Guilderland Senior News for Thursday, August 17, 2017

The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Aug. 21. Call the senior office at (518)280-7607 with any questions or for information. The new location for senior services is 141 Bavarian Way, Altamont, NY 12009. Transportation’s phone number is (518)356-2920.

— Monday: Scheduled shopping, strength and balance and core at 9 a.m., Town Hall classes: Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.;

— Tuesday: Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m. at Town Hall, luncheon of baked breaded cod fillet or cold plate at 11:30 a.m., and Bingo/Rummikub at 12:30 p.m.;

— Wednesday: Scheduled shopping, senior strength and balance at 9 a.m., needlecraft at 1 p.m., and Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 and 1:30 p.m.at the Town Hall; 

— Thursday: Scheduled shopping, Silver Sneakers at 9 a.m., Silver Sneakers Yoga Stretch at 10 a.m., Mahjongg and Pinochle at 12:30 p.m., Town Hall for Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m.; and

— Friday: Scheduled shopping, painting at 9:30 a.m., intermediate bridge at 12:30 p.m., and quilting at 1 p.m.

CDPHP program offering

Getting and Staying Active for Life held on Aug.28 from 1 to 2 p.m. This program will address how physical activity can enhance the quality of life and help maintain independence as we age.  Recommendation and benefits of physical activity will be reviewed, along with community wellness resources and programs for older adults. Please call 280-7607 by Aug. 18 to register for this hour program.

Save the date

Volunteer Recognition Luncheon is Friday, September 22.

Meals on Wheels drivers

Meals On Wheels permanent driver and substitute drivers needed. If you are interested in volunteering “once in awhile” for about an hour and half this is an opportunity for you.  Meals are delivered to Guilderland/Altamont residents weekdays. Please call MaryAnn at 280-7607 for further information.

Farmers market coupons

Farmers market coupons are a one-time benefit of $20 per household per year in NYS Farmers Market checks. Eligible seniors whose gross income must be no more than 185 percent of the US poverty income guidelines. This nutrition program helps senior’s buy locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables at nearby farmers markets. It will be necessary to bring ID when picking them up.  These coupons should be available mid-July please call for availability.

We will provide transportation to an area farmers market on July 18 and Aug. 22 at 10:45 a.m. leaving from the Guilderland senior center as well as pickups at the Omni. Please let us know if you plan to participate.