Visit historic Deerfield, MA and enjoy lunch at the Terrace Cafe in the Deerfield Inn.
10 am arrival time. Group rate fee: $10 per person for the first 1.5 hours; additional $2 per person per additional hour.
RSVP no later than 9/14/2012 at 603-371-0809 or ed [at] monadnockathome [dot] org
Augustus Saint-Gaudens is considered the pre-eminent American sculptor of the Gilded Age.
Entrance fee is $5 per person which includes a guided art tour (55 minutes, involves some walking both indoor and outdoor) and tour of "Aspet" Saint-Gaudens Home (20 minutes). Following the tour, lunch will be nearby at the Harpoon Brewery in Windsor, Vt.
RSVP no later than 6/22/2012 at 603-371-0809 or ed [at] monadnockathome [dot] org
Tour the gardens and greenhouse, then enjoy a delicious lunch which will include many of the herbs grown on the premises.
RSVP no later than 5/21/12 at 603-371-0809 or ed [at] monadnockathome [dot] org
Enjoy a morning of shopping followed by lunch at Uno Chicago Grill located in the shopping center.
RSVP no later than 4/13/12 at 603-371-0809 or ed [at] monadnockathome [dot] org
Come join us at Sunflower's restaurant in Jaffrey for an afternoon of tea/coffee, desserts and conversation!
Fabulous hats and boas will be on loan to us from Lola's in Jaffrey to add some frivolity to this special event!
Mark your calendars ladies - more details coming soon!
RSVP no later than 2/1/2012 at 603-371-0809 or ed [at] monadnockathome [dot] org
“How do I talk to my family about my wishes for my later years?” If you have ever asked yourself this question, this seminar may be for you!
Through presentation and small group discussion, participants will consider different ways to make clear to their families their plans and wishes for the later years.
Maren C. Tirabassi is an ordained United Church of Christ minister with thirty years of church experience. She is the author of seventeen books including the recent “Gifts in Open Hands – More Resources for the Global Community”, “ All Whom God has Joined”, “Before the Amen – Resources for Worship”, and “Caring for Ourselves While Caring for Our Elders.” Maren travels throughout the country facilitating workshops on creative worship, youth ministry, aging concerns and liturgical writing. She teaches memoir and poetry in a wide range of settings from high school to senior center, correctional facility to ESL class. Maren is the pastor of Union Congregational UCC in Madbury, NH and lives in Portsmouth with her husband Don.
This free event is being co-sponsored by Monadnock at Home and the First Church of Jaffrey. Registration is required. Please call Bob Kyte, pastor at 593-5230. In case of cancellation, this event will be held on Thursday, January 19.
Lunch Meeting with Dr. Shippee at Monadnock Community Hospital. CANCELLED due to low registration.
MaH will offer an opportunity for members to participate in a health and wellness discussion with Dr. Lucas Shipppee of MCH. Discussion topics may include but will not be limited to the following:
Please feel free to bring a brown bag lunch. MaH will provide beverages and dessert.
Location is at MCH, in the Conference room off the main lobby, across from the gift shop.
RSVP no later than 1/20/2012 at 603-371-0809 or ed [at] monadnockathome [dot] org
Visit Magic Wings Butterfly Museum and Yankee Candle
Register by November 21
Transportation is provided. A bus will leave the Peterborough Dunkin Donuts (Rte. 202) at 8:30 am and the Jaffrey Dunkin Donuts at 8:45 am.
The bus will leave Deerfield to return home at 2:45 pm.
Cost for the Butterfly Museum is $8.50 (senior admission)
Lunch will be at the Monarch Restaurant at the Magic Wings Conservatory
After lunch, tour the Yankee Candle village and do some shopping if you wish.
To register, call 603-371-0809 or email ed [at] monadnockathome [dot] org
Hancock Town Library, 25 Main St., Hancock, NH
Offered to MaH members and their guests.
Register by Oct. 26
Did you miss the first seminar in March? Well here's a second chance to attend! At this program you will be introduced to and receive a Vital Papers Log Book which provides a place to record all the necessary information and location of your vital papers. (This log book is fashioned after one that was previously put out by AARP). Attorney Mark Fernald will be present to answer any legal questions. The notebooks are being offered to you at cost ($12).
To register, call 603- 371-0809 or email ed [at] monadnockathome [dot] org
Jaffrey VFW, 22 Hathorn Rd., Jaffrey
Learn about health services available in your community.
This Jaffrey event is being sponsored by NHCC- Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Center, Monadnock Family Services – Adult Day Care and Monadnock at Home. Please save this date. Details are forthcoming.
Come to the Temple Town Hall to learn about helping seniors live independently at home in your town.
Location: 23 Parsons Lane, Jaffrey (The Gilbert's home).
Open ended discussions led by Tuck Gilbert on issues facing us as we grow older.
Register by Sept. 29th
The title, "Composing a Further Life" is borrowed from a recent book by Mary Catherine Bateson, but content of sessions will be determined by those who attend. Requires a minimum of 6 and a maximun of 12.
Will also meet on October 13, 20 and 27.
To register, call 532-4366 or email tuckgilbert [at] myfairpoint [dot] net
Senior admission price: $9.00
Register by Sept. 30
Transportation is provided. A bus will leave the Jaffrey Dunkin Donuts parking lot at 9:30 am and then from the Peterborough Dunkin Donuts (on Rte. 202) at 9:45 am.
The bus will leave Manchester to return home at 3:30 pm.
Lunch will be at the Cafe located within the Museum.
To register, call 603-371-0809 or email ed [at] monadnockathome [dot] org
HCS has moved to Main St., Peterborough!
Home Healthcare Hospice & Community Services (HCS) has moved its Peterborough office to 25 Main Street, Peterborough. MaH members are invited to attend an Open House at their new location on September 24th from 9 am - 2PM. Any interested MaH members are invited to stop by to see their new offices and ask questions. For details, please call HCS at 532-8353.
Expo at South Meadow School, Peterborough 8 am - 1:30 pm