V O L U M E 44 • NUMBER 4 Website: www.co.delaware.ny.us/departments/ofa/ofa.htm • Email: ofa@co.delaware.ny.us JULY • 2018

97 MAIN ST., SUITE 2 • DELHI, NY 13753

DELAWARE COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING

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DELAWARE

AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSES

By: Lorretta White, Program Coordi-nator 

Welcome to the AARP Driver’s Courses in your area.  These courses are for anyone with a New York State driver’s license.  They are six hours long and will take money off of your insurance for three years.  Also, if you have any tickets, the DMV Bureau will take o� points from your license, when needed. 

New laws are occurring in New York State.  Do you really understand the full Move Over Law?  What about the new lines being painted on roads?  What is happening with cars to make them safer for you?  Many new issues will be discussed.

You need your driver’s license, pen and AARP card, if you are a member.  Members pay $20 and non-members of AARP pay $25.  Hope to see you at a meeting.  We have �ve volunteers in Delaware County. 

Register early as space is limited and classes fill quickly. Please make sure to inform the instructor if you need to cancel; there is high demand for these classes and there is always a waiting list.

Here are some more classes for 2018:

DEPOSIT August 25th; October 27th. Time:

9 : 0 0 a m – 3 : 3 0 p m ; O N E DAY CLASS. Location: Christ Episcopal

Church, Monument Street, Deposit.

Class information and sign-up, con-tact: Ron O’Connell, 607-467-2811.

MARGARETVILLE September 15th, 9:00am – 3:30pm;

ONE DAY CLASS. Location: Catskill Mountain Christian Center, 629 Main Street, Margaretville, NY.

Class information and sign-up, contact: Pat Clark, 607-326-4158.

MERIDALE August 7th & 8th; September 18th

& 19th. Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm; MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS! Location: Meridale Community Church, Corner of State Hwy 28 & County Hwy 10, Meridale, NY

Class information and sign-up, contact: Karen Barkman, 607-746-2093.

ROXBURY September 29th, 9:00am – 3:30pm;

ONE DAY CLASS. Location: Rox-bury Fire Station, Main Street, Rox-bury, NY.

Class information and sign-up, contact: Pat Clark, 607-326-4158. October 2nd & 3rd, 12:30pm –

4:00pm; MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS! Location: Roxbury Fire Station, Main Street, Roxbury, NY.

Class information and sign-up, contact: Pat Clark, 607-326-4158.

JOIN SENIOR COUNCIL MEMBERS AT THEIR 45TH ANNUAL DINNER IN SEPTEMBER

The Senior Council invites all senior citizens to attend the 45th annual Se-nior Council dinner and meeting to be held at Castle on the Delaware, 139 Stockton Avenue in Walton on Septem-ber 10th at 12:00 pm. Tickets will be on sale for $15 from local Senior Club delegates as of July 9th. The dead-line to purchase tickets is September 1st. This year’s dinner will be a buf-fet consisting of chicken shishkabob, meat loaf, mashed potatoes, steamed

mixed vegetables, salad and roll with butter, water, coffee, tea and cake for dessert. If you have any questions or need to know who your local delegate is, please contact Senior Council Pro-gram Chair Vivian Groat at 607-829-6846 or by mail to PO Box 16 Franklin, NY 13775. There will be presentations of the Senior Citizen of the Year and the Outstanding Senior Contribution awards. We hope all seniors will attend this affair. Come join us!

To Serve You Better… OFA Appointments Strongly Recommended!

Nothing is more frustrating than driving all the way to our o�ce for help with a problem only to find that the employees you need to see are busy assisting other clients. Given the number and complex-ity of issues we help with, we want you to meet with the employee best able to assist you.

Please remember to call ahead to schedule an appointment. �is will guarantee that you’ll be able to meet with someone experienced in the topics you’re asking about. It will also reduce your wait time and increase our ability to serve and see everyone in a timely manner. Call (607) 832-5750 to schedule an ap-pointment.

DELAWARE COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING WELCOMES NEW VOLUNTEER Theresa Luma is one of the new volunteers working for Delaware County Office for the Aging. Theresa is retired and has lived in Davenport for over 10 years. She enjoys the outdoors with her family and is looking forward to serving the community. The staff at Office for the Aging welcomes Theresa into the fold.

The 5th Annual Delaware County

Senior Fun Day Wednesday, August 22, 2018

9:30am to 3:00pm at 4-H Camp Shankitunk, Arbor Hill, Delhi

b Delaware Co. Sheriff’s Department will be there with the medication disposal box

b Tai Chi for Arthritis and Chair Yoga b Bingo and Line Dancing b Various sponsors and informational booths

b Lourdes Mobile Mammography digitalscreeningmammogramsforwomen40yearsandolder.Toscheduleanappointment,pleasecallLourdesCentralScheduling:(607)798-5723

Music by Bob Mesmer and Country Express in the afternoon Picnic food provided by Delaware Opportunities of baked beans, salads, dessert and beverages.

Featuring Wilsons BBQ Chicken. A suggested donation of $5 is appreciated. Off-site parking is being set up at SUNY Delhi, parking Lot G with continual shuttle services to the camp starting at 9:00am.

RESERVATIONS BY AUGUST 13, 2018 ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND Picnic is open to all Delaware County seniors, age 60 and older, and their assistants

(if needed). Number of people attending must be made known at time of registration. NO children NO pets NO smoking on the grounds

Call Delaware County Office for the Aging at 607-832-5750.

SPONSORED BY DELAWARE COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND CO-SPONSORED BY DELAWARE COUNTY SENIOR COUNCIL.

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Late-Onset Food AllergiesBy: Kelly Tiderencel MS, RDN, CDN;

Adapted from an article by Larissa T. Brophy, MS, RDN, LD

As individuals age, so do their immune systems; and with a rapidly growing ge-riatric population, immunosenescence, or the aging of the immune system, is an increasingly important health con-sideration. Changes in immune system function as we age can result in new food allergy development. Notably, food allergies can develop at any time and foods commonly associated with adult food allergies are fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, peanuts and seafood (shellfish), but aren’t limited to these foods. In the geriatric population, typical diagnostics for allergies may include a skin prick test, blood test, oral food challenge and/or a trial elimination diet.

Malnutrition, another signi�cant con-cern in the elderly, plays a critical role in immune system maintenance and ef-ficiency. The three micronutrients of concern are vitamin D, zinc, and iron. An insufficiency or deficiency in any of

these may further alter the immune e�-ciency, favoring the development of food allergies. Symptoms of food allergies can range from mild to severe. However, the elderly often report mild symptoms that are often nonspeci�c and can be related to numerous causes, making diagnosis di�cult.

�e common eight food allergens are cow’s milk, eggs, fish, peanuts, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat. �ese account for 90 precent of all food allergies. By law, labeled foods must identify these al-lergens. In addition, allergic reactions to birch, grasses, ragweed and latex all may lead to a reaction to similar food proteins. Foods that often cause crossover reac-tions are listed below for each common allergen category: • Birch: apple, carrot, peach, plum, cher-

ry, pear, almond, hazelnut and kiwi • Grasses: tomato• Ragweed: melons, zucchini, cucumber

and banana• Latex: avocado, banana, chestnut, kiwi,

peach, tomato, bell pepper and potato.

Symptoms of an allergy can involve the skin, nasal passages, eyes, mouth/lips, ears, gastrointestinal tract or respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Once a food allergy has been diagnosed, the only ap-proved method for e�ective management is avoiding the allergen. Food labels con-taining ingredient lists are essential tools for prepackaged foods. However, lack of knowledge and cross-contact of foods can lead to a reaction. Caution is neces-sary and may require an individual to ask various questions. Proper food tip recom-mendations to ensure your safety include the following:• Read all food labels and recheck pe-

riodically, as ingredients will change.  It’s important to avoid if uncertain.

• Modify recipes.  Many websites pro-vide appropriate substitutions and/or modi�ed recipes.

• Ask questions.  Knowledge is essential for management.

• Avoid cross-contact by cleaning food preparation areas, utensils, dishes, pans and kitchen appliances.

• Check out a restaurant’s menu be-fore arrival.   If several menu items contain the food allergen, cross-con-tact is highly probable.

• Bring safe food to a function, outing, cookout or holiday dinner.  If shared, discard any leftovers, as cross-contact is likely. Eat a snack or meal before at-tending.As a good practice for potentially re-

ducing food allergy symptoms, sufferers should consume foods rich in omega-3 fats (salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines, herring, flax, chia seeds, walnuts, and canola oil), eat probiotic rich foods (yo-gurt or ke�r), choose �ber-rich foods and drink six to eight glasses of water each day. Other dietary and lifestyle recom-mendations include avoiding trans fats, reducing saturated fats; aiming for 30 minutes of physical activity, five days per week; and reducing alcohol intake to moderate levels or abstaining altogether.

This Month’s Recipe: Healthy Cow-boy Caviar

(Recipe from: cookieandkate.com)This healthy cowboy caviar recipe

(also known as Texas caviar) is made from scratch with all-natural ingredients!

Serve it as a dip, salsa or salad – it’ll be a hit at your next party. Recipe yields a lot of “caviar,” about 8 cups.

INGREDIENTSCowboy Caviar

• 2 (14-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained, or 3 cups cooked black-eyed peas

• 1 (14-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked black beans

• 1 ½ cups fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears of corn), or 1 (14-ounce) can corn, drained

• 1 ½ cups chopped tomatoes (I used about 4 Roma tomatoes, about ¾ pound)

• 1 medium red, orange or yellow bell pepper

• ¾ cup chopped red onion (about ½ small red onion)

• ½ cup chopped cilantro, leaves and stems

• 1 to 2 jalapeños, ribs removed, seeded and �nely chopped

• 1 avocado (optional)Italian dressing• ⅓ cup olive oil• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar or lime

juice• 2 medium cloves garlic pressed or

minced• 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons salt, to taste• 1 teaspoon dried oregano• ½ teaspoon dried basil• 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey• ⅛ teaspoon red pepper �akes• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS1. In a large serving bowl, combine the

drained black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cilantro and jalapeño. If you’ll be including avocado, wait to dice it until you’re ready to serve the dip, so it doesn’t turn brown in the meantime.

2. In a cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients until emulsified. Drizzle the dressing over the serving bowl and toss until well mixed. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.

3. For best flavor, let the mixture mari-nate for at least 20 minutes before serving. If you’re adding avocado, mix it in just before serving.SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Don’t forget

the chips! This dip keeps well in the re-frigerator, covered, for around three days.

Wayne Shepard

NEWS FROM THE DIRECTORBy: Wayne Shepard

Could it be the warm weather? Or, perhaps, it’s the long days and extra hours of sunshine. There is nothing like summer in the beautiful Catskills of Delaware County. Summer is a great opportunity for family get-to-gethers, picnics, barbecues, vacations and other fun festivities that make summer an enjoyable time of year.

July brings on the hottest days of summer, gardening, Independence Day, Bar-B-Q’s, picnics, �reworks, va-cations and much, much more. When planning your summer activities, please keep one thing in mind – any-one can be vulnerable to the summer heat. However, those that are particu-larly at risk are seniors. Seniors ap-pear to be more active today than in the past. A senior’s body is less able to detect the heat and will not adequately respond to rising temperatures. This may be related to medical conditions that can change normal body response to heat. Seniors are more likely to take prescription medications that can impair or reduce the body’s ability to regulate its temperature or, in some instances, prevent perspiration. Se-niors should talk with their physician or pharmacist regarding the side ef-fects of medications and adhere to the warnings of those that state “Avoid ex-treme heat and sun.”

When writing the Directors article

I received a NY Alert e-mail stating “Heat advisory issued for Delaware County.” What perfect timing and confirmation for this article. Please keep in mind that the scorching sum-mer temperatures, however, don’t have to put a damper on a senior’s ability to enjoy the season. While en-gaging in summer activities with fam-ily and friends, it is important to main-tain good health, wellness and make common sense choices in staying cool and hydrated. Some summer safety tips for seniors that will make sure they have a fun and safe summer are:

1. Drink plenty of water and stay hy-drated. Seniors are susceptible to de-hydration because they lose their abil-ity to conserve water.

2. Keep cool during the hottest part of the day by staying indoors. This may be your home, library, grocery store, shopping malls, movie theaters, or some place in the community that will get you some relief from the heat. Keep in mind, seniors are much more vulnerable to the harmful effects of heat as their bodies do not adjust as well to sudden changes in tempera-ture.

3. Seniors should stay in touch with family and friends by letting them know if they’ll be spending an extend-ed period of time outdoors, even if they are gardening. Caregivers should check on their loved ones a minimum

of twice a day.

4. Dress appropriate for the season. Seniors have a tendency to layer their clothing. They should wear only one layer during the summer. Wear loose �tting, light material (such as cotton). �is will allow air movement over the skin to help cool you o� and light col-ors will help reflect the sun and heat (wearing material such as rayon and polyester tends to trap the heat).

5. Protect your eyes from the ultra violet (UV) rays by wearing sunglasses. Vision loss can be common among seniors and too much exposure to the sun can irritate eyes and cause further damage.

6. Apply sunscreen and wear a wide-brimmed hat when outdoors. Remember, when working outside to wear a sunscreen of 30 SPF (Sun Pro-tection Factor) or higher.

7. The most important thing for a senior to remember is to slow down. Curtail strenuous activities and, if need be, reschedule when the weather is cooler. If you must go for your daily walk, do yard work, gardening, mow the lawn or any other activities, do it during the coolest parts of the day which is usually in the early morning between 5am and 10am. Remember to make sure to wear the proper clothing, preventive gear and most importantly keep track of the time. Don’t stay out for long periods of time and make sure

to take frequent breaks in the shade and drink plenty of water.

8. Lastly, be familiar with the symp-toms of high body temperature known as “hyperthermia.” Hyperthermia can be life threatening. Seek medical at-tention immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: Body temperature greater than 104 degrees; change in behavior, such as confusion, agitation or grouchy; dry, �ushed skin; nausea and/or vomiting; headache; heavy breathing or rapid pulse; not sweating; and/or fainting.

If you follow these safety tips, there’s no reason you can’t have an enjoyable, safe and healthy fun-�lled summer no matter how old you are.

�e Dispatch IS PUBLISHED EVERY OTHER MONTH BY THEDELAWARE COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING

97 MAIN STREET, SUITE #2 • DELHI • NY 13753 • 607-832-5750

Wayne Shepard • Director Terri Whitney • AssistAnt to Director

Bonnie Radley • coorDinAtor of Aging services Stephanie Warner • eisep cAse MAnAger

Eric Benecke • eisep cAse MAnAger Susan Sainsbury • eisep cAse MAnAger

Yvonne Brock • Aging services representAtive Rachel Ryan • Account clerk typist

Bette Jo Bojo • senior clerk Lyndsay Komosinski • ny connects coorDinAtor

Jordan Day • ny connects i & A speciAlist Amy Bowie • legAcy corps coorDinAtor

Donna Martino • HiicAp coorDinAtor Kelly Tiderencel • DietitiAn

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4C CAMP FOR ADULTS CELEBRATES ITS TENTH YEAR

By: John Maier

After the kids have enjoyed their stay at 4-H Camp in Delhi, NY this summer, the grown-ups will occupy the cabins at the beautiful wooded grounds of Camp Shankitunk on August 9 for the 10th an-niversary of 4C (Camping to Create Car-ing Communities) Camp for Adults. Why not join us for the festivities? Campers gather at 4C Camp for Adults to reunite with friends and make new ones. The four-day experience includes a wide range of activities including exciting workshops designed to capture the inter-est and imagination of men and women of all ages, the evening camp�re, listen-ing to or making music, dancing, splash-ing in the pool, enjoying �ne food and so much more.

In the words of returning Camper, Teddy Beaver: “One day an old friend said to us, ‘Would you two like to go camping?’ We did not have any other vacation plans and it sounded like fun. So my husband, Leon, and I signed up and went. We were welcomed with open arms by friendly people. �at was

three years ago and we cannot wait to go again. We built a bench the �rst year in the Woodworking Workshop, which stands proudly in our front yard. We made friends, ate great food and had ex-citing activities day and evening. I was an active camper in my youth and sleeping in an open air cabin is the best! Ours was voted the best decorated cabin. We loved it so much we joined the Planning Com-mittee our second year. It is so much fun to see old friends and join them in our shared activities.”

4C Camp for Adults 2018 begins with registration on Thursday, August 9th and ends after lunch on Sunday, Au-gust 12th. To receive timely information about registration and other camp news via email, send your email address to 4Ccampforadults@gmail.com. To down-load and print your registration form, go to http://4c-camp.org/registration. To receive registration information by mail, send your name and address to 4C Camp for Adults, PO Box 411, Delhi NY, 13753. For more information, visit the Camp’s website at http://4c-camp.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/4cCamp/.

34Th Annual Pork Roast And Pie Auction A Success

The Delaware County Senior Coun-cil and the Office for the Aging wish to thank the pie makers who provided 49 of their delicious homemade pies for auc-tion at the annual Pie Auction and BBQ in June. �is year’s event set a record at-tendance in the number of over 150 participants and the highest bid for a pie went for $165. Our thanks to Chuck McIntosh, the auctioneer, who kept the bidding going and to the young folks from the Delaware Opportunities Foster Home Pro-gram for their help in running pies to the winning bidders, waiting on and bussing tables and cleaning up in the kitchen. Our thanks as well to Dennis Rockefeller for barbequing the pork and many thanks to Delaware Opportunities and O�ce for the Aging sta� for preparing and serving the meal. Everyone’s contribution helped make this event run smooth.

�e event raised over $2,250 from pie sales and pie ra�e and netted a total of close to $2,500.00 for Elderly Programs and Services. �ese funds are used to sup-port senior services that help seniors remain independent in their homes, such as the Link to Life Personal Emergency Response System, Home Delivered Meals, Senior Transportation and Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program. �is continued support of the Senior Council’s fundraising e�orts for these pro-grams and services is greatly appreciated. We thank everyone who participated in our annual event. It was once again a huge success.

“TEAM GORDO 2018 BIG WHEELS GOLF CHAMPIONS – (from left) Ken Ray, Gordon VanDusen, James Aborn, Corey Hood.”

“Big Wheels” Golf Tournament Raises Close To $8,000

By: Delaware County Senior Council

The Delaware County Senior Council held its annual Big Wheels Golf Tourna-ment on Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Delhi College Golf Course. The golf tourna-ment was assisted by volunteers from the Delhi College Golf Course, O�ce for the Aging and the Delaware Opportunities Foster Home Program. The Big Wheels committee consisted of Jane Hymers, Jim Hilson, Terry Mostert, Rick Angerer, Suzanne MacDonald, Lois Haight, Jamie O’Donnell, John Adams and Tom Briggs. Together they recruited 65 golf sponsors who made generous donations toward the cost of the event.

Tee off time was 8:30am. Twenty-six teams (101 golfers) participated in the tournament. Participants paid $65 for entry fee which included 18 holes of golf, cart and a delicious dinner immediately following the tournament at the Delhi American Legion. The Senior Council netted close to $8,000. �e money will be used to help pay for a variety of services for senior citizens, especially those who have low income, poor health or are try-ing to continue living on their own as long as possible.

�ank you to everyone who made this event a huge success.

“Participants enjoying a delicious pork roast dinner prior to a record

setting pie that sold for $165.”

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By: Amy Bowie, Program Coordina-torAddressing the “age old” question…“How to be Happy.”

While exploring different topics over the computer, I came across an article that immediately caught my attention: “We All Want to Stay Posi-tive: But How Do We Do It?” It fea-tured some of the results from a sur-vey which included over 1000 people (mostly age 70 and over). The infor-mation given came from a published book titled, 30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Amer-icans, by Karl Pillermer, Ph.D.

As part of the survey, participants were asked to share their thoughts on the following question: “As you look back over your life, what are the most important lessons you have learned?” Many of the seniors o�ered this piece of advice: “Strive intentionally to maintain a positive attitude every day.”

The following quote summed up most of the elder’s point of view: “In my 89 years, I’ve learned that happi-ness is a choice, not a condition.” One might think this is only an empty cli-ché, but considering the source of in-formation it is much more than that.

Anyone who reaches old age has lived through challenges, disappoint-ments, illness and loss. Even still the majority opinion of America’s elders is that people need to make a conscious effort to maintain a positive attitude on a daily basis. Here are some of the tips the elder’s recommended:1. Eliminate unnecessary worrying.

Don’t poison the present moment with worry about the future. John,

83, said, “Don’t believe that worry will solve or help anything. It won’t. So stop it.”

2. To stay positive, focus on the short term rather than the long term. To help stay positive many of the elders recommended the idea of dealing with immediate problems rather than spinning endless “what-ifs” in your head. Eleanor, 102, stated, “Well I think if you worry, and you worry a lot, you have to stop and think to yourself, ‘�is too will pass.’ So the most important thing is, take one day at a time. You can plan ahead but it doesn’t always work out.”

3. Acceptance. The elders suggested working towards acceptance of prob-lems and limitations as a key to a positive attitude. Clare, 98, shared a technique for reducing worry through pursuing acceptance, saying to herself, “let it be.” Just push it away and let it be.

4. Savoring. When people search for happiness, what often comes to mind is the “big-ticket” items, like buying a car or house. Many of the elders believe that a positive attitude depends on thinking small, a morn-ing cup of coffee, a cool breeze on a warm summer day, a phone call from a friend. One participant gave this advice, “I think the most im-portant thing I learned was not to take things for granted. You cannot be entirely prepared for what will happen to you in life, but I learned

that despite ev-e r y t h i n g t h a t happened, life is worth living and you can enj oy every day espe-cially because of the little things in life.” Malcolm, 70, stated “It seems to take a lifetime to learn how to live

in the moment, but it shouldn’t.”These “Lessons for Living from

the Wisest Americans,” gave me a lot to think about. The quotes from this survey of the elderly helps reinforce that in life, with age comes wisdom. Maybe that’s one of the reasons why they call it “the golden years,” those who live a very long life have much knowledge to share, knowledge that’s just as valuable as “gold.”

�e following is an example of how we can learn about staying positive, from a child’s perspective. Do you

know the story of the 11 year-old orphan, “Pollyanna?”

(Pollyanna, a children’s novel written by, Elea-nor H. Porter, 1913).

A fond memor y from when I was a

young child: One day, when my mom and I were

in the kitchen baking sugar cook-ies, she made the comment, “Your Grammy is a real Pollyanna.” I looked at her and said, “I thought your mom’s name is Allison.” She laughed and said, “It is. I meant she has a cheer-ful personality like the girl in the book, Pollyanna.” She told me Pollyanna is a children’s story book that was written a very long time ago. I asked her to tell me more about this Pollyanna girl.

She told me Pollyanna was an orphan who went to live with her wealthy, but bitter, Aunt Polly. She

went on to tell me that Pollyanna was loved by many because of her positive attitude towards life. She said that Pol-lyanna’s father taught her something called the “Glad Game.” �rough play-ing this game, Pollyanna learned that no matter what challenges or disap-pointments you face in life, you can al-ways �nd something to be glad about. She also told me how Pollyanna loved to hang crystal prisms in a sunlit win-dow because they would create rain-bows in the room. When she had �nished telling me about Pollyanna, I said, “Well mom, you are definitely a Pollyanna, just like Gram!

Here it is, decades later…and when I visit my mom at her house, I always see at least one crystal prism hung in a window. She has told me that crystal prisms make her smile because they remind her of Gram; and also remind her that, in times of sadness, worry and stress, if you try, you can always �nd something to be glad about.

If you have a few hours once a week, become a volunteer with the Legacy Corps Caregiving Program. Help pro-vide respite for someone who is a care-giver for a loved one 60 or older, who is either frail or disabled. If you would like more information on becoming a volunteer or are a caregiver in need of a respite, please contact the Delaware County O�ce for the Aging at 607-832-5750 and ask for Amy Bowie, the Lega-cy Corps Program Coordinator.

LEGACY CORNER

“It had become a fairyland--that sumptuous, but dreary bedroom. Everywhere were bits of dancing red and

green, violet and orange, gold and blue. The wall, the floor, and the furniture, even to the bed itself, were

aflame with shimmering bits of color.” “Oh, oh, oh, how lovely!” breathed Pollyanna; then she laughed sud-denly. “I just reckon the sun himself is trying to play

the game now.” (Pollyanna, Author, Eleanor H. Porter, 1913.)

Funeral Planning Presentations In the “Guest Editorial” from the March issue of the DISPATCH, O�ce for the Aging

mentioned that senior participants at the Senior Dining Centers requested informa-tion be provided about funeral arrangements, pre-planning and the latest regulations and options that currently exist, including “green” funerals.

In August of 2018 the O�ce for the Aging has coordinated presentations at �ve of the six Dining Centers on this subject. �ese presentations are open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Presentations are all scheduled to start at 10:30 am at each respective Dining Center. You are invited to join in din-ing at the Dining Centers that serve a hot meal from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. To make a reservation to eat call your local Dining Center number listed at the bot-tom of the “Senior Dining Program Menu” article on page 6.

�ese presentations are designed to better inform the senior population re-garding funeral planning and regulations and answer any questions they have regarding funerals. We invite you to attend!

Delhi Senior Dining Center: Monday, August 27 at 10:30 amGrand Gorge Senior Dining Center: Wednesday, August 29 at 10:30 amMargaretville Senior Dining Center: Wednesday, August 29 at 10:30 amSidney Senior Dining Center: Friday, August 24 at 10:30 amWalton Senior Dining Center: �ursday, August 30 at 10:30 amThe Office for the Aging wishes to thank the following local funeral direc-

tors operating in Delaware County and their sta� in taking time from their busy schedules to provide these presentations at the various Dining Centers in Dela-ware County: Paul Decker of MacArthur Funeral Home, Cal Courtney of Court-ney Funeral Home, Je� Bagley and Rosemary Fisher of Landers Funeral Home and Tom Hynes of Hynes Funeral Home.

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FARMERS MARKET COUPONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

Farmers Markets and participating Farm Stands are now open to provide farm fresh fruits and vegetables for good health and nutrition. Again this year, Delaware County senior citizens may take advantage of the Farmers Market Coupon Program to receive twenty dollars ($20) worth of free New York State grown produce. �ese cou-pons can only be used for fresh fruits and vegetables, no baked or processed foods, at participating vendors. Dela-ware County Office for the Aging will coordinate the distribution of the booklets for households of eligible se-niors.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR 2018To be eligible for Farmers Market

Coupons, a person must be:

1. A senior (age 60 or older),2. AND a NY state resident, 3. AND have an income that meets one

of the following criteria: a one per-son household with a gross income of $1,872 or less per month; a two person household with a combined gross income of $2538 or less per month; a three-person household with a combined gross income of $3,204 or less per month; OR cur-rently receiving or be eligible for SSI, public assistance or Section 8 hous-ing subsidy.PROGRAM GUIDELINES – UP-

DATES FOR 2018This year each older adult in a

household is eligible to receive one coupon booklet if they meet the age and income requirements.

Eligible seniors must personally sign to receive their coupon booklet; no one else will be allowed to sign for them unless they have a legal POA, and can show proof. At the markets, coupons can be redeemed by caregiv-ers/others if the recipient is unable to shop in person.

As a reminder, coupon booklets cannot be mailed. If an eligible senior is unable to get to one of the distribu-tion sites listed below they should con-tact Delaware County Office for the Aging to see if alternate arrangements can be made.

Coupons can only be used during

the current program year from June 1 – November 30, 2018.

DISTRIBUTION SITES AND MAR-KET LOCATIONS

Eligible seniors may pick up cou-pons at the Office for the Aging at 97 Main Street, Delhi; Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm. Other distribution sites include senior dining centers and senior housing units. Please contact Yvonne Brock at Delaware County O�ce for the Aging, 607-832-5750, for further information.

The following is the distribution schedule for 2018 for the Senior Din-ing Centers:

• Delhi Senior Dining Center (97 Main Street), July 18 & August 8, 11:00am-12:00pm

• Deposit Senior Dining Center (Christ Episcopal Church, 14 Mon-ument St.), July 17 & August 7, 11:00am-12:00pm

• Grand Gorge Senior Dining Center (Grand Gorge Civic Center, Rte. 30), August 16, 11:00am-12:00pm

• Hancock Senior Dining Cen-ter (Hancock Baptist Church, 232 Wheeler St.), July 16 & August 10, 11:00am-12:00pm

• Middletown Senior Dining Center (Methodist Church, 55 Church St., Margaretville), August 2, 11:00am-12:00pm

• Sidney Senior Dining Center (Sidney Civic Center, 21 Liberty St.), August 9, 11:00am-12:00pm

• Walton Senior Dining Center (St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 15 Benton Ave.), August 3, 11:00am-12:00pm

We will also be distributing coupons at the following with more distribution sites TBA:

Meadow Park Apartments (Fair St, De-posit), July 17, 1:00-2:00pm�e Farmers Market Nutrition Pro-

gram, now a permanent federal pro-gram, is sponsored by New York State Department of Agriculture and Mar-kets, New York State Department of Health, New York State Office for the Aging, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service.

FREQUENTLY ASKED MEDICARE QUESTIONS

Taken from: “Enhancing Quality of Life” pamphlet, Clear�eld County Area Agency on Aging

Below are questions Medicare ben-e�ciaries and their families often ask HI-ICAP Counselors.

Can I get or keep COBRA coverage when I’m Medicare eligible?

Keeping COBRA coverage is one of the biggest mistakes people make when becoming Medicare eligible. You must communicate with your COBRA admin-istrator about your Medicare eligibility. You have eight months after your active employee coverage ends to enroll in Part B. If you keep your COBRA coverage for 18 months and then expect to be able to enroll in Part B right away, you’ll be surprised. Consumers get comfortable with their employee coverage and want to keep the same coverage through CO-BRA or want to keep a plan because their family members are covered. Usually SHIP counselors encounter these people after mistakes are made and they cannot get Part B coverage when they want it. If you are leaving active employee cover-age and are considering COBRA, think about enrolling in Part A and B and then see if COBRA makes sense as secondary coverage. Often it’s less expensive to get Medicare with a Medigap and a Part D plan than to pay expensive COBRA premiums.

I am turning 65 and am covered by my active group employee coverage. Can I delay my Part B coverage to save the monthly premium?

We always encourage people to check with their company’s HR department to determine if Medicare would be pri-mary or secondary to the group plan and whether the employee needs to sign up for Part B at that time. Also, some small-er companies might drop the employees

from their coverage when they become Medicare eligible. Always check with your HR department before making your enrollment decisions. You’ll also need to check if your employee plan is consid-ered “creditable” coverage for the pur-poses of Part D in order to know whether you can stay with the employee coverage or must take a Part D plan. Additional in-formation is available.

Does Medicare cover me out of the country?

No. Medicare only provides coverage in a bordering country if that’s the closest medical facility to you in an emergency. So if you’re planning extended travel or a period of residency outside the US, consider travel or some other kind of in-surance. Medigap plans and Medicare Advantage plans usually include limited emergency coverage overseas.

How can I a�ord Medicare?Talk to a HIICAP Counselor about

programs for low income beneficiaries such as the Medicare Savings Program (MSP) or LIS/Extra Help with Part D. Bene�ciaries sometimes decline Part B because of the monthly premium. �ey are most often eligible for MSP and LIS. �ese bene�ciaries that don’t qualify for full Medicaid health bene�ts in addition to Medicare might be more interested in applying for the NY State EPIC program.

If you need additional help, call Donna Martino, HIICAP Coordinator/Counselor at Delaware County O�ce for the Aging, 607-832-5750. HIICAP is a free health insurance counseling program designed to help older New Yorkers with Medi-care. Counselors are specially trained to answer your questions and provide you with objective and easy to understand information about Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Medicaid and the Medicare Savings Programs.

HELP US HELP OTHERS!Our needs are always greater than the resources that are available.

�e Delaware County O�ce for the Aging, the Delaware County Senior Council and Delaware Opportunities Senior Meals Program encourage and appreciate your �nancial

contribution to our programs and services that help seniors.Please print

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Street/PO Box City State Zip

I/We designate my/our donation of $ for:

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If you have designated someone special to honor/remember, then you (and your designee) will be ac-knowledged in “�e Dispatch” for your contribution.

If you wish your name to remain anonymous then please check here.

And/Or, indicate below which program you wish to support:

Use where most needed EISEP Legal Services

Caregiver/Respite Services Insurance Counseling Senior Bus

Del. County Senior Council Link-to-Life Program Senior Meals

Non-Emergency Medical Transport

Please make your check payable to: Delaware County Senior CouncilCLIP AND RETURN THIS COUPON WITH YOUR DONATION TO:

Delaware County O�ce for the Aging97 Main St, Suite 2, Delhi, NY 13753

THANK YOU! All donations are greatly appreciated!

All contributions are tax deductible to the extent of the law. A receipt will be sent for all donations over the IRS statement requirement of $250.

6 • THE D I S P A T C H JULY • 2018

NY Connects And Delaware County Office For The Aging Welcome New Volunteer Zen Petersen

By: Lyndsay Komosinski, NY Con-nects Coordinator

To make a di�erence in someone’s life you don’t have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful or perfect. You just have to care.

Meet Zen. Born and raised in Colo-rado, Zen moved to Delaware County with his parents for a Meditation Retreat at the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center in Walton, NY. In his free time, Zen en-joys playing computer and cell phone games, listening to music, watching TV and cooking. Zen is a great cook! One of his favorite meals to cook is Chicken White Bean Chili! He also enjoys cook-ing chicken wings. Recently, through his love of music, Zen took an interest in the guitar. He began teaching himself how to play and now takes formal guitar les-sons.

Zen has made a di�erence in my life. Not only do I get much needed help but more importantly, I’ve gained a friend. Zen began volunteering for me in April. He has committed one hour every �ursday to help out in my o�ce. A few projects that Zen has helped complete are updating the Delaware County NY Connects Resource Directory, updat-

ing the Delaware County Senior Fitness Directory and creating a “Volunteers Needed” �yer. Zen has also posted these flyers around his community. A recent project that Zen has been working on is placing address & phone number labels on the NY Connects brochures. These brochures will be distributed throughout the county at libraries, doctors’ offices, hospitals, town clerks, �re departments as well as displayed at informational booths at the Delaware County Fair, Senior Fun Day and the upcoming Al-zheimer’s Caregiver Conference.

Zen takes great pride in volunteer-ing. When asked why he volunteers,

Zen replied “I enjoy helping out in the community.” In the past, Zen has volun-teered for the Walton Food Bank stock-ing shelves and the Ogden Free Library in Walton where he helped to straighten books. Last year, Zen experienced a ma-jor achievement by moving into his own apartment in Delhi. His next goal is to get a paying job in the community!

During the day, Zen attends the Arc of Delaware County’s Thrive Program, where he currently studies job skills that he can apply in the community. �e Arc of Delaware County helps children and adults with disabilities live personally ful�lling lives through a variety of inno-vative supports and services. Delaware County Arc’s person-centered approach is driven by the individual, focusing on gifts and abilities. This approach is vi-sionary and future-oriented. The Arc of Delaware County strives to include people with disabilities in the daily life of their communities.

You can help! If you could use as-sistance with grocery shopping, light housekeeping, respite and companion-ship, the Arc of Delaware County may have a volunteer for you. For more infor-mation on how to gain a lasting friend-ship while getting a little help, contact Lyndsay Komosinski - Delaware County NY Connects Coordinator at (607) 832-5750 or by e-mail at lyndsay.komosin-ski@co.delaware.ny.us.

NEWS FROM NY CONNECTS

SENIOR DINING PROGRAM MENUMILK IS SERVED WITH EVERY MEAL. NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO CONSULTANT DIETITIAN. MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL BY 10 AM ON THE SERVING DAY. SERVING 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM GRAND GORGE 588-6166 MIDDLETOWN (845) 586-4764

DELHI 607-746-2250WALTON 865-6739

HANCOCK 637-2219 SIDNEY 563-2212

AUGUST 6THROUGHAUGUST 10

AUGUST 13THROUGHAUGUST 17

AUGUST 20THROUGHAUGUST 24

AUGUST 27THROUGHAUGUST 31

SEPTEMBER 10THROUGHSEPTEMBER 14

SEPTEMBER 17THROUGHSEPTEMBER 21

SEPTEMBER 24THROUGHSEPTEMBER 28

OCTOBER 1THROUGHOCTOBER 5

SEPTEMBER 3THROUGHSEPTEMBER 7

Spanish Baked SteakOven Browned PotatoesBroccoli/CauliflowerApple JuiceChocolate Pudding

Chicken ParmigianaItalian Blend VeggiesCucumber SaladItalian BreadVanilla Pudding

Pepper SteakOven Browned PotatoesSeasoned BroccoliPineapple-Orange JuiceIce Cream Sundae

CLOSED FORLABOR DAYHOLIDAY

Spanish RiceSeasoned CornThree Bean SaladApple JuiceCinnamon Coffee Cake

Country Fried SteakSwiss Baked PotatoesBrussels SproutsQuick Fruit SaladMolasses Cookies

Swiss SteakBoiled PotatoesSteamed ZucchiniThree Bean SaladPineapple Tidbits

Shepard’s PieSeasoned SpinachApple JuiceWhole Wheat BreadCinnamon Coffee Cake

Oven Baked ChickenParslied PotatoesZucchini & SquashCranberry SauceCinnamon Coffee Cake

Egg SaladPotato SaladCarrot Raisin SaladSweet PicklesWatermelon

Meatloaf w/ GravyRoasted PotatoesPickled BeetsBrussels SproutsPears

Liver/Onions/GravyWhipped PotatoesFresh Bean MedleyQuick Fruit SaladIced Yellow Cake

Spaghetti & MeatballsGarden Fresh BeansCreamy Cucumber SaladItalian BreadRice Pudding

Meatloaf w/ GravyMashed PotatoMixed VegetablesWaldorf SaladPeanut Butter Cookies

Chicken CacciatoreSpaghetti NoodlesItalian Blend VeggiesTossed SaladPeachy Cream Pudding

Roast Pork w/ GravyMashed PotatoesSliced CarrotsRosey Apple RelishTapioca Pudding

Ham w/ Raisin SauceRoasted PotatoesParslied CauliflowerWaldorf SeasonsVanilla Pudding

Pot Roast w/ GravyMashed PotatoesMixed VegetablesQuick Fruit SaladVanilla Pudding

BBQ ChickenBaked PotatoZucchini & SquashCole SlawSherbet

Delaware CountySenior Fun Day PicnicAll Dining CentersClosed

Macaroni & CheeseSteamed PeasApple SauceWhole Wheat BreadJello w/ Topping

Baked Crusted TilapiaBaked PotatoSteamed BroccoliCole SlawIce Cream Sundae

Cran-Orange ChickenButtered NoodlesFresh Squash MedleyWhole Wheat BreadFruited Jello

Chili Con CarneSteamed Brown RiceSliced CarrotsCorn BreadDiced Pears

Macaroni & CheeseFresh String BeansCole SlawWhole Wheat BreadJell-O w/ Topping

Swedish MeatballsEgg NoodlesFresh CarrotsTossed SaladMandarin Oranges

Turkey FlorentineGarden Fresh CarrotsSnow on Mtn. SaladWhole Wheat BreadYellow Cake

Pot Roast w/ GravyMashed PotatoesDream SaladBavarian Red CabbageFruit Trifle

Breakfast SouffléWaffles w/ SyrupSausage PattyOrange JuiceCinnamon Applesauce

Chicken AlfredoZucchini & SquashAmbrosia SaladItalian BreadButterscotch Pudding

Baked HamLouisiana SauceSweet PotatoesRed CabbageLemon Pudding

Fish on a BunSweet Potato FriesString BeansCole SlawSherbet

Chicken Cordon BleuMashed PotatoesSteamed PeasRosey Apple RelishCoconut Cream Pie

Scrambled EggsFrench Toast SticksSausage PattyOrange JuiceCinnamon Applesauce

Creole ChickenBaked Sweet PotatoSteamed BroccoliOrange Pineapple JuiceIce Cream

In-Service TrainingAll Dining Centers Closed

Baked Tilapia KievSeasoned SpinachMixed Garden SaladItalian BreadOatmeal Raisin Cookie

Potato Crusted PollockSweet Potato FriesFresh SpinachCran-Apple JuiceBrownie

Roast Turkey w/ GravyMashed PotatoesMixed VegetablesRosey Apple RelishJello w/ Topping

Chicken & BiscuitString BeansCarrot Raisin SaladRosey Apple RelishPineapple Tidbits

Stuffed ShellsSteamed BroccoliTossed SaladItalian BreadCranberry Crisp

Baked Ziti CasseroleString BeansMixed Greens SaladItalian BreadSpiced Peaches

Chicken ala KingFreshly Baked BiscuitSteamed PeasSnow on Mtn. SaladIce Cream

Meatloaf w/ GravyMashed PotatoesGreen BeansGolden Glow SaladBrownie

Baked Tavern HamRoasted Red PotatoesButternut SquashApplesauceOatmeal Raisin Cookies

DATES MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

“I like to volunteer because I enjoy helping out in the community”- Zen

Petersen- Delhi, NY.

HAMDEN SENIOR CLUB NEWS

By: Virginia Wilcox

Hamden Senior Citizens met for their monthly luncheon meeting on Wednes-day, May 23, at the Hamden Town Hall.

Hamden Senior Citizens paid trib-ute to the memory of Cathleen Holmes who passed away last week while at the Margaretville Nursing Home. Many years ago Cathleen thought it would be fun to have Hamden Seniors gather together for a dish to pass lunch and to visit; then programs along with the lunch evolved as did trips to see plays, bands, etc. Then came the annual March Pancake Breakfast which Cath-leen started and organized for years, even until she was in her late 80s.  �e Hamden Senior Citizens still enjoy the results of all her e�orts as well as having enjoyed her company. Cathleen was an avid pinochle player and faithful at-tendee at Game Day before moving to the nursing home.  The group deeply appreciates the donations that have been made in the memory of Cathleen Holmes. She was instrumental in creat-ing the group and then keeping it going over many years.

Donna Martino from the Office for the Aging spoke to the Hamden Seniors about Medicare Insurance. Donna is the one to ask for when wanting help with what Medicare Advantage Plans are best to meet an individual’s needs.

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Although the open enrollment period is from October 15 to December 7, it is not too early to begin thinking about which plans would be best given the medica-tions, doctors and level of care needed now or in the near future.  If medication coverage has changed since last De-cember, she may be able to help with getting a different plan now without waiting for the enrollment period. She makes hour long appointments to pro-vide productive individual help. Donna can help answer any questions about Medicare or any problems an individ-ual encounters with Medicare claims, etc., just call her at 607-832-5750. The O�ce for the Aging determines seniors to be 60 years or older, but she can help anyone who has been disabled and on Medicare for two years. She also told the group that all seniors will receive new Medicare cards with a new, ran-dom identification number assigned instead of one’s Social Security number. �is process may take up to 18 months to accomplish, but by then everyone will have a new card.

Hamden Senior Citizens met for their monthly luncheon meeting on Wednes-day, June 27, at the Hamden Town Hall. Cards were signed and sent to Mabel Hubbard, Lucille Courtney and Paul Moody and family. It was noted that the

Senior Fun Day is at the 4-H Camp on Wednesday, August 22. All those wish-ing to go should contact the O�ce of the Aging at 607-832-5750, by Aug. 13.

Mabel Hubbard is now at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Elm 117, 41861 St Highway 10, Del-hi, NY 13753. Lucille Courtney has moved to assisted living at Heritage of Pine Plains, 163 Heritage Circle, apt 103, Oneonta, NY 13820, phone 607-267-4884.  Both ladies are mem-bers of the Hamden Senior Citi-zens and would enjoy hearing from friends and having visits when you happen to be in Delhi or Oneonta.

Loretta Foster talked to the se-niors about the history of baseball in Hamden and then about the Ham-den Schoolhouse Museum. She is the Hamden Town Historian and has as-sembled much information about the history of Hamden and the activities that have happened in the town, in-cluding baseball. She began with the ad in the Delaware Gazette which is-sued a challenge in July 1825 to those wanting to form a team to play the Hamden team of nine. The names were listed and Loretta told where they lived, where their families had come from and what the men did throughout their lives. In 1896, a pic-ture of a Hamden team in uniform with the name Hamden on the front of their shirts has surfaced. A more relatively recent wave of baseball in Hamden was during the 1940s to the 80s with championship teams of the Hamden Polecats, Hawks and Heifers. �e tradition continues today with the annual August Crawford Baseball game played on the Crawford �eld which was used since the 1940s.

Loretta also talked about the Ham-den Schoolhouse Museum and shared some comments from the 80 people who visited on Father’s Day which was the �rst time it was open to the public. After her talk, Loretta took the seniors to the school to see all it contains. New items are added each week, so it is well worth making repeat visits.

STAMFORD/HARPERS-FIELD SENIOR NEWSBy: Kay Frazee

June is busting out all over and once again our senior calendar is �lling up with trips, meetings and more impor-tantly lunches. We have elected new o�cers to lead us for the coming year (good luck with that).

We always enjoy having visitors and/or new members. In April we were paid a visit from the Steel Brook Band. �ey entertained us with music using various instruments plus a danc-ing wooden boy.

Our next entertainment was provided by The Hot Pots. Using a variety of ev-eryday items to make their instruments they provided us with singing and exer-cise. Seniors from Je�erson and Bovina joined us for this show followed by a Pot Luck lunch, how appropriate. Members from both of these groups range in age from 65 to 88 and in the case of the Steel Brook Band, even older. Go seniors.

We met for our Mother’s Day and Father’s Day lunch at the Stamford Golf Course.

Hopefully we will see you all at the Senior Fun Day in August. Enjoy your summer!

Delhi Senior Dining Center (97 Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753 – side entrance) (607) 746-2250. Center Manager: Dotti Regazzi.

Evening meal to be served �ursday, 9/20/2018, at 4:30pm in place of lunch.Special presentation on Funeral Arrangements, Regulations, Options @ 10:30 am: Monday, 8/27/18Presentation by OFA @ 11am: Wednesday, 8/8/18–Farmers Market Coupons; Wednesday, 9/5/18 – “Caregiver’s of Aging… Desire Respite/Consider Becom-ing a Volunteer”.

Grand Gorge Senior Dining Center (Old School, Civic Center, Rte. 30) (607) 588-6166. Center Manager: Cheryl Hinkley.

Evening meals to be served �ursday, 8/16/18 and 9/20/18, at 4:30pm in place of lunch.Special presentation on Funeral Arrangements, Regulations, Options @ 10:30 am: Wednesday , 8/29/18Presentation by OFA @ 11am: Monday, 8/6/18–Farmers Market Coupons; Wednesday, 9/19/18 – “Caregiver’s of Aging… Desire Respite/Consider Becom-ing a Volunteer”.

Hancock Senior Dining Center (Baptist Church, Messenger Hall, Wheeler Street) (607) 637-2219. Center Manager: Lisa Drake.

Evening meal �ursday, 8/16/18 and 9/20/18, at 4:30pm in place of lunch. Presentation by OFA @ 11am: Friday, 8/10/18–Farmers Market Coupons; Tuesday, 9/26/18 – “Caregiver’s of Aging… Desire Respite/Consider Becoming a Volunteer”. Walking in gym Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00am for any interested participants.

Margaretville Senior Dining Center (Margaretville Methodist Church, Church Street) (845) 586-4764. Center Manager: Wendy Fairbairn

Evening meals to be served �ursday, 8/16/18 and 9/20/18, at 4:30pm in place of lunch.Special presentation on Funeral Arrangements, Regulations, Options @ 10:30 am: Wednesday, 8/29/18Presentation by OFA @ 11am: �ursday, 8/2/18–Farmers Market Coupons; �ursday, 9/6/18 – “Caregiver’s of Aging… Desire Respite/Consider Becoming a Volunteer”.

Sidney Senior Dining Center (Civic Center, Liberty Street) (607) 563-2212. Center Manager: Jennifer Anderson

Evening meals to be served �ursday, 8/16/18 and 9/20/18, at 4:30pm in place

of lunch. Special presentation on Funeral Arrangements, Regulations, Options @ 10:30 am: Friday, 8/24/18Presentation by OFA @ 11am: �ursday, 8/9/18–Farmers Market Coupons; Tuesday, 9/18/18 – “Caregiver’s of Aging… Desire Respite/Consider Becoming a Volunteer”.Bingo every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00am. Tri-County seniors meet 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10:00am. Game day is the 4th Wednes-day of each month, 1:00-4:00pm at the dining center.

Walton Senior Dining Center (St. John’s Catholic Church, Benton Avenue) (607) 865-6739. Center Manager: Morgan Beers.

Evening meal to be served Wednesday, 9/19/18, at 4:30pm in place of lunch.Special presentation on Funeral Arrangements, Regulations, Options @ 10:30 am: �ursday, 8/30/18Presentation by OFA @ 11am : Friday, 8/3/18–Farmers Market Coupons; Tues-day, 9/11/18 – “Caregiver’s of Aging… Desire Respite/Consider Becoming a Volunteer”.NOTE: Suggested donation for regular meals is $3.00 seniors and $4.00 non-seniors.

Donation for all holiday and evening meals is $4.00 seniors and $5.00 non- seniors. �ose with income above 185% of poverty are asked to donate the full cost of the meal ($7.38). �e Delaware County Senior Dining Program is operated by Delaware Opportunities Inc. un-der contract with the Delaware County O�ce for the Aging with funding from the Delaware County Board of Supervisors, New York State O�ce for the Aging and the Department of

Health, federal and other state funds and donations provided by program participants.

Deposit Dining Center (Taken from: Broome County Of�ce for Aging “Senior News”; May 2018) (Located in Christ Episcopal Church, 14 Monument Street, Deposit) (607) 467-3953.

Center Hours: Tues & �urs, 9:00am-2:00pm. Lunch served at 12:30pm.Weekly Activities (call for info):· Tues & �urs: Morning Co�ee, Cards, Puzzle Board & Wii 9:00am-12:00pm; Piano Music 10:30am· Tues: Crafts 10:00am; Chair Exercises 11:00am· �urs: Chair Exercises 10:30am; Chorus 11:00-12:00pmSpecial Activities:Presentation by OFA @ 11am : Tuesday, 8/7/18–Farmers Market Coupons; Tuesday, 9/25/18 – “Caregiver’s of Aging… Desire Respite/Consider Becoming a Volunteer”.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES FOR AUGUST 2018 AND SEPTEMBER 2018HOLIDAY CLOSINGS: Monday 9/3/18 for Labor Day. All Centers serving 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Steel Brook Band above and The Hot Pots below performing for Stamford/Harpersfield Senior Club

Loretta Foster, Hamden Town Historian, talks about the history

of Hamden Baseball

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CLUB PRESIDENT or CONTACT PERSON Jane Berghammer - 1449 State Highway 30A, Andes, NY 13731

(845) 676-3529 jacober11@catskill.net

Peg Hilson - PO Box 43, Bovina Center, NY 13740 (607) 832-4202 peg.hilson@icloud.com

Edith Munch - 124 Country Rd., Schenevus, NY 12155 (607) 278-5226

Alfretta Doig - PO Box 72, 28162 St. Hwy 206, Downsville, NY 13755 (607) 363-2208 dalfretta@yahoo.com

Roberta Comean - 7 Main Street, Apt. #213, Delhi, NY 13753 (607) 464-4012 whispersfromthepast17@gmail.com

Susan Balcom - 2780 Big Red Kill Road, Fleischmanns, NY 12430 (845) 254-5217 susan.balcom@yahoo.com

Vivian Groat - PO Box 16, Franklin, NY 13775 (607) 829-6846 vgroat16@hotmail.com

Mabel Faoro - PO Box 35, Grand Gorge, NY 12434 (607) 588-6617 mfaoro6@gmail.comCarol Irwin - 37845 State Highway 10, Hamden, NY 13782 (607) 746-6905 nursedvh@gmail.comKen Colgan - 908 Peas Eddy Rd., Hancock, NY 13783

(607) 637-2466Joan Burger - 9084 Turnpike Rd., Delhi, NY 13753 (607) 278-5830 joanburger41@gmail.comAnita Miskovsky - 1557 Vega Mountain Road, Denver, NY 12421 (607) 326-7926 anita02@catskill.netPeg Titch, 346 Main St., Hobart, NY 13788

(607) 538-9426

Carol Allen - 13 Delaware Avenue, Sidney, NY 13838 (607) 563-8065 callen4@stny.rr.com

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Colchester Senior Citizen Club

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Franklin/Treadwell Senior Club

Grand Gorge Senior Social Club

Hamden Senior Club

Hancock Senior Club

Meredith Senior Club

Roxbury Senior Club

Stamford/Harpers�eld Senior Club

Tri-County Senior Club

MEETING TIME 3rd Thursday, 12:00pm

2nd Tuesday, 12:00pm

1st Tuesday, 12:00pm

3rd Thursday, 12:00pm

3rd Thursday, 12:30pm

1st Wednesday, 11:45am

2nd Wednesday, 12:00pm

2nd Tuesday, 1:30pm

4th Wednesday, 12:00pm

4th Friday, & (1st Friday cards and bingo), 12:00pm

3rd Monday, 12:00pm

3rd Tuesday, 12:00pm

Every Tuesday, 11:00am (games and refreshments 9:30-11am)

2nd Wednesday, 10:30am

MEETING PLACE Andes Fire Hall

Bovina Presbyterian Church

Davenport Presbyterian Church October through May (June – September & December various sites or outings)

Downsville American Legion Hall

Delhi Senior Community, 7 Main Street

Fleischmanns Community Church, 904 Main Street

Franklin Methodist Church

Grand Gorge Senior Dining Center

Hamden Town Hall

Hancock Legion Hall

Meridale Community Church

Roxbury Fire Hall

Hobart Community Hall

Sidney Civic Center, 21 Liberty Street

DELAWARE COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUBS