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The Town of Andover
Attn: BoomerVenture
36 Bartlet Street
Andover, MA 01810

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The Town of Andover

BoomerVenture Launch Success

BoomerVenture's two fall programs, Financial Fitness @ 50+ and Gourmet
To Go, exceeded all expectations. Each generated a turnout of over three times
what was anticipated.

BoomerVenture thanks our three
financial advisors and chef du jour for
their leadership and inspiration in
helping to roll out the first BoomerVenture programs.

BoomerVenture Rationale

BoomerVenture was created to take a
pro-active approach in reaching out to
local baby boomers -- to help them think twice before cashing in their backyard barbeques for the carefree condos of Florida, Las Vegas, or North Carolina.

Though under-served and sometimes misunderstood, baby boomers
represent the largest concentration
of financial power in the country today,
a power that alters each portion of the marketplace as they enter it.

As has been the case since the
mid-60's, they are lifestyle leaders, not followers,and almost universal early adopters of newer products and technologies. They are discriminating
in their tastes, yet eternally inclined
toward the innovative and novel.

Coping With Caregiving

Tasked with caring for both parents and children at the same time, "sandwich generation" baby-boomers face a plethora of issues in trying to meet the needs of the people closest to them. Resources and support for senior caregiving may be found in this new BoomerVenture program running:

12:30-1:30PM, Tuesday afternoons
throughout the month of June at the Andover Senior Center.

Coping With Caregiving Sessions:

June 3: Sandwich Services. Kristine Arakelian, LCSW, MPH, Outreach Coord., Andover Senior Center, & Louise Edelblute, RN, Community Geriatric Nurse, will explore key areas caregivers face & available community resources.

June 10: Sandwich Shop Talk. 4 local
baby-boomers will share their stories and experiences about what it's like to be caring
for two generations.

June 17: Sandwich Education. Several experts in the area of senior caregiving will share over 60 years of combined experience and expertise in dealing with various potential senior living scenarios (and how to pay for them).

June 24: Sandwich Strategies. The 21st century of healthcare will be previewed by Kelley MacDonald, RN, MSN, Community Liaison from Merrimack Valley's Home Health Foundation and Judy Trerotola, local Council on Aging's planned "virtual assisted living" advocate.

Advance registration is required. $20 for the series includes lunch of salad, wraps, fruit and drink. Checks payable to The Town of Andover, 36 Bartlett Street, Andover, MA 01810. This Coping With Caregiving series will be held at the Andover Senior Center, 30 Whittier Court, under the auspices of BoomerVenture.

BoomerVenture Campus Continues!

Every Thursday evening at Andover's Senior Center, with:

Energize with Exercise - Great workout without going to the gym focused on building strength and flexibility. Comes complete with an exercise buffet. No prior exercise experience required. Early spring session continues and late spring session starts May 8th - June 26th. 6 - 7:15. $45.00. 8 weeks. 30 Whittier Court.

Serenity Yoga - Relaxing, reinvigorating yoga practice with a series of gentle postures to build strength, balance and flexibility of mind and body. All levels welcome. Just bring a yoga mat, towel and pillow. Early spring session continues and late spring session starts May 8th - June 26th. 7:30 - 8:30. $45.00. 8 weeks. 30 Whittier Court.

Nordic Walking - uses specially designed poles to activate both the upper and lower body, increasing the effectiveness of walking. This results in as much as 46% increase in oxygen consumption and caloric expenditure. Other benefits include an aerobic workout with low impact on joints, an increase in upper body strength and release of shoulder and neck tension. Find out why this specialized form of walking has become the fastest growing form of physical activity throughout Europe! Tuesday, May 6th - June 24th. 6 - 7. $45/session. 30 Whittier Court.

Boomer Book Club - Monthly book club continues with more titles and lively discussion. Free. 30 Whittier Ct.

Boomer Bridge - For those who might have thought about learning to play bridge, or haven't done it since back in the day, now there's Boomer Bridge. This "beginner's" bridge course covers the basics, from modern bridge theory and play of the hand. Each session combines lecture, discussion and plenty of time for putting new information into hands-on practice. Manual available @ additional cost. April 3rd - May 22nd. 6:30 - 8:30. $150.00. 8 weeks. 30 Whittier Court.

NOW (New Opportunities for Women) - What can life look like for women nearing or over 50? This is the first in a new and on-going dialogue about how women are re-inventing themselves in the boomer years. Held at 30 Whittier Court from 7 - 8:30 on Thursday nights. Each NOW presentation will include light refreshments. $20 for the series. Featured thought leaders include:

Alexandra Mezey - Life Clarity Coach: "The Rest of Your Life?"

Debra Silberstein - Attorney: "Maximizing Value."

Darrin Courtney - Director of Mutual Fund Services for AARP Financial: "Your Finances. Your World. Your Guide to Retirement Income Planning."

All programs require pre-registration. Registration starts Feb. 28 @ 5:30 - 8:30PM. Fitness classes require yearly health form. For light meals, email fmelendez@andoverma.gov in advance, and chair massage is available with 24 hour notice. Now available: on-line registration forms (see top of page).

Email: I Want My BoomerVenture. Or call: (978) 623-8321