The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Sept. 17. Call the senior office at 518-280-7607 with any questions or for information. The location for senior services is 141 Bavarian Way. For transportation, call 518-356-2920.

— Monday: Scheduled shopping, exercise at 9 a.m., fun fitness at 10:30 a.m., MVP Tai Chi at 1:15 p.m., and Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the town hall;

— Tuesday:  BP screening from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m., luncheon of shrimp scampi or cold plate at 11:30 a.m.,  bingo/Rummikub at 12:30 p.m., and town hall class of Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m.;

— Wednesday: Scheduled shopping, exercise at 9 a.m., fun fitness at 10:30 a.m., Lake George dinner theater at 10 a.m.., needlecraft at 1 p.m., Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. at the town hall; 

— Thursday: Scheduled shopping,  scheduled legal appointments, exercise at 9 a.m., exercise at 10:30 a.m.,  Mahjong and Pinochle at 12:30 p.m., and Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m. at Town Hall; and

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

AARP meeting

Meetings of the Guilderland area AARP Chapter 980 will be held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. at Christ the King Church, Sumter Ave. Guilderland.  Please park in the back parking lot, enter double doors, and go left down the hallway to the Chapel Room. All are welcome!

Learn About Medicare

On Oct. 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. come learn about Medicare being held at the Guilderland town hall. Please call the office to register for a presentation by Oct. 23.

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.

Health insurance counseling appointments

A representative from the Albany County Health Insurance Counseling Program will be in the Senior Office late October into December. If you would like to schedule an informative one-on-one appointment please call the Senior Office.

Meals on Wheels substitute drivers needed

If you are interested in volunteering “once in a while” for about an hour and half this is an opportunity for you. Meals are delivered to Guilderland/Altamont resident’s weekdays. Please call MaryAnn at 518-280-7607 for further information.

MVP Beginner Tai Chi Moves

Join us for an introduction to Sun Style Tai Chi. Described as “meditation in motion,” this class consists of slow, continuous whole-body movements that use controlled breathing and mental concentration to create an integrated mind-body experience. The level of exertion can be adjusted for everyone. Practicing Tai Chi improves balance, flexibility, muscle strength, and posture. It also reduces the risk of falling in addition to improving any number of chronic conditions, such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension, to name a few. Please wear flat soled shoes and loose, comfortable clothing. There is no fee for this class, compliments of MVP Health Care®. Join at any time during the session- all seniors citizens are welcome. Please call 280-7607 to register. This class will be offered Mondays, from Sept. 17 through Dec. 3 from 1:15 to 2 p.m.  
There is no class on Oct. 8, Columbus Day and Nov. 12, Veterans Day

The instructor is Tracey C.  She is a certified Tai Chi instructor. This style of Tai Chi offered has been found to be an “easier” style to learn than other styles of Tai Chi.

The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Aug. 20. Call the senior office at 518-280-7607 with any questions or for information. The location for senior services is 141 Bavarian Way. For transportation, call 518-356-2920.

— Monday: Scheduled shopping, aqua class at 10:30 a.m., and Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the town hall;

— Tuesday:  BP screening from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m., luncheon of herb roasted pork loin or cold plate at 11:30 a.m.,  bingo/Rummikub at 12:30 p.m., and town hall class of Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m.;

— Wednesday: Scheduled shopping,  senior strength and balance at 9 a.m., aqua class at 10:30 a.m., needlecraft at 1 p.m., Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m. or 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., Mahjong and Pinochle at 12:30 p.m., and Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m. at Town Hall; and

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

Drivers needed

If you are interested in volunteering for about an hour and a half this is an opportunity for you.  Meals are delivered to Guilderland/Altamont residents on weekdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Please call MaryAnn at 280-7607 for further information.

The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of July 30. Call the senior office at 518-280-7607 with any questions or for information. The location for senior services is 141 Bavarian Way. For transportation, call 518-356-2920.

— Monday: Scheduled shopping, aqua class at 10:30 a.m., and Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the town hall;

— Tuesday:  Luncheon of American goulash or cold plate at 11:30 a.m., bingo/Rummikub at 12:30 p.m., and town hall class of Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m.;

— Wednesday: Scheduled shopping, senior strength and balance at 9 a.m., aqua class at 10:30 a.m., needlecraft at 1 p.m., Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m. or 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., Mahjong and Pinochle at 12:30 p.m., and Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m. at Town Hall; and

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

Exercise class registration

Please register for fall (September through December) exercise classes during the week of Aug. 13 in the Senior Office.

Farmers’ market coupons

Farmers Market Coupons are a one-time benefit of $20 per household per year in New York State Farmers Market checks. Eligible seniors whose gross income must be no more than 185 percent of the United States Poverty Income Guidelines.

This nutrition program helps seniors buy locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables at nearby farmers’ markets. It will be necessary to bring identification 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 Aug. 21 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.

Drivers needed

A permanent driver is needed for Fridays approximately one hour of the day, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., to deliver meals to a specific route of approximately six people.

A substitute driver would be needed once in a while for about an hour to deliver meals to a specific route. Meals are delivered to Guilderland and Altamont residents’ homes on weekdays. Please call 518-280-7607 for further information.

The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of July 16. Call the senior office at 518-280-7607 with any questions or for information. The location for senior services is 141 Bavarian Way. For transportation, call 518-356-2920.

— Monday: Scheduled shopping, no aqua class at 10;30 a.m., and Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the town hall;

— Tuesday: Senior trip to the Delaney House/log cabin at 9:30 a.m., BP screening from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.,  luncheon of BLT bow tie pasta salad or cold plate at 11:30 a.m., food pantry raffle at noon, bingo/Rummikub at 12:30 p.m., and town hall class of Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m.;

— Wednesday: Scheduled shopping, no senior strength and balance at 9 a.m.,  no aqua class at 10:30 a.m., needlecraft at 1 p.m., Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 or 1:30 p.m. at the town hall; 

— Thursday: Scheduled shopping, scheduled legal appointments, noSilver Sneakers at 9 a.m., no Silver Sneakers Yoga Stretch at 10 a.m., art and culture to SPAC ballet feaving from town hall at 11 a.m., Mahjong and Pinochle at 12:30 p.m., and Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m. at Town Hall; and

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

Medicare

Learn about Medicare today July 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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.

Exercise class registration

Please register for fall (September through December) exercise classes during the week of Aug. 13 in the Senior Office.

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% of the US Poverty Income Guidelines. 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.  These coupons should be available mid-July please call for availability.

We will provide transportation to an area farmers market on July 24 and Aug. 21 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.

Permanent Driver and Substitute Drivers Needed

A permanent driver is needed for Fridays approximately one hour of the day 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. to deliver meals to a specific route of approximately six people.

A substitute driver would be needed “once in a while” for about an hour to deliver meals to a specific route. Meals are delivered to Guilderland/Altamont residents’ on weekdays. Please call 518-280-7607 for further information.