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Glenville Senior Citizens
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32 Worden Road
Scotia, NY 12302
(518) 374-0734
President
Barbara Brown
Coordinator
Vicki Hillis
Friendship Cafe/Menu
The Best of the Best
Senior Center 2020
Come and say hello.
We would love to meet you!
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Membership Form
2023 dues will increase: $20 for residents and $30 for non-residents.
Election of Officers and Directors for 2023
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.
Angelo Grasso
Selwyn Harlos Sr.
Ginny Rovelli
Paul Trudell
Barbara Levine
Barrie Daniels
Eva Staton
Jo Moore
Mildred Morgan
How to check your Covid Test Box Expiration date!
Click on the link below for information
Early Voting at the Center
Polls open:
9 am - 5 pm on 10/29, 10/30, 11/1, 11/3, 11/4, 11/5, 11/6
12pm - 8 pm on 10/31,11/2
Election Day, 11/8 6am - 9 pm
Medicare and
You 2023
Bloomin' 4 Good
Glenville Senior Center has been selected to receive $1 from every Bloomin' 4 Good bouquet sold during the month of September 2022 at: Hannaford located at 262 Saratoga Road, Route 50, Glenville, NY.
Let's get some seeds planted!
Rabies Vaccination Clinic
Saturday, September 24 at the center.
Provided by Schenectady County
Public Health Services.
Cats and Ferrets: 10 am to 11 am
Dogs: 11 am to noon
Cats and ferrets must be in carriers; dogs must be leashed. As always, clean up after you pet and bring previous caccination certificated, if any. Free to Schenectady County Residents. Cash donations are appreciated.
Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 24th
We are looking for people to volunteer at the Senior Center table at the Town of Glenville Oktoberfest held in Maalwyck Park. Volunteers talk to people about what we offer and encourage them to become members.
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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.
Senior Services
Medicare What To Do If You Paid A Scammer
Caregiver Conversations Spectrum Internet Assist
Catholic Charities NiMo Scam
Spot A Stroke Fast Free Table
E-Z Pass
HIICAP Health Insurance Information
and Counseling Program
Free Legal Consultations
Copy Your Wallet Cards for Free
Donate Eyeglasses
Recycling at the Center
Property Tax Questions
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
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Senior Moments Mailing Party
Thursday, October 20th,
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!
Needed Drivers and Dispatchers
Call Maureen Adamek at (518) 377-8497
Free Legal Consultations
Wednesday, Oct. 9th 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.
Driver Safety Course
Tues/Wed Oct. 18 & 19, 2-5 pm
Sat Oct. 22, 9-12pm & 12:45 - 3:45pm
This program may reduce your auto insurance cost. Oct 18 & 19 class consists of two three-hour sessions held on two consecutive days. Oct.22 class consists of a morning and afternoon session. Senior Center membership is not required. Payment is due at sign-up. 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
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 fall.
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.
Garden Walk
The Social Committee would like to host a Garden Walk for 2023 but we need your help. If you or a friend have a garden that you'd like to share with others to view, please give us a call. We will come and visit your special place of paradise. We hope to hear from you. More information inn future newsletters.
Attention Desk volunteers
Wednesday, October 26 at 1 pm
Lunch and meeting will be held on 10/26. We will be reviewing procedures and discussing any problems volunteers may have/ Please call the Center at (518) 374-0734 to sign up
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Card Making
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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Additional Transportation
Stop by the reception desk at the Center for a booklet listing additional options for transportation in Glenville, including many which offer handicapped services.
Display Case
Be sure to check out the display case in the library to see some unique collections.
May: Sue Reilly - Cherry blossom depression glass
June: Sue Reilly - Buttons
September and October: Box Assemblages by Don Chapman
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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