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Duxbury Doings
John E. McCluskey, Esq.
ELDER LAW ATTORNEY
Funeral & Cremation Service
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Adam Frates - Vice President • Janice M. Frates - Funeral Dir. TRUSTS • ASSET PROTECTION
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phone 781.585.4453 • fax 781.206.2625 508-583-2221
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John@rmlawma.com
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Dear Friends,
This month I am pleased to share some services available for seniors in the
community! Our hope is through education and better access to some basic
medical services we can help you to be healthier and safer in your home.
The Duxbury Fire Department offers many at home services to our residents free of charge. Some of
the services available to you are:
i Blood pressure checks
i All hazard home evaluations
i Rapid COVID testing
i Wellbeing checks
i Harps awareness/pickups
i Individual evaluation for emergency preparedness
i Narcan training
To learn more about a specific program or to schedule an appointment for an inhome visit, contact
Kirsten Piper, EMS Manager at Duxbury Fire Department. Kirsten’s email is: piper@duxburyma.gov
or, you can call here at 7819345693, extension 5873.
Additionally, Alex Newcomb, our Community Service Manager will hold office hours at Island
Creek Village starting this month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to
11:00 a.m.
She will also be at the Duxbury Housing Authority Chestnut Street on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
of each month from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Drops in visits are welcome at both locations, but
appointments can be made by contacting Alex Newcomb at the Duxbury Senior Center. You can reach
Alex at AlexandraNewcomb@Duxburyma.gov or call 7819345774, extension 5730.
Be Well,
Joanne
Black Tie Bingo! Save the Date
Saturday, June 18
at 6:00 p.m.
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DUXBURY SENIOR CENTER
10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA 02332
PHONE: (781) 9345774
WEBSITE: www.duxburyseniorcenter.org
MEET THE STAFF
Director Joanne Moore
Assistant Director …………….Angela Sinnott
Manager of Volunteers… …….Christine Coakley
Media Manager.….. …………..Brooke McDonough
Finance Manager………………Elissa Wyllie
Community Services
Manager…………………….Alexandra Newcomb
Volunteer SHINE Counselor…Alan Rosenberg
Veteran’s Service OfficerMike Thorp
Food Service
Food Service ManagerPeter Dewey
HDM ManagerCathy Dame
Food Service Coordinator…….Dina Teuten
Programs Team
Program Coordinator………….Tony Kelso
Program Admin CoordinatorBarbara Peary
Program CoordinatorSharon Pisani
Program Coordinator………….Regan Roderigues
Program Admin Coordinator….Michelle Russo
Social Day Program
Manager.Caren Harrison
Suzanne Errasti
Custodial Staff………………... Jim Brooks
Transportation/Medical Bus Drivers
Steve Dubuque, Jim Dexter, Bob Johnson,
Bob Dame, Terrence O’Grady and Jack Breen
Cover photo by
Myrna Walsh shares much with midcentury furniture
besides a birthday: her legs splay out, her edges are
sharp and injurious, and she thinks of herself
somewhere between comfort and intellectualism. Like
that style, the Duxbury resident tries (ardently but not
always successfully) to punch above her weight class.
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Fitness Classes at DSC Virtual Fitness Classes
To register for virtual or in person fitness Registration will be online and payment is for
classes please visit our website and click on the monthly series.
Register for a Fitness Program. You will also
find a description of each class and
confirmation of the dates class will meet each BALANCE FOR LIFE WITH CHAIR ASSIST with
month. Sarah ²Monday & Thursday, 9:30 AM
Once you register, your Zoom link will be
Although registration is for the monthly available at duxburyseniorcenter.org. Click
series, our monthly fitness fee is based on Virtual Center
our affordable $5 per class.
Fitness Safety Policy
You should always consult with your physician be-
fore engaging in any physical activity program. By
participating in these online exercise classes, you
assume all dangers, hazards and risks of such
participation. The exercises demonstrated by the
instructors in these online classes are physically
demanding. If you are unable to safely perform
these exercises, please modify them for your own
safety or choose a different set of exercises.
By registering for a virtual fitness program you are
agreeing to this Fitness Safety Policy.
In-Person Fitness Classes
As with the virtual classes, registration will
be online and payment will be for the
monthly series.
POWER STRETCH with Gretchen²Monday
& Thursday, 8:00 AM
** NEW SECOND CLASS
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING with
Gretchen²Monday & Thursday, 2:30 PM or
3:30 PM
Do You Play Chess?
TAI CHI and Qi Gong with Kathy² We are forming a Chess Club!
Wednesday, 10:30 AM If you’re interested in playing Chess at the
Center, contact Angela Sinnott at
MOVEMENT & MOTION with Deb Wednes- angelasinnott@duxbury-ma.gov, or call
day, 2:30 PM the Front desk at 781-934-5774, ext. 5703 and we can
schedule partners and times.
GENTLE STRETCH AND FLOW YOGA with If anyone has a portable chess set to donate,
Colleen²Fridays, 10:00 AM we will happily accept!
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AT THE CENTER IN APRIL
GOOD DEEDS HOUSE CLEANOUTS
Moving or just decluttering we take everything
Furniture • Household Goods • Rubbish • Paints
We Donate many items to charity and recycle
Call for a FREE ESTIMATE - 781-308-4447
www.gooddeedscleanouts.com
Please consider naming the Friends
as a beneficiary under your will or
planned giving instrument.
The beneficiary should be designated as: Friends of the Duxbury
Council on Aging, Inc., a 501 © (3) corporation organized under the
laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and having a principal
address at 10 Mayflower St., Duxbury, MA 02332.
Ad info. 1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 • www.lpicommunities.com Duxbury Senior Center, Duxbury, MA 04-0685
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COMMUNITY WIDE
DSC Programs
Monday
Blood Pressure Clinic
Crafty Ladies ~ 10 Am-Noon
Bingo ~ 1:00 to 3:00 4th Monday of each month
Tuesday
Rug Hookers ~ 9 AM-Noon
ROOTS Genealogy ~ 1-3 PM
Cribbage ~ 1-3 PM
Cornhole ~ 1-3 please register
Wednesday
Mah Jongg ~ 1-4 PM
Tech Time ~ 2-4 PM by appointment
Thursday
Tech Time ~ 11 AM-Noon by appointment
Friday
TOPS ~ 10-11 AM
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
OnSite Office Hours at
Island Creek Village
Starting this month, Alex Newcomb, Community
Services Manager, will be holding on site office
hours at Island Creek Village twice each month.
Residents can come with Community Services
related questions and comments. This will be held
in a dropin format, so all are welcomed to stop
by.
Community Services OnSite Office Hours
at Island Creek Village
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
from 10am11am
2nd Wednesday Bodhi Community Room
th
4 Wednesday Management Office Community Room
If you have questions or comments please call
The Duxbury Senior Center Community Services
Department at 7819345774 Ext. 5730
OnSite Office Hours at the
Duxbury Housing Authority
Alex Newcomb, Community Services
Manager, will be holding on site office hours in
the Duxborough Village Community Room twice
each month. Residents can come with
Community Services related questions and
comments. This will be
held in a dropin format, so
all are welcomed to stop by.
Community Services On
Site Office Hours at the
Duxbury Housing
Authority
1st and 3rd Wednesday of
the month
10am11am in the Community Room
If you have questions or comments, please call
The Duxbury Senior Center Community Services
Department at 7819345774 Ext. 5730
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NOURISH AND COMFORT
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Thursday April 28this National Blueberry Pie Day!!
Did you know: The blueberry is one of the only foods that is truly naturally blue in color. The pig-
ment that gives blueberries their distinctive color²called anthocyanin²is the same compound
that provides the blueberry’s amazing health benefits.
Stop by the Duxbury Senior Center between 111pm to enjoy some blueberry treats!
Contact Karen Fontaine
to place an ad today!
508-584-1561 info@ocesma.org www.ocesma.org kfontaine@lpicommunities.com
Serving all people – Serving all incomes or (800) 477-4574 x6350
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MAKE CONNECTIONS
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Veterans News April, 2022
Unfortunately, the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) is backlogged with claims. As of midJanuary,
there were around 260k claims in process for more than 125 days. The VA is committed to reduce this
backlog by adding over 4,000 claim reviewers and through enhanced automation. The VA is paying
overtime to speed the decision process.
The VA is active with its review of burn pit victims from the Gulf Wars. The VA has granted some presumptive
benefits for the first time. Veterans with rhinitis, asthma and sinusitis who served after September, 2011 are in the zone
for presumptive benefits. If this is you, please apply.
Congressional leadership dropped language adding women to the Selective Service System.
When a Veteran is recovering from surgery or disability related to their military service that has left them immobilized,
they may be eligible for a temporary 100% disability rating. You had to have surgery in a VA hospital or an approved
facility outside the VA. Your recovery time must be at least one month and the post hospital reports must show that the
treatment was for a serviceconnected disability. Also, the surgery resulted in issues like surgical wounds have not
totally healed, stumps on recent amputations or being unable to move due to splints or casts. You must file a claim.
If a Veteran cannot work because of a serviceconnected disability they may qualify for Individual Unemployability.
To qualify two requirements must be true. First, you have at least one serviceconnected disability rated at 60% or
more, or two or more serviceconnected disabilities with at least one rated 40% or more and a combined rating of 70%
or more. Your claim and documentation must show your disability prevents you from working.
The Veterans Legal Clinic at the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School is offering free estate planning (wills,
trusts etc.) services for lower income Veterans living in Massachusetts. Their phone is: 6173902525
In a recent multicenter study comparing diabetes care between VA and nonVA sites, it was determined that care was
better managed within the VA. Blood donations are needed by the VA to support the shortage caused by COVID.
“Roll up your sleeve 2022” is in place along with help from the Red Cross. Call or visit any Red Cross blood collection
site. If you have questions about the benefits you have earned from your military service, please contact the
Duxbury Veterans’ Service Officer at 7819345774 X 5740.
LEGAL ADVICE
Most Fridays we offer complimentary appointments with local attorneys.
Please call 7819345774, ext. 5703 to schedule an appointment with an
attorney. Appointments are approximately 15 minutes.
LIFE INSURANCE REVIEW AND ONG TERM CARE OPTIONS
Are you concerned about your coverage? Is your life insurance policy still in place and is there a cash
value? Are your beneficiaries uptodate? Do you have adequate coverage?
Make an appointment by calling 7819345774, ext. 5703 to meet with Elaine Buonvicino,
Independent Insurance Agent to review your existing Life Insurance Policy or Long Term Care Policy.
SHINE TELEPHONE CONSULTATIONS
Our SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) Counselor, Alan Rosenberg is
scheduling telephone consultations by appointment on Wednesdays. He will call you at the scheduled
time to answer questions or provide guidance on Medicare plans. To schedule an appointment call
7819345774 extension 5703.
MEET WITH YOUR REPRESENTATIVES
Senator Patrick O’Connor will hold office hours monthly at the Duxbury Senior Center to hear
concerns and answer questions on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from noon to 1:00 p.m.
Representative Josh Cutler will be at the Duxbury Senior Center on the from 10:30 to 11:30 on the
following dates: 4/8, 5/13, 6/10, and 7/8.
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VIRTUAL AUTHOR EVENTS
DAILY & MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
FREE Rides for Duxbury Residents, 60+!
Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the COA,
transportation is FREE for Duxbury residents traveling
within Duxbury, or to and from Kingston, Marshfield and
Plymouth (for all daily and medical transportation). The
service requires 48hours advance notice by calling
7819345774 ext. 5741.
For medical rides, we recommend that you call to request transportation as soon as you make an
appointment as our services does fill quickly. You will be given an approximate pickup
time. Please be ready at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time. The bus may arrive 15
minutes before or after this scheduled time. We appreciate your patience.
If you have other transportation needs beyond this area, please call Suzanne Errasti at 781934
5774, ext. 5741.
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OUT AND ABOUT
Coming Soon!
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It is the mission of the Friends to assist the Council on Aging
in providing services, resources, and activities for seniors in
the Town of Duxbury; enriching the programs of the
Duxbury Council on Aging; and raising, holding, and dis-
pensing funds for the accomplishment of the goals of the
Council on Aging.
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Donate to the Friends!
It’s more important than ever to support the Friends of the Council on Aging so that we can make sure we serve the older
adults in our community when they need it the most.
The Friends on the Council on Aging no longer requires membership fees, but there are several ways you can donate.
Online: Go to www.duxburyseniorcenter.org and click Donate.
By check: Made out to Friends of Duxbury COA and mailed to 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury Ma.
We hope to see you at these fundraisers:
Duxbury COA Golf Outing, 2022
Duxbury Half Marathon, April 2, 2022
Annual Appeal, November, 2022
For more information on these events, go to duxburyseniorcenter.org or call 781-934-5774.
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Friends of the
Council on Aging.
COUNCIL ON AGING MISSION STATEMENT
To empower older adults to age well, engage in the community, and enrich their lives.
COUNCIL ON AGING FRIENDS of the COA SENIOR CENTER STAFF
BOARD @ (781) 9345774
Paul Brogna, President
Cheryl Ross, Chair Mary Walsh, Vice President AlexandraNewcomb@Duxburyma.gov x 5730
Julie Cloherty, Treasurer AngelaSinnott@Duxburyma.gov x 5701
Patti Ryan, Vice Chair Candace Weiler, Secretary
John Rutkowski, Secretary, BarbaraPeary@Duxburyma.gov x5703
Mary Babin
Kathy Capraro, Board Member Anne Antonellis
BrookeMcDonough@Duxburyma.gov 5712
Becky Brown, Board Member Christopher Barry CarenHarrison@Duxburyma.gov x 5732
Dwight Shepard, Board Member Peggy Davis CathyDame@Duxburyma.gov x 5710
Leslie McCarthy, Board Member Mike Halloran ChrisCoakley@Duxburyma.gov x 5731
John McCluskey, Board Member William Kearney DinaTeuten@Duxburycoa.com x 5702
Kevin Mullins, Board Member Melissa Hammel ElissaWyllie@Duxburyma.gov x 5705
Ninky Savage, Board Member Sharon Cronin JoanneMoore@Duxburyma.gov x 5700
MichelleRusso@Duxburyma.gov x 5703
Cheryl Tufankjian, Board Member
Fred Von Bargen, Board Member PeterDewey@Duxburyma.gov x 5721
ReganRoderigues@Duxburyma.gov x 5715
Veterans Service Officer
Mike Thorp x 5740 SharonPisani@Duxburyma.gov x 5714
mjtsoma@comcast.net SuzanneErrasti@Duxburyma.gov x 5741
TonyKelso@Duxburyma.gov x 5711
Alternates:
Ken Beeby,
Mi Kim, Shelia Tenaglia
Associates: Professional Appointments x 5703
Shirley Oktay SHINE, Attorney Appointments
Lifelong Learning x 5701
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