Captains Courageous Festival Saturday September 22, 2012
For more info-
www.captainscourageousfestival.org
Rose Baker Center News
Hi Joey,
At one time you told me to send information for you to post especially about our Art program at the Rose Baker Senior Center. I am finally getting to
e-mail you with three important articles of information if you could please post on your site. I know how popular your site is and helpful:
I hope that you will come and visit our Art Program and see the quilts in progress, you will be pleasantly surprised. 8 of them are on display right now at the Sawyer Library. They are beautiful.
Free Flu Vaccination Clinic at the Rose Baker Senior Center
On Thursday, September 20, the Cape Ann Emergency Planning Team and the Cape Ann Boards of Health will
offer free flu vaccinations at the Rose Baker Senior Center 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for all Cape Ann residents age 6 months and older.
Please wear a short sleeve shirt and bring your insurance card.
Fewer Falls, Safer Seniors Program
Because falls are among the most frequent and preventable causes of injury, and a threat to the health and independence of older adults, the V.N.A. Care Network will present a series of seven week sessions at the Rose Baker Senior Center starting Monday, September 24 through November 9, 2012. VNA Care Network Fall Prevention Experts, nurses and physical therapists will provide this program free of charge. Registration for the seven week program or for just some of the session is at the senior center, 978 281-9765, or Maureen Sendrowski, RN, MPH, VNA Care Network at 1-888-663-3688 ext 5603
The program will combine talks, health screenings, checklists, handouts, demonstrations and more to help you identify your own personal risks, learn prevention strategies, and take charge of your health. Participants will be entered into a raffle to receive an American Express Gift Card and other prizes.
September 24 10:00 – 11:00 Falls and our Risks
October 1 10:00 – 12:00 Osteoporosis Screenings
October 15 10:00 – 11:00 Exercise
October 11 10:00 – 12:00 Orthostatic BP Screenings
October 29 10:00 – 12:00 Balance Screenings
November 5 10:00 – 12:00 Medication Review
November 9 10:00 – 11:00 Making fall Prevention Work for You
VNA Care Network offers this program free thanks to funding from Tufts Health Plan Foundation.
Medication Disposal Drop-Off Day
On Saturday, September 29, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., parking lot of the Rose Baker Senior Center you will have the opportunity to dispose of unused,
expired, and unwanted medications. Properly disposing of drugs saves the environment, children, pets and others from getting them.
GHS Boys Soccer Plant Sale Fundraiser
Support GHS boy’s soccer and attend the Big Fall Plant sale tomorrow, Saturday Sept 22nd 8-2pm in downtown Gloucester at St Peters Square.
Mums, asters, daisies and lots more to chose from….stop by and show your support for GHS athletics!!!
The News From Rocky Neck via Judy Robinson Cox
Good Morning Gloucester 