Coastline

PCA Meet & Greet (virtual event)
2021-10-28 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | MA
Are you a consumer enrolled in the MassHealth PCA (Personal Care Attendant) Program? Are you a PCA looking to work in the MassHealth PCA Program?
If so, then join Coastline for a consumer and PCA meet & greet! Consumers and PCAs will be able to meet in a neutral location and have the opportunity to meet several possible employment matches.
Coastline will be hosting two meetings:

In-person outdoor event: Sept. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 863 Belleville Ave., New Bedford, MA 02745.
Virtual event via Zoom: Oct. 28th from 2 to 4 p.m.

Pre-registration is required. Contact Ana Hayes, Director PCA and Community Program at 774-510-5241 or ahayes@coastlinenb.org.

PCA Meet & Greet (in person)
2021-09-24 14:00 - 16:00

Lunch in the Park
2021-07-29 11:30 - 12:00, 2021-07-22 11:30 - 12:00, 2021-07-15 11:30 - 12:00
Lunch in the Park

Join us for Lunch in the Park!

Who: For seniors 60+
Where: Ashley Park (corner of Rivet and Orchard Streets)
When: Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to noon

Menu:

July 15: Turkey Wrap
July 22: Pepperoni Pizza Kit
July 29: Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Pre-registration is required.
Call by 11 a.m. the Tuesday before the date to reserve a meal.
Call Coastline at 508-742-9192 and speak with Bethany or leave a message with your name and phone number. A $2 donation is suggested but not required.

The Savvy Caregiver Program
2020-06-03 17:30 - 19:30, 2020-05-27 17:30 - 19:30, 2020-05-20 17:30 - 19:30, 2020-05-13 17:30 - 19:30, 2020-05-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2020-04-29 17:30 - 19:30
Taking care of a person living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia is specialized work. To do this work successfully, caregivers need special skills, knowledge, and a positive attitude that helps them care for themselves.
The Savvy Caregiver Program is a FREE six-session training for family and friends who are active caregivers, caring for those living with Alzheimer’s or related dementias.
The program will be held every Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. starting on April 29 and running to June 3. The group will me at the Mattapoisett Council on Aging, located at 17 Barstow St., Mattapoisett, MA. This program is offered by Coastline.
For more information or to register, call Stephanie Gibson at 774-510-5209 or email sgibson@coastlinenb.org.

Heart Health Food Demo
2020-02-26 11:00 - 12:00
Heart Health Food Demo
February 26th at 11 a.m.
Grinnell Mansion
379 County St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(800) 720-1195

Heart Health Food Demo
2020-02-21 10:30 - 11:30
Heart Health Food Demo
February 21st at 10:30 a.m.
Buttonwood Senior Center
1 ONEIDA ST., NEW BEDFORD
TELEPHONE: (508) 991-6172

Heart Health Food Demo
2020-02-19 10:00 - 11:00
Heart Health Food Demo
February 19th at 10 a.m.
TABER MILLS APARTMENTS COMMUNITY ROOM

217 DEANS ST., NEW BEDFORD
TELEPHONE: (508) 991-6177

Heart Health Food Demo
2020-02-12 13:00 - 14:00
Heart Health Food Demo
February 12th at 1 p.m.
Tripp Towers
12 RUTH ST., NEW BEDFORD
TELEPHONE: (508) 961-3120

Caregiver Workshop
2020-02-07 10:00 - 12:00
Caregiver Workshop Coming this February

The Age-Friendly New Bedford will be hosting an event designed for caregivers this winter.
Join the team on Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon, as a panel of experts will discuss proven ways to manage stress, offer avenues of support, and offer advice for caring for yourself while you care for others. The event will take place at the Buttonwood Senior Center, located at 1 Oneida St. in Buttonwood Park.
Lunch, which includes lobster mac ‘n cheese, will also be served at this event.
For those interested in taking part, please RSVP to Christine Sullivan by calling 508-991-6170 or by sending an email to csullivan@coastlinenb.org.
The topics and presenters for this event will include:

Katlynn Ferreira, a registered dietitian with Coastline who will discuss nutrition
Kelly Cabral-Mosher, a social worker, will discuss mindfulness
Justin Perreault, from The Bridge: A Center for Hope and Healing, will discuss meditation
Cam Bergeron, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and frequent Senior Scope contributor, will discuss healthy movement
Grant Pike, a social worker, will talk about managing caregiver stress

Heart Health Food Demo
2020-02-06 11:00 - 12:00
Heart Health Food Demo
February 6th at 11 a.m.
Anderson Way Dining Room
2 ANDERSON WAY, NORTH DARTMOUTH
TELEPHONE: (508) 997-9897

Dementia Training For Professionals
2020-01-24 10:00 - 11:30
The New Bedford Age-Friendly Action Team and the Alzheimer’s Association invite you to take part in “Dementia Training for Professionals.”
This free workshop will explore communication strategies when working with individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss. Join us on January 24 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The workshop will be held at Fort Taber, located at 1000 Rodney French Blvd. in New Bedford.
Click here to register for the workshop on Eventbrite. View the flyer below for all the details.

Matter of Balance Workshop
2019-12-10 15:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-03 15:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-26 15:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-19 15:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-12 15:00 - 17:00
Join us for our FREE Matter of Balance Workshops this November and December. These workshops will teach you strength and balancing exercises to help reduce falls. In addition, you will:

Develop personal strategies for fall prevention
Meet others who are dealing with similar concerns
Make changes in your daily life to help prevent falls

The workshops will be held on Tuesdays from November 12th to December 17th from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Buttonwood Senior Center, which is located on 1 Oneida St., New Bedford, MA 02740.
To sign up, call Coastline at 508-999-6400.

Foster Grandparent Program Presentations
2019-11-18
Learn about the Foster Grandparent Program during the two presentations listed in the flyer below:

Fall Fling
2019-11-01 18:00 - 22:00
Join Coastline for a fun evening of dinner, dancing, raffles and community!
Our fall fundraiser will be taking place at Rachel’s Lakeside on November 1st from 6 to 10 p.m. Rachel’s Lakeside is located at 950 State Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. The night will include performances by The Showstoppers and DJ Jordan Paiva.
Contact us for tickets by calling 774-510-5294. Tickets are $40.
(Tickets are also available online through Eventbrite.)
If you would like to sponsor this event, please feel free to reach out to 508-999-6400 ext. 160.
Coastline is a nonprofit organization that has been serving communities in the Greater New Bedford region for more than 40 years. Our goal is to help older adults and individuals with disabilities access programs that allow them to live at home, independently. The Fall Fling fundraiser will help support Coastline’s programs and services.

LGBT Bereavement Support Group
2019-10-31 16:00 - 17:30, 2019-10-24 16:00 - 17:30, 2019-10-17 16:00 - 17:30
Community Nurse Home Care will be hosting a bereavement support group for individuals who identify as LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender).
The support group will be held on Thursdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. throughout the month of October (Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) at the Wamsutta Club, located at 427 County St., New Bedford, MA 02740.
For more information or to register with other support groups, call 508-992-6278.
The support group is cosponsored by the South Coast LGBTQ Network.

The Savvy Caregiver Program Begins
2019-10-30 13:30 - 15:30
Taking care of a person living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia is specialized work. To do this work successfully, caregivers need special skills, knowledge and a positive attitude that helps them care for themselves.
The Savvy Caregiver Program is a FREE six-session training for family and friends who are active caregivers, caring for those living with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. The program will be held every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. starting on Oct. 30 and running to Dec. 11 (no class during the week of Thanksgiving.) at the Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven,
MA.
This program is offered by Coastline. For more information or to register (pre-registration required), call Coastline’s Information and Referral Department at 508-999-6400.

Health Coaches for Hypertension Control Classes Begin
2019-10-16 12:00 - 14:00
This FREE program is intended for individuals age 50+ with a diagnosis of
hypertension. The program will cover a variety of topics, including: the basics of hypertension control, nutrition, physical activity, tobacco use,
stress management, medication management and long-term planning.
The program will be held on Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. from Oct. 16 to Dec. 11 (excluding Nov. 27) in the Community Room at 2 Anderson Way, North Dartmouth, MA 02747.
To sign up, call Coastline at 508-999-6400.
