Seniors

Seniors 07.13.23

Grafton Everett Wagar Senior Center

518-279-3413. Chair yoga is held every Monday and Friday at 10AM. Congregate lunches are served every Tuesday and Thursday at noon.

Upcoming events are July 18th, Eat Smart at 11AM followed by lunch. After lunch, please join us as we have a special Music Event with Gone Gray held in the Grafton Village Green.

Saturday July 22nd is the Grafton Summer Festival and the center will be joining in the festivities. We will have vendors, crafts made by the seniors, ice cream booth, popcorn and so much more.

Farmers Market Coupons Are In

Farmers Market Coupons Are in at the Rensselaer County Rensselaer Senior Center in Rensselaer.  If you are 60 years or older and your monthly income is at or below:

1 person household 2,096 a month,

2 person household 2,823 a month,

3 person household 3,551 a month…

You are eligible for $20 in free farmers market coupons. Call for More Information (518) 463-2166, 9-3 Monday thru Friday. We are located on East and Herrick Streets across from Amtrak.

Donny Elvis at Rensselaer Senior Center August 15th

Donny Elvis Pays tribute to the King Of Rock and Roll on the Eve of his death 46 years ago. We will also be celebrating Donny Elvis’s birthday with Cake and Ice Cream.

Must have a reservation. Seats are limited. 518-463-2166. We are open 9am to 3pm Monday through Friday. We are located in Rensselaer on East and Herrick Streets across from the Rensselaer Train Station.

Hookers Needed

For the last 3 years you girls have broken records in crocheting Shawls, Lap robes, Hats, Scarfs, Booties and Quilts. Although it is early it seems the donations of items for our nursing homes has slowed. I have some yarn here and are always happy to receive donations of yarn for this project. 

I realize this is a unique talent and am hoping there are some talented hookers looking for a volunteer experience. Your generosity of time and talent makes such a difference in the lives of our seniors in Nursing Homes. 

Christmas can be a time of great happiness or Great Sadness. In 2022 we delivered 260 gift bags to local Nursing Homes, I can assure you you put smiles on many faces. Please join us this year in making another broken record of gifts to our seniors. Let them know they are not forgotten. Shawls are 20 x 55 and Lap robes are 44×34. Donations of yarn are greatly appreciated. We are open M-F 9am to 3pm. We are located on East and Herrick streets in Rensselaer. Call (518) 463-2166 for more information.

Attention Closet Cleaners

Have you switched the seasons over in your closet? If you didn’t wear it last summer you probably won’t wear it this summer. Donate to our Boutique at the Rensselaer Area Senior Service Center. All proceeds go towards senior programs. We are now accepting quality Spring and Summer clothes as well as quality Fall and Winter clothes. If you gained weight over a very social summer, don’t pack it away… you deserve a shopping spree when you reach your ideal weight again. And You Will”. We greatly appreciate you. We are located on East and Herrick Street across the street from Amtrak Train Station. We are open 9am to 3pm. (518) 463-2166.

AARP Driver Safety Course

The Rensselaer County Senior Center of Troy is hosting an AARP Driver Safety course on July 14th from 9-3:30. Cost for members is $25, non-members $30. 

Call 518-270-5348 to register.

Captain JP Luncheon Cruise

The Rensselaer County Senior Center of Troy is hosting a luncheon cruise on the Captain JP for all seniors in Rensselaer County. The cruise is on July 20th. We board at 11:30 and sail from noon to 3 p.m. Lunch will be roast beef, roasted chicken, vegetarian lasagna, vegetables, and salad. There will be a dessert table and entertainment will be provided by a DJ. 

Come join us for an afternoon of fun! Cost is $42/pp, must have reservation. Call 518-270-5348 for more information or to get tickets.

Lebanon Seniors

Lebanon Valley Seniors  meet the 1st and 3rd fridays at the New Lebanon firehouse. New members are always welcome .

You do not need to be a resident of New Lebanon  to join. Membership  is just $10 a year.  The backpack program, veterans project, community Christmas angels are just a few things we help support, so come help us support them when we do fundraisers. We have a few upcoming events a BQ, Lakeview lunch,  show at Machaydn theater,  fall CT train ride and lunch, octoberfest luncheon. 

For information please call Mary Defreest at 5187330009. All bus trips are open to New Lebanon residents 55 and over. All non bus related events you need to be a member, but for just $10.00 a year you can enjoy everything. So please come and be a member of our New Lebanon Senior Citizens.

Sand Lake Senior Club

The Sand Lake Seniors have put together a 3 days/2nights trip to Niagara Falls, Canadian side for Oct 16th through the 18th. 

A valid ENHANCED Driver’s License or a current PASSPORT is required. We will be staying at the Holiday Inn Fallsview which is across the street from the Fallsview Casino (Bonus $35/pp). 

Two breakfasts and 2 dinners are included one of which is at the Skylon Tower. Enjoy the 20 minute Hornblower Cruise of the Falls! There is a guided full day tour of historic Niagara on the Lake where you can lunch on your own followed by a wine tasting at a local vineyard. A ride on the Skywheel prior to departure for home as well as a Duty Free stop at the border. 

All taxes, meal and driver gratuities are included in the price: $509/pp/DBL, $639/pp/SNG, $499/pp/TPL. Contact Bette Bieg 518-663-8292 for reservations or questions.

Lunch With Our Mayor

Join The Rensselaer County Senior Center on the first Tuesday of every month to have lunch with our Mayor. 

Mike Stammel is a servant of the people and on this day he may be litterly serving you lunch and inform you of what’s happening in the City of Rensselaer and County. This is a great opportunity for a round table discussion on issues that could be of interest to you. Call to make a reservation (518) 463-2166. 

Do You Depend on Depends?

Are you an active senior with an active bladder! Do you always have the urge to go? On a strong water pill? Special underwear can be very costly. We have an assortment of sizes for men and women. 

Call and ask for Gloria at The Rensselaer County Senior Center. We would like to help at no cost to you. Call the Rensselaer Senior Center (518) 463-2166 9am to 3pm Monday thru Friday.  We are located on East and Herrick Streets.

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