Special Events
Quilt Raffle!!!
Have you seen this beautiful handmade quilt hanging in our Dining Room?
This one-of-a-kind, queen-sized (80”x100”) quilt was made by our very own JCSC Quilters!
They fondly refer to it as their “Scrap Happy Quilt”.
To enter the raffle, purchase a chance at the receptionist's desk.
1 ticket = $1.00 | 6 tickets = $5.00
We'll draw the winner at our Holiday Lunch on December 19th.
Senior Games
August through September
Currently Broome County offers the following events: billiards, bocce, bowling, disc golf, floor shuffleboard, golf, pickleball, ping pong, racquetball, recreational volleyball, softball and tennis. The games run from August thru September.
For more information, see Broome County Office for Aging's webpage on the event.
Chair Yoga is Back!
Weekly on Wednesdays, 10:00 – 10:45AM
Seated and standing yoga poses; a chair can be used as needed.
Improves balance, strength and flexibility.
CHOW BUS IS BACK!!!
Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:30AM
Fresh fruits and vegetables available. Stop by!
Nutrition Education: FIBER!
Not Just for Keeping You "Regular"
Tuesday, September 10th at 11:30AM
Presented by Kathleen Cook, from the Cornell Cooperative Extension, through the USDA SNAP Program.
AARP Driver Safety Class
Payment required to secure your spot. Check or money order (payable to AARP). See our receptionist to register and pay.
AARP Members $20.00
Non-AARP Members $25.00
Tuesday, September 10th & 17th, 1:00 – 4:00PM
Must attend both dates.
Birthday Cake
Presented by Fidelis Care
Happy, happy birthday to our September birthdays! Come celebrate with us!
Wednesday, September 11th at 11:45AM
United Way's Day of Caring
Friday, September 13th
Our Senior Center will be bustling with activity as the amazing United Way volunteers tackle some projects!
Thank you to the United Way of Broome County and all the great work they do throughout our community!
Chop & Chat
Faith in Action presents this program to offer socialization and delicious nutritional recipes.
Monday, September 16th at 10:30AM -- making Summer Squash Casserole
Sign-up required prior to the event (by the Wednesday before). See the receptionist to sign-up.
Please plan to stay and socialize with us!
Limited to 20 people.
Chef Weaver
Tuesday, September 17th at 1:30PM
Chef Weaver joins us from The Hearth at Castle Gardens.
Nutritional Recipes for Seniors
Red Hat Society
Tuesday, September 17th at 3:30PM
Legal Aid
Wednesday, September 18th, 9:00AM – 12:00PM
Call us at 607-797-3145 or see the receptionist for a one-on-one appointment.
Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks
Joyce from The Medicine Shoppe joins us.
Wednesday, September 18th, 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Apple Fest!
Wednesday, September 18th at 11:45AM
MENU
Roast Turkey w/ Gravy
Apple Bread Dressing
Monte Carlo Blend Vegetables
Apple Crisp
Call by noon on Tuesday, September 17th to reserve your meal!
Age 60+ and spouse of any age: $4.25 suggested contribution.
Under age 60: $5.25 charge.
No one age 60+ or their spouse of any age will be denied service due to an inability or unwillingness to contribute.
Book It to Book Club!
On Wednesday, September 18th at 3:00PM, we’ll discuss
The Only Woman in the Room
by Marie Benedict.
You need to provide your own book.
TRIP: Letchworth State Park
Thursday, September 19th
See the Trips webpage for details.
Flu Shot Clinic
Presented by Wegmans Pharmacy
Thursday, September 19th, 10:00AM – 12:00PM
It's not too early to get your flu shot!
The pharmacists from Wegmans Pharmacy will be onsite to administer flu shots. They'll have both the regular dose and the senior high dose (recommended for those age 65+) available.
Bring your insurance card. If you previously had a flu shot through Wegmans Pharmacy, you'll be in their system.
Burger Bar
Thursday, September 19th at 11:45AM
Soup also available. The salad and sandwich bar will not be available on this day. Instead, we’ll have a Build Your Own Burger Bar. This is in addition to the warm lunch menu option.
A contribution of $3.50 is requested for people age 60+ and spouse of any age. Those under age 60 are charged $4.50 per meal. No one age 60+ shall be denied a meal due to an inability or unwillingness to contribute.
No reservation needed. Walk-ins welcome.
Trivia Night!
Friday, September 20th
Doors open at 6PM; trivia starts at 7PM.
Click here for more details.
Scams and Financial Abuse
Presented by Visions Federal Credit Union
Tuesday, September 24th at 10:30AM
Have you received a phone call, letter or email and questioned its validity?
Learn how to be proactive, organized and aware to protect yourself, family and friends from scams and financial abuse.
Beautician
Wednesday, September 25th, 10:00 – 11:30AM
Dry haircuts for men and women by Debbie Roberts. $15 each.
By appointment at the receptionist desk.
Binghamton University Nursing Students
Friday, September 27th, 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Thursday, October 3rd, 11:00AM - 1:00PM
The BU nursing students are back for their fall semester and they're visiting us!
On 9/27, they're touring the Senior Center and interacting with everyone to understand what topics interest you.
On 10/3, they're back with short presentations on those topics and available to meet one-on-one to address your questions.
Chop & Chat
Faith in Action presents this program to offer socialization and delicious nutritional recipes.
Monday, September 30th at 10:30AM -- making Spaghetti Squash Primavera
Sign-up required prior to the event (by the Wednesday before). See the receptionist to sign-up.
Please plan to stay and socialize with us!
Limited to 20 people.
Monthly Raffle!!!
Get in on the September raffle!
Details will be announced soon!
To enter the raffle, purchase a chance at the receptionist's desk.
1 ticket = $1.00 | 6 tickets = $5.00
We'll draw the winner at lunch on Monday, September 30th at 11:45AM.
Fall Rummage Sale
Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 5th
Accepting items now for our Fall Rummage Sale.
AARP Driver Safety Class
Payment required to secure your spot. Check or money order (payable to AARP). See our receptionist to register and pay.
AARP Members $20.00
Non-AARP Members $25.00
Tuesday, October 15th & Thursday, October 17th, 1:00 – 4:00PM
Must attend both dates.
AARP Driver Safety Class
Payment required to secure your spot. Check or money order (payable to AARP). See our receptionist to register and pay.
AARP Members $20.00
Non-AARP Members $25.00
Saturday, November 16th, 8:30AM – 3:00PM
Bring a bag lunch.
AARP Driver Safety Class
NOTE: No December class at our Senior Center.
We will post the 2020 class dates as soon as we have the schedule.