Guilderland Senior News for Thursday, February 21, 2019
The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Feb. 25. Call the senior office at 518-280-7607 with any questions or for information. The location for senior services is 141 Bavarian Way. For transportation, call 518-356-2920.
— Monday: Scheduled shopping, enhanced fitness at 9 a.m., senior fitness at 10:30 a.m., Tai Chi at 1:15 p.m. and Strong bones Plus at 10:30 a.m and 1:30 p. At Town Hall;
— Tuesday: BP screening from 10:45 to 1145 a.m., luncheon of turkey bolognese or cold plate at 11:30 a.m., bingo/Rummikub at 12:30 p.m., and town hall class of Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m.;
— Wednesday: Scheduled shopping, enhanced fitness at 9 a.m., senior fitness at 10:30 a.m., needlecraft at 1 p.m., Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. at the town hall;
— Thursday: Scheduled shopping, exercise at 9 a.m., Yoga at 10 a.m., Mahjong and Pinochle at 12:30 p.m., and Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m. at Town Hall; and
— Friday: Scheduled shopping, enhanced fitnes at 9 a.m., painting at 10:30 a.m., intermediate bridge at 12:30 p.m., and quilting at 1 p.m.
PARTIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
For per Persons 65 years of age or who will be 65 years of age in this year whose annual total income is less than $37,400 may qualify for a partial property tax exemption, based upon their 2018 income. All new and renewing applicants must submit by March 1 an Income Verification Program application to receive the Enhanced Star portion of this exemption. An application must be filed by March 1. Income includes: pension, social security, bank interest and dividends and all other income. It is necessary to provide proof of the following: Deed, birth certificates of owners, pension forms, social security (white form), and income tax forms. All owners must sign the forms. Please call the Assessor’s Office for information on veterans or disability exemptions.
STAR Program
Homeowners may be eligible for a school property tax relief on their primary residence only. The STAR credit or exemption applies only to the school district tax, not to other property taxes such as county, town or city. To receive a new STAR credit, you must register with NYS Tax & Finance at 518-457-2036 or at www.tax.ny.gov. If you already have a STAR exemption you may file an application for an Enhanced STAR exemption and the Income Verification Program form with the Town Assessor who is located in the Guilderland Town Hall. The “enhanced” program is available to persons 65 years of age and older with adjusted gross income for 2017 under $86,300. To receive the Enhanced STAR exemption on your next School Tax bill, you must file by March 1. For additional information, please contact the Town of Guilderland Assessor’s Office at 518-356-1980.
GHS SPRING MUSICAL!
The Guilderland Players’ next musical will be: Les Miserables, a musical based on the 1862 novel of the same name by French poet and novelist Victor Hugo.
In 19th Century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean's adopted daughter.
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Senior Citizen Night will be Thursday, March 14 , at 7 p.m., and tickets will be available at a cost of $7 each (cash only), in the Senior Office in late February (call ahead to check on ticket availability 518-280-7607.
When the Guilderland Schools are listed as delayed in opening-we will still provide transportation but may be delayed due to road conditions.