Seniors

NEW MATERIALS

For a list of new library materials in all formats click here.

DELIVERY SERVICE

If you are unable to visit the library, let us bring the library to you.  Please call the library at 964-8401 to arrange for a delivery of library materials today

SENIOR WELLNESS CLINIC

4th Tuesday of each month, 1 - 3pm,  FREE!
A Registered Nurse provides:
* Blood Pressure Checks
* Blood Sugar Checks
* Medications Review
* Help with Managing Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses
* Lifestyle Changes - Exercise, Nutrition, Stress Management
Sponsored by the Town of Rye and Compass Care

TRANSPORTATION TO THE LIBRARY VIA THE SENIOR SERVE VANThrough the generous support of the Friends of the Rye Public Library transportation to the library is available for seniors on Monday afternoons via the Senior SERVE van. Join your friends and neighbors at this fun, weekly social gathering. For a brochure outlining additional Senior SERVE services, please click here.

SEACOAST AREA CLUBS AND RESOURCES

Active Retirement Association - Seacoast residents 50 years or older can enjoy programs offered by the Active Retirement Association (ARA) an outreach service of the University  of New Hampshire.  The annual membership fee is $45 and includes lectures, discussion groups, interest sessions, and health related activities. For additional information, contact Edmund at 397-5070 or edmund4@comcast.net.

Compass Care - A nonprofit organization with a clear and unwavering focus: to enhance the health and quality of life of seniors and those who care for them. Their primary goal is to provide the support seniors need to continue living at home. Available programs include: Adult Day Health, Senior Wellness, Senior Companion and Alzheimer's Family Educator programs.  For more information call 430-0070.

H2U At Portsmouth Hospital - Health and wellness organization with educational, social, and travel opportunities for adults age 50 and older. For more information call 431-0628.

Rye Over 55 Club - This active local club holds monthly lunches in the Rye Congregational Church's Fellowship Hall.  For a current list of trips and activities please call club president, Bev Lord at 964-8509. Additional club information is available in a 2006 Rye Reflections article by Margaret Carroll entitled, "Rye Over 55 Club: It all began at a picnic 27 years ago". To view the article online, please click here.

The Senior Citizens Center at Parrott Avenue Place - A multi-purpose community center for senior residents of Portsmouth and neighboring communities. Available services include a daily meal program, transportation for medical appointments, shopping, etc., health clinic sessions, social activities and outings. For more information call (603) 431-8677 or email portsmouthsrctr@rcn.com.

ServiceLink - "Established in 200, ServiceLink is a statewide network of locally administered community-based resources for seniors, adults with disabilities and their families.  ServiceLink is a free information, referral, and assistance service, with local offices in 13 communities . . . ServiceLink answers questions and connects users to the appropriate services that support healthy and independent living."

For more information call the Portsmouth Center Manager, Becky May at 334-6594.

Address: 270 West Rd. Portsmouth, NH 03801

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30 PM, or by appointment.

INTERNET LINKS

AARP - Information and issues for people 50 and older, plus AARP the Magazine.

Medline Plus - A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

Social Security Online - The official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration, with information, news, and online services related to retirement and Social Security benefits.

USA.gov - A clearinghouse of information from the United States government for seniors.