Guilderland Senior News for Friday, February 19, 2016

The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Feb. 22. Call the senior office at 356-1980, ext. 1048 with any questions or for information.

— Monday: Scheduled sho;

— Tuesday: Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m., blood pressure screening at 10:45 a.m., luncheon of barbecue chicken or cold plate at 11:30 a.m., a food pantry drawing, and bingo/Rummikub at 12:30 p.m.;

— Wednesday: Scheduled shopping, 20-20-20 Fitness at 9 a.m., Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m., senior fitness at 10:30 a.m., needlecraft at 1 p.m., and Strong Bones Plus at 1:30 p.m.; 

— Thursday: Scheduled shopping, Silver Sneakers and Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m., scheduled legal appointments from 9:30 to 11 a.m., and Mahjongg and Pinochle at 12:30 p.m.; and

— Friday: Scheduled shopping,  painting and Bridge at 10 a.m., quilting and intermediate Bridge at 1 p.m. 

AARP Tax Aide program

 There is free income tax preparation and e-mail filing  provided Mondays and Saturdays at the Guilderland Public Library  through April 13 by the all-volunteer AARP Tax Aide Program. Volunteers are trained and certified in cooperation with the IRS, and prepare personal Federal and New York State income tax returns for taxpayers of all ages with low and moderate incomes. Appointments are necessary; a separate appointment is required for each taxpayer. Bring a copy of last year’s return, social security cards, photo ID, all 2014 W-2’s, 1099 statements, sold investments with purchase dates and cost basis, and supporting documents if itemizing deductions.  

Also, if these apply, bring supporting documents for any gambling winnings, medical insurance coverage, payments for any child care, payments for education, contributions to an IRA, and estimated tax payments you made during 2014.  Bring your checkbook if you want a direct deposit of your refund.  Tax Aide volunteers can’t do estate or partnership returns, returns with rental income or returns requiring Schedule C (business returns with a net loss, inventory, employees, or expenses over $10,000.)  

Both taxpayers must be present if filing a joint return, except in case of illness or infirmity. The 2-1-1 Appointment call center will open on Wednesday Jan. 20 at 10 a.m.; you may request an appointment anytime after this date and time. For appointments call 211.

HEAP program

 People with monthly incomes under: $2,244 for one person or $2,935 for two people, etc. are eligible for the home energy assistance program called HEAP. This grant can be received each heating season and goes directly to the heating company. The amount of the payment to each person is determined by income, living expenses and type of fuel used. Applications to the program should be available November 16 in the Senior Office, and if you need assistance, please call to set up an appointment.

GHS musical

The Guilderland Players’ next musical will be “42nd Street.”

Senior citizen night will be Thursday, March 10, at 7 p.m., and tickets will be available at a cost of $5 each (cash only), in the senior office in late February (call ahead to check on ticket availability  

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The musical tells the story of a humble, naive young actress named Peggy Sawyer who has come to audition for a new Broadway musical. Unfortunately, due to her nervousness, Peggy arrives to the audition late and misses her chance to join the chorus. Luckily, Peggy soon catches the eye of the famous director, Julian Marsh, and he gives Peggy her big break. However, the show's aging leading lady, Dorothy Brock, quickly grows to dislike Peggy. 

On opening night, Ms. Brock falls and breaks her ankle. Panic spreads through the company, as the show is doomed for closure, until it is suggested that Peggy take the roll. In only 36 hours, Peggy learns 25 pages, six songs and 10 dance numbers and becomes a star.

Transportation service will be provided to this event.

Transportation reminder

When the Guilderland schools are closed due to inclement weather, all scheduled shopping trips and scheduled medical appointments will be cancelled. You will now find the listing on the local television stations it will read: Guilderland Senior Programs-No Transportation.

When the Guilderland Schools are listed as delayed in opening we will still provide transportation, but we may be delayed due to road conditions.  

 

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