Author Archives: Don Groff

April Meeting – canceled.

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Don Groff

Because of concerns about COVID-19, we will not meet in April. Watch this space for information about our next meeting. Please take all appropriate measures in dealing with this crisis.

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March Meeting

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Don Groff

Our March 2 meeting included a general discussion of chapter activities and plans.  President Andy Walker conducted an introduction to American Sign Language, as preparation for the visit from the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit later this year.  This was enhanced … Continue reading →

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February 3 Meeting Recap

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Don Groff

Nancy Hilger, now with Clear Captions, spoke on  Getting Hip with Your Hearing. Hearing aid technology continues to develop at a rapid pace, and she reviewed a number of features that go far beyond the traditional hearing device.  The smartphone … Continue reading →

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About the Party

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Don Groff

Our annual holiday party, postponed once by a storm that never really materialized in our area, seemed  at risk as another storm threatened.  This one too did not cause more than uncertainly about travel. There are about 18 attendees, and … Continue reading →

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Holiday Party – Rescheduled

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Don Groff

The Winter Party has been rescheduled for December 16. Our December meeting (Monday, December 16) will be our annual holiday social. Please join us to welcome the cold weather (-: …. and to wish each other a comfy and healthy … Continue reading →

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November Meeting 11/18

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Don Groff

HLAA MontCo will meet on Monday, November 18.  This is not our usual first Monday, because the Jeanes Library is a polling place, and will be preparing for the November 5 election. There will be a general discussion of hearing … Continue reading →

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October 7 Meeting — Cancelled

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Don Groff

Because of mechanical problems at the Jeanes Library, this meeting is cancelled. Further details here when available.   10/5/19 On October  7, Kay Tyberg, president of the Blair County chapter will speak about hearing in noisy circumstances, probably the most common … Continue reading →

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September 9 Meeting – Recap

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Don Groff

Chapter officers discussed plans for the year, touching on: Chapter finances. Meeting topics. The Walk4Hearing October 20 Future leadership. Sharon Carroll, Engagement Manager for Cochlear America spoke about current and future implants and accessories, including: Smartphone  streaming, currently limited to … Continue reading →

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HLAA Picnic

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Don Groff

Several dozen HLAA members and friends enjoyed the annual picnic at Fort Washington State Park on July 14.   Warm and breezy weather made for a very enjoyable afternoon, as did a variety of food and drink. The September 9 meeting … Continue reading →

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HLAA Picnic

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Don Groff

Once again MONTCO HLAA invites HLAA members, families and friends to a picnic at Fort Washington State Park on Sunday July 14, 2019. This is our fifth time at this great spot, just about a mile from the Fort Washington … Continue reading →

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