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Senior Sentinel The Newsletter of the Templeton Council on Aging
Senior Community Center & Food Pantry
1-978-894-2780
November 2014
Message From Bethany
Bethany
135 Patriots Road, PO Box 244, East Templeton MA, 01438
Upcoming Events Call 978-894-2780 to register for all events.
In order for us to accurately plan for events, please
RSVP for all events, even if you are not taking the van!
November brings lots of news, most of which is exciting.
First, is our new phone number: 978-894-2780. This
number allows us to be on the same phone system as the rest
of the town offices. The existing COA number, 978-632-
4592 will forward to the new number for a few months.
Also, we have three new staff members!
- Susan Lajoie, Food Pantry Coordinator, see pg 7
- Diane Lanpher, Activities Coordinator, see pg 7
- Tom Bosworth, Custodian. Until construction on the new
building is complete, he will be supporting the efforts of the
Building Oversight Committee.
On the other hand, it is with a very heavy heart that I inform
you all of my decision to accept the COA Executive
Director position for the town of Dracut, MA. It is a
professional opportunity I simply cannot pass up. In
working for the town of Dracut, I will be providing services
for over 5,000 seniors.
Despite all the challenges we all experienced this past fiscal
year, I have truly loved my time here in Templeton. It has
been amazing. The COA staff are of such high a caliber, our
volunteers (including the COA Board, Building Committee,
and Friends Group) are extremely dedicated, the seniors are
so inspirational, and the other town department heads and
town staff are a joy to partner with.
I am devastated that this opportunity has come along before
we have had the opportunity to celebrate the opening of the
new Senior Community Center. If anyone was looking for
an example of the exceptional qualities of this town, they
would only need to look at the construction of this miracle
COA building.
I wish to remain in touch with all of you and hope to
continue to be a part of the COA construction project.
Ultimately, I know that this will depend on the new
Templeton COA Director, and whether or not they are
comfortable with my continued participation. Regardless, I
am dedicated to facilitating a smooth transition.
I cannot thank you all enough for your support during my
time here in Templeton. I know that once the right person is
selected, the Templeton COA will continue to grow and
serve the community in new and exciting ways.
With a mix of excitement and sadness, sincerely,
Medicare Open Enrollment Update Meeting
Wednesday, November 5th, details on page 3
Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters
Tuesday, November 18th at 10:30 AM at Scout Hall It’s true, early detection makes a difference
when it comes to the fight against Alzheimer’s.
This Alzheimer’s Association presentation will
be a video and discussion of Alzheimer’s myths
and an explanation of the difference between
normal aging and Alzheimer's. You will also learn ways
to reduce your risk for developing Alzheimer's such as
maintaining a healthy brain.
Bethany’s Farewell Party
Tuesday, November 18th 1:00 - 6:00 PM, Scout Hall Come join us in saying farewell to Bethany as she starts
a new position in Dracut. We thank her for her extra-
ordinary service during her time with us. Come wish
her success in her new endeavor. - Charlene Arsenault
& the COA Board
Templeton Lions Club
Annual Senior Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, November 20th at 12:00 PM
at the Otter River Sportsman Club
This traditional, turkey dinner with all the
fixings is only possible through the
generosity and hard work of the Templeton Lions Club
and is for Templeton seniors only. Templeton residents
who are non-seniors are admitted on a case by case
basis. The Friends Group will have 120 Club tickets
available and we will have a 50/50 raffle with proceeds
to the Lions Club as our small thank you for putting on
this event. This event has a maximum registration of 65
Templeton seniors.
You must RSVP to the COA.
Registrations are on a first come first serve basis.
November 2014 Page 2
Outreach & Social Services Cindy Shea, Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator
978-894-2780 email: [email protected]
It is time to Fall Back again!
SNAP Facts
Flu Vaccine
Clinic
Monday,
Nov. 10th
1 - 2 PM
At Scout Hall
Call Dianna at the
Board of Health,
978-894-2770,
to be added to the list.
Need extra $ to buy food
for the holidays?
SNAP may be your answer to buying
that turkey or roast for your holiday
meal. Formally food stamps, SNAP
(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program) provides extra money to buy
food to qualified seniors.
How do you get this extra money to
buy food? Pick up an application any
time during regular Council on Aging
office hours, fill it out, and bring it and
the documents requested to the COA
and we’ll take care of the rest.
If you have low income and need
some help with purchasing healthy
food, don’t miss out on applying for
SNAP. Call me (Cindy) today.
Volunteers Needed
Do you have some free time in your schedule to volunteer for a worthy
cause? If so, I’d love to talk with you about volunteering at the COA.
We have all sorts of volunteer positions here including answering
phones, data entry, helping with mailings, setting up for programs,
representing the COA at community events, fundraising, and many
other tasks. The Food Pantry is also in need of additional volunteers.
Give me a call so we can talk about what you would like to get out of
your volunteer time.
Fuel Assistance
AKA Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Keeping your heat on in the winter is extremely important. This is
especially true if you are a senior and/or disabled since you are at risk of
serious illness or death caused by being too cold. In addition when heat
bills are too high, people sometimes make risky choices, heating their
home with stoves, barbecue grills, improperly vented portable heaters,
etc. These dangerous heating methods can overload electrical circuits,
cause fires and/or carbon monoxide poisoning.
If you are having trouble paying to heat your home, you can get
help. New England Farm Workers' Council (NEFWC) offers a Fuel
Assistance Program for those who qualify based on household income.
Yours might be eligible if your income is less than:
$32,618 for a household of 1
$42,654 for a household of 2
$52,691 for a household of 3
(More figures available for larger
households at the COA office)
If heat is included in your rent in a non-subsidized apartment, you may
also be eligible.
How the Fuel Assistance Program works:
If you qualify, NEFWC will make utility payments to the primary
heating vendor (such as the oil, gas or electric company) or if heat is
included in the rent, a direct payment to the client will be made. I can
assist you through the application process here at the COA. Here are the
basic application steps:
- Pick up an application at the COA
- Complete application
- Gather the necessary documents requested
- Call and make an appointment with me (Cindy) at the COA
- Mail completed application to New England Farm Workers
Association, 473 Main St. Fitchburg, MA 01420
This program can help you stretch your tight winter budget!
Set your clock back an hour on
Sunday, November 2nd.
If you need help replacing your
Smoke or CO2 Detector batteries, give
us a call!
Vera Leasure for donating $25 to
the New COA Construction Fund.
Golden Agers Bingo Group for
their donation of $500 to the New
COA Construction Fund.
JK Crossroads Restaurant for
hosting a fundraising evening in
October. Because of their
generosity and all of you who came
out and ate dinner with us at
Crossroads on the 16th, we earned
$240 for the new building.
Senior Center & Food Pantry
Wish List
Thank You
Thanksgiving Meal Ingredients
Needed!
Turkeys & Chickens
Stuffing & Vegetables
Baking Mixes
Cereal & Breakfast Items
General Non-Perishables
We appreciate your donations.
November 2014 Page 3
News From SHINE Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone
For assistance with anything regarding health insurance questions & infor-
mation, contact our Templeton COA SHINE Counselors or call SHINE di-
rectly at 1-800-243-4636, press option 3. www.shinema.org
Veterans Service Officer John C. Caplis, Sergeant First Class, Retired
[email protected]; 978-894-6971; Tuesday - Thursday 9AM - 1PM, Templeton Town Hall
Medicare Open Enrollment Update Meeting
Wednesday, November 5th, 1:00 at Kamaloht
At this meeting we will be discussing your options for Medicare in 2015.
We will be reviewing changes to Medicare Health Plans, as well as talking
about Medicare Part D coverage and how it works. Finally, we will speak
about programs that may be available to assist you with some or all of your
Medicare costs. To RSVP please call the Templeton COA at 978-894-2780.
Medicare Open Enrollment ends December 7th
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late - Make a SHINE Appointment Now!
Every year, Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (HMO, PPO) plans
can change their premiums, co-pays, deductibles, formularies (list of drugs
covered) and preferred pharmacies. It’s important to review your options
every year to make sure you have the plan that works best for you for next
year. Assistance is available from the SHINE program. Trained SHINE
volunteers offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of health
insurance to anyone on Medicare. You may also contact Medicare directly at
1-800-MEDICARE. Their customer service is available 24 - 7.
Central MA SHINE Website
The Central Mass Region has recently launched its website. You can visit us
on the web at www.shinema.org. Our site has valuable general information
and links to other agencies that can assist you with your insurance needs.
Monthly Veterans Group – November’s meeting will be a lunch trip to Olive Garden on Tuesday the 18th. Bus
pick-ups begin at 11:00 AM. Please RSVP to the COA.
Community Veterans Oversight Board – Now that our Veterans Board is established, we are excited to have
more veterans come participate in our meetings. The Veterans Board meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month
(November 18th), at 6:30 PM in the American Legion, Baldwinville. Meetings are open to the public.
Templeton Veterans Outreach Roster – One goal I have is to create a computerized roster with all Templeton
Veterans. To this date there is no such list and I am sure the paper files I inherited do not include all veterans in
our community. I need your help to build this list. I am asking Templeton veterans to provide me a copy of your
DD214. The list will remain with my office, but it is valuable for our community to know how many veterans live
within Templeton and in what era they served. Not only would connecting with me help to build an accurate
picture of Templeton Veterans, but you may be eligible for benefits you did not know about as well.
Donations for Veterans Services – Lastly, I am looking to build an account that will allow me to provide instant
service to veterans in need. Not only would this fund be used to support emergency needs, but it will also provide
funding for me to host veterans social events. In addition, we are fundraising to purchase a Purple Heart stone for
the local Veterans Cemetery (Winchendon). If you wish to contribute to these efforts, check can be dropped off/
mailed to my office (payable to “Town of Templeton” with “Veterans Services” on the memo line).
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HDM
Chicken Stew
HDM
1:30
Salmon Newburg
Friends Planning
Meeting
HDM
1 - 2
Roast Pork
Flu Clinic at
Scout Hall
HDM
Van
Chicken Primavera
Church Supper
9 - 1
Van
HDM
Food Pantry
Mall at Whitney
Field Trip
Turkey & Corn
Stew
9 - 1
10:30
HDM
Food Pantry
Winchendon
Senior Ctr. Lunch
Chicken Kielbasa
9:30
HDM
12:30
Wood Carving
Broccoli Bake
Golden Agers
Bingo
Call 978-894-2780 for a full menu
9 - 1
10:30
HDM
1:30
Food Pantry
Winchendon
Senior Ctr. Lunch Turkey Chow Mein
COA Board Mtg
9 - 1
10:30
Van
10:30
HDM
1 - 6
Food Pantry
Alzheimer's Talk
Vets Lunch Trip
Winchendon lunch
Turkey Special
Farewell
Bethany Party
9 - 1
12:30
10:30
HDM
Food Pantry
Brown Bag
Winchendon
Senior Ctr. Lunch
Pesto Chicken
9:30
HDM
12:30
1:00
7 PM
Wood Carving
Breaded Chicken
Golden Agers
Bingo
Medicare Talk
at Kamaloht
Special Town
Meeting
9:30
HDM
12:30
Wood Carving
Spaghetti & Meat
Sauce
Golden Agers
Bingo
9:30
Van
HDM
12:30
6:30
Wood Carving
Gardner Festival
of the Trees
Salisbury Steak
Golden Agers
Bingo
Friends Meeting
9:30
HDM
Wood Carving
Beef Stroganoff
9 - 1
10:00
10:30
HDM
1:00
Food Pantry
Stitch & Bitch
Winchendon
Senior Ctr. Lunch Chic. Cordon Bleu
Cribbage
HDM
BBQ Burger
Van
HDM
Quilt Shop Hop
Fish Sticks
HDM
Van
Chicken Supreme
Longhorn Trip
HDM
Cabbage
Casserole
HDM
Chicken Parm
HDM - Home Delivered Meal
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Saturday 8th
9 - 1
10:00
10:30
HDM
1:00
5:30
Food Pantry
Stitch & Bitch
Winchendon
Senior Ctr. Lunch
Meatloaf
Cribbage
Diner’s Club
10:00
10:30
HDM
1:00
Pantry Closed
Stitch & Bitch
Winchendon
Senior Ctr. Lunch
Broccoli Bake
Cribbage
9 - 1
10:00
12:00
HDM
1:00
Food Pantry
Stitch & Bitch
Lions Club
Thanksgiving
Dinner
Hawaiian Meatballs
Cribbage
HOLIDAY BAZAAR Sat., November 8th from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
50 Pine Street ▪ Gardner, MA ▪ 978-632-8292
Oct 28 Oct 29 Oct 31 Oct 30
Veterans
Day
9 - 1
Van
Food Pantry
Narragansett
Craft Fair
Saturday 15th
1st Church
Craft Fair
7AM - 8PM
State Elections
& Override Vote
No
Transportation
Services 1/2 Day
Transportation
Services
COA Closes at 1:00
Center Closed
Construction Update To see a slideshow of the construction
visit YouTube and search “Templeton slide show”
On Going Events & Activities
November 2014 Page 5
Social & Support
Diners Club - 1st Thursday of the month at 5:30 PM
On November 6th the group will meet at Olive
Garden at 3 Orchard Hill Park Dr. in Leominster.
Veterans’ Group - Tuesday November 18th, lunch
trip to Olive Garden. See page 3 for details.
Golden Age Club - Meetings are the 1st & 3rd
Mondays of the month at 1:30 at the American
Legion. New members welcome. $5 a year to join.
Arts & Crafts Wood Carvers Club - Wednesdays 9:30 AM to
1:00 PM. This group is made up of wood carvers
with varying levels of experience. Master &
advanced carvers volunteer their time to expand
skills of other carvers. Tools are available for use
during club times. Pot luck lunch every
Wednesday. Donations toward lunch and coffee
greatly appreciated.
Stitch & Bitch- Thursdays 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
The ladies have chosen a new name. Gabbing is out
and bitching is in. So join them. Bring your
knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, or just come for
the company. Open to all, novice and experienced
hand workers, but people are welcome to just come
and sip coffee with the group as well.
Cards & Games Cribbage - Thursdays at 1:00 PM
Everyone is welcome to this friendly game
Golden Age Club Bingo - Wednesdays from 12:30
- 3:30 PM at the American Legion. Bingo cards cost
$0.50 each. Prize money depends on the number of
players but averages $5 to $10 a game. For more
information on Bingo or the Golden Agers, contact
Janet Whipple at 978-939-5689.
Parker House of Pizza
17 Pleasant Street, Gardner
978-632-9383
Reno’s Pizzeria 132A Patriots Rd, E Templeton
978-632-3200
Seniors 65+, bring this newsletter to
Reno’s receive a 10% Senior Discount!
The wheels of progress are slowing, but the new Senior
Community Center is about 80% complete. The
Senior Center Oversight Committee has been working very
hard to make the best use of every dollar, delivering a high
quality building for the community. Comparatively,
Westminster is building a senior center for just under 3
million and Hubbardston is also building a senior center for
approximately 2 million. Achieving 80% completion with
our original budget of $680,000 is something for all to be
proud of.
We have estimated that we need $101,000 more to finish the
upstairs, and an additional $249,000 to finish the downstairs
and exterior. This additional $350,000 would finish
our 10,000 sq ft senior center for just slightly more than
$1,000,000, which is 1/2 to 1/3 of the cost of our neighboring
communities.
Article 3 on the Special Town Meeting warrant is for a five
year $350,000 debt exclusion. The committee had hoped
to be able to wait until the ATM and present a debt exclusion
(only if needed), but because of increasing cost and the need
to avoid a complete shutdown of construction, we had to
bring it forward sooner. If approved at the meeting, there will
be a special ballot election for the final approval of the debt
exclusion. The debt exclusion will increase the tax rate by 14
cents for five years. This would cost a family with a house
valued at $200,000 and extra $28/year for five years.
You may have heard that Senator Brewer is
getting Templeton $300,000 from the State budget for the
new Senior Community Center. Senator Brewer has been
successful in including these funds in the Senate version of
the State’s supplemental budget, but the House has yet to
approve these funds (further still the Governor would then
need to sign off). We have been told that we will know
before STM if the $300,000 for our new building was
included in the supplemental budget. If so, we will pass over
the debt exclusion article at the STM. However, latest news
regarding the state funding was not promising.
So, let your voice be heard by voting at both the State
Election on Tuesday, Nov. 4th and attending STM on
Wednesday, Nov. 5th, 7 PM at the Middle School.
Doug Morrison, Chairman
Senior Center Oversight Committee
PS. The election on the 4th includes 2 override questions: a)
funding for an assistant for both the Town Clerk and Assessor
b) funding raises for town employees and adjustments for
those disproportionately underpaid.
Regularly Scheduled Trips
November 2014 Page 6
Templeton COA Vans COA Van Dispatcher, Don LeBlanc
Call 978-894-2780
to make a reservation.
Featured Excursions
You are encouraged to make reservations at least
1 week in advance,
especially for medical appointments.
Reservations are taken no later than
12:30 PM the day prior to your trip.
Local Shopping/Social Trips Mondays - Fridays: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Shopping and errands around
Templeton & Gardner
Medical Trips Local, Mon. - Fri: 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Out of Town, Mon. - Fri: by Appointment
Transportation provided to any destination and
time needed for medical appointments if schedule
permits. Scheduling is done on a
first come, first serve basis.
Memorial Congregational Church Supper, Baldwinville -
November 3rd Pick ups begin at 4:00 PM. A free dinner and a
fun evening out with friends. Donations welcome. Offered on
the 1st Monday of the Month
Winchendon Lunches - Pick ups begin at 10:30 AM
Take the van to our neighbors at the Winchendon Senior
Center for lunch. Lunch costs $2.25 a person. Offered every
Tuesday & Thursday unless otherwise noted.
Reservations for Regularly Scheduled Trips are
taken no later than 12:30 PM the day prior.
Reservations for Excursions are taken on the first
day of the month and are accepted until trip is full.
Quilt Shop Hop Take 2! - Friday, November 7th. Pick ups
begin at 8:30 AM. We will begin with our own shop here in
town, Heather Croft Quilt Shop then head to Cobblestone Quilt
Shop in Townsend, The Quilted Crow in Boxborough, and
Quilters Way in Acton. Lunch will be at the Townsend House
Restaurant along the way. Don’t miss out on this opportunity
to add to your fabric stash before winter!
Longhorn Lunch Trip - Friday, November 14th. Pick ups
begin at 10:00 AM. Many seniors have been asking for a steak
house trip recently so here it is. Lunch combos start around $9
not including beverage, tax or gratuity.
The Festival of Trees - Wednesday, Nov. 19th
Pick ups begin at 9:30 AM. Get into the Holiday
spirit as you visit the 10th annual Festival of the
Trees presented by the Gardner Museum.
Admission is $5 for non-members and includes a
sheet of 25 raffle tickets.
The Mall at Whitney Field - Monday, November 24th
Pick ups begin at 10:00 AM and the trip will depart the mall at
3:00 PM. Formerly the Searstown Mall, Whitney Field has
had a new addition of Burlington Coat Factory! Eating
options include Sbarro’s Italian Eatery, Panera Bread, and
Fresh Deli. Remember, Christmas is next month!
Additional events the van will be available for:
State Election and Town Override Vote - Tuesday, Nov. 4th
Special Town Meeting - Wednesday, Nov. 5th
Narragansett Craft Fair - Saturday, Nov. 8th
Red Apple Farm, Thanksgiving Festival - Sunday, Nov. 23rd
November 2014 Page 7
Friends of the Templeton Elders Templeton Food Pantry
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM 2nd Saturday of the month 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
2nd Thursday of the month - closed 3 Elm Street, Baldwinville, MA 01436
Susan Lajoie, Pantry Coordinator
Thank you all so much. I
wanted to thank you all for the
wonderful time I have had
serving the Templeton Food
Pantry. I have enjoyed meeting
you all and want to especially thank my
husband, Dan, and the other volunteers for all
your support. This vital community service
could not happen without you. I also wanted
to thank everyone for the wonderful retirement
party. Dan and I had a great time and
appreciate all those who planned and/or
attended the “Retirement /Halloween Party”. I
am happy to announce Susan Lajoie has been
selected as the new Food Pantry Coordinator
We will be working together for about a month
before she will take the rains. I would like to
introduce her now. - Dot
I am very excited and ready to go! I am
honored to accept the position of Food Pantry
Coordinator can’t wait to meet you all. I have
been a long time Templeton resident. Now
that my daughter is older, I have more time on
my hands and was anxious to use this time to
serve this community that I love. No one
could ever replace Dot and I am grateful she is
taking this time to show me the ropes. - Susan
Holy Cross Church
Vilma Hendricken
Baldwinville Memorial Cong.
Sons of American Legion -
Squadron #373
Faith Lutheran Church
1st Church of Templeton
Barbara & Brian Allard
St. Martins Church
Templeton County Store
Local Post Offices
St. Vincent de Paul Church
Charlotte Rathburn
The Food Angels
Joanne Tiihonen
Thank you to those who contributed to the
Food Pantry last month:
Kitchen Gardens
The Wilbers
Alisha O’Malley
The Kings
Gloria Jalbert
Karen Tucker
Alan Vincent
June Perry
Marion Gay
Mike Dembek
Judy & Tim
Haleys
Paul Fredette
Mr. Henshaw
The Lehtonens
Support the COA at Special Town Meeting
Wednesday, November 5th, 7:00 at the Middle School
You may not realize this, but our Friends Group was founded to
make the dream of a suitable COA building a reality. At the
Special Town Meeting (STM) on the 5th there will be a vote on
allowing a $350,000 debt exclusion for construction of the new
Senior Community Center to go to ballot. Without these funds,
the new building will sit as it is, 80% complete, while the senior
center continues to struggle in Scout Hall. Our group strongly
believes it should go to an election where the whole community
can vote on these funds, rather than a small group at the STM
stopping it from reaching a ballot vote. We need your
help! Please attend the STM on the 5th and vote to get this
issue to the ballot!
Meet Our New Activities Coordinator My name is Diane Lanpher and I would like to introduce myself
as your new Activities Coordinator. I am currently a Fitness
instructor at Fitness Concepts, Gardner, MA where my passion
of working with active seniors has encouraged me to make it a
career path.
Teaching Silver Sneakers Yoga and Cardio Fit classes has
planted a seed in my heart for sharing my world continually with
seniors. I feel connected to each participant and it is extremely
fulfilling.
I have instructed dance and created dance choreography for over
30 Years at the Dance Education Center in Clinton and have
built a great bond with many families in this community. I also
have a BS degree in Education from Worcester State College
and a Master Degree in Dance which has successfully guided me
on this road.
I am currently the owner of Balloon Creations which I became in
the year 2009. Every time I supply balloon decor for special
events in people’s lives such as Weddings, Birthdays, Bar/Bat
mitzvahs, Proms, Graduations ... it reaffirms my slogan “Make
Every Event Uplifting”. My true goal in life is to
live my slogan each day.
I live in Hubbardston, with my Husband of 22 years,
Jim, and my 2 teenage boys, Jacob 17 and Travis
14. These active athletes and honor roll students fill
my world with joy and I welcome the challenge of
their high school years with enthusiasm.
I look forward to meeting all senior center members
and welcome all new members to join me on this
journey.
With Gratitude ~ Diane Lanpher
Friends of the Templeton Elders
PO Box 85
East Templeton, MA
01438
Return Service Requested
Non Profit Org.
U.S. Postage Paid
Permit No. 10
Templeton, MA
01468
Director
Bethany Loveless (until 11/21)
Outreach & Volunteer
Coordinator
Cindy Shea
Van Dispatch
Don LeBlanc
Activities Coordinator
Diane Lanpher
Bookkeeper
Pamela Landry
Food Pantry Coordinator
Susan Lajoie
978-939-5965
Custodian
Thomas Bosworth
Meals on Wheels Drivers
Russell Clark
Bob Goguen
Patricia Arsenault
Van Drivers
Joe Arsenault
Bill Buckler
Jim Cornwell
Ron Lewis
Bob Goguen
Russell Clark
COA Staff
978-894-2780
COA Board of Directors
Chairman, Charlene Arsenault
Vice Chairman, Phyllis Denis
Secretary, Karin Bourgeois
Members Betty Boutell
Herb Ferran
Leona DeGrace
Vacant
Associate Members
Sandy Lafond
Dot Daly
Dot McKellick
Dan McKellick
Hal Bourgeois
Gene Denis
Elisa Chouinard
Crescencia Operario
AnnMarie Page
Linda Thompson
Priscilla LeClerc
Catherine Caisse
Carolyn Touchette
This newsletter is supported in part by the
Executive Office of Elder Affairs.
Thanksgiving Blessings from the office of
Representative Denise Andrews
617-722-2460; www.deniseandrews.org
“Gratitude can transform common days into Thanksgiving,
turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities
into blessings.” — William Arthur Ward
The COA Has a New Phone Number!
978-894-2780
(978-632-4592 will forward to the new
number for a short transition period)
