Special Events
BINGO
Monday, December 11
12:30 – 1:30PM – Board Sales
1:30 – 4:30PM – Games Played
It's BINGO time!!!
Book Club
Wednesday, December 13, 3:00 – 4:00PM
Join us to discuss:
Adrift - Seventy-six Days Lost at Sea
by Steven Callahan
All welcome!
For more information on the JCSC Book Club and the books we've read, click here.
Nutrition Education with Cornell Cooperative Extension
Friday, December 15, 10:00 – 11:00AM (NEW DAY & TIME!!!)
Topic: Mindful Eating
Kathleen Cook, from Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County, visits with helpful tips.
Poetry Group
Friday, December 15, 12:30 – 2:00PM
We'll share published poetry amongst the group. See the receptionist for copies.
BINGO
Monday, December 18
12:30 – 1:30PM – Board Sales
1:30 – 4:30PM – Games Played
It's BINGO time!!!
LGBTQ+ Senior Social Hour
Wednesday, December 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, December 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.
Poetry Group
Friday, December 22, 12:30 – 2:00PM
We'll share published poetry amongst the group. See the receptionist for copies.
Closed for Christmas
Monday, December 25
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!
No Bingo today.
Haircuts by Debbie
Wednesday, December 27, 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.
Poetry Group
Friday, December 29, 12:30 – 2:00PM
We'll share published poetry amongst the group. See the receptionist for copies.
Closed for New Years
Monday, January 1
Wishing you all a Happy New Year!
No Bingo today.
Know Your Numbers
Wednesday, January 3, 10:00AM – 12:00PM - CANCELLED THIS MONTH - BACK ON FEBRUARY 7
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.
Poetry Group
Friday, January 5, 12:30 – 2:00PM
Feel free to bring a poem that you've written to share with the group. See the receptionist for copies.
BINGO
Monday, January 8
12:30 – 1:30PM – Board Sales
1:30 – 4:30PM – Games Played
It's BINGO time!!!
Stay Healthy Caregiver Chat Group
Monday, January 8, 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.
Chop & Chat
Tuesday, January 9, 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Recipe: Vegetable Mac & Cheese
Sponsored by Faith in Action
Prepare the ingredients for a delicious recipe and enjoy the company of other participants!
Register by Wednesday, 1/3.
To register, see the receptionist or call us at 607-797-3145.
AARP Driver Safety Class
Thursday, 1/11 & Friday, 1/12, 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.
Poetry Group
Friday, January 12, 12:30 – 2:00PM
We'll share published poetry amongst the group. See the receptionist for copies.
BINGO
Monday, January 15
12:30 – 1:30PM – Board Sales
1:30 – 4:30PM – Games Played
It's BINGO time!!!
LGBTQ+ Senior Social Hour
Wednesday, January 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 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, January 18, 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.
Nutrition Education with Cornell Cooperative Extension
Friday, January 19, 10:00 – 11:00AM (NEW DAY & TIME!!!)
Topic: TBA
Kathleen Cook, from Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County, visits with helpful tips.
Poetry Group
Friday, January 19, 12:30 – 2:00PM
We'll share published poetry amongst the group. See the receptionist for copies.
BINGO
Monday, January 22
12:30 – 1:30PM – Board Sales
1:30 – 4:30PM – Games Played
It's BINGO time!!!
Chop & Chat
Tuesday, January 23, 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Recipe: TBA
Sponsored by Faith in Action
Prepare the ingredients for a delicious recipe and enjoy the company of other participants!
Register by Wednesday, 1/17.
To register, see the receptionist or call us at 607-797-3145.
Haircuts by Debbie
Wednesday, January 24, 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.
Book Club
Wednesday, January 24, 3:00 – 4:00PM
Join us to discuss:
The Searcher
by Tana French
All welcome!
For more information on the JCSC Book Club and the books we've read, click here.
Poetry Group
Friday, January 26, 12:30 – 2:00PM
We'll share published poetry amongst the group. See the receptionist for copies.
BINGO
Monday, January 29
12:30 – 1:30PM – Board Sales
1:30 – 4:30PM – Games Played
It's BINGO time!!!
Poetry Group
Friday, February 2, 12:30 – 2:00PM
Feel free to bring a poem that you've written to share with the group. See the receptionist for copies.
BINGO
Monday, February 5
12:30 – 1:30PM – Board Sales
1:30 – 4:30PM – Games Played
It's BINGO time!!!
Stay Healthy Caregiver Chat Group
Monday, February 5, 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, February 7, 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.
Poetry Group
Friday, February 9, 12:30 – 2:00PM
We'll share published poetry amongst the group. See the receptionist for copies.
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.