Guilderland Senior News for Friday, October 28, 2016

The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Oct. 31. 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., luncheon of baked cod loin 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., 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, Silver Sneakers and Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m., Mahjongg and Pinochle at 12:30 p.m.; and

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

Thanksgiving dinner deliveries

Thanksgiving Day preparations are in the works by Equinox, Inc. for their 47th Annual Equinox Thanksgiving Day dinner. Please contact the senior office to make your reservation by Nov. 9 .

HEAP program

Cold months are approach. Heating costs increase. People with monthly incomes under: $2,300 for one person or $3,007 for two people, etc. is 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. 14 in the senior office. If you need assistance completing an application, please call to set up an appointment.

Craft programs

Everyone is welcome to join our informal social groups. There is no cost and you would be free to attend as your schedule permits. Participants bring in their own materials and supplies. To join any one of the groups, please contact the senior office. Needlecraft meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Most of the participants in this group crochet or knit. They share patterns and offer help to each other. Others take donated yarn and make blankets, mittens, hats, and scarves for those in need.

Quilting meets on Fridays at 1 p.m. Participants work on individual projects, share patterns, and offer assistance to one another.

Painting meets on Fridays at 10 a.m. The artists work on individual projects in various mediums including oils, watercolors, and chalks. This class has an instructor who offers individual assistance as requested. Each year, there is an art show in June at the Guilderland Public Library.