THE SILVER SPIRIT

Barre/Hardwick Senior Center/Council on Aging Please note: Our mailing address is:
557 South Barre Road 40 Wes t Street, Suite 433
P-978-355-5004—F-978-355-5012 Barre, Massachusetts 01005
Eileen Clarkson, HS-BCP, CDP, MS, MPA—Director SEPTEMBER ~ 2019
Notary Public, MCOA Certified Director, ServSafe Certified Volume 2, Issue 9
Email-coa@townofbarre.com—Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/barre.coa Hours of Operation:
Monday –Friday 9:00—3:00

Closed for Labor Day
Enjoy your Holiday
THE MISSION OF THE BARRE COUNCIL ON AGING
The Mission of the Barre Council on Aging: Identify the needs of elders in the community. Educate the community
and enlist the support and participation of all citizens to meet the needs of elders. Design, advocate, and/or imple-
ment services to fill these needs, or coordinate existing services. Cooperate with the Massachusetts Executive
Office of Elder Affairs and the Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging and be cognizant of state and federal legis-
lation and programs regarding elders.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL-sponsored by Summit FLU CLINIC to be

Elder Care—sign up at the held on October
desk. September 10th start- 2nd stating at 9:00.
ing at 12:15. Join us for ice Sign up required at
cream and toppings. the desk.

NEW EVENT—Are you interested in playing table tennis (ping pong). We are looking for folks that
may wish to play or just learn or practice. If you are interested, call us 978-355-5004, to let us know so we
can work on starting a group/games to play. This would be a great fun. You can also stop by.

A note from the Director,

Happy September!! As we find summer coming to a close, let us enjoy the nice fall
weather and many opportunities that the Senior Center has to offer. A Cook-out is going
to be held on the 17th, sign up required along with many other events, some new events
and programs will be starting and be sure to sign up as this helps with planning. Check
out our NEW EVENTS—the Little Women’s Group and the Extraordinary League of
Gentlemen, check the calendar for dates.
Open Enrollment will be starting on October 15th and end on December 7th. SHINE will
be here to on October 25th at 9:30 to go over changes to plans, this informational ses-
sion is open to everyone. If you need a supplementary plan or what to know more, this
is a meeting you don’t want to miss.
MCPHS will be here on September 11th to talk about prescription drug options starting
at 12:15. You don’t want to miss it! Find out how you can receive help to pay for those
prescriptions.
Regards,
Eileen, Director

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Information, Services and Resources
Please check out our Web-Site Page
on the Town’s Web-Site. Our site
is http://www.townofbarre.com then
click on Services and scroll to
Senior Services. Like us https://
www.facebook.com/barre.coa/
COA Wish List: A individually
wrapped candy, monetary dona-
tions, and yard tools of all types.
Representative Berth-
iaume’s office hours will
be held on September
24th from 11-12.
Do you have some time each week?
Are you looking for something to? Do
you want to volunteer some place?
Stop in and lets talk. We are always
looking for folks to help out or be an
associate member or join the Senior
Buddies Group. It is easy.
How to Avoid These Common Medi-
care Mistakes
Mistakes at a Glance
1. Missing the enrollment window
2. Not knowing when the sign up oc-
curs
3. Misunderstanding your job’s insur-
ance
4. Ignoring late enrollment penalties
5. Not fully weighing your options
6. Delaying a Medigap buy
7. Not understanding your out-of-
pocket costs
8. Picking a plan that doesn’t have
your doctors
9. Taking a drug plan that doesn’t
meet your needs
10. Assuming you can’t afford Medi-
care
Know before you go. There are options
and being informed can help you with
choosing the right plans that fit your
needs.
Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) Eating fruits and
vegetables each day is important for your health. The
Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) helps SNAP clients
buy more fruits and vegetables for their household.
SNAP benefits can be used at participating HIP retailers
to buy fruits and vegetables. SNAP clients will receive $1
back on their EBT card for each dollar spent on eligible
fruits and vegetables, up to a monthly limit. Our HIP retailers include approved
farmers markets, farm stands, mobile markets, and community supported agri-
culture (CSA) farm share programs.
To all those Barre babies, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you. Enjoy
your day...Come to the Center and Celebrate with us on the last
Thursday of each month at 12:00 for cake. There are 14 of you
over the age 80 and 5 over the age of 90. Congratulations!!
NEW BRAINTREE — COA Meeting September 10th, 2019 at 9:30am,
New Braintree Town Hall
Upcoming event: Create an amazing pastel work of art for free! Classes start
9-19-19 at New Braintree Town Hall.
Classes under the direction of Susan Kallandar / for 5 consecutive Thurs-
days/9am-11:30am. Limited to first 10 seniors to sign up.
To reserve your place or more information, call Julie Rousseau at 508-867-
9910
COA Meeting October 8th, 2019 at 9:30am, New Braintree Town Hall
Health Clinic October 9th, 2019 from 3-4pm New Braintree Town Hall
Want to learn to make Green Tomato Mincemeat? Join us October 4th, 2019
from 9:00am to Noon at New Braintree Town Hall Kitchen.
Call Julie Rousseau 508-867-9910 for details and to reserve a space
A warm WELCOME to: Joanne Sherwood our COA newly hired "Neighborly
Care" person. Joanne has already visited a number of our seniors in New
Braintree. If you'd like to meet her, she can be reached at 413-230-8087
Mark your calendars!! Annual New Braintree COA Holiday Dinner, Novem-
ber 16th, 2019 Noon at New Braintree Town Hall
Happy Birthday to all
those Hardwick Babies
there are 9 over the age of
80 for the month and 1 over
90 . Congratulations! Join
Lending Library- You are en-
couraged to stop by the Sen- us for Cake on the last
ior Center to take advantage Thursday of each month.
of our newly organized media
room. We have many newer Enjoy your day!
books & puzzles for you to
enjoy. Please note: While we
accept donations of books &
puzzles, we kindly ask that
books be in good condition &
that puzzles are five hundred
pieces or less with boxes in-
tact & no missing pieces.
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 Information, Services and Resources Did you know...At the
Senior Center we have
Warning signs of unsafe driving You may want to consider driving less
all types of resources at
or not at all if you have difficulty: Seeing clearly in dusk and dark, With ve-
hicle headlights obstructing your sight, With passing vehicles intimidating your disposal. If we
you, Reading road signs, Following detours or seeing police on detail, See- don’t have it we can
ing train crossing signals or hearing train whistles, Keeping up with the find it.
posted speed limit, Concentrating or staying alert behind the wheel, Hear-
ing other vehicles, With driving basics like seat belts or head lights, With Did you know…..? New
parking, With slow reaction times or reflexes. Braintree will be joining us here at
Safe driving workshops the Barre Senior Center. We wel-
The RMV offers free, one-hour safe driving workshops across the state. To come them and hope they will come
request a workshop in your community, complete and submit the Commu- to see what we do. WELCOME!!
nity Outreach Workshop Request Form.
For more information, see the RMV's safe driving presentation sched-
ule or contact the RMV at (857) 368-9457.

Jokes: Q: Why did the witches' team lose the baseball game? A: Their Do you struggle with food each month? Is your
bats flew away.
Gross income less than $2,023 for a family of 1
Q: Why couldn't the leopard play hide and seek? A: Because he was always or less than $2743 for a family of 2? Do you
spotted. have medical expenses? You may qualify for
SNAP benefits? I will now be able to enter your
Q: What starts with E, ends with E, and has only 1 letter in
it? A: Envelope.
information in the DTA website and assist with
having your application processed on the web-
A 3 years old boy sits near a pregnant woman. site. Stop in and bring your
Boy: Why do you look so fat? paperwork with you. I can
Pregnant woman: I have a baby inside me.
Boy: Is it a good baby? also assist with recerts.
Pregnant woman: Yes, it is a very good baby. Doesn’t take long to do.
Boy: Then why did you eat it?! Can you use extra money?
Q: Why did the can crusher quit his job? A: Because it was soda
pressing.

Q. How much room is needed for fungi to grow? A. As mushroom as

possible

Mother: "Are you talking back to me?!"

Son: "Well yeah, that's kinda how communication works."

Q: What type of sandals do frogs wear? A: Open-toad!

Food Pantry is open on the 2nd

Wednesday of each month at the
Congregational Church. They are
now offering evening hours on the
third Thursday, from
5.30 to 7:00. Bring your
license and a bill to
show residence.

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Events at the Senior Center SHINE— Art group -cost
Informational ses- is $20.00 for 5
sion on health in- classes with sup-
Come join us for coffee each surance for Medi- plies included.
morning starting at 9.00 am care beneficiaries Explore your ar-
A .50¢ asked per cup. to be held on Oc- tistic talent and see what you
tober 25th start- can do, you may be sur-
ing at 9:30. Find prised. Space is limited….
Join our Tai Chi group and learn out what changes
the relaxing benefits of this will be taking
strengthening and endurance tech- Line Dancing—join us on
place on Supple-
nique. Every M-W-F at 1:00. Cost is mentary insur- Monday’s from 11 to 12.
$5 for 3 classes. Slow gentle exer- ance plans. Open There is a donation sugges-
cise, standing or sitting. First class is FREE!! to everyone! tion of $3.00
FREE per class or
Hardwick Residents—Do you need help with shopping, pre- $20.00 for 9
scription pick-up, yardwork, outdoor home maintenance? classes.
The Harewick Senior Outreach Program can help you with
thisese outdoor chores, they will even provide transportation
assistance, and run errands, shovel snow, painting, Food The movie will be on starting at
Bank deliveries...The Quabbin Valley Community Develop- 12.30. Serving treats and bev-
ment Corporation provides these services. To hear more, call erage. Join us for Lunch and
us here at 978-355-5004 or the CDC directly, at 413-967- stay for the movie….Palms is
the movie to be shown.
3001. There is an application and they can provide assis-
tance with this as well.
Try something relaxing... Senior
NEW Program—Attention MEN, join the Chair based Yoga at the Barre Sen-
ior Center on Tuesdays and Thurs-
Extraordinary League of Gentlemen— days 9:00-10:00am $5.00 per class.
Free class coupons available.
We are starting a new men’s group. To be held on the fourth (4th) Friday
of every month, starting at 9.30. This league is going to be a self paced Bingo—The first
group. It will be a great time to talk about any topic the group chooses or
you can do other things, such as play cards, play pool, have a lunch, or
Monday of each
breakfast. The possibilities are endless. month we will be hav-
ing a Bingo with cake
If you would like to join the league, stop in on September 27th at 9.30 or and prizes. Sponsored by Navicare. Join in
if you have questions, call Eileen at 978-355-5004
for some fun. NO BINGO IN September.

New Program—Attention Women, join the Fallon Senior Plan will be

Little Women’s Group here in October to talk
We are starting a new women’s group. To be held on the second (4th)
Monday of every month, starting at 9.30. This group is going to be a self about changes in the
paced group. It will be a great time to talk about any topic the group Fallon Plans. If you
chooses or you can do other things, such as play cards, play pool, have have questions about
a lunch, or breakfast. The possibilities are endless. A great way to have your coverage, stop by to
fun and meet new folks.
talk with Brian about any issues or
If you would like to join the group, stop in on September 23rd at 1.30 or if
concerns you may
you have questions, call Eileen at 978-355-5004 have. He is here to
help you.
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Events at the Senior Center Computer Lessons—Do
you what to know some-
Council On Aging
Board Members
thing about a computer, Richard (Dick) Whippee~Chair--
tablet, cell phone, or oth- 2019
They are back!!! Join us on the Second Thursday er device, stop by and see Patricia (Pat) Sirois~Secretary--
of the month for Coffee with an Officer! Get to 2019
the director to learn Dede Charlton-2022
know your police department. Learn something about these electronic Andrea Goodwin~2020
new from them or just hang out with them. Start- devices. Linda Payne—2020
ing on September 12th at 9:00. Gloria Castriotta-2018
MaryAnn Watson-2022
Bernice Miller-2020
Stanley (Stan) Miknaitis-2021
Associate Board Members
Diane Clark——Roger Currier
—-Sharron Chandler—-Brenda
This is for all levels of Rich
learning, so please stop Hardwick Council Members
Senator Gobi’s office will be holding office hours by and see what you can Gloria Judd
here on the September 24th, at 11:45. If you have learn to do on your de- Alice Paradis
issues, stop in to talk with Lucas. vice, or even if you do Stephanie Calvitto
not have one, you can If you would like to join the board,
learn on ours. Any please see the Director or call 978-
Join us for pinochle every Wednesday 355-5004
starting 1:00. This is a fun game and folks time—FREE
can help you learn it. Stop by to check it
out. FREE September 3rd, the B/P Clinic
will be from 9.00-11.00, stop by
Join us every Tuesday and to have yours checked and be
Thursday for Bingo. Cards are sure to have yours checked reg-
$.50 each, limit of four (4) and
ularly. It could save your life.
on the last Tuesday of each
Sponsored by VNA Care.
month is a SPECIAL Bingo, with a card being
$2.00-limit one (1) card.
Join Jayne for a daily lunch
Do you enjoy crafts? Do QUILTING!! Join us, and of course, dessert!, a
you like to have conver- Beginning September two day notice, call 978-355-
sations? Stop by on Fri- 10th, for 10 weeks of
finishing projects. Get
5027, is needed to reserve
days at 10:00 for our
Crafts and Conversation those UFO's your seat!
group. Bring your craft (Unfinished Objects)
item, crocheting, knitting, done for Christmas SEPTEMBER 30th, at
or other item and sit and Gifts. Every Tues- 10:00-Sign-up required-
enjoy some coffee and day, 12:30-2:30, for 10
conversa- weeks. There will be COST is $15.00
tion while NO FEE for this ses-
sion. There will be an Hydrangea Wreath A
working
on your instructor, if you have perennial favorite! This
craft. questions or need help. is our easiest craft
class. Even the most
Veronica will be here once a month, on Septem- craft challenged person will have no trou-
ber 23rd for Reflexology and
pedi/manicures. Appointments ble making a beautiful wreath with freshly-
are required and start at 9:00 am harvested cream, mauve, and chartreuse
and go until 2:30 pm and sign up flowers. Lasts for years.
at the desk. Come in and pamper yourself.
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MassHealth enrollment has been relatively stable for the past four years (2015-2018), hovering just above 1.8 mil-
lion members. Notably: More than 4 in 10 children in Massachusetts are MassHealth members; and More than three
quarters of non-elderly MassHealth members live in working families.
MassHealth represents a significant portion of the state budget, but the majority of its spending is paid for with
federal funding, and spending growth has moderated in recent years as enrollment has leveled off.
From 2013-2016, prescription drugs and home- and community-based long-term services and supports (LTSS) were the
key drivers behind per-enrollee spending growth in MassHealth.
MassHealth's delivery system reform changes are well underway. Status updates are included on major initiatives:
Newly formed Accountable Care Organizations, which began full operation in March 2018, now have over 890,000
MassHealth members enrolled; Launch of the Community Partners and Flexible Services programs to improve integration
of behavioral health, LTSS, and social services; and Expansion of coverage for outpatient, residential inpatient, and com-
munity services to combat the substance use disorder crisis.

Barre, Hardwick, and New Braintree seniors are invited to a program on Medication Costs and
Assistance on September 11th at the Barre Council on Aging

Do you take prescription or over-the-counter medications? Are these medications expensive, or

are you concerned that you may be over paying for these medications? Come listen to a presentation
on public and private programs that assist with the cost of medications from the MCPHS University
Pharmacy Outreach Program at the Barre COA on Wednesday, September 11 at 12:15 pm. Come
with your medications and questions and we will have answers!

FLU Clinic—to be held on October 2nd, 2019 at 9:00. Sign up is required. This event is
being hosted by the VNACare. Nurses will be here to provide the shots. Bring your in-
surance card with you. Sign up is at the desk.

Increased, excessive napping could be an early warning of Alzheimer's disease, according to research
published in August by the peer-reviewed journal Alzheimer's & Dementia.When people hear about
Alzheimer's they immediately think about memory loss, Lea Grinberg, professor of neurology at the
University of California San Francisco told USA TODAY. Grinberg and 18 other scientists from the Uni-
versity of California San Francisco, University of California, Berkeley and the University of Sao Paulo,
among others, worked on the paper. Researchers have previously found that people who develop Alz-
heimer's show changes in sleep years before their memory begins to decline, Grinberg said. People
who develop Alzheimer's tend to sleep more during the day, taking naps or feeling drowsy and dosing
off. Sometimes, they wake up during the night; that's called fragmented sleep, Grinberg said. If nap-
ping is a part of your routine on a regular basis though, you don't need to worry about taking an after-
noon snooze, or mid-morning for that matter.

Our Senior Buddies Group provides support for
extra programs, events, and entertainment. They
provide and raise funds to help supplement these
events. If you would like to support our Senior
Buddies Group, you can by volunteering. They
also have other events they do, support their
50/50 raffle, bake sales,
and other fund raising
events. Stop in to join the
group and help out during
events. And thank you for
your support!
In Memorial or in Honor of Donations
Donation Amount $__________Date: _________
Please Print
Donor’s Name: ____________________________________
Address: _________________________________________
Please Circle: In Memory or In Honor
In honor of/In memory of:
Name: __________________________________________
Both would be recognized in the Silver Spirit Newsletter.
THANK YOU for your donation in Memory/Honor of your loved
one!!
Please make checks payable to: The Barre Council on Aging.
Return to: Barre Senior Center
40 West Street, Suite 433
Barre, MA 01005

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 2019 SEPTEMBER
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
2 3 4 5 6
9.00-Pool 9.00-Pool 9.00-Coffee Hour 9.00-Pool
CLOSED FOR 9.00-Coffee Hour 9.00-Coffee Hour 9.00-Pool 9.00-Coffee Hour
LABOR DAY 9.00-Computer 9.00-Computer 9.00-Computer 9.00-Computer
9.00-11.00—B/P Clinic 9.00-Quilting Group 9.00-Yoga ($5) 10.00-Crafts and Con-
9.00-ART 11.45-Lunch-Chicken Pot versation
10.15 Bingo
9:00-Yoga ($5) Pie 11.45-Lunch-Homestyle
10.15-Bingo 1.00-Pinochle 11.45-Lunch-Baked Ham Chicken Drumsticks
11.45-Lunch-Meatloaf w/ 1.00-Tai Chi ($5) 1.00-Scat 1.00-Tai Chi ($5)
gravy 1.00-Barre-COA Board
1.00-Scat-Cribbage Meeting

9 10 11 12 13
9.00-Pool 9.00-Pool 9.00-Pool 9.00-Pool 9.00-Pool
9.00-Coffee Hour 9.00-Coffee Hour 9.00-Coffee Hour 9.00-Coffee Hour 9.00-Coffee Hour
9.00-Computer 9.00-ART 9.00-Computer 9.00-Computer 9.00-Computer
11.00-Line Dancing 9.00-Computer 9.00-Quilting Group 9.00-Yoga ($5) 10.00-Crafts and Con-
11.45-Lunch-Roast Tur- 9:00-Yoga ($5) 9.00-SHINE-by appoint- 9.00--Coffee with Officer versation
key/gravy 10.15-Bingo ment 9.30-Hardwick COA Board 11.45-Lunch-Braised
1:00 Tai Chi ($5) 11.45-Lunch-Swedish 11.45-Lunch-Sloppy Joe Meeting Beef
Meatballs 1.00-Pinochle 10.15 Bingo 1.00-Tai Chi ($5)
12.15—ICE CREAM SO- 1.00-Tai Chi ($5) 11.45-Lunch-Chicken Cac-
CIAL-SUMMIT ciatore
12.30 –Quilting Class 12.30-Scat
1.00-Scat-Cribbage
16 17 18 19 20
9.00-Pool 9.00-Pool 9.00-Coffee Hour 9.00-Coffee Hour 9.00-Pool
9.00-Coffee Hour 9.00-Coffee Hour 9.00-Pool 9.00-Pool 9.00-Coffee Hour
9.00-Computer 9.00-ART 9.00-Computer 9.00-Computer 9.00-Computer
11.00-Line Dancing 9.00-Computer 9.00-Quilting Group 9.00-Yoga ($5) 10.00-Crafts and Con-
11.45-Lunch-Prok Rib-i- 9:00-Yoga ($5) 11.45-Lunch-Turkey Cape versation
10.15 Bingo
que 10.15-Bingo Cod s/w and soup 11.45-Lunch-Potato
1:00 Tai Chi ($5) 11.45-Lunch-COOK OUT- 1.00-Pinochle 11.45-Lunch-Spaghetti w/ Crunch Fish
2.00-Wii Sign up required-$10 1.00-Tai Chi ($5) meatballs 1.00-Tai Chi ($5)
12.30 –Quilting Class 12.30—Movie—Palms
1.00-Scat-Cribbage 1.00-Scat

23 24 25 26 27
9.00-Pool 9.00-Pool 9.00-Pool 9.00-Coffee Hour 9.00-Pool
9.00-Coffee Hour 9.00-Coffee Hour 9.00-Coffee Hour 9.00-Pool 9.00-Coffee Hour
9.00-Computer 9.00-ART 9.00-Quilting Group 9.00-Computer 9.00-Computer
9.00--Pedi/Manicure, 9.00-Computer 9.00-Computer 9.00-Yoga ($5) 9.30-NEW PROGRAM-
Reflexology-by appointment 9:00-Yoga ($5) 11.45-Lunch-NY Pastrami 10.15 Bingo Extraordinary League of
9.30-NEW PROGRAM- 10.15-Bingo s/w and soup Gentlemen Group
11.45-Lunch-Stuffed Pepper
Little Women’s Group 11.00-Rep Berthiaume 11.45-Senator Gobi’s Of- 10.00-Crafts and Con-
11.00-Line Dancing Office Hours fice hours Casserole versation
11.45-Lunch-Beef Steak 11.45-Lunch-Hot Dog 1.00-Pinochle 11.45-Lunch-Pinwheels
Fajitas 12.30 –Quilting Class 1.00-Tai Chi ($5) w/Marinara Sauce /
1:00 Tai Chi ($5) 1.00-Scat-Cribbage meatballs
2.00-Wii 1.00-Tai Chi ($5)
30 OCTOBER 1 2 3 4
9.00-Pool 9.00-Pool 9.00-Coffee Hour 9.00-Coffee Hour 9.00-Pool
9.00-Coffee Hour 9.00-Coffee Hour 9.00-Pool 9.00-Pool 9.00-Coffee Hour
9.00-Computer 9.00-ART 9.00-Computer 9.00-Computer 9.00-Computer
10.00-Hydraingia 9.00-Computer 9.00-Quilting Group 9.00-Yoga ($5) 10.00-Crafts and Con-
Wreath Making-Sign up 9:00-Yoga ($5) 11.45-Lunch- 10.15 Bingo versation
Required-$15 10.15-Bingo 1.00-Pinochle 11.45-Lunch-
11.45-Lunch-
11.00-Line Dancing 11.45-Lunch- 1.00-Tai Chi ($5) 1.00-Tai Chi ($5)
11.45-Lunch-BBQ 12.30 –Quilting Class
Pulled Pork 1.00-Scat-Cribbage
1:00 Tai Chi ($5)
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 NEWS FROM SHINE FOR SEPTEMBER 2019
IMPORTANT MAIL ABOUT YOU DRUG AND HEALTH PLANS!!
It’s that time of year again! If you have a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan
(HMO, PPO), you should be mailed an information package by the end of September. It is important to un-
derstand and save this information because it explains the changes in your plan for 2020. Premiums, de-
ductibles, co-pays, providers and the drugs covered by your plan can change significantly! This is
important information and if you do not understand it, you should discuss it with your family or caregivers.

During the annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period (October 15th - December 7th), you will have a
chance to CHANGE your plan for next year. SHINE Counselors can help you understand your plan chang-
es, as well as other options you may have.

Trained SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Everyone) volunteers can help you! They offer
free, unbiased, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare.
Call your Senior Center and ask for a SHINE appointment. You can also call 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-
243-4636), then press or say 3. Once you get the SHINE answering machine leave your name and
number. A volunteer will call you back. You can also visit us on the internet at shinema.org

Standards for Special Circumstances In-
volving an Elderly and Disabled Individual
as referenced at 106 CMR 364.975.
Standards for Special Circumstances In-
volving an Elderly and Disabled Individual
– 165% of Federal Poverty Level
Assistance Unit Size 165% of Federal
Poverty Level
1 $1,670
Take Control of Your Health Care Information !
This site allows you to review your own health care visit information,
payments and claims, view preventive benefits. You can print your
health information and drug lists and have that drug list handy for
the Medicare Advantage and Drug Plan Open Enrollment
(October 15th – December 7th )!
In the meantime, you can go to https://www.medicare.gov/ to ac-
cess information regarding the upcoming open enrollment.

2 $2,264 For other types of Medicare assistance call SHINE at 1-800-243-4636

and press 3 or call your local Council on Aging. SHINE is partially
funded by the federal Administration for Community Living.

Barre Senior Center

40 West Street, Suite 433
557 South Barre Road
Barre, MA 01005