Monthly Archives: April 2021
State won’t lose congressional seat
Unlike 10 years ago, Massachusetts will not lose a congressional seat as a result of the U.S. Census.
Massachusetts grew by enough people over the...
Flowers flourish at Featherstone (and beyond)
Thanks to the Featherstone Center for the Arts, virtual flowers are currently in bloom — in tune with blossoms in the natural world —...
‘Doughnut hole’ heads to state legislature
The town of Oak Bluffs and the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank have petitioned state Sen. Julian Cyr, D-Truro, and state Rep. Dylan Fernandes, D-Falmouth,...
Under the sea
Vineyard resident Greg Mone has written an intense and phantasmagorical young adult novel of a future world in the U.S. after the climate change...
O.B. approves lighthouse lead testing
The Oak Bluffs select board approved lead testing to be conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard on town land adjacent to the East Chop...
Alison Shaw’s mentorship show at the Field Gallery
Each year, photographer Alison Shaw and Susan Dawson mentor a group of students, then stage a show of their works at the Alison Shaw...
Minnesingers plan for limited-admission live shows
Last March, choral singing was among the many group activities that were rendered out of the question due to social distancing and room occupancy...
A look at Cézanne’s portraits
“Cézanne: Portraits of a Life” comes to the M.V. Film Center (and also virtually) on Thursday, April 29. This TV documentary, directed by Phil...
Avocado Key Lime Pie
I’m here writing to you today to sell you on a healthy dessert. It’s a plant-based twist on Key lime pie. The twist is...
Understanding Medicare
An ACE MV Seminar
Tuesday, May 11, at 6:30 pm on Zoom
Are you turning 65 soon?
- or -
Taking care of elderly parents?
What you need to...
Veterans’ Corner: Veterans’ Grave Officers
As the month of May approaches, Veterans’ Grave Officers are getting ready for Memorial Day and the decorating of veterans’ graves. By law, every...
Up-Island Council on Aging — May 2021
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
Hearing loss and increased challenges in communicating are realities to many in our aging communities. In an effort...
Tisbury Council on Aging — May 2021
The Tisbury Council on Aging is still keeping in touch with our seniors, and we are hoping to start offering programs when the weather...
SHINE News: Need help with prescription drug costs?
By now, some of you may have reached or are getting close to the gap, or “doughnut hole” with your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan...
Oak Bluffs Council on Aging — May 2021
In-person activities are paused, but we’re still here for you! We offer exercise programs via Zoom, telephone outreach, and pickup and delivery of groceries...
M.V. Center for Living news
Supportive Day has reopened!
Supportive Day reopened on Monday, April 5. Supportive Day is a daily activity program for individuals who are at risk if...
Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation
Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living will administer the funding that is now available to assist Island households with heat and electric utility payments who...
Elder Law: Living until you die
Sister Thea Bowman, a 19th century Black Catholic nun who lived in New Orleans, had a daily prayer that I often find myself repeating:...
Edgartown Council on Aging — May 2021
The Edgartown Council on Aging staff continues to serve as an information and referral resource, Monday through Friday, 9 to 4.
We will be adding...