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Seniors calling COAs for vaccination help

Seniors calling COAs for vaccination help

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

As anyone that has tried to register for college classes, apply for government-assisted health insurance, or even buy a concert ticket online knows, for even the most tech savvy among us, signing up for things on the internet can be a confusing and frustrating process....

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Dover Church hosts annual Thanksgiving luncheon

Dover Church hosts annual Thanksgiving luncheon
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By Robby McKittrick Hometown Weekly Reporter On Tuesday, November 13, the Dover Church hosted its annual Thanksgiving luncheon for the members of the community. The Council on Aging has run the luncheon for at least 11 years, and this year’s iteration of the event was particularly well attended. “It was a rainy day and I wasn’t sure...
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COA members learn knife skills

COA members learn knife skills
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Have you ever watched chefs on Food Network chop a vegetable in the blink of an eye? It may seem like a job that only a professional chef could achieve, but Westwood and Dover’s Councils on Aging (COA) were determined to prove that anybody could possess the knife skills...
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COA hosts Valentine’s luncheon

COA hosts Valentine’s luncheon
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Love was in the air last week at the Caryl Community Center, where the Dover Council on Aging (COA) was hosting its annual Valentine’s Day party on February 13. Four long tables dressed in purple tablecloths and set with red plates and heart-printed napkins sat the dozens of seniors who...
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COA hosts annual bingo luncheon

COA hosts annual bingo luncheon
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter “G52… O73… N43… B4…” Sue Sheridan, the administrative assistant at Dover’s Council on Aging, called out. As she read the letters and numbers aloud for all to hear, the seniors meticulously checked their boards, making sure they caught each number on their card and marking it off. After drawing...
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Local seniors go Italian at Powisset

Local seniors go Italian at Powisset
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Making fresh pasta and pasta sauce may seem like a daunting task, but Meg Tallon at Powisset Farm worked alongside members of the Dover and Westwood Councils on Aging to prove that a homemade Italian meal is actually quite simple. With recipes for a garlicky kale salad, fresh pasta, a...
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Local seniors go Italian at Powisset

Local seniors go Italian at Powisset
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Making fresh pasta and pasta sauce may seem like a daunting task, but Meg Tallon at Powisset Farm worked alongside members of the Dover and Westwood Councils on Aging to prove that a homemade Italian meal is actually quite simple. [caption id="attachment_23332" align="alignleft" width="400"]Meg Tallon... </div data-eio= Read more

Seniors collaboratively cook at Powisset Farm

Seniors collaboratively cook at Powisset Farm
By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Sweet and savory aromas filled the Powisset Farm test kitchen on Thursday, October 26, as members of both the Westwood and Dover Council on Aging joined Chef Didi Emmons in making a three-course meal with delicious fruits and vegetables. Didi, who has published several vegetarian cookbooks, prepared an afternoon with the community’s...
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Seniors collaboratively cook at Powisset Farm

Seniors collaboratively cook at Powisset Farm
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Sweet and savory aromas filled the Powisset Farm test kitchen on Thursday, October 26, as members of both the Westwood and Dover Council on Aging joined Chef Didi Emmons in making a three-course meal with delicious fruits and vegetables. Didi, who has published several vegetarian cookbooks, prepared an afternoon with...
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COA installs hearing aid loop system

COA installs hearing aid loop system
The Dover Council on Aging has renovated Room 108 (formerly known as The Blue Room) in the Caryl Community Center. It has updated the carpeting, paint and installed a new hearing aid loop system that will benefit those with hearing issues. This system will allow those with hearing loss to utilize their hearing aids to better...
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