HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/2009KAREN MCLAUGHLIN
Nutrition Program
Town Director of Human
Home Delivered Meals
Services
Case Management
Town of Southold Essential Transportation
P.O. Box 85 Senior Adult Day
750 Pacific Street Care/Katinka House
Mattituck, NY 11952 Alzheimer’s Day Care
Tel. (631) 298-4460 Telephone Reassurance
Residential Repair
Fax (631) 298-4462
MEMO
TO:
Karen McLaughlin, Director of Human Services
FROM:
Jacqui Martinez, Center Manager
RE:
Southold Town Human Resource Centers’ October 2009 Activities
DATE:
November 4, 2009
Below you will find a list of all the events that have taken place at the Human Resource Center
(HRC) during the month of October 2009. The events have been divided into three categories,
which include Health Promotion, Presentations/Special Events and Staff Activities.
Health Promotion
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1. On site Hearing Screenings by Audiologist from Peconic ENT on October 1.*
2. Senior Wellness Education Series Presentation “Cocktails and Nightcaps –When to say
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When” on October 2.
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3. Nutrition Classes with Ellen Rackow of Cornell Cooperative Extension on October 7,
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14 and 21that teaches seniors about proper nutrition. **
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4. Blood Pressure Clinic on October 6.
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5. Caregivers Support meeting on October 20.
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6. Tai Chi & Qi Gong Exercise Workshops with Denise Gilles on October 2, 9, 16 and
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23.
Presentation/Special Events
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1. Trip to Riverhead Farmers Market on October 22, for seniors to utilize Farmers Market
Coupons issued from SCOFA.
2. On site Elder Law assistance with George Roach, Esq. Chief Attorney of the Senior
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Citizen Division of Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County on October 8.
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3. Chinese Auction on October 16.
4. Halloween Party which included music, dancing and a Halloween costume contest on
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October 30.
Staff Activities
1. Program Staff members attended monthly Health Care Issues and Services for Seniors
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Committee Meeting on October 28.
2. Director, Karen McLaughlin and Suffolk County Office for the Aging Director, Holly
Rhodes-Teague traveled to Fishers Island to present service options and benefits for
senior residents at their monthly senior luncheon. Open discussion followed regarding
issues affecting seniors on FI and the challenges faced by residents and service providers
alike. A return date was set for March 2010 to further discuss creative plans and
programs for the future.
KAREN MCLAUGHLIN
Nutrition Program
Town Director of Human
Home Delivered Meals
Services
Case Management
Town of Southold Essential Transportation
P.O. Box 85 Senior Adult Day
750 Pacific Street Care/Katinka House
Mattituck, NY 11952 Alzheimer’s Day Care
Tel. (631) 298-4460 Telephone Reassurance
Residential Repair
Fax (631) 298-4462
The weekly computer class and movie continued throughout the month of October. ** The eight-
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week cycle of Nutrition classes ended on October 21 and seniors received a nutrition diploma.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information.