Upcoming Events
Collingswood Manor Book Club
Wednesday, January 07, 2009 - 3:30 PM
If you've been looking for a way to connect with a book discussion group, this is it! We're opening our doors to anyone interested in joining our book club. Help to select the book and join us for discussion and snacks! Meetings are held the last Wednesday of the month.
December - The Christmas Train by David Baldacci
January - The Tenderness of Wolves by Stef Penney
Location: library
Contact: Ruth Mwape, Volunteer Services Coordinator at (856) 854-4331 X204, rmwape@cm-umh.org
Horticultural/Craft Club
Friday, January 09, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Would you like to learn how to propagate plants, arrange flowers, create and decorate a wreath, make sachets, create potpourri, etc.? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then please join us. A group of volunteers from Rutgers Master Gardener Program come in to help us. There is a small fee for each class to cover the cost of supplies. We will meet twice a month.
Location: 3rd floor activities room
Contact: Ruth Mwape, Volunteer Services Coordinator at (856) 854-4331 X204, rmwape@cm-umh.org
Line Dancing
Friday, January 09, 2009 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
All seniors are welcome to join us in having a hootin' and hollerin' good time learning to dance or faking the steps we don't know yet.
Location: 3rd floor activities room
Contact: Lynda Hamrick, Activities Director, (856) 854-4331 X303
Complimentary and Alternative Medicine
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 7:30 AM
This program will provide information related to the incorporation of CAM (Complimentary and Alternative Medicine), specifically acupuncture, Reiki, and the use of essential oils in health care today.
Location: chapel
Contact: Barbara Wrzeszcz, Marketing Director, (856) 854-4331 X115 or bwrzeszcz@cm-umh.org
Reiki Relaxation
Monday, January 19, 2009 - 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and well-being. Please join us!
Location: 3rd floor activities room
Contact: Ruth Mwape, Volunteer Services Coordinator at (856) 854-4331 X204, rmwape@cm-umh.org
Alzheimer's Association Support Group Meeting
Monday, January 26, 2009 - 4:00 PM
The Delaware Valley chapter of the Alzheimer's Association has designated Collingswood Manor as a site for monthly support group meetings for family members dealing with loved ones afflicted with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Please join us for the next meeting.
Location: 2nd floor library
Contact: Jennifer Pantaleo, Social Services Director, (856) 854-4331 X302, jpantaleo@cm-umh.org
Cultural Differences in Hospice Care
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 7:30 AM
This session will focus on how to respect and respond to attitudes and belief systems in response to hospice care.
Location: chapel
Contact: Barbara Wrzeszcz, Marketing Director, (856) 854-4331 X115 or bwrzeszcz@cm-umh.org
Pain Management in the Cognitively Impaired Patient
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 7:30 AM
Helpful strategies in assessing and managing pain in patients who are unable to express pain.
Location: chapel
Contact: Barbara Wrzeszcz, Marketing Director, (856) 854-4331 X115 or bwrzeszcz@cm-umh.org
Managing Angry and Upset Patients, Families and Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 7:30 AM
Understanding causes and discussing helpful strategies for resolving difficult situations.
Location: chapel
Contact: Barbara Wrzeszcz, Marketing Director, (856) 854-4331 X115 or bwrzeszcz@cm-umh.org