Hilltowns Senior News for Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Helderberg
Come and participate in the relaxing, gentle movements of Tai Chi. Helderberg Senior Services, the lunch program for seniors, is once again offering Tai Chi classes on Tuesdays.
The class is free to those aged 60 and older. (A modest donation may be requested but is never required.) Classes are taught by Eric McCandless.
Tai Chi is a combination of martial arts and energy flow. It consists of slow, continuous whole-body movements. The essential principles of Tai Chi include mind and body integration, fluid movements, controlled breathing and mental concentration.
More than three million Americans practice Tai Chi for various health-related purposes, including to improve physical condition, muscle strength, coordination, flexibility and balance, thereby decreasing the risk of falls, to ease pain and stiffness, to improve sleep and for overall wellness.
To register for this popular class, call Karen Stark at 518-937-5963. If you wish to stay for lunch after the class, Karen must know 24 hours in advance. Classes start at 10:30 a.m. and conclude by 11:30 a.m. Participants are urged to arrive by 10:20 a.m. the latest so classes may start on time.
Please note: Each participant is required to complete registration paperwork.
On Friday, Oct.18, bingo will be played following lunch. Prizes are awarded to each winner.
Lunch
Helderberg Senior Services offers a lunch program for seniors. Everyone aged 60 and older is welcome. A choice of meals is offered three days each week – Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays – at the Town of Berne Community & Senior Services Center, 1360 Helderberg Trail in Berne.
You can choose from two or three lunch options. Simply call Karen Stark 24 hours in advance at 518-937-5963 to reserve your lunch choice. Upcoming menus:
— Friday, Oct. 18, (Bingo Day) Choice A: Baked ziti with parmesan cheese and tomato sauce, Italian-blend vegetables, whole wheat dinner roll and chocolate pudding. Choice B: Ham and Swiss cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread with lettuce and tomato, tomato soup, pineapple-orange juice and chocolate pudding. Choice C: Baked fish, sweet potatoes, Italian-blend vegetables, whole wheat dinner roll and chocolate pudding;
— Monday, Oct. 21, Choice A: Penne pasta with meat sauce and parmesan cheese, Italian-blend vegetables, apple juice, whole wheat bread and tapioca pudding. Choice B: Baked fish, sweet potatoes, Italian-blend vegetables, apple juice, whole wheat bread and tapioca pudding;
— Tuesday, Oct. 22, Choice A: Herbed chicken with gravy, baked sweet potatoes and apples, Brussels sprouts, whole wheat dinner roll and brownie. Choice B: Ham salad sandwich on rye bread with lettuce and tomato, Cole slaw with carrots, orange juice and brownie. Choice C: Baked fish, baked sweet potatoes and apples, Brussels sprouts, whole wheat dinner roll and brownie; and
— Friday, Oct. 25, Choice A: Tuna salad sandwich on whole wheat bread, hearty bean soup, pickled beet salad, apple juice and brownie. Choice B: Baked chicken, sweet potatoes, pickled beet salad, apple juice and brownie.
Meals are served at noon and doors open at 11 a.m. A $3 donation is suggested, but it is not mandatory. No one is ever refused a meal for lack of a donation. So come join us for a tasty, nutritious lunch and stay for crafts and activities if you wish to participate. It’s healthy and fun to socialize with your peers!
Activities
Some of the activities you can partake in include Mexican Train, card games and puzzles. Bingo is played every third Friday of the month and prizes are given to the winners.
On Mondays, many participants are making hats and mittens from a loom to donate to various causes. Come and learn how easy and fun it is to make these beautiful, useful creations. On Tuesdays and Fridays, enjoy playing Mexican Train and other games following lunch.
Services
Individuals of any age can receive assistance each Tuesday at the Center from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Eileen Bosworth from Albany County can assist with programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) and other county programs. Mike Green from the Albany County Veterans is available to assist veterans with obtaining hearing aids, glasses and general veteran services.