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Keeping elders active, interested
BARNSTABLEADULT DAY PROGRAM
Eighth anniversary for
Senior Center's offering
By Kathy Manwaring
news@barnstablepatriot.com
KATHY MANWARING PHOTO
Harry Burdett linesuphisshot playing indoor
horseshoes attheBarnstable AdultSocialDay
Program. On Wednesday, the program will
celebrate its eighth anniversary with a public
OpenHousefrom 3:30to5:30p.m.atthecenter
located at 524 Main St. in Centerville.
In the sunny great room of a large
white building on Main Street in
Centerville Harry Burdett clutches an
indoor horseshoe in his right hand.
Taking careful aim, he makes his toss.
Nearly a ringer! Burdett's success is
met with cheers and applause from
friends as he smiles matter-of-factly.
Moments later, the group makes its
way to the kitchen where an aromatic
catered lunch of turkey stew, fresh
vegetables, homemade biscuits and
tapioca pudding awaits.
Indoor horseshoes? Catered lunch?
Certainly there must be a new spa in
Centerville! There is no spa. These
treats are all part of a day at Barn-
stable'sAdult Social Day Program, a
valuable part of the Senior Services
Division of Barnstable.
In 1997, people in the Barnstable
community expressed a need for a day
program for seniors. Families were
looking for a place that elder loved
ones needing a bit of assistance could
spend the day safely and happily. Thus
the Barnstable Adult Social Day Pro-
gram was created.
In order to celebrate its eighth
anniversary, the center is holding an
Open House on Wednesday.From 3:30
until 5:30 p.m., the public is invited
to visit the center at 524 Main St. in
Centerville and learn about all that the
program has to offer local seniors.
"This is a hidden gem for the Town
of Barnstable," said program coordina-
tor Stacy Cullen. "We want to make
sure the town knows what services are
out there."
The overall purpose of the Adult
Social Day Program is to provide local
seniors a safe, social and structured
environment while at the same time of-
fering respite to caregivers in need, all
for a nominal fee. The center is pre-
pared to care for those with memory
issues, physical limitations, and even
those who simply prefer not to be
alone during the day.
Coming to the program offers folks
a chance to form lasting friendships,
engage in social activities and even try
something new. "Some of the activities
folks will do for the first time ever,"
said Rose Digregorio of the Barnstable
Senior Center, who also works at the
Adult Social Day Program.
Each day at the center begins with
a coffee and toast breakfast during
which there is a lively discussion about
local, national and worldwide current
events. Newspapers are provided and,
according to Cullen, the group talks
over everything from headlines to
horoscopes.
The remainder of the day is busy,
filled with a variety of activities includ-
ing Fit for Life, horseshoes, games, arts
and crafts, and the occasional field trip
to places like the Ryan FamilyAmuse-
ment Center to go bowling. A nourish-
ing lunch, made fresh and catered by
Chef Ralph, is served at noon.
The group also visits the Barnstable
Senior Center weekly and is involved
in an intergenerational program with
the children from the Barnstable
Preschool. "They really enjoy it," said
Digregorio.
Folks who at-
tend the program
develop important
skills that help
them maintain
a certain level of
independence.
"They feel empow-
ered," said Cullen,
and Digregorio
added, "When they
develop indepen-
dence, they look
forward to seeing
[their caregivers]
at the end of the
day."
Not only does
the Adult Social
Day Program
enrich the lives of
the seniors who
attend, it offers
caregivers a much-
needed break.
The program can also provide sup-
port for families who may not be aware
of the wealth of services the Town of
Barnstable offers. "We have the resourc-
es to point them in the right direction
for support they may need," Cullen said.
There are 10to 12 adults who par-
ticipate Monday through Friday.The
center is open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
each weekday and can accommodate up
to 20 people.
"We have a required minimum of two
days' attendance, but encourage people
to come for five," said Digregorio, who
notes that the center offers a trial day
for those interested injoining.
As lunch gets under way,the clink of
forks on plates is accompanied by the
merry banter of cheerful conversation.
"This is a place where everyone comes
together,"Digregoriosaid.
For more information about the Barnstable Adult
Social Day Program, as well as the Open House, call
Rose Digregorio at the Barnstable Senior Center at
508-862-4750.
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A belated Happy
New year to
all of you !
As
I looked at my col-
umn from this time
last year, I laughed
at how quickly things can
change. No, my son hasn't
had another snowboard
stolen, but the Red Sox
sure have taken a direct hit
or two and their prospects
seem rather dim for this
year.I don't know about any
of you, but for several days
after Johnny's departure, I
couldn't answer my phone
due to all the "sympathy"
calls I was receiving from
friends and family, and I al-
most came to blows on the
whole Red Sox subject over
New YearsEve.
Maybe it's time to start
cheeringfor adifferent team.
Or to take up a new hobby.
Perhaps I could join the
fabulous crafters that meet
here at the Center and cre-
ate beautiful itemsthat they
then sell for the benefit of
the Center. Did you know
that over the course of the
last three years Carol, Mae,
Peggy and the others have
raised almost $7,000 for the
Senior Center? That'salot of
mittens and hats. If you see
them, thank them, please.
Oh well, if you can't de-
pend on the Sox or Patriots,
at least you can count on us
at the Senior Center to be
warm and dependable. Here
are somehighlightsofevents
over the next month:
We will continue to of-
fer great programming and
interesting classes that will
keep you energized through-
out this dark, cold season.
As you know, we are now
open two evenings a week
for classes and are offering
great oneslikePilatesfor be-
ginners and intermediates,
watercolor painting and
aerobics. Call to register.
ClaudiaandJudy areready
to help with Medicare D
questionsaswell asFuelAs-
sistance and transportation
questions. Dare I say the
word Taxes?
Rose and the Adult Social
Day Program staff inviteyou
to our 8th Anniversary and
Open House at the Cent-
reville building on the 25th
of January from 3:30-5:30.
Please call to RSVR
Our 7th Annual Heart and
Soulisplannedfor Saturday,
Feb. 11- at 2 pm with the
SoulFoodFeastimmediately
following the performance
of the Gospel singers The
Bullock Brothers and Em-
manuel,. I have heard that
this family of singers istruly
a moving experience and if
their CD gives any indica-
tion,it shouldbe awonderful
show.Space islimited and it
is always ahuge hit, so come
into the Center to makeand
pay for your reservations
before Feb. 3.
Onethingthathaschanged
at the Center isthe timingof
thiscolumn.Asyouprobably
are aware, Senior Sense has
moved to the middle of the
month and willnowbe more
coordinated with the timing
of our other publications;
the newsletter and Senior
Guide.
As I write this column I
must admit that I am hav-
ing mixed feelings about
the weather.(Of course,now
that I am writing about it,
it will change!). As a skier, I
am annoyed that the snow
hasn't come and wish the
conditions were better. As
a commuter, I am thankful
for the dry roads and lack of
cancellations.But,Iamsure
that at somepointwinterwill
in fact arrive for more then
a few hours and thought I
should remind all of you of
afew tipsfor beingprepared
for possible emergencies.
Know your neighbor's
Make sure you have the
names and phone numbers
of several of your neighbors.
Ifyou are out and about,you
can easily check in on them
to seeiftheyneed water,bat-
teries or even alittle chicken
soup. If you are snowed in,
perhaps you could callthem
and ask them to help shovel
you out.
2. Ask for help in ad-
vance
Call the senior Center to
talk about whether you or a
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