Events

Mardi Gras!
March 4th
12:00 - 2:00
$5
Join the Brewster Council on Aging and the Friends of Brewster Seniors for a fun filled celebration! Join us for beignets and other tasty treats, as well as live music and door prizes. Call the COA at 508-896-2737 to purchase tickets or drop by in person. Limited amount of tickets, so don't miss out!
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Office Hours with Representative Chris Flanagan
First Friday of the Month
March 7th
10:00 - 12:00
Have a question, or want to discuss an issue? Come meet with Representative Chris Flanagan. Drop in; first come first-first served.
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‍Housing Office Outreach Hour
First Friday of the month
March 7th
11:00 - 12:00
Meet with a representative from Brewster's Housing office to ask questions and share ideas, learn about local Housing initiatives, and connect to available local resources. No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome. ‍

‍Coffee With a Cop
Second Wednesday of the month
March 11th
9:00 - 10:00
Join members of the Brewster Police Department Command Staff and a Patrol Officer for a cup of coffee. No agenda, or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your community! To sign up, please call the COA at 508-896-2737
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Getting To Know Your Smartphone
 Monday, March 17
10:00 – 11:00 
Don't let your smartphone's settings stump you! Join Elenita Muniz of Senior Planet for this informative workshop. Smartphones are full of useful features that can help you make the most of today's digital world. Although smartphones vary based on their operating system, model and brand, most of them share the same basic characteristics and function in similar ways. In this workshop, we'll cover some of the essential features and capabilities of your smart phone. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. To sign up, please call Denise Magnett of Senior Planet at 508-258-2299. You may also email her at: denise.magnett@escci.org.

Total Joint Replacements
Thursday, March 20
11:00 -12:30
Please join Ann O'Neil, TP, Rehab Ortho Specialist, Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod, for this special presentation at the Brewster Fire Station. Total joint replacements are now outpatient surgical procedures with most people coming home on the day of surgery. This change has made homecare services essential for your recovery. Come to learn more about the Visiting Nurses Association of Cape Cod and the services they provide to assist you after your surgical procedure. To sign up, please call the COA at 508-896-2737.

Protect Yourself From Medicare Fraud
Wednesday, March, 26th
1:30 - 2:30
Did you know that over $60 billion of our tax dollars are lost to Medicare fraud annually? Join Lucilia Prates, Statewide Director of the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program for a presentation and discussion on how Medicare beneficiaries are instrumental in preventing, detecting, and reporting Medicare Fraud. We all can have an active role in protecting Medicare for ourselves and future generations.  This informational workshop will provide you with the tools to become a more informed and engaged healthcare consumer, as well as explore the need to be vigilant and protect yourself from becoming victim to deceptive marketing and medical identity theft.  Additionally, you will also receive other important information to assist you in navigating the increasingly complex healthcare system. Don’t miss this important talk! Advanced registration is required. To sign up, please call the COA at 508-896-2737.

Future Planning Toolbox: Build Your Roadmap for Security
Monday, March 31
10:00 - 11:00
Continental breakfast included
Feeling overwhelmed by future planning? Don't be! Join us for this informative panel event, where a panel of experts will equip you with the essential tools to navigate key life decisions. Topics covered will be senior living options, Estate planning and elder Law, and home care options. Speakers include Jim Monti of Oasis Senior Advisor, Ruth McNaughton, Geriatric Nurse Case Manager of Comfort Keepers, and Attorney Rebecca Spinner from Suprenant & Beneski. This presentation is for you, if you are approaching retirement and want to plan for the future, have aging parents and need guidance on their care, or interested in learning about senior living and home care options. You will leave with a peace of mind, feeling empowered with practical knowledge, along with actionable strategies to help you navigate key life decisions. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity! Advanced registration is required. To sign up, please call the COA at 508-896-2737.
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