Ongoing Activities at the Up-Island Council on Aging:
CALL FOR MORE INFO (508) 693-2896
Health and Fitness Programs:
- Podiatry Service
- Mindful Meditation
- Yoga Class
- Strength Training
- Pilates
- Balletics Parkinson’s Support Group
- Smile Program (Free Dental checkups and cleanings)
- Freestyle Dance
Health Programs Sponsored by the Up-Island Boards of Health:
- Monthly Blood Pressure Checks
- Nursing Clinics
- Health Promotion Visits (In-home health assessments conducted by a R.N.)
Social, Recreational, & Cultural Programs:
- Day Trips (theatre, museums, symphony)
- Recreational Games (Bridge, Mah Jong)
- Lobster Picnic
- Holiday and intergenerational events
- Off-island shopping trips
- Annual Cookout
In-Kind Services and Goods:
- Durable Medical Equipment
- Fish Distribution (M.V. Bluefish Derby)
- Fresh Vegetables (Island Gleaners)
Educational Programs:
- Community Education Talks
- Educational Talks
- Writing Group
- Watercolor Class
- Discussion Group
Nutritional Programs:
- Congregate LunchHome Delivered Meals (holiday meals included)Government Surplus Food Distribution
Other Direct Services:
- File of Life (medical info. cards)
- Housing Assistance
- Transportation
- Fuel Assistance
- Notary Public Services
- Health Insurance Counseling
- Home Repair Program
- Legal Assistance
- Case Management
- Lifeline
- Telephone Reassurance Calls
- Respite Care
- Food Stamps
- Client support and Outreach
- FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Association)
Howes House Monthly Calendar of Events can be found on the Town of West Tisbury web site at:
https://www.westtisbury-ma.gov/ or https://www.westtisbury-ma.gov/Boards/council-aging.html