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Welcome to the Council On Aging
The mission of the Nahant Council on Aging (COA) is to provide physical, mental, and emotional stimulation enabling those sixty and over to achieve engaged and fulfilling lives in a safe environment.
The Nahant COA provides a wide range of activities which include daily luncheon meals, information, transportation, social events, educational and exercise programs, and more. Van transportation is available for COA activities, just give us a call!
COA CHATTER | November 2011
NOVEMBER wow the year is almost over and what a year it has been for me and the COA. I can’t believe I have been the director for one year at the end of the month. Where did the time go? I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped me make this year successful. Especially my volunteers, Ione Hansell, Fran Ahern, Lana Mogan, Joyce Haynes, Arthur Judge, Bob Branga, Linda Lehman and Bob Steeves without you I don’t know if I would have survived. A special call out to the COA board members for their ongoing support. Thank you all so much.
We will begin this month with a trip to the North Shore Vocational School in Middleton. The school bus will pick us up at 10:15 at the Tiffany Room. Lunch will be provided in the Log Bridge Inn by the culinary arts students. The cost is $8.00.
Next up is lunch and entertainment at Angelica’s Ballroom in Middleton. The featured performance is by Mark Verselli impressionist. Mark plays your favorites, Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis to name a few. Dinner would by your choice of Yankee Pot Roast or Baked Boston Schrod. The cost of this trip depends on if you want to drive yourself or take our bus, $46 or $48 respectively. The event begins at 11:30; therefore the bus will leave Nahant at 10:00 AM.
On November 22nd, a day we all remember, we will be heading into Boston to visit the JFK Library and Museum. We will have a family style Italian dinner at Maggiano’s Little Italy, and then off to the library. This trip will be limited to 14 people so sign up early. The cost will be $40.00 which includes the bus ride, dinner and admission to the Library.
This month I am bringing back a guest chef and live entertainment to help celebrate the November birthdays. This event will be on Wednesday November 30th at 11:30 in the Tiffany Room. The cost of lunch & entertainment will be $5.00, sign up required.
Coming attractions: look for these events in December, direct from the heart of Broadway, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes date TBD, Cabaret Lulu at Old Sturbridge Village on December 15th and on December 12th we are partnering again with the Lynn COA for a trip to the Indian Head Resort in the White Mountains of NH for a full day or food, entertainment, sightseeing and shopping. The seats are limited so call the center to sign up for this and all events.
Look for these and other fun activities on the Nahant Calendar at www.nahant.org and on the cable TV station.
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!!
Linda Peterson
Executive Director
Give2TheTroops®
OFFICIAL LIST of the Most Popular
ITEMS REQUESTED BY OUR TROOPS
Visit our web site at: www.give2thetroops.org
This list is specifically for troops registered with our organization and may not be copied or distributed without our permission
Due to our Policies and Regulations, we CANNOT ACCEPT these items:
HOME-BAKED FOOD
GLASS BOTTLES or GLASS JARS
AEROSOL CANS or SPRAYS
EXPIRED FOOD
CANNED FOOD
LIGHTERS, MATCHES or LIGHTER FLUID
HOTEL SAMPLES
VHS TAPES
HARD-COVER BOOKS
MUSIC CDS (We buy specific CDs troops request)
Items in PURPLE are the MOST NEEDED & REQUESTED!
FOOD and SNACKS:
Beef Jerky / Slim Jims
COFFEE (Ground or whole; instant or drip), Hot Chocolate packets, Herbal teas
Instant Drink Mixes (Gatorade, Kool‐Aid, Crystal Light)
Pumpkin Seeds / Sunflower Seeds (salted)
Tuna in foil pouches (no cans)
Protein Powders / Protein Bars / Cliff Bars
*NO CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS accepted from MARCH to OCTOBER (it will melt in high temperatures!)
Hard Pretzels / Cheetos / Fritos / Chex Mix / Wheat Thins
Gum and Hard Candy (must be individually wrapped)
Granola Bars / Power Bars / Cereal Bars
Small Packs of Fig Newtons, Oreos, Cheese‐Its
Trail Mix, Dried Fruit, Granola, Fruit Roll‐Ups / Fruit By The Foot / Fruit Gummies
DRY SOUP: (Ramen Noodles / Cup‐O‐Soup: just add water)
NUTS: Peanuts, Mixed Nuts (salted)
MICROWAVE FOOD (Popcorn, Chef‐Boy‐R‐Dee, Mac'n'Cheese...)
COOKIES / Girl Scout Cookies (with chocolate: Oct. ‐ Feb. only!)
Cheese & Cracker packs
Condiments, Spices; Sugar; Salad Dressing (no glass jars)
Oatmeal Packs (Instant: just add water)
Cereal (Small, individual boxes)
Rice Krispie Treats (Store‐bought only)
Caffeinated gum or candy (to stay alert)
TOILETRIES: NO HOTEL SAMPLES!
Baby wipes (travel size)
Liquid Hand Sanitizer (travel size)
Body Wash, Liquid Soap, Facial Cleanser
Shampoo /Conditioner (travel size)
Hair Gel (for female troops to pull hair back)
Combs / Brushes, Bobby Pins
Eye Drops (i.e. Visine)
Nasal Spray
Deodorant (travel size)
Razors (disposable: "Intuition" or "Mach 3" type)
Shaving Cream / Shaving Soap (in boxes or tubes; NO CANS of Shaving Cream, please!)
Cotton Swabs (i.e. Q‐tips)
Band‐aids, Gauze Pads, First Aid Kits
Lip balm / Chap Stick
Baby Powder & Foot Powder (travel size)
Loufa Sponges / Buff Puffs / Washcloths
Tissues (individual packs; travel size only)
Sunblock, SPF 45, Zinc, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera Gel
Bug Spray / DEET / Skin‐So‐Soft
Hand & Body Lotion / Moisturizer (travel size)
Mouthwash (travel size)
Toothpaste & Toothbrushes & Dental Floss
VITAMINS (multi‐vitamins are always needed!)
Breath Mints / Breath Strips
Lozenges / Cough Drops
Nail files / Emery Boards / Nail Clippers
Feminine Hygiene Products
Cotton Balls
Tylenol, Motrin, Advil or Aspirin Packets
Moleskin
Shoe Insole Cushions (gel kind is best)
ENTERTAINMENT and SPORTS:
Batteries: "AA" "AAA" and "C" are the most requested
DVD Movies (new or used ‐ recent releases)
Xbox Games (new or used)
PS2 Games (new or used)
Portable CD players / head phones
Small homemade gifts ‐ little comforts of "home"
Pens & mechanical pencils
Stationery & Envelopes; blank cards to send home
Double‐sided tape
Day planners / Small, Pocket Calendars
Crossword Puzzles / Word Search Books / Math Puzzle books / MAD LIBS / Logic Problems / Sudoku
Yo‐Yo's, Dominoes, playing cards, poker chips, dice
Board games (UNO, Othello, checkers ‐ travel size is great, too!)
Nerf footballs / Whiffle balls / Mitts / Sports equipment
Frisbees / Hackey sacks
Electronic handheld games
35 mm disposable cameras
Flash Drives, Thumb Drives for laptop computers
OTHER:
Linens: Pillow cases, twin sheets, towels (green & tan)
T‐Shirts: Cotton green & tan under shirts (Sizes: M, L & XL)
Laundry Detergent: (Click HERE for types)
Small Flashlights (battery operated)
Air Fresheners
Socks: Black, Olive Green & White (cotton and/or wool)
Patriotic knick‐knacks: USA flags, flags from your state, bandanas, baseball hats, football jerseys, banners.
Generic sunglasses
Alarm Clocks (Small in size; wind up or battery‐operated)
Black or Green duct tape, small tool kits, dust masks, carpentry tools, Fly swatters, fly paper, mosquito netting, bug
repellant in plastic pump bottles only (NO AEROSOL CANS, PLEASE!)
Religious booklets, small bibles, inspirational readings
Small toys & school supplies for Iraqi & Afghani children
Small portable heaters & fans (110 voltage okay)
Coffee Makers (110 voltage okay) & coffee filters!
Microwave Ovens (55 lbs max; 110 voltage okay)
Small hot pots
Winter Hats & Blankets (Yes, it snows in the winter over there!)
Combat Application Tourniquets (black only)
Holiday Decorations
K‐9 items
Science Diet DRY Dog Food, Kong toys, Latex Toys, Furminator® Brushes
CARDS & LETTERS
The troops love to hear from all of us and Mail brightens their days! These are the MOST IMPORTANT items we can send the troops & we can never have too many, so please keep writing! Consider making a patriotic banner or poster to send in one of our care packages!
Note: Our troops do not need stamps as they're in war zones & may send mail home to their loved ones at no charge.
Thank you for your cooperation and support!
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Our Office Information
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COA Office At Tiffany Room
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Nahant Town Hall
Tiffany Room (Lower Level)
334 Nahant Road
Nahant MA
(781) 581-7557
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COA Room At NCC
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Nahant Community Center
COA Room (1st Floor)
41 Valley Road
Nahant MA
(781) 581-7557
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COA Executive Director
Appointed by the Town Administrator
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Contact
Phone
Fax
Email |
Linda Peterson
(781) 581-7557
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lpeterson@nahant.org |
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COA Board of Directors | 2011-2012 |
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Chairman
Vice Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Members |
Gertrud (Trudy) Joyce
Maura Costin Scalise
Nancy Gallo
Emily Potts
Sheila Hambleton
Susan Maguire
Sarah Risher
Gerri Walton
Nancy Wilson |
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Tiffany Room 2011 Calendar*
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| Please note: All COA events and daily lunch menu are now on the Nahant Online Town Calendar: CLICK HERE |
* Information and Calendar event are subject to change. Please call us for on other programs, trips and events.
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NCC Room 2011 Calendar*
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| Please note: All COA events are now on the Nahant Online Town Calendar: CLICK HERE |
* Information and Calendar event are subject to change. Please call us for on other programs, trips and events.
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