Guilderland Senior News for Friday, October 16, 2015

The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Oct. 19. 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. and Strong Bones Plus at 1:30 p.m.;

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

Wednesday: Scheduled shopping, 20-20-20 fitness class at 9 a.m., Strong Bones Plus and senior fitness 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., scheduled legal appointments at 9:30 a.m.,  Mahjongg and Pinochle at 12:30 p.m., and art and culture trip at 12:45 p.m.; 

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

Fashion show and luncheon

Please plan to join us at the fashion show and luncheon at Colonie Golf & Country Club, 141 Maple Road, Route 85A, in Voorheesville, on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at noon.

The fashions are from Fashions by Liz’s Closet and will be modeled by our senior ladies.

Your luncheon entrée choices are: baked boneless pork chops with apples in a red wine reduction; broiled haddock Veronique served with lemons, Panko, and white grapes in white wine sauce; and chicken Françoise egg dipped, pan roasted with a lemon wine butter sauce.

All entrées are served with soup du jour, carrot cake and coffee and tea.

The cost is $24 per person. Please make checks payable to Town of Guilderland.

Remember to indicate your luncheon choice and if transportation is needed.

Thanksgiving deliveries

Thanksgiving Day preparations are in the works by Equinox, Inc. for their 46th Annual Equinox Thanksgiving Day Dinner. Please contact the senior office to make your dinner reservation by Nov. 6.

Learn about Medicare

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 have 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.

The presentation is Oct. 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Why take a driver safety course?

Because driving has changed since you first got your license and doing so could save you money.  

Cars have changed. So have traffic rules, driving conditions, and the roads you travel every day. By taking a driver safety course, you'll learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment. You'll learn how you can manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. 

After completing the course, you will have a greater appreciation of driving challenges and a better understanding of how to avoid potential collisions and injuring yourself or others.

Please call the senior office to sign up for this affordable AARP course offered every other month, on odd-numbered months. AARP also offers this course online.

Shopping trips

Bus trips to the Christmas Tree Shop in Colonie Center are scheduled for the following dates:  Nov. 2 and 4, on your regular mall-shopping day.

Please call Neil at 356-2920 to sign up as soon as possible.

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