Senior Angel 2007
Virginia Raumikaitis
Virginia
is an assistant to everyone at the Senior Center. In
addition to her own position as Secretary to the Seniors,
Virginia helps in the kitchen, helps check the
inventory, posts upcoming events, takes dues and distributes
membership cards.
Virginia is truly the "Right
Hand Woman" to everyone at the Senior Center. For these many
reasons and more,
Virginia is named the
Senior Angel for 2006.
Presented, December 13, 2006
Windham Seniors Inc. was formed to provide for the Social and Recreational needs of our
Residents 55 years and older. We also welcome Residents from other towns. We lease the Building from the Town of Windham, which provides heat and electricity, and external upkeep. We are responsible for interior upkeep and cleaning, and telephone service. The Membership fee of $10.00 helps cover these costs.
The following is a list of some of the services provided.
1. Lunch is served on Tuesday and Thursday, provided by Rockingham Nutrition. Members set the tables, serve the Lunches, and clean the dishes after the meals. The Donation for the meal is $2.00.
2. On Tuesday,at 10:00am, we have Chair Yoga. At 1:00pm, Bingo is provided to the members by Volunteers.
3. On Thursday afternoon, there is a group who play Dominoes.
4. The last Wednesday of the month, at 1:00pm is our Monthly Business Meeting. We provide speakers on a variety of subjects of interest to the membership. Snacks are served after the meeting. We also have a Blood Presssure Clinic at 12:00pm provided by the Visiting Nurses. This service is free. There is also a Foot Clinic, by appointment.
There is an initial $15.00 charge and subsequent visits are $10.00.
5. We are a source of Information for Seniors. Our table has many pamphlets such as Medicare Part D, Health Services in the area, transportation through CART, along with many others. If it is not there, we can find you the information you desire.
6. We sponsor a FLU Clinic in late October, early November. It is free to Medicare Members.
7. In conjunction with the Recreation Committee, trips are provided to such places as Foxwoods Casino, White Mountain Inn, Foster's Clambake in Maine, as well as others, on a monthly basis. There is a Summer Picnic at the Firestation and a Christmas Party at Castleton Banquet Center. Non-residents pay a small fee.
8. The Town has a Van which provides transportation to Doctors Appointments and a Wednesday Shopping Trip to Wal-Mart. Call Kath at 432-7732. CART, a Regional Transportation Service, provides transportation as needed. Call 434-3569. There is a $2.00 charge each way for this service.
9. Several organizations, Scouts, Lions, and Toastmasters, use our building on a regular basis, and other non-profit groups are welcome when the building is available.
10. Other activities are welcome if there is a sufficient interest by the members.
Our Volunteer Staff, ranging in age from the 70's to the 90's, is ready to serve you. Come by on Tuesday and Thursday for a cup of coffee and some conversation. We are a very friendly group of dedicated Volunteers.
Barbara Coish, President
Windham Seniors Inc.
Governor Lynch visited the Senior Center and spent time chatting with the seniors.
The Windham Seniors will hold their monthly meeting at the Senior Center on Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at 1pm. The visiting nurse will be on hand for the health checks and blood pressure screening. For those who wish to attend the morning foot clinic, appointments must be made ahead with the RVNA.
The Lunch menu for December follows.
Tuesday, December 3 Open faced BBQ Pork Sandwich, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Spinach, White Bread, Tapioca Pudding
Thursday, December 5 Shepard's Pie, Green Beans, Biscuit, Custard
Tuesday, December 11 Salisbury Steak Augratin, Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Whole Wheat Bread, Chilled Fruit
Thursday, December 13 Christmas Special Roast Beef aujus, Roasted Potatoes, Peas and Pearl OnionsTomato Basil Dinner Roll -Cherry Cheesecake
Tuesday, December 18 Stuffed Chicken Parm w/Marinara Sauce. Garlic Rosemary Roasted Potato. Tuscany Veggies, Garlic Bread, Butterscotch Brownie
Thursday, December 20 Roast Pork w/ Gravy, Sweet Roasted Potatoes, Cauliflower Au Gratin, Rye Bread, Carrot Cake
Tuesday, December 25 Closed for Christmas
Thursday, December 27 Roast Turkey w/ Herb Gravy, Whipped Potato, Carrots and Turnip, Orange Date Bread, Peach Crisp
Tuesday, January 1 Closed for New Years Day
Thursday, January 3 American
Chop Suey, Oriental Veggies, Whole Wheat Bread, Chilled Fruit