New Scotland Senior News for Thursday, December 6, 2018

Come join us and bring a friend along. Meet new and old friends and enjoy something new. Bring a friend or tell a friend or make a friend on the bus.  Anyone 62 and older in the town of New Scotland is welcome. The buses belong to you.

To sign up, call me, Susan Kidder, at 439-9038; leave a message and I will call back to confirm. We have 14 seats, to be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.  

If possible, two buses will be used with a minimum of six  people on the bus locally and minimum of eight for out-of-town trips.

Participants must pre-pay for all events with checks made out to the specified venue with the event name and date filled in on the memo line.

When trips become filled, they are no longer listed. Those who signed up will be called with time and place of pick-up a day or so before.

Please note: A new rating system lists a number for some outings:

— 1 is easy with flatter ground and one of two steps, little walking;

— 2 is moderate, with a half-dozen steps required, on and off at several stops; and

— 3 is hard with a lot of steps, a lot of walking, uneven ground.

If you sign up, please note you are responsible for your own equipment; you are welcome to bring an aid or friend with you to assist.  The committee tries to look into each venue to see what is required for mobility and safety, access to buildings, parking, bathrooms, etc. Please be advised of the number to better assess your ability to attend.

Scheduled programs and meetings

The free exercise program that is offered at the community center has changed its name. The Healthy Bones for Life program was written by Janet Hakey-Brusgul, a physical therapist at Sunnyview Outpatient Therapy Services and assistant professor of physical therapy at Sage Colleges.

There are now six trained leaders. They meet at the Wyman Osterhout Community Center in New Salem every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Come join them any time you can.

The first and third Wednesday of every month, the New Scotland Seniors meet at the community center at 12:30 p.m. for a potluck lunch followed by a business meeting at 1 p.m.

Every Thursday, there’s a movie at the Voorheesville Public Library. The show starts at 1:30 p.m.

Transportation

The town of New Scotland has two cars to take seniors living in New Scotland only to medical appointments, Mondays through Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

This program runs with volunteer drivers and money donations from riders. No fee is charged; a donation is suggested of $5 each way for out-of-town trips and a few dollars each way within town. If you don’t have the means, you will never be denied a ride. Amounts are only suggestions.

Please give as much notice as possible so we can schedule and find a volunteer to drive you.  Dialysis and chemotherapy appointments take precedence over all other appointments. This is a curb-to-curb service. The program is run at the discretion of the senior outreach liaison and the program committee.

Please call 439-9038 if you would like to volunteer to drive either or both vehicles.

If schools are closed because of inclement weather, all trips are cancelled. Money for events will be refunded if possible.

Up-to-date information on Yellow Bus trips can also be found at www.townofnewscotland.com.

Upcoming trips

Join us for these excursions:

— Tuesday, Dec. 11: Susan’s Christmas trip, Wits End, thrift shops, lunch, bakery, and more. The cost is on the senior;

— Wednesday Dec. 12: New Baltimore lunch of baked ham, scalloped potatoes, frenched green beans, and bread pudding on a donation basis with traditional holiday decorations;

— Thursday, Dec. 13: Westerlo lunch of baked ham with a suggested donation $5. Leaving area at 11 a.m.;

— Monday, Dec. 17:  Washington Lights in the Park plus Larry’s find Peaches Café for dessert after leave area 4:30 p.m., chip in to pay$25 admission fee to the park;

— Tuesday, Dec. 18: Saratoga Casino “Club 55 Day” buffet lunch $5.95 and chances to win grand prize for the day with Club  55 car. Depart around 9 a.m. and leaving casino around 3:15 p.m.; suggested bus donation $5 each way;

— Wednesday, Dec. 19:  Senior Citizens Annual Christmas party at Settles Hill Banquet Hall with lunch at 12:30 p.m. Come at noon and enjoy the party, 50/50, Chinese Auction, gift exchange if you bring one you get one ($5 or less) sign up and payment of $15 is required with choice of meal. The menu includes: sliced roast beef, chicken Marsala or eggplant parmesan Call Linda 439-4055 or June 768-2056 for reservation full price is $24 for non-members money and orders needed to be in by Dec.5  (meeting day);

— Saturday, Dec. 22: Berne Lutheran Church pancake breakfast 9:30 a.m. on a donation basis. The menu includes blueberry or plain pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, and more;

— Friday, Dec. 28: BINGO at the  Community Center from noon to 3 p.m. with a fee of $2. Hot Dogs before the game, cost is $1.50;

January 2019

— Wednesday, Jan. 2: Senior Citizens business meeting at the Community Center 1 p.m. with cider and donuts;  stay and play cards and games;

— Tuesday, Jan. 8: Country ride and  lunch with Larry at Greig Farm in Redhook. The cost is on the senior; leaving area 10:30 a.m.;

— Thursday, Jan. 10:  Westerlo congregate lunch with a suggested donation of $5. Leaving the area at 11 a.m.;

— Wednesday, Jan. 16:  Senior Citizens congregate meal (bring a dish to share and a plate and place service) at the Community Center at 12:30 p.m. Stay and play cards and games afterwards;

— Friday, Jan. 17: movie at the Spectrum Theater. Any movie from  3:15 to 4 p.m. Dinner out at a restaurant with the cost on the senior;

— Wednesday, Jan. 20:  Senior Citizens congregate meal (bring a dish to share and a plate and place service) at the Community Center at 12:30 p.m. Stay and play cards and games afterwards;

— Tuesday, Jan. 22: Rensselaer Senior Center for  lunch the menu to be announced with Make Your Own Sundae Bar for dessert on a  donation basis;

— Thursday, Jan. 24:  Westerlo lunch with a suggested donation of $5. Leaving the area at 11 a.m.;

— Friday, Jan 25: BINGO at the  Community Center from noon to 3 p.m. with a fee of $2. Hot Dogs before the game, cost is $1.50;

— Saturday, Jan. 26: Berne Lutheran Church pancake breakfast 9:30 a.m. on a donation basis. The menu includes blueberry or plain pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, and more;

— Tuesday, Jan. 29: Saratoga Casino “Club 55 Day” buffet lunch $5.95 and chances to win grand prize for the day with Club  55 car. Depart around 9 a.m. and leaving casino around 3:15 p.m.; suggested bus donation $5 each way;

— Wednesday, Jan. 30: Country ride and  lunch with Larry at Jackson’s Old Chatham House. The cost is on the senior; leaving area 10:30 a.m.;

February

— Wednesday, Feb 6: Senior Citizens business meeting at the Community Center 1 p.m. with cider and donuts;  stay and play cards and games;

— Thursday, Feb. 7: Dinner at the  Bavarian Manor Country Inn. The special is prime rib and includes soup or salad, dessert and coffee for $20 or order off menu German dishes, seafood, chicken or grill. The cost on senior; leaving the area at 4 p.m.;

— Saturday, Feb. 9: Stone House Farm for breakfast in Sharon Springs. Larry’s 10th anniversary trip. The menu includes pancakes, waffles, sausage, real maple syrup, juice and coffee . The cost is $6 and you  eat in the sap house. Leaving the area at 9 a.m.;

— Tuesday, Feb. 12: movie at the Spectrum Theater. Any movie from  3:15 to 4 p.m. Dinner out at a restaurant with the cost on the senior;

— Thursday, Feb. 14:  Westerlo lunch with a suggested donation of $5. Leaving the area at 11 a.m.;

— Wednesday, Feb. 20: Senior Citizens catered lunch at the Community Center at 12:30 p.m., stay and play cards and games;

— Thursday, Feb. 21: South Westerlo Church for lunch with a  suggested donation of $5; leaving area at 11 a.m.;

— Saturday, Feb. 23: Berne Lutheran Church pancake breakfast 9:30 a.m. on a donation basis. The menu includes blueberry or plain pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, and more;

— Tuesday, Feb. 26: Saratoga Casino “Club 55 Day” buffet lunch $5.95 and chances to win grand prize for the day with Club  55 car. Depart around 9 a.m. and leaving casino around 3:15 p.m.; suggested bus donation $5 each way;

— Thursday, Feb 28:  Westerlo Church lunch with the menu to be announced with a suggested donation of $5. Leaving the area at 11 a.m.;

March

— Saturday, March 2:Peaceful Valley Maple Farm for breakfast. The cost is $11. The menu includes  pancakes, French toast, real maple syrup, eggs, ham, sausage, home fries, sausage gravy, juice, coffee, and tea with the cost on the senior; leaving the area at 9:30 a.m.;

— Wednesday, March 6: Senior Citizens business meeting at the Community Center 1 p.m. with cider and donuts;  stay and play cards and games;

— Tuesday, March 12: Helderberg Bread Plant watch the production of bread. The tour is one-hour with a lot of walking, free. Lunch at the Helderberg Café’ in Herkimer with the cost on the senior; leaving area 8:45 a.m.;

— Wednesday, March 13: New Baltimore St. Patrick’s Day Celebration lunch of corned beef and cabbage with all the extras. The cost is a free will offering; and

— Tuesday, March 26: Saratoga Casino “Club 55 Day” buffet lunch $5.95 and chances to win grand prize for the day with Club  55 car. Depart around 9 a.m. and leaving casino around 3:15 p.m.; suggested bus donation $5 each way.