May 4, 2012 

FIND INFO ABOUT MASS IN MOTION ON THE BARNSTABLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES WEBSITE

The Department will be adding a Mass In Motion domain on its website in early May to provide detailed information about the Barnstable County Mass In Motion Wellness and Municipal Leadership Grant, as well as links to an array of associated materials to promote Healthy Eating and Active Living across age-groups. Please contact Christine Stein with general questions about the County's Mass In Motion initiative: cstein@barnstablecounty.org  and phone (508) 375 - 6629.   

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May is Mental Health Month and Massachusetts community-based organizations will have the opportunity to reach out and support their communities and employees at no cost!  The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is teaming up with Screening for Mental Health, a local nonprofit, to offer free mental health screening programs to the first 70 organizations in Massachusetts who register for the program.  For more information click here .  Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WX8F233 

You can also participate in an upcoming Webinar on Suicide Assessment presented by Douglas Jacobs, MD titled "SAFE-T - Suicide Assessment Five Step Evaluation and Triage" on May 10, 2012, 1 - 2 PM.  To register click here or email Sarah Herman at SHerman@mentalhealthscreening.org. 

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Many families rely on school breakfast and lunch to help ease tight budgets. But when summer arrives, and school meals are no longer an option, it becomes harder to make ends meet. This program helps families stretch their resources and ensures that children receive nutritious meals throughout the summer and return each school year ready to learn.

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) typically operates at summer open site programs and provides free meals to any child 18 and under who comes to the site. But in rural areas without public transportation, children have difficulty accessing these sites.  This summer, Massachusetts Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, USDA, the Child Nutrition Outreach Program at Project Bread, and the YMCA Cape Cod are partnering to create a new way for families in the Hyannis, Mashpee and Bourne area to participate in SFSP. The program is similar to the Meals on Wheels program for seniors. We will provide breakfasts and prepared lunches to qualified children at their homes throughout the summer. Meals will be delivered Monday-Friday to families' homes.

Interested? Please call the YMCA Cape Cod at (508) 362-6500 ext. 211 for more information and to see if you qualify. 

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Not Your Average Joe's has selected Bridges Associates for their Not Your Average Cause Program during the month of May.  Not Your Average Joe's restaurant will donate back 10% of proceeds from lunch, dinner and takeout on Tuesdays in May.  All of the funds raised will be used to support exciting new community based programs right on Cape Cod.  Click to download the required Certificate , send an email to take-charge@bridgesassociates.com or call 508/362-7692 for more information.  If you are not able to join this event, please consider making a tax deductible donation at www.bridgesassociates.com

Bridges Associates, Inc. has helped children and adults take charge of their lives and move in new directions and change their lives by helping people succeed at school and work by teaching skills and providing support groups based on the home grown resiliency coaching model.

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Farmers' Market Promotion Program Grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking grant applicants for the 2012 Farmers' Market Promotion Program.  Approximately $10 million is available for marketing operations such as farmers markets, community supported agriculture and road-side stands.  The grants, which are administered by USDA's Agriculture Marketing Service are available through a competitive application process on www.grants.gov.  The grants aim to increase the availability of local agricultural products in communities throughout the country.  They will also help strengthen farmer-to-consumer marketing efforts and seek to increase access to fresh, healthy and affordable food choices for all Americans, while expanding market opportunities for farmers and ranchers.  For application and more information click here.  Application deadline May 21, 2012.

USDA has also issued a request for applications (RFA) for a new farm to school grant program.  The RFA is now posted on grants.gov and the USDA Farm to School website.  Application deadline is June 15, 2012.

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Lots of great things happening at the Eastham Senior Center.  Click here for the May/June newsletter.

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The next meeting of the C&I Regional Domestic Violence Council will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 9 - 10:30 AM at the Community Action Committee of C&I, 115 Enterprise Rd., Hyannis.l  Networking and light refreshments.  Presentation: Promising Approaches - Filing 51A's - Local Perspective with Steve Ryan, Department of Children and Families.

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Recognizing the signs of stroke and knowing one's risk factors can save a life.  As part of Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital's observance of National Stroke Awareness Month, the hospital will provide stroke education resources and related screenings at three Senior Centers across the Cape.  Free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings, no pre-registration required. Participants may enter a "Stress Reducing" raffle to win a half-hour therapeutic massage at SCC.

• Wednesday, May 9, 11 AM - 1 PM: Sandwich Human Services Building, 250 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, E. Sandwich
• Tuesday, May 15, 11 AM - 1 PM: Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak St., Harwich
• Friday, June 11, 12:30 - 2:30 PM: Falmouth Council on Aging, 300 Dillingham Ave, Falmouth

Reducing the disabling effects of stroke is a pressing concern for millions of stroke survivors and their families.  On Tuesday, May 15 at 6:00 PM, at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod, 311 Service Rd., East Sandwich, Dr. Greg Malloy will discuss how three new technologies can improve walking and speech in his presentation, Stroke Udate 2012: the Latest in Treatment and Technologies.  Seating is limited and and pre-registration is required by calling SCC at 508/833-4210 or online at www.spauldingcapecod.org under "Events".

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May 8, 1:30 PM: Live Life Well - learn tools to survive the hurdles life drops in your path.  RSVP - Free

May 14, 1 - 4 PM: Driver Safety Program presented by the Department of Transportation - Registry of Motor Vehicles.  Topics will include new laws, regulations, rules of the road and safe driving dips, advice for caregivers and professionals who are concerned about an unsafe driver, how to obtain a disability placard or plate and how to correctly display it.  RSVP - Free 

May 18, 10 AM - 1 PM: Health & Wellness Expo - celebrate Older Americans Month and encourage older Americans to stay engaged, active and involved in their own lives and in their communities.  RSVP - Free

May 24, 9 AM - 1 PM: Memorial Day Celebration in Honor of Veterans.  RSVP - Free

All events will be held at the Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis.  For more information or to RSVP contact  Susan Griffin at 508/862-4750 or susan.griffin@town.barnstable.ma.us.  For more information on
other programs and activities at the Barnstable Senior Center click here.

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Lyme Disease is now the number one infectious illness in the USA, having surpassed HIV.  It is exploding on both coasts, the tick population is multiplying in rates beyond historically normal, and many people are concerned about prevention.

Katina Makris, author of "Out of the Woods: Healing Lyme Disease, Body, Mind & Spirit", chronic Lyme disease survivor and veteran natural health care practitioner will be lecturing on Lyme Disease, the Epidemic of Our Time, on Saturday, May 12th at 3:00 PM at the Wellfleet Public Library.  For more information contact Christine Pressman at chrisdohpress@gmail.com

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Dementia Certificate Program - 8 CEU's for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, MSWs, LHMCs, PCAs, Psychologists, Nursing Home Administrators and Activity Professionals.  Find more classes or register online

     May 15 & 22, 12:30 - 4:30: Tisbury Council on Aging

     June 4 & 11:  Alzheimer's Service's office, 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis

Arts & Conversation - Free artwork-stimulated conversations for those with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia and their family caregivers.  For locations  go to www.alzcapecod.org/arts or to register call 508/775-5656 or info@alzcapecod.org

Lobster Feast - Saturday, June 9th at 1:00 PM at the Fraternal Lodge, 1989 Falmouth Rd. (Rt 28), Centerville.  $30 per person, children's plates available.  To benefit Alzheimer's Services of C&I.  For tickets call James Luker at 508/284-3017.

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Join Cape Cod Volunteers for Effective Volunteer Management Training.  This two-part volunteer management training will take an organization from assessing its volunteer needs, to identifying and developing essential components of building or strengthening its volunteer program, to putting a plan in place for recruiting and retaining volunteers. 

The workshop will be led by Patricia Rowell, a former Director of Volunteer Services at Mass General Hospital and internationally-known volunteer consultant, and Kathi Sommers, lifelong volunteer and former President of the Cape Cod Chapter of MSPCC.

Workshop will be held on Wednesdays, May 16 & 23 from 9 AM - 1 PM at the Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak St., Harwich.  Lunch and materials included.  Cost is $100.00 per organization for up to 3 representatives.  A limited number of scholarships are available.

For more information about the workshop click here or register online.  Questions - contact Lisa McNeill at 508/362-0242 or info@ccvolunteers.org

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The last Youth at Mall Night for the 2011-2012 school season is scheduled for Friday, May 18th, 5 - 7:00 PM in the Macy's alcove of the Cape Cod Mall.  Entertainment will be performed by the Atlantic Coast Academy of Dance and the Cape Cod Hip Hop Dancers.

If you would like to reserve a table to display free services you provide to children and youth, please email Sally-Ann Imes, Youth Services Coordinator for the Town of Barnstable Youth Services Division at sally-ann.imes@town.barnstable.ma.us or call 508/790-6345 ext 109.

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WE CAN is partnering with the Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement to bring you the newest workshop "Demystifying the Child Support Process:  Working Effectively with the Child Support Enforcement Division of the Department of Revenue (DOR).  This workshop will be offered for the first time ever on Saturday, May 19th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Hyannis Transportation Center, 215 Iyannough Rd.  Please see the flyer for more information.

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Parkinson's Support Network of Cape Cod presents their 3rd Annual Spring Fling Dinner Dance.  on Sunday, May 20, 2012 from 4 - 7:00 PM at the Cape Codder Hotel in Hyannis.  Dance to live entertainment by The Flipside, a Jazz and Blues band and celebrate families living with Parkinson's Disease and their friends and supporters.  Tickets are $25.00 per person and includes meal and door prize raffle.  Cash bar and additional chances at raffle items available.

For more information contact Jacquaetta at 617/667-0598 or jhesterw@bidmc.harvard.edu.  Please make checks payable to: BIDMC/PSN and mail to 330 Brookline Avenue, 109 BR, Suite 270, Boston, MA  02215.

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Mental Illness Diagnoses ... What types are there and what do they mean?  What are the symptoms?  What medications are prescribed for specific symptoms and why?  This can all be very confusing and overwhelming but it doesn't have to be.  Let's get educated?  Join NAMI Cape Cod & the Islands for an informative discussion and Q&A with Dr. Ben Ianzito, MD, Psychiatry on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 7 - 9:00 PM at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 99 Route 28 in West Yarmouth.  Speaker event is open to the public and FREE of charge.  Light refreshments will be served.

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This FREE two-part series will focus on grandparents who face the challenges and rewards of raising their grandchildren.  In the past decade there has been a rise in the number of grandparents who step in to raise their grandchildren either temporarily or permanently.  As sole caretakers for their grandchildren, grandparents face many difficult challenges and choices and have to balance these difficulties with their love and hopes for their grandchildren's upbringing and future.  Participants will learn strategies that can help grandparents cope with the demands and stresses of their role.  Grandparents will have the opportunity to discuss their parenting role, how it affects everyone in the family, and what they can do to lower their stress, feel more successful and find meaning in parenting again.

Workshops will be held Thursday, May 24th and Thursday, May 31st from 5 - 8:00 PM  at CCNSC, 56 Barnstable Rd., Hyannis.  Free dinner will be served from 5 - 6 PM.  (Please plan to attend both evenings) Click on   for more information.

To reserve a spot please contact Beverly at 508/771-4336 or beverly@capecoalition.com.  Deadline to register is May 18th.

For a schedule of other parent & grandparent workshops click here.

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Dental disease (also known as tooth decay, cavities and caries) is the most common chronic disease among seniors. It impacts their ability to eat, talk, sleep and socialize. Routine oral hygiene to prevent disease and access to care when decay is found are critical to oral health and overall health. These are the issues we will be addressing at the Elder Oral Health Summit on June 5.

OHEC has secured an excellent training video from the American Dental Association that gives an introduction on the importance of oral health and provides instruction in good oral hygiene--one section for seniors and one for caregivers who help to carry out toothbrushing and/or denture care. This video will allow you to provide this information to groups or one-on-one for seniors anywhere there is a computer or dvd player. Everyone who attends the June 5 Summit will receive a copy of the DVD. Don't miss this opportunity! If you are a senior, live with a senior, take care of a senior, work with seniors or will be a senior, make sure you attend the Summit. Register today at www.ohec.eventbrite.com

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ASIST is a two-day intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to teach suicide first-aid to help a person at risk stay safe and seek further help as needed.  This training is suitable for mental health and medical professionals, teachers, youth workers, police and correctional staff, clergy, and community volunteers.  The ASIST model has been adopted by the US Armed Forces, Coast Guard and National Guard in their suicide prevention program.

Training is scheduled for June 6 & 7, 8 AM - 4:30 PM at Christ the King Church in Mashpee.  Cost is $100 per person, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be provided.  13 CEU's for SW and LMHC will be awarded upon completion of the program.  Space is limited.  Registration deadline is May 25, 2012.  For more information or to register:  YSPP@chcofcapecod.org or call 508/771-4336. 

Training is sponsored by Community Health Center of Cape Cod and the Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition and subsidized by the Mass Department of Public Health.

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On June 7, 2012 the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod will celebrate the 21st Annual "A Night at the Chef's Table".  For the past 21 years on the first Thursday night in June at restaurants all across Cape Cod people have sat down to a meal at the same time to help support the work of the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod and to remember the many friends and family we have lost to this epidemic.  This event has grown to include over 60 restaurants all across Cape Cod hosting nearly 450 participants to raise funds for the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod.

For more information or to request an invitation contact Tanya, ASGCC Events Coordinator at tanya@asgcc.org or 508/487-9445.  View brochure and invite.

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On June 11, 2012 the Children's Cove will host it's 11th Annual Golf Tournament at the Ridge Club in Sandwich, MA.  Sponsorships and foursome are available.  Individual players fee is $175. 

For more information or to register online visit www.childrenscove.org or call Nancy at 508/375-0410.

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The training calendar of the David H. Mulligan Center for Health Promotion is a program of the Division of Prevention and Community Services, coordinated by the Area Health Education Center of Southeastern Massachusetts and sponsored by Health Imperatives.  Click here for a list of Spring 2012 featured trainings.

In addition to the trainings listed on the current calendar, The Mulligan Center offers a wide variety of health-specific and capacity-building trainings geared to the professional development needs of educators, health care, social service, and substance abuse treatment providers.  Trainings are offered at our training center in Brockton, but can also be custom designed for your agency or school and brought to your site upon request.

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The Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255, Press 1) is available 24/7/365 to provide confidential counseling and referrals for Veterans and their families.  This is an integrated national outreach effort to increase awareness and use of the Veterans Crisis Line, support and promote broader VA suicide prevention efforts, and promote help-seeking behaviors among Veterans at risk of suicide and other mental health problems.  For more information about the Veterans Crisis Line please click here.

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