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Regular Meetings of the Chapter

November 4th Meeting – Update

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Don Groff

The group watched a video that described REM measurements and the rationale for them. Many of us have had this procedure used in recent visits. Lengthy discussions about dealing with audiologists, the good the not-so-good, and how to judge. Several … Continue reading →

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September 2025 Meeting – Update

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Don Groff

A good start to the new season, lengthy discussion about cochlear implant and the criteria for getting one. Technical developments in hearing assistance continue to appear, and we dealt with a wide range. Many of the following topics were addressed. … Continue reading →

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May Meeting – Update

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Don Groff

Our May 6 meeting featured a presentation on how to protect yourself from scams while using the modern communication technology so important to people with hearing loss.  We watched a video of Andy Chandler, a retired cybersecurity professional, who made this … Continue reading →

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April Meeting.

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Don Groff

Our April meeting will be based on a TED Talk by Juliëtte Sterkens in which she discusses the need for hearing assistance beyond what is provided by hearing aids.  T-coils and hearing loops continue to be the go-to system even … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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June 6 Meeting

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Don Groff

Our meeting was stymied by the installation of new audio-visual equipment at the Jeanes Library, only partially completed, and completely non-functional, including the loop. We tried to watch one of the videos on a 10-inch laptop screen, but it was … Continue reading →

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