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Everyone is invited to a Hawaiian Luau and luncheon at participating local senior centers. The tropical celebration begins around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 25^th (Thursday, January 26^th at Deposit Senior Center).  All are welcome to come dressed in Hawaiian shirts and skirts (not required). A special Hawaiian lunch will be served around noon, including Pulled Pork OR Citrus Rubbed Pollack, Roasted Red Potatoes, Coleslaw and Coconut Cream Pie.

Individuals aged 60 or older and their spouse of any age may enjoy lunch for a suggested contribution of $3.50. Those who are under age 60 may purchase their meal for $4.50.

Anyone who is interested in attending the celebration will need to make a lunch reservation by noon, Tuesday, January 24^th by calling the center they plan on attending:

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

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

 

What: “Hawaiian Luau at Participating Broome County Senior Centers”

When: Wednesday, January 25^th (Thursday, January 26^th at Deposit Senior Center), around 11:30 a.m.       

Where: Broome County Senior Centers

Who: For all seniors, family, and friends

Broome County Office for Aging would like to hear from members of the LGBTQ+ community who are 60 years and older about what they would like to see in terms of future programming in Broome County. Please complete this brief survey to help us understand how best to serve you.

You can also call us with your feedback at 607-778-2152
OR email it to ofa@broomecounty.us

Survey Link: LGBTQ+ Survey

Family caregivers are invited to attend a presentation on Wednesday, March 23 from 1:00-2:30PM via Zoom Platform. “Patient Review Instrument (PRI)” will be presented by Tracy Thompson, clinical nurse supervisor for CASA at a Department of Social Services.

Do you have questions about long term care placement options? Are you questioning if your loved one needs to be placed in a nursing home? Would you like information on the steps and requirements if your loved one needs to be placed in a nursing home? Please join us as Tracy Thompson will cover what a Patient Review Instrument is and how it is used for long term care placement.

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

What: “Patient Review Instrument (PRI)”

When: Wednesday, March 23rd from 1:00-2:30PM

Where: Zoom Platform

Who: For all Family Caregivers

The annual flu vaccine is an important part of taking care of your health. Broome County Office for Aging is partnering with Lourdes to provide flu shots to seniors and people of all ages. It is especially important that people 65 and older not wait for flu season to get their annual flu shot. Lourdes accepts most insurances. For those without insurance there is a fee of $25 for the Flu shot. These clinics will be held at Senior Centers in Broome County:

September:

20        Broome West Senior Center 1:00 – 2:30 pm (Monday)

2801 Wayne Street, Endwell

24        First Ward Senior Center 10:00 – 11:30 am (Friday)

226 Clinton Street, Binghamton

29        Vestal Senior Center 10:30 – 11:30 am (Wednesday)

201 Main Street (Old Junior High School)

October:

1          Eastern Broome Senior Center 9:30 – 11:00 am (Friday)

27 Golden Lane, Harpursville

4          Northern Broome Senior Center 9:30 -11:00 am (Monday)

12 Strongs Place, Whitney Point

6          Johnson City Senior Center 10 – 11:30 am (Wednesday)

            30 Brocton Avenue

12        North Shore Towers Senior Center 10 – 11:30 am (Tuesday)

24 Isbell Street in Binghamton

What: “Flu Shot Clinics at area Senior Centers”

When: September 20^th through October 12, 2021

Where: Broome County Senior Centers

Who: For All Ages

New Director Welcomes Visitors Back for Summer Activities

(ENDWELL, NY) After more than a year of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Broome County Office for Aging announced Thursday that County senior centers and the adult day programs have officially reopened. The eight senior centers and two adult day programs are once again offering in-person lunch, as well as classes, group activities, exercise, and more. Activities are being offered five days a week, with a total of more than 30 different things to do. Senior centers are open to all older adults 60+.  The adult day programs are an option for the 60+ population that is frail, isolated or memory impaired who require more of a structured supportive environment to socialize.  To find out which activities are happening, individuals are encouraged to call their local center or adult day program.

In addition to welcoming people back to our senior centers and adult day programs, County Executive Jason Garnar also formerly introduced the new Director for the Office for Aging, Mary Whitcombe. Whitcombe joins OFA after serving as Manager of Emergency Services for Catholic Charities of Broome County. She replaces Lisa Schuhle, who retired this spring after 35 years in various roles with OFA.

County Senior Centers and hours of operation:

Broome West Senior Center

2801 Wayne St., Endwell; M-F, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Meal – 12:00; 607-785-3427

Deposit Senior Center

14 Monument St., Deposit; T&Th, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Meal – 12:30; 607-467-3953

Eastern Broome Senior Center

27 Golden Ln., Harpursville; M-F, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM; Meal – 12:00 (Breakfast served Tuesdays from 7:30 – 9:00); 607-693-2069

First Ward Senior Center

226 Clinton St., Binghamton; M-F, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM; Meal – 11:45; 607-797-2307

Johnson City Senior Center

30 Brocton St., Johnson City; M-Th, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM; Meal – 11:45; 607-797-3145

N. Shore Towers Senior Center

24 Isbell St., Binghamton; M-F, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM; 607-772-6214

Northern Broome Senior Center

12 Strongs Pl., Whitney Point; M-F, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Meal – 12:00; 607-692-3405

Vestal Senior Center

201 Main St., Vestal; M-F, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Meal – 11:30; 607-754-9565

County Adult Day Programs:

Endwell site is located within the Broome West Senior Center

2801 Wayne St., Endwell; 778-2946

Binghamton site is located within N. Shore Towers

24 Isbell St., Binghamton; 778-2946

 

Contact: MaryJane Lawrence                                  
Coordinator of Health and Wellness    
(607) 778-2411    
maryjane.lawrence@broomecounty.us  
            

Barbecue Chicken To-Go Luncheon at Senior Centers via Drive Thru

Everyone is invited to pick up a meal to go of some summertime favorites on Wednesday, May 19 around noon from a participating senior center.  The meal includes rotisserie chicken, baked potato, baked beans and peach cobbler for dessert.

Advance reservations are required; please call the senior center where you would like to pick up your meal.  The deadline is one day prior by noon. Curbside meal pickup time is around 12:00 pm at the following senior centers:  

Broome West                 785-1777    2801 Wayne St., Endwell
Eastern Broome             693-2069    27 Golden Ln., Harpursville 
First Ward                      729-6214    226 Clinton St., Binghamton
Johnson City                  797-1149    30 Brocton St., Johnson City
North Shore Towers       772-6214    24 Isbell St., Binghamton
Northern Broome           692-3405    12 Strongs Pl., Whitney Point
Vestal                             754-9596    201 Main St., Vestal

The suggested contribution for this meal is $3.50 for those age 60+ and spouse of any age.  
For those under age 60, the charge is $4.50. Those age 60+ and their spouse of any age will not be denied service due to an inability or unwillingness to contribute.

What:      “Barbecue Chicken To-Go Luncheon at Broome County Senior Centers”

When:      May 19, 2021 around 12:00 pm 

Where:     Broome County Senior Centers 

Who:        For all seniors, family, and friends

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Contact:  Judy Bobinski                    
Caregiver Specialist
(607) 778-2411
Judith.Bobinski@BroomeCounty.US  

 

A Presentation for Family Caregivers:
Coping with Caregiver Stress Through Chair Yoga

Family caregivers are invited to attend a presentation on Wednesday, May 12 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm by phone or zoom.  “Coping with Caregiver Stress Through Chair Yoga” will be presented by Deanna Pipher, Hatha Yoga certified instructor. 

Self-care is a necessary part of caregiving. Please join us to balance your mind, body and soul through this special yoga presentation for caregivers.

This is a great opportunity to learn about the benefits of yoga and well-being through a zoom or phone call presentation. Together we can learn different ways to cope with stress and how to avoid burnout.

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

What: “Coping with Caregiver Stress Through Chair Yoga.” 

When:  Wednesday, May 12 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Where:  Via Phone or Zoom

Who:  For all Family Caregivers

 

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Contact: MaryJane Lawrence                                  
Coordinator of Health and Wellness    
(607) 778-2411    
maryjane.lawrence@broomecounty.us  
            

Mother’s Day To-Go Luncheon at Senior Centers via Drive Thru

Everyone is invited to pick up a special Mother’s Day to-go meal from a participating senior center on Friday, May 7th around noon.  Celebrate the mothers, mentors, and important women in your life by enjoying a choice of sliced turkey or battered fish, chantilly whipped potatoes, peas and orange cranberry bar for dessert. 

Advance reservations are required; please call the senior center where you would like to pick up your meal.  The deadline is one day prior by noon. Curbside meal pickup time is around 12:00 pm at these participating centers:  

Broome West            785-1777    2801 Wayne St., Endwell
Eastern Broome        693-2069    27 Golden Ln., Harpursville 
First Ward                 729-6214    226 Clinton St., Binghamton
Johnson City             797-1149    30 Brocton St., Johnson City
North Shore Towers  772-6214    24 Isbell St., Binghamton
Northern Broome      692-3405    12 Strongs Pl., Whitney Point
Vestal                        754-9596    201 Main St., Vestal

The suggested contribution for this meal is $3.50 for those age 60+ and spouse of any age.  
For those under age 60, the charge is $4.50.    Those age 60+ and their spouse of any age will not be denied service due to an inability or unwillingness to contribute.

What:      “Mother’s Day To-Go Luncheon at Broome County Senior Centers”

When:      May 7, 2021 around 12:00 pm 

Where:     Broome County Senior Centers 

Who:         For all seniors, family, and friends

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Contact: MaryJane Lawrence                                
Coordinator of Health and Wellness    
(607) 778-2411    
maryjane.lawrence@broomecounty.us  
            

Evening To-Go Meals at Participating 
Broome County Senior Centers via Drive-Thru

Everyone is invited to pick up an evening to-go meal at a participating Broome County Senior Center this April. The meal will include rotisserie chicken, a baked potato, green beans and coconut cream pie for dessert.  

Advance reservations are required; please call the senior center where you would like to pick up your meal.  The deadline is one day prior by noon. Curbside meal pickup time is around 4 pm at these participating centers:  

• Tuesday, April 27:    
  Northern Broome Senior Center    692-3405    12 Strongs Pl., Whitney Point
   
• Thursday, April 29:
  North Shore Towers Senior Center    772-6214    24 Isbell St., Binghamton
   
• Thursday, April 29:
  Eastern Broome Senior Center    693-2069    27 Golden Ln., Harpursville 

All those age 60+ and their spouse of any age may dine for a suggested contribution of $4.25.  All others will be charged $5.25. Those age 60+ and their spouse of any age will not be denied service due to an inability or unwillingness to contribute.

What:      Drive Thru Evening To-Go Meal at Participating Senior Centers

When:      April 27 and 29 2021 at 4:00 pm 

Where:     Participating Broome County Senior Centers 

Who:         For all seniors, family, and friends

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Contact: Judy Bobinski                   
Caregiver Specialist
(607) 778-2411
Judith.Bobinski@BroomeCounty.US  

 

A Presentation for Family Caregivers
Advance Planning and End of Life: 
The Importance of Making Your Wishes Known

Family caregivers are invited to attend a presentation on Wednesday, April 14 from 1:30 – 2:30 pm by phone or zoom.  “Advance Planning and End of Life” will be presented by Chereese Douglas, Program Specialist with Action for Older Persons, Inc. 

Attend this presentation to learn what you need to know to better plan for yourself and the one you’re caring for.

Chereese will provide an overview of the various advance directive options that are available.  This includes the health care proxy, living will, do not resuscitate (DNR) document and medical orders for life sustaining treatment (MOLST).   

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

What: “Advance Planning and End of Life: The Importance of Making Your Wishes Known.” 

When:  Wednesday, April 14 from 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Where:  Via Phone or Zoom

Who:  For all Family Caregivers

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