Thanks to a very generous donation—
the Claire Teague Senior Center has been able to purchase a new 10 passenger transit van. We’re awaiting its arrival
sometime this Spring!
This is very exciting news and much thanks goes to our anonymous donor.
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 St Patty’s Day Luncheon
on Thursday; March 17
Elder Services menu: Sliced corned beef, O'Brien Potatoes and steamed Cabbage
Yorkshire Pudding and Special Music
Call 528-1881 to make reservation
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Welcome new driver Alan Soto to the
GBCOA Transportation Team!
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Geer Village
is sponsoring a
FREE Box Lunch
Followed by a 30 min Balance Class
Where: Claire Teague Senior Center
When: Tue; March 22nd
Time: 11:30 am
Call 528-1881 to make your reservation.
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Out to Lunch Bunch is back!
Monday; March 28th
we will be meeting at
On a Roll Café in Lenox
for lunch followed by a stop
right next door at the chocolatier.
Transportation will be provided on a limited basis (11 seats).
Call 528-1881 to make a reservation.
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Barbara’s Breakfast for Lunch
is back! Join us for a delicious “brunch lunch” on Wednesday; March 23rd
at 11:30 am ~ $2.00 per person. Please call 413-528-1881 for reservations.
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Need to get out and get some exercise?
We are offering a new class:
“Gentle Chair Yoga”
with Crystal Sheehan
on Thursdays at 12:00 pm
each week at the Claire Teague Senior Center.
Crystal Sheehan is a Certified Yoga
Instructor. She currently resides in Canaan CT. Crystal is continuing her yoga instruction education through various YA approved workshops, seminars and certification course to gain knowledge and experience towards therapy training. There is a $2.00 charge for this class.
Classes I have experience in teaching:
Breath and Therapeutic Movement
Chair Yoga for Seniors
Chair Yoga all levels
Beginners Yoga levels l-ll
Gentle Yoga
Therapeutic Yoga
Restorative Yoga
Recharge Yoga
Rejuvenation/ Power Yoga
Yoga for Recovery and Addiction
Yang
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Grief Support Group
Friday, March 18th
at 1:00 pm
All ages and circumstances are welcome. Former Fairview Commons Social Worker, Collette Plaquet will be facilitating the group. Please let us know if you will be joining us. 528-1881
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Sand for Seniors is back!
Sand/gravel mix is available in the back
parking lot of the senior center for winter use. Please let us know if you need assistance loading up your container– we will be happy to help. |
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At this time ~ all visitors whether vaccinated or not are required to wear masks indoors
at the senior center.
SHINE is by appointment only, please no walk-ins for now. If you need assistance with your health insurance information, please call ahead (413) 528-1881 or call (413) 499-0524.
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Blood Pressure and
Health Assessment Clinic
March 17th
10:00-11:00
at the
Claire Teague Senior Center
Please make an appointment directly with Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative by calling
413 -717- 7026.
Walk ins are welcome.
 Make sure you sign up for St Patty’s day lunch as well.
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Vaccination/Booster/Covid Testing Information
· To schedule a COVID test:call (855) 262-5465
· To schedule a vaccination or booster call these numbers:
(855) 262-5465 or 211 or
CHP Mobile Van at (413) 528-0457
· To schedule an appointment on-line use: https://vaxfinder.mass.gov/
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· Do you own an i-phone?
· Are you trying to figure out how to use it?
Doug will be here every third Thursday of the month @ 1 pm (To offer his help)
~ When scheduling an appointment to meet with Doug, please make sure you have any and all passwords (and any other pertinent information) to bring with you.
If you have an urgent need for instruction, please don’t hesitate to let us know and we will see if he can accommodate you.
For an appointment, please call us at
(413) 528-1881.
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File for Life Magnet ~
That holds your prescription medication list for emergency personnel is available at the senior center...
Compliments of the GB Police Department.
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Affordable connectivity program is available for income eligible recipients to provide financial assistance for internet access. Application form and information
available at the Senior Center.
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IN PERSON CLASSES AT CLAIRE TEAGUE SENIOR CENTER
 “Gentle Chair Yoga”
with Crystal Sheehan
on THU at 12:00 pm $ 2/person per class
Strength Training with Christine Faber on TUE at 3:30 –4:30 pm ~ $3/person per class
Tai Chi with Christine Faber ~ FRI at 9:00 am ~ $3 per person per class
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GET READY!!!
Move and Groove with Dee Foster
is coming back in May...
Stay Tuned!!!
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CARD GAMES : (new players are welcome)
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 ~ Bridge TUESDAYS at 12:00 pm
~ Pitch on WEDNESDAYS at 12:00 pm
~ Bingo on TUESDAYS at 12:30 pm (refreshments included)
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Painting by Eunice Agar
Wednesdays at 10:00 am ~ Come and join Eunice as she teaches drawing and painting.
$5 per person/class
- Decorative Painting w Liz Macchi ~ Wednesdays 2 pm-4 pm
$ 5 / class plus supplies.
- Vera’s Painting Class on Thursdays at 10:30 am
All levels are welcome to join these groups!
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OTHER CLASSES/GROUPS /EVENTS
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Caregivers Support Group
On the third Wednesday
of each month at 1:00 pm
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Great Barrington COA Transportation Policy
Welcome to the Great Barrington Council on Aging Transportation Program located at the Claire Teague Senior Center. Transportation is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm for senior citizens age 55 and over and also the disabled.
Reservations and Cancellations:
Appointments must be made 48 hours in advance by calling the senior center at (413) 528-1881. Please make a reservation each time you need a ride, we cannot guarantee standing reservations and medical appointments are a priority. It is very important that you try to book your appointments before 2 pm. We cannot guarantee a return ride after 3:00 pm. We will do our very best to accommodate everyone.
Please let us know as soon as possible if you are cancelling a ride.
Same Day Booking:
If space and drivers are available you will be offered a ride.
Rider Fees:
The charge for transportation locally is $3.50 one way and $7.00 round trip for Gt Barrington/ Housatonic residents traveling within the town of Great Barrington/Housatonic. Rides to the Claire Teague Senior Center for a congregate meal or an activity are $3.50 round trip.
There is no charge for a spouse or caregiver to accompany a rider.
No person will be turned away for a ride if they cannot afford the fare.
Tips/Donations:
Drivers cannot accept tips. You are welcome to make a donation to the Gt Barrington COA Transportation Program which will be used to fund future outings.
Out of Town:
We will transport to Pittsfield for medical appointments only; if we have an available van and driver, the cost is $15.00 per person round trip.
Multiple Stops:
You must make advance reservations for multiple stops with the exception of the pharmacy after medical appointments. The GBCOA reserves the right to limit the number of extra stops per client given time and availability.
Riders are required to wear seat belts. During COVID - Masks are required at all times on the van.
Unsafe and or disruptive behavior may result in loss of van privileges.
Seniors needing personal assistance require family or volunteers to accompany them on van.
SNOW DAYS:
Snow day cancellations will be announced on WSBS. Typically if the schools are closed ~ so will transportation. If you have a ride scheduled that day, staff will give you a call as well.
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Foot Nurse by appointment only ~
On Monday, March 14th
Call for appointments at (413) 528- 1881.
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Brown Bag for Elders
Don't forget to pick up your
Brown Bag on March 9th
Pick up will be @ Claire Teague Senior Center
What is Brown Bag??
Food for Elders program provides a free bag of healthy groceries to eligible seniors once a month at local senior centers and community organizations. The food items are specifically selected to meet seniors’ special dietary requirements to help them stay healthy and active.
Where is it?
The Claire Teague Senior Center is a distribution site for the monthly Brown Bag.
917 Main Street in Great Barrington
How to receive it?
If you are interested in receiving a bag~
You can pick up an application at the senior center by calling 528-1881 or
Print the application off their website https://www.foodbankwma.org/get-help/brown-bag-food-for-elders/ and mail it to:
Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
PO Box 160
Hatfield, MA 01038
Call the food bank to request an application 413 247 9738. “The food that we distribute comes from a number of different sources, including the state government (MEFAP), the federal government (TEFAP), local farms, our own Food Bank farm, retail and wholesale food businesses, community organizations, and individual donations”.
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THE DAILY LUNCH
Check out the MARCH lunch menu HERE.
A $ 3 lunch donation is requested for guests 60 or over.
Call us at (413) 528-1881.
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Rosemarie B
Elizabeth M
Roberta N
Rosemary S
Kenneth B
Sean N
David R
Margaret T
Cathy W
Patricia B
Evelyn R
David T
Judith K
Kathi C
Mary V
Norbert G
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Alice O
Susan P
Judith C
Patricia S
Barbara B
Rachel S
Marguerite D
Mimi H
Steve S
Alan B
Lynn S
Michelle L
Veronica D
Harold G
Aleta F
Pat L
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