The garden is open to all residents of Hillsborough County who wish to have a garden space. A minimum of 75% of all gardening spaces are reserved for households meeting Federal low-income guidelines. For a donation of $20, the remaining land is made available to those households exceeding the guidelines, or who fail to file the requested financial information.

Benefits of the program include greater access to fresh local produce, lower grocery bills and an increased sense of community. Generally 40 plots are made available each year.

Valerie Carignan, WIC/SCFP Coordinator coordinates the program for Southern New Hampshire Services. Southern New Hampshire Services manages the garden program through an agreement with the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners.

Each community gardener accepted into the program receives a 25’ x 25’ rototilled garden plot. Water, seeds, rakes, hoes and other materials needed to maintain the plot must be supplied by the gardener. Produce grown on the plot must be used to increase the amount of nutritional foods available in the gardener’s household; it cannot be sold for profit.

Complete information about the program, including guidelines and the forms needed to apply for the 2013 Hillsborough County Community Garden are located on the Southern New Hampshire Services website (www.snhs.org) in the Health, Food & Nutrition section under the “Programs” tab.

Applications for plots will be accepted until all spaces have been allocated.

Those interested in the program can also contact Valerie Carignan at 603-668-8010 x 6042 or by email at vcarignan@snhs.org.

Information about the Community Garden Program is posted on Southern New Hampshire Services’ website. Click here to access this information on the web.

NASHUA – Legal issues – with an emphasis on debt collection and how it relates to seniors – is the topic of the next Seniors Count-Nashua workshop, scheduled for Monday, May 13 at the Nashua Senior Activity Center.

Topics covered will include the cycle of debt, how to prioritize debts, the debt collection industry, secured vs. unsecured debt, how to respond to harassment from debt collectors, collection lawsuits and exempt income. Information on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act will be provided.

The free workshop is scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2013. It begins at 1:00pm. The Senior Activity Center is located at 70 Temple St., Nashua.

Candace Cappio-Gebhart, paralegal with New Hampshire Legal Assistance, is workshop presenter.

Advance registration for the workshop is strongly advised. Space is limited. Please call Beth Todgham, Seniors Count-Nashua facilitator at (603) 889-3440 x 132 for more information.

Seniors Count-Nashua is a program of Southern New Hampshire Services.

Workshop participants can come early to enjoy lunch offered by St. Joseph Community Services (Meals on Wheels) in the cafeteria at the Nashua Senior Activity Center. A $2 donation is requested for diners age 60 and over; the price is slightly higher for those under 60. Pre-registration for lunch is required. Call Steve, SJCS site manager, at 882-2106 to reserve your lunch. Lunch is served from 11:45am to 12:45pm.

The workshop is one of a series of free programs offered monthly by Seniors Count-Nashua. The workshops provide area residents with information on resources available in the community as they age.

Past workshops have included topics on senior fraud and identity theft, clutter control, the importance of nutrition as you age, and understanding what a loved one with dementia is experiencing. Programs have been filmed by Nashua’ Education Channel for broadcast on Comcast Channel 99. They can be viewed on-line at http://nashua.ezstream.com.

ServiceLink Resource Center, the Nashua Public Library, and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services-Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services provide additional support for the workshops.

Download a copy of the flyer with information about the Debt Collection workshop.

Featured speaker, Paul Boynton, author of “Begin with Yes” will kick off the event at 9:00 AM followed with a number of activities and resources scheduled through 12:30 PM. On-the-Job Training and Using Social Media in Your Job Search are primary workshops to be held. Bring your resume. Resume Critique Sessions with professional feedback will be provided throughout the event. Other resources will be on hand to provide information and assistance to help job seekers navigate programs and make the transition back to work.

Remember, limited seating is available and pre-registration is required. To register, call 1-800-322-1073 or email springboardevent@snhs.org.

 Download a copy of the flyer
containing complete event details.

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As part of NH Works, Southern New Hampshire Services and the other four New Hampshire Community Action Agencies are key partners in delivering one-stop statewide employment services, such as the Springboard to Employment” event, to New Hampshire job seekers.

Other members of the partnership include the NH Department of Resources and Economic Development, NH Department of Education, NH Employment Security, NH Department of Health and Human Services, Senior Community Service Employment Program and the NH Community College System.

Learning to be better prepared is the topic of the “Practical Suggestions for Your Personal Safety” workshop presented  by Officer Jane Constant Senior Relations Officer for the Nashua Police Department. The presentation will combine risk reduction strategies with basic physical defense techniques to increase an individual’s awareness and avoidance skills to avoid being a victim of crimes.

The free workshop is scheduled for 1:00pm on Monday, April 8, 2013 at the Nashua Senior Activity Center, 70 Temple St., Nashua.

Advance registration for the workshop is strongly advised. Call Beth Todgham, Seniors Count-Nashua facilitator at (603) 889-3440 x 132 to register.

Seniors Count-Nashua is a program of Southern New Hampshire Services.

Workshop participants can come early to enjoy lunch offered by St. Joseph Community Services (Meals on Wheels) in the cafeteria at the Nashua Senior Activity Center. A $2 donation is requested for diners age 60 and over; the price is slightly higher for those under 60. Pre-registration for lunch is required. Call Steve, SJCS site manager, at 882-2106 to reserve your lunch. Lunch is served from 11:45am to 12:45pm.

The workshop is one of a series of free programs offered monthly by Seniors Count-Nashua. The workshops provide area residents with information on resources available in the community as they age.

Past workshops have included topics on senior fraud and identity theft, clutter control, the importance of nutrition as you age, and understanding what a loved one with dementia is experiencing. Nashua’s Education Channel has filmed programs for broadcast on Comcast Channel 99 They can be viewed on-line at http://nashua.ezstream.com.

ServiceLink Resource Center, the Nashua Public Library, and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services-Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services provide additional support for the workshops.

Having a properly maintained automobile is important, and becomes even more critical as we adjust our driving patterns to match a new lifestyle that could involve driving fewer miles, making shorter trips and not using the car as often.

How to properly maintain your car is the subject of the March Seniors Count-Nashua workshop. Bill Gurney, owner and founder of Gurney’s Automotive with locations in Nashua and Milford is workshop presenter.

Additional topics covered include things to consider when purchasing a new car and an explanation of what the lights on your car’s dashboard are telling you.

The free workshop is scheduled for Monday, March 11, 2013. It begins at 1:00pm. The Senior Activity Center is located at 70 Temple St., Nashua.

Advance registration for the workshop is strongly advised. Space is limited. Please call Beth Todgham, Seniors Count-Nashua facilitator for Southern New Hampshire Services at (603) 889-3440 x 132 for more information.

Workshop participants can come early to enjoy lunch offered by St. Joseph Community Services (Meals on Wheels) in the cafeteria at the Nashua Senior Activity Center. A $2 donation is requested for diners age 60 and over; the price is slightly higher for those under 60. Pre-registration for lunch is required. Call Steve, SJCS site manager, at 882-2106 to reserve your lunch. Lunch is served from 11:45am to 12:45pm.

The workshop is one of a series of free programs offered monthly by Seniors Count-Nashua. The workshops provide area residents with information on resources available in the community as they age.

Past workshops have included topics on senior fraud and identity theft, clutter control, the importance of nutrition as you age, and understanding what a loved one with dementia is experiencing. Programs have been filmed by Nashua’ Education Channel 99 and are broadcast Mondays at 1:00pm. They can be viewed on-line at http://nashua.ezstream.com.

Southern New Hampshire Services, ServiceLink Resource Center, the Nashua Public Library, and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services-Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services provide additional support for the workshops.