Up-Island Council on Aging: November 2024

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Howes House, the location of the Up-Island Council on Aging. — Mae Deary

Up-Island Council on Aging, Howes House
1042 State Rd., West Tisbury
508-693-2896
friendsofupislandcouncilonaging.org

There’s always something happening at the Howes House! We are open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4 pm. Closed on Monday, Nov. 11, for Veteran’s Day. Closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, for Thanksgiving.

Mondays

  • 9:15 am, Yoga with Martha Abbott (Zoom). Email spiritmovesyou@gmail.com for sign-in information.
  • 9 am and 9:35 am, Strength and Fitness with Katryn (Zoom). Email katrynyerdon@prodigy.net for meeting information.
  • Second and fourth Monday at 1 pm, Parkinson’s Support Group. A support group providing an opportunity for people with Parkinson’s to share experiences, new information, and updated research.
  • 7 pm, Knitters Group. Contact Ginny at islandgirlwt@gmail.com.

Tuesdays

  • 9 am and 9:35 am, Strength and Fitness with Katryn (Zoom). Email katrynyerdon@prodigy.net for meeting information.
  • 10 am, Keeping Your Balance
  • 11:30 am, Kanta’s Gentle Yoga (Zoom). Email Kanta at kantalipski@gmail.com for meeting information. Meeting ID 824 4775 7861, Passcode: 709904
  • 1 pm, American Mah Jong
  • 1:30 – 5 pm, Duplicate Bridge. Bring a partner.

Wednesdays

  • 9 am, “Aging Greatfully” Coffee Chat with Dr. Michael Jacobs, Nov. 6 and 20.
  • 9:15 am, Yoga with Martha Abbott (Zoom). Email spiritmovesyou@gmail.com for sign-in information.
  • 10 am, Fitness with Margarita Kelly
  • First Wednesday, Off-Island Shopping Trip. Call early to reserve your seat! 508-693-2896.
  • Second Wednesday, Conni Baker Legal Clinic, by appointment, 508-477-4502.
  • Second Wednesday, 12 pm, Soup Social at the Up-Island Council on Aging
  • Third Wednesday, 1:30 pm, ProCRAFTinators Group – Enjoy a new craft every month.
  • Last Wednesday of the month – Senior Luncheon at the Aquinnah Town Hall at 12:30 pm.

Thursdays

  • 9 and 9:35 am, Strength and Fitness with Katryn (Zoom). Email katrynyerdon@prodigy.net for meeting information.
  • 11 am, Call the TechPro – Smartphones and other technology help at the Howes House.
  • 12:15 – 1:15 pm, Wellness Clinic, first Thursday
  • 12:30 pm, Weekly Luncheon. Please register by Monday at noon for the weekly meal. Suggested voluntary donation is $4.

Fridays

  • 9:15 am, Yoga with Martha Abbott (Zoom). Email spiritmovesyou@gmail.com for sign-in information.
  • 9 and 9:35 am, Strength and Fitness with Katryn (Zoom). Email katrynyerdon@prodigy.net for meeting information.
  • 1 pm, Watercolor Group. Bring your own supplies, and enjoy an afternoon of painting still life with watercolor or another medium of your choice.

Sundays

  • 2 – 3:30 pm, Sinfonietta Orchestra

Special Events (Pre-registration requested. Call 508-693-2896.)

  • We’re heading back to the theater! Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Providence Performing Arts Center, see the acclaimed musical “Hamilton!”

The Up-Island Council on Aging offers outreach; fuel assistance; SNAP; government monthly food distribution; notary services; Lifeline and Be Safer at Home; durable medical equipment; Reassurance phone calls; File of Life; SHINE; and much more!

Monthly calendar and newsletter are available online at westtisbury-ma.gov/islandcouncil-aging. For the newest updates, call 508-693-2896.