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NEWS AND EVENTSNEWS AND EVENTSNEWS AND EVENTSNEWS AND EVENTS The Mansfield COA would like to thank the following people for their generous donations. We truly appreciate your kind-ness and generosity. Donna &John Dostie, James & Marie Ricci, Greg, Kim & Kerin Ab-bott, Kathy Catherall and Den-ise Lee. Donations In memory of Wen-dy Kay-thank you to Allison Bayer, Joan Hoey, Virginia Da-vis, Kathleen & James Owens and Webster Five Cents Sav-ings Bank.

As we begin to offer In person activities and classes we would like you to please remember the following guidelines. Thank you. *Masks are required *You must pre-register for all programs by calling COA at 508-261-7368 Space is limited. Therefore, spots are given to Mansfield residents first than non-residents. *Sorry, drop-ins will not be al-lowed *If you are signed up for a pro-gram and are not able to at-tend please let us know in ad-vance so that someone can take your spot. *Please arrive 5 minutes before your program and head directly into the big room.

Book Club Book Club Book Club Book Club

In Person &In Person &In Person &In Person &––––Virtual Virtual Virtual Virtual Book club meets on Monday May 24th at 10:15am We are reading An American Mar-riage by Tayari Jones If you would like to attend in-person please call the COA at 508-261-7368 to sign up. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/923453501 You can also dial in using your phone. Unit-ed States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 923-453-501

Crafting with ElishaCrafting with ElishaCrafting with ElishaCrafting with Elisha

Solar Luminary: Thursday May 6th 11:30 am come craft with Elisha and make a beautiful solar luminary for your porch, patio or gar-den Soap Making: Thursday May 20th 11:30am join Elisha in making some lovely soap Seats are limited so please be sure to call COA to reserve your spot 508-261-736. All sup-plies will be provided to you

Knit, Crochet Knit, Crochet Knit, Crochet Knit, Crochet & Chat Is back& Chat Is back& Chat Is back& Chat Is back!!!! In person on Tuesdays at 11:30. Bring your

own small project to work on. Reserve your spot by calling the COA 508-261-7368. You may also join in virtually.. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/829023005 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 829-023-005

TABLE CHAT TABLE CHAT TABLE CHAT TABLE CHAT WITH WITH WITH WITH ELISHAELISHAELISHAELISHA

Join Elisha for table chat on Friday May 7th

& 14th at 11:30 in person at the COA. Lets catch up! Please sign up by calling the COA 508-261-7368

The walking club will be walking at the following locations on Tuesdays at 8:30am. If you are interested in joining us please call Elisha at 508-261-7368. We welcome new walkers and al-ways have a fun time! May 4th-Chocolate Factory meet at the COA May 11th-Plymouth St. soccer fields. Meet at soccer field May 18th-South side walk. Meet at the South Common May 25th-Mansfield Crossing. Meet at Bertucci’s.

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The Mansfield Elks have donated funds to the Friend’s of the COA for a drive through lunch on Friday, May 14th at 11:30. Lunch will consist of a boxed lunch, drink and cookie prepared by Shaw’s Supermar-ket. Sign ups for this lunch begin Sign ups for this lunch begin Sign ups for this lunch begin Sign ups for this lunch begin on Wednesday May 5thon Wednesday May 5thon Wednesday May 5thon Wednesday May 5th. Please note these lunch programs fill up extremely fast and we are limited on the amount of people so please be sure to call the COA at 508-261-7368 asap if you would like a meal.

BINGO IS BACK BINGO IS BACK BINGO IS BACK BINGO IS BACK IN PERSONIN PERSONIN PERSONIN PERSON

Bingo is back in person. Bingo will be on Thursdays at 12:30. The cost is $1.00 per sheet please try to bring one dollar bills so less money is being ex-changed. Also, no food is allowed. Virtual bingo is no longer being offered at this time. Space is limited so please call the COA to sign up 508-261-7368

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TRIADTRIADTRIADTRIAD-The 4th Wednesday of each month at 1:15 pm virtu-ally. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/643972813 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States: +1 (669) 224-3412 - One-touch: tel:+16692243412,,643972813# Access Code: 643-972-813 HEALTH SCREENING HEALTH SCREENING HEALTH SCREENING HEALTH SCREENING The 3rd Wednesday of each month is offered in-person from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. These screenings are conducted by Mansfield Community EMS No appt nec-essary. FRIENDS MEETINGFRIENDS MEETINGFRIENDS MEETINGFRIENDS MEETING----The 2nd Wednesday of each month offered virtually. Meetings are 12:30-2:00pm Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/897539229 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States: +1 (312) 757-3121 - One-touch: tel:+13127573121,,897539229# Access Code: 897-539-229 LINKS FOR VIRTUAL EXERCISE CLASSES:LINKS FOR VIRTUAL EXERCISE CLASSES:LINKS FOR VIRTUAL EXERCISE CLASSES:LINKS FOR VIRTUAL EXERCISE CLASSES: Kelly Sipe-Drums Alive VIRTUAL Mon -Tues - Thurs. - Fri at 9:00 AM (NOTE: No Wednesday classes) ZOOM links. https://mailchi.mp/ec3716c65d68/drumsalivecoa

We have some very exciting news! We will be starting up bus trips again in July. All our trips will be through Fox Tours. We have spoken to Bill Fox, the owner of Fox Tours and we are very com-fortable with the safety measures in place. The minimum is 40 people and the max is 50. Everyone that is attending MUST be FULLY vaccinated and of course masks must be worn. MUST be FULLY vaccinated and of course masks must be worn. MUST be FULLY vaccinated and of course masks must be worn. MUST be FULLY vaccinated and of course masks must be worn. You will be required to show your vaccination card to the bus driver. We have included the de-tails for July trips in this newsletter. Please keep an eye out in future newsletters for details on the other trips but in the meantime if you would like copies of the flyers please call Kristen 508-261-7368 July 8thJuly 8thJuly 8thJuly 8th----Lake Winnipesaukee Luncheon Cruise Lake Winnipesaukee Luncheon Cruise Lake Winnipesaukee Luncheon Cruise Lake Winnipesaukee Luncheon Cruise July 27th July 27th July 27th July 27th ----Narragansett Lighthouse TourNarragansett Lighthouse TourNarragansett Lighthouse TourNarragansett Lighthouse Tour August 18th August 18th August 18th August 18th ----Maine’s Famous “Bull and Claw” Lobster Bake TourMaine’s Famous “Bull and Claw” Lobster Bake TourMaine’s Famous “Bull and Claw” Lobster Bake TourMaine’s Famous “Bull and Claw” Lobster Bake Tour August 30th August 30th August 30th August 30th ----Encore Casino Tour Encore Casino Tour Encore Casino Tour Encore Casino Tour September 15th Newport Playhouse Tour September 15th Newport Playhouse Tour September 15th Newport Playhouse Tour September 15th Newport Playhouse Tour September 28thSeptember 28thSeptember 28thSeptember 28th----Norman Rockwell & Red Lion Inn Tour Norman Rockwell & Red Lion Inn Tour Norman Rockwell & Red Lion Inn Tour Norman Rockwell & Red Lion Inn Tour October 14th Vermont Foliage Spectacular TourOctober 14th Vermont Foliage Spectacular TourOctober 14th Vermont Foliage Spectacular TourOctober 14th Vermont Foliage Spectacular Tour November TBA A Salem Cross ChristmasNovember TBA A Salem Cross ChristmasNovember TBA A Salem Cross ChristmasNovember TBA A Salem Cross Christmas DecemberDecemberDecemberDecember----TBA The 2021 Boston Holiday PopsTBA The 2021 Boston Holiday PopsTBA The 2021 Boston Holiday PopsTBA The 2021 Boston Holiday Pops

GATRA GO GATRA GO GATRA GO GATRA GO MICROTRANSIT: MICROTRANSIT: MICROTRANSIT: MICROTRANSIT: This is an on-demand service which allows transit riders to request a vehicle pick them up for same-day service within a set service area. GATRA GO: GATRA GO: GATRA GO: GATRA GO: This is an on-demand services that al-lows you to get picked up and dropped off where needed by simply downloading the mobile app Transloc mobile app on your smart phone or calling a dispatcher at 508-697-1977 for assistance. . For more information on all GATRA GO services – call GATRA GO customer service at 774-226-1270.••••....

VEG YOUR WAYVEG YOUR WAYVEG YOUR WAYVEG YOUR WAY HEALTHY EATING AT ANY AGEHEALTHY EATING AT ANY AGEHEALTHY EATING AT ANY AGEHEALTHY EATING AT ANY AGE

Debra Diamond from Diamond’s Health Inspirations will be at the COA on May 13th at 10:30. Debra will be presenting an introduction to the basics of food nutrition. She will teach us about carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and vitamins What are they, where they come from and how they fit in with your health? Debra is a Mansfield resident and is currently working on her degree as a Nutrition Edu-cator and has a certificate in Plant Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at eCornell. Debra also has received a cer-tificate of participation in the Moving Medicine For-ward Master Class in Plant based clinical experience. Debra enjoys sharing her knowledge about food and nutrition to help enlighten and support those who are curious about healthy lifestyle options which may enhance their own journey towards im-proved health as we all age together. Space is limited for this program. Please call COA to sign up 508-261-7368.

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NEW EXERCISE CLASSES!!!NEW EXERCISE CLASSES!!!NEW EXERCISE CLASSES!!!NEW EXERCISE CLASSES!!! We are pleased to offer two new exercise classes being taught by LeAnna Sheehan a local Mansfield fitness expert. LeAnna fully believes all clients are capable of reaching their fitness and health goals with proper instruction and guidance. Known for her pas-sion and enthusiasm for helping others, she is most excited seeing clients thrive on their fitness journey. Since 2008, LeAnna has been certified as an AFAA (Athletics and Fitness Association of America) personal trainer. In 2018, she was also certified as an AFAA group trainer. Most recently LeAnna has developed a heart for the active aging community. As a 58-year-old active ager herself, she understands first hand, the im-portance of physical activity and how it positively impacts the body and mind alike. She is an avid learner and enjoys professional retreats where she can learn

about safe and smart exercise and hopes to bring this knowledge into her own studio as well as the local communities she serves. Strong:Strong:Strong:Strong: Body and MindBody and MindBody and MindBody and Mind----MONDAYS 9AMMONDAYS 9AMMONDAYS 9AMMONDAYS 9AM Studies have shown that exercise is as important to our brains as to our bodies! Strong: Body and Brain offers a fun and energetic workout for all fitness levels. This workout will offer seated as well as standing options to build strength, stamina, balance, flexibility and brain power! EnduranceEnduranceEnduranceEndurance----WEDNESDAYS 9AMWEDNESDAYS 9AMWEDNESDAYS 9AMWEDNESDAYS 9AM Wouldn’t it be great if we could do a simple single exercise and be able to check off our daily fitness goal for the day? It’s simply not that easy. Endurance is a class for all fitness levels and will work all major mus-cle groups in the body, while also incorporating active movements to fulfill your bodies need for cardiovas-cular activity. And we cannot forget to stretch! We will be sure to lengthen those muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Workouts will vary week to week so that you will never get bored Call the COA at 508-261-7368 to sign up for these great classes, you won’t want to miss them!!!

TRIAD CORNERTRIAD CORNERTRIAD CORNERTRIAD CORNER Ticks can infect people with many diseases, like tulare-mia, Heartland virus, and Lyme disease. These illnesses can be, especially dangerous for seniors. Exposure to ticks occurs year-round, but ticks are most active during warmer months (April-September). Ticks live in grassy, brushy, wooded areas, and on animals. Spending time outside could bring you in close contact with ticks. Many people get ticks in their yard or neighborhood. If you are in an area where ticks might be, you should wear long pants, long-sleeve shirts, boots, hiking shoes, and a hat.

Important AnnouncementImportant AnnouncementImportant AnnouncementImportant Announcement!! Our Tai Chi and Arthritis Exercise instructor Joyce will be taking some personal time off. Please note there will NOT be class on May 4th or May 5th as Joyce is on vacation. Her last class will be on May 18th. Joyce will return in September.

BEREAVEMENT GROUPBEREAVEMENT GROUPBEREAVEMENT GROUPBEREAVEMENT GROUP Taylor Sanborn, LPN from Compassionate Care Hospice will be back at our COA holding her Bereavement Group on May 21st at 11:30am. Please call the COA at 508-261-7368 to sign up for this group.

PAINTING CLASS PAINTING CLASS PAINTING CLASS PAINTING CLASS RESUMES MAY 3RD!RESUMES MAY 3RD!RESUMES MAY 3RD!RESUMES MAY 3RD!

Nancy will be starting up painting class beginning Mon-day May 3rd at 1:00pm. We are so excited to get our painters

back! To sign up please call COA at 508-261-7368

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Hi Friends! Happy Spring! We are beginning to open up a bit more for in person programs and boy are we excited! We are beginning to offer in person activities such as book club, bingo, crafts, a new exercise class and trips!!! Things are looking hopeful as more people become vaccinated. We hope to start seeing more of our friends soon. In the meantime we hope you get a chuckle out of our version of the “COA Brady Bunch” Sincerely, The Mansfield COA Staff

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