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(BROOME COUNTY, NY) – Do you have questions about planning for end of life or long-term care, setting up a health care proxy, or creating a will? The Broome County Office for Aging Caregiver Services invites you to attend a presentation that covers essential topics in estate planning and advance directives.

The event will feature two expert presenters:

• Nancy Kline from Coughlin and Gerhart LLP will discuss Advance Directives, including Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, and Living Wills
• Karen McMullen from Levine, Gouldin, and Thompson LLP will present Should I Give My House to My Kids?, Medicaid Eligibility for Nursing Home Care, 5-year lookback, Life Estate, and Irrevocable Trusts

This event will take place on November 18^th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Broome West Senior center. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. and is offered by reservation only.

Presentations will begin around 12:15 p.m. Advanced registration is required. Please call the Office for Aging at 607-778-2411 to register.

When: Monday, November 18^th – Lunch at 11:30am, Presentation around 12:15pm

Where: Broome West Senior Center, 2801 Wayne St Endwell

Who: Anyone caring for an older adult

All veterans and their families and friends are invited to a special Veterans’ Recognition at local senior centers on Wednesday, November 6^th (Thursday, November 14^th at 4 pm in Deposit).

Senior centers are offering a variety of activities to honor those who have served our country, including recognition ceremonies, music, and a delicious meal, served around noon. The lunch menu includes Broccoli cheese stuffed chicken, sides, and a key lime pie cup for dessert. 

All veterans will receive a complimentary lunch.  All others age 60+ and their spouses of any age may dine at a suggested contribution of $4.  All those under 60 are charged $5.   

Please call the senior center of your choice to make a lunch reservation by noon on Tuesday, November 5^th.  

Broome West                          (607) 785-1777           2801 Wayne St., Endwell

Chenango Bridge                    (607) 663-0406           740 River Rd., Binghamton

Deposit (call for menu)           (607) 467-3953           14 Monument St., Deposit

Eastern Broome                      (607) 693-2069           27 Golden Ln., Harpursville

First Ward                               (607) 729-6214           226 Clinton St., Binghamton

Johnson City                           (607) 797-1149           30 Brocton St., Johnson City

North Shore Towers               (607) 772-6214           24 Isbell St., Binghamton

Northern Broome                    (607) 692-3405           12 Strongs Pl., Whitney Point

Vestal                                      (607) 754-9596           201 Main St., Vestal

What: Veterans’ Recognition at Broome County Senior Centers

When: Wednesday, November 6 (November 14 in Deposit at 4 pm) from 11 am – 1 pm

Where: Participating Broome County Senior Centers

Who: All veterans and their families and friends

(BROOME COUNTY, NY) – Caregivers, join us at the Northern Broome Senior Center (12 Strongs Pl, Whitney Point) on Tuesday, September 10^th  for an evening meal with your loved one or on your own. Dinner will be served at 4:30 p.m., followed by a presentation at 5:15 p.m. by Kathleen Cook, a Nutrition Educator from Cornell Cooperative Extension. She’ll be sharing tips on keeping nutritious food on hand when you’re feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.

During the presentation, your loved one will be in good hands with our Leisure Time Activity Aides, who will offer structured activities in a nearby room.

Reservations are required. Please call the Office for Aging at 607-778-2411 to reserve your spot and/or meal.

(BROOME COUNTY, NY) – Join us in celebrating 50 years since the opening of the Office for Aging. For half a century, the Office of Aging has been honored to serve the older adults of Broome County. To mark this milestone, each senior center will host an anniversary celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a special luncheon, time capsule project, 50^th anniversary sport cup, 1974 trivia, entertainment, and more.

Below are the dates each location will hold a celebration:

• Vestal – July 10^th
• Johnson City – July 17^th
• Eastern Broome – July 24^th
• First Ward – July 31^st
• Northern Broome – August 7^th
• Chenango Bridge – August 14^th
• Deposit – August 20^th
• North Shore Towers – August 21^st
• Broome West – August 28^th

Please call the center of your choice for a meal reservation by noon, the day before the anniversary event. Individuals aged 60 or older, and their spouse of any age, may enjoy lunch for a suggested contribution of $4. Those under age 60 may purchase their meal for $5.

Broome West Senior Center                           (607) 785-1777           2801 Wayne St., Endwell

Chenango Bridge Senior Center                     (607) 663-0406           740 River Road, Binghamton

Deposit Senior Center                                    (607) 467-3953           14 Monument Street, Deposit

Eastern Broome Senior Center                       (607) 693-2069           27 Golden Ln., Harpursville

First Ward Senior Center                                (607) 729-6214           226 Clinton St., Binghamton

Johnson City Senior Center                            (607) 797-1149           30 Brocton St., Johnson City

North Shore Towers Community Center        (607) 772-6214           24 Isbell St., Binghamton

Northern Broome Senior Center                     (607) 692-3405           12 Strongs Pl., Whitney Point

Vestal Senior Center                                       (607) 754-9596           201 Main St., Vestal

Those aged 60 or older, and their spouse of any age, will not be denied service due to an inability or unwillingness to contribute.

(BROOME COUNTY, NY) – Everyone is invited to a pre-4^th of July luncheon at participating senior centers. The celebration begins at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3. A special lunch will be served around noon, including pulled pork or beer battered fish, sides, and strawberry shortcake for dessert.

Individuals aged 60 or older, and their spouse of any age, may enjoy lunch for a suggested contribution of $4. Those under age 60 may purchase their meal for $5.

Anyone interested in attending the celebration must make a lunch reservation by noon on Tuesday, July 2, by calling the center they plan on attending:

Broome West Senior Center                           (607) 785-1777           2801 Wayne St., Endwell

Chenango Bridge Senior Center                     (607) 663-0406           740 River Road, Binghamton

Eastern Broome Senior Center                       (607) 693-2069           27 Golden Ln., Harpursville

First Ward Senior Center                                (607) 729-6214           226 Clinton St., Binghamton

Johnson City Senior Center                            (607) 797-1149           30 Brocton St., Johnson City

North Shore Towers Community Center        (607) 772-6214           24 Isbell St., Binghamton

Northern Broome Senior Center                     (607) 692-3405           12 Strongs Pl., Whitney Point

Vestal Senior Center                                       (607) 754-9596           201 Main St., Vestal

Those aged 60 or older, and their spouse of any age, will not be denied service due to an inability or unwillingness to contribute.

(JOHNSON CITY, NY) – Caregivers will have an opportunity to enjoy a presentation about Creative Aging on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Johnson City Senior Center (30 Brocton Street, Johnson City). The presentation will be offered by Christina Muscatello from The Memory Maker Project. Memory Maker is a not-for-profit that seeks to spark joy and connection through creative expression with older adults. Christine has worked for many years with people living with memory loss, and their caregivers. She is excited to share her knowledge about building connections through art.

Dinner is available at 4:30 p.m. and the presentation begins at 5:15 p.m. The event requires a reservation for each person attending. Caregivers may come to the dinner and/or presentation with or without the person they care for. For dinner, there will be broccoli cheese stuffed chicken, rice pilaf, a vegetable blend, dinner roll, and strawberry shortcake.

There is a suggested contribution for anyone over the age of 60 and their spouses. For anyone under the age of 60, $5 will be charged for the meal. There is no cost for participation in the caregiver presentation by The Memory Maker. Please call 607-778-2411 by June 7 to reserve a spot for dinner and/or the presentation.

Care receivers are welcome to dinner and activities at the center. During the presentation, care receivers will be nearby in the center enjoying music by Kevin Oriole and other staff lead activities.

(BROOME COUNTY, NY) – Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers, age 18 and older, to deliver meals at least once a week from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekdays. Routes are available in Binghamton, Chenango Bridge, Conklin, Harpursville, Kirkwood, Whitney Point and Windsor. Drivers, as well as visitors, are needed to make these important deliveries.

Those interested should come to the Meals on Wheels open house dates from 10:30 a.m. to noon, May 13-17, to witness the process and to learn more about this rewarding and fun experience. Meals on Wheels is located at Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 83 Main Street, Binghamton. Visitors should enter through the parking lot on Arthur Street.

For more information, call 607-778-6206.

(BROOME COUNTY, NY) – The Broome County Office for Aging held a press conference this morning to recognize local volunteers who dedicate their time and effort to serving the community. Broome County Executive Jason Garnar joined Francie Keefe, Foster Grandparent Program Manager, and Deb Kerins, Director of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, to thank the volunteers for their invaluable service to our community.

The Foster Grandparent Program offers seniors aged 55 and above an opportunity to volunteer as classroom “grandparents” in local schools, Head Start programs, and day care centers. Volunteers in this program engage directly with children in general classrooms, providing essential support through activities like alphabet practice, math problem-solving, and reading.

To learn more on becoming a foster grandparent, visit https://broomecountyny.gov/senior/fgp or call (607) 778-2089.

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is another opportunity for seniors aged 55 and above to contribute to their community. Through this program, volunteers can teach fitness classes, take part in assisting local food pantries, participate in neighborhood watch programs, and more.

To learn more about the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, visit https://www.catholiccharitiesbc.org/programs/youth_services/rsvp_info.html or call (607) 729-9166.

(BROOME COUNTY, NY) – The Broome County Office for Aging invites people age 60+ and their spouses of any age to “Be Our Guest” this April. If you are not currently a “regular” at a senior center or if you haven’t been to a center in a while, the “Be Our Guest” campaign is a great way to learn about the benefits and fun of participating at any of the nine senior centers in Broome County.

Visits include a tour and introduction to activities, programs, meal options, and special events. Stay for a delicious complimentary lunch, then take home two meal tickets which can be used on another day – on your own or bring a friend.

To schedule an appointment, please call one of the centers listed below before noon on the day prior to your desired visit:

Deanna at Broome West Senior Center (Endwell): (607) 785-1777

Vet at Chenango Bridge Senior Center: (607) 663-0406

Mary at Deposit Senior Center: (607) 467-3953

Marcie or Nicki at Eastern Broome Senior Center (Harpursville): (607) 693-2069

Marianne or Jessica at First Ward Senior Center (Binghamton): (607) 729-6214

Kim at Johnson City Senior Center: (607) 797-3145

Barb at North Shore Towers Community Center (Binghamton): (607) 772-6214

Heather at Northern Broome Senior Center (Whitney Point): (607) 692-3405

Jenn at Vestal Senior Center: (607) 754-9596

What: “Be Our Guest” Campaign – Senior Center Tour and Lunch on Us

When: Weekdays in April

Where: The Nine Senior Centers in Broome County

Who: Anyone Not Currently a “Regular” at a Senior Center (Age 60+) and Spouses of Any Age

“Effective Communication Strategies”

Presented by Stephanie D’Amico

Alzheimer’s Association

        Central New York Chapter

Thursday March 14^th, 1-2 PM

Johnson City Senior Center

(30 Brocton St. Johnson City, NY 13790)

Please join us for an educational event that will provide practical information and resources for effective communication with a person with a dementia related illness.

Pre-registration is required; please call Caregiver Services at (607) 778-2411

What: Effective Communication Strategies

When: Thursday March 14^th, 1-2 PM

Where: 30 Brocton St. Johnson City, NY (Johnson City Senior Center)

Who: For Caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia