Guilderland Senior News for Wednesday, June 24, 2015
The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of June 29. Call the senior office at 356-1980, ext. 1048 with any questions or for information.
Monday: Scheduled shopping, no aerobics at 9 a.m., Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m., no senior fitness and Strong Bones Plus at 1:30 p.m.;
Tuesday: Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m., luncheon of grilled chicken on a bun or cold plate at 11:30 a.m., and bingo/Rummikub at 12:30 p.m.;
Wednesday: Scheduled shopping, Cardio Circuit at 9 a.m., Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m., no senior fitness, needlecraft at 1 p.m., and Strong Bones Plus at 1:30 p.m.;
Thursday: Scheduled shopping, Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m., Mahjong at 12:30 p.m., and Pinochle at 1 p.m.;
Friday: Independence Day holiday, town hall closed.
Volunteers needed
We need a volunteer to help deliver meals to homebound residents in Guilderland on Friday mornings, from approx. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Please call the Senior Office at 356-1980, ext. 1095 for more details.
If you are interested in volunteering once in a while, as a substitute driver, for about an hour and a half this is an opportunity for you. Meals are delivered to Guilderland and Altamont residents weekdays. Please call 356-1980, ext.1095 for further information.
Defensive driving
There will be an AARP defensive driving class on July 20 and 22. There are still openings. Call the Senior Office to sign up.
Learn about Medicare
Join us on Thursday, July 9, from 10:30 a.m. to noon to learn about Medicare.
Will you soon be 65? Are you already enrolled in Medicare but still have 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.
Thinking about changing your current Medicare coverage? This is a great time to get a better understanding of the whole picture.
Having trouble paying your Medicare premium or related medical expenses? Find out if you may qualify for Federal assistance with your medical expenses.
You’re almost 65? Come learn about how Medicare works. The number of choices available to you and all the factors that you should consider when making your choices; you will probably be surprised.
Please call 356-1980, ext. 1094 by July 10 to register.
Class registration
Please register for these fall exercise classes during the week of July 27, in the senior office. The following classes are available:
— Senior Aerobics: This class is a complete fitness program geared for seniors. It incorporates strength training, cardio vascular fitness, core conditioning, and exercises working the major muscle groups. Beginning with warm-ups, the program keeps moving for an hour, ending with stretching and flexibility movements. Loose fitting clothing and good supportive footwear are suggested. Weights are available and mats are provided for floor work. Classes are Mondays, at 9 a.m.
— Senior Fitness: This is a low-level fitness program. It incorporates strength training, cardio vascular fitness, balance, and conditioning exercises working the major muscle groups. Some exercises are done sitting in chairs and standing alongside of them. It is an hour program beginning with warm-ups. It also focuses on functional exercises, which will improve daily living. Loose fitting clothing and good supportive footwear are suggested. Weights are available. Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., (limited space-previous students first right of refusal).
— Cardio Circuit: In Cardio Circuit class we use light dumbbells to strength train and move to music. Dumbbells should be less than five pounds, as we will be performing multiple sets of higher repetitions at an increased rate of speed. We will also use chairs and do some work on the mats. Classes are Wednesdays, at 9 a.m.
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 percent of the US Poverty Income Guidelines: one person household $1276, two person household $1726 etc. This nutrition program helps senior’s buy locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables at nearby farmers markets. There will only be one issued per household. 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 28 and August 18 at 10:45 a.m., leaving from the Guilderland town hall as well as pickups at the Omni. Please let us know if you plan to participate.
Senior trips
Please call the senior office for more information at 356-1980 with questions.
The following are our trips through October:
— On Tuesday, Sept. 29, a luncheon buffet at Gavin’s Country Inn at Cornwallville. There will be a welcome game of bingo with coffee, tea, and Irish scones followed by an all-you-can-eat buffet including prime rib and shrimp cocktail, live music, and the bus for $56. The Deadline for this trip is Aug. 26; and
— On Wednesday, Oct. 7, “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare…Abridged” at the Lake George Dinner Theatre. The lunch, show and bus cost is $71.