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February 2025 Senior Newsletter from Anne Russak

Hello Everyone,

Coming in February:

Thursday, February 6th 12:30 pm-Virtual Tour of Lyndhurst Mansion led by a docent.  (Click Here for more details)

Monday, February 10th at 12:30 pm -Valentine Party – James Harmon Community Center  (Click Here for more details)

Thursday, February 13th   at 12pm-3 pm - Senior Thursday at the James Harmon Community Center and Library - senior discounts at 30+ restaurants and shops.  Foodtown also offers discounts to those 65 and over on Senior Thursday.  The movie, “Loving” will be shown at the library at 1:00 pm.  There will be Cookies, Conversation and Games at the Community Center at 12:30 pm.  Knitters are also welcome.  Details are available at the Community Center and Library where you can pick up a Free Parking pass, good from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm.   (Click Here for more details)

Thursday, February 20th at 9:30 am Senior Trip to Bruce Museum in Greenwich Ct. (Click Here for more details)

Tuesday, February 25th at 12:30 pm - Lunch and Learn about Fall Prevention and Nutrition.  James Harmon Community Center (Click Here for more details)

The Senior Law Collaborative will give a webinar on “What If” Planning, Financial Strategies for Retirement, Long-Term Care, and Housing.  This will take place on February 12^th at 10:00 am.  This webinar will explain how creating a financial plan is essential for making informed decisions and answering the question, “What If” in Retirement.
 Registration URL is:  https://bit.ly/financial25      

The Hastings Library is Offering Tech Help beginning in January.  You can sign up to meet with helpers at the Library Volunteers.  You can receive help with your laptop, phone, tablet, or e-reader.  This is available for all ages by appointment only.  Call 478-3307 or email Allee for information at: amanning@hastingslibrary.org.  The classes will meet on January 10^th, 24^th, or Feb. 7^th from 3:45-4:45.
 
The Senior Book Club will meet at the Hastings Library in the Barnes Room, on the 4^th Friday of each month. Copies of selected books will be available at the circulation desk.  For additional information or to suggest a book, contact Joyce DeVilbiss-Coordinator at (347) 835-9512 or j.a.devilbiss@gmail.com
The book for February is: “What Are You Going Through” by Sigrid Nunez.  The group will meet on Friday, February 28^th from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.  Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.        

Are you interested in talking in a small group about your concerns and experiences with retirement?  If you are interested in talking in a small group that would meet once a month to discuss these themes, email Barbara Dormont at: hohseniorcouncildiscussion@gmail.com.  The group meets at the library.  Please note that financial issues will not be discussed, as that is a different topic.     

We have compiled a list of local people who do a variety of work in homes, from taking out air conditioners to doing home repairs.  They have been recommended by Bill Feeney, owner of Hudson Line in Hastings.  Bill designs and builds custom made furniture.  He has worked with many people who repair, maintain, fix and build things in homes.  This list includes people he has personally worked with and others that come highly recommended by his colleagues.  We have contacted them, and all are willing to give a discount to Hastings’s seniors.  If you are interested, please contact Senior Advocate Anne Russak, at 478-2380 Ext. 644 or e-mail: senioroutreach@hohny.gov

I also have a list of high school students who you can hire to do snow shoveling.  If needed, I can give you some referrals.                                

                                                                FISH NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Marty and Lynda Merchant who take the calls for FISH (Friends in Service Helping) are receiving an abundance of calls for rides for medical appointments.  They are in need of additional drivers.  If you, or someone you know, could do some volunteer work, please call Marty and Lynda at (914) 999-2090.                               
                                              
                                                                Lending Program

                                 
For those of you who may not know, we have a senior bus that takes people shopping on a weekly basis.  It’s usually on a Wednesday and is a great service.  You are picked up at your home and taken back home to your door.  You may not need the service, but if you know a friend or neighbor who might benefit from such a service, have them give me a call.  (Click Here for the Calendar)
       
A few laughs after this long Newsletter!  For Baby Boomers!

Old age is coming at a really bad time.  When I was a child, I thought “nap time” was a punishment.  Now it feels like a small vacation. 

The biggest lie I tell myself is…”I don’t have to write that down, I’ll remember it.” 

I don’t have gray hair…I have “wisdom highlights”!  I’m just very wise. 

Last year I joined a support group for procrastinators.  We haven’t met yet. 

Of course I talk to myself.  Sometimes I need expert advice.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.

Sincerely,

Anne Russak

(914) 478-2380 Option 2 or email: senioroutreach@hohny.gov
Direct Senior Line   914-231-8283