Program
The Big Wrap
(November 16-28)
This is the 35th year the Friends of Dennis Senior Citizens
will be holding the Christmas Giving program. We will be
making spirits bright” for 130 of our seniors. As always,
we need your help for the “Big Wrap.” Over the 2 weeks of
November 16-28, we hope to wrap over 2,000 presents!
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email us at marie@friendsofdennisseniors.com
September is National Dennis Libraries
Fall Prevention Month Bulletin
The Dennis Libraries thank everyone who par-
ticipated in this summer’s 19th Amendment
Centennial Challenge! The winners received a
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to a local woman-owned business. Now that
Labor Day is over, the Dennis Libraries are eval-
uating plans for building access. Stay tuned and
continue to reach out to us for curbside pickup
service.
Dennis Public Library, 5 Hall Street, Den-
nis Port 02639 | 508-760-6219
www.dennispubliclibrary.org
Dennis Memorial Library, 1020 Old Bass Riv-
er road, Dennis 02638 | 508-385-2255
www.dennismemoriallibrary.org
Jacob Sears Memorial Library, 23 Center
Street, East Dennis 02641 | 508-385-8151 /
www.jacobsearslibrary.org
South Dennis Library, 389 Main Street,
South Dennis 02660 | 508-394-8954 /
www.southdennislibrary.org
West Dennis Library, 260 Main Street (Route
28), West Dennis 02670 | 508-398-2050 /
www.westdennislibrary.org
Featured Club The Cranberry Scoop | 9
RETIRED MEN'S CLUB With approximately 300 Club mem-
bers and continuing restrictions due to
OF CAPE COD the Coronavirus, (no indoor gatherings
of over 25 people; outdoors restrict-
Fellow Cape Codders. Here’s to your ed to 50 people) on things like club
good health and to good health for your lunches and dinners, they sadly won’t
family and friends. We are fortunate to be happening soon. But we don’t give
be here on Cape Cod with our encour- up easily. We are beginning to explore
aging low rate of COVID-19 infections bag throwers are ready and anxious for new ways to support non-bowlers and
and hospitalizations. As a result, many some healthy local competition. There non-golfers with activities of their lik-
of the Cape’s traditional activities are DUH PDQ\ GLIÀFXOW YLUXVUHODWHG LVVXHV ing. Recently, the Club Executive Com-
becoming more and more available. that must be resolved before local PLWWHHKHOGLWVÀUVWHYHUYLUWXDOPHHWLQJ
Golf courses are open for play and Cornhole can start, but our team is using Zoom software. With only minor
the Cape’s bowling alleys are regular- working them hard. Maybe November? KLWFKHVWKHPHHWLQJZHQWRIIÁDZOHVV-
ly cleaned and sanitized and are open Visit the website for updates and all ly. With that as a model, we are now
and ready for exercise and enjoyment. the latest news on Cornhole and other considering similar virtual meetings of
A wide array of the Cape’s restaurants club sports. groups where members join in and dis-
and delis are serving tasty selections cuss topics of mutual interest. Things
of eat-inside, eat-outside, pickup and The Retired Men’s Club schedule of like football, gardening, car racing or
delivery of everything from breakfast General Membership Meetings, which the stock market come easily to mind.
to late-night meals. Fitness centers would normally restart at the Senior Members interested in starting a
are open, albeit some with limitations, Center in September after a July and group like one of those or on any other
and so are the beaches. August break, is currently on hold. Re-
grettably, the RMC has not been able
With that as a backdrop, the Retired to hold a monthly meeting since last
Men’s Club has organized our two February. The Commonwealth went
most popular programs. Both fall bowl- into lockdown in March and shut down
ing and golf programs are on schedule meetings like ours statewide. The
for September starts. Bowling will start Dennis Senior Center is eager to ac-
on Tuesday afternoon, September 8th. commodate us, but the Town Health
RMC golfers will be teeing it up for their Department is restricted by the Gov-
ÀUVWHYHQWRIWKHVHDVRQRQ6HSWHPEHU ernor’s continuing edict. The Center
14th WKH ÀUVW 0RQGD\ DIWHU WKH /DERU remains closed to all visitors. In fact,
Day holiday. all Cape Cod senior centers remain
closed and as a result, are still prohib- topic (but no politics please) should let
Safety procedures have been put in ited by the Commonwealth from host- us know. Go to the “TALK2US” tab on
place at both golf and bowling facilities ing large meetings. Patience, they say, the website, post your suggestion and
with everything from sanitized carts at is a virtue.
the golf courses to installation of air we’ll get back to you. FRQWS
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bowling alley. New playing instructions
are also in place to keep our golfers
and bowlers safe. And, best of all, we
still have plenty of room for new golf-
ers and new bowlers to join in. If you
are interested, this is the time to go
for it! Details of how to join and who
to contact are available on the RMC
website at www.retiredmensclub.com.
Check it out.
Admittedly, RMC Cornhole players
might not be quite ready to appear on
the almost nightly Cornhole primetime
broadcasts on ESPN. But winter is get-
ting close, so it won’t be long until RMC
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FEATURED CLUB (Cont. from p.9) From 1950 to 1953, almost
40,000 Americans died in ac-
Oh okay, before you write, bowl- tion in the Korean War, and more
ers and golfers can join in as well. than 100,000 were wounded. Not
to be forgotten, during the Viet-
Speaking of virtual meetings, nam War, which most historians
Zoom has a version with a ca- suggest actually lasted nearly 20
pability for meetings with up to years, 58,148 Americans were killed
300 participants. Stay tuned…… and some 304,000 wounded out
of 2.7 million who served. A further
Sometimes, with the abundance
75,000 Vietnam veterans were se- We are proud and grateful to have many
of bad news heaped upon us ev-
verely disabled. Since 9/11, approx- Veterans as fellow members of the
ery day, we forget how fortunate
imately 6,967 U.S. servicemen and Retired Men’s Club of Cape Cod today.
we are and how much we owe to
women have died during what is now
so many who gave us so much.
known as Overseas Contingency Op- Not currently an RMC member? No
This year marks the end of a terrible erations. An additional 52,802 have problem, new members are always
WLPHLQRXUKLVWRU\6HYHQW\ÀYH\HDUV been wounded. Also, a further 3,413 welcome and joining is easy. Just con-
ago, this year, World War Two ended civilian contractors working for the De- tact any current member or join by
(some formal signings came later). partment of Defense have been killed visiting the Club’s website at www.re-
Over 650,000 American troops since 9/11. Almost all of these mili- tiredmensclub.com. 7KDQNV IRU UHDG-
were wounded and 405,399 killed tary and US civilian casualties have LQJ6WD\VDIHZHKRSHWRVHH\RXVRRQ
ZKLOHÀJKWLQJW\UDQQ\DURXQGWKHJOREH occurred in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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NOTICE
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TELEPHONE AND OTHER SUPPORT
ALZHEIMER’S FAMILY BROWN BAG FOOD ST. DAVID’S CHURCH
PROGRAM (SOUTH YARMOUTH)
SUPPORT CENTER Free Bag of Groceries Once a 3rd Wed, 1-3PM, Paper &
508-896-5170 Month, Dennis Senior Center
508-694-2004 Personal Hygene Products
www.alzheimerscapecod.org
FOOD STAMPS (SNAP) STATE REP
NAMI HELPLINE &RQÀGHQWLDO6FUHHQLQJVIRU TIM WHELAN
Mental Health Resources Food Stamp Eligibility 774-212-7291
800-950-6264 800-645-8333,X2 Rebecca.Hamlin@ma.house.gov.
info@nami.org (dedicated senior line)
NATIONAL SUICIDE
LEGAL ASSISTANCE PREVENTION HOTLINE
LOWER CAPE LBGT GROUP ELDER LAW 800-342-5297
800-273-8255
Monthly social events,
LOCK BOX PRGRAM
Orleans Senior Center Dennis Fire Department
508-398-0363
MASS OPTIONS
Connects to services for elders
CAPE & ISLANDS CRISIS
HOTLINE MASS 2-1-1 and individuals with disabilities.
National Abbreviated Dialing Code 844-422-6227
800-322-1356 to Health & Human servicesOutreach The Cranberry Scoop | 11
FALL IS FUEL our ability to provide “extras” for our
ASSISTANCE TIME participants. Also, thank you to every-
one who has donated household clean-
As I sit here on this August day, con- ing products, the Friends for their con-
templating all that is gone and all that tinual monetary support of the Brown
lies ahead, I marvel at our ability to Bag Program, and the Hope Baptist
stay upbeat, positive, connected and Church for their ongoing support of my
UHVRXUFHIXO )RU ÀYH RU VL[ PRQWKV Emergency Food Reserves. It takes a
village, and we have one of the best. Marion Prendergast, LSW
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serving people from “out the locked And so, time marches on and FUEL AS- Outreach Coordinator
back door," keeping our distance, SISTANCE season is here. If you have 508-694-2004
and wearing our masks. We invented UHFHLYHG \RXU UHFHUWLÀFDWLRQ GR FDOO
Of course, you must reside in Dennis.
ways to do fuel and food applications, me so we can make the documenta-
If you know of anyone who is on fuel
make copies and send faxes for folks. tion copies you need. Remember that
assistance and might be able to use
We have delivered two food programs, each year we need to resend all your
extra help if they run out, have them
THE BROWN BAG and THE MOBILE documents. Fuel assistance must be
call me. In years past we have seen
FOOD PANTRY. If you know of anyone updated every year with your informa-
the fuel assistance allotments go up,
who needs food, or if you do, call me tion. Please be sure to contact me,
so you might think you will not need
to sign up. My direct line is 508-694- whether or not you make your copies
extra help, but it is still a good idea to
2004. We are also sending a big here, to get on the DENNIS FUEL AS-
sign up. When and if you do run out
shout-out to Chris Farmington and the SISTANCE ADDITIONAL FUNDING LIST.
of the fuel assistance, you call and let
Dennis Village Garden Club for their This money comes into play after you
me know, so I can fax your bills straight
donation of fresh garden vegetables use up your regular fuel assistance,
up to fuel assistance, as they run the
for our Brown Bag Program. What a but you must SIGN UP to take part in
program for the Town of Dennis. And,
treat!!! And, many, many thanks to the program. If you have already sent
meantime, wear you mask, keep your
those people who are writing checks LQ \RXU UHFHUWLÀFDWLRQ DQG GLG QRW LQ-
distance, live each day to the fullest,
to the Friends of Dennis, indicating clude your documentation or have
be kind, be patient-with yourself and
the money is to go to the Brown Bag not contacted me to sign up for the
others. Call us if you need anything,
Program. (You can make checks out ADDITIONAL TOWN OF DENNIS FUEL
or just to chat. We will do our best to
to the Friends of Dennis Senior Citi- AID, do call me straight away at 508-
ÀQGDQVZHUVRUMXVWYLVLW:HPLVV\RX
zens and put Brown Bag in the memo 694-2004. This program is open to all
line.) What a difference it makes in on fuel assistance, regardless of age.
WALK with Ease
Walk with Ease is a hit! A pro- start with some warm up and
gram of the American Arthritis stretching, and then proceed to
Foundation, Walk with Ease is a walk at your own pace. By the
six-week evidence-based health end of week six, we should all
promotion program. We meet be walking for 20-30 minutes.
three times a week, Monday, If you are interested and would
Wednesday and Friday. The pro- like to join a fun walking group,
gram takes place at Johnny Kel- please call me to sign up. Dogs
ley Park through the last week are welcome!
in October.
The program is about walking -Allyson Edson, Asst Outreach Coordinator
IRU EHWWHU KHDOWK LPSURYHG ÀW- 508-385-5067
ness and less pain. We willPage 12 | Autumn 2020 Community Safety
by Sgt. Ryan Carr, Dennis Police Department
Change, it’s the only thing that is constant. It’s ment. There will be new faces in new places, and we
probably another certainty in life to go with death look forward to continuing to provide a high level of
and taxes. “The winds of change blow wild and service to our community.
free,” although right now it seems more like a tor-
nado, doesn’t it? “The new normal.” I have come to There are some other changes coming too, not just
loathe that phrase, there’s nothing normal. I prefer personnel. You will see more Chevy Tahoe cruisers,
“it is what it is” and we deal with it and more forward, as their reliability and versatility has proven to be
wherever that is. I just wish the word “change” didn’t useful on the various terrain of our beachside com-
have such a political connotation! PXQLW\6RPHRIRXURIÀFHUVZLOOEHZHDUWHVWLQJD
new load-bearing vest. The goal is to get some of
But change is good. Hopefully, it’s for the bet- the equipment from our belt moved off to spread the
ter. Hopefully, the pendulum doesn’t swing too far weight load, thus saving our backs. I can already feel
in the other direction, and we can keep some sort my disk between L5 and S1 starting to relax. We’ve
of equilibrium that is fair and equitable to everyone. UHFHQWO\VZLWFKHGDZD\IURPDFDOLEHUÀUHDUPWR
a 9mm, which has been a national trend in law en-
Speaking of change, there’s some big ones at your forcement. These are just a few of the changes for
local PD right here in the sleepy seaside village of us here in the PD.
Dennis. Chief Peter DiMatteo has hung up his duty
EHOW IRU WKH ÀQDO WLPH RQ 6HSWHPEHU WK HQGLQJ Just like everyone else, when it comes to COVID19,
a police career that spanned more than three de- I hope the colder seasons do not bring a major re-
cades. He has worked tirelessly in many different surgence. I read the Black Plague lasted four years,
capacities at the Police Department. He has earned hundreds of years ago with no technology. Hopeful-
his retirement badge, and we wish him a long healthy ly this awful virus comes under control and we can
retirement. relax a bit. The summer was tough. People have
been on edge. It is my hope that we can all do our
Chief Jack Brady will take his place in the corner of- part by exercising our patience, controlling what we
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career with a plethora of experience from the DPD miss 2020. The only time I ever want to hear “twen-
and the US Air Force. He will guide the department ty-twenty” again is when my eye doctor is talking
through a challenging time for law enforcement in about my corrected vision.
our nation. And with Chief Brady’s promotion, his
IRUPHU'HSXW\&KLHI·VUDQNZLOOQHHGWREHÀOOHGDV Stay hopeful. Stay sane. Stay healthy. We’ll see
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scarpenter@lpiseniors.com or (800) 477-4574 x6348
Ad info. 1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 • www.lpiseniors.com Supporters of Dennis Senior Center 06-5314Page 14 | Autumn 2020 Helpful Information
Registration UPDATE nated RMV service centers listed above by reservation
only on: 9/23, and 9/30.
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)
is excited to announce a new initiative to renew driv- License and ID renewal appointments are also avail-
er’s licenses for customers who are 75 years of age able at our other open RMV Service Centers that offer
or older. Because Massachusetts law requires drivers general appointments to the public. Select Renew My
who are age 75 or older to renew in person, the RMV Driver’s License or Mass ID option on the Make/Can-
will designate Wednesdays in September at 5 RMV cel a Reservation at Mass.Gov/RMV to view availability
Service Centers to serve these customers. The desig- and make a reservation at one of these locations. A
nated service centers will be dedicated to processing renewal letter will be sent to eligible customers who
license renewals for older customers whose licenses currently hold a driver’s license expiring in September.
expire in September, 2020. Customers will be required Below are the options to renew by appointment.
to make a reservation before visiting one of the service
centers. See attached for instructions on how to make If you are a AAA member, you may make a reservation
a reservation. Providing older adults with a designat- now to renew your driver’s license/ID at a AAA location.
ed RMV service center every Wednesday throughout Visit aaa.com/appointments to schedule your visit.
the month of September will result in a safer space for If you are not a AAA member, visit Mass.Gov/RMV to
customers to visit. make a reservation to renew at an RMV Service Cen-
ter. Select the “Seniors License Renewal” option on
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75+ are: Danvers | Leominster | New Bedford | South the RMV for assistance to renew at MassDOTRMVSe-
Yarmouth | Watertown niors@dot.state.ma.usemail address. Call the RMV at
857-368-8005.
Customers 75 and older will be able to visit the desig-
My Senior Center
HOW TO SELF-REGISTER USING
MY ACTIVE SENIOR CENTER
Go to the following link either on a computer, tablet,
or smartphone:
https://myactivecenter.com/#signup/dennis-sen-
ior-services
Enter the eight (8) digit number off the back of your
“My Senior Center” key card (include the X). Enter
your phone number that is associated with your
account. Click on the event that you would like to
attend by clicking on the green name of the event.
Then click on the green box that says “Register”.
You should be able to see the activities.Ad info. 1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 • www.lpiseniors.com Supporters of Dennis Senior Center 06-5314
DSC C ON S TR U C TI ON U P DATE We have been in construction for about a year now. The renovated front entrance of the existing building is a welcome sight, and sub- contractors are in the new addition installing tiles, flooring, and even starting to paint the interior walls. We can expect to see some landscaping work begin late September to early October. Completion dates are projected for January, with staff occupancy expected in February 2021. We look forward to moving in this winter and getting everything ready for the public grand opening which we're projecting for Mother's Day week (if we can do so safely). There is a lot of work to be done before then so please, don't hesitate to call us if you have a knack for interior design or fundraising, and would like to help. We're also seeking volunteers for a Grand Opening Gala Committee. Call the "Supporters of the Dennis Senior Center" at (508) 385-5067 to sign up. Someone will call you back with more details about meetings and other activities, as soon as we begin limited activities in the building. Thank you all for your patience. We look forward to seeing you soon. - Brenda
Dennis Senior Center
September 2020 508-385-5067
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Week Equinox Drive Thru Flu Clinic
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AGING WELL TODAY Ally! Ally! Ally!Dennis Senior Center
October 2020 508-385-5067
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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Mobile Food Pantry
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Ally! Ally! Ally!
ELECTION DAY IS COMING
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3
POLLS OPEN FROM 7AM TO 8PM
Drop Box for absentee and mail in ballots is located
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Award-Winning Autumn Recipes
Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef, pork or chicken
1 large sweet onion diced
1 large red bell pepper diced
3 garlic cloves minced
2 chipotle peppers in adobe sauce diced
29 oz 100% pure pumpkin puree
2 12 oz bottles hard cider
2 15 oz cans kidney beans drained
1 cup chicken broth
2 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
Garnishes: sour cream, shredded cheese, diced onion/jalapeno,
cilantro
Instructions
In a large pot over medium heat, add ground beef, chopped onion, bell
pepper, garlic, and chipotle peppers. Cook until meat is brown. Add
the pumpkin puree, hard cider, beans, and chicken broth. Stir in chili
powder, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Bring the mixture
to a boil and then turn down the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Ingredients 1 ½ tsp salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
6 strips (uncooked) ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
bacon cut into small 2/3 cup sour cream
pieces Shredded cheddar cheese and chives
3 tablespoons butter Instructions
1 medium yellow
onion chopped 1. Place bacon pieces in large pot over medium
heatand cook until crisp. Remove bacon leaving
3 large garlic cloves fat in pot.
minced 2. Add butter and onion cooking over medium heat
until onions are tender.
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peeled and diced heavy cream, salt, pepper, and ancho chili pow-
der.
4 cups chicken broth
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2 cups milk 7. Reduce heat and remove half of soup to a blend-
er and puree until smooth.
2/3 cup heavy cream 8. Return pureed soup to the pot and add sour
cream and reserved bacon.Page 22 | Autumn 2020
Dennis Advisory Committee on Disabilities
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enrichment in different areas and different ways in our lives. The current state of
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and make some order, in our own daily life. We begin to think, “what can I do to
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and town around me?” Believe it or not, even in this time of “social distancing“,
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On this Supporters’ page, faithful readers of The Cran-
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we hope you’ll attend – either as a fundraiser on be-
half of the DSC’s programs and services or as a cele-
bratory event which we sponsor.
But …
in this altered reality we are now living in, the Support-
ers have had to cancel both our fund-raising events as
well as the DSC gatherings that we help make happen:
We miss...
Thanks to our newest members Ann & Arthur Andrews
• Summer barbecues with musical entertainment and renewed members Carol & Lee Bryant, and Joe &
DQGIHDWXULQJGXQNWDQNVDQGUDIÁHV Louise Rak. Now is the time to become a Supporter!
• Monthly birthday parties and yummy cakes Just make a donation in any amount made out to ‘Sup-
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• Our annual Halloween party replete with plenty of
to ‘Supporters of Dennis COA, PO Box 606, S. Dennis,
tricks & treats and awards for scariest and funni-
MA 02660.’ Our membership is annual and tax de-
est costumes
ductible.
• The Fall Ball dance party showcasing the great old-
ies rock band ‘Crocodile Tears’ – a real blow for
those of us who ‘like to shake a leg’
• Our very special Christmas party complete with ca-
tered dinner, entertainment, Santa Claus and his
very helpful Elf
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from $25 to $200.
• Special guest speakers to tickle your brain cells
and entertainers to delight your eyes and ears.
Yet …
The need to provide comfort and aid to our Dennis
community through DSC’s efforts – virtual and Here’s my tax-deductible donation of $ _________ to be used for:
hands-on when/where possible – is greater than Golden Age Program Outreach Services
ever. Where Needed Most Other ___________________
Make check out to ‘Supporters of Dennis COA’; mail to Box 606, S.
So … Dennis, MA 02660. Thanks!
Name
We sincerely appreciate those of you who have
become Supporters through your annual mem- Email
bership donations. It’s these dollars that are Phone
helping to maintain the health, social and educa-
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tional programs brought to our Dennis community
by our DSC.
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