Posted by clegg - Thu, Mar 27, 2008, 6:31 A

Senior Center News 3/31 thru 4/4

Press Release
For: Senior News:
From: Bunny Caldwell
Gill/Montague Senior Center

March 31- April 4: Gill/Montague Senior Center, 62 Fifth Street, Turners Falls, is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. for activities and congregate meals. Council -on Aging Director is Bunny Caldwell. For information or to make reservations, call 863-9357. Meal reservations need to be made a day in advance by 11:00 A.M. Messages can be left on our machine when the center is not open. Mealsite Manager is Chris Richer. The Center offers a hot noon meal weekdays to any senior. A reservation is necessary and transportation can be provided.

Monday

10:00 AM: Senior Aerobics

11:00 A.M. Easy Aerobics

1:00 P.M 911 Cell phone distribution; The Montague/Gill/Erving TRIAD/S.A.L.T. Council will be distributing cell phones to elders from these communities, to be used for calling 911 in an emergency. These cell phones can be used while at home, in your car, when you are out for a walk or out in your yard. They can only can be used to dial 911. Advance sign-up needed

Tuesday

10:00 A.M Brown Bag distribution

1:30 P.M. Council On Aging Meeting

Wednesday

10:00 AM Senior Aerobics

12:45 PM Bingo

Thursday

1:00 P.M. Pitch

5:00 P.M. TRIAD meeting and dinner

Friday,

10:00 A.M. Senior Aerobics

11:00 A.M. Easy Aerobics

Student nurses from Greenfield Community College are coordinating the Montague Senior Health Fair at the Discovery Center. Friday, April 18 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00. All are welcome to have free blood pressure and blood sugar checks, and cholesterol screenings. Learn about food label reading and much more. Bring your medications in a brown bag for druggist discussion. Learn about any possible interactions. Presenters include; Dr. Brian Wadman, Ophthalmologist, Rite Pharmacy, Franklin County Home Care, YMCA, Consumer Protection, Hospice Services. There will be information, refreshments and door prizes. Put this date on your calendar. All are welcome.