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Leslie Clapp, Director, 508-939-9440 Eileen Murphy, Supervisor, 508-627-0207 Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 9 am–3 pm

The Supportive Day Program is a professionally run social program for anyone 55 and over who may be at risk if left alone and/or experience social isolation; offering peace of mind and much needed respite for families and caregivers.

Hellooooooooo Vineyarders!!!

An Island in Mourning: On behalf of the MV Center for Living board and staff, we wish to extend our deepest sympathy, condolences and regrets to the family of the Vineyard’s beloved and esteemed Pat Gregory whose sudden and tragic demise has left the Island in shock and mourn-ing over the senseless and heartbreaking ending to a beautiful, giving and elegant life. Pat has gone to join with the family members and loved ones, who passed on before him, to live in the eternal light that radiated and warmed our presence as he walked among us. Vaya con Dios.

Happy Birthday Sonya Karney!!!: On April 12th David Duarte and Ear attended the 3rd Annual Shellfish Extravaganza held in the Chilmark Community Cen-ter. The event is a guaranteed fun time. Partygoers get to sample prize-winning chowder and chow down on delectable freshly-shucked oysters from all around the Island, both wild and cultured. We socialized with friends and neighbors, made new friends and danced to the rock-ing blues tunes of Island son Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish. The wing-ding is hosted by the Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group, under the direction of marine biologist Rick Karney who has served as director of the MVSG for 37 years. Ear chatted with Rick’s mom, Sonya Karney, who was here to celebrate her 90th birthday on April 14th with her son, Rick. Sonya is very lively, personable and loves to dance. Johnny Hoy wished Mrs. Karney a happy 90th and played a song in her honor which she danced with her beloved son. David Duarte asked the birthday girl to dance and they skipped a light fandango and Sonya was enjoying herself immensely.

Other couples kicking up their heels were Marilyn and Denys Wortman, Vicki & Klaus Broscheit, Susan & Jerry Stamell. Gazette “Bird News” columnist Susan B. Whiting and Flip Harrington were shaking their booties to the Bluefish beat and hav-ing a ball. Ear saw Susan and Flip dancing cheek to cheek to the tunes of Serendipity recently at the PA Club. These two love to dance as much as Ear and Big Dave—or more, if that’s possible. MV Center for Living director Leslie Clapp was at the MVSG extravaganza—her ever-lovin’ hubby, Edgartown Shellfish Constable, and President of the MVSG, Paul Bagnall, was busy overseeing the party and see-ing that things ran without a hitch. Oak Bluffs Constable David Grunden and wife Sharry Stevens-Grunden were working the admissions table taking money and is-suing food and libation tickets.

TCOA Anniversary Open House will be held on Sunday, June 1st, from 2-4 pm. Listen to the music of Christine McLean and Serendipity—and bring your dancing shoes! Tisbury Senior Center director Joyce Stiles-Tucker says that re-freshments will be provided and the event is open to the public.

The MV Mediation Program (aka MV Center for Dispute Resolution) will present a program at the Tisbury Senior Center on June 2nd at 1:30 p.m. Peter Meleney, Vice Chairman of the MVMP and Andrea Quigley, a Mediator and Facil-

itator, will lead a discussion on how you can improve communication with adult children and caregivers. They will further discuss how all parties can express their needs more clearly. Public is invited. Call 508-696-4205 for info.

The Tisbury Senior Center will pres-ent a Legal Clinic with Elder Law Attorney Arthur Bergeron on Monday June 23rd from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Topic: What Hap-pens to Your Body After You Die? Focus will be funeral arrangements, cremation, organ donation, burial plots and all you need to know about how to control the process to determine where your body will go after you die. Call 508-696-4205 to register by June 20th.

Friends of the TCOA: From Bonita Craft Grant: The Friends of the Tisbury Council on Aging are seeking volunteers to help staff our July 8th booth at the Tisbury Street Fair and to help with fun fundraising activities throughout the year. All monies support the Tisbury Senior Center. For information please call Vir-ginia Iverson at 508-693-7768.

Congratulations Elysa Roberts!!!: Rosie Roberts, Special Assistant to the MV Center for Living Supportive Day Program told The Ear that her daughter, Elysha, won the 2014 Saul Bell Award (and $1,000) for her jewelry designs in “alternative metals and materials.” This is a major national competition and the award committee picked up the tab for flying the young and extremely-talented designer to Albuquerque on May 17th to attend the awards ceremony. Elysha lives on the Vineyard and works for C.B. Stark Jewelry where you can view and buy her jewelry. Learn more about Elysha at: elysharoberts.com. Also, you can visit her Facebook page at: Elysha Roberts Metal-smithing.

Save the Date: WE NEED YOU, Vine-yarders, Islanders and Summer Residents, to mark your calendars and attend our Center for Living events. Your support and involvement is essential to reaching our goal of acquiring a permanent home for the Supportive Day Program.

Sunday, June 29th, 4 pm at the MV Film Society Theater: A screening of the documentary “Alive Inside” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival; a story of music and memory that tells how music can bring dementia patients back to life. Preceding the documen-tary, MV Center for Living will screen a 10-minute mini-documentary which tells the story (in capsule version) of island res-idents Marvin and Saralee Rosencrantz’s journey through the maze of encroaching dementia. Marvin’s wife, Saralee, attends the Supportive Day Program and their story is a touching and heart-wrenching testimony to how one person has coped with a spouse’s dementia. Leslie Clapp, Director of the MV Center for Living, and Marvin Rosenkrantz will lead a discus-sion.

Welcome welcome to new MVC4L board member from Edgartown, Jane Keenan!!!

And remember you read it ALL in The Vineyard Ear!!!

The Vineyard Ear By Ginger Duarte

Travel News

VA Announces Rollout of Secure Veteran Health Identification Cards

55PlusA monthly newsletter from your local Councils on Aging and the Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living, PO Box 1729, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568, Tel: 508-939-9440. Edited by Leslie Clapp

June, 2014–Vol. 18, Issue 6

Veterans Services Dukes Co. Director of Veterans Services, JoAnn Murphy 508-693-6887

North End & Hay Market Trip June 138:15 boat; 6:15 return. $35 for bus. Call ECOA, 508-627-4368 to sign up.Deadline to sign up is Thursday, June 5.

Foxwoods CasinoJune 17Sponsored by the Friends of OBCOA. Leave on 7 am boat, return on 7 pm boat. $30 per person. Purchase your own SSA ticket and bring your spending money! Call Rose, 508-693-4509 x3 for a reservation.

Shining Sea Bike Ride with Paul MohairMonday, June 23Meet at Steamship for 9:30 boat,

bring bike, helmet, spare tube. Purchase ferry ticket for you and your bike. We will ride to the end of the trail, have lunch at the Silver Lounge Restaurant, and return at your leisure for the 2:30 boat. Please call ECOA, 508-627-4368 to sign up and for more route details.

Tisbury Travel ClubBSO Fall A Subscriber GroupBSO subscribers to Fall A series, traveling with the ‘Tisbury Travel Club’: The January 16, 2015 concert will be exchanged for the May 1, 2015 concert. Please call the BSO subscription office when you receive your tickets, around July 23, to make your exchange. The switch date was decided by majority vote at the May 1 meeting.

Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living Supportive Day Program

Your Military Discharge (DD-214) …the most important document you have

The family of a veteran recently told me that they might not be able to get a flag for their deceased because the DD-214 could not be located. The DD-214 is the most important document that you have! To file any claim with the VA, to register for VA Health care, to apply for benefits through Chapter 115, for military burial or other benefits, the first thing you will be asked for is your military discharge (DD-214).

If you enlisted from Massachusetts, the Military Records Branch, Office of the Adjutant General, Boston, MA maintains copies of DD-214 for the following periods: WWII (1940-46), Korean War (1950-1954), Vietnam War Era (1959-1972) and from 1979 to the present.

If Military Records does not have your discharge, send to the National Personnel Records Center, (Military Personnel Records) in St. Louis, MO for your discharge. Done on line you can have your discharge within 30 days. DD-214 is available to the next of kin if deceased: parents, spouse, children. If your DD-214 was destroyed in the fire of 1973, the primary record custodian can issue you a “Certificate of Military Service” that can be used for any official purpose.

Also, call your local veterans agent to see if they have the discharge on file. I keep copies of all discharges in my office in case the veteran or their families ever need them. Please consider giving a copy of your discharge to Veterans Services or a family member for safekeeping.

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Please call for all programs unless otherwise noted.

Howes House Annual Art Show Join us to view the works of the members of the Friday painting group. Nancy Cabot, group facilitator promises a varied and exciting show including still life and landscape. Friday, June 20, 2-4 pm Saturday, June 21, 9-2 pm

Annual Cookout August 8, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Food, friendship and live music by The Long Point Five. Make your reservations now. Sponsored by Friends of UICOA.

Free Legal Clinic (Medicaid planning, estate planning, asset protection, wills) June 18 Elder Law Attorney Patty Mello

By appointment only. Space is limited.

Health Insurance Counseling (SHINE Counselor, Joyce Bowker) Counseling assistance with your health insurance questions.

Outreach Ellen Reynolds is available Mon - Fri. 9 am – 3 pm. Learn about community resources to meet your needs or those of someone you care about.

Strength Training ($8) Strength Training with Katryn Yerdon (First class is free) Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays – 8:30, 9:30 Thursdays -8:30, 9:30. Saturdays - 9:00 a.m.

Vineyard Isle Parkinsonians Support Group (VIP) June 9, 10:30 am

Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Group Call Ellen for further information.

Volunteers Needed Howes House is looking for volunteers in reception, 3-6 hours per month. Duties involve greeting people, answering telephone, and taking program reservations. Contact Tanya or Joyce, 508-693-2896 for more information.

Medical equipment loans for loan at no charge

Notary Services Available free of charge. Call ahead.

File of Life A magnetic card listing personal medical information; kept on your refrigerator, accessible to EMT’s should they arrive on an emergency call.

Annual Spring Open House! Sunday, June 1, 2-4 pm Music by Christine McLean & Serendipity. Refreshments served. Open to the public.

New in July… Clever Crafting with Sally, stay tuned.

Monday Movies 1pm. Travel and Drama.

Knitting & Conversation Mondays, 9-11 am Bring your own project or get ideas to start a new one.

Poetry Readers 1st Monday, 6/2

A monthly reading of selected poets with group discussion.

Sit and Get Fit Exercise Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30-11:30am

The original, classic armchair exercises developed by fitness expert Betty Switkes. Seated exercisers enjoy increased stamina, muscle tone, flexibility, coordination and sense of well-being. Working with her pupils and physical therapists in the l980s and l990s, Betty created lively and inspiring routines for getting complete workouts while sitting in a chair. Video with guided instruction.

PHL Play Readers Society Wednesdays, 9-12noon Reading and analysis of theatre plays, classic, modern, avant. Listeners welcome. Bring your passion for great theatre drama.

Ukulele Players, aka Princess PooPooLy Band Wednesdays, 1-3 pm Martha Child, instructor If you don’t play but think you might like to

try, please join us. We have a loaner uke for you during practice. Experienced and not-so-experienced all have a good time.

Painters Group Thursdays, 9-11am

Gentle Yoga Thursdays, 4-5:15pm Carol Aranzabe, instructor

Stretch, Strength, Balance, Breath Call: 508-939-4120 to register

Party Bridge Fridays, 1-4 pm Call Norma: 508-693-3686, for table seating

Daily Luncheon 12 Noon Reservations necessary: 508-693-8337

Center will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26.

Friends of OBCOA Meeting June 11, 1 pm. New members welcome!

OBCOA Board of Directors June 19, 10 am

Bingo! June 18, 1-3 pm (after Nutritional Lunch) AND 6-8 pm

ASALAH Welcome back meeting June 26, 2-4 pm

Hearing Clinic & Foot Care Clinic See Service & Support section for details

S.H.I.N.E. (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) Linda Wilson is our new SHINE Counselor. Call for an appointment.

Men’s and Ladies Luncheon June 4th at noon. Great food, great company! Join us! Call Rose to reserve your seat.

Morning Coffee and Conversation Daily, 8:30 am

Senior Dining Center Luncheon Tues & Thurs, 12 pm Call to make reservations.

Foxwoods Casino Trip June 17 Sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging. Leave on the 7 am boat and return on the 7 pm boat. The cost per person is $30.00. Purchase your own SSA ticket and bring your spending money! Call Rose to sign up.

Outreach Susan von Steiger is available Tuesday-Friday to assist Oak Bluffs elders in connecting with resources and services available in the community. Call her at x4 to make an appointment.

CORE Counseling Program An in-home counseling program through MV Community Services and your local Councils on Aging, funded in part by a grant through the MV Hospital Community Initiative Grant Program. Call your local Senior Center for information.

Last but not least, please remember things may change after we go to print, so be sure to read Megan Alley’s Oak Bluffs column in the Calendar section each week for updates and additional information!

Oak Bluffs Highlights - 508-693-4509 Roger Wey, Director Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm

Tisbury Highlights - 508-696-4205 Joyce Stiles-Tucker, Director Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Up-Island Highlights - 508-693-2896 Joyce Bowker, Director, Fax: 508-693-1447 Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm

Don’t forget to check the Service Programs & Support Group Directory, Calendar of Activities, and the Travel News column for more listings. Call in advance for program information and reservations. ...and remember that your Senior Centers are open to anyone, regardless of residence.

On Display at the Anchors: Martha’s Vineyard Art Association The MVAA has created a Permanent Collection of over 100 paintings by many of the island’s most accomplished artists. The 2014 season marks the MVAA’s 60th anniversary. The MVAA’s Old Sculpin Gallery has assembled a Traveling Exhibit that will be shown in the Anchors building in June.

Tisbury Senior Center’s Anniversary Open House Sunday, June 1, 2-4 pm Refreshments and Music by Christine McLean and Serendipity

Mediation Programs with Peter Meleny of MV Mediation: June 2, 1:30 pm, Tisbury Senior Center How you can improve communication with adult children and caregivers. Peter Meleney, Vice Chairman of MV Mediation/Dispute Resolution Program will speak and Andrea Quigley, Mediator/Facilitator will lead the discussion. Call 508-696-4205 for info. June 24th at 1:15, Edgartown Senior Center (following lunch) “Explore Non-violent Communication with the People in Your Life.”

CARES Compassionate Alzheimer’s Respite, Education and Support June 10, 1:30 pm, Tisbury Senior Center The CARES program offers an opportunity for individuals with memory impairment and their care partners to participate in separate support groups, held simultaneously. There is no charge but please call MV Center for Living, 508-939-9440 for information and to register.

Free Legal Clinic June 18, Up-Island Senior Center Elder Law Attorney Patty Mello. By appointment only, call UICOA 508-693-2896. Medicaid planning, estate planning, asset protection, wills.

Howes House (UICOA) Annual Art Show Join us to view the works of the members of the Friday painting group. Nancy Cabot, group facilitator promises a varied and exciting show including still life and landscape. Friday June 20, 12-4 pm Saturday June 21, 9-2 pm

Legal Clinic with Arthur Bergeron June 23, 5:30-6:30 pm, Tisbury Senior Center “What will happen to your body after you die?” This presentation will focus on funeral arrangements, re-need contracts, cremation, organ donation, burial plots, and how you can control the process. A light meal will be served. Call to register by June 20, 508-696-4205.

UICOA Annual Cookout August 8, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Join us for food, friendship and live music by The Long Point Five. Make your reservations now. Sponsored by Friends of UICOA.

Edgartown Highlights - 508-627-4368 Paul Mohair, AdministratorHours: 9 am–4 pm!

Please call to sign up for all programs and services

The Anchors Kitchen $2 Tuesday (sandwich, soup and dessert) $5 Friday (soup, entre, vegetable, dessert)

Author Talk: Martha’s Vineyard in World War II June, 1 pm, following lunch With Herb Foster, Tom Dresser, and Jay Schofield

Personal Colour and Style with Wendy Jacobs June 3, 1:15-2 pm. Wearing the right colors and knowing your unique personal style can make you look and feel your absolute best.

Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled (CORD) Workshop

June 10, following lunch, 1:15 Learn about services CORD has to offer and assistive devices that can make life easier.

Jim Thomas’ Spiritual Choir June 17, 1 pm Join us for lunch and music.

Music with Jemima James and Friends June 19, 5:30 pm Pizza from Edgartown Pizza and drinks, $5

Women’s Breakfast June 20, 9 am, $5

Vineyard Smiles Dental Clinic June 20 Free oral health screening and cleaning. Call Vineyard Health Care Access for an appointment 508-696-0020, x14.

Mediation Program with Peter Meleney of MV Mediation

June 24, 1:15, following lunch. “Explore Non-violent Communication with the People in Your Life.”

Facebook Tutorial with Darren Belisle June 26, 4-5 pm For newcomers to Facebook and users with questions. Bring your laptop, Facebook username and password

Notary Public ECOA Administrator, Paul Mohair, has been appointed a Massachusetts Notary Public and is available for notary services, call 508-627-4368

Friday Morning Conversation Group 1st & 3rd Friday, 10 a.m., with Jack Shimmelman

On Display at the Anchors See Noteworthy for details.

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Yoga for Seniors UICOAMon, 11:15 am Fri, 10:30 am$10 per classMartha Abbot, instructorKanta Lipsky’s Wed. class is on break until further notice.Yoga ECOA with Carol Aranzabe Thursdays, 8:30 am in June; $10 for drop ins. Call 508-627-4368 to register and for more information.Gentle Yoga, TCOAStretch, Strengthen, Breath, Balance Carol Aranzabe, $10Thurs 4-5:15 pm

Call to register: 508-939-4120Qigong with Deb Moore Learn techniques to increase happiness, reduce stress, prevent illness, and assist in curing major health issues.Mon. 4 pm Please call Deb, 508-274-4241 for infoTai Chi Fan & Fragrant Chi Gung, TCOABeginning June 19, 9 amFun & Fitness! NEW form!Daisy Lifton, instructorPilates UICOA Toni Cohen, Instructor, Mon., 10 am, $10 per class

Strength Training with Lisa AmolsECOA, Tuesdays in June, 8:30 am Tuesdays and Thursdays in July and August, 8:30 amPunch cards available; $15 for walk-insCall Lisa, 508-693-1009 for info and before attending the first time.BalleticsUICOA, Wed & Fri, 8:15-9:15 amWith Karen Cullinan, 508-693-7730. Call instructor for further information. Strength Training UICOA, $8(First class is free)With Katryn Yerdon

Mon & Wed, 5:30 pm Tues & Thurs, 8:30 & 9:30 amSaturdays, 9 am (call 774-521-9681 to confirm)Sit & Get Fit, TCOAMon, Wed, Fri, 10:30 am. 1hr video using a chair for support.Lunch & Wii Bowling, TCOACall for details and reservations, 508-693-8337Exercise Classes, OBCOAMon., 8:45 am w/Sue CollinsonThurs., 9 am w/Bill WhiteAquatic Exercise ClassMansion House Pool Call Mansion House for information.508-693-7400

Exercise &

Fitness

Painting & Drawing TCOAThurs., 9-11 amWater Color with Nancy CabotUICOA, Fridays at 1 pmChair Caning OBCOA, Tues, 9 am

Woodcarving OBCOAMon. & Thurs., 9 amRug Hooking ECOA, Thurs, 1 pmRug Hooking UICOA, On hiatus until the fall Needlework, ECOA, Thurs 2-4 pm

Mindful Knitting ECOA, Mon, 4-6 pm. Call 508-627-4368Not an instructional group Quilting OBCOA, Mon., 1 pmWith Glenna Barkan

Knitting for Hospice, ECOATues., 10 am, Learn to knit and feltKnitting and Conversation, TCOAMon, 9:30-12 pmAll needlecraft welcome

Arts &

Crafts

Island-Wide Activities Calendar

Mah Jong ECOA, Tues & Fri, 1 pmUICOA, Wed., 1 pmOBCOA, Mon. 1 pmScrabbleOBCOA, Fri. 9 amMen’s Cards OBCOA Wed., 9 amHand & Foot Card Games

OBCOA Tues., 1 pmLadies Cards OBCOA Tues., 1 pmDuplicate Bridge OBCOATues., 1 pm Bridge OBCOAFri., 1 pmParty Bridge TCOA Fridays, 1-4 pm

Please call for seating, 508-693-3686Cribbage OBCOA, Fri., 9 amBingo OBCOA, Wed., 6/18, 1-3 pm & 6-8 pmEnjoy Lunch and Wii Bowling!TCOASign up for lunch and bowl

afterward!Call 508-696-8337 for details/reservationsMonday Movies, TCOA, 1 pm Enjoy travel videos in HD, travel the world! Movies by special request or be surprised!

Cards &

Games

Ideas, Books,

& Plays

Discussion Group, UICOATues., 9:30 amFree & open to the public.Conversations with Bob Iadicicco OBCOA, Fri., 10-11:30 amFriday Morning ConversationsECOA, 9:30 amFacilitated by Jack Schimmelman1st and 3rd Friday; latest local and world-wide current events. New! Discussion GroupTCOA, Thursdays, 1:30 pm Peter H. Luce Play Readers SocietyTCOA, Wed’s, 9-12 noon

Theme: “Plays, Women, Power”Producer: Felicity Russell6/4 Seven by Cizmar, Filloux, Kriegel, Mack, Margraff, Smith & Yankowicz Director:Linda Vasques6/11 Age of Arousal by Linda Griffiths; Director: Elaine Eugster6/18 Dinner by Moira Buffini; Director: Charlena Seymour6/25 Comedy or Farce, TBDDiscussion follows and listeners always welcomePoetry Reading, TCOA6/2, 10 amFavorite Poems: Reader’s ChoiceLed by Jay Sigler

Poetry, Jill Jupen, ECOA Thurs., from 9 am The Howes House Writers Group, UICOA, Meets Tuesdays, 10 am. At Howes House. New members welcome!Tisbury Book Club Thurs., 6/19, 1:30 pm“The Signature of all Things”By Elizabeth GilbertBooks available at the VH library.Book Discussion, UICOA6/25, 10:30 am“Michelangelo and the Pope’s Ceiling” by Ross King

Book Discussion Group Edgartown Public Library, Call Lisa, 508-627-4221 for information.ECOA Men’s Book GroupWith Glen Carpenter6/25, 3 pm“The Man Who Counted: A Collection of Mathematical Adventures” by Malba TahanUkulele Jammin’ TCOAThe Princess Poo-Poo-Ly BandWednesdays, 1-3 pm; Martha Child, instructorBeginners and Practiced.We play a wide variety of music!

You are invited to come see ‘the jewel’ of Martha’s Vineyard – Wildflower Court – a unique residential neighborhood for independent seniors.

We’ll take care of meals, laundry, housekeeping and maintenance for you while you enjoy

your day. We’ve saved you a place at the table.

508-862-1951 • www.windemeremv.org

“It’s the best thing in the world for me here. I can’t speak more

highly. I don’t have to worry about things as if I were at home.”

– Betty, Wildflower Court resident

ELDER SERVICES OF CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS SENIOR DINING CENTERS

Reservations Required

Meals on Wheels 508-693-4393 Call for information on how toreceive Meals on Wheels, or to volunteer

Oak Bluffs, 508-693-4509 / Tuesday & Thursday

Tisbury, 508-693-8337 / Monday – Friday

Up-Island, 508-693-2896 / Thursday

Regional Luncheon Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Culinary Arts Dining Room

Thanks to Chef Jack O’Malley and his talented students for such delicious cuisine

and a friendly and fun atmosphere.

Looking forward to the next school year! THE NEXT LUNCHEON WILL BE IN OCTOBER

We’ll keep you posted…

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST OF LUCK TO ALL THE 2014 MVRHS GRADUATES

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Blood PressureClinics

Insurance, Legal,Social

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Housing

Support Groups

Health Insurance Counseling and Medicaid & MassHealth InfoS.H.I.N.E. OBCOA, Call Rose 508-693-4509, x 3 for apt TCOA, Call 508-696-4205 for an apt.Wampanoag Tribal Council,

508-645-9265Vineyard Health Care Acesss 508-696-0020Elder Law Project:South Coastal Counties Legal Services (Cape & Islands)6/2, OBCOA, Call 508-775-7020 OR

1-800-742-4107 for an appointmentFree Legal Clinic Up-Island Senior Center Elder Law Attorney Patty Mello. (Medicaid planning, estate planning, asset protection); By appointment only. Call law office 508-477-0267

Social Security Representative Falmouth office, 855-881-0212 Funeral Consumers Alliance1-802-865-8300, Information on end of life alternatives

Adult Health Promotion & Blood Pressure ClinicsAquinnah Town Hall 4th Tuesday, 6/24, 2-3 Chilmark Library 6/18, 12:30-1:30Edg Stop & Shop Pharmacy 6/11, 12-2Edg Town Hall 6/11, 9-11 Edg COA 6/19, 10:30Oak Bluffs COA 6/26, 12:30-2:30Tisbury COA 6/3, 10-11;

Town Nurse clinic 6/12, 9:30-11:30; call 508-693-6184Cronig’s 6/12, 1-3Hillside Village 6/11, 10-11Woodside Village I 6/16, 12-1Woodside Village II 6/16, 1:15-2:15Up-Island COA 6/10, 11:30-1:00Vineyard Scripts, Beach Rd. VHHave your blood pressure checked any day, any time.Hearing Services,

call in advance for an appointment.Oak Bluffs, 6/11, Call Rose, 508-693-4509 ext. 3 for aptUp-Island Vineyard AudiologyScreenings & RepairsCall 508-693-2896 for appointmentTisbury Miracle EarWill conduct quarterly clinics. Call 508-696-4205 for info and an appointment.Podiatry & Foot Care

Up-Island Senior CenterDr. Murray Bialow has retired Best wishes (see Noteworthy section for more)Pedi-Care w/Kathy Rose RNCall for an appointmentOBCOA 6/10, 9 am Call 508-693-4509 x3 ECOA, 6/26, 9 am508-627-4368

Emergency Food ServicesEmergency Food Pantries: All Senior Centers Monthly distribution, call for date & time.First Baptist Church Parish House “Serving Hands”Williams St. VH, Info at 508-693-5339 Island Food PantryChrist United Methodist ChurchChurch St. VHInfo at 508-693-4764

TransportationVineyard Transit Authority- 508-693-9440.$15 annual senior bus passes available at local Senior Centers.Medivan, 508-693-9440 (VTA)Tuesdays to Boston area medical servicesAmerican Cancer Society Road to Recovery 1-800-227-2345, for cancer patients Medical Taxi (Cape Cod medical appointments) Call 508-939-9440

Housing and Living Options:Island Elderly Housing, 508-693-5880 Subsidized housing for seniors & disabled.Windemere Nursing & Rehab, 508-696-6465. Long term care nursing home facility, Medicaid accepted. Havenside Apartments, 508-693-2280 Henrietta Brewer House, 508-693-4500Assisted Living, private pay

Longhill, 508-627-7791 Assisted Living, Private pay, Long Term Care Insurance accepted.Vineyard Village at Home (VVAH)Referrals, Transportation & AssistanceWith independent livingInfo & to join call 508-693-3038, vineyardvillage@gmail.comMV Center for Living Supportive Day ProgramLeslie Clapp, 508-939-9440 A social program for those needing supervision and socializationRespite for families

CORECounseling, Outreach and Referral for the ElderlyCall the Outreach Worker at the Council on Aging in your town or Joy Ganapol at Island Counseling Center, 508-693-7900 x242Martha’s Vineyard M S Self Help GroupCall 508-693-3193Prostate Cancer Support Group

6/18, 10:30 M.V. Community Services administration building. Mike Balaschi, 508-693-7900, x223Diabetes Support GroupTCOA, 6/16, 1 pm. Vineyard Isle Parkinsonians Support Group6/9, 10:30 amUICOA for Parkinsonians and Caregivers.

Call Ellen for details 508-693-2896Parkinson’s Caregivers’ Support GroupUICOA, Call Ellen for details 508-693-2896Memory Support Group 12 week sessions Call Victoria Haeselbarth, 508-627-4368 x15 for info Caregiver Support GroupFirst & Third Thurs, 10:30-12:00

MVCS Island Counseling Center, 508-693-7900Call Allison McKinley x217Stroke Support GroupEvery 4th Thursday, 3:30-5 pm at the AnchorsCall Victoria Haeselbarth, 508-627-4368 for detailsCancer Support GroupWednesdays, 12:00, Hebrew Center, Vineyard Haven

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other Vaccinations, Personal Consultations,

Sick Room Supplies Prescription Drug Disposal Program

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“ALIVE INSIDE”Sunday June 29th, 4 pm

MV Film Society A screening of the documentary “Alive Inside” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival; a story of music and memory that tells how music can bring dementia patients back to life.

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“MARVIN AND SARALEE”Preceding the documentary, MV Center for Living will present a 10-minute mini-documentary

telling the story (in capsule version) of island residents Marvin and Saralee Rosencrantz’s journey through the maze of encroaching dementia. Marvin’s wife, Saralee attends the

Supportive Day Program. Their story is a touching and heart-wrenching testimony to how one person has coped with a spouse’s dementia.

Leslie Clapp, Director of the MV Center for Living, and Marvin Rosenkrantz will be lead a discussion.