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Rehoboth COA
Francis Hall 27 Francis Farm Road, Rehoboth, MA Phone 508-252-3372 Fax 508-252-4716 Monday - Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm Fridays 8:00am to Noon
The COA will be closed on Monday October 10th - Columbus Day
Come & Join Us! We have added NEW activities:
• Drums Alive, Hi-Low Jack League, Bocce,
Cornhole Toss, Scrapbooking and Crafty
Fun Classes, Watercolor class, Pie n&
Coffee Cake • Stop in and have a cup of coffee and a donut Wednesdays at 9:00am. • We have added scrapbooking and can always use extra supplies. This is a free class. Come join us on Thursdays @ 1:00. • We are in need of cotton, flannel, and fleece fabric for sewing projects. We are accepting yarn donations for hats & blankets. If you can donate, please call and we will set up a safe and secure drop off
Mondays
Walking Club 9:00 start time 9:00-11:00 Cribbage 10:00 Bocce 10:00 Cornhole Toss 12:00 Gert’s Café~ Limited seating Please call to reserve a seat 508-252-3372
Tuesdays
Walking Club 9:00 start time 9:00 Zumba 10:00 Bocce 10:00 Cornhole Toss 10:30 Circling Hands Tai Chi & Taoist Meditation (NEW). Class runs through December 6th. The classes will be taught by Katy Rourke Wilson. Class runs through December 6th.
Learn the fundamentals of Tai Chi Circling Hands while getting a complete energetic workout in this class that will teach the 3 circles that all tai chi movements are composed of. These simple and accessible movements will give you the primary benefits of Tai Chi.
Following Circling Hands will be a 30-45 minute seated Taoist Meditation. Chairs are available or bring a cushion, towel, or yoga mat to make yourself comfortable. Guidance will be provided for beginners. . 10:00 Ladies Sewing & Quilting 1:00 Bocce & Cornhole Toss 1:00 Hi-Lo Jack League (New) 1:00 Crafty Fun Classes (NEW)
Wednesdays
Walking Club 9:00 start time 9:00 Coffee and donuts 10:00 Bocce 10:00 Cornhole Toss 12:30-1:30 Cake & Coffee (New Time)
Thursday
9:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Belly Dancing 10:00 Ladies Knitting, Crochet, & Tea 12:00 Drums Alive (New) 1:00 Bocce 1:00 Cornhole Toss 1:00-3:00 Scrapbooking (NEW). 1:00-3:00 Watercolor Class (NEW)
Friday
Walking Club 9:00 start time 9:00 Men’s Coffee 10:00 Bocce 10:00 Cornhole Toss
Meals on Wheels:
Please contact Bristol Elders, Inc. at (508) 675-2101 for information on the Meals on Wheels program.
Bradley Marshall Outreach/
SHINE/Housing Coordinator
Available Mondays thru Wednesdays 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM and Thursdays 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM to assist you with Social Service needs from Fuel, Food, housing, Medical Insurance, and intervention help. Please call for an appointment at 508-252-3372.
Reminder you will begin to receive letters/information from you Medicare insurance company that will be explaining the upcoming changes for 2023. Its’ important that you understand and save these documents. Premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and drug coverages can change drastically. Under the new Inflation/Reeducation Act Medicare can now negotiate some drugs and other drugs will be auto reduced in price and the total out of pocket expenses has also changed. So, for 2023 it will be important for you to review your plans to insure you are covered properly and that all your medications are covered in the manner you would like.
During open enrollment you can make changes to your plan to another that may be better for you and there could be other options available for you too. Open Enrollment begins October 15th and runs to December 7th so if you want help, please call the office to arrange an appointment. You will need to bring your Medicare and healthcare cards and all your medications so that we can be assured that all are covered at the level that would be best for you. Also, due changes in the Federal Poverty levels you may qualify for other assistive programs so we will need to check your gross income
Fuel applications to Citizens for Citizens will begin this year of 2022-2023 heating year. We will soon have the new application forms here for you to apply, but if you are having difficulty with fuel and you are approaching a ¼ tank please call the office and we will attempt to assist you in getting up to 100 gallons. Re-certification forms for those on Fuel Assistance Program for 20222023 will be receiving them now, so call us to assist you with them to get the greatest benefit possible.
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.
Enrolling in Medicare through the Social Security Administration
To actively enroll in Medicare, contact the Social Security Administration. You can enroll through Social Security in three different ways.
Visit your local Social Security office. If you need to visit your local Social Security office to enroll in Medicare, you should make an appointment. Appointments are strongly recommended so that you can avoid delays and waiting in line.
Call Social Security at 800-772-1213 to make an appointment at your local office.
Visit https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main. jsp to find the address for your local office.
Enroll online. To avoid waiting in line, consider enrolling in Medicare online. There are two ways to apply for Medicare online: • If you are applying for Medicare Part A and Part B at the same time, you can use the online application found here: www. ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/ • If you are applying for Medicare Part B using the Part B Special Enrollment Period (SEP), you can use the online application found here: https://secure.ssa.gov/mpboa/medicare-part-b-online-application
Enroll over the phone. Call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 to enroll in Medicare over the phone.
Did you miss your enrollment deadline? If you need to enroll in Medicare, but you missed your enrollment period, contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHINE) for help.
Local SHIP contact information:
SHINE toll-free: Rehoboth – 508-2523372 Regional Office – 508-222-1399
SHINE email: bmarshall@rehobothma. gov
SHIP website: https://www.mass.gov/ health-insurance-counseling
To find a SHINE in another state: Call 877-839-2675 or visit www.shiphelp.org
