Up-Island Council on Aging: August 2022

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West Tisbury Council on Aging's Howes House. — Rich Saltzberg

508-693-2896
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4 pm, closed holidays

AUGUST OFFERINGS:

August 7, Skipper Manter’s Retirement Party, 4 pm at the L&W Tree Farm on Panhandle Road (opposite the Ag Hall)

August 12 , Annual Howes House Picnic at Noon – call 508-693-2896 to register

August 16, Hybrid Walking Tour of Egypt, “Sailing the Nile River,” at the Howes House Or via Zoom, 10–11am

IN PERSON PROGRAMMING
Patricia Mello and Associates, P.C. @ the UICOA Legal service offered one or two times a month: Next date July 13. Call 508-477-0267 to schedule an appointment.

WELLNESS CLINIC IS NOW AT THE WEST TISBURY LIBRARY, THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH

PARKINSON’S GROUP
Second Monday of the month at 10:30 am – A support group providing an opportunity for people with Parkinson’s to share experiences, new information, and updated research.

PEDI CARE
Fourth Monday of the month. Appointments begin at 9:30 am. Please call to reserve your spot. Masks required. Toenail maintenance, callus care. No diabetic foot care. Please note this is NOT a pedicure. Fee $30.

WRITING GROUP WITH JEFF SCHEUER, Freelance Writer
Weekly on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 pm

DISCUSSION GROUP
Weekly Tuesdays, 1:30–3:30 pm. Join in us for open discussions of controversial and contemporary subjects. 

KNITTER’S GROUP
Mondays at 7 pm – All are welcome! Contact Ginny at islandgirlwt@gmail.com.  

WATERCOLOR GROUP
 Fridays at 1 pm – Bring your own supplies and enjoy an afternoon of painting still life with watercolor or medium of your choice.  

AUDIOLOGY CLINIC
Fourth Tuesday of every month, 1:30 – 3 pm, at the Howes House
Appointments will be booked for one person every ½ hr. NEXT SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS WILL BE AUGUST 23 — Call 508-693-2896 to schedule.  

GLEANED GOODS — Tuesdays when available

VIRTUAL CLASSES / PROGRAMS

YOGA w/ Martha Abbott!
Monday and Friday at 10:30 am

Strength Training with Katryn Gilbert!
Katryn is offering her classes via Google Meet at 9 am and 9:35 am, four times a week! She is hosting 30-minute classes with a mix of strength training and a little cardio. Please email her at katrynyerdon@prodigy.net for meeting information!

Gentle Yoga with KANTA on Zoom!
Tuesdays at 11:30! Meeting ID 824 4775 7861, Passcode: 709904. Join her via Zoom, and get back to your yoga practice!

The Howes House offers Outreach; Fuel Assistance; SNAP; Government Surplus Food Distribution; Notary Services; Lifeline & Be Safer at Home; Durable Medical Equipment; Reassurance Phone calls; File of Life; SHINE; and more.