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Claire Teague Senior Center
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APRIL 2022
EVENTS 
Great Food,
Fire Safety and
Free Transportation!!

The Claire Teague Senior Center will be hosting an informational session with Chief Burger of the Great Barrington Fire Department on:
 
 April 12th   11:30 pm 
Home Cooked Spaghetti Luncheon  
by Chef Bob Avery
Only $2.00!!





Transportation will be provided at no cost for this event. 
Please call 528-1881—
48 hours in advance  to secure a seat.
 
Bee Keeping
Skip Del Vaglio of Wild Flower Honey


will be speaking on Bee Keeping on
Thursday, April 21st at 12:00     
following a Roast Pork/w gravy
and mashed potato lunch
$2 per person
Call 528-1881 to reserve seat. 
 
 

COOKOUT
Rockin’ Robin is Back
He’ll be performing for our
cook out which will be held indoors
(unless it is a sunny warm day) on:
Friday April 22nd, 11:00-12:00

  Come enjoy:
hamburgers,  hot dogs, baked beans, chips and soda, rain or shine.
 
Please sign up by calling 528-1881. 
$3.00 per person
 
 
Geer Village
is sponsoring a
FREE Box Lunch
Followed by a 30 min Balance Class


Where: Claire Teague Senior Center
When: Tue; April 26th 
Time: 11:30 am 
Call 528-1881 to make your reservation.
 
Barbara’s Breakfast for Lunch

is back!  Join us for a delicious “brunch lunch” on Wednesday; April 20th
 at 11:30 am ~ $2.00 per  person.  Please call 413-528-1881 for reservations.
 
 Grief Support Group
 Friday, April 15th
at 1:00 pm

 All ages and circumstances are welcome. Collette Plaquet will be facilitating the group.  Please let us know if you will be joining us.  528-1881
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.
Why do I need Prescription Advantage?
 
“Why do I need Prescription Advantage?” This question is often asked. Many say, “I don’t need it. I already have a Medicare Part D plan” or “I have coverage from my former employer.” Even with Part D or other coverage, there are many reasons to join Prescription Advantage, including:
It does not replace your existing coverage, it supplements it;
It can lower your co-pays if you reach that coverage gap, also known as the “donut hole”;
It allows you to change your Medicare plan outside of Medicare’s open enrollment;
At certain income levels it’s FREE!
Prescription Advantage also provides benefits for individuals age 65 and older who are not   eligible for Medicare, as well as those under age 65 with a qualified disability.
Find out how Prescription Advantage can help you by calling 1-800-243-4636 or visiting www.prescriptionadvantagema.org
 
Prescription Advantage is administered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive  Office of Elder Affairs.
 
Vaccination/Booster/Covid Testing Information
 
For information -  call these numbers:
           (855) 262-5465 or 211 or
CHP Mobile Van at (413)  528-0457
 
INSTRUCTION/HELP
· Do you own an i-phone?
· Are you trying to figure out how to use it?

Doug Wilber 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.

For an appointment, please call us at
(413) 528-1881. 
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.
Ron Terry’s Tech Tips

Will return on
Tuesdays In May
 

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.
EXERCISE CLASSES 
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!!!

Tap with Carolyn Calandro is returning
(Starting on Friday, April 29th)
 
 ~  Mondays 
2:00 to 3:00 refresher for beginners with some tap experience
3:00 to 4:00 for intermediate/advanced
 
~  Fridays 
12:45 to 1:45 refresher for beginners with some tap experience
2:00 to 3:00 for intermediate/advanced
 
~  $5 per person per class

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Move and Groove with Dee Foster
is coming back in May...

Starting on May 3rd
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:30 am to 10:30 am
$3 per class
 
 
 
CARD GAMES :  (new players are welcome)

 ~  Bridge TUESDAYS at 12:00 pm
 

~  Pitch on  WEDNESDAYS at 12:00 pm    


~  Bingo on TUESDAYS at 12:30 pm (refreshments included)  
ART CLASSES 

 
Painting by Eunice Agar
  • Sketching w 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!
 
OTHER CLASSES/GROUPS /EVENTS
Caregivers Support Group
 
On the third Wednesday 
of each month at  1:00 pm
 
 
Visit our new website, 
GreatBarringtonSeniors.org!

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. 
  
Foot Nurse by appointment only ~

On Monday, April 11th
Call for appointments at
(413) 528- 1881. 
Brown Bag for Elders


Don't forget to pick up your
Brown Bag on April 13th 

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”.
 

THE DAILY LUNCH

 

Check out the APRIL lunch menu HERE.

A $ 3 lunch donation is requested for guests 60 or over. 

Call us at (413) 528-1881.
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Judy H
Gail H
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Karen S
Linda M
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