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Published by Greene County Department of Human Services since 1976 MARCH 2017 The following scam has been reported in Columbia County! Don t fall for it if you should receive such a call. An older adult received a call at their home from someone stating they were from the Office for the Aging and wanted to let the older adult know they were the recipient of a legal settlement. The caller confirmed the individual s name, then cited the correct social security number and asked the older adult to confirm the number. Fortunately, the older adult quickly hung up on the caller, without further comment. They then contacted the sheriff s department and local office for the aging to see if there was any validity to the call. The OFA also reported the incident to the county sheriff s department and to NYSOFA for increased awareness. DO NOT BE FOOLED! SAY NOTHING and JUST HANG UP! DO NOT GIVE OUT or CONFIRM PERSONAL INFORMATION and DO NOT ANSWER YES/NO QUESTIONS, ESPECIALLY DID YOU HEAR ME? Report instances of fraud by calling (800) 771-7755 Or visit https://ag.ny.gov/contact-attorney-general

SHOPPING BUS The Greene County Department of Human Services offers a shopping bus to Greene County residents age 60 or older, living in the towns of Ashland, Athens, Cairo, Catskill, Coxsackie, Greenville, Hunter, Jewett, Prattsville and Windham. Seniors are picked up at their door, driven to Catskill for shopping, and then have lunch at a local Senior Center before returning home. Reservations due no later than 3:00 p.m. day before scheduled trip. Special trips on a periodic basis. Reservation due no later than 3:00 p.m. two days in advance of special trip. Payment due at time of departure/boarding. No exceptions please. MONDAY: TUESDAY: Mountaintop/Catskill (Windham, Ashland, Prattsville, Jewett & Hunter) Greenville/Cairo/Catskill WEDNESDAY: Athens/Coxsackie NOTE: The Shopping Bus does not run on the following holidays observed in New York State government: New Years Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Election Day (November) Veterans Day Thanksgiving Christmas In addition, during snow or ice storms, it may be necessary for us to close our senior service centers because of hazardous driving conditions. When we close the centers, we also cancel our transportation services for the day, which includes the Shopping Bus. SPECIAL TRIPS: COLONIE CENTER: FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 17 and 31 $10 per person - Lunch cost at own expense VIA AQUARIUM, SCHENECTADY: MARCH 16 or MARCH 23 $20 per person includes admission to aquarium & bus transportation For further information or to make a reservation, call Janet at 719-3559

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT As the number of seniors grows, so does the need for our vast array of services. The Department of Human Services encourages and appreciates donations. If you or your family are in a position to do so, please fill out the form below. One hundred percent of your contribution will be used to provide service to another older adult in need. NAME: ADDRESS: I designate a $ donation in appreciation for services OR In memory of to the following: Round Table News Where most needed Homebound transportation In-home services Make checks payable & mail to: Greene County Dept. of Human Services 411 Main Street Catskill, N.Y. 12414 Senior Angels Fund Nutrition Program/Home-delivered Meals When making a contribution for the service you receive, whether it be meals, aide services, or simply a donation... Please make all checks payable to: Greene County Department of Human Services. NEVER make checks payable to cash. To Vera Crewell for her donation In Memory of her sister, Susan Silvestris To Muriel Falkey for her donation to the Senior Angels Program In Memory of Ruth Knoph

Jewett Sweetheart Tree Decorated by the staff and seniors at the Jewett Senior Nutrition site. 7th ANNUAL GREENE COUNTY SENIOR DAY Friday, May 19, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Freightmaster s Building, Historic Catskill Point Recognition of 2017 Senior of the Year and Outstanding Contribution by a Senior winner Vendor booths Watch for future updates

SIGNIFICANT TAX SAVINGS FOR SENIORS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE FILING YOUR RETURN NYS Tax Department and Office for the Aging highlight subtractions for senior citizens and retirees filing NYS income tax returns The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance reminds seniors and retirees that certain subtraction modifications may reduce their New York State adjusted gross income, while tax credits they may qualify for decrease the tax due or increase their refund amount. The modifications relate to certain income included in a taxpayer s federal income tax return that may be subtracted when computing the New York adjusted gross income. The details are provided in the NYS Tax Department s Publication 36, General Information for Senior Citizens and Retired Persons. We encourage all seniors to review this publication that s available on our website along with other useful filing information, to help ensure that they don t miss out on valuable deductions and credits, said Acting Commissioner Nonie Manion. Greg Olsen, Acting Director of the New York State Office for the Aging said, Many older New Yorkers are on fixed incomes and it s important that they re aware of this publication, which can reduce their tax liability and help stretch their resources. We re pleased to join the Tax Department in getting the word out about Publication 36. Examples of the subtraction modifications include: The pension and annuity income exclusion: New Yorkers 59½ or older for the entire tax year may exclude up to $20,000 of qualified pension and annuity income from federal adjusted gross income when determining their New York adjusted gross income. Married taxpayers who both receive pension income are each entitled to a maximum pension and annuity income exclusion of $20,000, whether they file jointly or separately. Social Security benefits that are included in federal adjusted gross income are exempt from state and local income taxes and may be subtracted from federal adjusted gross income when computing New York adjusted gross income. Qualified pension benefits or distributions received by officers and employees of the United States, New York State, and local governments within New York State, are exempt from New York State, New York City, and Yonkers income taxes regardless of the taxpayer s age. These are only a few of the many subtraction modifications listed in instructions for Form IT-225, New York State Modifications available at www.tax.ny.gov (search: IT 225). Community Action of Greene County, Inc. is a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site Beginning Tuesday, February 14 th and continuing on Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 13 th, 2017. Trained, tested and certified volunteers will prepare income taxes, AT NO COST, for persons earning up to $54,000 per year. For those individuals, earning up to $62,000, who are interested in filing their own taxes electronically, please visit Community Action s website, www.cagcny.org and click on My Free Taxes. If assistance is required, there is a computer on site for use at their offices, and certified volunteers are available to assist. For an appointment (required), or more information, please call 943-9205. Community Action of Greene County, Inc. 7856 Rt. 9W, Catskill

Let the Weatherization Team at Community Action of Greene County, Inc. be your fresh, new spring beginning. Insulation, Air Sealing, Ventilation, Light Bulbs, Refrigerator, Smoke detectors and CO detectors are just some of the things that the Weatherization Assistance Program may be able to do for you. The Weatherization Assistance Program is a free program for income eligible home owners. We follow the same income guidelines as HEAP. 2016-17 WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM INCOME THRESHOLD Household Size Monthly Income Annual Income 1 $ 2,300 $ 27,597 2 $ 3,007 $ 36,088 3 $ 3,715 $ 44,580 4 $ 4,423 $ 53,071 5 $ 5,130 $ 61,562 6 $ 5,838 $ 70,054 7 $ 6,122 $ 73,460 8 $ 6,815 $ 81,780 9 $ 7,508 $ 90,100 10 $ 8,202 $ 98,420 11 $ 8,895 $106,740 If your home has never been weatherized by the Weatherization Team, call (518) 943-9205 for an application. Free Classes offered on * Credit * Bank Accounts * Bills * Spending Plans And Much More! 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday each month, 2:00 p.m. To register, call (518) 943-9205

Nutrition Month is centered around a different theme each year, and this year the theme is Put Your BEST FORK FORWARD! A reminder, that we hold the tool, our fork, to make healthier food choices. Nutrition Month is sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and is celebrated every March. The focus of Nutrition Month is to help people make better food choices as well as creating good eating and exercise habits. Try out a new healthy food each week to give yourself variety, vary cooking methods as this gives food a different taste and dine at one of your local ethnic restaurants, they often offer lots of healthy food options. Ingredients: 6 c. shredded cabbage 1 c. uncooked brown rice 1 lb. extra-lean ground sirloin 1 (10oz.) can dice tomato and green chilies 1 (14oz.) can low sodium beef broth 1 (15oz.) can black-eyed peas drained Directions: Pre heat oven to 350 degrees One-Dish Beefy Rice Casserole In a large oven-proof pot layer the cabbage, rice, meat, tomatoes and green chilies and top off with low sodium beef broth Cook covered for 1 hour 40 minutes, stirring after 40 minutes and continue cooking until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in black-eyed peas Season to taste Nutritionals: 8 servings 229 calories 3.8gm Total Fat 18 gm Protein 334 mg Sodium 31 mg Cholesterol 30 gm Total Carbohydrate

SENIOR SERVICE CENTERS in GREENE COUNTY Each site serves the noon-time menu item for the day, Monday - Friday, for a suggested donation of $4.00. All meals include: Meat/Alternative Entrée, Vegetables & Fruit, Bread, Milk & Dessert. We ask that you call at least one day ahead, if you wish to be included in the lunch count. Centers are closed on legal holidays and inclement weather. In addition, each center offers Aging Information & Assistance/Medicare Minute each month. CALL YOUR LOCAL SENIOR CENTER FOR ACTIVITY INFORMATION ACRA Acra Community Center, Old Rte. 23B, Acra (518) 622-9898 Sandra Sherman Meal Site Manager Elaine Cherrington AGING INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE MEDICARE MINUTE: 2nd monthly Wednesday 11:00 a.m. COXSACKIE Town of Coxsackie Senior Center Mansion Street, Coxsackie (518) 731-8901 Renee Raffiani Meal Site Manager AGING INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE MEDICARE MINUTE: 3rd monthly Wednesday 11:00 a.m. JEWETT Jewett Municipal Building Route 23C, Jewett (518) 263-4392 Gayle Ruvolo Meal Site Manager MaryAnn Brink AGING INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE MEDICARE MINUTE: 4th monthly Friday 11:00 a.m.. ATHENS Rivertown Senior Center 39 Second Street, Athens (518) 945-2700 John Orso, Senior Center Manager CATSKILL Washington Irving Senior Center 15 Academy Street, Catskill (518) 943-1343 Gethen Proper, Meal Site Manager JoanAnn Rouse John Lawrence Shane Dillon Lana Marrone Martha Schilling AGING INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE MEDICARE MINUTE: 2nd monthly Monday, 11:00 a.m. AGING INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE MEDICARE MINUTE: 2nd monthly Thursday, 11:00 a.m.

GREENE COUNTY SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM ALL PERSONS, AGE 60 OR OLDER, ARE INVITED TO ATTEND - SUGGESTED DONATION IS $4.00 DAILY: Whole Grain Bread (unless otherwise noted) w/promise Spread, and 1% Milk, Coffee or Tea RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AT LEAST ONE DAY IN ADVANCE BY CALLING THE APPROPRIATE CENTER 2017 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday MARCH 1-3 OVEN BAKED FISH w/ Lemon Sauce GREEN BEANS ALMONDINE BAKED POTATO PEACHES CHICKEN BREAST w/ Gravy BOILED RED POTATO SPINACH FRESH FRUIT VEGETABLE LASAGNA ITALIAN MIXED VEGETABLES BRUSSELS SPROUTS FRUITED GELATIN MARCH 6-10 CHICKEN CACCIATORE LINGUINE CALIFORNIA MIXED VEGETABLES FRUIT COCKTAIL SWEDISH MEATBALLS HOT BEETS KALE & MASHED POTATO PINEAPPLE CHUNKS PULLED PORK w/ Hamburger Bun COLESLAW CAULIFLOWER RICE PUDDING TURKEY w/ Gravy & Cranberry Sauce MASHED POTATOES ORIENTAL MIXED VEGETABLES PEACH CRISP LEMON PEPPER FISH OVEN BROWNED POTATO CARROTS COOKIES MARCH 13-17 SALMON w/ Dill Sauce RICE BROCCOLI APRICOTS SALISBURY STEAK w/ Gravy WAX BEANS MASHED POTATOES APPLE CRISP ASIAGO CHICKEN w/ Sun Dried Tomato SPAGHETTI SPINACH FRESH ORANGE ROASTED PORK CHOP w/ Applesauce BAKED POTATO THYME ROASTED WINTER SQUASH FRUIT COCKTAIL CORNED BEEF CABBAGE RED PARSLIED POTATOES CARROTS CHOCOLATE MINT PARFAIT MARCH 20-24 WHITE CHICKEN CHILI BROCCOLI FRESH FRUIT SHEPHERD S PIE GREEN BEANS PINEAPPLE DELIGHT BEEF BURGUNDY over Noodles BRUSSELS SPROUTS APRICOT CRISP ROAST PORK w/ Gravy RED CABBAGE APPLESAUCE FISH FLORENTINE POTATOES O BRIEN CARROT COINS PEARS MARCH 27-31 TURKEY BURGER w/ Peppers & Onions SCALLOPED POTATOES CALIFORNIA MIXED VEGETA- BLES FRUIT COCKTAIL MEATLOAF w/ Gravy ROSEMARY ROASTED POTATOES WINTER SQUASH CUBES PEACH CRISP ROASTED CHICKEN QUARTER w/ Cranberry Sauce HOT BEETS MASHED POTATOES BIRTHDAY CAKE COOKS CHOICE MANDARIN ORANGES TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE BROCCOLI PUMPKIN PUDDING

GREENE COUNTY SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM ALL PERSONS, AGE 60 OR OLDER ARE INVITED TO ATTEND - SUGGESTED DONATION IS $4.00 DAILY: Whole Grain Bread (unless otherwise noted) w/promise Spread, and 1% Milk, Coffee or Tea RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AT LEAST ONE DAY IN ADVANCE BY CALLING THE APPROPRIATE CENTER 2017 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday APRIL 3-7 STADIUM HOT DOGS SAUERKRAUT HOT POTATO SALAD CARROT COINS ICE CREAM MUSHROOM ONION QUICHE BEETS MANDARIN ORANGES BEEF POT ROAST w/ Gravy PARSLEY POTATOES CALIFORNIA MIXED VEGETABLES PEARS ITALIAN MEATBALLS SPAGHETTI BROCCOLI LEMON WHIP SALMON w/ Lemon-Herb Butter Sauce RICE SPINACH ORANGE (Pudding for HDM) APRIL 10-14 AMERICAN GOULASH WAX BEANS BRUSSELS SPROUTS COOKIES ROAST TURKEY w/ Gravy GREEN BEANS MASHED POTATOES STUFFING APRICOTS BEEF STEW BROCCOLI APPLESAUCE SALISBURY STEAK w/ Gravy HARVARD BEETS LEMON PEPPER FISH MASHED POTATO FRESH FRUIT & KALE TROPICAL FRUIT APRIL 17-21 CHICKEN DIVAN OVEN BROWNED POTATO BUTTERNUT SQUASH CUBES PINEAPPLE CHUNKS FISH FLORENTINE RICE STEWED TOMATOES PEARS PORK CHOP w/ Gravy BROCCOLI BAKED SWEET POTATO APPLESAUCE Served at 10:00 a.m. SCRAMBLED EGGS BACON SAUSAGE BAKED HAM w/ Raisin Sauce FRUIT CUP PANCAKES LEMON MERINGUE PIE STUFFED CABBAGE CASSEROLE GREEN BEEANS FRESH FRUIT HDM Menu: Ham Sweet Potatoes Green Beans Lemon Meringue Pie APRIL 24-28 VEAL PARMESAN LINGUINI PEACHES MACARONI & CHEESE w/ Winter Squash 3 BEAN SALAD STEWED TOMATOES CHOCOLATE MOUSSE (Diet Dessert Subst) MEATLOAF w/ Gravy MASHED POTATOES MIXED VEGETABLES BIRTHDAY CAKE BROCCOLI CHEESE FISH FILLET OLD FASHIONED MIXED VEGETABLES POTATOES O BRIEN FRUIT COCKTAIL COOKS CHOICE SPINACH FRESH ORANGE

HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION, COUNSELING & ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HIICAP is available to Greene County residents with Medicare as their health insurance. New York State certified counselors provide information to help you make informed decisions regarding health insurance related issues. How can the counselor help me? Counseling focuses on your specific situation during a one-on-one confidential session. This can be in the office or in your home if you are unable to drive or get transportation to the office. Here are some examples of the services they offer: Interpret Medicare Part A, B, C and D and explain benefits. Assist with Medicare reviews and/or appeals process. Explain the Medicare Savings Program and Extra Help. Assist with plan enrollment. Help to prevent Fraud & Abuse.. Help compare private insurance policies including HMO s, Medicare Drug Plans and Supplemental insurances. Provide information regarding the EPIC program (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage) & help you apply. Make referrals to supporting agencies, if needed. For further in formation, call 719-3555 or toll-free (877) 794-9266. WEBSITE INFORMATION: CHECK OUT ONE OF THESE WEBSITES TO GET INFORMATION ON PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Greene County Departmentof Human Services http://greenegovernment.com/departments/human-services See all that we have to offer and all that we have going on in the area. Other helpful sites: New York State www.mybenefits.ny.gov National Council on Aging www.benefitscheckup.org Instructions are brief and you can access many programs and apply for services online. To create an account, log into the website and follow the prompts.

to our newest volunteers Olga Ann Casione Nicholas Cataldo Marilyn Decker Richard Shadick Charles & Joan Shayne Lou Smith George Velonis We thank you for your service, as we thank all our RSVP volunteers Do you like to knit or crochet? Do you have skeins of left-over yarn that you don t know with what to do? Volunteer county crafter groups are always willing to accept donations. From this, they make items that are donated to area cancer units, children s hospitals, nursing homes and veteran organizations. Call 719-3555 for further information. NEWS from the ADVISORY COUNCIL to the GREENE COUNTY DEPARTMENT for the AGING The Older Americans Act requires that Area Agencies on Aging establish an Advisory Council for the purpose of advising the agency to develop and administer annual and multi-year plans; conduct public hearings; represent the interest of older persons, and review and comment on all community policies, programs and actions which affect older persons. It offers input on these activities and carefully reviews the plans for accomplishing these tasks. There currently is a vacancy on the Council for a Mountaintop representative. Potential members should have qualities that enable them to function effectively. They should be able to recognize older adults' needs in the community and take an active role in working toward building a continuum care system. Important personal qualifications include leadership, ability to positively interact with others, commitment to representing the interests of older adults, and a willingness to devote time and effort to the council's goals. For further information, contact Terry McGee Ward at 719-3555. At this time, the Council would like to extend their gratitude to Walter Thompson of Windham for having served on the Advisory Council. We wish you good health and happiness in your future.

SENIOR CORPS MLK COMMUNITY MUNITY RESOURCE DAY (formerly the Senior Corp MLK Health Fair) Sponsored by Greene County Department of Human Services RSVP March 23 rd, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Washington Irving Senior Center 15 Academy Street, Catskill This is an educational outreach event, whose mission is to improve our community s quality of life, by providing knowledge of resources & supportive services to encourage health, safety, and well being. For more information or to register for a table; Please contact: Ruth Pforte 518-719-3555 Rpforte@discovergreene.com 2017 SMART DRIVER COURSE Become a safer driver! Reduction on your auto insurance premium! COST FOR COURSE: $20.00 for AARP members $25.00 for non-members Must possess valid NYS driver s license CLASS DATES & LOCATIONS Must attend both days TIME: 1PM 4:30PM Tues. April 4 & Wed. April 5 Tues. May 30 & Wed. May 31 Town of Coxsackie Senior Center Mansion Street, Coxsackie Tues. April 11 & Wed. April 12 Tues. June 6 & Wed. June 7 Rivertown Senior Center 39 Second Street, Athens Tues. April 25 & Wed. April 26 Acra Community Center Old Rte. 23B, Acra Tues. May 2 & Wed. May 3 Town of Jewett Municipal Building Beaches Corners, Jewett To register for an upcoming class, call AFTER MARCH 1 st Mike Pirrone 945-2122 Cell (917) 656-0425 Email: kokomomike@hotmail.com

GREENE COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUBS ATHENS: ATHENS SR. CITIZENS 2nd & 4th monthly Monday 1:15 p.m. Rivertown Senior Center CAIRO: CAIRO GOLDEN AGERS 2nd & 4th monthly Wednesday 1:30 p.m. Acra Community Center CATSKILL CATSKILL SILVER LINING SENIORS 2nd monthly Thursday 1:00 p.m. Washington Irving Center COXSACKIE: BETHANY VILLAGE TENANTS COXSACKIE AREA SENIORS 3rd monthly Wednesday 2nd & 4th monthly Wednesday 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Van Heest Hall Van Heest Hall, Bethany Village SENIOR CITIZENS of COXSACKIE 1st & 3rd monthly Monday 1:30 p.m. Coxsackie Senior Center GREENVILLE: GREENVILLE GOLDEN YEARS 1st monthly Wednesday 1:30 p.m. American Legion Hall MOUNTAIN-TOP: MTN. TOP GOLDEN AGERS W-A-J-P-L GOLDEN AGERS 4th monthly Thursday 1st & 3rd monthly Monday 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Tannersville Village Hall Hensonville Town Bldg.

WAJPL GOLDEN AGE CLUB BUS TRIP 1,000 ISLANDS* ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY WAJPL GOLDEN AGE CLUB BUS TRIP LOG CABIN BANQUET FACILITY HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS TUESDAY APRIL 18, 2017 SONGS OF THE GRAND OLE OPRY By Truck Stop Troubadours AUGUST 21-24, 2017 $525 PER PERSON FOR DOUBLE/$675 SINGLE $100 deposit due with reservation $200 by April 10 - Balance by May 8 Motor Coach Transportation 3 nights stay at Bonnie Castle Resort with breakfast and dinner Winery tour Museum tours Boat tours Sightseeing Baggage handling & all tips FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A RESERVATION, CALL MARY LOUISE 622-3397 OR OPAL 750-8380 LUNCHEON: Hors D Ouevres & Signature Bread, Fresh Garden Salad Harvest Spring Chicken Baked Scrod w/lemon Chef s Choice Potato & Vegetable Dessert - Coffee & Tea $55 PER PERSON TO MAKE A RESERVATION, CALL MARY LOUISE 622-3397 OR OPAL 750-8380 What good is sitting alone in your room? Come here the music play, Come to the Cabaret WAJPL GOLDEN AGE CLUB BUS TRIP PROCTORS SCHENECTADY, NY ATHENS SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB SPONSORS TRIPS TO SARATOGA RACE TRACK THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017 Departure times based on pick-up location LUNCH AT BUCA di BEPPO ITALIAN RESTAURANT Caesar Salad, Apple Gorgonzola Salad Ravioli al Pomodoro Eggplant and Chicken Parmigiana Chocolate Chip Canoli Soda, Coffee & Tea $75 PER PERSON TO MAKE A RESERVATION, CALL MARY LOUISE 622-3397 OR OPAL 750-8380 MONDAY, JULY 31, 2017 MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2017 COST: $25.00 Includes bus transportation, Grandstand admission Leaves Rivertown Senior Center, Athens at 9:30 a.m. Returns approximately 9:30 p.m. Dinner stop: Delmonico s Italian Steakhouse Clifton Park* * Cost of meal not included in trip cost TO MAKE RESERVATION, CALL JOHN AT 945-1150

ADULT LEARNING INSTITUTE ATTENTION PUZZLE LOVERS The Cairo Public Library invites all jigsaw puzzle lovers to stop in and help us finish our puzzles. All winter, we have one in the works and would love to have your help in finishing. Call for Library hours 622-9864 Coxsackie-Athens Rotary Club Fish Fry Dinners Friday, March 3 Friday, April 7 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Quarry Steakhouse 4 County Route 26, Climax $12.00 Dine-in or Take-Out Fresh Fish Fry served on a hearty sandwich roll, French Fries, Coleslaw, Dessert and Coffee To purchase tickets in advance Call Ed at 945-1622 The Adult Learning Institute has announced its program for March 2017. All programs are held at Columbia-Greene Community College, 4400 NY RT 23 Hudson, NY. Please call the ALI Office @518-828-4181 ext. 3431 or email ali@sunycgcc.edu to register. All classes held in Faculty/Staff Lounge unless otherwise noted: 3/1 Family History/Cultural Heritage Workshop 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 3/6 Open Pinochle Group 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 3/7 Bridge Group 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 3/8 Mahjongg 1:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 3/9 Amateur Beekeeping 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon 3/14 Bridge Group 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 3/15 The Best of TED Talks 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 3/20 Open Pinochle Group 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 3/20 Chair Yoga 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Room 505 Arts Bldg. 3/21 Bridge Group 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 3/22 Mahjongg w/ Beginner Class 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 3/23 Listen & Learn: Zen Buddhism 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon 3/28 Bridge Group 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Adult Learning Institute is looking for NEW MEMBERS, if you are interested, please contact the ALI Office @518-828-4181 ext. 3431 or email ali@sunycgcc.edu All proceeds donated back to the community

APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE Apartments for Seniors Only Catskill: Orchard Estates & Kaaterskill Manor Hemlock Nob, Tannersville Windham Willows, Windham For Seniors and/or Disabled (Regardless of Age) Fairground Estates, Cairo Autumn Grove Apartments, Catskill One Bedroom Apartments Subsidized Housing Income Restrictions Apply Rental Assistance and Universally Accessible Units Applicants will be placed on a waiting list Call or write: Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation 448 Main Street, P. O. Box 473 Catskill, New York 12414 (518) 943-6700 TDD# (800) 662-1220

SENIOR CITIZENS ROUNDTABLE NEWS is published monthly by GREENE COUNTY DEPARTMENT of HUMAN SERVICES 411 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414 719-3555 Toll Free (877)794-9266 aging@discovergreene.com EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Thérèse McGee Ward Business Manager - Ken Brooks Aging Department Coordinators: Aging Services - Connie Bentley Nutrition - Tezera Pulice Volunteer Services - Ruth Pforte Staff: Case Managers: Cortney Carlson Carol Provost Aging Services Specialists: Andrea Benjamin-Legg Gwen Starke Danielle Wade Administrative Assistant: Maureen Murphy Aging Services Aide: Rose Bundy Receptionist: MaryJean Pomilla Shopping Bus Driver: Janet Osborn Nutrition Van Chauffeurs: Patrick Murphy Dave Mokszycki Youth Bureau Case Worker: Carrie Vedder The office is open 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, with the exception of July & August (close at 4:30 p.m.). Agency staff specialize in a variety of subjects. While walk-ins can sometimes be seen, staff who can best assist you may be unavailable. We recommend you call ahead for an appointment. 6772 GCDHS 411 Main Street Catskill, NY 12414