WEYMOUTH ELDER SERVICES SPONSORED PROGRAMS POLICY: Registration to programs is first offered to seniors (60+) of the Town of Weymouth. If additional space is available, non-residents are welcome to participate. Transportation and Outreach Services are solely offered to residents of the Town of Weymouth.

THEATER OF THE 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s

MAY 2014

Senior Center 781-682-6140 • Transportation 781-331-3921 • Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.—4 p.m.

Meal Site Lunch Reservation: Call 339-499-6419 by 10a.m. one week before you wish to come in.

www.weymouth.ma.us • Programs Hotline: 781-682-3822 after 9 a.m.

WEYMOUTH ELDER HORIZONS

William Begley, Chairman, Board of Elder Services Mayor Susan M. Kay Susan Barnes, Director

182 Green Street, Weymouth, MA 02191

SENIOR CENTER

PROGRAMS ARCHERY

BAND

BINGO

BLOOD PRESSURE

BOOK CLUB

CHORAL GROUP

COMPUTER CLASSES

CRIBBAGE

ELDER LAW/FINANCE

FOOD SHOPPING

FOOT CARE

FRIENDS LUNCHEONS

HANDYMAN

HEARING TESTS

KEY GUARDIAN

KNITTING

LINE DANCING

MASSAGE, Chair

MEAL SITE

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN

MOVIES

MUSCLES IN MOTION

OUTREACH

POKER

POOL ROOM

RUOK?

TELEPHONE ASSURANCE

SHINE

TAI CHI

TAP DANCING

TRANSPORTATION

WATERCOLORS

WHIST

Wii VIDEO GAMES

WOODCARVING

WRITING WORKSHOP

YOGA, Chair

ZUMBA Gold

TO VIEW THIS NEWSLETTER ONLINE, GO TO: www.weymouth.ma.us

Stephen Collins: Renaissance Man

FRIDAY, MAY 16 AT 1 P.M.

The thirties through the fifties represent a great period of American Theatrical History. The influence of and reaction to the Great Depression is evident in the work of William Saroyan. The 40’s saw the talent of three great playwrights emerge who dominated the theater—Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller, and Eugene O’Neil. All three examine dysfunctional families and the American dream gone awry. In 1954, N. Richard Nash’s play The Rainmaker opens at the Cort Theater in New York City. The character Starbuck charms audiences with his brand of con and hucksterism. Stephen Collins performs monologues from these and other playwrights and may even sing a Cole Porter and George Gershwin tune to round off the performance. Cost is $3 and includes coffee, tea, and pastry. Please stop by the reception desk of the Whipple Senior Center to register.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the

Weymouth Cultural Council which is supported by the

Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

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OLDE KIDS ON THE BLOCK Wednesday, May 14

1-3:30 p.m. This fabulous 16 piece swing band revives the big band sound of the 30’s 40’s and 50’s. Professional

retired and semi-retired musicians will transport you back to that era and will have you dancing, humming, or tapping your feet. Dancers and listeners alike will thoroughly enjoy an uplifting

afternoon of music and the vocals of Mara Castle. Cost: $5. Coffee, tea and pastry included. You may pay at the door.

MAY IS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow. Older adults are at a much higher risk of unintentional

injury and even death than the rest of the population.

Unintentional injuries to this population result in millions

of medically treated injuries and more than 30,000 deaths

every year. With a focus on safety during Older

Americans Month, the Administration for Community

Living plans to use this opportunity to raise awareness

about this critical issue. By taking control of their safety,

older Americans can live longer, healthier lives.

In recognition of this year’s theme, “Safe Today, Healthy

Tomorrow”, the Weymouth Fire Department will present:

Seniors are one of the most vulnerable populations at risk

of fire related injury or death. This program is aimed at

educating seniors on fire prevention, general home safety

and how to be better prepared in the event of a fire.

The Fire Prevention Coordinator will present on topics of:

Home fire safety

The proper type and location of residential smoke

detectors

Risks associated with smoking, home oxygen use,

cooking, electrical and heating dangers

Please call 781-682-6140 to register. Coffee and pastry

will be served.

This program offered under the Senior S.A.F.E. (Senior

Student Awareness of Fire Education) grant.

HOME FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION

Wednesday, May 7 11 A.M.

HARBORMASTER TO ISSUE BEACH STICKERS

TUESDAY, MAY 20

10 A.M.—NOON

WHIPPLE SENIOR CENTER

Weymouth Seniors (65+)

Get your beach sticker free

of charge!

You must show proof of residency, and age(65+) so bring

your license and registration with you. If you cannot make

this date, you may get a beach sticker at the boat ramp

shack across from George Lane Beach.

WEYMOUTH ROTARY CLUB

ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST

WHIPPLE SENIOR CENTER

SUNDAY, MAY 4, 8 A.M.—11 A.M.

The Community Breakfast offers

Rotarians an opportunity to work

together on a community service project for family,

friends and the community during a morning of great

food, fellowship and community pride.

Proceeds benefit Weymouth Rotary Club’s

Community, regional and international service

projects, which have included the purchase of

“Bandit” the new Weymouth Police K-9; the

Weymouth Food Pantry food drives and monetary

donations; support for the South Shore ARC;

contributed to Weymouth Elder Services for the

purchase of new vans and a bench; provided Father

Bills Place with a monthly “prepare and serve” meal,

and purchase of coffee. This spring, Weymouth

Rotary will, again, grant scholarships to Weymouth

High School graduating seniors.

Tickets can be purchased from any Weymouth

Rotarian or at the door - $5 per person.

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PLEASE JOIN US FOR “TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR ARTHRITIS AND

JOINT PAIN” Wednesday, May 21 at 12:30 p.m.

Featuring

. Michael O’Reilly, MD

South Shore Orthopedics, LLC 2 Pond Park Road, Suite 102, Hingham, MA 02043

A complimentary healthy lunch will be served!

Please call 781-682-6140 to register.

This special program is sponsored by: South Shore Hospital, Weymouth Elder Support Council and

Olympic Pizza, a “Healthy Wey” featured restaurant in South Weymouth.

NORFOLK COUNTY REGISTER OF

DEEDS COMES TO WHIPPLE CENTER

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 at 10 A.M.

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P.

O’Donnell will appear as the guest speaker. The short speaking program will touch on the historical nature of the Registry and the

Register’s efforts to modernize and computerize the vast number of Norfolk County real estate

records. Following his remarks, the Register will be available to answer individual questions.

Members of the Register’s staff will assist in

providing information about the Massachusetts Homestead Act and have internet computers and

printers that can be used to demonstrate the Registry’s internet website, confirm the status of

a mortgage discharge or print out a copy of a deed. Please call 781-682-6140 to register.

This program is a community outreach program

sponsored by Register O’Donnell to help inform

senior citizens of the services the Registry offers and

to make it convenient for those who may have

difficulty traveling to the Registry building in

Dedham.

TRIAD MEETING MONDAY, MAY 12 AT NOON

SAFETYNET BY LOJACK

In keeping with the theme for Older Americans Month 2014, “Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow”, Ralph Poland from SafetyNet by Lojack will do a presentation on this reliable search & rescue program. Caring for a loved one who wanders is a considerable responsibility. Nothing is more frightening than the thought of a loved one with Alzheimer’s and related conditions such as autism and Down Syndrome or other cognitive impairment becoming lost. This program allows public safety agencies to find that person quickly when every minute counts. Even if you may not need this now, it is valuable to learn about it, if the need every arises. Come on down, and enjoy a slice of pizza! Call 781-682-6140 to register. Space is limited.

Sheriff Bellotti’s TRIAD program links elderly people with their

local police and fire departments and councils on aging in

order to keep seniors aware of important issues and programs

available to them. Triad meetings are held quarterly at the

Whipple Senior Center and all are welcome.

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FRIENDS TRIPS

Cape Cod Centennial

Celebration Thursday, June 26,2014 Tour includes: transportation, buffet luncheon at Salerno's Restaurant in Onset MA featuring a "Birthday Bash"party and sing along, 2 hour Canal Cruise aboard "The Viking" and free time to explore the quaint town of Onset. Cost: $82.00 per person. Your payment confirms your reservation and is due before June 5th. Note: Bus departs the Whipple Senior Center at 10:30 am and returns at approx. 6 p.m.

Questions? Call Sandy at

781-337-5756

Checks to: FCOA P.O. Box 890221

E. Weymouth, MA 02189

FRIENDS LUNCHEON

Friday, May 9 at noon Judy and crew serving your favorite and delicious home-made meals every second Friday of the month. This month’s menu: meatballs and sausage in tomato gravy over linguine, garden salad, dessert, coffee and tea. Cost is $7. Please stop by the reception desk to register and pre-pay. A fun game of “Geronimo” follows the luncheon. Do you have a May birthday? Let the receptionist know when you register. Transportation available.

Call Steve at 781-331-3921.

TRANSPORTATION Please call Steve 781-331-3921 5/1 BINGO

5/5 HANOVER MALL

5/6 CHRISTMAS TREE SHOP (AVON)

5/7 SHAWS

5/8 BINGO

5/9 FRIENDS LUNCHEON

5/12 CASTLE ISLAND

5/13 WRENTHAM OUTLETS

5/14 SHAWS

5/15 BINGO

5/16 STEVE COLLINS - PLAY AT WHIPPLE

CENTER

5/20 KINGSTON MALL

5/21 SHAWS

5/22 BINGO

5/28 SHAWS

5/29 BINGO

Transportation is also provided by van to medical appointments within Weymouth, surrounding towns, and Boston medical facilities. Suggested donation within town is $6 round-trip and contiguous towns, $7 round-trip. The Transportation program is partially funded by a Community Development Block Grant, Title 111B grant of the Older Americans Act, and a grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

COURTESY COACH—SOUTH SHORE

HOSPITAL

The Courtesy Coach provides transportation to patients who

need a ride to an appointment at South Shore Hospital or to a

program or service directly affiliated with South Shore

Hospital. The Coach does not transport patients to physicians’

offices. Pick-ups start at 8 a.m. and return no later than

3 p.m. Two weeks notice is required. For more information,

please contact South Shore Hospital Courtesy Coach at

781-624-4350.

THE RIDE Eligibility Center

For eligibility, contact: 617-337-2727 www.mbta.com/theride

GERONOMO CARD GAME

FRIDAY, MAY 30

AT 1 P.M.

Includes coffee and pastry!

DON’T’ FORGET!!

*Property taxes are due May 1 * Rotary Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, May 4 *Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11 *Memorial Day is Monday, May 26

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FREE FRIDAY FLICKS at 1:00 p.m Includes popcorn & punch!

May 2

Last Vegas PG-13 105 min

Four sixty something pals -- Billy, Paddy, Archie and Sam -- gather in Las Vegas to celebrate Billy's

upcoming nuptials with the intention of running wild for four straight days. But Sin City has gotten a

lot crazier than they could've ever imagined.

Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Michael Douglas, Kevin Kline

May 9

Darling Companion PG-13 103 min

Dealing with an empty nest and self-absorbed husband Joseph, Beth develops a deep bond with a dog she rescues -- and

when Joseph loses the dog after a wedding, Beth joins forces with wedding guests in a search that takes some unexpected

turns.

Diane Keaton, Kevin Kline

May 16 Hitchcock PG-13 98 min Iconic filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock struggles with his marriage, the censors and the financiers of his 1960 film Psycho in this

biopic. Driven to prove he still has an edge, Hitchcock crafts what would become one of the greatest thrillers of all time.

Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson

May 23

Playing for Keeps PG-13 106 min

A washed-up, former soccer star attempts to rebuild his relationship with his son and ex-wife by coaching his son's soccer

team. His plan to reconnect with his family is met with challenges from the attractive soccer moms who pursue him

everywhere.

Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel,

May 30 Robot & Frank PG-13 89 min Worried about their aging father living alone, Frank's kids give him a humanoid robot that's programmed to be his caretaker.

Reluctant Frank -- a retired cat burglar -- soon warms up to his new helper and begins to treat it as a partner in crime.

Frank Langella, Liv Tyler, Susan Sarandon

OLDER, WISER DRIVER

An hour program that helps you sharpen your driving skills

Monday, May 19 at 1 p.m.

A sixty minute program that discusses the changes seniors need to consider in maintaining safe driving skills. This workshop discusses the reasons our driving skills deteriorate as we age and ways we can accommodate or overcome these changes. Practical advice is offered in how one can compensate for these changes and drive safer for a longer amount of time! Aging is inevitable, but growing older doesn’t have to mean giving up an active life. John Paul, contributor to AAA ‘s “Horizons” newsletter will present.

Please call 781-682-6140 to register.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 SHINE* 10:00 Band 12:00 Bingo 12:30 Cribbage

2 SHINE* 10:00 Attorney O’Neil* 10:00 Muscles 12:00 Poker 1:00 Movie

5 SHINE* 10:00 Friends Board 10:00 Muscles in Motion 12:30 Whist 1:00 Water Based Oils 1:30 Zumba Gold

6 10:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Knitting 12:00 Poker 1:00 Wii Bowling 1:30 Tai Chi 1:30 Choral Group 2:45 Sing-A-Long with Randy

SHINE* 7

10:00 Muscles in Motion 10:00 Watercolors 10:00 Blood Pressure 10:30 Writing Workshop 11:00 Fire Safety 11:00 Senior Citizens Rec Club Meeting 11:15 Line Dancing

8 SHINE* 10:00 Band 12:00 Bingo 12:30 Cribbage

9 SHINE* 9:00 Foot Care* 10:00 Muscles in Motion 12:00 Friends Luncheon 12:00 Poker 1:00 Movie

12 SHINE* 10:00 Muscles in Motion 10:00 TRIAD 10:00 Massage* 12:30 Whist 1:00 Water Based Oils

1:30 Zumba Gold

13 10:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Knitting 12:00 Poker 1:00 Wii Bowling 1:30 Tai Chi

14

SHINE* 10:00 Muscles in Motion 10:00 Watercolors 10:30 Writing Workshop 11:15 Line Dancing 1:00 Olde Kids Band

15 SHINE* 10:00 Band 12:00 Bingo 12:30 Cribbage 1:00 Hearing*

16 SHINE* 10:00 Muscles 12:00 Poker 1:00 Actor Steve Collins—Theatre 30’s, 40’s, 50’s 1:00 Movie

19 SHINE* 10:00 Muscles in Motion 12:30 Whist 1:00 AAA Older, Wiser Driver 1:00 Water Based Oils 1-2 Senator Hedlund’s Aide

1:30 Zumba Gold

20 10:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Beach Stickers 10:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Knitting 12:00 Poker 1:00 Wii Bowling 1:30 Tai Chi

SHINE* 21

10-12 Register of Deeds 10:00 Muscles in Motion 10:00 Blood Pressure 10:00 Finance 10:30 Writing Workshop NO Line Dancing 12:30 Treatment Options for Arthritis Luncheon Presentation

22 SHINE* 10:00 Band 12:00 Bingo 12:30 Cribbage 1:00 Sing-A-Long with Randy

23 SHINE* 10:00 Muscles 12:00 Poker 1:00 Movie

26 27 10:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Knitting 12:00 Poker 1:00 Wii Bowling 1:30 Tai Chi

28 SHINE* 9:00 Foot Care* 10:00 Muscles in Motion 10:30 Writing Workshop 11:15 Line Dancing

29 SHINE* 10:00 Band 12:00 Bingo 12:30 Cribbage

30 SHINE 10:00 Attorney Murphy* 10:00 Muscles 12:00 Poker 1:00 Movie 1:00 Geronimo (card game)

* indicates appointment needed

Reserved

For

Sponsors

CENTER

CLOSED

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 SHINE* 10:00 Band 12:00 Bingo 12:30 Cribbage

2 SHINE* 10:00 Attorney O’Neil* 10:00 Muscles 12:00 Poker 1:00 Movie

5 SHINE* 10:00 Friends Board 10:00 Muscles in Motion 12:30 Whist 1:00 Water Based Oils 1:30 Zumba Gold

6 10:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Knitting 12:00 Poker 1:00 Wii Bowling 1:30 Tai Chi 1:30 Choral Group 2:45 Sing-A-Long with Randy

SHINE* 7

10:00 Muscles in Motion 10:00 Watercolors 10:00 Blood Pressure 10:30 Writing Workshop 11:00 Fire Safety 11:00 Senior Citizens Rec Club Meeting 11:15 Line Dancing

8 SHINE* 10:00 Band 12:00 Bingo 12:30 Cribbage

9 SHINE* 9:00 Foot Care* 10:00 Muscles in Motion 12:00 Friends Luncheon 12:00 Poker 1:00 Movie

12 SHINE* 10:00 Muscles in Motion 10:00 TRIAD 10:00 Massage* 12:30 Whist 1:00 Water Based Oils

1:30 Zumba Gold

13 10:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Knitting 12:00 Poker 1:00 Wii Bowling 1:30 Tai Chi

14

SHINE* 10:00 Muscles in Motion 10:00 Watercolors 10:30 Writing Workshop 11:15 Line Dancing 1:00 Olde Kids Band

15 SHINE* 10:00 Band 12:00 Bingo 12:30 Cribbage 1:00 Hearing*

16 SHINE* 10:00 Muscles 12:00 Poker 1:00 Actor Steve Collins—Theatre 30’s, 40’s, 50’s 1:00 Movie

19 SHINE* 10:00 Muscles in Motion 12:30 Whist 1:00 AAA Older, Wiser Driver 1:00 Water Based Oils 1-2 Senator Hedlund’s Aide

1:30 Zumba Gold

20 10:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Beach Stickers 10:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Knitting 12:00 Poker 1:00 Wii Bowling 1:30 Tai Chi

SHINE* 21

10-12 Register of Deeds 10:00 Muscles in Motion 10:00 Blood Pressure 10:00 Finance 10:30 Writing Workshop NO Line Dancing 12:30 Treatment Options for Arthritis Luncheon Presentation

22 SHINE* 10:00 Band 12:00 Bingo 12:30 Cribbage 1:00 Sing-A-Long with Randy

23 SHINE* 10:00 Muscles 12:00 Poker 1:00 Movie

26 27 10:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Knitting 12:00 Poker 1:00 Wii Bowling 1:30 Tai Chi

28 SHINE* 9:00 Foot Care* 10:00 Muscles in Motion 10:30 Writing Workshop 11:15 Line Dancing

29 SHINE* 10:00 Band 12:00 Bingo 12:30 Cribbage

30 SHINE 10:00 Attorney Murphy* 10:00 Muscles 12:00 Poker 1:00 Movie 1:00 Geronimo (card game)

* indicates appointment needed

Reserved

For

Sponsors

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“I personally measure success in terms of the contributions an individual makes to her or his fellow human beings.”

Margaret Mead (1901-1978) American anthropologist

Happy Mothers’ Day to all our wonderful mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers and great, great-grandmothers. We were fortunate to have the same great AARP volunteers, Joe Sterling, Program Coordinator; Ed Adamson and Jim Packard return again this year to prepare and submit Federal and State income tax forms for our seniors. These knowledgeable men shared their time and expertise for this important service. In addition to working 352 hours and filing taxes for 348 people, extensive training and testing are required. On behalf of all those you assisted, we thank you. Our appreciation to Lois Gilboy for sharing her artistic ability to transform the lobby at the Whipple Center for each holiday or season. After this winter in particular, the flowers and pastel colors were a welcome sight, a reminder that spring really would arrive soon. You will also find her cheerily greeting people from the front desk at the Center on Tuesday mornings. Thank you, Lois, for all you do. Welcome to new volunteer, Brenda Flood, Driver Happy Birthday to our volunteers celebrating this month – Peter Akins, 6; Margaret Austin, 24, Carol Cayon, 22; Karen Devonshire, 4; Lois Egon, 14; C.B.Keith, 9; Nancy Killelea, 16; Judy McSweeney, 9; Marge Murphy, 1; Paul Warren, 18 Thank you to Randy Cushing for his generous donation of a spinet piano. Randy is the pianist for the Choral Group whose members practice here at the Senior Center on the first Tuesday of the month. They “take their show on the road” to various skilled nursing facilities where those residents really enjoy their music. If anyone is interested in joining the group, come to this month’s practice on Tuesday, May 6 at 1:30 p.m.

Our volunteers are the BEST! Camille Collins Coordinator of Volunteers

DROP-IN SING-A-LONG WITH RANDY

Tuesday, May 6 at 2:45 p.m. and

Thursday, May 22 at 1:00 p.m.

Randy, our volunteer pianist with the Choral Group, has offered to play for a drop-in

sing-a-long. This could be a fun activity for those of you who like to sing informally to

well known songs or just come, listen and tap your feet! Music is a wonderful way to uplift our

spirits and we can all use that. If we have enough interest, it could become a regular activity.

So, just drop in!

The volunteer program is funded in part by a Community Development Block Grant.

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FROM ANDREA IN THE OUTREACH OFFICE Are you turning 65? Steps to prepare for Medicare.

Medicare is a government run health insurance program that is available to seniors over the age of 65

and certain disabled individuals under the age of 65. If you or your spouse has paid into the Social

Security system for 10 years or more, then Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) is premium free. If you

do not qualify for free coverage then you can buy Medicare A coverage. Medicare B (Medical Insurance)

has a monthly premium which is automatically deducted from your Social Security check. Your

Medicare Insurance covers you only 80%, so you will need to purchase a Medicare Supplemental

Insurance to cover the costs not paid for by Medicare Parts A&B (co-pays, deductibles, etc.) Lastly, you

will need to purchase a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug policy to pay for your prescription drugs. If

you are still working, ask if your employer has a plan that will continue to pay medical expenses as the

secondary payer after you become eligible for Medicare Part A at age 65. You will need to decide if you

should keep your employer’s plan as a secondary payer to Medicare, or drop your employer’s plan and

enroll in Medicare B and purchase a Medicare supplement or join a Medicare Advantage plan. It is

important to learn what Medicare will and will not cover. To better understand Medicare, you can get a

copy of the Medicare & You Handbook or The Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare on

line at www.medicare.gov or call at 1-800-633-4227. You also can make an appointment with our

SHINE volunteers here at the senior center for help with any health insurance questions. You should

contact the Social Security Administration to enroll in Medicare Parts A and B. There are three ways to

do this: by phone at 1-800-772-1213 or online at www.socialsecurity.gov or in person at your nearest

social security office. The Initial Enrollment period is a seven month window during which you must

enroll in Medicare Parts A & B. This period begins three months before your 65th birthday and ends on

the last day of the third month after your 65th birthday. If you have been receiving Medicare due to

disability, you have a six month open enrollment period to purchase a supplement insurance beginning

on your 65th birthday. If you do not enroll during your eligibility period, you will have to wait until the

next open enrollment period where your coverage will not begin until the following July 1st, and you will

incur a penalty on your Medicare part B premium by 10% for each year of delayed enrollment. If you

decide to stay on your employer’s health insurance, then contact your local social security office to learn

your options about delaying enrolling in Medicare Part B. If you have creditable coverage, you can delay

enrolling in Part B and will not incur a penalty for this period of time. But this is only true if you are on

your employer’s plan and still working. The rules change if you retire and decide to stay on your

employer’s plan. Also remember that if you do not enroll in a Medicare Part D plan and you do not

have creditable coverage, you will incur a penalty when you do enroll of 1% for each month that you are

late enrolling. After your initial enrollment period, you will be allowed to enroll during the Annual

Election Period, which runs October 15th through Dec. 7th each year.

OUTREACH OFFICE HOURS

Andrea: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 a.m.—3:30 p.m.

Ann: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9 a.m.—3:30 p.m.

It’s always best to make an appointment. Call 781-682-6140.

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WEYMOUTH ELDER SERVICES

182 Green Street

Weymouth, MA 02191

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE TO SENIORS

Volunteer Help with Small Tasks—

Weymouth Elder Support Council and BOSS (Benevolent Organizations of the South Shore. Call: 781-682-6140

Ext. 3816 (Ann) or 3817 (Andrea)

Quincy Community Action Programs—Reverse Mortgage Counseling—Jill Joyce at 617-479-8181 Ext. 377.

*William Cratty, MSF, CPA offers free 30 minute financial advice once a month.

*Attorney Michael O’Neil—offers free

30 minute consultations once a month.

*Free Hearing Evaluation and

Consultation—John Klefeker, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist once a month.

Blood Pressure by Public Health Nurses 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.

*Attorney Gerald Murphy-offers free 30

minute consultations once a month.

*Chair Massage with Kerry Gage—second Monday of the month. Fee: $10 for fifteen minutes.

*Foot Care offered twice a month by a registered nurse. Cost: $29 .

Handyman—For small home repairs. Reasonable rates. Call 781-682-6140 Ext. 3816 or 3817.

*Weymouth Health Department—B12 Clinics every Tuesday morning from 9:30—11:00 a.m. by appointment. Fee: $5. You must bring your own B-12 medication and have a written order from your physician. Tetanus shots and pneumonia shots are available by appointment for a fee of $5. Call Health Department at 781-340-5008 to schedule an appointment.

*SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) Medicare counseling.

Please note: Professionals are kind enough to provide these services to Weymouth seniors. Please respect their valuable time by keeping your appointment! *indicates appointment is needed.