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Seekonk Human Services
we will attempt to assist you in getting up to 100 gallons. Re-certification forms for those on Fuel Assistance Program for 2022-2023 will be receiving them approximately the end of August. When you do receive the form, please call to the office so that we can help complete the form and obtain the highest benefit possible.
Problems with medication costs or changes in prescriptions that your plan is now refusing, please contact us for assistance in helping to obtain coverage or possible changes in the plan you are on.
Questions or needs on Housing should also be directed to this office.
Currently applications for Food (SNAP benefits) assistance are still being process, so please call the office on how we can help you with your nutrition needs and save costs on your food bill.
Rehoboth Public Health Nurse
Geraldine Hamel, RN MSN
Available Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM 508-252-6502 ext. 3127 or 508-252-5947
Stephanie Reis, RN BSN 508-252-6052 ext. 3128
Offering multiple medical services for our Rehoboth citizens:
Home Visits, Vaccinations, Support groups: Bereavement, Caregiver assistance, Dementia support and more
Wellness Clinic: Wednesday
Podiatry Clinic: Last Thursday of the month
Blood Pressure & Glucose Screening
Please contact the Public Health Nurse Geri Hamel 508-252-3127 for more information.
Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club News
Quite a few of our members traveled to Davenports for a delicious lunch on August 17, 2022 in lieu of a meeting. We did have a few announcements about our Christmas Bazaar coming in October. All seemed to enjoy themselves very much!
Our next meeting will be on September 21, 2022 at noon at the Francis Farm COA building. At the meeting we will finalize our plans for the Christmas Bazaar at the end of October. Be watching for flyers around town soon. There will be sign-up sheets at the meeting for various Bazaar activities and donations. After our meeting we will have a delicious lunch and an activity.
Be sure to plan on attending our meeting – and bring a friend!
See you there! Donna Howard, President Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club
The center is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm, and Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm and Friday 8:30am - 12:00pm. We welcome all to come and enjoy the activities and companionship at Seekonk Human Services.
CLOSED September 5th - Labor day
Farmers’ Market Coupons
Farmers’ Market Coupons are available for low income elders age 60 or older who have a monthly income less than $2,096 or annual income less than $25,142. Participants must reside in Seekonk. The coupons have a total value of $25 and may be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. A limited number of coupons are available. Please call 508-336-8772 to see if you qualify!
Celebrate Seekonk Day
The Seekonk Cultural Council is hosting Celebrate Seekonk Day on October 1st from 12 pm to 4 pm at the Seekonk Library, a free family event open to all. This event will not be possible without the help of many volunteers. If you have any interest in volunteering for a one hour shift in any of the following areas, it will be greatly appreciated. • Welcome visitors to the event • Help pre-school children at shadow puppets theater • Help the public create a community art project in the library • Help visitors paint kindness rocks • Supervise sidewalk chalk activity • Monitor inside art gallery • Parking patrol attendant
These are just a few of the areas volunteers will be needed beginning at 11 am. For more information, please contact ChristineDeCesare@comcast.net or 508336-5544.
Meet and Greet - Paula from YMCA
Tues, Sept 20, 2022 @ 11:00am
Meet and Greet at Seekonk Human Services to discuss YMCA membership options. The YMCA offers scan based membership through the following health insurance companies: • Humana - Silver Sneakers • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of RI Silver & Fit • United Health Care - Renew Active • Employer Based - Active & Fit
To reserve your seat, preregistration is required by calling our office at 508-3368772.
YMCA - Senior Health Fair
Wed, Sept 21, 2022 @ 10:00am
472 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk, MA
There will be a Senior Health Fair at the YMCA from 10:00am - 12:00pm. For information contact: Paula Roy at proy@gpymca. org, or 508-336-7103. Event Features: Free Admission, Giveaways & Door Prizes. Senior Agencies, Health Care Professionals, Health Screening, Demos and more!
TRIAD: Senior SAFE
Tues, Sept 27, 2022 @ 11:00am
Seekonk Fire Senior SAFE Coordinator Lieutenant Kyle Laprade will be leading a talk about fire safety. With the fall season upon us and winter right around the corner we will be discussing our home heating systems, carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia, and cooking safety followed by question and answers on anything fire department related. Come by for light refreshments and door prizes. Preregistration is required by calling our office at 508-336-8772.
Ukulele Bill
Wed, Sept 28, 2022 @ 11:30am
Bill Whiteley will be here to play his Ukulele. For all who like to hear him please sign up ahead of time. Preregistration is required by calling our office at 508-336-8772. Refreshment will be served.
Sign Language
Tues @ 10:00am
A new 10 week session of sign language will begin Tuesday, September 13, 2022. If you are interested in this beginner class please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772 to register.
Arts & Crafts
Mon in September at 1:00pm
Preregistration is required for this class. The cost for this class is $5 for Seekonk residents and $7 for Non-Seekonk residents. All classes have limited availability. **Art Work subject to change. • Sept 12 - Popsicle Stick Bird House • Sept 19 - Gnome Door Hanger • Sept 26 - Fall Decor
Podiatry Clinic
Wed, Sept 14, 2022 10am - 2pm
Dr. Lechan provides monthly Podiatry Clinics. An appointment is required. Items needed are insurance cards with your doctor’s names, date of last doctor’s visit, summary of last visit, and list of medications. *Please check with your insurance regarding co-pays.
Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic
Wed, Sept 21st 9:00am - 11:00am
Seekonk Human Services has partnered with the Seekonk Fire Department to provide free monthly blood pressure & glucose screenings.
We will meet the 3rd WEDNESDAY of the month at 11:30am still supporting our local area restaurants. If you are interested in joining our group, please call or text Beverly at 1-401-749-4841 • Sept 21st at 11:30am Davenports EP • Oct 19th at 11:30am Toti’s in Seekonk
Let’s Learn Together!
Tues, Sept 27, 2022 at 2:00pm “Getting Started with Apple iPhones & iPads”
**This session is for novice users of Apple iPhones and iPads ONLY. No other devices will be covered.** Do you feel like you can barely turn on your Apple iPhone or iPad and are afraid to really use it? Join Librarian Michelle Gario in this 90 minute session to review the basic information to get started that should have been in a manual! Bring your own Apple iPhone & iPad; Please make sure your device is fully charged. Contact the Seekonk Human Services to preregister for this at: 508-336-8772.
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It’s that time of year again! If you are enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO/ PPO), expect an information packet from your plan by the end of September. It is important to understand and save this information: it explains the changes in your plan for 2023.
Premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and the drugs covered by your plan can change significantly!
During Medicare Open Enrollment, you can adjust your plan for next year. SHINE Counselors help you understand your plan changes as well as other options you may have. Open Enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7! *Please note all clients will be required to fill out a Medicare prescreening form to help us better serve you by looking up your current plan and comparing it to the future plans, if changes are necessary.
Computer Stations
Computer access is now available at Seekonk Human Services. If you’re without a computer at home but you need to access one, we may be able to help. Residents are welcome to use our laptops to surf the internet and check emails etc. For more information, or to check for availability, please call 508-336-8772.
Library Homebound Delivery
Residents of Seekonk who are homebound due to physical limitations or illnesses that are long term or temporary are able to enjoy library materials through our Homebound Delivery Service.
Seekonk Public Library’s Homebound Delivery Service is for residents who have no one in their household to go to the library for them. Adult Services staff will coordinate deliveries and can work with participants to choose materials that meet their needs and interests. Volunteers will deliver the materials to the participant’s door contactfree and return borrowed materials to the library. For more information, call Adult Services at the library at (508) 336-8230 or email library@seekonkpl.org.
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Artist Materials Complete Line of Woodcarving Supplies Hours: M-F 9-5 Sat 9-12
Did you know that as of July 1, 2012 the Commonwealth banned the practice of disposal of needles, syringes and lancets (sharps) into your household trash? The Seekonk Board of Health has a Sharps Disposal program. This program is for Seekonk residents only. Those who use this program pay for the program. The fee is $9.00, which includes a one-gallon sharps container and the disposal of that container. Any questions please contact the Board of Health 508-336-2950.
Activities and Programs
Mondays
Chair Yoga 10am Knitting 12pm Arts & Crafts 1pm Strength & Cardio 1pm Zoom BINGO 1pm Indoor Cornhole 1pm
Tuesdays
Drums Alive 9am Hi Lo Jack 1pm Zoom Trivia 12:30pm
Wednesdays
Drums Alive 9:30am Belly Dancing Mahjong 1pm Zoom Coffee Chat 1:30pm
Thursdays
Chair Yoga 10am BINGO 1pm Cribbage 1pm
Fridays
Zumba 9:30am
Tai Chi 10:30am *All activities are subject to pre-registration
Community Questions for our Police Liaison
Officer Maria Vicenzo is welcoming community questions to be answered. Questions can be mailed to the center, dropped off in person, or placed in our lock box that is attached to the building at the entrance. We will post answers to the questions in the monthly newsletter and on our Facebook page, if requested. If you prefer to be called, please leave your contact information and we will be in contact.
Email List
Join our email list! Things are changing so quickly these days and we want to be able to get the word out to you quickly. Please give us a call and give us your email address; we want to share fun activities, links to zoon and other virtual programing you may like.
Nutritional Meals To Go
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Seekonk Human Services will be working with Bristol Elder Services to provide nutritional meals for lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to go. Meals come completely cooked and prepackaged. All you need to
do is heat it up! Meals need to be ordered the day before by 9:30am. Payment is $2.50 per meal which will be due at the time of pickup. Pick up will be between 11am - 12pm. September menu is available on our Facebook Page and by calling our office at 508-336-8772. Future Special Activities
Community Education
Wed, Oct 12, 2022 @ 11:30am
Director Donna Wunschel from the Town of Seekonk’s Communications Department. She will discuss how the communication department works in Seekonk.
Music by Steve Burke
Wed, Oct 19, 2022 @ 11:30am
RI musician plays a mixture of music. Uses the saxophone, keyboard and sings.
Massachusetts SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol)
Wed, Oct 26, 2022 @ 11:30am
Come meet Maria Pimentel, a representative of Massachusetts SMP Program at the Seekonk Senior Center, and participate in a discussion on how to prevent, detect, and report healthcare errors, fraud and abuse.
The Beat Goes On - Cher Tribute Show
Wed, Nov 16
Danversport Yacht Club—Danvers, MA - $99 per person
Join Best of Times as we bring the music of the “Goddess of Pop” Cher Live to our stage with the Number 1 Cher Tribute Show in the world! Having sold 100 million records to date, Cher is one of the world’s best-selling music artists of all-time. Her achievements include a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, a Cannes Film Festival Award, the Billboard Icon Award, and awards from the Kennedy Center Honors and the Council of Fashion Designers of America. She is the only artist to date to have a number-one single on the Billboard chart for six consecutive decades, from the 1960s to the 2010s.
We welcome to our stage Cher tribute artist/Cher impersonator (sing-alike, look-alike, walk-alike, talk-alike) Lisa McClowry. Lisa is an accomplished singer and stage actor whose voice has appeared in major motion pictures, international commercials for radio and TV with numerous critically acclaimed original albums under her belt, as well as theatrical stage performances including dramatic, musical and comedic lead roles. Not only is Lisa a well-known singer, but respected as the most authentic and well-rounded CHER tribute artist capturing Cher’s singing voice, look, walk, talk and mannerisms. Lisa brings her internationally acclaimed show to our Best of Times Travel stage.
Lunch will be a Thanksgiving dinner with the fixings and sides or vegetable lasagna. Registration must be done in person and payment is required at the time of registration. Registration ends Nov. 6th.
Veterans Services
PACT Act
The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. This law will provide generations of veterans and their survivors with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.
The acronym PACT stands for Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics. The PACT Act will bring these changes: • Expands and extends eligibility for VA health care for Veterans with toxic exposures and Veterans of the Vietnam, Gulf War, and post-9/11 eras • Adds more than 20 new presumptive conditions for burn pits and other toxic exposures • Adds more presumptive-exposure locations for Agent Orange and radiation • Requires VA to provide a toxic exposure screening to every
Veteran enrolled in VA health care • Helps us improve research, staff education, and treatment related to toxic exposures
The VA has added more than 20 burn pit and other toxic exposure presumptive conditions based on the PACT Act. This change expands benefits for Gulf War era and post-9/11 Veterans. The following types of cancers are now presumptive: brain cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, glioblastoma, head cancer, kidney cancer, lymphatic cancer, lymphoma, melanoma, neck cancer, pancreatic cancer, reproductive cancer and respiratory cancer of any type.
The following illnesses are now presumptive: asthma that was diagnosed after service, chronic bronchitis, COPD, chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, constrictive or obliterative bronchiolitis, emphysema, granulomatous disease, interstitial lung disease, pleuritis, pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis.
There are also two new presumptive conditions for Agent Orange; high blood pressure (hypertension) and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS).
The VA has also added 5 new locations to the list of presumptive locations: • Any U.S. or Royal Thai military base in Thailand from January 9, 1962, through June 30, 1976 • Laos from December 1, 1965, through September 30, 1969 • Cambodia at Mimot or Krek, Kampong Cham Province from April 16, 1969, through April 30, 1969 • Guam or American Samoa or in the territorial waters off of Guam or American Samoa from January 9, 1962, through July 30, 1980 • Johnston Atoll or on a ship that called at Johnston Atoll from
January 1, 1972, through September 30, 1977
If you think any of these conditions apply to your service, please see me or your current National Service Officer about putting in a new claim.
James LaFlame
Seekonk Veterans Services Officer
Office 508-336-2940
Email: jlaflame@seekonk-ma.gov
The center is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm and Friday 8:30am - 12:00pm. Come and enjoy the activities and companionship at your center. * NOTE: *Seekonk Human Services is primarily an informational and referral agency. We try to help you directly or by introducing you to a network of federal, state, or local support services. Seekonk Human Services offers legal, financial, recreational, medical screenings, and other activities/services by volunteers or nominally paid practitioners. Participation in these services/activities is with the understanding that Seekonk Human Services, Town of Seekonk, or its employees do not assume any legal or other responsibility for advice of services rendered by such volunteers or nominal cost practitioners.
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