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Wednesdays, March 6 – April 10, 1-3:30 pm
First Ward Senior Center, 226 Clinton St., Binghamton

“Living Healthy” is a free six-week education program that strives to build participants’ confidence in managing diabetes and maintaining active and fulfilling lives. Topics covered include menu planning, exercise, and preventing low blood sugar or other complications of diabetes.

The program does not conflict with existing programs or treatment. It is designed to enhance regular treatment. Peer leaders have completed approved training.

To learn more, visit www.selfmanagementresource.com.

Pre-registration is required. To register, please call the Office for Aging at 607-778-2411.

A Community Needs survey will be distributed throughout Broome County starting in February 2019 to explore the needs of older adults. Data collected will be used to improve community features, which will benefit people of all ages.

Paper surveys will be available at a variety of locations including senior centers, libraries, DMV offices and most town offices. A list of distribution locations can be obtained online or by calling the number below. Completed surveys may be returned to drop boxes at survey distribution locations, to your local senior center, or to the Broome County Office for Aging, 60 Hawley street, PO Box 1766, Binghamton, NY 13902

Surveys can also be completed online at broomecountyny.gov/senior

For questions, please call (607) 778-2411 or email ofa@broomecountyny.gov

DUE BY MARCH 1st

NEW REQUIRED INCOME VERIFICATION FOR STAR (SCHOOL TAX RELIEF) PROGRAM

Changes to NY State law make the Income Verification Program mandatory for anyone with the Enhanced Senior STAR or Senior Citizens’ Partial Real Property Tax Exemption.  Basic STAR recipients do not need to do anything.

A new form titled “Supplement to Forms RP-425-E and RP-425-RnwMandatory for all Enhanced STAR Applicants” was mailed out and must be returned to the Assessor’s Office by 3/1/2019.

For information, call your local Assessor’s Office or the Office for Aging at 778-2411.

The Broome County Office for Aging and local school districts have teamed up to offer indoor walking to people age 60 and older during the winter months.

Sites are open until April 30. Seniors can walk through the hallways at designated sites during scheduled times, Monday through Friday. Whenever schools are closed, such as on holidays and snow days, the walking program will not be held.

You must register to walk. Registration forms, walking schedules, and incentive sheets are available online at broomecountyny.gov/senior/healthed or by calling the Office for Aging at 607-778-2411.

A Community Needs survey will be distributed throughout Broome County starting in February 2019 to explore the needs of older adults. Data collected will be used to improve community features, which will benefit people of all ages.

Paper applications will be available at a variety of locations including senior centers, libraries, DMV offices and most town offices. A list of distribution locations can be obtained online or by calling the number below. Completed surveys may be returned to drop boxes at survey distribution locations, to your local senior center, or to the Broome County Office for Aging, 60 Hawley street PO Box 1766, Binghamton, NY 13902

Surveys can also be completed online at http://gobroomecounty.com/senior

For questions, please call (607) 778-2411 or email: OFA@co.broome.ny.us

Share your thoughts and opinions about the needs of older adults in Broome County. If you are 55 or older, please consider participating in a Focus Group:

• UHS Stay Healthy Center, March 19th 10-11am
• George F. Johnson Memorial Library, March 20th 2-3pm
• Broome County Public Library, March 27th 2-3pm

To participate please call 607-778-2411 or email ofa@broomecountyny.gov.

Participants will be entered in a drawing for a gift card.

A Community Needs Survey is also available at a variety of community locations, including online.

Visit broomecountyny.gov/senior or call 607-778-2411 to learn more about the survey.

Caring for someone with a chronic illness such as dementia, heart disease or stroke can be stressful physically, emotionally and financially. Broome County Office for Aging offers informal chat groups that are open to caregivers of any age. No registration required. Call Caregiver Services at 778-2411 with any questions.

Caregiver Chats will take place at two locations:

UHS Stay Healthy Center, Oakdale Mall, Johnson City
Monday, April 1 1:00 – 2:30 P.M.
Monday, May 6 1:00 – 2:30 P.M.
Monday, June 3 1:00 – 2:30 P.M.

Broome West Senior Center, 2801 Wayne Street, Endwell
Wednesday, April 17 9:30 – 11:00 A.M.
Wednesday, May 15 9:30 – 11:00 A.M.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations at participating Broome County Senior Centers. 

Join us around noon tomorrow (3/15/19) for a festive St. Patrick’s Day celebration! Enjoy corned beef or fish florentine, baby potatoes, sautéed cabbage & onions, and key lime pie!

Call a participating center to reserve your lunch by 1pm today.

Be sure to ask about our special entertainment!

• Broome West Senior Center, 785-1777
• Eastern Broome Senior Center, 693-2069
• First Ward Senior Center, 729-6214
• Johnson City Senior Center, 797-1149
• North Shore Towers Community Center, 772-6214
• Northern Broome Senior Center, 692-3405
• Vestal Senior Center, 754-9596

Join us for a friendly introduction to a Senior Center near you! Locations in Binghamton, Endwell, Deposit, Harpursville, Johnson City, Vestal and Whitney Point.

WHO: Anyone not currently a “regular” at a senior center (Age 60+ and spouses of any age.)

WHAT: Senior Center tour & lunch on us

WHERE: Any of the eight Broome County Senior Centers

WHEN: Weekdays in April and May

RSVP: Call 607-778-2411 before noon on the day before you plan to visit.

GOODIE BAG: Two meal tickets to return on another day!

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is scheduled to close on April 26, 2019.

APPLY ONLINE: https://mybenefits.ny.gov/

PAPER APPLICATIONS: 
Apply at Office for Aging – Homeowners or renters age 60+ or disabled (SSI or SSD), call 778-2063 to request an application.

Apply at Department of Social Services – Homeowners or renters under age 60 and not disabled, call 778-1100, extension 8, for an application. Those receiving Temporary Assistance or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may receive HEAP automatically.