Community Connection

March 2016

REMEMBER TO VOTE! The

2016 Presidential Primary Day in

Massachusetts is March 1. New Ho-

rizons’ complimentary shuttle will

take residents to the polling station

at 10:00 AM.

New Horizons at Marlborough, LLC Serving Metrowest Seniors Since 1994

This is home!

MEADOWS RESIDENT Charles Rogers was hon-

ored with an award and a proclamation from the New

York State Senate for 70 years of volunteer service to

his hometown fire brigade, Hydrant Hose Company

#1, in Geneva, New York.

EASTER IS EARLY THIS YEAR! Plan ahead for our scrumptious holi-

day buffet. Please email your reserva-

tions to food@cummings.com, or

speak with Shantel or Amanda in the

Dining Room, by March 20. The buf-

fet is Sunday, March 27, 11:15 AM–1:00 PM. Tickets for

guests are on a first-come, first-serve basis. The cost for

guests or residents not on a dinner plan is $20; tickets for

children under eight cost $10. After March 20, tickets will

be $35 per person. See you there!

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: A pre-breakfast hug is

a daily ritual shared by resident Anita Rizzo and

Sonia Marrero, a treasured member of our wait staff.

What does it mean to Anita? “It means everything to

me! She is the beginning of my day, and I’m the be-

ginning of hers. I love hugging her because she is so

kind, gentle, and caring. I love her to pieces! She’s

wonderful!”

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME IS MARCH 13 Before you go to

bed Saturday, March 12, remem-

ber to spring forward and set

your clocks ahead an hour!

Planning a day trip to Boston? Peter Pan Bus Lines

now operates limited service departing from downtown

Marlborough at 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM and returning

from Boston’s Park Square at 4:50 PM and 5:50 PM.

For more information, call 800-343-9999 or visit peter-

panbus.com.

To view this newsletter in color, see the postings throughout the community, or visit www.countrycommunities.com. New Horizons ~ 400 Hemenway Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 ~ 508-460-5200

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH The National Women’s History Project is honoring women who have

shaped, and are shaping, America’s history through their public service and government leadership. The Na-

tional Women’s History Museum presentation “First But Not the Last: Women who Ran for President” fea-

tures the 12 women who have run for president, as well as notable Massachusetts women of history: Ameri-

can Red Cross founder, Clara Barton; organizer of the first Women’s Rights Conference in Worcester in

1850, Lucy Stone; the second “First Lady,” Abigail Adams; and Secretary of Health and Human Services/

Congresswoman/U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, Margaret Heckler.

If you or someone you know has

a serious chronic illness, pallia-

tive care may be an op-

tion. It provides relief from the

symptoms, side effects, and emotional stress of a

serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life

for the patient and family. Palliative care is provided

by a specially trained team of doctors, nurses, and

other specialists who work together with a patient’s

other doctors to provide an extra layer of support. It

is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a seri-

ous illness, and it can be provided along with cura-

tive treatment. For more information, please stop by

the VNA Care Advantage office by Town Center, or

call 508-460-5286.

Mark your Calendar!

March 1 Presidential Primary Day shuttle to polls 10:00 AM

March 4 Irish Music with Kevin Farley 2:00 PM

March 7 Mel Stiller sing-a-long 2:00 PM

March 10 Resident Talent Show 2:00 – 4:00 PM

March 14 Hearing Clinic 10:30 AM

March 17 St. Patrick’s Day

March 18 Gentiva Ice Cream Social 2:00 PM

March 22 Ben and Brad: A musical stroll down Broadway 2:00 PM

March 27 Easter

March 29 Croon with Jim Porcella 2:00 PM

March 30 Hearthstone Caregiver Support Group 6:00 PM

HEALTH & FITNESS TIP Falls are a leading

cause of injury among older adults, and according to

the Mayo Clinic, these simple steps can help prevent

falls. Consider discussing with your care providers:

Medications: Review potential interactions and

dosages, and adjust as needed.

History of Falling: Review the details of any pre-

vious falls to work out specific fall-prevention

strategies.

Health Conditions: certain eye or ear disorders,

dizziness, and conditions that cause difficulty

breathing can contribute to falls.

Physical Activity: with your doctor’s approval, try

our walking, water, strengthening, balancing, and Tai

Chi activities. And always wear good walking shoes!

SCRAPBOOK Left:

Resident and Honorary

Greenhouse Manager

Elizabeth Gebhard with a Schefflera tree

she nursed back to

health. Right: Long time

New Horizons volunteer

piano player Ron Bar-

clay (right) donates

$1,000 to Ronnie

Disanzo (left) and dog

Draco of the Buddy Dog Humane Society of Sudbury