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August 28, 2017 - By Clifton Ray

The stock of Barings Global Short Duratin Hgh Yld Fnd (BGH) shows a multiple tops pattern with $21.07 target or 5.00 % above todays $20.07 share price. The 7 months chart pattern indicates low risk for the $402.56 million company. It was reported on Aug, 28 by Finviz.com. If the $21.07 price target is reached, the company will be worth $20.13 million more.Multiple tops are chart patterns with decent performance in a bull market. The failure rate is higher but the average decline is reasonable. Back-tests of such patterns show that the break even failure rate is 10%, the average rise: 19%, the throwback rate: 61% and the percentage of stocks meeting their price targets: 40%.

The stock decreased 0.55% or $0.11 on August 25, reaching $20.07. About shares traded. Barings Global Short Duratin Hgh Yld Fnd (NYSE:BGH) has risen 16.94% since August 28, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 0.24% the S&P500.

More recent Barings Global Short Duratin Hgh Yld Fnd (NYSE:BGH) news were published by: Marketwatch.com which released: Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund on April 29, 2011. Also Globenewswire.com published the news titled: Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces July 2017 Monthly on July 10, 2017. Nasdaq.coms news article titled: Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Announces August 2017 Monthly with publication date: August 07, 2017 was also an interesting one.

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August 29, 2017 - By mmahotstuff

Shares of Zhejiang Garden Bio-chmcl Hgh-tch Co Ltd (SHE:300401) last traded at 36.32, representing a move of 1.03%, or 0.37 per share, on volume of 1.03 million shares. After opening the trading day at 35.9, shares of Zhejiang Garden Bio-chmcl Hgh-tch Co Ltd traded in a close range. Zhejiang Garden Bio-chmcl Hgh-tch Co Ltd currently has a total float of shares and on average sees shares exchange hands each day. The stock now has a 52-week low of 25.8 and high of 42.41.

Amid numerous setbacks in the past, China has still proven itself to have one of the most important economies not just in Asia but in the whole world. Trade and commerce is richly flourishing in the nation and the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) is one of the reasons it does. It is also the best place to show full potential for Zhejiang Garden Bio-chmcl Hgh-tch Co Ltd and its colleagues.

The SSE, one of Chinas primary stock exchanges aside from the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, is a non-profit organization that is administered by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC). As of February, the SSE boasts with a market capitalization of $3.50 trillion, making it the fifth largest stock exchange in the world. In Asia, it is the second biggest stock exchange. The second biggest market in the world increased the chances of Zhejiang Garden Bio-chmcl Hgh-tch Co Ltd to catch attention of investors.

The SSE was established in 1866 but it had to close on December 5, 1941 when Japan invaded Shanghai. Operations did not resume until December 19, 1990.

Shortly after the relaunch of the SSE, the SSE Composite Index began operating on July 15, 1991 as the primary index measuring all stocks on the SSE based on market capitalization. It tracks companies using the Paasche weighted composite price index formula. Measuring more than 1,000 companies listed on the SSE means that the SSE Composite Index is a broad indicator of the Chinese economy. As a result, it had to have three sub-indices: 1) the SSE 380, which monitors the 380 most active companies; 2) the SSE 180, which monitors the 180 most active companies; and 3) the SSE 50, which monitors the 50 most active companies. Of course, in order to be included in the SSE 50, a company needs to first be included in the SSE 180 and the SSE 380. Similarly, in order for it to be included in the SSE 180, it first needs to be included in the SSE 380. The smaller the index, the clearer of a representation it is of the Chinese economy.

The SSE Composite Index has last seen its all-time high of 6,092.06 in October 2007, shortly before the 2008 Global Financial Crisis broke out; and its all-time low of 99.98 in December 1990 during the relaunch period of the SSE.

Companies listed on the SSE are classified into two types: 1) A shares, which are traded in yuan; and 2) B shares, which are traded in US dollar (USD). In the past, only domestic traders had been allowed to trade A shares. Foreign investors had been limited to B shares. However, the restriction was lifted in 2002, giving the Chinese economy more opportunities to grow immensely with greater foreign investments. It means more possibilities for Zhejiang Garden Bio-chmcl Hgh-tch Co Ltd.

The regular trading session on the SSE starts at 9:30 and ends at 11:30 in the morning and starts at 1:30 and ends at 3:00 in the afternoon. There is also a pre-market trading session that starts at 9:15 a.m. and lasts for 10 minutes.

China is Asias largest economy, which is why there is no better way to bet on the Asian trade and commerce environment than to invest on SSE stocks. Traders look on the liquidity of Zhejiang Garden Bio-chmcl Hgh-tch Co Ltd.

More notable recent Zhejiang Garden Bio-chmcl Hgh-tch Co Ltd (SHE:300401) news were published by: Reuters.com which released: Zhejiang Garden Bio-chemical High-tech announces change in accounting policy on August 14, 2017, also Reuters.com with their article: Zhejiang Garden Bio-chemical High-tech sees FY 2017 H1 net profit to increase by 364.1 pct to 389.5 pct published on July 10, 2017, Reuters.com published: Zhejiang Garden Bio-chemical High-tech shareholder plans to unload up to 2 pct stake in co on July 10, 2017. More interesting news about Zhejiang Garden Bio-chmcl Hgh-tch Co Ltd (SHE:300401) were released by: Reuters.com and their article: China Cinda Asset Mgt plans to cut stake in Zhejiang Garden Bio-chemical published on February 17, 2017 as well as Reuters.coms news article titled: Zhejiang Garden Bio-chemical High-tech expects Q1 FY2017 net profit to increase by 137.17 to 160.89 pct with publication date: January 25, 2017.

Zhejiang Garden Bio-chemical High-tech Co., Ltd. is engaged in the research, development, production and sale of vitamin D3 and related products. The company has market cap of $. The Companys major products include vitamin D3 used for feeds and vitamin D3 used for foods and drugs. It currently has negative earnings.

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There is an immense amount of controversy surrounding the HCG Diet. This piece will clarify many of the misconceptions and confusions surrounding this diet. The information contained herein has been developed over years of research to clarify if, and how, this hormone is affecting dieters. Keep in mind there are many opinions on the topic, yet this piece is written from my research experience, and to summarize talking points from the March 14, 2012 airing of The Dr. Oz Show.

History of the HCG Diet

Dr. ATW Simeons conducted an experimental treatment involving HCG injections, obese patients, and a special diet. The results of this study were outlined in the now infamous Pounds and Inches manuscript, written in 1954. Once this manuscript became public, it ushered in the use of HCG for weight loss, but it was not accepted as a method of treatment by the FDA or general medicine. Why? The studies in the 1970s and early 1980s failed to show how HCG was working to aid in weight loss. It doesnt make people lose faster; it makes people lose differently. No study to date has shown this, until my most recent clinical trial.

Why Do I Study HCG?

When I first began my examination of the use of HCG with a low-calorie diet, I found that there was little information on it. However, through the use of this regimen, I produced an astounding weight loss in a childhood friend who was desperate. He had struggled with obesity his entire life, and with two family members that had undergone gastric bypass, he was ready to try anything. He said, If you can help me lose weight, then youre onto something!

With daily injections of HCG and a strict diet he swore he would never be able to stick to (but he did), he lost 46 pounds in 6 weeks. In addition, his pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol virtually disappeared. The success spoke for itself. However, I now had a much bigger job ahead of me. I had to discover why it worked.

My Study Findings

In my first retrospective research study conducted from 2010-2011, I analyzed hundreds of patients. This was a large ongoing gathering of data to find proper doses by analyzing blood levels of HCG. In the process of studying the blood levels of the hormone, I found that patients using an oral form of HCG (drops or pellets) had no detectable HCG in the bloodstream. I concluded that HCG is unable to be absorbed by mouth.

Additional studies included the analysis of weekly EKGs and electrolytes in all study patients on a low-calorie diet to monitor safety. There was no significant change in cardiac function or blood electrolytes. However, it must be noted that the patients were all appropriately screened by a physician and a cardiologist prior to their participation in the study to make sure they were healthy enough for this diet. It is important for anyone considering a low-calorie diet to see their physician first to make sure they are a good candidate.

In my next set of studies, I conducted ongoing clinical trials. There were four randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled studies for which the usable data was pooled and analyzed. This meant we tested HCG patients against Placebo patients on the same diet. It was shown that both groups, HCG and placebo, lost weight, but their body structure in terms of fat and muscle were significantly different in the end. This data was revealed for the first time on the March 14, 2012 airing of The Dr. Oz Show.

The large graph shown to the audience illustrated the difference between HCG and Placebo.The HCG group lost an average of 13 pounds in a month, and the Placebo group lost an average of 15 pounds in a month. The weight loss in each group is similar. The striking difference is that the HCG group lost only 2 pounds of muscle, but the Placebo group lost 5 pounds of muscle. This was a significant difference. Anytime muscle is lost from the body frame, it hurts metabolism and puts someone at risk for regaining weight; this is what happens with Placebo or diet alone.

This leads us to conclude that the likely reason why HCG helps someone lose weight differently and better than with diet alone is because it spares muscle. This also helps explain why I do not see rebound weight gain with my patients. This is the first modern clinical trial to demonstrate how HCG may be working for lasting weight loss.

Why are people claiming that HCG causes regaining of weight?

The answer can be very simple. Many people who claim to have lost weight with HCG have only used the drops, which we now know cannot be absorbed. It is the same as dieting alone. Thats why people gain the weight back. The only way we have been able to demonstrate a protection against regaining weight is with the use of HCG injections.

What about recent studies?

There have not been any trials published in over 20 years. My trial is the first to show the difference in body composition between HCG and placebo.

Does this diet have to be done at 500 calories?

Any appropriate diet created by a nutritionist or weight-loss physician should involve a calculation of protein requirements to avoid muscle wasting. There should also be a consideration of activity level when planning an appropriate regimen. Dr. Emmas Protocol does not require the use of 500 calories.

Why is this form of treatment still controversial?

The majority of studies conducted in the 1970s and 1980s looked strictly at weight loss, which wasnt the whole picture. Through my clinical trials, it is now becoming evident that the value of using HCG is as an aid to protect muscle mass, and strengthen metabolism over time. These are the new parameters I am studying in my clinical trials.

Is this a Do-It-Yourself Diet?

This is not a Do-It-Yourself diet. If you are considering trying this diet, you should make sure it is done appropriately through a knowledgeable physician, or enroll in a clinical trial.

Conclusion

I am privileged to be a part of the research of medicine. The overwhelming response from patients telling me how this treatment regimen has changed their lives is what keeps me motivated. I am certain that this data Ive discussed, along with continuing research, will show the medical community how this treatment is producing healthy and long-lasting weight loss in my patients.

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Pounds and Inches Away | Weight Loss | Diet | Consultation Lose 20-30 lbs. in about a month!

Dr. A.T.W. Simeons formulated a diet about 50 years ago for the rich and famous of Europe. Celebrities and socialites would "go on holiday" and, after a discrete stay in a hospital, return to the limelight looking thin, healthy and wonderful. Their secret method remained unknown to the general public until 2007 when a book, The Weight Loss Cure "They" Don't Want You to Know About, revealing the good doctor's method, was published and sparked awareness.

Now Pounds and Inches Away brings those same great results to YOU! Founded in 2007 by Linda Prinster, author of several books on the subject, Pounds and Inches Away has supported thousands of people in all walks of life to successfully lose weight and move on to living a healthy lifestyle!

At Pounds and Inches Away, our mission is to provide the most effective, permanent weight loss program to both men and women, in particular, those who have given up hope in their journey to permanently lose weight. Learn all about what makes the Pounds and Inches Away Program so successful.

The Pounds and Inches Away program can help you lose weight, reshape your body and improve your overall health and well being. Read About the Pounds and Inches Away plan now to find out how it works and download Dr. Simeons' Manuscript to find out why it works. Still have questions? Call or email us today!

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When Amanda Roberts stepped on the scale in 2014 and saw 23st staring back at her, she knew she needed to make a change.

The mother of one then turned to gastric bypass surgery which helped her lose an incredible 10st in just 18 months.

She said: When Talia started walking, I could barely keep up with her. I had such intense back pains from my weight that I could barely carry her, and even just playing on the ground with her exhausted me. I knew that I'd have to get my health on track if I wanted to be the best Mum I could be for her.

Amazingly, these reality TV stars have lost more than 40st between them... all thanks to healthy eating and exercise

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The 23-year-old continued: For a long time, I thought I felt okay. I had tried so many ways to lose weight that never worked, so I had pretty much given up on trying and was ready to just live contently as a plus size person.

It wasn't until after I had my daughter that I realised how depressed I really was. I shut myself in the house all of the time, didn't want to go anywhere, didn't want to talk to anyone, mostly because I was ashamed of how much weight I had gained.

I was just tired and unhappy, and that's not how I wanted to be as a mom and person, especially since I was only 21 years old!

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The surgery and ditching her unhealthy snack habit allowed the massive weight loss but it also left Amanda with 3st of excess skin.

The California woman had skin hanging from her stomach, legs and arms and the only way to get rid of the skin was through surgery.

Amanda fundraised the 7740 she needed for surgery in which doctors removed the excess skin and left Amanda with a flat stomach and weighing a svelte 12.8st.

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Amanda stated: I went from eating junk food and living a very sedentary life, to now eating a high protein, low carb diet and working out 5-6 days a week.

The weight came off easy at first, but now that I am almost 3 years post op, maintaining the weight loss and losing more is getting more difficult. After about 18 months post op, the effects of the gastric bypass start to wear off and it's basically relying on your new healthy lifestyle to keep you going.

Losing the excess skin has resulted in Amanda being more confident than ever as she happily shows off her new body.

She added: Im more confident than ever! I know I've worked hard for my current body, and that makes me love it that much more!

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If you've tried every diet under the sun to no avail, you are not alone.

A worrying nationwide survey of more than 45,000 women found that almost 60% said they "hated" their bodies and were constantly trying out fad diets.

If youre desperate to shed the pounds it can be very temping to try quick fixes that promise to transform your figure in a matter of weeks.

However, scientists have recently proven that the best way to beat the bulge is to lose a small amount of weight each week.

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If you really want to make a permeant change, the best way is to steadily not drastically cut down your calories.

Researchers from Drexel University in the US found people who did this were most successful at losing weight and keeping it off.

It may not seem as appealing as losing five stone on five weeks, but this strategy actually works.

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The scientists reached their conclusion by studying 183 obese and overweight people aged 18-65 for a year.

Over the 12 months they used meal replacements, reduced their calorie intake and increased their exercise levels.

Findings revealed that people who lost a little and consistent amount each week, lost more over the year than the yo-yo dieters.

Another year later, participants who lost weight slowly and steadily had also kept the weight off.

High-protein, low-carbohydrate diets are all the rage right now and for good reason. Protein is an important component of every cell in the body. Hair and nails are mostly made of protein and your body uses protein to build and repair tissues.

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The studys lead researcher Dr Emily Feig said: It seems that developing stable, repeatable behaviours related to food intake and weight loss early on in a weight control programme is really important for maintaining changes over the long term.

Co-author Professor Michael Lowe also offered some advise for those wanting to lose weight.

He said: Settle on a weight loss plan that you can maintain week in and week out, even if that means consistently losing three quarters of a pound each week.

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Hoping to drop five pounds in a week? You might want to change your mindset and your strategy: Steady, and most often slow, weight loss is more likely to be long-lasting, researchers say.

In a study that included 183 overweight or obese volunteers, those with consistent weight loss in the first couple of months were more likely to keep the pounds off long term than those whose weights fluctuated from week to week, according to the report published in Obesity.

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"While its possible that some people did have fast and consistent weight loss, for most who are consistent from week to week its probably slower, said the studys lead author, Emily Feig, who was a graduate student at Drexel University while doing the research and is now a clinical research fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Most people can lose weight the hard part is keeping the pounds off.

To figure out the factors for keeping weight off, volunteers were enrolled in one of three weight-loss programs that included some behavioral treatment. In addition to the standard counseling, one group was told to use two meal replacements per day and another was told to consume fewer energy-dense foods while increasing protein and fiber intake.

The participants were also asked about food-related behaviors and attitudes, such as cravings, emotional eating, binge eating and confidence in regulating intake, and their weights were checked weekly.

When the researchers checked in after a year and then again after two years, they found that when it came to long-term weight maintenance it didnt matter which group the volunteers were from. What did matter was how consistently someone lost weight. So, those with more variability in their weight loss over the initial 12 weeks of the study tended to have poorer weight control at 12 and 24 months.

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Intriguingly, volunteers who reported lower emotional eating, binge eating and preoccupation with food when the study started were more likely to display higher weight variability and less weight loss overall. That may mean that consistent weight loss, rather than a persons relationship with food, may be far more important in predicting who will be more successful long term.

Another important point, Feig said, It tells us that if youre in a weight-loss program and you are not able to lose consistently, its a sign you may need to try something else."

The bottom line: Find something you can stick with, even if it means not losing more than a pound, or even a half pound, a week.

Dr. Zhaoping Li, who was not involved in the new research, said the study underscores the need for an individualized approach.

We need to find an intervention that fits the individual, said Li, a professor of medicine and director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. One issue weve been suffering from overall is trying to find one meal plan that works for everyone. Thats a recipe for disaster. If people are struggling in the very beginning, you need to modify the plan, otherwise it wont stick long term.

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TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Just as there are diet plateaus, your exercise routine can become, well, routine, causing you to stall out and lose interest. That can lead to backtracking and losses in your overall fitness level.

Recharge your enthusiasm with small changes that can be as simple as taking a new route when running or biking or trying a new exercise discipline through classes at the gym.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that, with its own employees, motivational signs made a difference.

You can go old school and print out a message that motivates you and tack it on your fridge. Or go high-tech with a free or low-cost interactive smartphone app, like My Fitness Pal, that offers motivational tips, sends reminders to keep you on track, and has progressive exercise programs that challenge you to aim for higher fitness levels.

But it's better not to go it alone -- get social with exercise. Plan get-togethers with family and friends that are exercise-based, from a nature walk to a trip to a museum. Get creative with fitness ideas that are fun.

Exercising for a cause is a great motivator. Train for and participate in a run or bike trip that raises awareness and money for a nonprofit that has meaning to you and your family. It could be an organization funding research for a disease cure or one that assists the needy in your own community.

Also take a few minutes to review your short- and long-term goals, the American College of Sports Medicine suggests. If you've already reached the fitness milestones you first set for yourself, challenge yourself by setting new ones. And don't forget to reward yourself as you accomplish each one.

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SHINE Office Hours scheduled Sept. 5

SHINE Counselor Jerry Goldberg will be available to answer health insurance questions Sept. 5, 9 a.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. To schedule an appointment, call the COA at 978-352-5726.

Blood Pressure Clinic scheduled Sept. 6

Public Health Nurse Pam Lara will be available to take blood pressure, heart assessments and to discuss medication information with elders Wednesday Sept. 6, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. For further information, call the COA office at (978) 352-5726.

Mens Breakfast scheduled Sept. 7

Rep. Lenny Mirra will be the guest speakers at a Mens Breakfast scheduled for Sept. 7, 9:30 a.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. With great appreciation, the Council on Aging thanks Crosbys Markets for their sponsorship. To make reservations, call 978-352-5726.

Pool Games Planned Sept. 11

Join volunteer Nick Fiorello for a game of pool on Monday Sept. 11, 12:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. All levels of experience are welcome. For information, call the COA at 978-352-5726.

COA Friends to meet Sept. 12

The Friends of the Georgetown Council on Aging will meet Sept. 12, 2 p.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. Newcomers are welcome to attend.

Quilting 101 to meet Sept. 12 and Sept. 26

Instructor Terry Palardy will lead a beginners Quilting Group beginning Sept. 12 and Sept. 26, 2 p.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. Participants will learn how to use a sewing machine with comfort, how to cut fabric and machine quilt sandwiched layers. All materials will be provided. To register, call the COA at 978-352-5726.

Emergency Quilts for Comfort to meet Sept. 12 and Sept. 26

Instructor Terry Palardy will lead a new quilting group creating comfort lap quilts to be used at emergency scenes for children experiencing a traumatic event on Sept. 12 and Sept. 26, noon -2 p.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. The quilts will be donated to the Georgetown Police and Fire Departments for use at emergency scenes. All levels of experience and drop-in visits are welcome. For further information, call the COA at 978-352-5726.

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body scheduled Sept. 13

Join for an important presentation on healthy living and aging when the Alzheimers Association presents Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body on Wednesday Sept. 13, 10:30 a.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. Topics will include: diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, social engagement, lifestyle choices that impact the aging process as well as hands-on-tools to develop a plan for aging. Refreshments will be served. For more information and registration, call the COA at 978-352-5726.

Winthrop Stamp Club to meet Sept. 14

The Winthrop Stamp Club will meet on Sept. 14 1-4 p.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. For information, call the COA at 978-352-5726.

Knitting Group to meet Sept. 14 and 28

The new COA Knitting Group will meet Thursdays Sept. 14 and 28, 9:30 a.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. The group shares skills, patterns, while working on individual projects. Some service projects will be planned. Refreshments will be served. For further information, call the COA at 978-352-5726.

Consumer Affairs Series scheduled Sept. 12 and Oct. 17

Robin Putnam, research and special projects manager with the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, will present a two-part series of important consumer information on Sept. 12 and Oct. 17, 10 a.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. Join for a program on Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. followed by a program on Oct. 17, 10 a.m. that will be focused on shopping rights. The program will include information on warranties, return policies, defective merchandise, pricing discrepancies and online shopping. Refreshments will be served at both programs. For information or to register, call the COA at 978-352-5726.

Mural project to continue Sept. 18

As a gift to the new Senior Center, the Georgetown Cultural Council has funded a mural project to be planned and coordinated by local artist Mary Paganelli. The painting project will involve local elders. The group will meet again Monday Sept. 18, 2 p.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. All skill levels are welcome. For information, call the COA at 978-352-5726.

Bocce and Ice Cream Scheduled Sept. 19

Join for a game of Bocce and enjoy some ice cream Sept. 19, 12:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. For information, call the COA at 978-352-5726.

TRIAD BBQ scheduled Sept. 21

Kick off the fall with a special Barbeque sponsored by the Georgetown TRIAD and the Friends of the Georgetown Council on Aging on Sept. 21, 11:30 a.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. Georgetown TRIAD is a partnership between the Georgetown Police and Fire departments, Georgetown Housing Authority, Essex County Sherriffs Department, Georgetown Council on Aging, Georgetown Housing Authority and the elder community. TRIAD programs include: File of Life, Yellow-Dot, persona; safety, fire safety, proper medication disposal, car-fit, elder law, Essex County Sheriffs Department K-9 demonstrations, proper housing numbering and elder bullying prevention. The TRIAD group is seeking volunteers to serve as the groups chair and secretary. For reservations, call the Georgetown COA at 978-352-5726.

Book Club to continue Sept. 26

Led by Library Director Sarah Cognata, the Georgetown COA book club will meet Sept. 26, 2 p.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. Participants will read News of the World by Paulette Jiles during the summer and discuss the book at the September meeting. Copies of the book are available at the Georgetown Peabody Library as regular print, large print and audio books. For information, call the COA at 978-352-5726.

Free Legal Assistance available Sept. 26

Elder Law Attorney Elaine Dalton will provide free 15-minute elder law consultations Sept. 26, 10-11 a.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. Appointments are required. Assistance will be available regarding Health Care Proxies, Durable Power of Attorney and other elder law issues. To schedule an appointment, call the COA at 978-352-5726.

Sept. birthday party scheduled Sept. 27

Join on Sept. 27, noon to send best wishes to our friends who were born in Sept. as the COA hosts the monthly birthday tentatively at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. September birthday celebrants will receive a free lunch (everyone else is $2). To make reservations and to verify the location, call the COA office at 978-352-5726 by Sept. 20.

Special COA Van trip to Parker River Wildlife Refuge scheduled Sept. 28

Georgetown -- Join us on Sept. 28 for a van trip to enjoy a special guided tour of Parker River Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island. The trip will begin with a visit to the Visitors Center to view interactive displays as well as a short video about the refuge. The Behind the Scenes tour will continue with a trip down the manmade dike that provides dramatic views of Plum Island Sound. Brief stops are planned to view significant aspects of the Refuge, followed by a stop at Emersons Rocks which features an accessible boardwalk and platform with a viewing scope and benches. The van will begin to pick people up at 9 a.m. Seating is limited. For van reservations, call the COA at 978-352-5726.

September Van Trips

The September COA Van schedule includes: Sept. 7, 9:30 a.m. to Super Walmart, Salem, New Hampshire; Sept. 12, 9:30 a.m. to Riverside, Haverhill; Sept. 14, 10:30 a.m. to Plaistow, New Hampshire; Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m. to Newburyport; Sept. 21, 10:30 a.m. to Westgate, Haverhill; Sept. 26, 9:30 a.m. to Seabrook, New Hampshire; and Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m. to Parker River Wildlife Refuge. Suggested donation is $2 round trip. Reservations can be made two days in advance by calling the COA at 978-352-5726.

Delvena Theater Company tea and performance Shirley Valentine Oct. 10

Join for an afternoon when Delvena Theater performs the comedy Shirley Valentine Oct. 10, 1 p.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. Participants will enjoy a special tea with light refreshments during the performance. This program is supported by a grant from the Georgetown Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. The program is offered free to the public. The Delvena Theater Company was founded in 1992. The company was nominated five Independent Reviewers of New England awards. For information, call the Georgetown Council on Aging at 978-352-5726.

Bones Health presentation Oct. 24

Join Registered Dietician Leigh Hartwell, ESMV for an interactive nutrition program about bone health on Oct. 24, 10 a.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. Topics will include dairy and dairy alternatives, vitamin and mineral recommendations, exercises for bone health, osteoporosis as well as questions and answers with Leigh. Refreshments will be served. For information and to register, call the Georgetown COA at 978-352-5726.

New fitness opportunities at the Georgetown Senior Community Center

To offer additional exercise opportunities, the Georgetown COA has established a fitness room that includes two treadmills and two exercise bikes, some free weights and resistance bands at the new Georgetown Senior Community Center. The equipment is available for use when exercise classes are not underway. For scheduling information, call the COA at 978-352-5726.

COA opens Food Pantry at the Georgetown Senior Community Center

As a new outreach program at the Georgetown Senior Community Center, the COA has established a food pantry. The program is designed to serve local elders. No income restrictions apply but appointments are necessary. For information and to schedule an appointment, call the COA at 978-352-5726.

Mah Jongg groups to meet on Wednesdays

Join for Mah Jongg weekly on Wednesdays, 1 p.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. For information, call the COA at 978-352-5726.

Volunteers needed at the new Senior Center

The Georgetown COA is seeking volunteers to assist in staffing the reception desk at the new Georgetown Senior Community Center. For information, call the COA at 978-352-5726.

Morning card games and cribbage underway

Drop in for a card game or cribbage game Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. Coffee and snacks are served along with plenty of good fun. Make a day of it and stay for lunch. In the summer heat, this is a cool place to be! For further information, call the COA office at (978) 352-5726.

Weekly COA exercise programs underway

The Georgetown COA currently offers weekly exercise programs at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. Yoga classes are held at Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Strength Training Classes are held Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. Tai Chi Classes are held Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. A donation of $3 is suggested per class. An Indoor Walking Program at the Perley School takes place during the school year. Registration is necessary before participants begin the program. For further information and to verify class locations, call the COA office at 978-352-5726.

NEET Fundraiser underway

The Northern Essex Elder Transport Program is collecting used cell phones as a fundraiser for the volunteer driver elder medical transportation program. By partnering with Cellular Recycler, the National Council on Aging either recycles used cell phones for their metals or refurbishes the phones for use in developing countries. Funds raised by the local collection will benefit the NEET program. The fundraiser will continue through February. In its 31st year, the NEET Program is a non-profit volunteer program serving elders in 14 communities of the Merrimack Valley. Volunteer drivers with the program provide door-to-door transportation for elders to local and out-of-town medical appointments. A collection box for used cell-phones is available at the COA office. For information, call the COA office at 978-352-5726.

Shared medical rides to Boston and Peabody now available

The Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority provides one day per week of shared medical transportation for MVRTA Special Services customers to Lahey Clinic in Peabody and several Boston hospitals. In Georgetown, a van will pick up and drop off clients on Monday at their homes. If they need a ride on another day, they can call the MVRTAs Office of Special Services. At Lahey Clinic, customers should make medical appointments between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The van will depart Lahey Clinic no later than 3:30 p.m. Customers with medical appointments in Boston should make appointments between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The van will depart Boston no later than 3:30 p.m. Boston hospitals include Massachusetts General Hospital, Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary, Shriners Burn Institute, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Tufts New England Medical Center, Tufts Floating Hospital for Children, Beth Israel/Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Womens Hospital, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Childrens Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Joslin Diabetes Center and VA Medical Center in Jamaica Plain. Rates are $8 cash one-way or $16 cash round trip. Reservations and applications will be necessary. Reservations may be made 1-2 weeks in advance by calling the MVRTAs Office of Special Services at 978-469-6878, selecting option 3. For information, call the COA at 978-352-5726 or the MVRTA at 978-469-6878, selecting option 3.

Drivers needed for elder medical transportation

The Georgetown Council on Aging is seeking additional volunteer drivers to provide medical transportation to local elders. Through Northern Essex Elder Transport Inc., the COA provides local elders with rides to medical appointments. Staffed by volunteer drivers, a donation of 43 cents per mile is suggested to help support the program and defray the increased cost of gasoline for volunteer drivers. However, donations are only suggested and no one will be denied a ride if unable to give a donation. A vital link in maintaining independence and healthy wellbeing for elders, the N.E.E.T. program fills the transportation void that often exists in rural communities. The program is a real and tangible way of making a difference in other peoples lives. During a recent survey, one local client rated the program as an A+ with stars. For information on becoming a volunteer driver, call the COA office at 978-352-5726.

Updates to newsletter mailing list

As the Georgetown COA updates the newsletter mailing list to comply with new U.S. Postal Service regulations, some addresses have been eliminated from the COA newsletter mailing list. If someone no longer receives the COA newsletter and would like to be added back to the newsletter mailing list, they can call the COA at 978-352-5726 to update their contact information.

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