Coastline

Matter of Balance Workshop
2019-11-12 15:00 - 17:00 UTC
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.

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, 2019-10-10 16:00 - 17:30, 2019-10-03 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.

National Coming Out Day
2019-10-11 18:00 - 23:00
The South Coast LGBTQ Network is holding an event on October 11th in honor of National Coming Out Day.
The public is invited to join The Network at 222 Union Restaurant and Bar, located at 222 Union St., New Bedford, MA, at 6 p.m.
There will be live entertainment from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. This event is 21+. For more information, visit www.sclgbtqnetwork.org.

Walk Toward Healthy Aging
2019-10-11 11:00 - 13:00

Bike New Bedford
2019-10-05 10:00 - 12:00
The City of New Bedford and community organizations are building a bicycling movement! Ride the Blue Lane with us and see New Bedford’s waterfront up close. Connect with people who ride and groups that support healthy living and cycling throughout the city. We’ll have vendors, workshops, games, and more!
Community Partners:
– New Bedford Bicycle Committee
– South Coast Bikeway Alliance
– Youth Opportunities Unlimited, New Bedford
– New Bedford Starchasers
– Coastline Elderly
– AARP
– YWCA Southeastern MA
– PAACA
-Mass In Motion
– Coastal Foodshed
City Partners:
– Parks, Recreation & Beaches
– Planning, Housing & Community Development
– Tourism
– Public Infrastructure
– Environmental Stewardship

Lunch and Learn
2019-09-25 11:00 - 13:00, 2019-09-18 11:00 - 13:00, 2019-09-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2019-09-04 11:00 - 13:00
The Age-Friendly New Bedford Action Team invites you to “Lunch and Learn.” Join Coastline’s Nutrition Department for health tips, including info on food labels, take-out, and eating on a budget. “Lunch and Learn” will be taking place on Wednesdays this September.
Dates: September 4, 11, 18 and 25
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Ricketson Nature Education Center in Brooklawn Park (located on Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02740)
For questions and registration call: Katlynn Ferreira, RD, at 508- 742-1943.
This event is a part of the Age-Friendly New Bedford movement, a local initiative working to create a livable community for residents of all ages and abilities.

Malnutrition Awareness Week
2019-09-23 08:00 - 2019-09-27 17:00
Malnutrition Awareness Week is a multi-organizational, multi-pronged campaign created by ASPEN (the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition). The goals of Malnutrition Awareness Week include:

Educating healthcare professionals to identify and treat for malnutrition earlier
Educating consumers/patients to discuss their nutrition status with healthcare professionals
Increasing awareness of nutrition’s role on patient recovery

View ASPEN’s resources for healthcare professionals here.
Coastline is an official ambassador of ASPEN’s Malnutrition Awareness WeekTM.
Malnutrition Awareness WeekTM is a mark of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN).

South Coast LGBTQ Network Tea Dance
2019-09-15 16:00 - 20:00
The South Coast LGBTQ Network invites you to join their Tea Dance on September 15th from 4 to 8 p.m.
The event will take place at 222 Union Restaurant and Bar. This is a 21+ event.
For more information, visit The Network’s official website here.

New Bedford Walks
2019-09-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-08-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-08-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-08-14 09:00 - 17:00
The Age-Friendly New Bedford Action Team invites you to join “New Bedford Walks.” Join your neighbors for a half-mile guided walk through historic downtown New Bedford!

“New Bedford Walks” will be taking place on Wednesdays this summer. The walking group will be meeting at New Bedford City Hall (on the Pleasant Street entrance) at 9 a.m. on August 14, 21,28 and September 4.

All ages and abilities are welcome. We suggest that you bring water, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen.

This event is a part of the Age-Friendly New Bedford movement, a local initiative working to create a livable community for residents of all ages and abilities.

My Life, My Health
2019-07-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-07-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-07-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-07-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-07-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-06-24 13:00 - 15:00
MY LIFE, MY HEALTH is a six-week, evidence-based program that has helped thousands of people with chronic health conditions – such as heart disease, COPD, diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, arthritis, kidney disease and depression – take control of their health and achieve a better quality of life. The program will be held Tuesdays at 1 p.m. starting March 5th. To learn more about this FREE workshop, contact Tanisha J. Washington of Community Nurse Home Care at 508-717-0714. Workshops made possible by Title III Funding through Coastline Elderly Services and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program Enhancements
2019-07-24 13:30 - 15:30
Public Listening Session: Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program Enhancements
There is a public listening session scheduled this July regarding enhancements to the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program.
The listening session will take place on Wednesday, July 24, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. The library is located at 613 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
The session will take place on the third floor. People will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis. The presentation room has a capacity of 150.
Visit the library’s website for directions.

Learn How to Ride the Bus
2019-06-18 10:00 - 11:30
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
10 to 11:30 am
Buttonwood Senior Center
1 Oneida St, New Bedford, MA
On June 18, learn how to ride the bus at a transportation training session at the Buttonwood Senior Center.
LEARN HOW TO RIDE THE BUS
• Get on and explore a bus at the event!
SIGN UP FOR A SENIOR CHARLIE CARD
• Bring $5 and sign up for a Senior Charlie Card to use on the bus (use the $5 for future trips!)
LEARN ABOUT TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
• Get information about available transportation services
This event includes a FREE barbecue lunch, which will be served at 11:30 am. RSVP for lunch to Wendy at 508-991-6170.
This Age-Friendly New Bedford event is sponsored by: Coastline, the City of New Bedford, SRPEDD, and SRTA
