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Community Updates Blog: Learning Sessions

Understanding Medicare Changes: Part 1 of 4

Here are some helpful resources to help you with changes to Medicare for 2014. Recently, Crane’s Mill hosted a medical lecture entitled “Medicare…What Now???” The program featured members of SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) and discussed some of the upcoming changes concerning Medicare. The Crane’s Mill Courier was on-hand for the presentation, and we have some information, as well as additional resources, that you may find useful. First and foremost, Open Enrollment for Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug Plans) for 2014 runs from October 15th through December 7th, and new coverage begins on January 1, 2014. You should have …Read More »

Adult School of Montclair offers Classical Music Course at Crane’s Mill

Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No.3 A program from the Adult School of Montclair Crane’s Mill will be hosting a music appreciation course for the Adult School of Montclair, “Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No.3”, taught by George Marriner Maull.  The class will be held on 4 consecutive Wednesdays—October 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. The class will be held in Hinman Hall, the Crane’s Mill auditorium. Registration is required. The cost of the course is $69.00 per person plus the $10.00 registration fee. Registration can be done online on the Adult School’s website (http://www.adultschool.org/) or by calling the Adult School at …Read More »

Normal Aging & The Brain

Visit Crane’s Mill for a medical lecture with Michelle Papka, Ph.D. Michelle Papka, Ph.D., Neuropsychologist and Psychotherapist Specializing in treatment of the Elderly will conduct a 45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute question/answer period exploring the changes that occur in our thinking skills as we age such as: memory, attention, decision-making, and spatial orientation. Is it “normal” to forget the name of the book you are reading, or where you parked your car? Come learn about the differences between normal aging and symptoms that may need further evaluation. Are there things that can be done to preserve memory and other …Read More »

Panel of Experts—Featuring Our Residents!

You’re invited to this special program featuring stories from the best experts of all—the Crane’s Mill residents themselves. Each year, we put together a “Panel of Experts” program to better explain Crane’s Mill to people who are considering a move to a retirement community. In years past, our panel has featured our executive director, health center administrator and executives from our parent organization, Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey. Plus, we always included one resident to tell his or her story. We noticed a trend—the resident was always the star of the show. Our guests wanted to hear more about …Read More »

Falls: Reduce The Risk

Crane’s Mill and Saint Barnabas Medical Center present a special program focused on fall prevention in seniors. Join Rosann Kravetz Toma, PT, DPT, a physical therapist at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ, for this informative presentation.  Dr. Kravetz Toma will visit Crane’s Mill on August 7th to discuss: Reducing fall risks Home and community safety Postural awareness Recommended exercises to reduce fall risks Procedures to follow in the event of a fall Wednesday, August 7th | 2:00 p.m. To RSVP, call 973-276-3004 or email BDavey@LSMNJ.org Dr. Kravetz Toma has more than 20 years practice as a physical therapist.  Her experience includes …Read More »

Essentials of Retirement Living Part 4: Real Estate

Learn all about how to sell your home in this market from our expert speaker! Join us for the final session of the Essentials of Retirement speaker series. On July 17th at 2:00 p.m., Avery Dykman, Sales Associate, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, will share her knowledge and insight on our Northern New Jersey real estate market. Don’t miss this informative session! Call us to RSVP at 973-276-3070 or click here to send us an email. Seating is limited, so please call early to save your spot! …Read More »

Don’t Miss the Essentials of Retirement Living Part 3—Choosing the Right Retirement Community

Join Crane’s Mill on June 19th as we take the mystery out of moving to a retirement community. Our Essentials of Retirement Living series continues with Part 3: Choosing the Right Retirement Community. Our guest speaker is our very own Karla Traficante. Karla will cover the financial and emotional process of deciding on your retirement living future, along with discussing resources for information, downsizing, support and more. Karla has many years of experience in all different areas of senior living, and is excited to present this program and answer your questions. RSVP today by calling 973-276-3070 or click here to …Read More »

Remember to check the Crane’s Mill Event Calendar Often!

Don’t miss our next event! You can click here to visit our events calendar. Be sure to check back often as it’s constantly updated! For instance, did you know that yesterday we hosted a financial planner for a learning session on retirement living? Plus, tomorrow we’re having the fun and talented Ron Owens for The Healing Power of Laughter! We look forward to seeing you soon! …Read More »

The Healing Power of Laughter Comes to Crane’s Mill—and You’re Invited!

They say laughter is the best medicine—experience it for yourself at this fun event at Crane’s Mill! Please join us on Friday, May 17th at 2:00 p.m. for an afternoon program focused on the ‘healing power of laughter.’ Presented by the multi-talented Ron Owens, a Crane’s Mill resident favorite, the program promises to provide lots of inspiration and fun. All are welcome, but advance RSVP is required as we have limited space available. Please call 973-276-3070 or click here to send us an email. …Read More »

Essentials of Retirement Living: Take Control of Your Retirement with this FREE Lecture Series

You’re invited to Crane’s Mill for this special lecture series, beginning with part one on Wednesday, April 17th. Crane’s Mill is hosting a free lecture series open to all members of the greater community. In part one, guests will learn the answers to ten of the most common elder law questions from speaker Tom Murphy, Esq., of the Murphy Law Firm LLC. This is a rare chance to have your questions answered by a top area elder law attorney. You can learn more about Tom Murphy by clicking here. The event is free and takes place on Wednesday, April 17th …Read More »

Our Next Event

  • Alzheimer's & Dementia Education Session
  • Wednesday, May 01, 2024