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Central Tree
Senior News
...A service of the Rutland Council On Aging
250 Main Street
Rutland, MA 01543
Telephone: 508-886-7945
Café Glenwood: 508-886-4119
Senior Center located at: C.O.A. Office Hours:
53 Glenwood Road Monday-Friday 9:00am-1:00pm
Director: Nancy Nichols Outreach Coordinator: Cathy Corcoran
***Our mission is to help seniors socially connect in their community and be linked to all of the services they need in order to maintain individuality and independence.***
August, 2015
Hello and Happy August! The Fourth of July pancake breakfast was a huge success! Thank you so much to everyone who volunteered,
including our celebrity guests who served breakfast to over 250 patrons. This year our guests included, members of our select board; Stephanie Bacon, Sheila Dibb, Mike Pantos, and Wayne Walker, Rutland police
officer Tom Downey, Congressman McGovern, and Sheriff Lew
Evangelidis. We also thank our faithful patrons who attended and
enjoyed a delicious meal.
A special thanks to Deb and Jerry Kristoff of Lazy Day Farm in
Rutland for all of their help with the parade float. Many thanks also go out to all who helped with the art work and assembly of the float. This float and its participants celebrated the 40th birthday of the Rutland Council on Aging. Congratulations on a job well done and on being awarded 1st prize for Best Public Service Organization.

Central Tree Senior News Page 2 August 2015
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NEWS FROM SHINE
Medicare Appeals
If you have Medicare, you have the right to appeal decisions you
disagree with. All steps in the appeal process have specific time frames and other requirements. It is very important to pay attention to the time limits for appeals!
Some appealable situations are:
Medicare denies your request for a health care service, supply, or prescription
Medicare denies payment for health care that you have already received
Medicare stops covering services that you are receiving
Medicare pays a different amount than you believe it should
Medicare drug plan denies coverage of your medication
For assistance with appeals, the Medicare Advocacy Project (MAP) provides free advice and legal representation. MAP can assist anyone with Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan, regardless of income. For assistance from MAP, call the Massachusetts Senior Legal Helpline at 866-778-0939. For more information on Medicare Appeals go to our website shinema.org and view our latest “Medicare and More” Program.
Upcoming Bus Trips
Foster’s Clambake:August 11, 2015; $91 per person
New Hampshire Turkey Train: October 9, 2015; $91 per person
Soon to come: Fall Harvest Trip, Norman Rockwell Museum; look for details in future newsletters.
There are sign up sheets at the C.O.A. Senior Center.
Please stop in or call for details.

Central Tree Senior News Page 3 August, 2015
Manicures and pedicures available by appointment. Call Robbin at
(509)826-3738.
No Cooking
This month’s “No Cooking” will be on Thursday, the 13th of August at The Barre Mill in Barre. Their special is an Italian buffet with salad bar for $9.99; $3 to $5 additional for a choice of meat. We will meet there at 4:30 to enjoy some fabulous food and fun company!
Author’s Corner
Cozy Book Nook: Will meet on Monday, August 10th at 10:00 am to
discuss Never Home by Laird Hunt. Join this relaxed and friendly
group; help choose future selections.
We will be featuring a writing piece each month. If you are interested in submitting a creative writing piece or poem, please contact the office.
Smile, It Is Free
A smile is cheer from you to me
The cost is nothing, it’s given for free
They console the weary and gladden the sad
And can make someone happy when they are mad
Unlike blessings in which we pray,
It’s the only thing you keep when you give it away!
Written by Sister Heather Black—
”Keep a smile on your face, it makes the world a better place.”
Remember to donate your button cell batteries. We recycle and
proceeds benefit the C.O.A.

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Depression in the Elderly – Presented by Karen Walker RN, BSN
Program Sponsor: Fallon Health, Summit ElderCare
Rutland Council on Aging
Thursday, August 6, 2015
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Attention Caregivers and Loved Ones...
Is Depression a normal part of aging? How will I know if my loved one is depressed? Where can I turn for help? We invite all
caregivers and seniors who may be faced with these questions to join us for a Free dinner presentation on Thursday, August 6, 2015 from
5pm-7pm. Please reserve your seat by stopping by the Senior
Center or by calling (508) 886-7945. R.S.V.P. by August 3, 2015.
Please consider joining us !
Anyone can be a FRIEND. Support the FRIENDS of Rutland C.O.A. by becoming a member. The cost is $5 per person. All monies benefit the council to help provide programs and enhance services. Your support is greatly appreciated! Please see enrollment form below to sign up.
Our next FRIENDS meeting will be on September 21, 2015. Please join us for a program entitled “Five For You.” This program will show us how to keep a line of communication open for emergencies, assistance, and moral support. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
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FRIENDS OF RUTLAND C.O.A. 2015
I WOULD LIKE TO: _____ RENEW MY MEMBERSHIP _____ BECOME A NEW MEMBER
enclosed is my donation ___$5 individual ___$10 couple $____additional donation
Name: ________________________________ Address: _______________________________
Telephone number: ___________________ town/state/zip: _______________________
PLEASE SEND A SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE IF YOU WANT A MEMBERSHIP CARD.
Please make checks payable to FRIENDS of Rutland COA
250 Main St., Rutland, MA 01543
If you would like to schedule an appointment with our S.H.I.N.E. counselor, please call the C.O.A. office at 1-508-886-7945. He can assist with a multitude of needs, including
Rutland Food Pantry
The Rutland food pantry works to help supply food to residents in need.
Distribution dates and times:
2nd Thursday of the month 600-7:30pm
4th Saturday of the month 9:00am-12:00pm
To make an appointment to visit other times, please call the Coordinator, Paula Stidsen at 508-886-2206
Fallon Representative
The Fallon Representative will be available here at the center on Wednesday, June 17th at 10:00am. If you have any questions about Fallon Senior Plan, please stop by.

Central Tree Senior News Page 5 August, 2015

Elder Services of Worcester (508)756-1545
Provides assistance with:
Meals on Wheels; Care Givers; Housekeeping; Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse is a violation of human rights and a significant cause of
illness, injury, loss of productivity, isolation, and despair.
-World Health Organization
Elderbus (800)321-0243
48 hour advance notice required; free in-town service provided by the FRIENDS of Rutland Council on Aging
S.H.I.N.E. Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Elders; Please contact the C.O.A. office for an appointment (508)886-7945
Durable Medical Equipment; provided by the Rutland LIONS Club; Please contact the C.O.A. office with needs (508)886-7945
Rutland Food Pantry; Paula Stidsen Coordinator (508)886-2206
2nd Thursday of the month 6:00-7:30pm
4th Saturday of the month 9:00am—12:00pm
Benefits Check-Up; FREE confidential on-line service for seniors and adults with disabilities: www.benefitscheckup.org/mcoa
MCPHS (Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences)
Need help with your prescriptions? Call 866-633-1617 a Pharmacy
Outreach Program
Seniors Helping Seniors (508)885-6004
Providing in-house services, including housekeeping, errands, and
Companionship; “For Seniors, by Seniors” compassionate and
knowledgeable
Veteran’s Agent (508)885-7500, ext. 115 call for assistance with
eligibility and benefits

Café Glenwood
Note: Menu subject to change. $2.50 donation per meal suggested. Call Sue Tatro, Site Manager at 508-886-4119, 48 hours in advance to make reservations for lunch. Coffee is served daily at 9:30 am. Lunch is served at 11:30 am

July 2015
Rutland Community Center
53 Glenwood Road
C.O.A. Office Hours are Mon thru Fri
9:00 am—1:00 pm

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
			1 / American / Cup Suey / 10 Dominos / 12:45 Pitch	2 / Chicken w/ / asparagus / 9:00 Chair Yoga / 12:45 BINGO	3 / HOLIDAY / NO MEALS / SERVED	4
5	6 / Lemon Thyme / chicken / 10 Book Nook / 12:45 Cribbage	7 / Beef w/ / Jardinere / 10 Crafts / 12:45 Blood / Pressure / 12:45 WiiBowl	8 / Herb / Roasted Pork / 10 Dominos / 12:45 Pitch	9 / Spaghetti / & Meatballs / 9:00 Chair Yoga / 9:30 Massage	10 / Cheese / Spin. / Omelet / 10Fitness / 12:45Knitting / 4:30 No Cook	11
12	13 / Macaroni & / cheese / 12:45 Cribbage	14 / 10 Crafts / 12:45 Wii Bowling	15 / Turkey / Stew / 10 Dominos / 12:45 Pitch	16 / Meatloaf / 9 Chair Yoga / 9:30 Massage	17 / 10Fitness / 12:45Knitting / 12:45WiiBwl	18
19	20 / Salisbury / Steak / 12:45 Cribbage	21 / Meatballs / 10 Crafts / 12:45 Wii Bowling	22 / Chicken / Murphy / 10 Dominos / 12:45 Pitch	23 / Wild Alaskan / Salmon / 9 Chair Yoga / 9 :30 Massage	24 / Egg Salad & / Pasta Salad / 10Fitness / 12:45Knitting / 12:45WiiBwl	25
26	27 / Jambalaya / 12:45 Cribbage	28 / Veg./Cheese / Bake / 10:00 Crafts / 12:45 Wii / Bowling	29 / Pork Chow / Mein / 10 Dominoes / 12:45 Pitch	30 / BBQ Chicken / 9:00 Chair / Yoga / 9:30 Massage	31 / Fish w/Crumb / Topping / 10 Fitness / 12:45 Knitting

Button Cell Batteries: Reminder
We collect button cell batteries. These are the ones used in hearing aids, watches, and electronics. We recycle them through a state program and proceeds benefit the C.O.A.

Benefits Checkup is a FREE, confidential, online service for seniors and adults with disabilities to see if they qualify for programs that help with prescription drugs, medical care, food or heat assistance. Go online to:
www.benefitscheckup.org

ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Mon: 10am Bowling (Mill St.,Worcester)
9:30 am Movie
12:45 pm Cribbage
Tue: 10:00 am Craft Corner
12:00 pm Blood Pressure Clinic
(2nd Tue. Of month)
12:45pm Wii Bowling
Wed: 10:00 am Mexican Train Dominos
12:45 pm Pitch
Thur: 9:00 am Chair Yoga
9:30 am Massage
11:30 am Yoga with Marty
(Holden Studio)
12:45 pm Bingo (1st & 3rd of the month)
NO BINGO IN JULY AND AUG.
Fri: 10:00 am Senior Fitness (funded by Oriol)
12:45 pm Knitting Group
12:45 pm Wii Bowling NO Wii in
JULY AND AUG.

C.O.A. Board: Melanie Palmer, Chair; Rose Anne Ferrandino; Marcia Arakelian; Louise Christie; Patricia LaChance; Carolyn Semon
We are seeking one more member for the C.O.A. Board, please contact the office if interested. Thank you!
FRIENDS OFFICERS:
Patricia Inangelo, President
Suzanne LaPoint, Vice President
Gretta Scully, Secretary
Ginny Lamoreaux, Treasurer

If you are in need of any durable medical equipment and/or supplies, please contact the C.O.A. office. The LIONS provide equipment to borrow and we often have supplies, such as depends undergarments and hearing aid batteries.