Special Events


BINGO

Monday, September 18

12:30 – 1:30PM – Board Sales

1:30 – 4:30PM – Games Played

It's BINGO time!!!


Flu Shot Clinic

Tuesday, September 19, 11:00AM – 1:00PM

Wegmans Pharmacy is here to administer the senior dose of the Flu Shot. Bring your insurance card.

NOTE: Lourdes will be here in October; date TBA.

Registration is not required.


Haircuts by Debbie

Wednesday, September 20, 10:00 – 11:30AM

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.


Medicare Update

Wednesday, September 20, 11:30AM

Timely info on Medicare's open enrollment period from unbiased Action for Older Persons.

Ten-minute presentation follwed by one-on-one Q&A.

Registration not required.


Book Club

Wednesday, September 20, 3:00 – 4:00PM

Join us to discuss:

Coming Back Alive: The True Story of the Most Harrowing Search and Rescue Mission Ever Attempted on Alaska's High Seas

by Spike Walker

All welcome!

For more information on the JCSC Book Club and the books we've read, click here.


LGBTQ+ Senior Social Hour

Wednesday, September 20, 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 also 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.

Light refreshments and homemade cookies will be available. The group is facilitated by Robert Hoover, local artist, retired magazine industry professional and Office for Aging Advisory Board Member.

For questions, call Office for Aging at 607-778-2411.

Registration not required.


Legal Aid

Thursday, September 21, 9:00AM – 12:00PM

Melissa Krause from the Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York visits monthly to provide free counsel.

Appointment required. Call us at 607-797-3145 or see our receptionist to book an appointment.


BINGO

Monday, September 25

12:30 – 1:30PM – Board Sales

1:30 – 4:30PM – Games Played

It's BINGO time!!!


Chop & Chat

Tuesday, September 26, 11:00AM – 12:00PM

Recipe: Sweet Potato Chili with Quinoa

Sponsored by Faith in Action

Prepare the ingredients for a delicious recipe and enjoy the company of other participants!

Register by Wednesday, 9/20.

To register, see the receptionist or call us at 607-797-3145.


Estate Planning & Advance Directives

Tuesday, September 26, 1:00 – 2:30PM

Attorney Amanda Giannone, with Levene, Gouldin & Thompson, presents "Obtaining Peace of Mind Through Estate Planning & Advance Directives."

Registration not required.


Senior Safety: Inside & Outside Your Home

Wednesday, September 27, 10:30 – 11:30AM

Union Volunteer Emergency Squad presents info on how to fall-proof your home, resources for home repairs, basic medical info and prescription drug use and driving.

Registration not required.


Nutrition Education with Cornell Cooperative Extension

Wednesday, September 27, 11:30AM – 12:30PM

"A-peeling" Desserts: Enjoying the Sweetness of Natural Sugar

Kathleen Cook, from Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County, visits to discuss ways to make fruit and fruity desserts even more "a-peeling."


Car Fit Event

Wednesday, September 27, 11:30AM – 1:30PM

The Broome County Traffic Safety group provides this free program to ensure all the safety features in your vehicle are adjusted properly for you.

Registration encouraged: call 607-778-2807.


Poetry Group

Friday, September 29, 12:30 – 1:30PM

Bring any published poems you want to share with the group. You can request copies from the receptionist.

All are welcome.


BINGO

Monday, October 2

12:30 – 1:30PM – Board Sales

1:30 – 4:30PM – Games Played

It's BINGO time!!!


Stay Healthy Caregiver Chat Group

Monday, October 2, 1:00 – 2:30PM

Sponsored by Broome County Office for Aging

Caring for an older adult or younger child? Then let's chat!

 This is open to caregivers of any age. Attending a support group offers many benefits:

  • Feeling less lonely and isolated.
  • Gaining a sense of empowerment and control.
  • Improving your coping skills.
  • Talking openly and honestly about your feelings with others who can relate.
  • Reducing distress, depression or anxiety and getting practical advice or information.

This group is facilitated by Richelle Gervais from the Broome County Office for Aging. For questions, please call OFA at 607-778-2411.


Know Your Numbers

Wednesday, October 4, 10:00AM – 12:00PM

Joyce visits from The Medicine Shoppe to check your blood pressure, glucose, and/or oxygen level.

Know your numbers for a healthier you!

The American Heart Association encourages everyone to Know Your Numbers  to monitor your risk of developing cardiovascular disease and other serious health complications. For more information, see the American Heart Association's website.

No appointment needed.


BINGO

Monday, October 9

12:30 – 1:30PM – Board Sales

1:30 – 4:30PM – Games Played

It's BINGO time!!!


AARP Driver Safety Class

Thursday, 10/12 & Friday, 10/13, 1:00 – 4:15PM *

* 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.

Call 607-797-3145 or see the receptionist to sign up.


BINGO

Monday, October 16

12:30 – 1:30PM – Board Sales

1:30 – 4:30PM – Games Played

It's BINGO time!!!


LGBTQ+ Senior Social Hour

Wednesday, October 18, 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 also 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.

Light refreshments and homemade cookies will be available. The group is facilitated by Robert Hoover, local artist, retired magazine industry professional and Office for Aging Advisory Board Member.

For questions, call Office for Aging at 607-778-2411.

Registration not required.


Legal Aid

Thursday, October 19, 9:00AM – 12:00PM

Melissa Krause from the Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York visits monthly to provide free counsel.

Appointment required. Call us at 607-797-3145 or see our receptionist to book an appointment.


BINGO

Monday, October 23

12:30 – 1:30PM – Board Sales

1:30 – 4:30PM – Games Played

It's BINGO time!!!


Haircuts by Debbie

Wednesday, October 25, 10:00 – 11:30AM

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.


Nutrition Education with Cornell Cooperative Extension

Wednesday, October 25, 11:30AM – 12:30PM

Herbs For All Seasons

Kathleen Cook, from Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County, visits with helpful tips.


BINGO

Monday, October 30

12:30 – 1:30PM – Board Sales

1:30 – 4:30PM – Games Played

It's BINGO time!!!


Book Club

Wednesday, November 1, 3:00 – 4:00PM

Join us to discuss:

One Thousand White Woman: The Journals of Mary Dodd

by Jim Fergus

All welcome!

For more information on the JCSC Book Club and the books we've read, click here.


Lourdes Mobile Mammography Van

2024 DATES TBA SOON

Lourdes makes it easy to get your annual mammogram by bringing the mammogram to you!

3-D Technology available. Wheelchair accessible.

No physician referral required. You do not have to be a Lourdes patient. Your results can be sent to the health care provider(s) of your choice.

Insured and un-insured women welcome.

To find out if you're eligible for a low- or no-cost screening, call the Cancer Services Program at 1-888-345-0225.

To pre-register, call Lourdes at 607-798-5723.