The Spirit of Bellingham Council on Aging Newsletter May 2018

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40 Blackstone Street ● Bellingham, MA 02019 ● Phone: 508-966-0398 ● Fax: 508-966-5843 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8am-4pm ● Friday 8am-3pm Beth Cornell-Smith, Interim Director ● [email protected] ● www.bellinghamma.org

WANTED: The Council on Aging is looking for a few good board members. Find out more about this outstanding opportunity to serve by contacting Kay Page, COA chair at (508) 966-1804.

MAY SPOTLIGHT:

Three for Free 1. Remembering the 1960s… Friday, May 18, 10:30am 2. The Joy of Learning… Tuesdays in May, beginning the 1st at 1:30pm 3. Financial consultations… Thursday, 10am—noon, May 17

Eva Gamache

“Take one day at a time. Develop a healthy attitude.” A familiar and friendly presence at the Bellingham Senior Center, Eva Gamache is the kind of volunteer everybody loves. “I’m a doer, not a sitter,” observes Eva. Her husband of 46 years, Ron, calls her a “professional volunteer.” They live happily together in Bellingham. She gives 10 to 15 hours every week to the Senior Center. Among many other things, she’s in charge of three outside sheds and their contents and also one temporary pod. Inside them, you’ll find Christmas decorations, material for the annual Craft Fair and the Yard Sale, plus medical equipment including walkers and wheelchairs to loan to those in need. Eva is the go-to person for the Bellingham Elder Services Group (BESG) monthly birthday luncheon. “We shop for presents for the men and women who are celebrating their birthdays, and then they get to pick one,” explains Eva. This past month, more than 60 people attended. (continued on page two)

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Celebrate! BESG MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTY 60 party-goers showed up on March 29 to celebrate birthdays at the Bellingham Senior Center. Here are five of them:

From left: Lois Knott, Joann Conklin, Estelle Ours, Lisa Bradgon and Linda Lavallee.

DUCKIES AND BUNNIES at the Senior Center. Multi-generational program led by Garine Arakelion (left). Grand parents and grand children learning how to make their soap. Program in collaboration with the Bellingham Library will be back again next spring.

Eva’s Story, continued from page one Eva is also at St. Blaise Catholic Church and St. Joseph in Woonsocket at least once a week for Bingo. “I’m a worker, not a player,” she adds with a smile. Eva grew up in Woonsocket; she is a practicing catholic and a Eucharistic Minister. Every Sunday, she brings communion to four elderly ladies who can’t make it to Mass. “It makes them happy.” “You really need to learn to appreciate what you have,” says Eva when asked about life lessons. “Take one day at a time. Develop a healthy attitude. I don’t like negativity,” she continues, “it gets you nowhere. Sometimes things need to be said, but it’s how you say it. You have to learn how to talk to people. Show respect. We’re not rich people. We are happy with what we have.” She has two grown children… four grand children… and a new puppy named Belle (a smooth fox terrier). She also has many, many folks at the Senior Center who say the place wouldn’t be the same without her. “She is very valuable,” noted Bill Eltzroth, president of the BESG. Her great work ethic, cheerful attitude, extreme helpfulness? “Yes, all that!” says Eltzroth. Eva also volunteers her time serving as a board member for BESG -- the senior center’s non-profit friends’ group (the fundraising organization working to provide the services and things needed over and above the Town’s municipal budget.) According to a recent Road Scholar report, volunteering is one of the ten favorite retirement activities in the US. Bellingham has a long, proud tradition of volunteerism and the Senior Center would not be the great place it is without Eva and all of its volunteers. May 2018

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VA News MEMORIAL DAY

FLY THE FLAG

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official holiday in 1971.

Mothers Day, 2nd Sunday in May. Peace Officers Day, 3rd Saturday in May (half staff). Memorial Day, last Monday in May (half staff until noon). Flag Day, Army Day June 14. Independence Day July 4th

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE Veterans marching together again to honor our departed brothers and sisters who died while serving in the military. When: Sunday, May 20th. Where: Bellingham Memorial Middle School. Line up: 12PM, step off 1PM.

Veterans' Service Officer Bob Greenhalgh 1-774-292-2437

Council on Aging Our mission is to provide support and leadership to our senior community through advocacy and by implementing educational, nutritional, recreational and wellness programs to meet their needs. 508-966-0398 ● Our next public COA Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 8, at 1pm. COA Officers and Board Members Chair: Kay Page, Vice-Chair: Betty Willey, Treasurer: Tina Tyler, Board Member: Tsune Roberts Hello Everyone, Well I think (hope) spring has finally arrived and we are so deserving! Can't wait to get flowers planted, deck furniture out and be outside! I want to thank the Selectmen & Town Administrator for the Selectmen’s breakfast meeting held at the senior center Friday, April 6. The breakfast was delicious and the residents attending found the meeting very informative. Allen Lieb, the architect selected to draw the plans for the Senior Center addition was introduced to the residents and all were pleased to meet him. We are organizing a women's golf league so if you are interested in having some fun, many laughs and of course a little exercise please sign up at the front desk. REMEMBER: The COA is the eyes and ears of the Senior community so if you have any suggestions or comments please call the center, leave a message and we will return your call. Thank you. Kay Page, Chair Page 3

The 1960’s, Learning Joy, Wire Wrap and Art... DO YOU REMEMBER THE 1960s? Friday, May 18 at 10:30am, FREE If you remember the ‘60s, then you probably weren’t into drugs – as they say, “If you remember the 60s, then you didn’t participate in them.” Gary Hylander, who may or may not have participated, will be at the Center to help us all catch up on that decade from long ago. In the second of four appearances, Gary will explore the impact on America of the murders of King and Kennedy. Bring your memories, comments and questions… and sign up at the front desk or call before May 6.

WIRE WRAP JEWELRY Wednesdays, May 9 and 23, at 10am This twice-a-month class is designed specifically to aid people with tremors, arthritis and poststroke, but it’s open to anyone who’d like to create unique jewelry for family and friends. The cost is $5.00 per class to pay for materials including silver and semiprecious gems. Please sign up at the front desk or call by May 4.

JOY OF LEARNING: THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE Tuesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 1:30pm This FREE educational and informational program explores the fascinating history of the Ottoman Empire plus additional topics. A 30-minute DVD presentation followed by a group discussion. Open to all; please call to reserve your spot.

WOMEN’S WISDOM GROUP Thursdays, May 10 and 24, at 1pm, FREE The group will discuss life issues as well as other issues pertinent to your well-being. We want to establish a core of friends who can share experiences and become less reticent to talk to new people. It is hoped that this group will be the core of new seniors who have moved to town and could use a helping hand in adjusting to life Bellingham style.

ART ANYONE CAN PAINT Wednesdays, May 2 and 9; 1-3:30pm Join international art instructor Darrell Crow at the Senior Center to paint an easy seascape, The Granduer of Summer. Class fee is $25 (for both classes ) and all supplies are provided. If you have previously started a painting with Darrell, but were unable to complete it, bring it on May 16 and/or May 23. Supplies provided. Please sign up in advance for any/all of Darrell’s classes. May 2018

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Program Highlights FREE PROGRAMS

PAID PROGRAMS CHAIR EXERCISE Mondays at 10:30am $3 per class BASIC YOGA Tuesdays at 10:00am $3 per class

TAI CHI Fridays at 1pm $5 for seniors (65+) and $10 for nonseniors.

YOGALATES Thursdays at 10am $5 per class

WIRE WRAP JEWELRY Wednesdays at 10am $5 per class

ZUMBA/CORE Fridays at 9:30am $3 per class

ANYONE CAN PAINT Wednesdays 1-3:30pm $25 includes supplies

SALUTE! On Saturday, May 19 at 5:00pm, the Corriveau’s are again sponsoring a Veteran’s Tribute dinner in honor of their father and husband, and in honor of all Veterans. Veterans attend free. For all others it’s $10; you can purchase at the front desk. The catered dinner will be followed by a concert by TRIO OF SONG, this husband and wife and a father have performed for us before. They are fabulous. Anyone attending will have a pleasant evening with good friends, good food, and good music.

BILLARD ROOM HOURS Mon., Tues., & Thurs. 8am-4pm Wed. 1pm- 4pm & Fri. 8am-12pm CHAIR

MOTION TO MUSIC

VOLLEYBALL Mondays at 9:30am

Wednesdays at 11:30 am

POKER

BINGO

Mondays at 1pm

Wednesdays at 1pm

GUITAR LESSONS

MAHJONG

Tuesdays at 8am

Thursdays at 1pm

PITCH

CRIBBAGE

Tuesdays at 1pm

Fridays at 9am

BRIDGE

CANASTA

Wednesdays at 9am

Fridays at 12pm

CHORUS

VOTE

Wednesdays at 10:30am

Election day is 5/1. Call the Center for a ride to the polls.

Activities ANGELA WEST CONCERT Tuesday, May 29 ● 7PM ● $5 Famed country and western singer Angela West comes to the Senior Center for a concert. More than just C&W, she offers a full range of styles and likes to include audience members in the singing. Reserve your spot today. LUNCH BUNCH Thursday, May 17, 11:30am Join our friendly group each month at a local restaurant to share conversation. Don’t sit home alone! Join us. Call the Center to sign up before May 10.

SENIOR MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE Starting this month — Sign up today Call President Ray Webb: (508) 966-0857 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE Sunday, May 20 Parade starts at 11am at Bellingham Middle School. Seniors who want to be in the parade should please contact the Center. Closing ceremonies at Town Common. MEN’S GROUP Wednesdays at 10am ● Free Join us for coffee and conversation. Senior Center: (508) 966-0398 Page 5

BESG News & Events Bill Eltzroth, President ● John Hogan, Vice President ● Susan Wilkins, Secretary ● Ray Conklin, Treasurer ● Jeanne LeBlanc, Assistant Treasurer ● Gail Milgram, Sunshine Lady ● Board Members: Bill Barrette, Louis LeBlanc, Jim Fitzpatrick, Barbara Eltzroth, Tom Donnelly, Eva Gamache & Rita Tetrault The BESG office is located at the Municipal Center. Please call either the Senior Center at 508-966-0398 or the Town Hall at 508-657-2715 for specific dates and times. Greetings! I have some great news to start with! The Town has hired an architect for expanding our senior center. Jim Fitzpatrick, Kay Page, Betty Willey and I will start to meet with Allen Lieb Architects & Associates to see how we can expand and what will be best for us. As we progress, we will need the support of all the seniors in Town and I will try to keep you all updated. We are on the move! Our May meals are listed below… hope to see you all soon! I keep reminding everyone that we are in dire need of hospital equipment, shower chairs, wheel chairs, and transport chairs. If you have any of these items, then please consider donating them. We have people in need and it is nice that we can help them. Thank you for your donations for our upcoming Yard Sale on June 9 and for our White Elephant Table. Please keep ‘em coming! Eva and Browny work hard keeping it all organized. Kindly drop off all your donations at the front desk. Lastly, if you are not already a member of BESG, I hope you’ll consider becoming one. It would be nice if every senior in Bellingham became a member. Your support is greatly appreciated. Bill Eltzroth, President BESG P.S. 2018 Donations and Memorials start on page 10. THANK YOU! MEETING DAY LUNCHEON Tuesday, May 1 ● 12pm ● $7 for BESG members, $10 for non-members & late sign ups Chicken Pot Pie, by Mickey G (June’s luncheon will be on the 5th, you might want to sign up now.) MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTY Thursday, May 31 ● 12-2pm ● $9 per person, sign up by 5/17 Roast pork, by Mickey G. Many thanks to our new birthday cake provider: FOXWOODS TRIP Thursday, May 17 ● 7:45am - 5pm ● $22 per person Package includes free food, free bet, and a chance for a free trip May 2018

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Outreach by Sheila Did you notice that even though the weather in April began with snow, not April showers, that the irises and daffodils still stuck their heads out of the ground? Do you think that they are determined to keep to their schedule regardless of outside temperature and moisture? And did you notice that we worked with the Eagle Scouts last year to build and plant a raised bed garden? Did you realize that the garden is four feet off the ground to accommodate seniors who miss gardening because they can no longer reach down without fear of falling or other limitations? Well, this year, despite the lateness of the season, we are looking for seniors who miss working in the soil and raising their own vegetables. If you would like to commit to this season’s garden please call me by May 7 (508-657-2710) and we can set up a rotating work schedule. Of the produce you raise, you would be asked to share with the other volunteers and possibly, if there is enough, with other seniors in the community. This project was implemented for you. Please think about how much you have missed growing your own tomatoes and how great they tasted right off the vine. I’d like to talk to you about some of the programming we have coming up in the next few weeks. Like last year, the Senior Council at the High School is going to put on a Senior Prom for us in June. Look for more details to come. Those of us who went last year had a ball and are still talking about all that they did. The date is June 22 from 4:00-7:00.They will provide everything. Walgreens has volunteered to do the make-up for the ladies attending. They will be here in the morning and do eight appointments per hour from 10:00-2:.00. Sign up will close on June 12. June 19 at 7:00 p.m. SOUTHERN RAIL will provide us with their annual concert, which is partially funded by the BESG. This year we were unable to obtain a grant so there will be a $10.00 donation to attend. We will provide you with refreshments. They are wonderful and if you haven’t treated yourself, this is the year to do it.

Announcements SHINE… This month we welcome Jean Roy to the Senior Center. She will offer SHINE services to members on Wednesdays — May 9 and May 23 — between 9am and Noon. SHINE news will return to this space next month. LOBSTER AND CLAM BAKE… Join us on Thursday, June 14, for a day-trip to southern Maine. We’ll be visiting: Yummies Candy Store, When Pigs Fly Company Store, Foster’s Downeast Clambake, The Kittery Outlets, and Big Daddies Ice Cream. $79. Motorcoach included. Please reserve by calling (508) 657-2715. SENIOR DISCOUNTS… If you live in Bellingham and are 65 years of age or older, then you can take advantage of these discounts: Trash Service reduced from $95 to $46.50 | Capital Improvement Fee reduced from $52.50 to $7.50 You can save $93.50 per quarter! Contact the DPW at (508) 966-5816 Page 7

Thank you! Our thanks to the Bellingham Police Association for sponsoring the 2018 St. Patrick’s Day luncheon. Seniors enjoyed a traditional corned beef meal with all the trimmings hosted at the Coachmen’s Lodge. BPA supports several local charitable organizations and sports team. The event was coordinated by Sgt. Ed Guzowski.

Your Senior Center gratefully receives donations. Your contributions support programming and services. This month, we acknowledge Emily and Kenneth Cahill, Mary Burr, and an anonymous donor for their generosity.

Services BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Mon., May 7 at 10am-12pm ● Free Bellingham’s Public Health Nurse will be taking free blood pressure readings at the Senior Center. Sign up at the front desk or call the Senior Center at 508-966-0398. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Thurs., May 3 & 17 at 11:15am ● Free Join with others who have experienced a similar loss. Funded by a state grant Administered by Massachusetts Association for Councils on Aging and Senior Center Directors. Please call 508-966-0398 to sign up.

SAFE NEEDLE DISPOSAL OPTIONS You may use the large collection container stationed inside near the front door of the Senior Center. Needles, syringes and sharps MUST BE IN A STURDY CONTAINER that is water and puncture proof (such as a coffee can or smaller bleach or detergent bottle) and marked with the universal biohazard warning symbol. Please, No Plastic Bags or Loose Needles! See the front desk if you require a container. BELLINGHAM PROPERTY TAX WORK OFF PROGRAM Earn up to $1,000 off your property tax bill while helping the Town of Bellingham! For more information, please call Nancy Champney at 508-657-2707.

FINANCIAL CONSULTATIONS Thurs., May 17 at 10am-12pm Gerald Loftin is available by appointment for free financial consultations. To schedule your consultation, sign up at the front desk or call the Senior Center at 508-966-0398.

GATRA TRANSPORTATION If you are at least 60 years of age, or a younger disabled resident, we provide rides in town and the surrounding area up to 10 miles. For more information or to schedule a ride, call the Senior Center at 508-657-2709.

LEGAL CONSULTATIONS Wed., May 23 at 2-4pm ● Free Attorney Daniel T. Doyle is available by appointment for free legal consultations. To schedule your free 15-minute consultation, sign up at the front desk or call the Senior Center at 508-966-0398.

SUPPORTIVE DAY PROGRAM Mon.-Wed. from 9am - 3pm ● $35/day Members can spend as little as one, or up to three days per week, in this program. Healthy snacks and lunch are included. Enjoyment, conversation and gentle exercise are part of each day. Transportation is available at no additional cost for residents. Please call the Program Coordinator, Olivia Mathieu, at 508-657-2711, with any questions.

Please remember to sign up at the front desk, or call 508-966-0398. The Senior Center makes decisions regarding the scheduling of programs and services based on the number of attendees who have signed up. May 2018

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MAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS Monday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

1 ELECTION DAY* 8am - 4pm: Billiards 8am: Guitar 9:30am Bowling at Ryan Center 10am: Basic Yoga 12pm: BESG Lunch/ Meeting 1pm: Pitch 1:30 pm: Ottoman Empire

2 9am: Bridge 10am: Men’s Group 10:30am Chorus 11:30am: Motion to Music 1-3:30pm Art Anyone Can Paint 1pm-4pm: Billiards 1pm: Bingo

3 8am-4pm: Billiards 10am: Yogalates 11am: TRIAD 11:15am: Bereavement Support 1pm: Mahjong

4 8am - 12pm: Billiards 9am: Cribbage 9:30am: Zumba/Core 12pm: Canasta 1pm: Tai Chi

7 8am-4pm: Billiards 9:00am: Knitters/ Quilters 9:30am: Chair Volleyball 10am-12pm: Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30am: Chair Exercise 1pm: Poker 1pm: Conv. Italian

8 8am - 4pm: Billiards 8am: Guitar 9:30am Bowling at Ryan Center 10am: Basic Yoga 1pm: Pitch 1pm: COA Meeting 1:30pm: Ottoman Empire

9 9am: Bridge 9am-noon: SHINE (new with Jean Roy) 10am: Men’s Group 10am: Wire Wrap Jewelery 10:30am Chorus 11:30am: Motion to Music 1pm-4pm: Billiards 1pm: Bingo 1-3:30pm Art Anyone Can Paint

10 8am-4pm: Billiards 10am: Yogalates 1pm: Mahjong 1pm: Women’s Wisdom Group

11 8am - 12pm: Billiards 9am: Cribbage 9:30am: Zumba/Core 12pm: Canasta 1pm: Tai Chi

14 8am-4pm: Billiards 9:00am: Knitters/ Quilters 9:30am Chair Volleyball 10:30am: Chair Exercise 1pm: Poker 1pm: Conv. Italian

15 8am - 4pm: Billiards 8am: Guitar 9:30am Bowling at Ryan Center 11:30am—1:30pm Lunch Bunch 1pm: COA Board Mtg. 1pm: Pitch 1:30 pm: Ottoman Empire

16 9am: Bridge 10am: Men’s Group 10:30am Chorus 11:30am: Motion to Music 1pm-4pm: Billiards 1pm: Bingo

18 8am - 12pm: Billiards 9am: Cribbage 9:30am: Zumba/Core 10:30am: Highlights of the 1960s (Politics) 12pm: Canasta 1pm: Tai Chi

21 8am-4pm: Billiards 9:00am: Knitters/ Quilters 9:30am: Chair Volleyball 10:30am: Chair Exercise 1pm: Poker 1pm: Conv. Italian

22 8am - 4pm: Billiards 8am: Guitar 9:30am Bowling at Ryan Center 10am: Basic Yoga 1pm: Pitch 1:30pm: Ottoman Empire

23 9am: Bridge 9am-noon: SHINE (new with Jean Roy) 10am: Men’s Group 10am: Wire Wrap Jewelery 10:30am Chorus 11:30am: Motion to Music 1pm-4pm: Billiards 1pm: Bingo 2pm-4pm Legal Consultations

17 7:45am—5pm Foxwoods Trip 8am-4pm: Billiards 10am: Yogalates 10am—noon: Financial Consult 11:15am: Bereavement Support 11:30am Lunch Bunch 1pm: How to Make a Fleece Blanket 1pm: Mahjong 24 8am-4pm: Billiards 10am: Yogalates 1pm: Mahjong 1pm: Women’s Wisdom Group

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29 8am - 4pm: Billiards 8am: Guitar 9:30am Bowling 10am: Basic Yoga 1pm: Pitch 1:30pm: Ottoman Em. 7pm Angela West Concert

30 9am: Bridge 10am: Men’s Group 10:30am Chorus 11:30am: Motion to Music 1pm-4pm: Billiards 1pm: Bingo

31 8am-4pm: Billiards 10am: Yogalates 12pm: BESG Birthday Party 1pm: Mahjong

NEW PROGRAMS ARE IN BOLD.

SENIOR CENTER IS CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY.

Tuesday

19 5pm: Vet Tribute Dinner and concert 25 8am - 12pm: Billiards 9am: Cribbage 9:30am: Zumba/Core 12pm: Canasta 1pm: Tai Chi

* If you need a ride to the polls, contact the Center at (508) 966-0398. Page 9

Donations to the Bellingham Elder Service Group 2018 ANONYMOUS ALEXANDRA ALEXANDER JOSEPH ALOMONTE LEE AMBLER FRANCES AMES HIBBARD ARMOUR NANCY & RAYMOND ARMSTRONG ELIZABETH ATTWOOD THOMAS & LORRAINE BARRY RICHARD BARTELS ROBERT & KATHLEEN BARTLETT PEG & DAVID BAUER VIRGINIA BEALS NORMAND & GLORIA BELANGER KATHLEEN BENTLEY PAULA BERG RICHARD & NINA BERNIER EDWARD & MARY BIGGINS GARTH & HELEN BLADES LUCIEN BLANCHARD MELVIN BLATE DONNA BLUE CAROL BOND JOSPHINE BORDEN LINDA & RAYMOND BOYER EDWARD & MARY BRALEY JEAN & BOB BREWER BERNARD & GRACE BROUILLETTE ROGER & JEANNE BROWN JOYCE BRYSON MARYCLARE BURKE PEGGI BURKHOLDER LILLIAN BURNETT JERALD & BETTY BUTLER SUE & ARTHUR CALERESE BRIAN & PHYLISS CALVEY JUDY CARLISLE JANICE & WALTER CASSIDY WINONA CHAMBERLAIN PATRICK & JOAN CINTOLO ABBY CIRIONI DEE CLARK WILLIAN & ELENI CONIARIS LARRY & PAULA COLLETON ROBERT CONNOLLY GERALD COOK GERTRUDE COURTMANCHE JOAN CRAWFORD WILLIAM & EVELYN CUMMINGS DANIEL & JOANNE CURTIS LARRY DABAREINER MURIEL & CECILE DALPE BARBARA DELVECCHIO CAROL DEMAIRE JOSEPH & MURIEL DESLAURAIS JEANNETTE DOURA SHIRLEY DOWNEY DONALD DREW LA8RENT & ELIZABETH DUHAMEL ROBERT & PHYLIS DUNN DAVID & TERESA EVANS ROBERT & CAROLE FALTER REV. AL FARETA WILHELMINE FELZMANN JAMES & ALISON FERRONE RENEE FLEUTTE EDWARD & PAULINE FLEURY CHARLES & JEAN FRICKER BARBARA GALLAGHER

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ANIBAL & TERESA GALVIN EVA & RON GAMACHE ESTHER GARNEAU RALPH GEYER JOSEPH GILLS WILLIAM & MARYLOU GNERRE RITA & JEANNINE GODBOUT ROLAND GOLAN JEAN GONEAU PATRICA GORMAN BRENDA & DANIEL GRIFFIN ARTHUR GRAHAM KAREN JOHNSON JOHN & DONNA HAMILTON PATRICA HAND KATHLEEN HARVEY JOHN & DONNA HASTIE JOHN & PATRICA HOGAN ARNIE HOLTMAN BRIAN HUGHES JANES & MARIE JUSTICE BRUCE KARLSON LEO & JUDY KATZ BRIAN KEENAN CAROLYN & JOSEPH KENNEY EDWINA KIRBY KENNETH LAFOUNTAINE MARY LANDRY JIM & MARY LANGELL MARIAN & BRUCE LANGLEY MAE LEBLANC CAROL LEDUC HERBERT & MIRIAM LEE GERALD LEWIS JOAN LING BARBARA & DENNIS LOMBERTO ELAINE & GERALD LOVELL GUNTHER & KATHARINA LUTZ GREG & DOREEN MACLELLAN JAMES & MARLINE MACNEIL THOMAS & CAROL MCALLISTER CAROL MCCUE JAMES& MARYDEANE MCDONALD JAMES & SHIRLEY MCELROY LESTER & MARTHA MCGILVRAY MARTHA MCMANUS EDWARD & CATHERINE MCPHEE PETER & ELSJE MACAULAY JOAN MALLARD JAMES & DONNA MALIA OLIVE MALONEY MURIEL MANDEVILLE RICHARD MARCOUX MARGRET MAXWELL THOMAS & JEAN MARLBOROUGH MARION MATTSON GERALD & SHARON MEAD EDWARD MIGNEAULT ROSE MOLINARI LIGIA MORALES REV. WARREN & JUDITH MORRIS PAUL & JEAN MORRELL BOB & BARBARA MOSCHELA LUIS MOTA ARTHUR & ROBERTA MOTRONI LISA MOTTOLA ANNA NARDI WAYNE & MARGUERITE NELSON

ALBERT & ANN OBADASIAN JULIA ONKENHOUT JAMES & SHIRLEY ONORATO EUGENE & SUSAN OSTERGREEN DAVE & DEBBIE PAGE EMSANUEL & DIANE PAUKOVITS GARY PELLETIER GEORGE PENNINGTON ELENA POULAS GEORGE & ELAINE RACINE GLORIA RACINE MARY RAPP MADELINE RAVENELLE LORRAINE RAY WILLIAM & PAULINE REPOSA ROBERT & KATHLEEN ROBBIO WILLIAM & TSUNE ROBERTS EVERETT & MARYELLEN ROE JOHN & ALICE ROUSSEAU JR. ROGER ROUX PAUL SCHREIER MURIEL & EUGENE SENE DONNA SIMPSON JOHN & MILDRED SIMPSON JOHN SLANEY JR. JOHN & KAREN SLOWEY KATHLEEN SMITH JANICE & JAMES STEAD DONNA & ROBERT STGELAIS ROBERT & ESTHER SUAREZ ALICE SUTHERLAND WANDA & ROBERT SULLO EARL & LAURIE TAYLOR BERNARD & GLORIA TELLIER EILEEN & ROBERT TESSIER JOANNE THOMAS RICHARD & TERRY THOMPSON RICHARD THURSTON JOAN TIRRELL ALICA TRAUDT JAMES & MARY TROLAND MARLEEN TRUDEAU THERESE VALEE JAMES & HELEN VICINI DOROTHY & SCOTT VINE EDMUND WALKONIAK RAY & JANET WEBB JR. CAROL WELCH RICHARD & HOLLY WILBER HELEN & DALE WHITING JAMES & MARY WILLEY EMMA & GEORGE WOLF FRED WOOD MILLIE WOODMAN MIKE & MARY YATES

Our thanks to all for your generous Donations (listed on this page) and for the Memorials on the next three pages.

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Memorials made to the Bellingham Elder Service Group 2018 EDWARD & BETH ALBEE IN MEMORY OF CHRISTIAN ALBEE ELISE ANGELINA IN MEMORY OF JOHN ANGELINI ESTELLE ARCAND IN MEMORY OF THEODORE WARREN & MICHAEL ARCAND ROLAND & JOANNE ARCAND IN MEMORY OF ERNE TAFT SR. & ERNEST TAFT JR. CHARLES BADZMIEROWSKI IN MEMORY OF RUTH BADZIEROWSKI LORRAINE BAIN IN MEMORY OF RUSSEL PEPIN JOAN BARRADAS IN MEMORY OF ROBERT BARRADAS WILLIAM BARRETTE IN MEMORY OF MR. & MRS. WILLIAM BARRETTE SR. YVONNE BARTLETT IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL BARTLETT JANET BAYER IN MEMORY OF WESLEY BAYER CHARLES & ROCHELLE BEAUREGARD IN MEMORY OF LUKE BRUNELLE NORMAND & JEANETTE BELL IN MEMORY OF PAULINE BELL & MAURICE DUBOIS JEANNE BENOIT IN MEMORY OF ROLAND BENOIT G. NORMAND BENOIT IN MEMORY OF LUCILLE BENOIT BILL & ALICE BISSONNETTE IN MEMORY OF NICK & CINDY WINTER JUNE BOGAN IN MEMORY OF KEN BOGAN SUZANNE BOUFFARD IN MEMORY OF GUILBERT BOUFFARD MARION BRAGDON IN MEMORY OF PAUL COSTELLO LYNN BRUCE IN MEMORY OF GERRY DASIGLE SR. ALFRED BURKHART IN MEMORY OF THERESA M. CARBON ELEANOR BURLINGAME IN MEMORY OF DON BURLINGAME MARY BURR IN MEMORY OF HOWARD R. BURR SR. HOWARD & DEBORAH BURR JR. IN MEMORY OF HOWARD BURR SR. & BOB & GINNY CHASE SALVADORE CALORE JR. IN MEMORY OF DECEASED MEMBERS ALFRED CANESI IN MEMORY OF HELEN CANESI PHYLLIS CESARONI IN MEMORY OF ROLAND CESARONI ARTHUR & NANCY CHAMPNEY IN MEMORY OF DUKE FAFESE & CUTT FORNIER DONALD & ELEANOR CHASRTON IN MEMORY OF LOUIS SCANZILLO PIERRETTE CORRIVEAU IN MEMORY OF J. EUGENE CORRIVEAU VICTOR COSTA IN MEMORY OF ELAINE COSTA MARIE COTE IN MEMORY OF JOSEPHINE TAFT MARCIA CROOKS IN MEMORY OF ELMER & CATHERINE CROOKS GORDON CURTIS IN MEMORY OF CUTT FOURNIER MURIELLE CYR IN MEMORY OF BERNARD CYR FLORENT ”TEKE” DALPE IN MEMORY OF TERESA DALPE & PAUL DALPE ELENA DESARO IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH DESARO LAURA & MICHAEL DEMATTIA IN MEMORY OF FRED & FRAN BURKE CATHRINE & HELENA DETORE IN MEMORY OF ALFRED DETORE LUCILLE DIANTONIO IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH DIANTONIO JOSEPH DIPIETRO IN MEMORY OF NORMA DIPIETRO ROBERT & MARYANNE DONAHUE IN MEMORY OF ROBERT & JEAN KEMPTON; NICK & CANDY WINTER & LARRY GILBERT JAMES DONALDSON IN MEMORY OF DOREEN DONALDSON THOMAS DONNELY IN MEMORY OF TERESA DONNELY LINDA DROHAN IN MEMORY OF ROBERT DROHAN KATHLEEN & LEO DUFRESNE IN MEMORY OF IRENE & DAVID DARLING ROBERT & INA ELDREDGE IN MEMORY OF SON KEVIN ELDREDGE

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Memorials made to the Bellingham Elder Service Group 2018 RICHARD & MARIETTE ELDREDGE IN MEMORY OF OUR PARENTS WILLIAM & BARBARA ELTZROTH IN MEMORY OF EMERSON & VIRGINIA ELDREDGE MARY FLANAGAN IN MEMORY OF BILLY PATTON GUY & SUZANNE FLUETTE IN MEMORY OF JOHN ANGELINI LOUISE FURTADO IN MEMORY OF JIM FURTADO HENRY GALLE IN MEMORY OF DORA GALLE PAULINE GAUDINI IN MEMORY OF DINO GAUDINI JUDITH GIANNETTI IN MEMORY OF RICHARD GIANNETTI JOAN GIARD IN MEMORY OF FRANCES KORNICKI PATRICA & WAYNE GOODALE IN MEMORY OF JEAN KEMPTON SALVATORE & ANGELA GRACEFFA IN MEMORY OF MARIA & SALVATORE CAEL MARY GREGOIRE IN MEMORY OF MAURICE GREGOIRE ANNA GROEMMER IN MEMORY OF OTTO GROEMMER SIGRID GUIDERA IN MEMORY OF DANIEL GUIEDRA (HUSBAND) PAUL HANLEY IN MEMORY OF MAUREEN HANLEY JOAN HENNIGAN IN MEMORY OF DENNIS HENNIGAN JR. CAROLE & GEORGE HERSEY IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL HERSEY ANNA IACOVELLI IN MEMORY OF NICHOLAS IACOVELLI CAROL INDELICATO IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH INDELICATO JOSEPH INGARGIOLA IN MEMORY OF NORMA INGARGIOLA EILEEN JUNDZIL IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM JUNDZIL SYLVIA KELLER IN MEMORY OF MAURICE MORIN LOIS KNOTT IN MEMORY OF MR. & MRS. HAROLD KNOTT PAULINE KRAJCIK IN MEMORY OF RHEA BENJAMIN JILL KRAPOHL IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM KRAPOHL JILL KUHLMAN IN MEMORY OF ROBERT KUHLMAN GEORGE LACROIX IN MEMORY OF PAULINE LACROIX RUTH LECLAIR IN MEMORY OF ARTHUR & ROBERT LECLAIR HELEN LEDOUX IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH LEDOUX PAT LEVESQUE IN MEMORY OF ARTHUR LEVESQUE RACHEL LUSSIER IN MEMORY OF RAYMOND LUSSIER JAMES MACHACZ IN MEMORY OF ROBIN MACHACZ RINA MACULAN IN MEMORY OF DINO MACULAN RON & CANDY MARTEL IN MEMORY OF HELEN MARTEL LINDA MARTELL IN MEMORY OF RALPH MARTELL RAYMOND & CLAIRE MARTIN IN MEMORY OF ARTHUR & ELLA TROTTIER MARIE & TOM MCANDREWS IN MEMORY OF RICHARD THASMBASH JR. DIANA MCDONALD IN MEMORY OF DENNIS & P. MCDONALD ROBERT & SARAH MCNAUL IN MEMORY OF CHERYL DRAINVILLE & DAVID MCNAUL DIANE MEEHAN IN MEMORY OF NEVILLE MEEHAN MARCIA MENDELL IN MEMORY OF STEVEN MENDELL & GAIL BICK ALFRED & GAIL MILGRAM IN MEMORY OF CUTT FOURNIER LEONA & HAROLD MONTVILLE IN MEMORY OF DECEASED FAMILY MEMBERS JEANNIE MORIN IN MEMORY OF MAURICE MORIN LOUISE MUELLER IN MEMORY OF KENNETH MUELLER May 2018

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Memorials made to the Bellingham Elder Service Group 2018 PATRICA MUNROE IN MEMORY OF BRUCE MUNROE RITA MURPHY IN MEMORY OF JERRY & STEPHEN MURPHY MAUREEN MURPHY IN MEMORY OF ANNE CHIASSON IRMA MURZYSKI IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH MURZYSKI & RUTH KOKOANSKI SANDRA NEELY IN MEMORY OF WALLY NEELY DIANE NEWMAN IN MEMORY OF HAROLD NEWMAN JR. PAUL NICOLORO IN MEMORY OF DUKE FARESE JOHN & FRANCES NIOSE IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH MURZYSKI MONIQUE NOEL IN MEMORY OF MARCEL NOEL JEAN & CHARLES OLBRYS IN MEMORY OF AMELIA & CHARLES OLBRYS SR. & STELLA & JOHN CALLAHAN JOAN O’ROUKE IN MEMORY OF EDWARD O’ROUKE SUSAN & AVERY OSGOOD IN MEMORY OF BOB & EMMA KERIVAN JANICE PARENTEAU IN MEMORY OF LOUISE DUPRE MARY PATRIK IN MEMORY OF JOYCE CURTIS & KEN BOGAN SANDRA PAUL IN MEMORY OF MR. & MRS. ROBERT CONRARDY DAVID PENEAU IN MEMORY OF JENNIE & EDDIE PENEAU PAUL PETER IN MEMORY OF CONNIE PETER RALPH PIANTEDOSI IN MEMORY OF CAROLYN SHEMANSKY ROBERT & MARY PINET IN MEMORY OF KATHLEEN DONAHUE CAROLYN PRESCOTT IN MEMORY OF GEORGE PRESCOTT RONALD PYNN IN MEMORY OF BARBARA MCISAAC DAN & SUE RANIERI IN MEMORY OF DONALD & ELEANOR RANIERI JOYCE RATCLIFFE IN MEMORY OF GEORGE RATCLIFFE LAWRENCE RIGNEY IN MEMORY OF BRENDA RIGNEY GRACE ROMITI IN MEMORY OF ALDOLFO ROMITI MARIE ROY IN MEMORY OF ROBERT ROY VIRGINIA RUBRIGI IN MEMORY OF JOHN BROWN & ALDO RUBRIGI BARBARA SHAW IN MEMORY OF EDWARD DAULEY EILEEN SHERLOCK IN MEMORY OF RICHARD SHERLOCK MURIEL SIMMONS IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH SIMMONS LYNNE SLOTTA IN MEMORY OF CHRISTOPHER SLOTTA SANDRA SMITH IN MEMORY OF GEORGE & GREG SMITH JUDITH SULLIVAN IN MEMORY OF THOMAS SULLIVAN JEAN TATE IN MEMORY OF BOB TATE NANCY TAYLOR IN MEMORY OF JOHN TAYLOR JEANNE TIERNEY IN MEMORY OF ROBERT TIERNEY RICHARD TOCCHI IN MEMORY OF SYLVIA TOCCHI THERESE TROTTER IN MEMORY OF ROLAND TROTTER CHRISTINE TYLER IN MEMORY OF WOODY TYLER SHEILA & BOB VICINI IN MEMORY OF MR. & MRS. VINCENT THAYER PEGGY WHEELER IN MEMORY OF EARL WHEELER ELIZABETH WILLEY IN MEMORY OF PAT IATOLLA; JEAN KEMPTON; CUTT FORNIER & KEN BOGAN RABONNA WILLS IN MEMORY OF ROD WILLS KATHERINE WITKOWSKI IN MEMORY OF JANET BREAU-BEADETTE

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Who’s Who at the Bellingham Senior Center: Senior Center Offices: 508-966-0398

Newsletter Coordinator, Dave Dunbar + 508-657-2716 Supportive Day Program Coordinator, Olivia Mathieu: 508-657-2711 Supportive Day Program Assistant, Sue Smith: 508-657-2711 Custodians: James and Lenny Brooks, Robert Recore + 508-966-0398 Van Drivers: Carl Malo, Roger Hogue, Kevin Knehr, Don Boucher, Paul Haggstrom, Michael Mullaney, Arthur Linnell, Ed Nugent, Bob Greenhalgh and Mike McAlduff SHINE: Jean Roy

Interim Director, Beth Cornell-Smith: 508-966-0398 or 508-966-2967 Asst. Director, Lisa Mottola: 508-657-2708* Certified Program Manager, Outreach/ Development, Sheila Ronkin: 508-657-2710 Admin. Clerk, Dan McLaughlin: 508-657-2714 Clerical Support Staff, Nancy Champney: 508-657-2707 Transportation: 508-966-0398 Transportation Coordinators, Leo Dalpe, Linda Drohan + 508-966-0398 * Laura DeMattia is temporarily filling in for Lisa. + Tax work off program _________________________________________________________________________________________

If you plan to attend any of our programs, then please remember to sign up at the front desk, or call 508-966-0398. The Senior Center makes decisions regarding the scheduling of programs based on the number of attendees who sign up. This information is extremely important, and we greatly appreciate your cooperation. Thank you!

May 2018

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