Special Events
Highlighted Events
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Discover Live
Tuesday, November 10, 2:30 - 3:30pm
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
A Veterans Day Tour
Wednesday, November 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Split, Croatia
Diocletian's Palace Tour
Tuesday, November 24, 1:30 - 2:30pm
Plymouth, England
A Journey Through History & the Sea
Sponsored by Broome County Office for Aging
Join us for live tours of these locations!
Registration not required.
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Financial Q & A
Tuesday, November 10
11:45AM – 12:45PM
Ask Me Anything!
Carol Gallagher, a retired investment advisor, returns to answer more of your questions.
This is a chance to ask her questions related to financial planning, risk management, leaving money or property to heirs, optimizing Social Security, evaluating traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage plans, taking required minimum distributions from IRAs, surviving the loss of your spouse, and more.
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Veterans Day Closure
Wednesday, November 11
We proudly honor the Veterans in our community. Your courage, service and sacrifice helped to protect the freedoms we cherish, and your stories continue to inspire us.
With heartfell gratitude, thank you for all you have given.
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Veterans Day Performance
Thursday, November 12
12:30 - 1:00pm
Our Harmony Group shares a special performance with us to honor our Veterans!
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The 3 A's of Scam Prevention
Friday, November 13
11:00am - 12:00pm
Online scams and dangerous artificial intelligence (AI) content and misinformation are prevalent, making it more difficult to distinguish between what's real and what isn't.
BU students visit to discuss ways to be Aware, Alert & Act to protect yourself from scams.
Registration not required.
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Dementia Screening
Tuesday, November 17
10:00am - 2:00pm
Bingamton University's Division of Speech & Language Pathology will conduct neurocognitive communicatin screenings. It takes about 20 minutes and involves reading a short passage, completing a screening questionnaire and describing pictures.
Your results will be discussed with you and you will receive a $25 gift card.
Call Reethee Antony, Ph.D., CCC-SLP at 607-777-4664 to schedule.
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NEW! Greeting Card Workshop
Wednesday, November 18
1:30 – 3:00pm
Learn how to make greeting cards with card-making afficionados Susan and Carolyn. You’ll make two unique cards with precut materials. Cards will be assembled during class; some coloring, embossing, or die-cutting may be involved.
In November's class, we'll make Christmas cards. There's no class in December. We'll resume on Wednesday, 1/20.
Fee of $8 required for materials for two cards & instructor fee. Class limited to 8 participants. Call us at 607-797-3145 or see the receptionist to register.
Sign up by the Friday before class.
Sample cards can be viewed at the front desk.
Regularly-Scheduled Activities
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BingoList Item 1
Monday, November 2
Monday, November 9
Monday, November 16
Monday, November 23
Monday, November 30
12:30 – 1:30PM – Board Sales
1:30 – 4:30PM – Games Played
It's BINGO time!!!
You don't need to be a member to play Bingo.
All welcome. You must be 18 years old or older to play.
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Greater Good Grocery BusList Item 3
Monday, November 2
Monday, November 9
Monday, November 16
Monday, November 23
Monday, November 30
11:00AM – 12:00PM
The Greater Good Grocery Bus is at the Johnson City Senior Center every Monday!
Shop the grocery bus for a great selection and low prices: fresh produce and bread, refrigerator and freezer sections and name brands.
The bus accepts cash, credit cards, SNAP/EBT & PRX Bucks.
ALL are welcome to acccess the bus.
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Chop & Chat
Tuesday, November 3, 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Recipe: Ranch Taco Soup
Register by Tuesday, 10/27
Tuesday, November 24, 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Recipe: TBD
Register by Tuesday, 11/17
Tuesday, December 8, 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Recipe: TBD
Register by Tuesday, 12/1
Sponsored by Faith in Action
Prepare the ingredients for a delicious recipe and enjoy the company of other participants!
Register by the Tuesday before each class.
To register, see the receptionist or call us at 607-797-3145.
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Art Workshop
Friday, November 6
Friday, November 20
10:00AM – 12:00PM
Bring your own seasonal / holiday projects to work on, with the option to show and tell.
Paintable ornaments will be available!
Fee is $3 for members; $5 for non-members.
Due to this being an instructional class, please arrive within 5 minutes of the start time.
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Poetry GroupList Item 2
Friday, November 6
Friday, November 13
Friday, November 20
12:30 – 2:00PM
On the first Friday of the month, we'll share poetry we've written with the group. The other Fridays, we'll share published poetry.
See the receptionist for copies.
The Library group is limited in size, so registration is required. See our receptionist or call us at 607-797-3145 to inquire.
No registration required for the group that meets in the Art Room.
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Widows & Widowers Support Group
Tuesday, November 10
Tuesday, November 24
10:00 – 11:30AM
This is a support group for Widows and Widowers to help navigate the grieving process.
The group is facilitated by Kathy Sheehan and Roxanne Chalker. They focus on positivity and share topics the group wants to discuss.
The group meets every other Tuesday.
Our December meetings are Tuesday, 12/8 and 12/22.
For questions, call the Center at 607-797-3145.
All welcome.
Registration not required.
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AARP Driver Safety
Thursday, 11/12 & Friday, 11/13 *
1:00 – 4:00PM
*** No December class ***
* You must attend both classes.
AARP Members: $25 | Non-AARP Members: $30
Check or money order (payable to AARP).
Payment required to secure your spot.
Check with your insurance company to see if you're eligible for a discount on your car insurance after course completion.
To register, see the receptionist or call us at 607-797-3145.
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Southern Tier Orchid Society
Sunday, November 15
They meet the third Sunday of the month from September through May from 2:00 - 4:00PM. Social time begins at 1:30PM.
The group aims to enhance your knowledge and improve your experience with raising orchids. The meetings feature a scheduled guest speaker or other activities to help with you, such as their annual repotting workshop.
In November, there's a speaker from J & L Orchids. The December meeting is Sunday, 12/20 for their Holiday Party.
Their annual Orchid Show is held at the Center..... stayed tuned for the 2027 date.
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LGBTQ+ Senior Social Hour
Wednesday, November 18
Wednesday, December 16
3:00 – 4:00PM
Sponsored by Broome County Office for Aging
This social group hopes to establish a safe space to provide helpful, positive and supportive social interactions amongst local LGBTQ+ older adults.
They aim to promote dignity, caring and problem solving within the community by collaborating with local agencies in hopes of providing resources unique to the needs of the group.
The group is facilitated by Robert Hoover, local artist, retired magazine industry professional and Office for Aging Advisory Board Member.
This group meets the third Wednesday of every month.
For questions, call Office for Aging at 607-778-2411.
Registration not required.
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Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday, November 18
Wednesday, December 16
4:00 – 5:30PM
Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association
This group is for caregivers of people living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
This support groups offers a way to:
- Develop a support system.
- Exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions.
- Talk through issues and ways of coping.
- Share feelings, needs and concerns.
- Learn about community.
This group meets the third Wednesday of every month.
Please call the Central New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association at 315-472-4201 for screening/registration.
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Legal AidList Item 4
Thursday, November 19, 9:00AM – 12:00PM
Thursday, December 17, 9:00AM – 12:00PM
If you are 60 years old or older, the Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. can assist you with simple estate planning such as Wills, Health Care Proxies, and Powers of Attorney.
They will complete an intake with you that will include financial and demographic info and provide advice once that's completed.
If additional help is needed, a follow-up appointment can be schedule and will take place at their Binghamton office.
Legal Aid is at our Center the third Thursday of every month.
Appointment required. Call us at 607-797-3145 or see our receptionist to book an appointment.
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Haircuts
Wednesday, November 25
Wednesday, December 23
10:00 – 11:30AM
Hairdresser Debbie Roberts is available to do haircuts for men and women. Cost is $20.
Appointment required. Call us at 607-797-3145 or see our receptionist to book an appointment.
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Book Club
Wednesday, December 2, 3:00 – 4:00pm
We'll meet in December to discuss Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld.
We meet every six weeks at the Center.
For more information on our Book Club, click on the image above.