Greetings!!

     Summer seems to be flying by all too quickly! It is a time when people harvest their gardens chocked full of fresh vegetables and fruits. August is an opportunity to grab the last breath of summer with trips to the beach and outdoor barbeques and activities. Come to the COA barbeque any Wednesday at the Seaflower Café if you don’t want to cook!

Did you know that August is National Immunization Awareness Month which highlights the importance of vaccinations for everyone but particularly as we age? The goal is to encourage dialogue with your health care providers about staying up to date on vaccinations. The COA is in the process of setting up immunization clinics for the fall and will post dates in the next newsletter. 

     We have planned all kinds of programs and activities which we hope you will enjoy such as our annual “Art in Bloom” exhibit that includes pieces from our art classes along with flower arrangements from the Seaside Gardeners. Nancy Franks will be here this month and will talk about the Cape Cod Bridges. Then historian and author Anthony Sammarco will be at Men’s Breakfast to reminisce about Revere Beach. 

     As we wrap up, Elaine Fiore from the Assessor’s department will come on August 18th to talk about property tax abatements, updates and guidelines. 

Look forward to seeing you, 

Carol Hamilton