On the next Cape Ann Profiles show host Rich Sagall interviews Cape Ann artist Roger Martin. They discuss his history on Cape Ann, his artwork and his role as one of the founders of the Montserrat College of Art.
Cape Ann Profiles can be seen on Cape Ann TV Channel 12 on Friday, September 21 at 10:30AM and 7:00PM and on Sunday, September 23 at 2:00PM. It repeats on Friday, September 28 at 10:30AM and 7:00PM and on Sunday, September 30 at 2:00PM.
American Red Cross Blood Drive at Addison Gilbert Hospital
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington Street, Gloucester
on Saturday, October 27 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Blood Drive will take place inside the Washington Street entrance of the hospital.
To schedule an appointment, please call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or go on-line
at redcrossblood.org Walk-in guests are also welcome.
Hi Joey,
I’m hoping that you can help the Manchester-Essex Rotary Club find Runners to join us in Manchester’s 3rd Annual Heater 5K and Kids Beach Fun Run on October 13th!
– Jo McCollough
Senior Center News
September is National Senior Center month and as always the Rose Baker Senior Center is a busy place with many interesting programs and two new programs are starting this month: Preventing Falls and Exercising to Reduce Pain.
Preventing Falls
Fewer Falls, the preventing falls program, is funded by the Tufts Health Plan Foundation and free to all seniors. All sessions are on Mondays, and the first one is on September 24th.
You can just show up for any session, except the screenings. For the screening, you must call Rose Baker (978-283-9765) to schedule an appointment. The sessions are:
· September 24 from 10am to 11 am, Falls and Our Risks
· October 1 from 10am to Noon, Osteoporosis Screening (appointment required)
· October 15 from 10am to 11am, Exercise (wear slacks and comfortable shoes)
· October 22 from 10am to Noon, Orthostatic BP Screenings (appointment required)
· October 29 from 10am to Noon, Balance Screenings (appointment required)
· November 5 from 10 to Noon, Medication Review
· November 12, from 10 to 11, Making Fall Prevention Work For you
Exercising to Reduce Pain
The Pain Relief Exercise program is also free and is at the Rose Baker Center. This program teaches people with arthritis exercises that will help them reduce their pain and increase mobility. This program started September 17th, but you can join at any time. It is meets from 10:30 to 11:30 every Monday. Contact the Rose Baker Center for more information.
Drug Disposal Day
Don’t forget Saturday, September 29th, is Drug Disposal Day. From 10am to 1pm, you can dispose of any unwanted or expired drugs at the Rose Baker Center. This program is sponsored by the Healthy Gloucester Collaborative and the Gloucester Police Department. It is open to everyone, not just seniors.
Good Morning Gloucester 