Hilltowns Senior News for Friday, May 9, 2014

Well they say April showers bring May flowers let’s hope so!

Please remember to use our senior shuttle for shopping. This month we will be going on May 14 and May 29.  Please call CDTA at 437-5161 to signup for pick-up. When you get a pickup time make sure you are out and ready to be picked up.  

Meeting news

Our next senior meeting is May 10. Come enjoy companionship, vital senior information, and a great lunch. You can join at any meeting. 

We had a great meeting with the Attorney General’s office on seniors and scams. Information is available at the senior center if you are interested.  

Grassroots Day for seniors is May 20, this day is held by the New York Statewide Senior Action Council. There will be talks about issues facing seniors today. For more information call 800-333-4374.  This event will be held at 275 State Street in Albany. Lunch will be provided. You must register if you plan on attending.  

Parade

Remember the Memorial Day Parades on May 26. Show your support for all our veterans. Enjoy the senior float and meet our king and queen, Mike and Sharon Vincent.

Trip planned

In June we will be having a trip to The Beeches Dinner Theater for a buffet lunch and show.  Call Shirley Slingerland at 797-3467 to sign up.  

June meeting

Our June senior meeting will be on June 14. Our guest speaker will be from the Albany County District Attorney’s Justice Outreach Center. All are welcome. I’m trying to get the Senior Shuttle to do a Thursday trip to ShopRite in June. More information will follow if I get enough interest.  Please call me at 861-8960 if you are interested.  I will need time to contact CDTA and the Senior Shuttle to set up the date.   

Have a great May.

Editor’s note: Charlotte Fuss is the president of the Hilltowns Seniors.