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Advanced Care Directives April 5

March 30, 2017

Central New Hampshire VNA and Hospice has collaborated with Dr. Marianne Jackson to present a series of events entitled “What Ever Happened to Natural Causes? Historical Perspectives on Death and Dying Across 100 Years.” These events coincide with the organizations’ Centennial year Celebration and highlight Doctor Jackson’s research regarding the changes in medicine over the… Read More »

Bob Rutherford Returns to Taylor April 3

March 30, 2017

Musician Bob Rutherford loves what he does. His fun-filled shows include a variety of popular music. He’ll present a musical program Monday, April 3 at 2 p.m. at Taylor Community’s Woodside Building. The event is free and open to the public. Bob’s passion is songwriting. Each one of his compositions is a musical diary of… Read More »

Wounded Warrior: A Soldier’s Story of Healing Through Birds

March 27, 2017

Robert C. Vallieres struggled to find his “new normal” when he returned home after serving in the military. An accident in Kuwait left him suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and internal injuries, leaving him in constant pain. After clinics, bottles of painkillers, and behavior modification pills, hope seemed to vanish. Then a local weekly… Read More »

The Story of Laconia’s Historic Churches

March 17, 2017

Laconia is the home of many architecturally beautiful buildings, including our churches. Brenda Kean, Taylor Community’s Director of Resident Life, will present a program on the Historic Churches of Laconia, Wednesday, March 29 at 2 p.m. in Taylor’s Woodside Building. The event is free and open to the public. Kean’s lecture focuses on a research… Read More »

Violin and Piano Duo in March 26 Concert

March 10, 2017

The 2017 Taylor Concert Series continues with Pianist Paul Dykstra and Violinist Jesse MacDonald.  Music will include the selections by Beethoven and Ernest Chausson. The event is Sunday, March 26 at 3 p.m. in Taylor Community’s Woodside Building and is free and open to the public. Dykstra hails from Edmonton, Alberta where he studied at… Read More »

Enjoy a Live Theatrical Performance March 27

March 9, 2017

Hank Offinger, Taylor Community’s Director of Care Management, presents a one-man theater show Monday, March 27 at 2 p.m. in Taylor’s Woodside Building. The event is free and open to the public. Hank will explore a range of characters who face life’s challenges with varying levels of success. He most recently performed in “Love Letters”… Read More »

Upcoming Events Let You “Ask the Experts”

March 6, 2017

What’s the best way to learn about living in a retirement community? Most people would tell you it helps to talk to someone who lives there already. We would add it’s also important to talk to those who work in the community. If you or a loved one have been considering a Continuing Care Retirement… Read More »

Upcoming Health and Fitness Events at Taylor

February 27, 2017

Golf Conditioning Demonstration Class Golf is more physically demanding than many people imagine. It requires not only flexibility and strength but also good muscle balance and postural stability.  Before the links open this spring, treat yourself to a golf-conditioning program to enhance your performance and prevent injury.  You can learn simple exercises to increase strength, endurance… Read More »

The Pros and Cons of Aging in Place

February 27, 2017

One of the hardest decisions senior citizens face is whether to stay at home and age in place, or move to another setting for their golden years. There are pros and cons for both solutions and sometimes it takes a person from outside the situation to assist. Senior Living Consultant Donna Deos has worked in… Read More »

The Volunteer Lake Assessment Program, March 15

February 27, 2017

Have you ever wondered how a state with only eight aquatic biologists can evaluate the water quality of more than 800 public lakes and ponds? It would be impossible without the help of dedicated statewide volunteers who offer their time to the NH Department of Environmental Services. Sara Steiner, the Volunteer Lake Assessment Program coordinator,… Read More »