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Pittsfield Pack 84 had a great time
"going" to Acapulco for Old Home Day. Special thanks to
Mr. Mike Wolfe for pulling our float and to his family
for allowing us to prepare the float at their house.
Thanks also to Mr. Ben Abbott and Mr. Dan Ward for all
their hard work and for all the kids and their parents
who participated. We received second place for our
float. Scouts have a lot of fun, and we are looking for
new members all the time. Sign-ups will be at the
elementary school the second week of September. Want to
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Celebrating Birthdays are: August 6, Jonathan Desmarais, Fred
Mayhew; August 7, Brandon Giuda, Michael Tuttle, Keith Snedeker,
Andrew Fries, JoAnne Ward; August 10, Jennifer Snell, Alysha
Quattrucci, Jim Adams III; August 12, Corey Pethic, Jim Paggi,
Cameron Quigley.
A Very Happy Birthday to one and all.
Celebrating Anniversaries are: August 6, Harold
and Debbie Darrah; August 9, Bruce and Barbara Smith; August 12,
Chet and Jane Ann Fuller.
Best Wishes.
The American Red Cross, due to a shortage of
blood, is holding an extra summer drawing This is to encourage
people who are unable to participate in the usual drawings, to come
at this time and help build the extreme shortage of blood. It will
be held at Pittsfield Elementary School on August 11th from 2 to 7
p.m. Please come help!!
Encore Dance To Hold Ballet Class Auditions
Encore Dance is holding open auditions for
acceptance to Level 1 Pointe class on Monday, August 25th
from 5:30 to 6:30.
Students must be age 11 and older, having at
least four years Ballet experience.
Encore Dance is beginning their ninth dance
season in the Barnstead/Pittsfield area. New this fall, Encore Dance
will be adding to the existing curriculum, Level 1 Pointe and adult
tap.
Diane Rueffert, owner/director, has been teaching
dance since 1978.
Sarah Sedgley, has been dancing for 20 years and
is beginning her third season on staff at Encore Dance.
August 12th Stroke and Osteoporosis Screening
Coming to Loudon
Residents living in and around the Loudon, NH.,
community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke.
Life Line Screening Radiology will be at the Loudon American Legion
Post #88 on August 12th. The site is located at 55 S. Village Rd. in
Loudon. Appointments will begin at 10:00 a.m.
A stroke, also known as a "brain attack," is
ranked as the third leading killer in the world, and the second
among women. Through preventive screenings, the risk of having a
stroke can be greatly reduced.
Screenings are fast, painless and low cost. They
involve the use of ultrasound technology, and scan for potential
health problems related to: blocked arteries which can lead to a
stroke, aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta, and
hardening of the arteries in the legs, which are a strong predictor
of heart disease. Also offered for men and women, is a bone density
screening to assess their risk for osteoporosis.
All four Screenings take less than an hour to
complete. The cost for a wellness package of all four screenings
including free osteoporosis screening is only $149.
Life Line Screening Radiology LLC is dedicated to
providing the highest quality imaging technology at an affordable
rate. Our goal is to make people aware of an undetected health
problem and encourage them to seek follow-up care with their
physician.
For more information regarding the screenings or
to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1344 or visit us on the
web at
www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.
Pittsfield
Area Senior Center
Thurs.,
Aug. 7
10:00 a.m.
- Bingo
11:00 a.m.
- Senior Swim
11:00 a.m.
- YOGA
12:30 p.m.
- Embroidery Lessons
Fri.,
Aug. 8
10:00 a.m.
- Bridge Practice
10:00 a.m.
- Chair Dancing
10:30 a.m.
- Chair Exercise
Mon.,
Aug. 11
10:00 a.m.
- Easy Bridge Lessons!
10:30 a.m.
- Medicare Focus Group
No Bingo
Tues.,
Aug. 12
10:00 a.m.
- Crafts - Embroidery on Plastic Canvas
Wed.,
Aug., 13
10:00 a.m.
- Chair Exercise
10:30 a.m.
Chair Dancing
Mystery
Dinner
Mystery
Dining
The Second
Tuesday Of The Month
Have you checked out this opportunity yet? We are
having a ball. This is a great opportunity to try a restaurant you
have never tried before. Maybe you will discover a new favorite
restaurant. Cost for transportation is between $2 and $5 depending
on the destination! Reservations go quickly so plan to call the
center and reserve your seat in the morning of the second Thursday
(the day after the current month's dinner trip) of the month to
reserve your seat for the next month's trip.
Medicare Beneficiaries
The Paige Agency has invited the Pittsfield Area
Senior Center to collaborate with them on a presentation they are
developing for Medicare Beneficiaries. The presentation is designed
to give area seniors and their families an overview of the Medicare
process and timeliness, along with guidelines on how to choose the
right Prescription, Medigap, and/or Advantage plan. A focus group or
10 to 12 people are needed for a trial run of the presentation for
critique on August 11th at 10:30. If you would like to participate
in the focus group please call 435-8482 and register with Lynne or
Elaine.
After that presentations will be open to the
public, so watch for details and schedules. You may also call Lynne
Joyce at the Senior Center (435-8482 or Alice Young at the Paige
Agency (435-6767) for more information.
Smoking
Cessation
Tuesday,
August 8th
Our smoking cessation participants are enjoying a
mobile support group. They are swimming during Senior Swim time,
crafting, shopping, lunching and just enjoying companionship and
encouragement and support from a new circle of friends. They would
love to have you join them. It still isn't too late! Here are some
of the supports people are using: 1-800-Try-To Stop (879-8678),
Daily Recorded Quit Tips: 1-800-9-Get-A-Tip (943-8284) and
www.becomeanex.org. this site offers a free Smoking
Cessation Manual full of helpful information. Call 435-8482 for
information and speak with Elaine.
Smart Steps Update
59 seniors from our surrounding towns walked
16,337,338 steps altogether with 44 actually finishing the program.
We enjoyed a big celebration last month with prizes, raffles,
awards, and great food. Some of our folks are continuing on to walk
the number of steps it would take to walk to California after that
maybe we will walk around the world! Any takers? We will be doing
this again next spring. We'll keep you posted. Senior Centers are a
great place to get busy with your life.
Come and check us out at our Senior Center Open
House and meet the people who are making things happen here at the
Pittsfield Area Senior Center. Speak one-on-one with us about any of
our programs. Crafts, Smoking Cessation, Senior Swim, Easy Bridge
Lessons, Chair Dancing and Exercise, Trips, Book Club, and YOGA, or
talk to us about starting something new!
The Open House is open to the public and is
scheduled for September 18th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with fabulous
raffles, prizes and Food!
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