Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s
AGING NEWS
For the week of March 27
Golden Living . . . News for Senior Citizens
Todd N. Tancredi, Director
Dutchess County Office for the Aging
TAKE THE WHEEL FOR THE OFFICE FOR THE AGING
If you’ve been searching for a way to give of your time, and you enjoy driving your car in the beautiful countryside of Dutchess County, we have immediate volunteering opportunities that will allow you to enjoy both. The Office for the Aging is in need of volunteer drivers to make deliveries for our Home Delivered Meal program, especially in southeastern and eastern areas of the county, including the towns of Pawling, Union Vale and Amenia. Additionally, we’re often in need of substitute drivers and volunteer drivers throughout Dutchess. The program operates Mondays through Thursdays (and on Fridays in the City of Poughkeepsie); we reimburse for mileage; and we’d love to have your help whether you’re available for only one day a week or the full week. Your auto insurance policy also covers your volunteer driving.
To volunteer, complete the form that’s available at this link: http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/Aging/AGvolunteers.pdf and send it to the Dutchess County Office for the Aging, 27 High St., Poughkeepsie NY 12601.
Outside county government, several chapters of the nationwide Meals on Wheels organization serve senior citizens in Dutchess County, including in the following communities:
- Hyde Park, at (845) 229-5896 and www.mealsonwheelsofhp.org;
- Millbrook and Verbank, at (845) 677-5056;
- the City of Poughkeepsie, at (845) 452-2245 and www.mealsonwheelsofgp.com;
- Wappingers Falls (845) 297-2800.
GET THOSE NOMINATIONS IN
Friday, March 31, is the deadline to submit your nominations to the Office for the Aging for 2017 Dutchess County Senior Citizens of the Year. We will honor a male, female and couple of the year at the annual Celebration of Aging, which is being held at Villa Borghese in Wappingers Falls on Monday, May 22.
If you believe a senior Dutchess County resident demonstrates outstanding commitment to your community, we’d love to have you tell their story. Go into as much detail as you’d like, but remember that March 31 is our deadline. You can email your nominations tobjones@dutchessny.gov, or deliver them to the Office for the Aging, 27 High St. in Poughkeepsie.
Our Advisory Board will review the nominations and choose honorees in April.
If you would like to attend the Celebration of Aging, there is a reservation form available in the spring edition of the Office for the Aging’s “Spotlight on Seniors” newsletter, available at libraries throughout Dutchess County. To get a copy of the “Spotlight” mailed to you, call the Office for the Aging at (845) 486-2555, or (866) 486-2555 outside the 845 area code.
AND SPEAKING OF AREA CODES
The new 838 area code is being phased in this month in parts of New York, including northeastern Dutchess County, covered by the 518 area code. According to the state Public Service Commission, no current 518 phone numbers will change; but after August 19, callers with a 518/838 phone number will need to use a full 10-digit phone number for all calls, including within their own area code.
Golden Living is prepared by the Dutchess County Office for the Aging, 27 High Street, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601, telephone (845) 486-2555, email: ofa@dutchessny.gov website: http://www.dutchessny.gov/CountyGov/Departments/Aging/AGIndex.htm
Upcoming Office for the Aging presentations and related events:
Tue 3/28, 11 a.m. – “Microgreens in our Diet”
Rhinebeck Senior Friendship Center at Memorial Lutheran Church
1232 Route 308, Rhinebeck (Rock City, near the “fork”)
With Nimesh Bhargava, Office for the Aging Nutrition Coordinator
(845) 486-2545 for information
Wed 3/29, 11 a.m. – “Microgreens in our Diet”
South Amenia Senior Friendship Center
229 South Amenia Rd., Wassaic
With Nimesh Bhargava, Office for the Aging Nutrition Coordinator
(845) 486-2545 for information
Thursday 3/30, 12:15 p.m. – “Successful Aging” at St. Simeon Apartments
700 Second Mile Dr., Poughkeepsie
(845) 471-5766 for information
Monday 4/3, 1 p.m. – “Microgreens in our Diet” at Kings Apartments
20 Pine Drive (Suite 1), Pawling
With Nimesh Bhargava, Office for the Aging Nutrition Coordinator
(845) 486-2545 for information
Wednesday 4/5, 2:30 p.m. – “Successful Aging” at Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meeting
Starr Library, 68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck
(845) 876-4030 for information
Thursday 4/6, 2 p.m. – “Successful Aging” at Blodgett Library
37 Broad St., Fishkill
(845) 896-9215 for information
Tuesday 4/11, 11 a.m. – “Successful Aging” at Pawling Senior Friendship Center
154 Charles Colman Blvd.
(845) 855-9308 or (845) 486-2555 for information
Tuesday 4/25 – Walkway and Dutchess Rail Trail senior walking groups resume (tentative date)
Monday 5/22, 12 noon – The Celebration of Aging
Villa Borghese
70 Widmer Rd., Wappingers Falls
bjones@dutchessny.gov or (845) 486-2555 for information
Friday 6/16, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2017
Poughkeepsie Elks Lodge #275, 29 Overocker Rd., Poughkeepsie
weaad@evercare.org or (845) 485-1277 for information
To request an Office for the Aging presentation for your senior, social and/or civic group, get in touch with outreach coordinator Brian Jones at (845) 486-2555 or bjones@dutchessny.gov. All you need provide is a venue that’s accessible and open to the public, and a space to set up a projector and screen.
We feature presentations on Successful Aging, Office for the Aging services,a wide range of topics related to nutrition, and more!
FREE ORAL CANCER SCREENINGS IN EARLY APRIL
The Redl Center for Cancer Care at MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie (19 Baker Ave., Suite 101) will conduct free screenings for cancers of the nose, mouth, and throat on Friday, April 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. The screening will be open to all who are uninsured and underinsured, and those who have risk factors such as a history of tobacco or alcohol use are particularly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Please call (845) 483-5997 to schedule an appointment.
THERE IS SUCH A THING AS A FREE LUNCH…
…at least once in a while.
The Pines at Poughkeepsie (100 Franklin St.) would like you to learn about volunteering opportunities at their facility, while enjoying that free lunch on Tuesday, April 11 at 12:30 p.m. Volunteering enriches your own life as well as the lives of the seniors you’d be helping. Free valet parking is available; RSVP by April 4. For more information call Samantha Cerbone at (845) 454-4100, extension 316.
As always, the Office for the Aging encourages you to volunteer, either with us or the many organizations serving seniors in Dutchess County. If you’d like to find out about volunteering opportunities, call (845) 486-2555 or email bjones@dutchessny.gov.
SPRING WELLNESS SERIES RETURNS TO NORTHERN DUTCHESS HOSPITAL
Northern Dutchess Hospital’s Wellness Series returns this spring with informative programs highlighting health and wellness. Programs are held from 2-3:30 p.m. Mondays monthly from April to June in the hospital’s Cafeteria Conference Room (6511 Springbrook Ave., Rhinebeck). Registration is required. There is no cost to attend. Register online at www.healthquest.org/wellness or call the Center for Healthy Aging at 845-876-4745 (TTY: 800-421-1220).
Also, and close by, an Adjustment to Aging support group will meet for 10 weeks from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Mondays between April 24 and June 26 at the Center for Healthy Aging (6529 Springbrook Ave., Rhinebeck). This small, private therapy group will help participants having difficulty adjusting to the many challenging life transitions related to aging. There will be discussions on common aging experiences, managing difficult emotions, significant everyday challenges and grief after loss. Participants will learn effective coping skills for managing anxiety, reducing stress and finding peace with the aging process. Registration is required. To register, call the Center for Healthy Aging (same numbers as above).
SAVE THE DATE, NORTHERN DUTCHESS
The new Red Hook Community Center has planned its Grand Opening for Saturday, April 22 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. You’ll be able to find out more about the center’s facilities and services for seniors, youth, and everybody in between. To find out more, call (845) 758-0077or go to
Right now the Community Center features games on weekdays from 1-3 p.m. including mah-jongg, cards, Scrabble and more. Also for seniors, there’s tai chi every Tuesday at 10 a.m. (suggested donation $5).
Other senior news online:
The best exercise for aging muscles? https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/23/well/move/the-best-exercise-for-aging-muscles.html?mabReward=ACTM3&recp=0
The good news: there’s a substance that may prevent brain damage from strokes. The bad news: it’s the venom from the deadly funnel-web spider of Australia: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/03/21/venom-funnel-web-spider-could-prevent-brain-damage-strokes-world/
It might be a bit too brisk in Dutchess County to try this supposed obesity solution just yet: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/03/20/open-bedroom-window-night-prevent-obesity-type-2-diabetes-says/
Eventually it will get warmer, and you may be thinking of making some improvements to your home to make it more senior-friendly. Here are some ideas, ranging from simple DIY projects to complex overhauls: https://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/12/30/realestate/tips-for-creating-a-home-for-aging-owners.html?_r=0&referer
Comedy fans, take note: the Smithsonian Institution is looking for volunteer assistance in making comedy legend Phyllis Diller’s immense file of jokes available online. That’s 53,000 jokes: https://transcription.si.edu/browse?filter=owner%3A7&sort=notdone
Robocalls may soon be a thing of the past…even sooner if you’re a bit tech-savvy: https://www.tech50plus.com/stop-robocalls-iphone-home-phone/?utm_source=tech50%2B+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=8dccc0240e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_03_22&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_549faf9e8a-8dccc0240e-104473025
90-year-old Don Rickles has a new series in the works called “Dinner with Don”. We’re sure it’ll be full of the warmth that made Rickles legendary: http://www.aarp.org/entertainment/television/info-2017/new-don-rickles-series-aarp-studios-fd.html
This week in senior birthdays:
3/27: NASCAR driver Cale Yarborough (78)
3/28: TV theme composer Alf Clausen (76)
3/29: Comedian/actor Eric Idle (74)
3/30: Game show host Peter Marshall (91)
3/31: Actor Richard Chamberlain (83)
4/1: Actress/singer/dancer Jane Powell (88)
4/2: Mets infielder Al Weis (79) (1969 World Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLoQ2iQo5Zo)
Brian Jones
Outreach Coordinator
Dutchess County Office For the Aging
27 High Street
Poughkeepsie NY 12601
Phone: (845) 486-2555 Fax: (845) 486-2571
Email: bjones@dutchessny.gov
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