Guilderland Senior News for Thursday, July 19, 2018
The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of July 23. 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, aqua class at 10;30 a.m., and Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the town hall;
— Tuesday: Luncheon of Arroz con pollo 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, senior strength and balance at 9 a.m., defensive driving class by AARP at the Guilderland Public Library from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., aqua class 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, Silver Sneakers at 9 a.m., Silver Sneakers Yoga Stretch 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, AARP defensive driving class at the library from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., painting at 10:30 a.m., intermediate bridge at 12:30 p.m., and quilting at 1 p.m.
Medicare
Learn about Medicare today July 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Will you soon be 65? Come learn how Medicare works. You will be informed of all the factors that you should consider when making your choices. Are you already in Medicare but still having questions about your coverage options? There are Medicare counselors trained to help you understand your choices and options. Attend a presentation designed to provide you with an understanding of Medicare and the choices available to you.
Having trouble paying your Medicare premium or related medical expenses? Find out if you may qualify for federal assistance with your medical expenses.
Exercise class registration
Please register for fall (September through December) exercise classes during the week of Aug. 13 in the Senior Office.
Farmers market coupons
Farmers Market Coupons are a one-time benefit of $20 per household per year in NYS Farmers Market checks. Eligible seniors whose gross income must be no more than 185% of the US Poverty Income Guidelines. This nutrition program helps seniors buy locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables at nearby farmers markets. It will be necessary to bring ID when picking them up. These coupons should be available mid-July please call for availability.
We will provide transportation to an area farmers market on July 24 and Aug. 21 at 10:45 a.m. leaving from the Guilderland Senior Center as well as pickups at the Omni. Please let us know if you plan to participate
Permanent Driver and Substitute Drivers Needed
A permanent driver is needed for Fridays approximately one hour of the day 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. to deliver meals to a specific route of approximately six people.
A substitute driver would be needed “once in a while” for about an hour to deliver meals to a specific route. Meals are delivered to Guilderland/Altamont residents’ on weekdays. Please call 518-280-7607 for further information.