May 15, 2006
Bernie & Phyls’ supports Elder Services event
Ms. Naomi Shore
Public Relations Coordinator
Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture
308 East Main Street
Norton, MA 02766
Dear Ms. Shore:
On behalf of Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services and the older residents of our community, I would like to thank you for your generous donation to our 7th annual ElderFair. With your help, over 300 senior citizens were able to enjoy our biggest and best ElderFair to date.
ElderFair participants were able to take advantage of six different health screenings, including: blood pressure readings, body mass index measurement, cholesterol screenings, bone density screenings, glucose readings, and glaucoma testing. In addition, we provided three different types of physical activity demonstratons: Chi Gong, Yoga, and chair exercises. With the help of twenty five community service organizations we were able to raise awareness regarding: activites, adaptive equipment, assisted living, disabilities, disease control and prevention, health care, home adaptation, legal services, nutrition, safety, and transportation. In addition, counselors from the national My Medicare Matters program helped seniors enroll in the new Medicare-D Prescription plan.
Again, thank you for helping us provide this special day for our older neighbors. I hope you will be part of our team again next year. I’m enclosing a copy of the program booklet for your records.
Sincerely,
Janet Hand
Manager Community Relations & Advocacy