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The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Bone Builders, is currently recruiting volunteer leaders for its popular osteoporosis exercise program.
A leader training workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26, 2014 from 9:30am-3:00pm at Davidson Landing II, 145 Ledge St., Nashua.
No prior experience is necessary and the workshop and all classes are offered free of charge. Once trained, instructors are asked to lead classes twice a week at designated sites.
Anyone interested in taking the training to become a volunteer instructor should call Dee Martin, Volunteer Service Director at (603) 668-8010 to reserve a place in the workshop.
RSVP is a program of Southern New Hampshire Services.
Currently offered in six locations in Nashua and Manchester, additional trained leaders will allow the RSVP Bone Builders program to expand to additional Hillsborough County locations.
RSVP Bone Builders relies upon weight training to protect against fractures caused by osteoporosis by increasing muscular strength and bone density. A balance component is designed to avoid fractures that often result from this disorder.
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NASHUA – As we age, it’s easy to be concerned when we experience those little memory lapses, when we forget a name, the location of simple items and directions. When should we be concerned about dementia? What exactly is dementia? And what can I do to prepare for the future if I do get diagnosed with dementia?
Join Peggy Dorson, local Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, at the April 14 Seniors Count workshop for information and answers to questions concerning dementia. Specializing in Dementia Care, Dorson has over 25 years’ experience in the field. She presents workshops around New England educating seniors and caregivers on best practice for dementia care.
The workshop is scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2014 at the Nashua Senior Activity Center, 70 Temple Street. It begins at 1:00pm.
Advance registration for the workshop is requested. Please call Beth Todgham, Seniors Count-Nashua facilitator for Southern New Hampshire Services at (603) 889-3440 x 132 for more information.
In case of inclement weather, the Senior Activity Center follows the Nashua schools closing schedule. The workshop will be rescheduled if schools are closed or there is a delayed opening on April 14.
Seniors Count-Nashua is a program of Southern New Hampshire Services.
Workshop participants can come early to enjoy lunch offered by St. Joseph Community Services (Meals on Wheels) in the cafeteria at the Nashua Senior Activity Center. A $2 donation is requested for diners age 60 and over; the price is slightly higher for those under 60. Pre-registration for lunch is required. Call Steve, SJCS site manager, at 882-2106 to reserve your lunch. Lunch is served from 11:45am to 12:45pm.
The workshop is one of a series of free programs offered monthly at the Senior Activity Center. The workshops provide area residents with information on resources available in the community as they age. All programs have been filmed by Nashua’s Education Channel 99 and can be viewed on the station or on-line at http://nashua.ezstream.com.
Additional support for the workshops is provided by Southern New Hampshire Services; ServiceLink Resource Center; the Nashua Public Library; and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services.
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NASHUA – Curious about who came before you on your family tree…but don’t know where to start looking for information? The March Seniors Count Workshop will offer information and tips for those who want to start researching their family history.
Topics to be covered include what resources are available, how to document your findings and how to keep everything organized. Ideas on what to do if you run up against a dead end or “brick wall” will also be shared.
Workshop presenter is Linda Taggart, Supervisor of Reference Series for the Nashua Public Library. She will offer information on the resources available at the library and provide workshop attendees with the tools they need to start their own family “treasure hunt.”
The workshop is scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2014 at the Nashua Senior Activity Center, 70 Temple Street. It begins at 1:00pm.
Advance registration for the workshop is requested. Please call Beth Todgham, Seniors Count-Nashua facilitator for Southern New Hampshire Services at (603) 889-3440 x 132 for more information.
In case of wintery weather, the Senior Activity Center follows the Nashua schools closing schedule. The workshop will be rescheduled if schools are closed or there is a delayed opening on March 10.
Seniors Count-Nashua is a program of Southern New Hampshire Services.
Workshop participants can come early to enjoy lunch offered by St. Joseph Community Services (Meals on Wheels) in the cafeteria at the Nashua Senior Activity Center. A $2 donation is requested for diners age 60 and over; the price is slightly higher for those under 60. Pre-registration for lunch is required. Call Steve, SJCS site manager, at 882-2106 to reserve your lunch. Lunch is served from 11:45am to 12:45pm.
The workshop is one of a series of free programs offered monthly at the Senior Activity Center. The workshops provide area residents with information on resources available in the community as they age. All programs have been filmed by Nashua’s Education Channel 99 and can be viewed on the station or on-line at http://nashua.ezstream.com.
Additional support for the workshops is provided by Southern New Hampshire Services; ServiceLink Resource Center; the Nashua Public Library; and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services.
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Southern New Hampshire Services’ Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) announced that they were awarded a grant to support senior volunteer activities from the Corporation of National and Community Service (CNCS).
The funds were awarded as part of a competitive grant process for RSVP, one of three Senior Corps programs administered by CNCS. Established in 1971, RSVP engages older Americans in volunteer opportunities across the country. These volunteers have been a critical resource for nationwide response efforts—in everything from hunger prevention to natural disasters including Hurricane Sandy.
“Our Hillsborough County volunteers are helping to transform the lives of the people they serve in a variety of ways,” said Dee Martin, SNHS’ volunteer services director. “They provide critical disaster assistance, move people toward financial independence, make a difference for local youth by assisting in classrooms, help seniors improve their quality of life by helping keep them safe and secure in their own homes, and help veterans transition into civilian life.
The dedication of RSVP volunteers shows that service benefits not only organizations, but those who serve as well,” she said.
This grant is one of 175 RSVP awards provided to volunteer organizations across the country to support senior volunteer activities in areas including education and veterans and military families.
Signature SNHS RSVP programs include RSVP Bone Builders, the RSVP Fixit Corps. CATCH Healthy Habits, the Pen Pal Program and Thresholds and Decisions. The program involves over 424 seniors in Hillsborough County.
In addition to Martin, RSVP staff includes Lyn Collins, Program Coordinator for Manchester area and Nick Copadis, Program Coordinator for the Nashua area.
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NASHUA – Staying independent as long as possible is a goal for most adults. As individuals age, remaining at homes becomes more difficult, and assistance with certain activities is often needed. Many resources exist to provide a variety of in-home care services.
How to locate these services and determine which type of care is best for your family’s situation is the subject of the February Seniors Count-Nashua workshop. Offering information on the types of care available, who provides these services and the questions you should ask a potential care provider will be workshop presenters, Lynn Eaton of ServiceLink and Bruce Angus from the Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services.
The workshop is scheduled for Monday, February 10, 2014 at the Nashua Senior Activity Center, 70 Temple Street. It begins at 1:00pm.
Advance registration for the workshop is requested. Please call Beth Todgham, Seniors Count-Nashua facilitator for Southern New Hampshire Services at (603) 889-3440 x 132 for more information.
In case of wintery weather, the Senior Activity Center follows the Nashua schools closing schedule. The workshop will be rescheduled if schools are closed or there is a delayed opening on February 10.
Seniors Count-Nashua is a program of Southern New Hampshire Services.
Workshop participants can come early to enjoy lunch offered by St. Joseph Community Services (Meals on Wheels) in the cafeteria at the Nashua Senior Activity Center. A $2 donation is requested for diners age 60 and over; the price is slightly higher for those under 60. Pre-registration for lunch is required. Call Steve, SJCS site manager, at 882-2106 to reserve your lunch. Lunch is served from 11:45am to 12:45pm.
The workshop is one of a series of free programs offered monthly at the Senior Activity Center. The workshops provide area residents with information on resources available in the community as they age. All programs have been filmed by Nashua’s Education Channel 99 and can be viewed on the station or on-line at http://nashua.ezstream.com.
Additional support for the workshops is provided by Southern New Hampshire Services; ServiceLink Resource Center; the Nashua Public Library; and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services.
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NASHUA – If you take vitamins and supplements as a way to improve your health, there are things you need to understand to make sure you’re receiving the greatest benefit from your efforts. The January Seniors Count-Nashua workshop will offer simple facts to consider as you work with your doctor and pharmacist to determine what supplements may be the most effective – and safest – for you.
The workshop is scheduled for Monday, January 13, 2014 at the Nashua Senior Activity Center, 70 Temple Street. A local Walgreen’s pharmacist will do the presentation.
Advance registration for the workshop is requested. Please call Beth Todgham, Seniors Count-Nashua facilitator for Southern New Hampshire Services at (603) 889-3440 x 132 for more information.
In case of wintery weather, the Senior Activity Center follows the Nashua schools closing schedule. The workshop will be rescheduled if schools are closed or there is a delayed opening on January 13.
Seniors Count-Nashua is a program of Southern New Hampshire Services.
Workshop participants can come early to enjoy lunch offered by St. Joseph Community Services (Meals on Wheels) in the cafeteria at the Nashua Senior Activity Center. A $2 donation is requested for diners age 60 and over; the price is slightly higher for those under 60. Pre-registration for lunch is required. Call Steve, SJCS site manager, at 882-2106 to reserve your lunch. Lunch is served from 11:45am to 12:45pm.
The workshop is one of a series of free programs offered monthly at the Senior Activity Center. The workshops provide area residents with information on resources available in the community as they age. All programs have been filmed by Nashua’s Education Channel 99 and can be viewed on the station or on-line at http://nashua.ezstream.com.
Additional support for the workshops is provided by Southern New Hampshire Services; ServiceLink Resource Center; the Nashua Public Library; and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services.
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If you have Medicare, and you’re wondering what the health law means for you, your health and your wallet then join Nashua Seniors Count and AARP New Hampshire for a fun and informative presentation on Tuesday, November 12 at the Nashua Senior Activity Center, 70 Temple Street.
You will learn more about the ways that the law strengthens Medicare, the additional benefits provided and the changes to the prescription drug “Doughnut Hole.” Come with your questions and join in the conversation.
Workshop presenter is Sarah Kelsea, Associate State Director for Outreach with AARP New Hampshire.
The free workshop is an outreach program of the Seniors Count-Nashua community initiative. Pre-registration is suggested. Call Beth Todgham, Seniors Count facilitator at 603-889-3440 x 132 if you plan to attend.
Seniors Count-Nashua is a program of Southern New Hampshire Services.
Workshop participants are invited to come early and enjoy lunch offered by St. Joseph Community Services (Meals on Wheels) in the cafeteria at the Nashua Senior Activity Center. A $2 donation is requested for diners age 60 and over; the price is slightly higher for those under 60. Pre-registration for lunch is required. Call Steve, SJCS site manager, at 882-2106 to reserve your lunch. Lunch is served from 11:45am to 12:45pm.
The workshop is one of a series of free programs offered the second Monday of each month at the Senior Activity Center. The November workshop moves one day forward because of the Veterans Day holiday.
The workshops are designed to provide area residents with information on resources available in the community as they age. Additional partners include Southern New Hampshire Services, ServiceLink Resource Center, the Nashua Public Library, and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services: Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services.
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Clients participating in the Commodity Supplemental Food and WIC Programs have a new number to call to schedule appointments and get program information. Effective September 3, residents from the Greater Manchester area seeking services from the programs, should call 1-800-256-9880 to reach the SNHS' sponsored nutrition programs.
Program participants from Rockingham County will use the same 1-800-256-9880 number to request nutrition program services. The phone number change does not affect those participating in the program from the Greater Nashua area.
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program provides healthy foods for children up to their sixth birthday, new mothers up to one year after the baby is born (may not be enrolled in WIC), and seniors 60 years and older.
The WIC program serves pregnant women during pregnancy and up to six weeks after birth of an infant; postpartum woman up to six months after the birth of the infant; and breastfeeding women up to the infant's first birthday. Infants qualify up to their first birthday and children are eligible up to their fifth birthday.
Learn more about the Women, Infants & Children's Program Learn more about the Commodity Supplemental Food Program
