Seniors 01.16.20

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Bingo-Ice Cream sponsored by Brookdale Senior Living

Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Rd, Grafton, will host Jennifer Hill of Brookdale Senior Living at Fillmore Pond on Friday, January 24th immediately following lunch (Chili). Brookdale offers three levels of senior living, including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Jennifer Hill will speak breifly about the facility and its services, and will sponsor Bingo prizes and an ice cream social. Lunch is served daily at 12:00 for a suggested cost of $3. Call to be added to the lunch list at 518-279-3413.

01/02/2020 – 01/17/2020

Troy Senior Center Upcoming Events…

• Bingo: Wednesday & Friday Following Lunch!

• Line Dancing: Join Our Uncle Sam Sparklers!!! Looking For More Line Dancers To Join Our Class! It’s A Fun Way To Keep Active!

• Swimming: Wednesdays @9:00 A.M. Lansingburg Boys/Girls Club

• Chair Yoga Or Aerobics: Mondays @ 9:30 Followed By Aerobics.

• Price Is Right: Wednesday, January 22nd @11 A.M.

• Shopping: Friday, January 23rd @9:30 A.M. (Back For Lunch)

• Wheel Of Fortune: Monday, January 27th @11 A.M.

• Movie On Big Screen: Wednesday, January 29th @10a.M.

Please Call With Any Questions! We look forward to you joining us!

*Please visit our Boutique. It’s open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from

10-2p.m. Next to new clothing for men and women, jewelry and household items. We also accept donations of gently used items.

01/10/2020 – 01/24/2020

Schodack Senior Center Upcoming Events

Monday- Friday: Lunch served daily @ Noon

Mondays- Chair Yoga: @ 10 am Chorus: @ 12:45 pm

Tuesdays- Knitting club: @ 10 am

Wednesdays- Tai Chi: @ 10 am

Thursdays- Cards (Your choice): @10 am Exercise Class @1 pm

Fridays- Darts: @12:45 pm

Eat Smart Live Healthy presentation on January 28th @11 am

Bingo on January 28th @12:45

January Special Dinner will be held on January 21 @noon, with Paul Slusar providing our entertainment for the afternoon. On the Menu: Chicken Pattie Parmesan, Pasta with sauce, Tuscan blend, Italian bread, mandarin oranges. A little something sweet to eat will follow the entertainment to end a great afternoon of food & fun. All Rensselaer County seniors are welcome to join us for the celebration.

Please call 477-6581 to make a reservation or for more information about the events here at the Senior Center.

01/09/2020-01/31/2020

January 2020 Events at the Rensselaer Senior Center

Open 9am to 3pm in Rensselaer on East and Herrick streets, please call 518-463-2166 for reservations for all events.

Thursday January 9th 2020 – Self Defense 101 Class (10 AM) come sit in on this informative class on self defense techniques and what to do if you’re ever in an uneasy predicament.

Tuesday January 14th – Special Dinner W/ John Hill.

We need your help! Members are needed to serve on the executive committee to have a successful club. We need members to attend a monthly meeting and head different committees for special programs many of our members have headed departments and businesses. Please consider helping the club! For more information see Gloria in the office.

We are always looking for quality gently used clothes for our boutique. Donations can be made during open hours.

We are no longer collecting empty prescription Pill Bottles.

Thank you to all our county representatives for hearing us and providing us with what we need. You are appreciated!

The most important program is nutrition here at the center. It is very important that you dine here with us. So call us today to make your reservations for lunch, we look forward to seeing you at the Center!

01/13/2020 – 02/28/2020

February 2020 Events At The Rensselaer Senior Center

Open 9am to 3pm in Rensselaer on East and Herrick streets, Please Call 463-2166 For Reservations

Thursday February 13th W/The Gone Grey Band

Tuesday February 25th W/Winchester and Young

We need your help !

Members are needed to serve on the executive committee to have a successful club. We need members to attend a monthly meeting and head different committees for special programs many of our members have headed departments and businesses. Please consider helping the club! For more information see Gloria in the office.

Thank you to all our county representatives for hearing us and providing us with what we need. You Are Appreciated

The most important program is nutrition here at the center. It is very important that you dine here with us. So call us today to make your reservations for lunch. We look forward To seeing you at the center.

We are no longer collecting empty prescription Pill Bottles

Anytime

Grafton Fitness Opportunities

Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, has several opportunities to keep our residents 60 and older in shape. Chair Yoga is offered 3 times a week at no charge. This is a low-impact workout for the body and mind. Aerobic Swimming is available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the Bennington Rec Center with transportation. Water aerobics offers a resistance and buoyancy that cannot be experienced on ground. The center has a small exercise room with a treadmill and stationary bikes. Regular exercise reduces the risk of injury, decreased symptoms of depression, and improves mobility. Regular exercise can lower blood pressure, strengthen muscles, correct body posture, relieve pain and promotes weight loss. Residents 60 and older are encouraged to get into a good exercise routine. For more information, call the center at 518-279-3413.

Anytime

Senior Domino Group Seeks More Players

The Town of East Greenbush Senior Domino Group meets each Wednesday from 12-3 PM in the Town Hall Community Room.

Join in the fun by stopping by any Wednesday to check it out! You do not need to be an experienced player. They will teach you. For questions call 518-477-4194.

Anytime

Poestenkill Seniors

Weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1pm at the Sullivan-Jones Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by Bingo and cards. The hall is handicapped accessible with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors have catered lunches, pizza, clam steams, fish fries and luncheons at various restaurants, informational talks on senior safety and bus trips to casinos, theaters and other points of interest.

Anytime

Rensselaer County NY Connects

Rensselaer County NY Connects provides long term services and supports which includes a range of services and supports that can help people of all ages remain independent in their daily lives. Long term services and supports are both medical and non-medical services that help to maintain or improve daily functioning and health. Finding the right services and supports to meet your needs can be very confusing. NY Connects is a trusted place that gives you information about available options whether you are paying for services yourself, through insurance, or are eligible for a government program. NY Connects serves anyone who needs information on long term services and supports. NY Connects staff can also help link you to available long term services and supports. Contact Rensselaer County NY Connects at 270-2767.

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