AARP #5040 NEWSLETTER
SUMMIT AREA CHAPTER - Partially Updated 12/13/2009 check again 12/18/09
President - Dr. Miles D. MacMahon, 908-273-8280 Vice-President – Sharon Kern, 908-273-7298
Secretary - Terry Kandalaft, 973-635-2343 Treasurer – Pat Votey, 908-273-8686
OUR MOTTO: TO SERVE - NOT TO BE SERVED
OCTOBER MEETING AGENDA
Date: Monday, October 26, 2009
at St. John's Lutheran Church 587 Springfield Avenue, Summit
Time: Social: 9:30 a.m. - Chapter business meeting 10:00 a.m.
Program: Nancy Gross, Overlook Hospital Palliative Program, describes the
program. She will distinguish between hospice for terminal patients
and the palliative plan by which the hospital deals with the multi-
dimensional needs of patients and their families. She will discuss
medical humanities, bioethics, end-of-life education and family
decision making. Information about Overlook Hospital programs is available near sign-in desk.
Monday, November 23, Noted historian Jessica Paladin illustrated the history of the
Native Americans who lived in New Jersey for four centuries and heard
the story of a fellow Chapter member, who was assumed to be dead but who
worked to recover her heritage.
Tuesday, December 8, Holiday Luncheon at The Grand Summit Hotel.
The winter and spring 2010 meetings will be on the following Mondays:
January 25, February 22, March 22, April 26 and May 24. Luncheon in June.
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The current chapter membership year started June 1 and ends on May 31, 2010
Checks for the $10 dues should be made payable to AARP Summit Chapter #5040.
Your valid national AARP membership number and expiration date are required.
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Visit the Chapter web site at SUMMITareaAARP.yolasite.com/ for up-dated program and trip information. Join our email list by clicking the one-click button on the site or send email
to SUMMITareaAARP@aol.com --- include your questions or comments..
Our Newsletters are mailed only in September and January. Other issues are emailed and distributed at meetings.
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An update from Sharon Kern, Legislative Chair and Vice-President:
On
published o the website of the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services. The report can be found
at www.nj.gov/health/hpr. The NJ AARP strongly supported reporting requirements that identified s
pecific hospitals in addition to listing medical errors.
The Star Ledger reported that there were 9400 serious medical errors in 2007. They resulted in infections, blood clots and other conditions. The public can use this information to shop for the best hospital care.
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If you have information about programs that would be appropriate for the Chapter, please call Miles with the information. We hope to establish a full schedule of interesting, entertaining, and informative meetings next year. Please consider joining our Program Committee. We are building an extensive list of potential speakers.
This Newsletter is looking for an editor. Here is an opportunity to put your writing skills to work. We also would like to have contributors for short items or regular coverage of topics of interest. Suggestions are always welcome.
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SUMMIT AREA AARP CHAPTER (#5040) 2009 TRIP LIST
Our travelers have returned from their Mediterranean voyage and report having a wonderful time with an exhausting itinerary including to Italy, France, and Spain.
On Saturday, October 24, we will make a motor coach trip to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for a day of hot slots and harness racing. Depart at 9 am and return at 6:30 pm. Cost $35 with a $30 coupon/credit. Reserve without delay.
The November Army Band Concert with lunch at Carmine’s is fully subscribed.
On Saturday, December 12, a Hunterdon Hills Holiday luncheon and show.
Sign up with Herman, 908-273-1962. A deposit is required to reserve your trip.
