Everyone who visits Riverglen House for the first time takes away a first impression.......and that's almost always of the beauty and energy of the Ammonoosuc River that flows past our front porch. It's constant gurgling and occasional rushing is punctuated by the sounds of children laughing and splashing on a hot day,as they slide down a cascade of smooth rocks into one of the many deeper pools. A fly-fisherman practices his artful pastime trying to coax a cagey trout onto his fly. How did those fish get so darned smart anyway.
To mark the change of season, our Chef and the Dining Room staff have created an outstanding new summer menu, in addition to the daily specials prepared fresh everyday. Next weekend marks the opening of the famous Littleton Farmer's Market, held right here on Riverglen Lane every Sunday through mid-October. It is a sure harbinger of summer with all its bounties and lively entertainment. We will have pitchers of cold, Iced Tea available to passersby, along with our welcoming residents doing some first-class people watching from the front stoop!
We have recently welcomed six new residents with three more moving in imminently, so our staff is busy as is our resident Welcoming Committee, comprised of a group of outstanding volunteers who help new residents get their bearings. We are so fortunate to learn folks' life stories. They are so varied. The talents, interests, and hobbies our residents bring to the community create a patchwork quilt of wonderful complexity. And now that we are able, in some cases, to help secure financial aid to needy and deserving potential residents such as Veterans and/or their surviving spouses, our apartments are filling up at a faster rate than in several past years, the mood is lively, and we celebrate life and living everyday!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Riverglen Partners with N.H. Association for the Blind
Littleton, February 9, 2009.
Ted Cooper, Senior Living Director at Riverglen House, announced today that Riverglen has embarked on a joint initiative with the New Hampshire Association for the Blind to provide improved and enhanced access opportunities for seniors with vision loss to gain greater independence while living in Senior Communities.
A recent visit to Riverglen House by Association President and CEO George Terriault and Senior Vice-President Guy Woodland resulted in an enthusiastic mutual declaration that Riverglen is poised to become a leader in reaching out to and aiding persons in line with the Association's mission, which is: "To advance the independence of persons who are blind and visually impaired."
Riverglen's goal, according to Cooper, is to "assure the safety and reinforce the confidence of blind or visually impaired persons so that they can lead fulfilling lives in a supportive community such as Riverglen House. Several Riverglen residents are currently receiving services through the Association, and we have many prospective residents with some degree of visual impairment. We want to make Riverglen the model of access in the North Country for folks with these needs."
Riverglen staff will visit the Association's McGreal Sight Center on February 25th for training, followed by additional on-site training conducted by Association staff at Riverglen in early March, with the intention of providing a North Country "outpost" for the Association's efforts.
The N.H. Association for the Blind offers services to all people with sight impairment or blindness regardless of their ability to pay. Their services include Social Work, Rehabilitation Therapy, Orientation and Mobility Instruction, Low Vision Services, Technology and Educational Services, plus Volunteer and Public Education services. They may be contacted at 800-464-3075, or via their website http://www.sightcenter.org/ For more information about Riverglen House and this effort, please contact Ted Cooper at 603-991-7307 or by email at tcooper@riverglenhouse.com
Ted Cooper, Senior Living Director at Riverglen House, announced today that Riverglen has embarked on a joint initiative with the New Hampshire Association for the Blind to provide improved and enhanced access opportunities for seniors with vision loss to gain greater independence while living in Senior Communities.
A recent visit to Riverglen House by Association President and CEO George Terriault and Senior Vice-President Guy Woodland resulted in an enthusiastic mutual declaration that Riverglen is poised to become a leader in reaching out to and aiding persons in line with the Association's mission, which is: "To advance the independence of persons who are blind and visually impaired."
Riverglen's goal, according to Cooper, is to "assure the safety and reinforce the confidence of blind or visually impaired persons so that they can lead fulfilling lives in a supportive community such as Riverglen House. Several Riverglen residents are currently receiving services through the Association, and we have many prospective residents with some degree of visual impairment. We want to make Riverglen the model of access in the North Country for folks with these needs."
Riverglen staff will visit the Association's McGreal Sight Center on February 25th for training, followed by additional on-site training conducted by Association staff at Riverglen in early March, with the intention of providing a North Country "outpost" for the Association's efforts.
The N.H. Association for the Blind offers services to all people with sight impairment or blindness regardless of their ability to pay. Their services include Social Work, Rehabilitation Therapy, Orientation and Mobility Instruction, Low Vision Services, Technology and Educational Services, plus Volunteer and Public Education services. They may be contacted at 800-464-3075, or via their website http://www.sightcenter.org/ For more information about Riverglen House and this effort, please contact Ted Cooper at 603-991-7307 or by email at tcooper@riverglenhouse.com
Monday, January 4, 2010
RIVERGLEN HOUSE AT LRH WELLNESS FAIR THIS WEEKEND
Riverglen House will be represented by staff and residents at Littleton Regional Hospital's 6th Annual "New Year's Resolution Wellness Fair" held on Saturday, January 9th at All Saints' Episcopal Church, 33 School St., (Behind Oasis Restaurant) Littleton, from 10:00AM until 2:00PM.
As in past years there are numerous demonstrations, presentations, massages, screenings for hearing, cholesterol, blood pressure and glucose, healthy cooking demonstrations. In addition, for the first time this year, there will be a BONE MARROW SCREENING, free with just paperwork and a cheek swab.
Riverglen House has an exhibit featuring images, information and the ability to speak directly with actual residents about their experiences living here. We will also have a delightful free raffle prize, and best of all, ADMISSION IS FREE! Refreshments will be provided by the Littleton Regional Hospital Food & Nutrition Department
As in past years there are numerous demonstrations, presentations, massages, screenings for hearing, cholesterol, blood pressure and glucose, healthy cooking demonstrations. In addition, for the first time this year, there will be a BONE MARROW SCREENING, free with just paperwork and a cheek swab.
Riverglen House has an exhibit featuring images, information and the ability to speak directly with actual residents about their experiences living here. We will also have a delightful free raffle prize, and best of all, ADMISSION IS FREE! Refreshments will be provided by the Littleton Regional Hospital Food & Nutrition Department
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