SENIOR NEWS
A publication of the City of Portsmouth’s Senior Services
Office: 603-610-4433  Cell: 603-247-9531
[email protected]  www.cityofportsmouth.com
Bedrock Garden Tour
Friday, June 12
Only 5 spots left!!
Bus leaves Portsmouth at 9:15am for a 10:00am tour.
Or meet us there at 9:45am.
$25 ($20 admission; $5 bus)
Join us for a tour of a beautifully maintained garden in
Lee, NH. It is designed as a garden journey and takes
roughly 1.5 to 2 hours to walk. It is notable for its plants,
its landscape design, its hardscape and its sculpture.
Reservation required by calling 610-4433. Let us know
if you are driving yourself or taking the shuttle.
Alzheimer’s Association Presents
“Conversations About Dementia”
Thurs, June 18 from 9-10:30am
@ Community Campus
When someone is showing signs of dementia, it’s time
to talk. Often, conversations with family about dementia
and their changing behaviors can be challenging and
uncomfortable. Common difficult conversations are
about; going to the doctor, deciding when to stop
driving, and making legal and financial plans. This
workshop will offer tips on how to have honest and
caring conversations with family members.
Program is free of charge. Pre-registration is required.
Please call 800.272.3900 to register or 610-4433.
(A caregiver’s Alzheimer’s/dementia workshop listed on page 5)
June 2015
Friday Café
@ Senior Activity Center
9:30-11:30am
Drop in for Keurig Coffee,
conversation, and yummy
morning snacks.
Volunteer extraordinaire,
Marsha will be on site to
help keep the laughs going.
Theme days for June:
June 5: Fun Sock Friday
Wear your most outrageous
socks (or tie, sweater, hat...)
June 12: Old Photo Day
Bring your old wedding
photo, class picture or baby
photo, etc to share.
June 19: Favorite Song
You name it, we’ll play it.
Bring it on cd or Brinn can
try to find it online.
June 26: Talent/Hobby
Day. What’s your hidden
(or not so hidden) talent or
hobby? Share it with us.
You’re Invited!
Are you age 50 or older?
Do you watch TV?
Then we need your help in a focus group to give feedback on the locally produced TV show
“So Much for Seniors!” on PPMTV Portsmouth’s Comcast Channel 98.
Thursday, June 11 from 5:00-6:30pm
Portsmouth Library – Levenson Room
Light dinner will be served.
RSVP by calling the Senior Activity Center 610-4433
Bon Appétit
Lunch Bunch
Meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month for
lunch with friends…and yet-to-meet friends.
Discover new restaurants or rediscover old
favorites.
 Wed, June 10 at 11:30am: Kim Lai in
the Bowl-o-Rama plaza
 Wed, July 8 at 11:30am: Great Buffet
in Newington.
Each person is responsible for their own
lunch. RSVP to Sharon at the Senior
Activity Center or call 610-4433.
Senior Luncheons
$5.00
Offered monthly on the 2nd Tuesday and
the 4th Thursday. Soup, salad and
sandwich is served. Coffee/tea and
dessert also available. Lunch is social and
vibrant. Please join us @ Community
Campus, 100 Campus Dr., Portsmouth.
Lunch is served at 12:00pm. Guests are
welcome to arrive as early as 10:00am to
chat and socialize.
RSVP by calling 610-4433.
Everyone is welcome.
 Tuesday; June 9: Showing “So
Much for Senior!” 30-min episode.
 Thursdays, June 25: Special hot
lunch served to celebrate the 4th of
July ($7). Plus Zengevity fitness
demonstration by Jan Cunningham
SAVE THE DATE: Thurs, July 23 cookout
with hotdogs and hamburgers and special
pre-lunch dance show by Joyce Miller and
her line dancers starting at 11:30am.
Hot Lunch: Hot lunch available at the
Senior Activity Center Mon-Friday from the
Rockingham Nutrition and Meals on Wheels
program. Call Sharon to sign-up at 610-4433.
Monthly Lunch Special at
Rockingham Nutrition @
11:30am
 Thur, June 11: Father’s Day
Special
Kansas City BBQ Brisket, delmonico
potatoes, parsley green beans, roll
and blueberry crisp for desser.
 Thur, July 8: Summer Special
Egg and chicken salad sandwiches.
Pasta salad, fruit salad & hoodsies ice
cream cups.@ Atlantic Heights
Community Room. RSVP to Caren by
calling 431-0561.
Supper Club $7.00
1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the Month
5:00pm dinner served (seating
starts at 4:30pm.)
Runs from May-November.
At Living Innovations
1950 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth
Home cooked meals made on-site
by Chef Tony. Dessert included.
RSVP to Cindi Shanley 531-0767.
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June 2: Lemon Baked Haddock
June 16: Chicken Jambalaya
Dinner Date
3rd Thurs of every month. Group of
folks head out to local restaurants
for dinner and conversation.
Thursday, June 18 at 4:30pm
Ron Jillians Italian Bar & Grill
853 Lafayette Rd, Hampton
RSVP required to Chris or Sharon at
the SAC 610-4433 or
[email protected]
Portsmouth Farmers’ Market
Open for the season Saturdays, 8am- 1pm
@ City Hall upper parking lot - 1 Junkins Ave., Portsmouth
www.seacoastgrowers.org
Helpful Info
VOLUNTEERING
1. Foot Clinics
$25
By Cornerstone VNA
@ Senior Activity Center
June 8 July 13 Aug 10
Appointments start at 10am.
Drop-ins from 10-11:00am
Call to make an appointment
If desired, bring your own
bucket to soak your feet, a
towel and lotion. Private room
on-site for foot clinic.
Diabetes Support Group
3rd Wed of each month
(June 17 July 15 Aug 19)
1:30-2:30pm
@ Senior Activity Center
Drop-in for a cup of Joe and a
slice of conversation. Led by
Marie Hall, Nurse Certified
Diabetes Educator.
Feel free to bring your blood
sugar meter, a recipe or food
label to talk through and
questions or frustrations.
Whether you are Type 1,
Type 2, Pre-diabetes, or have
a family member with
diabetes, you are welcome to
join us.
The “New Beginnings”
grief support group that
formally met at the St. James
Church now meets at the
Portsmouth Senior Activity
Center. The group meets on
the 2nd Tuesday of each
month from 2:00-3:00pm.
 June 9
 July 14
The first meeting will be
Coffee, tea, light snacks will
be served and the group will
reintroduce returning
participants as well as
welcome new ones.
This group offers the
opportunity for widows and
widowers to share their
experiences and advice on
how to move forward in life
after your spouse has died.
Or just listen. This is a peerto-peer support meeting. Call
Brinn at 610-4433 for more
information.
ServiceLink
at the
Senior Activity Center
Thursdays mornings
Lisa Morin from
ServiceLink of Rockingham
County will be available to
help people understand
their Medicare benefits and
options.
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Unable to get your
prescription drugs or
afford them?
Did you recently turn 65
or retire and are new to
Medicare?
Did Medicare not pay a
bill?
Will Medicare pay for my
Preventative Services?
Appointment times are:
9-10:30am, 10:30am-12pm
Call 610-4433 for an appt.
SNAP Food Benefits
From April Purinton
SNAP Outreach Coordinator
“My role is to help people
apply for food stamps; I do
this both over the phone and
in person. I’m able to help
navigate the application
process. You are welcome to
give my information out to
seniors directly and they may
call me for help over the
phone.” 603.669.9725 x 124
Crossing Guard
Job Opportunity
The City of Portsmouth is
looking for a friendly face to
serve as a crossing guard to
help school children safely cross
our busy streets. Those
interested must have their own
transportation, be able to stand
for up to two hours at a time in
all kinds of weather and be
comfortable with directing traffic
as well as children. The current
position involves a shift of three
daily 30-minute postings,
Monday through Friday, located
at the following locations and for
the following times:
Portsmouth Middle School at the
intersection of Parrott and
Richard Avenues from 2:10 to
2:30 p.m.
The Portsmouth Senior High
School Back entrance at Summit
Ave. and South Street from 2:35
to 2:55 p.m.
Little Harbor School at the
intersection of Clough Drive and
South Street from 3 to 3:25 p.m.
Pay is $13 per stop or $39 per
day or $195 per week or $780
per month. Training, reflective
clothing and signage will be
provided. Those interested may
pick-up an application at City
Hall apply online at
www.cityofportsmouth.com.
The Skinny on Healthy Fats
Stop by and visit with Heidi
Kerman, RD, LD on
Wed, June 3 between
1:00-3:00pm or 4:00-6:00pm
@ Hannafords on Islington St.
She’ll share nutrition samples,
recipe ideas and fun food facts!
Friday Café & Movies
Every Friday from 9:30-11:30am complimentary Keurig coffee, conversation and
congregating. Movies follow every Friday at 11:45am. Coffee/tea and snacks available.
Bring lunch or buy it in the café.
We make popcorn for the movies…so yummy!
June 5: Blended (PG-13)
Adam Sandler & Drew Barrymore. After a blind date gone horribly wrong, Jim and Lauren agree
they never, ever want to see each other again. Well, that's all about to change when the two
find themselves and their respective families (including children) all stuck together in one suite
at an African Safari vacation spot.
June 12: Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13)
Chris Pratt with voices from Bradley Cooper & Vin Diesel. A group of intergalactic criminals are
forced to work together to stop a fanatical warrior from taking control of the universe.
June 19: American Sniper (R)
Bradley Cooper. Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the
battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty,
however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.
June 26: Born to be Wild (documentary) (G)
This heartwarming film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary
people who rescue and raise them-saving endangered species one life at a time.
Chamber Music Concert on Wed, July 22 at 12pm
45-min Concert – FREE @ Community Campus
Based in Portsmouth, the Halcyon Music Festival brings together world-class artists
and young professionals of the highest caliber to live, work, and perform together.
HMF presents compelling performances, with a focus on providing opportunities for
enrichment to people of all ages and levels of musical experience.
Yoga in the Park: Opening Day: June 2nd
Free classes every Tuesday at Noon in June, July and August in picturesque Prescott
Park on Marcy Street in Portsmouth. All ages and levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat
or beach towel on which to practice. Sunscreen and sun glasses are highly
recommended. In case of rain, classes are cancelled.
Concerts on the Hill – St. John’s Church, 101 Chaple Street, Portsmouth
Sunday, June 28 at 4:00pm
Lauren Kaiser, Soprano; Dorothy Braker, Cello; Paul Dykstra, Piano
Music for voice, cello and piano by Brahms, Rachmoninoff and Chopin.
Scrabble Club @Senior Activity Center
Mondays from 1:00-3:00pm - Free
Everyone is welcome to play Scrabble. While score is kept, it is meant to be fun and
social. Couples and individuals are welcome. Join the fun!
During the summer months the senior activity center is air conditioned.
If you need to get out of the heat come visit us. We have complimentary
snacks, coffee & water.
Chess Instruction & Play
@ Portsmouth Library
Friday, June 5
Drop in between 3:30 and 5:15 to
learn, improve or play a match!
All ages and abilities welcome.
The Library also has a growing Chess contact list! If
you would like to be added to the list and contacted
with future chess opportunities, email Barbara or call
the Library.
[email protected]
603-766-1740
Walking Group
Join us as we walk around the gymnasium.
10 laps = ½ mile
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9-10am
Slow pokes welcome!
People walk at their own pace and enjoy the
company of friendly faces passing by or
walking together to chit chat.
Want to do a bit more, there are also trails
outside that we can show you.
First timers, please check-in at the senior
center.
Practical Tips on Caring for Those with
Memory Impairment
@ Home Instead Senior Care
10 Vaughn Mall, Suite 209, Portsmouth
Tuesday, June 23 from 5:30-7pm
--RSVP by calling: 433-5959-Are you caring for an aging parent or relative
with Alzheimer’s or dementia? Learn practical
care tips and strategies that ensure your
loved one’s safety, health and happiness.
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Learn about the different types of dementia
and how they can display different behaviors.
Understand more about your loved ones’
perspective.
Discuss challenging behaviors and discover
techniques to help handle them.
New to Medicare?
@ Portsmouth Library
Tuesday, June 16
6:30pm
A Medicare Specialist from
ServiceLink of Rockingham County,
Portsmouth office will present a
New to Medicare Workshop. The
presentation will provide an
overview of the basics of Original
Medicare (Parts A and B),
prescription drug coverage (Part
D), Medicare Advantage Plans
(Part C), Supplemental/Medigap
insurance and fraud prevention.
To register for this no cost
workshop, please call Servicelink at
334-6594.
Boomerang Adventures
Kayaking Schedule
9:30am-3:00pm
 Friday, June 5: Guided quiet
water paddle on Swains
Lake, Barrington.
 Sat, June 20: Guided paddle
on Great Bay, Durham
 Fri, June 26: Madbury
Reserve
Beginners welcome. First hour
dedicated to fitting kayaks to
renters, paddling stroke and safety
tips. Open to kayaks and canoes,
all skill levels. $15 + rental of $35,
if needed. Call Debra at 785-1411
or [email protected] for more
information and to become a
member.
www.boomerangadventuretrips.com
Senior Activity Center Schedule
Located at Community Campus
Mondays:
Drop in Hours:
Zumba Gold Video
Scrabble
Toe nail cutting clinic
Tuesdays:
Drop in Hours
Walking
9:00am-3:00pm
10:00am. Watch the DVD and follow the moves (no pressure class!)
Every Monday 1:00-3:00pm – very popular…come join us!
2nd Monday of the month starting at 10:00am. $25
9:00am-3:00pm
Tuesdays 9:00-10:00am – walk around the gymnasium. 10 laps is a
½ mile. Free. Stop by the center for a cup of coffee afterwards.
Strength & Balance
10:00-11:00am
Healthy Rhythms Drumming 11:15am-12:00pm; 3rd Tues of the month with Jeanne Russell
(June 16, July 21, Aug 18)
Chair Yoga
1:00-2:00pm every Tuesday
Senior Luncheon
2nd Tues of the month at noon. $5. June 9, July 14, Aug 11
New Beginnings Grief Support Group for Widow/Widowers
2nd Tues of the month: June 9
from 2:00-3:00pm
Wednesdays:
Drop in Hours
9:00am-3:00pm
Gentle Yoga
10:00-11:00am; $5 per class. Instructor Sherry Evans
Drop in Art
12:00-1:00pm; create take home projects in a fun & relaxed setting
Diabetes Support Group June 17 from 1:30-2:30pm (Every month on the 3rd Wed)
Thursdays:
Drop in Hours
9:00am-3:00pm
ServiceLink on site
Every Thursday from 9:00am-noon (see front page for description)
Walking
Tuesdays 9:00-10:00am – walk around the gymnasium. 10 laps is a
½ mile. Free. Stop by the center for a cup of coffee afterwards.
Line Dancing
9:00-10:30am (recital each 4th Thurs of the month before the luncheon)
Yarn Works!
Knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, etc, all welcome. 12:30-2:30pm
Senior Luncheon
4th Thurs of the month 12pm; Special Thursday luncheon on June 25, $7
June 25: Hot lunch menu with BBQ chicken
Fridays:
Drop in Hours
9:00am-3:00pm
Tai Chi
10:00am with Jane Fithian
Friday Café
9:30-11:30am – Keurig coffee, snacks, walk, games, and more
Movies
11:45am – free movie
Bedrock Garden Field Trip Friday, June 12 at 10:00am. $25. RSVP Required.
General info:
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All Activities listed above are free of charge unless otherwise noted
Schedule subject to change; call ahead to confirm
Participants are asked to sign in upon arrival; nametags too!
Free wifi, coffee & tea available
Puzzles, magazines, newspaper, crossword puzzles, and cable TV
Cafeteria in building. Open Mon-Fri until 1:30pm.
Daily tours available. Drop in and Brinn, Chris or Sharon will be happy to show you around.
For more information, contact Brinn Chute, Senior Services at 603-610-4433 /
[email protected]