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My Life, My Health: Self-Management

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The Hopkinton Senior Center will host a free workshop called My Life, My Health: Self-Management. This is for people 18 and older with long-term medical conditions and takes place on April 29, May 6, May 20, May 27, June 3 and June 10 from 9:30 AM-12:00 PM. You will learn disease related problem-solving, ways to deal with pain and stress, and more! Call Marlene Troupes or Joyce Raum at 508-497-9730 to register. You must attend 4 out of 6 sessions to be a full participant.

Legal Education Seminar: Keeping Control as You Get Older

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On April 1 from 6:00-7:00 PM at the Hopkinton Senior Center, Attorney Arthur Bergeron will review the important documents you need to have in place to ensure that you keep control as you age: Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy. He will also discuss the importance of wills, trusts, and joint ownerships. In addition, he will explore whether or not you should consider purchasing long-term care insurance (while you still can).

Kindly register by contacting the Senior Center at (508) 497-9730. Light refreshments will be provided.

Golden Pond Invites You to its Free March Events

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Golden Pond will host a lecture series on chronic pain self-management on March 2, 9, 16, 23 and on April 6 from 9:00-11:30 AM. The series will focus on practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue and stress. The series is presented by The Healthy Living Center for Excellence with Bay Path Elder Services. Pre-registration required.

An Open House will be held on Wednesday, March 11 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Learn about the independent and assisted living options available at Golden Pond. Wine and cheese will be served.

Registration Now Open for the Sharon Timlin 5K

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The 12th annual Sharon Timlin 5K/Family Fun Day event returns to Hopkinton on June 20! It's a fun day for the whole family! Get more information or register now here. The event will be at Hopkinton High School from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM. Honored Guest: Mike Timlin, retired MLB Pitcher for Boston Red Sox. Enjoy a 5K race, kids 1 mile race, fun and games for kids, dunk tank, great raffles, live music and much more!

Alzheimer's Disease for Caregivers

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Staff from Hopkinton Health Center, Geriatric and Adult Day Care, will present on Alzheimer's Disease for Caregivers at the Hopkinton Public Library on Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00 PM. Lori-ann Sumner has a Master's degree in Social Work and diplomas in Whole Health Education and Wellness Coaching. She will provide an informative session for caregivers on symptoms of Alzheimer's, behavior changes, skill development and self care for caregivers, options, and resources.

Free February Events at Golden Pond

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Golden Pond Assisted Living invites you to our free events taking place throughout the month of February. On Monday, February 9, there will be a Veteran’s Talk. What is the Veteran’s Aid and Attendance Benefit, and who is eligible? This talk is presented by John Givner, Director of Veteran Services for the town of Hopkinton. The talk is from 6:30-8:00 PM, and there is a free Open House tour at the same time.

Marijuana and the Teen Brain Presentation

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After a decade of declines, marijuana use has started to rise among teens in the United States and is now more prevalent than tobacco use. Adolescence is a time of critical brain development which makes teens highly susceptible to developing addiction. It is important for parents to understand the potential short- and long-term effects of this substance on brain development and overall health and well-being.

You Are Invited to a Free Workshop at Body n' Beyond

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October is Breast Health Awareness Month. Learn About True Preventative Medicine at a workshop held at Body n' Beyond on Thursday, October 16th at 10:30 AM or Wednesday, October 22nd at 7:00 PM.

Take charge of your future and stop disease before it starts. Learn proven strategies to improve your breast health and wellness so you can make positive changes that will not only improve breast health but total health. Learn how thermography can be used as a screening tool.

Presenter: Susan Shaw Sari Lic. Ac., CCT, MAOM, MEd, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)