Author Archives: Don Groff

December Meeting – Party – Update

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Don Groff

There were 20 in attendance at the party, including a few visitors.  Members contributed a variety of food and drink. Chris Doig demonstrated a Roger Pen system to a number of members HLAAMCC does not meet in January.  Our next … Continue reading →

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November 5 Meeting – Resound

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Don Groff

Michael Hahn, Regional Sales Manager for GN Resound will speak about advances in hearing aid technology.  He will be discussing Resound products, and how to get the most out of them and their accompanying apps, including wireless technology. There will … Continue reading →

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October Meeting – Recap

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Don Groff

Our October 1 meeting was a discussion of the last year and plans for the coming year.  A wide range of topics was discussed by the 13 attendees. Elected New Officers: Andy Walker, President, Chris Doig,  Vice-President Cathie Harvey,  Treasurer … Continue reading →

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September Meeting Cancelled

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Don Groff

MontCo HLAA will not meet in September. Our normal September meeting date, the second (rather than the first) Monday falls in Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The following Monday is not available because of the book sale at Jeanes … Continue reading →

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Picnic – July 15 Fort Washington State Park – Recap

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Don Groff

The weather forecast of ‘scattered showers’ gave way to heavy rain, more than an inch, in the morning.  A further forecast of clearing skies was borne out, and some 20 attendees enjoyed the afternoon the the MH-3 pavilion.   There were … Continue reading →

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June Meeting – Audiology Education – Recap

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Don Groff

Leah Castrovince,  Au.D. spoke at our June 4 meeting.    A New Jersey native, she did her undergraduate work at the University of Maryland, then received her doctorate in audiology from the University of Pittsburgh.  She is now finishing a … Continue reading →

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May 7 Meeting – Dr. Judith Curtin

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Don Groff

At our May 7 meeting, Dr. Judith Curtin spoke about the psychological aspects of hearing loss. She is a AAA Board Certified audiologist and a ASHA certified speech pathologist, well qualified to speak on this topic. She  provided strategies that … Continue reading →

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April 2 Meeting – N-CHATT Presentation — Update

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Don Groff

At our  April meeting, MontCo member Chris Doig spoke about  Multiple Microphone hearing assistance systems.  The topic deals with one of the most frustrating situations for those of us with hearing loss; listening to a number of people in a … Continue reading →

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March 5 Meeting – Jorge Zavala Au.D. – Update

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Don Groff

Jorge Zavala, Au.D. spoke at our March 5 meeting. Dr. Zavala is the owner of Norriton Hearing Center.  His presentation ranged widely, but focused on the multiplicity of wireless accessories now available.  These include a variety of phone interfaces and … Continue reading →

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February Meeting – Update

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Don Groff

After a winter break, the MontCo chapter met on February 5, 2018, as usual, at the Jeanes Library, with 14 in attendance. The meeting was an informal round-table event, generally focused on assistive devices, a format that has proven popular … Continue reading →

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