Special Events
Greater Good Grocery Bus
Monday, September 15, 11:00AM – 12:00PM
The Greater Good Grocery Bus will be 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.
BINGO
Monday, September 15
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.
Senior Safety Inside & Outside Your Home
Tuesday, September 16, 10:30 – 11:30AM
Sponsored by United Health Services
UHS will present: fall-proofing your home, resources for home repairs, basic medical information, and prescription drug use and driving.
Registration not required.
Car Fit Event
Tuesday, September 16, 11:30AM – 1:30PM
Sponsored by Broome County Traffic Safety
Free program to ensure all the safety feature in your vehicle are adjusted properly for you.Registration encouraged: call 607-778-2807.
Chop & Chat
Tuesday, September 16, 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Recipe: White Bean Soup
Sponsored by Faith in Action
Prepare the ingredients for a delicious recipe and enjoy the company of other participants!
Register by Tuesday, 9/9.
To register, see the receptionist or call us at 607-797-3145.
LGBTQ+ Senior Social Hour
Wednesday, September 17, 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. This month, Yarrow Brown presents, "QIA: The Forgotten Letters."
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.
Alzheimer's Association – Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday, September 17, 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.
Legal Aid
Thursday, September 18, 9:00AM – 12:00PM
Whitney Saupan 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.
Discover Live -- Galway, Ireland
Thursday, September 18, 10:00 – 11:00AM
Sponsored by Broome County Office for Aging
All welcome.
Registration not required.
AARP Driver Safety Class
Thursday, September 18 & Friday, September 19, 1:00 – 4:00PM *
* 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.
Poetry Group
Friday, September 19, 12:30 – 2:00PM
We'll share published poetry amongst 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.
Greater Good Grocery Bus
Monday, September 22, 11:00AM – 12:00PM
The Greater Good Grocery Bus will be 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.
BINGO
Monday, September 22
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.
Widow & Widowers Support Group
Tuesday, September 23, 10:00 – 11:00AM
A new support group for Widows & Widowers has started. It's to help navigate the grieving process. They meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
The group is facilitated by Kathy Sheehan and Roxann Chalker. They'll focus on positivity and share topics the group wants to discuss. Come join us as we all move forward in our life journey. We hope this will be a place where you can feel free to express yourself, to learn some things and to have sharing moments that help you and others walk the path of widowhood.
If you have any questions, please call the Center at 607-797-3145.
All welcome. Registration not required.
Discover Live -- Barcelona, Spain
Tuesday, September 23, 1:30 – 2:30PM
Sponsored by Broome County Office for Aging
All welcome.
Registration not required.
BU Pharmacy Students - Focus Group
Wednesday, September 24, 10:30 – 11:30AM
Binghamton University Pharmacy students would like to meet with seniors to understand the impact of local pharmacy closures on your access to medications and other health services.
All welcome. Registration not required.
Discover Live -- Ravenna, Italy
Thursday, September 25, 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Sponsored by Broome County Office for Aging
All welcome.
Registration not required.
Food & Your Health
Friday, September 26, 10:30 – 11:30AM
Topic: Overcoming Barriers to Eating Well
Learn how to improve and maintain your health with Kathleen Cook, from Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County. This month, she helps
identify obstacles to eating well and helps develop strategies to address those obstacles. She'll make a tasty treat to share with the group.
Registration not required.
Left-Right-Center Dice Game
Friday, September 26, 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.
Registration not required.
Poetry Group
Friday, September 26, 12:30 – 2:00PM
We'll share published poetry amongst 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.
Greater Good Grocery Bus
Monday, September 29, 11:00AM – 12:00PM
The Greater Good Grocery Bus will be 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.
BINGO
Monday, September 29
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.
Chop & Chat
Tuesday, September 30, 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Recipe: Rainbow Rice Salad
Sponsored by Faith in Action
Prepare the ingredients for a delicious recipe and enjoy the company of other participants!
Register by Tuesday, 9/23.
To register, see the receptionist or call us at 607-797-3145.
Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances
Tuesday, September 30, 1:00 – 2:00PM
Sponsored by Alzhemer's Association
If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer's disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it's never too early to put financial plans in place.
Join us to learn tips for managing someone else's finances, how to prepare for future care costs and the benefits of early planning.
Call us at 607-797-3145 to register please.
Flu Shot Clinic
Wednesday, October 1, 9:00 – 10:30AM -- NOTE: TIME CHANGED!
Wegmans Pharmacy will be at our Center to offer flu vaccines. The senior dose (and non-senior dose) will be available.
All welcome. Registration not required.
Know Your Numbers
Wednesday, October 1, 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.
Guthrie/Lourdes Mammography Van
Thursday, October 2, 9:00AM – 3:00PM
LOCATION CHANGE: Van will be in the JC Walmart / Visions Parking Lot
Call Guthrie/Lourdes Registration at 607-798-5723 in advance to pre-register. OR access the van as a "walk-on" the same day.
BU's Nursing Students Visit
Friday, October 3, 9:00AM – 12:00PM
Binghamton University's nursing students join us for the day's activities. Great opportunity to ask questions and have your blood pressure checked.
Poetry Group
Friday, October 3, 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.
Caregiver Chat Group
Monday, October 6, 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.
BU's Nursing Students Visit
Tuesday, October 7, 9:00AM – 12:00PM
Binghamton University's nursing students join us for the day's activities. Great opportunity to ask questions and have your blood pressure checked.
Book Club
Wednesday, October 8, 3:00 – 4:00PM
Join us to discuss Pack Light: A Journey to Find Myself by Shilletha Curtis.
All welcome!
For more information on the JCSC Book Club, the books we've read and upcoming meeting dates, click here.
Veterans Get Together
Thursday, October 9, 10:00 – 11:00AM
The group will be facilitated by Dave Rutter and meet the second Thursday of each month.
If you have any questions, please call the Center at 607-797-3145.
All welcome. Registration not required.
Left-Right-Center Dice Game
Friday, October 10, 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.
We'll also play on Friday, October 24th!
Registration not required.
Widow & Widowers Support Group
Tuesday, October 14, 10:00 – 11:00AM
A new support group for Widows & Widowers has started. It's to help navigate the grieving process. They meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
The group is facilitated by Kathy Sheehan and Roxann Chalker. They'll focus on positivity and share topics the group wants to discuss. Come join us as we all move forward in our life journey. We hope this will be a place where you can feel free to express yourself, to learn some things and to have sharing moments that help you and others walk the path of widowhood.
We'll also meet on Tuesday, October 28th.
If you have any questions, please call the Center at 607-797-3145.
All welcome. Registration not required.
LGBTQ+ Senior Social Hour
Wednesday, October 15, 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.
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.
Alzheimer's Association – Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday, October 15, 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.
Chop & Chat
Tuesday, October 21, 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Recipe: TBD
Sponsored by Faith in Action
Prepare the ingredients for a delicious recipe and enjoy the company of other participants!
Register by Tuesday, 10/14.
To register, see the receptionist or call us at 607-797-3145.
Haircuts by Debbie
Wednesday, October 22, 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.
AARP Driver Safety Class
Thursday, October 23 & Friday, October 24, 1:00 – 4:00PM *
* 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.
Left-Right-Center Dice Game
Friday, October 24, 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.
Registration not required.
Widow & Widowers Support Group
Tuesday, October 28, 10:00 – 11:00AM
A new support group for Widows & Widowers has started. It's to help navigate the grieving process. They meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
The group is facilitated by Kathy Sheehan and Roxann Chalker. They'll focus on positivity and share topics the group wants to discuss. Come join us as we all move forward in our life journey. We hope this will be a place where you can feel free to express yourself, to learn some things and to have sharing moments that help you and others walk the path of widowhood.
If you have any questions, please call the Center at 607-797-3145.
All welcome. Registration not required.
AARP Driver Safety Class
Tuesday, November 18 & Thursday, November 20, 1:00 – 4:00PM *
* 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.
Book Club
Wednesday, November 19, 3:00 – 4:00PM
Join us to discuss The Water is Wide by Pat Conroy.
All welcome!
For more information on the JCSC Book Club, the books we've read and upcoming meeting dates, click here.