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Executive Director:

Jeanne M. Marcoux

Project Director:

Margaret Bell

Activities Director:

Cathy Barrett

Office Manager

Anne Richards

Development Manager

Judy Porter

70 Temple Street • Nashua, NH 03060 • Tel.: 603.889.6155

www.nashuaseniorcenter.org

JULY/AUG 2014

ISSUE #283

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Best Executive Chef - Eric McAndrews, Aynsley Place

2nd Place - James Lavoie, Bentley Commons

3rd Place - Reggie Sheehey, Courville at Nashua

People’s Choice - Eric McAndrews, Aynsley Place

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 1:30 pm Cost: $6.00

Come enjoy entertainment by The Adventurers

barbershop quartet. Their picture and brief bio below.

Following our entertainment you will enjoy a

delicious ice cream sundae with your choice of

toppings. The afternoon will

include chances on raffles and a

50/50 drawing.

Come on down and have some fun!

After a brief hiatus of fifteen years, they resurfaced in

2009, primarily to bring entertainment to the residents of

nursing homes, assisted living facilities, retirement

communities and senior centers.

The Adventurers still have a great passion for

entertaining. They sing songs that you may have never

heard before and many that you will be able to sing along

with them.

They look forward to meeting people everywhere. If

you like the barbershop style of music, you are sure to

enjoy the Adventurers: Tenor, Dick White; Lead, Ron

Menard; Bari, Joe Kopka; and Bass, Al Gustafson.

The Adventurers barbershop

quartet has a long history of

entertaining thousands of

people in many different

venues. Since February of

1963, they have traveled

throughout the United States,

Canada, The Netherlands,

Germany, Belgium and the

Caribbean.

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Monthly Reiki Wellness Clinic: 3rd Friday, 1-3 pm,

by appt., call (603) 262-9366. Come and see how

Reiki can help your pain, stress and anxiety. $20 for a

30 minute session. The New England Reiki Center,

Inc.

CLASS POLICY

To ensure a space in our four-and-six week classes

you must be preregistered and paid by the

deadline. Class sign-ups can be found at the front

desk. (Exceptions will be considered for new

members)

FITNESS IN THE PARK

Come join us for some summertime fun at Greeley Park!

This series of fitness classes will give you a variety of

different fitness classes including Pilates, Tai Chi, Yoga,

Zengevity and more. For more information pick up a flyer

at the front desk.

Silver Wheelers Bike Club -We invite all active seniors

that enjoy bike riding to come ride with us. We meet at

the Nashua Rail Trail at 10 am on Tuesdays and on

Wednesdays at Memorial Park to ride the Litchfield Bike

Trail. For full details go on our web site under clubs or

pick up a flyer at the Nashua Senior Activity Center.

Silver Lining Chorus - Wanted: singers for Silver

Lining Chorus. we are currently low on male singers

and would love to have you join our group. For more

information please call Cathy at 603-816-2647.

BEGINNERS LINE DANCE – 6 week class starts on

Tuesday, July 8 at 9 am.

Fee: $35/Members & $45/Non Members. Registration &

payment due by July 1.

BODY SCULPTING - 6-week session to begin on

Friday, August 29, at 1 pm with Pam, an ACE &

IFPA Certified Personal Trainer. Small group session

designed to strengthen muscles and bones,

improve balance and flexibility.

Fee: $35/Members & $45/Non Members.

Registration & payment due by August 22.

Pickleball - Open play on Tuesday and Thursday

afternoons at 3 pm and Wednesday mornings at 9 am at

Fields Grove Park at the end of Field Street. For more

information call Cathy at 603-816-2647.

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A big shout out to the “make cribbage count

members”. They have donated $795.50 to the Senior

Activity Center over the last year and to quote

George “...one quarter at a time.” What an amazing

group! THANK YOU!

Open swim at Langdon Place - Friday’s open swim

available to members of the Senior Activity Center will

resume in September

“New” 5 -Week Chair Yoga Class

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 1:00 pm

Fee: $30/Members & $40/Non Members, preregistration

and payment due by July 23

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Day trips offered throughout the year are open to members and non-members. For more complete

information contact the trip office at (603) 816-2645 or Margo at the Senior Activity

Center (603) 889-6155 or [email protected]

Day & Multi-day Trips

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9-11:30 a.m.

Events and Day Trips

NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE

GREASE

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Cost: $103.00 per person.

Includes luncheon at the Danversport

Yacht Club,

2 pm performance ticket and round-

trip motor coach transportation.

Depart: Exit 8 Park & Ride 10:15am

Return: Approx 6 pm

OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE

MARY POPPINS

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Cost: $115.00 per person

Includes luncheon at Jonathan’s

Restaurant, matinee performance tickets and round-trip

motor coach transportation.

Depart: Exit 8 Park & Ride10:30 am

Return: Approx 6:45 pm

BOSTON OPERA HOUSE

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Cost: Before 8-15: Orchestra $105.00

Mezzanine (Ctr) $135.00

After 8-15: Orchestra $115.00

Mezzanine (Ctr) $145.00

***MEZZANINE TICKETS GOING FAST***

Experience the phenomenon. Visually stunning,

technically astounding with an amazing musical score.

Lunch on your own at the Prudential Center prior to

1:00 pm matinee performance

Departs: Exit 8 Park & Ride 9:45 am

Returns: TBA

BAILEY’S ISLAND LOBSTER BAKE

Tuesday, August 12, 2014


A day away in Maine filled with beautiful scenery and

great food! Upon arrival in Portland, we board the

Casco Bay Lines Ferry for a cruise to Bailey’s Island.

Enjoy Lobster Bake at Cooks Restaurant

and time on the island to sight see.

Departs: Exit 8 Park & Ride at 9 am

Returns: 6 pm

BATH, MAINE AND THE KENNEBEC RIVER

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Cost: $99.00

Travel to Bath, Maine for our visit at the Maine

Maritime Museum, located on the banks of the beautiful

Kennebec River. Next, we set sail on a one hour river

cruise viewing breathtaking scenery as well as naval

ships being built at the Bath Iron Works. Upon return,

enjoy a late lunch, at the Kennebec Tavern and Marina.

Depart: Exit 8 Park & Ride 7 am

Return: 6:30 pm

42ND STREET at

Interlakes Summer Theatre in Meredith

Thursday, July 10, 2014


A favorite classic tale of a young actress who arrives in

NYC to audition for Broadway. Featuring legendary

songs such as “Shuffle off to Buffalo,” “Young and

Healthy,” and of course “42nd Street.” Luncheon

included at Hart’s Turkey Farm prior to show.

Departs: Exit 8 Park & Ride10:30 am

Returns: 6 pm

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Store Clerk - Looking for individuals interested in

volunteering in our used-clothing shop on Friday

afternoons - (two people may wish to alternate weeks)

Duties include sorting/selling clothes and merchandise.

Hours 12 pm-4 pm

Travel Office - Monday mornings 9 am-12 pm. Duties

include sign-ups, receipting and associated paperwork.

Good customer-service skills required.

Interested: Call Margo at 603-816-2643

Bingo - 1st & 3rd Wednesday afternoons. Doors open at

1 pm. Set up the room, selling tickets, etc.

Membership Office - Fill-in/Floater.

Interested: Call Anne at 603-816-2642


ROUND AGAIN SHOP

Open to the public 9 am -4 pm

Monday through Friday

Free Shopping Spree - Must show current Senior

Center Membership Card to receive one free outfit on the

1

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Monday and 3

rd

Tuesday of the month, puzzles are

half priced on those days.

Fill a Bag for $4.00 - All clothing with the exception

of leather, fur and coats. (3

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Tuesday)

New * Friday Special - buy one item of clothing and get

a second like item free. Must be the same item ie. 1

shirt=1 shirt and 1 sweater=1 sweater (2nd Friday of the

month).

*Now Accepting donations of clean seasonal clothing,

knick-knacks, glassware, and jewelry are greatly

appreciated.

-Tax receipts available upon request. –

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TAKING NAMES OF THOSE INTERESTED IN:

⇒ Short Tennis

⇒ Mah Jongg

⇒ Wii Fitness

More information available at the front desk.

10 minute massages with Cheryl

Monday, July 21, 2014. Come and treat yourself and

relax with a -10 minute massage.

Cost: $12/Members $15/Non Members. Registration

& payment due by July 16. Space is limited so sign up

early!

PICKLEBALL

Open play on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at

3:00 pm and Wednesdays at 9:00 am.

Come to Fields Grove Park on Fields St (two streets

south of Main and Allds).


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The Harmonica Saints are available to entertain for

functions. All donations benefit the Senior Activity

Center. Call Hildegard M. Gillette, Business Manager at

603-595-1832 for more information or to schedule a

group.

The Silver Lining Chorus is available to entertain for

functions. All donations benefit the Senior Activity

Center. Call Bill Sturgeon, Music Director, at

603-312-1706 for more information or to schedule a

group.

The Silver Lining Chorus - Wednesday, 9:15 am,

Accompanied by pianist, Hal Weisse, and directed by

Ellie Risley.

The Harmonica Saints - Wednesday, 10:45 am,

directed by Hildegard Gillette.

Friday Music Group - at 9:00 am with Evelyn Quimby

and the Gang. We invite all to come & sing and have

fun.

If you enjoy music, The Silver Lining Chorus and

Harmonica Saints are always looking for new members.

Feel free to sit in on a class…. maybe you will decide to

join.

Senior Activity Center Closings

Friday, July 4, 2014 Independence Day

BONE BUILDERS For more information please

call Kelly Noble at 603-921-1299.

Here are some of the many activities offered

Aerobics Art Class Bridge

Bone Builders Canasta Cribbage

Crocheting Fitness Room Knitting

Line Dance Mah Jong Meditation

Needlepoint Pilates Pinochle

Quilting Spanish Tap Dance

Tai Chi Weight Training Whist

Yoga Zengevity Zumba

For more information, our Activity Schedule is

now available online at: www.nashuaseniorcenter.org.

You may also stop by and pick one up at the front desk.

GAME GROUP

Mexican Train If you enjoy games, come

join us on Thursdays at 1 pm. Mexican

Train is played with dominoes If you don’t

know how to play, we will teach you!

Fee: Drop in. $1/Members & $3/Non Members.

Canasta Fridays at 1 pm

Fee: Drop in. $1/Members & $3/Non Members.

Jerry Jean & his Bluegrass Buddies - Meets the third

Tuesday monthly from 7-9 pm.

“Come Sing-a-long and Play-a-long “

MUSIC/DANCE

IMPORTANT NOTICE

ANNUAL MEETING

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 1:00 pm

RSVP required by August 11, 2014

Please call to register at 603-816-2642

Thank you to our Sponsors for our annual Senior

Picnic: American Medical Resonse, Center for Physical

Therapy and Exercise - (CPTE), Kindred Transitional

Care & Rehabilitation/Greenbriar, Nashua Crossing,

Triangle Credit Union, Courville Communities, St.

Joseph Healthcare and our media sponsor WSMN

Radio 1590.

“NEW” 5-WEEK QI GONG CLASS

Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 1:00 pm

Qi Gong is an energy practice involving rhythmic

breathing coordinated with slow stylized repetition of

fluid movement, a calm mindful state, guiding Qi

through the body.

Fee: $30/Members & $40/Non Members,

preregistration and payment due by July 22

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CARD MAKING

Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 9:00 am

Come create your own beautiful all-occasion cards. You

will have the opportunity to design each card to give to

friends and family.

Fee: $5.00 includes materials for the class.


NASHUA SENIORS COUNT—Offers

monthly series of workshops at the Senior Activity

Center on the 2nd Monday, at 1 pm. They are open to

the public.

Monday, July 14, 2014 at 1:00 pm

Monday, August 11, 2014 at 1:00 pm

Call Beth Todgham, Seniors

Count-Nashua facilitator at

603-889-3440, ext.132, for

more information.

CENTER FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY AND

EXERCISE (CPTE) - Free screening & assessment

of a new injury, nagging pain or other physical

problems, here at the Senior Activity Center. Call

603-935-5639 for more information.

SERVICELINK RESOURCE CENTER - Provides

assistance connecting to services such as: Medicare/

Medicaid, prescription assistance, caregiver supports,

housing options, transportation and more. Our staff is

ready for your call at 1-866-634-9412 or locally at

603-598-4709.

Walk-ins welcome!

Senior Activity Center Offerings

FREE Screenings:

Hearing Screenings - 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Please call to schedule an appointment at 603-889-

6155.

“Courtesy of Hearing Solutions”

Blood Pressure Screening & Education -

Mondays, 10 am-1 pm

Provided by St. Joseph Hospital Parish Nurse

Program for Wellness and the Senior Activity Center.

Sight Services for Independent Living (SSIL) -

Meets monthly at the Senior Activity Center the 4th

Tuesday at 1:30 pm. Meetings held on the second

floor in the Education Room. This is to promote

independence of visually - impaired older adults

living at home. Call 1-800-581-6881 for more

information.

Fee for Service:

Foot Care Clinics - provided by Home, Health,

Hospice, twice monthly, there is a fee, call 603-882-

2941 for more information and to schedule an

appointment.

EVENING CLASSES - MONDAY NIGHTS

⇒ ZUMBA GOLD

⇒ BEGINNER LINE

⇒ INTERMEDIATE LINE

Fee: $7.00 for one class, pay $10.00 and dance all night.

Classes offered by licensed Instructor Ginger Kozlowski.

LUNCH and LEARN

A free "Members Only" event

Thursday, July 31 12:30-1:30pm

(registration required by July 25)

Come enjoy a nice lunch and learn

about the do's and don'ts of Senior

Fitness with our guest speaker from Kindred

Healthcare/Greenbriar, Amy Magnan, MPH, CPT-

NASM. Amy is a Certified Personal Trainer through the

National Academy of Sports Medicine and will discuss

the many issues surrounding this important topic. Class

size is limited and you must register by July 25 by

calling 889-6155 or stopping by the Front Desk of the

Senior Activity Center.

Weekday mornings on WMSN 1590AM local radio is

“Nashua This Morning” with host George Russell. His

Monday morning guest from 7 am-8 am is our own

Jeanne Marcoux covering the Senior Activity Center

happenings. Please listen in and support our center.

Jeanne often brings in a featured guest.

ATTENTION MEMBERS AGES 50 - 65

⇒ If you do not have health insurance coverage you may

qualify for special enrollment through the Affordable Care

Act.

⇒ You may also be eligible for premium tax credits, if you

fall into one of the following categories:

For more information call Lisa McNamee from ServiceLink at

603-598-4709.

# in household Minimum

Income

Maximum

Income

1 $11,670 $46,680

2 $15,730 $62,290

3 $19,790 $79,160

4 $23,850 $95,400

5 $27,910 $111,640


SQUAM LAKE

Wednesday, July 23, 2014


Enjoy a lovely 90-minute guided cruise on Squam Lake.

Learn the natural history of the lake, the wildlife and the

surrounding community. View the locations where the

movie “On Golden Pond” was filmed over 30 years ago.

After the cruise, enjoy a delicious luncheon at the

Cornerhouse Inn.


Returns: Approximately 5 pm

Nashua Senior Activity Center

Multi-Day Trips

Montreal - July 2014

PennDutch - September 2014

Ireland - September 2014

Niagara Falls - December 2014

Portugal - April 2015

More information available in the Travel Office at

the Senior Activity Center.

FOXWOODS CASINO - Ledyard, CT

Monday, August 4, 2014

Monday, September 8, 2014

Monday, October 6, 2014

Cost: only $31.00 per person per trip

Trip includes: Round trip motor coach transportation,

escort, driver’s tip & Bonus Package.

Departs: St Philips Greek Church 7:15 am

Returns: Approximately 6:30-7:00 pm

CAPE COD CANAL

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Cost: $89.00

Journey on the historic Cape Cod Canal via a two-hour

cruise with live commentary about the rich history and

points of interest. After the boat ride, enjoy an included

lunch at Salerno’s in Onset.

Departs: Exit 8 Park & Ride 7 am

Returns: TBA

CAMELOT at

Providence Performing Arts Center

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Cost: By 9/15 $110.00 per person

After 9/15 $120.00 per person

Experience Camelot’s “one brief shining moment” in

one of theatre’s most legendary musicals. Recount the

time-honored legend of King Arthur, Guinevere,

Lancelot and the Knights of the Round Table in an

enchanting fable of chivalry, majesty and brotherhood

in this four-time Tony Award winning show.

Day includes round trip motor coach transportation

orchestra tickets (matinee), and time on your own prior

to the show at The Providence Place Mall

Departs Exit 8 Park & Ride 9:15 am

Returns: Approximately 6:00 pm

MY SINATRA

Starring Cary Hoffman

Wednesday October 22, 2014


Performing live at Foxwoods with his talented and

amazing big band, My Sinatra is a hilarious and

heartwarming concert of the incredible songs and

stories about Sinatra that you may never have heard

before.

Day includes round trip motor coach transportation,

ticket to the 2:00 pm performance, buffet lunch, and

$10 slots play.


Returns: 6:00 - 7:00 pm

More Day Trips - Please check the travel office & web page. More details inside & in the next month’s newsletter

⇒ OCT 7, 2014 CRANBERRY HARVEST - PLYMOUTH, MA $79.00

⇒ OCT 11, 2014 FALL FOLIAGE ON THE WINIPESAUKEE SCENIC RAILROAD $99.00

⇒ OCT 21, 2014 INN AT EAST HILL FARM ~ FAB 50’S LUNCHEON $79.00

⇒ NOV 19, 2014 THE TEMPTATIONS REVIEW AT FOXWOODS $69.00

⇒ DEC 11, 2014 THE TEXAS TENORS - DEEP IN THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS $89.00

⇒ DEC 13, 2014 NEW YORK CITY AT CHRISTMAS $75.00

CONGREGATE LUNCH - Provided by St.

Joseph Community Services, Monday-Friday,

starts serving at 11:45 am. Offered to people

ages 50-59, for $5. Sixty 60 and older $2

donation. Reservations required one week

prior. Call 603-882-2106 for more

information.

Room Rentals at Nashua Senior Center

The Senior Activity Center offers Classrooms and Function

Rooms which may be rented when not in use by Senior

Programs. The space is ideal for business meetings, workshops,

clubs classes, support groups, showers and more. The facility is

handicap accessible, air conditioned, provides ample parking

and is centrally located. Contact Margo at 816-2643 or email

[email protected]. Members and non-members

receive special rates.

Notification of Membership renewal has been upgraded and improved!!!

Renewal reminders will now be found on the mailing label of your newsletter, omitting the need for postcard

mailings. The phrase “TIME TO RENEW” will be the last line on your mailing label and will be highlighted

in red (instead of the color used in our example below) This allows us to provide you with a second renewal

reminder!!!!!!!!!!

SAMPLE LABEL

Marsha Smith

or Current Resident

21 Main Street

Nashua NH 03062

B I N G O - Afternoon

Bingo, held on the 1

st

& 3

rd

Wednesday of the month.

Doors open at 1:00 pm &

games start at 1:30 pm.

ATTENTION VETERANS

The Senior Activity Center is

now offering a $5.00 discount

to all age eligible Veterans

towards Senior Activity

Center membership. This is for

New and Renewing Veterans.

Thank You!

Did you know . . .

The Senior Activity Center is 90% self

supporting and receives no state or

federal funding. All donations are

appreciated, tax deductible and provide

direct benefits/support to the Senior

Activity Center.

TIME TO RENEW

MEMEBERSHIP &

RENEWALS

For those age 50 and over.

Cost: $35/single & $50/

double. Cash, checks and

credit cards accepted. (If

paying by mail, please include

a SASE to return your card to

you). Every member should

carry their Senior Activity

Center membership card on

them in order to receive

member discounts.

Senior Activity Center

70 Temple Street

Nashua, NH 03060

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