The Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously voted 149–0 on Tuesday to pass a bill that increases access to epinephrine auto-injectors throughout the state, after years of advocacy by an Islander whose husband died from a wasp sting. Initially petitioned by several state lawmakers, including State Rep. Thomas Moakley and State Sen. Julian Cyr, Bill H.5443 will make it easier for businesses, schools, restaurants, day camps, theme parks, and other organizations across Massachusetts to carry…
Islanders across the towns are set to vote on the most expensive building project they’ve ever seen next week. A decade of work culminated in a plan for the regional high school building that addresses what school officials said are necessary upgrades and renovations, and is projected to cost more than $300 million. It is evident through months of interviews over the course of this year while the project was introduced to the public that the expense weighs heavy on the minds of Islanders, who will…
A release party for Molly and Mark’s newest album, Home, Land, and Sea, will take place on Tuesday, June 2 from 6 to 8 pm at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse, in Vineyard Haven. Molly Conole has written several songs capturing the spirit of the Island, and Mark Alan has written an activist song calling on the saving of the Right Whale. They have also captured some of the Irish tunes of days gone by. Admission is free. The post Molly and Mark album release party appeared first…
Lyndsay Famariss, Director • 508-627-4368 The Anchors is closed on Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth. Weekly events Monday 12:30 pm: Bridge 2 pm: Katama Walk Tuesday Edgartown Shopping Shuttle;call the Anchors to register. 9 am: Yoga with Carol Vega 10 am: Knitting 12 pm: Tuesday lunch 1:15 pm: Mah Jongg Wednesday 9:30 am: Tai Chi with Nan Doty 12:30 pm: Bridge Thursday 9:30 am: Intro to Tai Chi with Nan Doty 11 am: Ladies’ Coffee 12-1 pm: Souper Thursday. Free! …
Cindy Trish, Executive director • 508-693-7900, ext. 455 Shopping Shuttle For several years, many Island residents have enjoyed the convenient, reliable Shopping Shuttle service offered by Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living. As of July 1, this service is being shifted to and expanded through a partnership between Healthy Aging M.V., the VTA, and your local Councils on Aging, with supporting funding from MassDOT. As we approach the hectic summer season, consider alternative ways to get…
Rose Cogliano, Director • 508-693-4509 Weekly activities Daily: Beverages and Snacks all day, 9 am-3 pm Mondays • Exercise with Patience Campell and Marilyn Miller, in person or on Zoom,9 am. • Chair Volleyball, 1-2pm • Blood Pressure Clinic with Nurse Faith Laskaris at 12-1 pm, June 8 and 22 Tuesdays • Board Games, 1-3 pm • Cornhole,1-3 pm • Crochet and Knitting, 1-3 pm • Peticare with Debbie, biweekly at 10 am, June 2 and 16. Call for a reservation. Pets must be leashed or…
Catie Blake, Director • 508-696-4205 WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Mondays 8:15, Tai Chi with Shaka 9:30 – 10:30, Line Dancing with Catie 11-12, Chair Yoga with Kat 1-3, Mah Jong Call on Monday to make a lunchreservation for Thursday:508-693-4393, ext. 466. Tuesdays 8:30 – 9:30, Earlybird Fitness 10 – 11, Fitness with Catie 11:05 – noon, Chair Volleyball Wednesdays 8:30, Town Walkers (meet at theRiverhead Frisbee Park on Barnes Road) 9, Play Readers with…
Bethany Hammond, Director • 508-693-2896 Mondays: • Strength and Fitness, 9 and 9:35 am *Virtual • Yoga, 9:15 am *Virtual • Balletics, 9 am • Bowling and Lunch at the Barn, Bowl & Bistro, 11:30 to 1:30 pm. • Let the staff know you are with the Up-Island COA to get the discounted price of $10! • Parkinson’s Support Group, second and fourth Mondays at 1 pm Tuesdays: • Strength and Fitness, 9 and 9:35 am * Virtual • Keeping the…
Emergency Food Program For emergency food, please contact your local Council on Aging. Shopping Shuttle Please see Healthy Aging MV’s article for exciting changes in this service. M.V. Mediation Serving our community by providing education, outreach, mediation, conflict coaching, facilitation and related services to help prevent and resolve conflicts. mvmediation.org, 508.693.2999. Medicare 101 Wednesday, June 17, 1 to 3 pm. Refreshments will be served. Join us for an overview of Medicare,…
Dementia and Caregiver Support Mary Holmes, Executive Director • 508-939-9440 maryh@mcventer4living.org • mvcenter4living.org Thank you to all who supported our Walk for Dementia and Caregiver Services! We could not have done this without the support of our sponsors: Mirick, Araujo Bros., Donaroma’s Nursery, Hutker Architects, Bridges by EPOCH, Cronig’s Markets, the Green Room, M.V. Insurance, Tea Lane Associates, Forbes, and Our Market and Your Market. Thank you to Nomans for…
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