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www.beverlyma.gov/departments/council-on-aging | 90 Colon Street, Beverly, MA 01915 | 978-921-6017
MISSION STATEMENT
To create a friendly and safe community for Beverly seniors and their families by providing social services, transportation, education,
health, recreation, and leisure time activities and resources that support their well being and independence. To assist frail seniors by
advocating for supportive services which increase their ability to remain independent.
It’s Okay to be Happy
Life is hard. We all know that. We’ve
survived many bumps along the road
traveled and we know others who have
endured even more. Let’s pat ourselves
on the back for being survivors of whatever calamities or
crisis’s we’ve faced and then figure out how to be happy
with the life we have. Walking the path of a cancer survivor
for the past 39 years, I know the burdens of health
challenges yet I have also found happiness. Maybe it’s in a
perfect beach day, lunch with my sisters, a song on the
radio or the joy I felt when adopting my daughter. I also find
joy in the knowing that I answered my “calling” to work with
older adults.
Covid-19 has been a zapper of happiness for most of us.
No one would blame you if you felt your happiness quotient
was low or non-existent while living through the pandemic.
Imagine missing the holidays with our families—it was
unfathomable—but many of us did it. Let’s reset and start
to take action toward reactivating our happiness gene. We
can do it together! Please check out page 5 for upcoming
“happiness” activities we are offering in August.
I’ve been watching America’s Got Talent this summer. One
contender, a young woman named “Nightbirde,” sang an
original song, called “It’s OK.” She told the judges that she
had a 2% chance of surviving cancer and said: “Two
percent isn’t zero percent” and “You can’t wait until life isn’t
hard anymore to be happy.” Her sentiments are surely
reminder enough not put off our happiness while waiting for
the perfect moment. Today might be it!
Psychologists say that some people feel they don’t deserve
to be happy and others are confused about what actually
makes them happy. Does this sound like you? If so, it’s
time to start believing that you deserve happiness and to
think about what it is that makes you happiest. Search your
heart for the answers and write them down.
Some ideas for being happy in the moment include the
following - counting our blessings, spending time in
friendship with another, volunteering for church or
community, helping someone else or savoring the sights
and sounds of the summertime. It’s interesting that none of
these activities cost money or will make us famous yet,
they might just make us feel happy on the inside!
Most older folks understand that the present moment is all
that is given us and that loss is part of the daily experience
of life. I encourage you to remember this as you stop and
smell the roses, perform an act of kindness, or smile. If
you’re not up for smiling, ask someone to brighten your day
by telling a joke or a story that will make you laugh.
Laughter is good medicine.
It’s high time to make the time to be happy. Please join us
this month at the Senior Center. It’s a happy place!
Here’s to smiling into the month of August,
MaryAnn Holak, Director
AUGUST 2021
TRANSPORTATION—NOTEWORTHY
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TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
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NOTEWORTHY
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE HOURS
Mon.-Wed. | 8:15am-2:30pm
Thursday | 8:15am-5:30pm
Friday | 8:15am-11:30am
Curbside pickup from your house to points in Beverly
available. Call the Office for more information or to
schedule your ride. Cost is $1.00 each way.
Out of town medical rides are available. Rides to Lahey in
Danvers and Peabody and Mass. General in Danvers.
Cost is $4 each way. Call two days in advance to
schedule your ride. For more call the Transportation
Office at the Senior Center: 978-921-6078.
TRANSPORTATION ON AUGUST 5
Please Note: On August 5, Senior Day in the Park, the
Transportation Office will be closed from 8:00am-4:00pm
to phone reservations and to all rides other than those
going to or from Lynch Park.
Reservations for your transportation to/from Lynch Park
should be made in advance with the Transportation
Office.
The Transportation Office will re-open on August 5 at
4:00pm until 5:30pm for rides and/or phone reservations
and cancellations.
BEVERLY FARMER’S MARKET -
SENIOR HOURS
Monday, August 16 | 2:00-
3:00pm
Join us for a special trip to the
Beverly Farmer’s Market! The
Market will be opening an hour early for Senior Hours.
Enjoy fresh produce and farm stand products, live music,
and see some of your friends from the Senior Center.
We have transportation available to travel as a group, or
you can go on your own. Please call in advance to sign up
for this trip: 978-921-6017. Market held at Odell Memorial
Veteran’s Park across from the Beverly Post Office.
Financial assistance available for purchase of produce if
you already receive SNAP benefits. Please call the
Outreach Department at 978-921-6017.
LIVIN’ THE GOOD LIFE MEETING
Thursday, September 2 | 10:00am | Rec. Room A
The Beverly Senior Center’s television show,
“Livin’ the Good Life” is going back into regular
production at BevCam studios! We are looking
for new volunteers who are interested in
helping us with this much loved television
show. No experience needed! Time commitment is bi-weekly
meetings and one production (approx. 2 hours) per month.
Please reach out to Sam if you are interested in joining
the crew or have questions: 978-921-6017.
As we work to reopen the building, we will be in need of
volunteers! Take a look at the list of volunteer opportunities
below and let us know if you are interested in applying to
become a Beverly Senior Center volunteer!
• Greeters / Ambassadors
• Musical Entertainers
• BevCam Team Members
• Activities Volunteers
• Newsletter Helpers
• Hosts for Special Events
• Tech Tutoring
• Photographers for Special Events
• Food Service Helpers
• Knitters/Crocheters
• Livin’ the Good Life Volunteers
For more information or to apply to become a volunteer,
contact Gail at the Beverly Senior Center: 978-921-6017.
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Are you IN OVER YOUR HEAD financially?
Are you WORRIED ABOUT A LOVED ONE?
WE CAN HELP!
The Outreach Department can help you or a loved one
understand and access programs such as: Fuel assistance,
adaptive equipment, meals on wheels, friendly visits and
Our registered nurses provide:Advocacy and care planning for seniors who choose to remain at home
Home safety, clinical, medication, nutritional & social needs assessmentsTransition from hospital or skilled nursing care back to home • Crisis management
Routine RN check in services • In person support at medical appointmentsWWW.SENIORLIVINGADVOCATES.COM