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MARSHFIELD
AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMMISSION
Attention! All Senior
Citizens and handicap persons, do you have a problem getting into public buildings
that are not handicap accessible? If you would like to file a complaint, send
your name and address to:
Marshfield
A.D.A. Commission
870 Moraine
Street
Marshfield, MA 02050.
Or you may call
781-834-5563.
We will
investigate all complaints and let you know what we have done on the matter.
If
you see someone parked in a handicap parking space without a handicap plate or
card please let the police department know, as we must keep these spaces open
for handicap people. Let's make Marshfield a more handicap accessible community. |
WII
Game
now Available at the COA
We are very grateful to the Boosters
who have purchased this game with the sports package. It's fun, easy to get used
to, and can be played by 1 or 2 players at a time. . We have several sports games
available such as golf, tennis, baseball, bowling and more. If you would like
to learn about the game, play the game or teach others. Please call the Senior
Center and let us know. |
LUNCH
PROGRAM
We serve lunch every day
at 12:00 noon
in
our dining room and welcome all who would like to come. The food has to be
ordered in advance, so to avoid having to disappoint anyone, on any given day,
we request that reservations be made at least two days in advance of the day
you would like to come. Your cooperation in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
A.
R. Gurney's Love Letters
Performance by Actor Richard Clark and Actress Lynne
McKenney Lydick
On Monday, May 12th, 2008
@ 1:00 PM This
activity is funded by the Marshfield Cultural Council, are very grateful for their
continued support. Set in the WWII era, this Broadway hit is a poignant and humorous
look at life and love told through the reading of letters. Andrew Makepeacce Ladd
III and Melissa Gardner are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence begins
with birthday party thank you notes and summer camp postcards. Romantically attached,
they continue to exchange letters throughout their lives, making it eloquently
clear how much they really meant to each other over the years. |
AGING
IN PLACE WORKSHOP
& Continental Breakfast
on May 13th, 2008
@10:00am
The
esteemed Aging in Place Panel, of Senior Health Partnership will be returning
to the Marshfield COA to dissect the critical issues concerning retirement and
the necessary steps to stay in your home for as long as you desire.
The
topics will range from Estate/Medicaid Planning to Home Health Care to Conservative
Financial Planning to Reverse Mortgages and even a discussion on the "Aging
in Place" home improvements that can be done.
So please come out
for a wealth of important information, great refreshments,
friends and fun!
Sign up ahead. |
CVS
Pharmacy Extra Tour
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
@ 10:00 am to 10:45am
Robin
Matthews will transport you in the bus to CVS. Those attending the tour will receive
an extra gift. This Extra Tour is free and provides practical information about
healthy aging in a fun way.
Each Tour includes
information on:
~Taking care of your
skin
~ how the pharmacist can help you with your
prescriptions
~the differences between generic
and brand name drugs ~ Pain relievers and over the
counter medications
~vitamin and nutritional
supplements
~preserving and sharing memories
with digital photos
Please call the senior center to sign up for the
trip. |
Spring
Fling
The Opals Choral and Musical Group Performance Wednesday,
May 28th,
2008
@ 1:30pm
Join
us for this lighthearted event with live music, a variety of musicians and a fun
time.
We will serve a light lunch menu.
Please sign up ahead.
$1 donation
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Mass
Bar Association presents
"Taking Control of your Future" A Legal
Checkup to be held on
Thursday, May 29th, 2008
@ 1:00pm
Attorney
Michael Loring will discuss topics contained on the latest Mass Bar resource
guide that effects the lives of seniors. Some of the highlights will include the
five major documents you should have for your legal portfolio, the real deal on
reverse mortgages, and some information on tax exemptions.
Questions and
answers welcome.
Sign up ahead.
 Ice
Cream Sundaes will be served. |
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Welcome
to MarshfieldCaregivers.org, a website for anyone in the Southeastern
Massachusetts area caring for a dependent older adult, whether you are a family
member, friend, neighbor or professional dedicated to improving quality of life
for older adults and their caregivers.The purpose of MarshfieldCaregivers.org
is to enhance or implement services for caregivers and older adults that strengthen
the continuum of care. We
hope that this website helps you find some of the support and assistance you need
that will help direct you to the most appropriate resources for you and for those
whom you provide care. Our goal is to assist you and the older person receiving
care to achieve and maintain the best quality of life and dignity possible throughout
the caregiving experience. This
website contains topics and resources both in the Southeastern Massachusetts area
and nationally. This includes articles, research and current trends, and an events
calendar that lists conferences, workshops, seminars and training. We also provide
website links to local and national organizations that offer educational information
and services to caregivers and dependent adults. If
you need a starting point for all types of information and referral services for
senior citizens in Massachusetts please call -
1-800-AGE-INFO(1-800-243-4636)
www.800ageinfo.com
TDD/TTY 1-800-872-0166
Mission Statement
The Marshfield Council of Aging is a
human service agency whose mission is:
*
to provide and coordinate services to the senior community of Marshfield *
assist seniors to live within the community with dignity
* to enhance
their quality of life.
To accomplish this, the Council on Aging provides: *
Information about community resources that can offer assistance for caregivers *Personal
Assistance identifying the caregiver needs, options and referrals to services
and programs *Links
to training and support services As
advocates, we believe that our community can postively affect the quality of life
for older adults and their caregivers and encourage development of needed services
that complete the continuum of care. Most
caregivers are unpaid, and care for a dependent adult 7 days a week. The Marshfield
COA operates with a nine member Board of professionals from the public and private
sector that meet on a monthly basis to plan activities and community events. In
addition to our services Board members, staff and community volunteers make available
a series of educational programs throughout the year. These programs include:
* Ongoing conferences for caregivers and professionals covering in-depth
topics on caregiving, health and aging.
* A support group (link
to support group)
* Educational forums for professionals and community
members presented to update on current research, trends and new information on
caregiving, health and aging. The
Marshfield Council on Aging planned and developed this website as an information
resource for family caregivers and professionals in Massachusetts. Funding
for the development of this website has been generously provided by the Old Colony
Planning Council. We would also like to thank our regional partners and collaborators
that help make these services possible.
Marshfield Council on Aging
230
Webster Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
781-834-5581
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Save the date ~
The
Farmer's Market
starts on
Friday, June 6th and runs through
October
from 2 to 7 pm at the Marshfield Fair Grounds.
There are
3 to 4 local vendors selling fresh vegetables and fruits, some of which are organic.
There are also baked goods available. If you would be interested in going to the
market on Friday's once or twice a month please let us know.
If there
is enough interest we will look
into providing transportation.
Call 781-834-5581.
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"The
What if Workshop"
to be presented by Gwen Morgan
of the Lydia Group.
The Workshop will be held on
Wednesdays June 4, 11, 18th from
10:30 -
11:30.
During
this three part series, workshop participants will discuss the importance of organizing
important information for our loved ones, review which legal documents are imperative
to have, how best to communicate our wishes, determine how to live our lives to
the fullest now, (acknowledging that we will not be on this earth forever) and
think about legacy: how do we want to be remembered? The meetings are held in
a casual environment designed to encourage discussion. The meetings are held once
a week for 3 consecutive weeks. Each session will include and assignment. Taking
the time to put our affairs in order is something we all know is very important
and should definitely be done. By the third session the workbook will be completed
and the attendees will experience the satisfaction of completing the task.
The
cost is $50 for the sessions and workbook for one, or $85 for a couple.
There
will be a limit of 15 people.
The deadline for sign up is May 30th,
fee is due upon sign up for the class. ____________________________________________ Wednesday,
June, 11, 2008
at 12:00 noon.
Life Care Center of the South
Shore in Scituate will hold their annual
Senior Luncheon.
We look
forward to seeing you!
RSVP by May 28,2008 to
Jacqui Perlman -
Admissions
Coordinator
@ 781-545-1370 ext. 115. |
IMPORTANT
DATES FOR
CLERK’S OFFICE
Fiscal -September 2008
National Primary
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October, 2008
Special Town Meeting??
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November 2008
National Election
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Monday,
April 27, 2009
Town Meeting
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Saturday, May 2, 2009
Town Election |
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