The Tisbury Council on Aging has reopened as of June 1, and is bringing groups back! For questions, additional information, or to sign up for programs, call us at 508-696-4205.

Upcoming events:

  • July 8, legal clinic by appointment with Arthur Bergeron from Mirick O’Connell. Call to schedule, or watch MVTV for his presentations on Elder Law.
  • July 6 and 20, from 10 am to noon, food distribution will be held. Frozen soups and prepared meals from Island Grown Initiative are available on Tuesdays.
  • July 6, Blood Pressure and Wellness Clinic, 10–11 am. Call for appointment.
  • July 5, the TCOA will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

Programs (call to register):

  • Ukulele Group: Wednesdays, 1–3 pm
  • Party Bridge: Fridays ,1–4 pm
  • Fitness and Balance Exercise Programs: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am (space limited)
  • NEW! Tech Support for Apple/Android/common computer programs. Offered July 12, 19, and 26, from 1–3 pm, by appointment only.

Services:

  • Connect with the SHINE counselor for an appointment to help answer questions about secondary insurances to Medicare. They will be available at the center on July 15.
  • Fuel assistance applications.
  • Applying for a bus pass.
  • Connecting with Audry, our elder companion
  • If you are interested in becoming a volunteer!

The Home Modification Program is still being offered to seniors 65-plus who need housing modifications (traction/nonskid strips, grab bars, handrails for stairwells, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, etc.) Call us for information, or get in contact with Cindy Trish of Healthy Aging MV by calling her office at 508-693-7900, ext. 455, or cell at 508-954-0357.
We hope to see you at the Center!