senter street spotlight

Town of New Castle
Senior Citizens Program
SENTER STREET SPOTLIGHT
Published as a public service by the Town of New Castle Recreation & Parks Commission
May
2015
June
May 8th Senior Open House (Pg. 5)
June 3rd Out and About to Weir Farms (Pg. 6)
May 13th Out and About to Storm King (Pg. 6)
June 5th North of Broadway Players (Pg. 5)
May 22nd Pre Memorial Day BBQ (Pg. 5)
June 8-9th AARP Def. Driving Course (Pg. 3)
May 27th Senior Health & Fitness Day (Pg. 7)
June 12th Chappaqua Singers (Pg. 5)
May 28th Historical Society Trip
to New Paltz (Pg. 9)
June 17th Out and About to Wave Hill (Pg. 6)
Looking Ahead:
July 3rd Concert & Fireworks at Kensico Dam
July 23rd Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
See Page 6 For information about Yankee Games
―LET‘S BE NEIGHBORLY‖
Do you have a friend or neighbor age 60+ who is not aware of our senior programs & services?
Please give them a copy of the SENTER STREET SPOTLIGHT or ask them to call 238-8888 to get it
mailed or emailed and to become more involved & informed. Thank you!
OUR PIZZA BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS ARE OBSERVED QUARTERLY - Join us on June 26th at 12:30pm to
celebrate April, May, & June birthdays. NO CHARGE. Call 238-8888 if you plan to attend.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR CELEBRANTS:
APRIL: Theresa Antonaccio, Nancy Berk, Edith Cohen, Don Cohen, Ann Greco, Bobbe Green, Carol Halperin,
Suzanne Keay, Rita Kenny, Dianne Kleinmann, Chris Molz, Kay Mullane, LaVerne Orchard, Dalia Renberg, Ruth
Robertson, Sonia Shiotani, Eva Schlaeppi, Robert Unger.
MAY: Estelle Aronson, Sal Carulli, Judy Degelsmith, Lillian DePasquale, Marian DiBari, Edith Glass, Jill Glazer, Leslie
Grey, Beth Klewan, Vincent Leheny, Elena Vazquez, Sandra Waldman.
JUNE: Julieanna Amaral, Elvira Bruno, Howard Charnas, Wallace DeLucca, Alina Deutch, Diane Eisenberg, Lillian
Fleis, Paul Gartner, Sadie Goldberg, Shirley Goldfarb, Angela Goritiski, Mickie Harley, Nancy Jost, Arthur Kahn, Jennifer Kramer, Calvin Leinwand, Columbia Marcantonio, Marlene Poor, Loretta Pyatt, Lee Rhode, Grace Seefeld, Karen
Schnell, Roberta Wassmer, June Wolk
Recreation Department Brochure and Town Updates are available online at www.mynewcastle.org
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CONTACTS
Robert Snyder
238-3909
Sup’t., Rec. & Parks
[email protected]
Bill Garrison
238-3909
Asst. Sup’t.
[email protected]
Carolyn Markus
238-2093
Social Services, LCSW
[email protected]
Brittany Neider
238-6391
Recreation Supervisor
[email protected]
CodeRED– Keeping Citizens Safe
The Town of New Castle has instituted an emergency
notification system designed to keep in contact with
our residents during significant events. You will be
kept abreast of what is going on during such events.
If your contact information is not in the CodeRED
database, you will not receive a call when a message is sent. If you are not registered for CodeRED,
you may access the Town website at:
www.mynewcastle.org and click on “CodeRED” to
sign up, or call Town Hall at 238-4771 for more information.
EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR 2015
Arlene Riefer
Joel Fishman
Pam Rosman
Hal Federman
Richard Strauss
Jim Tilzer
Elena Vazquez
Erika Miller
Paul Gartner
Arnold Reifer
Rita Ross
Dianne Kleinmann
Pres.
1st VP
2nd VP
3rd VP
Treasurer
Asst. Treas.
Record. Sec.
Asst. RS
Corres. Sec.
Asst. CS
Member at Large
Member at Large
Member at Large
Member at Large
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Executive Board Meetings at Town Hall
Fri., May 15th at 10AM Conference Room A
Fri., June 19th at 10AM Conference Room A
Senior Watch Program
The Senior Watch Program is a voluntary program that
was developed to assist senior residents who have
special needs or may not have family or friends checking up on them regularly. This information concerning
potential special needs, which will be available to New
Castle police, will be invaluable during a severe
weather or natural disaster. Officers will be assigned
to make home visits to check on the welfare of
participants and offer assistance as needed.
MEDICARE ASSISTANCE
Help is available at weekly Senior Benefits Information
Centers at several local libraries to answer questions
you may have about which Medicare coverage is right
for your needs.
Mt. Kisco Public Library: Wed. 11-2
Greenburgh Public Library: Mon. 11-1
Pt. Chester/Rye Brook Public Library: Thurs. 11-2
Or call the SBIC Helpline at 231-3260.
The information provided may also be helpful in contacting family members in the event the participant has
a medical emergency and is taken to the hospital.
To take part, complete the Senior Watch Program
Emergency Contact Form, which can be found at the
Community Center and the Recreation Department,
and return to the New Castle Police Department.
REMINDER: To receive the Newsletter promptly,
call 238-8888 or visit the Community Center for a
copy to be emailed or sent. Thank you!
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Senior Citizen Program is to
promote & enhance the quality of life for adults
60+ living in the community. Recreation
programs & supportive services are provided to
these New Castle residents to enhance their
dignity, support their independence & continue
their involvement in the community.
Transportation Contributions
Door-to-door transportation for personal appts.
(Dr., shopping, etc.) is $5 for a round trip. Door
-to-door to the Community Center is $3 for a
round trip & $6 ($7 for non residents) for local
mini trips Please have exact change ready for
driver.
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YOUR PLACE TO CONNECT: THE SENTER STREET CLUB
10 Senter Street, Chappaqua - 238-8888
Start your mornings off right with a great cup of REGULAR or DECAF coffee or tea at the best
coffee shop in town. Light breakfast available. Don‘t forget to sign in when you stop by!
(Monetary donations are suggested to offset the cost of food.)
MONDAYS
TUESDAYS
Monday Poker - 10:00am
Join a friendly game at the Senter
Street Club. Call 238-8888 for details.
Ping Pong
Every Tuesday
9:30 - 11:30am
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Knitting Goup
At the Senter Street Club on Mondays at 10am.
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―Pizza ‗n Cinema with Cynthia Strauss‖
at 12:30pm
At the Senter Street Club. Enjoy recent releases as
well as an occasional old-time favorite. Before the
movie enjoy pizza for $3 per slice. Call 238-8888
before 10am each Mon. to order pizza.
Movies in May:
May 4
May 11
May 18
May 25
―Trapeze‖ w/ Burt Lancaster
―The Candidate‖ w/ Robert Redford
―And So It Goes‖ w/ Michael Douglas
CENTER CLOSED (Memorial Day)
Ping Pong will also be held on some Fridays! Call
238-8888 for more information
**Recreational Mah Jongg is now also on
Tuesdays!**
9:30am - 12:00pm at The Senter Street Club
If you are interested in learning Mah Jongg, please call
238-8888 to register. We are offering an introduction to
Mah Jongg beginners game for fun (no gambling).
Play Bridge
Tues., Wed. & Fri. from 1- 4pm
Movies in June:
―Girl with the Pearl Earring‖
w/ Scarlett Johansson
June 8 ―Beaches‖ w/ Bett Midler
June 15 ―Dave‖ w/ Kevin Klein
June 22 ―All the Kings Men‖
w/ Broderick Crawford
June 29 ―The Theory of Everything‖
w/ Eddie Redmayne
All abilities welcome. Call 238-8888 each bridge
day to sign up.
June 1
Blood Pressure Screenings
Will be held May 4th and June 1st from 11:30 am
to 12:30pm at the Community Center.
Memorial Day Parade– Monday May 25th
All residents 60+ are invited to participate in our
Parade. Those walking & those riding the Senior
Bus should meet the bus at Town Hall by
10:15am for a ride to the starting point. Please
wear red, white, and/or blue.
Call 238-888 to sign up!
*AARP Defensive Driving Course*
Our next Defensive Driving Course will be
Monday June 8th and Tuesday June 9th from
9:30am to 1:30pm at the Chappaqua Library.
(You MUST attend BOTH sessions). Members
of AARP: $20. Bring your membership card.
Non-members: $25. Check payable to “AARP”.
Sign up at the Recreation Office in Town Hall
by June 5th. You MUST pre-register.
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WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS
Call 238-8888 to sign up for the following events:
Bus contributions: $5 for Dr. appointments &
shopping; $6 for local mini trips; $7 for non residents
for mini trips when space is available.
Current Events Group Discussion
Politics, Government & More
With Arnie Reifer
This weekly meeting will focus on major domestic or foreign issues. We encourage you to take part in these
May 6 Salute to Seniors
lively discussions. Call 238-8888 to register. The group
Depart Town Hall at 9:00am, return approx.
meets at the Senter St. Club on Thurs. from 1:303:00pm. Lunch provided- $4, payable that day. 2:30pm. All senior residents are welcome to join.
Call 238-888 to register & reserve lunch.
BOOK LOVERS w/ Barbara Bernstein at the
Chappaqua Library @ 1pm. Copies of the
books will be available at the Circulation Desk in
the Library. Refreshments available.
May 13 Out and About (Pg. 6)
May 20 Local Shopping & Dr. appts
May 27 Senior Health & Fitness Day (Pg. 7)
Thurs., May 14th The Storied Life of A.J Fikry
By Gabrielle Zevin
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June 3 Out and About (Pg. 6)
WED**., June 10th A History of Loneliness
By John Boyne
June 10 Local Shopping & Dr. appts
―Keeping Fit from the Neck Up‖ @1:00pm
See Supportive Service News
WATERCOLOR & DRAWING
10 - 12 pm - Thursdays
Instructor: Joan Lang
No charge for this class. See the flyer at the
Community Center for more details & for the
supplies list. Call 238-8888 to sign up.
June 17 Out and About (Pg. 6)
June 24 Shopping & Lunch at Danbury Mall
Historical Society Spring Trip
“On the Street Where Josiah Lived…
and Beyond”
May 28th, 2015
See page 9 for more information
Hawthorne Cedar Knolls School
Grandparenting Program
Join us monthly as we visit Hawthorne Cedar Knolls.
Each month we meet with the same group of kids. We
play games, chat, celebrate their birthdays, have
refreshments & more. This program is for both the kids &
the seniors. Give it a try! Call Cathy Colavito at
238
-8719 to sign up or to learn more about the program. Departs Town Hall at 3:30pm. Dates: May 13 & June 10.
CALLING ALL ACTORS!!!
JOIN THE
NORTH OF BROADWAY PLAYERS
Thursdays, Noon to 2pm
At the Community Center
Session Ends 6/12
Director: Susan Courtney
Call 238-8888 to register if you would like to
join the group.
Performance at the Community Center June 5th
Recreational Mah Jongg on Wednesdays
9:30am - 12:00pm at The Senter Street Club
If you are interested in learning Mah Jongg, please call
238-8888 to register. We are offering an introduction to
Mah Jongg beginners game for fun (no gambling).
Program ongoing. Nancy Gwon, Instructor.
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FRIDAYS
May 1
12:30pm
1:30pm
Social
Technically Challenged with Brittany
Bring your iPhones, iPads, and other devices! Call 238-8888 to sign up.
May 8 12:00 - 2pm New Castle Senior Open House– All members of the community are
invited to come see what our Senior program has to offer, whether it be for
yourself or a loved one. Refreshments will be served, please call 238-8888 to
attend. WALK-INS WELCOME!
May 15
1:00 pm
Volunteer Recognition Lunch (By Invitation Only)
May 22
12:30pm Pre-Memorial Day BBQ - Hot Dogs, Burgers, Veggie Burgers & all the
trimmings.
Call 238-8888 to sign up by May 15th. $10 per person payable that day.
NO WALK INS
1:30pm James Kulich– will entertain us with some good Country & Pop music
May 29 12:30pm Social
1:30pm S.O.S Medicare
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June 5 1:00pm
North of Broadway Players will perform at the Community Center
Present scenes from: Private Lives by Noel Coward, Enemy of the
People by Henrik Ibsen, Adapted by Arthur Miller, A Coupla White Chicks
Sitting Around Talking by John Ford Noonan, and Wonda‘s Visit by
Christopher Durang
June 12 12:30pm Social
1:30pm Chappaqua Singers Spring Performance
June 19 12:30pm Social
1:30pm S.O.S Medicare
June 26 12:30pm Pizza Birthday Celebration - Join us to celebrate those seniors born in
April, May, & June. There is no charge for pizza, but you must call 2388888 to sign up no later than June 24th.
1:30pm Open Ping - Pong
―Basic Conversation in Spanish‖
Fridays 10:45 to 11:45 at the Senter Street Club
Enhance your Spanish-speaking skills in this informal
group. Ines Weiss, Facilitator.
Class is ongoing. Call 238-8888 to sign up.
Muchas gracias!
Ping Pong
Every Tuesday (& Some Fridays)
9:30 - 11:30am
Ping Pong will also be held on some
Fridays at 1:30
Call 238-8888 for more information or
to sign up
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TRIP NEWS
Activities Level:
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2
Minimal walking
Moderate walking
Reflects the level of physical activity required.
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4
Substantial amount of walking
Lots of walking / Long day
REMINDERS:
Be on time.
Pick up a Parking Pass at the Recreation Dept. in Town Hall to display on your car’s dashboard for
day of trip.
Lengthy walking, climbing stairs and standing may be required, thereby making some trips unsuitable
for those with ambulatory limitations.
If ongoing assistance is required, please arrange for a companion to assist you on the trip.
Bring bottled water.
Dress appropriately for your destination.
Non-residents may only sign up three weeks prior to the date of most trips (except bi-annual trips
with the New Castle Historical Society).
There is an additional 20% fee for non-residents on most trips (except bi-annual trips with the New
Castle Historical Society).
Questions regarding trips, please contact Town Hall Recreation at 238-3909 or Community Center at
238
-8888.
If you have any food allergies or dietary concerns, please inform the staff at the time of registration.
OUT AND ABOUT CLUB - Adventures in the Great Outdoors is back!
Wednesdays RAIN or SHINE, All outings are LEVEL 4
Fitness Instructors Carol Hosdale and Nancy Kellogg are the Group Leaders
See flyers at Town Hall and Community Center for more details!
Wed., May 13th- Storm King Art Center, New Windsor, NY Incredible outdoor sculpture combined with
amazing natural beauty! Cost: $14 for admission, payable to “SENIOR ACTIVITY GROUP”. Bus fee: $10,
payable on the bus. Register and pay at the Recreation Office in Town Hall. Depart Town Hall at 10:00am.
Wed., June 3 - Weir Farm and Art Center, Wilton, CT A National Historic Site ~ Take a walk and glimpse
a masterpiece, a fascinating way to view American art and nature simultaneously! NO entry fee. Bus fee:
$5 payable on the bus. Register at the Recreation Office in Town Hall. Depart Town Hall at 11:00am.
Wed., June 17- Wave Hill, Riverdale, NY Private Tour ~ History, Architecture, and Design. Gardens,
buildings, grounds to explore, all overlook The Hudson River! Cost: $14.00, payable to "SENIOR ACTIVITY GROUP". Bus fee: $10.00 payable on the bus. Register and pay at the Recreation Office at Town hall.
Depart Town Hall at 11:00am.
Take Me Out To the Ball Game!
Thanks to the cooperation of the Chappaqua Neighbors Club, we have obtained tickets for two Yankee
games this season. The seats are on the Main Level under cover. Senior bus will depart Town Hall at
10:00am & return when the game is over. Lunch is on your own at the stadium. Sign up begins June 1st.
Tickets: $15 and are limited! Transportation fee: $10, payable on the bus. LEVEL 4.
Thursday July 9th 1:05pm vs Oakland Athletics
Wednesday August 26th, 1:05pm vs Houston Astros
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Senior Health and Fitness Day
Wednesday May 27th, 2015
Schedule of Events
Unless otherwise stated, all programs will take place at the New Castle Senior
Center located in the Community Center, 10 Senter Street, Chappaqua.
Register for all events by calling (914)238-8888
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9:00 am - 10:00 am
10:30 am - 11:30 am
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TENNIS TUNE UP with Joe Lane:
Come get into the swing of things!
Bring your own racket. Pre-register by
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lunch is $5.00. Please call 238-8888.
Deadline to sign up is
Monday, May 25th.
Lunch
Interested in enhancing energy? Trying
to restore a sense of calm and peace?
Join Arnie Reifer and learn this
meditation technique used in the Orient
for thousands of years.
Qi Gong
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LET’S GET FIT
YOUR PASSPORT TO ACTIVE LIVING FOR SENIORS 60+
Registration is required at Town Hall Recreation Department. Before beginning any fitness class, we
strongly recommend that you have a physical examination or consent from your doctor. All classes
are at the Community Center located at 10 Senter St. in Chappaqua. Phone: 238-8888.
Spring Classes began: Monday, April 13th.
Summer Registration begins Monday, May 18th
Summer Classes begin: Monday, June 29th
The cost for residents is $20 for each session. Make check payable to Town of New Castle. Adult
fitness rates apply for non-residents. NO CLASSES: Monday, May 25th.
SPRING PROGRAMS
MON: 11:00-11:45AM Flexible Fitness (#150103) w/ Carol Migliorelli. Low impact chair aerobics w/ emphasis on range of motion & joint movement. Standing exercises for balance can be done
w/ aid of a chair. Work at your own pace & abilities. Some strength training incorporated if time allows. Dates: 4/13-6/15
TUES: 1:00-2:00PM Ageless Yoga (#150102) w/ Rosemary Martin. Stretching with focus on increasing balance, flexibility & range of motion, concluding with relaxation & guided meditation.
Bring your own mat. Dates: 4/14-6/16
WED: 10:15-11:00AM Strength & Balance (#150106) w/ Joanne Ricciardi. Increase your muscle
strength with weights & improve your posture, balance & coordination. Dates: 4/15-6/17
THUR: 2:45-3:30PM Move/Stretch & Tone (#150107) w/ Nancy Kellogg. Have fun while improving your fitness with a combination of simple cardio exercises, muscle toning, balance training
& gentle stretching. Dates: 4/16-6/18
FRI: 12:30-1:15PM Senior Toning (#150108) w/ Carol Migliorelli. Low impact aerobic routine,
light weight training using hand weights, resistance bands, plus floor work (ab crunches/core) ending with light stretching. Dates: 4/17-6/19
Tennis is back!
WATER EXERCISE & OPEN SWIM
Information to come!
Get back in the swing of things!
Wednesdays, 10:00am - 11:30am
At Millwood Park (weather permitting).
Welcome to Joe Lane, our new Volunteer Coordinator!
For more info, call Joe at 238-7824
Be sure to check out the next newsletter for
information on this popular program!
*Classes will begin in July*
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NEW CASTLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND
NEW CASTLE RECREATION & PARKS – SPRING TRIP
“On the Street Where Josiah Lived…and Beyond”
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Today we’re returning to Historic Huguenot Street (HHS) in New Paltz. Our last visit was in 2004. We’re tying
our 2 venues together with Col. Josiah Hasbrouck. Josiah was born in one of the historic stone houses, built by
his Huguenot grandfather, Jacob, in 1722. After serving in the Revolutionary War and then as a Rep. to Congress under both Jefferson and Monroe, Josiah returned to the Hudson River Valley and built the 1,000 acre
gentleman’s farm, “Locust Lawn”, in Gardiner in 1814.
We will have a guided tour of 3 properties at HHS, including the Hasbrouck House, followed by a served luncheon right down the street at The Gilded Otter. Following lunch we will have a guided tour of Locust Lawn. This
property is only open to visitors on a reservation basis. It’s a virtual time capsule of the Federal Period and was
in the Hasbrouck family until 1958, when it was donated by Josiah’s great-great granddaughter, Annette
Young, to HHS. And guess what? Annette was the founder of the Locust Grove Estate. The house was transferred to Locust Grove in 2010, reuniting two family properties for the first time in more than 50 years. If this all
sounds a bit confusing, then you simply MUST join us when we put the puzzle together on May 28.
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2015 – Registration accepted after March 16, 2015
Cost: $60 pp (all incl.) – Checks payable to Senior Activity Group. Mail to:
New Castle Recreation & Parks, 200 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua, NY 10514 before 5/11
Depart: 8:30AM sharp from New Castle Town Hall in Chappaqua via motorcoach
Return: Approximately 5:00PM
Questions? Contact Suzanne Keay: [email protected] or 914-241-2327
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Complete waiver below & make check payable to Senior Activity Group
Mail to: New Castle Recreation & Parks, 200 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua, NY 10514
(Deadline is May 12, 2015)
Name(s):_____________________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________Phone:_________________# in party_________
Release Provision for New Castle Recreation Department: In consideration of your accepting my
entry, I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors & administrators, waive and release any and all
rights and claims for damages I may have against the Town and its representatives, successors and
assigns for any and all injuries suffered by me at any activity sponsored by these groups. In addition, I hereby grant permission for my likeness to be used by the Town and its representatives, successor and assigns in any media now or hereafter developed, in connection with any advertising
and/or promotion of the Town and/or Town sponsored programs or events, and waive any claim or
entitlement to any compensation, monetary or otherwise for or from the use of such likeness.
Signature required:________________________________________Date:__________________________
NOTE: THERE IS NO NEED TO CHOOSE YOUR LUNCHEON ENTRÉE IN ADVANCE
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Supportive Service News
Town of New Castle
Senior Citizens – May/June 2015
Hours for Social Worker,
Carolyn Markus:
health. Please call 238-8888 to sign up for this
exciting and informative presentation.
Tues. Wed. & Thurs.
10am- 3pm. Call 238-2093
SOS Medicare Update
On Friday, May 29 at 1:30 PM, June 19
at 1:30 PM, Ginny Bender from SOS Medicare
will give the Medicare update.
Blood Pressure Screening
Will be held on Monday, May 4 & June 1,
11:30-12:30, provided by the Chappaqua Vol.
Ambulance Corps, in the Senter St. Club.
Transportation Requests
Please call 238-8888 between 9AM and 1PM,
Monday thru Friday, to request transportation
service.
Technically Challenged
With Brittany Neider, Recreation Supervisor for
the senior program on Friday, May 1st at
12:30 PM, in the Senter St. Club to provide
technical assistance with your cell phones, iPods
or other electronic devices. Always bring the
manual for your device. Call 238-8888 to sign up.
Door-to-Door Transportation
Transportation is available on Tuesdays &
Thursdays for doctor appointments, shopping,
personal errands, etc. Please call 238-8888 two or
three days in advance to request service. When
possible, please schedule doctor appointments in
the AM. Grocery shopping will be done after
11 AM. (For trips to shopping malls & programs
at the Center, please be ready one hour before the
scheduled time of event or departure. Exact
pick- up time cannot be given. Please wait in your
home for the driver to arrive.) A contribution of
$5.00 is requested for all destinations, except the
Community Center, for which it is $3.00.
(Reminder: grocery shopping to one local
supermarket has been added on Monday
morning. Please limit shopping to 4 bags in
consideration of the drivers and your fellow
passengers. Use canvas bags (and don’t forget
to wash those bags) when shopping, to
eliminate excessive use of plastic bags. This
will not only help the environment, but it will
also help the drivers.)
Senior Health and Fitness Day
On Wed, May 27, 2015 at 9 am, Dr. Bill
Fitzgibbons, Au.D. consulting audiologist for
NWH will speak about why hearing declines as
we age, how to protect our hearing and the latest
in hearing aide developments. Call 238-8888 to
sign up for this informative presentation.
Keeping Fit from the Neck Up
On Wed. June 10, 2015 at 1 pm in the
Senter St. Club, Curtis Au, Care Consultant at the
Alzheimer’s Assoc and Dan Mancini of MHA
will present a lively discussion on cognitive
health and wellness. Come learn the latest in
research, medications and treatments as well as
practical things you can do to protect your brain
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In Case of a Storm
Volunteer Opportunities
Keep flashlights & a battery-powered radio or TV
handy, plus fresh batteries. Keep refrigerator &
freezer doors closed. Food will stay frozen up to
36 hrs. in a full freezer. Have containers of water
on hand. Report power outages or fallen power
lines to Con Ed at 1-800-752-6633.
If you have some free time, there are meaningful
ways to volunteer in the senior program and share
your time and talents. You could assist with
Home Delivered Meals as a driver, spend time
with children in the Hawthorne Cedar Knolls
Program, or share a talent or skill in a program.
Call 238-2093.
Project Lifesaver-Do You Know
a Senior w/ Alzheimer’s?
“Are You OK?”
For information about an electronic monitoring
device call Elder Serve Safe Center at
365-1983.
This is not just a question; it is the name of our
computerized telephone reassurance program,
“RUOK.” The Town of New Castle offers this
daily service to you at no cost. If you live alone,
this is an important service that you should
consider. Each morning you will receive a phone
call. If you are unable to answer the phone, an
alert is issued. Then the necessary steps will be
taken to check on your safety and provide the
required assistance. If you are interested in
receiving this service, please call at 238-2093.
Alzheimer’s Assoc. Caregivers’
Support Group
Call 253-6860 for schedules and information.
Ken Hamilton Caregiver Center
at Northern Westchester
Hospital
Call 242-8128.
Caregivers’ Support Group
(held at Northern Westchester
Hospital)
Home Delivered Meals Program
Provides up to 2 meals a day for any person
age 60 and older who is unable to meet his/her
nutritional needs. This program is available on a
temporary or ongoing basis. Please call 238-2093
for more information.
Call 761-0600 x 143 or x 144.
EPIC- Elderly Pharmaceutical
Insurance Coverage
File of Life
1-800-332-3742
This valuable resource could help save your life
at the time of an emergency, but IT MUST BE
FILLED OUT. If you need help filling it out,
please call 238-2093. Medical and next of kin
information is recorded on the document and it is
then available for emergency personnel.
Medicare Rights Center Hotline
Call 1 800 333-4114, Mon. – Fri., 9- 5 PM.
Center for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS) Call 1 800 633-4227.
Smoke Detector Battery
Replacement Program
Westchester County Veterans’
Serv. Agency Call 995-2145 or 2146.
If you are unable to change the battery in your
smoke detector or if you have a smoke detector
that is more than 10 years old, please call
238-2093. The Millwood, Chappaqua and Mt.
Kisco Volunteer Fire Depts. have kindly offered
to help seniors with this problem.
For more information
Call Carolyn Markus, LCSW at 238-2093 or
stop in at the office located in the lower level of
the New Castle Community Center.
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Dept. of Rec. & Parks
Town of New Castle
200 S. Greeley Ave.
Chappaqua, NY 10514
PRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT # 1427
WHITE PLAINS, NY
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