Guilderland Senior News for Wednesday, February 4, 2015
— Photo by Doris Selig
Oldest grad: Florence Remley Zimmer, a 1931 graduate of Altamont High School, is 102 years old. She lived in Berne for 90 years or so before moving to Atria Guilderland. She loves to play cards and do handiwork, like the hot pad she hooked, displayed here. She enjoyed quilting with others to raise money for the Hilltowns Seniors and the Knox Reformed Church. Now she knits hats for preemie babies at Albany Medical Center and does other handiwork. Her two daughters — Sandra Fuller of Westmere and Priscilla Carman, who lives on Carman Road in Guilderland — and others provide her with the material for her projects.
The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Feb. 9. Call the senior office at 356-1980, ext. 1048 with any questions or for information.
Monday: Scheduled shopping, aerobics at 9 a.m., AARP driving class at the Library at 9:30 a.m., Strong Bones Plus and senior fitness at 10:30 a.m., harmonic group at 1 p.m., and Strong Bones Plus at 1:30 p.m.;
Tuesday: Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m., luncheon of Salisbury steak or cold plate at 11:30 a.m., food pantry drawing at Noon, and bingo/Rummikub at 12:30 p.m.;
Wednesday: Scheduled shopping, Cardio Circuit at 9 a.m., AARP driving class at the Library at 9:30 a.m., senior fitness and Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m., needlecraft at 1 p.m., and Strong Bones Plus at 1:30 p.m.;
Thursday: Scheduled shopping, Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m., Mahjong at 12:30 p.m., and Pinochle at 1 p.m.;
Friday: Scheduled shopping, painting and Bridge at 10 a.m., and quilting at 1 p.m.
AARP Tax Aide Program
Free income tax preparation and e-mail filing will be provided Mondays and Saturdays through April 13 at the Guilderland Public Library by the all-volunteer AARP Tax Aide Program. Volunteers are trained and certified in cooperation with the IRS, and prepare personal Federal and New York State income tax returns for taxpayers of all ages with low and moderate incomes.
Appointments are necessary; a separate appointment is required for each taxpayer. Bring a copy of last year’s return, social security cards, photo ID, all 2014 W-2’s, 1099 statements, sold investments’ with purchase dates and cost basis, and supporting documents if itemizing deductions.
Also, if these apply, bring supporting documents for any gambling winnings, medical insurance coverage, payments for any child care, payments for education, contributions to an IRA, and estimated tax payments you made during 2014.
Bring your checkbook if you want a direct deposit of your refund. Tax Aide volunteers can’t do estate or partnership returns, returns with rental income or returns requiring Schedule C (business returns with a net loss, inventory, employees, or expenses over $10,000.)
Both taxpayers must be present if filing a joint return, except in case of illness or infirmity.
For an appointment call 211; this is a new policy.
Spring musical
The Guilderland Players’ next musical will be Curtains.
Senior Citizen Night will be Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available in the Senior Office in late February at a cost of $5 each (cash only). Please call ahead to check on ticket availability at 356-1980.
The musical is an old-fashioned murder mystery behind the scenes of a terrible musical.
Transportation service will be provided to this event.
Yarn donations needed
Our needlecraft class makes lap afghans and baby sweaters to donate to those in need in our community. Any donations of yarn would be greatly appreciated.
Learn about Medicare
Three individual presentations are scheduled for this year to learn about Medicare. They are: April 9, July 9, and Oct. 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Please call the office to register for a presentation.
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.