Guilderland Senior News for Friday, August 19, 2016

The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Aug. 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., and Strong Bones Plus at 1:30 p.m.;

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

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

— Thursday:  Scheduled shopping, no Silver Sneakers, Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m., and  mahjong and pinochle at 12:30 p.m.; and

— Friday: Scheduled shopping, painting at 10 a.m., intermediate bridge at 12:30 p.m., and quilting at 1 p.m.

Luncheon

On Friday, Sept. 23 there will be a luncheon recognizing volunteers.

Substitute drivers

If you are interested in volunteering once in awhile for about an hour-and-a-half, this is an opportunity for you.  Meals are delivered weekdays to Guilderland and Altamont residents. Please call 356-1980 ext. 1095 for further information.

Farmers market coupons

Farmers market coupons are a one-time benefit of $20 per household per year in New York State. Eligible seniors’ gross income must be no more than 185 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines: a one-person household is $1,832, two-person household is $2,470, etc. This nutrition program helps seniors buy locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables at nearby farmers markets. It will be necessary to bring ID when picking them up. Please call for availability.

We will provide transportation to an area farmers market on Aug. 23 at 10:45 a.m. leaving from the Guilderland town hall as well as pickups at the Omni. Please let us know if you plan to participate.

Trip schedule

Please call the senior office if interested in a trip to check availability.

All Brown Coach buses leave from the Hamilton Square Market 32 (formerly 20 Mall — Price Chopper parking garage).

On Oct. 5, we will go to the Lake George Dinner Theatre.  Kathleen Clark’s “Southern Comforts” follows a budding romance between Gus, a crusty and cantankerous New Jersey widower and Amanda, a feisty, saucy, and outgoing Southern widow.  

Please indicate your lunch choice:

— Medallions of beef with Bordelaise Sauce served with roasted potatoes;

— Char-grilled chicken breast with homemade apple relish, lemon vinaigrette served with roasted potatoes (gluten free);

— Broiled Atlantic salmon with lemon, white wine, and caper sauce served with rice pilaf (gluten free); or

— Vegetarian pasta with sautéed vegetables over penne pasta.

All served with choice of Caesar or house salad, rolls, vegetables, dessert and coffee and tea.

The cost is $70. The ticket purchase deadline is Aug. 25.The departure is 10 a.m. and return is approximately 4 p.m.

Ticket sales are on a first come, first serve basis, payment is required to be placed on all trip lists. Ticket deadlines are in place because of refund policies for both the venue and bus transportation. Tickets will be refunded if a trip gets canceled due to low ticket sales. No refunds otherwise, we do keep a waiting list for all trips.