Pittsfield Area Senior Center - Pittsfield NH Community Website

Pittsfield Area Senior Center
A Center for Active Seniors...
and Your Resource for Healthy Aging
July
2015
Carol Schiferle
Manager
[email protected]
435-8482
Located in the Pittsfield
Community Center
74 Main Street
Pittsfield, NH
03263
Serving the
communities of:
Barnstead
Chichester
Epsom
Loudon
Pittsfield
Monday - Thursday
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am—1:00 pm
Lunch
Monday - Thursday
12:00 noon
Door to Door Bus
Transportation
Meals on Wheels
Happy 50th to the Older Americans Act!!
Do you ever wonder how some of
the wonderful services that you
experience every day came to be?
In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson
signed the Older Americans Act
(OAA) into law. The OAA funds
critical services that keep older adults healthy and independent—services like meals, job training, senior
centers, caregiver support, transportation, health promotion, benefits enrollment, and so much more. July
15th marks this historic anniversary and all month people across the nation will be celebrating the ways the
OAA has impacted the lives of older adults and their families. So in conjunction with the theme, “get into
the act,” and join us as we also mark this important anniversary throughout our centers. Contact your
senior center for details on your local celebration!
March for Meals and Family Fun Day Wrap-up!
We had a fantastic March for Meals and Family Fun Day this year! Walkers (and many others)
jump started their day with a delicious pancake breakfast prepared by the Franklin Area Lions’
Club. Then it was off to the beautiful Winnipesaukee River trail for a 3 mile round-trip trek, and
back for hot dogs and a little down time, before heading into Family Fun Day where guests
were treated to a variety of games and crafts. Thanks to all the hard work by our Senior
Centers, community partners, seniors, and staff. Together we raised over $17,000! A record
for this event! Whether you walked, volunteered, ate pancakes, made fairy garlands or played
squirt shoot, we are grateful for you participation and for your contributions!
A BIG thank you to our 2015 Lead Sponsor:
Franklin Savings Bank
and our 2015 Local Community Sponsor:
Associated Grocers of New England
Our 2015 Local Friend Sponsors:
Weaver Brothers Construction Co. • E.M. Heath, Inc.• Autoserv of Tilton.• Belknap Subaru
Concord VNA • Doric Centre Lodge #20 F &AM of Tilton.• Woodcrest Village
Special thanks to our local in-kind donors: Franklin Lions’ Club • Franklin Rotary • Home
FWD T & C Reprographics • McDonald’s • Franklin Police Dept • Franklin Fire Dept • Bob
Brown • Larry Frates Sysco • Performance Food Service • Binnie Media • Mix 94.1 • 96.5 The
Mill
AND for the support of our Statewide Coalition Sponsors and Friends:
Exercise Programs
Social Activities
Merrimack County
Service Link
1-866-634-9412
Moultonborough Lions Club • Well Sense Health Plan
Bond Auto Parts • Central Paper Products • Philip R. & Priscilla Currier
AARP NH • Bank of New Hampshire • Walmart
Barbara’s Red Stocking • Loudon Investment Management • St. Mary’s Bank
Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green, PA • Dartmouth-Hitchcock
Beverly Person • Oliver Packaging & Equipment • Reinhart Foodservice • Service Credit Union
Bob Muh • Control Air, Inc • Eaton & Berube Insurance • Garnet Hill • Kindred Greenbriar Terrace •
Littleton Lions Club Mascoma Savings Bank • NE Wire • North Country Environmental Services
Elder Services, Community Action Program Belknap Merrimack Counties, Inc., 225-3295
ONGOING ACTIVITIES FOR JULY
Ongoing Events
Come in for any of our activities. Lunch is served
at noon, Monday thru Thursday. Please call ahead
to reserve your lunch (435-8482). There is a $2.00
suggested donation for the meal.
Daily
Wireless Internet Access. Use our laptop or bring your
own. Internet and computer instruction can be provided if
you call ahead to make an appointment.
Mondays
10:00—11:30AM Bingo
Weekly
10:45-11:30 AM Yoga, join anytime, $5.00 per class.
12:30-2:00 PM Art Classes with Larry Frates $10.00 per
class, join anytime. Call and get summer Schedule
Tuesdays
9:00 AM-10:00 AM Bone Builders; A Senior exercise class
Noon Café Bienvenue, the Café features a variety of soups,
salad bar,and café style luncheon choices
Wednesdays
9:30-11:30 AM Cribbage Club
10:00-11:30 Arts and Crafts Club Cancelled Until
09/09/15
9:30 —11:00 AM STARS : Strength Training And
Restorative Exercise for Seniors, join anytime,$4.00 per
class. Cancelled until September!
12:30-2:00 PM Quilting Club
Thursdays
9:00-10:00 AM Bone Builders; A Senior exercise class
10:00am - 11:30 AM Bingo
Fridays
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Healthy Games for Seniors Club—Play
a variety of games on an XBOX 360 Kinect to include
virtual bowling, football, baseball, white water rafting
Monthly Events
2nd Thursday During lunch we celebrate birthdays with
cake and ice cream.
2nd Friday 1:00PM—Mystery Dinner bus trip
4th Monday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM—VNA Senior Health Clinic,
upstairs. Call 224-4093 ext. 5815 to make an appointment.
4th Tuesday 10:30 AM—Book Club Read, Meet, Talk
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR JULY
Join us for Pittsfield’s Old Home Day &
Parade
The Pittsfield Area Senior Center will be
making Strawberry Rhubarb pies to sell as a
fundraiser at the Old Home Day event. We are in
need of many volunteers to help us prepare for the
Old Home Day and Parade. If you can make a pie
crust then we desperately need your help. We will be
making the pies on July 8 and 9 at 9:30AM. All the
strawberries and rhubarb will be prepped, we just
need people who can make pie crust and bake. We
will make the pies here at the center. We are hoping
to make between 10-15 pies to sell on Saturday, July
11 before the parade.
If you can not make pies but would still like
to contribute we are taking donations for the
materials to make the pies. This can be done by
giving money, or donating flour, sugar, or
shortening. Call 435-8482 for more information or if
you are interested in helping.
Tuesday, July 14, at 10:30 AM
Live Entertainment by Don Smith. He will play
instruments and sing. The show is free so come in
for a free show and have lunch.
Monday, July 20, at 8:00 AM
Pittsfield's Senior Center Trip to Squam Lake.
A boat ride and lunch at Squam Lake. If the center
can get 20 RSVPs for the boat ride then we will have
our own private boat and the boat ride will only cost
$20 instead of $23.00. The bus ride will be around
$10.00 plus the cost of the meal at the Walter Basin
Restaurant. If interested please sign up at the center
or call 435-8482. The $30.00 is due July 13, 2015.
Please note that this charge includes the bus and
boat ride but not the meal at the restaurant.
Tuesday, July 28, 10:30 AM
Read, Meet, Talk Book Club
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Pittsfield Senior
Center will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3, in
recognition of July 4th.
This means there will be no Community
Dining, Meals on Wheels or other programming.
MOW participants, please use your holiday bags.
Senior News Publications, 7 Philbrook Terrace, Hampton, NH 03842, 603-601-8047 ~ [email protected]
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR AUGUST ETC...
PITTSFIELD AREA HAPPENINGS
August 13, 2015 at 8:00AM
Pittsfield Old Home Day
Winnipesauke Bell Cruise and Dine
The theme is “Summer of Seuss, Dr. Seuss, That is.”
This is a trip that includes two other senior centers Alton and
Belmont.
Estimated Total Cost: $39.00
This price includes the cost of the boat ride, meal, and bus ride.
The bus will leave at 8:00 AM from the Pittsfield Senior Center
then go to Alton then on to Wolfeboro. The cruise will leave
the bay at 10:00 AM for a 90 minute cruise and then you will
come back and enjoy a light lunch. The sign up deadline and
payment is due August 6, 2015.
Friday, July 10 at 7:30 pm:
Pittsfield Players will present “Rockin Daddios”
musical group at the Scenic Theatre
Bus Transportation Schedule
Saturday, July 11
There are many events planned on this day. They
include breakfasts, Old Car Show, hot dog sales,
baked goods, special activities for children, Best
Berry Pie Cook-off, kids bike parade, and the Old
Home Day Parade.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
8:00am—3:00pm
Come out and enjoy the day while supporting the
local community.
Call the Senior Center at 435-8482 to reserve your seat
or ask any questions. We request a donation of only
$1.00 per one way ride for those aged 60 and over.
Tuesday From Barnstead, Pittsfield, Epsom and
Chichester travel to Concord for medical appointments,
shopping and other errands.
Wednesday From Barnstead, Pittsfield, Epsom and
Chichester travel to Concord for appointments and
shopping, then go to have lunch before returning home.
Thursday From Barnstead, Pittsfield, Epsom
and Chichester travel to Concord for
appointments and shopping.
Friday From Barnstead, Pittsfield, Epsom
and Chichester to travel to Concord for medical
appointments, hair appointments, and shopping.
**Please note the bus does not run a normal
schedule on the second Friday of every month.**
Stay Cool and Out of the Hospital
Did you know that dehydration is a frequent cause of
hospitalization? People who are self-managing
chronic illnesses and taking medications can be
susceptible to dehydration. Fluid balance is also
affected by emotional stress, exercise, general health,
and the weather. Be proactive and drink fluids
throughout the day, even if you do not feel thirsty.
Wear light colored clothing and stay indoors during
mid-day hours. Be mindful of extreme weather
conditions that can pose a health and safety threat,
and if needed, watch for cooling centers in your
community. For more tips, call your doctor or our
agency at (603) 224-4093.
Elder Services
Community Action Program, Belknap Merrimack Counties, Inc.
Pam Jolivette, Director - Joan Barretto, Assistant Director, Karen Heyes, Food Service Director
Peggy Knightly, Administrative Billing Manager
Consider donating a tax deductible contribution to the Meals on Wheels Program in tribute to someone special, or to celebrate a special occasion.
Name: _________________________________
Address: _________________________________
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Phone # (if we have questions) ________________
In Memory/Honor of
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Please make checks payable to NES/CAP-BM and send to Community Action Program, Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc, P.O.
Box 1016, Concord, NH 03302.
Thank you for your support.