Saturday April 27, 2024 
Eat Smart Demonstration and Special Music by CDPDP
The Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 69 Church Street, will host will host Jillian Ludwig, Community Nutrition Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension for our monthly Eat Smart – Live Strong cooking demonstration on Tuesday, September 3 at 11:00. There will be free recipes and samples for everyone who attends. Plan to stay for a nutritious lunch followed by special music entertainment sponsored by CDPDP. Call 518-686-7561 to sign up for lunch.
Pittstown Seniors
The Town of Pittstown Seniors meet the first Wednesday of the month. Our next meeting is September 4, 2019. We meet at the Raymertown Volunteer Fire Dept on Mason Lane in Raymertown. Meeting begins at 11:45 with a covered dish luncheon and business meeting follows.
We have many exciting events coming up and hope you can join us for our activities.
We have had a busy summer and fall is lining up nicely.
Sept Membership Meeting
Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Rd, Grafton, will hold the monthly Eastern Membership meeting at 11:00 am on Friday, September 6th. All residents 60 and older are encouraged to attend. Upcoming activities, events and fundraisers will be discussed at this meeting. Please join us at noon for a nutritious meal following the meeting. Call 518-279-3413.
Grafton Merrymakers
The September meeting of the Grafton Merrymakers will take place on September 11th at 5:30 pm at the Everett Wager Senior Center, Grafton, NY and is opened to all seniors in Rensselaer county.
The evening will start with hot dogs and hamburgers furnished by the Merrymakers. We are asking everyone to bring a covered dish to share. Dinner is at 5:30 pm followed by our monthly meeting at 6:15 pm. If you are interested in this senior group or are planning on joining the Merrymakers, please come to our meetings which are held the second Wednesday of the month. Any questions please call Betty Jean at 518-272-8624.
Sand Lake Seniors Committee
The Sand Lake Seniors Club will be holding their election of Officers and Committee persons on October 10th, 2019. All members of the club are requested to be at this meeting to make sure your vote is counted. All voting will be by members that are present at the meeting. The meeting will begin at 12:00 at the Church of the Covenant on Route 43 in Averill Park.
Clara Peters, President
Sand Lake Seniors
Our regular meeting for September 12, 2019 will be held at 12:00 at The Church of The Covenant on route 43 in Averill Park. We will have a short meeting and then John Hill will be entertaining us. We have a light luncheon following the entertainment. We still have some luncheons we go to and Day trips planned. Also a over night trip to Newport, Rhode Island. Come and be a part of our planning for next year.
Troy Senior Center Upcoming Events
· Gym: Come join our Gym! Stay active, build strength! Open Monday-Friday 8:30-2:45. Free to all seniors 60+
· 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
· Dart League: Join us on Fridays @10:30 on the second floor.
· Chair Yoga: Mondays @ 9:30 followed by Aerobics.
· REIKI: Twice a month @9:00 -Must sign up ahead of time.
· Game Day: Mondays, starting at 10:00 a.m. Ping Pong, Darts, Yahtzee, Chromino, Card Games! Come join the fun! Followed by a delicious, nutritious lunch and then BINGO!
· Shopping Trips: Twice/Month.
· Lake George-Cruise On The Lac Du Saint Sacrement (Sponsored by Blue Shield of North Eastern NY) Call 518-270-5348 for more information
Calendar for Everett Wagar Senior Center
2 Roxborough Rd, Grafton NY
Sept 2 Holiday – Office Closed
Sept 3 9:30 Aerobic Swimming
12:00 Congregate Lunch
1:00 Cards and Games
Sept 4 10:00 Chair Yoga
12:00 Congregate Lunch
1:00 Cards & Games
Sept 5 Reiki by Appt
9:30 Aerobic Swimming
12:00 Congregate Lunch
12:30 Knitting and Crochet Group
Sept 6 9:45 Chair Yoga
11:00 Grafton Eastern Membership Meeting
12:00 Congregate Lunch
1:00 Cards and Games
The Month Of August Is Elvis Month At The Rensselaer County Rensselaer Senior Center
(EVERY Friday is Root Beer Float Day For Those Who Dine With Us For Lunch )
29th – Senior Day At The Schaghticoke Fair W/ Donny Elvis at 1pm sponsored By CDPHP Call for reservations (518) 463-2166 We are open from 9am to 3pm Monday Thru Friday we are Located on East And Herrick Streets in Rensselaer
Stay Tuned For Pop up Events at The Center
Always looking to receive Donations of good and gently used clothing and shoes for our corner boutique all proceeds benefit senior programs
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.
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.
Senior Center Grafton Groups
Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, has 3 groups that meet on a regular basis. Groups include the Scrapbooking Group, the Quilting Club and the Stitching Chicks Knit and Crochet group.
Residents 60 and older have a good time, sharing ideas, patterns, and fellowship.
For more information on the groups, call 518-279-3413.
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.
Rensselaer Senior Center Community Service Volunteers Needed
Looking For Dedicated Seniors To Help With our Community Service Program Every Thursday After Lunch. Making Afghans and Lap Robes For People in Nursing Homes Stuffed Animals For The Pediatric Departments in hospitals and emergency rooms Heart Pillows for Heart and Lung Surgery patients This Is a Very Rewarding Program and we are Needing A Few More Angels to keep this program in place or if you are homebound and willing to Crochet or knit from home to help us out then Please Call us if Interested We Are Open Monday thru Friday 9am-3pm We are Located in Rensselaer on East And Herrick Streets Call For Further Info. 518-463-2166
We Are Taking Empty Clear Pill Bottles Must Be See Thru
Elder Abuse Workshop
Unfortunately in society today, many elders are reporting that they are experiencing forms of abuse and/or neglect. Some elders have reported that they did not recognize that the way they were being treated was abusive, until they learned about the various types of elder abuse. Additionally, those that do recognize the abuse, do not always know where to turn for help. Many elders have reported feeling helpless to stop the abuse, or that they have to tolerate it, in order to continue to live in their homes, or to get the support they need to get to medical appointments or to the grocery store.
This workshop focuses on:
1. Identifying the many types of abuse and neglect that elders may experience
2. Empowering everyone to take action (in a safe manner) when they see/hear of abuse
3. Offer options for supports/safety to help those that experience the abuse
4. Provide hope to elders, that they do not need to remain in abusive situations.
By training elders and the community at large, we are hoping to raise awareness of this serious issue, and to help decrease it’s prevalence through ongoing education and resources. This free public workshop will be presented September 16th, at 6:00 pm by staff in the Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program of St. Peter’s Heath Partners. Advanced registration is recommended. For more information call the library at 274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy, NY.
AARP Tax Aide Program
AARP Tax Aide Program is looking for volunteers. The Tax Aide Program is a free tax preparation service for all members of our community. There are many opportunities that are available for our volunteers. Tax Preparers work directly with the tax payer to complete their tax return. Client Facilitators welcome taxpayers and help organize their paperwork. Technology Coordinators manage computer equipment. Local Coordinators who manage the site, volunteers and schedules. Communications Coordinators who help recruit new volunteers. We have sites in Columbia and Rensselaer Counties. Volunteers will receive training. To become a volunteer you will need to register for the Tax Aide Program. You can register at NYTaxAide.org. In the upper right of the window click on Volunteer with AARP Tax-Aide link and follow the instructions. If you have any questions, please contact Jerry Seeley at jseeley1018@nullgmail.com.