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Duxbury Doings
Duxbury Senior Center
January, 2023
John E. McCluskey, Esq.
ELDER LAW ATTORNEY
Funeral & Cremation Service
Andrew A. Frates - President ESTATE PLANNING • WILLS
Adam Frates - Vice President • Janice M. Frates - Funeral Dir. TRUSTS • ASSET PROTECTION
Kingston • Carver
phone 781.585.4453 • fax 781.206.2625 508-583-2221
shepherdfuneralhome.com
John@rmlawma.com
In youth, love and art. In age, investments and antiques. -Mason Cooley ESTATE PLANNING | ELDER LAW | TAX
James M. Tierney, Esq., CPA, LL.M.
WE BUY SINGLE ITEMS LOOKING FOR Brian J. DesRosiers, Esq., LL.M.
& COMPLETE ESTATES B Antique/Quality Used Furniture DesRosiers & Tierney, LLC
www.DTSEstateLaw.com
B Silver, Jewelry, Coins Attorneys at Law Duxbury, MA
B Estate Work - Appraisals For B Pottery, Porcelain, Glass
Individuals & Atty’s B Art, Paintings, Bronze, Textiles, Call for a complimentary consultation 781-934-5060
B House Calls are FREE Anywhere Oriental Rugs
in Plymouth County B Americana -Whaling &
Nautical, Decoys, Basket
B I Return Phone Calls
Samplers & More
B Estate Clean Outs From B Lighting - Oil & Early Electric
Cellar to Attic • Military - Swords, Bayonets, Medals,
B We Provide Friendly and Honest Badges, Uniforms
Service B Clocks & Watches
B Dolls & Toys
B Books, Post Cards, Manuscripts
Town Histories & Atlases
B Collectibles - Including
Hummels, Doultons & Liadros Paper
Weights
LET’S GROW YOUR BUSINESS
B Musical Instruments Place Your Ad Here and Support
B Thank You - My Interests Our Parish!
Exceed This List!
CONTACT ME Karen Fontaine
185 PLYMOUTH AVE., MARSHFIELD
CALL ANYTIME
781-837-9584 • CELL 617-688-0044 kfontaine@lpicommunities.com • (800) 477-4574 x6350
Funeral Directors
Mark W.-CFSP Elena Schepis
J. Robert Tzeng, AuD.
Robert E. Doctor of Audiology
Steve P.
1755 Ocean Street / PO Box 84
Hearing Aids • Diagnostic Hearing Evaluations
Marshfield, MA 02050 Tinnitus Evaluation and Treatment
781.834.7320 • 781.834.7712 fax Cerumen (Wax) Management • Cochlear Implants / Baha
Custom Earmolds • Assistive Listening Devices • Ear Piercing
Email: macdonaldfuneralhome@verizon.net 20 EAST STREET UNIT 1, HANOVER, MA 02339
www.macdonaldfuneralhome.com 781-924-3648 | www.HearingHealthHHP.com
Knowledge is power,
stay clear. We can help.
Associated Eye Surgeons
Lois M. Townshend, MD., FRCSC • Henry J. Kriegstein, MD., FACS
Lauren W. Bierman, MD
Make an appointment: 508-747-4748
45 Resnik Road, Plymouth • AssociatedEyeSurgeons.com
Ad info. 1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 • www.lpicommunities.com Duxbury Senior Center, Duxbury, MA 04-0685
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WAYS TO SAVE
CIRCUIT BREAKER TAX CREDIT
As asenior cizen (65 or olderby December 31 of the tax year), you may
be eligible to claim a refundable credit on your Massachuse/s personal
income tax return. The Circuit Breaker TaxCredit is based on the
actualreal estate taxes or rent paid on the Massachuse/sresidenal
property you own or rent and occupy as your principal residence.
The maximum credit amount for tax year 2022 is $1,200. If the credit you're owed exceeds the
amount of the total tax payable for the year, you'll be refunded the addional amount of the
credit without interest.
To be eligible:
x You must be a Massachuse/s resident or partͲyear resident.
x You must be 65 or older byDecember 31 of the tax year.
x You must file aSchedule CBwith yourMassachuse/s personal income tax return.
x You must own or rent residenal property in Massachuse/s and occupy it as your primary
residence.
x For tax year 2022, your total Massachuse/s income doesn't exceed:
x $64,000 for a single individual who is not the head of a household.
x $80,000 for a head of household.
x $96,000 for married couples filing a joint return.
x If you are a homeowner, your Massachuse/s property tax payments, together with half of
your water and sewer expense, must exceed 10% of your total Massachuse/s income for the
tax year.
x If you are a renter, 25% of your annual Massachuse/s rent must exceed 10% of your total
Massachuse/sincome for the tax year.
x The assessed valuaon of the homeowner's personal residence as of January 1, 2022,
before residenal exempons but aBer abatements, cannot exceed $912,000.
x The Schedule CBmust be completed within 3 years from the last day for filing the return,
without regard to any extension of me to file.
For more informaon on the Circuit Breaker Credit, go to h/ps://www.mass.gov/infoͲdetails/
massachuse/sͲseniorͲcircuitͲbreakerͲtaxͲcredit and remember to talk to your tax preparer to
determine if you are eligible for this credit.
Hope you find this informaon helpful as you begin 2023!
Be well,
Joanne
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DUXBURY SENIOR CENTER
10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA 02332
PHONE: (781) 9345774
MEET THE STAFF
Director Joanne Moore
Assistant Director …………….Angela Sinnott
Manager of Volunteers… …….Christine Coakley
Media Manager.….. …………..Brooke McDonough
Finance Manager………………Elissa Wyllie
Community Services
Manager…………………….Alexandra Newcomb
Volunteer SHINE Counselor…Alan Rosenberg
Veteran’s Service OfficerMike Thorp
Food Service
Food Service ManagerCathy Callahan
HDM ManagerCathy Dame
Food Service Coordinator…….Dina Teuten
Programs Team
Program Coordinator………….Tony Kelso
Program Admin CoordinatorBarbara Peary
Program CoordinatorSharon Pisani
Program Coordinator………….Regan Roderigues
Program Admin Coordinator….Michelle Russo
Social Day Program
Manager.Caren Harrison
Assistant………………………..Lynne McWilliams
Assistant………………………..Deborah Bastoni
Custodial Staff………………... Jim Brooks
Transportation/Medical Bus Drivers
Transportation Coordinator…….Lauren Wallberg
Drivers: Steve Dubuque, Jim Dexter, Bob Johnson,
Bob Dame, Terrence O’Grady and Jack Breen
Cover photo by Evelyn Pezzulich
EvelynPezzulichis a retired English professor and
member of the Duxbury Camera Club and Lifelong
Learning Committee. The original photo, Winter
Landscape at Duxbury Bay, is on display at the
Center as part of the Duxbury Camera Club Gallery.
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Fitness Classes at DSC In-Person Fitness Classes
To register for virtual or in person fitness
classes please visit our website and click on
Fitness Classes. You will also find a descrip- POWER STRETCH with Gretchen²Monday
tion of each class and confirmation of the & Thursday, 8:00 AM
dates class will meet each month. Registra-
tion can also be done inperson. Space is lim- YOGA FITNESS with CHAIR ASSIST with
ited in each class. Kim²Monday, 11:00 AM & 12 Noon
Although registration is for the monthly STRENGTH & CONDITIONING with
series, our monthly fitness fee is based on Gretchen²Monday & Thursday, 2:30 PM
our affordable $5 per class.
THE JOY OF DANCE (JAZZ) with Ellen²
Tuesday, 10:00 AM
New Class Coming Soon! LINE DANCING with Maureen ²Will return in
February
BEGINNER PILATES with Kelly²
Tuesday, 8:30 AM TAI CHI and Qi GONG with Kathy²
Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Start date to be determined. Check the ZUMBA GOLD TONING with Debbie²
website for updates, or call us! Wednesday, 3:30 PM
Duxburyseniorcenter.org
7819345774 ext. 5701 GENTLE STRETCH AND FLOW YOGA with
Colleen²Fridays, 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM
Virtual Fitness Classes
BALANCE FOR LIFE WITH CHAIR ASSIST with
Sarah ²Monday & Thursday, 9:30 AM
YOGA FITNESS with CHAIR ASSIST with Kim²
Tuesday & Thursday, 10:30 AM
Do you play Mah Jongg?
Come play at the Center!
Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join the fun!
All levels are welcome to play!
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NEW IN THE NEW YEAR
GOOD DEEDS HOUSE CLEANOUTS Thinking of buying
or selling in 2023?
Moving or just decluttering we take everything CALL ME TODAY FOR A FREE HOME VALUATION!
Furniture • Household Goods • Rubbish • Paints Barbara Romanelli
We Donate many items to charity and recycle 781-291-0078 | barbara@waterfrontrealtyma.com
Accredited Buyers Agent | Accredited Staging Professional / RE
Call for a FREE ESTIMATE - 781-308-4447
www.gooddeedscleanouts.com
2022
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COMMUNITY WIDE
DSC Weekly Programs/Activities
Monday
Blood Pressure Clinic ~ Noon to 1:00 PM
Crafty Ladies ~ 10 AM-Noon
Bingo ~ 1:00 to 3:00 4th Monday
Tuesday
Rug Hookers ~ 9 AM-Noon
ROOTS Genealogy ~ 1-3 PM
Cribbage ~ 1-3 PM
Cornhole ~ 2:00 PM (if room available)
Memoir Writing ~ Last Tuesday each Month,
3:00 p.m. please register
Wednesday
Mah Jongg ~ 1-4 PM
Tech Time ~ 2-4 PM by appointment
Thursday
Tech Time ~ 11 AM-Noon by appointment
Friday
Chess 10-11:30 AM,
TOPS ~ 10-11 AM
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
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RESOLUTIONS
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Hp Th u ht f N Ye!
We are kicking off a new series this month and a partnership with
Fisher College and other local COAs.
Join us for a Ted Talk and group discussion on topics related to happiness and wellness.
Wednesday, January 18 at 11:30 a.m.
Register at duxburyseniorcenter.org
508-584-1561 info@ocesma.org www.ocesma.org
Serving all people – Serving all incomes
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A DAY OF DIVINATION
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Veterans’ News January 2023
History: On 1/17 the Persian Gulf War began (1991); on 1/27 the signing of the
Vietnam Peace Accord (1973) and on 1/31 the Panama Campaign ended (1990).
If you are enrolled in VA healthcare, you are eligible for a toxic exposure screening as
part of the PACT Act. This screening takes about 10 minutes to complete and is now
underway. You are asked if you believe you were exposed to any toxic agents,
including burn pits, while you were serving. The VA will monitor you over time. Call
your VA primary care provider for an appointment.
If your character of service is less than honorable you still may be eligible for some VA benefits but you must
apply. A review of your military record will be conducted which may take upwards of a year. The VA will
review the cause surrounding your discharge and determine if it can be adjusted. If upgraded you will have
access to various VA benefit programs.
The VA says it will prioritize the delivery of benefits to Veterans with cancer under the PACT Act. Also, the
VA will elevate all claims related to cancer and for those experiencing homelessness.
Lawmakers are suggesting plans to cap attorney fees for Camp Lejeune lawsuits. A rate of around 10% seems
like a reasonable fee. This is under review and will take time to approve.
This month the VA announced a new life insurance program. All Veterans who have a service connected
disability rating of 0% to 100% are eligible. No medical tests are required. This life insurance is like whole
life. Coverage up to $40,000 is available with increments in between for a monthly premium. Once you sign
up and start paying the premiums for two years, then the coverage starts. The program is called VALife and
more information can be found at www.VA.gov
A Veteran who has a service connected disability rating for 10 years will continue to receive that benefit. It
will not be adjusted or removed unless fraud was found.
If you have questions about your earned military benefits contact the Duxbury VSO, Mike Thorpe at 781934
5774 X 5740.
LEGAL ADVICE
Most Fridays we offer complimentary appointments with local attorneys. Please call 781934
5774, ext. 5703 to schedule an appointment with an attorney. Appointments are
approximately 15 minutes.
LIFE INSURANCE REVIEW AND ONG TERM CARE OPTIONS
Are you concerned about your coverage? Is your life insurance policy still in place and is there a cash value?
Are your beneficiaries uptodate? Do you have adequate coverage?
Make an appointment by calling 7819345774, ext. 5703 to meet with Elaine Buonvicino, Independent
Insurance Agent to review your existing Life Insurance Policy or Long Term Care Policy.
SHINE TELEPHONE CONSULTATIONS
Our SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) Counselor, Alan Rosenberg is scheduling
telephone consultations by appointment on Wednesdays. He will call you at the scheduled time to answer
questions or provide guidance on Medicare plans. To schedule an appointment call 7819345774 extension
5703.
MEET WITH YOUR REPRESENTATIVES
Senator Patrick O’Connor will hold office hours monthly at the Duxbury Senior Center to hear concerns and
answer questions on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from noon to 1:00 p.m.
Representative Josh Cutler will be at the Duxbury Senior Center from 10:30 to 11:30 on December 9.
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GOING PLACES, DUXBURY
talks
DAILY & MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
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A NEW YEAR!
Interested in Italy? Check out the new
Italian Language Classes³See page 6!
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It is the mission of the Friends to assist the Council on Aging in
providing services, resources, and activities for seniors in the Town of
Duxbury; enriching the programs of the Duxbury Council on Aging;
and raising, holding, and dispensing funds for the accomplishment of
the goals of the Council on Aging.
Please consider naming the Friends as a beneficiary
under your will or planned giving instrument.
The beneficiary should be designated as:
Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging, Inc.,
a 501 © (3) corporation organized under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
and having a principal address at
10 Mayflower St., Duxbury, MA 02332
Name of Donor In Memory of In Honor of
David Flynn Senior Center Staff and Volunteers
Elsie Vuilleumier Dr Sally Cauthen
Gina Herring Dr. Sally Cauthen
Donate to the Friends!
It’s more important than ever to support the Friends of the Council on Aging so that we can make sure we serve the
older adults in our community when they need it the most.
The Friends on the Council on Aging no longer requires membership fees, but there are several ways you can donate.
Online: Go to www.duxburyseniorcenter.org and click Donate.
By check: Made out to Friends of Duxbury COA and mailed to 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury Ma.
We hope to see you at these fundraisers:
Annual Appeal, November, 2022 –Check your mailbox!
Duxbury Half Marathon, April 1, 2023
Duxbury COA Golf Outing, September, 2023
For more information on these events, go to duxburyseniorcenter.org or call 781-934-5774.
Call today for a tour!
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COUNCIL ON AGING MISSION STATEMENT
To empower older adults to age well, engage in the community, and enrich their lives.
COUNCIL ON AGING FRIENDS of the COA SENIOR CENTER STAFF
BOARD @ (781) 9345774
Paul Brogna, President
Kevin Mullins, Chair Mary Walsh, Vice President AlexandraNewcomb@Duxburyma.gov x 5730
Candace Weiler, Secretary AngelaSinnott@Duxburyma.gov x 5701
Dwight Shepard Vice Chair Lynn Marples, Treasurer
Kathy Capraro, Secretary BarbaraPeary@Duxburyma.gov x5703
Mary Babin
Cheryl Ross, Chair Emeritus Anne Antonellis
BrookeMcDonough@Duxburyma.gov 5712
Ken Beeby, Board Member Christopher Barry CarenHarrison@Duxburyma.gov x 5732
Mi Kim, Board Member Mike Halloran CathyDame@Duxburyma.gov x 5710
Leslie McCarthy, Board Member William Kearney ChrisCoakley@Duxburyma.gov x 5731
John McCluskey, Board Member Melissa Hammel DinaTeuten@Duxburyma.gov x 5702
Ninky Savage, Board Member Sharon Cronin ElissaWyllie@Duxburyma.gov x 5705
Sheila Tenaglia, Board Member Sharon Andrew Lwallberg@Duxburyma.gov x 5741
Duane Larsen JoanneMoore@Duxburyma.gov x 5700
Cheryl Tufankjian, Board Member Nancy McDermott
Fred Von Bargen, Board Member MichelleRusso@Duxburyma.gov x 5703
Barbara Romaneli
John Rutkowski, Board Member
CathyCallahan@Duxburyma.gov x 5721
Pam Campbell Smith, Board ReganRoderigues@Duxburyma.gov x 5715
Member SharonPisani@Duxburyma.gov x 5714
Shirley Oktay, Board Member Veterans Service Officer TonyKelso@Duxburyma.gov x 5711
Mike Thorp x 5740
mjtsoma@comcast.net
Alternates: Professional Appointments x 5703
Peter Holden SHINE, Attorney Appointments
Transportation x5741
Lifelong Learning x 5701
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