Guilderland Senior News for Friday, January 15, 2016

The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Jan. 4. Call the senior office at 356-1980, ext. 1048 with any questions or for information.

Monday: Martin Luther King Day, town hall closed;

Tuesday: Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m., blood pressure screening at 10:45 a.m., luncheon of sweet and sour chicken or cold plate at 11:30 a.m., and bingo/Rummikub at 12:30 p.m.;

Wednesday: Scheduled shopping, 20-20-20 Fitness at 9 a.m., senior fitness and Strong Bones Plus at 10:30 a.m., needlecraft at 1 p.m. and Strong Bones Plus at 1:30 p.m.; 

Thursday: Scheduled shopping, Silver Sneakers at 9 a.m., Strong Bones Plus at 9 a.m., Mahjongg  at 12:30 p.m., and Pinochle at 1 p.m.;

Friday: Scheduled shopping, painting at 10 a.m., Bridge at 10 a.m., quilting at 1 p.m., and intermediate Bridge at 1 p.m. 

AARP Tax Aide program

Beginning Monday, Feb. 2, through Monday, April 13, free income tax preparation and e-mail filing will be provided Mondays and Saturdays at the Guilderland Public Library by the all-volunteer AARP Tax Aide Program. Volunteers are trained and certified in cooperation with the IRS, and prepare personal Federal and New York State income tax returns for taxpayers of all ages with low and moderate incomes. Appointments are necessary; a separate appointment is required for each taxpayer. Bring a copy of last year’s return, social security cards, photo ID, all 2014 W-2s, 1099 statements, sold investments with purchase dates and cost basis, and supporting documents if itemizing deductions.  

Also, if these apply, bring supporting documents for any gambling winnings, medical insurance coverage, payments for any child care, payments for education, contributions to an IRA, and estimated tax payments you made during 2014.  Bring your checkbook if you want a direct deposit of your refund.  Tax aide volunteers can’t do estate or partnership returns, returns with rental income or returns requiring Schedule C (business returns with a net loss, inventory, employees, or expenses over $10,000.)  

Both taxpayers must be present if filing a joint return, except in case of illness or infirmity. The 2-1-1 Appointment Call Center will open on Wednesday Jan. 20 at 10 a.m., you may request an appointment anytime after this date and time. For appointments call 211.

HEAP Program

 People with monthly incomes under: $2,244 for one person or $2,935 for two people, etc. are eligible for the home energy assistance program called HEAP. This grant can be received each heating season and goes directly to the heating company. The amount of the payment to each person is determined by income, living expenses and type of fuel used. Applications to the program should be available in the senior office, and if you need assistance, please call to set up an appointment.

Delivery person needed

We need a volunteer to help deliver meals to homebound residents in Guilderland on Wednesday mornings, from approximately 10 to 11:30 a.m. Please contact the senior office at 356-1980 ext. 1095 for more details.

Transportation

When the Guilderland schools are closed due to inclement weather, all scheduled shopping trips and scheduled medical appointments will be cancelled.

 You will now find the listing on the local television stations. 

When the Guilderland schools are listed as delayed in opening we will still provide transportation and we may be delayed in getting to you due to road conditions. Please be patient.