ON THE ROAD AGAIN
LUNCH IN CONCORD
Monday, August 11th at 8:30AM
Shop in Concord area stores then enjoy a delicious lunch. Transportation cost is $2.00 and must be paid at time of sign up. Lunch is your responsibility. Please sign up at the TRIP Center.
OXFORD CASINO IN MAINE
Wednesday, August 20th at 6 AM $35
The bus will leave the T.R.I.P. Center, 20 Canal St., at 6 AM and will leave Oxford at 3:30 PM to arrive at the T.R.I.P. Center at 6:30 PM Deluxe Motor Coach, $10 free slot play, bag breakfast, bingo and movie included. Space is limited. Call 934-4151 to reserve a seat. Sign up and payment due by August 7th. There are no refunds. Open to the public. Make all checks out to the T.R.I.P. Center. Transportation will be provided by the Coach Bus Company. The bus is accessible to all mobility equipment that fits within the ADA definition of a “Common wheelchair”. Mobility equipment must be no more than 30 inches wide and 48 inches in length measured 2 inches above the ground, and weigh no more than 600 pounds when occupied in order to be used on the bus. If you have questions or concerns regarding mobility equipment or other disability- related mobility accommodation needs, please contact Terri Page, Mobility Manager @ 225-3295. Community Action Program Belknap Merrimack Counties Inc. (CAPBMCI) is fully committed to upholding and assuring full compliance with Title VI of the civil rights act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and all related statutes. No person shall on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, sex, age, or disability be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity coordinated by CAPBMCI.nch is your responsibility.
SPECIAL EVENTS
WATERMELON DAY
Wednesday, August 6th at 11:30 AM
Come on down for a delicious lunch followed by watermelon for dessert. Bring your favorite watermelon dessert recipes to share. Please be sure to sign up at the TRIP Center.
NATIONAL RELAXATION DAY
Monday, August 11th at 11:30 AM
Kick off your shoes, pour yourself a cold drink, grab a good book, and prepare to relax. You deserve it.
TELL A JOKE DAY
Tuesday, August 12th at 10:30 AM
Bring your favorite joke to share with everyone. We will have a stand up comedy half hour. Show us how funny you can be and win a prize. Please be sure to sign up at the TRIP Center.
HAWAIIAN DAY
Thursday, August 27th at 10:30 AM
Show off your Hawaiian style in your best tropical garb. Best dressed wins a prize! Play a game of Pass the Coconut then enjoy a delicious lunch of chicken teriyaki, rice, Hawaiian salad, pineapple rings, and special island drinks. Bingo to follow.
NATIONAL DOG DAY
Monday, August 25that 11:30 AM
Bring a picture of your favorite dog (or cat) in. We will display the pictures, and have a ballot box for votes. The winners (cutest dog and cutest cat) will receive a prize Please be sure to sign up at the TRIP Center.
FREE HEARING EVALUATIONS
Thursday, August 1st at 10:45-12:45
Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist Christopher Streeter from Affordable Hearing LLC will be hear for free hearing evaluations, hearing aid maintenance, and hearing aid cleanings. Sign-up at the TRIP Center or call 934-4151 for an appointment.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
FREE CONCERTS AT TILTON ISLAND PARK
Sunday evenings from 6:30-9 weather permitting
July 6- Studio Two BEATLES Tribute Band
July 13- Roxanne & TheVoo Doo Rockers
July 20- 60’s Invasion-
July 27- East Bay Jazz Ensemble
Aug 3- Karen Morgan & Pony Express -Country
Aug 10- Mill City Revival Band
Aug 17- Uncle Steve Band
<=””>Aug 24- Lunch At The Dump-Bluegrass & Swing
Aug 31- Annie & The Orphans
Refreshments and food are available, but feel free to bring your own or a Picnic
(no Alcohol please)
and DO BRING CHAIRS or BLANKETS to sit on!
The Concerts are FREE TO ALL (donations are appreciated) and are “weather-permitting”
Subject to cancellation due to rain.
“WONDERFUL CONCERTS, IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING”
Northfield and Tilton’s Summertime Classic Event!
AREA FARMERS MARKETS
Franklin Community Farmers Market
Franklin Regional Hospital
Tuesdays from 3-6 PM July-September rain or shine
Canterbury Community Farmer’s Market
Elkin’s Library Parking Lot
Wednesdays June-Oct 4-6:30 PM
Sanbornton Farmer’s Market
Rte 32 across from Lane Tavern
Fridays June 24-Oct 7 from 3-6 PM
Tilton, Exit 20 Farmer’s Market at Tanger Outlets
Wednesdays June 27-Sept 26 3-7 PM
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
SERVICE LINK RESOURCE CENTER
Tuesday, August 26th at 10:30AM
Anita Oelfke will help you with Medicare Advantages. She will have up-to-date information for you. You may have a one-on-one appointment with her.
Friday, August 29th at 10:30AM
Wayne Blanchard from Service Link will be here on the third Tuesday of each month to meet with anyone who may have questions about long term care options for care in the home to maintain independence. He can also answer general medicare questions.
.
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
Tuesday, August 26th at 10:30 AM
The Franklin VNA nurse comes to the T.R.I.P. Center the last Tuesday of every month.
ON GOING EVENTS
Take the bus to concord the second Monday of each month to go bowling, shopping, or to an appointment. A donation of $2.00 round trip is requested.
Line Dancing every Monday and Friday at 10 AM
Blood Pressure Testing the fourth Tuesday of each month at 10:30 AM provided by Franklin VNA
Chair Excercises Tuesday and Thursday at 10 AM
Bingo Tuesday and Thursday at 12:15 PM after lunch.
Keep Moving every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 AM
Yoga on Wednesday at 10 AM $7 per session
Cribbage Group every Tuesday at 9 AM
Craft Group every Tuesday from 9-10:30 AM
T.R.I.P. Center walkers meet Monday at 11:30 AM and Wednesday, and Friday at 9 AM at Bessie Rowell Community Center.
BUS SCHEDULE
DO YOU NEED A RIDE?
With the price of gas so high these days park your car and let us take you shopping, to medical appointments, to hair appointments, and other places. Whatever your needs are we will try to accommodate you. We will pick you up at your door. We do ask that you call the day before to schedule a ride so that we can better accommodate you. There is a $2.00 roundtrip donation. Our schedule is as follows:
The second Monday of each month the bus goes to Concord. Monday through Friday the bus does local trips in the Franklin, Northfield, Tilton area. We hope that you will use our bus and we look forward to serving you. Call 934-4151 to schedule a ride or for more information
NANCY’S FRONT PAGE
SAVE THE DATE
BOWLS OF CARE
Thursday, September 25th from 5-8 PM
Save the date!!! Bowls of Care: A gathering to support community and family caregivers. Your entry entitles you to a handcrafted bowl; an evening of gourmet soups, breads, wraps, and desserts provided by local chefs; music by Jazz/ Americana singer Cat Faulkner and Folk singer/ guitarist John Schindler; and key note presentation by Family Care giving Life Coach, Michael Bloom, whose care giving mantra is “Keep chocolate in your pillbox!” Please join us for this uplifting and informative evening! Tickets: $30 More information to come.