This FREE program is an intergenerational event that is open to the public Tuesday, July 6th at 1:00 pm. Immediately following , we are having an ice cream social sponsored by Visiting Angels.

THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE OUTDOORS UNDER THE LARGE WHITE TENT LOCATED IN THE UPPER PARKING LOT AT THE GROTON SENIOR CENTER TO REGISTER PLEASE CALL 860-441-6785 BY JULY 2, 2021

Pappy has around 40 bee colonies distributed across 4 bee yards located in Salem,
Waterford, East Lyme and Old Lyme. He is what is called “sideline beekeeper’ as
opposed to what is called a “backyard beekeeper”. The distinction is not only the
size of the operation, but also the fact that the sideliner operates as a business. In his
case, the operation is called “Pappy’s Bees LLC”.
Sideline operations are usually run by one or more experienced beekeepers, and have
a substantial investment in equipment needed to process several hundred pounds of
honey in a given year. He has been keeping bees for over 8 years, and the learning
curve has been steep. Having been both a large and small animal veterinarian for 40
years has given him the right mindset to manage bees as livestock. Bees are important
not so much as individuals but as members of a “superorganism” called a bee colony. The one exception to this
rule is the queen, on whose health the entire colony depends. Without a good queen, a colony is doomed to
failure. However, bees have evolved several failsafe methods to provide for the colony if the queen should be
injured or die. Please join us to learn more at this intergenerational presentation. Registration is necessary.

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PROJECT LIFESAVER
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS
Please RSVP 860-441-6785
Please register to attend reception by Friday, June 25th

If you are interested in FOOT CARE, please call us at 860-441-6785 to get on a waiting list.

Call 860-376-2329 to reserve a day/time

Attorney General William Tong and Department of Consumer Protection
Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull are asking Connecticut consumers to be wary
of companies selling potentially faulty and unregulated over-the-counter-hearing
aids.
Connecticut law has long required that hearing aids may only be sold by
licensed audiologists or hearing instrument specialists. In 2017, the Food and
Drug Administration relaxed regulations on the sales of hearing aids and
companies began developing hearing devices that could be sold over the counter,
without consulting a medical professional. Medically approved hearing aids are
expensive, often costing several thousand dollars for a single earpiece.
The FDA has yet to approve any over-the-counter hearing aids for sale to
consumers. Yet some hearing devices have been marketed as a FDA “registered”
or “cleared” solution for mild to moderate hearing loss as a more affordable price.
While some might word as advertised, others may be faulty or completely
inadequate for treating hearing loss.
“Although an over-the-counter medical device might be less expensive, it
doesn’t mean it will be effective,” Attorney General Tong said. “If you are looking
into such hearing devices, please do your homework to make sure the device
actually works and fits your specific needs before spending money on a product
that might be worthless.”
“Just like any purchase, make sure to read the fine print closely,” said DCP
Commissioner Michele H. Seagull. “Shop around, do your research, read reviews,
consult with a medical professional, and be sure you know the return policy.
These are all steps that can help prevent you from wasting money on a device
that doesn’t work as advertised.

Here are some tips to remember if you are shopping for hearing aids:

*The FDA has not approved any over-the-counter hearing devices. Over-the-
counter, direct-to-consumer, hearing aids are not regulated and because of this,

may work poorly or not at all and could be harmful.
* Research the seller with the Better Business Bureau to see if they have a
good rating before you purchase the product.
* Be skeptical of online reviews and endorsements.
* Read the purchase policy carefully. Can you get a refund if they don’t
work? How long do you have to make a return if necessary?
* If you can, get a health screening and discuss your options with a medical
professional. They will be able to tell you exactly what kind of hearing device
would work for you and make recommendations.
* Always remember: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
If you believe you have been the victim of a scam or have been contacted
by a scammer, contact the Office of the Attorney General at 860-808-5318 or
attorney.general@ct.gov.