The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Feb. 23. Call the senior office at 356-1980, ext. 1048 with any questions or for information.

Monday: Scheduled shopping, aerobics at 9 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 Hungarian Goulash or cold plate at 11:30 a.m., and bingo/Rummikub at 12:30 p.m.;

Wednesday: Scheduled shopping, Cardio Circuit at 9 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.

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.

 

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The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Feb. 16. Call the senior office at 356-1980, ext. 1048 with any questions or for information.

Monday: Town hall closed for President’s Day;

Tuesday: Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m., blood pressure screening at 10:45 a.m., luncheon of Chicken Alfredo or cold plate at 11:30 a.m., and bingo/Rummikub at 12:30 p.m.;

Wednesday: Scheduled shopping, Cardio Circuit at 9 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.

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.

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— 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.

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The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Jan. 12. 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 Guilderland Public 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 baked ziti 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 Guilderland Public 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, Bridge at 10 a.m., quilting at 1 p.m.

AARP Tax Aide

 Program

Beginning Monday, Feb. 2, through Monday, April 13, free income tax preparation and e-mail filing will be provided Mondays and Saturdays 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 appointments, please call 211, starting Monday, Jan. 5.

HEAP Program

Cold months are here and heating costs are increasing. People with monthly incomes under $2194 for one person, or $2869 for two people, are eligible for the Heating Assistance Program called HEAP.

This grant can be received each heating season and goes directly to the heating company. The amount of the payment to each person is determined by income, living expenses and type of fuel used. If you need assistance completing application, please call to set up an appointment.

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The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Jan. 5. Call the senior office at 356-1980, ext. 1048 with any questions or for information.

Monday: Scheduled shopping, aerobics at 9 a.m., Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m., 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 chicken Alfredo or cold plate at 11:30 a.m., Bingo/Rummikub at 12:30 p.m.;

Wednesday: Scheduled shopping, Cardio Circuit at 9 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 Picnochle at 1 p.m.;

Friday: Scheduled shopping, painting and Bridge at 10 a.m., quilting at 1 p.m.

AARP Tax Aide

 Program

Beginning Monday, Feb. 2, through Monday, April 13, free income tax preparation and e-mail filing will be provided Mondays and Saturdays 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 appointments, please call 456-2400, ext. 2, starting Monday, Jan. 5.

HEAP Program

Cold months are approaching and heating costs are increasing. People with monthly incomes under $2194 for one person, or $2869 for two people, are eligible for the Heating Assistance Program called HEAP.
This grant can be received each heating season and goes directly to the heating company. The amount of the payment to each person is determined by income, living expenses and type of fuel used. If you need assistance completing application, please 

The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Dec. 29. Call the senior office at 356-1980, ext. 1048 with any questions or for information.

Monday: Scheduled shopping, no aerobics at 9 a.m., Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m., no 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., Bingo/Rummikub at 12:30 p.m.;

Wednesday: Scheduled shopping, no Cardio Circuit at 9 a.m., no senior fitness at 10:30 a.m., Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m., needlecraft at 1 p.m., and Strong Bones Plus at 1:30 p.m.;

Thursday: New Year’s Day town hall closed;

Friday: Scheduled shopping, painting and Bridge at 10 a.m., quilting at 1 p.m.

Transportation

weather reminder

When the Guilderland schools are closed due to inclement weather, all scheduled shopping trips and scheduled medical appointments will be cancelled.

When the Guilderland schools are listed as delayed in opening, we will still provide transportation. We may be delayed in getting to you, due to road conditions, so please be patient.

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Guilderland Seniors

The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Dec. 22. Call the senior office at 356-1980, ext. 1048 with any questions or for information.

Monday: Scheduled shopping, no aerobics at 9 a.m., Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m., no 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 lentil soup with ham sandwich or cold plate at 11:30 a.m., Bingo/Rummikub at 12:30 p.m.;

Wednesday: Scheduled shopping, no Cardio Circuit at 9 a.m., no senior fitness at 10:30 a.m., Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m., needlecraft at 1 p.m., and Strong Bones Plus at 1:30 p.m.;

Thursday: Christmas Day town hall closed;

Friday: Scheduled shopping, painting and Bridge at 10 a.m., quilting at 1 p.m.

Transportation

weather reminder

When the Guilderland schools are closed due to inclement weather, all scheduled shopping trips and scheduled medical appointments will be cancelled.

When the Guilderland schools are listed as delayed in opening, we will still provide transportation. We may be delayed in getting to you, due to road conditions, so please be patient.

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The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Dec. 15. Call the senior office at 356-1980, ext. 1048 with any questions or for information.

Monday: Scheduled shopping, aerobics at 9 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., blood pressure reading at 10:45 a.m., luncheon of Hungarian goulash or cold plate at 11:30 a.m., Bingo/Rummikub and food pantry drawing at 12:30 p.m.;

Wednesday: Scheduled shopping, Cardio Circuit at 9 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, scheduled legal appointments, Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m., Mahjong at 12:30 p.m., and Pinochle at 1 p.m.;

Friday: Scheduled shopping, painting, Bridge at 10 a.m., quilting at 1 p.m.

Transportation

weather reminder

When the Guilderland schools are closed due to inclement weather, all scheduled shopping trips and scheduled medical appointments will be cancelled.

When the Guilderland schools are listed as delayed in opening, we will still provide transportation. We may be delayed in getting to you, due to road conditions, so please be patient.

The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Nov. 24. Call the senior office at 356-1980, ext. 1048 with any questions or for information.

Monday: Scheduled shopping, aerobics at 9 a.m., Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m, 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 veal and peppers or cold plate at 11:30 a.m., Bingo and Rummikub at 12:30 p.m.;

Wednesday: Scheduled shopping, no Cardio Circuit at 9 a.m., senior fitness at 10:30 a.m., Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m., needlecraft at 1 p.m., and Strong Bones Plus at 1:30 p.m.;

Thursday: Town hall closed for Thanksgiving Day;

Friday: Town hall closed.

Senior holiday luncheon

On Tuesday, Dec. 9. at noon our holiday luncheon will be held at the Cider House Restaurant at 6700 Dunnsville Rd. in Altamont.

The Menu will feature the entrée choice of: Stuffed meatloaf with mashed potatoes or roasted turkey with butternut squash. The cost is $20 per person.

Transportation service is available for Guilderland seniors.

Tickets are available from Nov. 10 to Dec. 2. Please make checks payable to: Town of Guilderland

Movie of the month

On Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Guilderland town hall court room the movie 42 will be shown.

This movie focuses on the relationship between baseball icon Jackie Robinson and Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey.

Heap program

With cold months approaching, heating costs will increase. People with monthly incomes under $2194 for one person, or $2869 for two people, are eligible for the Heating Assistance Program called HEAP. This grant can be received each heating season and goes directly to the heating company. The amount of the payment to each person is determined by income, living expenses and type of fuel used. Applications to the program should be available Nov. 17 in the senior office, and if you need assistance, please call to set up an appointment.

The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Nov. 3. Call the senior office at 356-1980, ext. 1048 with any questions or for information.

Monday: Scheduled shopping, Christmas Tree Shop shopping trip; aerobics at 9 a.m., Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m, senior fitness at 10:30 a.m., harmonic group at 1 p.m., and Strong Bones Plus at 1:30 p.m.;

Tuesday: Election Day, programs closed;

Wednesday: Scheduled shopping, Christmas Tree Shop shopping trip, Cardio Circuit at 9 a.m., senior fitness at 10:30 a.m., 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., Medicare presentation at 10:30 a.m., Mahjong at 12:30 p.m., and Pinochle at 1 p.m.;

Friday: Scheduled shopping, painting, Bridge at 10 a.m., quilting at 1 p.m.

Holiday luncheon

On Tuesday, Dec. 9, at noon the annual town of Guilderland senior citizens holiday luncheon will be held at the Cider House Restaurant, 6700 Dunnsville Rd. in Altamont.

The Menu will feature the entrée choice of: stuffed meatloaf with mashed potatoes or roasted turkey with butternut squash. The cost is $20 per person.

Transportation service is available for Guilderland seniors.

Tickets are available from Nov. 10 through Dec. 2.

Please make checks payable to the Town of Guilderland.

Movie of the month

This month’s on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 10:30 a.m., in the Guilderland Town Hall courtroom we will be showing the movie, 42.

Please call the Senior Service office at 356-1980, ext.1048 by Thursday, Nov. 13 for a reservation.

This movie focuses on the relationship between baseball icon Jackie Robinson and Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey, who signed Robinson and in 1947 made him the first black major league baseball player of the modern era.  This movie is rated   PG13 and the run time is 128 minutes.

HEAP program

Cold months are approaching and heating costs will increase. People with monthly incomes under $2194 for one person, or $2869 for two people, are eligible for the Heating Assistance Program called HEAP. This grant can be received each heating season and goes directly to the heating company. The amount of the payment to each person is determined by income, living expenses, and type of fuel used. Applications to the program should be available Nov. 17 in the Senior Office, and if you need assistance, please call to set up an appointment.

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