SHINE presentation
On Oct. 24 at 10 a.m., the Harvard Council on Aging will host a SHINE presentation. SHINE (Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders) volunteers offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare. A representative from SHINE will be at the Hildreth House to answer questions. Those with questions may also call 1-800-243-4636, then press or say “3.”
On the road with COA
Call the COA office at 978-456-4120 for more details or to sign up for trips.
- Thursday, Oct. 4. The Boston Symphony will rehearse its evening performance, and the Council on Aging will be there to watch. This is a real rehearsal, which may include stops by the conductor and changes to the music. It is preceded by an informal discussion outlining the individual pieces to be heard. The van will take the group door to door for a cost of $20, which includes admission. Lunch will follow at the Cheesecake Factory nearby. The group will leave at 8 a.m. and should be back by 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 10. The Council on Aging will go to Theatre III in West Acton to see “Brigadoon,” the beloved story of love across the centuries in the Scottish Highlands. The music by Lerner and Loewe features favorites such as “The Heather on the Hill” and “Almost Like Being in Love.” The van will leave Hildreth House at 6:45 p.m., and the fee is $5. Call to sign up as space is limited. Note: This theater is not handicap accessible.
