Author Archives: Don Groff

October 1 Meeting – Update

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Don Groff

The topic for our October meeting was the challenges of traveling with hearing loss. MontCo member Cathie Harvey is planning a trip to Scotland, and discussed measure for making the trip easier. Past and future travelers shared their experiences and … Continue reading →

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September 3 Meeting – Recap

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Don Groff

The group discussed a variety of hearing assistance devices, with a focus on TV watching.  There are a half dozen or so devices available, generally specific to one or two brands of hearing aids.  Auracast promises to provide interoperability for … Continue reading →

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July 21 – Picnic Recap

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Don Groff

We were about 14 at the picnic, in picnic-compatible weather, with a few folks from other chapters. MontCo HLAA does not meet in August. Watch hlaamcc.org for details about our September 3 meeting.

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June Meeting Recap

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Don Groff

  The group watched a video presentation by Jon Taylor of the NYC HLAA chapter. He is a professional musician who lost his hearing, got a CI, and struggled to resume participation in music. Many of the group, especially those … Continue reading →

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May Meeting

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Don Groff

Please join us for the next meeting of HLAA-Montgomery County Chapter on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, beginning at 5:30 pm at the Jeanes Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, PA 19044.  After a brief business meeting, we will discuss learnings … Continue reading →

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March Meeting Recap

Posted on December 26, 2023 by Don Groff

Reminder: No meeting on April 2. Sign up for the conference on April 13. Next regular meeting on May 7. The session then focused on ups and downs of hearing assistance technology. Such topics as: Captioning glasses at Arden Theatre … Continue reading →

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Holiday Party – December 5 ….. Recap

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Don Groff

  A dozen MontCo members and friends celebrated the holidays. MontCo members, families and friends are invited to our annual Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 5, 5:30, at Jeanes Library. It will be a dessert potluck evening, with everyone bringing … Continue reading →

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November Meeting

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Don Groff

Please plan to join us on November 7 at 5:30 PM at Jeanes Library. Our theme for the evening will be “Living With Hearing Loss and Having Much to be Grateful For”.  In this season of Thanksgiving our hearing loss … Continue reading →

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September 5 Meeting

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Don Groff

As summer draws to a close we look forward to meeting again on the first Tuesday of the month at Jeanes Library.  Please plan to join as we renew acquaintances and hear about new developments in hearing assistive technology.  September … Continue reading →

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Picnic July 30 Update.

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Don Groff

The weather was picnic-perfect on 7/30, and about 30 members, family and friends of HLAA took advantage of it. We were happy to welcome friends from other area chapters. This was the seventh time that MontCo has arranged for this … Continue reading →

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