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occasional fire drills with our participants, so everyone knows what to do.”
Fees for the program are $25/ day and include lunch and crafts. Eligible participants must be able to walk without assistance (use of a cane or walker is acceptable), be capable of participating in a social environment, use the bathroom without assistance, self-administer any daytime medications, and live at home with a caregiver. Independent transportation to the program by a caregiver is also required.
Those who find themselves in need of a “day away” from caring for a loved one are en- couraged to contact Coleman at 603-536-6304 or email her at sjrhett@roadrunner.com for information and application forms.
As a nonprofit organization, donations to help with operating costs are always gratefully appre- ciated. Contributions of any size can be mailed to Day Away, c/o Holy Trinity Parish, 11 School St., Plymouth, NH 03264.
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They are all easy to create and typically adhere to the day’s theme, whether it be a holiday or seasonal project, that every- one can take home at the end of the day. Coleman said while visiting one participant at home a few years ago, she came to real- ize how much those crafts meant to him.
“There was a whole table in his house that was like a shrine, just filled with all the crafts he had made with us. It was really wonderful to see,” she recalled.
Besides the fun, the well-be- ing of their participants is of the utmost importance, said fellow volunteer Fran Cerami, who is also a registered nurse.
“We have a safety plan all laid out,” Cerami said. “We hold training sessions for our volunteers where we go over 911 procedures and have even had an Active Shooter presen- tation to make sure we know how to respond to that type of an emergency, too. We even do
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Spring Fashion Show
On Sunday, May 7th, 2023 IMAGINE will host a Free Spring Fashion Show.
Time: 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Where: Historical Bristol Town Hall on Summer Street
All proceeds to benefit the “DAY AWAY PROGRAM” which provides support to caregivers and their loved ones. Donations appreciated. Fashions. Refreshments. Raffles. Any questions call Nancy at t744-6172.
Full Moon Hike with NLRA!
HEBRON — Join Newfound Lake Region Association Con- servation Program Manager Paul Pellissier for a moonlit hike in Bridgewater on Thursday, April 6th at 7pm. With the full moon on the 6th, there’s the chance to get outside at night with natural light! You’ll explore the outdoors using your eyes and ears and notice things that you may miss during the day. This hike will give you great views of the wa- tershed, introduce you to hiking under moonlight, and provide an opportunity to think about other
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sources of light at night. Register online at NewfoundLake.org/ events or call 603-744-8689.
The Newfound Lake Region Association is committed to pro- tecting Newfound Lake and its
watershed through education, programs, and collaboration that promote conservation and pres- ervation of the region’s natural, social, and economic resources. Through water quality and inva- sive species monitoring, educa- tional events such as guided hikes and nature activities, and land conservation efforts that protect open spaces and help manage stormwater pollution, NLRA approaches conservation at the watershed level. You can learn more about NLRA’s initiatives at NewfoundLake.org.
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