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 2 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 3 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. 3 SPAGHETTI WITH MEATBALLS 4 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 11 CENTER CLOSED WEDNESDAY 5 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 12 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 17 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 25 CHICKEN PARMESAN 26 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 4 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 6 SALISBURY STEAK 7 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 27 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 28 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 5 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 6 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 7 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. 8 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. 9 10 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 11 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. T S I L T I WA LY ON 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 12 $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 ~ BEACH HOUSE CLOSED 11/27 &11/28 ~ 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) 13 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. 14 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 15 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. 16 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 17 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 18 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 19 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) 20 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 22 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 23 24 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. 25 Thank you Right at Home, Utopia Home Care and Agewell The Cake was Delicious! 26 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 27 Eugene Cook Tracey A. Edwards Councilman Councilwoman 28 Frank P. Petrone, Supervisor Mark Cuthbertson Councilman Susan A. Berland Councilwoman 29 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
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