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PumpkinFest!
Monday, October 29th
Starting at 4:00-5:30 PM
Join in the fun as our staff, residents and families create our forth “all-around-the-community-Pumpkin-love-fest”. This year RiverCourt is inviting the community to pick up a free pumpkin. We will be devoting several afternoons of activities to work together to have the largest, most awesome assortment of Pumpkins displayed at RiverCourt
Pick up a pumpkin starting midday on 10/20 from out “Pumpkin Patch”. Decorate it and bring it back by 10/29 for to be displayed and judged. Judge your self. Winners will receive a prize!!
Enjoy some cider, pumpkin whoopie pies and a beautiful display of pumpkins.
RiverCourt Residences and Care Dimensions
Presents
Saying it Best When You Say Nothing at All:
The Power of Listening/Presence
Please join us for a special professional education which will explore listening styles and barriers that we face and ways to listening more effectively.
Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Time: 5:30 – Registration/Dinner
6:00 to 7:00 – Program
Where: RiverCourt Residences
Please RSVP to Marisa at mgraham@rivercourtresidences.com or
978-448-4122
8 West Main St, Groton, MA 01450
Please join us for this Unique Experience!!
The Virtual Dementia Tour is a Scientifically proven method of building a greater understanding of dementia through the use of patented sensory tools and instruction.
During a Virtual Dementia Tour experience, participants meet with certified trainers who guide them though the tour and outfit the with patented devises that alter their senses.
Tasks and exercised that are part of the tour enable caregivers and professional to experiences for themselves the physical and mental challenges facing those with dementia.
VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR
Wednesday, September 19th
Registration and refreshments at 5:30
Virtual Dementia Tours to start at 6:00
Please RVSP to lauren at Lmccaig@rivercourtresidences.com or 978-448-4122 for a time slot
Thank you to Senior Helpers and Second Wind Dreams for helping RiverCourt Residences put this educational experience together
Thursday, September 6th at 4:00
Dinner and registration starting at 4:00 with the Presentation to follow.
Who, Me? Thoughts on Driver Evaluation, Driver Rehabilitation, and Driver Retirement.
Kristen Dixon Keilty is an occupational therapist and driving instructor who runs the Keys to Independence, driver evaluation and rehabilitation program at Emerson Hospital’s Center for Rehabilitative and Sports Therapies.
Her program helps people assess their current fitness to drive and make plans for when driver retirement becomes a recommendation or a necessity.
Please contact Lauren McCaig to RSVP
978-448-4122 or lmccaig@rivercourtresidences.com
Aging and Vision Loss Presentation
The Healthy Aging Eye
Macular Degeneration and other Eye Diseases
Strategies for Everyday Activities
Presented by: Carol Curdo,
Massachusetts Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Time: 11 AM – Noon
Where: RiverCourt Residences
8 West Main St, Groton, MA 01450
Light refreshments will be served
Vision loss has been linked to difficulties with daily living activities, high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes, falls, and depression. People frequently equate loss of visual function to old age and assume that nothing can be done to improve quality of life. However, many elders with vision loss are surprised to learn that they can continue many of the activities they enjoyed before.
The Center for Pain Management at Nashoba Valley Medical Center is hosting a free seminar on comprehensive pain management at RiverCourt Residences, Tuesday, June 19th at 5:30. This is a free, open to the public event, Please call/email to let us know you are attending, 978-448-4122 or mgraham@rivercourtresidences.com
Common chronic pain problems to be discussed with Dr. Gianoukos;
Arthritis, Back Pain, Cancer related pain, Diabetes related pain, Fibromyalgia, Intercostal Neuralgia, Ischemic related pain, Myofascial pain, Neurogenic pain, Osteoporosis, Polymyalgia, Post-operative pain, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) Sciatica, Shingles, TMJ, and stress related pain.
If you can attend but would like more information, contact Virginia Leonard at 978-784-9321.
You are invited to
Our Annual
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
SATURDAY JUNE 23, 2-4 PM
Featuring the music of
Andy Ross and Band
Lots of Strawberry refreshments and fun!!!
RSVP to 978-448-4122 or mgraham@rivercourtresidences.com
RiverCourt Residences, 8 West Main Street, Groton