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February 23, 2010

Senior Briefs: Feb. 24, 2010

DID YOU KNOW?


Jan K. Collins and Jan L. Warner offer financial and legal planning advice for Baby Boomers and seniors in the new Lifestyles section...

•   The correct way to transfer your assets upon your demise
•   Must-have qualities for homecare workers
•   Medicaid terminated because of estate mishap

Busy Bees to meet March 4
BEEKMANTOWN — The Beekmantown Busy Bees Senior Group meets next at noon Thursday, March 4, with a pot-luck meal at the Beekmantown Town Hall.

Also at that meeting, the group will plan its spring dinner and summer activities.

For more information, call Marge at 846-7281 or Helen at 563-6975.

Bereavement Group to begin Monday
PLATTSBURGH — A Bereavement Support Group will meet for 10 bimonthly sessions at Hospice of the North Country, 43 Durkee St., beginning Monday, March 1, continuing through June.

Sessions are scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month)

"At times, it may be difficult to talk with family and friends for fear of burdening them with your emotions," a press release said.

The support group is open to those who have experienced the death of a loved one. It offers support and education about grief and loss and the opportunity to meet others who are grieving.

Participants "will explore thoughts and feelings about grief, share memories and receive emotional and spiritual support in a caring and supportive environment," the release said.

"This experience is most beneficial to those who have been journeying with their loss for at least four to six months."

For information and registration, Sister Mary Ann Gour at Hospice of the North Country at 561-8465.

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Briefs
  • Of Interest: Feb. 13, 2012

    Peru Central School Board to hold budget discussion; Dannemora to discuss highway post; Beekmantown School Board invites budget input; Willsboro School Board to discuss policies; Chazy School Board to discuss budget; SLCS Board to appoint clerk pro-tem; Keeseville Zoning Board cancels meeting; Elizabethtown-Lewis School Board to work on budget.

    February 13, 2012

  • Home and Garden Briefs: Feb. 13, 2012

    Cornell Cooperative names new officers; Afternoon talk focuses on Amish quilts, quilters.

    February 13, 2012

  • Of Interest: Feb. 12, 2012

    Peru Central School Board to hold budget discussion.

    February 12, 2012

  • Business briefs: Feb. 12, 2012

    New manager; Approved appraiser; Helicopter survey; Radio co-host; Disaster relief; Professional driver; New president; Business mixer; Fundraiser set; Web chat.

    February 12, 2012

  • Farm briefs: Feb. 12, 2012

    Registration open for pest-management training; Water-withdrawal reporting date approaching; Farm Bureau applauds pro-farm legislation;

    February 12, 2012

  • Of Interest: Feb. 11, 2012

    Plattsburgh State College Council to meet; Annual tax-exemption deadline approaching; LPCS Board to work on spending plan; Chateaugay Board to discuss food program.

    February 11, 2012

  • Family Fare: Feb. 11, 2012

    Caregiver workshop planned in E-town; Kids' Carnivale part of Mardi Gras fundraiser.

    February 11, 2012

  • Of Interest: Feb. 10, 2012

    Dannemora to discuss highway post; Moriah School Board plans agenda; National Grid plans helicopter survey; AVCS School Board meeting on tap; Donations to Food Pantry will multiply.

    February 10, 2012

  • Faith Briefs: Feb. 10, 2012

    Next 40 Days for Life campaign starts Feb. 22; Valentine Dance Social benefits church Roof Project; Soaking Prayer time offered.

    February 10, 2012

  • Of Interest: Feb. 9, 2012

    Common Council agenda planned out; Rouses Point Board working on budget.

    February 9, 2012