MASCOMA AREA drivers SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER Grafton County Senior Citizens Council Serving Enfield, Canaan, Dorchester, Orange and Grafton P.O. Box 210, 1166 U.S. Route 4 Canaan, New Hampshire 03741 July 2015 Telephone 603-523-4333 www.gcscc.org Fax -523-4334 Center Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM-3:00 PM Staff: Sharon Dunbar, Director; Carol Dustin, Outreach Worker; Pat Iacuzzi, Program Assistant; Laura Clang, Cook; Judi Kuhn, Assistant Cook; Marion Rogers, Dishwasher; Ed Moodie and LeeAnn Souza, Bus July Dates to Remember July 3 July 4 Center Closed Official 4th of July Independence Day Upcoming Dates Sunday, Aug. 2 Canaan Old Home Days Pancake Breakfast Aug. 4 at 10:00 Canaan Street Lake Picnic & Boat Ride Sign up at the front desk before July 29. We went to a Garden Party.. Although the day was cold and damp, and all the flowers had not bloomed yet, the Garden Tour on Canaan Street had over 20 eager participants who enjoyed the flowers and the lunch. Hosted by Dr. Paine and Pat Mercer, we saw beautifully landscaped gardens and received an education about the time, effort and skill required to create and maintain them. The kitchen crew provided a pasta salad lunch, while our hosts provided cookies, mini-éclairs, and cream puffs for dessert. Outreach News Fuel Assistance Many of you have expressed concern regarding the plan to close the Fuel Assistance office in Lebanon. We have been in touch with the main office of Tri County CAP in Berlin and with the manager of the Ashland office. Both people that we spoke with have assured us that there will be someone from the Fuel Assistance program in the Lebanon office at least 2 days each month to accept applications. We have also discussed having someone from the Fuel Assistance program come to the Mascoma Area Senior Center to help with applications. Tri County CAP staff have also stated that they will accept faxed, mailed and emailed applications from residents of this area. If I can be helpful to anyone wanting to apply for fuel assistance please let me know. Carol Dustin
Counseling that can help you with choices as you age For information & support services call: Toll free: 1-866-634-9412 or call 448-1558 www.servicelink.org Information about & connections to local resources Caregiver & family support Medicare & Medicaid counseling REMINDERS Bus: Please call ahead to schedule the bus. Medical appointments please call as soon as you know your appointment dates to help us coordinate the bus or a volunteer. Home Delivered meals: Please call to let us know if you are not going to be home to receive your meal(s). Please call as soon as possible. Messages of cancellation may be left on ext. 105 or general voice mail. Frozen or extra hot meals will be sent in anticipation of bad weather. Please remember to keep a frozen meal on hand in case we are unable to deliver. When the center is closed there will be no programs or services. for closing on WMUR-Channel 9, WMUR.com and local radio stations. Volunteers Needed Grafton County Senior Citizens Council/ Mascoma Area Senior Center is actively looking for Volunteer Drivers to deliver meals to our Home Delivered meal participants in the areas of Canaan, Enfield, Enfield Center & Grafton. If interested please call: 603-523-4333. (Registration is required) WELCOME BACK CAROL DUSTIN It s a pleasure to see Carol Dustin back in Canaan at MASC. Many of you knew her when she served as our social worker and now that she has returned to fill the Outreach Worker position, it s a good time to get a little better acquainted with her. Carol was born in Rutland, Vermont, lived in Lancaster, New Hampshire, from age three to twelve, them back to Rutland. She attended the University of New Hampshire for undergraduate studies and went on to the University of Connecticut for graduate work. She married Clarke Dustin, who was a guidance director at Hanover High School, and they have four children and seven grandchildren. In her leisure time Carol enjoys reading and knitting (two activities which are also favorites of this writer and probably many of you too). Carol s entire career has been with organizations that are devoted to helping the elderly and the disadvantaged. She was director of the Grafton County Senior Citizens Council for nineteen years; and after retiring from that post she served as the Social Worker at MASC. She went from here to Lebanon to take a position with Service Link and now we are happy to see her back in Canaan in the role of Outreach Worker. Welcome back, Carol. Carol Dustin, Outreach Worker Please call 603-523-4333 ext. 104 with questions or to schedule an appointment. Property Tax Relief forms are available. Food Pantry Available by appointment to residents of Canaan, Orange, Enfield, Grafton and Dorchester. The Food Panty accepts donations of non-perishable food items in their unopened, original containers. We have a large supply of personal care products such as bar soap, adult & child disposable underwear. Please call and leave a message at Ext. 106. A volunteer from the pantry will return your call.
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION EVENING AT THE BISTRO June 12, 2015 was an evening to honor and thank all our wonderful volunteers. The dining room was transformed into a wonderland of trees, vines, lights and the Leaning Tower of Pisa (with the moon). The Italian theme dinner of Stuffed Shells, Garlic Bread, Green Beans, and Lemon Mousse, served family style on red-checked covered tables, was enjoyed by all.. So, whether they drove Home Delivered Meals, packed the coolers, wrapped silverware, washed & set tables, served meals in the dining room, answered phones or helped out in the many little (but important) ways that enable us to serve the needs of our participants, what they do is necessary and appreciated. We truly could not operate without you! When the moon hits your eye like a big PISA pie Shirley Packard Dick Jaeger Reggie Barney Verna Dunn Evelyn Finn Donald Vinton Father s Day Brunch On June 16th we celebrated our Fathers with a brunch. Serving blueberry pancakes, bacon, sausage, beans, and other tasty dishes. Nate Harpootlian, Bill Gibbons, and Paul Santor were among our guests.
JULY JUST FOR FUN B B F M A E V Y E O E L M W Z E E L P S L J D E C L A R A T I O N E H C B A S C U J D J J Y B L X C D V J R N I T R L I E V S G P S F R I E G K K E S R T L D N L V L L Z A S E E B P F D F I T W E Q C S C F Q S H K R F V E N C O V C C N Z I O J Y J X F F L B Y E R T G Z P E L Y P E H W X A Y A K W P O I T G X E J V R T I C I M H G D X E D C N I Y D H T S B R L F V Q F M U D V L M W K I B Y C E F D D E R P J B N M T R A D I I Y E A Z I O X J K J V I N C Z M B R T Z N Y L M R M W I E I E J M A J M J U M Z K J D L E F K P D P S T R D C T V V N B T A K H W Q V V W P C A Q L G I M S B Y C X O U O X W B M N A N D M O Z R W H K U O B X R K A E H D G K Y K C D H E C A U M E C K U Y P E L G A E D L A B O M K L M E B S E K E W J E I M U O F V X Q A V U Z Z L I P A R A D E M K Q M W V R I N N B G Y G AMERICAN FLAG PATRIOTIC BALD EAGLE FREEDOM PICNICS BLUE INDEPENDENCE RED DECLARATION LIBERTY BELL WHITE FIREWORKS PARADE Beginning of the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.
JULY 2015 ON-GOING & SPECIAL PROGRAMS Donations gratefully accepted for services provided MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 Foot Clinic by appt. 2 3 CENTER CLOSED 6 13 20 27 12:30 Advisory Council Meeting 12:30 Cribbage for Baubles 12:30 Cribbage Transportation: Rides to the Center for an appointment, activity or lunch. For medical transport appointments, please call to schedule in advance. $1.50 donation is requested for a ride under 5 miles; 6-10 miles: $2.00; 11-20 miles: $3.00; 21 miles or more: $5.00. Shopping in Lebanon on Fridays. Call to reserve a seat. at the Upper Valley Senior Center. Return after lunch. Foot Clinic/ Ask a Nurse: 1st Wednesday of the month. Call the Center to schedule an appointment with the Visiting Nurse s Association/ Lake Sunapee nurse. Bring a towel. $20.00 per person. Diabetic and non-diabetic. Ask a nurse 11:45 AM. Bone Builders: Monday and Thursday: 8:30 AM. Call RSVP to join. 603-448-1825 Blood Pressure check: Monday 11:30 AM. Free Outreach Services: Available by appointment. ServiceLink: Call toll free: 1-866-634-9412 For 7 14 21 8 11:40 Medicare Minute by ServiceLink 15 22 9 16 23 10 8:30 Shopping in 17 8:30 Shopping in 24 8:30 Shopping in 28 29 30 31 8:30 Shopping in Bingo: Wednesday after lunch (.25/card) Age 60 and over. Bingo for Baubles: Second Tuesday after lunch. Bring an item to share and join in the fun! Cribbage: First and third Tuesdays after lunch. 12:30. All welcome, whether you know how to play or not! Or bring any board game and a friend! Join in the fun! Raffle: Wed. Thanks to all of you who support the Center by donating items & baked goods. Food raffle: Tickets 50 cents each. 50/50 : 3 tickets for $1.00 Food Pantry: Available by appointment to residents of Canaan, Orange, Enfield, Grafton and Dorchester. Chore Corp: Volunteers who can help with occasional household chores or small repairs. Toll free: 1-877-711-7787.
July 2015 Menu Home delivered Meal Program: Delivery Monday through Friday. Please call for information. Frozen meals may be delivered during the week for weekends. Congregate Meal Program: served at 12:00 Monday through Friday. Suggested donation $3.00 age 60 & over; $7.00 cost, age 59 & under. Menus subject to change MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 Oven Fried Chicken Red Potatoes Flame Roasted Corn Green Salad Berry Crisp Cheeseburger Baked Beans Cole Slaw Beets Watermelon 2 3 CENTER CLOSED 6 Chicken Cordon Bleu Potatoes Summer Zucchini Garden Salad BBQ Pork on Roll Baked Beans Zucchini Garden Salad Watermelon 7 8 Roast Turkey Mashed Potatoes Squash Cran-Orange Salad Pudding 9 Baked Ziti Garlic Bread Green Beans Marinated Cukes Yogurt 10 Fish Pasta Carrots Cole Slaw Asst. Desserts 13 Maple Chicken Mashed Potatoes Spinach/Tomatoes Green Salad Crisp 14 Cold Salad Plate w/turkey & Ham Pasta/Vegetables Harvard Beets Magic Granola Bars 15 Meatloaf Potatoes Carrots / Peas Jell-O 16 Pancakes Bacon / Sausage Sweet potato Hash Beans Watermelon Blueberries Bananas 17 Turkey Chile Corn Bread Mixed Vegetables Asst. Salads Asst. Desserts 20 Cream Chipped Beef Mashed Potatoes Egg Beets Salad Cup 21 Philly Cheese Steak Carrots Tomato / Cukes Cake 22 Pot Roast Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Pea/Cheese Salad Cookies Pizza Pasta Salad Vegetables 23 24 Fish Rice Succotash Asst. Salads Asst. Desserts 27 Aloha Chicken Rice Peas Sherbet 28 Vegetable Soup Fish Sandwich Cup Lemon Bar 29 Ham Sweet Potatoes Cole Slaw Peas/Carrots Cake 30 Mac & Cheese Tomato w/ Zucchini Garden Salad Cup 31 Shepherd s Pie Corn / Carrots Salad Jell-O