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NASHUA – Emergency preparedness is a responsibility of all, and preparing now prevents panic later.
The September Seniors Count-Nashua workshop will discuss the three main components of preparedness, including making an individual emergency plan, building an emergency supply kit, and staying informed during a disaster.
Justin Kates, emergency management director for the City of Nashua is workshop presenter. He will also discuss new emergency preparedness initiatives in the City, including the new Community Emergency Response Team free training and the CodeRED emergency notification system.
The free program will be held on Monday, September 9 beginning at 1:00pm.
The Nashua Senior Activity Center is located at 70 Temple St. The workshop begins at 1:00pm and is open to the public. Please call Beth Todgham, Seniors Count-Nashua facilitator for Southern New Hampshire Services at (603) 889-3440 x 132 for more information.
The workshop is one of a series of programs designed to provide area residents with information on resources available to them as they age.
Workshop participants are invited to come early and enjoy lunch offered by St. Joseph Community Services (Meals on Wheels) 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.
Past workshops have included topics on senior fraud and identity theft, clutter control, the importance of nutrition as you age, and understanding what a loved one with dementia is experiencing. Programs have been filmed by Nashua’ Education Channel 99 and are broadcast Mondays at 1:00pm. They can be viewed on-line at http://nashua.ezstream.com.
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 provide additional support for the workshops.
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NASHUA – Learn why it is important to exercise your brain as you age, and ways to do just that at the August Seniors Count-Nashua workshop, scheduled for Monday, August 12 at the Nashua Senior Activity Center.
James Sullivan from Crestwood and the Elms Center in Milford is workshop presenter. He will give your brain a workout with some easy – and tough – questions. This interactive presentation will offer different ways to exercise your brain and attendees are urged to come with their thinking caps on!
The Nashua Senior Activity Center is located at 70 Temple St. The workshop begins at 1:00pm and is open to the public. Please call Beth Todgham, Seniors Count-Nashua facilitator for Southern New Hampshire Services at (603) 889-3440 x 132 for more information.
The workshop is one of a series of free programs designed to provide area residents with information on resources available to them as they age.
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.
Past workshops have included topics on senior fraud and identity theft, clutter control, the importance of nutrition as you age, and understanding what a loved one with dementia is experiencing. Programs have been filmed by Nashua’ Education Channel 99 and are broadcast Mondays at 1:00pm. They can be viewed on-line at http://nashua.ezstream.com.
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 provide additional support for the workshops.
Download a copy of the "Brain Games for Seniors" flyer.
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NASHUA – Older adults face risks related to hot weather. As people age, their bodies lose some ability to adapt to heat. Medical conditions and medications can compound this issue. There are simple steps that seniors can take to combat a hot weather crisis.
Learn simple steps that seniors can take to combat a hot weather crisis at the July Seniors Count-Nashua workshop, scheduled for Monday, July 8 at the Nashua Senior Activity Center.
Julie Stone, Director of Business Development and Strategy for Home Health & Hospice Care, will present the workshop.
The Nashua Senior Activity Center is located at 70 Temple St. The workshop begins at 1:00pm and is open to the public. Please call Beth Todgham, Seniors Count-Nashua facilitator for Southern New Hampshire Services at (603) 889-3440 x 132 for more information.
The workshop is one of a series of free programs designed to provide area residents with information on resources available to them as they age.
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.
Past workshops have included topics on senior fraud and identity theft, clutter control, the importance of nutrition as you age, and understanding what a loved one with dementia is experiencing. Programs have been filmed by Nashua’ Education Channel 99 and are broadcast Mondays at 1:00pm. They can be viewed on-line at http://nashua.ezstream.com.
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 provide additional support for the workshops.
Download a copy of the flyer with complete workshop details.
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By SARA YOUNG-KNOX
Special to the Union Leader
NORTH WOODSTOCK – Residents of the Councilor Ray Burton Commons at 10 Washington Drive in North Woodstock had visitors on Tuesday when the new two-story structure off Alpine Village Road was officially dedicated to the man whose name is on the building’s sign.
Executive Councilor Ray Burton (center) is joined by other dignitaries and friends as the ribbon is cut to officially open the elderly housing development that bares his name. SNHS photo.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 202 supportive housing for the elderly, built and managed by Southern New Hampshire Services, has a community room, small kitchen, library, laundry room, and an elevator. All 16 units are 550 square feet, with one bedroom each, and can accommodate couples. Residents moved in starting last year.
Front and center at the open house/dedication was District 1 Executive Councilor Ray Burton who wondered if there would be space for him when he’s ready to move.
The housing is designed to allow low-income elderly to live independently. “It’s beautiful, it’s convenient, the amenities are so close,” District 1 Sen. Jeff Woodburn said while viewing the one vacant apartment, which will soon get an occupant.
The location of the building is also convenient – Woodburn joked that that residents could expect parades just outside their front door with Burton – which, as someone pointed out, wasn’t far off the mark. The Woodstock 4th of July parade begins on Alpine Road, and Burton is a regular participant.
Residents do not have to go outside to get their mail. There are mailboxes in the front hallway.
Commons’ resident Ted Bartlett, who assisted at the ribbon cutting, moved in at the beginning of December and likes the place. At 91 – he’ll be 92 next month – he cooks his own meals, as do the other residents, and keeps active. Depending on the weather, Bartlett rides his bike six to 10 miles a day.
Reprinted with permission from The Union Leader, Thursday, June 6, 2012 - www.unionleader.com
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“Debt Collection: What Seniors Should Know” subject of May Seniors Count-Nashua workshop
NASHUA – Legal issues – with an emphasis on debt collection and how it relates to seniors – is the topic of the next Seniors Count-Nashua workshop, scheduled for Monday, May 13 at the Nashua Senior Activity Center.
Topics covered will include the cycle of debt, how to prioritize debts, the debt collection industry, secured vs. unsecured debt, how to respond to harassment from debt collectors, collection lawsuits and exempt income. Information on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act will be provided.
The free workshop is scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2013. It begins at 1:00pm. The Senior Activity Center is located at 70 Temple St., Nashua.
Candace Cappio-Gebhart, paralegal with New Hampshire Legal Assistance, is workshop presenter.
Advance registration for the workshop is strongly advised. Space is limited. Please call Beth Todgham, Seniors Count-Nashua facilitator at (603) 889-3440 x 132 for more information.
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 by Seniors Count-Nashua. The workshops provide area residents with information on resources available in the community as they age.
Past workshops have included topics on senior fraud and identity theft, clutter control, the importance of nutrition as you age, and understanding what a loved one with dementia is experiencing. Programs have been filmed by Nashua’ Education Channel for broadcast on Comcast Channel 99. They can be viewed on-line at http://nashua.ezstream.com.
ServiceLink Resource Center, the Nashua Public Library, and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services-Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services provide additional support for the workshops.
Download a copy of the flyer with information about the Debt Collection workshop.
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MANCHESTER – If you are a New Hampshire job seeker tired of unemployment, register for the NH Works “Springboard to Employment” event now by calling 1-800-322-1073 … or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Tap into this new resource scheduled for Thursday, April 11 at the Executive Court Conference Center located at 1100 South Mammoth Road in Manchester. There is no cost to attend the free event but registration is required. It will be held from 9:00am-12:30pm. The Executive Court Conference Center is located at 1199 South Mammoth Road.
Featured speaker, Paul Boynton, author of “Begin with Yes” will kick off the event at 9:00 AM followed with a number of activities and resources scheduled through 12:30 PM. On-the-Job Training and Using Social Media in Your Job Search are primary workshops to be held. Bring your resume. Resume Critique Sessions with professional feedback will be provided throughout the event. Other resources will be on hand to provide information and assistance to help job seekers navigate programs and make the transition back to work.
Remember, limited seating is available and pre-registration is required. To register, call 1-800-322-1073 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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As part of NH Works, Southern New Hampshire Services and the other four New Hampshire Community Action Agencies are key partners in delivering one-stop statewide employment services, such as the Springboard to Employment” event, to New Hampshire job seekers.
Other members of the partnership include the NH Department of Resources and Economic Development, NH Department of Education, NH Employment Security, NH Department of Health and Human Services, Senior Community Service Employment Program and the NH Community College System.
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NASHUA – Crime affects everyone making it critical for everyone – including seniors – to be prepared for situations that might arise.
Learning to be better prepared is the topic of the “Practical Suggestions for Your Personal Safety” workshop presented by Officer Jane Constant Senior Relations Officer for the Nashua Police Department. The presentation will combine risk reduction strategies with basic physical defense techniques to increase an individual’s awareness and avoidance skills to avoid being a victim of crimes.
The free workshop is scheduled for 1:00pm on Monday, April 8, 2013 at the Nashua Senior Activity Center, 70 Temple St., Nashua.
Advance registration for the workshop is strongly advised. Call Beth Todgham, Seniors Count-Nashua facilitator at (603) 889-3440 x 132 to register.
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 by Seniors Count-Nashua. The workshops provide area residents with information on resources available in the community as they age.
Past workshops have included topics on senior fraud and identity theft, clutter control, the importance of nutrition as you age, and understanding what a loved one with dementia is experiencing. Nashua’s Education Channel has filmed programs for broadcast on Comcast Channel 99 They can be viewed on-line at http://nashua.ezstream.com.
ServiceLink Resource Center, the Nashua Public Library, and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services-Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services provide additional support for the workshops.
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NASHUA – For many seniors, an automobile is their key to independence. Just as individuals plan for their retirement, they should also plan for changes in their driving habits, as they grow older.
Having a properly maintained automobile is important, and becomes even more critical as we adjust our driving patterns to match a new lifestyle that could involve driving fewer miles, making shorter trips and not using the car as often.
How to properly maintain your car is the subject of the March Seniors Count-Nashua workshop. Bill Gurney, owner and founder of Gurney’s Automotive with locations in Nashua and Milford is workshop presenter.
Additional topics covered include things to consider when purchasing a new car and an explanation of what the lights on your car’s dashboard are telling you.
The free workshop is scheduled for Monday, March 11, 2013. It begins at 1:00pm. The Senior Activity Center is located at 70 Temple St., Nashua.
Advance registration for the workshop is strongly advised. Space is limited. Please call Beth Todgham, Seniors Count-Nashua facilitator for Southern New Hampshire Services at (603) 889-3440 x 132 for more information.
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 by Seniors Count-Nashua. The workshops provide area residents with information on resources available in the community as they age.
Past workshops have included topics on senior fraud and identity theft, clutter control, the importance of nutrition as you age, and understanding what a loved one with dementia is experiencing. Programs have been filmed by Nashua’ Education Channel 99 and are broadcast Mondays at 1:00pm. They can be viewed on-line at http://nashua.ezstream.com.
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 provide additional support for the workshops.
