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Marshfield COA


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Activities
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Antiques Slideshow on Firefighting Antiques
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~ Arthritis Exercise Class
~ Art of Film Class
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~ Stepping Healthy
~ Strength Training w/Nina
~ Tai Chi
~ Tap Dancing Class w/Rose
~ Walking Club
~ Weight & Strength
w/Karen
~ Woodcarving
~ Yoga w/Jane

Information
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~ Intellectually Stimulating Discussion Group
~ Isaac Winslow House
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~ Marshfield COA Cultural Trip
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~ Shine
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The COA Facility
~ Boutique
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LUNCH PROGRAM
We serve lunch every day
at 12:00 noon
in our dining room and welcome all who would like to come.
The food has to be ordered in advance, so to avoid having to disappoint anyone, on any given day, we request that reservations be made at least two days in advance of the day you would like to come. Your cooperation in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Join us for lunch on Thursday,
July 17th

as we celebrate "National Lollipop Day."
Pick a special lollipop and win a prize.

Join us for lunch on
Monday, July 28th
as we celebrate our favorite holiday "National Milk Chocolate Day." For dessert we will enjoy chocolate treats.


Intellectually Stimulating Great Discussion Group
Several Openings Available
(click here for more details)

WII Game now available
at the COA
Every Thursday
with Paul @ 10:00 am

(click here for more details)

Marshfield Emergency Management Agency
The agency is in the process of updating an emergency contact list for seniors at Risk. This list would be used by emergency personnel, in the event notification was needed for an emergency situation. The list will be maintained at the Marshfield Emergency Operations Center and is confidential. If you would like to be added to this list, please contact Lt. Paul Taber at
(781) 837-7100 or email to ptaber@marshfieldpolice.org.
Thank you. Lt. Paul Taber


The Farmer's Market
starts on
Friday, June 6th and runs through October
from 2 to 7 pm at the Marshfield Fair Grounds.

There are 3 to 4 local vendors selling fresh vegetables and fruits, some of which are organic. There are also baked goods available. If you would be interested in going to the market on Friday's once or twice a month please let us know.
If there is enough interest we will look into providing transportation.
Call 781-834-5581.


A Friendly Reminder
Last month, we sent a registration form in the June Link. If you have not yet filled it out and returned it please make sure that you do so as soon as possible. Once this is completed we can begin to issue our new swipe cards.


Gardening News
*Thank you to Gwen Frazier for planting the beautiful geraniums and flowers in the pots in the front of the building. They look wonderful!
*The Marshfield Horticultural Commission has offered to assist us with a community garden. If you have any interest in helping please let us know.


Belly Dancing
One of our seniors has asked about a class for this activity. It's fun and a great workout for the mid section. If you are interested in this activity or know of someone that could teach the class please let us know and we will start a list.


Monday, July 28th, 2008
@ 1:00 PM
Fitness Talk with
Bret Bondlow
of Compelling Fitness

(click here for more info)


Mass Audubon -
Guest Presenter
John Galuzzo
on Isaac Sprague of Hingham: Artist for Audubon
July, 31st, 2008 @ 1:00
(click here for more info)

Welcome to MarshfieldCaregivers.org, a website for anyone in the Southeastern Massachusetts area caring for a dependent older adult, whether you are a family member, friend, neighbor or professional dedicated to improving quality of life for older adults and their caregivers.The purpose of MarshfieldCaregivers.org is to enhance or implement services for caregivers and older adults that strengthen the continuum of care.

We hope that this website helps you find some of the support and assistance you need that will help direct you to the most appropriate resources for you and for those whom you provide care. Our goal is to assist you and the older person receiving care to achieve and maintain the best quality of life and dignity possible throughout the caregiving experience.

This website contains topics and resources both in the Southeastern Massachusetts area and nationally. This includes articles, research and current trends, and an events calendar that lists conferences, workshops, seminars and training. We also provide website links to local and national organizations that offer educational information and services to caregivers and dependent adults.

If you need a starting point for all types of information and referral services for senior citizens in Massachusetts please call -
1-800-AGE-INFO(1-800-243-4636)
www.800ageinfo.com
TDD/TTY 1-800-872-0166


Mission Statement
The Marshfield Council of Aging is a human service agency whose mission is:

* to provide and coordinate services to the senior community of Marshfield

* assist seniors to live within the community with dignity

* to enhance their quality of life.

To accomplish this, the Council on Aging provides:

* Information about community resources that can offer assistance for caregivers

*Personal Assistance identifying the caregiver needs, options and referrals to services and programs

*Links to training and support services

As advocates, we believe that our community can postively affect the quality of life for older adults and their caregivers and encourage development of needed services that complete the continuum of care.

Most caregivers are unpaid, and care for a dependent adult 7 days a week. The Marshfield COA operates with a nine member Board of professionals from the public and private sector that meet on a monthly basis to plan activities and community events. In addition to our services Board members, staff and community volunteers make available a series of educational programs throughout the year. These programs include:

* Ongoing conferences for caregivers and professionals covering in-depth topics on caregiving, health and aging.

* A support group (link to support group)

* Educational forums for professionals and community members presented to update on current research, trends and new information on caregiving, health and aging.

The Marshfield Council on Aging planned and developed this website as an information resource for family caregivers and professionals in Massachusetts.

Funding for the development of this website has been generously provided by the Old Colony Planning Council. We would also like to thank our regional partners and collaborators that help make these services possible.


Marshfield Council on Aging

230 Webster Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
781-834-5581


IMPORTANT DATES FOR
CLERK’S OFFICE


Fiscal -September 2008
National Primary
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October, 2008
Special Town Meeting??
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November 2008
National Election
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Town Meeting
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Saturday, May 2, 2009
Town Election

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