Community Services  Senior Division Ingram Senior Center

1 Sally Sweets Way, Salem, NH 03079 https://www.townofsalemnh.org  (603)890-2190

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August 2021 A Communication of News, Programs, Activities & Opportunities for the Town of Salem’s Active Seasoned Citizens

Meet Maria Augeri, our new Front Desk Clerk at the Ingram Senior Center

I have been working for the Town of Salem since November 2004. I started as a teacher at the Palmer School, and later became the director of the program. Last summer, I assisted in various activities at the Senior Center and enjoyed it immensely. I am excited to continue working for the Community Services Department in a different role.

I grew up in Methuen, , raised by Italian parents and surrounded by grand- parents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins as neighbors. My grandmother owned a music store in Lawrence, and I spent much of my time taking music lessons and working at her store. I received my bachelor’s degree from Merrimack College. After graduation I started working at First Essex Bank in the Accounting Department and later moved to the Special Assets Department. I moved to North Salem in 1993 and lived there for nearly 25 years. I have two children, both in their twenties and have recently moved back to my childhood home in Methuen.

In my spare time, I enjoy gardening, photography, fishing, and walking the various trails at Lake Massabesic. I have received a very warm welcome from so many of you. I look forward to meeting and getting to know everyone.

Senior Center Staff Center hours Salem Council on Aging Karen Bryant - Programs/Volunteers Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Matthew Ferrara, Chairman Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm Wendy Peters - Administrative/Trips Robert Dennis, Vice Chairman Participation Paula McGillivray, Secretary Maria Augeri - Front Desk Clerk Free for Salem Residents David Thompson, Treasurer Doug Cole - Recreation Coordinator Grandfathered Non-Residents $50 annually Patricia Drelick Hector Rivera - Custodian (No longer accepting new Non-Residents) Russell Ingram Outdoor-only Registration $25 annually Gary Schmottlach ◼ With Our Thanks... ◼ Special Events:

On behalf of the entire Salem community, we wish to Cookout with the Cops express and display our tremendous gratitude to those Don’t miss the opportunity to meet some of our Salem who have given to Salem Senior Services. Any size Police Officers and enjoy their delicious barbeque lunch contribution is greatly appreciated. While Salem Senior (Hotdogs and Hamburgers). Services is funded by the Town of Salem, these gifts help underwrite programming. You may send your donation Police Cookout payable to Town of Salem, NH, c/o Salem Senior Services, 1 Sally Sweets Way, Salem, NH 03079. Drive by pick up August 26th at 12 noon During Covid, this section was not published in any newsletters. We are now recognizing donations *Call ahead - RSVP 890-2190* that were received in 2020 (please note that this is a *Limited to 200 people* partial list, more will be in the next newsletter): There are a few picnic tables available Bridge Group (imo Larry Kaufman) 50 if you choose to eat outside. Ms Janet Gallagher (in appreciation of taxes) 25

Mr Joseph Potvin (in appreciation of taxes) 50 CEDAR VIEW will supply the Ms Marie Hobbs (in appreciation of taxes) 50 condiments, watermelon, Ms Dorothy Hutchinson (in appreciation of taxes) 25 bottled water and chips. Mr and Mrs Thomas Johnson (in appreciation of taxes) 40 Mr and Mrs Jim Riley (imo Gene Beliveau) 50 Ms Fran Foisie (imo Gene Beliveau) 25 DO YOU LOVE TO SING? Mr and Mrs Richard Benjamin (imo Gene Beliveau) 25 Community Choral Group led by Rosanna Ferro. Mr and Mrs Norman Comeau (imo Gene Beliveau) 25 Mr Jim Stewart (imo Gene Beliveau) 35 The choral group is made up of adults who love to sing. The Mr and Mrs William King (imo Gene Beliveau) 50 musical repertoire includes standards, classic rock, pop and Off Broadway Thrift & Gift Shop (2020) 3.078 showtunes. The chorus encourages harmonizing and having fun! Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm, Multipurp. Room, Free 45’s Group (2020) 203 Bingo Group (2020) 507 Poker Group (2020) 30 FIELD OF DREAMS is a family Donation Box in Lobby (2020) 122 park & playground located at 48 Geremonty Drive. The Field of Dreams Summer Concert Series Our Off Broadway is scheduled Thursday evenings Thrift Shop is now (weather permitting) beginning at 6:30pm. Concerts are FREE! A 50-50 raffle is held at each concert during open! intermission and the monies go toward the maintenance Tuesday—Thursday of the park. Check out the Field of Dreams website at www.fieldofdreams-nh.org. (Bring bug spray and a chair). 9am-2:30pm. Field of Dreams Concert Schedule

◼ Coming in September—watch for Date Band Music Genre more details. August 5th The Spaceheaters Classic Rock Current events LGBTQ Group August 12th Chris White Band Modern & Classic Tai Chi Tai Ji Quan Acoustic Rock Video Club Yoga August 19th 4EverFab Beatles Cover

Page 2 August 2021 Salem Senior Services… Laughing, learning and living life to its fullest! ◼ Day Trips & Parties: ◼ Day Trips (continued):

Don’t wait to register… The Inn at East Hill Farm (cont’d) our events and trips fill up very quickly! Following the meal you will be entertained by Jason Purdy. Payment is required with registration, however we do not cash Jason will mesmerize you during his performance as a checks until the event happens. CHECKS are to be made master of illusion. His enthusiasm will captivate all who PAYABLE to TOWN OF SALEM and DATED THE DAY OF attend the show as you become part of the magical THE TRIP/EVENT. atmosphere. This will be a truly memorable event.

Trip Cancellation policy - The cancel by date for a refund Thur., Sept. 16th, 10:30am-5:30pm. Cost: $62pp includes matches that of the event facility and will vary accordingly. The lunch, show, motorcoach and tip.

date is noted on each of the trip flyers. Winnipesaukee Fall Foliage Train Trip in Meredith, Handicapped Seating policy Only persons requiring the NH. Click here for trip flyer * Only 1 bus available * use of a wheelchair, a walker or over the age of 100 will be This popular 4-hour Fall Foliage Special departs Meredith assigned seating in the first few rows of the bus regardless of Station and proceeds north where we’ll travel up and date reserved. All others will be assigned seating in order of over Ashland Summit. We’ll then cross the Ashland High paid reservation. We regret the need to institute such a policy Trestle, pass through the Bonnie Brae Deer Farm and the but must in fairness to all. Glove Hollow Christmas Tree Farm in Bridgewater Departure Location All trips depart from the Icenter before arriving in Plymouth, NH. located at 60 Lowell Rd. (Route 38) in Salem. The Common Man Inn & Spa, located in Plymouth’s

North End is our destination. Once there, we’ll step off Lake Sunapee Lunch Cruise in Sunapee Harbor, NH. the train and gather in the dining room to enjoy a tasty, Join us for a fabulous day out on the water! While aboard hot buffet lunch (See the trip flyer for the menu - No to-go you’ll enjoy the beautiful lake scenery and listen as the food is permitted). Following lunch, you’re welcome to Captain narrates the history, lore and points of interest. explore the Common Man Inn’s extensive Gift Shop During the cruise enjoy your buffet lunch (see the trip which is filled with NH-made products before returning flyer for the menu). Dining will be on indoor decks. This to the train. two hour cruise with spectacular views and sumptuous cuisine will be a great day! Both boats are handicap When lunch is over and everyone has re-boarded the accessible on the first deck with handicap accessible train, we’ll depart the Common Man Inn & Spa and restrooms. We will stop on the way home at Beech Hill proceed south through Plymouth and Bridgewater again Farm in Hopkinton, NH where you can purchase an ice before stopping in Ashland, NH at the restored 1869 cream, visit the gardener’s barn, the country store, or the Boston, Concord & Montreal Railroad Station. Upon farm animals. Tues., Aug. 24th, 9:30am-4:30pm. arrival, members of the Ashland Historical Society, Cost: $67pp includes cruise, lunch, motorcoach and tip. dressed in 1860’s attire, will greet us and provide guided tours of their historic station. The Inn at East Hill Farm with Illusionist Jason Following the guided tours in Ashland, we’ll re-board the Purdy in Troy, NH. Click here for trip flyer train for the final time, then continue south over Nestled in the quiet, southwest corner of Ashland Summit, pass and make our way at the base of picturesque Mt. Monadnock, our destination to Meredith Station. is The Inn at East Hill Farm. This memorable excursion also includes a souvenir tour They are noted for their country style home cooked booklet. meals. Large platters and bowls are placed on the table Fri., Oct. 8th, 8:45am-5:00pm. Cost: $89pp includes train, and everyone helps themselves to all they can eat. lunch, station tour, motorcoach and tip. (See the trip flyer for the menu - No to-go food is permitted). This excursion is not recommended for people with Complimentary rum punch & apple cider is served upon mobility issues. arrival! *See next column at the top for more details! Salem Senior Services… Laughing, learning and living life to its fullest! August 2021 Page 3 Schedule at a glance! Below is a listing of the regular Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Activities, Programs and Events offered by Salem Senior Services. You are welcome to drop-in on these activities anytime, based on space availability as determined by group leader or unless noted. *PR = pre-registration required at center or call phone # noted *MR = Medical Release Form Required

◼ Monday ◼ Wednesday continued… 9-11 Circuit Exercise, Salem Room, Free 11:15-12:15 ZENgevity, Multipurpose Room, Free 9-11:30 Quilting Group 1, Creative Arts Room, Free 11:30 Lunch, take out, $3 pd to RNP, *PR 893-2137 9-12 Pickleball, Michele Memorial Park, Free 12-3:30 Canasta, Dining Room, Free 9:00 BJ’s Bread & Pastry, on the porch, Free 12:15-1:30 Quilling, Creative Arts Room, Free 10-11 Beginner Tap Lessons, Multi-purp. Rm, $5 pd to instr. 12:30-3 Whist, Salem Room, Free 11:15-12 ZENgevity, Multipurpose Room, Free 1-4 Billiards, Lobby, Ladies only, Free 11:30 Lunch, take out, $3 pd to RNP, *PR 893-2137 12-3 Pinochle, Dining Room, Free ◼ Thursday 12:15 Cribbage, Dining Room, Free 8-10 Tennis, Michele Memorial Park, *PR, Free 12:30-2:30 Quilting Group 2, Creative Arts Room, Free 9:00 Corn Hole (Bean Bag toss), 2nd Floor, Free 12:30-3:30 Mahjong, Salem Room, Free 8:30 Horseshoes, Senior Ctr. Parking lot, Free 1-3:30 Hand and Foot, Dining Room, Free 9-11 Tap Dancing, Exercise Rm, Free

11-12 Bone Builders (Dolly’s), Exer. Rm, Free *PR, *MR ◼ Tuesday 11:30 Lunch, take out, $3 pd to RNP, *PR 893-2137 8-10 Tennis, Michele Memorial Park, *PR, Free 12:30-1:30 Chair Yoga, Multipurp. Rm, $20+$5/4wks. 8/5 *PR 10-11 Building Bones & Balance, Exercise Room, Free 1-4 Scrabble, Dining Room, Free 11-12 Bone Builders (Dolly’s) Exercise Rm, *PR, *MR 12:30-2:30 Knit & Crochet, Creative Arts Room, Free 11:30 Lunch, take out, $3 pd to RNP, *PR 893-2137 1-3 Fan Tan, Dining Room, Free 12-4 Billiards, Lobby, drop-in, Free 1-4 Bridge, Salem Room, Free 12-1 Bingo by Phone, call from your home, Free 6:30-7:30pm Community Choral Group, Multipurp. Rm, Free 12:30-3 Artist at Play, Creative Arts Rm, Free 1-4 Bridge, Salem Room, Free ◼ Friday 2-3 Zumba Gold, Parking lot, $3 pd to instructor 8:30-10 Computer Solutions, Creative Arts Room, Free

9-12 Pickleball, Michele Memorial Park, Free ◼ Wednesday 9-11 Circuit Exercise, Salem Room, Free 9-11 Circuit Exercise, Salem Room, Free 9:00 BJ’s Bread & Pastry, on the porch, Free 9-12 Pickleball, Michele Memorial Park, Free 10-11 Building Bones & Balance, Exercise Room, Free 9:30-11:30 Wood Carving Club, Creative Arts Room, Free 11:30 Lunch, take out, $3 pd to RNP, *PR 893-2137 12-2:30 Genealogy, Creative Arts Room, Free ◼ Regular Monthly Programs:

Below is a listing of the Activities, Programs and Events offered on a regular monthly basis by Salem Senior Services. You’re welcome to drop-in on these activities anytime, unless noted for pre-registration (*PR) required.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group: Hearing Clinic: * will return in October 1st Mondays, 1:30-3:00, Sr. Ctr. Parking lot, Free. *PR 2nd Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30, Exam Room, Free. *PR

Ask A Nurse Blood Pressure Clinic: Men’s Roundtable: *No September meeting. 2nd Thursdays, 11:00-12:00, Exam Room, Free. 1st Mondays, 10:00, Multipurpose Room, Free. Drop-in

Foot Clinic: Call VNA at 603-580-6668 for appointment Puzzle Games: (Word/Math Puzzles, Brainteasers) 1st and 4th Fridays, by appointment, Exam Room. *PR 1st Fridays, 11:00-12:00, Creative Arts Room, Free. Drop-in

Salem Senior Services ◼ August 2021