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SENIOR CITIZEN E-NEWS: August 2025 Senior Newsletter from Anne Russak
August 2025 Senior Newsletter from Anne Russak
Hello Everyone,
Coming in August:
Thursday, August 14th-Trip to 1840 Tavern in West Nyack for lunch. (Click Here for more details)
Tuesday, August 19th-Trip to Arthur Ave. (Click Here for more details)
August 21st-Senior Thursday at the Library. The movie, “Roman Holiday” will be shown at the Library at 1:00 pm. Senior discounts at 30+ restaurants and shops. Foodtown also offers discounts to those 65 and over on Senior Thursday. Free parking passes, good from 11:45 am to 3:45 pm are available at the Community Center and the Library.
Friday, August 22, 2025-12:30-1:30-Senior Book Club at the Hastings Library. The selected book is “Five Tuesdays in Winter” by Lily King. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025-Trip to Nyack for shopping and lunch. (Click Here for more details)
Click on the (Click Here for more details) to view online flyers or come to the James Harmon Community Center at 44 Main St to pick up a paper copy. Don't forget to register for the events.
MORE INFORMATION
“Moving and Groovin” A Free Movement Class for people living with Parkinson’s and other Movement Challenges is being held every Tuesday from 1-2 pm in the lower level of the Hastings Library. The class is led by Julie Worden from the mark Morris Dance Group, and Andrea Sherman, Rivertown-based teaching artist. Try it out! It’s a great class.
INFORMATION FOR THOSE WHO MIGHT BE ELIGIBLE
I will soon be receiving Farmers Market Coupons for those who meet certain eligibility requirements. Photo ID, proof of age and proof of residency are required. You must be at least 60 years of age and are currently receiving or eligible to receive SSI, public assistance, food stamps, Section 8 Housing subsidy or have a monthly income of $2,413per month or less for a one person household; $3,261 per month or less for a two person household and $4,109 per month or less for a three person household. Please let me know immediately if you would like to receive these and meet the requirements.
JUST TO LET YOU KNOW
On August 20, 2025 from 10 am-1:30 pm, the County is hosting a Dance Party with a DJ and Dance lessons. This will take place at Glen Island Park, Weyman Ave., New Rochelle, N.Y. Free Admission, Free parking and lunch included. To make a reservation call: (914) 218-3968 by Tuesday, August 6th. Unfortunately, our bus driver is not available that week, but if anyone would like to go on their own, take advantage of this free event.
Coming in September
I’m delighted to announce that the Mindfulness Classes, taught by Dr. Patricia Bloom, will resume in the fall. The class will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 12:30-1:30 p.m. The dates are: September 11th, October 9th, November 13th, and December 11th. Hope you can join us. No experience necessary.
Senior Swim runs until Friday, August 15th from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. The Aqua Tone class is scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:45 am-12:15 pm. Ai Chi classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays on August 5th, 7th, 12th, and 14th. Cost: Free to pool members and $5 for senior resident non-members.
The Senior Book Club will meet at the Hastings Library in the Barnes Room, on the 4th Friday of each month. Copies of selected books will be available at the circulation desk.
List of People Who Do Home Repairs
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 seniors. If you are interested, please contact Senior Advocate Anne Russak, at 478-2380 Ext. 644.
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.
NEW PROGRAM “HASTINGS SHORT HOPS”
Need a ride in Hastings? Call 914-810-4483 on Mondays, leave a message, and you will receive a return call. Short Hops is similar to FISH in that drivers are volunteers, but unlike FISH, they will take Hastings residents to ANY location in the Village of Hastings. This is a pilot program sponsored by the Hastings Senior Council, running through August and September. At this time the rides are available on Thursday afternoons from 12:30-3:30. Reservations need to be made on Monday prior to the Thursday for which a ride is needed. Please help spread the word to friends who may no longer be driving or do not have access to a car
Lending Program
I have a favor to ask: if anyone, or if you know of anyone who has a knee scooter, and they no longer need it, I could use it for our lending library.
Please help spread the word that the Hastings Community Center has a lending program if someone needs a walker, cane, crutches, wheelchair, or other necessary items for residents. If you hear of a neighbor or family member in need, or if you are ever in need, please contact me.
The Hastings Fire Department has also provided us with “In case of Emergency” cards. So, if you would like one, stop by the Community Center.
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.
Thoughts for August
I read this post from a young girl who unfortunately passed away at the age of 27. I thought it was just beautiful.
A Final piece of Advice from Holly Butcher-written the day before she passed away from cancer at just age 27.
It’s a strange thing-knowing you’re going to die young. At 26 I thought I had time. To fall in love, to start a family, grow old.
Now, I understand how fragile life really is. Every single day-it’s a gift, not a guarantee.
Holly writes, “I’m not writing this to scare you, but I’m writing to remind you; really live.
Stop stressing over little things. Be kind to your body-move it, nourish it, stop criticizing it. One day you’ll wish you had appreciated it.
Go outside, look at the sky, feel the sun, just be.
Spend less time chasing “stuff’-more time making memories. Don’t skip moments with people you love.
Laugh more, write a note, tell someone you love them.
Complain less, give more, helping others brings more joy than anything you can buy.
Be present, put your phone down, show up-really show up.
You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t need a perfect body, or a perfect life.
Just follow what makes your heart light up. Say no to what drains you. Make changes when you need to.
Now a few funny sayings by Maxine:
A Final piece of Advice from Holly Butcher-written the day before she passed away from cancer at just age 27.
It’s a strange thing-knowing you’re going to die young. At 26 I thought I had time. To fall in love, to start a family, grow old.
Now, I understand how fragile life really is. Every single day-it’s a gift, not a guarantee.
Holly writes, “I’m not writing this to scare you, but I’m writing to remind you; really live.
Stop stressing over little things. Be kind to your body-move it, nourish it, stop criticizing it. One day you’ll wish you had appreciated it.
Go outside, look at the sky, feel the sun, just be.
Spend less time chasing “stuff’-more time making memories. Don’t skip moments with people you love.
Laugh more, write a note, tell someone you love them.
Complain less, give more, helping others brings more joy than anything you can buy.
Be present, put your phone down, show up-really show up.
You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t need a perfect body, or a perfect life.
Just follow what makes your heart light up. Say no to what drains you. Make changes when you need to.
Now a few funny sayings by Maxine:
- I need a new hearing aid-I can hear people talking to me with this one.
- With just the click of a button, I can find all kinds of things nearby to not go do.
- They say inner beauty is what matters, so I’m eating this really pretty cupcake.
- Roses are brown, violets are brown. It’s too hot to water plants or rhyme.
- My four summer food groups: grilled, barbecued, smoked and ice cream.
