Johnson City Senior Center

Monday, July 7

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.

Caregiver Chat Group

Monday, July 7, 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.

Registration not required.

Left-Right-Center Dice Game

Friday, July 11, 11:00AM – 12:00PM

$3.00 to play 70% of the money collected will form the pot won by the game winner.

Minimum of 10 players needed to play. No experience necessary.

Sign up at the front desk by Wednesday, 7/9.

Poetry Group

Friday, July 11, 12:30 – 2:00PM

We'll share poetry we've written with the group. See the receptionist for copies.

This group is limited in size so pre-registration is required. See our receptionist or call us at 607-797-3145 to inquire.

Chop & Chat

Tuesday, July 15, 11:00AM – 12:00PM

Recipe: Summer Veggie Casserole

Sponsored by Faith in Action

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

Register by Tuesday, 7/8.

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

LGBTQ+ Senior Social Hour

Wednesday, July 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 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.

Book Club

Wednesday, July 16, 3:00 – 4:00PM

Join us to discuss Horse by Geraldine Brooks.

All welcome!

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

Alzheimer's Association – Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Wednesday, July 16, 4:00 – 5:00PM

The Alzheimer's Association is now offering a Dementia Caregiver Support Group that meets the third Wednesday of every month in the Library at our Center. The 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 resources.
  

Please call the Central New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association at 315-472-4201 for screening/registration.

Monday, July 21

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.

Monday, July 28

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.

Poetry Group

Friday, August 1, 12:30 – 2:00PM

We'll share poetry we've written with the group. See the receptionist for copies.

This group is limited in size so pre-registration is required. See our receptionist or call us at 607-797-3145 to inquire.