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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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MORE UPCOMING EVENTS

Mass Audobon South East has lots

of great programs coming up!

Calling all golfers! The event below helps to fund community services including support to the Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless, Mathew Mission Food Pantry and more. Have fun while supporting a good cause.

VOLUNTEER/JOB OPPORTUNITIES

PT ADULT BASIC EDUCATION - GED/HiSET

LIBRARY INSTRUCTOR

The Town of Plymouth seeks applicants for the position of PART-TIME ADULT BASIC EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR – GED/HiSET INSTRUCTOR for the Literacy Program of Greater Plymouth, Plymouth Public Library. Provides instruction for adult students in basic skills upgrading and/or GED preparation. Responsible for maintaining student assessment results and tracking student progress throughout the year. Meets with students to define and update goals. Must participate in professional and program development activities.

Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree with teaching certificate preferred. Experience working with adult learners preferred. Experience in literacy instruction and learning disabilities preferred. Demonstrated ability to provide individualized and group instruction to non-traditional students. Ability to work with students from diverse educational and ethnic backgrounds. Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as computer literacy. Part-time, non-benefit position. Classes are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Salary $29.00/hr. plus prep time. Applications are available at www.plymouth-ma.gov or Human Resources Department, 26 Court Street, Plymouth. AA/EOE

HEALTH MATTERS

Old Colony YMCA

Health and wellness as well as disease prevention programs are offered, including blood pressure monitoring. Click the link below for more information

Boston Senior Medicine

House call services - mobile primary care. Regular provider visits, blood work, EKGs, Xrays, Ultrasounds, medication management and more. Contact Randy Veraguas 781-635-5414 or the main office at 508-232-6963. Click below for more information.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Helpful Links



You may know of someone who may benefit from the services and resources listed below - please share this information.

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION

Care Consultations are available by phone or video call.

To schedule an appointment please call (617) 393-2100

or click the link below:

ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER

OF CAPE COD

Phone: (508) 896-5170

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.alzheimerscapecod.com

Alzheimer Support is a free service that assists Plymouth families who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Through our search tool and database of Alzheimer’s care facilities, families in need can locate licensed care homes and communities in the Plymouth area that are best equipped to provide care for their loved ones. 

CARE PATROL OF PLYMOUTH/CAPE COD

CarePatrol senior advisors and consultants recommend senior care options based on needs. This may include independent living, assisted living, in-home care, memory care and/or nursing homes. Services are available at no cost to you.

Call 508-965-0989

or click below

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Boston Central Service

For Information Call (617) 426-9444

GLAD ANSWERS

Have you experienced discrimination because you are LGBTQ+ or living with HIV? GLAD ANSWERS can help! Click below for free and confidential legal information, assistance, and referrals.

ROADMAP THROUGH THE MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM IN SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Navigating the mental health system can be challenging! Don't be afraid to seek out assistance. To learn about a variety of helpful mental health resources, please click the link below.

PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP

If you or a family member has Parkinson's, this group can offer education, interaction, movement and fun! Meetings are at the Plymouth Public Library (132 South Street) on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:30. The next session will be held on Thursday, September 21st and will feature Elizabeth Martin, MS CCC-SLP, of Northeastern University, discussing the SPEAK OUT! and LOUD Crowd program. The following link provides more information:



Speak Out! and Loud Crowd Clinic | Northeastern University

LOCAL INFORMATION

To find out about more events, programs, museums, shopping, dining, news, fun things to do and MORE, click on these links:

See Plymouth -Official Tourism Site Town and County of Plymouth

Town of Plymouth

Plymouth Public Library

The Spire Center (performing arts venue)

Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary

(Wednesday Walks and other programs)

PACTV

(Watch meeting coverage, local stories, and news, shows with government officials and more - you can also look up @thelocalseen on social media)

REGISTER TO RECEIVE YOUR CALEGRAM NEWSLETTER BY EMAIL AS SOON AS IT IS LIVE!



TO REGISTER, CLICK THE LINK BELOW, ENTER 02360 AS ZIP CODE, SELECT "PLYMOUTH COUNCIL ON AGING" AND THEN CLICK "SUBSCRIBE."