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  • Office for Aging Public Hearings and “Savor the Senior Centers” Tasting Events – Nov. 5 and Nov. 19, 2019

    Contact:  Lisa Schuhle
    Director, Office for Aging
    (607) 778-2411
    OFA@BroomeCounty.US

     

    Broome County Office for Aging Public Hearings
    and “Savor the Senior Centers” Tasting Events

     

    The Broome County Office for Aging invites you to our annual Public Hearings on Tuesday, November 5 at Northern Broome Senior Center, 12 Strongs Place, Whitney Point and Tuesday, November 19 at Broome West Senior Center, 2801 Wayne Street, Endwell.  The hearings begin at 5:00 PM and provide an opportunity for the public to offer thoughts and suggestions on our Draft Plan for Services 2020 – 2024.  New this year – the hearings will be followed by our first ever, “Savor the Senior Centers” tasting event, where a variety of entrees, sides and desserts will be sampled.   

    Please share your ideas with us. The Draft Plan will be posted online by Friday, October 25. To view the Draft Plan please visit the website at broomecountyny.gov/senior/publications . Copies will also be available at the hearings.

    Attending the hearings is free of charge; however, if you would like to stay for the meal following the hearings, you will need to make a reservation by calling the center you would like to attend no later than noon the day before. Those ages 60 and above can enjoy the meal for a suggested contribution of $4.25; those under age 60, the cost is $5.25.

    If you require special accommodations to attend, please contact the Office for Aging at (607) 778-2411 at least 5 days in advance.

    What: Broome County Office for Aging Public Hearings

    Where: Tuesday, November 5, beginning at 5:00 PM – Northern Broome Senior Center
                 Tuesday, November 19, beginning at 5:00 PM – Broome West Senior Center

    Who: Open to the public.

  • Broome County Department of Social Services announces the opening of the 2019-2020 HEAP season

    (BINGHAMTON, NY) Broome County Deputy Social Services Deputy Commissioner of Assistance Programs Sonja Bennett is announcing the opening of the 2019-2020 HEAP season.

    The 2019-2020 Regular HEAP benefit will open November 12, 2019.

    If you are eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year to help you pay for heating your home.

    You can go to https://mybenefits.ny.gov/mybenefits/begin to find out if you may be eligible and apply for programs and services.

    If you are age 60 or older or permanently disabled, you should contact the Office for Aging at (607)778-2063

    The phone number for the Broome County Social Services Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is (607)778-1100.

    * Please note that families receiving Temporary Assistance (TA) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may receive HEAP automatically and do not need to apply.

    The emergency after-hours hotline number can be accessed by calling 911.

  • Yesteryears Family Fall Fest – Nov. 1, 2019

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  • Broome County Office for Aging Public Hearings

    Please share your thoughts with us on Office for Aging’s new four-year Plan for Services.

    Tues. November 5 at 5:00 pm
    Northern Broome Senior Center
    12 Strongs Place, Whitney Point

    Tues. November 19 at 5:00 pm
    Broome West Senior Center
    2801 Wayne Street, Endwell

    The Draft Plan will be available on our website beginning October 25th at the following link: broomecountyny.gov/senior/publications.

    For a hard copy, please contact the office: (607) 778-2411. Written comments on the Draft Plan will be accepted by mail: BCOFA, P.O. Box 1766, Binghamton, NY 13902 or email: OFA@broomecounty.us.

    If you require special accommodations to attend, please contact the Office for Aging well in advance.

  • Yesteryears Open House

    Food, Music, Raffles and New Friends

    Friday November 1, 11AM – 2PM
    Our Savior Lutheran Church
    731 Hooper Rd, Endwell
    RSVP: 607-778-2946

    Do you know someone who is
    socially isolated due to a vision, hearing,
    mobility or memory impairment?

    Yesteryears Social Adult Day Program provides structured activities in a supervised setting. Join us at our upcoming Open House and Fall Family Luncheon for the opportunity to meet our warm and welcoming staff and speak with program participants and their caregivers. Enjoy lunch and entertainment, maybe even win a prize.

  • 2019 Office for Aging Public Hearings – Nov. 5 & Nov. 19, 2019

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  • Halloween Party at Broome County Senior Centers – Oct. 31, 2019

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  • Eastern Broome Senior Center’s 19th Anniversary Celebration – Oct. 18, 2019

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  • Broome County Welcomes New Foster Grandparents

    Contact:
    Vince Fox, Program Manager                             
    Foster Grandparent Program
    Broome County Office for Aging
    (607) 778-2089
    Vincent.Fox@BroomeCounty.US

     

    Broome County Welcomes New Foster Grandparents

     

    The Broome County Office for Aging is pleased to welcome six new Foster Grandparents to our program and community. They have completed the free training program and are now helping children succeed in elementary schools, Head Start programs and daycare centers throughout Broome County.

    The new “grandparents” have joined a team of fifty older adults who volunteer in classrooms helping children learn basic skills, such as reading, while encouraging the development of social skills, like making friends and trust-building. The “grandmas” and “grandpas” are making a difference in our community by sharing their love and encouraging children who need extra support in classrooms.

    Income-eligible older adults receive a paid stipend, free meal and travel expense reimbursement.  More Foster Grandparents are needed.  To enroll or for more information, please contact the Broome County Office for Aging at (607) 778-2089 or ofa@broomecounty.us.

     

    What:  Join the Foster Grandparent Program

    When:  Apply now

    Where:  Broome County Office for Aging

    Who:    Open to anyone 55 years and older

  • Sexual Harassment – Executive Order

    Sexual Harassment – Executive Order