Riverglen House - A Community of Active Seniors in the White Mountains of NH

IT'S SPRINGTIME ON THE RIVER

2010-06-09T10:20:00.004-04:00

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!

Riverglen Partners with N.H. Association for the Blind

2010-02-10T15:20:00.005-05:00

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

RIVERGLEN HOUSE AT LRH WELLNESS FAIR THIS WEEKEND

2010-01-04T15:31:00.003-05:00

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

2009-12-21T09:32:00.001-05:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL and BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY AND HEALTHY 2010!

Thanksgiving Wishes

2009-11-23T15:07:00.002-05:00

All of us here at Riverglen House wish you and your families a safe and special Thanksgiving.

Whether you are at home, or you're overseas defending our freedom, or are planning a trip to see friends or family, please enjoy the day and celebrate your blessings.

From Karen, Ted, Nancy and Gil

This Winter at Riverglen

2009-10-20T17:19:00.001-04:00

Here’s what you can look forward to at Riverglen House this winter…and much, much more!

· Three delicious meals made to order and served every day in our river-front dining room. Forget trudging to the market!
· No loading the woodstove! It’s always warm in here!
· No shoveling, cleaning off your car, no slipping on your walk
· Monthly Monte Carlo night
· Frequent card games – Bridge anyone?
· Daily wellness programs
· Legendary weekly ”Jeopardy” game
· Live entertainment every week
· Movies ‘most every night
· Wine and cheese socials with live entertainment
· Special discount on nearby health club and bromine-free swimming pool
· Easy, nearby access to health care professionals and facilities
· Immediate access to downtown Littleton via the covered pedestrian bridge for shopping, banking, entertainment
· Great company, good friends, good fun!
· The choice to return home in the spring, or stay.

How does this compare to your current winter plans? Applications are being accepted now!
To arrange a consultation with one of our Senior Living Counselors
please contact:
Ted Cooper, Gil Vickery or Nancy Cooper at 603-444-0458

COME ABOARD FOR THE WINTER!

2009-10-20T17:12:00.003-04:00

The Captain, Crew and Passengers of the

“S.S. Riverglen House”

Warmly Invite You To Join
The 2009/2010

“ Come Aboard for the Winter
Getaway Cruise”

Setting Sail From

55 Riverglen Lane, Littleton, New Hampshire

For Your Choice of a Seasonal or Extended Voyage
NO LONG TERM COMMITMENTS NECESSARY!

A Very Limited Number of
Stateroom-Apartments
Are Still Available

Reservations Will Be Accepted on a First-Come,
First-Served Basis

R.S.V.P to Ted Cooper or Gil Vickery
at 603 - 444 - 0458

Riverglen Challenge Draws over 100 Competitors

2009-09-16T11:45:00.001-04:00

The First Annual Riverglen Challenge was held here last Saturday, September 12th and clearly demonstrated the joy of crossing bridges and spanning generations. With 114 official contestants entered in the 5.65 mile run and walk, plus a two-mile walk, entrants far exceeded expectations. A lively and dedicated crew of volunteeers from the LIitleton Area Senior Center, Riverglen House, Peabody and Smith and members of the Littleton community (including three high school students) pulled together magnificently to put together a fun day for contestants, thier families and on-lookers. Created and managed by David Dodge of Riverglen House, the Riverglen Challenge is designed to foster support for fitness programs at the Senior Center.

Within the ranks of competitors were three families spanning three generations and one that included four! Our hats go off to these families. For official results, go to coolrunnings.com and type in riverglen. Trophies were presented to over 40 participants including medals for children under 12.

We can't wait for next year!

Riverglen Challenge Draws Near

2009-09-04T15:31:00.002-04:00

The First Annual Riverglen Challenge will begin Saturday, September 12th with pre-race registration beginning at 8:30AM. Here;'s the official Press Release:

LITTLETON, Sept 12, 2009
The First Annual Riverglen Challenge will kick off on Saturday, September 12 at 10:00 AM at the Littleton Senior Center in Littleton, NH. “Crossing bridges – Spanning Generations” describes how runners and walkers of all ages will step out along several courses crossing scenic bridges over the Ammonoosuc River to benefit senior health and fitness programs at the Littleton Senior Center.
The professionally-timed five-mile running course starts at the Senior Center on Riverglen Lane, proceeding along the Riverwalk path to Riverside Drive, then left on to Industrial Park Road, up Mt. Eustis Road, and back through the Bronson Street neighborhood. Racers will then cross the suspension bridge on to Saranac Street, and finally back over the covered footbridge to the finish line on the Riverglen House lawns. A local band, “Helen and Friends,” promises its famous foot stomping music as participants cross the finish. Food and refreshments will be served and prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in seven age categories. Numbers will be presented to all runners, and their times will be recorded.
To encourage all abilities, a less challenging fun walk is also an option along either a two-mile or a three-quarter mile course. Pre-registration of $20 for any event is encouraged at www.riverglenchallenge.com along with the opportunity for a free t-shirt for the first 125 paid participants. Manual pre-registration is also available at Riverglen House or by mail.
Same-Day Registration at $25. per entrant will open at 8:30 AM. All walking events will begin at 10:30 and the run starts at 11:00. The event is Hosted and Sponsored by Riverglen House Senior Living, with additional Major Sponsorship provided by The Eames Partnership, Littleton Chevrolet, Sherwin-Dodge Printers, Peabody & Smith Realty. Families who register with three or more generations will receive a special Family Clan Award. The events will be held “come rain or shine” with spectators welcome at Riverglen House or at the Senior Center.

For entry forms or information, please contact:
David Dodge or Nancy Cooper at 603-444-8880
Or visit: www.riverglenchallenge.com

Veterans' Benefits May Be Available For You!

2009-07-15T13:49:00.004-04:00

Riverglen House Senior Living Counselors have have recently completed an extensive training program in the Veteran's "Aid & Attendance" benefits program. Accompanying the in-house training, two free seminars were presented to the public here at Riverglen House in late June, featuring Stephanie Harris, Esq., of Turnaround Solutions for Senior Living, LLC., based in St. Louis, MO. Ms. Harris is a nationally recognized expert in the field of Senior Living and has made a specialty out of investigating programs that can offer financial assistance to veterans of the U.S. armed forces. The seminar was recorded and televised over Littleton's Channel 2 News & Information station.

The "Aid & Attendance" program specifically relates to the veteran, his or her spouse, or surviving spouse of a veteran, who served during specified war times and who was/were discharged in any way other than dishonorably. The basic requirements are that "...you must have a medical condition indicating that you are in need of assistance from others in order to lead a quality life such as, but not limited to, the following: Walking, Bathing, Dressing, Meal Preparation, Transportation, Protection from the Hazards of Life, Medication Reminders...etc." Basically, the person's combined monthly medical costs, which may include the costs of living in an Assisted Living or other Senior community, must exceed his or her monthly income, and there are ceilings on assets that must be considered as well. However, each case is considered individually, and it may be beneficial to have a professional financial advisor help evaluate the best financial strategies for lthe long term financial well-being of the affected person or persons.

If accepted for this program, the qualified U.S. Veteran may qualify for up to $1,644. per month; Surviving spouses can receive up to $1,056. per month, and qualified married couples may receive up to $1,949. per month in V.A. benefits. There are no fees or costs whatsoever associated with the application, and the Senior Living Counselors at Riverglen House can help you get started and see if you qualify.

Please call Ted Cooper at 603-444-8880 for more information. A DVD of Stephanie Harris' forty-five minute presentation is also available.

Riverglen House and A Place For Mom

2009-05-13T12:28:00.003-04:00

Riverglen House and A Place For Mom have announced their collaboration in assisting seniors and their families identify appropriate options for independent and assisted living in Northern New England. A Place For Mom offers no-cost referrals on a nationwide basis, and works only with communities that it has placed on its "approved" list.

Here's APFM's brief history:

A Place for Mom was founded in July of 2000 by Pamala Temple, MHA, SLP, John Temple and Brian Trisler. Pamala spent over fifteen years in senior housing corporations at the executive level. During her career, Pamala met many families in need of a better way to search for elder care resources. Thus, A Place for Mom was formed by combining passion to help seniors with knowledge and experience of the senior housing industry. The company's founding principle is to provide personal and professional assistance to families in the search of elder care options. Today the company receives over 25,000 family inquiries a month and employs over 300 Eldercare Advisors. A Place for Mom is listed as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Riverglen House is proud to be part of A Place For Mom's network, and looks forward to years of future collaboration to assure that seniors are presented with the best possible options for their lifetyles.

If anyone has any comments, please feel free to post them, or email me!

Ted Cooper
tcooper@riverglenhouse.com

For more information, please visit www.riverglenhouse.com or www.aplaceformom.com

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - April 29, 2009

2009-04-27T10:42:00.003-04:00

The Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce is passionate about its membership and helps enormously to promote this region and its many features. Among the more successful professional networking activities is a monthly "Business After Hours" gathering, held on a rotating basis at member businesses.

April's BAH is here at Riverglen House and we are proud to collaborate again this year with Pollyanna of Littleton to help them kick off thier 2009 season. Pollyanna is memorialized in a lovely statue at the Littleton Library, honoring Littleton native Eleanor Porter, who was the book's author.

Members and their guests are welcome to join us from 5-7PM for food and refreshments, and a chance to say hello to your fellow Littleton business people and friends!nnFor detailed directions, please go to our website, www.riverglenhouse.com

SIGNS OF SPRING!

2009-03-26T16:01:00.004-04:00

The ice is almost out of our stretch of the Ammonoosuc, and with that came the first Red Wing Blackbirds, a pair of Canada Geese looking for a grassy patch, and the songbirds are showing up daily. We had a flock of Robins on the front lawn this morning and there's a male cardinal singing his heart out out back, up the hill! It's coming!

Don't forget to bring your birdfeeders IN especially at night, as the Black Bears are definitely out and very hungry! As our friend, Andy Timmins, from the NH Bear Project said to us: "A FED BEAR IS A DEAD BEAR!" Bears who live too close to people generally end up becoming a nuisance that can result in their demise. With the ground uncovering from a long winter, there are plenty of natural food sources now available for the birds, so don't feel that you are depriving your feathered friends!

FIRST ANNUAL RIVERGLEN CHALLENGE

2009-03-18T16:45:00.005-04:00

Riverglen House of Littleton is sponsoring the first ever "Riverglen Challenge" on Saturday, September 12, 2009. This is a five mile run/two mile walk aimed at raising awareness of the health benefits of exercize for all age groups, with particular emphasis on seniors. The Riverglen Challenge will be a fundraiser for local senior programs. Stay posted for further details and entry information!

New Blog for Riverglen House

2009-03-17T12:52:00.004-04:00

Get ready for news, activities and updates from The Riverglen House in Littleton, NH. There's always something happening at The Riverglen House. View our Activities Calendar or contact our staff for more information about our active community!