A Small Price to Pay for Fun Filled Activities
We invite anyone 55 or older to visit the Senior Center and learn more about all of the programs offered here. Anyone can attend one day as our guest. After that, participation in most activities here requires that people join Scotia-Glenville Seniors /Citizens, Inc. The cost is only $15 annually for those who reside within the town. People from outside the area are also welcome to join for $25 annually. All memberships expire on December 31st regardless of date of joining.
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32 Worden Road
Scotia, NY 12302
(518) 374-0734
President
Barbara Brown
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Glenville is proud to operate one of the most active senior centers in the region. Built in 1997 through a combination of town support, local grants and fundraising, the Glenville Senior Center houses the Scotia-Glenville Senior Citizens, Inc., a non-profit organization.
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Sunshine Committee
Know someone who needs a ray of sunshine or support during a difficult time. They will send a card or make a phone call to let someone know that they are in our thoughts and are special to us.
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and Counseling Program
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Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
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Senior Center members celebrated World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day on a beautiful sunny morning in Saratoga Spa State Park. Tony Grimaldi of New Moon Tai Chi hosted the event. The holiday is held on the last Saturday of April, and has grown to be celebrated in hundreds of cities in over 80 countries spanning 6 continents.
Member names: Anneliese Connolly, Anne Clark, Gale Reardon, Chuck & Gladys Cox, Alison Cuyler,
Marilyn Brooks
Save the Date
Friday, June 3rd - Ice Cream Social
Friday, September 9th Annual Outdoor Picnic
Needed Drivers and Dispatchers
Call Maureen Adamek at the Center for information.
Free Legal Consultations
Wednesday, May 4 at 1:30 pm
Do you have questions about estate planning? Medicaid applications? Glenn Witecki, Esq will be offering free consultations at the Center on the second Wednesday of every other month. For members only. Call the Center to schedule an appointment.
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Senior Moments Mailing Party
Thursday, June 23 at 9 am
Come join us as we prepare the Senior Moments newsletter for mailing. We seal and apply the pre-printed address labels. Task is completed in about 1 1/2 hours. Refreshments are served. Come join us and have some fun!
Driver Safety Course
Tues./Wed. Apr. 19th & 20th 2-5pm
Tues./Wed. May 24th & 25th 2-5 pm
These programs may reduce your auto insurance premiums. Class consists of two-3-hour sessions. Senior membership not required. Payment is due at sign-up. For either class, please make check payable to Armand Canestraro. No cash. Checks are not cashed until the class is held. Participants must register in person at the Front Desk. No phone reservations are accepted. Cost members: $25.50
Non-members: $29
Coffee and Conversation
Tuesdays, 9-11 am
Bring a cup of coffee to enjoy while you share your thoughts with others. If you are new to the Center, this is a great way to meet new friends.
Gardening Help Needed
Even if you don't have the greenest of thumbs, we could use your help planting and maintaining the gardens. Please leave your name at the front desk if you are willing to volunteer for a few hours this spring.
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Van Transportation
For senior residents of Glenville and Scotia only. Senior Center membership not required.
Our van must stay within Glenville/Scotia.
On-request pickup and delivery
Call 518-374-0734 M-F between 9 am and noon at least a day ahead (up to two weeks ahead)
to reserve space and schedule a ride to take you on your errands: to the barber or hairdresser,
Wal-Mart, grocery store, bank, etc. within the town.
The van operates Wednesday through Friday, 9am to 3pm.
Donations are gratefully accepted to help defray costs.
The center cannot offer transportation to medical appointments, but Catholic Charities may be able to, with ample advance notice.
Please be mindful of your fellow van riders and be prompt for your pickup times.
We Need Drivers & Dispatchers: Be a substitute driver or dispatcher. Call Maureen Adamek at the Center for information
Medical Transportation
Catholic Charities Senior & Caregiver Support Services offer transportation to medical appointments for Schenectady County seniors aged 60 and older who are not on Medicaid. Our door to door service is also able to transport wheelchair clients. Our donation only program suggests $4.00 for ambulatory services; $6.00 for wheelchair services.
A brief phone registration is required.
Complete program information will be shared at that time. Please call (518) 357-9801,
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Display Case
Be sure to check out the display case in the library to see some unique collections. On display now:
Woodcarvings and Puzzles
Thank you to
Bud Bertino
May: Sue Reilly - Cherry blossom depression glass
June: Sue Reilly - Buttons
We need collections for the rest of the year. If you would like to display your collection, please contact Janet Neary at 518-393-0331 or leave a message at the front desk. The case is lighted and always locked. Thank you to Janet for coordinating the displays.
If you wish to receive emails from The Center, please send your full name and email address to SeniorBaabs@gmail.com
And Things Are Even Better!
On Friday, September 18th, 2020, we celebrated the long-awaited opening of the new addition to the Glenville Senior Center. The new space includes a dedicated office for senior volunteers, a new classroom for increased programming and a recreation room complete with pool table, shuffle board table and large screen television.
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