Calling All Seniors November 2014 Upcoming Events Veterans Day Remembrance

November 2014
Calling All Seniors
Upcoming Events
Veterans Day Remembrance
& Celebration
Thursday, November 13th
11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving Meal
Thursday, November 20th
Noon - 1:20 p.m.
At the Senior
Beach House
Enjoy
Complimentary
Hot Apple Cider
Sunday, November 30th
12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Presentation:
“Pigeons, Their History
& Today”
Tuesday, November 25th
11:00 a.m. - Noon
Frank P. Petrone, Supervisor
Mark Cuthbertson, Councilman
Susan A. Berland, Councilwoman
Eugene Cook, Councilman
Tracey A. Edwards, Councilwoman
TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Jillian Guthman-Abadom, Esq., Director
Rhonda Shepardson, Esq., Deputy Director
DIRECTOR’S
MESSAGE
Jillian Guthman-Abadom, Esq.,
Director of Human Services
SENIOR CITIZENS DIVISION
Lynne Mauss, LCSW-R, Director
423 Park Avenue, Huntington
[email protected]
Dear Residents,
Huntington Senior Citizens Board of Directors
Gladys Mayette, Chairperson
Senior Center
351-3253
Adult Day Care
Amy Geist, Supervisor
351-3293
Caregiver Support
Holli Dunayer, MSW, Coordinator
351-3253
Center Manager
Lysa DeTroy
351-3253
EISEP, Volunteers, Clubs
Maria Soskel, Coordinator
351-3253
Handicap Services
351-3068
Hands on Huntington
Tina Block, Supervisor
351-6610
Home Delivered Meals
Mary Hansen, Supervisor
421-1273
Programs, Trips, Beach House
Julia Frangione, Supervisor
351-3253
Residential Repair
Lou Horne, Coordinator
351-3253
Senior Housing, Community Development
Heather Warringer
351-2881
Town Hall
351-3000
Website: http://www.huntingtonNY.gov/seniors
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I want to give everyone my deepest
and warmest wishes for a wonderful
Thanksgiving. This time of year
reminds me of how much I have to
be thankful for. While I may strive
to do better each year, I cannot help
but appreciate all that I have. A big
part of what I am grateful for is each
of you. It is such a pleasure to serve
our senior community here in Huntington. Each day that I am with you
I appreciate the kind words, gentle
smiles and words of wisdom that you
so graciously share. I hope as you
each experience Thanksgiving 2014,
you know that you impact so many
people. And please note, that on
Thanksgiving when I take a special
moment to reflect on my family, dear
friends and good health, that your
presence in my life is valued and
appreciated and an integral part of
my happiness.
Fondly,
Jillian Guthman-Abadom
ONGOING ACTIVITIES AT THE CENTER
Town Board Meeting
Tuesday, November 6th
2:00 p.m.
Arthritis Exercise
Mondays
11:00 - Noon
Art Instruction
Wednesdays
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Asian Culture Association
2 Tuesdays per month*
11:00 a.m. - Noon
Bereavement Group
Tuesday November 18
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Bingo, Jingo or Pokeno
Tuesdays
12:45 p.m.
Blood Pressure Screening
Wednesday
November 19th
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Bon Jour Group
Thursdays*
12:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Dear Residents,
Brain Gym
1 Wednesday per Month*
2:00 p.m.
Bridge, Intermediate
Fridays
1:30 p.m.
Card Playing
Daily, as available
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Charity Workshop
Thursdays*
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Computer Class in Korean
Mondays
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Computer Instruction
Mondays, Tuesdays, &
Fridays
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Duplicate Bridge
Thursdays*
1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Engineers Group
Resumes in 2015
Exercise for Energy
Fridays
11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Fitness Training
Tuesdays
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Line Dancing
Mondays
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Mahjong
Thursdays*
9:30 a.m. - Noon
Mahjong, Traditional
2 Fridays per month*
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Meditation
1 Thursday per month*
1:45 p.m.
Movies
Fridays
1:00 p.m.
Multimedia Crafts
Wednesdays
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Osteoporosis Prevention
Exercise
Thursdays*
11:00 a.m. - Noon
Photography Club
2 Thursdays per month* 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
Pool Tournaments
2nd/4th Friday of month 10:00 a.m.
Power of Positive Thinking
Mondays
SCOFA Advocate
1 Wednesday per month* 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Scrabble
Wednesdays (not the 5th) 11:00 a.m.
Sign Language, Beginner
Advanced
Mondays*
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Smart Driving
1 Friday per month*
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunshine Singers
Tuesdays
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Tai Chi, Adv. & Beg.
Wednesdays*
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Tap Dancing
Thursdays*
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Readers’ Theatre
2nd/4th Tuesday of month 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Veterans Discussion Group
1 day per month*
10:30 a.m.
Yoga
Monday
2:00 p.m.
Recently, I joined with members of
the Huntington High School Class of 1964 at
the Town’s Vietnam Wall to recognize their
classmates who served in that war. It was an
emotional time, as the class, in the middle of
their 50th reunion weekend, paused to reflect
on a different time and a different era, and
especially to remember those who died for
their country in a far-off land.
Particularly touching were the remarks by Class of 1964 member Lou Pagano
about the effect the war had on veterans
returning home, including those for whom
the memories were still so painful, almost a
half century later, that they elected not to
join their classmates.
One of the reasons for the ceremony
was to note that 24 Class of 1964 members
will have their names added to the Wall next
year. Prompted by a request from the reunion
committee last year, I determined that space
was available to open the Wall to new
names, and so far, more than 190 names
have been submitted to be added to the 1,112
already there.
We are accepting names until
December 31, so if you want yours added, or
if you want to add the name of a loved one,
there is still time. To be eligible, a person
must have lived in Huntington for six
months at any time in their life. An
application form must be completed and a
copy of the veteran’s DD214 submitted,
along with a $15 donation to defray
expenses. Contact Carol Rocco, (631) 3513012 for an application and additional
information.
I look forward to the dedication
ceremony next year, timed to the 40th
anniversary of the war’s end. I am sure it
will be as stirring an event as the one with
the Huntington High School reunion group.
We’ll let you know when details are
completed, and I hope to see you there.
Fondly,
*See calendar, pages 4 & 5.
1:45 p.m.
FROM THE
SUPERVISOR’S DESK
Frank P. Petrone,
Supervisor
Frank P. Petrone
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NOVEMBER 2014
MONDAY
TUESDAY
The Older Americans Act of 2006,
encourages a suggested contribution
equal to the actual cost of the service
for participants with self-declared
incomes at or above 185% of the
federal poverty level. For 2014, 185%
of the federal poverty level is $21,590
for a household of one, and $29,101 for
a household of two.
The Nutrition Center is
sponsored by the Town of
Huntington with funding by
Title 111C under U.S. Older
Americans Act through New York
State Office for the Aging and
administered through
Suffolk County Office for the
Aging.
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10:00
11:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:30
1:45
2:00
10
Computer Class in Korean
Arthritis Exercise
Computer Instruction
Line Dancing
Sign Language
Chess Group
Power of Positive Thinking
Yoga Class
CHICKEN PICCATA
CENTER CLOSED
CENTER CLOSED
ELECTION DAY
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CENTER CLOSED
WEDNESDAY
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CHICKEN OREGANATO
9:30
10:00
10:30
10:30
11:00
11:30
1:00
1:30
2:30
6:30
Multimedia Art
Operation Medicine Cabinet
Art Therapy for Caregivers
Tai Chi, Advanced
Presentation: “Know Your Veteran
Benefits”
Tai Chi, Beginner
Art Class, Beginner/Intermediate
Workshop: “Poetry Connection”
Yoga for Caregivers
Caregiver Support Group
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EGGPLANT ROLLATINI
10:00
11:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:30
1:45
2:00
Computer Class in Korean
Arthritis Exercise
Computer Instruction
Line Dancing
Sign Language
Chess Group
Power of Positive Thinking
Yoga Class
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STUFFED CABBAGE
18
CHICKEN CACCIATORE
19 PORK WITH SAUCE ROBERT
10:00
11:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:30
1:45
2:00
Computer Class in Korean
Arthritis Exercise
Computer Instruction
Line Dancing
Sign Language
Chess Group
Power of Positive Thinking
Yoga Class
9:00
9:30
10:30
10:30
11:00
12:45
1:00
1:30
2:00
2:30
Fitness Training
Sunshine Singers
Middle Eastern Dance
Bereavement Support Group
Asian Culture Association
Presentation: “Sri Lanka”
Pokeno
Computer Instruction
Presentation: “Healthy Holiday Tips”
SeniorNet Class, see page 7
Yoga for Caregivers
9:30
10:00
10:30
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:30
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CHICKEN PARMESAN
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9:00
9:30
10:30
11:00
Fitness Training
Sunshine Singers
Middle Eastern Dance
Presentation: “Pigeons, Their
History and Today”
Bingo
Computer Instruction
SeniorNet Class, see page 7
Readers’ Theatre
Yoga for Caregivers
8:30
9:30
10:30
11:00
11:30
1:00
1:30
24
10:00
11:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:30
1:45
2:00
KRAB CAKES
Computer Class in Korean
Arthritis Exercise
Computer Instruction
Line Dancing
Sign Language
Chess Group
Power of Positive Thinking
Yoga Class
CENTER CLOSED
VETERANS DAY
12:45
1:00
2:00
2:00
2:30
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8:30 - 11:30 Podiatrist
9:00 Board of Directors Meeting
9:30 Multimedia Art
10:30 Tai Chi, Advanced
11:00 Scrabble
11:30 Tai Chi, Beginner
1:00 Art Class, Beginner/Intermediate
1:30 Presentation: “What is HEAP and
How it Can Help You!”
1:30 Caregiver Support Group
2:00 Brain Gym
2:30 Yoga for Caregivers
Multimedia Art
Blood Pressure Screening
Art Therapy for Caregivers
Tai Chi, Advanced
Scrabble
Tai Chi, Beginner
Presentation: “ REAP, How to Save
on Your Electric Bills”
1:00 Art Class, Beginner/Intermediate
1:30 Presentation: “Diabetes”
SAUERBRATEN
Advocate from SCOFA
Multimedia Art
Tai Chi, Advanced
Scrabble
Tai Chi, Beginner
Art Class, Beginner/Intermediate
Movie: Love at the Thanksgiving
Day Parade
HUNTINGTON SENIOR NUTRITION CENTER
423 Park Avenue, Huntington
Lunch Served Noon - 1:20 p.m.
FRIDAY
THURSDAY
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SALISBURY STEAK
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9:00
9:30
9:30
11:00
1:30
1:30
1:45
Tap Dance
Mahjong
Charity Workshop
Osteoporosis Prevention Exercise
Duplicate Bridge
Photography Contest
Meditation
9:30 - 4:15 Smart Driving
10:00 Traditional Chinese Mahjong
10:00 Quilting with Yvonne
10:15 Birthdays/Anniversaries of the Month
11:00 Exercise for Energy
1:00 Movie: Pink Panther Strikes Again
1:00 Computer Instruction
1:30 Chess Group
1:30 Bridge, Intermediate
13 HONEY BARBECUE CHICKEN
Veterans Day Remembrance
& Celebration
Entertainment by DJ Bob
11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
STUFFED POLLOCK
14 SHRIMP CRUSTED SALMON
10:00
10:00
11:00
1:00
1:00
1:30
1:30
8 - Ball Tournament, Doubles
Quilting with Yvonne
Exercise for Energy
Movie: Battle of the Bulge
Computer Instruction
Chess Group
Bridge, Intermediate
All First Floor Classes Cancelled
20 TURKEY WITH TRIMMINGS
Thanksgiving Meal
Strolling music with Tommy Santiorello
Noon - 1:20 p.m.
All Classes Cancelled
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CENTER CLOSED
CENTER CLOSED
THANKSGIVING
21 POTATO CRUSTED POLLOCK
10:00
10:00
10:00
11:00
1:00
1:00
1:30
1:30
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Traditional Chinese Mahjong
Quilting with Yvonne
8 - Ball Tournament, Singles
Exercise for Energy
Movie: Captain America
Computer Instruction
Chess Group
Bridge, Intermediate
CENTER CLOSED
CENTER CLOSED
THANKSGIVING
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Workshop:
“Poetry Connection”
Stacey Santini, Poetry
Connection
Wednesday, November 5th
at 1:30 p.m.
Presentation:
“What is HEAP and
How it Can Help You!”
Rich Spera, HEAP
Coordinator for SCOFA
Wednesday, November 12th
at 1:30 p.m.
Presentation:
“Healthy Holiday Tips”
Coleen Sloan, from Suffolk County
Office for the Aging
Tuesday, November 18th
at 1:30 p.m.
Presentation:
“REAP, How to Save
on Your Electric Bills”
Michele Bontempi,
PSEG
Wednesday,
November 19th
at 12:30 p.m.
Presentation:
“Diabetes”
Stephanie Schiff,
Registered Dietician from
Huntington Hospital
Wednesday,
November 19th
at 1:30 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE:
All classes & events are open to
Town of Huntington Residents with
Membership Cards. Get your membership
card in the Senior Center Front Office.
NOVEMBER IT’S HAPPENING
Multi Media Art Projects Schedule
Veterans Day
Celebration
Wednesdays: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
New Members Welcome!
Nov. 5th - Symbols of the Season - We will
Color Guard, Veterans Parade &
Guest Speaker
make creative moments for whichever
holiday you celebrate.
Nov. 12th - Ornaments - Have fun while
Thursday, November 13th
11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Entertainment by DJ Bob
learning to create personalized
ornaments out of clay.
(clay available for purchase)
Nov. 19th - Gift Books and Journals - Paper
and fabric join together to create
beautiful gift-able small books.
Nov. 26th - Gingerbread People - Join us as
Presentation:
we create fun - in-edible decorations
with lots of buttons & ribbons.
“Know Your Veterans
Benefits”
with Pat Yngstrom, Veterans Liaison
Wednesday, November 5th
11:00 a.m.
Thanksgiving
Holiday Meal
Presentation:
“Pigeons, their historY
& todaY”
Come and enjoy a festive holiday Turkey
meal with all the trimmings in the company
of your friends at the Center.
Grace Mell, Northshore LI Pigeon Club
Tuesday, November 25th
at 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 20th
Asian Culture Association
Presentation:
Noon - 1:20 p.m.
Please plan on arriving early
Tuesday, November 18th
at 11:00 a.m.
if you have NOT
come in to have a meal since April 1st. Please bring
proof of address and age (P.O. Box is not considered a
valid address). Your driver’s license or non-driver’s ID
issued by Motor Vehicle is acceptable proof of both
address and age. Blue Suffolk County Meal Scan Card is
not acceptable proof of address or age.
Sri Lanka
presented by Margaret Gray
Pool Tournaments
Friday, November 14th - Doubles
No Singles Tournament this month
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TUESDAYS, 2:00 - 4:00 P.M., ROOM 104
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED IN SENIOR CENTER FRONT OFFICE
Week 1
Nov. 18th
Computer Fundamentals
Week 2
Nov. 25th
Using the mouse & keyboard
Attend one or all classes. This is not a series.
Please bring flash drive to class, if you have one. If you choose,
you may purchase a flash drive for $5.00 from the instructor when you attend the class.
Tuesday’s from 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
5 weeks - Nov. 18th through Dec. 16th
Wear comfortable clothing: flat shoes, skirts or movable
clothing.
Class size limited. Pre Sign-Up Required in Front Office.
Fridays
10:00 a.m. - Noon
in Room 205
November 7th, 14th, 21st
Class size limited. Pre sign-up required in Front Office.
Judging & Prizes
Thursday, November 6th
1:30 p.m.
Are you an actor at heart? Do you love the theatre?
Try the Senior Centers Readers’ Theatre and experience
the show. . .
Tuesdays from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Usually the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
Due to the closing on November 11th we will only meet
Tuesday, November 25th
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FREE MOVIES
AT THE SENIOR CENTER
Fridays at 1:00 p.m.
November 7th
November 14th
Driven insane by the stupidities
of Clouseau, ex-inspector
Dreyfuss transforms into a
master criminal. Kidnapping the
inventor of a death ray,
Dreyfuss threatens to use the
demon device indiscriminately
unless Clouseau is offered as a
"sacrifice." A hunted man,
Clouseau is forced to adopt one
transparent disguise after
another.
In December of 1944, the Allied high
command is convinced that German
forces in Belgium are in a low state
of readiness, and perhaps even
about to withdraw. Only one officer
on the front lines, intelligence
specialist Lt. Col. Kiley (Henry Fonda),
believes otherwise. His opinion is
rejected by his immediate superior
(Dana Andrews) and his commanding
general (Robert Ryan). Kiley spots
several suspicious signs of German
activity behind enemy lines on a
reconnaissance flight; he is at the
front looking for more evidence.
November 21st
Wednesday, November 26th
Thanksgiving Movie
Steve Rogers, a rejected
military soldier transforms
into Captain America after
taking a dose of a "supersoldier serum". But being
Captain America comes at a
price as he attempts to take
down a war monger and a
terrorist organization.
Love at the
Thanksgiving Day Parade
As Chicago gears up for its annual
Thanksgiving Day parade, Emily Jones,
an eager parade coordinator, is shocked
when Henry Williams, a wealthy new
development consultant, is brought in
to analyze the parade's finances. Faced
with the challenge of teaching him that
the parade means so much more to her
than dollar signs, she suddenly finds
herself reluctantly falling for him.
Did you know the Senior Center has a
Senior Citizens Boutique?
You will find locally hand made jewelry, baby items, blankets,
household items, paintings, gently used clothing, shoes,
and accessories for men and women, unexpected treasures
and much, much more. . .
COME AND VISIT US
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
~CLOSED TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS~
Volunteers & Donations Needed
For inquiries about donations or volunteering
please contact, Maria Soskel at 631-351-3253
Proceeds from sales go to our senior crafters
and to help support our Huntington Senior Center Programs.
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AT YOUR SERVICE …
. . . . AT THE CENTER
ADULT DAY CARE SERVICES:
Social Model Day Care for the frail elderly. Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Planned activities, socialization, hot meals and snacks provided. For more
information call Amy Geist at 351-3293.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT*: Support groups and stress management for caregivers and for those
diagnosed with Alzheimer's/Dementia. Contact Holli Dunayer at 351-3253 Ext. 4016.
SMART DRIVING COURSE: 7-hour class offered monthly by AARP for Huntington residents ages 50 &
older. Please call 351-3253 for the next available date.
EISEP (EXPANDED IN-HOME SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY PROGRAM)*:
Case
management and non-medical, in-home care for persons over 60 who are unable to perform home
management tasks. Services may include shopping, laundry & light housekeeping. Persons must be above
Medicaid eligibility. Call Suffolk County Office for the Aging at 853-8200.
HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM*: Delivers meals to seniors who live alone and are unable to
shop and cook on their own. Contact Mary Hansen at 421-1273.
SENIOR HOUSING: Information on various housing programs including eligibility guidelines for various
independent, rental and assisted living communities within the Township of Huntington and Suffolk County.
Lists are available for Huntington Senior Housing, Federally Assisted Housing in Suffolk County and NonSubsidized Housing. Contact Heather Warringer at the Community Development Agency, 351-2881.
MEMBERSHIP CARDS: Huntington Senior Membership Cards are available free of charge for senior
residents age 60 and older. This card is required for you to participate in Senior Division programs and
clubs. If you plan on attending any of our programs, we highly recommend that you provide us with a list of
your medications and medical conditions, as well as the names and phone numbers of your primary
physician and personal contact, in the event of an emergency. This information will be kept in a secure
location. Please bring proof of residency and age to the Senior Center front office, 423 Park Ave., Huntington,
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Beach House during summer hours, or to your club
leader.
OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET: Drop off unwanted, unused, or expired over the counter or
prescription medications at a safe and secure location. Officers will be available to collect the medications on
the first Wednesday of every month in the Senior Center Dining room. (Liquid medications will not be
collected.)
PODIATRIST PROGRAM:
Second Wednesday of the month, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Room 111.
Please bring “Explanation of Medicare Benefits,” a form showing latest deductible.
RESIDENTIAL REPAIR PROGRAM*:
Small household repairs, that Huntington residents over age
60, are not able to manage. You are charged for parts and supplies only. Contact Lorenzo Horne at 3513253, Ext. 4002, between 9:00 a.m. and noon.
SENIOR CITIZEN ASSISTANCE & REFERRALS: Contact Holli Dunayer, MSW at 351-3253, Ext. 4016.
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
We need help with a variety of activities at the Senior Center,
Adult Day Care and our Beach House. If you are interested in helping others, here are some areas in which
you could assist: Telephone Reassurance, Office Assistant, Gift/Thrift Shop, Welcoming Committee, Teach a
Class or Run a Group. Let us know how you would like to share your talents and skills. Contact Maria
Soskel at 351-3253.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Chip Room Cashiers: Monday & Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Gift Shop Associates: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Basic Computer Instructors: Wednesday & Thursday 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
* These programs are jointly funded by the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County and New York State.
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Support Services for Caregivers
Funding provided by New York State Office for the Aging and Suffolk County Office for the Aging.
Caregivers Support Service Project 2014 - 2015
For Individuals
Diagnosed with
Alzheimer’s/Dementia
Affected Individuals
Support Group
Yoga for Caregivers
Thursday, November 6th
10:30 a.m.
Room 205
Wednesday, November 5th & 12th
Tuesday, November 18th & 25th
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Room 106
Are you grieving the loss
of a loved one?
Art Therapy
Wednesday, November 5th & 19th
10:30 a.m. - Noon
Room 205
Join our
Bereavement Support
Group
Daytime Support Group
Next meeting will take place on
Tuesday, November 18th
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
in Room 117
Wednesday, November 12th
1:30 p.m.
Room 110
Evening Support Group
Respite Program
Wednesday, November 5th
6:30 p.m.
Room 117
While caregivers attend any of
these sessions, respite care is
available for your loved one.
Please call 2 days in advance for
a respite care appointment.
Veterans Discussion Group
Thursday, November 13th
Veterans Day Parade
For more information and/or to register for groups,
please contact, Holli Dunayer, MSW at 631-351-3253, Ext. 4016
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Town of Huntington Senior Division 2014 Trips
A TALE OF TWO CATHEDRALS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH - $87.00 P.P.
We will depart the Senior Center promptly at 7:45 a.m.
Join us on our 2014 holiday trip. It begins with a tale of two cathedrals. Morningside Heights, on the
upper west side of Manhattan, is the home of the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, where docents
will lead us on an informative 60-minute tour of the fourth largest Christian church in the world. Directly across the street, a family-style lunch will be served with fresh bread, tossed salad, pizza and pasta, followed by coffee or tea. The famous Hungarian Pastry Shop is several doors down. You'll have time to purchase pastries for
yourself, but don't fill up... As we travel from Morningside Heights to Midtown Manhattan, assorted desserts will be served
with bottled water and iced tea. Enjoy the sights as we travel down Fifth Avenue, with great views of Central Park, famous
storefront windows, the Tree at Rockefeller Plaza and ultimately, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral (opened in 1879). Docents will
lead us on a 45-minute tour of St. Patrick’s; at 338 feet, it is the second tallest church in America. Our final stop is theWinter
Village at Bryant Park, with over 100 gift shops situated along tree-lined alleys. Ice skating, local food, hot chocolate, cider and
holiday shopping are all here. As we return to Huntington, recline the seat, stretch your legs and watch a holiday movie. Our
estimated return time is 8:00 p.m.
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These trips are rated MODERATE - DIFFICULT. There will be lots of walking, stairs and
sidewalks to navigate. There will be group and independent time.
TRIP TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE SENIOR CENTER IN ROOM 203.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE POSSIBLE UNLESS WE ARE ABLE TO FILL YOUR SPACE FROM A WAITING LIST!
HUNTINGTON PARK VILLAGE
Contact Karen at 631-673-7661
Mt. Airy Casino
Wednesday, November 12th
$42 p.p.
Trip includes: Coach transportation to Mt. Pocono, PA, breakfast on the way to the casino, a six hour stay at the
casino, $25 slot voucher, $10 food voucher, water & light snack on the trip home.
WOLF HILL
Contact Charlie at 516-551-5936
All Star Christmas Cheer & Sing-Along
Monday, December 8th
$82 p.p.
Contact Audrey at 239-1770
A Christmas Story
John W. Engeman Theater,
Northport (3:00 p.m. show time)
Saturday, November 22nd
$52 p.p.
Vonya - Sonia - Marsha - Spike
Saturday, January 24th 2015
$44 p.p.
Trip includes a full luncheon at
Li Greci’s Staaten & a Christmas show to
remember, Staten Island, NY
LARKFIELD
John W. Engeman Theater,
Northport (3:00 p.m. show time)
Melville
Contact Lucy Mulzoff at 631-427-7645
Abie’s Irish Rose
Tuesday, April 14th 2015
Trip includes full course meal, show & transportation.
Hunterdon Play House, Hampton, NJ
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$79 p.p.
SENIOR CITIZENS BEACH HOUSE
AT CENTERPORT BEACH
239 Little Neck Road, Centerport
Beach House: 261-9186 Cottage: 261-1058
Game Room and Snack Bar open!
WINTER HOURS
Sundays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Come socialize and enjoy the beautiful view
of Centerport Bay!
Please Note: In case of inclement weather, please call the Senior
Beach House on Sundays at 261-9186 or call the Senior Center
Monday - Friday at 351-3253.
Creative Care & Support Sundays
Join Milton Bloch for poetry, sing-a-longs,
theater readings, music, conversation,
and much more
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 2nd & 16th
at the Beach House Cottage
Join us for Complimentary
Hot Apple Cider
Sunday, November 30th
12:30 - 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING WEEKDAY PROGRAMS
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BEACH HOUSE CLOSED 11/27 &11/28
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THURSDAYS
ADVANCED ART WORKSHOP with instruction in the Cottage, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
with Connie Wain-Schwartz. Registration required.* (No Meeting 11/27)
BEGINNER BASIC ART CLASS at the Cottage, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
with Connie Wain-Schwartz. Registration required.
10 weeks 9/4 –11/6. Registration required.* (No Meeting 11/27)
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE ART CLASS in the Cottage, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
with Connie Wain-Schwartz. Registration required.* (No Meeting 11/27)
*Anyone interested in Connie’s Art Classes should call the Senior Center at 351-3253.
Connie will contact you.
HARBORMASTERS ART GROUP in the Beach House, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Informal art group with Sandy DeLoia. (No Meeting 11/27)
FRIDAYS
CANING & RUSHING WORKSHOP in the Cottage, 9:30 a.m. - Noon
with Roy and Wendy Erlandson. (No Meeting 11/28)
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Town Clubs
Monday Clubs
Tuesday Clubs
Wednesday Clubs
HUNT. PARK VILLAGE
GREENLAWN
HUNTINGTON STATION
HUNTINGTON SENIOR CENTER
423 Park Avenue, Huntington
PAUMANACK VILLAGE
650 Paumanack Vill. Dr., Greenlawn
GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH
22 E. 18th Street, Huntington Station
Nov. 3
10
17
24
Board Mtg./Bingo
Chinese Auction
Birthdays
Thanksgiving Party
Covered Dish
Nov. 4
11
18
25
Closed
Closed
L-R-C
Movie
Nov. 5 Board Mtg./Bingo/
Birthdays
12 Pictionary
19 Thanksgiving Party
Scattergories
26 No Meeting
NATHAN HALE
LAUREL
HARBORFIELDS LIBRARY
31 Broadway, Greenlawn
NORTHPORT LIBRARY
151 Laurel Avenue, Northport
Nov. 4 Closed
Nov. 5 Board Mtg./Bingo/
11 Closed
Birthdays
18 Board Mtg./Bingo/
12 Food Drive/L-R-C
Birthdays/Thanksgiving
19 Scattergories/Pizza
Party/Holiday Story
26 No Meeting
25 Horse Racing
NORTHPORT/SCUDDER
NORTHPORT LIBRARY
151 Laurel Avenue, Northport
Don’t wait
another
minute…
JOIN A CLUB!
Nov. 4 Closed
11 Closed
18 Board Mtg./Bingo/
Chair Exercise
25 Lunch/Game
MELVILLE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SWEET HOLLOW
95 Old Country Road, Melville
Nov. 5
12
19
26
No Meeting
Cake Sale
Thanksgiving Party
L-R-C
A
re you age 60 or older and a Town of
Huntington resident? Have you been looking
for new friends? Perhaps you want to socialize, learn about current issues
and resources, or take a trip with others. Maybe you just want to have fun!
Look no more. Come join one of the Town of Huntington’s 13 clubs.
Clubs meet once a week from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on various days and at
various town locations. To learn more, please call the Senior Center at
351-3253 or stop by one of the listed clubs. PLEASE NOTE: You may visit
any club twice before deciding on the club you wish to join.
In the event of a weather emergency, contact a Club Leader, call the Senior
Center at 351-3253 or check our website, http://HuntingtonNY.gov/Seniors.
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Town Clubs
Thursday Clubs
HARBORFIELDS
PAUMANACK VILLAGE
150 Duncan Elder Drive, Greenlawn
Nov. 6
13
20
27
Friday Clubs
CENTERPORT
CENTERPORT METHODIST CHURCH
97 Little Neck Road, Centerport
Scattergories
Pictionary
Pokeno
No Meeting
Nov. 7 Board Mtg./Bingo
14 Decorating Food
Bags/Jingo
21 Thanksgiving Party
Lunch at Beach House
28 No Meeting
HILLS
LARKFIELD
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SWEET HOLLOW
95 Old Country Road, Melville
Nov. 6 Board Mtg./Bingo/
Crazy Hats
13 Silent Auction
20 Thanksgiving Party
27 No Meeting
November
UNION METHODIST CHURCH
1018 Pulaski Road, East Northport
Nov. 7 Board Mtg./Bingo
14 Speaker, Dr. Davis
21 Club 48th Anniversary
Lunch at Orlando’s
28 No Meeting
AT THE SENIOR CENTER
WEEKLY GROUPS
BON JOUR GROUP
Thursdays
12:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Room 104
Haitian Social Networking
All are welcome!
OLDFIELDS
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
120 Vernon Valley Road, East Northport
Nov. 6 Board Mtg./Bingo/
Birthdays
13 Steal Bingo
20 Thanksgiving Party
Luncheon
27 No Meeting
WOLF HILL
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SWEET HOLLOW
95 Old Country Road, Melville
Nov. 7 Board Mtg./Birthdays
L-R-C/“Getting to
Know You”-Table 12
14 Entertainment
21 Thanksgiving Party
28 No Meeting
CHARITY WORKSHOP
Thursdays
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Room 108
Come join us for warm
conversation and knit &
crochet for charities in our
community!
ASIAN CULTURE
ASSOCIATION
11:00 a.m.
Room 104
Tuesday, November 18th
“Sri Lanka”
with Margaret Gray
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OTHER COMMUNITY INFORMATION
SUFFOLK COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING - SENIOR ADVOCATE SCHEDULE
Monday, November 10th, Huntington Public Library, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Wednesday, November 12th, Paumanack Village V & VI, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, November 25th, Paumanack Village I & II, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 26th, Huntington Nutrition Center, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
FEDERATION OF ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS:
SUFFOLK COUNTY FOSTER GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM is looking for Huntington
seniors to assist children in day care settings and elementary schools in Huntington.
Tax–free stipend and benefit days. For information call Rose at 321-8229, Ext. 1240.
CAREGIVERS - NEED SOME “TIME OFF”? The program is designed to give caregivers
some affordable time off. Sliding scale fees for care given to your family member by trained,
screened, compassionate people from your community. For information call Carla at
321-8229, Ext. 1229.
SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM Become a friend to a senior living in your neighborhood
who needs your help and will value a few hours of your time. Earn extra money, travel
reimbursement and paid time off. Meet new friends while making a difference in someone’s
life. Interested? For more information call Jenna at 631-321-8229, Ext. 1206 for more
information. You’ll be so happy you did!
LEGAL ASSISTANCE:
TOURO LAW CENTER at 631-761-7470 or by faxing 631-761-7089.
NASSAU/SUFFOLK LAW SERVICES 232-2400, 3324, 3312 for legal assistance and Debt
and Social Security Workshops.
SNAP PROGRAM (FOOD STAMPS) For eligibility information call 854-6700 or 854-6600.
MEDICAID For eligibility information call 853-8730.
UNITED WAY’S PROJECT WARMTH for energy emergencies only, call 888-774-7633.
NYSERDA for Free Home Energy Saving Evaluation by a trained L.I. Green Technician call
631-721-1908.
SUFFOLK COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS FISHING GROUP For more information, call
Loris Arnold at 793-6598.
NEW HORIZONS a social group for seniors. There will be no meetings until March 2015.
For more information please call, Margaret Pierce at 427-5396 or Rose Terra at 423-2930.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Local public transportation is available Monday through Saturday. The Town of
Huntington’s HART system (427-8287) and Suffolk County Transit (852-5200)
operate a network of regularly scheduled bus routes that serve many of the places
seniors might want to travel, including the Senior Center. Buses are handicap
accessible. Senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders are eligible to pay reduced fares.
Minibus service is also provided, at somewhat higher fares to persons who are prevented from using the regular buses
because of a disability. This paratransit service is operated on a shared-ride, advance-request, curb-to-curb basis by
HART (for rides entirely within the Town of Huntington) and Suffolk County’s SCAT program (for rides within Suffolk
but not entirely within the Town). Both agencies require prior enrollment by application. Personal travel assistance is
limited. HART also extends paratransit service, with reduced priority, to non-disabled senior citizen residents who do not
drive and do not have access to regular buses. Paratransit is not offered as a more convenient alternative to regularly
scheduled buses. For information, call HART at 427-8287 (TTY: 800-662-1220) and SCAT at 853-8337 (TTY:8535658). Bus schedules are available at the Senior Center.
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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
SUPERVISOR FRANK P. PETRONE
COUNCILMAN MARK CUTHBERTSON
COUNCILMAN EUGENE COOK
COUNCILWOMAN SUSAN A. BERLAND
COUNCILWOMAN TRACEY A. EDWARDS
and the
VETERANS’ ADVISORY BOARD
MARIO BUONPANE, CHAIRMAN
Announces:
Re-opening of the
VIETNAM MEMORIAL
Located in Veterans Plaza
to add names of
TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
VIETNAM VETERANS,
COMBAT & ERA, LIVING & DECEASED
to the VIETNAM MEMORIAL
Deadline for Applications: December 31, 2014
Contact: CAROL ROCCO, Coordinator of Veterans Affairs
FOR MORE DETAILS AND AN APPLICATION
(631) 351-3012
E-MAIL: [email protected]
Unveiling at 40th Anniversary of the End of Hostilities to End the War Ceremony Spring, 2015
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Supervisor Frank P. Petrone & The Town of Huntington
are proud to host
THE KIWANIS CLUB OF HUNTINGTON
5th ANNUAL FIELD OF HONOR
In honor of Veteran’s Day, The Kiwanis Club of Huntington will
sponsor a “Field of Honor.” This spectacular display of patriotism will
honor and recognize past and present veterans who have
dedicated their lives to protecting our freedom.
The Field of Honor flag will be a 3’x5’ American
flag mounted on an 8’ pole, placed in precision
rows on the front lawn of Huntington Town
Hall. Your flag will have a custom printed gold
ribbon with your own personalized dedication.
Cost $35.
Flags to be put up: 9/7/2014
Flags come down: 12/8/2014
Flag Return Reception: Monday, 1/12/2015
Time: 6:30 to 8 PM
Town officials to speak at 7 PM
Purchase your flag at:
www.kiwanisofhuntington.org
Reception location & sponsor: Honu Restaurant, 363 New York Ave, Huntington, NY
(after this date, flags may be picked up at Huntington Town Hall).
The Kiwanis Club of Huntington Children’s Foundation, Inc. an IRS designated 501c3 organization
I would like to donate $35 for a flag in the name of:
Print Honoree’s name, organization or any person of your choice.
The Kiwanis Club of Huntington
Children’s Foundation, Inc.
For more information call:
631-316-3502 or email:
[email protected]
All net proceeds to benefit the
children of Huntington.
Town
Council:
My Name
Phone Number
My Address
Email
Please make check payable to: The Kiwanis Club of Huntington
Mail to: PO Box 251, Huntington, NY 11743
Mark Cuthbertson
Councilman
Susan A Berland
Councilwoman
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Frank P Petrone
Supervisor
Eugene Cook
Councilman
Tracey Edwards
Councilwoman
TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
SUPERVISOR FRANK P. PETRONE
COUNCILMAN MARK CUTHBERTSON
COUNCILWOMAN SUSAN A. BERLAND
COUNCILMAN EUGENE COOK
COUNCILWOMAN TRACEY A. EDWARDS
and the
VETERANS’ ADVISORY BOARD
MARIO BUONPANE, CHAIRMAN
invite you to the
VETERANS’ DAY
WREATH CEREMONY
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2014
9:00 A.M.
HUNTINGTON TOWN HALL
VETERANS’ PLAZA
(located on the front lawn of Town Hall)
100 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON
*****
Refreshments to Follow
*****
FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CALL CAROL ROCCO (631) 351-3012
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What is Hands on Huntington?
Hands on Huntington (HoH) is a Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community, NNORC,
in the Greenlawn area covering parts of Greenlawn, East Northport and Huntington. HoH is funded
through the New York State Office of Aging NNORC Program. This initiative is also supported by the
Town of Huntington, F.E.G.S. Health and Human Services System and the United Way of Long Island.
HoH brings together community partners including North Shore LIJ Health System, the Suffolk Y JCC,
and others, to provide support services, information and referral, education and recreation programs to
seniors, helping them remain in their homes and community. If you would like to learn more about our
program, come to an Advisory Board Meeting or call our office to speak with our social worker and
director, Tina Block, LMSW.
Call 351-6610. for information and to find out if you live in our designated area.
Hands on Huntington Community Advisory Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 19th at 10:00 a.m.
Harborfields Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn
Join the Hands on Huntington Advisory Board at our fall location! Bring your ideas of what you would
like to see in your neighborhood for seniors. You do not need an invitation to participate. Bring a friend
and come meet your neighbors.
Free Community Education program sponsored
by Town of Huntington partner FEGS
Hands on Huntington NNORC
Sign Language
At the Town of Huntington Senior Center
423 Park Ave, Huntington
Mondays,
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Beginners
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Experienced
Join Diana Pelchuck of Millneck Services for the Deaf to learn sign language. You will have fun
learning more ASL (American Sign Language)
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Planning a night out and
need a babysitter?
• Need help with house
cleaning and other chores?
• Are you behind with your
yard work?
•
Project Excel has local youth, ages
14-18, who are ready, able and
willing to work. All youth have
completed our Employment
Workshop and have been screened.
Youth are available to be hired for:
Babysitting
Mother’s Helper
House Cleaning
Yard Work
Snow Shoveling
Leaf Raking
Garage Cleanout
Gardening
For more information, please call
Project Excel at (631) 271-5499
*Homeowner is responsible to pay youth
for services rendered.*
Project Excel is funded by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services,
the Suffolk County Youth Bureau, the Town of Huntington Youth Bureau,
the Huntington Arts Council, fundraisers and private donations.
Eileen Conlon RN from Stony Brook Hospital, educated us
on stroke awareness and prevention with her presentation
“Acute Stroke When F.A.S.T. is Key.”
Director of Women's Services
Rhonda Shepardson pictured
with Karen Miller of HBCAC
Councilwoman Susan A. Berland
pictured with Karen Miller of
Huntington Breast Cancer Action
Coalition (HBCAC)
Dr. Heather Zinkin of North
Shore LIJ pictured with Holli
Dunayer
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Service dog, Tyler and Liz Maffe, Town
of Huntington Animal Control
Education Specialist, having
lunch time pet talks.
Value Drug Pharmacist, Beatrice
Mastacciuola, administered a Flu
Shot to our Senior, Margaret Gray
Stacy Santini of “The Poetry
Connection” integrated poetry, both
historical and original,
with music and art
Surprise Friday Raffles, with
Councilwoman Tracey
Edwards, were donated by F
&W Schmitt Family Farm, St. Francis Health Van visited
Melville
the Senior Center
Pat Cepedes received
her Flu shot by
Rite Aid Pharmacies
Indian
Festival of Lights
presentation
October Birthdays
Skipp McGowan, Mary Jane Higgins,
John Pizzuli and Joe Santomero
Congratulations
Joe Santomero!
He won the Straight
Ball game with a
trifecta.
Singles Winners
1st Place - Joe Santomero
2nd Place - Joe Lapiana
First Place
Singles Winner
John Good
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Sincere appreciation is extended to:
Access, Agewell New York, AMR Caregroup,
Brandywine, Caring People, Community Care,
Excel at Woodbury, Gargano Elder Law
Group, Gentiva, Huntington Atria, Senior
Helpers, and Utopia.
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Thank you
Right at Home, Utopia Home Care
and Agewell
The Cake was Delicious!
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LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
AT THE TOWN OF HUNTINGTON SENIOR CENTER
If you would like to donate a few hours of your time,
there are some wonderful opportunities available to you.
Take a few moments to think about how you can make a difference.
Do you have
any special
talents?
Are you looking
for something to
motivate you?
Are you retired
with plenty of
free time on your
hands?
I
If so…Volunteering may be the answer...
Here are some Volunteer Opportunities available at the Senior Center:
Teach a Basic Computer Class, Gift Shop/Thrift Store Associate,
Chip Room cashier, Serving Lunch or Coffee.
For more information on becoming a volunteer, please contact;
Maria Soskel, Volunteer Coordinator 631-351-3253 x 4001 or by
Email at [email protected]
Frank P. Petrone, Supervisor
Mark Cuthbertson Susan Berland
Councilman
Councilwoman
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Eugene Cook Tracey A. Edwards
Councilman
Councilwoman
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Frank P. Petrone, Supervisor
Mark Cuthbertson
Councilman
Susan A. Berland
Councilwoman
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Eugene Cook
Councilman
Tracey A. Edwards
Councilwoman
Frank P. Petrone, Supervisor
Mark Cuthbertson, Councilman
Susan A. Berland, Councilwoman
Eugene Cook, Councilman
Tracey A. Edwards, Councilwoman
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Jillian Guthman-Abadom. Esq., Director
Rhonda Shepardson, Esq., Deputy Director
SENIOR CITIZENS DIVISION
Lynne Mauss, LCSW-R, Director
423 Park Avenue, Huntington
351-3253
WEBSITE http://HuntingtonNY.gov/seniors